Joint disaster funding has been announced for 23 local government areas in Sydney and parts of NSW as an onslaught of rain continues, forcing the evacuation of thousands of people in flood-hit communities.

Australian Super has recorded its biggest fall since the global financial crisis.

When the soap opera’s final episode goes to air this month, one lucky couple will be watching it from inside the fictional residence of Dr Karl and Susan Kennedy.

An investigation into Sydenham Grace, in Melbourne’s west, found evidence of unhygienic and uninhabitable living conditions, the opening of private mail, and the forging of signatures.

Tyler Jakovac worked up to 60 hours a week at a restaurant in Albury with Indian colleagues. When he got home, he posted racist and extremist far-right material.

A South Australian man who beat his neighbour's dog to death is behind bars.

At least 65 home owners are in limbo as another Victorian house builder collapses under pressure from construction costs, supply chain delays and labour shortages.

Twelve members of a religious group have been arrested over the death of an eight-year-old girl near Toowoomba, Queensland.

Victoria's remaining Covid-19 restrictions won't be easing before October, with Premier Daniel Andrews extending the state's pandemic declaration.

Coles has launched a mass recall of their tomato paste after an unexpected allergen was detected.

Police have carried out a brave rescue to get a man out of a ute stuck in floodwaters in Sydney’s north west.

A new wave of COVID-19 cases is hitting NSW as authorities urge residents to mask up.

A former high-profile AFL player has been released on bail to live at a rehabilitation centre while awaiting trial.

Director General Adam Tomison said the young offenders at the Banksia Hill Detention Centre had been destroying infrastructure, assaulting staff and harming themselves.

Floodwaters are remaining stubbornly high in Sydney’s north west.

Police are investigating new allegations involving Redlands City Council, after a councillor claimed she was sent threatening emails for speaking to the media.

Heavy rain continues across Sydney as more flood warnings, evacuation orders issued for parts of NSW; Ukraine to receive $100m aid package

Passengers on board a Virgin flight to Sydney were taken off the aircraft, while others due to depart on a Virgin flight to Brisbane were left waiting in the terminal for hours.

Two men have been critically injured after a speeding car smashed into a Vinnies truck, causing it to rollover on the West Gate Bridge.

An aged care home in Melbourne is facing another COVID-19 outbreak, just one day after charges were brought against the facility by WorkSafe.