The suspected murder of a Fijian underworld figure held in military custody has sparked a new chapter in the island nation's wrestle with drug-related crimes, with the police and military combining forces for a highly visible "crackdown" in the island nation.
Isaac Thompson, 26, who allegedly has links to the Mongols outlaw motorcycle gang, has been arrested by Northern Territory police after escaping custody on Sunday night. He was apprehended without incident at a location in Darwin River.
The Byssal project in Western Australia is using mussels to restore Cockburn Sound's ecosystem. These filter feeders improve water clarity, aiding seagrass recovery, and create habitats for diverse marine life, potentially boosting local fisheries.
A widespread Telstra outage disrupted phone lines, payment services, and transport across Australia. While services were restored by 4 pm, the incident raised concerns about the fragility of the nation's digital infrastructure, impacting essential services like elderly care and medical monitoring.
Queensland and New South Wales face off in the decisive Game III of the 2026 State of Origin series. After NSW's historic comeback in Game I and Queensland's dominant win in Game II, the series is tied, setting up a thrilling decider.
The trial of former Wagga Wagga MP Daryl Maguire heard evidence suggesting he knew a fraudulent visa scheme involved lying to Immigration. The 67-year-old denies conspiracy charges related to recruiting businesses to sponsor Chinese nationals for permanent residency between 2013-2015.
South Australia has confirmed its second H5 bird flu detection in a giant petrel found on the Yorke Peninsula. Two additional suspected cases are under investigation, with samples sent for analysis. The government urges vigilance and reports of sick or dead birds, emphasizing no detection in commercial poultry or non-migratory wild birds.
