Ukrainian officials say a Russian missile has slammed into the side of a Kyiv apartment building amid intensifying fighting in the city. Follow live. 

Ukraine's troops battle Russian forces in the streets of Kyiv after Russia launches a barrage of air strikes on cities and military bases around the country.

Flooding claims the lives of two people in south-east Queensland as authorities urge people to prepare for dangerous weather conditions into tomorrow.

Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner says Brisbane residents should prepare for a combination of high tides and more heavy rain after the city received six month's worth of rain in 48 hours.

Russia has far from exhausted its devastating military options — but a high-ranking Australian official says unexpected Ukrainian resistance will draw the conflict out for months.

The US, UK and EU are now directly targeting the Russian leader with sanctions, while Australia targets eight of the country's oligarchs.

Mask rules have changed and restrictions have been updated in some states and territories. Get up to speed on all the coronavirus news from across Australia. 

Historic flooding on the Sunshine Coast is predicted to get worse in the next 24 to 36 hours, with flood levels expected to reach record highs. 

Gold Coast hinterland residents have set up a pulley system over a flooded causeway to maintain access to essential food, petrol and medicine.

The twists and turns, bizarre lies and missed opportunities in the global hunt for child sex abuser Charles Batham are revealed.

Facing off for the first time since their pulsating final at Melbourne Park four weeks ago, Rafael Nadal triumphs over Daniil Medvedev in straight sets.

Tributes have poured in for Landy following his death at the age of 91, with the Australian fondly remembered for his talent as an athlete and for his outstanding sportsmanship.

Vladimir Putin insists he lives on a government salary and owns a small apartment. But sprawling palaces, a gold-plated toilet and strange offshore accounts suggest the Russian leader's lifestyle is far more luxurious. 

As Russia's invasion of Ukraine puts a rocket underneath already high global energy costs, Australian households and businesses could be hit by a bump in the costs of heating, cooking, power and transport.

Waiting up to 12 hours on roads packed with cars, refugees hug their loved ones after crossing the Ukrainian border into Poland. But some had to leave their husbands and sons behind.

This quirky, once-beloved tourism attraction was gathering dust under a local cafe — until now.

At the core of the West's reluctance to take a military stand in Ukraine is the fear that Vladimir Putin may just be unhinged enough to use weapons that threaten the existence of civilisations, writes Philip Williams.

Dennis and Kay have spent their lives as travelling entertainers at shows around Australia, and say the road has become their home, and other travelling entertainers their family.

Secrecy shrouds a Queensland case being fought behind closed doors involving a politician who cannot be named using a non-publication order that cannot be found, writes Matt Wordsworth.

The price of home ownership in Kiama on the NSW south coast has risen by more than 40 per cent in the past year, leaving many struggling to put a roof over their heads. 

A former police officer tells a court he performed a series of errands for Ben Roberts-Smith — from organising football tickets to allegedly spying on his mistress. But one task proved a step too far, a Sydney court heard this week. ...

The Demons keep their minor premiership hopes alive with a 10-point win over the Kangaroos, while the Crows and Cats celebrate their respective victories over the Dockers and Tigers.

Many business owners and employees have had a conflicting pandemic experience. These are some of the experiences and key issues that will decide which way they lean come election day. 

With more people wanting to find ways to manage stress in an uncertain world, freediver Adam Stern is teaching people to listen to their bodies while deep underwater.