More than 350 structures have been destroyed by several bushfires burning across Victoria, authorities say, as residents return home to take stock of the devastation.

Anthony Albanese has recalled parliament early to deal with sweeping hate speech and gun laws in the wake of the Bondi terror attack. 

The future of Adelaide Writers' Week (AWW) remains unclear as Palestinian Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah says she is considering her legal options. Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern is among those who will no longer appe...

The US attorney's office in the District of Columbia has opened a criminal investigation into Jerome Powell, the chair of the Federal Reserve.

Donald Trump says controlling Greenland is crucial for US national security and he has suggested using force to seize the Arctic territory.

Iranians have endured a blackout but for many the fears of atrocities committed by the Khamenei regime are real and based on reports of machine guns being used.

A man allegedly carrying a vest covered in duct-taped objects in Bondi has been arrested and charged by NSW Police, with his vest examined by the bomb disposal unit and deemed safe.

An imam who was allegedly the victim of racial abuse during a roadside assault has thanked the police who helped him and his wife, and urged Australians to reject hate, Islamophobia and antisemitism.

This year's Golden Globes saw hits and misses for Australia, last-minute snubs and a humbled Timothée Chalamet. 

The Taliban's chief spokesman agreed to an unscripted, sit-down interview with me, there was just one non-negotiable condition, writes Meghna Bali. 

Minneapolis had been the target of a massive immigration enforcement operation in the weeks leading up to Renee Nicole Good's death. Now, the shooting has opened old wounds. 

NSW Police Inspector Amy Scott, who was praised for bringing the Westfield Bondi Junction stabbing attack to an end, has been diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of breast cancer.

The Northern Territory government says it does not support the Commonwealth's proposed national gun buyback scheme, stating the territory should not have to share the cost 50:50.

Marta Kostyuk explained that not shaking Aryna Sabalenka's hand and talking about Ukraine following her Brisbane International defeat was her duty, and to not highlight the issues at home would be "inhumane".

An investigation is underway after a woman was found dead at a house in Buccan, south of Brisbane.

An eastern states public health expert says "it's a mystery" why Western Australia is lagging behind the rest of the country on updating its illicit tobacco laws.

I've kept low-cost, high-fun habits alive for years, even after returning home to a city where socialising often seems to mean shelling out. 

Nutrition, vibe and culture concerns fuel these communities that want to protect their suburbs' identity and businesses from the fast food giants.

Low pay, discrimination, disordered eating, sexism and online abuse are just a few of the prevalent issues ABC's Elite Athletes in Women's Sport Survey has revealed, despite recent progress in women's sport.   

A popular supplement linked to hundreds of adverse events is again in the spotlight after a Perth woman was hospitalised after taking over-the-counter herbal remedy ArmaForce.

A major police operation at Summernats has resulted in 19 vehicle seizures, hundreds of traffic offences and multiple arrests.

Officers have issued another plea to Kenneth John Giles to surrender, with the 58-year-old unsighted since Wednesday evenings shooting in Mullewa.

If you're a food lover, chances are you've heard of the Michelin Guide – you may have even dined at a Michelin-starred restaurant, but not here in Australia. 

Families will be able to access fertility treatment rebates of up to $2,000 per cycle for two cycles, under a Labor promise announced ahead of the upcoming state election. 

Resources Minister Madeleine King's comments come amid a growing furore over the decision that has led several board members to resign and dozens of writers to withdraw from the Adelaide literary event.