'Incredible': SpaceX rocket spotted off Christmas Island coast

A SpaceX rocket has made an unexpected appearance off Christmas Island after touching down in the Indian Ocean following a test flight from Texas on 24 July.

David Watchorn, chair of the Christmas Island Tourism Association said he initially thought he was looking at ships on his way to work, before realising it was "a rocket, a space rocket" being towed.

The 52-metre long rocket has caused a stir among locals, with some "sneaking out" of work for a glimpse, and others preparing their boats for a closer look at the debris.

"It's really incredible to think about what it's been through," Watchorn told the BBC.

"The more and more you look at it, the more fascinating it's becoming".

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.

Watch: Snake at train station scares Sydney commuters

People were seen running away as soon as they came across the venomous snake.

'Really scary': Sydney residents react to shark attacks

The BBC spoke to people in Sydney about the four shark attacks in 48 hours along Australia's New South Wales coast.

Man swims in flooded Sydney golf course after heavy rain

Heavy rain did not dampen a man's spirits as he decided to take a dive into a flooded Sydney golf course.

Watch: Aerial footage shows cars swept away by flash floods in Australia

Australia's Great Ocean Road closed on Thursday after flash floods hit the state of Victoria.

Surfers and swimmers pay tribute to victims of Bondi shooting

Hundreds paddle out at Bondi beach to commemorate the shooting victims from Sunday's attack.

Mourning outside funeral of the youngest victim of the Bondi shooting

Matilda, 10, was mourned by family, friends, and the community in Sydney after she was killed in the Bondi shooting on Sunday.

Family gives emotional eulogy for Bondi victim Rabbi Eli Schlanger

Rabbi Ulman, the father-in-law of British-born Rabbi Eli Schlanger, said he hoped his son-in-law knew how loved he was.

'It's just a nightmare': Ten-year-old victim's mum speaks at Bondi memorial

The mother of 10-year-old Matilda, the youngest victim of the Bondi Beach attack, paid tribute to her daughter at a flower memorial on Tuesday evening.

Mourners pay tribute to Rabbi Schlanger during funeral

His death was described as an "unspeakable loss" in a service held at the Chabad of Bondi.

Mourners gather for Rabbi Eli Schlanger's funeral

The first funerals are being held for victims of Sunday's mass shooting at Bondi Beach.

Jewish Australians on why Bondi is a 'sanctuary' for them

The BBC spoke to Jewish people at Bondi Beach about why the suburb is significant to their community.