The Family Court in Queensland has authorised the parents of a profoundly disabled girl to give their daughter a hysterectomy.

Once-in-a-century flooding has caused hundreds of millions of dollars worth of damage in southwest Queensland.

Once-in-a-century flooding has caused hundreds of millions of dollars damage in southwest Queensland,.

A Waikato man was jailed in Brisbane after a local police officer took exception to being called "useless."

Destiny Church ministers and leaders are heading to its Brisbane branch after more than half the congregation - including its pastor - walked out.

Queensland police launched an intense search yesterday for the killer of an 8-year-old girl abducted from her home in Bundaberg.

Pauline Hanson - whose anti-immigration policies made her a household name in Australia - is emigrating.

Defender Ben Sigmund has been omitted from the Wellington Phoenix squad for tonight's A-League clash against the Central Coast Mariners.

Taxi drivers are calling for perspex screens and security cameras to be compulsory in taxis, with no provisions in NZ law covering driver safety.

Shares of Auckland International Airport have gained ground after the company completed its $126 million equity raising.

Australian sailor Jessica Watson might have another 21,300km to go, but her mother says it's a great comfort to know she's officially homeward bound.

How best to enjoy the sun: DIY or package deal?

Jim Eagles masters his offroad skills in search of special wildlife on Fraser Island.

Shipwreck hunters have overcome technical difficulties to spend an extra five hours filming the Centaur wreck, including prized footage of the bell with the ship's name on it.