Ash Barty is one set away from becoming the first Aussie woman in 44 years to win the Australian Open, after taking the first in the final against Danielle Collins. But the American breaks back in the second set. Follow live.

Western Australia records 22 new local COVID-19 cases, more than half of which are related to a cluster at a Perth nightclub, while two other nightclubs are added to a list of potential exposure sites.

The Biden administration plans to spare everyday Russians from the brunt of US export controls if Russia invades Ukraine, and focus on targeting industrial sectors, according to a White House official.

The events this week which have leapt out of the Prime Minister's calendar all come with the sound effects of someone smacking into unfortunate reminders of the recent past, writes Laura Tingle.

Local residents in Coober Pedy express their concern over the lack of prompt government assistance since the main freight route to the town was flooded. 

With the Stuart Highway closed indefinitely, road train drivers are considering the cost of a 3,000-kilometre detour through NSW and Queensland.

As he prepares for the men's final, Daniil Medvedev is fined for his outburst at the chair umpire in Friday night's match, while Stefanos Tsitsipas does not escape a penalty.

The BBC analyses the serial numbers of a range of COVID tests in Serbia, finding that Novak Djokovic's positive test may have occurred later than documents he submitted to the Federal Court indicated.  

The legendary singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell says she will take her songs off the streaming service, saying "irresponsible people are spreading lies that are costing people their lives".

Dustin Stockton and Jennifer Lawrence travelled the US building support for Donald Trump. But after the events of January 6, they are spilling his secrets to the very people they once sought to take down.

Instead of driving home from work, Garry Wallis sets up his van in a suburban car park and settles in for the night. The 59-year-old says despite working all his life, he's homeless.

A retired Venezuelan army general says US officials were aware of his efforts to oust Nicolás Maduro — a role he says should immediately debunk criminal charges that he worked alongside the country's leader to flood the US with cocaine....

The first Indigenous player to claim one of Australian cricket's top awards, Ashleigh Gardner puts her maiden Belinda Clark Award down to a more mature approach on and off the field, while Mitchell Starc's consistency sees him win the Alla...

Crash investigators are calling for the public to send them videos of a crash between a ship and tugboats in Devonport, as early estimates indicate the damage bill could run into millions of dollars

There are now 111 people with COVID-19 in Northern Territory hospitals, including five in intensive care, as Health Minister Natasha Fyles announces a seven-day outdoor mask mandate amid a growing number of cases.

Disneyland Paris has released a drawing of Minnie Mouse's new outfit, swapping her iconic red polka dot dress for a pant suit designed by British designer Stella McCartney. 

The Moon's pockmarked surface will gain a fresh crater in about five weeks. So how did a spent rocket stage accidentally end up on track to crash into the lunar surface?

Australia will take a 52 run lead into the final day of the Women's Ashes Test, with rain interrupting England's fight back in Canberra.

The Cats fall just two points short of upsetting the reigning premiers the Lions, while Adelaide remains undefeated after claiming a 14-point victory over Melbourne at Norwood Oval. 

A 50-year-old bridge has collapsed in Pittsburgh, requiring rescuers to form a human chain to reach occupants of a bus that had plummeted into a park ravine.

Just because we're in a period of social change, doesn't mean we have to lose momentum on sustainability. There are six things we can do right now to offset our daily waste from disposable masks.

GWS coach Alan McConnell insists Giants will remain intact as Haneen Zreika breaks her silence on Pride round controversy.

Support builds to save the iconic Rainbow Temple and glow worm tunnel in northern New South Wales, as Guy Feldmann admits development approvals may not have kept pace with his creative endeavours.

Australians infected by COVID could one day be locked out or penalised when they seek life insurance, as scientists continue to uncover the longer-term impacts of the virus.

It’s hours before dawn in Acehuche, a small town in Spain’s western Extremadura region, and a group of youngsters is ending a parade by setting off fireworks and beating drums. Beast-like Carantoñas are about to return to this Spanish ...