Sione Fukofuka has resigned as Scotland Women's head coach, citing the stress of being apart from his family in Australia and his wife's parents' illness. Dave Butcher will take over as interim coach as the team prepares for the WXV Global Series.
Vernon Anderson, a 67-year-old South Australian greyhound trainer, has been disqualified for eight years and three months by Greyhound Racing SA (GRSA) for three animal welfare breaches, including failing to provide vet care for a dog that died and insufficient water for others.
Australian Federal Police have launched landmark prosecutions against Zeinab and Kawsar Ahmad for alleged enslavement of a Yazidi woman during IS rule, marking the first Australians charged with international crimes. This legal action offers a path to justice for Yazidis, many of whom resettled in Australia after the 2014 genocide.
Lucas Herrington is poised to become Australia's second-most expensive footballer with a £12.6m move to newly-promoted Premier League side Hull City. This transfer, along with others involving young talents like Paul-Okon Engstler and Patrick Beach, signifies a new era for Australian players making direct jumps to Europe's top leagues.
Two people died and a 12-year-old and an adult are critically injured after a two-vehicle collision involving a caravan south of Overlander Roadhouse, near Shark Bay, Western Australia. The North West Coastal Highway is closed for investigation.
Alan Jones, 85, former Australian national rugby coach and prominent talkback host, has pleaded not guilty to 20 counts of indecent assault and two of sexual touching without consent, with his judge-alone trial beginning in Sydney.
Bakamumu Marika AM, a highly respected senior leader of Arnhem Land's Rirratjingu clan and founder of the Rirratjingu Aboriginal Corporation, has died. He was recognized for his significant community service and advocacy for Indigenous land rights in north-east Arnhem Land.
South Australia's nurses' union has reported Royal Adelaide Hospital to SafeWork SA, demanding an investigation into "corridor care" for patients awaiting beds, citing safety concerns. The state government defends the practice as per a coronial recommendation, while the opposition calls for its end following a patient's death in a corridor.
ICAC's Operation Rosny inquiry heard that conservative Liberal power brokers, including Robert Assaf and Jeremy Greenwood, discussed their evidence after receiving summons, potentially breaching the law. The inquiry investigates alleged illegal donations for branch stacking and links to a property developer.
London Broncos, saved by Australian investors Darren Lockyer and Grant Wechsel, achieved an unbeaten Championship season. Despite on-field success, their promotion to Super League is uncertain due to a complex grading system, leaving their significant investment and long-term vision in limbo.
1986 stahlen die "Australian Cultural Terrorists" Picassos "The Weeping Woman" aus der National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne. Sie forderten mehr Kunstförderung und drohten mit Zerstörung. Das Gemälde wurde unversehrt in einem Schließfach am Bahnhof Spencer Street wiedergefunden, nachdem der Museumsdirektor die Diebe zur Rückgabe ermutigt hatte.
H5N1 avian influenza has entered a new phase in Australia with the detection of the virus in seagulls and a mass mortality of greater crested terns in South Australia. This development raises concerns about long-distance spread to diverse environments and other bird species, including poultry and waterfowl, due to seagulls' widespread presence and nesting habits.
Hong Kong jockeys Matthew Chadwick and James Orman are riding in Australia during the off-season, with Chadwick securing a win. Vincent Ho is warming up for the Shergar Cup at Ascot, while champion sprinter Ka Ying Rising prepares for his season debut at Sha Tin.
南澳州本土海鳥首次因H5禽流感大量死亡，農業部長柯林斯和環境部長瓦特對此表示擔憂，並預計野生動物疫情將進一步擴大。目前澳洲境內家禽及其他牲口尚未檢測到此病毒。
A new study reveals a long-term shift in the tropical Pacific Ocean has amplified wildfire-prone conditions in the US Southwest by 22% while easing them in eastern Australia by 19%, based on 1984-2022 data. This pattern interacts with human-driven climate change, influencing atmospheric dryness.
Two men in their 60s were seriously injured and hospitalized after a building under construction partially collapsed in Ultimo, Sydney. Debris fell onto Wattle Street and a nearby Shell petrol station, damaging parked cars, prompting evacuations and a police warning for the public to avoid the area.
Creditors have voted to liquidate the Liberty Bell Bay manganese alloy smelter in northern Tasmania, appointing EY Parthenon as liquidators after a potential sale collapsed. The closure left 200 workers jobless, with the government focusing on support and exploring future site opportunities.
H5 bird flu has caused the first mass mortality of Australian wildlife in greater crested terns off South Australia. With 74 confirmed cases across multiple states, federal ministers expect further spread in wildlife, activating a national management plan and increased biosecurity efforts.
Hong Kong jockeys Matthew Chadwick and James Orman are riding in Australia during the off-season, with Chadwick securing a win. Vincent Ho prepares for the Shergar Cup in the UK, while champion sprinter Ka Ying Rising readies for his season debut in Hong Kong.
The Australasian Tour announces a 19-event summer golf schedule, highlighted by Rory McIlroy's return to Kingston Heath and the Australian PGA Championship in Sydney, potentially featuring Bryson DeChambeau. The season includes European Tour spots and new venues.
Former India batter Ajinkya Rahane, 38, expressed gratitude to fans for their overwhelming support following his retirement from international cricket. Tributes poured in from cricketing legends like Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar, celebrating his decade-long career marked by quiet leadership and resilience, notably during India's 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy win in Australia.
Yolŋu leaders at the 26th Garma festival announced plans to form a new Dilak Land Council, separating from the Northern Land Council, and advocated for federal oversight of remote communities. This comes amidst discussions on economic transitions post-mining and criticism of NT child protection laws.
Pauline Hanson's One Nation announced its first Victorian state election candidates while banning ABC and Guardian reporters from its press conference, citing past exclusions. The party, which has seen a surge in polls, will field candidates in every seat and release policies soon.
Indian-origin opening batter Neel Patel has been selected for Australia's Under-19 squad for a multi-format tour of India next month. The New South Wales youngster will play three one-day and two four-day games against India U19 in Rajkot and Ahmedabad, marking a significant milestone in his rising career.
