A townhouse in Whalan has burst into flames in an explosion so loud it was heard in neighbouring suburbs, leaving at least six people injured and one unaccounted for.

English actress Phoebe Dynevor, one of the stars of season one of Bridgerton, is set to star in a Hollywood thriller to be filmed in Melbourne.

Hawthorn, St Kilda and Geelong scored wins in the Saturday matches of round 12.

South Africa’s election results put it on a new political path for the first time since the end of the apartheid system of white minority rule 30 years ago.

After an overcast but dry start to the day, the rain hit Sydney just before midday, with more than 20 millimetres recorded at Observatory Hill by 2pm. 

Perth Airport has resolved a refuelling issue that had brought its operations to a standstill, forcing the cancellation of 59 flights and leaving thousands of travellers stranded across the globe.

Members of the Elsternwick Club voted to accept a $15 million deal at a meeting on Sunday, despite a push from a large minority of members to save the club.

Martin Garred won a fellowship to investigate how south-east Queensland can accommodate more people. He found a different way of thinking about modern suburbia.

A NSW Treasury audit shows the gallery’s $344 million expansion has not delivered on its forecast boost to its commercial activities, and more jobs may have to go.

Developers have downsized – and upscaled – plans for a new tower at the top of the Queen Street Mall, losing eight storeys but adding almost 3000 square metres.

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The First Lady of Nigeria, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has clarified that she did not mean to make negative comments on Meghan, Duchess of Sussex's style in a recent speech.

A potentially career-threatening injury and a series of calls that left Wayne Bennett at odds have marred one of the season’s most thrilling clashes.

As one homeowner living next to bushland put it, “we obviously get to see the trees, but we live in a time when there’s a shortage of housing”.

Poaching is rife, well-organised, and difficult to stop due to endemic corruption in many African nations; there are moves afoot to stop it.

With four months to go, leakers and analysts have painted a convincing picture of the next Apple phone.

With 14,000 bottles of champagne and 68 kilos of caviar on board, indulgence will never run dry on Regent Seven Seas’ world cruise.

These two university researchers have created an artificial intelligence phone receptionist that can answer questions, schedule appointments, and talk just like a human.

High interest rates and inflation can’t stop Australia’s property market – and the prices outside Sydney are really worth keeping an eye on.

The Dolphins take on the Canberra Raiders in Round 13 of the 2024 NRL Premiership at Dolphin Oval, Redcliffe.

Caitlin Foord’s preparation for the Paris Olympics could be disrupted after she went down with a hamstring injury in Friday night’s scratchy 1-1 draw with China.

Michael Cheika says he is ready for another coaching gig. A Wallabies great says it’s time for him to return to NSW.

This time last year, the Roosters couldn’t score for 79 minutes, and never looked like scoring either. Now the NRL’s most scrutinised attack has left the rest of the competition for dead.

Andrew McKenzie was set upon at random and says he's lucky to be alive but is fearful as his attackers remain on the run.

Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as round 12 reaches its Sunday games.