Australia

Drivers on a major highway in Queensland were forced to try and take evasive action after a horror scenario unfolded, leaving one person dead and another fighting for life.

A 25-year-old man who allegedly went on a stabbing spree after escaping from a mental health care facility and evading police for 10 days, has been charged with murder.

December wage data is set to remain stable, even though large sections of the workforce pocketed a rise in their weekly pay.

Measles outbreaks globally and less than ideal vaccination rates for children are negative signs as clusters of the contagious disease emerge in Australia.

The family of 85-year-old grandfather Chris Baghsarian, who was mistakenly kidnapped in the dead of night, say they are living a nightmare.

The convicted killer is up for parole next year for the murder of his wife with 7NEWS learning he’s refused to leave one part of his former life behind.

Copper is now ahead of iron ore as the biggest contributor to BHP’s profit and its chief executive suggests it’s great news for shareholder returns.

The name of the man accused of throwing a homemade bomb into a crowd of Australia Day protesters in Perth’s CBD can be revealed after his suppression order was overturned.

Ten years after the investigation began into war crimes allegations, veterans and their supporters say the time has come to resolve one of the most controversial legal steps in Australian history.

After a two-day search effort police have revealed what they found while looking for missing four-year-old Gus Lamont.

Two police officers who stood trial on assault allegations have been cleared of using excessive force on a 92-year-old man.

The future of Australia’s high-speed rail link, which has been spoken about for years, could be about to get a lot more certain. Here’s why.

Police have revealed a man with ‘known’ mental health issues was arrested after a random stabbing spree that left one person dead and others with serious injuries.

Police believe missing man Brendan Breen has met with foul play after a recent review into his disappearance almost 14 years ago.