Australia's Minister for the Pacific uses a visit to Solomon Islands in the middle of the federal election campaign to "respectfully" urge the country's Prime Minister not to sign a controversial security deal with China.

There were plenty of Senate shenanigans on day three of the election campaign, as the Greens and One Nation seized their moment in the limelight, writes Annabel Crabb. 

West Australian Premier Mark McGowan announces a further easing of COVID-19 restrictions from midnight tonight, including a dramatic change to close contact rules.

Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk says humanitarian corridors will not open in Ukraine on Wednesday because the occupying Russian forces have violated a ceasefire arrangement. Follow live.

Maliq "Meeky" Namok-Malamoo's mother testifies in the manslaughter trial of Dionne Batrice Grills about how the boy was picked up later than normal and that she was rushed to put her son into the minibus on which he later died.

A factory visited by the Prime Minister while he spruiked a promise to create over a million jobs if re-elected plans to cut jobs at the facility and move them offshore to Vietnam.

Greens Leader Adam Bandt says Prime Minister Scott Morrison is putting lives at risk, by agreeing with the Liberal candidate for Warringah, who lobbied to stop transgender women from competing in women's sport. 

US President Joe Biden has levelled an accusation of "genocide" against Russia in relation to its war in Ukraine. So what is the significance of the US president escalating the rhetoric?

Rapid antigen tests provide results within minutes, but they also have their limitations. Here are a few things to keep in mind.

The disability royal commission is examining the experiences of people who have worked in Australian disability enterprises, as advocates raise concerns about low wages.

Sixteen-hour days and the stress of triaging life and death situations have taken a toll on SES volunteers, who senior members say are blaming themselves for not being able to do more during the flood crisis.

From the plethora of claims made by politicians about the other side's record on the economy, climate and public services, to an influx of imported narratives about the electoral process, there's a lot of incorrect and misleading information...

National Party defector George Christensen appears on track to receive a $105,000 taxpayer-funded payout after his decision to contest an unwinnable position on One Nation's Senate ticket for Queensland.

SA Liberal candidate Allison Bluck apologises for telling voters she runs a nature trail on Kangaroo Island — a position actually held by a woman called Alison Buck.

Regional cities overlooked to host events for the 2026 Commonwealth Games say they are disappointed and frustrated with the decision.

After weeks of war, doctors in Ukraine are starting to see the consequences of the stress, fear and displacement placed on expectant mothers. Many fear for the future of the country's war babies.

Since the start of March, Shanghai has recorded more than 229,000 positive COVID-19 results. But authorities say fewer than 10,000 are actually "confirmed cases".

The number of passengers falling into the gap between the train and the platform doubles, with Queensland Rail saying a reduction in commuters could be adding to the accidents. 

Police in New York City say they are looking for a man called Frank R James in relation to an attack on a rush-hour subway train in Brooklyn in which at least 10 people were shot.

Perth researchers say the highly sensitive test could not only speed up the testing process now, but also reduce the impact of stronger COVID variants and future pandemics.

An Adelaide nightclub has posted and deleted a video it alleges shows a COVID-positive teenager partying and looking at a phone while at the venue. Ralph MacIntosh claimed he did not see a message about his positive test result until the ...

The consumer watchdog has launched Federal Court action against Honda Australia, accusing the car company of misleading customers and causing harm to two former authorised dealerships.

Jane Linturn was hopeful that her deaf daughter would get the help she needed when her NDIS funding was approved. She soon realised it wouldn't be that simple.

Since 2019, the Coalition has been running a campaign to convince you Labor will introduce a "death tax" if elected. But is there any evidence?

A South Australian disability carer "overstepped the bounds" when he allegedly indecently assaulted two women in his care at a northern suburbs home in 2020, a court has heard.