Australian police have scored the biggest cocaine bust in the country's history after seizing 2.3 tonnes of cocaine from a fishing boat that had broken down off the coast of Queensland.

Australian police seize $500mn cocaine, the biggest bust in its history, because a boat broke down

Sixteen children, aged between 10 and 18, have been rescued in the Philippines after Australian police discovered sexually explicit material on the phone of a man arrested in Sydney.

How discovery of explicit material on a phone in Sydney led to rescue  of 16 abused children in Philippines

After a plane crashed right after takeoff in Papua New Guinea, five people have been charged with conspiring of import of cocaine across borders. The five suspects are alleged members of Melbourne-based organised crime ring.

Australia: Five arrested for cocaine smuggling after carrier plane crashes

Australia and England have the oldest rivalry in cricket and fans of both countries have always been enthusiastic about voicing their opinions and as the team from Down Under retained the Ashes, Australian Federal Police (AFP) jumped on the bandwagon to mock the Three Lions.

Read how Australian police mock England cricket team after Aussies retain Ashes urn

'Loyal agent of North Korea' was arrested by authorities, believing he was acting to serve some higher patriotic purpose

North Korean's arrest: Australia police accidentally broadcast arrest plans on social media