A man arrested after driving erratically down Melbourne's busy Flinders Street caused a lockdown and revived horrific memories for the city.

More than 3700 people face at least two weeks locked away on a cruise liner anchored off Japan after health officials confirmed that 10 people, including two Australians, on the ship had tested positive for coronavirus and more cases were possible.

A bitter feud between US President Donald Trump and top Democrat Nancy Pelosi has boiled over at his State of the Union speech, with Trump denying her a handshake and Pelosi ripping apart a copy of his remarks behind his back.

A new body to regulate the health and safety of Queensland miners is expected to get the tick of approval by state parliament this week.

Frontline emergency workers say a lack of resources during Australia's months-long bushfire crisis has left them burnt out and in dire need of more funding.

WHY HAS CHINA STOPPED IMPORTING AUSTRALIAN SEAFOOD?* China has shut down its live animal trade over coronavirus fears.

Ban the ballads and turn up the beats next time you exercise to get the most out of your workout, researchers say.

Two Australians on a cruise ship off Japan have contracted coronavirus after being exposed to the deadly virus by a previous passenger.

Two men are dead following a short police pursuit in Melbourne linked to an earlier crime spree.

Five photos of a naked Harvey Weinstein have been passed around to the New York jurors considering the sexual abuse case against the disgraced Hollywood producer.