Tropical Cyclone Fina has intensified to a category three system as it moves towards Darwin. Follow live.

Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene, a longtime ally of Donald Trump who recently had a dramatic falling out with the president, has announced she is resigning from Congress.

British authorities are scrambling to work out how an estimated 100 tonnes of garbage could be dumped in plane sight, and they're looking to the underworld for answers.

Travis Head, promoted to open after Usman Khawaja suffered a back injury, has scored a magical century in just 69 balls to lead Australia to a famous first-Test victory. Follow live.

Max was earning more as a dishwasher in Australia than as a university-qualified environmental monitoring technician back home in New Zealand. He is among a record number of people leaving the country.

The undefeated Roos have claimed a place in next week’s AFLW grand final with a comeback win over Melbourne Demons in the preliminary final today. Brisbane hosts Carlton in the other preliminary final tonight. Follow along for live updates.

Travis Head hits a 69-ball century in a sensational performance.

Australia is issuing a record number of working holiday visas, with UK backpackers taking advantage of Morrison-era rule changes.

From the Seine to the Thames, there’s a growing international movement to make urban rivers swimmable again. What would it take for the Yarra River to join those ranks?

The four-time Bathurst champion and a pioneer of Australian motorsport has died aged 86.

Managing editor Michelle Pini examines recent White House events and considers whether Americans are finally waking up to the MAGA cult. read now...

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A measured defence of the global stability provided by a man who accidentally startles nations into behaving. read now...

Police were alerted to the incident at about 6.25pm this evening.

Sugar may have been mixed with the hot water, but Corrections hasn't confirmed it yet.

Motorists are told to expect delays.

The victim was pulled alive from the avalanche but died from their injures.

Woman says the vehicles of interest never left the accident scene.

Unless Anthony Albanese wins several terms, any incoming conservative government will once again undo Labor’s work on emissions and renewable energy.

Travis Head hits a 69-ball century in a sensational performance.

Schoolies has officially kicked off in Surfers Paradise as more than 15,000 school leavers checked into their hotels and got settled for the week.

The State Revenue Office has cracked down on a growing amount of unpaid land tax, netting almost $900 million.

Residents in an Adelaide neighbourhood woke up to the sound of a loud bang before a house went up in flames.

President Donald Trump praised New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani following their meeting in the Oval Office.

Greene cited the US president’s threat of political retribution if she sought re-election, sparking questions about her next moves. Trump, meanwhile, said it was “great news for the country”.

The symbiosis between the president and his America First base is being tested over a plethora of issues – and so is his total control of the Republican Party.

Teachers tried desperately to drive the grizzly away from the primary school group on a walking trail. Eleven people were hurt, including three children and an adult who suffered serious injuries.

Donald Trump and Zohran Mamdani met for the first time in the Oval Office amid a flurry of media interest.

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.