Rosie Arnel and Angela Lawrence, who had never rowed on open water and live hours from the coast, become the first Australian women's pair to complete the Atlantic Rowing Challenge.

Ursula Carlile, who was the first and only woman to become the head coach of the Australian swimming team, dies aged 86.

More extreme heat is on the way for fire grounds in Australia's south-east, with temperatures in some of the worst-ravaged regions are set to soar on the weekend.

A Board of Inquiry into historical child sexual abuse at Beaumaris Primary School and 23 other schools has recommended the Victorian government formally apologise to victim-survivors. The inquiry revealed one paedophile teacher was linked to the abuse of 60 individuals.

It's the tiny parasite that has beekeepers on edge, threatening to rip $70 million a year from Australia's honey industry, and still many questions remain.

A bushfire emergency is threatening lives and homes across six southern Perth suburbs from Baldivis to Serpentine, with the city's main freeway situated within the fire zone.

The inquest into the death of Manly Sea Eagles player Keith Titmuss heard evidence from former coach Des Hasler who described the 20-year-old as a "beautiful boy".

Bayley Fritsch kicks a goal of the year contender to end Geelong's unbeaten run, as a late free kick reversal sinks West Coast's hopes of victory in Perth.

Craig McLachlan's partner, conductor Vanessa Scammell, is accused of "making up" evidence in order to "bolster" the actor's case on day seven of his defamation trial.

Health authorities are warning people against self-medicating with a drug traditionally used to treat head lice and scabies but now showing promise as a coronavirus treatment, saying it can be fatal.