Top Stories

  1. Live: Melbourne Cup Day 2016

    Millions of Australians are preparing to celebrate the 156th running of the Melbourne Cup. Follow all the action from Flemington Racecourse and around the country.

  2. Melbourne Cup 2016 field, form guide and sweep

    The stage is set for the 156th running of the Melbourne Cup. Explore our interactive guide to the horses chasing Australian racing's greatest prize.

  3. Racegoers go mad for hatters and headwear this Spring Carnival

    For many racegoers this Spring Carnival there will be nary a nag in sight as they flock to the track to instead revel in the fashion. And this means big business for milliners.

  4. Asylum seeker ban could affect those already in Australia: Bishop

    Foreign Minister Julie Bishop says contentious changes to visa laws are not aimed at refugees or asylum seekers already in Australia, but has not ruled out that some may be deported.

  5. Melbourne man jailed in US for 12 years over child sex charges

    Melbourne IVF geneticist Michael Quinn, who was caught in a US hotel room attempting to pay $US260 to rape a six-year-old boy, is sentenced to 12 years' jail in a Los Angeles court with his actions described by the judge as "ghastly" and "despicable".

  6. Lack of listings sends Sydney, Melbourne home prices through the roof

    Home prices in Australia's big east coast cities show no sign of slowing, with the latest CoreLogic figures pointing to an average 0.5 per cent gain across the nation last month.

  7. This is Mexico's real Day of the Dead

    In Mexico City's most notorious district, the home of the Holy Death cult, Day of the Dead celebrations have a distinctly darker edge. And now the "phenomenon" is spreading.

  8. 'Wholly void' election of Aboriginal candidate a 'landmark case'

    A legal expert says the controversy embroiling the newly elected Member for Nhulunbuy Yingiya Mark Guyula could be a landmark case that highlights the clash between Australian and Aboriginal laws.

  9. Vettel's Mexico GP outburst due to frustration with Ferrari

    Sebastian Vettel's expletive-laden radio rants have more than a little to do with Ferrari's fading form, according to former Red Bull team-mate Daniel Ricciardo.

  10. Dreamworld safety inspectors' system of self-regulation not 'robust', union claims

    As Dreamworld commits to an internal audit of all its theme park rides, more questions are raised about safety compliance at the park.

  11. Facebook to relax content rules after 'napalm girl' row

    The world's biggest social media platform will allow more content on its platform that it would have earlier removed because it violated its standards, a senior executive says.

  12. Syrian rebels accused of war crimes in Aleppo fighting

    Rebels in the Syrian city of Aleppo are accused of indiscriminately killing civilians as they fight to end a regime siege which has cut off a quarter of a million people.

  13. 'Nothing will get done': Trump says electing Clinton could throw US into 'crisis'

    Electing Hillary Clinton amid the FBI's renewed investigation into her email set-up could throw the country into crisis, Donald Trump says, as the White House steers clear of accusations FBI director James Comey is secretly trying to influence the election outcome.

  14. Aussie bouncers don't scare South Africa's tiny Temba

    Temba Bavuma is one of the shortest batsmen in Test cricket history, but he is not worried about facing Australia on the bouncy WACA wicket.

Top Stories

  1. Live: Melbourne Cup Day 2016

    Millions of Australians are preparing to celebrate the 156th running of the Melbourne Cup. Follow all the action from Flemington Racecourse and around the country.

  2. Melbourne Cup 2016 field, form guide and sweep

    The stage is set for the 156th running of the Melbourne Cup. Explore our interactive guide to the horses chasing Australian racing's greatest prize.

  3. Racegoers go mad for hatters and headwear this Spring Carnival

    For many racegoers this Spring Carnival there will be nary a nag in sight as they flock to the track to instead revel in the fashion. And this means big business for milliners.

  4. Star Casino 'not reporting' two-thirds of assaults to police

    Figures contained in an internal State Government review of violence at Sydney's Star Casino show the number of serious incidents are more than three times higher than official crime statistics.

