Meet the Acrophylla Alta, which was discovered in the canopies of the mountainous wet tropics region of Far North Queensland in northeast Australia. The bug is big — about a foot and a half long — and it weighs about a tenth of a pound.

"There's a chance there are many more species in the canopy than we can even imagine." Researchers stunned after discovering new insect size of bowling pin in Australia: 'Scary thing' first appeared on The Cool Down.

Shadow Cabinet Secretary Andrew Wallace discusses US President Donald Trump’s decision to hold tariffs on Australia at 10 per cent, and Albanese’s lack of interest in securing a meeting with the President.

Lions head coach Andy Farrell says debate over whether Australia should continue as a destination for the touring side is "insulting". The Lions have won all eight matches so far down under, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series before the third Test in Sydney on Saturday.