A Queensland man is pleading with the government to help bring his teenage son, who has cerebral palsy, home from earthquake-ravaged Vanuatu.
Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer
A 15-year-old boy has been charged following the death of a man killed in a bloody brawl in Melbourne's west as police urge witnesses to come forward.
Samantha Lock
A man who drove a pickup truck into a busy JCPenney store in a Texas mall and injured five people, has been shot dead.
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Victorian opposition leader John Pesutto has backtracked after stating exiled MP Moira Deeming won’t get a second chance in his party room.
Aisling Brennan
A council has been accused of “bribery” for offering a one-off payment to staff who agree to sign an agreement that could see big changes to Australia Day.
Alexandra Feiam
Police are hunting for two men after a woman was found dead from a gunshot wound in a suburban Queensland street.
Places of public worship in NSW will be able to upgrade their security without the need for lengthy planning approvals to offer worshippers better protections.
The US military says it mistakenly shot down one of its own fighter aircraft over the Red Sea, forcing both pilots to eject.
Do you, like Charlie Albone, get a wave of anxiety at this time of year thinking about Christmas food waste and what to do with it.
CHARLIE ALBONE
A senior federal minister has weighed in on the looming New Year’s Eve train strike in Sydney, which authorities warn could endanger hundreds of thousands.
Detectives are probing a suspected arson attack that damaged two cars parked at a Ballajura home.
Caleb Runciman
Two men believed to have chased a woman down a suburban street shooting a gun and killing her are at large, as police race to solve the baffling crime.
Hannah Moore
Firefighters are working to free a seriously injured driver after a car rolled in Beverley.
Five people, including a nine-year-old child, were killed when a man drove a car into a crowded Christmas market in Germany.
Ivana Kottasová and Nic Robertson
He may have missed out with the bat in the Sydney Smash, but young gun Sam Konstas has plenty to smile about as he prepares to make his Test debut.
Martin Gabor
Details are emerging about a charter of rights for airline passengers, with carriers facing a mandate to pay out for long delays.
As people complete their last-minute online shopping in the weeks leading up to the festive season, a worrying trend has emerged across the country.
Despite receiving public funding, one of Sydney’s most iconic free attractions has announced a big change that hasn’t gone down well with everyone.
Thomas Sargeant
One Australian state has made a major move to ensure safety at places of worship, after a spate of attacks shocked the nation.
The Israeli military says a rocket fired from Yemen has hit Tel Aviv injuring 16 while Houthi rebels report airstrikes in Yemen's rebel-held capital, Sanaa.
Melanie Lidman and Waafa Shurafa
Princess Beatrice will spend Christmas with the royal family at Sandringham, while Prince Andrew is staying away after becoming embroiled in another scandal.
Tony Jones
Threats of floods, storms, bushfires and heatwaves are making summer holidays difficult to plan and navigate for tourists.
Katelyn Catanzariti
Bushfire conditions are expected to worsen in the coming days as temperatures soar across Victoria, after residents were evacuated from homes overnight.
As families make cutbacks and sacrifices to save the spirit of Christmas, charities warn that many will face a bleak festive season devoid of celebrations.
Abe Maddison
