New South Wales

The marsupial held the man down in floodwater after they got into a fight near Port Macquarie.

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

A truck spilled hundreds of kilograms of metal shards on the M1 state highway in New South Wales, damaging 300 cars.

Two other people are missing, as officials urge people to take caution as a surf warnings remain.

Two people, including a teenager, were arrested after the nine-year-old was shot on a farm on Sunday.

The former police officer was found guilty of manslaughter in the death of Clare Nowland.

Residents are warned power may not return for days as further heavy rainfall is forecast.

At least one man has died in floodwaters and military personnel have been injured in the wild weather.