Geelong produces one of the most dominant displays in grand final history to thrash the Sydney Swans by 81 points in front of more than 100,000 spectators at the MCG.

The body of a five-year-old boy has been found after the car he was travelling in was swept away near Tullamore, 90 kilometres north-west of Parkes, in the state's Central West.

The Australian Federal Police says it is monitoring the dark web and internet forums after reports Optus customers' personal information may be being sold online.

Tributes to Shane Warne and John Farnham, bagpipes, Delta Goodrem and sparkly disco balls are prominent in a jam-packed pre-match musical performance by UK singer Robbie Williams.

Roger Federer played the final match of his career alongside Rafael Nadal. 

The number of children put to work in Afghanistan is growing, fuelled by the collapse of the economy after the Taliban took over the country and the world cut off financial aid just over a year ago.

Russians book flights to leave their country after more than 300,000 are being called to fight in Ukraine. 

The foreign minister intensified her criticism of Russia after Mr Putin announced his country will mobilise hundreds of thousands of troops to fight in Ukraine.

There are no skate parks on their island, so Fiji's skaters practise at the one place that is guaranteed to have a smooth pavement — Parliament House.

Reserve Bank officials still say we can avoid recession, but some economists think we won't, writes Gareth Hutchens.

Typhoon Talas triggers landslides and leaves tens of thousands of households without power, according to Japanese new agencies. 

Local authorities say two Cambodian crew members abandoned their boat with 41 Chinese nationals on board as it sank in the Gulf of Thailand, leaving at least one person dead and at least 10 missing.

The drag world has come out to pay their condolences to the passing of fellow performer George Ward aka Cherry Valentine.

The remains of a historic World War II flying boat engine have been carefully conserved after decades of exposure to harsh weather caused severe erosion. 

A man went to an estate sale looking for a bookshelf and came away with a medieval treasue. 

Midwest farmers John and Sue Illingworth spent 50 years collecting and restoring vintage tractors. Now their collection of 150 machines is up for sale — and it's expected to set a record price.

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.

State-organised demonstrations were held in Iranian cities to counter anti-government unrest triggered by the death of a woman in police custody, with marchers calling for the execution of protesters.

At 19, Zee Schorsch should be just starting on their journey as a footballer, but current AFL policies mean they have to choose between identity and passion.

Giorgia Meloni has risen from political obscurity to potentially become Italy's first far-right female leader. But her critics warn her ascension comes at a fragile time in Europe and evokes memories of Italy's fascist past.

It is no place to mourn a loved one — but there are no other housing options for this heartbroken widow in one of Australia's best-known tourist towns.

With the day of mourning for Queen Elizabeth II over, a republican lobby group is reigniting its campaign to separate Australia from the monarchy.

It was painfully evident during the 10 days I was in London covering the death of the Queen that different kinds of Britons were living very different lives, writes Virginia Trioli.

The Wallabies find themselves in deep trouble in the second Bledisloe Cup Test, as they chase their first win over the All Blacks at Eden Park in 36 years. Follow our live ScoreCentre.

Richmond defies the odds and a surging Brisbane to pull off a stunning victory by four points at Punt Road.