A mother who says she was suffering postpartum psychosis when she killed her three children and attempted to take her own life is now on trial for their murder.

US President Donald Trump says he will soon declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory, escalating his rhetoric over the vital waterway that carries a significant share of global oil supplies. 

Card payments have been declined for shoppers around Australia due to a Mastercard system update, the multinational card provider says.

A magnitude-7.7 quake has struck off the coast of eastern Indonesia, damaging buildings and killing at least 38 people. Tsunami waves of less than 1 metre were recorded in several areas of the nation and a tsunami warning was lifted about th...

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The Emerson has been put into administration after a turbulent six months that included two firebombings and a drive-by shooting while patrons partied inside.

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A man remains in hospital under police guard after allegedly stealing a Porsche before crashing into an oncoming car after a pursuit.

Shoppers have been caught off guard after a global Mastercard outage left them unable to pay for things.

A 7.7 magnitude tremor has been recorded off the coast of Indonesia, with several aftershocks recorded.

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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.

An Adelaide childcare centre has been shut down following an alleged serious incident involving the supervision of a child.

The Emerson has been put into administration after a turbulent six months that included two firebombings and a drive-by shooting while patrons partied inside.

A man remains in hospital under police guard after allegedly stealing a Porsche before crashing into an oncoming car after a pursuit.

Shoppers have been caught off guard after a global Mastercard outage left them unable to pay for things.

Police are still holding out hope for Lily Hooper, 18, a bushwalker lost in the dense terrain of the NSW Southern Highlands.

A 7.7 magnitude tremor has been recorded off the coast of Indonesia, with several aftershocks recorded.

At least 20 people have died when a magnitude 7.7 struck off the coast of Indonesia early on Saturday. A tsunami warning has now been lifted.

A hurricane warning was issued for Big Island, and a tropical storm warning was in effect for Maui County. Residents across Hawaii are bracing for strong winds and intense rain.

It was named for a beloved figure who united North Americans on the hockey rink. But the Gordie Howe International Bridge has opened amid sour relations between the two neighbours.

A powerful earthquake with several aftershocks struck has hit Indonesia, damaging buildings and triggering a tsunami warning.

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.