The national Telstra outage last week was triggered by maintenance work that caused the system's clocks to go back two decades, the telco says.

Moira Deeming's political career as a Liberal is over after the party's Victorian state executive voted to revoke the MP's candidacy for the November state election.

Using a prime-time address to the nation to repeat long-debunked claims about the 2020 election defeat is a desperate and unusual move. Analysts say it's an "ominous sign" of how Donald Trump may handle the upcoming midterms. 

US President Donald Trump uses a presidential speech to accuse China of improperly trying to influence the 2020 election and stop him from winning the presidency.

Papua New Guinea will close Taiwan's trade mission in the country, freezing out its fifth largest trading partner in a major strategic move designed to reaffirm ties with China.

Disgraced cyclist Rohan Dennis had his licence disqualified following a crash that killed his Olympian wife.

The proposed Barrack Street venue would be an alcohol-free, members-only space capped at 50 people, aiming to provide a “sex-positive sanctuary” amid concerns over CBD safety.

Telstra's bosses have admitted a network outage affecting vital services, including Triple Zero, could have been avoided.

Disgraced former MP Daryl Maguire’s insistence that he knew nothing of a conspiracy to create false visa applications for Chinese nationals has been rejected by a jury.

Claims from Pauline Hanson that Muslims are rorting the NDIS and that removing the white Australia policy has created migration problems have come under fire.

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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.

Disgraced cyclist Rohan Dennis had his licence disqualified following a crash that killed his Olympian wife.

The proposed Barrack Street venue would be an alcohol-free, members-only space capped at 50 people, aiming to provide a “sex-positive sanctuary” amid concerns over CBD safety.

Telstra's bosses have admitted a network outage affecting vital services, including Triple Zero, could have been avoided.

Disgraced former MP Daryl Maguire’s insistence that he knew nothing of a conspiracy to create false visa applications for Chinese nationals has been rejected by a jury.

Claims from Pauline Hanson that Muslims are rorting the NDIS and that removing the white Australia policy has created migration problems have come under fire.

The US president recently stacked his administration with temporary appointments of loyal friends, some with the explicit purpose of investigating “rigged elections”. Now we know what game is being played.

South-west China has been hit by a massive landslide, trapping some locals under the rubble.

US Central Command has released footage of strikes on Iran.

In a prime-time address to the nation, the US president unleashed a series of complaints – many already known or debunked – about alleged Chinese influence, voter fraud and a cover-up by the American “deep state”.

Donald Trump has alleged electoral interference from China. But voters are more focused on economic impact of his disastrous war with Iran.

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.