Anthony Albanese has pledged to “always look after Australians” after Russian forces captured an Australian man in fighting in Ukraine.
Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer
Victorian Opposition Leader John Pesutto is set to face a leadership challenge this Friday.
Ryan Bourke
Scores of Australians have been evacuated from earthquake-hit Vanuatu overnight on the final ADF repatriation flights.
Two children have suffered critical injuries after a buggy rolled over on a regional property.
Alexandra Feiam
The first weekend of a state’s tough new knife laws have come into affect, with children among those caught carrying weapons including tomahawks, knives and hammers.
Police are on a mission to save Christmas after a grub was caught trying to steal a van full of goodies.
Australians are paying “thousands” more this Christmas to put a roof over their heads, with rents soaring in two of the country’s smaller capital cities.
A young boy has died following a house fire days before Christmas, as authorities investigate the cause of the blaze.
Aisling Brennan
An influencer whose ex-partner was convicted of killing his mother in an attempt to keep up with his luxurious lifestyle has broken her silence for the first time.
A Brisbane Lions premiership winner is fighting for life in hospital after he was crushed by an excavator at his home.
With the five surviving members of the Bali Nine now back home, questions have re-emerged as to how one phone call might have changed their lives forever.
Ryan Bourke.
A Queensland man is pleading with the government to help bring his teenage son, who has cerebral palsy, home from earthquake-ravaged Vanuatu.
Victorian opposition leader John Pesutto has backtracked after stating exiled MP Moira Deeming won’t get a second chance in his party room.
A council has been accused of “bribery” for offering a one-off payment to staff who agree to sign an agreement that could see big changes to Australia Day.
A senior federal minister has weighed in on the looming New Year’s Eve train strike in Sydney, which authorities warn could endanger hundreds of thousands.
A 23-year-old woman is being remembered as a “beautiful” friend as police continue to search for the two men allegedly responsible for her death.
Hannah Moore and Aisling Brennan
He may have missed out with the bat in the Sydney Smash, but young gun Sam Konstas has plenty to smile about as he prepares to make his Test debut.
Martin Gabor
Details are emerging about a charter of rights for airline passengers, with carriers facing a mandate to pay out for long delays.
As people complete their last-minute online shopping in the weeks leading up to the festive season, a worrying trend has emerged across the country.
Despite receiving public funding, one of Sydney’s most iconic free attractions has announced a big change that hasn’t gone down well with everyone.
Thomas Sargeant
One Australian state has made a major move to ensure safety at places of worship, after a spate of attacks shocked the nation.
Bushfire conditions are expected to worsen in the coming days as temperatures soar across Victoria, after residents evacuate high danger areas.
Aussies are being warned to check their mobile and wearable payment devices or risk being unable to purchase items this New Year’s Eve.
Cameron Micallef
Millions are being urged to prepare for another possible brutal few weeks of bushfires as communities mark five years since the Black Summer tragedy.
