The European Union has failed to agree on a Russian oil ban despite declaring payment in rubles was against sanctions.

An arrest warrant has been issued for a prison director who is accused of helping a dangerous inmate escape from a US jail.

Child care costs have risen in Brisbane by 15 per cent in three years, with more families struggling as fees continue to rise.

Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has apologised after bringing her partner to a meeting with the International Olympic Committee in Sydney on Sunday.

A Queensland grandma forced to sleep in a caravan after flooding destroyed her home is one of many facing the threat of rising insurance costs.

Victoria's state budget showed no indication on when taxpayers will begin paying back its record debt, which is less than forecast.

The Reserve Bank is widely expected to lift interest rates today, the majority of Australians believe they’re doing their bit on climate change but want the government to do more and the prime minister has promised to revive the religious discrimin...

An 11th-hour bid to stop a NSW-wide teachers strike has failed. 9News can also reveal government staffers have become eligible for a pay rise.

Scott White has been jailed for the 1988 murder of mathematician Scott Johnson on Sydney’s Northern Beaches.

Victorians react to the state budget.

The former lead detective on the William Tyrrell case has fronted court as the man who was wrongly named as the prime suspect sues the state.

Protesters have gathered in the night outside the US Supreme Court, calling for long-time legislation allowing abortion to remain.

The RBA's interest rate rise has sparked questions for Prime Minister Scott Morrison over the federal election outcome.

The Reserve Bank of Australia has increased interest rates to 0.35 per cent, the first raise in 11 years.

A police veteran of almost four decades has admitted to accepting cash to act as an “informal mediator,” threatening to charge people if they didn’t settle private debts, IBAC has heard.

Treasurer Tim Pallas has flagged a future slowdown in infrastructure spending to avoid more cost blowouts as firms struggle to keep pace with massive road and rail projects.

A soldier went into closed court insisting that a certain Afghan soldier had shot a dog. When he came out, his story had changed.

Bill Spedding, who was once a suspect in William Tyrrell’s disappearance, is suing the state for malicious prosecution after he was acquitted of historical sex offences.

Jason Roberts is facing two charges of murder. He argues he was not in Moorabbin when the shootings happened.

An NT man has attempted to escape a court room after hearing he would be sentenced to jail.