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Nico Antic was swimming with friends at a popular jump rock in Vaucluse when he was bitten by what’s believed to have been a large bull shark.

Tempers have flared in Canberra as the government rushed contentious hate speech and gun laws through the lower house.

A controversial ban on protesters marching through Sydney has been partially lifted.

The British government is defending its decision to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius after U.S. President Donald Trump criticized the move. Trump called it an act of stupidity on Tuesday, He argued that it weakens national security. He also linked it to his interest in acquiring Greenland. The United Kingdom and Mauritius signed a deal in May that allows the U.K. to lease back Diego Garcia where a vital U.S. military base is located for at least 99 years. The U.S. government... Читать дальше...

In a special presentation marking his 20th Australian Open appearance, Gael Monfils reflects on his journey.

The World Economic Forum’s annual meeting attracts corporate executives, academics, philanthropists and media to the Swiss Alps town of Davos. The Geneva-based think tank first hosted the event in 1971 with the goal to improve European management. Beginning Tuesday, 850 CEOs and chairs of the world’s top companies are expected to be among 3,000 participants from 130 countries in the Alpine resort. The dialogue, debate and deal-making is scheduled to last through Friday. U.S. President Donald Trump’s third visit to Davos as president comes as U.

Australia’s Dane Sweeny came from a set down to defeat French veteran Gael Monfils in the first round of the Australian Open on Tuesday.

January window is approaching the home stretch

The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility overnight for a deadly attack at a restaurant in Afghanistan’s capital that killed at least seven people, including a Chinese national. The group says a suicide bomber entered a restaurant frequented by Chinese nationals in the city and detonated an explosive vest during a gathering Monday, according to a statement carried by the IS-run Amaq news agency. It claimed 25 people were killed or wounded in the attack, including Taliban guards. The claim could not be independently verified.

A Villawood man has faced court after being accused of defrauding millions of dollars from the NDIS.

People are being urged to stay out of the water after four people were attacked by sharks in the past 48 hours across NSW.

The surge in shark attacks is being described as unprecedented as questions arise over what can be done to make the ocean safe for swimmers and surfers.

After a three-year battle with pancreatic cancer, Midnight Oil drummer Rob Hirst has died aged 70.

Nationally the biggest falls in employment were in retail, where 72,000 jobs were lost, and hospitality, down by almost 70,000.

Brazen thieves who ransacked a Melbourne home while the owners were on holiday have returned a second time to steal their car.

Dane Sweeny throws his racket and falls to the ground after a marathon 6-7(3), 7-5, 6-4, 7-5 victory over Gael Monfils.

Bangladesh reportedly given 21 Jan deadline as ICC refuses to alter tournament schedule

It poses a significant threat to two species facing extinction by the end of the century, a new study reveals

Senior MP Emily Thornberry has accused Donald Trump of 'presidential trolling' after the US President released an extraordinary post branding Britain's Chagos deal an 'act of GREAT STUPIDITY'

Australia’s Parliament has begun debating new anti-hate speech and gun laws after two shooters killed 15 people at a Jewish festival in Sydney last month

Gunners can secure knockout stage spot with victory in Italy

The Mirror brings you the latest from the world of personal finance, including a tax refund warning for millions of workers and the latest unemployment stats

The Office for National Statistics said retail and hospitality sectors have seen some of the biggest falls in payrolled employees.