The prime minister explains why Labor broke its promise on changes to negative gearing, capital gains tax and trusts. Follow live.

The Coalition wants to limit Australia's net migration intake to only one person per new home built, but businesses say the economy needs a "sustainable" migration program.

After failing to catch anyone by surprise with the budget, Anthony Albanese had another trick up his sleeve.

The pricing patterns of these six products show how Coles was found to have misled consumers through its Down Down pricing patterns.

A Jewish security agency raised concerns about Bondi Beach gunman Naveed Akram years before the terror attack that left 15 people dead, a document shows.

Luke Metcalf is set to form a new halves partnership with fellow recruit Scott Drinkwater at the Red V after agreeing a deal to join the club for next season.

The operators of Snowy Hydro 2.0 are bracing for a more than 10-fold cost blowout in the mega project that is already running seven years behind the original schedule.

The Federal Court has found Coles' discounts were fake and misled customers.

A young woman has been charged over an alleged plot to kill a high-profile member of an organised crime gang.

Height limits in Collingwood, Fitzroy and North Melbourne are lower than those proposed in many middle and outer suburbs.

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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.

Whether it’s to catch a crook or rescue someone locked inside, here’s how to kick in a door without breaking your ankle.

The operators of Snowy Hydro 2.0 are bracing for a more than 10-fold cost blowout in the mega project that is already running seven years behind the original schedule.

The Federal Court has found Coles' discounts were fake and misled customers.

A young woman has been charged over an alleged plot to kill a high-profile member of an organised crime gang.

Height limits in Collingwood, Fitzroy and North Melbourne are lower than those proposed in many middle and outer suburbs.

The world’s two most powerful men – US president Donald Trump and China’s leader Xi Jinping – struck a cordial tone, but will the goodwill deliver the win they are both chasing?

The drama in the Philippine Senate unfolded days after a failed attempt to arrest a high-profile senator accused by the International Criminal Court of historical crimes against humanity.

Donald Trump has arrived in Beijing for a high-stakes summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

France’s first lady denies the suggestion – made by a writer promoting his new book – that she flew into a jealous rage over an Iranian actor.

Donald Trump is in Beijing to meet with Xi Jinping and strike a trade deal, but will he inadvertently make it harder for the rest of us?

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.