A magnitude-5.8 earthquake has rocked parts of central and north Queensland but there have been no reports of major damage. Townsville resident John Towning said his whole house shook for about six seconds but described the experience as "more funny than scary"
Donald Trump has received his first classified intelligence briefing at the FBI's New York office where he was given information about global threats against the United States
The Queensland Government has stopped a controversial project that uses "death-row dingoes" implanted with time-release poison capsules to kill feral goats on a Great Barrier Reef island. Environment Minister Dr Steven Miles said the "misconceived program" posed a threat to native wildlife
Two American swimmers are removed from a flight by Brazilian police, the US Olympic Committee confirms, as Rio authorities continue to hunt for Ryan Lochte.
There are calls for the royal commission into Northern Territory juvenile detention to be extended to Queensland after images emerged of alleged mistreatment at Townsville's Cleveland Youth Detention Centre.
Vietnamese authorities agree to allow restricted access to the Long Tan site, after yesterday cancelling the 50th anniversary commemorations. Medals, banners and speeches will be banned, as Australian veterans prepare to remember the pivotal battle.
Three Victorian men are banned from involvement in the greyhound racing industry for five years after pleading guilty to offences related to the live baiting of greyhounds.
Ancient Mayan astronomers were far more advanced than previously thought, new analysis suggests, and a leading professor hopes the discovery will remedy the "misrepresentation" of the civilisation.
The NSW DPP is investigating the wrongful conviction of a Sudanese refugee, jailed for seven years after a police informant told investigators the teen confessed to the murder of Edward Spowart (pictured).
Michael Conlan may have been knocked out of competition in the bantamweight quarter-finals at Rio, but he is still a winner in the eyes of at least one young fan.
Donald Trump has received his first classified intelligence briefing, a privilege reserved for presidential candidates from the two main political parties.
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