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.

In a room in a glamorous Swiss resort, the United States delegation, Pakistani and Qatari officials were awaiting the arrival of the Iranian representatives. But as Tehran's men enter the room, they appear to notice the press.

The treasurer has also promised no cuts to public service, but won't commit to returning to surplus within the next four years.

A record 2.7 tonnes of cocaine worth an estimated street value of $816 million has been seized at a semi-rural property in Greater Western Sydney.

Four Corners follows the logs, and the money, to uncover how efforts to end logging have shifted the timber trade across state borders.

One of the grandmothers of missing four-year-old Gus Lamont says police have a theory that she buried her grandson after an accident — an allegation she describes as "ludicrous".

Police are searching for a sedan they believe was used to get away from the scene of a fatal shooting in Melbourne's inner north-west.

Young Lamine Yamal scored less than 10 minutes into his World Cup debut; Iran and Cabo Verde both held out for famous draws against highly-fancied opponents Belgium and Uruguay respectively; and Cabo Verde's most famous mum arrives to see he...

At least three people have been killed and another five injured in a rare school shooting incident in the central Philippines, according to police.

Dark Mofo's Nude Solstice Swim marks the end of Tasmania's fortnight-long winter arts festival.

From a hearty beef and veggie blend to chicken and vegetarian options, these are some of our favourite stew recipes for cosy nights in.

The 30th and final Alice Springs Beanie Festival has been a sellout, setting a new record of $400,000 worth of beanies sold in three days.

Can you answer our questions about Anna Wintour, Australian tennis royalty and the doughnuts of the past? Test yourself.

Aspiring students looking to study abroad in Australia say they've been left blindsided and with their futures in doubt after an education consultancy promised them migration and visa advice.

Allegations of favouritism, undeclared conflicts of interest and the misuse of official positions have dominated the opening day of the ICAC inquiry into governance at the University of Wollongong.

Virgin Australia launches direct flights from Canberra to Bali, becoming the first Australian carrier to fly internationally out of the capital. 

Two men have been arrested and denied bail after a violent disturbance in Yuendumu, in which multiple vehicles were allegedly set alight by armed offenders.

A class trial against GrainCorp over the alleged impact of its canola processing factory in Victoria's north on the local community has wrapped up.

Betting ads on TV have been front of mind in Canberra lately, but experts say we're overlooking the real firepower behind Australia's gambling industry: cutting-edge, hyper-personalised, online tech.

Many businesses support the payday superannuation changes, but some are concerned they will not be able to meet the obligations.

Advertisers tout EOFY sales as a prime time for big buys, and hint at the promise of a generous tax refund, but that's not quite how it works.