Australian suspect in 1977 murders extradited from Italy
Two women were found stabbed to death in their Melbourne home, in a case which has gripped Australia. More...
Neighbours' Smith reveals he has terminal cancer
The actor who plays Harold Bishop is leaving Australian soap Neighbours following a cancer diagnosis. More...
Doohan to race for Alpine at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Jack Doohan is to replace Esteban Ocon at Alpine for the final grand prix of the season in Abu Dhabi this weekend. More...
Australian police seize $500m of cocaine after boat breaks down
The drugs had an estimated street value of A$760m ($490m; £388m). More...
Venomous snake slithers up driver's leg on Australia motorway
Police say the woman was "rattled" and "in a state of shock" when she looked down to find the deadly snake by her feet. More...
Childcare worker who abused more than 60 girls jailed for life
Ashley Griffith admitted more than 300 offences committed at childcare centres in Australia and Italy. More...
Australia warns travellers against two Laos spirits
The warning about Tiger Vodka and Tiger Whisky follows deaths linked to suspected methanol poisoning. More...
What Australians think of the under-16 social media ban
Some on the streets of Sydney say it's a "great idea" while others suggest responsibility for children's social media use should be with parents. More...
How individual toll of Hughes' death still haunts Australia
How Australia cricket is still affected - and will continue to be so - by the death of Phillip Hughes 10 years ago. More...
'Don't drink the spirits': Laos backpackers avoid shots after suspected poisonings
The deaths of six tourists sent shock waves through the backpacker scene in Vang Vieng. More...