Rain and warm conditions are creating the perfect storm for the mosquito-borne disease Japanese encephalitis.

Bridesmaids director Paul Feig whisks us away to a magical academy presided over by Charlize Theron and Kerry Washington, but don’t expect any sequels.

Queensland's state government has committed to a funding boost for more social and affordable lodgings to tackle the housing crisis.

Victoria’s three remaining coal-fired power plants are likely to close years earlier than expected after the Andrews government announced a $1 billion plan to become an active competitor in the electricity market.

Cameron Green has replaced Josh Inglis in Australia’s 15-man T20 World Cup squad after the reserve wicketkeeper was injured playing golf.

Jillaroos coach Brad Donald hopes Australia’s performances in the northern hemisphere will show other nations “if you invest, you get great reward”.

RA chief Andy Marinos says Dave Rennie is the man to lead the Wallabies to the World Cup. But he wants the team to return from Europe with wins.

In their hunt for a new CEO North Melbourne sought the advice of former AFL chief executive Andrew Demetriou about potential candidates.

Echuca residents are hoping a newly constructed levee will save hundreds of homes from inundation today as waters rise, while Kerang locals have been told to evacuate. The Bureau of Meteorology has warned that more rain is on the way for already sodd...

It was a shambles of diplomacy and messaging, out of character for the sure-footed foreign affairs minister.

Eve was only eight weeks old when Chris Stapleton realised his newest little dog was something special.

The reunion between St Kilda and Ross Lyon appears as close as ever after the four-time AFL grand final coach said his heart had “opened up” to the Saints.

The federal government is likely to introduce legislation to force restaurants to identify seafood's country of origin on menus.

Sydney residents are fuming after a neighbour asked council to install a no parking sign.

The senator resigned from the role after two former staffers say they tried to raise concerns with the office of Greens leader Adam Bandt.

The foreign minister says she understands the government’s decision was “distressing” for many in the Jewish community.

Former prime minister Paul Keating says stamp duty should be replaced with a property tax to make it easier for people to move homes despite NSW Labor’s refusal to back an overhaul of the tax scheme.

The South Australian government passed laws allowing stores to open two hours earlier on Sundays.

One of Australia's biggest weapons against diabetes is being used to help prevent dementia.

Melbourne Lord Mayor Sally Capp has declined to comment on the resignation of the council’s chief executive, who quit on Wednesday – just 90 minutes after Capp denied he was doing so.