Treasurer Josh Frydenberg all but confirms motorists will be given relief at the petrol pump under a package of cost-of-living measures in Tuesday's federal budget.

Russian missiles hit an oil depot and a defence facility in residential parts of the western city, causing injuries and considerable damage to infrastructure, and leaving residents reeling.

The State Emergency Service is appealing to residents across northern parts of New South Wales to prepare for more heavy rainfall and possible flash flooding in the coming days.

A preliminary report following the shock death of Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins finds 10 psychoactive substances and medicines in his system.

Tim Tszyu picks himself off the canvas to claim a unanimous decision over Terrell Gausha in his US debut. 

Ukraine's defence ministry says Russian Lieutenant General Yakov Rezantsev has been killed by Ukrainian forces near the southern city of Kherson, the seventh Russian general to die since the invasion began.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy demands Western nations provide more military hardware from their stockpiles, asking if they are afraid of Russia.

The story of Madeleine McCann is one that has touched almost every corner of the globe, yet the truth of what happened to her is not yet told. As the official investigation into her disappearance by Britain's Metropolitan Police winds down...

When the government says its economic plan is working, what does that mean? Gareth Hutchens explains.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns heavy rainfall is coming to south-east Queensland on Monday, which carries a "very significant" risk of flash flooding in some areas.

Queensland's Health Minister wants Tuesday's federal budget to include a 50:50 split for public health funding, equating to an extra $1.5 billion a year — saying she's not the only state minister making the call.

Election cycles come and go, but every year regional and rural Australians are forced to put up with roads so bad they threaten lives and livelihoods.

After a challenging season, the Victory successfully defend their championship with a thrilling 2-1 win over premiers Sydney FC in the grand final.

NBA star LeBron James took home two Razzies for his performance in Space Jam: A New Legacy, but it was a widely panned musical about a British royal which was on the receiving end of the most Golden Raspberries.

In communities in this part of north-west Victoria, residents who've had surgery are advised to recuperate elsewhere due to the infection risk from their own water supply, and some parents of newborns have to buy bottled water for formula. ...

From pensioners to families and single people, the increasing cost of living is reaching many parts of society, but how are regional Australians coping with seemingly endless price hikes?

In the final leg of a tour of the Caribbean, the Duke of Cambridge assures nations considering cutting ties with the Crown that the royal family would "support and respect" their decision.

A 7.6-metre sculpture of a shark crashing through the roof of Magnus Hanson-Heine's house in rural Oxford, England, is now a protected landmark — and he's not happy about it.

An Aboriginal health boss says growing COVID-19 cases and overcrowding in remote communities is putting families at risk, with positive cases forced to isolate with up to 15 people in a single home.

US President Joe Biden says Vladimir Putin "cannot remain in power", dramatically escalating the rhetoric against the Russian leader after his brutal invasion of Ukraine.

The WNBL finals are thrown into chaos after a COVID-19 outbreak forced the postponement of game two of the semi-final series between the UC Capitals and Perth Lynx.

With her due date fast approaching and Russian troops advancing, Olesya knew she had to make the right choice for her unborn daughter. This is how the expectant mum escaped Ukraine for the safety of New York. 

The mother of Shayla Phillips, the four-year-old girl who was found after being lost for two days in the Tasmanian bush, says her "precious baby girl" is doing well, apart from having "a few bruises, scratches, bites".

Sydney boxer Ebanie Bridges, the "Blonde Bomber", has hit out at her critics after beating Mariá Cecilia Román to claim the IBF bantamweight world title.

What better way to appreciate the entertainment industry than by tuning into the award show that shaped it? Here's what you need to know about the 2022 Oscars — and why it's going to be nothing like last year's.