A current SAS member tells a Sydney court he witnessed war veteran Ben Roberts-Smith shoot dead an Afghan man during a 2009 mission and order a colleague to execute a second man.

There are calls for the country to fully reopen to tourists and to allow all visa holders to enter and leave the country without the need for exemptions.

Liberal figures at both state and federal level say they had no involvement in the reported text exchange criticising Scott Morrison between former premier Gladys Berejiklian and an unnamed MP.

The rehabilitation of a decommissioned uranium mine in Kakadu National Park could cost up to $1.2 billion more than expected and take two years longer than initially planned. 

Grace Tame has addressed her tense exchange with Prime Minister Scott Morrison last week. She says abuse culture is dependent on "submissive smiles and self-defeating surrenders".

Richard Colbeck says he has to "live with" his decision to attend the Ashes in Hobart instead of a COVID committee hearing into the Omicron spread in aged care homes.

The term 'fully vaccinated' could be soon be replaced with 'up to date on vaccinations', as the government's vaccine advisory body weighs up other changes to the COVID-19 vaccine program.

Mark McGowan urges the mining industry to take action in the wake of a report commissioned by Rio Tinto that revealed widespread experiences of sexism, sexual harassment and assault.

Residents of a remote community in South Australia's APY Lands are concerned about the prospect of food supplies running low after flooding cut the main highway, but local authorities and the Premier say emergency airdrops are on the cards. ...

A fire is threatening lives and homes near Mandurah, south of Perth, with an emergency warning issued for parts of Nambeelup and Stake Hill. 

In a comprehensive report released this week, human rights group Amnesty International said Israel "enforces a system of oppression and domination" against all Palestinians.

John Farnham and his family lead tributes to the singer's friend and former manager Glenn Wheatley, saying they are "devastated" at the loss of the Australian music legend, who died of COVID-19 complications aged 74.

Nikita Tszyu, younger brother of world title hope Tim and son of boxing great Kostya, is preparing to make his professional debut.

The principal of Brisbane's Citipointe Christian College gives parents a two-week extension to sign an enrolment contract that demands families denounce homosexuality and subscribe to traditional gender roles.

Police and protesters clash and three people are arrested in the parliamentary triangle during ongoing demonstrations against COVID-19 vaccine mandates.

NSW Health says it's sorry for the suffering caused by the standard of care in some areas, but rejected some claims raised during the hearings.

Queensland's former state archivist says it's not appropriate to have the director-general of the Premier's department, Rachel Hunter, investigate serious allegations he has made about his time in the role.

A child aged under 10 is among 16 new COVID-19 deaths in Queensland, with the state recording 9,630 new cases.

It could be walking barefoot on grass, immersing yourself in nature or enjoying a brew. If there's something that brings you joy, Australian researchers want to hear from you for a new national survey.

A top Defence Force officer says the Australian navy vessel HMAS Adelaide was not responsible for the emerging COVID-19 outbreak which sent Tonga into lockdown, as the Pacific nation's cases rise to five.

Whoopi Goldberg is suspended from ABC America's The View talk show for two weeks following her controversial comments over the Holocaust.

The Reserve Bank governor says policymakers are flying into uncharted economic territory, and the RBA will "take the time" to figure out what is going on before raising interest rates.

The finances of the world-renowned artist who died in 2017 will be handed to a public trustee after his friend and record company co-founder withdraws an application to administer his estate.

Severe storms that hit Brisbane, Logan, and parts of the Gold and Sunshine coasts ease but the Bureau of Meteorology says more storms have already formed.

A Tasmanian bowls club will have to pay out more than $1 million after losing its appeal against damages awarded to a bowler burned while volunteering at the club.