Paul Papalia’s resignation will trigger what is expected to be a highly contested byelection in his southern suburbs electorate of Secret Harbour.

China’s testing of a nuclear-capable missile in the Pacific Ocean generated a splash that no one heard, but every country in the region felt.

The Bombers confirmed on Monday that they would begin contacting prospective candidates for the senior coaching role, and begin with chats – rather than full-bore presentations – over the next two weeks.

The family of Sydney shark attack victim Leah Stewart have provided an update on the 34-year-old’s condition, thanking the public for their messages of support.

Supporters of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei have called for the death of Donald Trump as funeral proceedings for the slain Ayatollah continue in Tehran.

The premier says the period of mandatory imprisonment that would be imposed would be shaped by community consultation.

The government has launched an independent review after it was revealed the mother accused of murdering a boy was known to child safety authorities.

China has launched a nuclear capable long range missile in the Pacific Ocean - just hours after Australia struck a landmark defence deal with Fiji.

A scheme to end illegal dumping of asbestos has been launched for NSW households.

Local football clubs are calling for a safety review of multipurpose cricket and football grounds after an on-field head injury left Nathan Fitzgerald in end-of-life care.

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The athletes, two of whom are married, argued that releasing the messages would cause serious harm to their reputations and financial interests.

A poker player has also been fined for promoting the gambling platform on Facebook and profiting from referring new players.

A Chinese submarine has test-fired a nuclear-capable long-range missile with a dummy warhead in the South Pacific, Chinese media has confirmed.

The son of former world No.1 Lleyton Hewitt has returned to the All England club a stronger and more-polished prospect, demolishing Spanisard Valentin Gonzalez-Galino 6-1, 6-2 in the opening round of the boys' singles .

Australia’s sharemarket has started the week lower as trading volumes plunged and investors awaited the next market-moving catalyst.

A Queensland council will trial the first AI-powered traffic light control system in the country.

A young footballer is in end-of-life care after a freak accident during a local footy match in Melbourne.

A community vigil is honouring the memory of a “bright and cheeky” four-year-old whose body was found in a home on the NSW Central Coast.

It’s what the kids would call cringe. You might also call it garden-variety sexism. Why did Anthony Albanese do that podcast, and why did he drag Kylie into it?