  5. Asylum seeker ban could affect those already in Australia: Bishop

    Foreign Minister Julie Bishop says contentious changes to visa laws are not aimed at refugees or asylum seekers already in Australia, but has not ruled out that some may be deported.

  6. Mother, daughter hit by learner driver while trick or treating

    An eight-year-old girl and her mother are in hospital after being hit by a learner driver's car while trick or treating in Sydney's west.

  7. Humpback calf caught in Central Coast shark net

    A young humpback whale is entangled in a shark net off Shelly Beach, on the New South Wales Central Coast, with its mother swimming nearby.

  8. UN human rights investigator to probe Australia's detention centres

    Australia's immigration laws will come under the microscope with the UN's special rapporteur on the human rights of migrants arriving in the country today.

  9. This is Mexico's real Day of the Dead

    In Mexico City's most notorious district, the home of the Holy Death cult, Day of the Dead celebrations have a distinctly darker edge. And now the "phenomenon" is spreading.

  10. Syrian rebels accused of war crimes in Aleppo fighting

    Rebels in the Syrian city of Aleppo are accused of indiscriminately killing civilians as they fight to end a regime siege which has cut off a quarter of a million people.

  11. Dreamworld safety inspectors' system of self-regulation not 'robust', union claims

    As Dreamworld commits to an internal audit of all its theme park rides, more questions are raised about safety compliance at the park.

  12. Facebook to relax content rules after 'napalm girl' row

    The world's biggest social media platform will allow more content on its platform that it would have earlier removed because it violated its standards, a senior executive says.

  13. Vettel's Mexico GP outburst due to frustration with Ferrari

    Sebastian Vettel's expletive-laden radio rants have more than a little to do with Ferrari's fading form, according to former Red Bull team-mate Daniel Ricciardo.

  14. 'Nothing will get done': Trump says electing Clinton could throw US into 'crisis'

    Electing Hillary Clinton amid the FBI's renewed investigation into her email set-up could throw the country into crisis, Donald Trump says, as the White House steers clear of accusations FBI director James Comey is secretly trying to influence the election outcome.

  15. Andrew Robb's Landbridge role a 'conflict of interest'

    The Australia Defence Association and Federal Opposition raise security and ethical concerns over the former federal trade minister's appointment to the Chinese company controlling Darwin Port.

  16. Woman behind South Korea scandal says she 'deserves death'

    The woman at the centre of a scandal rocking South Korea meets with prosecutors investigating her close ties to President Park Geun-hye, and whether she pulled Government strings to amass an illicit fortune.

  17. Lyme disease does not exist in Australia, report says

    Thousands of Australians claim to be suffering from tick-borne Lyme disease but a new report insists there is no evidence it exists in Australia.

Top Stories

  1. Live: Melbourne Cup Day 2016

    Millions of Australians are preparing to celebrate the 156th running of the Melbourne Cup. Follow all the action from Flemington Racecourse and around the country.

  2. Melbourne Cup 2016 field, form guide and sweep

    The stage is set for the 156th running of the Melbourne Cup. Explore our interactive guide to the horses chasing Australian racing's greatest prize.

  3. Racegoers go mad for hatters and headwear this Spring Carnival

    For many racegoers this Spring Carnival there will be nary a nag in sight as they flock to the track to instead revel in the fashion. And this means big business for milliners.

  4. Melbourne man jailed in US for 12 years over child sex charges

    Melbourne IVF geneticist Michael Quinn, who was caught in a US hotel room attempting to pay $US260 to rape a six-year-old boy, is sentenced to 12 years' jail in a Los Angeles court with his actions described by the judge as "ghastly" and "despicable".

  5. Asylum seeker ban could affect those already in Australia: Bishop

    Foreign Minister Julie Bishop says contentious changes to visa laws are not aimed at refugees or asylum seekers already in Australia, but has not ruled out that some may be deported.

