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The patches of bare ground, which form circles between two and 12 metres wide and are found across Australia's deserts, were originally recorded in Africa in the 1970s, but it took scientists until now to discover where they came from

The six-year-old was swimming in shallow water at Waddy Point Beach, Fraser Island, Australia when the dingo attacked her causing head injuries

Just weeks before the Coronation, Australia's new high commissioner Stephen Smith says Aussies have respect for the monarchy but a change is "inevitable"

The private island boasts two separate homes, a handmade rock swimming pool, a helipad and stunning views of the surrounding sea - and is cheaper than most London flats

Dirk Kotze, 56, was left fighting for his life after being struck by lightning while playing on a golf course. He is survived by his wife Hannelé, daughter Dané, and his two sons Tiaan and Duan

Dominique Nuttall and Jesse Coleman have travelled up the east coast, along the entire north of Australia and down the west coast during a mammoth adventure around the country together

Julia Lang-Malone was wondering why the bathroom in her new home in Gold Coast, Australia, smelt disgusting and peeled back the shower unit to find out why

Lynda Knight spotted four eastern mouse spiders in her pool after heavy rainfall in New South Wales. These type of spiders have a toxic venom that can be dangerous for humans

The family of Luke Gilbert have alleged that police in Australia waited seven minutes before administering him CPR after he was shot by officers, disputing the force's earlier claims

Brisbane businessman Harry Singh and his family were travelling to Bali to celebrate his daughter's first birthday when an alleged comment ruined their joyous occasion

Bolic Bet Malou was shot by a stun gun by officers after switching seats to be with his family on the Melbourne-bound flight in Perth, Australia, prompting an argument which resulted in his arrest

The elderly woman was due to run a bible class this morning but she was pronounced dead at the scene of the horrific accident in the Castle Hill area of Sydney

Alisi Jack-Kaufusi, 30, has created a bucket list of experiences - including seeing the Northern Lights and travelling to Hawaii - that she hopes to have before she dies

Megan and Barry Coster breed about 700 calves a year at their stud farm in Ripplebrook in West Gippsland, Australia, but have never seen markings like this

The family's 17-year-old cat Brandy did not return home in Sydney, Australia, and so the heartbroken owners checked their security footage and made the shocking discovery

The students, aged between seven and 12, were treated for symptoms of vomiting, diarrhoea and intestinal pain after they fell ill just after they arrived at school in Australia

Hebriella George, from New South Wales, is one of 160,000 people in Australia waiting for public housing, and says the decade-long wait has left her unable to afford to give her four children the "home they deserve"

The pair were searching at Shark Bay, on the Indian Ocean coast at the most westerly point of Australia, when they came across the "world treasure" that may be the oldest Chinese artefact in Australian history

GRAPHIC CONTENT WARNING: Australian rugby league star Cameron Munster was shown with a bone popping out of his hand following a first half tackle before helping his team to victory

The huntsman spider found in Australia can grow to an enormous 15cm and looks terrifying, but the creature is generally reluctant to use its venomous bite - which can only cause localised pain and swelling

Taha Sabbagh sat in the driver's seat of his black Mercedes when he was hit by around 10 bullets outside the martial arts gym Elite Fight Force, 13 miles west of central Sydney, Australia

Jaeden Leves adopted a Huntsman spider as a pet, naming him Larry. The girl, who initially ignored the animal but then decided to keep him, said he is 'very friendly' and 'doesn't want to hurt anybody'

Ciara Molloy, 28, who says NHS pay doesn't reflect their responsibilities, felt 'permanently jet lagged', so decided to pack in working six-day weeks in a hospital for a fresh start

Snowy Hydro workers are considering quitting the renewable energy project, according to union bosses, who suggested that prisoners are served better food than staff at the New South Wales site

Terrifying footage shows the moment an eight-year-old girl was rescued by her father and a bystander while unconscious after she plummeted off a cliff into the sea below in Queensland, Australia