Ten people were injured when a car hit a crowd of Newcastle Knights supporters who had gathered as part of a pre-grand final farewell to the team.

A pilot and close friend of the Indian flydubai captain who was attacked during a flight to Israel recalls his shock upon first seeing footage of the incident online.

For the bulk of his murder trial former police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon has remained impassive, except for when his former friends have been on the stand testifying against him.

The Bureau of Meteorology confirms a tornado moved through the area, describing the event as "very unusual", while the SES is responding to dozens of calls across the state.

The party pledges to boost police numbers and increase penalties for young offenders, saying it would fund the changes by scrapping the Suburban Rail Loop and Victoria's Treaty. 

Victoria has been rocked by its most powerful earthquake in three years which shook locals from their sleep in the early hours.

Melbourne premiership midfielder Jack Viney is keeping an open mind about joining Essendon, while the Western Bulldogs’ hopes of being a serious premiership challenger have been boosted.

Knights coach Justin Holbrook talks up the credentials of young gun Diesel Hagan.

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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.

Multiple people have been injured, and a driver has been arrested, after a car crashed into a crowd of fans farewelling the Newcastle Knights team bus. Follow our rolling coverage.

A bottle shop worker has used a baseball bat to fight off armed machete thugs who invaded his store.

Victoria has been rocked by its most powerful earthquake in three years which shook locals from their sleep in the early hours.

The Omani pilot accused of stabbing his co-pilot and trying to down a passenger jet had been banned by another airline, over concerns around extremism.

There's hope relief at the bowser is on its way with G7 Nations releasing 100 million barrels of oil, which is expected to put downward pressure on fuel prices in Australia.

Meanwhile, the captain has revealed how he fought for his life while helping thwart the apparent attempt to crash the plane.

The inscribed first edition copy of The Bench was advertised for $38,000 before vanishing from the online site.

The convicted killer’s lawyers said they believed problems with the IV lines caused the pentobarbital to flow into Pike’s body instead of her bloodstream.

The Indian pilot stabbed by his co-pilot on a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv replayed the dramatic attack and his desperate effort to open the cockpit door to seek help, in a video call with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

During a press conference in which says tariffs are responsible for high steel prices, US President Donald Trump announces a new multi-billion-dollar steel plant in Iowa.

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.