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Fatberg-type waste likely source of mystery beach balls

Fatberg-type waste likely source of mystery beach balls

Hundreds of different materials have been found inside mysterious balls washed up on Sydney beaches as authorities struggle to single out their source.

Emissions innovator, gold medallist feted in awards

Emissions innovator, gold medallist feted in awards

Emissions innovator, gold medallist feted in awards

Emissions innovator, gold medallist feted in awards

A climate solutions innovator and an Olympic swimming star are among Tasmanians recognised in the Australian of the Year awards.

Ketamine abuse hits record high

Ketamine abuse hits record high

Ketamine abuse hits record high

Ketamine abuse hits record high

The abuse of ketamine - the drug that killed Friends actor Matthew Perry - is at record levels in Australia.

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Body found in search for boy swept out to sea

Body found in search for boy swept out to sea

A body has been found following a multi-agency land and sea search for an 11-year-old boy swept into the water while crossing a channel.

Residents told stay away as fire burns out of control

Residents told stay away as fire burns out of control

Hundreds of residents who evacuated their Queensland town are being told it's unsafe to return as firefighters battle to contain a bushfire threatening homes.

Man who bashed cop and left her for dead to be released

Man who bashed cop and left her for dead to be released

A drug-addicted man who hit police officer Samantha Barlow over the head with a brick will be set free from prison despite objections from his victim.

Foot-and-mouth disease vaccine supply deal secured

Foot-and-mouth disease vaccine supply deal secured

A major deal with a pharmaceutical company will ensure Australia has access to antigens and vaccines to defend itself against a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak.

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Rohingya refugee finds safety after limbs hacked off

Rohingya refugee finds safety after limbs hacked off

Rohingya refugee finds safety after limbs hacked off

Rohingya refugee finds safety after limbs hacked off

A Rohingya refugee who found a safe haven in Australia after being attacked by militia in Bangladesh wants to reunite with family who are still under threat.

Fishy sustainability practices in popular canned tuna

Fishy sustainability practices in popular canned tuna

Fishy sustainability practices in popular canned tuna

Fishy sustainability practices in popular canned tuna

The majority of Australian canned tuna does not pass the sustainability pub test, research from a marine conservation group shows.

Search for 'beloved boy' ends but family remain hopeful

Search for 'beloved boy' ends but family remain hopeful

Search for 'beloved boy' ends but family remain hopeful

Search for 'beloved boy' ends but family remain hopeful

The family of an 11-year-old swept out to sea in a popular beach town has praised volunteers who are selflessly dedicated to finding their "beloved boy".

Musician named NT Australian of the Year

Musician named NT Australian of the Year

Musician named NT Australian of the Year

Musician named NT Australian of the Year

A musician, a wildlife carer and a seniors advocate are among those recognised in the NT Australian of the Year Awards.

Canine carnage: 10 dog attacks on posties each day

Canine carnage: 10 dog attacks on posties each day

Canine carnage: 10 dog attacks on posties each day

Canine carnage: 10 dog attacks on posties each day

The alarming rate of dog attacks on posties has been revealed, with almost 1300 recorded in the past six months across the nation - an average of 10 a day.

Flood catastrophe leaves river towns mired in drug use

Flood catastrophe leaves river towns mired in drug use

Flood catastrophe leaves river towns mired in drug use

Flood catastrophe leaves river towns mired in drug use

Drug and alcohol use are among a range of issues brought on by the catastrophic floods of 2022 and trauma that lingers, say a local MP and charities.

Search for boy swept out to sea set to enter third day

Search for boy swept out to sea set to enter third day

Search for boy swept out to sea set to enter third day

Search for boy swept out to sea set to enter third day

Emergency services have paused a search for an 11-year-old boy who was pulled into the ocean while trying to cross a channel with his father.

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Financial distress drives record crisis call numbers

Lifeline has received a record number of crisis support calls as the soaring cost of living takes a toll on people’s mental health.

Mining heartland backs environment watchdog with teeth

Voters living in one of the nation's mining strongholds support the protection of nature and a role in emissions reduction despite intense lobbying by industry.

Slain rapper 'kept our family together', says brother

Community leaders who spoke out following the death of a young rapper have "no insight" into what happened and the death was not gang-related, his brother says.

Pilot whales stuck on remote 'stranding hotspot'

Four whales are reportedly stuck on the Tasmania coast in an area a wildlife expert previously warned is a "stranding hotspot" during spring.

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Community grieves after death of passionate rapper

A community leader has warned young people against seeking retribution after a young musician was killed by a shooter, who remains on the run, in Melbourne.

Shuck horror! WA-grown Sydney Rock Oysters heading east

According to a Western Australian farm backed by Andrew Forrest and his ex-wife Nicola Forrest, some of the best Sydney Rock Oysters don't come from NSW.

A 'sweetheart': Cassius the record-breaking croc dies

Cassius the saltwater crocodile has died at the age of 121, or thereabouts, after spending 37 years in captivity being cared for by his capturer and keeper.

'Bad dream', school crash driver's family in shock

The family of a driver involved in a crash that claimed the life of an 11-year-old boy say their hearts go out to the child's parents and they remain in shock.

Strengthening wildlife numbers key to mitigate bird flu

The Invasive Species Council wants better bird protections to mitigate the impact of a deadly bird flu strain as Australia war games how to contain an outbreak.

Wasting away: dump crisis needs 'landfill transition'

The Harbour City is not alone in facing a landfill problem but a recycling advocate warns governments are getting overly excited about burning junk.

'Devastating' police dog deaths probed after pod fail

A review is under way after two NSW Police dogs were found dead inside a purpose-built, air-conditioned pod on an official vehicle.

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