Humphries family in talks over state funeral for legend

The Victorian government is discussing options to honour Melbourne-born comedy legend Barry Humphries, including a state funeral.

Young carers to get study funding boost

Young carers will benefit from a federal funding boost to a bursaries program aimed at supporting young people to study while caring for a loved one.

Star Aussie trio into final eight at Margaret River

Eight-time world champion Stephanie Gilmore has made the mid-season cut in the World Surf League with a round-of-16 win at the Margaret River Pro.

Missing Murray kayaker found alive and well

A kayaker who went missing on the Murray River near Albury has been found alive with the help of NSW and Victorian emergency services.

Final eight to be decided at Margaret River Pro

The round-of-16 is set to be completed at the Margaret River Pro, with women including world champion Stephanie Gilmore jostling to make the mid-seaso...

Budget funding to disrupt illegal text message scams

The federal government is delivering on its commitment to disrupt illegal text message scams by establishing a SMS sender ID registry.

Major cannabis and meth busts at home and abroad

NSW Police and the Australian Federal Police are trumpeting multi-million-dollar drug busts at home and abroad.

Motorbike rider killed in racing complex crash

A woman riding a motorbike has been killed in a crash with another motorcyclist at a race track near Wollongong, with police setting up a crime scene.

Barry Humphries, 'greatest ever Australian', bows out

Entertainer Barry Humphries, who brought to life Dame Edna Everage and Sir Les Patterson, has died at the age of 89 in a Sydney hospital surrounded by...

'Comedy genius': Global tributes for Barry Humphries

Barry Humphries, who died on Saturday aged 89, was a supreme entertainer and man of a million masks, headed by Housewife Gigastar Dame Edna Everage.

Tributes flow for 'brightest star' Barry Humphries

Tributes are flowing for entertainer Barry Humphries, best known for his alter ego Dame Edna Everage, after his death in a Sydney hospital aged 89.

Beloved entertainer Barry Humphries has died aged 89

Entertainer Barry Humphries, who brought to life Dame Edna Everage and Sir Les Patterson, has died at the age of 89 in a Sydney hospital surrounded by...

Tributes pour across the globe for Barry Humphries

Tributes are flowing for entertainer Barry Humphries, best known for his alter ego Dame Edna Everage, after his death in a Sydney hospital aged 89.

Kiwis blimmin' thrilled by Aussie citizenship embrace

Australia's Anthony Albanese and New Zealand's Chris Hipkins will meet in Brisbane this weekend after momentous changes to citizenship rules.

Slater coy on future after missing WSL's mid-season cut

Surfing superstar Kelly Slater has fallen short of making the WSL mid-season cut after being eliminated by Australian Liam O'Brien at the Margaret Riv...

Hard defence cuts on agenda following strategic review

More details are expected following a strategic review of Australia's defence force, recommending a focus on long-range missiles and fewer land vehicl...

Kim Beazley family link to Australian maritime disaster

Former deputy prime minister Kim Beazley says his family can begin healing after the discovery of wreckage from Australia's worst maritime disaster 81...

Surfing legend Kelly Slater misses WSL's mid-season cut

Surfing superstar Kelly Slater has fallen short of making the WSL mid-season cut after being eliminated by Australian Liam O'Brien at the Margaret Riv...

Australian Robson survives WSL's mid-season cut

Australian Callum Robson has made it through to the round of 16 at the Margaret River Pro, but he faces a tough task against world No.1 Joao Chianca.

Push for First Nations growers amid bush food demand

Demand for native Australian ingredients is at an all-time high but First Nations growers are grossly under-represented in the agriculture sector.