Jean-Pierre Thebault leaves Canberra offering a scathing analysis of Australia's diplomacy in recent days, describing the decision to scrap the government's $90 billion submarine contract as a "huge mistake".

Several police officers have been hospitalised with serious injuries after clashes with hundreds of protesters in the inner Melbourne suburb of Richmond.

NSW Police arrest 20 people and issue 236 fines in Greater Sydney as they prevent another anti-lockdown protest from taking place, on the same day the state records 1,331 new COVID-19 cases and six deaths.

This week's moves – the announcement that Australia may build submarines with US and British technology and news of more US troops rotated here – fundamentally change our relationship with the world, writes Laura Tingle.

David spent more than a year in hospital after being infected with COVID-19. He finally went home this month, grateful to his carers, and with a message for the community.

From the lack of homework at school, to ferocious possums — here are six things that shock migrants most about Australia.

Tom Wills was Australia's first great sportsman and helped invent Australian Rules football. But a startling discovery suggests he took part in the mass murder of Aboriginal people.

Alexander Matters, 20, who works for ACT federal Labor MP David Smith, is charged with two counts of rape, over an incident alleged to have taken place in April this year.

Victoria records 535 new locally acquired COVID-19 cases and one further death as the state wakes to a slight easing of restrictions. 

The internet is full of untruths about burning fat through exercise. Exercise scientist Mandy Hagstrom unpacks three of the most common myths around exercise and weight loss.

There are two overwhelming reactions from the local defence industry to this week's announcement that Australia will tear up its contract with Naval Group and build either US or UK designed nuclear submarines instead. One is relief, the oth...

One new locally acquired case of COVID-19 is recorded in Queensland overnight, as high numbers of people gather at vaccination hubs for today's major push on Pfizer jabs.

The Wallabies hold a 30-17 lead over the world champions, as full-time approaches in Brisbane. Follow our live ScoreCentre.

How much would you pay for a tent site with no mains power, water or sewerage on a remote island? 

Almost 50 per cent of Australians have bought bacon in the past week, but research shows most don't realise that what they think is local produce is often imported.

Queensland police say they've arrested a 20-year-old-man who allegedly hit and killed a man in a road rage incident south of Brisbane.

David's experience is echoed across the country in stories both sad and shocking at how readily we have divided into state protectorates willing to lock each other out, writes Virginia Trioli. 

The Pentagon issues an apology after admitting a US drone strike in Kabul last month killed as many as 10 civilians, including seven children. 

The ACT has recorded 15 new COVID-19 cases, at least seven of which spent part of their infectious period in the community and eight currently unlinked to other known cases or clusters.

Durst, a multimillionaire real estate heir who was the subject of documentary series The Jinx, is also suspected of killing two other people in the US.

A new recipe for concrete isn't just about finding a use for coal combustion waste buried in Collie — it could also create local jobs.

Across Australia psychologists are reporting waiting lists for new patients that are many months long. Here are the stories of those left waiting for care.

Australia's three time zones will soon become five as daylight saving time kicks in.  So, does the "saving" part of daylight saving time still hold up today?

A program connecting seniors and children, which is being credited with mending broken hearts, creating intergenerational connections and improving IT skills, is expanding in Queensland.

Victoria Police defend the leaking of a domestic violence survivor's safety plan, despite two previous investigations finding the information should not have been disclosed.