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Optus announces all World Cup matches will be simulcast on SBS from tonight until the end of the group stage and customers who have already paid to access their coverage during the tournament will receive refunds. ...

Australia's $4 billion pet food industry will be scrutinised by a parliamentary inquiry after reports plastic, metal and mould was found in some foods and one popular brand being implicated in more than 100 dogs falling ...

The Senate passes the first two stages of the Government's income tax cut plan, but rejects the final part of the plan, which could take effect in seven years and apply to high-income earners.

Natalie Joyce, the wife of former deputy prime minister Barnaby Joyce, speaks for the first time since his affair with staffer Vikki Campion became public.

Administrators failed to secure a buyer for the chain of 44 toys and baby goods stores, which entered voluntary administration in May.

The first lady launches her 'Be Best' public awareness campaign, despite criticism her husband has worsened online bullying — one of the issues she hopes to combat.

Opposing the Iran deal was one of Donald Trump's signature campaign platforms, but as the deadline looms for him to either re-certify it or dump it the President is under serious international pressure not to do it, writ...

Shia group Hezbollah and its political allies pick up seats, giving another boost to Iran's allies in Lebanon and Syria, where Tehran's influence has grown in recent years.

Donald Trump says he will announce his decision on whether to keep the US in the Iran nuclear deal on Tuesday (US time) as European allies make last-ditch efforts to convince the US President not to pull out of the agree...

Young entrepreneur Boyan Slat is getting ready to send a huge clean-up device to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, but some experts believe it's already doomed to fail.

Signal changes to reduce waiting times for walkers, getting rid of some parking lanes and introducing a 30km/h speed limit are all ideas being considered to create a "pedestrian priority CBD".

Landmark Queensland decision brings hope out of tragedy for Toowoomba woman Ayla Cresswell.

The Community and Public Sector Union is particularly concerned about up to 540 jobs in Telstra's Townsville and Maryborough call centres.

A third and final bail hearing has been set for July 1 to decide whether Ms Leifer was faking a mental illness.

People love Brisbane’s weather and loathe the public transport system but can’t decide if the overall quality of life is on the improve or decline.

Why do politicians keep going on and on about tax when they must know it’s not our real concern?

Signal changes to reduce waiting times for walkers, getting rid of some parking lanes and introducing a 30km/h speed limit are all ideas being considered to create a "pedestrian priority CBD".

Landmark Queensland decision brings hope out of tragedy for Toowoomba woman Ayla Cresswell.

The Community and Public Sector Union is particularly concerned about up to 540 jobs in Telstra's Townsville and Maryborough call centres.

A third and final bail hearing has been set for July 1 to decide whether Ms Leifer was faking a mental illness.

Is ABC Managing Director Michelle Guthrie a public champion for the cause? Senior editor Michelle Pini reports. read now...

Jane Salmon was assaulted as a young girl. She shares her very personal response to the murder of young comedian, Eurydice Dixon. read now...

Mark David goes to a blue-tied brawl. read now...

The Australian Press Council has declined in investigate an article in The Australian by its former editor, Chris Mitchell, attacking Julia Gillard, despite the piece containing at least five clear errors of fact. read now...

Propaganda about an endless "war on terror" and a succession of enemies has led to the slow creep of suppression of inquiry. read now...

A man wanted in connection with murders of three of his family members in South Korea has agreed to be extradited, his lawyer has confirmed.Sungkwan Kim, 33, appeared at the North Shore District Court today where his name suppression...

Signal changes to reduce waiting times for walkers, getting rid of some parking lanes and introducing a 30km/h speed limit are all ideas being considered to create a "pedestrian priority CBD".

Landmark Queensland decision brings hope out of tragedy for Toowoomba woman Ayla Cresswell.

The Community and Public Sector Union is particularly concerned about up to 540 jobs in Telstra's Townsville and Maryborough call centres.

People love Brisbane’s weather and loathe the public transport system but can’t decide if the overall quality of life is on the improve or decline.

Thursday will be a dark day in Queensland as we reach the shortest day of the year, with 10 hours and 24 minutes of daylight expected.

A third and final bail hearing has been set for July 1 to decide whether Ms Leifer was faking a mental illness.

A couple from San Francisco were hoping they could make bail for a single parent, but they've now given hope to thousands.

Nearly 50 years after it vanished, Italy has opened a fresh investigation into the theft of a Caravaggio that would today be worth $23 million.

Xi Jinping and Kim toast with red wine as the Chinese leader says he will support 'socialist reform' in North Korea.

The Canadian Senate has passed a government's bill to legalise cannabis, making the country soon to be the second in the world to make pot legal nationwide.

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.