Aleisha Orr

Newly released data provides the first snapshot of unaccompanied child homelessness that Australia has seen, but solving the issue has little to do with housing.

With e-scooters becoming increasingly affordable and commonplace, regulators are playing catch-up to make these personal transport devices safe for use in Australia.

Defence Minister Richard Marles has insisted that Australia does not supply weapons to Israel and the export of component parts is "a separate issue".

Australian lawyers say they are monitoring over a dozen Australians who've fought for, or are still serving, with the Israel Defense Forces.

Shincheonji is expected to be one of the groups in the spotlight as part of Victoria's inquiry into the recruitment tactics and methods of control used by cults and fringe groups.

Despite "dark moments", Carolina Wilga, the German backpacker who survived 12 days lost in the Australian outback, says she feels part of the community and grateful for the "courage, helpfulness, and warmth".

You have probably heard about fatbergs, but do you know about FOGs? Milk is one of them and householders are being warned it should not be poured down the sink.

Recent allegations of child sexual abuse have put the childcare sector under renewed scrutiny, with some calling for male workers to be banned. Others say it's a knee-jerk reaction and "fear-driven policies" won't result in better outcomes.

This is what the low-pressure system off the east coast of Australia has in store for the weather this week.

From wage rises to new parental leave entitlements and tougher road rules, a number of significant changes are set to kick in across Australia on 1 July.