On an isolated rural property in New South Wales, a man has been keeping six women as sex slaves. One of his former partners is speaking out in a bid to help them and encourage others to come forward. Warning: This story...

Former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins, whose rape allegation sparked a national discussion about the workplace culture at Parliament House, speaks at the women's March 4 Justice rally in Canberra. ...

For the first time since March last year, the US transport authority has recorded more than 1.35 million passengers in a single day. That is despite the nation's daily coronavirus death toll hovering at about 1,500. Foll...

Brittany Higgins, the former Liberal staffer who alleges she was raped inside senior minister Linda Reynolds's office, has delivered a powerful address to thousands of women on the lawns outside Parliament House. Here's ...

Thousands of people have rallied throughout Australia as part of the March 4 Justice rally. These women told us why they took part.

In 2017, Luke Lazarus was acquitted of raping an 18-year-old woman behind his father's nightclub. Today, that woman, Saxon Mullins, joined thousands of women on the steps of Parliament House to call for change. ...

On the face of it there's no obvious connection between two of the big stories dominating our news in recent weeks. But here's the link, writes Toni Wren.

Beyonce has now won 28 Grammys, more than any other singer, after taking home four awards at a social distanced ceremony in Los Angeles that saw female solo artists take out the big four categories. ...

Housing and Fisheries Minister Peter Tinley is set to be dumped from the McGowan government's cabinet in changes due to be finalised later this week, as the Premier grapples with some unusual post-election issues. ...

While Beijing often faces sandstorms in March and April due to its proximity to the massive Gobi Desert, the country's weather service says this year's weather is the "most intense sandstorm" in 10 years. ...

The Sydney hotel quarantine security guard who tested positive for COVID-19 has the more infectious UK strain of the virus as health authorities add a leisure centre in Sydney's south to the list of venues the man visite...

The A-League's new official body says it is working with police to identify those responsible for racially vilifying Adelaide United rising star Kusini Yengi following the Reds' win over Melbourne Victory. ...

Tahnee Afuhaamango's world record has just been confirmed — five weeks after she stepped out of a pool and went home without realising how fast she had actually swum.

The proceedings relate to an article that reported a letter had been sent to Prime Minister Scott Morrison containing a serious allegation against a serving Cabinet minister.

The company says a review of more than 17 million vaccinated people shows no evidence of increased risk of blood clots from its coronavirus vaccine.

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews says he "narrowly avoided" permanent spinal damage in a fall last week, confirming he will step down from his duties for at least six weeks.

Deputy Opposition Leader Richard Marles says he's "appalled" and "deeply sorry" for the women who have detailed allegations of sexual harassment within the federal Labor Party.

Three men who killed two people by locking them inside a toolbox and dumping them in a dam south of Brisbane are sentenced to life in prison for their murders.

Northern Territory police charge a 21-year-old man with sexual intercourse without consent, alleging he sexually assaulted a three-year-old in Karama on Thursday.

Hunter Valley resident Stephen Orr, 58, pleaded guilty to eight charges in Newcastle District Court today over the 2017 assault, which involved a device designed to slaughter cattle.

Danny Griffiths had given up hope of ever finding his favourite surfboard, which he lost while surfing Pedra Branca's renowned big wave breaks.

A terrified hostage is heard pleading with police to save her life after partially freeing her hands from cable ties, in a triple-0 call played to an inquest examining the deadly 2017 Brighton siege. ...

Liberal MPs have told the ABC the challenge, to be brought by Shadow Roads Minister Brad Battin, was hastened by the extraordinary election losses suffered by the Western Australian Liberals over the weekend. ...

After a Liberal party wipe-out, WA's Lower House will end up with more female MPs elected in 2021 than the total number of Liberal women, 25, to have ever sat in the WA Parliament.

The Sydney Roosters are given approval to play outstanding prospect Joseph Suaalii in first grade, as the 17-year-old juggles high school studies with his promising rugby league career.

Someone has finally found a way past Collingwood in 2021, and Brisbane's win combined with Fremantle's great escape sets up a classic AFLW finals series, writes Andrew McGarry.

Yet another batch of rule changes had their first outing over the weekend, and eight scrappy games later, there are more than a few things we need to keep our eye on.

It is 185 years since the famous naturalist left Australia's shores and headed back to England with tales of strange flora and fauna, and stories about Indigenous culture including corrobborees. ...