I want to live to be a dad, says new Hawthorn captain Roughead
While Hawthorn's major announcement on Friday was that Jarryd Roughead had been appointed as their new captain, the man himself deftly put the elevation into perspective.
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'Like a freight train': Emergency situation declared at Coolum fire
A water park has been evacuated after a wind change shifted the focus of fire fighting efforts.
Bail refused for man accused of lighting fireworks in Meche and ICBM nightclubs
A man handed himself into ACT police last week for offences from more than six years ago.
At least one dead, pedestrians hit, police lockdown city sections
A high-speed car chase through the centre of the CBD that saw numerous pedestrians run down and gunshots fired has ended with a dramatic arrest on Bourke Street.
Three Sydney pubs given lockout law reprieve
The state government has announced the first venues to gain an exemption under the relaxation of the so-called lockout laws in Sydney's centre.
Man dragged from his car near Perth Airport during wild police chase
A man on his way to the airport to pick up friends was dragged from his car by two offenders - one of whom was wearing a balaclava - during a wild car chase across several Perth suburbs last night.
Mayor moves to end 'blight on our city' with CBD rough-sleeping ban
Homeless people may soon be banned from sleeping on CBD streets with Melbourne City Council preparing to introduce a new law to clamp down on rough sleeping.
Bourke Street mall incident: What we know so far
At least 20 people people have been injured and one person is dead after a car ploughed through pedestrians in a high-speed police chase in the middle of Melbourne's CBD. Here's what we know so far.
Hard-left Greens faction forming in Canberra
Greens' splinter group calls capitalism 'violent and antagonistic' to workers.
Counselling session left me psychologically damaged, says public servant
Tribunal rejects allegations against Director of Public Prosecutions.
Alleged photography studio child rapist remains behind bars
An accused rapist alleged to have used his Brisbane photography studio to procure and sexually abuse children will remain behind bars.
'So sad': Pumpkin Patch to close within weeks
The collapsed childrenswear chain Pumpkin Patch will shut its doors within weeks.
Live: Pedestrians hit, gunshots heard in Melbourne CBD
Shots have reportedly been fired and pedestrians have been run down during a police chase in Bourke Street in the middle of Melbourne's CBD.
Twilight of the Trumps
"It really is a reality TV show."
Priest Gerald Ridsdale faces packed court on fresh child-sex charges
Notorious priest Gerald Ridsdale has fronted a Melbourne court charged with historical sex offences against nine boys and two girls over a 20-year period.
Bird ignited by powerlines caused Tarago fire
A bird that caught fire after flying too close to powerlines is what authorities believe started the Currandooley fire.
'It all stops today': Nationals go to war on council amalgamations
The future of forced council amalgamations in NSW is in doubt just one day after Mike Baird resigned as premier.
Coles 'nervous' after Woolworths 'wins' Christmas battle
Suppliers' sunnier take on Woolworths suggest it is closing the gap to Coles faster than anticipated, UBS says.
Man dies after injury in police custody
A man who was seriously injured following an altercation with police in tropical north Queensland last year has died.
Severe thunderstorm warning cancelled for ACT
Damaging winds pass Canberra by with severe thunderstorm warning cancelled.
Meet the Australian women marching against Trump
Asked about their motivations for going, the women cited a mix of revulsion for Trump and as well as his policies.
Ex-Eagle Ben Cousins will stand trial in June over drug charges
Troubled former West Coast champion Ben Cousins is back in court again on Friday for an outstanding drug charge.
No challengers emerge for Berejiklian
Treasurer Gladys Berejiklian is all but certain to become premier after Andrew Constance pulled out of contention.
'Slippage': Bank conduct reforms behind schedule
Key planks of the banking industry's reform plan, including a promise to name and shame bankers who break the rules, are taking longer to implement than expected.
'Out-chooked': A review of (possibly) Perth's best backyard bar
It was all in the name of work that I went to visit what we believe to be Perth's best backyard beer garden.
Mexican drug lord 'El Chapo' extradited to US: Justice Department
Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman has been extradited to the United States, the US Justice Department said on Thursday.
