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The Darwin crocodile nursery home to hundreds of baby apex predators
It's known for its mighty five-metre beasts, but this Darwin crocodile park also brings hundreds of baby hatchlings into the world each wet season.
Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source:
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Albanese willing to direct gas exporters to supply Australia 'if needed'
In his first major interview of the campaign, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he would be willing to direct gas companies to secure more supplies for Australia if needed, but has downplayed the need for dedicated gas reservation laws as proposed by the Coalition.
Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source:Ukrainian woman who became a refugee in her 70s builds new Aussie life
Grandmother Mariya Samkova has made a new home in an Australian country town, but dreams of returning one day to Ukraine to see her relatives and friends.
Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source:Melbourne Victory supporter group slammed over Pride Cup boycott
The leaders of Melbourne Victory's North Terrace supporter group boycotted the club's Pride Cup game against Adelaide United.
Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source:'Dance music's my religion': How house brought a DJ and gospel choir together
How an Australian DJ teamed up with the award-winning Soweto Gospel Choir for a project that celebrates the power of house music.
Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source:Scientists document 'devastating' Ningaloo Reef coral deaths
Researchers and tourism operators are alarmed as a survey of the WA coast after an intense marine heatwave reveals "heartbreaking" levels of bleaching among centuries-old coral structures.
Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source:Labor pulls ahead in poll that had Dutton in front six weeks ago
Modelling shows Labor ahead in 10 seats where it was behind six weeks ago, putting it in a stronger position to form government.
Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source:'Incredibly outdated' assistance dog laws leaving people in limbo
Tasmanian state law has the weakest protections for people relying on assistance animals, and discrimination reports are growing. Those affected say considering legal action to access public spaces and necessary services is exhausting.
Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source:Myanmar resistance movement announces partial ceasefire in wake of earthquake
Myanmar's shadow National Unity Government, which coordinates the popular struggle against the ruling military, announces a unilateral partial ceasefire to facilitate earthquake relief efforts.
Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source:Australian teams power into Hong Kong Sevens semis after crushing opponents
Faith Nathan and Henry Paterson put in star showings as Australia's women's and men's teams powered into the Hong Kong Sevens semis.
Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source:Fines to increase for infringements in Queensland
Penalties will soon rise for all state government fines in Queensland, with the 3.5 per cent hike applied to infringements including speeding, not wearing a seat belt and using a mobile phone behind the wheel.
Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source:How to (maybe not) fund an Olympic Games
There's a mixed history of private investment in sporting infrastructure. One thing is sure, those investing in sporting assets want to see returns that compensate the risk involved, writes Liam Walsh.
Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source:James stakes claim as Australia's greatest winter sports athlete with gold at St Moritz
Melbourne's Scotty James wins the half-pipe title at St Moritz to stake his claim as Australia's greatest winter sports athlete.
Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source:Race on to save town as record-breaking western Qld flood moves south
As floodwaters slowly ease for some parts of western Queensland, residents elsewhere are bracing for the peak.
Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source:These Victorian seats will be crucial in the upcoming federal election
Both major parties know Victoria, and in particular Melbourne, will play a major role in determining who wins the federal election. These are the seats to keep an eye on.
Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source:As a building collapsed in Bangkok, this worker ran for his life: 'I was the last one'
As Pornsak Seingsing ran for his life out of a collapsing high-rise building in Bangkok, he could hear terrified cries at his back.
Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source:In a world of conflict, Ramadan's message of mercy is a poignant reminder
Mercy is key in Islam, especially during the holy month. Here's what that means for Muslims and those outside the faith.
Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source:Experts on when renters can be reimbursed for repairs and maintenance
Tenancy laws in Australia differ between the states and territories, but there are common approaches to getting things fixed in a rental that may help.
Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source:Live: 'Price gouging is โฆ taking the piss': PM pledges to limit grocery prices
The PM starts out in Canberra today, while the opposition leader kicks things off from his home city of Brisbane. Follow live.
Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source:Europe pilgrimage for Catholic school principals 'tone deaf'
Dozens of NSW Catholic school principals will travel to Europe as part of a Jubilee "pilgrimage" later this year, but the 10-day trip has been branded "tone deaf" and "unjustified".
Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source:Two teenagers die after crashing allegedly stolen car in Melbourne
Police say the crash scene in Rowville, in Melbourne's south-east, was discovered by another motorist in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source:One solution to the out-of-control feral deer problem โ eat them
Feral deer populations are booming in Queensland, damaging farms and costing millions, but some are turning them into a business opportunity.
Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source:Big cars are increasing Australiaโs emission and fuel bills โ but what are the alternatives for families?
Nine of the top 10 most purchased cars are large, but some smaller models still have plenty of room and tread lighter on the environmentAustralians are obsessed with SUVs and huge utes, but experts say they are making our roads deadlierThe psychology behind Australiaโs love affair with big carsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIf youโre chasing a car that will transport big families in luxury,...
Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source:All signs point to a hung parliament: what does this mean, and what should crossbenchers do?
โDonโt be bullied by anyoneโ and avoid โhorse tradingโ. Former kingmakers Tony Windsor and Rob Oakeshott advise new crop of independentsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFor the first time in living memory Australia is going into an election campaign facing not just an outside chance, but a strong probability, of a hung parliament.A mid-February YouGov poll with an impressive sample size put...
Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source:โBest that exists globallyโ: South Australiaโs domestic violence disclosure scheme provides relief and freedom
Exclusive: SAโs scheme has been so praised and proved so popular experts are โbewilderedโ that other states havenโt implemented similar programsWhen Sophie* attended a domestic violence disclosure meeting with South Australian police and a domestic violence support worker, she was curled in on herself and could barely speak.Her friend, who accompanied her as a support person, had been the one to apply on Sophieโs...
Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source:Australians turn to back yard chickens to beat the rising price of eggs
From pandemic hobby to beating the egg shortage, more people are falling in love with keeping chickens Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastItโs fair to say Christine Dinas has a passion for back yard chickens.Dinas has been keeping and selling the birds for more than 15 years and reckons thereโs a โchicken for everybodyโ.Sign up for Guardian Australiaโs breaking news email Continue reading...
Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source:โThis is Australia, weโre surrounded by waterโ: how a nation of strong swimmers is losing its way
Australiaโs global reputation for swimming is being eroded by unequal access to lessons. The consequences are as tragic as they are predictableExhaustion follows panic as the victimโs head dips below the surface. Unable to hold their breath any longer, a desperate, involuntary gasp for air sends water surging down their airways. Without oxygen, the heart stops within minutes.Drowning was the fate of 104 people who died...
Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source:Brisbane city council blocks plans for fridge-sized community batteries due to loss of green space
Local councillor says federal Labor should not be โplonking giant batteries in public parksโ though no other council has refused development applications in the stateElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Brisbane city council has stymied a federal government renewable energy scheme by denying three development applications for...
Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source:Albaneseโs bold opening salvo sends message to Dutton: weโre coming for you
On day one, when the eyes of the political world and voting public were on the PM, there were no stumblesInteractive guide to electorates in the Australian electionGina: the billionaire who wants to make Australia greatSee all our Australian election 2025 coverageGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWhen the press pack trailing Anthony Albaneseโs election campaign landed in Brisbane on Friday...
Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source:Thousands are feared dead in Myanmarโs quake. Trumpโs USAID cuts will cause even more unnecessary deaths
USAID accounted for a third of Myanmarโs foreign aid last year. Now, this funding is gone as the country grapples with a devastating earthquake.
Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source:A Sydney โdark romanceโ author is charged with producing child sex abuse material. How do we police books in Australia?
A new age-gap โromanceโ has created an uproar: its hero first noticed the heroine when she was three. An expert on literary censorship unpacks the scandal.
Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source:Sewage running through North Queensland properties as rain continues
Raw sewage is running through properties in Australia's largest northern city as infrastructure buckles after months of record-breaking rain.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:Kasatkina, world number 12, switches allegiances to represent Australia
Tennis star Daria Kasatkina will represent Australia in future tournaments after her application for permanent residency was accepted by the government.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:Sheffield Shield final live: South Australia face daunting chase after remarkable turnaround
South Australia will require the highest ever successful run chase in Sheffield Shield final history if it is to defeat Queensland in an engrossing match at Karen Rolton Oval. Follow the scores and stats in our live ScoreCentre.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:Assisted dying rules exclude people with dementia. Will it change?
Sue Starr has requested access to Voluntary Assisted Dying should she one day be diagnosed with dementia. But fulfilling that request would currently be illegal.
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