A severe weather event lasting minutes leaves a trail of destruction and power outages across Sydney's northern beaches with one woman dead and two others seriously injured.

A sixth child injured during Thursday's jumping castle tragedy in Tasmania dies on the day the site is visited by a survivor who pays tribute to his classmates.

Two men and two children have been killed after a light plane crashed into the sea off Redcliffe, north-east of Brisbane, Queensland police say. 

Australia has set England a monstrous 468 runs to win the second Ashes Test at Adelaide Oval. Follow the action live.

The Netherlands bans Christmas gatherings, Paris cancels its New Year's Eve fireworks, and London declares COVID-19 a major incident as Europe battles the "lightning" spread of the Omicron variant.

Eighty new COVID-19 infections are recorded in South Australia, as the total number of active cases in the state rises to more than 300.

Patrons of an Adelaide nightclub are ordered to quarantine after a 19-year-old who had just received a COVID-positive test result hit the town for a night out.

For the first time in almost two years Australia has swapped closed borders and double doughnuts for sell-out concerts and overseas and interstate flights. Yet with Omicron spreading, some say opening up feels like the coronavirus equivalent...

Removing mandates on restrictions when infections are surging is "bizarre", say experts who are calling for the return of COVID-safe rules like mask wearing and QR check-ins before it's too late.

As scientists race to discover the distinguishing features of Omicron, Tshepo Mompei may be one of the few people in the world who can explain what the variant feels like compared to earlier strains.

The Australian Antarctic Program is looking for 200 people to fill 24 roles across its Antarctic research stations at Mawson, Davis and Casey, as well as on Macquarie Island.

Scientists discover the Mars bedrock the Perseverance Rover has been driving on likely formed from red-hot magma, as well as discovering rocks which have interacted with water.

Flooding closes dozens of roads and disrupts shipping in the country's most populous region. 

A senior member of Prime Minister Boris Johnson's cabinet resigns, adding to a sense of disarray within a government that has faced rebellion from its own party members and voters this week.

The Ant-Man star returns to Studio 8H as host for the fifth time and for the final show of 2021.

Youtube star Jake Paul extends his perfect boxing record after flattening UFC champion Tyron Woodley in the sixth round of their Florida fight.

House prices in the southern desert city of Phoenix, Arizona, have jumped an unprecedented 35 per cent in the year to June, forcing many out of the market entirely. It's a familiar story, but what happens next in the US could have a trickle-...

 In his dreams, Vincent can walk to the shops and do his gardening. When he wakes up, he can't move. With no idea how long he has left, his community is rushing to his side to help him tick off his bucket list.

To investigate the movements of the Sydney funnel-web spider UNSW researcher Caitlin Creak attaches a tracking device with superglue to their bodies. But not without gassing them first for her own safety.

Two members of the media teams covering the Ashes Test in Adelaide test positive for COVID-19.

On Christmas Eve 1971, while the country was wrapping presents to put under the tree, Allan Porter clocked on for a day of work that would shape the rest of his life.

Queensland records 34 new locally acquired COVID cases, with the Chief Health Officer saying Omicron could become the dominant variant within days.

It is the end of the mango season and fallen fruit is fermenting in the Kimberley sun, resulting in a boozy — but potentially fatal — treat for the local wildlife.

The Sky Blues' premiership title defence is on track, recording their third consecutive win in the A-League Women's competition on Sunday.

Olympic gold medallist Jess Fox is no stranger to rough waters. In a new documentary, the slalom canoeist opens up about her rocky Tokyo journey and what comes next after achieving her dreams.