Hope Pope’s blessing foreshadows end to EU food fight
Australia is offering to drop a luxury car tax in exchange for better meat access to European markets following trade talks in the Vatican City.
Australia is offering to drop a luxury car tax in exchange for better meat access to European markets following trade talks in the Vatican City.
A large shipment of fireworks bound for a region's famed cracker night celebrations has been seized, potentially putting a dampener on a 47-year tradition.
A hefty legal costs bill is just one headache state and federal Liberals have been left grappling with after a bruising few weeks for the party.
US letters on trade will be sent to other countries over the next two to three weeks, US President Donald Trump says.
The Reserve Bank is widely expected to deliver a second interest rate cut as global trade uncertainty threatens to rain on Australia's economy.
Almost half of children experienced physical abuse before entering out-of-home care in one state, prompting a landmark inquiry into the "broken" system.
New Greens leader Larissa Waters says the party will continue to focus on climate action and social justice, despite losing seats in the lower house.
An authority which safeguards sacred sites has expressed disappointment over the passing of legislation it says it was not properly consulted on.
Almost three million Australian workers are being backed to receive higher pay, but the federal government says it must be economically sustainable.
A council fears if the state and federal government don't help pay for a major bridge restoration in one capital city, then drivers will be slugged the cost.
A bill to improve access to abortions in regional areas has triggered passionate reactions from conservative politicians and is expected to split major parties.
Elizabeth Watson-Brown will be the only Greens member in federal parliament's lower house after she claimed victory in the Brisbane seat of Ryan.
US President Donald Trump has met Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler as he opens his tour of the Gulf, where he's expected to hold talks and announce deals.
Anthony Albanese will fly out for his first overseas visit in his second term to meet with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto for one-on-one talks.
Suggestions that Sussan Ley might have been handed a poisoned chalice after her historic elevation to federal Liberal leader are being shot down.
Greenpeace Aotearoa say they will use the return of the Rainbow Warrior to campaign against the New Zealand government's "war on nature".
Rebecca's son knew he was transgender at age 12, but his long and difficult journey to transitioning was abruptly halted when a state government intervened.
The success of reduced speed limits in some areas has road safety advocates urging nationwide changes to protect children, parents and the elderly.
US President Donald Trump has met Syria's interim president during a visit to Saudi Arabia and called for Damascus to upgrade its relations with Israel.
The seat of Bradfield was called for the Liberals but is back in doubt after postal votes narrowed the gap for independent Nicolette Boele.
Politicians need to find new ways to reach young voters or risk irrelevance, one of Australia's most prominent social media commentators says.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has met with Indonesian president Prabowo Subianto during the first overseas trip of his second term in office.
Larissa Waters has pledged to ramp up action on climate change and deliver better outcomes for everyday people after being named the next leader of the Greens.
Abortion access will improve under changes allowing nurses and midwives to prescribe drugs but other barriers remain for women in rural and regional areas.
An unexpected jump in employment has led the money market to pare back its hopes for further mortgage relief after a widely expected rate cut next week.
The election result for the Sydney seat of Bradfield may go down to the last ballot, with just 43 votes separating the Liberal and independent candidates.
The Greens are pondering who will take the reins of the minor party after losing their leader at the election, but will hold a powerful position in the Senate.
Disgraced former state minister Gordon Nuttall has died at the age of 71 after losing a battle with kidney cancer, almost two years after being diagnosed.
Vladimir Putin is hosting leaders such as China's Xi Jinping in Moscow to commemorate victory in World War II amid tight security and a ceasefire with Ukraine.
The first group of white South Africans are expected to arrive as refugees in the US as soon as next week, under a controversial Trump administration plan.
Ukraine and its allies are pushing for a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as European leaders visit Kyiv to show unity after Vladimir Putin's parade in Moscow.