A 99-year-old Australian man has broken the 50-meter freestyle world record at Gold Coast trials.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has unveiled a spread of nuclear weaponry in a recent speech ahead of an upcoming election.

Dreamworld has announced its plans to demolish the Thunder River Rapids Ride which killed 4 people in October 2016.

Brazilian prosecutors allege the mining company responsible for the country's largest environmental disaster predicted the potential impact six months previously in a worst case risk assessment.

In a move that could have ramifications for political donations across the nation, the LNP lost its bid to keep donations of $1000 or more off the official register.

During Australia’s first week on the UN human rights council, the country has been reported to possess repressive and abusive migration policies.

Brisbane cyclists believe they have been the victims of attacks over the last month, as handfuls of thumbtacks have been spread over popular riding tracks puncturing tyres.

Risso dolphins have been found to recall memories from previous hunting expeditions and use them to plan future hunts.

Risso dolphins dive up to 400 metres for their prey and with their limited oxygen supply must hunt efficiently.  

The dolphins use echolocation as they dive down corresponding to the depth in which the most squid were found during their last visit.