Counter-terror police are investigating a spate of religiously motivated attacks on Sydney synagogues.

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has made his first pitch to voters in the election year with a campaign-style rally in ...

A father-of-two has been shot outside a home in Wonthaggi, Victoria, while a young girl slept inside.

There's been a spike in rescues at Australia’s beaches as more people seek relief from the hot weather, with safety measures ramped up.

Melbourne has been lashed by wild weather that has caused flash flooding and power outages across the city and suburbs.

Shellie Sykes says her 32-year-old son, Rory, died inside his Malibu cottage as fires engulfed the area.

A small reprieve for firefighters in Los Angeles appears to be over, with a warning that strong, hot, dry winds will again fan blazes in coming days.

Casper Ruud thanks his famous father, former world No.39 Christian Ruud, after progressing to the second round at Melbourne Park.