Megan Hancocks bought a drug labelled as the peptide compound retatrutide in cash from a beautician. Within a week of her second dose, she was in acute liver failure.

Traditional owner Alwyn Lyall says he felt "extremely upset and humiliated" when police asked him to leave Australia Zoo, where he was trying to see a crocodile he says was "wrongfully arrested" and taken from the wild.

Does "bliss" — big lasting state support for financial entities deemed too big to fail — make the stock market a one-way bet?

Just as Netanyahu's claims to be able to influence Trump have now become a burden to him, Trump's limited capacity to influence Netanyahu spells just as much trouble for peace in the Middle East.

The black swan, the Tasmanian devil and Australian sea lions are among the species at risk if a deadly strain of avian influenza takes hold in Australia, experts are warning.

Tens of thousands of dollars worth of jewellery was stolen in a smash-and-grab raid on an Adelaide shop.

Hundreds have gathered at a Queensland park to remember a young woman allegedly murdered by her husband just over a year ago.

After the Crows outlasted the Demons following an eventful week for both clubs, the Giants and Blues and, later, Pies and Power will close out Super Saturday. Follow for updates, news and reaction.

The Chief Health Officer has issued an urgent health warning over an unapproved, potentially toxic peptide product.

The peace deal between the US and Iran is on shaky ground, with Israeli forces launching deadly strikes across Lebanon.

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The quake struck about 35km northeast of Luganville in Vanuatu.

A car was also driven at partygoers and a number of vicious assaults reported.

70-100 people could be seen gathered in groups near the scene in Mt Albert.

Police said the accident near Ōtara has blocked multiple lanes.

Police believe they have found everyone from inside the vehicle, but divers will check.

Tens of thousands of dollars worth of jewellery was stolen in a smash-and-grab raid on an Adelaide shop.

Hundreds have gathered at a Queensland park to remember a young woman allegedly murdered by her husband just over a year ago.

The Chief Health Officer has issued an urgent health warning over an unapproved, potentially toxic peptide product.

Three people have been arrested and four motorbikes seized after a clothing company stunt in Newcastle.

Wildlife groups say Australia is unprepared for the devastation the H5 bird flu virus has caused around the world.

The peace deal between the US and Iran is on shaky ground, with Israeli forces launching deadly strikes across Lebanon.

A train driver has been killed and dozens of passengers hurt after a train collided with another north of London.

A 46-year-old Italian woman has been killed in a fire at the Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach Hotel, with three people taken to medical facilities and six others treated on site.

A tourist has died in a huge fire at a luxury Carribean hotel.

Andy Burnham, the so-called “king of the north”, is widely seen as the answer to the British Labour Party’s prayers. He will need to choose his next move carefully.

Bill Shorten has sparked a political storm over sudden policy moves that appeal to the Labor Left.

Progressive politics is close to killing off the worthy idea of constitutional recognition of the indigenous peoples.

Queensland Treasurer Curtis Pitt has ordered sweeping raids to prop up the cash-strapped state’s ailing budget.

Shares fell yesterday, wiping more than $30 billion in value, as investors braced for a British vote to leave the EU.

Efforts to increase the number of people studying science and maths are wrongheaded, says Productivity Commission.

Bill Shorten has sparked a political storm over sudden policy moves that appeal to the Labor Left.

Progressive politics is close to killing off the worthy idea of constitutional recognition of the indigenous peoples.

Queensland Treasurer Curtis Pitt has ordered sweeping raids to prop up the cash-strapped state’s ailing budget.

Shares fell yesterday, wiping more than $30 billion in value, as investors braced for a British vote to leave the EU.

Efforts to increase the number of people studying science and maths are wrongheaded, says Productivity Commission.