Rachael Ward
Captain Cook statue hacked, paint on Victoria memorial
A Captain Cook memorial statue has been sawn off at the ankles and a statue of Queen Victoria doused in red paint...
Decades-long flesh eating ulcer mystery solved
A long-running medical mystery has finally been solved, with Melbourne researchers confirming mosquitoes carry the bacteria that causes flesh-eating Buruli ulcers. The...
Penny Wong flying home to face pressure from both Liberals and Labor
Australia’s foreign minister returns from a week-long Middle East visit to criticism of the government’s designation of attacks by Hamas, and a...
Fire ant invasion reaches as far south as Balina
A deadly pest has continued its march south, prompting a plea for vigilance. A nest of fire ants has been detected at...
Schools urged to be on the alert for ‘child bride’ forced marriages
School communities are being urged to watch out for signs of forced marriage and raise the alarm if they suspect a student...
Lego and $600,000 in drugs seized in Vic raids
More than $2 million worth of chemicals that can be turned into illicit drugs and dozens of Lego boxes have been seized...
Residents told to evacuate as drenching rains hit south-east Australia
Rain records have been smashed with a Victorian town recording three months worth of rain in 24 hours, as other regional areas...
Eight people in critical condition after suspected overdoses at Victorian festival
Nine people have been taken to hospital after suffering suspected drug overdoses at a music festival at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne over...
Passenger restrained on Qantas flight from Bali
An investigation is under way after a passenger was restrained on a flight from Bali to Melbourne. Qantas staff and fellow passengers...
Severe heatwave conditions over New Year’s break
A severe heatwave is expected to impact three states heading into the new year break. Parts of Queensland, the Northern Territory and...