Australian researchers have made a discovery of a potentially habitable planet 150 light years away - but there's a catch to the conditions on the Earth-like twin.
Multiple emergency alerts have been issued for one Aussie state as an insufferable and record-smashing heatwave continues to drag its heels across much of the country.
Australian researchers have made an astonishing discovery of a potentially habitable planet 150 light years away - but there is a catch to the conditions on this Earth-like twin.
Formula 1 faces its biggest shake-up in over a decade this season as sweeping changes promise new cars and cutting edge tech. But some drivers have major concerns.
The parents of a Canadian backpacker found dead on a heritage-listed tourist destination have responded to a decision to euthanise several dingoes who had surrounded their child's body.
A potentially record-breaking heatwave will push temperatures to almost 50C in Aussie states, as out-of-control bushfires put more than 1000 properties at risk.
A shark sighting shut down one of Sydney's most popular beaches on Saturday morning in the latest twist following a series of shark related incidents this week.
A disturbing video showing a claimed war trophy has sparked fears about what Syrian government control could mean for Kurdish communities in northeastern Syria.
Millions of Australians are bracing for extreme heatwave temperatures which could surpass 50C in some areas - prompting one state to initiate a total fire ban.
An astronaut, emergency rescuer and star broadcaster Carrie Bickmore are among those vying to succeed beloved winner Neale Daniher as Australian of the Year.