  6. Lack of listings sends Sydney, Melbourne home prices through the roof

    Home prices in Australia's big east coast cities show no sign of slowing, with the latest CoreLogic figures pointing to an average 0.5 per cent gain across the nation last month.

  7. Dreamworld safety inspectors' system of self-regulation not 'robust', union claims

    As Dreamworld commits to an internal audit of all its theme park rides, more questions are raised about safety compliance at the park.

  8. 'Wholly void' election of Aboriginal candidate a 'landmark case'

    A legal expert says the controversy embroiling the newly elected Member for Nhulunbuy Yingiya Mark Guyula could be a landmark case that highlights the clash between Australian and Aboriginal laws.

  9. Facebook to relax content rules after 'napalm girl' row

    The world's biggest social media platform will allow more content on its platform that it would have earlier removed because it violated its standards, a senior executive says.

  10. This is Mexico's real Day of the Dead

    In Mexico City's most notorious district, the home of the Holy Death cult, Day of the Dead celebrations have a distinctly darker edge. And now the "phenomenon" is spreading.

  11. Syrian rebels accused of war crimes in Aleppo fighting

    Rebels in the Syrian city of Aleppo are accused of indiscriminately killing civilians as they fight to end a regime siege which has cut off a quarter of a million people.

  12. Vettel's Mexico GP outburst due to frustration with Ferrari

    Sebastian Vettel's expletive-laden radio rants have more than a little to do with Ferrari's fading form, according to former Red Bull team-mate Daniel Ricciardo.

  13. 'Nothing will get done': Trump says electing Clinton could throw US into 'crisis'

    Electing Hillary Clinton amid the FBI's renewed investigation into her email set-up could throw the country into crisis, Donald Trump says, as the White House steers clear of accusations FBI director James Comey is secretly trying to influence the election outcome.

  14. Aussie bouncers don't scare South Africa's tiny Temba

    Temba Bavuma is one of the shortest batsmen in Test cricket history, but he is not worried about facing Australia on the bouncy WACA wicket.

Top Stories

  1. Live: Melbourne Cup Day 2016

    Millions of Australians are preparing to celebrate the 156th running of the Melbourne Cup. Follow all the action from Flemington Racecourse and around the country.

  2. Melbourne Cup 2016 field, form guide and sweep

    The stage is set for the 156th running of the Melbourne Cup. Explore our interactive guide to the horses chasing Australian racing's greatest prize.

  3. Racegoers go mad for hatters and headwear this Spring Carnival

    For many racegoers this Spring Carnival there will be nary a nag in sight as they flock to the track to instead revel in the fashion. And this means big business for milliners.

  4. Months-old report on train driver shortage 'only seen by Minister on Monday'

    A draft report warning Queensland Rail bosses of an impending train driver shortage, completed earlier this year, only made its way to Transport Minister Stirling Hinchliffe on Monday night, he says.

  5. Dreamworld safety inspectors' system of self-regulation not 'robust', union claims

    As Dreamworld commits to an internal audit of all its theme park rides, more questions are raised about safety compliance at the park.

  6. Asylum seeker ban could affect those already in Australia: Bishop

    Foreign Minister Julie Bishop says contentious changes to visa laws are not aimed at refugees or asylum seekers already in Australia, but has not ruled out that some may be deported.

  7. Lack of listings sends Sydney, Melbourne home prices through the roof

    Home prices in Australia's big east coast cities show no sign of slowing, with the latest CoreLogic figures pointing to an average 0.5 per cent gain across the nation last month.

  8. Facebook to relax content rules after 'napalm girl' row

    The world's biggest social media platform will allow more content on its platform that it would have earlier removed because it violated its standards, a senior executive says.

  9. UN human rights investigator to probe Australia's detention centres

    Australia's immigration laws will come under the microscope with the UN's special rapporteur on the human rights of migrants arriving in the country today.

