Anthony Albanese says Australia is unlikely to support Taiwan's efforts to join the CPTPP trade bloc on the basis that it is not a "recognised" nation-state. 

In documents filed to the Federal Court the husband of alleged Sydney fraudster, Melissa Caddick, claims an opulent wedding ring, designer jewellery and artworks belong to him.

Frustrations bubble over in the Central West, where a local man has demanded more support for flood-stricken communities from the NSW premier, as prepare-to-evacuate orders are issued for towns downstream of Forbes.

As sub-variants vie for dominance, how is COVID-19 playing out in different countries across our region?

Anthony Albanese says North Korea's "escalation" of missile launches needs to be "called out" after an urgent meeting with Pacific allies. 

Experts say it's risky to make predictions about COVID-19 based on what's going on in other countries because the pandemic is different now than it was previously.

The last two members of a 14-member fringe religious group are committed to stand trial over the alleged murder of Elizabeth Struhs, who died earlier this year after her insulin medication was stopped.

A domestic violence survivor who killed her husband after he had just beaten her in front of neighbours could be released from jail after spending just over two years in custody.

Hundreds of close friends and family have attended a service to remember 15-year-old Cassius Turvey, who died after being allegedly attacked walking home from school.

A Townsville jury convicts a pilot of fraud after he chartered flights for members of the Katter's Australian Party without a licence.

The man appointed to administer the collapsed crypto exchange in chapter 11 bankruptcy, who oversaw the clean-up after Enron's collapse, says he has never seen "such a complete failure of corporate controls".

The company tells employees it will close access to its offices after staff say security began kicking them out.

The eight-part Origins series is in its debut season and features, among others, Billie Eilish, Doja Cat and Tobe Nwigwe.

A superintendent who gave evidence in Constable Rolfe's murder trial says he stands by his view that shots fired at Kumanjayi Walker were unwarranted and not in line with police training.

A man jailed after unexpectedly pleading guilty to the murder of American mathematician Scott Johnson has his conviction quashed and is likely to face a trial.

South Korea says the North has fired a suspected intercontinental ballistic missile, in a year which has seen the nuclear-armed country conduct a record number of tests. 

Professor Turnell, detained days after the military junta seized power in a coup in February last year, was released as an expression of "goodwill" during a broader mass amnesty for prisoners.

The United Nations grills Australia over its treatment of people in youth and immigration detention, describing the over-representation of Aboriginal people in detention as "horrific".

Everton defender James Tarkowski hopes a timely break for the World Cup — and some time in the Australian sun — can help his club respond after some recent Premier League struggles.

The opposition is accusing the Victorian Electoral Commission of interfering in the state election and says the body's public comments compromised its independence and "damaged public trust".

Babysitter Lisa Halcrow is sentenced to ten years' jail over the manslaughter of a toddler in southern Queensland, after being depicted in court as a "conniving liar, devoid of remorse".

Fast, deep and devastating — these aerial photographs show how communities across NSW have been swept away as floods pummelled towns across the state this week.

Mayors in country NSW are calling on the state and federal governments to fund urgent works after floods and heavy rain cause $2.5 billion in road damage.

The NSW Environment Protection Authority is reviewing the licence of the Metropolitan coal mine following repeated incidents of coal pollution spilling into waterways in the Royal National Park.

Hail and soaking rain have left fruit growers with waterlogged and split produce not fit for market. As they weigh the financial and emotional toll, a grocer says consumers should brace for higher prices.