Russia continues its war on Ukraine as talks are under way on the Belarusian-Ukrainian border between two delegations, neither of which are represented by their leaders, Russia’s Vladimir Putin and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky.

Follow our live coverage of the record-breaking floods as governments respond to the natural disaster, rescue teams try to assist residents and forecasters warn of further rain.

There is nothing trivial about wiping Vladimir Putin’s musky perspirations from the international sports stage.

Parts of the Cranbourne and Pakenham train lines were out of action until Tuesday evening.

Thousands are unable to begin cleaning up and repairing flood-ravaged homes due to short supplies in the building industry, while the threat of more rain lingers.

Tasmania suffered a statewide internet and mobile outage on Tuesday afternoon after two fibre cables were accidentally cut.

Rising floodwaters are threatening to swamp the centre of Ballina tonight while the Lismore mayor confirmed a second body had been found.

The outbreak of war in the Ukraine will put further upward pressure on the cost of living and probably hasten a rise in mortgage interest rates.

Police divers found the body of a 76-year-old man, who was reported missing on Sunday, in his submerged vehicle near Lake Wivenhoe. 

Some superannuation funds pitched at millennials via social media are struggling to reach the required scale to enable them to perform strongly.

A deadly rocket assault on Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second city, has triggered widespread alarm about the lengths to which the Russian President is willing to go to win the war.

Speaking in the aftermath of the controversial “Latrell loophole”, Warriors chief executive Cameron George says including trials is a worthy and serious deterrent.

His Test form has been patchy over the last two years, but Steve Smith won’t be losing any sleep over it heading into the first Test against Pakistan.

There is a growing push for those with superannuation fund balances of more than $5 million to pay more than 15 per cent tax on investment earnings.

Restrictions are easing, but still a lot of people are dying. It may be time to change the way we think about COVID.

Russia’s economic collapse following its bloody invasion of Ukraine is a harsh lesson for investors ignoring the ‘S’ and ‘G’ in ESG.

It was supposed to be the shot in the arm Melbourne desperately needed, but on the day many ventured back to city offices for the first time in months, the anticipated hustle and bustle was more of a gentle hum. 

Knox Grammar headmaster Scott James said his school was experiencing a major staff shortage and there was stiff competition between education sectors.

The pipes, the 2277 pipes are calling.

Many Australians are experiencing cost of living increases far exceeding what official Consumer Price Index data reveal.

Communities from the inner west to the Nepean are on alert as a ‘rain bomb’ approaches, with expected falls of up to 200 millimetres in six hours.

When Anita Frawley sees the face of late husband Danny on a massive mosaic mural that will be housed at the Moorabbin home of his beloved Saints, the tears follow.

It is worth taking the time to understand concession card eligibility requirements. Failure to do so could mean you are not taking advantage of discounts that might be rightfully yours.

Despite market fears of inflation, the February reporting season showed corporate profits and dividends are tracking better than expected.

Stephen and Sally Starling, aged 74 and 75, were discovered by police about 6.45pm after a neighbour noticed the couple’s barn door was open. 

An 11-month-old baby who was in a car when it was allegedly stolen at Keysborough has been reunited with his family.

Australians are being told the federal government has spent $17 billion on disaster relief - but that figure includes $13 billion in coronavirus pandemic measures.

Sophie Devine scored 161 not out from just 117 balls as New Zealand cruised to a nine-wicket win.

Ukraine’s President has become a hero to millions across the world. It is almost as if Volodymyr Zelensky has spent much of his life rehearsing for this very moment.

After escaping with their lives, shocked residents are starting to return to their mud-stained, water-filled houses to survey the devastating impact of record floods.

Daisy Pearce, the biggest name in AFLW, is considering launching her coaching career at Geelong under the guidance of Chris Scott.

Network 10 has rejected allegations political reporter Tegan George was bullied during her time working in Parliament House.

Labor’s aged care spokeswoman Clare O’Neil says she is determined to make the aged care workforce crisis an election issue.

Experts speculate that the Omicron variant or a lower dose of the vaccine could be to blame for its rapidly decreasing protection against infection with COVID-19.

The European Commission’s president accused RT and Sputnik of spreading lies to justify Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Australia will increase spending on weapons being shipped to Ukraine after ministers heard new warnings about a Russian advance that will intensify the siege of Kyiv.

This planning reform package was a generational opportunity for improvement to make our planning system the nation’s best.

The biggest beneficiaries of “Project Climb”, a $40m initiative to boost player participation, could be left out of pocket following the NSWRL boardroom stoush.

Royce Hunt is happy to sort his differences out with Tevita Pangai jnr in the ring while Cronulla were unhappy with some of Trent Barrett’s post-trial comments.

A Heavy track may prove of benefit for some of those stepping up to mid-week city class on Wednesday.

All you need to find a few winners at Wednesday’s feature meeting at Canterbury.

Labor’s $800 million levy backdown presents a masterclass in how not to make the political sausage. The tragedy is, it will mean fewer social and affordable houses.

The Ukraine crisis has raised the prospect of a blockage in the massive supply of Russian gas into Europe, posing big questions for the clean energy revolution.

Australia’s financial system crime detection unit, AUSTRAC, will hand down the financial pain the scandal ridden casino must endure for its poor compliance practices.

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A team of researchers say variations they spotted in an examination of Tyrannosaurus fossils warranted the recognition of two additional species: T. imperator, meaning “tyrant lizard emperor,” and T. regina, meaning “tyrant lizard queen”.

The Australian star has revealed that he received a booster shot before this week’s Davis Cup qualifier against Hungary in Sydney.

Surely a culture must be in terminal strife when its fictional superheroes can barely see the point of going on.

A NSW Transport bureaucrat at the centre of Sydney’s train shutdown saga has gone on “directed leave”, despite being scheduled to appear before a parliamentary estimates hearing.

The Marvel stadium redevelopment announcement demonstrates the AFL’s ability to prioritise funding in areas where return can be seen on investment. Now, cue the women’s league.