Embattled Cabinet Minister Christian Porter's future on the frontbench is looking increasingly uncertain, with the Prime Minister offering no defence of his decision to accept mystery funds to cover his legal bills. 

The Chinese embassy in Canberra has accused Australia and the US of making "erroneous accusations" against China in a joint statement. The exchange comes a day after the announcement of the AUKUS deal. 

Stephanie thought sexual assault was a stranger jumping out from a bush in a park to attack. Then she realised it could be somebody "pushing you and pushing you" until you said yes.

Some people arriving in Sydney from overseas will be allowed to quarantine at home for one week as part of a pilot program, as NSW records 1,284 new COVID-19 infections and 12 deaths.

Construction workers take their breaks in the middle of CBD intersections after the introduction of new COVID rules targeting the building industry. Victoria has recorded 510 new cases, as it prepares for a modest easing of restrictions from...

Residents of the LGAs of Hilltops in south-west New South Wales and Glen Innes in the New England region are in lockdown for one week after COVID-19 cases were detected in Young and Glen Innes. Follow live.

When Jodi Willard tested positive for COVID-19 she isolated inside her home alone, but after 14 days she still has to stay inside because she can't get the paperwork she needs to leave.

A NSW paramedic's Supreme Court challenge to a COVID vaccine mandate may not be heard before it's due to take effect.

The country's new government includes some of the United States' most-wanted terrorists, and donors worry about legitimising the hardline Islamist group.

Professor Lidia Morawska is named by Time magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in the world for helping highlight the airborne spread of COVID-19.

The announcement of a historic partnership between Australia, the UK, and the US to share nuclear submarines is likely to draw the ire of China. But are we ready for a showdown, asks Stan Grant. 

Astacia Stevens alleges men on several mine sites asked her for sexual favours in exchange for career advancement. She declined, is on maternity leave and is scared to go back.

StarTrack truck drivers are striking for 24 hours next week, claiming standards are being driven down across the industry.

Three Chinese astronauts are spending their first night on Earth in three months after completing the longest mission in the country's space program.

The writers leaned into the headlines about police brutality and institutional racism while trying to maintain the light-hearted spirit.

In a search for answers about his family history, Sam Carmody hears stories so disturbing that they have implications for an entire region, where his ancestors have a statue, a highway and even a town named after them.

Sydney is taking the first steps to regaining its status as an international city, with plans for some overseas arrivals to skip hotel quarantine for the first time in 18 months. 

Queensland has recorded one new locally acquired case of COVID-19 as authorities announce the state will reinstate border restrictions with the New South Wales council area of Glen Innes Severn.

Environmentalists are concerned by the public safety implications of Australia developing nuclear-powered submarines — but the retired naval officer who chaired SA's nuclear royal commission says the risks can be managed.

A new Woodward book about Trump, an AOC dress that had people talking and a Nicki Minaj tweet that prompted a call from the White House.

The oldest lobster catcher in the US state of Maine says there is no place she would rather be than working on the water. 

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the "unshakeable alliance" between the United States and Australia will stand up to pressure from China.

A pokies-addicted travel agent is jailed for pilfering refunds from travellers who cancelled their holidays because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Thousands of nurses sign a petition seeking a pandemic disaster payment due to "dangerous and unrelenting" working conditions, as the nurses' union joins AMA calls for restrictions to remain in place.

Former Australian of the Year Rosie Batty is joining a coalition of family violence organisations and advocates calling for prevention to be at the heart of national solutions to coercive control — regardless of whether or not it is crimi...