The family of a woman who was left behind on a Great Barrier Reef island and died - has spoken about the lack of care and common sense surrounding the solo traveller's death.

Victoria’s underquoting crackdown has tapered off and potholes remain a problem for the government, a glut of annual reports reveal.

When taking part in a rapid-fire question round with moderator Connor McGoverne Cook declined to provide a single word answer on his political future.

Severe thunderstorms are set to hit south-east Queensland over the coming five days, with damaging winds and large hail forecast.

A bus driver who fatally crushed a young woman on a city street during afternoon rush hour has been found guilty of careless driving causing death.

Queensland parents will soon be able to access the names and photos of paedophiles on a public sex offender register, as part of new laws in honour of Daniel Morcombe.

Yumna Kassab, the inaugural Parramatta Laureate in Literature, has used an unconventional medium to describe life in the suburb.

Visitors flocked to this wellness festival seeking answers and looking for ways to optimise their health. I used to be one of them.

The Coalition has been attacking the government for weeks as this masthead has been reporting on continued scandals plagued the construction union.

Its author was a legendary teacher who struck fear into prankster girls – and transformed our lives.

James McDonald hopes Autumn Glow can one day rank as one of the best he has ridden, but he is not expecting the galloper to have it all her own way in the Golden Eagle.

Gateway Mining is accelerating exploration across its WA gold portfolio with a high-resolution aeromagnetic and radiometric survey set to launch in two weeks.

Coaches are calling for better guidelines on use of “wangers” as doctors declare cricket a safe sport and authorities prepare to probe the death of young cricketer Ben Austin.

US President Donald Trump has lauded an “amazing” meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea at the end of his whistle-stop tour of Asia.

Police have returned to the remote South Australian homestead where four-year-old Gus Lamont went missing to drain a large dam.

Three men who assaulted former Test cricketer Stuart MacGill after two kilograms of cocaine were stolen will serve jail sentences in the community.

Two of the most powerful men in the world shook hands at a meeting in South Korea today.

The Caribbean is facing widespread devastation in the wake of the rare and deadly Category 5 Hurricane Melissa.

On a day when two Ashes contenders fell cheaply, two balls threatened to unveil a blueprint for one star. But the man himself believes it will be his strength.

Ryan Papenhuyzen has been released from Melbourne immediately with Adam Reynolds describing it as a shock.