Experts are divided on the government's plan to increase its control over net migration figures, warning the devil is in the detail.

Over the past year, electric car sales have tripled, as anxiety about fuel shortages and rising petrol prices continues.

US President Donald Trump wants Israel to do a deal with Hamas now, but conservatives in Benjamin Netanyahu's cabinet don't want a deal with the group ever — and it's leaving the Israeli prime minister in a difficult position. 

The brother of former NSW premier Dominic Perrottet says he undertook factional work while on the clock for another MP in his first appearance before a corruption inquiry.

Malaysian Australian author Omar Musa has taken out the Miles Franklin Literary Award with his second novel, Fierceland, set between Malaysian Borneo and Sydney.

It is said that no one forgets the first time they saw Pier Paolo Pasolini’s Salo, or the 120 Days of Sodom.

Ariana Grande is the latest public figure to face increased scrutiny of their changing body. This is how experts suggest you handle the discussion with young people.

Part of a SpaceX rocket crashed into the moon, with experts saying that it has altered the moon’s surface forever.

The general manager of Seven Hills RSL has been banned from holding office in NSW after serious bribery and corruption allegations.

A federal cabinet tussle over migration policy has led to the home affairs minister cancelling a major speech, and has triggered warnings the government risks damaging the economy.

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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.

The general manager of Seven Hills RSL has been banned from holding office in NSW after serious bribery and corruption allegations.

A federal cabinet tussle over migration policy has led to the home affairs minister cancelling a major speech, and has triggered warnings the government risks damaging the economy.

A new parliamentary investigation has examined the impact war on our doorstep would have in the suburbs, streets and shops across Australia.

Major changes will be made to the national curriculum after NAPLAN exposed big knowledge gaps from year 3 to year 9.

Jetstar is overhauling its baggage charges to institute a fee for anything stored in an overhead compartment.

Part of a SpaceX rocket crashed into the moon, with experts saying that it has altered the moon’s surface forever.

It seems changes to Australia’s plan to force big tech firms to pay for journalism appearing on social media are not enough to placate US firms or Donald Trump.

Jeanine Pirro, the US attorney for the District of Columbia, told the president that his interior secretary, Doug Burgum, had misled him with a self-serving cover story for his own mistakes.

The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by The Age picture editors

The disclosure from two US sources follows reports that Trump cancelled a major wave of strikes against Iran in part because of warnings from the military about a shortfall of critical weapons.

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.