From fuel to food and a day at the football, Americans are feeling the burden of the rising cost of living. It's the only issue on the mind of many voters as they prepare to cast their ballot in the US midterm elections.

The Reserve Bank is tipped to increase interest rates tomorrow because of an ongoing concern that inflation is not under control. But is there an alternative? 

Disgraced Australian author Craig Silvey is jailed by a Perth judge after admitting he distributed graphic images of adults abusing children over a messaging service.

Video captures the moment a small private jet crashes into a southern Florida neighbourhood, killing all nine people on board.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will discuss tightening the rules for British backpacker visas when he meets with UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham in the Caribbean this week. 

Fitness guru Sam Wood is set to appeal his rejected bail application in the Queensland Court of Appeal.

The former Bachelor has been held on remand since his arrest for allegedly strangling his wife on October 3.

The Dolphins have secured a huge coup as a flurry of their star players hit the open market, with Maroons and Samoa star Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow re-signing.

The relationship between Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed shattered in part because of Israel, but also because of their sensitive egos and hurt feelings. The split had been months in the making.

I’m almost a local – 40 years in residence, with a year off for good behaviour.

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Australia’s major political parties are failing to address growing permanent visa backlogs, risking legal challenges, longer processing times and mounting pressure from employers and families. read now...

Australia should measure security by the crises it prevents, not the wars for which it prepares. read now...

Senator David Shoebridge’s landmark speech in Canberra last week has raised serious concerns. read now...

Australian actress Emilie de Ravin first gained recognition in the science fiction TV series 'Roswell' before landing further roles, including on the popular drama series 'Lost'. 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.

Just don’t accuse them of being shellfish.

Fitness guru Sam Wood is set to appeal his rejected bail application in the Queensland Court of Appeal.

The former Bachelor has been held on remand since his arrest for allegedly strangling his wife on October 3.

I’m almost a local – 40 years in residence, with a year off for good behaviour.

The takeover of multiple NSW hospitals by a Catholic provider will lead to widespread service cuts for expectant mothers and cancer patients, doctors say.

The relationship between Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed shattered in part because of Israel, but also because of their sensitive egos and hurt feelings. The split had been months in the making.

A USD$2 million business jet carrying nine people has crashed in Florida.

Tuesday’s US midterm elections will shape the final years of President Donald Trump’s second term.

The erroneous messages said that Kyiv and other areas were subject to nuclear and chemical alerts and that Russia’s hypersonic Oreshnik missile had been deployed.

Michigan Democrat Haley Stevens’ decision to endorse Republican Mike Rogers not only endangers a critical Senate seat but exposes the party’s modern Achilles heel.

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.