As the federal election bandwagon rolls on, Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Opposition Leader Tony Abbott have rallied party faithful. […]

An expert in the technology of 3D printing has questioned fears it could spark a mass proliferation of homemade guns on Australia's streets. […]

Adam Goodes says his heart was broken by a racial slur at the MCG, but the teenage culprit deserves support too. The veteran Swans forward says his side's win over Collingwood last night "means nothing" after the abuse from a Magpies supporter. Goodes says the 13-year-old girl who made the comments has since contacted him and apologised for he […]

A 28-year-old man charged with the manslaughter of his toddler daughter has been released on bail. […]

The family of Lee Rigby has spoken for the first time about their shock and grief following the soldier's murder in London.The 25-year-old Afghan war veteran was killed near the Royal Artillery Barracks in Woolwich, south-east London, on Wednesday.Drummer Rigby's stepfather said their hearts had been ripped apart by the tragedy and described the so […]

Adelaide author Michael Madigan has traced a line from the NCA bombing through the world of Italian-Australian organised crime.Geoffrey Bowen died when he opened the parcel at the Adelaide office of the National Crime Authority in March 1994.Madigan's new book paints a stark picture of ruthless criminal gangs who controlled the lucrative marijuana trade […]

Australian entertainer Rolf Harris has had his bail extended by British police in relation to his arrest on suspicion of sexual offences. […]

A Russian court has rejected a request for parole by a hunger-striking Pussy Riot member, despite pleas for leniency from former Beatle Paul McCartney. […]

A famous Greek dance choreographer has visited Australia as he continues a self-proclaimed quest to see dances from the island of Crete spread throughout the world. […]

A $6 million tourism campaign has been launched to promote the Barossa Valley, with a soundtrack by singer Nick Cave. […]