Russia claims its forces held a ceasefire to allow for civilian evacuations from the southern Ukraine cities of Mariupol and Volnovakha, though there has been no confirmation from the Ukrainian side. Follow live.

As Ukrainians defy all expectations and the West imposes crippling sanctions, the Russian President may soon be facing a nightmare of his own making.

As fans reel from the news of his death, it is impossible to avoid conjuring images of Shane Warne that are not sombre and serious at all. How could a "Warnie" moment ever be sombre and serious, writes Russell Jackson.

Players from Australia and Pakistan will take time out to honour Shane Warne as the second day of the first Test in Rawalpindi gets underway. Follow it all in our live blog.

Shane Warne's career is fondly recalled by a host of legendary Australian players, who have paid their respects to the groundbreaking leg-spinner.

Shane Warne is "probably the reason that England had that shocking period from the early 90s to 2005", but he also earned the respect of the fans he tormented. 

A "huge" social media response from the public sends much-needed supplies to Coraki as the ADF arrives in force. But 10,000 people in northern NSW remain without power, phones and internet.

Media outlets and individuals spreading information that contradicts the Russian government's narrative on the war could face up to 15 years in prison.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rebukes NATO for refusing to impose a no-fly zone over the country, saying "the alliance has given the green light to the bombing of Ukrainian cities and villages". 

Images captured from planes by Nearmap begin to show the scale of the devastation.

Breaking down the career of Australia's greatest bowler and showman is virtually an impossible exercise, given the breadth of Warne's leg-break mastery. But for the sake of starting arguments, here are five moments that stand out.

Premier Daniel Andrews says he has offered Warne's family a state funeral "so Victorians can pay tribute to his legacy and contribution to our state, community and country".

NSW police issue fresh arrest warrants amid a string of new abuse allegations as an ABC investigation uncovers the lies and double life that allowed fugitive paedophile Charles Batham to evade capture.

The state and federal governments announce a financial support package of $558.5 million for small businesses, farmers, not for profit organisations and sporting and community clubs devastated by the flood emergency across south-east Qu...

This week's flood on the Tweed River, south of the Queensland border, has devastated the residents of a riverside caravan park, but they're probably lucky to still be alive to talk about it.  

Kathleen Folbigg, who was convicted in 2003 over the deaths of her four children, hopes a request to the NSW coroner could breathe new life into her bid to have her conviction overturned.

Thousands of South Korean firefighters and troops battle a wildfire as it tears through an eastern coastal area, threatening a nuclear power station and a liquefied natural gas plant.

When will it stop raining? As torrential downpours, storm warnings and deadly flooding devastate Australia's east coast, it's a good question — and the answer is not what exhausted communities will want to hear.

Thanasi Kokkinakis and Alex de Minaur lead Australia to a memorable 3-2 comeback win over Hungary in their Davis Cup qualifying tie in Sydney.

The Moon has just been walloped by three tonnes of space junk, a punch that would have carved out a crater that could fit several semitrailers.

Photos reveal the grim reality of life in Kyiv's underground as Ukrainians take cover during Russia's invasion. 

Representatives from the United States, the UK, France, Ireland, Norway, and Albania met in response to Russia's attack on the Zaporizhzhya nuclear plant in Ukraine.

Victorian researchers launch an appeal for people due for their third dose of a COVID-19 vaccine to donate their blood as part of a two-year study.

Australia scores a 12-run win over the reigning world champions in New Zealand, as both sides pay their respects to Shane Warne following his sudden death.

Scott Morrison has found himself in quarantine with COVID, isolated from the nation as it grieves flood deaths. But the cold winds from war in eastern Europe might just make the path to re-election even harder, writes political correspondent...