Australia

Ex-rugby league international Trent Merrin has appeared in court for the first time over the serious accusations.

A junior doctor accused of filming staff in toilets at three major hospitals will face hundreds of additional charges, bringing the total to more than 900.

Communications Minister Anika Wells has used nearly $100,000 in taxpayer funds for flights to New York to spruik Australia’s incoming social media ban.

‘If you ever had the privilege of meeting Beau, you’d know that the world is a lot dimmer today without him.’

A tally by the Jewish community suggests anti-Semitic aggression switched from physical assaults to vandalism.

YouTube will comply with Australia’s social media ban, but has doubled down on criticism of the legislation, saying it does not understand what it actually does.

The lawyer for former political staffer Bruce Lehrmann says he is an "inspiration" and the loss of his appeal does not signal the end of his fight for justice.

The principal was allegedly stabbed by a colleague during a terrifying attack that sent a Melbourne school into lockdown.

Reserve Bank of Australia chief Michele Bullock has conceded higher Government spending is keeping interest rates high. She made the admission after the Department of Finance revealed a bigger Budget deficit.

YouTube will comply with Australia’s social media ban, but has doubled down on criticism of the legislation, saying it does not understand what it actually does.

Chilling new details of convicted killer Greg Lynn’s past have been revealed, including allegations his first wife lived in ‘absolute fear’ before her death.

Commuters in the Blue Mountains are being warned of significant delays after a shocking incident that halted trains in both directions.

A man has been shot dead in what police believe was a targeted attack, with officers confirming there is no ongoing threat to the community.

Crafty children are expected to find ways to get around the looming social media ban for kids under 16, but that will be no excuse for tech companies.

Police have revealed why a teacher allegedly stabbed the principal at a Melbourne school, as more shocking details emerge.