A strong magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck the Northern Coast of Venezuela yesterday and shook buildings as far away as the capital, Caracas, where buildings have been evacuated.  

In Victoria, there are calls to increase security and resources at a major hospital in Victoria’s east after a spate of attacks on hospital staff occurred in the mental health unit.

The demand for Australian grown produce both domestically and in international markets is on the rise.

A fire has destroyed a landmark pub in Dalby, the Commercial Hotel, with firefighters working through the night to try and salvage the much-loved establishment.

Brisbane bus drivers have received extra training for dealing with aggressive and intoxicated passengers.

Laws to decriminalise abortion are set to be introduced to the Queensland Parliament today. The bill is expected to be debated and passed before the end of the year.

24 people, including an eight-year-old girl, have been rescued from flash flooding in the Pollino (Po lee no) National Park in southern Italy.

Two Cambodian journalists charged with espionage for filing news reports to a US-funded radio station have been freed on bail.

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull may have won a Liberal Party leadership ballot yesterday but faces another torrid day in Canberra today as he attempts to hold on to Prime Ministership.