The Syrian government says Australia was the ultimate decision-maker in the delay of a group of four women and nine children with links to Islamic State leaving Syria for Australia.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh singer known for 1980s power ballads like 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' has died at 75. Her family announced her unexpected passing in a Portuguese hospital due to an unspecified illness, requesting privacy.
Neil, a one-tonne southern elephant seal famous for his viral beachside antics in Tasmania, has returned to the sea. The five-year-old spent weeks lounging on suburban streets, attracting millions of views and visitors before his departure was confirmed by wildlife authorities.
Jana Armstrong, 30, was reported missing from Newtown, Toowoomba, Queensland on Wednesday. Last seen Tuesday afternoon, her car was found Wednesday morning. SES crews are assisting police in the search, with concerns for her welfare.
Australia's Defence Force successfully test-fired a prototype ground-based air defence system in South Australia in June, using a Standard Missile-2 to intercept a cruise missile target. This development comes amid concerns over China's missile capabilities and Australia's defence spending plans.
NT Children's Commissioner Shahleena Musk resigned over "effective sidelining" on controversial child protection law changes. The government-dominated scrutiny committee recommended passage despite widespread opposition from Aboriginal, health, legal, and human rights groups, with concerns the bill lowers the threshold for child removals.
An independent review found Tasmania Police received 40,000 more dispatch incidents over the past decade, with family violence calls doubling and youth crime a major pressure. Police are acting as 'catch-all' service due to shortfalls in other sectors, using personal devices for intelligence.
