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Activity in Queensland's Whitsundays has changed from search and rescue, to a recovery mission, Defence Minister Richard Marles says. 

A friend of missing Belgian tourist Celine Cremer flew to Tasmania and was shown the wilderness area where where the 31-year-old disappeared a month ago, with police reporting a cadaver dog on loan from NSW has found nothing.

Hawthorn and Sydney champion Lance Franklin — who is one of only six players to kick 1,000 VFL/AFL goals — announces his retirement from the game.

The Australian Space Agency concludes the mysterious object found on Green Head beach was mostly likely debris from a satellite launch vehicle.

Five "ill-prepared" tourists have "veered off course" during their descent from the summit of Mount Roland in Tasmania, sparking a rescue mission and a plea from police that all bushwalkers "not rely on mobile phones for communication or navigation".

There isn't a whole lot of consistency in Australia around what single-use plastics are being phased out and when. See what's happening in your state.

A Supreme Court jury has been told accused murderer Justin Kent Dilosa had "not one reason whatsoever" to kill Danielle Easey having only just met her.

The trial of four people accused of the murder of Cassius Turvey has been set down for February 2025. WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that this article contains an image of a person who has died, used with the permission of their family.

Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil announces an independent review of "integrity and governance arrangements" of contracts within her department.

In recent days, Indonesia has stopped importing live cattle from four Australian export facilities over fears relating to lumpy skin disease.

After 21 years helming the ABC's nightly bulletin in NSW, Juanita Phillips writes that she's proud to go out on her own terms — and looking forward to being home in time for dinner each night.

Australian Federal Police scientists release a digitised image of 'The Woman in Yellow', thanks to advancements in DNA and facial reconstruction technology.

A decision on whether superstar Sam Kerr can play in the Matildas' must-win Women's World Cup game against Canada will be a late call, according to coach Tony Gustavsson.

From hand-me-down Socceroos jerseys to period-proof shorts, the evolution of the Matildas' kits reflects the broader growth of women's football.

An Albany man sentenced to 12 years' prison for allegedly sexually assaulting women is free after prosecutors dropped all charges against him. 

Authorities urge consumers to do their homework to ensure the seeds and plants they are buying or selling are not on the prohibited list, as ignorance will be no protection against hefty fines.

A surge in sales of homes purchased within the past two or three years has analysts and agents concerned the property market is rolling over as mortgage stress bites. 

The 2023 Logie Awards saw some rather unexpected wins and heartfelt tributes. These were the biggest moments of the night. 

Wally Lewis reveals he has been diagnosed with probable chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) – describing his shock after seeing scans of brain that even made his doctor tear up.

Australian Alexei Popyrin joins some of the game's greats as Croatia Open champion after defeating three-time grand slam title winner Stan Warwinka in the final.

The initial sentence was "very much below what was required" for the horrific nature of abuse, the Brisbane Court of Appeal found.

More than simply being annoying, difficult people can impact your psychological safety, argues expert Rebecca Ray. But their power can be diminished.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says "war is returning to the territory of Russia" after two drones crash into Moscow's business district.