Mitchell Starc makes a typically hot start in the first Test against England as the Ashes kick off at Perth Stadium. Follow live.

Global markets are nervous after more than $3.1 trillion was wiped off Wall Street last night in a matter of hours, with Australia's ASX following suit today. So, what's behind the dip, and do analysts expect it to continue? 

A Queensland coroner has found two police officers who were killed by extremists were "adequately equipped" yet "no match for an ambush", as he made recommendations to prevent another tragedy.

The Bureau of Meteorology has declared a cyclone warning for Darwin as Cyclone Fina intensifies while tracking towards the Northern Territory capital.

A former Sydney teacher cannot be held financially liable for engaging in sexual activity with four male students in the 1970s, after a judge found she could not be expected to have known her conduct would cause harm. 

Under the deal, two US-based companies will own more than half of the embattled casino operator.