Chinese leader Xi Jinping will welcome Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to Beijing on Monday, a high-water mark in their nations' ties following years of tensions that cut billions of dollars in trade.

An Australian woman accused of killing her parents-in-law with a toxic mushroom lunch on Friday appeared in court, where she faces three counts of murder and a string of other charges.

The pomp-filled state visit comes as Washington looks to reinforce its ties with longtime ally Australia as part of a broader strategy to counter Beijing in the Asia-Pacific region.

Australians on Friday celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Sydney Opera House, lighting up the sails of a harbourside "masterpiece" that has become an international icon.

Almost 18 million voters will be asked to decide on a government-backed proposal to recognise Indigenous Australians in the 122-year-old constitution for the first time.

Authorities have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash, aiming to uncover the factors that led to this tragic event.

When police were called to a complaint of Clare Nowland wandering the house with a steak knife last Wednesday at 4:00 a.m., she was found to be seriously hurt.

Both incidents happened soon after they performed an ancient Amazonian rite involving the use of Kambo, a deadly frog mucus.

During her short drive through Victoria State's forested areas, Lillian Ip's car hit a dead end and got stuck in the mud.

Police euthanised two sizable crocodiles down after a two-day search of the region and discovered human remains.

Australia already requires a prescription for nicotine vapes, but the sector is unregulated, and the black market is growing.

The allies will also collaborate to build a new fleet using state-of-the-art technology, such as reactors manufactured by the UK's Rolls-Royce.

Four people are dead and several others injured after two helicopters reportedly crashed in Australia.

Drug kingpin Tse Chi Lop, has been extradited to Australia and is expected to be handed a life prison term.

Two cops were among those killed in a fatal shootout tied to a missing person search that led to a remote area in Australia.

A 31-year-old cricket player is under fire for allegedly raping a woman in Australia during the T20 World Cup.

A man was reportedly bashed with a hammer after he tried to demand payment from a friend who owed him about $52,000.

Multiple former colonies of the United Kingdom on Friday are considering referendums after the ascension of King Charles III, as his trust ratings and the British monarchy's colonial past continues to haunt the Crown.

A man who was suffering from severe chest pains reportedly died while waiting more than 40 minutes for an ambulance in Adelaide, Australia on Monday, Aug. 8.

A one-year-old child has been reported dead after his grandmother reportedly accidentally ran him over with her car in Queensland, Australia on Tuesday, Aug. 2.

North Korea is accusing the United States of creating an Asian version of NATO.

A Kate Middleton doppelganger living in Australia has put her hat in the ring for the role of the Duchess of Cambridge in the upcoming sixth season of "The Crown."

An Australian contractor who got stuck in a septic tank was saved by authorities Wednesday after a dog and its teenage handler were able to inform police officers about his situation.

An Australian businessman is facing over 400 charges related to sexual offenses against 24 children under the age of 13.

Australian billionaire Clive Palmer, who is currently running for the Australian government with the intent of instituting anti-vaccine mandates, has reportedly caught COVID-19.

An Australian woman dubbed the “Widow of Walcha” has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for murdering her wealthy partner, years after encouraging him to name her the sole beneficiary of his estate in the event of his death.

The victim of the first shark attack to happen in Australia since 1963 has been revealed on Wednesday to be diving instructor Simon Nellist, as authorities continue to hunt for his remains as well as for the shark.

Australia's first shark casualty since 1963 happened on Wednesday, causing major panic across the city of Sydney and prompting closures of beaches on the nearby coast.

Tasmania Education Minister Sarah Courtney was criticized on Thursday after she reportedly took a vacation in France and caught COVID-19, potentially causing her to miss the opening of school on Feb. 9.

Kanye West has been issued a warning to be fully vaccinated if he wants to perform in Australia, following Novak Djokovic's visa battle for the Australian Open.