Researchers have discovered multiple species of sharks in the waters off northern Australia and Indonesia that can use their fins to walk over sand and rocks in addition to swimming.

A pedophile who filmed and photographed himself sexually abusing 47 boys across four countries will spent at least 28 years behind bars.

Six Chinese nationals who tried to travel to the Australian mainland on a boat they hired in Indonesia have triggered a biosecurity operation over coronavirus fears. 

The 34-year-old admitted to packing 36 cigarette cartons into his luggage for a flight into Perth International Airport from Bali on November 18, 2018.

Authorities in Palu, Central Sulawesi, launched the 'pluck a tyre off the croc' contest in January as part of a desperate attempt to free the 13-foot reptile who has worn the necklace since 2016.

Australian wildlife expert Matt Wright has failed in his first attempt to rescue an Indonesian crocodile which has had a tyre stuck around its neck for years.

GPs are being ordered to test Australians who have travelled to Bali in the past two weeks for coronavirus if they have any signs of flu symptoms. 

Eight people on a small boat seeking entry into Australia have been sent back to Indonesia, after being intercepted by border control authorities. 

Australians on board a luxury cruise ship have been allowed to disembark in Bali, after they were initially turned away due to coronavirus fears.

Dwayne and Kelly Turpin were shot at by rogue Indonesian officials and chased out of the country due to strict lockdown measures from COVID-19.

Australian Federal Police have remade the classic Love Actually scene where Andrew Lincoln's character Mark holds up some note cards to profess his love for her.

The warship set sail for the six-month mission on Monday against a backdrop of deteriorating relations between the United States and Iran.

Australians will continue to fly through Iranian airspace despite the United states banning its flights because of pre-existing business deals with airlines in the area. 

Nearly 200 Australian sailors have bid an emotional goodbye to their loved ones as they boarded the HMAS Toowoomba bound for the tense waters around Iran.

The woman returned to the Gold Coast from Iran and is now being held in isolation at Gold Coast University Hospital, Queensland chief health officer Dr Jeanette Young said.

As the world braces for another pandemic with COVID-19 we look back at how Australia handled the Spanish flu - what worked and what did not, who was killed and who lived through it.

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Australia has increased by two to 25 as the World Heath Organisation raised the risk of the spread of the disease to 'very high'.

The Federal Government has announced a travel ban on foreigners coming to Australia from Iran.

The woman, who is in her 30s, travelled to Victoria from Tehran via Kuala Lumpur and Bali. She arrived about 6am on Friday morning.

NSW Health announced three new coronavirus cases on Monday afternoon and confirmed a 53-year-old doctor from Sydney contracted the deadly virus.

Victorian Health Minister Jenny Mikakos confirmed the case - the 10th in the state - on Wednesday morning.

Dan Suan, an immunologist at the Westmead Hospital in Sydney, shared a graph comparing Australia's coronavirus cases with other countries.

People who are believed to have contracted the disease are told to stay at home for 14 days, as well as those who have been in contact with anybody who had been in South Korea, China, Iran or Italy.

Australians returning from overseas who refuse to self-isolate for 14 days could be fined $50,000 or jailed for a year for breaching a public health order.

Queensland police alone have conducted spot-checks on more than 1,850 individuals in coronavirus self-quarantine, as Victoria declares a state of emergency.

Ivan Gallo, 20, and Ciro Gallo, 46, are said to carried out the fraud over five years, Highbury Corner Magistrates Court heard, while Ciro is also accused of laundering more than £1.3million.

Kate Hudson, 40, was every inch the doting mum to her baby daughter Rani on Sunday, as she enjoyed a sun-soaked break to Italy with her family and boyfriend Danny Fujikawa, 32.

During a break from exploring the sights by kayak, the actress, 40, shared a sweet smooch with her other half while on board a much smaller boat.

Kate Hudson, 40, was oozing summer chic in a gorgeous cream maxi dress, as she cradled her baby daughter Rani, eight months, on her Italian getaway with beau Danny Fujikawa, 33.

Foodies can now make hot chips in just four minutes after a new range of microwave fries hit shelves at Australian supermarket stores.

An Australian-made brand of lip products are quickly becoming some of the best-selling in the country with reports claiming one is purchased every minute.

Google spent an estimated $20million on an extravagant climate change bash for a host of A-list celebrities this week, flying hundreds of guests to Italy for three days of luxury.

Harry Styles has caused a fan frenzy this week after changing his hair, debuting a new fringe and a shorter, straighter crop in snaps taken during his trip to Italy.

It's understood that the former One Direction singer could be returning Down Under as early as mid-November or December 2020.

Harry Styles is officially heading Down Under at the end of the year. 

The former One Direction singer, 25, revealed he's picked up Italian and sign language in a bid to keep himself entertained during coronavirus isolation.

Scientists in Italy claim antibodies made against the virus in mice were able to kill the infection in human cells, but British researchers said the discovery was routine in vaccine development.

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Everything is coming to the boil nicely and sometime soon this England side is going to produce a performance for the ages. This Saturday would be the perfect time.

Warner and de Kock delivered one of the ugliest moments of a bitter Test series in 2018 when they squared off on a staircase after play in Durban.

Steve Smith pulled off a 'superman' performance while fielding a ball that was destined for a six when Australia faced South Africa for the second T20 match.

A surge of South Africans seeking protection in Australia have been disappointed as no visas have yet been approved.

The fast bowler returned from South Africa with the Australian team this week and was tested for the deadly virus before being put into quarantine.

Australians stranded in Peru, Argentina and South Africa will have the chance to come home on three more coronavirus rescue flights.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are making the trip to support victims of the bushfires in Australia and meet local heroes.

The Duke of Cambridge's impassioned message was shown at the Fire Fight Australia charity concert at Sydney's ANZ Stadium on Sunday night, in addition to its international broadcast.

British royalty served as inspiration for thousands of Australian parents over the past 12 months, with Charlotte - Prince William and Kate Middleton's daughter - proving most popular for baby girls.

On Tuesday, Osher Günsberg revealed he almost gambled away the 2006 Logie Award won by Australian Idol.

50 Cent took aim at Australian street artist Lushsux again after he painted a mural of the rapper as US President Mike Pence.

US president Donald Trump wasn't the only fight fan impressed with this week's YouTube video of Mike Tyson engaged in a ferocious sparring session.

Melbourne boxing promoter Brian Amatruda exclusively revealed to Daily Mail Australia his plans to arrange a $1 million charity bout Down Under, and hoped Tyson would take part.