  10. 'Wholly void' election of Aboriginal candidate a 'landmark case'

    A legal expert says the controversy embroiling the newly elected Member for Nhulunbuy Yingiya Mark Guyula could be a landmark case that highlights the clash between Australian and Aboriginal laws.

  11. This is Mexico's real Day of the Dead

    In Mexico City's most notorious district, the home of the Holy Death cult, Day of the Dead celebrations have a distinctly darker edge. And now the "phenomenon" is spreading.

  12. Syrian rebels accused of war crimes in Aleppo fighting

    Rebels in the Syrian city of Aleppo are accused of indiscriminately killing civilians as they fight to end a regime siege which has cut off a quarter of a million people.

  13. Vettel's Mexico GP outburst due to frustration with Ferrari

    Sebastian Vettel's expletive-laden radio rants have more than a little to do with Ferrari's fading form, according to former Red Bull team-mate Daniel Ricciardo.

  14. 'Nothing will get done': Trump says electing Clinton could throw US into 'crisis'

    Electing Hillary Clinton amid the FBI's renewed investigation into her email set-up could throw the country into crisis, Donald Trump says, as the White House steers clear of accusations FBI director James Comey is secretly trying to influence the election outcome.

  15. Aussie bouncers don't scare South Africa's tiny Temba

    Temba Bavuma is one of the shortest batsmen in Test cricket history, but he is not worried about facing Australia on the bouncy WACA wicket.

Top Stories

  1. Live: Melbourne Cup Day 2016

    Millions of Australians are preparing to celebrate the 156th running of the Melbourne Cup. Follow all the action from Flemington Racecourse and around the country.

  2. Melbourne Cup 2016 field, form guide and sweep

    The stage is set for the 156th running of the Melbourne Cup. Explore our interactive guide to the horses chasing Australian racing's greatest prize.

  3. Racegoers go mad for hatters and headwear this Spring Carnival

    For many racegoers this Spring Carnival there will be nary a nag in sight as they flock to the track to instead revel in the fashion. And this means big business for milliners.

  4. Asylum seeker ban could affect those already in Australia: Bishop

    Foreign Minister Julie Bishop says contentious changes to visa laws are not aimed at refugees or asylum seekers already in Australia, but has not ruled out that some may be deported.

  5. One Nation a step closer to WA election tilt

    One Nation says it has enough members to register as a political party in Western Australia and will now seek formal recognition to stand candidates at the March state election.

  6. UN human rights investigator to probe Australia's detention centres

    Australia's immigration laws will come under the microscope with the UN's special rapporteur on the human rights of migrants arriving in the country today.

  7. This is Mexico's real Day of the Dead

    In Mexico City's most notorious district, the home of the Holy Death cult, Day of the Dead celebrations have a distinctly darker edge. And now the "phenomenon" is spreading.

  8. 'Wholly void' election of Aboriginal candidate a 'landmark case'

    A legal expert says the controversy embroiling the newly elected Member for Nhulunbuy Yingiya Mark Guyula could be a landmark case that highlights the clash between Australian and Aboriginal laws.

  9. Vettel's Mexico GP outburst due to frustration with Ferrari

    Sebastian Vettel's expletive-laden radio rants have more than a little to do with Ferrari's fading form, according to former Red Bull team-mate Daniel Ricciardo.

  10. Dreamworld safety inspectors' system of self-regulation not 'robust', union claims

    As Dreamworld commits to an internal audit of all its theme park rides, more questions are raised about safety compliance at the park.

  11. Lack of listings sends Sydney, Melbourne home prices through the roof

    Home prices in Australia's big east coast cities show no sign of slowing, with the latest CoreLogic figures pointing to an average 0.5 per cent gain across the nation last month.

  12. Aussie bouncers don't scare South Africa's tiny Temba

    Temba Bavuma is one of the shortest batsmen in Test cricket history, but he is not worried about facing Australia on the bouncy WACA wicket.

