Dispelling its initial uncertainty, the WA government has confirmed an investigation is underway into repeated large methane emissions from Chevron's Gorgon gas complex.

The Tasmanian taxpayer is on the hook to prop up ailing government businesses, including the Spirit of Tasmania operator, to the order of billions of dollars, the state's auditor-general says.

Westyn Ruyter offered a $10,000 reward when his Irish wolfhound went missing, but instead of getting his dog back he received a second bitter blow.

The trial of Robert Crawford, who is accused of murdering his wife Frances Crawford, has heard he took steps to acquire her estate weeks after her death.

Australian travellers are being warned their personal information may have been exposed following a cybersecurity breach involving an accommodation software company. 

A Perth court hears graphic details of the final moments of Tara Morrison, who was stabbed repeatedly by her former girlfriend in a drug-fuelled attack.

Jay-Z has been picked to take the stage as the musical feature during next year's half-time show at the Super Bowl.

Spiked hail stones have been observed at Mudgeeraba as "very dangerous" storms hit an already soaked south-east Queensland.

The AFL abandons the Opening Round after two years, returning to a season start with all 18 teams in action. 

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Israel has continued to commit genocide in Gaza since last October's ceasefire, according to a report from UN-commissioned experts. Israel has rejected the findings as "misinformation".

United Nations experts have released a statement calling on the Australian parliament to progress reforms for women and children in custody after legislation on shackling and strip-searching was blocked. 

A workplace safety review has given the Northern New South Wales Helicopter Rescue Service a "pass mark" despite admitted workplace culture shortfalls. 

Australia's men's and women's teams are named for this weekend's Rugby League World Cup games against Cook Islands and Wales as Reece Walsh comes back in at fullback.

The Devils' inaugural VFL captain Robbie Fox has parted ways with the club after one season, following an incident at a Hobart pub.

Australia is dealt a major blow on the morning of the final Test against South Africa in Cape Town as Steve Smith fails to pass a late fitness test. Follow live.

An analyst predicts China will swoop in to help Timor-Leste develop its long-planned Greater Sunrise oil and gas project after Woodside sells its stake.

The Australian Bureau of Statistics says it is the first time the deadly condition has accounted for more than 10 per cent of all Aussie deaths.

A man has faced court over alleged payments to a corrupt former manager at the Shire of East Pilbara.

A 39-year-old man has been charged with murder over the death of his female partner, who died in hospital last month after being allegedly stabbed twice in the chest.