Australia

Former Melbourne school principal Malka Leifer was arrested in Israel after fleeing Australia. Leifer, who is in her 50's, faces 74 allegations of rape and sexual abuse of children

William Watkinson Feb 12, 2018

Morgan, 31, missed England's defeat against Australia in Melbourne due to a groin injury picked up in training.

Karthick Arvinth Feb 12, 2018

The farmer was herding cattle on his motorbike when he accidentally ran over a brown snake, which lashed out. His life was potentially saved by quick first aid from other workers.

Charlotte Tobitt Feb 11, 2018

Morgan sat out England's Twenty20 defeat against Australia in Melbourne, with James Vince taking his place.

Karthick Arvinth Feb 11, 2018

A Southern New Hampshire University professor who claimed "Australia is a continent, not a country" was later fired.

Ruchinka Upadhyaya Feb 10, 2018

The new research has implications for the debate between balancing conservation efforts and reducing the risk of shark attacks.

Rich Hillary Feb 09, 2018

Many locals in Cape York peninsula thought mounds were of natural origin created by Australian brushturkeys.

Aristos Georgiou Feb 08, 2018

Bob Katter, 72, revealed the blade to the news channel's audience claiming it was a "letter opener".

Neil Murphy Feb 08, 2018

Morgan said his batsmen had the right idea in taking the attack to Australia's bowlers but added that the execution was wide of the mark.

Karthick Arvinth Feb 08, 2018

A Melbourne driver high on drugs was caught by cops at night in a car without working lights on bald tyres, a court heard.

Roger Baird Feb 07, 2018

British backpackers get rude awakening as overnight flooding pushes up level of crocodile-infested waters, forcing trio to wait for help on roof of van.

Claire Toureille Feb 06, 2018

Seven people - including five women - in New South Wales are facing a myriad of charges including rape, sexual assault of a child and aggravated kidnapping.

James Hetherington Feb 06, 2018

Eoin Morgan's side face Australia in their opening match of the Twenty20 tournament in Hobart on 7 February.

Karthick Arvinth Feb 06, 2018

A study has advised pet owners to avoid feeding their dogs raw chicken necks as it may cause long-term paralysis.

Neil Murphy Feb 06, 2018

Roy missed the warm-up game against the Prime Minister's XI last week with a back spasm, while Plunkett has been out of action with a hamstring problem.

Karthick Arvinth Feb 04, 2018

Thousands of people have come out in support of Queensland native Ross Belsham after he was fired from his job.

Neil Murphy Feb 01, 2018

Mother appeals for the internet's help after her daughter struggled to solve this apparently simple mathematics question.

Neil Murphy Feb 01, 2018

Cocksure snake-catchers rely on "dry bites" to avoid trips to A&E for anti-venom serum. But they are making a deadly mistake.

James Hetherington Feb 01, 2018

Seamers Liam Plunkett and Chris Jordan are nursing hamstring injuries and are doubtful to play in the warm-up game against the Prime Minister's XI.

Karthick Arvinth Feb 01, 2018

Queensland Police Service pulled over a lorry driver whose trailer had been fully ablaze for about 20km on Bruce Highway north of Brisbane.

Charlotte Tobitt Jan 31, 2018

Time Out has ranked 32 major world cities and three United Kingdom cities have managed to make the top 15.

James Hetherington Jan 31, 2018

Woman jailed for taking teenager to motel room to be raped by man she met on internet known only as 'Thommo'.

Ewan Palmer Jan 31, 2018

Car-sharing company GoGet's CEO, Tristan Sender, said they did not notify affected customers sooner based on the "strong advice" of NSW police.

Hyacinth Mascarenhas Jan 31, 2018

Beaches near Sydney have been hit by an invasion of larvae caused by extremely hot weather.

Neil Murphy Jan 30, 2018

Ferry Mcferryface was handpicked by NSW Transport Minister Andrew Constance, who said the name had brought Sydney global attention and some fun for the kids.

Charlotte Tobitt Jan 30, 2018

Strayacoin is a new Australian cryptocurrency created "by Aussies for Aussies" which manages to incorporate every Aussie stereotype.

James Hetherington Jan 30, 2018

A Queensland man who posted a tragic ad on a Facebook page has been admitted to hospital and diagnosed with a mental condition.

James Hetherington Jan 30, 2018

Brisbane man fined $3,000 for going into Lady Cilento Children's Hospital every day, pretending to be a doctor.

James Hetherington Jan 30, 2018

Warning: this disturbing picture of diner's unwanted topping might put you off ordering a burger ever again.

Neil Murphy Jan 29, 2018

Protesters from Direct Action Everywhere and Melbourne Cow Save Animal Liberation Army chanted at diners and staff at Rare Steakhouse on Saturday night.

Charlotte Tobitt Jan 29, 2018