Chinese company plans to build $39b city on Australia's doorstep
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Aussie couple accused of keeping multiple women as sex slaves
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Population boom sees "hundreds of thousands" of mice invade homes and threaten crops.
Women kept as sex slaves in Brisbane homes, say cops
Four women were allegedly subjected to servitude and unlawful prostitution.
Fraudster and ex-fugitive loses battle against removal from Oz
Paul Bennett tried claiming his removal was a "disguised extradition".
How Hawke's Bay's teaching shortage solved itself
Richard Fenwick and family boarded a Harare plane and hoped for the best.
Woman dead, man missing after late-night swim on Gold Coast
A woman was found dead on a Gold Coast beach, and the man she was with is still missing.
Police allege abuse images found in Brierley's mansion
Court documents reveal details of police allegations against Sir Ron Brierley.
More child abuse image charges laid against Sir Ron Brierley
The businessman appeared in court today.
As the tennis party in Australia begins, an uncertain year awaits
New York Times: By sheer force of will, professional tennis inched toward normalcy.
Melbourne quarantine hotel worker tests positive; Australian Open on the line
The worker was part of the Australian Open program in Melbourne.
Travel bubble? The island that could welcome direct NZ flights by March
Hobart hasn't welcomed a direct New Zealand service for over 20 years.
Stabbed woman rescued after waving from car boot
Truck driver alerted cops after seeing woman waving her hand from car's tail-light cavity.
Bubble tea store breaks silence on brawl
A female worker was slapped across the face and kicked in the stomach during the brawl.
'Act to survive': More homes lost in massive Perth bushfire
Residents in Perth's east have been warned they are in immediate danger.
Perth bushfire: 56 homes destroyed, residents told it's too late to leave
Eighty per cent of properties in one rural area have been razed.
Grounded: Virgin Australia axes flights to NZ, Pacific Islands, Bali
The airline halts all short-haul international services until at least the end of June.
Hanging by a thread: Desperate plea to save tourism operators
Many inbound operators can't hang on beyond six months without help.
Insight: The Australians who don't vaccinate and how to change their minds
Myths about vaccines need to be debunked, says expert.
One case, total lockdown: Australia's lessons for a pandemic world
New York Times: One case, and now 2 million people are staying home for five days.
Shark encounter: Investigation into how Kiwi man died in Australia brings family comfort
Duncan Craw was snorkelling at Port MacDonnell in South Australia when he suddenly died.
Kiwi woman told she cannot have her baby in managed isolation
Nicole Saunders says risk of mental trauma to her baby outweighs risk of catching Covid.
Australia holiday inspiration: River deep, cliff high, life wild
There's a new safari in town. And it takes place on Australia's famous Murray River.
NRL boss drops new team 'bombshell'
Peter V'landys has threatened to 'run over' anyone who tries to stop his radical plan.
Sam Wallace's Great Ocean Road family road trip
Victoria's famous Great Ocean Road is full of kid-friendly activities...
NSW man rushed to hospital after sheep attack
A 43-year-old was flown to hospital suffering suspected spinal injuries in a rare attack.
City in lockdown: Fears of outbreak over mutant case in Perth
Perth has been plunged into a five-day lockdown after a confirmed case of Covid.
Supply squeeze? What rules in Europe could mean for NZ's Covid vaccine
New EU controls on Covid vaccine exports could mean there are not as many doses for NZ.
Underarm 40 years on: 'What a stupid way to finish a great game'
Kiwi batsman reveals his on-field view of infamous sporting moment.
NZ travel suspension: Australia delays decision until last minute
A decision on whether to extend the New Zealand travel pause has been delayed.
Nervous wait for Covid test results ahead of long weekends
Govt is tracking down the test results of 48 people who stayed in MIQ with Covid infected.
Neo-Nazi group descends on Aussie tourist town
Locals in a Victorian beauty spot have said they now feel in danger.
Trade Minister says Australia should follow NZ's lead on China diplomacy
Damien O'Connor has suggested Australia speak with 'more diplomacy' about China.
Crocodile bites man on the head
He had a crocodile clamp its jaws around his head, then he incredibly freed himself.