Ex-wife of former prime minister Bob Hawke has died following a battle with dementia.

Eleven people have burns to their mouths after eating caustic soda instead of salt at Chicken Treat.

Mum tells man who had allegedly just cut off a soldier's head he would 'lose' his crusade. | VIDEO

Two men died, another injured after truck carrying ammonium nitrate caught fire near Wubin.

Sisters aged seven months and four years among 24 fatalities from Oklahoma tornado.

Inquiry to examine how floating liquefied natural gas technology impacts on sectors of WA economy. 04:10 pm
Investors sell up on fears that asset and equity markets are 'too buoyant'. 02:13 pm
Family of boy killed when drunk driver crashed into his home welcomes the start of justice. 10:40 am
Car maker to cease manufacturing in Australia by Oct 2016 costing 1200 jobs. 07:12 am
"He'd boast it'd give girls extra stimulation in the bedroom. May 23, 2013, 4:00 pm
Police are investigating their 12th fatal crash in seven days after the death of a man in Lesley this afternoon. May 23, 2013, 4:59 pm
Former first lady Hazel Hawke has been described as gutsy, warm and free of airs and graces by people paying tribute to her after her death. May 23, 2013, 7:05 pm
By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last… 19 minutes ago
The last two car makers standing in Australia: Holden and Toyota, have reaffirmed their commitment to the country, for now. May 23, 2013, 5:17 pm
Martin Clarke has been added to Collingwood's side for their AFL clash with the Swans but a back complaint keeps Heath Shaw on the sidelines. May 23, 2013, 7:03 pm
Looking stylish and elegant as always, Megan Gale has kicked off the 175th birthday celebrations for retailer David Jones. May 23, 2013, 4:38 pm
Niall McIlroy explores Venice and the surrounding countryside on an 8-day Uniworld cruise on the lagoon and the Po River. May 21, 2013, 11:52 am
A Florida teacher was suspended for three days without pay for touching a female student with a banana during a lesson on Freudian psychology. May 22, 2013, 10:02 am
Mercedes lays claim to the 'the best automobile in the world’. May 22, 2013, 1:04 pm
Less than three days remaining to transform their zones before the big reveal to...
It's all kicking off in the Brown residence as Mark and Betty announce their imminent departure to Australia.
Mr Khan's new plasma TV is the perfect opportunity to have friends over and enjoy the Pakistan vs. England cricket match.
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