The government will not increase taxes on gas giants in next month's budget, echoing the industry's argument that exporters are already paying tens of billions of dollars in taxes each year.

After their daughter and three grandchildren were murdered, Sue and Lloyd Clarke began a charity to improve awareness of coercive control. Now they've decided they need to step back for their own health.

Erudite and urbane, Malouf — perhaps most famous for his portrait of mid-century Brisbane in his 1975 novel Johnno — will be fondly remembered for his immeasurable contribution to Australian letters.

Children grew up with him, adults grew old with him, he kept us connected to our city, the world and each other. James helped us make sense of life and gave us permission to laugh at the absurdity of it all — and ourselves.

Labor's plan to create a new "assessment tool" to determine future NDIS eligibility based on functional need could backfire without the right settings, say experts. 

The injury-hit Western Bulldogs have a tough Thursday night booking at Marvel Stadium - the top-of-the-ladder Sydney Swans. There’s injury intrigue surrounding Marcus Bontempelli. While the Swans have lost a star of their own - Isaac Heeney is out.

A 15-year-old boy who was a pillion passenger on an illegal electric motorbike has been tragically killed in a horrific smash in Melbourne’s north-east.

A new service station opened by billionaire Adrian Portelli is offering drivers one dollar a litre unleaded in Melbourne's north-east, on one condition.

Short-nosed dogs could soon be able to breathe easier thanks to a new injection developed by Australian scientists.

Three teenagers have been charged over an alleged machete attack that unfolded in front of horrified diners at a popular restaurant strip in Melbourne's south-east.

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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.

Three decades after a NSW MP was gunned down, the man jailed for masterminding the crime still says he is innocent – and a new book raises questions about the case.

A 15-year-old boy who was a pillion passenger on an illegal electric motorbike has been tragically killed in a horrific smash in Melbourne’s north-east.

A new service station opened by billionaire Adrian Portelli is offering drivers one dollar a litre unleaded in Melbourne's north-east, on one condition.

Short-nosed dogs could soon be able to breathe easier thanks to a new injection developed by Australian scientists.

Three teenagers have been charged over an alleged machete attack that unfolded in front of horrified diners at a popular restaurant strip in Melbourne's south-east.

Iran has seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz as the Pentagon warns clearing mines could take six months.

The US-Iran conflict may be on hold for now, but finding a way out of the impasse could force the US president to consider unpalatable options.

Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard took over two ships in the waterway amid continued deadlock over efforts to end the two-month war.

Follow our live coverage of the conflict in the Middle East and related developments in Australia.

The departure of the navy chief who last October mentioned “ambiguities” in the AUKUS pact is suspected to stem from disagreements over submarine building.

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.