Five million people — or the equivalent of New Zealand's entire population — have succumbed to COVID-19 worldwide. But that's only the official tally, with the real death toll likely to be as much as four times higher, writes Casey Br...

Police search through rubbish collected from roadside bins and declare they will "never give up hope" of finding Cleo Smith as they continue their investigation into the four-year-old's disappearance.

Health Minister Yvette D'Ath says she is not concerned about widespread disruption in the state's hospital system after about 4,000 health workers who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 are suspended on full pay.

Gladys Berejiklian addresses the media after the second day of giving evidence at a corruption inquiry. The former NSW premier told the inquiry she did not lie to her then-chief of staff about her relationship with disgraced MP Daryl Maguire...

The crucial COP26 climate conference in Glasgow has been declared to be dead by some before it even starts after the G20 nations failed to deliver any strong commitments at their Rome meeting. But such pronouncements may be premature, Mich...

A nation that once prided itself on its egalitarianism and high levels of home ownership is experiencing rising inequality due to a growing chasm of wealth between those who own homes and those who never will, writes Stephen Long. ...

French President Emmanuel Macron has accused Scott Morrison of lying about the $90 billion submarine contract that was cancelled six weeks ago.

Two new images of a Toyota LandCruiser seen leaving the property where the body of 31-year-old mother Rene Latimore was found could be crucial in identifying her killer, police say.

Climate change conferences were once the domain of scientists and bureaucrats. Now, they are increasingly attended by big business delegations eyeing off the 'green dollar'.

A school in Perth's southern suburbs was placed into lockdown after a student assaulted a teacher this morning. 

Prime Minister Pohiva Tu'i'onenoa announces a seven-day lockdown, despite no evidence of community transmission, after a passenger from New Zealand tests positive for the virus in hotel quarantine.

Vaccination hubs and pharmacies are now offering booster COVID-19 shots for NSW residents after the state recorded 135 new cases and four deaths. 

WA authorities will review the case of a man who is desperate to enter the state to see his dying mother, after he rushed back to Australia from the US following the easing of international travel restrictions.

Apprentice jockey Hannah Fitzgerald remains in a critical condition at Royal Perth Hospital after a tragic incident at Kalgoorlie racecourse on Saturday.

Victorian Liberal Leader Matthew Guy says he is "extremely angry and disappointed" about MP Tim Smith's weekend drink-driving incident, while federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says it is "clearly unacceptable".

Jana Pittman was once the "next big hope" for Australian athletics, but by the time the 2004 Olympics were done, she was "Drama Jana". This is how the world champion hurdler went from pariah to "queen".

The court heard former AFL-listed ruckman/forward Daniel Murray chased and assaulted an umpire after receiving a red card at the match in July. 

Despite New Zealand recording 162 new cases of COVID-19, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announces some restrictions in Auckland will be relaxed next week. 

It's nearly the first Tuesday in November, so that means it's Melbourne Cup time — but when does it start, how long will the race take, how big a crowd will be there and what is the prize money? Here's your guide to Australia's most famou...

The Australian government opens a pathway to permanent residency for Hongkongers, including temporary skilled, temporary graduate and student visa holders.

Even more regional bank branches have closed in the wake of COVID-19 as more people embraced online banking. But what impact will this have on country communities?

Ellidy and Alex "Chumpy" Pullin were trying for a baby before tragedy struck and Mr Pullin died. Fifteen months later, Ms Pullin has given birth to his child using posthumous IVF.

A campaign that brought together the Norwegian women's beach handball team, thousands of supporters around the world and pop superstar Pink has a win, with officials scrapping requirements for female players to wear bikini bottoms.

White House press secretary Jen Psaki has tested positive for COVID-19, but says it's unlikely she exposed US President Joe Biden to the virus before he flew to Europe to meet with world leaders.

More vaccines used overseas but not in Australia are formally recognised by the national medical regulator, paving the way for international visitors in the coming months.