The 41-year-old worker died after he became trapped at an industrial estate in Melbourne’s north, despite desperate attempts from bystanders to free him.

In one classic case, renovation work had exposed a dog - as well as its owner - to asbestos fibres.

A thunderstorm asthma warning has been issued for parts of northern Victoria on Sunday because of extreme grass pollen levels and a certain type of storm.

Police have arrested several young people during a series of high-speed pursuits across the Gold Coast overnight.

A Gold Coast family is counting their lucky stars after narrowly avoiding being hit by a car that came crashing into their lounge room.

Hundreds of thousands of people lined the streets of Adelaide for the National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant.

The defence force has been recruited to help track down the Medibank hackers.

A worker has died after he was trapped underneath a truck as bystanders desperately tried to save his life.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has met with the Ukrainian Foreign Minister as the ASEAN summit got underway in Cambodia.

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The Majestic Princess dropped off 800 COVID-positive passengers in what is believed to be the largest outbreak on a passenger ship docking in Australia since the industry resumed.

Texts between Constable Zachary Rolfe and other members of the NT Police Force have been revealed during the inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker.

Premier Daniel Andrews has promised free period product vending machines will be installed in public places across Victoria, if re elected.

Throughout his career, Denis Oakley pushed boundaries, politicians, bureaucrats, fundraising opportunities and helped raise the profile of child-welfare issues.

Some businesses are gaining staff – and industry kudos – by creating shifts that fit around the school run, making work more accessible for parents of young children.

Melton voter Juliana Byers has one key wish from this election: to get to uni in under two hours.

A team of 100 officers will be tasked with disrupting the activities of hackers targeting Australians.

One of the nation’s top advisers on vaccination says it is unlikely young people under 30 will be approved for fourth doses, as ATAGI holds firm on its vaccine schedule.

Carnival Australia has confirmed around 800 of the 4600 guests and crew onboard the Majestic Princess tested positive for COVID-19 before they disembarked on Saturday.

Carnival Australia president Marguerite Fitzgerald has confirmed around 800 of the 4600 guests and crew onboard the Majestic Princess tested positive for COVID-19 before it docked in Sydney.