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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have rounded out the first of a four-day Australian trip by visiting a veterans arts museum after stopping off at a women's refuge and paying a visit to sick kids at Melbourne's Royal Children's Hospital. See the pictures.

NSW Police are investigating an allegation a recruit sexually assaulted a female colleague at a training facility.

Police have made a shock arrest some nine years after a young pregnant woman was found dead in suspicious circumstances.

A 70-year-old activist attempted to plead insanity" after ridiculing Queensland's new hate speech laws for using a slogan in support of Palestine.

An expert has lifted the lid on a volatile" industry in crisis - and while Aussies are about to feel the consequences, China is having the last laugh.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have kicked off their four-day Australian trip by visiting sick patients at the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne. See the pictures.

The opposition leader has been confronted over whether Australia could adopt US-style armed deportation teams - and he didn't say no.

Travellers will be slugged with higher costs and fewer options as the fallout from the Middle East conflict continues to drive oil prices higher.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have kicked off their four-day Australian trip by visiting sick kids at the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne.

A cleaner's routine visit to a Melbourne rental uncovered more than $1m in drugs, firearms and explosives linked to organised crime.

Bunnings Warehouse and a host of other Australian brands have announced a major cost of living relief, as the country continues to grapple with the global fuel crisis.

A 70-year-old activist attempted to plead insanity" after ridiculing Queensland's new hate speech laws for using a slogan in support of Palestine.

As the former royal couple landed in Australia for a whirlwind trip, fellow passengers shared the moment they realised they were on the same flight.

A minister has been confronted over whether Australia could adopt US-style armed deportation teams - and he didn't say no.

An expert has lifted the lid on a volatile" industry in crisis - and every one of us is about to feel the consequences.

The grandmother had been staying with her daughter for chemo treatment when they were allegedly woken by two armed thieves at their door.

A Sydney council's plan to introduce paid parking along its most popular beaches has sparked a furious backlash from locals, who have labelled it a cash grab".

A man has been arrested and charged after allegedly threatening to kill a woman while armed, sparking a siege involving tactical police.

Dramatic footage has captured the moment a multi-hour operation unfolded to rescue a teenager, after he was swept out to sea.

The Liberal leader has unveiled a hardline crackdown that would see tens of thousands forcibly removed in sweeping changes.

The Liberals have declared Palestinian refugees from Gaza represent a clear risk" to the nation in an extraordinary speech on migration policy

One Nation has overtaken the Coalition to become the top choice on primary votes for men, but Labor maintains an election-winning position through female support.

A council's plan to introduce paid parking along its most popular beaches has sparked a furious backlash from locals, who have labelled it a cash grab" and sales pitch".

Concerns about a national security risk in the case against a couple accused of trying to spy for Russia have surfaced in court.

Tragedy has rocked a popular Aussie outback tourist spot after police confirmed a woman drowned while on a trip with her friends.

An alleged arsonist accused of firebombing a synagogue has appeared in court carrying a luxury Louis Vuitton bag.

A woman whose husband was allegedly murdered by her former lover has told a court of the moment she made the decision to end the love triangle.

Bodycam footage has captured the moment a man is placed into handcuffs and charged with the alleged stabbing of a teenager on the Gold Coast.

Labor has delivered a commanding leader against the Coalition - buoyed by surging support among one group of people.

Wild images have captured tactical police and heavily-armed vehicles swarming a NSW street, drawing comparisons to SWAT teams".

Gold miners and tech stocks have dragged the ASX 200 down, but oil has soared after US President Donald Trump ordered a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

One of the world's largest travel giants has issued a warning to Aussies after it suffered a massive data breach, leading to customers' personal information being compromised.

Three Victorian Ministers have quit government ahead of November's election, with Premier Jacinta Allan expected to announce a reshuffle imminently.

A mother told friends and neighbours she was exasperated with her son, wishing he would overdose and musing about tampering with his drugs, a court heard.

Aussie tennis bad boy Bernard Tomic and girlfriend Keely Hannah have shocked fans with the sudden family announcement of their most beautiful secret".

Aussie commuters in one capital city have endured queues stretching hundreds of metres and lengthy delays after major rail track closures triggered chaotic scenes.

A celebrity chiropractor has been banned from calling herself a doctor due to misleading" material in her social media posts.

A new update to one state's petrol-price-viewing app will add a feature that clearly identifies the most expensive servos in any given area.

Bodycam footage has captured the moment a man is placed into handcuffs and charged with the alleged stabbing of a teenager on the Gold Coast.

Aussies are set to see a fresh hike in the cost of Uber rides after the firm introduced a temporary new surcharge.

Three Victorian Ministers have quit government ahead of November's election, with Premier Jacinta Allan expected to announce a reshuffle imminently.

The Australian Defence Force is set for a major shake-up as the war on Iran rages.

A late-night fire that witnesses described as explosive has left a rural property in ruins, with its two elderly residents still missing.

Athletics fans have slammed Channel 7 for an absolute disgrace" broadcast blunder that marred Australia's historic new 200m record moment.

Heroes of the Bondi Junction massacre have been recognised with Australia's highest bravery honours, yet their humble responses reveal the true cost of courage.

Aussies are set to see a fresh hike in the cost of Uber rides after the firm introduced a temporary new surcharge.

Anthony Albanese has given the strongest indication yet Labor could seek to scrap a controversial housing tax break at next month's budget.

Heartbroken loved ones are remembering a young Australian man who died in Bali as police continue to investigate.

Anthony Albanese has revealed that the US didn't consult Australia about its unilateral" blockade plan.

Barnaby Joyce has poked fun at the Federal Government's new advice to Australians to cut down on fuel costs, dismissing it as a ridiculous" idea.