Sir Keir Starmer says he will step down as UK prime minister. Follow live.

Authorities say a second bird found sick on WA's south coast had the deadly H5 strain of avian flu, as one of the nation's biggest chicken producers announces it is locking down its WA operations.

Authorities were worried about avian influenza coming in from the north, until the virus started moving across the Southern Ocean. Now infected birds have been found in Western Australia. Where else could birds carrying the virus land? ...

Australia's tax policy settings are leading to vastly different outcomes for people who have the same gross incomes but are simply different ages, a new report shows.

Canada is buying a powerful radar system to monitor the Arctic, modelling the system on Australia's JORN radar.

AFL legend Tony Modra is out of intensive care, after suffering serious Injuries in a trucking accident

Wanted man James Dalamangas will not be extradited to Australia over the alleged murder of George Giannopolous at a Sydney nightclub 27 years ago.

It's not often One Nation and the Greens see eye to eye, but they have done so on falling house prices.

A second bird in Western Australia has tested positive to the deadly H5N1 bird flu, sparking fears of an outbreak escalation.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation.

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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.

It’s one of the most caffeine-saturated areas of Melbourne, but that’s not the only reason this culturally diverse location has a real buzz about it.

AFL legend Tony Modra is out of intensive care, after suffering serious Injuries in a trucking accident

Wanted man James Dalamangas will not be extradited to Australia over the alleged murder of George Giannopolous at a Sydney nightclub 27 years ago.

It's not often One Nation and the Greens see eye to eye, but they have done so on falling house prices.

A second bird in Western Australia has tested positive to the deadly H5N1 bird flu, sparking fears of an outbreak escalation.

The man likely to become Britain’s seventh prime minister in a decade styles himself as a likeable everyman with his finger on the pulse.

Keir Starmer has resigned as leader of the British Labour Party, paving the way for Andy Burnham to become prime minister.

The decision paves the way for Britain’s seventh leader in a decade.

The severe heatwave prompted nationwide warnings, alcohol bans, transport disruption and signs of strain on wildlife and at tourist hotspots.

The Wales family shared a recent photo of the prince with his daughter to mark his birthday and Father’s Day in the UK.

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.