Blobs of fat and the smell of rotting garbage: at an idyllic Sydney beach, a 25-tonne sperm whale slowly disintegrates
Authorities are yet to decide how they will move the body of the massive creature, which is attracting humans, eagles – and plenty of sharks Follow our Australia news live…
Mystery Palestinian flag continues to fly high over Dublin as removal deemed too risky
No one has claimed responsibility for flag, which appeared on 120-metre Spire in September What goes up must come down – unless it’s a Palestinian flag at the top of…
Prosecutors release detailed description of how D4vd allegedly killed teen girl
New court document made public in case of singer charged with murder and sexual abuse of Celeste Rivas Hernandez Prosecutors described in a new court document how D4vd, who has…
Poached: could a video of tree-climbing egg thieves help save Australia’s vulnerable honeyeaters?
Researchers found the loss of just a few eggs to opportunistic predators could greatly increase the songbird’s risk of extinction within 20 years Sign up for climate and environment editor…
Student’s alleged jailing in China over Australian pro-democracy protests sparks calls for inquiry
Human rights commissioner says alleged jailing highlights the ‘growing risks of transnational repression’ in Australia Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free…
Trump in tough spot as he tries to avoid deal that highlights US failures in Iran
Washington facing long economic war or risky military action to reopen strait of Hormuz – which may now be more valuable to Iran than a nuclear weapon Pete Hegseth denies…
Archibald prize 2026: Jacob Collins portrait wins the Packing Room prize as finalists revealed
Painting by self-taught artist was chosen by Art Gallery of NSW staff who hang finalists for exhibition, ahead of main prize announcement on 8 May Archibald prize 2026 finalists: Virginia…
Existing property investors likely to avoid more tax under possible CGT changes in Chalmers’ May budget
Treasurer tells Commonwealth Bank podcast that he aims to ‘recognise the decisions that people have taken in the past’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our…
Australia news live: Mark Latham ordered to pay Alex Greenwich $100,000 over tweet; Alice Springs search for missing girl enters fifth day
NT police say no major developments overnight in search for missing 5-year-old Sharon. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Chalmers understands…
Bondi royal commission: Australia’s ‘counter-terrorism capability’ should be bolstered in wake of terror attack, report finds
Interim report contains 14 recommendations, after inquiry examined agencies’ actions before the attack in which 15 people were killed The federal government’s counter-terrorism coordinator should be a full-time position, and…