Mortgage refinancing surged 22 per cent in the last quarter, with experts predicting another wave of switching as the Reserve Bank considers cutting rates next month.

British backpacker Alicia Kemp has pleaded guilty to an e-scooter crash that killed a Perth father while she was intoxicated.

Australia's largest table grape exporter has been hit with a $1 million fine for deliberately deceiving officials" and putting New Zealand at risk of a new pest.

Three people are under police guard in hospital after an allegedly violent altercation at a Central Coast home left a woman fighting for life.

A major body will probe what is defined as a terrorist act, following an alarming increase in the radicalisation of young Aussies and rise of hate groups.

Jurors in the trial of an accused killer with a rare neurological condition have been shown the moment police discovered a woman in a blood-soaked bedroom.

A man met with Ibrahem Hamze after he realised fake number plates he had ordered were used in the gangland shooting of the man's brother.

Anthony Albanese detailed the long conversation he had with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu in the days before confirming support of a Palestinian state.

A high-flying Sydney real estate agent has been slapped with a four-month suspension for serious and repeated breaches".

Prisoners have been caught dining on guinea pigs they took from an animal shelter while they were on a work release program.

A coroner has urged authorities to consider a ban on high-speed e-scooters and new powers for police to seize offending devices.

Staff and students at a major Aussie university have been left locked out of their accounts after hundreds of passwords were compromised in a data breach.

Anthony Albanese detailed the long conversation he had with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu in the days before confirming support of a Palestinian state.

A high-flying Sydney real estate agent has been slapped with a four-month suspension for serious and repeated breaches".

More than 50,000 health workers are set to receive a landmark wage increase and improved working conditions under a new agreement.

A woman has been trapped in her car after a collision with a truck on a Sydney motorway, which closed the route and sparked major delays.

Police have allegedly seized two firearms from a university dorm room in a late night raid, as a young student is accused of 3D printing guns.

Prisoners have been caught dining on guinea pigs they took from an animal shelter while they were on a work release program.

Four winners have each landed a life-changing $1.6 million in the Saturday Gold Lotto.

A student has been charged with a range of offences, after a Tactical Operations Group from the police called to the university accommodation.

Qantas is offering massive discounts, with fares starting at just $105 for more than one million seats across more than 60 destinations.

A knife-wielding burglar is one of three people taken to hospital after an elderly resident was confronted overnight.

Anthony Albanese is set to address the country amid speculation he is poised to recognise Palestine as a state

Motorists are being warned of major delays on a Sydney motorway after a three-vehicle smash.

The grim discovery was made on a major highway in NSW by a member of the public.

Killer cook Erin Patterson will be forced to face the family she destroyed, with victims of her murder plot set to detail the impact of her crimes in court.

Notorious former headmistress and serial rapist Malka Leifer is accused of a horrific act on camera" inside Melbourne's max security prison.

It all seems very innocent - a Buddhist charity that serves free vegetarian food. But now it's at the centre of a huge Chinese scandal.

A regional council has abandoned attempts to be part of one of Australia's iconic tourism hotspots.

The grim discovery was made on a major highway in NSW by a member of the public.

Benjamin Netanyahu has called out Australia's Gaza protests as the Albanese government mulls recognising Palestine.

A predator Catholic brother and former school principal convicted of the historical rape of a child has suffered a massive court blow.

A 14-year-old boy has been attacked by six people wielding machetes at a Melbourne shopping centre, police say.

In news no Aussie will want to hear, experts have now made a gloomy prediction for Spring following a winter marred by wet, wild weather.

In a market traditionally dominated by US giants, one fast-growing Aussie food chain is making a bold move to expand its reach.

Footage has captured the heartstopping moment a man narrowly escaped being hit by a tram in Sydney - and it comes with a grim warning.

Chilling testimony detailed why Simon Patterson declined the mushroom lunch invitation that killed his parents - and why he sprung into action the moment they fell sick.

From classroom spelling to stand-up stardom, comedians explain why tomorrow's funny bone needs more than artificial intelligence to flourish as nearly 60,000 students join the PM's Spelling Bee.

An ex-bikie who was sent to one of Australia's most notorious jails has revealed the moment that broke him - and the sinister reason inmates keep hold of magazines.

A western Sydney medical centre is in ruins after a teenager allegedly crashed a stolen car after a police chase.

In a sworn affidavit, Mark Latham has revealed his side of the story surrounding a graphic defecation allegation.

Salim Mehajer has shared an update on his comeback" after being released on parole following almost half-a-decade behind bars.

As China grapples with a rising virus outbreak, an infectious disease expert has weighed in on what it could mean for Australia.

Strange explosions at night have been the talk of the town for several months for Aussies in a semirural community. Now, they may finally get some peace.

A leading Jewish organisation has called on the the Victorian government to act now" after a neo-Nazi march through Melbourne's CBD.

Pedestrians in Melbourne's CBD were left deeply disturbed by a sickening sight that unfolded on Friday night.

A gay student who said he faced discrimination during a placement at a faith-based school has had his case thrown out by a tribunal.

One lucky punter has just two days left to claim a mammoth lottery prize before the money is set aside for other uses.

Pedestrians in Melbourne's CBD were left disturbed by a sickening sight on Friday night.

A powerful cold front is sweeping in, set to drench the region with heavy rain and raise the risk of flash flooding throughout the weekend.