1 hour ago Body found in search for missing man in South Australian waters

The discovery of a missing Western Australian man’s body has brought a tragic close to a search on the Eyre Peninsula.

Events

5 d. ago Tensions erupt over arrival of six Chinese nationals found wandering in remote Aboriginal community

It is the second time a group of foreign nationals have been detained after arriving by boat in the remote Kimberley region since February 2024, and comes amidst a steady rise in the number of illegal fishing boats recorded in Australian waters.

Politics

5 d. ago Sydney has two new $78m ferry wharves – but no ferry to run between them

Two ferry wharves have opened in Sydney’s south. All that’s missing is a boat to go between them.

Politics

2 w. ago ‘Heroic’ surfers praised as body found in search for missing swimmer

The 18-year-old man was swept out to sea after he and his friends got in to trouble at the beach north of Sydney, with nearby surfers coming to their aid.

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2 w. ago ‘People are getting sick’: Urgent push to test for forever chemicals in food

A Senate inquiry has recommended limiting exposure to dangerous PFAS chemicals in Australian food and drinking water.

Politics

3 w. ago Mystery surge of turtle deaths in protected Australian waters

Dozens of endangered green turtles and one dugong have died and been washed ashore near Brisbane.

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