The story of Australia is a story of migration, and the country's immigration system is once more at the centre of heated political debate.

On September 11, 2001, the White House daily intelligence briefer was with George W Bush's team as the 9/11 attacks unfolded. This is his account of what happened.

From nuclear winter to asteroid strikes, Australia could be one of the safest places on Earth if, or rather when, a global catastrophe strikes. But researchers warn no country would escape unscathed.

Donald Trump's approval rating is at dire lows. But he has deliberately tied his party's fortunes to his own popularity, and "Trump-a-palooza" showed his tactics are not changing.

A promising NRL player has been arrested over a botched underworld hit, while an 18-year-old man has been charged with murder.

Jaimi Cook was 17 when he refused to provide his name to a policeman. The officer’s alleged response resulted in criminal charges from the state’s corruption watchdog and a legal claim by Cook for compensation.

A hidden storage space at the Melbourne Recital Centre has been transformed into a cabaret venue with city views.

The Federal Government is alone in its new $5000 limit on allied health services for veterans, with politicians across other parties overwhelmingly against the move.

Dozens of high-powered, illegal ebikes are in the hands of police after they were seized in a blitz across the Northern Beaches.

The New Zealand Warriors host the Dolphins in Finals Week 1 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at Go Media Stadium, Auckland.

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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.

Jaimi Cook was 17 when he refused to provide his name to a policeman. The officer’s alleged response resulted in criminal charges from the state’s corruption watchdog and a legal claim by Cook for compensation.

A hidden storage space at the Melbourne Recital Centre has been transformed into a cabaret venue with city views.

The Federal Government is alone in its new $5000 limit on allied health services for veterans, with politicians across other parties overwhelmingly against the move.

Dozens of high-powered, illegal ebikes are in the hands of police after they were seized in a blitz across the Northern Beaches.

A Townsville man has been arrested, accused of stabbing a family member to death.

The Princess of Wales made a surprise visit to the west London hospital where she was treated for cancer after her recent fundraising efforts.

The US remembered the nearly 3000 people killed in the terror attacks that changed the world forever on September 11, 2001.

The US remembered the nearly 3000 people killed in the terror attacks that changed the world forever on September 11, 2001.

The documents dating from 1998 to 2001 detail intelligence that US government officials had gathered about al-Qaeda in the lead up to the hijackings that killed nearly 3000 people and upended American national security.

It seems an odd strategy for the GOP to make this election a referendum on a president whose unpopularity is only getting worse. But the party knows what it’s doing.

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.