Sydney under total fire ban as bushfire danger levels hit extreme
Windy conditions and temperatures up to 29 degrees have sparked total fire bans across greater Sydney, the North Western and ...
Family mourning boy killed in WA house fire
A house fire in Meadow Springs, south of Perth, has claimed the life of a four-year-old boy. A house fire in Meadow Springs, south of Perth, has claimed the life of a four-year-old boy. Police in ...
Union says New Year's Eve threat 'outrageous' scare tactic after NSW premier says fireworks could be cancelled
The Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) has cancelled eight of its planned industrial actions on the same day it called threats ...
Victorian communities remain under threat ahead of 'catastrophic' conditions on Boxing Day
Authorities have warned Victorians not "to be complacent" on Boxing Day, as a hot, dry and windy forecast gives ...
Three men force entry into Kenwick home before alleged assault
After being alerted to the noise, the 71-year-old inside had gone out the front door to call his son. The trio, who were ...
Second arrest made over 'horrible' alleged murder of recent school leaver
The teenager died on Friday night after reports of a brawl in Kurunjang, on the western outskirts of the Victorian capital, ...
'She didn't deserve this': Family search for answers after young woman shot dead on street north of Brisbane
Police are labelling the killing a targeted attack, as the heartbroken family of Chloe Jade Mason paid tribute to a much ...
'Best Christmas present': NSW dad becomes instant millionaire
A NSW dad has been given the ultimate Christmas present, becoming a millionaire overnight. The father from Casino in the NSW ...
Australian travellers to miss out on compensation for delays, cancellations under new rights charter
But critics say the draft lets travellers down by failing to address compensation for delays and cancellations. In the ...
Woman accused of poisoning Australian student in Taiwan charged with attempted murder
Alex Shorey, 24, was on exchange in Taipei last year when he suddenly became critically ill. It was initially suspected he had accidentally ingested poison at a night market but police in Taiwan now ...
What Christmas is like for the dozens of Australians in Antarctica
A group of Australian scientists and workers will be spending Christmas on the southern-most point in the world, experiencing ...
Cricket fans set to swelter at MCG as Boxing Day set to hit 40 degrees
Cricket fans are set to swelter at the MCG on Boxing Day, with temperatures of up to 40 degrees forecast. The sweltering Melbourne day will likely have cricket fans sweating - and not just because of ...