A major warning has been issued over an out-of-control bushfire burning through thousands of hectares of land - all ahead of a scorcher weekend in Australia.
Emma Kirk
A controversial new security feature spotted at a McDonald’s restaurant notorious for antisocial behaviour has exposed an ugly reality faced by fast-food workers.
Duncan Evans
A gruesome flesh-eating bacteria – suspected to be transmitted by an iconic animal – is spreading in one Aussie state, and health officials are warning everyone is at risk.
A major pharmaceutical giant known for its extensive catalogue of healthcare products has been sued over claims it sold Aussies dud cold and flu medications.
A kickboxer involved in the murder of a father of two was tortured in a Thai jail after his arrest over another man’s death, a court has been told.
Nathan Schmidt
A man who killed his ex-girlfriend and left her body to rot upside down in a wheelie bin made a disturbing confession to his cellmate, a court has been told.
Adelaide Lang
Talks of cancelling Sydney’s famous New Year’s Eve fireworks amid rail strikes have been slammed as “a brand-new low for state politics”.
Alexandra Feiam, Thomas Sargeant
Police say they carried out more than 150 ‘covert taskings’ in an investigation into a spate of alleged gang-related shootings, home invasions, and kidnappings.
Clareese Packer, Thomas Sargeant
Strikes are threatening to plunge holiday travel plans into chaos, as one major airport braces for possibly record-breaking numbers.
Clareese Packer, Nathan Schmidt, Thomas Sargeant
There’s been a wild twist in the remaining Bali Nine members returning to their home states, with police confirming they are “aware” of an outstanding arrest warrant.
Alexandra Feiam
Outrage is building after Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek approved three new coal mine extensions - one fellow MP calling the decision “despicable”.
Police have launched an investigation after a school’s pet ducks were “tortured” and killed on school grounds in a disturbing act of animal cruelty.
Police have issued a major update in their search for a hiker not seen for six days in mountainous bushland.
More than 200 work bans could be reinstated by the rail across Sydney’s sprawling network from Thursday.
The new tenant of a property previously rented by Sally Li and her husband Rex Chen has spoken of a nightmare ordeal and issued a desperate plea.
Clareese Packer
Aussie drivers have been warned that fuel prices are expected to rise ahead of the Christmas period. Here’s how much you’re likely to pay in your state.
Clareese Packer, Jessica Wang
A police officer will spend the holidays behind bars after he allegedly murdered his ex-boyfriend and the man’s new partner with his service weapon.
The man accused of the domestic violence murder of a childcare worker is facing new sexual assault charges.
Fears for public safety could scuttle plans by a powerful rail union to carry out industrial action over New Year’s Eve.
A man killed his pregnant wife and then attempted to dispose of her body and cover up his shocking crime by dousing her in acid, before making a chilling Google search.
Steve Zemek
Christmas could be a little flat as Coca-Cola factory workers go on strike on Thursday for a second time this month.
Blair Jackson
The huge call is set to ‘reduce harm and save lives’ and follows mounting pressure from experts surrounding the state’s drug summit.
A gruesome disease which can cause disfigurement has taken root in a popular tourist town – and a cute Aussie animal may be behind the spread.
More mysterious ball-shaped objects have washed ashore Aussie beaches - sparking another warning from health and environmental authorities.
Aisling Brennan
