'Incredible': SpaceX rocket spotted off Christmas Island coastA Christmas Island resident was surprised to find the massive piece of debris floating off the coast.19 mins agoAustralia

'Incredible': SpaceX rocket spotted off Christmas Island coast A SpaceX rocket has created an unexpected appearance off Christmas Island after touching down in the Indian Ocean after a test flight from Texas on 24 July.

Key points

• Two-up is a coin toss betting game that was played by Australian soldiers during World War One – it's now only legal throughout Australia on 25 April.
• The BBC spoke to individuals in Sydney concerning the four shark attacks in 48 hours along Australia's New South Wales coast.
• 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.
• The BBC spoke to individuals in Sydney to hear their thoughts on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's trip to Australia.
• Australia's Great Ocean Road closed on Thursday after flash floods hit the state of Victoria.

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

For context, 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 informed the BBC.

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

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Taken together, the developments around ' Incredible' : SpaceX rocket spotted off Christmas Island coastA Christmas Island resident was point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.