Firefighters are working to control the flames.

It's a scene that is being repeated at other immigration facilities overwhelmed with too many migrant children and nowhere to put them.

A week in photos from award winning Sydney Morning Herald / The Age / Financial Review photographers.

Fremantle forward Jesse Hogan faces a nervous wait after he injured his troublesome right foot during the first quarter of his first match against Melbourne.

“Good artists copy, great artists steal,” is a familiar aphorism most often attributed to Picasso. But a new exhibition at the National Art School takes the concept further.

England have suffered a shock defeat to Sri Lanka but, four years on from a disastrous campaign, they remain one of the teams to beat at cricket's World Cup.

It's thanks but no thanks as Australia's world No.2 Ash Barty makes the difficult decision not to team up with Scotland's Andy Murray at Wimbledon.

Usman Khawaja has endured stinging criticism through this World Cup but insists he can play a key role with the bat.

Simple safety measures such as checking heaters and electric blankets when taking them out of storage and avoiding overloading powerboards will help prevent house fires each winter, experts say.

The death of four children and their mother in a horrific crash left the community "heartbroken", now their father says they were murdered.

The outgoing Liberal Senator has called for Australia to support the US in providing military escorts for oil tankers in the Persian Gulf.

Manly have moved to retain State of Origin stars Tom and Jake Trbojevic before rival clubs can pounce.

An unconfirmed number of confidential medical documents from patients at the RBWH have fallen off a truck as they were taken to be destroyed.

A dream summer is on the verge of turning into a nightmare for England, who are under immense pressure after defeat to Australia.

Kevin Sheedy has defended the character of former AFL player Israel Folau, saying he is entitled to his views, even though the coaching legend doesn't share them.

Bunnings is trying to win over schools, community groups and even hotel chains as loyal customers as sales to builders falls amid a slowdown in the housing market.

In a rare display of unity, Nine, ABC and News Corp have said a culture of secrecy is threatening public interest journalism.

Huawei Technologies Co global deputy chairman Ken Hu has claimed the telecommunications behemoth will remain the global leader despite US President Donald Trump blacklisting the company amid tense trade negotiations with China.

Cassie Thomson started up her sideline Mad Paws dog-sitting app so she could get to pat more dogs.