Chief toxicologist Dimitri Gerostamoulos has told a Melbourne court he detected deadly toxins inside a beef Wellington central to the triple-murder trial of Erin Patterson—evidence presented on a dramatic day …

Police in Sydney have raided the multimillion-dollar mansion of Dimitri Batisatados as part of a serious drug supply investigation. According to The Australian, a search warrant was executed at the …

A former leading plastic surgeon who used sugar daddy websites to contact and pay girls as young as 13 for sex has had “a spectacular fall from grace”. Defence barrister …

A former plastic surgeon with practices in Sydney and Melbourne has told how he was ashamed of grooming young girls for sex. Richard Sackelariou, 70, paid six girls aged between …

Sussan Ley has become the first female leader of the federal Liberals after being picked to lead the opposition following the coalition’s resounding election defeat. The former Liberal deputy defeated ex-shadow …

Nationals leader David Littleproud has retained his position after fending off a challenge over climate change. The Nationals’ 20-member party room on Monday re-elected Mr Littleproud and backed Kevin Hogan …

Anthony Albanese has dumped Tanya Plibersek from her environment portfolio as part of a shake-up of his ministry. The prime minister played down internal divisions following Labor’s landslide election victory …

Anthony Albanese is preparing to announce his senior team for Labor’s second term in office, with fresh faces poised to join the ministry. The finalised ministerial line-up is anticipated on …

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has sent a letter of congratulations to Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese following his re-election in the recent federal elections. In his message, Prime Minister …

American Robert Prevost’s elevation to the papacy is being welcomed by Australian Catholics, who say he “will be his own man” in the role. Cardinal Prevost will be known by …