Australia

‘You can find an excuse not to do something.’

As the public waits to find out if a NSW man will be charged for shooting an alleged home invader, the Premier has weighed in.

Virgin Australia’s new offering is expanding, but while some travellers are thrilled with the move, others say the idea is a travel nightmare.

A Brisbane Zumba teacher accused of murdering his girlfriend and leaving her body in a rubbish dump was asked by several people about her whereabouts when she missed gym classes, a jury has heard.

It’s a political football. It’s also the only thing saving us from economic oblivion.

A terminally ill man whose $772,000 Lotto win touched hearts across the country has been reduced to tears by an extraordinary outpouring of support from complete strangers.

There has been a dramatic escalation in the Middle East after Iran attacked Israel in response to Tel Aviv’s deadly assault on southern Lebanon.

In an incredible act of selflessness, the devastated dad has shown his gratitude in the wake of his son’s death.

By becoming eligible to claim a part-age pension, you’ll be fully exempt from the new minimum 30 per cent tax CGT. Here’s the hacks you need to know to get yourself support from Centrelink to ease the blow.

A tsunami watch has been issued for parts of Australia after a powerful magnitude 8.0 earthquake struck off the coast of the Philippines this morning.

As the stark reality of changed capital gains tax rules sink in, one significant carve-out is grabbing the attention of those Australians likely to be affected. Here’s what you need to know.

The Prime Minister and other prominent Australians have paid tribute to scientist and former Australian of the Year, Professor Richard Scolyer AO, following his death from brain cancer.

Years after one of the highest profile missing persons searches in Australia, Cleo Smith’s family says the young girl is thriving.

Professor Richard Scolyer was a joint Australian of the Year for research into melanoma treatment before developing techniques to fight his own brain cancer.