A witness to the moment little Shayla Phillips was found after 48 hours in the Tasmanian bush has shared her joy and a photo of the four-year-old girl safe in the arms of the rescue team.

The Foo Fighters are devastated by the "tragic and untimely loss of our beloved Taylor Hawkins", the band said in a statement. 

The Prime Minister believes it would be inappropriate for him to meet with China's new ambassador to Australia while Beijing's diplomatic freeze continues, arguing the Foreign Minister's door is open for any talks.

Critics slam draft legislation to be debated in the Senate this week that would create new ways for the government to deport more people for failing the character test. 

As a two-week inquest into the brutal murders of Hannah Clarke and her three children reaches the halfway point, the inquiry hears of a chilling threat made by her killer.

Thousands of residents are being urged to evacuate, as the Philippines volcanology institute raises the alarm at the Taal volcano to the third level in a five-step warning system.

Veterans' Affairs Minister Andrew Gee launches a stunning attack on the federal government, revealing he was on the cusp of resigning from cabinet because he was being refused funding for his department.

Russians opposed to the war in Ukraine face a difficult decision — stay in their country or flee abroad. For those who decide to leave, a train to Finland offers one way out.

The government doesn't seem to have a lot left in its political ammunition cabinet — and the Solomon Islands revelations are but another challenge to its claims of superior national security and defence management, writes Laura Tingle. ...

An analysis of Lance Franklin's goal kicking reveals how he stacks up against the thousands of other players who have take the field in league football's history.

The Sydney Swans are looking for the footy fan who put his body on the line to snag the ball Lance Franklin used to kick his 1,000th AFL goal. 

The Australian Medical Association's public hospital report card highlights a nationwide, downward trend in the number of hospital beds for over 65s over the last three decades.

The development of a self-sufficient space industry in Australia is as vital to our future as electricity was at the turn of the last century, according to scientists involved in NASA's Mars missions.

Ukrainian band Antytila, who are currently fighting against the Russian invasion, say organisers of a benefit concert for the country told them they can't play the event remotely as it is being held for a "purely humanitarian purpose". ...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukrainian troops have succeeded in containing the Russian army, forcing the Kremlin to consider negotiations with his country.

US President Joe Biden personally thanks American troops stationed near Poland's border with Ukraine as he continues his tour of Europe.

As footy fans dashed towards Buddy Franklin after his 1,000th goal last night, two siblings swam against the tide - all in order to honour the wish of their departed nan.

Police say a man arrested over the stabbing death of a 21-year-old woman in Newcastle last night had been recently released on parole.

Fed up with waiting for authorities, stranded rural residents worked together to fix their flood-damaged road and rescue a beloved grandmother who had been trapped for weeks.

A 58-year-old dies in an underground coal mine at Moranbah in Central Queensland after suffering critical head injuries.

There's plenty of talk about the cost living at the moment, including groceries — but not so many of us are talking about the cost of producing those groceries, Kath Sullivan writes.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, wearing a shiny leather jacket and aviator sunglasses, stars in a video dramatising the launch of the intercontinental ballistic missile. The US plans to urge the UN to ramp up sanctions on the nation. ...

Amid Doha's gleaming skyscrapers and giant World Cup football stadiums, a team of medical professionals works to keep an ancient tradition alive and well. 

Nick Kyrgios takes down world number seven Andrey Rublev in straight sets at the Miami Open, but receives a fine for his on-court behaviour at last week's Indian Wells tournament.

As the tennis world continues to digest the news of Ash Barty's retirement, Iga Świątek does enough at the Miami Open to ensure she will take the Australian's place at the top of the rankings.