NZ firefighters help battle fires raging in Tasmania
Emergency warnings have been issued for six areas in central Tasmania, with lives and properties at risk, as weather conditions continue to worsen.
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Police hunt 'Santa' after Sydney car theft
Police hunt 'Santa' after Sydney car theft
Police are hunting for a man who allegedly stole a luxury car from an inner Sydney unit complex while dressed as Santa a fortnight before Christmas.
Passenger missing from cruise ship after NZ stops
Passenger missing from cruise ship after NZ stops
A passenger has gone missing from a cruise ship bound for Melbourne after a trip to New Zealand which included a stop in Dunedin.
Outrage, calls for women's safety after Melbourne murder
Outrage, calls for women's safety after Melbourne murder
A man accused of killing an international student in Melbourne has returned to court, as Australians take to the streets to demand safety for women.
Teen found naked and dazed after Aust car crash
Teen found naked and dazed after Aust car crash
A teenager has been arrested after being found naked and dazed following a car crash in Melbourne's southeast.
NSW sweats through brutal heatwave
NSW sweats through brutal heatwave
Temperatures have soared past 46C in northwestern NSW while thunderstorms have begun to hit southern parts of the state, with winds and lightning increasing the risk of bushfires.
Arrest made in 'horrific' killing of Melbourne student
Arrest made in 'horrific' killing of Melbourne student
A 20-year-old man was arrested over the killing of an Israeli university student who was attacked while speaking with her sister by telephone.
Australia swelters through long heatwave
Australia swelters through long heatwave
Australia's scorching summer continues as a week-long heatwave starts to push temperatures into the 40s around the country.
Former Neighbours star charged with indecent assault
Former Neighbours star charged with indecent assault
Former Neighbours star Craig McLachlan has been charged with multiple counts of indecent assault.
Saudi teen waiting for Australia's call
Saudi teen waiting for Australia's call
A young Saudi woman who fears for her life is in the midst of an anguishing wait as Australia processes her claim for asylum.
Mum, toddler doused with petrol in home invasion
Mum, toddler doused with petrol in home invasion
A mother and her two-year-old son were doused in petrol during a horrific home invasion in northern Tasmania.
'Suspicious packages' at Australia consulates
'Suspicious packages' at Australia consulates
Australian Federal Police are investigating a number of suspicious packages delivered to foreign consulates across Melbourne.
Aust visa considered for Saudi teen
Aust visa considered for Saudi teen
The Australian government says it will seriously consider giving a Saudi woman stuck in Bangkok a humanitarian visa if the United Nations deems her a refugee.
Scientists cook up plan for spicy tomatoes
Scientists cook up plan for spicy tomatoes
Scientists are cooking up a plan to unite the tomato and chili pepper as a highly nutritious hot tomato.
Family denies knowing boy was on car's roof
Family denies knowing boy was on car's roof
The family of a four-year-old boy filmed on top of a car as it drove down a West Australian highway has denied knowing their child was on the roof.
India want wins to preserve test cricket
India want wins to preserve test cricket
India want to use their maiden test series victory in Australia to inspire their next generation of stars and revive the red-ball format at home.
Neighbours star Darius Perkins dies aged 54
Former Neighbours star Darius Perkins dies aged 54
Former Neighbours star Darius Perkins has died after a fight with cancer, it has been reported.
Djokovic the man to beat at Aussie Open: Federer
Djokovic the man to beat at Aussie Open: Federer
Roger Federer has nominated Novak Djokovic as the man to beat at the Australian Open but the Swiss maestro looms as a major threat himself.
Scuffles, arrests at Melbourne extremist rallies
Scuffles, arrests at Melbourne extremist rallies
Three people have been arrested and others detained during duelling protests at Melbourne's St Kilda beach involving right-wing extremists and anti-fascists.
Man killed, set on fire days after death threat
Man killed, set on fire days after death threat
Detectives are trying to track down the person behind a death threat sent to a man days before he was found murdered and burned in a New South Wales forest.