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The country is controversially home to a fifth of the world's slot machines, known locally as "pokies".

The trapdoor spider species can grow up to 5cm long and is likely to be endangered, scientists say.

The planned vote could approve a new "voice" to parliament - the first constitutional change in 46 years.

Two men have been arrested after a mob clashed with LGBT activists outside a Sydney church, police say.

Oliver Schulz, 41, faces charges over the 2012 murder of an Afghan man, Australian police say.

Authorities are working out what to do with millions of rotting fish and reassuring the public about water quality.

The policy slogan used by Rishi Sunak is the same as that used 10 years ago in Australia.

"Just imagine leaving a fish in your kitchen to rot" said one resident, describing the smell.

Blake Johnston rode more than 700 waves at a Sydney beach over a total of about 40 hours.

The potential $895m deal will give Australia long-range strike capability from ships or submarines.

After Covid lockdowns hit both demand and supply, production is at record levels, the UN says.

Police say the 26-year-old victim had teeth forcibly removed after being kidnapped for ransom.

The teenager's treatment is the latest youth justice case to raise human rights concerns in Queensland.

Violet Coco had been sentenced to 15 months jail, sparking a row in Australia over protest rights.

The natural climatic pattern of La Niña is over after three consecutive years.