The central Victorian town of Carisbrook is under water, with nearly 200 homes submerged by floods.

The Australian island state, which already has some of the world's strictest anti-smoking laws, is considering banning tobacco altogether.

Sydney to Hobart organisers don't believe conditions will be as dangerous as those encountered during the tragic 1998 race.

Australian magazine under fire after cover story details prove to be largely fictitious.

Anamarie Ewins wants to deliver another sporting milestone for New Zealand and become the first woman to row solo across the Tasman.

Teen sailor Jessica Watson could be set to cash in when she returns from navigating the globe solo

Report shows living standards have changed little.

Tasmanian police found only one piece of forensic evidence at the crime scene: a leech, engorged with blood.