Australia

A Christian charity executive who wrote the book Daddy's Little Toy says her novel referred to infant role play by adults rather than child abuse.

When Patricia awoke from having facial surgery she received tragic news. She’s opened up about the worst part of her ordeal.

A group of six foreign nationals has been detained by border authorities in a remote area in the north of the State after arriving by boat earlier this week.

A buying spree on luxury items from shoes to concert tickets could force the central bank to reverse three interest rate cuts - and potentially go further.

We break down the best times and places to catch the last big celestial event of 2025.

Bruce Lehrmann was drunk and leaving a party when he accidentally took the wrong car keys, a court has been told as he pleaded guilty to a driving charge.

Police have laid fresh charges against the owner of Arnie the German shepherd after investigators uncovered new details about the dog’s death in a parked ute.

AARON PATRICK: Facing what some economists believe is a financial crisis, Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has promised to reduce the sprawling public service by 0.3 per cent.

A childcare centre worker accused of sexually abusing children in his care has been hit with more charges, as police identify new alleged victims.

The Victorian Government plans to eliminate 1000 public service positions, including over 300 executive roles.

Leaked documents reveal Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke held private talks with Save the Children about bringing ISIS brides back to Australia.

A scorching heatwave is set to sweep across Australia this week, with temperatures climbing above 40 degrees across five states and territories as the hot air mass surges east.

A man is due in court after an alleged deadly shooting and a linked roadside incident as detectives launch a major homicide investigation.

Renewables are anticipated to keep a lid on electricity prices over the next five years but a speedier transition is needed to keep bills lower in the 2030s.

Former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins says she ‘feels like I can breathe again’ after Bruce Lehrmann’s failed defamation case appeal.