Extreme Aussie weather fuelling 'eco-anxiety'
Lifeline Australia says it has seen an uptick in extreme weather events affecting the mental health of people across the country.
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YouTuber filmed Aussie cop killer's secret hideout
YouTuber investigated for filming Aussie cop killer's secret hideout
A YouTuber who filmed the secret hideout of double cop killer Dezi Freeman is being investigated by police in Victoria.
Sydney jeweller faked multimillion-dollar heist for insurance
Sydney jeweller faked multimillion-dollar heist for insurance
A Sydney jewellery store owner staged a fake multimillion-dollar heist at one of his stores to pocket the insurance money, a jury has found.
Aussie Rules great found not guilty of child sex abuse
Aussie Rules great found not guilty of child sex abuse
Former champion Aussie Rules footballer Barry Cable has been found not guilty of a slew of historical child sexual abuse accusations.
Victoria Police target youth gang linked to several murders
Victoria Police target youth gang linked to several murders
Victoria Police have zeroed in on a notorious youth gang linked to multiple murders and other serious crimes, with a series of mass raids and arrests.
Warning for NZ bus drivers lured to Australia
Warning for NZ bus drivers lured to Australia
A campaign to recruit bus drivers from New Zealand could have disastrous consequences for drivers who realise they can't afford rent, a union has warned.
Ruff treatment for royals on final day of tour
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.
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.