  13. Syrian rebels accused of war crimes in Aleppo fighting

    Rebels in the Syrian city of Aleppo are accused of indiscriminately killing civilians as they fight to end a regime siege which has cut off a quarter of a million people.

  14. 'Nothing will get done': Trump says electing Clinton could throw US into 'crisis'

    Electing Hillary Clinton amid the FBI's renewed investigation into her email set-up could throw the country into crisis, Donald Trump says, as the White House steers clear of accusations FBI director James Comey is secretly trying to influence the election outcome.

  15. Facebook to relax content rules after 'napalm girl' row

    The world's biggest social media platform will allow more content on its platform that it would have earlier removed because it violated its standards, a senior executive says.

Top Stories

  1. Long waits to reach SA's Child Abuse Report Line

    A caller wanting to report something to South Australia's Child Abuse Report Line waited almost seven hours for their call to be answered, statistics reveal.

  2. SA's unemployment worries keep consumers from spending

    South Australian consumers continue to worry about unemployment despite business confidence increasing, according to the latest Bank SA survey.

  3. Extended 'holiday on the lake' after winds beach paddle steamer

    Damaging winds over the weekend beach a paddle steamer on mudflats on the edge of Lake Albert, south-east of Adelaide.

  4. Live: Melbourne Cup Day 2016

    Millions of Australians are preparing to celebrate the 156th running of the Melbourne Cup. Follow all the action from Flemington Racecourse and around the country.

  5. Racegoers go mad for hatters and headwear this Spring Carnival

    For many racegoers this Spring Carnival there will be nary a nag in sight as they flock to the track to instead revel in the fashion. And this means big business for milliners.

  6. Asylum seeker ban could affect those already in Australia: Bishop

    Foreign Minister Julie Bishop says contentious changes to visa laws are not aimed at refugees or asylum seekers already in Australia, but has not ruled out that some may be deported.

  7. Melbourne man jailed in US for 12 years over child sex charges

    Melbourne IVF geneticist Michael Quinn, who was caught in a US hotel room attempting to pay $US260 to rape a six-year-old boy, is sentenced to 12 years' jail in a Los Angeles court with his actions described by the judge as "ghastly" and "despicable".

  8. This is Mexico's real Day of the Dead

    In Mexico City's most notorious district, the home of the Holy Death cult, Day of the Dead celebrations have a distinctly darker edge. And now the "phenomenon" is spreading.

  9. Man arrested after Halloween robbery at Largs Bay service station

    A man who allegedly threatened a service station worker on Halloween while dressed in a black mask, witch's hat and cape is expected to be charged with aggravated robbery.

  10. UN human rights investigator to probe Australia's detention centres

    Australia's immigration laws will come under the microscope with the UN's special rapporteur on the human rights of migrants arriving in the country today.

  11. Dreamworld safety inspectors' system of self-regulation not 'robust', union claims

    As Dreamworld commits to an internal audit of all its theme park rides, more questions are raised about safety compliance at the park.

  12. Facebook to relax content rules after 'napalm girl' row

    The world's biggest social media platform will allow more content on its platform that it would have earlier removed because it violated its standards, a senior executive says.

  13. Lack of listings sends Sydney, Melbourne home prices through the roof

    Home prices in Australia's big east coast cities show no sign of slowing, with the latest CoreLogic figures pointing to an average 0.5 per cent gain across the nation last month.

  14. Syrian rebels accused of war crimes in Aleppo fighting

    Rebels in the Syrian city of Aleppo are accused of indiscriminately killing civilians as they fight to end a regime siege which has cut off a quarter of a million people.

  15. 'Nothing will get done': Trump says electing Clinton could throw US into 'crisis'

    Electing Hillary Clinton amid the FBI's renewed investigation into her email set-up could throw the country into crisis, Donald Trump says, as the White House steers clear of accusations FBI director James Comey is secretly trying to influence the election outcome.

