Twenty-four years after the killing of a Canberra grandmother, a coffee cup discarded on an east coast road trip leads to the arrest and convictions of her killers.

A third confirmed case of the deadly H5 bird flu has been found in a migratory bird on Australia's southern coast.

While birds are the most likely victims of the deadly strain of bird flu, researchers are also sounding the alarm for native mammals and marsupial species. These are some of the steps being taken to protect them.

Australian artist Jane Allan, revealed to have previously copied another painter's work, is being accused of a second case of imitation.

There's a "family feud" in Australia's political right, and right now it appears One Nation is winning.

More than just buttons: the magical 1970s world of Lincraft we’ll never get back.

Pauline Hanson is concerned about the cost of paying for new parents going on leave. Has she considered the consequences if we don’t cover that cost?

The billionaire co-founder of Microsoft suggested in a recent hearing that disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein had ‘contemplated blackmailing’ him after learning of his unfaithfulness with the Russian women.

AFL clubs have been told contact training limits will be introduced next year. Meanwhile, Michael Voss has opened up on his replacement, Josh Fraser.

An 87-year-old man has been ordered to stand trial for murder over the death of a police informant west of Brisbane more than 60 years ago.

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The quake struck about 35km northeast of Luganville in Vanuatu.

A car was also driven at partygoers and a number of vicious assaults reported.

70-100 people could be seen gathered in groups near the scene in Mt Albert.

Police said the accident near Ōtara has blocked multiple lanes.

Police believe they have found everyone from inside the vehicle, but divers will check.

Taxi and rideshare drivers could soon have their licences cancelled if they decline short trips or refuse to take passengers with service dogs.

An 87-year-old man has been ordered to stand trial for murder over the death of a police informant west of Brisbane more than 60 years ago.

Bird flu has spread across state borders to South Australia, marking an alarming development since the deadly H5 strain was first detected in Western Australia last week.

The daughter of fugitive property developer Jean Nassif has pleaded guilty to submitting false contracts to bankroll her father's Castle Hill development.

A corruption inquiry heard how one employee drafted a pre-interview screening assessment she and other candidates would be later asked to complete.

The billionaire co-founder of Microsoft suggested in a recent hearing that disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein had ‘contemplated blackmailing’ him after learning of his unfaithfulness with the Russian women.

UK Labour is poised to replace prime ministers, the seventh leadership change in a decade.

The social media-savvy grandson of president John F. Kennedy has missed out on a seat in US Congress.

An alarming warning from author Ayaan Hirsi Ali has galvanised conservatives meeting in London to build support for the political right.

The US president’s pet renovation project has been plagued by misfortune. Now the water will have to be drained again to fix damage he insists was caused by vandals.

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.