Warning as conspiracies swirl over anti-Semitic plot
Australian leaders have been urged to provide clear messaging to combat disinformation and conspiracy theories after the discovery of an explosives-laden caravan.
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US-bound refugees stuck in Australia after Trump freeze
US-bound refugees stuck in Australia after Trump freeze
Dozens of refugees who arrived in Australia by boat a decade ago and expected to resettle in the United States have been affected by the Trump Administration's freeze on refugee programs, an...
Owner of explosive-laden caravan already in custody
Owner of explosive-laden caravan already in custody
A caravan laden with explosives that was potentially going to be used to target Jewish sites has been linked to a man already in custody.
Australia confirms POW held by Russia alive
Australia confirms POW held by Russia alive
Australian Oscar Jenkins, held captive by Russia, has been confirmed to be alive, Foreign Minister Penny Wong says, following fears of his execution.
'Catastrophic' damage to Great Barrier Reef from heatwave
'Catastrophic' damage to Great Barrier Reef from heatwave
The Great Barrier Reef has suffered "catastrophic" damage from a marine heatwave with some of its iconic coral reduced to rubble.
Friend was with NZ woman set on fire in Brisbane
Friend was with NZ woman set on fire in Brisbane
A friend who was with a New Zealander when she was allegedly set on fire by her ex-partner in Australia says is glad she was able to be there with her friend.
Aussie PM dismisses worsening poll
Aussie PM dismisses worsening poll
Labor is still on track to form government at the next election, Australia's PM says, despite more voters expecting the coalition will win.
Threat of 'uncontrollable' bushfires
Threat of 'uncontrollable' bushfires
Two states are bracing for "uncontrollable" bushfires with the risk of dry lightning and a gusty cool change, as temperatures hover around 40C.
City streets shut down in huge Invasion Day rallies
City streets shut down in huge Invasion Day rallies
Tens of thousands of demonstrators have turned out at largely peaceful Invasion Day protests across the nation, demanding justice and rights for Indigenous people on Australia's national day.
Monuments damaged in Australia Day protests
Melbourne monuments damaged in Australia Day protests
Two historic statues were damaged in Melbourne ahead of Australia Day celebrations today when tens of thousands are expected to join protests in support of Aboriginal people who say...
Woman charged with murder of 9yo boy in Queensland
Woman charged with murder of 9yo boy in Queensland
A nine-year-old Queensland boy is dead and police have charged a woman with his alleged murder.
Homes feared lost in WA bushfires
Homes feared lost in WA bushfires
Homes are feared lost as large bushfires sweep Australia's west, with thousands of residents told it is too late to leave their properties
Australia Day 'a tricky one'
Celebrate or shun? Australia Day 'a tricky one'
Many Australians will make a beeline for the beach or a barbecue on Australia Day while others will shun festivities or take to the streets in protest on the national day.
Childcare centre torched in anti-Semitic attack
Childcare centre torched in anti-Semitic attack in Sydney
Leaders have vowed to hunt down the "bastards" responsible for an anti-Semitic attack on a Sydney childcare centre located close to a synagogue.
Family 'devastated' after Kiwi woman allegedly set on fire
Family 'devastated' after Kiwi woman allegedly set on fire
The family and friends of a New Zealand woman allegedly set on fire by a man accused of trying to murder her in Australia say they have been left numb and traumatised.
Broadcaster apologises to Djokovic
Broadcaster apologises to Djokovic
An Australian broadcaster has apologised to Novak Djokovic and fans for comments he made on TV that the 10-times Australian Open tennis champion considered "insulting and offensive".
Kiwi allegedly set on fire in Queensland
Kiwi woman allegedly set on fire in Queensland
A New Zealand woman is fighting for her life in a Queensland hospital after allegedly being set on fire in her own home.
Two teens dead in Queensland waterfall tragedy
Two teens dead in Queensland waterfall tragedy
A local community is grieving the loss of two teenagers who died after an accident at a popular waterfall.
Huge tree falls on people in central Sydney
Huge tree falls on people in central Sydney
Several people are lucky to be alive after a huge fig tree fell on top of them while strong winds whipped through Sydney's centre.
Mum accused of poisoning baby for money and followers
Mum accused of poisoning baby for money and followers
The woman is accused of filming and posting images of her baby's ‘immense distress and pain’ on social media to get donations and followers.