'Love you so much': Mum's tribute to girl killed in truck crash
Just two months ago, proud mother Salafai Loimata posted a photograph of her young daughters dressed neatly in their school uniforms as they headed off to their first day of school.
All Sections
'Power can ruin you': Pope Francis issues warning in TED talk
Pope Francis, an outspoken champion of science and technology, gave his own TED talk Tuesday night, speaking from the Vatican with a three-part message calling for a "revolution of tenderness" and warning those in power to act responsibly or "your power will ruin you."
Affray charge against Lafai withdrawn
St George Illawarra centre Tim Lafai has spoken of his relief after affray charges against him were dismissed.
Ashley Bryant's suicide at centre of inquest into police officers' trauma
The inquest is examining whether Mr Bryant received adequate support from the NSW Police Force for his psychological issues.
Billionaires might end up with Ten by Christmas
Billionaires Lachlan Murdoch, James Packer and Bruce Gordon might end up with complete control of the Ten Network by Christmas if Malcolm Turnbull does not slash TV licence fees in the upcoming Budget.
Trauma-affected police officer asked colleague to investigate death before suicide
The 000 operator asked Ashley Bryant if he could wait for police to get to him. "No, I'll be gone before they arrive."
Damascus explosion: large blast, fire at airport
London: A large explosion has hit in the area of Damascus International Airport followed by a fire in the same place, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a Britain-based war monitor, said.
Giant rabbit dies on United Airlines flight to United States
He was healthy before the flight, according to the rabbit's breeder.
Child approached in Queanbeyan, police seeking assistance
A 13-year-old boy was approached by an unknown man in Queanbeyan while walking home from school on Wednesday afternoon.
ATO boss to hit companies with another $4b in tax bills post reappointment
Tax Commissioner Chris Jordan will get another seven years at the head of the Australian Taxation Office, with the agency looking to hit more multinationals with another $4 billion in tax bills.
Police raids unveil drug problem plaguing Goldfields-Esperance region
Police uncovered 250 grams of meth, $10,700 in cash, $5000 worth of stolen goods, 15 ounces of processed gold, one tonne of unprocessed gold, 15 grams of MDMA, 373 grams of cannabis, 15 grams of oxymetholone and one gram of cocaine during raids throughout the Goldfields-Esperance region.
'Significant doubt' over Ten's future after $232m loss
After its shocking loss, the future of struggling commercial TV station Ten Network now lies in the hands of the federal government, the Commonwealth Bank, and its billionaire shareholders.
O'Meara set to return against Saints: Smith
Prized recruit Jaeger O'Meara is set to boost Hawthorn against St Kilda in Launceston on Saturday.
ATO commissioner Chris Jordan reappointed until 2024
The federal government has extended Chris Jordan's term as Commissioner of Taxation.
Perth radio ratings: survey 2 brings good news for hit92.9
Perth's second radio ratings survey for 2017 has brought good news for hit92.9.
Brad Hardie: Eagles should start playing Matt Priddis as a tagger
It's no secret the West Coast need to inject some speed into their midfield, so it could be time for Matt Priddis to play more of a tagging role and the Eagles to throw some youth into the middle.
Canberra's Kadee Hollis another Miss World Australia contender
The national capital has not one but two contenders in the Miss World Australia finals.
DNA bungle finds WA man wrongly convicted in 2004
A man wrongly convicted of a home invasion in 2004 will likely apply to have his conviction overturned after it was discovered PathWest bungled a DNA test which wrongly identified him as the offender.
Kiwis get twitchy as foreigners flock to New Zealand, and stay
New Zealanders love to show off their beautiful country to foreign visitors; sharing it with them permanently is another matter.
Jailed ex-Billabong boss claims trial judge erred
Convicted fraudster Matthew Perrin is arguing the jury at his trial was not properly directed.
Canberra Raiders star reported his own drink driving to police to 'prove a point'
Raiders star he reported his own erratic driving to police "to prove a point".
Faulty bearing led to forced Jetstar landing in Brisbane
The Airbus A320 had been on the way from Sydney to Cairns on September 22, 2016, when the crew smelled a burning odour.
The water park, the horse sheds, the pro golfer and the emails: Sunshine Coast development mired in controversy
A proposed $400 million water park on the Sunshine Coast has been hit by three separate court cases amid accusations of treachery and double dealing.
Perth dad jailed trying to kill son in hammer attack
A 70-year-old Perth father of six has been jailed for five years and six months after he attempted to kill his methamphetamine-addicted son by repeatedly striking his head with a hammer, fracturing his skull.
