Australian surfer killed in shark attack

An Australian man was killed in a suspected shark attack while he was surfing near a Sydney beach, officials said.

• Sep 6
• 00:31

1,116 pounds of cocaine found behind fake wall in shipping container

Three dockworkers were charged over 1,116 pounds of cocaine found hidden behind a false wall in a shipping container on the Sydney waterfront, police said.

• Sep 2

"De minimis" tax exemption expires

A tax exemption that allowed low-value packages to enter the U.S. duty-free has ended. In June, President Trump signed an executive order eliminating the so-called "de minimis" exemption. Elena Spatoulas Patel, co-director at the Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.

• Aug 29
• 03:50

Celebrity crocodile wrangler lied about deadly copter crash, jury finds

Matt Wright, star of the "Wild Croc Territory" and "Outback Wrangler" series, was convicted of two counts of perverting the course of justice.

• Aug 29

Manhunt continues for well-armed survivalist suspected of killing 2 cops

Australian police are hunting for a man accused of killing 2 of their own. He's well-armed, and local media say he's a radical anti-government conspiracy theorist.

• Aug 28

2 officers "murdered in cold blood" in Australia, triggering manhunt

The suspect killed a 59-year-old detective and a 35-year-old senior constable, police said. Another detective was shot and was undergoing surgery.

• Aug 26

Australia accuses Iran of antisemitic arson attacks, expels diplomats

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Iran directed two antisemitic attacks in the country, and diplomatic relations will now end.

• Aug 26

Australia mushroom poisonings sole survivor says he only feels "half-alive"

The sole survivor of a deadly lunch laced with toxic mushrooms said on Monday he felt only half alive following the death of his wife and he continued to grieve the loss of his two closest friends.

• Aug 25

Trainee doctor accused of recording video of colleagues in restrooms

A trainee surgeon stands accused in Australia of secretly recording videos of hundreds of female colleagues in hospital restrooms.

• Aug 22

Murder case filings include AI-generated quotes, nonexistent judgments

The blunder in the Supreme Court of Victoria state is another in a litany of mishaps AI has caused in justice systems around the world.

• Aug 15

Australia latest to say it will recognize a Palestinian state

Australia will recognize a Palestinian state, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says, joining the leaders of France, Britain and Canada in signaling they would do so.

• Aug 11

Efforts to revive extinct Tasmanian tiger

Thylacines — marsupials known as Tasmanian tigers — were declared extinct decades ago, but efforts to find one in the wild are thriving. Scientists are also working to bring back the species.

• Jun 29
• 13:23

Arrest made in December 2024 Melbourne synagogue arson attack

A 21-year-old Melbourne man, who was not identified, was arrested at a house on suspicion he had set the fire at the Adass Israel Synagogue in December.

• Jul 30

Australia to ease restrictions on U.S. beef imposed over mad cow disease

U.S. agriculture secretary credits Trump as Australia announces easing of restrictions on U.S. beef imports. But will Aussie consumers take advantage?

• Jul 24

German woman found alive after 12 days missing in Australia's Outback

Carolina Wilga was found alive in Australia's remote Outback 12 days after she went missing and a day after her abandoned van was spotted by a helicopter crew.

• Jul 11

The "smiling" quokkas winning over the world

Just off Australia's west coast, lies Rottnest Island -- home to unspoiled wilderness, pristine beaches and the quokka. Holly Williams reports.

• Jul 10
• 01:43

Rescuers find lost Australian surfer on uninhabited island

A teenage Australian surfer feared lost at sea was rescued after spending the night on an uninhabited island miles offshore, officials and local media said.

• Jul 10

What Australian stars bring to Hollywood

Some of Hollywood's biggest names, from actors to directors, are Australian. "Succession" star Sarah Snook and director Baz Luhrmann weigh in on why so much talent comes from Australia.

• Jun 1
• 13:22

Man sets door of Australian synagogue on fire with worshippers inside

A man doused the front doors of a downtown Melbourne synagogue and set them alight Friday night, Australian police said Saturday.

• Jul 5

Australia revokes Ye's entry visa over his "Heil Hitler" song

Australia's immigration minister says Ye's entry visa was revoked over his song praising Adolf Hitler: "We don't need that in Australia."

• Jul 4

Man dies after being bitten by bat with "extremely rare" infection

A man has died from an "extremely rare" rabies-like infection transmitted by a bat bite, Australian health officials said.

• Jul 3

Dalai Lama to reincarnate, more world news

The current Dalai Lama announced that the next Tibetan Buddhist leader will be reincarnated once again. An American man is missing in Turks and Caicos and police say he was last seen at his hotel. And the rapper formerly known as Kanye West has been barred from entering Australia. CBS News reporter Juliette Goodrich has a roundup of world headlines.

• Jul 2
• 01:21

Snake found on passenger jet, delaying flight 2 hours

The snake was found as passengers were boarding Virgin Australia Flight VA337 at Melbourne Airport, according to snake catcher Mark Pelley.

• Jul 2

Officials urge health tests for 1,200 kids as care worker charged with rape

A 26-year-old child care worker in Australia was charged with dozens of counts of rape and child abuse, sparking an effort to find other potential victims.

• Jul 1

Reported sightings of extinct Tasmanian tiger come by the thousands

Thylacines — marsupials known as Tasmanian tigers — were declared extinct decades ago, but efforts to find one in the wild are thriving. Scientists are also working to bring back the species.

• Jun 29

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