Microplastics are poisoning the planet at every biological level, new study warns

Global action is needed to tackle the problem, scientists say.
Teenager accused of raping female jogger in Melbourne granted bail by soft magistrate

The 16-year-old allegedly attacked a woman at Jacana Reserve on August 14.
South Australia Police officer found guilty of sexually abusing his 15-year-old stepdaughter

The abuse took place at the family home in 2021.
Muslim Liberals turn on Peter Dutton over apology for Lebanese immigration comments

In 2016 Mr Dutton pointed out Lebanese Muslim overrepresentation in terrorism.
Israel detonates hand-held walkie talkies in Lebanon in second wave of explosive attacks

The second wave of attacks have killed at least 20 people.
Mass immigration pushes Australia’s population over 27.1 million

Overseas migration made up 83% of the increase.
Shonky owner of revolting rodent-infested Chinese restaurant fined $38,000

Cupanda Kitchen in Melbourne was shut down twice by inspectors.
‘Beware of creepy Uber drivers’: Melbourne woman warns of scary new scam

Third-world behaviour is increasingly common at Australian airports.
Victoria creates new foreign student loophole and pathway to permanent residency

Premier Jacinta Allan announced the new plan during her trip to India.
Remorseless Thai international student jailed for 23 years for beating his girlfriend to death

Natthawut Tammajanta, 29, murdered his girlfriend in December, 2022.
Dog chases down African as he runs through Melbourne backyard after alleged machete attack

The Staffordshire terrier named Oslo bit the man on the backside.
Childish aboriginal senator interrupts Liberal’s speech slamming ‘welcome to country’

Liberal senator Alex Antic was repeatedly interrupted by Lidia Thorpe.
Fury over Victorian Premier’s India trip: ‘Bringing in more people to take our housing’

Angry Victorians said the state was already swamped with Indians.
Record number of Palestinians file asylum claims after being let into Australia on visitor visas

Labor has handed out about 3,000 visitor visas to Gazans.
NSW Police officer charged with possessing child abuse material

The constable, 25, was arrested at Campbelltown Police Station.