Australia

Energy Minister Chris Bowen has confirmed petrol production has been affected after a blaze tore through one of Australia’s only remaining oil refineries.

Australia should be an example to the Asia-Pacific of how to manage the energy shock. Instead, what was one of the world’s wealthiest countries a century ago looks like an economic has-been.

7NEWS chopper footage shows emergency crews working to extinguish flames on the freight train locomotive.

Aussies are among the most stressed workers in the world — as a growing number also feel sad, angry and emotionally drained at work — a major new global report has found.

Pauline Hanson has taken to social media to declare a restriction she feels should be in place for foreigners who are not Australian citizens.

A man dragged out of a ute at gunpoint and arrested for allegedly ramming the gate of an inner city synagogue has denied all charges, a magistrate has heard.

‘Could not have met a genuinely nicer guy.’

Diners were left stunned after a confronting act unfolded in full view outside a busy Brisbane cafe on Sunday morning.

Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting and Angela Bennett’s Wright Prospecting have both had partial wins in a multimillion-dollar legal battle over some of the world’s most valuable iron ore areas.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are in Australia for their unofficial royal tour that has divided the nation, with the royals splitting up on day two.

A wanted criminal, who police had warned the public not to approach, has died after an alleged citizen’s arrest involving two men and a baseball bat in a park.

More than 2000 building block sets are up for grabs in the major sale.

Shortly after the PM announced General Coyle’s historic appointment, a wave of derogatory messages began appearing on military forums and online news articles, with some labelling her selection ‘tokenistic’.

Sandilands was sacked by the company for ‘serious misconduct’ after an on-air clash with his co-host Jackie ‘O’ Henderson on February 20.

His partner has shared an emotional tribute as police continue inquiries into his death.