Endangered Tasmanian devil named Mary escapes wildlife park

Wildlife experts backed by a sniffer dog and a thermal-imaging drone operator are searching for the "extremely shy" marsupial, officials said.

• Jun 4

3M sued for $1.4 billion by Australia over "forever chemicals" at defense bases

Australia is suing 3M for more than 2 billion Australian dollars ($1.4 billion) over so-called "forever chemical" contamination from firefighting foam at defense bases, the government says.

• May 28

Shark kills spearfisher in front of friends: "Terrifying thing to see"

A spearfisher was killed on the Great Barrier Reef on Sunday in Australia's second fatal shark attack in just over a week, police said.

• May 24

2 humpback whales swam record-breaking distance, photos reveal

The pictures represent the longest-distance ever seen between two pictures of the same humpback whale, researchers said.

• May 20

Great white shark kills spearfishing diver: "Horrific event"

The 38-year-old man had been spearfishing with friends when he was attacked on a coral reef off Rottnest Island, police said.

• May 18

Developer scraps Trump Tower Australia plans, citing Iran war

The Trump Organization says its former Australian construction partner is just distracting from "his own defaults and failures" as he bails on plans for a Trump Tower.

• May 13

Tourists rescued from cliff as huge waves inched closer

A group of seven tourists, including three children, became trapped on a cliff when the tide came in during a morning walk on an Australian beach.

• Apr 23

Daring rescue after on Australian cliff

Several people were rescued after being trapped on the edge of a cliff in Australia. CBS News' Holly Williams reports.

• Apr 23

Tourists rescued from cliff in Australia

A group of seven tourists became trapped on a cliff in Australia when the tide came in as they went for a morning walk on a beach. Holly Williams reports on the 3-hour operation to rescue them.

• Apr 23

Harry and Meghan face some Australian backlash

Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, are facing some backlash in Australia over their visit to the continent. CBS News royal contributor Amanda Foreman joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.

• Apr 15

Decorated soldier charged with committing 5 war crime murders

Ben Roberts-Smith was awarded the Victoria Cross in 2011, a medal reserved for only the most courageous wartime exploits.

• Apr 7

Fugitive accused of killing 2 cops is shot dead after 7-month manhunt

Desmond Freeman fled into dense bushland in August last year after shooting and killing two police officers who came to search his rural home.

• Mar 30

2 skiers killed, 5 hurt in northern Italy avalanche

A total of 25 skiers were on the mountainside where the avalanche occurred, but most had escaped.

• Mar 21

U.S. allies' reaction over Strait of Hormuz

President Trump on Monday pressured allies and China for military assistance in reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The European Union and Australia turned down Mr. Trump's request while China and Japan were noncommittal. Nancy Cordes reports.

• Mar 17

5th member of Iran women's soccer team changes mind on asylum in Australia

A fifth of seven members of the Iran women's soccer team who accepted refugee visas to stay in Australia has changed her mind, a sport official says.

• Mar 16

3 more members of Iran women's soccer team decline to accept asylum in Australia

Another three members of the Iran women's soccer team who accepted refugee visas to stay in Australia have decided to return to their homeland, an Australian government minister said.

• Mar 14

6 of 7 Iranian soccer players granted asylum in Australia stay, rest head home

Australian officials say six of seven members of the Iranian women's soccer team who were granted asylum are staying but the seventh has changed her mind and will return home.

• Mar 11

5 Iranian soccer players who sought asylum in Australia allowed to stay

Iran's women's soccer team was branded "traitors" after declining to sing their national anthem at the Asian Cup in Australia, fueling fear for the women if they returned home.

• Mar 10

What happened with Iranian women's soccer team

Five members of the Iranian national women's soccer team sought asylum in Australia after refusing to sing Iran's national anthem before a match. Elizabeth Palmer has details.

• Mar 10

Iranian soccer team members in Australia

President Trump says he's spoken with the Australian prime minister about members of the Iranian national women's soccer team who don't want to return to their home country amid the war. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.

• Mar 9

Police warn of "crocs absolutely everywhere" after Australia floods

Police in Australia warned of crocodiles "absolutely everywhere" and said they had moved more than 1,000 people across the state into shelter after massive floods.

• Mar 9

Crocodile found near family's home — 1,200 miles from its habitat

Authorities were initially skeptical of the reported find but had caught the elusive reptile by Sunday night.

• Mar 3

85-year-old kidnapped, murdered in apparent case of mistaken identity

Australian detectives arrested two men over the alleged kidnapping and murder of an elderly grandfather in a suspected case of mistaken identity.

• Feb 25

1/18/2026: Minneapolis, Inside CECOT, Salties

First, a top ICE official says no officers have been disciplined for Minneapolis actions. Then, tales of hell inside a Salvadoran mega-prison. And, coexisting with Australia’s deadly crocodiles.

• Jan 18

Police say kidnapped grandfather likely mistaken for crime network figure

Australian police say a Sydney grandfather was taken from his home by assailants who likely thought he was involved in a "criminal world."

• Feb 16

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