Suspected killer bird flu found on Australian mainland
A single suspected case of bird flu has triggered fears a deadly strain that has killed millions of animals worldwide has reached the Australian mainland.
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Socceroos fans across Australia have flocked to live screening sites, where flares were set off following the team's disappointing loss to the USA.
The Australian National University has climbed three places in the QS World University Rankings, rising to 29th in the world for 2027.
The Reserve Bank has given mortgage holders a reprieve after three straight interest rate hikes, leaving the official cash rate steady at 4.35 per cent.
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Craft retailer Lincraft to close shop fronts
Beloved craft retailer Lincraft will close the remainder of its bricks and mortar stores, citing changing customer behaviour and low-cost overseas competition.
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Pakistani officer arrested after Australian girl killed
A nine-year-old Australian girl was shot dead by a police officer in Pakistan in a case of mistaken identity during an armed robbery.
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Great white shark culls ruled out after shocking attack
A shocking shark attack at a busy city beach has rattled swimmers but the radical option of culling has been abandoned in favour of more tech-savvy solutions.
Calls to cull sharks are growing louder after a woman was critically injured when attacked by a shark at one of Australia's best-known beaches.
A woman believed to be in her 30s is in a critical condition in hospital after being attacked by a shark at a Sydney beach.
Talk of extending the 32-cent-a-litre fuel tax cut is being hosed down by the government, meaning the end of the Iran war might not bring relief for motorists.
A split is opening in the housing market, with more homes for sale as owners react to controversial tax changes but fewer becoming available to rent.
The family of a Canberran woman who was murdered decades ago believe she was the first victim of notorious serial killer Ivan Milat.
A senior public servant has tearfully claimed she was abused by a former CFMEU boss, prompting denials from the controversial union's ex-state leader.
"Remarkable" melanoma pathologist and former Australian of the Year Richard Scolyer, who died from brain cancer aged 59, will have a state funeral.
Almost 1000 Australians are waking up with their service to the nation being recognised with honours in the 2026 King's Birthday list.
Professor Richard Scolyer was a joint Australian of the Year for research into melanoma treatment before developing techniques to fight his own brain cancer.
A 35-year-old man has been attacked and killed by a shark while spearfishing with his family.
Accused war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith will have to wait months to see the full case against him as national security concerns loom large.
Women described themselves as less prepared for retirement than men, according to a fresh report, which also demonstrated the value of financial advice.
