The former Bishop of Broome, who at the peak of his powers was one of the most senior and long-serving Catholic clerics in the country, is found guilty of sexually abusing multiple young men.

The opposition leader and prime minister both had tense press conferences this week. 

The family of an Aboriginal boy who was run over by a ute in Mildura's town centre has spoken for the first time after the incident, calling on politicians to re-examine bail laws.

A bird's unusual and disturbing behaviour catches the eye of passers-by. On the ground it flaps its wings, turns in circles and then somersaults.

The discovery of a new type of astrophysical object could take us closer to solving one of astronomy's biggest puzzles from the early universe.

The incident, also involving a Qantas 737, is the third such occurrence in Sydney airport in under three weeks, with links to air traffic control.

Hawthorn and Melbourne open their AFLW seasons in a clash at IKON Park. Follow along for live updates and post game reactions.

Ronald Cora did not appear at court for his first hearing, a day after the death of his former partner, who can now be identified as Djuarn Baker-Adams.

Frustrated customers have been left in the dark about deliveries that never arrived after the furniture seller took its systems down following a cyberattack last week.

Australia’s first day of Test cricket since January left them badly shown up by Bangladesh and will make the brutal 20 matches in 12 months look like a tour of duty set to end more than a few careers.

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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.

Ronald Cora did not appear at court for his first hearing, a day after the death of his former partner, who can now be identified as Djuarn Baker-Adams.

Dramatic footage has emerged of the moment a young child's legs were trapped in a bus door, before it drove off with him still stuck.

An Indian pop star with millions of fans is due to begin his Australian tour, but may not even be able to get into the country.

Government handouts to struggling companies is an exercise in privatising profits while socialising losses.

Dramatic video shows the moment a bystander tackled a man who was allegedly assaulting customers inside a shopping centre in north Brisbane.

Elbridge Colby, the Pentagon’s policy chief, said the Trump administration had tight, private discussions with the Albanese government about AUKUS, and the Australians “know what is required”.

The fruit that has Canberra talking, and put the prime minister in the hot seat, sells for about $160 in Australia. Is it worth it?

The so-called “Caspian Express” has become the backbone of Vladimir Putin’s effort to arm Tehran while allowing both countries to circumvent US maritime pressure in the Persian Gulf.

Trump praised the 28-year-old as a “real leader in the White House” and one of the best presidential press secretaries in the history of the office.

When the US president quietly slipped off his jet over a potential Iranian assassination threat, he was shuttled to another plane on a catering truck with some of his most loyal aides – but no cabinet officials.

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.