The father of a murdered childcare worker tells his daughter's killer: "I hope that every night Molly's screams keep you awake."

A teacher's union has fired back, labelling the remarks a "malevolent mischaracterisation" that is "fundamentally incorrect".

Locals fear the closure of another smelter in Tasmania will be disastrous for the economy as anger brews over the federal government's failure to offer a bailout.

Defence Minister Richard Marles has met with his US counterpart in Washington DC and discussed an expansion of US presence on Australian military bases.

Sydney's coach says there is no way any of the five players stood down will come back to partake in this year's finals campaign.

Triple-zero call takers were required to relay important information by radio.

Why do some living rooms seem … lifeless? A quirky analysis pinpoints when cheerfully coloured sofas became a thing of the past.

Our critics take a look at what’s new in cinemas this week.

The UN has finally conceded the world has failed in its bid to hold warming to 1.5 degrees, but our political systems struggle to manage this devastating new truth.

Shane Maguire has given evidence at public examinations into the collapse of the law firm he shared with John Adams.

The development of AI is inevitable, but when Nineteen Eighty-Four meets The Godfather in real life, it’s time to consider the lack of public protection and regulation to deal with its consequences. read now...

The classic Australian backyard – big lawn, English hedge, maybe a rose bed – made sense when rainfall was more predictable and council water restrictions were rare. That’s not most people’s reality anymore. read now...

More than four decades after the Hawke-Keating Accord reshaped Australia's economy, it's time for a comprehensive review of what it delivered and what it cost. read now...

On the surface, Steven Spielberg's latest can be taken as a sci-fi thriller with a message, but reading between the lines reveals a relevant social commentary. read now...

Meanwhile, in the U.S., Donald Trump's approval ratings appear to be tanking. 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.

Triple-zero call takers were required to relay important information by radio.

Why do some living rooms seem … lifeless? A quirky analysis pinpoints when cheerfully coloured sofas became a thing of the past.

Shane Maguire has given evidence at public examinations into the collapse of the law firm he shared with John Adams.

A former South Australian primary school teacher is accused of almost 100 new child sex crimes.

Emergency services crews are readying for Queensland’s bushfire risk to rise, as the south-east swelters through an unusually warm start to spring.

Australia is sending more aid to Nepal as the death toll in the disaster zone continues to rise.

Covering the Nepal flood disaster on the ground is dangerous and can feel like a crushing responsibility. But the Nepalese people want the world to know what is happening.

There are tough choices ahead for new UK PM Andy Burnham – if he has the stomach to make any.

A US man was heading to a dentist appointment when a bolt of lightning struck him right outside his house.

Critical economic and political decisions have not only been made on the fly, they have been made with little consultation from experts.

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.