Stories from australia · Australia

Fortnite has become available again on the App Store in regions outside of Australia.

Researchers have documented a pair of humpback whales completing record-breaking journeys between the eastern shores of Australia and their breeding grounds in Brazil. The migration was documented by researchers and citizen scientists.

A man has died following a multi-vehicle collision near the border of Victoria and New South Wales. NSW Police reported that a van rear-ended a vehicle, which then collided with a B-double truck.

The Reserve Bank of Australia has expressed concerns about building inflation pressures and the risk of a recession. These worries were previously communicated in writing months ago, with warnings about potential impacts.

The Northern Territory's diphtheria outbreak has become one of Australia's worst, spreading to Western Australia, Queensland, and South Australia. There have been 133 reported cases in the NT, with one likely death.

Grant vetoes are reportedly causing delays and confusion within the Australian academic research sector.

Tasmania is dealing with a waste disaster resulting from high-volume salmon mortalities last year. Companies struggled to find disposal sites for the waste, indicating a failure in planning for such events.

A woman has died after being struck by a ute on the Pacific Motorway. Emergency services were called to the scene where the woman was pronounced dead. The incident caused traffic disruptions.

Police have launched an investigation after a woman and two children were discovered deceased at a residence in Campbelltown. The circumstances surrounding their deaths are currently under investigation.

A 59-year-old man, identified as Steven Mattaboni, died after being attacked by a great white shark in Australia. The incident occurred in front of his friends. Health workers are reportedly without adequate personal protective equipment. The incident occurred recently, and details about the specific location and circumstances are emerging.