Australia

Lachlan Muddle’s death comes two years after a similar incident killed former Defence Minister’s Joel Fitzgibbon’s son, who is still awaiting the outcome of an investigation into Jack’s death.

An accused bank robber has been left with serious facial injuries after a homemade bomb used to break into an ATM blew up in his face.

Young Australians who buy properties to rent out so they can eventually sell them to buy their dream house in a big city are the biggest losers in Labor’s negative gearing and capital gains tax changes.

A 14-month-old boy’s parents have provided an update after a baking mishap left their son left fighting for life in the intensive care unit.

Consumers who purchased the product have been urged to return it to the place of purchase.

Aussies travellers heading overseas can expect to cough up a hefty exit fee after the Federal government hiked the cost of leaving Australia — a move that has left the travel industry fuming.

The Year 7 student suffered serious injuries when his backpack became caught between train carriages.

The body of a man found beside a vehicle in central western NSW this week has been formally identified as one of the state’s most wanted murderers.

A retired dentist who saw thousands of patients over 25 years may have exposed them to serious bloodborne viruses such as HIV through poor infection control.

Former NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb will lead an independent investigation into the NT Department of Children and Families following the alleged murder of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby.

Economists from Australia’s biggest bank said interest rates could rise following the Budget, which will spend an extra $6.5 billion.

The student was allegedly approached by two boys while walking home, with police on the hunt for the accused pair.

It’s only been three months since the Trump Organisation signed the deal to bring the luxury hotel to Australian soil.

Police said it was a ‘very direct attack’ and investigations are underway to determine why the man was targeted.

A High Court case examining the local impacts of a coal mine expansion could exert far-reaching influence on fossil fuel project approvals.