As America enters a dark tunnel of dangerous internal divisions and an increasingly violent public discourse, Donald Trump is escalating his attacks on many of this nation's institutions.

Anthony Albanese was meant to emerge from his recent flurry of Pacific diplomacy holding no fewer than two major agreements — instead he's returning home conspicuously empty-handed.

A major defence treaty between Australia and Papua New Guinea has failed to get over the line today, with the countries resorting to signing a communique in lieu of the actual document. 

The social media saga has produced its fair share of intrigue. But the latest big reveal on how the ban will work has left us with just another cliffhanger.

Christian Brueckner is released from a German prison where he has been serving a seven-year sentence for an unrelated sex crime.

The Bombers remain steadfast that Zach Merrett will not be traded under any circumstances, and rivals are struggling to see a scenario where the club will receive commensurate compensation for parting with him.

A video appearing to show a boy waving a burning branch has emerged after a fire tore through a national park containing precious koala habitat in Queensland.

A major manhunt is underway across Queensland for a gunman who has evaded authorities for more than a week.

Follow our blog for live updates of Trump’s visit to London.

The prime minister is being urged to lobby the US president to step up efforts to counter China’s influence in the Pacific after a historic defence treaty with PNG faltered.

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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 video appearing to show a boy waving a burning branch has emerged after a fire tore through a national park containing precious koala habitat in Queensland.

A major manhunt is underway across Queensland for a gunman who has evaded authorities for more than a week.

Follow our blog for live updates of Trump’s visit to London.

The family had moved into the home just a week before the fatal fire, a court has heard.

Residents are accusing the operator of the Eastern Distributor of pumping out water and flooding suburban streets.

An independent United Nations inquiry has found Israel is comitting genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.

Donald Trump and Melania Trump have arrived in the UK ahead of their state visit.

The alleged killer of Charlie Kirk has faced court for the first time since the conservative podcaster was killed last week.

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Since Donald Trump vowed to get Greenland, Denmark has been scrambling to keep Greenlanders on side. But that hasn’t helped one new mother.

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.