Firefighters say the blaze was so big when they arrived there was nothing they could do to save the children, aged one, three, six and 10 years old.

NSW Police find another piece of fabric as they push ahead with a search for the remains of missing boy William Tyrrell, despite bad weather on the state's Mid-North Coast

The NT's Chief Minister says the federal government has offered to deploy 20 ADF personnel, as well as army trucks, to assist with the unfolding situation in the remote community of Binjari.

Military forces and police have been deployed to the remote communities of Binjari and Rockhole, with residents facing weeks confined to their homes amid a hard lockdown, the toughest actions deployed against the virus in the Northern Te...

Hundreds of people in the Western Australian fishing town of Denham turn out to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the sinking of HMAS Sydney, claiming 645 lives.

Citing the rising cost of petrol and a drop in real wages, Shadow Treasurer Jim Chalmers says Prime Minister Scott Morrison has been "lying" about the economy, with "real consequences" for families.

Police confirm a 54-year-old man was killed in a mining accident at the Curragh open-cut coal mine in central Queensland early this morning.

Thousands of Queenslanders turned up for their first COVID-19 jab last week — pushing the state closer to the 80 per cent double vaccination mark. Some newly vaccinated residents explain why they joined the queue.

A NSW police officer will be recommended for a bravery award after he jumped into the flooded Lachlan River to rescue two boys clinging desperately to a log in the fast-moving current.

Dozens of offenders were caught breaking Queensland's mobile phone and seatbelt rules multiple times within just four days this month. If the trend continues, the government warns 12 drivers could lose their licence each day. 

Military and government officials say a deal has been reached between Sudan's military and civilian leaders to reinstate Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok, who was deposed in the October 25 coup, with detained government officials and politicia...

Queen Elizabeth II marks her first wedding anniversary alone, seven months after the death of her husband of 73 years, Prince Philip.

In retaliation for Lithuania allowing Taiwan to open a representative office in its capital city, Vilnius, China reduces the level of its diplomatic relations with the Baltic nation to below ambassador level.

The volcanic island of Jeju is a wild paradise home to haenyeo, the women of the sea. Follow us as we join the free divers on a treasure hunt along its winding coast.

Yvette D'Ath insists she still feels safe in her ministerial role despite receiving death threats, saying she sees her role as extremely important and "I love what I do". 

Tennis greats Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal voice concern for Chinese player Peng Shuai, as advocates call on the IOC to push China for proof of her safety.

Chantal has baked her final loaf in a job she loves, choosing to leave rather than get the COVID-19 vaccine. She's not alone, with business owners fearing a worker drought when government-mandated vaccine rules soon kick in.

Shane van Gisbergen is celebrating his Supercars championship after heavy rain washed out Sunday's Sydney SuperNight event and made his lead insurmountable.

Tens of thousands of protesters, many from far-right groups, march in Austria and other European nations as COVID-19 restrictions tighten.

The religious council in Indonesia says cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin are forbidden. What does it mean for the millions of crypto enthusiasts across the country?

It wasn't until Robyn Thompson's multiple sclerosis progressed that future trips to the loo became a major part of preparing for any trip outside the house. She says the issue is all too common.

The WBBL final will be played at Perth Stadium next Saturday after the Scorchers clinched top spot with a comfortable eight-wicket win over the Sydney Sixers.

There were warnings that women's rights activists in Afghanistan were in danger, Now, they are disappearing and being killed in the streets. 

A spotlight is on the "severe shortage" of mental health support in rural Australia after a NSW teenager with a troubled history killed a 10-year-old girl.

For decades, space agencies have been searching for an alternative propulsion system to electrical ion engines powered by xenon gas, which is expensive, heavy and rare. Now, Canberra engineer Trevor Lafleur and his colleagues have the answe...