ANZ's widespread misconduct that led to a record $240m in penalties included failing to refund fees charged to thousands of dead customers.

A Boxing Day home invasion which left a mother dead has sparked a challenge in the country's highest court, following outrage after the killer teen's sentence was slashed.

NSW Opposition Leader Mark Speakman is supremely confident" he won't face a leadership spill after a brutal by-election loss.

A man has been saved from possible tragedy after he became trapped while four-wheel-driving in Tasmania's remote wilderness.

A man has died after a car and truck collided on a highway, with both vehicles veering off the road and bursting into flames.

Anthony Albanese has made a shock decision after his office was targeted by aggressive protesters".

ANZ is facing a record $240m fine after admitting to engaging in widespread misconduct that impacted almost 65,000 customers.

There has been a big jump in the number of Aussies with sexually transmitted infections over the past 10 years and more cases could be going undetected.

Recent polls reveal the Coalition at record lows, leaving Sussan Ley fighting to steady a party under pressure as support shifts to minor parties and independents.

Supporters and community members came together on Sunday evening at a candlelight vigil to remember Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated earlier this week.

There has been a major development after an Australian man began a hike nine days ago, only to vanish and spark a massive search.

ANZ is facing a record $240m fine after admitting to engaging in widespread misconduct.

A rampage of assaults, an armed carjacking, and a dramatic crash has sparked a major police hunt after two offenders fled into bushland.

Australia faces a week of wild weather, with gusty winds, heavy showers, and the threat of snow sweeping through.

A major mining state will add two new public holidays and shift three existing ones from 2028 in the biggest shake-up of the state's holiday calendar in years.

The demotion of Jacinta Price to the backbench has sparked big change in the Coalition shadow ministry, including a significant win for Price-backer James Paterson.

Fifteen people have been charged in a huge child safety blitz across two states, including one man who allegedly paid money to procure livestreamed child sex abuse material.

Police are continuing to hunt a suspect who fled following a shocking carjacking and crash, with a firearm recovered nearby.

The police have released some stark new photos that reveal the brutal reality faced by specialist police as they hunt for alleged cop killer and sovereign citizen Dezi Freeman.

Police have locked down a suburb at a popular beach destination after an armed suspect fled from a crashed stolen vehicle.

Explosive new details about Erin Patterson and the bizarre life she lived are being revealed after the triple-murderer was jailed for 33 years.

Three people, including a teen boy, were at home when their house was peppered with multiple gun shots early this morning.

A dramatic transformation of one Aussie capital's tired" main arterial link has been unveiled, with thousands of new homes planned for development.

Labor have claimed victory in Kiama after voters turned out to choose long-time MP and convicted rapist Gareth Ward's replacement.

Victoria Police have delivered a major update in the manhunt for alleged cop killer and sovereign citizen Dezi Freeman.

A man has been left with life-threatening injuries following a brutal attack outside a Brisbane gym.

After a week of turmoil, Victoria's Opposition Leader is set to make a major announcement at the party's state conference on a plan to tackle crime in the state.

Kiama voters have flocked to the polls after convicted rapist Gareth Ward's shock exit, with NSW Premier Chris Minns admitting he's nervous".

A court has been told of the horrific acts a man convinced young girls to do, all while moonlighting as a teenage boy from behind the screen.

Taxi fares at a major Aussie airport are about to change dramatically after multiple complaints were received about drivers switching off their meters.

Officers have been forced to separate opposing demonstrators as major protests kick off across Australia's capitals, including four separate rallies in Melbourne.

The heartbroken family of a teenager fatally stabbed in a brutal attack while on his way home from a basketball game has remembered him for his kindness" and bright smile".

Polls have closed in Kiama as voters choose long-time MP and convicted rapist Gareth Ward's replacement.

Following the death of a fugitive father, on the run with his three children for almost four years, a chilling comparison has been drawn with Dezi Freeman.

Major rallies have kicked off across Australia's capitals and major cities - grinding traffic to a halt and raising concerns of violence.

Taxi fares at a major Aussie airport are about to change dramatically after multiple complaints were received about drivers switching off their meters.

A custom residential builder has gone into liquidation with 15 projects left in limbo after two years of operation.

Multiple protest groups are set to converge on Australia's major cities this weekend, as police brace for potential clashes between rival demonstrators.

Almost 2500 elderly Australians are trapped in hospital beds due to aged care shortages, as health ministers meet to tackle the billion-dollar crisis.

Kiama voters will face a crowded field after Gareth Ward's shock exit, with Labor seeking to strengthen its hand the Liberals battling warnings of a leadership spill.

Australia's sharemarket finished the trading week on a high, as the big banks and major miners lifted the market higher.

A court has heard how a teenager was trying to get money for vape liquid" when he attacked two cab drivers with a knife.

British YouTube rapper Yung Filly was hoping to travel back to the UK for Christmas while he is on bail in Australia over rape charges.

The Albanese government has released a long-awaited report into Islamophobia, two months after the anti-Semitism report was made public.

The baby eye wipes have been sold nationwide for more than a year before being urgently pulled from shelves.

NSW Opposition leader Mark Speakman says he sleeps comfortably" despite leadership murmurings ahead of Saturday's Kiama by-election.

Bruce Lehrmann has called for the boss of the National Anti-Corruption Commission to be sacked by the government.

The baby wipes have been sold nationwide for more than a year before being urgently pulled from shelves.

The Liberal Party has been told to get their act together" as they face mounting pressure to restore unity following Jacinta Price's front bench axing.

Notorious neo-Nazi leader Thomas Sewell has been found guilty of intimidating a police officer and his wife.