Australia

The head of one of Australia’s top universities has resigned after a sweeping job-cut plan sparked staff revolts, student protests and a governance crisis.

A man has been charged with attempted murder and arson after being shot by police who were responding to reports of a house fire near Brisbane.

A Liberal heavyweight has resigned after his WhatsApp messages about women were leaked in the days leading up to a key party meeting.

Brittany Higgins’ solicitor told Linda Reynolds’ lawyer she would ‘never restore her reputation by suing a staffer raped in her office,’ even if she won their bitter court fight.

Lune Croissanterie has been slammed over its payments and surcharge policy.

Authorities have urged locals to stay indoors after a tornado was observed in New South Wales.

A packed Sydney Metro train with hundreds of people on board became stuck deep inside a tunnel as officials rushed to rescue them.

A court has been told how a baby boy went from being ‘bright and well-nourished’ to dead within five days after being returned to his mother and her new partner. WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT

Shocked neighbours have described the huge police response on their street.

Steve Irwin's father says authorities should ‘throw the book’ at an influencer over his treatment of crocodiles in Australia, describing it as disgusting.

A lawyer acting for Mark Latham’s former partner has told a court that the MP was ‘denigrating’ his ex in online posts.

Australians will need bigger superannuation balances to fund retirement as new figures reveal soaring costs of living well in later years.

Childhood obesity has overtaken underweight for the first time, with UNICEF warning junk food marketing is fuelling a global health crisis.

Staff and students have been left to deal with a shocking situation after an elderly man allegedly touched several girls through a Sydney primary school fence. 

Police have labelled ‘gutless’ those among rival protest groups they say plan to fight each other, assault officers and racially abuse people at city CBD rallies.