
Man in critical condition after being struck by lightning
A man is in a critical condition in hospital after being struck by lightning in south-east Queensland. Paramedics were called to Brendale,...

Climate change takes focus ahead of Aston by-election
Climate change is shaping up as a key issue ahead of a federal by-election with Energy Minister Chris Bowen accusing the Liberals...

Lifeline support expands to combat record suicide rates
A critical phone support service will be launched to tackle record high suicide rates across Victoria, where up to three people are...

Paedophile Rolf Harris sued for alleged 1982 sexual assault of foster-care girl
A woman is suing convicted pedophile and disgraced entertainer Rolf Harris over an alleged sexual assault in 1982 when she was a...

Drug kingpin Tony Mokbel rushed to hospital from prison
Jailed drug trafficker Tony Mokbel has been rushed to hospital from a maximum-security prison in regional Victoria. The 57-year-old was transported from Barwon...

Olivia Newton-John’s daughter to lead cancer walk
The daughter of late singer Olivia Newton-John will lead her annual Walk For Wellness more than one year after her death. US-born...

Man arrested in alleged $5m bushfire extortion attempt
A man has been arrested in Melbourne’s northeast following an alleged $5 million bushfire extortion attempt. Police allege the 27-year-old man from...

Concussed AFL players launch multi-million class action
Dozens of Australian Football League players who suffered concussions could be awarded millions of dollars as part of a landmark class action....

He’s the hair apparent to Mulletfest’s crown
While some kids spend all year training to make finals in competitive sport, 9-year-old Slayte Reid trains his hair for Mulletfest. The...

Potential new multiple sclerosis treatment on the way as rates spike
More than 30,000 Australians living with multiple sclerosis could get access to a potential new treatment as experts say a breakthrough may...