Optus has strenuously denied "human error" being a contributing factor in a data breach that inadvertently allowed cyber criminals to steal personal details of potentially millions of customers.

The Australian government had called for the case to be dismissed, saying there was insufficient evidence that the consequences of climate change would affect the islanders' enjoyment of their rights.

The foreign minister meets her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on the sidelines of UN General Assembly with trade, Taiwan and the ongoing detention of two Australians up for discussion.

China's top diplomats are sending subtle positive messages to Australia, but any optimism about repairing the relationship must be tempered, writes Bang Xiao.

Authorities say regional NSW dams are at their fullest since the 1990s ahead of a third La Nina is hanging around this spring.

After a malicious cyber attack, Optus customers dating back to 2017 are advised they could be at risk of identity theft. Here's what you need to know if you think you're at risk.

As Optus chief executive Kelly Bayer Rosmarin calls for "heightened vigilance" after a mass data breach, advocates say companies need to do more for consumers. 

Supporters of Australian advisor to former leader Aung San Suu Kyi, Sean Turnell, are hopeful of his possible release as his secret trial concludes.

The result of the referendum — on whether the four regions become part of Russia — is expected to be a foregone conclusion in favour of the Moscow-held regions joining Russia.

When Adelaide disability advocate Shane Hryhorec recently passed through Abu Dhabi airport, he wasn't expecting to have his wheelchair seized — but he says his passport was confiscated as well.

Protests have erupted across Iran following Mahsa Amini's death, causing unrest and clashes with security forces. Here's a recap of the events that led up to this. 

About $800 million is needed to repair facilities like the National Gallery of Australia and the National Library, an arts lobby group says.

An Aboriginal activist and former police officer slams the New York Times obituary of Uncle Jack Charles for highlighting his criminal history and drug use. 

The family of 15-year-old Sophia Naismith, who was hit and killed by an out-of-control sports car, walk out of court as the driver reads an apology. 

Twenty one years on from Peter Falconio's murder, the SA government says it could offer a $1 million reward for the recovery of  his body, following pleas from his mother.

A study has found many Chinese women "pivot or reorient" while studying in Australia. This can be a challenge when they go home.

Princess Anne, known for her no-nonsense attitude, unchanging hairstyle and work ethic, often flew under the radar during her siblings' scandals and dramas. But as one of her brother's most trusted advisers, her influence is set to grow...

There are urgent calls to overhaul the way general practitioners test men for prostate cancer, amid concerns too many are dying unnecessarily from the disease.

The transition to net zero will be one of Australia’s biggest transformations, and many believe we need a national body to coordinate and plan the change.

In a final official event, MPs in both houses pay tribute to the Queen and share their reflections on her death, with many touching on the difficult nature of the past two weeks for First Nations people.

China's former deputy public security minister, who had been denounced for "seriously damaging the unity of the party", is jailed for life ahead of a key Communist Party congress.

Forcing soldiers to keep fighting, and forcing reservists to go to the front line, suggests a Russian army in deep trouble. But this war is far from over, writes John Lyons.

As Labor progresses a referendum on the Voice to Parliament, some politicians and pundits have claimed it would be a 'third chamber'. We asked five experts to weigh in.

Severe storms cells have hit parts of south-east Queensland, with 222mm falling in three hours at Upper Springbrook. More storms rolled through at dawn, brought on by a deepening low-pressure system offshore.

Soaring to the top of download charts around the world, BeReal gives you just two minutes to capture an "authentic" moment each day. But is this really what it means to be authentic?