SYDNEY >> A statue in Sydney of British explorer James Cook, captain of the first Western ship to reach the east coast of Australia, was sprayed with red paint and damaged two days before Australia’s ...

Known for its distinct wildlife and breathtaking landscapes, Australia often appears on bucket lists of must-see destinations ...

A statue in Sydney of British explorer James Cook, captain of the first Western ship to reach the east coast of Australia, was sprayed with red paint and damaged two days before Australia's national ...

From 1792 Pemulwuy resisted colonisation by leading raids on stations and military camps near the Parramatta, Hawkesbury and Georges rivers. In response, settlers were effectively authorised to shoot ...

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An endangered plant known as the "corpse flower" is about to bloom at the Sydney Botanic Gardens, Australia, 23.01.2025 ...

Record ocean heat has taken a devastating toll on one of the world’s greatest natural wonders, with coral bleaching on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef reaching “catastrophic” levels, a ...

The SailGP is the world’s fastest sailing competition – a league-style global comp that sees teams of elite sailors race around some of the world’s most famous harbours on super high-performance ...

Rail unions have withdrawn all notified industrial action which threatened to cause further chaos for commuters on Sydney's ...

Randwick Mayor Dylan Parker has blamed a “period of transition” for the sharp demise of his suburb which locals say is now ...

The phrase ‘your phone eats first’ takes on a whole new meaning at The Grounds of Alexandria. In 2024 and 2023, this viral ...

Australia will reward power-guzzling aluminum smelters that use renewable electricity instead of coal, Prime Minister Anthony ...