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Australia's financial watchdog has suspended Cryptolink's registration for three months due to 'ongoing concerns' about its compliance with anti-money laundering obligations.
NSW police say what appeared to be a woman's body found in a suitcase by the side of a road near Goulburn in regional New South Wales was not in fact human remains.
The NSW premier, Chris Minns, says the government is examining introducing a minimum age of 12 to ride ebikes in the state. The move comes after a surge in injuries and an incident in which 40 or so e-bikes swarmed the Sydney Harbour Bridge in February.
A Chinese national took her own life in a Melbourne immigration detention centre run by Secure Journeys, an Australian subsidiary of US-based prison multinational MTC. Internal documents show the company was warned about the detainee's suicidal ideation and history of sel…
China-Australia relations have stabilized at a "good enough" baseline for Canberra, according to former diplomat Graham Fletcher, despite Beijing's desire for deeper engagement. The ties, strained since 2017, are now on a more realistic footing.
Australia head coach Andrew McDonald has indicated that a call will be taken on how many of their star players can play in the 2027 Indian Premier League (IPL) amid a hectic schedule for them in a World Cup year.
Shadow treasurer Tim Wilson has raised concerns about Labor's NDIS reforms, saying they make disability clients feel like they're being targeted, not the fraudsters. Meanwhile, expert says bird flu detected on Murray-Darling basin ‘should be ringing alarm bells’.
An Australian aviation crew has carried out a daring midwinter mission to rescue a US expedition member from a station in Antarctica in freezing temperatures and total darkness.
A 23-year-old man has died after a suspected dog attack at a rural property in Sydney's south-west. Police found the body with significant injuries and established a crime scene.
Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has insisted that Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke's speech on Labor's new restrictive immigration policy has not been called off, despite reports suggesting otherwise. Marles said that Burke's speech was merely moved to a different da…
A 45-year-old man and 23-year-old woman were found dead in a Charleville home in outback Queensland after a near eight-hour police siege.
News Corp reported a 7% lift in full-year revenue to $US9bn, despite a slide in digital subscribers at its Australian mastheads. The company's chief executive, Robert Thomson, hit out at AI models that 'pilfer and profit from our work' without compensation.
Two Frenchmen receive suspended jail sentences after livestreamer's death
Two French livestreamers received suspended prison sentences after being convicted of repeatedly abusing and humiliating a man during online broadcasts that preceded his death.
Eight Australian startups have earned their spot on the Startup Battlefield stage at Stripe Tour Sydney on August 19. They represent the future of Australian tech, from enterprise tech to health and wellness tech to entertainment and media.
Labor's proposed online gambling advertising reforms face significant opposition, with the Coalition, Greens, and independents demanding tougher rules, particularly regarding inducements and broadcast limits.
Australian regulator sues Japan’s Inpex over Ichthys LNG emissions breaches
Australia's environmental regulator has sued Japan's Inpex for under-reporting emissions from its Ichthys liquefied natural gas plant near Darwin. The charges cover alleged license breaches, including the under-reporting of benzene and toluene emissions between 2019 and 2…
Victoria's anti-corruption watchdog has tabled a report into the former Daniel Andrews government's dealings with the United Firefighters Union. The report found 'serious and concerning' conduct by the government, but no evidence of blackmail against Premier Daniel Andrews.
Former Liberal finance minister Damien Tudehope was questioned by Icac counsel assisting, Peggy Dwyer, on Tuesday about his involvement with the Reformers, a shadowy group at the centre of Icac's Operation Rosny. Tudehope was shown an email he sent in February 2023, attac…
Two men were arrested and one charged after an alleged replica gun scare in Sydney's Entertainment Quarter. A replica firearm, a bulletproof vest, and a fake police badge were seized.
Australia confirms first mass death of seabirds from H5N1 bird flu
Australia has confirmed its first mass death of seabirds from H5N1 bird flu, with about 50 greater crested terns killed off the coast south of Adelaide. The Agriculture Minister warned of a wider spread of the virus, but there is no evidence yet of it on the country's farms.
Two men in their 60s were seriously injured after a building suddenly collapsed in Sydney's Ultimo suburb. The men were transported to hospital with leg and neck injuries.
The fuel excise cut, imposed after the outbreak of the Iran conflict, has ended at midnight on Monday. Treasurer Jim Chalmers has asked the consumer watchdog to closely monitor service stations to ensure they are not price gouging.
Australians bought electric and hybrid vehicles at the same rate as traditional petrol-powered cars between April and June, according to new data. The market share of EVs (21.03%) and plug-in hybrids (10.58%) were both records.
Jane Hume, deputy opposition leader, has thrown her support behind a Victorian royal commission into corruption in the construction industry. She criticized Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for showing a lack of curiosity about the issue.
Australia defends teen social media ban after study shows most still online
Australia's government defended its ban on social media for children under 16, despite a study showing most teenagers are still using social media. The ban was introduced in December to protect children's mental and physical health.
Adani, an Indian conglomerate, will pay no company tax despite generating almost $1bn in revenue from coal mining in Queensland over the past year. The company's financial accounts show a recorded $340.6m loss for the year, erasing its tax bill.
An Australian jury convicts British entertainer Yung Filly of assault as he weeps in court
An Australian jury convicted the British social media celebrity and rapper Yung Filly of assaulting a fan following a music performance two years ago, but did not find him guilty of allegations that he raped and choked her.
Anti-Semitic attacks at deadliest level in decades, global report warns
A global report has found that anti-Semitic attacks reached their deadliest level in over three decades, with 20 people murdered in such incidents in 2025. The report, covering seven of the world's largest Jewish communities outside Israel, also found a rise in physical a…
A rare video of a humpback whale birth was captured via drone off the coast of New South Wales, Australia. The footage is believed to be only the fourth complete humpback whale birth ever recorded on film anywhere in the world and the first-ever captured by drone.
Australian regulator says Telegram breached online safety law
Australia's cyber safety watchdog took court action against Telegram, alleging the platform had failed to remove terrorism material. Telegram faces a maximum penalty of up to AU$54.6 million ($38 million).