Humans are causing enormous damage to the Earth, and about 1 million plant and animal species are now at risk of extinction. Keeping track of what's left is vital to conserving biodiversity.

Australian detectives are investigating whether foreign actors are paying criminals to commit antisemitic attacks in the country.

A Maine coon cat named Mittens became an accidental jetsetter this month when her cage was overlooked in a plane cargo hold and she made three trips in 24 hours between New Zealand and Australia.

Australia's Woodside Energy said on Wednesday it expects to see a slight jump in oil production in fiscal 2025, owing to a ramp-up at the Sangomar facility in Senegal while reporting a 3% rise in fourth-quarter revenue.

The Sydney funnel-web spider has extremely dangerous venom, but according to a new study this spider is actually three different species — one of which, the "Newcastle big boy," is much larger.

Archaeologists and Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people are shedding new light on a series of enigmatic earth rings located in southeastern Australia.

Most Dan Murphy’s stores will open by 10am and close between 6pm and 7pm on Australia Day and the public holiday. Most BWS stores will open on Australia Day and the public holiday between 9am and 10am and close between 6pm and 9pm. Customers are asked to check with their local store.

Australia's Star Entertainment posted a smaller second-quarter loss on Monday compared with the previous three-month period, as the casino operator benefited from its cost-out programme and strong December performance.

Human Rights Watch, Jewish Council of Australia, Australian Federation of Islamic Councils, Australian National Imams Council, Human Rights Law Centre and Amnesty International condemn a recent spate of antisemitic hate crimes in Australia.

A plant known as the stinky plant or the corpse flower for its putrid stink is about to bloom in Australia and has captivated the internet.

Australia's Robinson Smith, who recently signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates, had set his MLB sights very high.