In 1987, a network of corrupt police officers raking in millions of dollars in Brisbane's red light district set out to destroy Four Corners reporter Chris Masters. But Masters had a secret protector — a Federal Police officer.
Safety inspectors are examining a China Eastern Airlines plane which was forced to abort a flight to Shanghai and turn back to Sydney last night when part of its left engine was "ripped clean off", leaving a massive hole in the cowling.
Nearly 900 Australians have been recognised for their contributions to the community in this year's Queen's Birthday honours list. Here's some of the scientists, entertainers, lawyers — and a psephologist — who've received awards.
Counselling will be offered to students and staff at the northern Tasmanian school attended by two girls who died in a "heartbreaking" fire on Sunday morning.
One of the Federal Government's most criticised departments is told to abandon its performance targets as there is no realistic chance they will be met.
Donald Trump accuses former FBI chief James Comey of "very cowardly" leaks, as fellow Republications press the US President to come clean and "clear up the matter once and for all".
A second man is charged over allegedly supplying the gun used by Yacqub Khayre, who shot dead a man, held a woman hostage and wounded three police officers before being shot dead at siege in Brighton on Monday.
The mayor of one of Australia's biggest councils has been accused of misusing his position after voting on planning changes that benefited donors to his $377,000 campaign fund.
Grand Tour presenter and former Top Gear host Richard Hammond, who on Sunday escaped serious injury in a fiery crash while filming, thanks the medical professionals from hospital bed in Switzerland.
Maroons coach Kevin Walters rings the changes, recalling Johnathan Thurston and Billy Slater, dropping a host of players and picking bolter Tim Glasby for Origin II in Sydney.
It hasn't been a great year for ride-booking app Uber and it could all fall on beleaguered company chief executive Travis Kalanick, whose future is currently being decided by Uber's board.
The annual Queen's Birthday clash sees Melbourne and Collingwood face off in front of a big MCG crowd. Get live scores, stats and streams in our ScoreCentre.
Delta Air Lines and Bank of America withdraw financial support for the Shakespeare in the Park production of Julius Caesar in New York over its Donald Trump-like portrayal of the assassinated Roman leader.
Everyone at Belfast's biggest market is aware that the local Democratic Unionist Party is in talks with Theresa May to prop up her Government, but some are worried their involvement could disrupt the current level of peace in Northern Ireland.
More than 20 Perth restaurants are left out of pocket by a man who likes to eat and run — and a quirk of the legal system means police cannot get involved.
Some Australian orange juice is being labelled to tell consumers that imported fruit has replaced local product, as overseas buyers snap up blemished Australian citrus.
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