A 34-year-old New South Wales man has not applied for bail after being charged over the Melbourne synagogue fire that drew condemnation from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanhyahu.

Television chef, author and artist Peter Russell-Clarke, known for his catchphrase "g'day", has died, aged 89.

Elon Musk's announcement comes after the president signed his signature bill into law on Friday, a move Mr Musk says will bankrupt the country.

A video on state TV shows Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei waving to a crowd at a religious ceremony in Tehran, his first public appearance since the 12-day war between Israel and Iran began.

Male educators say they’re feeling isolated as the fallout from the latest childcare abuse allegations raises tensions in workplaces. 

Two nine-year-old campers are among dozens of people dead after river waters rose eight metres in just 45 minutes near their camp north of San Antonio.

Adelaide leap into the top four with a hard fought win over Melbourne, while Sydney have kept a faint heartbeat in their season after defeating Fremantle.

After the Tigers ended their six-match losing streak, coach Benji Marshall slammed rumours of any ill-feeling at the club following their tumultuous season. 

In 1999 a young American dumped his bicycle and walked out into the Great Sandy Desert. Why was he willing to risk his life, and why do some people need to get lost in in order to feel found?

Users of popular same-sex hook-up and dating apps are being targeted by violent offenders, but many victims fear reporting out of fears of exposure.

After witnessing my mum's cognitive decline and with dementia now the leading cause of death for Australian women, I can't help but wonder: Will I be among them?

Horse owners are encouraged to vaccinate their animals against the disease which can be fatal to both horses and, in rare cases, humans.

It's understood the woman lost an arm after the incident at the Darling Downs Zoo near Toowoomba.

Queensland captain Cameron Munster is given time to grieve with his family after the death of his father Steven, but will play in the Origin decider. 

Skipper Harry Wilson has scored in the dying seconds, as the Wallabies beat Fiji 21-18 in a thrilling encounter in Newcastle ahead of the British and Irish Lions series.

The tragic story of the British and Irish Lions' first captain has a surprising link to the Maitland Rugby Club, which has preserved his legacy for 137 years, attracting the touring 2025 squad.

Pet owners would be legally required to spend a minimum of three hours with their dog every day under the proposed laws, but questions remain about how such laws would be enforced.

The death toll from the collapse of a residential building in the Pakistani megacity of Karachi grows as rescue teams work for a second day in search of survivors. 

The decisions of the Reserve Bank's board impact the budgets of many Australians — either directly or indirectly — so it's a pretty big deal. Here's what to expect from this week's meeting. 

Ben O'Connor is a late faller on a chaotic first day of the Tour de France as two key contenders lose time after a split and two riders abandon the race after crashes.

Alex de Minaur sets up a showdown with Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon, as Daria Kasatkina goes out in straight sets. 

A lodging in New South Wales has become the first to be internationally recognised as "dark-sky" accommodation, where visitors can take in the wonders of a clear night sky with little light pollution.

Israel will send a team to Qatar after Hamas said it was ready to start talks "immediately" on a US-backed ceasefire proposal. 

To Tibetans all over the world, His Holiness is a hugely important spiritual and political leader.

Senior Liberal Melissa McIntosh says parents are right to be angry at politicians, including herself, for failing to do enough to keep children in care safe from abuse.