The Defence Department reveals there is an active criminal investigation into the conduct of an Australian commando platoon in Afghanistan in 2012.

Wang Xining gave a wide-ranging interview where he slammed Australia's plans to acquire nuclear-powered submarines, warning the government might expose its own citizens to the risk of a nuclear accident.

Tim Paine announces he will quit the role immediately after a 2017 text exchange with a woman is revealed, describing his decision as being "incredibly difficult" to make.

Cricket fans were taken aback when news of Tim Paine's indiscretions and resignation broke, but Cricket Australia probably wasn't — and that is much of the problem, Dean Bilton writes.

Corrupt West Australian bureaucrat Paul Whyte will serve a minimum of 10 years behind bars for masterminding the theft of $27 million of taxpayers' money and using it to fund a lavish lifestyle.

Step outside after sunset tonight and you may be lucky enough to see the Moon change colour on the horizon as an end-of-week treat.

The Zavros family weren't the only travellers to be rescued from the remote SA outback this week. Bill Kidd says a van "with an angel onboard" helped save his mate's life. 

Chief Minister Michael Gunner says there's a "a very real possibility" there are people with COVID in the NT who don't know it, as authorities bring in new testing rules to get to the bottom of the latest cluster.

Peng Shuai disappeared after making an explosive #MeToo claim about a top government official on social media. She joins a growing list of those who have gone missing.

A Victorian crossbench MP says his daughter has been profoundly traumatised after being attacked on a Melbourne street while spray painting over an anti-vaccination poster.

The disappearance of a toddler from a property in the NSW Hunter Valley earlier this year, that sparked a massive land and air search, is confirmed as a case of misadventure.

The Queensland government reviews border requirements which currently see families faced with paying hundreds of dollars for COVID tests when entering the state.

A creek is drained near the property where missing three-year-old William Tyrrell was last seen seven years ago, as police and Rural Fire Service volunteers continue to search for the boy's remains.

China says Lithuania "shall be responsible" for the consequences that come after the opening of a de facto Taiwan embassy in the European nation.

Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai posted an allegation against a former prominent Chinese government official on Weibo earlier this month. Since then the tennis world has asked the question, where is she?

The Premier issued the warning during his visit to the Pilbara, which has the lowest vaccination rates in the country.

The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards dub a monkey's painful pose on a taut wire the funniest animal photo of the year.

Daniel Andrews accuses Prime Minister Scott Morrison of chasing the votes of fringe protesters who chanted violent threats against the Victorian Premier at the weekend.

Former North Melbourne coach Dani Laidley makes a warm return to Arden St in a rare public appearance as the club celebrates clearing its debt.

Peter O'Keefe, 65, says he agreed to go to the police station after a domestic incident. Moments later, he was pinned to the ground. 

The days in the northern hemisphere are growing short and cold, allowing the Delta variant to take hold as people retreat indoors, while vaccine immunity wanes and inoculation rates stagnate.  

The Duchess of Sussex makes a surprise appearance on the Ellen show, talking about her life with Prince Harry in California, sharing a rare photo of son Archie and taking to the streets of Los Angeles for a hidden camera prank. 

The ACA shows its support for Tim Paine, saying it didn't feel he needed to step down as Australian men's Test captain despite the sexting scandal revelations. 

The controversial farm laws were passed in September last year, prompting widespread protests from farmers who argued the law would shatter their livelihoods.

Advocates say the Council on the Ageing's draft code is the first step towards implementing national standards to limit the devastating impact of isolation on aged care residents.