As Erin Patterson continues to give evidence, the BBC looks at what the key takeaways are so far.

Newly released CCTV captures a man's failed attempt to set a restaurant alight in Melbourne, Australia last year.

Taree, a city in New South Wales, Australia has been among the worst impacted by record levels of rainfall.

The MP ended his time in parliament by drinking beer out of his shoe during his farewell speech.

A natural disaster has been declared in New South Wales, as widespread flooding prompts nearly 50,000 people to evacuate.

A 29-year-old was arrested after he was seen climbing up the mooring lines of the Carnival Adventure cruise ship docked at Sydney Harbour.

The BBC's Australia correspondent Katy Watson breaks down who won and lost the election - and what it means.

Serving as PM 'the greatest honour of my life', says Albanese

From cost of living to the housing crisis - voters told the BBC what their top issues are in the 2025 election.

The BBC took to the streets of Sydney to ask people their thoughts on the 2025 federal election campaign.

The BBC’s Katy Watson explains the key players, top issues and the role of the democracy sausage.

The BBC spoke to people in Sydney about Australia's housing crisis and what they'd like to see politicians to do help.

A powerful king tide smashed glass, cracked footpaths and caused residents to evacuate as it battered Sydney's coast line.

The Green Party Senator was asked to remove "the prop" from the chamber, as she protested a new bill.

The baby wombat grabbed by an influencer in Australia row… in 60 seconds

Influencer who stole baby wombat criticised by Australian PM.

Queensland's iconic Surfers Paradise beach looks strikingly different after the storm eroded the sand.

The BBC's Katy Watson reports from the Gold Coast, as strong winds and heavy rains batter the region.

It's the first cyclone expected to land as far south since Cyclone Zoe in 1974.

BBC Australia reporter Simon Atkinson visits Townsville, which was hit by severe rainfall over the weekend.