1 dead in Melbourne stabbing; accused attacked cops before being shot

Police have also urged the public to avoid the Street after witnesses describe a car bursting into flames.

Runaway mining train travels 90 kilometres without driver in Australia

The 268-wagon train began its solo journey when the driver got down to carry out inspection, and was soon moving at up to 110 km per hour.

Police declined to give details of alleged crime but said the incident took place around lunchtime on Tuesday and was reported to police.

Sunny Singh, a Port Augusta City Council nominee, said social media video targeting his race is first time he has experienced racism.

The formal apology followed a national investigation into institutional sexual abuse in Australia, which spanned five years.

Air Niugini Boeing 737-800 was attempting to land at Weno airport on Friday morning but fell short of runway and splashed in Chuuk lagoon.

The Air Niugini plane was attempting to land at Weno airport and ended up in Chuuk lagoon, local media reported.

Urging Australians to make a strawberry pavlova this weekend to help struggling farmers, PM demanded a change in law to toughen sentences.

Anthony Robert Harvey walked into a police station in Western Australia a week after the deaths.

He appeared at the Waverley Local Court Friday and was denied bail.