Teenager pleads guilty to manslaughter over Hobart waterfront drowning
A teenager who shoved two people on Hobart’s waterfront into the river, resulting in a man’s drowning death,…
Woman’s snake bite death in Katherine sparks warnings against complacency
No fang marks, blood or swelling, just venom that can end a life before you realise you’ve been…
Female pedestrian dies after being hit by truck in Melbourne’s north
A female pedestrian has died after being hit by a truck in Melbourne’s north on Thursday afternoon. Police…
ABC pulls Jimmy Kimmel off air for Charlie Kirk comments
On his show on Tuesday NZT, Kimmel, 57, said: “We had some new lows over the weekend with…
Police charge woman over 2024 Sydenham house fire that killed two young girls
A woman has been arrested and charged over a deadly house fire in Melbourne’s north-west last year that…
Lawyers urge Australians to ensure valid will in place as house prices rise
A will can offer peace of mind for families before the death of a loved one, but the…
Australia approves world-first vaccine to save koalas from chlamydia
MELBOURNE, Australia — A regulator has approved a world-first vaccine to protect koalas from chlamydia infections, which are causing infertility…
Ebola vaccine reaches the epicenter of Congo’s outbreak as officials race to contain the disease
KINSHASA, Congo — Limited access and scarce funds are the key challenges facing health officials trying to respond to the…
Australian basketballer Tiana Mangakahia dies of cancer aged 30
Australian basketball is in mourning after the death of former Opals and Sydney Flames player Tiana Mangakahia from…
Prescription drugs linked to rise in fall-related deaths for seniors
For older adults, minor falls can pose major threats, as their risk of death after a fall has tripled…
Shark attack victim Mercury Psillakis remembered as a ‘hero’ and ‘devoted husband’
The family of a surfer fatally mauled by a shark on Sydney’s Northern Beaches over the weekend have…
Four dolphins found dead in Huon Aquaculture salmon farm pens during six month period
Four dolphins have died in the first half of the year after becoming entangled at salmon farms in…