Three bodies found in Mexico are likely to belong to two Australian brothers and a US friend who went missing in the area last week, local authorities say.

Each night more than 122,000 Australians are estimated to be experiencing homelessness; that's one of the highest rates among OECD countries. A recent report shows it's never been harder to find affordable rental accommodation in Australia if you're on a low income. Support groups are calling for more funding from the upcoming Federal Budget

Some say modern air travel is rubbish, with cramped seats, delays and cancellations and high prices. But rubbish may have a significant role to play in the airline industry of the future. Australian researchers have come up with a way to turn rubbish into jet fuel.

Three people charged after the disappearance of two Australian brothers in northern Mexico; Police investigating after Queensland MP says she was drugged and sexually assaulted; and Sydney FC claim a record fifth title in their A-League Women grand final against Melbourne City.

From a young age, Qin Qin was taught to work hard and focus on success. But eventually the pressure of being a "model migrant" in Australia became too much.

Every day the rental vacancy crisis is pushing more Australians into homelessness, many for the first time.