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Missile strikes, warplanes and ship movements in the Taiwan Strait stepped up again.
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More than a hundred travellers were removed from a Qantas flight after reports of a fire.
The Seekers lead singer Judith Durham dies aged 79
The musician formed The Seekers with Athol Guy, Bruce Woodley and Keith Potger in 1962.
'See a doctor immediately': Australian health alert as disease spreads at festival
A man in his 40s is dead and another reveller has fallen ill.
NRL star acquitted of domestic violence after catching ex cheating with teammate
Michael Lichaa's former fiancee declined to testify against him at his trial.
A large object landed on his sheep farm in Australia - it came from space
New York Times: The pieces of debris are thought to be from a SpaceX spacecraft.
Long a climate straggler, Australia advances major bill to cut emissions
New York Times: Australia is the world's third-largest fossil fuel exporter.
Queensland family members killed in shooting identified
Couple and their son killed in shooting at remote mining town, gunman remains at large.
'Ugly, unnecessary and offensive': Brothers sentenced for decapitating duck
One used his hands to manipulate the mouth of the dead duck while making squeaking noises.
Three people dead, fourth critical after shooting in rural Queensland
A reason has emerged for why four people were reportedly shot.
Word UK man won't say when asking to pat a dog in Australia
The Brit said using this word has a totally different meaning in Australia.
Most wanted: Comanchero bikie leader Mark Buddle arrested following extradition
He was allegedly linked to a transnational criminal syndicate, living offshore since 2016.
Eerie clue buried in ad for Saudi sisters' home
The Sydney unit two sisters were found dead in is up for rent, with a chilling note in ad.
Lollipop lady reveals 'insane' salary
Traffic controller hits back at trolls who make fun of her job, revealing her insane wage.
TV star unmasked as surprise owner of wild bulldog
The owner of the bulldog which attacked a horse is a prominent Sydney bartender.
Chaos as airport plunged into darkness
Footage showed the terminal plunged into darkness as the lights failed.
David Downs: Crikey and stone the flamin' crows - Australians like us
OPINION: Aussies see us as progressive and having a knack for balancing work and play.
Breed of dog that attacked horse in Sydney park identified
The owner has come forward and been fined. But the dog in question was not a pitbull.
Insane reason this 23-year-old Aussie can't leave London
"The Chinese government are trying to make an example out of me," said the 23-year-old.
Adelaide father's heartbreak over son's death as police probe continues
Boy is second young child to die in recent months.
Australian senator labels Queen 'a coloniser'
Indigenous senator was forced to repeat her oath after the senate president interjected.
Crucifixes found in Sydney home of dead Saudi sisters
A worker who had access to the sisters Sydney unit has made a startling admission.
Debris from Musk's spacecraft crashes on to Aussie farm
The 3-metre object crashed into a sheep paddock with a loud bang.
'Weird' sighting before Saudi sisters found dead in Sydney unit
Two sisters had previously reported strange activity to their building's security.
New development in Sydney heiress' underage sex case
Savannah Daisley was charged with four counts of aggravated sexual intercourse.
Out-of-control Pitbull attacks horse in wild video
Disturbing footage has captured an unruly, off-leash pitbull launching at a horse.
Revealed: What caused death in NZ of 501 deportee and AFL star's dad?
He was a senior member of the Rebels bikie gang in Sydney, but was deported to NZ in 2016.
McBusted: World's most expensive McDonald's run
A hangry traveller bought a Macca's meal on the way home. His actions cost him a fortune.
Millions in funding for koala research centre used to build rollercoaster
The theme park paused the conservation project to build a brand new ride.
'Absurd' reason woman can't bury her son
A bizarre caveat means a Ukranian refugee cannot bury her son without giving up everything
Shane Jones: Maximise trade potential with China
OPINION: 'As they say on the marae: you boogie with those who turn up to the party.'
'Absurd' reason Ukrainian refugee in Australia can't bury her son
A bizarre caveat means a Ukrainian refugee staying in Australia cannot bury her son.
'Hateful': Rainbow lights for diversity at Melbourne's shrine scrapped
Melbourne's Shrine of Remembrance scrapped plans to light up the site in rainbow colours.