Australians who have endured prolonged detention overseas call on the government to adopt a more strategic approach to cases involving citizens, especially those held by countries that practice "hostage diplomacy".

The interim vice-chancellor of the Australian National University has apologised for the institution's failure to protect the psychological safety of Jewish students and staff during pro-Palestinian encampments in 2024.

A report finds AI systems can be tricked into coaching extremists how to make bombs and plan attacks.

A year ago the Anthony Albanese vowed to attend the Garma Festival every year for as long as he remained prime minister. Now he says he needs a break.

It might not have been a sitting week but it has been a busy few days in politics with the prime minister's AI announcement, a raft of politicians inking book deals and a spotting of Pauline Hanson and Gina Rinehart in Sicily. 

A silent health crisis is threatening Australian children, with alarming rates of high blood pressure discovered.

As a child, even the word ‘hello’ filled me with a certain terror.

Rates of injury in workers aged 60 or over have doubled in the last 10 years, but some experts believe there will be benefits to later retirement.

On a whirlwind trip to Sydney to promote Elle, Lexi Minetree revealed the critical advice she was given by the Hollywood superstar.

Lexi Minetree was just a few months old when the original Legally Blonde was released. Now, the 26-year-old is reintroducing the classic to a new generation.

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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.

Premier Roger Cook shrugged off suggestions the action – and fears of increased unionisation in the Pilbara – could have an economic effect on foreign investment in WA’s lucrative resources sector.

A silent health crisis is threatening Australian children, with alarming rates of high blood pressure discovered.

Incinerators are not renewable, nor are they a zero-emissions solution.

A Tullamarine bar owner has been mistakenly caught up in Melbourne’s hospitality feud after a warehouse next door was targeted in a suspected firebombing.

A 39-year-old man has died after his e-scooter collided with an electric skateboard in Hervey Bay.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been farewelled from parliament with a standing ovation.

As US bombing of Iran intensifies and a crisis redevelops in the Strait of Hormuz, the former prime minister said Australia should proactively make a contribution to protecting its national interests.

With the conflict with Iran reigniting, the US may target one of the country’s most mysterious nuclear sites.

For England’s long-suffering fans, a semi-final exit at the hands of Lionel Messi’s Argentina comes with a familiar sense of expectations crushed.

The human rights body drilled into a volcano guaranteed to erupt when it called out the author’s women-only centre for survivors of sexual abuse.

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.