Labor will restrict international student families, cap longer backpacker stays and target visa overstayers as it seeks greater control over migration.

New data shows Australia's population has grown by 1.4 per cent over the past year. 

There are arguments for and against an interest rate rise in September but there are some very real ways Australia's economy is different to the United States.

Shabtay Yaacoby, 56, was sentenced today for laundering more than $50 million in scam funds.

Tens of thousands of North Korean labourers working in Russia and China reportedly raised as much as $US800 million last year for Kim Jong Un's nuclear weapons program, helping Pyongyang evade UN sanctions.

One in six new mothers drink too much, but nobody’s surprised – not even health experts.

His alcoholism meant people kept him at arm’s length in life, but memories of his charisma still hover.

The announcement left many students on university campuses concerned that their plans will be upended.

The family of a Queensland woman who died in a cliff fall at a popular overseas tourist destination has launched a heartfelt appeal to bring her home.

Sharks five-eighth Braydon Trindall knows his injured shoulder will be tested on Saturday night against the Roosters.

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Macklemore sucked the joy of ignorance out of the room by naming the harm, the harm we are all being made complicit in. 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.

His alcoholism meant people kept him at arm’s length in life, but memories of his charisma still hover.

The announcement left many students on university campuses concerned that their plans will be upended.

The family of a Queensland woman who died in a cliff fall at a popular overseas tourist destination has launched a heartfelt appeal to bring her home.

There were major traffic delays after a car and truck collision that left debris strewn across the eight-lane highway.

The 24-year-old was found after an exhaustive review of CCTV footage. The woman was taken to hospital, but has not been arrested.

The privacy breach has come days after the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s children switched schools due to security concerns.

I went to the Ukrainian capital to talk to locals about the incredible stress and hardship they are enduring. I also saw much joy of life, personal pride and an unshakeable determination to withstand and rebuild.

This Kyiv petrol station was struck by a Russian drone. It's still open for business.

Patrick Clancy, the husband of Lindsay Clancy, is set to appear on 60 Minutes weeks after his ex-wife’s murder trial.

The direct descendent of Queen Victoria, and alleged “Putney Pusher”, was found dead at his west London home three months after his arrest.

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.