The sperm whale carcass was towed from Era Beach in the Royal National Park to Bellambi Boat Ramp in Wollongong this afternoon.
The Country Fire Authority's leaders inadvertently revealed critical staff shortages during last summer's fatal fires due to an administrative error in a parliamentary inquiry. An initial submission detailed funding shortfalls and senior staff vacancies, which was later retracted and replaced with a slimmed-down version.
A new Australian government report indicates the job market remains strong despite AI concerns. While some early signs of weakening are seen in roles like telemarketers, overall employment and youth outcomes have held up, with no accelerated occupational reshuffling.
Hodan Abby, the last known Australian woman linked to the Islamic State in Syria, is expected to return to Australia. This comes amid allegations she enslaved, beat, and raped a Yazidi girl a decade ago. Abby, known by the nom de guerre "Umm Osama", allegedly abused the girl, identified as Sara, while her husband, "Abu Osama", also committed sexual violence.
Australia's Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee is reviewing MS drug prices after drugmakers rejected a 50% cut. This dispute could force 10,000 MS patients to pay $33,000 annually for treatments like Ocrevus and Kesimpta, raising fears for their lives and quality of care.
New research reveals Karenia cristata, the algae behind South Australia's massive 2025 algal bloom, is the most toxic species of its kind studied. Even low concentrations caused significant marine mortality, impacting coastal wildlife for over a year.
Heavy rainfall has transformed Australia's Channel Country into a rare bird haven, attracting species like the golden-headed cisticola inland. While exciting for birdwatchers, experts note a slight concern for potential bird flu spread.
