A Melbourne driver cracked a tinny immediately after he smashed a car into a home and tried to flee carrying a pack of mango and peach vodka drinks.

Hundreds of AGL employees face job losses as the company undertakes a sweeping restructure to fund its multibillion-dollar renewable energy expansion.

Rain failed to dampen spirits as ghouls, ghosts, and witches filled a city's laneways on Halloween night.

Even on Halloween, some of the spookiest things in Australian homes aren't ghosts, they're vampire' appliances silently sucking up electricity.

A former MKR star facing several assault-related charges has won a partial victory in court after one of his charges was dismissed by a magistrate.

Former prime minister Tony Abbott has announced the death of his mother Fay at the age of 92, sharing a touching tribute to the family matriarch.

A young woman killed after being struck by lightning during Thursday's fierce storm has been identified, as her family and community mourn the heartbreaking loss.

A 21-year old Aboriginal woman described as loving and vibrant" has died while she was being remanded in a Tasmanian prison.

Last-minute changes to Sussan Ley's itinerary at Tomago Aluminium were out of the plant's fear of political consequences", she claims.

Australia's peak small business body has called for a company tax cut, as local operators struggle with one of the world's highest rates. VOTE NOW

After several court delays, the fate of former Kiama MP and convicted rapist Gareth Ward has finally been sealed.

Coalition backbenchers are holding a key meeting on energy policy, but one of net zero's biggest detractors is not in attendance for a surprising reason.

A beach community has come together to install a permanent memorial to a teen who died after he was tragically swept away into the sea.

A five-year-old girl who had been riding a scooter outside a western Sydney school when she was hit by a ute has died.

A big change will affect millions of commuters on Sydney trains from Saturday, with fines of up to $1100.

Australia's peak small business body has called for a company tax cut, as local operators struggle with one of the world's highest rates. VOTE NOW

Police have been shut down in their bid to reopen the case of a man who brutally attacked four Corrective Services officers sparking statewide industrial action.

After several delays in a district court, the fate of former Kiama MP and convicted rapist Gareth Ward has finally been sealed.

Supporters have erupted in cheers as landmark legislation establishing Australia's first Treaty with Indigenous people was passed.

Jailed ex-pilot Greg Lynn has returned to court in a prison van for his long-awaited appeal over the missing campers murder case.

Police will completely drain a dam searched in the early days of the search for four-year-old Gus, last seen on his family's property more than a month ago.

A man whose sentence for attacking four prison officers sparked statewide industrial action will be dragged back before court in a major development.

After several delays in a district court, the fate of former Kiama MP and convicted rapist Gareth Ward will finally be sealed.

Radio host Ben Fordham has lashed the sentence given to a man who bashed four prison officers as piss weak', after it sparked a catastrophic' walkout.

A young girl has passed away after she was hit by a HiLux when she was riding her bike on a footpath in Sydney's north west.

Jailed ex-pilot Greg Lynn will return to court within hours for his long-awaited appeal over the missing campers case.

Bunnings CEO says the Australian dream of homeownership is possible - but only if the government pulls on certain levers. He's also got a way to make it more affordable.

Australia's next generation of business titans have built billion-dollar empires from simple ideas, with many giving up lucrative careers to chase their entrepreneurial dreams.

The British comedian behind hit series Blackadder and The Young Ones unequivocally supports" the Australia's brave" decision to stand up to big tech, arguing the it's not about censorship but protection.

Fresh analysis has slapped a shocking dollar amount on how much unpaid overtime teachers rack up, new Parliamentary Library analysis reveals.

Daniel Morecombe's legacy is being honoured with a law allowing parents to see the identifying details of convicted pedophiles living near them.

A businessman who swindled investors out of more than $34m has received a record jail sentence in one of the most serious fraud cases ever investigated by ASIC.

Police are investigating a tragic incident in which a primary school-aged boy died after colliding with a teenage e-bike rider on the Sunshine Coast.

Two people were confronted by a machete-wielding duo in broad daylight on Wednesday, leaving a 27-year-old man slashed during the shocking attack.

Just days after a Trump snub, Kevin Rudd pitched Australia's super funds as central to the Indo-Pacific's financial future.

A five-year-old girl who had been riding a scooter outside a western Sydney school when she was hit by a ute is fighting for her life in hospital.

An eight-month-old baby has been found dead in a suburban home, with police now treating the death as suspicious.

Daniel Morecombe's legacy is being honoured with a law allowing parents to see the names, photos and identifying details of convicted pedophiles living near them.

Homeowners have been dealt a devastating blow, as experts warn interest-rate cuts are dead and rates could climb even higher.

Millions of Australians are missing out on thousands in their retirement due to the overly complex and rigid superannuation system, experts say.

A court has made major orders in the case of a couple who are charged with the murder of their infant son, allegedly found with significant injuries" in their family home.

Australia must act on gun control to avoid going down the same path as America, an expert has warned, as chilling new statistics paint a grim picture.

Eleven private community safety officers' with the power to make arrests will patrol a big city CBD in a desperate bid to staunch a surge in violence.

An 80-year-old grandmother's cruise adventure ended in tragedy when she was left behind on a remote island, leaving her daughter heartbroken and demanding answers.

A police officer attending the scene of the stabbing murders of two young friends has told a court that someone had washed themselves down".

The heartbroken family of a young cricketer who died after being struck by a ball has broken their silence, saying cricket was one of the joys of his life".

Prison staff at correctional centres in one state have walked off the job in industrial action, and these photos show why.

West Australian leaders will lobby Anthony Albanese to keep a contentious slice of the GST carve-up that another state claims is unfair".

Australians planning to head overseas will be able to fly to 27 popular destinations, including Los Angeles and Bali, for as low as $299.

Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce is reportedly facing an investigation after allegedly yelling at a staffer.