Manhunt after latest murder in Melbourne park
The woman found dead in a Melbourne park after a horrific bashing has been identified as 25-year-old Courtney Herron.
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PNG's PM resigns after weeks of turmoil
PNG's PM resigns after weeks of turmoil
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Peter O'Neill has resigned, citing a need for change, after weeks of unrest in the government.
New Phoenix coach sets lofty goals
New Phoenix coach sets lofty goals
The Wellington Phoenix under Ufuk Talay will have all the robustness of Sydney FC, with a cherry on top in the form of Roy Krishna.
Brothers injured when marlin jumps in boat
Brothers injured when marlin jumps in boat
A marlin weighing up to 100 kilograms jumped into a small boat off the New South Wales coast, seriously injuring two brothers.
Joyce 'zero chance' for cabinet
Barnaby Joyce says he's 'zero chance' for cabinet
Former Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce says he has "zero prospects" of being handed a cabinet position as the prime minister shores up his ministry.
Fonterra confirms closure of Vic factory
Fonterra confirms closure of Vic factory
Dairy company Fonterra has confirmed it will close its factory in western Victoria, with 98 staff to be affected.
Morrison in box seat for majority government
Morrison in box seat for majority government
Just two seats remain a close contest between the coalition and Labor, as the Australian Electoral Commission continues counting votes.
Kids among 26 killed by flu in Victoria
Kids among 26 killed by flu in Victoria
The flu has killed 26 Victorians, including three children, so far this year after an early start to the season.
Bowen, Albanese vie for Labor leadership
Bowen, Albanese vie for Labor leadership
Shadow treasurer Chris Bowen will throw his hat in the ring for Labor leader and will be up against Anthony Albanese.
Faith review in wake of Folau sacking
Faith review in wake of Folau sacking
The Australian rugby players' union (RUPA) is to set up a committee to review how players can express their faith and beliefs after the Israel Folau sacking saga.
NRL great Cooper Cronk to give game away
NRL great Cooper Cronk to give game away
Champion halfback Cooper Cronk has announced he will retire from the NRL at the end of the 2019 season, praised former and current teammates and alluded to a future in commentary.
Folau sacked after parental pleas: RA
Folau sacked after parental pleas: RA
Rugby Australia boss Raelene Castle sacked Wallabies star Israel Folau after speaking to parents of fans who were struggling with their sexuality.
RA boss admits failings, Folau posts again
RA boss admits failings, Folau posts again
Rugby Australia chief Raelene Castle says with the benefit of hindsight, her organisation could have handled the Israel Folau saga better. The sacked star has reacted with another Instagram post.
Kiwi golfer one off lead after PGA first round
Kiwi golfer one off lead after PGA first round
New Zealand's Danny Lee emerged as Brooks Koepka's nearest challenger after the first round of the US PGA Championship.
'Lucky day': Homeless man rescued from rubbish truck
'Lucky day': Homeless man rescued from rubbish truck
A homeless man had to scream for help after being tipped from a charity bin where he was sleeping into the back of a rubbish truck in Victoria's north.
'Appalling situation': Rape evidence destroyed
'Appalling situation': Rape evidence destroyed
Queensland's opposition leader is pushing for a corruption probe after police destroyed evidence in an alleged gang rape case.
Aussie hopefuls deliver final election pitches
Aussie hopefuls deliver final election pitches
Scott Morrison and Bill Shorten are preparing to pitch their contrasting visions of Australia's future ahead of the federal election in two days' time.
'Really frightening': Flu taking toll in Queensland
'Really frightening': Flu taking toll in Queensland
Queensland's death toll for this year from the flu stands at 25, and the peak is yet to hit.
18 years' jail for kidnapping, raping backpacker
18 years' jail for kidnapping, raping backpacker
A South Australian man who kidnapped and raped a European backpacker in a pig shed on his rural property has been jailed for at least 12 years and six months.
Aussie girl stumbles across $35k gold nugget
Aussie girl stumbles across $35k gold nugget
A young girl has stumbled across a gold nugget, estimated to be worth more than $35,000, near Bendigo in Victoria.