Mourners rose to their feet after Ray Martin delivered a funny, affectionate and fitting farewell to his old friend.
With no water to shower, flush toilets or wash, residents of a Perth complex say they've been abandoned in third-world conditions, and the premier has now said sorry.
A new study suggests a blood test could help identify people at risk of Alzheimer's disease, up to 10 years before symptoms develop.
Beloved actor Terence Donovan, remembered for some of Australia's most iconic television roles, has died at the age of 90.
Alea O'Shea has opened up about her health since being diagnosed with brain cancer at the end of last year.
Police air crews and ground officers raced against the incoming tide after a young boy vanished from his Glendene home, with dramatic aerial images capturing the moment he was found safe in the shallows.
Although the beloved actor had been declared cancer-free, new details have now emerged about his condition in the weeks before his unexpected death at 78.
Fresh research has found that one familiar food may offer more than basic nutrition, with possible benefits for memory and healthy ageing.
From Hollywood stars to world leaders, tributes to Sam Neill have been heartfelt, though Laura Tingle's memories offered a rare glimpse of the man behind the movies.
Ex-Parramatta, Northern Eagles and Cronulla player Karl Lovell has died after battling lung cancer, leaving behind his wife and their two daughters.
Thousands of mourners have gathered at the Sydney Opera House to farewell pioneering cancer specialist Richard Scolyer.
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