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Latest news and updates on Australia - One of the largest countries in the world, the Commonwealth of Australia is a vast mainland surrounded by numerous islands in the Pacific, Southern, and Indian Oceans. With a population of over 25 million, Canberra is the federal capital.

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A supplied image obtained on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, of Charlize Zmuda (left) who was killed after she was attacked by a shark at Bribie Island in Queensland. (AAP Image/Supplied by Zmuda family) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

First picture of girl 17, killed in shark attack at beach

Channel: World World February 10, 2025 By Sara Odeen-Isbister
A blue and yellow Journey Beyond train travelling on the Indian Pacific railway line across the Australian Outback.

I spent four days on a train in the Outback — it was my idea of hell

Channel: Travel Travel February 6, 2025 By Kristina Beanland

This is what 9 major cities will look like if sea levels rise by 6ft

Channel: Tech Tech February 7, 2025 By Hiyah Zaidi
Sam the punisher pictured in a comp with police tape around.

‘The Punisher’ had $2,000,000 bounty on his head before he was shot dead in gangland hit

Channel: World World January 30, 2025 By Jasper King
Pictures of Elizabeth and her parents

Diabetic girl died after parents chose to pray for her instead of giving insulin

Channel: World World January 29, 2025 By Gergana Krasteva
Crystal sea water and golden sandy beach surrounding the promontory of Cofete,

The hottest places to book a holiday in March 2025

Channel: Travel Travel February 26, 2025 By Anushka Suharu
Punisher who has died.

'The Punisher' who survived prison beating, 3 assaults, 12 fire bombs and 7 shootings dies

Channel: World World January 28, 2025 By Jasper King
Jessika Power, Suleiman 'Sam' Abdulrahim

Married at First Sight star 'breaks down' after ex-boyfriend shot dead in carpark

Channel: TV TV January 28, 2025 By Pierra Willix
Image from the Instagram feed of Gogglebox Australia star, Isabelle Silbery,

Gogglebox star in 'immense pain' after snapping her spine on holiday

Channel: TV TV January 29, 2025 By Joel Harley
Play Video Crocodile with puppy in its mouth.

Crocodile caught swimming down river with little puppy in its mouth

Channel: World World January 25, 2025 By Jasper King
Sydney Opera House Bennelong Point

Hungry for adventure, I left Sydney 7 years ago — I was stunned when I returned

Channel: Travel Travel January 30, 2025 By Mel Evans
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Crocodile Dundee legend Paul Hogan defends 'woke' edit of the iconic film

Channel: Film Film January 24, 2025 By Brooke Ivey Johnson
Play Video The blossoming Bunga Bangkai, nicknamed the 'corpse flower' for its stench, in Sydney

Thousands are tuning in to watch people catch a whiff of world's smelliest plant

Channel: World World January 23, 2025 By Tom Sanders
Family's tribute to boy who died.

Boy, 5, who 'brought so much joy' killed after parking meter falls on him

Channel: World World January 23, 2025 By Jasper King

Sad reason penguins get divorced (but may regret it later)

Channel: Tech Tech January 20, 2025 By Jen Mills
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Influencer who 'drugged baby for donations and followers' charged with torture

Channel: World World January 18, 2025 By Sara Odeen-Isbister
Aerial view of Trunk Bay in the US Virgin Islands, on a sunny day.

9 of the best beach destinations to beat the January blues

Channel: Travel Travel January 14, 2025 By Ellie Hutchings
Play Video Do you recognise this absolute arsonist?

Hunt for absolute arsonist who set his own trousers on fire

Channel: World World January 10, 2025 By Sarah Hooper
Ice Spice performs on stage at Wildlands Festival 2025

Ice Spice apologises for 5-minute performance after festival is forced to cut her off

Channel: Music Music January 7, 2025 By Danni Scott

My family won the lottery and this is the dark side to being suddenly very rich

Channel: World World January 8, 2025 By Gethin Hicks