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A young person" has been arrested after a 17-year-old boy was fatally stabbed in the middle of the day near a northwestern Sydney school.

A major police investigation is under way after a teenage boy was fatally stabbed in the middle of the day near a northwestern Sydney school.

Pauline Hanson has once again donned a burqa in the Senate, sparking uproar from her colleagues.

A police officer has described a scene of absolute chaos" as he was among the first to reach the Sea World helicopter crash, crawling beneath the wreckage to help victims.

The changes could allow welfare payments to be cancelled for one group of Aussies, as advocates claim it will likely exacerbate systemic inequality".

Police have shared a major update on their hunt for four-year-old Gus, who disappeared from his family's property nearly two months ago.

Millions of Australians could be battered by giant hail as a storm is set to roll in, with the state also warned of an extreme heatwave in the coming days.

Schools were plunged into lockdown in one Sydney suburb after police received reports a person was seen walking along the footpath carrying firearms.

Sussan Ley has sounded the alarm on a horrific" issue plaguing every corner of our country".

The inquest into one of Australia's most shocking tourism tragedies will probe a troubling history of near misses in the days leading up to the fatal 2023 crash.

Police have issued a tragic update in the search for a teenager swept out to sea while standing on a sandbar with friends.

Electronic music act Peking Duk have been unveiled as the headline act for Saturday's AFLW grand final pre-game entertainment at IKON Park.

Schools are in lockdown in one Sydney suburb as a major police operation is underway

The inquest into one of Australia's most shocking tourism tragedies will probe the failures behind the deadly Sea World helicopter collision.

About 60 firefighters are battling a major blaze which tore through a bakery streets away from a busy train station.

A new book has lifted the lid on Anthony Albanese's apparent role in the brutal knifing of his attorney-general after the election.

Women working in the transport sector are deliberately dehydrating rather than use disgusting" bathroom facilities, a report has found.

A desperate search is under way after a teenager was swept out to sea while standing on a sandbar with friends.

Tropical Cyclone Fina has intensified after leaving behind a trail of destruction across the Top End.

An urgent search for two young children who were last seen at a unit complex has ended.

Barnaby Joyce has erupted over the Bureau of Meteorology's taxpayer-funded website upgrade after costs blew out close to $100m.

Schoolies weekend has kicked off and news.com.au has discovered what every parent's worst nightmare is as their kids let loose.

Schoolies weekend has kicked off and news.com.au has discovered what every parent's worst nightmare is as their kids let loose.

Billionaire James Packer has launched a scathing attack on former Victorian premier Daniel Andrews for this one huge reason.

Australian star Rebel Wilson has made bombshell claims on 60 Minutes about the lawsuits surrounding the controversial production of her directorial debut film.

The latest Newspoll has spelled bad news for the Coalition - with the party's announcement on net zero failing to lift their primary vote beyond record lows.

Three people have been rescued after a boat carrying diesel and oil broke its mooring and became wrecked off the Tweed Coast in NSW - with maritime authorities now monitoring.

An emergency helicopter and paramedics raced to two separate incidents on Saturday, including a man suffering a suspected spider bite and a young boy injured by a falling vending machine.

A teenager has died after being struck by a ute in the early hours of Sunday morning, prompting a police investigation.

Chaos erupted when a house fire forced a family into the street, leaving one person dead and four others in a critical condition.

A tragic house fire has claimed one life, while four others remain in critical condition after being rushed to hospital early Sunday morning.

Before social media, happiness was mixtapes, bike rides, and blanket forts. But today, kids' identities are shaped by likes and algorithms. This has to change.

The Albanese government says it will deliver 21,000 new social and affordable homes in its latest funding round, despite less than 1000 having been built.

NSW's new Opposition Leader has been heckled on her first full day on the job as she pledges to have the hard conversations".

Racing legend Allan Moffat will be honoured at the track after a long and courageous" battle with Alzheimer's disease.

A 32-year-old man who allegedly stole a car with a sleeping baby inside has been caught in regional Victoria.

The third-highest ranking person in the Chinese government has just touched down in Australia, with a group of supporters welcoming him at the airport.

Just minutes after burning his ex-girlfriend's body, a cruel killer began texting her mother in an effort to cover up murder as a suicide.

A home security camera captured an armed intruder creeping about a home while the family were asleep.

About 100,000 Australians are set to receive the best text message ever" from the Federal Government.

The Albanese government says it will deliver 21,000 new social and affordable homes in its latest funding round, despite less than 1000 homes having already been constructed.

A man renowned for taming Mount Panorama has died after a long and courageous" battle with Alzheimer's disease.

A manhunt is underway after three cars were completely gutted by fire an a suburban street in Sydney's south.

Confidence in Jacinta Allan's capacity as Victorian Premier is faltering as voters indicate they are ready for a new state leader.

Police have hailed the discovery of a car linked to the murder of Adelaide dad Chris Robertson who disappeared while celebrating the AFL Grand Final as a significant breakthrough".

Doctors are sounding the alarm on a hidden threat to Schoolies, warning not to ignore symptoms that can be easily mistaken for a common illness or a hangover.

Australian football fans have scored a double treat with the Socceroos set to play two home matches in the FIFA Series before the FIFA World Cup in June.

The consumer watchdog has ordered the recall of a popular toy sold at Kmart over fears it's dangerous for kids under three years of age.

A major food safety alert has been issued after listeria was found in a range of sliced deli meats sold in two states.

Health authorities are urging Schoolies participants to stay alert, as a hidden infection could turn serious within hours.