The flu season is ramping up, with more cases, more hospital admissions and more patients being sent to intensive care units across the nation.

The ex-partner of a Victorian woman tells a Supreme Court trial that he is guilty of her murder, prompting cheers from her friends and family as he is led from the court.

An Australian Army helicopter participating in the multinational Talisman Sabre exercise in the Northern Territory has been damaged in a "hard landing".

The threat came shortly before US Attorney-General Pam Bondi said she was ready to ask courts to unseal some grand jury transcripts related to the Epstein case.

Donald Trump has long dabbled in conspiracy theories, but when he said the Epstein client list didn't exist, he hit a line MAGA seem unwilling to follow him over, writes Emily Clark.  

US President Donald Trump was examined for swelling in his legs and has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, the White House announced.

The Lions and Bulldogs will put their AFL finals hopes on the line in their round 19 clash at the Gabba on Friday night. Follow along for the major moments and post game reactions.

A body has been found in the search for a missing pilot who crashed over the NSW Snowy Mountains.

The Roosters have recalled Chad Townsend as top-eight spots go on the line against Cronulla. Follow all the action.

Dead fish and other marine life in the tens of thousands have washed up on South Australian beaches, and there have been multiple reports of people suffering respiratory problems after being exposed to sea spray. read now...

The second season of The Last of Us became ground zero for fandom toxicity, review bombs and the culture war infecting modern TV. read now...

Backed by Peter Jackson and Māori leaders, a U.S. biotech firm plans to revive the colossal South Island moa – the largest bird that ever lived – within eight years. read now...

Meanwhile, what's happening in South Australia is bloomin' awful! read now...

The unhinged decisions by the increasingly irrational U.S. President are having surprising global consequences. read now...

Sugar may have been mixed with the hot water, but Corrections hasn't confirmed it yet.

Motorists are told to expect delays.

The victim was pulled alive from the avalanche but died from their injures.

Woman says the vehicles of interest never left the accident scene.

The man can be seen holding up traffic as he walks with his dog in the dark.

A police officer has been charged after a brawl inside a Woolworths supermarket in western Sydney.

A body has been found in the search for a missing pilot who crashed over the NSW Snowy Mountains.

Australians are carrying $18 billion of credit card debt but should you use a new credit card to pay off the old one?

Bankrupt former deputy mayor and property developer Salim Mehajer has spoken to media after leaving prison.

The United Kingdom is looking to lower the voting age from 18 to 16 in the biggest reforms to the electoral system in decades.

US President Donald Trump was examined for swelling in his legs and has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, the White House announced.

The UK’s proposed changes are designed to boost participation and trust in the electoral system, but opinion is split over whether under 18s should – or would – cast ballots.

This retiree feels “at home” when he’s traversing one of the hottest places on the planet as part of the world’s toughest ultramarathon. Even when it makes him hallucinate.

Two of the men accused of murdering two Perth brothers and their American friend will remain in the maximum-security prison El Hongo prison while lawyers determine the facts of the case.

Bill Shorten has sparked a political storm over sudden policy moves that appeal to the Labor Left.

Progressive politics is close to killing off the worthy idea of constitutional recognition of the indigenous peoples.

Queensland Treasurer Curtis Pitt has ordered sweeping raids to prop up the cash-strapped state’s ailing budget.

Shares fell yesterday, wiping more than $30 billion in value, as investors braced for a British vote to leave the EU.

Efforts to increase the number of people studying science and maths are wrongheaded, says Productivity Commission.

Bill Shorten has sparked a political storm over sudden policy moves that appeal to the Labor Left.

Progressive politics is close to killing off the worthy idea of constitutional recognition of the indigenous peoples.

Queensland Treasurer Curtis Pitt has ordered sweeping raids to prop up the cash-strapped state’s ailing budget.

Shares fell yesterday, wiping more than $30 billion in value, as investors braced for a British vote to leave the EU.

Efforts to increase the number of people studying science and maths are wrongheaded, says Productivity Commission.