Federal laws are in the works as more Aussies slide into housing stress and homelessness, but critics are urging immediate measures as rents and mortgages rise.
Russia launched seven missile strikes and dozens of air strikes and rocket launch attacks in the past day, the general staff of Ukraine's armed forces says.
Ashton Agar will be one of several spinners Australia take to India, but the tourists may pick three quicks for some matches on the four-Test tour.
Simon Mitchell has slammed the no-foul call on Sunday which sent Mitch Creek to hospital.
Professor Megan Davis insists Australians won't head to the ballot box without knowing what they are voting for on the Indigenous voice to parliament.
A 26-year-old inmate at Townsville Correctional Centre's women's low security jail has been taken into custody after going on the run on Christmas Day.
Novak Djokovic's winning streak in Australia has extended to 34 games after he produced a fighting comeback to beat American Sebastian Korda in Adelaide.
Wins for Jessica Pegula, Frances Tiafoe and Taylor Fritz have earned the USA the inaugural United Cup mixed teams' title in Sydney.
David Warner told teammates of his surprise at being named player of the series in Australia's 2-0 win over South Africa.
South Africa have held on for a draw on the final day of a rain-marred third Test at the SCG, leaving Australia the 2-0 series winners.
While severe weather conditions have eased in the Northern Territory, authorities say record-breaking floods continue in WA's Fitzroy River catchment.
Goals either side of halftime helped Western Sydney stun high-flying Melbourne City 2-0 and snap a 364-day A-League Women losing streak.
Dallas won for the eighth time in nine games as Slovenian superstar Luke Doncic delivered his ninth triple-double of the NBA season.
Two-time champion and former world No.1 Naomi Osaka is the latest superstar to withdraw from the Australian Open at Melbourne Park.
A primary school-aged girl has become Fraser Island's fifth jellyfish sting victim in a fortnight after three young girls and a boy were also hospitalised.
The Australian Medical Association welcomed a verdict on payroll tax for GPs, fearing bulk billing was at risk as some clinics faced multimillion-dollar bills.
Opposition leader Peter Dutton says the government needs to release more detail on the proposed Indigenous voice to parliament or risks losing a referendum.
Brisbane winger Selwyn Cobbo has apologised to Kevin Walters after a podcast episode in which he described the Broncos coach as "weird" resurfaced online.
Rajwinder Singh, who is accused of murdering Toyah Cordingley on a Queensland beach four years ago, says he wants to return to Australia to face trial.
Melbourne Victory have lost Luis Nani for the rest of the A-League Men season after the former Manchester United winger suffered a serious right-knee injury.
Queensland detectives are probing the deaths of a man and woman, both in their early 90s, who were found in their Cairns home.
Cathedrals in Australia are hosting special masses to mourn the late Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI whose funeral is being held in Vatican City.
Usman Khawaja's fifth century in 12 months has helped Australia to 4-475 at stumps on day two of the third Test against South Africa after rain hit the SCG.
Travellers arriving from China are required to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test after restrictions came into effect.
Recently repatriated NSW woman Mariam Raad has been charged for allegedly willingly entering in Syria when it was controlled by terrorist group Islamic State.
Two-time champion and former world No.1 Naomi Osaka seems almost certain to miss the Australian Open, having not played a match since last September.
Coal giant Glencore is under pressure from large investors to explain how new coal investments align with its public commitment to help limit global warming.
Queensland's acting premier says just like home renovators, the government is facing budget blowouts on projects due to high building material costs.
Brisbane chief executive Dave Donaghy has again defended the NRL club's culture after a string of off-field distractions ahead of the 2023 season.
The deaths of two fathers saving their children from rips have led lifesavers to plead for people to grab a flotation device before attempting a rescue.
NSW Labor has sued its former lawyers for more than $1.6 million, alleging advice about a $100,000 donation delivered in a plastic Aldi bag was negligent.
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