The acclaimed artist’s new commission for Science Gallery Melbourne is a call-back to her first hyperrealistic sculpture from 24 years ago.

The disappearance of nuclear lab worker Melissa Casias had been linked to a string of missing person cases involving US scientists, which have fuelled internet conspiracy theories.

Five teenagers and a man have fronted court accused of the brutal kidnapping and murder of Patrick Longordo.

A rideshare driver is tonight behind bars charged over the alleged kidnapping and sexual assault of a teenage girl on Sydney's north shore.

Lakeview Images/Getty Images Stopping judges from considering “good character” references when sentencing sexual offenders – as New Zealand’s National Party has pledged to if re-elected – may sound like a niche legal reform. But it targets a real and longstanding issue in the country’s criminal justice system – and one that has drawn renewed public attention and debate over recent months. In the courts, character references are typically used to show a defendant has no prior

Louis Lim Aboriginal people of my vintage grew up surrounded by Aboriginalia in the form of kitsch everyday objects, often depicting racist stereotypes that showed what Australia thought about us. From wall hangings to tea-towels, to drink coasters and ashtrays, they were ever present. Later, when they began to be regarded as cringe-worthy, they were relegated to the op-shops frequented by a young Tony Albert. The Girrimay, Kuku Yilanji, Yidinji artist describes his early fas

New research has exposed the staggering amount Aussie holiday-makers are losing each year when they chart a course on the globe.

The public good value of science and education courses had been devalued, according to a report rating Australian universities.

Ardea Resources has extended its definitive feasibility study timeline past June to include value-engineering upgrades at its monster nickel project near Kalgoorlie.

Experience the genre-defying voyage from the pastoral majesty of Vaughan Williams to the experimental universe of Kate Bush, directed by Lawrence Power.

Australian researchers have created the biggest and most detailed image of a colossal cosmic mystery.

Police have laid more charges against two men, after officers made a chilling discovery inside a rural property.

Spending big money to do nothing in the dark is on the rise. Scientist Kiana Aran chronicled what happened to her when she tried it.

A 13-year-old boy has been charged by police over an alleged plot to attack a local school, following an alleged shocking discovery by the Joint Counter Terrorism Team.

Recent research found 70 per cent of family members struggle to discuss their family wealth and one in five avoid having the conversation altogether until a crisis forces it into the open.

A renewed search by volunteers for missing Tasmanian man Peter Willoughby led to the discovery of remains on Saturday. It's the second time this year a group of volunteers has made a significant find during the search for a missing person.

Two Sydney teenagers have been charged with attempting to kidnap a man in the city's north-west.

Police allege the group broke into Patrick Longordo’s house last month before abducting and killing him, then dumping his body in a Tarneit park.

Andrew Trevor-Jones , CC BY The red pipefish ( Notiocampus ruber ) is a rare relative of seahorses and seadragons found only in Australia. While the species occurs across southern Australia from Western Australia to New South Wales, its incredible camouflage means until now only one person had ever photographed it in the wild. In Gamay (Botany Bay) it has been observed hiding among feathery red algae, but elsewhere the red pipefish has been recorded on rocky reefs. Its colour

Carly Sheppard is perhaps best known for experimental performance, but a coincidental meeting with a fellow dancer convinced her to go back to her roots.