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The latest DemosAU/Capital Brief survey of Aussie voters has found One Nation could win as many as 55 seats in parliament if an election was held today. The Coalition would be reduced to a crossbench of just nine MPs, while the Nationals would face being wiped out completely.

A fossilised skull and jawbones found in West Africa has been identified as a new species called Spinosaurus mirabilis that lived 95 million years ago. Paul Sereno, lead author of the study, called it a "hell heron", and likened it to a semiaquatic shoreline hunter with physical similarities to a wading bird, but much, much larger. So that's cool.

War correspondent Steve Sweeney and his cameraman narrowly escaped an Israeli missile strike in southern Lebanon. Both were treated for shrapnel injuries at a nearby hospital.

Anthony Albanese and Tony Burke were jeered during a visit to Lakemba mosque in Sydney for the end of Ramadan. As the Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs were sitting with community members, protestors began yelling as tensions heightened during the visit. Other members of the congregation tried to calm the protestors and told them to leave.

Taylor Frankie Paul's season of The Bachelorette has been cancelled just days from release, after TMZ leaked a 2023 video allegedly showing Paul throwing chairs at her ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen. “In light of the newly released video just surfaced today, we have made the decision to not move forward with the new season of The Bachelorette at this time, and our focus is on supporting the family," a Disney Entertainment Television spokesperson said in a statement.

An Australian-led study has found those who have disturbing dreams may be at higher risk of dementia. "We found the strongest association in people in their 60s, which may suggest that disturbing dreams could be an early marker of dementia risk for some individuals," lead author Dr Darren Lipnicki said.

Police made 27 arrests at a dog-breeding facility in Wisconsin, where animal-rights activists released more than 20 beagles that were reportedly going to be used for scientific testing. The dogs are now being held at an undisclosed location, where animal rights lawyer Wayne Hsiung said they will be “cared for by experienced animal rescuers.”

David Grohl has opened up about grieving bandmate Taylor Hawkins, four years after the Foo Fighter drummer died.

Hidden amongst the toy animals on display at a retail store at Hobart Airport was this very much alive possum, who was safely relocated out of the terminal.

The estate of Val Kilmer has given producers of the movie 'As Deep as the Grave' permission to use his likeness through AI technology.

Hannah Montana star Jason Earles has admitted he lied about being a teenager to play the brother of Miley Cyrus' character. The actor told Disney producers he was 18, when he was actually 28.

Iran’s state media has broadcast homecoming celebrations for the Iranian women’s football team. Just two of its team members remain in Australia after five withdrew claims for asylum.

Pickle burgers, pickle loaded fries, frickles (fried pickles) and pickle Pepsi Max are all coming to KFCs in the UK... so when will we get them?

Mark Zuckerberg hailed it as the future of the internet, but after sinking nearly $80 billion into it, Meta is killing off the VR Horizon Worlds. The company announced it will be removed from Quest headsets by mid-June, and will disappear from the Quest store in just a few weeks.

Senior Constable Ben Parfitt has made a house call in Katherine to see Seven, the German Shepherd he rescued from floodwaters last week. Footage of the daring helicopter mission made international headlines after the officer also saved a driver and passenger from the stranded vehicle.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has tried to reassure Aussies of fuel supply as prices skyrocket at the bowser. He also told the ABC there is "more to do" on helping regional towns facing shortages.

Gen Z, the generation known for always being on their phones, are turning to quiet time doing nothing to increase their attention spans. Content creators are increasingly documenting their silent moments in an ironic move to encourage others to get off their phones.

Kyle Sandilands has hit back at ARN after his $100 million contract was torn up, a fortnight after his on-air spat with Jackie O. The radio host hasn't ruled out buying the company that sacked him... so what could happen next?

Patrick Dempsey has said he has "no" attachment to his Grey's Anatomy character Dr. Derek Shepherd, which is rude considering the emotional trauma he caused an entire generation.

A woman is suing Tesla after her vehicle crashed into a concrete barrier in Houston, Texas. The lawsuit alleges the Cybertruck failed to follow a curve in the road while it was on autopilot, so she disengaged the feature, but it was all too late.