Australian doctor, forerunner in Thai cave rescue, affected by family tragedy

Richard Harris, world-renowned medic, diver present in dramatic rescue of Thai boys, was reportedly last person to leave water-logged cave.

Australia grants AUD 26 bn contract for anti-submarine warships to counter China

The frigates will be 'the most advanced anti-submarine warships in the world', underpin country's security for decades to come.

Jacinda Ardern becomes second world leader to give birth while in office.

A Victorian state court ruled in favour of Google, but Australia's High Court has now upheld an appeal by Trkulja.

The royal commission, Australia's highest form of investigation, heard more than 8,000 harrowing personal stories alleging sexual abuse.

The 26-year-old was sentenced on Thursday after pleading guilty in a Melbourne court to attempting to take control of an aircraft.

Baker defended his airline's record of gender diversity, saying 44 per cent of their staff are female including some in senior positions.

Akbar Al Baker said his airline had taken steps to address gender equality and said man leads it because it is a very challenging position.

Adelaide Archbishop Philip Wilson, 67, was accused of concealing abuse in the 1970s by notorious paedophile priest Jim Fletcher.

David Scott, elected councillor from Kapiti, has pleaded not guilty to rubbing his genitals against a female staffer at a function in 2017.