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'Crocodile Hunter' Steve Irwin's son becomes 'Wildlife Photographer of the Year'
Robert's entry received received 55,486 votes from around the world to win the competition, besting 49,000 submissions.
Australian Open: Distressed Azarenka refuses to talk about ailment after shock exit
A distressed 12th seed needed two medical timeouts in the second set before losing 7-5, 6-4, but said players should not have to speak about health issues.
Delayed Australian Open tennis Grand Slam begins
The tournament is known as the "Happy Slam" for its convivial atmosphere but the pandemic has cast dark clouds over this year's build-up.
Hundreds isolated, tested as Covid case rocks Australian Open build-up
Health officials insisted the risk to players and officials was "low" after a staff member at one of the tournament's designated hotels tested positive.
71 homes destroyed as Australia bushfire rages near locked-down Perth
More than 200 firefighters were battling the bushfire supported by water-bombing aircraft.
Australian Open: tennis stars set to be released from quarantine
The mandatory two-week quarantine period is about to come to an end amid mixed sentiments from players.
Google threatens to block Australians over media law
The legislation was introduced last year to force Google and Facebook to pay local media organisations to host news content or face millions of dollars in fines.
Australia unlikely to open border in 2021: health official
The country has secured access to both the Pfizer and Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccines, with the rollout scheduled to begin in late February.
Britain races to vaccine target as Germany warns hardest days ahead
Britain said it had helped raise $1 billion (818 million euros) from global donors towards the drive to help "vulnerable countries" access coronavirus vaccines, by match-funding contributions.
ICC probes racist abuse after fans ejected from Sydney test
It was not immediately clear what had been said, but six men were seen being removed from their seats.
Australian Juror gets dismissed for snoring in court during murder trial
The female juror's snoring was heard at the time when evidence was being cross-examined as well as during the first part of the prosecutor's closing address.
Qantas to require Covid vaccine on international flights
Australia has been relatively successful in containing the coronavirus, recording just over 27,800 cases and 907 deaths since the pandemic began.
Australian special forces 'unlawfully killed' 39 in Afghanistan
A years-long internal investigation into military misconduct was released Thursday.
US, Britain say China breached Hong Kong deal by ousting lawmakers
China earlier this year imposed a tough security law aimed at curbing dissent in Hong Kong, which last year saw massive and sometimes destructive pro-democracy protests.
Climate change worsening Australia's extreme weather: Scientists
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has repeatedly played down the link between climate and the bushfires.
Laser-guided lightning may help prevent wildfires
In the past, high-powered lasers were needed to achieve similar results, making the technique dangerous, costly and inaccurate.
Huge China-backed trade pact to be signed at Southeast Asian Summit
Once signed, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) will be the world's largest trade pact in terms of GDP, according to analysts.
'The Crown' season 4: Glimpse Prince Charles, Princess Diana's Australia tour, engagement
"The Crown" season 4 stars Olivia Colman, Tobias Menzies, Helen Bonham Carter, Gillian Anderson, and Emma Corrin.
Fans outraged over Virat Kohli's paternity leave during Border-Gavaskar tournament
The current captain's actions are being compared to those of the former captain who did not take paternity leave during the 2015 World Cup for his first-born's birth.
Pet parrot saves owner from house fire by calling his name
The green parrot kept calling its owner, alerting him even before the smoke alarm went off.
Australian news reporter gets attacked by aggressive magpie before going live on-air
The black and white Australian magpies have been known to attack people who come close to their nesting grounds around the suburban areas
Virus-beating Melbourne enjoys 'big day' reopening
While much of Europe and North America look ahead to a tough winter of restrictions, Melbourne began its party in the early hours of Wednesday.
Bulldozed sacred Aboriginal tree sparks public outcry in Australia
A mining company responsible for the destruction of ancient Aboriginal caves in Western Australia also prompted massive criticism
Australia's virus epicentre records second day with no cases
This news comes as the city's five million residents await a partial lifting of virus restrictions at midnight.
Great Barrier Reef shark attack victim miraculously survives
The man sustained catastrophic injuries and reportedly had no pulse by the time he was brought back to land.
Sydney school teaches girls life immersion skills like basic car maintenance
Sydney Galmatic reached out to the school in its efforts to help equip Australian women with these vital life skills.
Google: Australian lawmakers consider own antitrust case against internet search group
Aside from Google, Sims likewise included Facebook in a bid change how the two companies source their journalistic content and deliver them to their users.
What could be causing the increase of shark attacks in Australia?
In 2015, Australia had a recorded spike of 32 shark attacks within the year, two of which were fatal.
Australian man convicted for raping and torturing women he met on Tinder
The man has been sentenced to a 20-year prison term by Sydney District Court.
Electrician removes another man's testicle as part of bizarre castration fetish
A Brisbane court heard how the man surgically removed the testicle of another man he met online.