Greek swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev has won a cheque for $1 million after breaking the 50m freestyle world record after months of taking performance-enhancing drugs.

Police are investigating the discovery of a body pulled from a creek in Melbourne's north.

Sydney rail commuters today are being warned to expect more delays as wet weather affects train lines.

Police investigate suspicious fire at double-storey townhouse in Melbourne's south-east overnight.

The NSW flood emergency continues today, with nearly 50,000 people preparing to isolate in areas across the Mid-North coast.