Candidates in a federal by-election are making their final pitches to voters as the government gears up for its first major ballot-box litmus test. The Dunkley electorate, located in Melbourne’s …

Six homes have been destroyed as a bushfire continues burning in western Victoria. More than 500 firefighters are tackling the blaze west of Ballarat that has torn through about 16,000 …

A woman who threatened to let the whole of Sydney know convicted gang rapist Mohammed Skaf was the “biggest snitch” will not spend time in jail. Alexandra Mastropetros was sentenced …

Updated: The former boss of waste management firm Bingo Industries will have to pay $100,000 and perform 400 hours of community service after admitting criminal cartel conduct over an illegal …

Homes have been reported lost as reinforcements start arriving to bolster firefighters battling a large bushfire in western Victoria. Thousands of residents from more than 30 communities near Ballarat have …

Agency warnings have been issued for bushfires in western Victoria and central Tasmania, as worsening weather conditions fuel a “dynamic and dangerous” situation. Authorities are warning people to evacuate immediately …

Deputy Chief Magistrate Theo Tsavdaridis, whose tireless efforts in upholding the principles of Democracy and Justice have earned him the prestigious Protector of the Law award. Tsavdaridis presides over the …

The NSW minister for multiculturalism and Greek-Australian, Steve Kamper faced a barrage of questions and seemed visibly under pressure during Tuesday’s budget estimates hearing in parliament. The minister, among other …

Woolworths chief executive Brad Banducci will step down within months, but politicians say this will not stop supermarket giants from price gouging during a cost-of-living crisis. Mr Banducci will resign …

Kosta Pehlivanidis, a 31-year-old resident of Flinders Park, Adelaide has been ordered to stand trial for allegedly attempting to traffic in 8kg of cocaine, valued at $3.2 million. He appeared …