  16. Aussie bouncers don't scare South Africa's tiny Temba

    Temba Bavuma is one of the shortest batsmen in Test cricket history, but he is not worried about facing Australia on the bouncy WACA wicket.

Top Stories

  1. Live: Melbourne Cup Day 2016

    Millions of Australians are preparing to celebrate the 156th running of the Melbourne Cup. Follow all the action from Flemington Racecourse and around the country.

  2. Melbourne Cup 2016 field, form guide and sweep

    The stage is set for the 156th running of the Melbourne Cup. Explore our interactive guide to the horses chasing Australian racing's greatest prize.

  3. Racegoers go mad for hatters and headwear this Spring Carnival

    For many racegoers this Spring Carnival there will be nary a nag in sight as they flock to the track to instead revel in the fashion. And this means big business for milliners.

  4. Asylum seeker ban could affect those already in Australia: Bishop

    Foreign Minister Julie Bishop says contentious changes to visa laws are not aimed at refugees or asylum seekers already in Australia, but has not ruled out that some may be deported.

  5. ACT warned of fire dangers as bushfire season begins

    Despite the official bushfire season in the ACT being delayed by a month due to consistent wet weather, fire fighters are warning Canberra can still expect a dangerous summer.

  6. Melbourne man jailed in US for 12 years over child sex charges

    Melbourne IVF geneticist Michael Quinn, who was caught in a US hotel room attempting to pay $US260 to rape a six-year-old boy, is sentenced to 12 years' jail in a Los Angeles court with his actions described by the judge as "ghastly" and "despicable".

  7. Lack of listings sends Sydney, Melbourne home prices through the roof

    Home prices in Australia's big east coast cities show no sign of slowing, with the latest CoreLogic figures pointing to an average 0.5 per cent gain across the nation last month.

  8. This is Mexico's real Day of the Dead

    In Mexico City's most notorious district, the home of the Holy Death cult, Day of the Dead celebrations have a distinctly darker edge. And now the "phenomenon" is spreading.

  9. 'Wholly void' election of Aboriginal candidate a 'landmark case'

    A legal expert says the controversy embroiling the newly elected Member for Nhulunbuy Yingiya Mark Guyula could be a landmark case that highlights the clash between Australian and Aboriginal laws.

  10. Vettel's Mexico GP outburst due to frustration with Ferrari

    Sebastian Vettel's expletive-laden radio rants have more than a little to do with Ferrari's fading form, according to former Red Bull team-mate Daniel Ricciardo.

  11. Dreamworld safety inspectors' system of self-regulation not 'robust', union claims

    As Dreamworld commits to an internal audit of all its theme park rides, more questions are raised about safety compliance at the park.

  12. Facebook to relax content rules after 'napalm girl' row

    The world's biggest social media platform will allow more content on its platform that it would have earlier removed because it violated its standards, a senior executive says.

  13. Syrian rebels accused of war crimes in Aleppo fighting

    Rebels in the Syrian city of Aleppo are accused of indiscriminately killing civilians as they fight to end a regime siege which has cut off a quarter of a million people.

  14. 'Nothing will get done': Trump says electing Clinton could throw US into 'crisis'

    Electing Hillary Clinton amid the FBI's renewed investigation into her email set-up could throw the country into crisis, Donald Trump says, as the White House steers clear of accusations FBI director James Comey is secretly trying to influence the election outcome.

  15. Lyme disease does not exist in Australia, report says

    Thousands of Australians claim to be suffering from tick-borne Lyme disease but a new report insists there is no evidence it exists in Australia.

  16. Aussie bouncers don't scare South Africa's tiny Temba

    Temba Bavuma is one of the shortest batsmen in Test cricket history, but he is not worried about facing Australia on the bouncy WACA wicket.

