Nine Queenslanders died in crash: Queensland victims of the MH17 crash, doctors Roger and Jill Guard, have been remembered for their "lifetime of service" to their community. Meanwhile Gold Coast woman Helena Sidelik was returning from a European holiday when her life was cut short.
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Sydney Catholic nun among the MH17 dead: A Catholic nun and teacher at eastern Sydney Catholic school Kincoppal-Rose Bay, Sister Philomene Tiernan, is believed to have been one of the passengers on board Malaysia Airlines MH17 when it was shot down over eastern Ukraine.
Seven West Australians among the dead: WA Premier Colin Barnett confirmed that seven West Australians were among the 295 people killed on board Malaysia Airlines flight MH17.
Kanahooka couple among those lost on MH17 flight: A retired Illawarra school teacher and his wife were on board flight MH17, which was shot down near the Ukraine border.
Lithgow teacher on doomed flight: What has been described as the ‘mass murder’ of passengers on Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 has had a tragic impact on Lithgow with the fear that a young Lithgow woman is among the dead.
Mallacoota couple may be among those lost on MH17: Mallacoota couple Mary and Gerry Menke were on their way home from an overseas holiday when they boarded Malaysia Airlines flight MH17
MH17: Ballarat Football League club committee member on doomed flight: A Ballarat Football League club committee member and his wife were aboard the ill-fated Malaysian Airlines flight that was shot down over Ukraine overnight.
Canberra victim identified: One ACT resident has been confirmed among the 27 Australians and 298 overall victims of the MH17 airline tragedy.
Aussies toll rises to 28
A nun from Sydney, a married Melbourne couple who had just toured Europe and a West Australian grandfather and his grandchildren returning from a holiday are among the 28 Australians who were killed on board MH17.
It was earlier reported that 27 Australians had died, but Foreign Affairs Minister Julie Bishop says 28 Australians are now known to have died and fears that number may rise.
Earlier: Malaysia Airlines has confirmed 27 Australian passengers were on board Flight MH17 shot down in the Ukraine.
The tragedy represents a serious escalation of the ongoing crisis in Ukraine and comes only months after Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 mysteriously disappeared somewhere over the Indian Ocean.
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has urged family members "unable to contact" next of kin to call its 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on 61 2 6261 3305 from overseas.
Within Australia, the DFAT number is 1300 555 135.
Fees waived
Malaysia Airlines will waive all fees for changes to travel from today until further notice to any MH destinations.
The airline has set up a hotline for those seeking information: +603 7884 1234.
Malaysia Airlines flights to and from Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide, Darwin and Auckland will operate as per normal schedule.
