Up to 18 firetrucks and more than 60 firefighters are fighting the fire at a factory next to a petrol station and furniture ...

Laws to crack down on airport slot hoarding are being scrutinised by a Senate inquiry as Qantas faces questions over the alleged practice that could draw fines.

Forecasters are warning of “extremely dangerous” conditions with thunderstones -severe in some areas – plaguing the east coast and interior every day this week.