The Kangaroos are producing a scintillating World Cup final performance, having run in four first-half tries against New Zealand at Lang Park. Follow live.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he will consider the wishes of his Chinese hosts about the prospect of a summit 'family photo' that could include Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The independent senator says the government should "means test it all", warning Australians will continue to face economic pressure for the next couple of years.

The government says new data demonstrates that its crackdown on illegal cigarettes and other nicotine products is working, with a record 730 tonnes seized in one quarter.

IVF, abortion and voluntary assisted dying services are all legal. But when a Catholic provider takes over a hospital and drops services the church opposes, the community is left without.

Must be a pot of cold golds.

After Jaime Chapman’s first-half hat-trick powered the Jillaroos to a fourth straight world title, can the Kangaroos follow the lead of their female colleagues and beat Kalyn Ponga’s Kiwis? Follow the action!

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Liam Martin bashes through three Kiwi defenders to claim the opening try of the World Cup final.

There are grave fears for at least one of the three teenagers following the crash in Tingalpa on Sunday afternoon.

Around the world, the mood is shifting with Gen Z leading the charge and as the Victorian State Election looms, the bubble may be bursting for the One Nation-led-Lib/Nats dastardly duo — billionaire backers and media fanfare notwithstanding. read ...

For many Canberrans, having a car is part of everyday life. It’s how people get to work, run errands and head out for the weekend. When it’s time to replace your current vehicle or buy your first one, a car loan could help you make the purchase ...

Australian actress and Nine Network TV presenter Livinia Nixon posing for a fashion spread in Melbourne. read now...

Researchers split war deaths into two kinds. Direct deaths come from bullets, bombs and shells. Indirect deaths come from what war leaves behind. read now...

The asylum seeker backlog Labor inherited after Dutton and Pezzullo lost control of the onshore asylum caseload is slowly reducing; unscrupulous agents must now be the focus. read now...

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.

Must be a pot of cold golds.

There are grave fears for at least one of the three teenagers following the crash in Tingalpa on Sunday afternoon.

England veteran Joe Root takes a screamer at slip as Australia are left reeling early in their ODI run chase.

In its 148 years, Xavier College has produced a Queensland premier, a lord mayor of Melbourne, and 18 federal and state MPs. Schoolboys who enter the exclusive Kew Catholic school’s gates are “Xaverians for life”.

The NSW Education Standards Authority has unveiled a new business studies curriculum, to the delight of teachers who have long criticised the current course as illogical and outdated.

Australians remain stranded overseas after the unprecedented national grounding of flights in the US.

SpaceX’s Starship made a triumphant return to Earth as it was caught in mid-air by giant mechanical arms in a dramatic first.

It took eight hours to count the cash that was discovered as part of an anti-graft drive led by Hungary’s new government.

Tech kings, actual kings, politicians, sport stars … The list of their famous (and expensive) affairs is long.

Our future is being moulded by stunted tech bros who are immature, awkward and high on their own supply.

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.