Max Rann

Last Sunday a zookeeper named Samantha Kudeweh was killed by a tiger at Hamilton Zoo. This isn't a rare event.

After two weeks on the water, a boat carrying asylum seekers was intercepted by Australian authorities. Its passengers were transferred to a naval vessel where they remained under guard for 29 days.

Kavan Applegate works to create small town environments within Australian prisons that replicate society and help prisoners transition back into the community.

Ten people have also been arrested, along with a seizure of 38 firearms and unknown quantities of ecstasy and ice.

Are riots planned, or do they break out spontaneously?

As the Sunshine State attempts to curb violence with a lockout policy, we look at how the plan has worked out in Sydney.

Mick Fanning's shark attack is the latest of dozens this year. What the hell is going on?

We look at how the unfolding Greek crisis will affect Melbourne, Australia, home to thousands of Greek nationals.

Make no mistake, summer wants you dead. In the interests of public safety, here's what to avoid if you want to make it through to March.

I followed an expert around in the rain as he rooted around in mulch in search of shrooms.

Scratch the surface and you'll find a lot of Australians believe the homeless are lazy. We asked Prof. Kathleen Hulse, an expert on homelessness, where these beliefs come from.

Australia's live baiting scandal almost brought greyhound racing to its knees. We went to Sandown Park to meet some remaining fans and hear why they've stuck by it.