Ivory still legal to sell in Australia despite 2019 promise to ban it
ABC News Australiaby Peter de Kruijff13d ago
In short: There is no domestic ivory ban in Australia despite a promise seven years ago to create one.
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ABC News Australiaby Ian Verrender13d ago
As redemption tales go, they don't come any bigger than that of Oliver Curtis. A decade ago, Curtis was a corporate pariah.
The evidence that drew a smile from accused murderer Beau Lamarre-Condon
ABC News Australiaby Jason Om13d ago
Accused murderer, Beau Lamarre-Condon, smiled to himself as one of his former friends, Georgia Cook, gave evidence.
Why keeping Tom Cruise's secret made Sophie Wilde 'so stressed'
ABC News Australiaby Velvet Winter13d ago
There have been few movie secrets in 2026 as fiercely guarded as "Who is Digger Rockwell?". A cryptic teaser landed all the way back in December 2025, showing Tom Cruise's superstar silhouette...
Trump's 'excursion into hell' commentary may come back to bite
ABC News Australiaby Laura Tingle13d ago
There has been a tendency to give a low mark for veracity to many of the utterances of US President Donald Trump in recent times.
Custom play spaces set to transform WA kids lives
PerthNowby Caitlin Vinci13d ago
Telethon 2026: Build Now Foundation and Healthy Strides build custom play spaces for WA kids with disability For children living with disability, the simple magic of playing in a backyard sandpit...
Emma Memma brings pre-Telethon magic to excited WA kids
PerthNowby Caitlin Vinci13d ago
Telethon 2026: Emma Memma brings magic to WA kids at Teach, Speak, Hear two weeks out from the big weekend With WA’s favourite weekend of the year just two weeks away, beloved children’s...
G7 bow to US pressure, release diesel, oil stocks
PerthNowby Staff Writers13d ago
G7 bow to US pressure, release diesel, oil stocks Group of Seven countries have agreed on the release 100 million barrels of diesel and crude oil from emergency reserves in a move cheered by US...
One Nation turns up election heat with crime policy
PerthNowby Allanah Sciberras13d ago
One Nation turns up election heat with crime policy One Nation's Victorian leader will kick off the party's state election campaign by unveiling a raft of policy commitments at its campaign launch.
Experts warn about gaps in online video game regulation
PerthNowby Catherine Bouris13d ago
Experts warn about gaps in online video game regulation Experts have warned that efforts to pressure online gaming companies to keep children safe on their platforms are falling short and failing...
Warning El Nino could wipe $13b from Australian economy
PerthNowby Jacob Shteyman13d ago
Warning El Nino could wipe $13b from Australian economy Higher prices and lower economic growth lie in store as farmers prepare for drier conditions from a strengthening El Nino.
Scientists reveal Saturn’s ‘alien moon’ could support life
PerthNowby BANG - Entertainment News13d ago
Scientists reveal Saturn’s ‘alien moon’ could support life Saturn’s icy moon Enceladus could provide a home for alien life, after scientists found an ancient type of Earth microorganism can survive...
Australia closes Brazil embassy over security alert
PerthNowby Staff Writers13d ago
Australia closes Brazil embassy over security alert Australia will close its embassy in Brazil after the United States issued a security alert days ahead of the country's presidential election.The...
UFO whistleblower claims US troops fought ‘reptilian’ alien giants
PerthNowby BANG - Entertainment News13d ago
UFO whistleblower claims US troops fought ‘reptilian’ alien giants UFO whistleblower David Grusch has claimed American troops shot dead towering “reptilian” beings after encountering them beside a...
Aston Martin DBX GT offers 717 horsepower in a tailored suit
New Atlasby Simon Heptinstall13d ago
British luxury automotive marque Aston Martin has always maintained that true sophistication is never purely about raw, numbers-driven performance.
Chinese AI models ‘jailbroken’ into discussing bioweapons and assassinations
PerthNowby BANG - Entertainment News13d ago
Chinese AI models ‘jailbroken’ into discussing bioweapons and assassinations Chinese AI developer Moonshot is reviewing two of its Kimi models after security researchers bypassed their safeguards...
Israel to question FlyDubai co-pilot, would be hijacker
PerthNowby Staff Writers13d ago
Israel to question FlyDubai co-pilot, would be hijacker Israeli officials are expected to question the co-pilot who allegedly attempted to crash a commercial passenger flight from Dubai bound for...
Nepal plans to drain four glacial lakes after flooding disaster
ABC News Australia13d ago
In short: Nepal plans to drain four glacial lakes perched high in the mountains to reduce flood risks.
Greens see red-hot anger as an opportunity to take on Hanson, Labor
ABC News Australiaby Clare Armstrong13d ago
David Shoebridge has big ambitions for the Greens, but his party is still wrestling with how to turn voter disillusionment into greater support.
Internet suspended, politicians detained at India's 'Cockroach' protests
ABC News Australiaby Gillian Aeria and Girish Sawlani13d ago
In short Hundreds of "Cockroach Party" protesters in India have taken to the streets, calling for the country's chief electoral commissioner to be impeached.