Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan says Perth and the Peel region will not go into lockdown as no new community cases are recorded.

A peek into what the federal Budget holds in store reveals childcare subsidies will be increased, with more support provided to families with two or more children.

More than 40,000 AFL fans are told not to turn up at Perth Stadium for this afternoon's Western Derby, as the city confronts another COVID scare.

Recently freed academic Kylie Moore-Gilbert labels the Australian government's ban on return flights from India "outrageous", as the former race discrimination commissioner questions why the subcontinent has been treated differently to oth...

A day after the Tasmanian election, one thing is very clear — the result is anything but.

The RSPCA considers extraditing a puppy farmer who fled to New Zealand before she could be sentenced for multiple animal cruelty offences. 

Tasmanians have returned an election result that is pretty close to the status quo. Here is a breakdown of some of the victors — and victims — of the 2021 Tasmanian election.

Police urge NSW road users to abide by the rules after a mother hit her daughter before dragging her under the car for 100 metres and a 14-year-old was left fighting for life after being hit by a car in a separate incident.

Former gymnasts from the taxpayer-funded Australian Institute of Sport outline allegations of child physical, psychological and sexual abuse, going back decades.

Victoria's public operations, like schools and hospitals, will be powered by 100 per cent renewable energy by 2025 under the state's new interim target plan.

The devastating images coming from India over the past few weeks prove that Australia ignores this at its own peril, writes Akshaya Kumar.

For many, the "gateway to the Mornington Peninsula" is a convenient pit stop for weekend drives or the place to hop on a train before journeying on. But for locals, Frankston is much more than just that.

The former state government minister and now Mayor of Goondiwindi was the first parliamentary leader of the merged LNP, and returned to that role in 2015 before losing a challenge in 2016. Now he wants to run the party.

Strong winds have pounded a city where 8 million people live, overturning a fishing boat and blowing people into water. 

Sam used to down a shot of whisky before dates. Now she's completely sober and navigating dating without booze for the first time. Here's what it's like — and why you might want to give it a go, too.

West Coast and Fremantle close out round seven of the AFL, after Carlton beat Essendon at the MCG and Melbourne went to the top of the AFL ladder with a win over the winless Kangaroos. Follow our live AFL ScoreCentre for all the scores, sta...

The Wests Tigers have claimed their second victory 2021 with a win over the Dragons in Wollongong, while the Warriors deny the Cowboys of a comeback on the Central Coast. 

The demand for non-alcoholic drinks is skyrocketing and the idea of socialising without getting a hangover is a trend that's catching on at a new bar in Melbourne.

North Korea warns the United States will face "a very grave situation" after President Joe Biden said the country was a security threat in a recent speech.

A missing finger from a giant statue of the Roman emperor Constantine is reunited with the hand it came from, roughly 550 years after being separated.

The Moderna vaccine joins the ranks of four other vaccines including those from Pfizer and AstraZeneca in the WHO's emergency use list, a move meant to speed up the process of emergency approval in individual countries. 

After 100 days as President, Joe Biden has a strong political vision, seeking to make friends in a world of enemies. But is he ignoring the political reality? Stan Grant writes.

Logan residents say the corridor directly affects the Eagleby wetlands, an important flood plain that is also home to birds and reptiles.

In the world of second-hand vinyl records, there is a fine line between what's really valuable and what's just an old, dusty record. Are you sitting on a gem?

Over the past few weeks, we've been on a mission to bust some of the wilder and more pervasive Australian animal myths. This time, we're bringing you an international edition.