Israel has committed and is continuing to commit genocide in Gaza, according to the "most authoritative assessment" to date.

What ultimately determines whether the UN's report joins the list of other shocking but overlooked inquiries is whether this latest finding moves any governments, including Australia's, to take further action.

The Israel Defense Forces says its expanded operation in Gaza City "to destroy Hamas's military infrastructure" has begun, with residents warned to move south.

Rare earths are critical for manufacturing everything from electric vehicles to wind turbines and defence equipment, and with China's dominance over the supply chain, they have also become inextricably enmeshed in geopolitics. 

In a lengthy post on his social media platform, the US president accused The New York Times of lying about him, his family and his business.

Larvotto Resources is drilling targets found by an IP survey at Hillgrove’s Freehold prospect, which uncovered extensions to historic antimony-gold mineralisation.

A Melbourne University medical student has been caught filming young women at accommodation sites in the city.

A 40-year-old model has been charged over a fatal hit-and-run crash in Melbourne.

Almost 10 million Australian NBN homes are set for a dramatic upgrade to their internet connection at no extra cost.

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has announced a multimillion-dollar renewable energy project for Victoria.

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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 Melbourne University medical student has been caught filming young women at accommodation sites in the city.

A 40-year-old model has been charged over a fatal hit-and-run crash in Melbourne.

Almost 10 million Australian NBN homes are set for a dramatic upgrade to their internet connection at no extra cost.

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has announced a multimillion-dollar renewable energy project for Victoria.

Anthony Albanese has landed in Papua New Guinea, where he’s expected to sign a critical defence treaty

US authorities have arrested Charlie Kirk’s suspected killer as his wife makes an emotional statement.

A team of independent experts commissioned by the UN Human Rights Council has concluded that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.

Planes, helicopters and armoured limousines plus a legion of aides, security and other entourage are all essential for a US president on the move.

It’s tempting to view the president’s latest rebrand as a frivolous example of Donald Trump’s bellicosity. But it takes on grim meaning when the potential targets are considered.

The swirl of emotion following the activist’s killing reflects how strongly social media has become a place of identity signalling

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.