Australia reports first monkeypox case in traveller from Britain
Australia has recorded its first official case of monkeypox in Victoria, with another suspected infection identified in NSW.
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'Quiet Australians' to decide election: PM
'Quiet Australians' to decide election: PM
Quiet Australians will again deliver a Liberal-National government, the prime minister says.
'Bulldozer' Morrison bowls over boy
'Bulldozer' Morrison bowls over boy
Aussie PM Scott Morrison has joked a football team could use him as a "bulldozer" for their new grandstand after knocking over a child during a mock match.
More Aussies struggling under poverty line
More Aussies struggling under poverty line
More Australians are struggling to afford housing, food, and basic medical care, as new research shows most visitors to one charity are living below the poverty line.
Climate-conscious independents could determine Aussie election
Climate-conscious independents could determine Aussie election
After some of the worst fires and floods ever to hit Australia, a new cohort of climate-conscious independents are threatening to shake up the federal election on Saturday.
Former Aussie cricketer killed in crash
Former Australian cricketer Andrew Symonds dies in car crash
Former Australian test cricketer Andrew Symonds has been killed in a Queensland car crash.
Aussies crunched by rental crisis
Aussies crunched by rental crisis
From the riverside city of Launceston to red-dirt towns in the Pilbara, a rental crunch is hitting Australia.
Man tied to cocaine diver case refused bail
Man tied to cocaine diver case refused bail
An alleged drug importer tied to the discovery of a dead diver near a $A20 million cocaine haul in Newcastle in New South Wales has been formally refused bail.
Chinese warship didn't enter Australian waters: Morrison
Chinese warship didn't enter Australian waters: Morrison
A Chinese warship being tracked off the Western Australian coast did not enter Australian waters, according to the country's prime minister.
Hero to hindrance: Morrison hurts party's hopes
Hero to hindrance: Morrison hurts party's election hopes
Three years ago, Scott Morrison's ebullient personality as the little known and newly installed leader of Australia's Liberal Party was a big factor in its unexpected election victory.
Kiwi accused of daughter's murder extradited to Australia
Kiwi accused of daughter's murder extradited to Australia
A New Zealander who allegedly beat her 2-year-old daughter to death at a cult 30 years ago has landed in Australia to face charges.
Woman swept to death as rainband batters Queensland
Woman swept to death as rainband batters Queensland
An unseasonal deluge continues to batter Queensland as the deadly rainband moves southeast after floodwaters claimed the life of a woman on the central coast.
Diver found near 50kg of cocaine dies
Diver found near 50kg of cocaine dies
Mystery surrounds the identity of a dead diver and 50 kilograms of cocaine found floating in the water near the New South Wales Port of Newcastle.
Queensland girl leaves hospital after bus ordeal
Queensland girl leaves hospital after bus ordeal
A Queensland toddler who survived being left on a bus outside a childcare centre for six hours is on her way home.
Labor leads in polls as Australian election draws near
Labor leads in polls as Australian election draws near
Labor is ahead in the polls with less than two weeks until election day in Australia, as the second leaders' debate was declared a draw.
Queensland girl left on bus 'doing alright'
Queensland girl left on bus 'doing alright' after family feared worst
A Queensland toddler is recovering in hospital after being left on a minibus for almost six hours, in a relief for family who had feared the worst.
Cost of living: Aussie PM takes swipe at Ardern
Cost of living: Aussie PM takes swipe at Ardern
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has taken a swipe at New Zealand and Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, highlighting Kiwis' cost of living struggles in Aotearoa.
Experts warn of renewed flu spike in Australia
Experts warn of renewed flu spike in Australia
Health experts are warning of a renewed spread of seasonal flu in Australia after two years of Covid-19 restrictions left fertile ground for the potentially deadly bug to spread.
Reserve Bank hikes cash rate in Australia
Reserve Bank hikes cash rate in Australia
The Australian prime minister has expressed sympathy with mortgage holders who are facing rising interest rates, as the Reserve Bank highlighted the rate hike decision was not influenced by the...
Qantas to fly Sydney to London non-stop
Qantas to fly Sydney to London non-stop
Qantas Airways will fly non-stop from Sydney to London after ordering a dozen special Airbus jets, in a multibillion-dollar bet that fliers will pay a premium to save four hours on the popular route.