Ford CEO says he will help workers

The Ford Australia CEO says he will contribute to a transition package to help workers find jobs after 2016.

Tributes flow for Hazel Hawke

Politicians have paid tribute to Hazel Hawke who died on Thursday after complications from dementia.

UK warns of copy-cat terror attacks

Security experts are warning of copycat attacks, following the brutal murder of a British soldier in London.

Obama tackles drones and Guantanamo

Barack Obama has laid out new guidelines on drone strikes abroad and the closure of Guantanamo Bay prison.

Milk truck crash causes delays in Sydney

A man has died and there are major delays on Parramatta Road in Sydney after a milk truck crash at Croydon.

Thunderstorms pummel US disaster zone

Severe thunderstorms have barreled through Oklahoma, upsetting relief and tornado clean-up efforts.

David Jones marks 175th birthday

Iconic Australian retailer David Jones has celebrated its 175th birthday with a big bash in Sydney.

Rolf Harris bailed again until August

Rolf Harris' investigations will continue over historical sex abuse allegations after his bail was renewed.

Man arrested on child porn charges

Police have charged a 44-year-old man after 6,000 child pornography images were found on his computer.

Peter Slipper faces ACT court

Peter Slipper will have to wait until December to argue against allegations of defrauding taxpayers.

Obesity increase prompts warning

A new government report shows the number of obese Australians has reached staggering levels.

Chechen dad slams FBI over death of son

The father of a Chechen man, shot dead by the FBI during questioning, said his son was not violent.

Court denies parole to Pussy Riot member

A court in Russia's Urals has rejected a request for parole by hunger-striking a Pussy Riot punk rocker.

Dubai jail term like a 'life sentence'

The wife of Matthew Joyce says the jail term and $25m fine handed down by a Dubai court is like a life term.

Two charged over Sydney shooting

Two men have been charged over a shooting incident overnight in Sydney's west.

No one heard or saw Qld murder victim

Gillard back to chat to western Sydney

Outlaw bikies used as debt collectors

Two die in fiery WA crash

Injured Qld boy's health improves

Two shootings in western Sydney

Two arrested after UK mosque attacks

Public sector numbers 'declining'

Rain, rain won't go away says forecaster

July trial for Costa Concordia captain

US tornado survivors begin rebuilding

Ten injured in Vic army base crash

Irishman charged with 1982 bombing

Razzle dazzle, rain at Gatsby premiere

Labor, coalition clash over Ford

Hockey puts ATO set-up on notice

Ford to cease manufacturing in Australia