Victoria's floods have caused heartbreak for thousands of residents around the state, but it has also highlighted a fighting community spirit as locals band together.

Homes in Melbourne's west are inundated with water and parts of Tasmania are hit by record rainfall, as residents in parts of Victoria, NSW and Tasmania are given evacuation orders.

Brittany Higgins has directly addressed the man accused of raping her after returning to the ACT Supreme Court today.

Ukraine is in desperate need of an integrated air defence system capable of shooting down Russian weapons. But such systems are hard to come by, leaving the country with some difficult decisions, writes Andrew Greene. 

Homes in Melbourne's west have been flooded, after areas near the Maribyrnong and Werribee rivers were evacuated and emergency services had to rescue trapped residents. 

Think Victoria and disasters and you'll think bushfires. But floods can hit — just not as often. So why is Victoria flooding now, and how do these floods compare to big ones past?

The trial of Bruce Lehrmann hears from witnesses who worked in Parliament House at the time he allegedly raped his colleague in 2019.

Bruce Lehrmann, who has pleaded not guilty to raping a colleague inside Parliament House, says he learned about the allegation from a journalist.

The committee investigating the Capitol riot votes to subpoena Donald Trump to hear his side of the story. These are the biggest moments of the latest January 6 hearing. 

The release marks the first time in eight years that fans have heard new music with the late frontman's instantly recognisable vocals.

The telco's chief executive Kelly Bayer Rosmarin says it is thanks to a number of government agencies that people can now "continue with their travel plans and feel safe and secure".

Commissioner Katarina Carroll apologises for the racist and sexist behaviour of members and says a number of cases will be reviewed.

A buzzing ball of mating bees is something people don't often see. The prestigious photography competition also features whales ready to mate and a hungry snake. See more of the year's best wildlife photos.

More than 5,000 people in four trial sites transition off the federal government's cashless debit card program after legislation allowed them to opt out from October 4, but critics say it will lead to a "tsunami" of alcohol-fuelled violence...

An inquest hears emotional evidence from the man's family members, who say he was acting strangely in the lead-up to his death in 2021.

David Warner's lifetime ban from holding leadership positions since the Cape Town ball tampering scandal could soon be lifted, opening the door for him to claim the ODI captaincy.

A senior constable will face court next month after allegedly being found with unlawful drugs in Central Queensland. 

Queensland's integrity bodies will be strengthened as part of new laws introduced into parliament today as a result of a landmark review into the public service.

More comfortable surfing air streams than ocean waves, this waterlogged eagle needed a hand from a diver after finding itself in a strange environment.

Iraq's parliament elects a new president, who immediately appoints a prime minister-designate, marking an important step toward forming a new government for the first time since elections in October last year. 

During routine military exercises on the island of Hokkaido, Japanese and US forces brought out a very expensive missile with iconic status on the battlefields of Ukraine. 

The couple is alleged to have failed to seek medical treatment for the baby boy, who died last week, after he developed a serious health condition in June. 

With the T20 World Cup edging ever closer, Australia and England continue their preparations with added urgency in Canberra. Check out the live scores and stats in our ScoreCentre.

The world's major oil producers are slashing the amount of oil they supply. Here's how it could affect the global economy and why US President Joe Biden is disappointed.

Police confirmed details of the 59-year-old Perth man’s death today and will continue their investigation for the coroner, which is taking place alongside a WorkSafe probe.