Top Stories

  1. Live: Melbourne Cup Day 2016

    Millions of Australians are preparing to celebrate the 156th running of the Melbourne Cup. Follow all the action from Flemington Racecourse and around the country.

  2. Melbourne Cup 2016 field, form guide and sweep

    The stage is set for the 156th running of the Melbourne Cup. Explore our interactive guide to the horses chasing Australian racing's greatest prize.

  3. Racegoers go mad for hatters and headwear this Spring Carnival

    For many racegoers this Spring Carnival there will be nary a nag in sight as they flock to the track to instead revel in the fashion. And this means big business for milliners.

  4. Dead fox discovery reignites great debate over predator's presence in Tasmania

    A dead fox has been found in Tasmania. Why is this a big deal? Well, it's a complicated tale involving $50 million, allegations of fake fox poo and an ex-police officer who has been on the hunt for years.

  5. Asylum seeker ban could affect those already in Australia: Bishop

    Foreign Minister Julie Bishop says contentious changes to visa laws are not aimed at refugees or asylum seekers already in Australia, but has not ruled out that some may be deported.

  6. Lack of listings sends Sydney, Melbourne home prices through the roof

    Home prices in Australia's big east coast cities show no sign of slowing, with the latest CoreLogic figures pointing to an average 0.5 per cent gain across the nation last month.

  7. Ta Ann sticks by old forestry peace deal

    A possible return to Tasmania's forest wars may not have clear battlelines this time around with one industry player, Ta Ann, sticking by the now defunct forest peace deal.

  8. Melbourne man jailed in US for 12 years over child sex charges

    Melbourne IVF geneticist Michael Quinn, who was caught in a US hotel room attempting to pay $US260 to rape a six-year-old boy, is sentenced to 12 years' jail in a Los Angeles court with his actions described by the judge as "ghastly" and "despicable".

  9. This is Mexico's real Day of the Dead

    In Mexico City's most notorious district, the home of the Holy Death cult, Day of the Dead celebrations have a distinctly darker edge. And now the "phenomenon" is spreading.

  10. 'Wholly void' election of Aboriginal candidate a 'landmark case'

    A legal expert says the controversy embroiling the newly elected Member for Nhulunbuy Yingiya Mark Guyula could be a landmark case that highlights the clash between Australian and Aboriginal laws.

  11. Facebook to relax content rules after 'napalm girl' row

    The world's biggest social media platform will allow more content on its platform that it would have earlier removed because it violated its standards, a senior executive says.

  12. Dreamworld safety inspectors' system of self-regulation not 'robust', union claims

    As Dreamworld commits to an internal audit of all its theme park rides, more questions are raised about safety compliance at the park.

  13. Syrian rebels accused of war crimes in Aleppo fighting

    Rebels in the Syrian city of Aleppo are accused of indiscriminately killing civilians as they fight to end a regime siege which has cut off a quarter of a million people.

  14. 'Nothing will get done': Trump says electing Clinton could throw US into 'crisis'

    Electing Hillary Clinton amid the FBI's renewed investigation into her email set-up could throw the country into crisis, Donald Trump says, as the White House steers clear of accusations FBI director James Comey is secretly trying to influence the election outcome.

  15. Vettel's Mexico GP outburst due to frustration with Ferrari

    Sebastian Vettel's expletive-laden radio rants have more than a little to do with Ferrari's fading form, according to former Red Bull team-mate Daniel Ricciardo.

  16. Aussie bouncers don't scare South Africa's tiny Temba

    Temba Bavuma is one of the shortest batsmen in Test cricket history, but he is not worried about facing Australia on the bouncy WACA wicket.

Top Stories

  1. 'Wholly void' election of Aboriginal candidate a 'landmark case'

    A legal expert says the controversy embroiling the newly elected Member for Nhulunbuy Yingiya Mark Guyula could be a landmark case that highlights the clash between Australian and Aboriginal laws.

