Independent senator Jacqui Lambie and others from across the political spectrum launch a spirited defence of Andrew Hastie after One Nation published a cartoon that repeatedly described the Liberal frontbencher and veteran as a "traitor". ...

Labor’s gas reservation will now be calibrated to domestic demand rather than fixed at 20 per cent, with the federal government rejecting claims it has watered down the scheme.

Rates of sexual violence have increased for 33 years, with a drop of less than one per cent in the past 12 months.

The head of Instagram says the average person who turns off their algorithm will have a much worse "user experience", as Australia debates new opt-out laws.

The US President did not say how the money would be paid or where it would come from, but said it would be called the "Trump dividend".

Dean of Brisbane Peter Catt has stepped down from his role after allowing a controversial reality TV show to be filmed inside St Johns Cathedral.

The clash between the LA Rams and the San Francisco 49ers is part of a global expansion mission that has helped push the collective value of the NFL’s 32 teams beyond $400 million. 

Zac Bailey has revealed why he spurned lucrative interest from Adelaide to ensure he remained a one-club man, as a teammate joined him in extended his contract.

The owner of a car workshop has clung to the boot of a moving Mercedes-Benz during a heated confrontation in a shopping centre car park in Melbourne’s south-east.

Premier Ben Carroll has paused Victoria’s controversial working from home laws after Labor lost a vote in the upper house.

It is alleged that this powerful male doctor irreparably harmed potentially over 1,000 (usually) young women, ruining their lives, and yet the many complaints and concerns against him were dismissed by every level of authority. read now...

Australia’s response to discrimination reveals stark inequalities in how antisemitism, Islamophobia and anti-Palestinian racism are addressed. read now...

Australia’s proposed algorithm opt-out would give social media users greater control over what they see, without restricting what anyone can say. read now...

As the 25th Anniversary of the September 11 attacks nears, Frances Letters reflects on the conditions that create such vengeful acts. read now...

Australia’s political leaders continue to put self-interest and political expediency ahead of the democratic principles they claim to uphold. 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.

Senior school students are expected to be involved in volunteering, sport or arts programs alongside their VCE studies as Overnewton college strives to give kids an all-round education.

A senior magistrate said courtrooms had “almost descended into the Wild West”.

Dean of Brisbane Peter Catt has stepped down from his role after allowing a controversial reality TV show to be filmed inside St Johns Cathedral.

The owner of a car workshop has clung to the boot of a moving Mercedes-Benz during a heated confrontation in a shopping centre car park in Melbourne’s south-east.

Premier Ben Carroll has paused Victoria’s controversial working from home laws after Labor lost a vote in the upper house.

US President Donald Trump has pledged to give all American adults $US5000 if Republicans win at the crucial midterm elections, but there is a catch.

Five people are dead and more than 80 are missing after fire tore through a ferry in the Philippines.

I looked up a few seconds before the first plane hit the north tower of the World Trade Center. I saw it go in, cookie-cutter style, and red flames leap around its shape at the impact.

The extraordinary move was announced by General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the country’s military chief and son of the Ugandan president, who blamed the “Harry and Meghan nonsense”.

Democrats quickly dismissed the idea as an election stunt that Donald Trump would not honour, pointing to previous plans to give Americans tariff dividends or distribute savings made by DOGE.

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.