South Australian health authorities say testing of Adelaide's wastewater has returned a "very strong" positive result for COVID–19.

The Defence Minister's extended absence means she will miss the next fortnight of parliamentary sittings in Canberra, as well as the forensic scrutiny and interrogation often experienced during Senate estimates hearings....

Ahead of the National Museum of Australia's 20th birthday, the building's architect reveals the full extent of the Howard government's anger in reaction to a secret political message he emblazoned onto its walls. ...

Working for free taking care of your home and family isn't just skewed along gender lines — it's costing us more than time and effort.

Mohammad turned 18 and graduated high school last year. Now all he wants to do is contribute to the country that took him in eight years ago — but a piece of paper stands in his way.

Ephedrine extracted from this plant has led to a huge spike in the amount of methamphetamine being produced in the Middle East. And Australian police are finding the drug hidden in everything from imported shampoo to pic...

A 63-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly opening fire on police officers and homes during an incident in New South Wales' north.

The Queen's Commonwealth Day message will be broadcast hours before Oprah's "no subject off limits" chat with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Here's where you can watch them.

Netball world champions New Zealand seal their first Constellation Cup title since 2012 with a thrilling win over Australia in the fourth and final Test.

Online direct-to-consumer genetic tests are popular for those wanting to trace their family history. But new research shows the technology is inadequate for testing for disease-causing genetic variations. ...

Commissioner Kate Jenkins says there are several issues unique to Parliament House that will need to be investigated as part of her probe.

A B-double truck and a ute catch fire and destroy a section of the Stuart Highway after colliding in South Australia's outback.

Ana Liss says during her time working as a policy aide to the Governor between 2013 and 2015, Andrew Cuomo called her "sweetheart" and asked her personal questions.

Victorian police issue a plea for motorists to take care this Labour Day long weekend after four people are killed, more are rushed to hospital and a major Melbourne road is closed in a series of horror crashes. ...

Tony Daly lived and breathed rugby union, playing 41 Tests for the Wallabies. He was on top of the world, but the sexual abuse he claims he suffered meant it all came crashing down soon after. Now he's seeking justice an...

Bryson DeChambeau has unleashed another massive shot, this time conquering a lake on the sixth hole at Bay Hill in the Arnold Palmer Invitational.

Collingwood keeps its perfect record with a big win over the Bulldogs, the Blues down the Cats, and Gemma Houghton has a five-goal haul as Freo dominates the Western Derby.

With general practitioners set to assist the COVID vaccination rollout in a couple of weeks, the federal Health Minister says Australian health professionals "will soon be delivering well over 500,000 vaccinations a week...

Melbourne Victory coach Grant Brebner says the side's fall from grace points is his responsibility, but issues off the field say otherwise.

Dolce & Gabbana is suing US fashion bloggers Diet Prada for reposting anti-Asian comments attributed to one of the designers that led to a boycott by Asian consumers.

Greenlanders are weighing up the delicate balance of economic growth, foreign influence and their environment as an election campaign largely centred on a Chinese-backed rare earth mine ramps up. ...

Melinda Sharpe adores her job as a firefighter. But she says the road to make it a career is tougher for most women than men.

From the backrooms of an international Ponzi scheme to the history of feminism, here are five books written by women that you should read next.

Australians' real incomes have barely increased in the past seven years, but one leading economist says COVID-19's halt to immigration may provide a silver lining for workers who haven't seen a pay rise in years. ...

Some Sydney beaches and rivers are being described as "hotspots" for tiny fragments of plastic pollution created as debris breaks down, threatening marine life. But citizen scientists are helping to find solutions. ...

While the focus this week was on Donald Trump, Joe Biden was picking up where his predecessor left off, writes Stan Grant.

On the eve of International Women's Day, three women share their stories of fighting for diversity in the workplace.

Indonesia's tourism mecca could soon be open to Australians who have received their COVID-19 vaccine. But even if you've had your jab, this is why you may not be lying on Kuta Beach anytime soon. ...

Real power and leadership comes from backing yourself, and your ability to influence and support others, say six women who have risen to the tops of their fields.

Year 12 student Nerrissa Leitch says racism at Greater Shepparton Secondary College — the school at the centre of a scathing government-commissioned report — needs to be addressed so future students don't suffer. ...