NewsNewsAustraliaAustralian prosecutors appeal mushroom murderer's 'inadequate' sentenceErin Patterson was jailed for a minimum of 33 years for murdering three people with a toxic mushroom meal.17 hrs agoAustraliaAustralia signs key defence deal with Papua New GuineaExperts say the deal seeks to counter Beijing's growing influence, but PNG says it is not about China.22 hrs agoWorldFatal attack revives debate over controversial shark nets in AustraliaThe use of controversial shark nets was about to be scaled back in Sydney when a surfer was killed.3 days agoAustraliaAnimal bones found in search for girl who vanished 55 years agoThe "area of interest" flagged by a team of volunteers has turned out to be a false alarm.4 days agoBristol'Area of interest' found in search for girl who vanished 55 years agoPolice suspect three-year-old Cheryl Grimmer, originally from Bristol, was taken from a beach in Australia.5 days agoAustraliaAustralia signs key defence deal with Papua New GuineaExperts say the deal seeks to counter Beijing's growing influence, but PNG says it is not about China.22 hrs agoWorld'Area of interest' found in search for girl who vanished 55 years agoPolice suspect three-year-old Cheryl Grimmer, originally from Bristol, was taken from a beach in Australia.5 days agoAustraliaFeatures & AnalysisRising seas will threaten 1.5 million Australians by 2050 - reportAustralia's first National Climate Risk Assessment predicts more frequent and severe climate hazards.Mystery of dancing spiders' DNA could explain how they develop into new speciesThere are many more species of peacock spider than other animals, scientists think they may know why.The sunscreen scandal shocking Australia - the world's skin cancer hotspotIt has shaken consumer trust and raised questions about global sunscreen regulation.Australia-Israel relations have hit a low point. Behind the scenes, it's business as usualThe two democratic allies have had a spectacular falling out - but what has actually changed?Watch/ListenWhat it was like inside court as mushroom murderer was jailed for lifeThe BBC's Katy Watson was in the courtroom as Erin Patterson was sentenced to life.Watch: Plane makes emergency landing on Australian golf courseVideo shows the aircraft flying over the golf course before crash landing, as the pilot and passenger escaped without major injuries.Watch: Moment Australian politician raises fist at journalistVeteran MP Bob Katter, 80, said he had previously punched people for mentioning his Lebanese heritage.Latest updates17 hrs agoAustralian prosecutors appeal mushroom murderer's 'inadequate' sentenceErin Patterson was jailed for a minimum of 33 years for murdering three people with a toxic mushroom meal.17 hrs ago3 days agoWatch: How Australia is trying to protect beachgoers from shark attacksIn the wake of a recent fatal shark attack, the BBC is off the coast in Sydney to learn how authorities are trying to protect people.3 days ago3 days agoFatal attack revives debate over controversial shark nets in AustraliaThe use of controversial shark nets was about to be scaled back in Sydney when a surfer was killed.3 days ago4 days agoAustralia's top-order batters begin Ashes shootoutBBC Sport assesses Australia's top-order candidates to line up against England in the first Ashes Test in Perth.4 days ago5 days ago'Area of interest' found in search for girl who vanished 55 years agoPolice suspect three-year-old Cheryl Grimmer, originally from Bristol, was taken from a beach in Australia.5 days ago5 days agoMushroom killer to appeal against guilty verdict, lawyer saysErin Patterson was handed life in prison for murdering three relatives with a toxic mushroom meal.5 days ago6 days agoAustralia sunscreen scandal grows as more products pulled off shelvesThe scandal has prompted a massive backlash in the world's biggest skin cancer hotspot.6 days ago7 days agoMissing Cheryl Grimmer: Family's anger over police decision not to contact witnessesThree came forward after the BBC's Fairy Meadow podcast but police didn't interview them.7 days ago24 Sep 2025Kindergarten parents told to pay thousands for kids' art - sparking uproar and a midnight heistThe debt-ridden centre said the money would go towards paying overdue bills.24 Sep 2025...
