Christmas is one of the most dangerous time of the year on the roads, prompting many states to enforce double-demerit points.
Alexandra Feiam
The Aussie dollar has collapsed during this morning’s trading as the US Federal Reserve says the rate cutting cycle will slow down.
Cameron Micallef
A state health agency has revealed a list of council areas at risk of a deadly mosquito-borne virus that kills almost a third of people diagnosed.
Thomas Sargeant
A man has suffered a gunshot wound to his upper body, with a manhunt under way after the offender fled the scene.
Clareese Packer
Sydney is among the lucky cities with a promising Christmas Day weather forecast - but it may not be long before temperatures soar again.
Blair Jackson
Residents in parts of Queensland have been urged to “prepare now” as the state is battered by rain and flash flooding, in what could be its wettest December in 14 years.
Australians have been issued a warning over a disturbing festive trend as the deadline for Christmas shopping looms.
Those unable to leave have been urged to seek shelter inside amid the grim warning “extreme heat is likely to kill you well before the flames reach you”.
Australia is making a major move as the full-scale war in Ukraine nears its third anniversary.
Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer
The huge call is set to ‘reduce harm and save lives’ and follows mounting pressure from experts surrounding the state’s drug summit.
It’s been labelled “uninhabitable” by a local council, but this rural Aussie property has been snapped up in what might be called the country’s cheapest ever property sale.
Aisling Brennan
One local council has just made a shock move to ban homeless Aussies from keeping pets in public spaces.
Duncan Evans
A gruesome disease which can cause disfigurement has taken root in a popular tourist town – and a cute Aussie animal may be behind the spread.
A boy has been charged over an alleged spate of servo robberies across one Aussie city – one of which resulted in terrified workers locking themselves in the bathroom.
Ryan Bourke
Fiji’s deputy prime minister has revealed fresh details about the cocktails that poisoned four Aussies, claiming methanol was not present.
A legendary Australian author who wrote more than 40 books over his distinguished career has died aged 74.
Blake Antrobus
More mysterious ball-shaped objects have washed ashore Aussie beaches - sparking another warning from health and environmental authorities.
The ASX 200 traded slightly down ahead of a major decision by the US Federal Reserve, just after the market hit a four-day high.
Peter Dutton’s election bid to build seven nuclear reactors faces opposition from his own side – with Queensland’s Deputy Premier rejecting the idea.
Jessica Wang
The Bureau of Meteorology has just released its all important Christmas weather forecast. Here’s what to expect around Australia.
Peta Rasdien
A woman facing manslaughter charges over the death of her boyfriend has told a court why she shouldn’t remain in custody.
Emma Kirk
A lawyer for controversial MP Mark Latham has called for an openly gay Sydney MP to reveal details of his sex life after a crushing defamation loss.
Adelaide Lang and Thomas Sargeant
A drunk driver was speeding at more than 100km/h when he slammed into a family’s car, killing a 16-year-old girl and injuring several other people.
Liam Beatty
It could be a momentous statement of faith or an incredible blunder, but Fremantle now have the longest contracted player in the AFL after a staggering move.
News Corp Australia
