Fossil hunters uncover ancient Australian wombat
The strange creature lived 25 million years ago and weighed up to 50kg (110lb).Source: BBC News - Australia | 29 Mar 2023 | 6:24 pm
Amateur Australian gold digger finds massive nugget
The specimen was found with a budget metal detector and weighed in at 4.6kg.Source: BBC News - Australia | 28 Mar 2023 | 5:22 pm
Lidia Thorpe: Australian police review conduct after senator pulled to ground
Police will investigate their conduct after Lidia Thorpe says she was "pulverised" at a protest.Source: BBC News - Australia | 24 Mar 2023 | 3:03 pm
Australia has a 'pokies' gambling problem, but is change coming?
The country is controversially home to a fifth of the world's slot machines, known locally as "pokies".Source: BBC News - Australia | 24 Mar 2023 | 5:49 am
Trapdoor spider: New giant species found in Australia
The trapdoor spider species can grow up to 5cm long and is likely to be endangered, scientists say.Source: BBC News - Australia | 24 Mar 2023 | 12:43 am
Indigenous Voice: Australia PM unveils plan for historic constitution vote
The planned vote could approve a new "voice" to parliament - the first constitutional change in 46 years.Source: BBC News - Australia | 23 Mar 2023 | 8:09 pm
Watch moment Australian police swoop on secret drugs flight
The plane carried 52kg of meth from PNG to Australia with flight monitoring switched off in an effort to avoid detection.Source: BBC News - Australia | 23 Mar 2023 | 2:59 pm
Two held after mob rushes Sydney LGBT protesters
Two men have been arrested after a mob clashed with LGBT activists outside a Sydney church, police say.Source: BBC News - Australia | 22 Mar 2023 | 4:06 pm
Rupert Murdoch set to marry for fifth time at 92
The billionaire tycoon announces his engagement to former police chaplain, Ann Lesley Smith.Source: BBC News - Australia | 21 Mar 2023 | 10:07 am
Menindee: Australia begins mass fish death clean-up
Authorities are working out what to do with millions of rotting fish and reassuring the public about water quality.Source: BBC News - Australia | 20 Mar 2023 | 6:31 pm
How Australia wrote the 'stop the boats' playbook
The policy slogan used by Rishi Sunak is the same as that used 10 years ago in Australia.Source: BBC News - Australia | 18 Mar 2023 | 1:00 pm
Menindee: Millions of dead fish wash up near Australian town
"Just imagine leaving a fish in your kitchen to rot" said one resident, describing the smell.Source: BBC News - Australia | 18 Mar 2023 | 11:29 am
Millions of dead fish found in Australian river
The large-scale fish deaths were first reported on Friday morning in New South Wales' town of Menindee.Source: BBC News - Australia | 18 Mar 2023 | 11:26 am
Aukus submarine deal: Is conflict with China getting closer?
Beijing has reacted with anger to the details of a UK, US and Australia defence pact known as Aukus.Source: BBC News - Australia | 15 Mar 2023 | 10:54 am
Australia floods: Baby kangaroo rescued from crocodile-infested waters
A baby kangaroo was spotted swimming near two large crocodiles by a pilot who notified police.Source: BBC News - Australia | 15 Mar 2023 | 12:37 am
Australia's 'biggest drug bust' nets $700m of cocaine
Police reveal details of an undercover operation that began off the coast of South America.Source: BBC News - Australia | 5 Mar 2023 | 12:39 am
Aboriginal spears taken by Captain James Cook to be returned to Australia
The spears - seized by British explorer James Cook - will be handed back to their traditional owners.Source: BBC News - Australia | 2 Mar 2023 | 7:01 pm
Women's T20 World Cup: Australia's 'formality' victory sends warning to international game
Australia's win in the Women's T20 World Cup was a "formality", and despite some encouraging signs, there are concerns for women's cricket, writes BBC Sport's Ffion Wynne.Source: BBC News - Australia | 28 Feb 2023 | 1:59 am
Harry Styles downed a 'shoey' - a divisive Australian trend
Australians have mixed feelings on the shoey - the stunt of drinking from a used shoe in celebration.Source: BBC News - Australia | 23 Feb 2023 | 7:04 am
Fire engulfs Buddhist temple in Australia
The building - which contains 600 urns with the ashes of cremated people - has been extensively damaged.Source: BBC News - Australia | 6 Feb 2023 | 8:40 pm