The father of a young boy who died hours after leaving a Queensland hospital says the family pushed for him to stay, revealing discharge papers describing the five-year-old's condition.

The Murugappan family has been allowed to return to the Queensland town of Biloela on bridging visas, but supporters say they will not be safe until permanent residency is received.

A homicide squad is investigating the death of a 25-year-old Queensland woman, who died in hospital with apparent gun shot wounds in her head.

Follow along for all the major moments and post-game reactions as the Tigers and Swans clash in Friday night AFL action.

Panthers fullback Dylan Edwards produced an incredible pick-up en route to scoring a try against the Cowboys

The Australian experience show that tightening of gun laws in the US can be achieved.

Victorian Nationals MP Darren Chester says he’ll run against Barnaby Joyce for the party’s leadership. French president Emmanuel Macron has agreed to start rebuilding a relationship with Australia based on “trust and respect”.

Melbourne families have been forced to drive their loved ones to hospital as Victoria's health system buckles under the strain again.

A teenage boy has suffered serious injuries after being viciously attacked by two men on a tram in South Melbourne.

More than 200 cannabis plants have been found in a Sydney house.

Former 'Hey Dad!' star and convicted sex offender Robert Hughes has launched another appeal to be released on parole.

Why do mass shootings keep happening in the US? What does the Second Amendment actually mean? Who are the NRA? And where is gun regulation reform at today?

The calls come as the nation heads into winter and influenza cases put hospital emergency departments under pressure.

The mother of domestic violence victim Mackenzie Anderson has pleaded for systemic change.

A Sydney cleaner has been jailed for 15 years over the brutal murder of her elderly client.

A proposal is underway for taxis to take non-urgent patients to GPs instead of emergency as ambulances face ramping.

The husband of a teacher who was killed in the Texas school massacre has died of a heart attack.

The Murugappan family has been granted bridging visas back to Biloela by the new government.

Catholic school teachers across NSW walked off the job today as they demand a pay rise.

The spotlight will be on the 10-race card at Randwick on Saturday.