In the wash-up from yesterday's historic ALP by-election win in the seat of Bega, Premier Dominic Perrottet concedes he needs to reflect on the results in the four seats.

The Queensland Premier confirms reports she referred the state's Integrity Commissioner to a parliamentary committee over allegations of possible misconduct. But she denies it has anything to do with claims of interference.

US President Joe Biden has warned Russian leader Vladimir Putin the West will respond decisively to any invasion of Ukraine, adding any attack will cause "widespread human suffering" and isolate Moscow.

Foreign Minister Marise Payne says the government will move its Ukrainian embassy staff to Lviv, a few hundred kilometres west of Kyiv and close to the Polish border, as the situation on the Russian border deteriorates.

A fire that started in a solar panel battery badly damages a house in Adelaide's northern suburbs, in what the Metropolitan Fire Service says is a growing problem across Australia.

Many healthcare workers are afraid of speaking to the media, but they are also desperate for the public to know what's been happening in our hospitals. As the Omicron wave peaked in Sydney last month, Background Briefing was following them. ...

As this week's debates have shown, the issue of religious freedom versus secular freedom requires a nuance and depth that evades our politics – and is far from peacefully resolved, writes Stan Grant.

Australia reaches 6-164 at the end of its 20 overs in the second T20 international against Sri Lanka. Check out the live score and stats in our ScoreCentre.

The rebel Labor MP who accused Premier Daniel Andrews of ignoring her bullying complaints says she's 'sickened' by the government's handling of the issue.

In beating Robert Whittaker for the second time, Israel Adesanya is fast running out of worlds to conquer.

Israel Adesanya beats Australian UFC star Robert Whittaker for the second time to keep the middleweight title, after fellow Aussie Tai Tuivasa shocks KO king Derrick Lewis.

After eight years toiling on the World Cup circuit without a medal, dealing with funding cuts and coaching over Facetime, a change in mindset helps Narracott become Australia's first sliding medallist.

Prior to the Games, all the focus has been on Beijing 2022’s use of artificial snow. Now that the real thing has arrived, it is causing events to be postponed.

Barbara and James McGeoch's old dairy farm near Toowoomba is a perfect tree nursery from where they've built a thriving business with clients as far away as China and the Middle East.

Denmark no longer deems COVID-19 a "socially critical sickness" and has unwound all restrictions. Here's what a return to normal life looks like.

The US-born, Chinese gold medallist is far more than a sporting champion, having become an internationally recognised face used in a propaganda battle, writes Tracey Holmes.

China has entered a record number of athletes in this year's Beijing Winter Olympics, but many of the competitors representing Team China were born and trained in foreign countries, like the US.

There are growing concerns online abuse is shutting down crucial conversations and pushing out voices, and ultimately threatening the health of Australia's democracy.

This late-50s building, with its seven-storey glass stairwell, contains what some argue is the world's biggest indoor plant.

An Instagram-famous couple document their road-trip to fill, what they say, is a void of LGBTQIA+ representation in tourism marketing as advocates claim the world's eyes will soon be on Australia ahead of Sydney's WorldPride event. ...

From the "get wrecked" campaign of the '80s to the resort's demise, demolition and multiple failed resurrection attempts, there is hope and apprehension around Australia's richest person entering the fray. 

Almost two years after announcing a move away from Station Pier, TT-Line says by spring its Victorian port will be at Geelong.

The "labour force framework" shows show how closed borders have impacted the unemployment rate, writes Gareth Hutchens.

If you like lots of big catches and high scoring, Super Bowl LVI may be for you - Andrew McGarry looks at the match-ups for the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals, their Super Bowl histories and the quarterback duel that could make th...

An Australian Medical Board survey of 21,000 trainee doctors has found workplace culture remains a serious issue in the profession. Doctors also say the pandemic has left them feeling burnt out.