An Iranian boy orphaned on Christmas Island and family members caring for him will be released from detention and moved to Sydney.

A fisherman washed overboard by a rogue wave survived a roving shark, jellyfish stings and muscle cramps during a marathon six-hour swim to shore on the NSW north coast.

The fate of imprisoned Australian publisher Ross Dunkley lies with the Burmese legal system and government after investors settled over management control of the Myanmar Times newspaper, according

Norman Cheney died of horrific brutality and his remains were found dumped in a barrel, an end in stark contrast to the life of a loving family man who would do anything for his kids, his brother-i

The federal government relinquished $60 billion in revenue out of desperation to win last year's election, opposition treasury spokesman Joe Hockey says.

A new advisory body will champion multiculturalism as the federal government seeks to ensure Australia's unique model endures, in the face of religious extremism.

Manly NRL star Anthony Watmough has reportedly lost his driver's licence after being clocked travelling at 53km/h over the speed limit on the Warringah Freeway.

Cyclone shelters in the Top End will remain closed overnight, with residents remaining at home to endure another night of wild weather.

Kevin Muscat has declared coaching the Melbourne Victory is his new long-term aim after announcing he will retire from playing within the next three months.

The latest Underbelly telemovie has lost more than 200,000 viewers since the first of three of the crime films premiered last week.