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Coroner finds shark dragged fisherman entwined in line overboard
An inquest finds a Sydney fisherman likely drowned after being pulled overboard by a large Mako shark during a game fishing competition near Newcastle. Source link
NT attorney-general's department releases private emails with top judge
The NT attorney-general’s department has taken the extraordinary step of releasing private emails between a top judge and bureaucrats, to try and address allegations of interference. Source link
'Odd' sighting of rare quoll at boat marina intrigues residents
An unusual sighting of a spotted-tailed quoll at a boat marina has surprised residents and prompted parks and wildlife experts to monitor the usually forest-dwelling creature. Source link
Two senior Optus executives depart as scrutiny over triple-0 outage continues
Optus confirms two of its senior executives will step down as it continues to face scrutiny over a recent major triple-0 outage. Source link
Former Canberra childcare worker jailed for sexually abusing 4yo
Muhammad Ali, 31, who is already behind bars for a similar incident, has been sentenced to two years in jail for indecently touching a boy in his care. Source link
Queensland premier backs puberty blocker pause with legal challenge underway
A pause on puberty blockers was issued in January, which is being challenged in court. David Crisafulli says the decision was made to “keep kids safe”. Source link
Bat bites and scratches spark health warning in north Queensland
An increase in people being injured by bats sparks a health warning over the deadly Australian bat lyssavirus. Source link
Australia's institutions are rare, valuable, and worth defending
The world changes, yet Australia keeps being great. Our institutions permit us to be nimble, and we adapt. Source link
Coles to appear at death in custody inquest, as family calls for answers
Supermarket giant Coles is among the parties expected to front a coronial inquest into the death in custody of a young Aboriginal man inside its Alice Springs shop earlier this year. Source link
Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards 2025 finalists revealed
The 40 shortlisted images pair talented nature photography with humour that often relies on clicking the shutter at just the right moment. Source link