Buildings have suffered minor damage in an earthquake which struck New Zealand's northern island.
A plane has caught fire on a runway in Germany.
Extra police are on their way to Somalia to help search for kidnapped Australian photographer Nigel Brennan.
Search teams have found the bodies of eight climbers killed by an avalanche in the Swiss Alps.
Iraq and the US have reached an agreement to withdraw all foreign troops from by 2011.
A rare albino whale calf has been spotted off the coast of Western Australia.
Many West Australians are still unsure who to vote for after the state's political leaders went head to head in a televised debate last night.
Somalia's government has condemned the kidnapping of Australian photographer Nigel Brennan.
New Zealand has been hit by an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9.
Search teams have found the bodies of eight bodies killed by an avalanche in France.
A plane at a German airport has caught fire forcing an emergency evacuation.
Perth boxing trainer Craig Christian says he'll go to trial to fight firearm and drug charges.
Essendon premiership pair Adam Ramanauskas and Jason Johnson will each play their last game of AFL football this weekend.
A dress being worn by celebrities is being hailed as the best dress ever made for every shape and size.
While Rugby League's reeling from the Greg Bird incident, the game's been buoyed by a story of bravery and courage from the Gold Coast Titans.
Greg Bird won't be selected for the Kangaroos world cup campaign with the Australian Rugby League supporting the Sharks decision to ban him following his assault charge.
Rugby League star Greg Bird has been stood down indefinitely by Cronulla after being charged with bashing his American girlfriend.
George Michael says a concert in London tonight will be his last ever.
After braving blizzards and wild animals, two Australian men have returned home from a one-thousand kilometre trek across Victoria Island.
The Department of Foreign Affairs says the Queensland man abducted in Somalia is in an extremely dangerous situation.
The Victorian Government has denied plans for a London-style congestion tax on Melbourne drivers.
A plane has crashed shortly after takeoff in Kyrgyzstan, killing at least sixty-eight people.
Rugby league star, Greg Bird, has been stood down indefinitely by the Cronulla Sharks just hours after he was released on bail for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend.
Rugby League star Greg Bird is facing a Sydney court this morning charged with glassing his girlfriend.
A plane in Kyrgyzstan has crashed ten minutes after take off killing 68 people.
East Timor's Prime Minister has been officially welcomed to Australia on a four day visit.
Two Australians have returned home after becoming the first to walk 1000km across Victoria Island.
Rescue teams in France have suspended the search for eight climbers missing in an avalanche.
Somalian police are searching for an Australian freelance photographer kidnapped over the weekend.
Madonna has added a little controversy to the US presidential race just days before the Democratic National Convention.
Rescue teams in France have suspended the search for eight climbers missing in an avalanche.
The Queen has told Prince Williams' girlfriend Kate Middleton to get a job.
A Boeing 737 has crashed in Kyrgyzstan killing 93 people.
Somalian police are searching for an Australian freelance photographer kidnapped over the weekend.
Rugby League star Greg Bird is expected to appear in Sutherland Local Court today after being charged with maliciously inflicting grievous bodily harm.
Dragons and Raiders take huge steps towards finals football.
The high price of obesity is on the rise - the condition now costing Australia $58 billion a year in associated medical costs.
The girlfriends of Prince William and Prince Harry have received a royal invitation from the Queen.
Typhoon Nuri is moving away from the Philippines after killing at least 17 people.
An Australian man found alive after being lost 11 days in the Laos jungle is expected to make a full recovery.