Death and Dying

A man who drove two friends through floodwater on the back of a ute in regional New South Wales admits to causing their deaths and is "deeply sorry", a court has heard.

Prosecutors say a DV murderer, who used a 30cm kitchen knife to repeatedly stab his former partner, blames her for his actions in an apology letter read at his sentencing. 

Melioidosis claims another two lives in Queensland, bringing the state's death toll to 28 from more than 200 infections following record wet weather. 

A West Australian funeral home boss says a coffin getting soaked in the rain sparked the idea for what he says is the world's first enclosed truck hearse.

The news was announced by her family, who shared a statement on social media.

More than 1,000 people have gathered on Terrigal Beach to mourn Audrey Griffin, a young woman who is alleged to have been murdered by a 53-year-old man.

A remarkable grassroots effort between a family historian and a volunteer organisation results in 107 soldiers in unmarked graves receiving headstones and official commemoration.

The family of a nine-year-old boy who died after becoming trapped between beach rocks on Easter Sunday say they are overwhelmed by the community's show of support.

Losing her dad left Alexis feeling isolated, as few of her friends could relate. But a special camp in Hervey Bay helped her connect with kids who got it.

A 'grief camp' in regional Queensland is bringing together kids who have lost a loved one.

The former leader of the Catholic Church's Truth, Justice and Healing Council says Pope Francis's leadership centred on inclusion and diversity, not judgement — and that progressive approach created some enemies among Australia's clerical elite.

The late Pope Francis is remembered as "charitable" leader by members of the Catholic Church in Canberra.

Before he became Pope Francis, he was Jorge Mario Bergoglio. Born in Argentina to the son of Italian immigrants, he would become the first pope to be born or raised outside Europe in centuries.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says all Australian government flags will fly at half-mast on Tuesday after the Vatican confirmed Pope Francis has died at the age of 88. 

Ordained at the age of 76, Pope Francis was the first non-European to be named Pope in 1,200 years.

Pope Francis, the head of the Roman Catholic Church and sovereign of Vatican City, has died aged 88. 

A NSW council is working out whether it can afford to keep six cemeteries open to future interments, when it doesn't know where people are already buried at some of the sites.

Prosecutors are accusing the unnamed doctor of acting out of a "lust" for killing.

When Ross and Kathy's son was dying in hospital, a friend brought them a toothbrush and a blanket. The small gesture on the worst day of their lives triggered a big idea for a charity. 

Zachariah was a journalist, author and co-hosted The Home Show on the ABC in the 1990s with the television personality and fashion icon Maggie Tabberer.