Kagiso Rabada strikes twice in his first over as Australia's chase of 288 gets off to the worst possible start on day five in Cape Town. Follow live.

A record turnout of Arabs, many of whom identify as Palestinian citizens of Israel, tipped the political scales in the election and turned the Arab-majority parties into kingmakers in a deadlocked result.

A new One Nation cartoon has depicted former Victorian premier Jacinta Allan as a witch, earning a rebuke from deputy premier Gabrielle Williams, who described it as misogynistic.

Donald Trump desperately wants to retain a Republican majority in the US Senate. He is banking on the success of a senator whose campaign tactics include talking up her differences with the president.

Buruli ulcer, a flesh-eating bacterial skin infection, occurs in some parts of Australia during the warmer months. Here's what you need to know. 

Reece Walsh, Isaah Yeo, Liam Martin and Ethan Strange return as Australia meets the Cook Islands in Townsville. Follow the action live.

A three-hour pursuit across Logan, Ipswich, and Brisbane ended dramatically when an alleged stolen car’s tyres were spiked.

Former NSW One Nation leader Mark Latham’s day at the horse races has ended in a potential loss of almost $180,000 after the MP was served with bankruptcy papers.

The Melbourne Cup field and all-important barriers have been locked in after Derby Day at Flemington.

The series-deciding match at Cape Town reaches day five between the two top-ranked teams in men’s Test cricket. Follow the action live.

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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.

A three-hour pursuit across Logan, Ipswich, and Brisbane ended dramatically when an alleged stolen car’s tyres were spiked.

A man claimed a ghost told him where his body was buried. This Sydney suburb holds a two-week-long festival in tribute to it.

A young adult is on life support in an Adelaide hospital, gravely ill with meningococcal disease.

Punters have braved the elements to pack Flemington for Derby Day on a wet and windy start to the Melbourne Cup Carnival.

A house party at Hampton Park has exploded into chaos, with properties and cars damaged by gatecrashers.

One town’s mayor had to close the beaches after security cameras showed “200 lamps” scouring the sand at night.

A court ruled that Christian Brueckner should no longer be considered “high-risk” and rejected an appeal by German authorities to continue closely tracking him.

The King has expressed sorrow, but stopped short of a formal apology. At a meeting of Commonwealth leaders next week, several appear determined to force a debate about Britain’s imperial past.

Death row inmate Christa Pike has spoken in a statement after the botched execution that left her in serious pain.

Consular assistance is being provided to the family of the Australians in connection with the collision, DFAT said.

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.