Toyota has recalled thousands of its popular Prius and Corolla hybrid small cars.

A massive storm is moving in on inland NSW, with major warnings in place for parts of the south coast and Snowy Mountains in what is set to be a weekend of chaos.

Unusually cold and rainy weather will impact much of Australia’s east coast today and over the weekend, with Tasmania already setting a new record overnight as temperatures dropped below freezing.

A deadly virus has re-emerged in China, infecting more than 60 people and killing seven.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has confirmed a “sick” video has been released by Islamic State encouraging new recruits to set fire to bushland in Australia.