President thanks Fijian PM for contribution to UN peacekeeping forces, vows Israel will defend itself against Iran; announces agriculture scholarships for Pacific Island students

Four people die in crash north of Melbourne, with local police investigating circumstances and Israel's Foreign Ministry working to repatriate body

Manny Waks, who was abused while attending Jewish school in Melbourne, says he sued David Cyprys for the sake of 'justice and accountability'

Doctors who already testified for defense can again submit psychiatric opinions, despite court-ordered panel having found alleged sex abuser fit for extradition to Australia

Statute of limitations prevents further action against cattle workers who shot and electrocuted animals 'for fun' at farms that send live animals to Israel for slaughter

At least 33 people are dead and 3,000 homes destroyed in the wake of devastating blazes that raged in recent months

15-hour hackathon hopes to find solutions to water contamination from flame retardants, air quality, caring for displaced animals and fireproofing for crucial infrastructure

Cheryl Lawdron takes down banner after saying her German ancestry gave her right to fly it; local lawmaker says he'll push for anti-swastika legislation

Cheryl Lawdorn of Beulah, southeastern Australia, says she has right to fly the swastika symbol because of her German ancestry

Defense asks that separate hearings be held to cross-examine each of the 3 doctors who evaluated alleged sex abuser and only agrees to dates in late February and early March