Ruff treatment for royals on final day of tour
Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan have rubbed shoulders with Australia's ultra-rich, Bondi massacre heroes and an over-friendly pooch as their tour Down Under comes to an end.
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Aussie soldier out on bail as war crime allegations emerge
Aussie soldier out on bail as war crime allegations emerge
Accused Australian war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith has walked out of prison for the first time in a week after being granted bail.
Major investigation begins after Australia fuel refinery blaze
Major investigation begins after Australia fuel refinery blaze
A major investigation and clean-up are under way following a blaze at one of Australia's two oil refineries, with the prime minister due to tour the site.
Australia refinery fire worsens fuel supply crunch
Australia refinery fire worsens fuel supply crunch
A fire at the largest of Australia's two oil refineries has hit petrol production just as the nation faces pressure to shore up fuel security with the Iran war disrupting global supply.
Quake near major Aussie gold mine 'like an explosion'
Quake near major Aussie gold mine 'like an explosion'
A record-breaking earthquake near one of Australia's biggest gold mines has been felt along the east coast, with locals describing explosions, shaking and rattling.
Australian tour 'an experiment' for Prince Harry, Meghan
Australian tour 'an experiment' for Prince Harry, Meghan
A visit seemingly fit for royalty is set to serve as a commercial experiment for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex as their Australian tour enters its second day.
'Despicable' backlash after Australia picks first female army boss
'Despicable' backlash after Australia picks first female army boss
Backlash on social media criticising the appointment of the first woman to lead the Australian army has been described as "despicable".
Three charged after Sydney cops foil alleged 'kill car' plot
Three charged after Sydney cops foil alleged 'kill car' plot
Police say they have stopped an alleged 'kill-car' plot in Sydney after a string of suspected gang-related activities including multiple drive-by shootings.
Missing Aussie man found shot dead and buried on his farm
Missing Aussie man found shot dead and buried on his farm
A Victoria man who vanished for two days has been found shot dead and buried in a shallow grave on his farm.
Australians skipping, delaying medicine due to cost of living
Australians skipping, delaying medicine due to cost of living
Australians are taking expired medication, skipping doses or opting to delay or not fill a prescription as the cost of living eats into their medicine cabinets.
'Blood streaming' down face after alleged slave beatings
'Blood streaming' down face after alleged slave beatings
Blood streamed down a woman's face after her alleged slave-keeper assaulted her for being a "bad worker", a nurse has told a jury.
More young Aussies like social media ban than oppose it
More young Aussies like social media ban than oppose it
More young Australians support the government's social media ban for under-16s than oppose it, a study has found.
'Vaccine-fatigued' Aussies vulnerable to big flu season
'Vaccine-fatigued' Aussies vulnerable to big flu season
Slumping vaccination rates have left Australia unprepared for another significant flu season that's being worsened by a new fast-spreading strain.
Aussie cricket great charged with drink-driving
Aussie cricket great David Warner charged with drink-driving
One of Australia's greatest batsmen will face court after allegedly blowing more than twice the legal limit in a random breath test.
Australia's most decorated soldier arrested over alleged war crimes
Australia's most decorated soldier arrested over alleged war crimes
Former SAS soldier Ben Roberts-Smith has been arrested after an investigation into alleged war crimes and is expected to be charged with multiple counts of murder.
Free, needle-less flu vaccine rolled out for Aussie kids
Free, needle-less flu vaccine rolled out for Aussie kids
Hundreds of thousands of young Australians will be able to receive a painless, needle-free flu vaccination for free as governments attempt to curb falling vaccine rates.
Rare quake strikes outback near Uluru
Rare quake strikes outback near Uluru
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake has rocked the outback on the Northern Territory-South Australian border, according to Geoscience Australia.
Aussies asked to take public transport, don't stockpile fuel
Aussies asked to take public transport, don't stockpile fuel
Australia's PM has warned economic shocks of the war in the Middle East would be felt for months and encouraged citizens to take public transport in a rare address to the nation.
Fugitive cop-killer's body formally identified
Fugitive cop-killer's body formally identified
Double police-killer Dezi Freeman has been officially confirmed as the man killed in a hail of bullets outside a shipping container in a rural hideout.
Australia mulls fuel support for diesel-dependent Pacific
Australia mulls fuel support for diesel-dependent Pacific
Australia is considering aid options to ensure Pacific nations have access to fuel.