England were 81-5 in their second innings at stumps on the third day of the third Test against Australia.

Swing bowler Mitchell Johnson took six wickets to help Australia bowl out England for 187 and take control of the third Ashes test.

The teaching programme, which recognises the contribution of gay people in history, was created in an effort to stamp out homophobic bullying.

A 57-year-old woman is believed to have become Australia's oldest mother after giving birth to twins last week.

A man was tasered 13 times in a Perth police station as nine officers stood by, says a corruption watchdog.

Parents are appalled that students at a West Australian high school were asked to plan a terrorist attack.

A temporary home on wheels provides a delightfully different way to discover new corners of Australia, writes David Dewhurst.

Despite rescuers' efforts, a surfer attacked by a shark in Western Australia died after suffering a deep bite to his leg.

A trip to the Kimberley Region shows Patrice Gaffaney what Australia was like before the high-rises arrived.

The ocean's bounty made Broome rich - now it's warmth and beauty attracts the crowds, writes Patrice Gaffaney.