Police have laid blackmail charges against the two most senior figures in Victoria's powerful construction union.

Majak Daw has pleaded not guilty to the alleged crime, which took place in 2007, when he was 16 years old.

Bacchus Marsh hospital to face action over cluster of deaths between 2013-2015.

Children with severe epilepsy will become first to gain access to drug in 2017.

Opponents of religious extremism are taking to the streets across Australia this weekend.

A former model with a warm personality and respected by community leaders, Sharky Jarma seemed an unlikely recruit for Islamic State.

The PM freezes $3 billion in hope of resurrecting Melbourne road project.

A new weapon has been identified for Australia's battle against a major pest - the wild rabbit.

Indonesia has defied international pressure to execute five foreign nationals for drug crimes, in a bad sign for two Australians facing the...

Victorian Nationals leader Peter Ryan is standing aside, saying the party needs an infusion of new blood and fresh leadership.