The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade says it has not had any contact with Syrian officials about the return of a group of Australian women and children with links to the Islamic State terrorist group.
Human remains were discovered during the search for a 13-year-old girl missing since July 4 in Donald, Victoria. The death is being treated as suspicious, and detectives are investigating.
The Melbourne Renegades will play the Perth Scorchers in Chennai on December 12, 2026, marking the first BBL game outside Australia. While officials are optimistic about fan turnout and the event's value, they are reluctant to commit to a permanent BBL presence in India beyond 2026.
The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion has criticized social media platforms, including Elon Musk's X Corp, for their refusal to engage with its inquiry into online hate and antisemitism. X Corp was specifically called out for remaining silent despite repeated attempts to contact them.
The H5 strain of bird flu has been detected in an Australian seabird, a greater crested tern, for the first time. Agriculture Minister Julie Collins confirmed the finding in South Australia, bringing the total detections to 12, with no evidence of spread to agricultural settings or mass wildlife mortality.
A 45-year-old man, Surya Subekti, has been sentenced to up to six years and five months in jail for trafficking a 17-year-old girl from Indonesia to Australia for sex work. He pleaded guilty to organizing her entry for sexual services and forced labor. His co-offender, Elton Valentino, received a sentence of two years and eight months.
A 45-year-old man, Surya Subekti, has been sentenced to up to six years and five months in jail for trafficking a 17-year-old girl from Indonesia to Australia for sex work. He pleaded guilty to charges including organizing the entry of a minor for sexual services and forced labor. A co-offender, Elton Valentino, received a two-year and eight-month sentence.
