Art show gives the mudskipper its moment in the sun
The contemporary art scene has never paid much attention to the humble mudskipper, until Justene Williams, who shows that art is where you find it.
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Woman accused of partner’s murder to stay behind bars
A woman has been charged with murder after her partner was found with fatal injuries after allegedly being struck with a vehicle in a rural town street.
Domestic murder charge after man hit by partner’s car
Neighbours tried desperately to save a man whose wife allegedly struck him with a car outside their home in a small rural town, leaving locals distressed.
‘Devoted carer’ sentenced for helping sick husband die
Cheers have greeted a woman as she walked from court after admitting to helping her terminally ill husband end his life in a suburban home.
‘Hero’ rookie cop chases down man despite stab wounds
A rookie police officer has been hailed as "an absolute hero" for his courage in chasing down an offender despite being stabbed twice in the neck.
Body in bin: suspicious deaths spark police probes
Three suspicious deaths - including the discovery of a body in a bin - are being investigated by police in a state.
Motorbike dispute led to bashings and fatal gunfire
A street brawl involving thirteen men, multiple baseball bats, 10 bullets and a handgun left one man dead and others gravely injured, a judge has heard.
Concerns voiced for crocodiles’ future at Olympic site
A renowned biologist has raised concerns about endangered turtles at a proposed 2032 rowing site but says he is more worried about the area's crocodiles.
Bribery accused denies link to wife’s death overseas
A man accused of an attempt to bribe foreign officials investigating his wife's death in Bangladesh is in a state of shock after his arrest, his lawyer said.
Dead humpback whale washes ashore at popular beach
A dead juvenile humpback whale has washed ashore at a popular surfing spot, shocking beachgoers during the busy school holiday period.
Murder charge dropped over alleged road rage shooting
The last of three men previously accused of involvement in a fatal road rage shooting has had their murder charge dropped after four years of court proceedings.
Croc vision pulled after 2032 rowing coverage complaint
A UK broadcaster has pulled crocodile vision after complaints over its coverage of a controversial 2032 Olympic rowing site.
Accused extremist boy posed ‘imminent’ attack threat
Police say there is no ongoing threat after charging a 14-year-old boy with planning to attack random people in multiple public areas in a regional city.
What a croc: 2032 rowing report slammed as ‘fake news’
A UK report on a regional river selected to host 2032 rowing events has been slammed as fake news amid accusations it used incorrect crocodile footage.
Young mother’s death deemed not suspicious
Police have provided an update after a woman's body was found at a popular beach two days ago, saying they are treating her death as not suspicious.
‘Frightening’ synagogue ram attack not a hate crime
Prosecutors have removed a hate crime allegation before a remorseful man admitted to ramming the front gate of a major synagogue.
FBI tip-off leads to extremist charges for teen
Charges have been laid after a teen was allegedly caught running social media channels supporting violence against Muslims, Jews and migrants.
Shark attack plans ‘adequate’ despite teen girl’s death
A coroner has warned that shark nets and drumlines do not provide an impenetrable barrier while closing out an investigation into a 17-year-old's death.
Boom or bust? Farmers fear energy and water data drain
A state government and regional council want to power full steam ahead with a new data centre, but local farmers worry about being left behind.
‘Unbearable pain’: family appeal for cliff fall victim
A heartfelt appeal to bring home an Australian woman who fell to her death at a popular tourist site has been launched by her devastated family.
Teen murder accused in court over ambush attack
A ninth person has now been accused of taking part in an armed attack at a house party that left a young man with fatal head injuries.
Shooting accused ‘demanded stranger help’ flee police
A woman allegedly lured a cashed-up man to a hotel room and stood by as he was shot in the leg before a 1000-kilometre run from police, a judge has heard.
Appeal after young mum’s body found in sand dunes
Police have appealed for information after a young woman's body was found at a popular beach just days after she was last spotted at a hair salon.
Screams, gunshots heard before woman’s alleged murder
A witness rushed to her window after hearing screams in the night and saw two men chasing down a woman amid the sound of gunfire, a magistrate has heard.
Trio plead guilty over fatal shooting at street brawl
A man died after a fight broke out in a suburban street between a group of nine males, some armed with baseball bats and one with a firearm, police allege.
‘Vicious’: man left to die on verandah after bashing
A man brutally bashed a vulnerable older neighbour and left him to die a "slow and painful death" while he went to get more alcohol, a judge has said.
Snail shells offer slow and steady map of past weather
An analysis of snail shells has shown they carry meteorology records on their backs, opening the prospect of discovering past weather records from prehistory.
Top cop ‘Golly’ honoured at emotional funeral service
Former Queensland police commissioner Steve Gollschewski has been remembered for his ethics and commitment to serve his state at an emotional funeral service.
‘Huge sorrow’: Aussie tourist dies in Bali cliff fall
An Australian woman has died after falling down a steep cliff face at a Balinese tourist hotspot, the site of a perilous trek to the shore below.
Fire tears through heritage-listed hotel in city centre
Police are investigating the cause of a fire that gutted a 126-year-old heritage-listed hotel, declaring a crime scene in a city's central business district.
‘Despicable’: ATO staffer faces corruption charges
An Australian Taxation Office staff member has been accused of disclosing information to organised crime associates as part of a joint investigation.