Australia

Sergeant Evan Huw Prowse, 38, and Senior Constable Steven Lockwood Brown, 50, are fighting allegations they assaulted Canberra Raiders hooker Tom Starling.

The opposition leader has been accused of being "tricky with the truth" at the same time as attacking Anthony Albanese over accountability.

A world class motocross star has died in a race in Adelaide's north-west.

Scientists say self-defence bites occur as a response to human threat, like spear fishing or any attempts to grab the shark.

A Sydney council is cracking down on dumped supermarket trolleys by offering cheap 'granny trolleys' to locals.

Six people were killed and 10 others were injured before the 40-year-old was shot dead by police.

Tabitha Acret told the Newcastle Supreme Court her mind was filled with thoughts about her daughter Mackenzie Anderson's harrowing last night.

The economic achievers and laggards ranked by state and territory have been revealed in a new report.

Paramedics treated the 69-year-old man for a gunshot wound to the right shoulder before he was flown to Westmead Hospital in a critical condition.

The leaders kicked off the final week of campaigning ahead of May 3 with separate rallies.

The seller told police a man purporting to be the buyer assaulted him before the card was stolen.

With the federal election fast approaching and the campaign in full swing, Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton are crisscrossing the country in an attempt to woo voters and secure the 76 seats they need to form government for the next three years.

Australia's consumer watchdog is urging businesses to ensure card surcharges are in line with the law.

Torture and humiliation were all part of daily life for the inmates, while their guards joked and took selfies.

Authorities are investigating a series of bizarre break-ins in Brisbane after a stranger snuck a swim in a family pool.

Supporters and survivors are calling on the government to do more in the wake of the alleged murder of teenager Audrey Griffin.

Five people have been charged and an investigation is under way after a brawl broke out at a children's football game in Sydney's south-west.

For millions of voters, the allure of a democarcy sausage is not quite enough to outweigh the convenience of voting early before the rest of Australia heads to the polls on election day.

Three people were hurt in two separate incidents in Melbourne early this morning, police said.

Emergency services were called to an unoccupied property on Caroll Street in Deer Park at around 7am following reports of what police describe as a suspicious fire.

Drivers heading back towards Sydney and surrounding regions have been warned to stay alert and be careful on the roads after last night brought heavy rains, with a further deluge to come.

A driver accused of a hit-run crash that killed an elderly man in the Perth suburb of Wembley is out on bail, insisting he wasn't aware he'd collided with the 84-year-old.

The PM's latest Medicare promise will include a 24/7 health advice line and access to after-hours doctors via telehealth for free under 1800-MEDICARE.

A man and a woman were arrested after violence erupted outside Parliament House in Spring Street in Melbourne when women's rights protesters clashed with transgender rights activisits.

The former radio host has twice challenged incumbent MP Dan Tehan and has whittled the margin down to a razor-thin buffer.

As the sun sets over the Vatican City mere days after the death of Pope Francis, St Peter's Square is abuzz with pilgrims from all corners of the globe gathering to pay their respects to the late pontiff, who died on Easter Monday at the age of 88.

After Opposition Leader Peter Dutton announced – and then promptly walked back – plans to force thousands of federal workers back into the office full-time, the sanctity of hybrid work became a hot button voter issue.

People from across Australia and around the world have gathered to remember those who gave their lives during Anzac Day services.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has condemned hecklers who interrupted the Welcome to Country at Anzac Day dawn services in Melbourne and Perth.

The man was brought back to shore but could not be revived.

A Sydney man and a Melbourne resident will face court over the death of the father-of-six.

The nation is pausing on this solemn day in tribute to he men and women who have served in Australia's defence forces.

Among the thousands gathering for the solemn commemorations tomorrow will be 101-year-old Lyall Ellers.

Victorian Supreme Court Justice Andrew Tinney rejected submissions from Stuart Lee's lawyer that her client was acting in fear when he attacked Colin Bainbridge on March 14, 2023.

A young couple has spent three days stranded in far north Queensland after their vehicle became bogged in dirt.

Independent MP Monique Ryan intervened after a punch was thrown at a Melbourne library.

With the federal election campaign well under way, both Labor and the Coalition have unveiled a slew of policies in an attempt to attract voters.

Hundreds of people have gathered this evening to honour 19-year-old Audrey Griffin after she was allegedly murdered on the NSW Central Coast.

A north-west Sydney restaurant has apologised to customers after a rat was found in a woman's salad.

OzHarvest's latest survey has found 50,000 people are being turned away from food charities per month this year.

An alleged hacker hid his face and remained silent as he walked from police cells accused of accessing almost 9000 restricted files.

An alcoholic who locked a woman on a high-rise balcony before she fell to her death has been spared jail for his actions.

Michael Martin, 70, appeared in person at Melbourne Magistrates Court wearing a white T-shirt, navy blazer and jeans after being granted bail in January.

Australian voters have the option to head to the polls early, either via postal vote or an early voting centre.

Police allege the offences were committed at a property in the early hours of Sunday morning.

The opposition leader didn't directly answer when he was asked by a reporter if "trans women are women" and instead referenced the United Kingdom's recent controversial Supreme Court ruling on gender.

The opposition leader has insisted he hasn't changed his mind after the Coalition seemingly backflipped on its promise not to touch Labor's electric vehicle subsidy.

"This pamphlet made false and defamatory claims against me and deliberately flouted the Australian Electoral laws regarding the authorisation of election material."

Alice Jordan-Baird got into politics alongside her younger sister, Clara. But after she suddenly died, she's taking her campaign to parliament.

US stocks have leaped amid a worldwide rally after US President Donald Trump appeared to back off his criticism of the Federal Reserve and his tough talk in his trade war.