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One state is offering motorists the chance to claim back money on tolls, with $140 million remaining unclaimed in rebates.

A man has been charged after allegedly performing a Nazi salute days after a synagogue was graffitied with swastikas.

A Liberal senator says the Coalition will seek to capitalise on buyer's remorse" to beat the Teals at this year's federal election.

Asked if he would support Peter Dutton's nuclear proposal, a new Liberal leader shifted his attention elsewhere.

Millions of Aussies doing it tough are looking to change their job in the new year, with most in search of more money.

Peter Dutton has doubled down on an Australia Day election promise, claiming the PM had signalled to councils the day is something to be ashamed of".

Victoria's illicit tobacco turf war is crushing local businesses, and retailers are pushing for this unconventianal measure to crack down on the illegal trade.

Anthony Albanese is pushing back against accusations he has not been tough enough on a rising tide of anti-Semitism in Australia.

A Sydney mother of two has recounted the horrific moment wildfires ripped through her California home, leaving behind nothing but ash and rubble.

New figures have revealed where Aussies are being hit hardest by out-of-pocket GP fees as bulk billing clinics become increasingly rare.

The price of an Aussie staple is a hot topic in Canberra as Labor and the Coalition gear up for an election dominated by cost of living.

A northern NSW community is in mourning after the sudden death of model and truck driver Emily Finberg, aged 30.

Peter Dutton has unveiled a multi million dollar investment pitch to tackle crime and anti-Semitism in the community.

A seaside council has struck back in a sneaky way after they said trees were poisoned for the sake of a view".

A small village was locked down after four men were forced to flee after an alleged shooting.

A man has been charged with displaying a Nazi symbol after a shopfront was allegedly graffitied.

Two teenagers have been charged after allegedly setting fire to a school and causing more than $30,000 in damage.

New figures have revealed where Aussies are being hit hardest by out-of-pocket GP fees, as bulk billing is no longer" available in one state.

The former NSW premier has made a rare appearance, throwing her support behind a tech executive looking beat high-profile anti-Voice campaigner Warren Mundine.

An inner-city council is eyeing a bold move to cut out vaping amid a worrying new trend.

In a campaign-style speech, the opposition leader echoed comments made by US podcast Joe Rogan which you can buy as a poster online.

Peter Dutton has launched a very personal pitch to become Prime Minister revealing how investigating horrific crimes shaped who he is today

Despite a terse start to the relationship, Australia's ambassador to the US, Kevin Rudd will be attending the inauguration of president-elect Donald Trump.

A man is fighting for life in hospital after he was allegedly shot in the chest at a suburban address.

A mother has described the horror when her family home was caught in the crossfire of a gangland execution, saying her 15-year-old son is very lucky to be alive'.

Details on anti-Semitic crime in Sydney has led Premier Chris Minns to label the latest attack a massive escalation' as police hunt for the perpetrators.

Peter Dutton has made a major election pitch to voters, staking the Coalition's return to government on housing, migration and economy.

Another Sydney synagogue has been vandalised with anti-Semitic graffiti before police believe an attempt was made to burn it down.

A cornerstone Coalition policy to allow new homeowners to use up to $50,000 of their super for housing will be expanded to one group of Aussies.

A small Aussie town has been rocked by a 4.5 magnitude earthquake, with people living near the epicentre reporting shaking houses and a loud rumble.

An Australian model and podcast host is hoping to raise $100,000 to help heal the devastation of the Los Angeles wildfires, saying she had been inundated" by messages from thousands feeling helpless.

Opposition leader Peter Dutton will seek to channel his predecessor's political messaging as he uses his first major appearance of the year to urge voters to turf Labor from government.

Doctors in one state have hit back after the Health Minister pleaded for psychiatrists to not quit in days, saying he's spitting the dummy when no one wants to work for them".

A young Australian couple are celebrating the successful birth of identical triplet girls in an estimated one in 100,000" phenomenon.

New details have been revealed about a man who brought the country's busiest international airport to a standstill by falsely claiming to have a bomb on-board.

Roads have been blocked and ripped apart as emergency flash flooding warnings are issued for parts of a state being smashed by wet and stormy weather.

The former lead detective in the William Tyrrell case has opened up about how the boy's unsolved disappearance continues to haunt him.

Another Sydney synagogue and a home have been vandalised with anti-Semitic graffiti, only a day after another place of worship in the city was targeted.

One state's health system is facing a mass crisis as almost half of its psychiatrist workforce are due to resign from their job within just days.

A 31-year-man man is facing a string of charges after he allegedly kidnapped, tortured and killed a man during an extortion and robbery attempt.

The rapid descent" of an Australian father who falsely claimed to have a bomb on-board an international flight has been revealed.

As Los Angeles still burns - claiming lives, homes and forcing hundreds of thousands to flee - Anthony Albanese has taken a swipe.

Aussie golden girl Stephanie Rice has married pastor Mark Lassey at a stunning ceremony in Perth less than a year after meeting the father of three.

An emergency flash flooding alert has been issued for parts of a state being smashed by wet and stormy weather, as other states prepare yet again for soaring temperatures.

The supermarket giant says it is working closely with suppliers in light of a shortage of an Australian staple.

Another Sydney synagogue and a home have been vandalised with anti-Semitic graffiti, only a day after another place of worship in the city was targeted.

Speculation is mounting that Nine Entertainment may be about to put its floundering neglected child" up for sale - but who would take it on?

Wet and stormy conditions are expected across the east coast of Australia for the weekend, with one state on alert for flash flooding.

A popular beach toy sold by an online retail giant has been urgently recalled over fears it could lead to drowning.

Vandals graffitiing a Sydney synagogue with swastikas have been captured on CCTV, and police have released the footage in hopes of making arrests.