  2. Andrew Robb's Landbridge role a 'conflict of interest'

    The Australia Defence Association and Federal Opposition raise security and ethical concerns over the former federal trade minister's appointment to the Chinese company controlling Darwin Port.

  3. Melbourne Cup 2016 field, form guide and sweep

    The stage is set for the 156th running of the Melbourne Cup. Explore our interactive guide to the horses chasing Australian racing's greatest prize.

  4. Live: Melbourne Cup Day 2016

    Millions of Australians are preparing to celebrate the 156th running of the Melbourne Cup. Follow all the action from Flemington Racecourse and around the country.

  5. Racegoers go mad for hatters and headwear this Spring Carnival

    For many racegoers this Spring Carnival there will be nary a nag in sight as they flock to the track to instead revel in the fashion. And this means big business for milliners.

  6. Asylum seeker ban could affect those already in Australia: Bishop

    Foreign Minister Julie Bishop says contentious changes to visa laws are not aimed at refugees or asylum seekers already in Australia, but has not ruled out that some may be deported.

  7. Melbourne man jailed in US for 12 years over child sex charges

    Melbourne IVF geneticist Michael Quinn, who was caught in a US hotel room attempting to pay $US260 to rape a six-year-old boy, is sentenced to 12 years' jail in a Los Angeles court with his actions described by the judge as "ghastly" and "despicable".

  8. This is Mexico's real Day of the Dead

    In Mexico City's most notorious district, the home of the Holy Death cult, Day of the Dead celebrations have a distinctly darker edge. And now the "phenomenon" is spreading.

  9. Vettel's Mexico GP outburst due to frustration with Ferrari

    Sebastian Vettel's expletive-laden radio rants have more than a little to do with Ferrari's fading form, according to former Red Bull team-mate Daniel Ricciardo.

  10. Dreamworld safety inspectors' system of self-regulation not 'robust', union claims

    As Dreamworld commits to an internal audit of all its theme park rides, more questions are raised about safety compliance at the park.

  11. Facebook to relax content rules after 'napalm girl' row

    The world's biggest social media platform will allow more content on its platform that it would have earlier removed because it violated its standards, a senior executive says.

  12. Syrian rebels accused of war crimes in Aleppo fighting

    Rebels in the Syrian city of Aleppo are accused of indiscriminately killing civilians as they fight to end a regime siege which has cut off a quarter of a million people.

  13. 'Nothing will get done': Trump says electing Clinton could throw US into 'crisis'

    Electing Hillary Clinton amid the FBI's renewed investigation into her email set-up could throw the country into crisis, Donald Trump says, as the White House steers clear of accusations FBI director James Comey is secretly trying to influence the election outcome.

  14. Aussie bouncers don't scare South Africa's tiny Temba

    Temba Bavuma is one of the shortest batsmen in Test cricket history, but he is not worried about facing Australia on the bouncy WACA wicket.

Features

  1. Virtual race: What makes a Melbourne Cup winner?

  2. Melbourne Cup moments that made you cheer or shed a tear

  3. Are you on the money when it comes to your Cup knowledge?

  4. Nightmare Machine is being taught how to scare us

  5. Here's a new way to get the news you care about, sent straight to your phone

  6. The strange case of the peppered tree frog

  7. Ways medicinal cannabis might be good for you

  8. What to see in the sky in November

  9. Interest rate cut at long odds but some economists back the roughy

  10. Light And Shadow: writing a memoir to understand a father

  11. It's 2016. Why don't we have a male contraceptive pill?

  12. Why are online retailers setting up bricks-and-mortar stores?

  13. Could a disrupted sleep also disturb your gut?

  14. Quiz: Are you ready for Australia's summer of cricket?

  15. How to overcome exam anxiety

Features

  1. Virtual race: What makes a Melbourne Cup winner?

  2. Melbourne Cup 2016: Test your knowledge with our quiz

  3. Here's a new way to get the news you care about, sent straight to your phone

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  5. What to see in the sky in November

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