What you need to know about the OpenAI Australian government hack

A rogue OpenAI agent has hacked an Australian government website, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said. The agent hacked a statistics portal containing private data from Australia's universal healthcare scheme, Medicare.

The BBC’s North America technology correspondent Lily Jamali explains what you need to know about the breach, and why it matters.

Watch: Wild police chase in Queensland, Australia ends in two arrests

A police pursuit in Queensland has ended in two arrests, with authorities taken on a high-speed car chase across Ipswich and Brisbane.

Eastern Rosellas! - Meet the seven-year-old behind viral song

Seven-year-old Miles Phillips' hit song has now had 1.5m views and was even played on the radio.

What if Bluey spoke one of the world's oldest living languages?

Five episodes of the award-winning children’s cartoon have been released in Australian Indigenous language for the first time.

How a viral seal called Neil caused mayhem in Australia

The five-year-old elephant seal attracted global attention during his recent time ashore in southern Tasmania.

Newly-released video shows Peter Falconio's killer questioned

Australian police have released bodycam footage showing one of the last attempts to get Bradley Murdoch to reveal the location of Peter Falconio's body, on the 25th anniversary of his murder.

Watch: Why Australia's PM apologised for 'inappropriate' Kylie comments

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has apologised for remarks he made about popstar Kylie Minogue in a podcast interview last week.

Watch: World Cup fans react to US defeating Australia to reach knockout round

US supporters were delighted after their team won 2-0 against the Socceroos while Australian fans were left disappointed but still hopeful.

Why are devastating mice plagues happening in Australia?

Crops are being ravaged and homes are being invaded by the rodents - and it’s costing farmers hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Watch: Drones crash into water after Sydney light show malfunction

Almost 90 drones fell from the sky over Sydney's Darling Harbour during a popular winter light show.

Who is Kumanjayi Little Baby and why has her death caused outrage in Australia?

The BBC's Katy Watson explains the case, the cultural sensitivities and why it has caused so much anger.

What happened when Rebel Wilson gave evidence in court?

The Hollywood star is accused by fellow Australian actress Charlotte MacInnes of making defamatory statements.

Why is this game only legal across Australia one day a year?

Two-up is a coin toss betting game that was played by Australian soldiers during World War One - it’s now only legal across Australia on 25 April.

Video shows trapped schoolboy dragged by bus in Australia

The boy, who was uninjured, was dragged for 350 metres after the back doors trapped his arm and school bag.

Watch: What are Harry and Meghan doing in Australia?

BBC News journalist Simon Atkinson explains how the couple's tour will be different compared to their last visit.

‘I don’t know why they’re coming’: Australians on Harry and Meghan's visit

The BBC spoke to people in Sydney to hear their thoughts on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s trip to Australia.

How Australia’s seven-month-long manhunt came to an end

Fugitive Dezi Freeman has been wanted since he shot dead two police officers on his rural property in August last year.

Did Australia's under-16s social media ban work?

Three months since it came into effect, teenagers tell the BBC how the world-first law has impacted their lives so far.

Watch: Real possum spotted on toy animal shelf at Australian airport

Passengers discovered a real possum nestled among other native Australian toy animals at Hobart Airport, Tasmania.

Inland Australia town turns streets into a beach for volleyball contest

For 25 years, a rural Australian town has been transforming its main street into an inland beach.

Emergency call released of boy who swam for hours to save family

Austin Appelbee, 13, swam to get help for his mother and siblings after they were swept out to sea.