In the middle of the night, in the remote Indian Ocean a boat begins to sink. What follows is a remarkable tale of an unlikely sea rescue carried out by Australian authorities.

Australia's big four banks announce interest rate rises after the Reserve Bank of Australia lifted the cash rate to its highest level in more than a decade.  

The odds of the Reserve Bank lifting interest rates in November have fallen sharply after the latest consumer price index (CPI) came in lower than expected. News figures from the ABS show show headline inflation jumped to 4 per cent in the y...

After a rare leadership ballot for the Greens, the NSW senator becomes the sixth leader in the party's history.

Stawell Gift winner Olufemi Komolafe has been suspended from competing for 12 months following a positive drug test.

Too many people shy away from this discussion with their loved ones, then see them live years longer in a state they never wanted to reach.

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There’s snake-oil being sold to us and much of the world is falling for it.

The business collapse comes just weeks after Scott Pickett closed one of his fine dining restaurants Matilda in South Yarra.

The eviction of Maricarmen Abascal, who was carried out of her home of 70 years on a stretcher, has become a lightning rod for nationwide protests against Spain’s housing crisis.

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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.

Too many people shy away from this discussion with their loved ones, then see them live years longer in a state they never wanted to reach.

The business collapse comes just weeks after Scott Pickett closed one of his fine dining restaurants Matilda in South Yarra.

A man is recovering in hospital after being shot in the leg in Moonyoonooka, east of Geraldton.

Hundreds of images from an inner-city share house have been shown to a jury as prosecutors piece together how Beau Lamarre-Condon allegedly murdered two men.

There’s one flaw in the RBA’s plan: raising rate won’t stop inflation while the government keeps pumping money into the economy.

The eviction of Maricarmen Abascal, who was carried out of her home of 70 years on a stretcher, has become a lightning rod for nationwide protests against Spain’s housing crisis.

The trial of three Mexican men accused of killing the brothers is entering its final stages, though a verdict may not be reached until next week.

The flight landed safely in Saudi Arabia amid a flurry of online speculation about the cause of the problem – including reports of a dispute between the pilots.

Tens of thousands of people have marched in Madrid to protest against Spain’s housing crisis and ask for protective measures for tenants, anti-fraud measures, and a ban on evictions without alternative housing. The dramatic eviction Wednesday of an...

Caleb Flynn, who claimed his wife was killed by a burglar, could now be sentenced to life in prison without the chance of parole.

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.