Police chase driver in Melbourne's CBD, pedestrians hit, reports shots fired
Police have opened fire on a car in Bourke Street in the middle of Melbourne's CBD.
Portland smelter's future secured after power supply deal struck
The mid-term future of Alcoa's Portland aluminium smelter has been secured after a deal was struck with energy provider AGL and funding from state and federal governments.
Dozens feared dead as burning high-rise collapses in Tehran
Rescue teams were searching on Thursday for at least 25 trapped firefighters and medics treated dozens of casualties after a blazing high-rise building collapsed in downtown Tehran, the city's mayor said.
Avalanche buries Italian hotel, rescuers say 'many dead'
At least three bodies were found Thursday, as hopes for the others trapped faded hour by hour.
Finland prepares for 'manifold warfare' as Russia feeds Paranoia
As it prepares to celebrate the 100th anniversary of its independence, Finland is now coping with fresh threats from Russia.
Flatmate allegedly struck with cricket bat
A man accused of torturing and extorting his flatmate over a 10-month period allegedly hit him with a cricket bat, a court has heard.
Markets Live: Aussie bounces on China data
The dollar has hit a two-month high, following stronger than expected Chinese GDP growth, while stocks are lower as investors remain cautious ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration.
Wax on, wax off: Coles ACT gives waxed apples the chop
Have you noticed anything different with your apples over the past few days?
Andrews' Alcoa secrecy an insult
After 30 years of secrecy, it's time governments came clean on the rationale for and details of taxpayer support to the US multinational, Alcoa.
Geyer given good behaviour bond after intimidating hotel receptionist
Australian singer Renee Geyer has escaped conviction after verbally attacking a hotel receptionist, saying there was no point in calling the police because they would not charge her.
Bega raising on the cards as shares firm
The surge in the share price of Bega Cheese on the purchase of Vegemite may encourage the board to tap investors for fresh funds
Asbestos illegally dumped in laneway in Yagoona
Investigations are under way after a large pile of asbestos was found dumped in a laneway in Sydney's west.
Davos elite debates while world suffers
The Davos elite has enjoyed its private jets and outsize influence over economic policies for decades. That fortune may not persist.
Cheating senior NAB planner expelled from FPA
A senior planner at the National Australia Bank who cheated on his third attempt to pass a basic compliance exam has found guilty of breaching an industry code.
'Missing piece we need': Police release image of Narrabundah robber
ACT police are renewing calls for information about an aggravated robbery in Narrabundah at the Friendly Grocers Store in early January.
Will Trump follow through on all his Day One promises? Doesn't look like it
In rally after rally, and speech upon speech, Donald Trump built a verbal skyscraper of campaign promises about what he would do on his first day in the White House.
Bottoms up! It's not for the purists, but beer yoga is now a thing
A cocktail of dexterity, strength, trying not to spill your beer and partner poses is a definite departure from traditional yoga.
Smart homes get smarter at CES 2017
Home automation is slowly but surely becoming an affordable way to deliver more energy-efficient homes that offer better security, comfort and healthcare.
Pundits seek signs at inauguration speech
Investors are in a holding pattern, weighing up the risk versus the hope factor ahead of Trump's inauguration speech.
Is this viral photo filter app spying on you?
Chinese app Meitu has recently taken off in English-speaking countries, and your social feed may be filled with images of your friends' faces contorted into an anime style. But security researchers are warning the app is doing far more making your selfies cute.
Man killed by crocodile at Cahills Crossing in Northern Territory
A man has been killed by a crocodile while wading across a river near the Kakadu National Park in the Northern Territory, police say.
Colosimo avoids conviction on ice possession
Underbelly and Wog Boy star Vince Colosimo has pleaded guilty to possession of the drug ice but has escaped conviction and instead been put on a good behaviour bond.
Police concerned for welfare of missing Canberran Paul Williams
ACT police are calling on the public to help find missing Canberran, Paul Williams, after a previous sighting in November.
The Obama Presidency timeline: January 20, 2009 – January 20, 2017
As Barack Obama prepares to leave the White House, we look back at the eight years of his presidency.