Guildford Road in limbo: State Government halts extension plans
But residents fear it may be an excuse to keep the future of the road in limbo.
Emergency ward monitoring in $15m package for next thunderstorm crisis
Victoria's emergency control centre will soon be monitoring hospital emergency departments in real time following the freak thunderstorm asthma crisis that claimed the lives of nine people.
Police seek witnesses to Gilmore assault
Police have released footage of witnesses to the alleged assault of two men in a Gilmore carpark.
Spotless talks up savings in Downer rebuff
Takeover target Spotless claims the hostile bid from Downer EDI fails to properly take into account merger savings that both companies had identified during more amicable talks in June last year, and didn't reflect its growth prospects
Man accused of sexually abusing boys south of Perth in the 80s
A 49-year-old man has been charged with almost 30 historic child sex offences allegedly committed against boys when he was 16 years old.
Ivanka Trump contradicts father's stance on Syrian refugees
Ivanka Trump's comments are a pointed departure from one of her father's bedrock populist positions.
Donor to pollies on all sides backs ban at hearing into alleged candidate misconduct
Springfield Land Corporation deputy chairman Bob Sharpless appeared before the CCC on Thursday to answer questions about donations he made to candidates in the 2016 Ipswich, Brisbane and Logan council elections.
Canberra's selfie game strongest in the nation, research shows
It's official Canberra - we can't get enough of turning the camera on ourselves.
Forget Netflix, Alaska still loves its video stores
For families across the United States, driving to the local Blockbuster Video was a Friday night ritual. Times have changed - but not everywhere.
Bowen says Labor looking at similar 'good debt' change
Labor leader Bill Shorten says the federal government is moving the budget goal posts because it has failed to get debt under control, lashing its plan to divide the federal budget into "good" and "bad" debt.
A horror classic done with seriousness and style
The strength is in the seriousness with which it approaches the story and in the visuals.
Wallabies pair return to Tahs' starting line-up
Wallabies Nick Phipps and Dean Mumm return for the NSW Waratahs' Super Rugby derby against the Queensland Reds in Brisbane on Saturday night.
This isn't tax policy, it's a Donald Trump-led heist
What do you do if you're a historically unpopular new president, with a record low approval rating? Why, you announce a tax cut!
Electrical fire prompts evacuation at UC
A small electrical fire in a battery backup room at the Australian National University prompted a evacuation on Thursday morning.
Lawyers advised censoring detention report: Yvette D'Ath
Attorney-General refuses to say whether children were hogtied in youth detention.
Animals: your brief and video tutorial for the May Clique Challenge
Enter a photo with a strong animal element to win a prize pack from Clique, worth more than $1500.
Hilarious farce full of madness and mayhem
The West End hit is a triumph of physical stamina and comic timing.
Britain urged to join NAFTA and TPP after Brexit
The UK is being urged to join the multilateral trade agreements being abandoned by US President Donald Trump.
Trump tax plan could cause US-Australia revenue disputes
US President Donald Trump has confirmed he wants to cut the corporate tax rate to 15 per cent, but overnight investors largely shrugged off the news because of the lack of detail.
12-year-old boy will not be charged over solo car trip across NSW
A 12-year-old boy who took the family car and drove more than 1300 kilometres across NSW will not be charged.
After 47 days missing, trekker found alive next to the body of his girlfriend
A Taiwanese man who was missing on a Nepal mountain for 47 days has been found alive, but his girlfriend had died just three days before they were discovered.
Truck driver Sarmad Shamon Nisan jailed over Dee Why crash
Truck driver Sarmad Shamon Nisan has been jailed over a crash in Dee Why which left two police officers with serious injuries.
Joseph Gutnick slams press reports, says wife is 'diamond'
Bankrupt former rich lister 'Diamond' Joe Gutnick has taken a swipe at the media after reports regarding his wife's involvement in his companies following his bankruptcy, saying she is worth "millions" and is a "diamond".
Markets Live: ASX on back foot
Shares are wobbling in early trade as buying in the banks offsets a more downbeat general mood, as investors wade through a number of corporate updates.
Rental affordability crisis hits ACT and light rail stops unveiled
Rent unaffordable for low-income earners across ACT, and Canberra school turns things around.
Hayne's attitude not a problem, says Henry
Jarryd Hayne's numerous on-field arguments with Ash Taylor in their upset win over Cronulla last week do not concern Gold Coast coach Neil Henry.