Father, son missing in river crash as flood threat builds in Australia
Police divers are searching for a father and son missing after their car crashed and ended up in a New South Wales river, as heavy rain creates dangerous conditions.
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Baby found dead in stormwater drain in Perth
'Horrifying': Baby found dead in stormwater drain in Perth
A woman is assisting police after a baby boy was found dead inside a stormwater drain in Perth.
Rising Aussie road toll prompts call to cut speed limits
Rising Aussie road toll prompts call to cut speed limits
Australian road accidents have claimed their highest number of victims in 15 years, the national road toll fuelled by a rising number of pedestrian deaths.
Flood warnings in place as heavy rain hammers New South Wales
Flood warnings in place as heavy rain hammers New South Wales
A flood warning stretches from the New South Wales coast to inland suburbs as residents are warned to prepare for the worst amid heavy rainfall forecasts.
Qantas fined $90 million for illegally sacking workers
Qantas fined $90 million for illegally sacking workers
Australia's largest airline has been ordered to pay a landmark penalty of $90 million for what has been dubbed the largest case of illegal sackings in the country's history.
Thousands rattled by Queensland quake
Thousands rattled by Queensland quake
An earthquake has struck in Australia for the third time in recent days, with thousands losing power and feeling the tremors.
Man in train station assault day after Sydney Airport incident
Man in train station assault day after Sydney Airport incident
A man involved in a scuffle in which a police gun was accidentally fired at Sydney Airport allegedly assaulted several people at a train station the next day.
Charges laid over three-decade cold case
Murder, rape charges laid over three-decade Aussie cold case
A man has been charged with raping and murdering a young mother after she was allegedly beaten and left to die in bushes more than 30 years ago.
Man admits killing teacher found dead in bin
Man admits killing teacher found dead in Melbourne wheelie bin
A man has admitted killing a teacher whose body was found inside a wheelie bin in Melbourne last year.
Extensive evidence for slain Dunedin man's cold case inquest
Extensive evidence for slain Dunedin man's cold case inquest
An investigation into the murder of a Dunedin man and two friends while on holiday in Australia 46 years ago is gathering "extensive" evidence.
Cop who tasered grandmother ditches bid to get job back
Cop who tasered grandmother ditches bid to get job back
A former Australian police officer who fatally tasered a 95-year-old aged-care resident while on duty has dropped his bid to be reinstated to the force. Then-senior constable Kristian James Samuel...
Australia to recognise Palestinian state
Australia to recognise Palestinian state
Australia will formally recognise a Palestinian state in a historic diplomatic shift that aims to "break the cycle of violence" in the Middle East.
Road tax floated for Australia's EV users
Road tax floated for Australia's EV users
Australia's electric car drivers could be hit with a road tax, with one federal frontbencher saying it's a "sensible" move as more people switch to EVs.
New era of co-operation in turbulent world
New era of trans-Tasman co-operation in turbulent world
Australia and New Zealand are entering a new era of co-operation as leaders from both nations embrace shared values in an increasingly turbulent world.
Warm welcome for Aussie delegation in Queenstown
Warm welcome for Aussie delegation in Queenstown
In a world full of uncertainty, one sure thing was that Australia and New Zealand continue to stand together.
Sex offender MP finally quits NSW parliament
Sex offender MP finally quits NSW parliament
A jailed MP convicted of sex offences has finally resigned from parliament after initially resisting growing calls to do so.
Mushroom killer's alleged attempts on husband revealed
Mushroom killer's alleged attempts on husband revealed
An Australian woman who murdered three of her in-laws with a meal of toxic mushrooms also allegedly tried to murder her husband using poisoned pasta, evidence showed after a judge allowed its disclosure.
Social media firms 'turning a blind eye' to child abuse material: watchdog
Social media firms 'turning a blind eye' to child abuse material: watchdog
Australia’s internet watchdog has said the world’s biggest social media firms are still “turning a blind eye” to online child sex abuse material on their platforms.
Snowtown 'bodies in the barrels' serial killer paroled
Snowtown 'bodies in the barrels' serial killer paroled
The youngest of the four men convicted over South Australia's "bodies in the barrels" serial killings has been granted parole.
Kmart accused of links to slave labour factories
Kmart accused of links to slave labour factories
Retail giant Kmart is facing accusations it misled customers on its ethical credentials by sourcing clothing supplies from factories in China with links to slave labour.