After weeks of criticism over the handling of the bushfires scorching Australia, Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he will propose a national review into the response to the disaster, as the fires claimed another firefighter’s life.

A 25-year-old woman throws an egg at Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on the campaign trail ahead of the country's May 18 election, and is arrested, New South Wales state police says.

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison issued a national apology to thousands of victims of institutional sex abuse yesterday,