People start to cast their ballots in Australian election as early voting begins
New opinion polls showed the Labor party had extended its lead over the conservative coalition led by prime minister Scott Morrison.
Jack Russell filmed behind wheel after owner taught her to drive
Her owner said ‘there’s no reason she can’t do it just because she’s a dog'.
Dramatic moment hero TV reporter saves young boy from drowning as he charges into sea live on air
The reporter rushed into the ocean.
Girl, 3, fights for life after being left on school bus for 6 hours in 29°C heat
The little girl was the only child picked up by the bus.
Woman mauled by feral pig after she tried to ‘shoo it away’
She was left needing 30 stitches in her hand.
Qantas announces plans to start non-stop 20 hour flights from Sydney to London
Codenamed Project Sunrise, the flight will become the world's longest direct flight.
What is Anzac Day and how do you make the traditional biscuits?
The day is significant in Australia and New Zealand.
‘We were treated worse than animals’: Mouldy food, isolation and suicides – life at an offshore processing centre
As the UK announces plans to send male asylum seekers to Rwanda, we look at how other countries have offshored refugees, including Australia's controversial Manus Island detention centre.
Family hunted by great white shark for over an hour during terrifying boat trip
The powerful creature tried to bite through the boat's motor off the coast of Australia.
‘That’s not how you race’ – Valtteri Bottas blasts Lance Stroll after Australian Grand Prix antics
The Finn did not hold back.
British man dies after being stabbed in the head while defending backpacker
Thomas and the woman he tried to defend both died in the attack.
Boy, 4, clings on to ‘free fall’ ride after harness flung open
Horrified onlookers rushed to stop the ride from setting off.
Chris Bailey, lead singer of punk band The Saints, dies aged 65
The Saints were the first punk band outside the US to release a record in 1976.
Lewis Hamilton calls out Formula 1 chiefs for not wearing masks during meeting
‘It was the longest drivers' briefing of my life.'
Christian Horner responds to Max Verstappen’s Red Bull complaints after Australian Grand Prix qualifying
The Dutchman will start the race in second place.
Sebastian Vettel fined €5,000 for moped incident during Australian Grand Prix practice
'He handed me the scooter and said off you go.'
Lewis Hamilton concerned by lack of Mercedes improvement after Australian Grand Prix practice
'Nothing makes a difference.'
Fishermen catch massive shark – but it’s been eaten by something even bigger
Two fishermen spent nearly five hours reeling in their catch.
British dad killed alongside his son, 9, in Australian landslide named
The family was on holiday when the tragedy struck.
UK, US and Australia announce pact to work on hypersonic missiles
The move is an expansion of the Aukus pact.
Australian Grand Prix makes significant changes in order to improve racing ahead of Formula One battle
F1 last raced Down Under in 2019.
Brit teen raised alarm to save mum and brother after landslide killed dad and sibling, 9
Two people were killed in the tragedy while another two remain in hospital.
Sir Elton John dedicates Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me to ‘mesmerising’ Shane Warne during emotional state memorial
'It's a sad day today, but it's not in some other ways because his legacy lives on.'
