Signs that Australia’s biggest plastic and chemical manufacturer could be shutting down have heightened in recent weeks.

The delivery company will cease operations in a matter of days after a disastrous economic downturn, forcing hundreds of people without jobs.

The daughter of the Queensland cop killers has spoken out for the first time, revealing one was working on a “weird project”.

GERARD Baden-Clay has been barred from accessing any part of the almost $1 million dollar estate of the wife he murdered in 2012.

Australia’s Foreign Minister says the Australian Defence Force is “ready” to help Australians stranded on New Caledonia amid the exploding political unrest.

Labor’s budget update is forecast to take a massive $25bn hit in “unavoidable” spending to fund key programs and payments.

A DISINTEGRATING fan or a loose engine part are considered the most likely causes of a gaping hole in the left engine covering of a China Eastern Airlines’ A330 in Sydney.

A Blue Mountains mother has faced court for the first time since being charged with the murder of her two young sons.

New data has revealed the surprising area one state’s renters are being hit hardest by price increases.

Video has captured the moment Molly the magpie was reunited with his best friends Ruby and Peggy — and the bird’s incredible reaction.

The Coalition has revealed their future tax and spending plans in the wake of the budget, with Angus Taylor taking aim at Labor “abandoning” the rules.

The Australian Navy is advertising roles with a hefty salary and generous benefits – but there’s an interesting detail that’s sure to raise some eyebrows.

Acclaimed dancer, artist and author Eileen Kramer has died in Sydney aged 110 and has been remembered a trailblazer for the Australian arts.

MALCOLM Turnbull will discuss a deal on security upgrades at major venues when he meets with state premiers this week.

ONE person is fighting for life and four others are in a serious condition after a minibus collided with a parked car in Rockhampton this afternoon.

PROMOTER Michael Gudinski has added his voice to calls to rename Margaret Court Arena in the wake of Court’s ongoing comments against homosexuality.

DEPUTY Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce has backed making urgent changes to foreign donation laws as Canberra was left reeling from reports of growing Chinese influence on Australia’s two major political parties.

A real estate agent accidentally burned down a multimillion-dollar home to the ground. Court documents have now revealed a dramatic twist.

An Australian gold mining company has taken an African government to court over a dispute worth nearly half a billion dollars.

Grim pictures have captured the smouldering wreck of a light plane that crashed near Canberra, killing a grandfather and his three children who were on board.

The distraught mum of the children tied up in a man’s driveway has spoken out - and it’s left Ally Langdon in tears.

As the historic Voice referendum nears, leading Yes campaigner Thomas Mayo answered questions live from news.com.au readers.

Australians are being urged to get their flu shots early as experts warn of a dangerous and early flu season similar to last year.

IMF economists have offered good news on the path of inflation and GDP growth, but they warn Australia is set to lag its global peers.

Big names in Australian music, including Angus and Julia Stone and Peking Duk, are among 11 clients that lost huge sums of money to a dodgy accountant.