Australia

A murder probe is underway after an immigration centre detainee was charged over the death of another man inside the complex.

Councils will be empowered to shut down unauthorised prayer halls hosting hate preachers under new measures introduced by the NSW Government. 

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji barrelled across the east coast, but forecasters are warning residents to brace for more rain and possible devastating floods.

Communities devastated by a bushfire that has claimed one life are beginning recovery efforts as blazes continue to burn across Victoria.

A person has died as bushfires tear through a state, with authorities warning it is expected to take weeks to get them under control.

Australia has enlisted international support after bushfires in the country’s southeast tore through more than 350,000 hectares. 

After a stronger than expected month for consumer spending, pre-Christmas sales could see that trend continue.

Western Australia is lending a helping hand by deploying firefighters to Victoria’s fire zone, as authorities confirm about 300 homes and buildings have been destroyed. 

Documented breaches included emergency exits being padlocked shut, inadequate planning for children with severe allergies, and unlabelled chemicals stored in children’s bathrooms.

Bondi attack survivor Ahmed Al-Ahmed has suffered another health setback while in New York for medical treatment, after meeting Kevin Rudd and being honoured at a gala dinner.

A shock trend emerging in parts of Victoria devastated by bushfires has been slammed by authorities, who are urging people to ‘stay away’.

The worst of a fierce heatwave impacting southern Australia is finally over.

Residents in Australia's far north are bracing for torrential rain and flooding as ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji continues its march across the state.

A day at the beach has ended in tragedy after a group of swimmers were swept out to sea.

The weekend just got a whole lot better for five Aussies who are celebrating winning a life-changing slice of Saturday night’s lotto draw.