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Remains found in Tasmania most likely belong to missing Belgian backpacker

Celine Cremer, 31, disappeared after going on a hike in a rainforest in June 2023.

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Australian comedian Magda Szubanski in remission from cancer

The actress announced last year that she was undergoing treatment for a rare and aggressive cancer.

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Two charged over alleged murder of Sydney grandfather kidnapped by mistake

Police say the 85-year-old, taken from his home almost two weeks ago, was not the intended target.

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Chinese dance group's tour triggers bomb threat against Australian PM

The group was told to cancel its performances or explosives would be set off at Anthony Albanese's house.

4 days agoAustralia

Dezi Freeman: Six months ago a man accused of killing two officers fled into bushland. Will he ever be found?

Dezi Freeman fled into bushland after allegedly gunning down two police officers in August.

3 days agoAustralia

Albanese apologises after calling Grace Tame 'difficult'

Former Australian of the Year Grace Tame said the word was a "misogynist's code for a woman who won't comply".

3 days agoAustralia

Australian Open director Tiley named US tennis chief

Craig Tiley is appointed chief executive of the United States Tennis Association after 13 years at Tennis Australia.

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Police ask how Sydney grandpa was kidnapped and killed by mistake as remains found

The 85-year-old was forcibly taken from his Sydney home by three masked men just under two weeks ago.

Welcome to Australia's hottest beach event - nowhere near the sea

Tonnes of sand and flocks of tourists are ferried into Cootamundra for its annual volleyball tournament.

Inland Australia town turns streets into a beach for volleyball contest

For 25 years, a rural Australian town has been transforming its main street into an inland beach.

Sussan Ley and the glass cliff: Does Australian politics still have a problem with women?

The Liberal Party elected its first female leader at a time of crisis. She lasted less than a year.

This tiny Australian town is up for sale - but the locals don't want to leave

Residents say the sale of Licola - population, five - jeopardises its future.

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Emergency call released of boy who swam for hours to save family

Austin Appelbee, 13, swam to get help for his mother and siblings after they were swept out to sea.

Watch: Snake at train station scares Sydney commuters

People were seen running away as soon as they came across the venomous snake.

'Really scary': Sydney residents react to shark attacks

The BBC spoke to people in Sydney about the four shark attacks in 48 hours along Australia's New South Wales coast.

Man swims in flooded Sydney golf course after heavy rain

Heavy rain did not dampen a man's spirits as he decided to take a dive into a flooded Sydney golf course.

Aerial footage shows cars swept away by flash floods on Great Ocean Road

Australia's Great Ocean Road closed on Thursday after flash floods hit the state of Victoria.

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'Obnoxious' AI chatbot talked about its mother, customers say

Australian supermarket giant Woolworths tweaks its AI-powered assistant after users said it gave them the "ick".

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Australian comedian Magda Szubanski in remission from cancer

The actress announced last year that she was undergoing treatment for a rare and aggressive cancer.

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Australian PM apologises after calling child sex abuse survivor and advocate 'difficult'

Former Australian of the Year Grace Tame said the word was a "misogynist's code for a woman who won't comply".

3 days ago3 days ago

Two charged over alleged murder of Sydney grandfather kidnapped by mistake

Police say the 85-year-old, taken from his home almost two weeks ago, was not the intended target.

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Trail goes cold for conspiracy theorist gunman six months on

Dezi Freeman fled into bushland after allegedly gunning down two police officers in August.

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Two charged with murder of Australian grandfather after 'mistaken identity' kidnapping

Chris Baghsarian, 85, was taken from his home and murdered, in what authorities believe was a case of mistaken identity.

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Chinese dance group's tour triggers bomb threat against Australian PM

The group was told to cancel its performances or explosives would be set off at Anthony Albanese's house.

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Australia police make arrests over alleged murder of grandfather mistakenly kidnapped

Police have said 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian was not the intended target of the alleged crime.

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Healy starts final series with Australia win

Alyssa Healy begins her final series before retirement with a half-century as Australia ease to victory over India in the one-day series opener.

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