Two quick-thinking girls fought off an attacker by biting and kicking him.

A mother who killed three of her children by driving into a lake has been jailed.

Children from disadvantaged households are more likely to hit puberty early.

Qantas jet travelling between US and Melbourne had to turn back after sparks seen.

Convicted Australian sex offender more than 70,000 child porn images in his possession.

Caleb Jakobsson will be sentenced for running down a Melbourne mother.

Parts of Australia are getting ready for a month's worth of rain.

After a miracle on McGregor Rd, Boss Pomare's kids are planning his wedding to their mum.

During deadly Melbourne storm, Hope Carnevali struggled for breath on her front lawn.

NZ's capital ranked the best place to live in the world in a new global study.

A Melbourne grandmother who contracted swine flu is fighting for life in hospital.

PM says "serious discussions" needed after tertiary study change affecting Kiwis in Oz.

Actress Rebel Wilson is headed back to Australia and she's out for blood.

Ryman starts mammoth Melbourne project.

A step away from the bright lights of Melbourne is the lonely spot where Jill Meagher died

Australian woman sacrificed her own life to give kids time to flee gunman father.

Six-year-old Eugene Mahauariki was flung from a carnival ride on Easter Monday.

A four-year-old boy has died after being hit by an out-of-control vehicle in a car park.

Bad weather meant dozens of passengers were bumped off a Melbourne to Christchurch flight.

A Melbourne corner shop has banned black teens because they "always steal".

Stephanie Holmes checks into a CBD hotel with amazing views.

Information has emerged about 15 passengers injured on a Qantas flight last week.

Two elderly women had to be rescued after becoming trapped in quicksand on a golf course.

Winston Aldworth tastes a new beer, specially brewed to be enjoyed at 35,000 feet.

GRAPHIC CONTENT: Derek Percy had a dark secret hidden in a storage facility.

Risk of flooding remains high for Queensland and northern NSW as 20,000 people evacuated.

Because a specific cause has not been found, families are restricted in any legal action.

Passengers stuck at Wellington airport due to fog are hopeful their flights may still go.

Husband accused of striking ex-wife 24 times with hatchet said he was the "real victim".

A Melbourne man has been arrested as part of investigations into Stacey Tierney's death.