It's six weeks old now, this campaign. And after 42 days of two men doing their best to seem exactly the right combination of sincere, articulate empathetic and yet commanding, apparently a full third of Australians still isn't very keen on...

The United Australia Party is looking to boost its share of the vote in parts of Sydney and Melbourne, thanks to the legacy of COVID-19 and a reported uptick in support from the Muslim community.

We decided to redesign the election map from the ground up — not just for the fun of it, but because it can help us all understand the election a bit better.

A Sydney court hears evidence accused murderer Chris Dawson arranged for his wife Lynette's signature to be forged on life insurance paperwork after she disappeared.

Actor Craig McLachlan discontinues defamation proceedings against the ABC, Nine and co-star Christie Whelan Browne over media reports in 2018.

Polls close on Saturday evening. Still not sure where your political views align with the major political parties? Vote Compass is here to help.

Solomon Islands Opposition Leader Matthew Wale is accusing the Australian Federal Police of renting a property from a key government MP and powerbroker for a hugely inflated price.

A mysterious media agency is behind a fee-for-service offering to federal election candidates, including Treasurer Josh Frydenberg, placement of favourable news articles and interviews on the Chinese-language social media platform WeChat. ...

Scientists are calling on Australian governments to provide incentives to enable households to transition away from using gas in the home because of its detrimental health effects.

All Australians with COVID-19 will be able to vote under rule changes requested by the Australian electoral commissioner. 

There's been a last-minute change to voting rules to allow more Australians with COVID-19 to vote over the phone. But how does it work?

The brother of missing Australian woman Tahnee Shanks has taken a loan against his own home to fund a reward for information leading to the safe return of his sister. 

Despite the announcements made this election, we still haven't heard how the next government plans to tackle the long-term impacts of the pandemic, writes national medical reporter Sophie Scott.

Mould doesn't just grow in the obvious spots — it can form under couch cushions and behind picture frames.

Two men, in their 30s and 40s — who are recently returned travellers — have been diagnosed with monkeypox, but both have mild symptoms and are in isolation, authorities say.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says the government's proposed model for a federal integrity commission would have the powers of a royal commission. RMIT ABC Fact Check compares the two.

North Korea had long proclaimed to be COVID-free. But since a 20,000-strong crowd gathered to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Korean People's Revolution Army, a mysterious "fever" has been spreading. And it's just the start of Kim Jo...

Confusion around voting rules for those affected by COVID-19 means some aged care residents may miss out on voting in the federal election, but it is hoped such incidents will be "isolated".

Canterbury takes to the field for the first time since Trent Barrett's departure as coach, while former Bulldog Brent Naden is in the Tigers squad only days after leaving Belmore. Follow our ScoreCentre for all the live scores and stats. ...

Most private schools that took JobKeeper increased their income during the first year of the pandemic, including some of Australia's most exclusive schools.

Zhao Hui Lu, 49, was sentenced to a three year community-based order over the death of Jack Power at Blackburn North in 2018.

China's third-largest developer, Sunac, is the latest to default on some of its bonds, despite a "relatively healthy" financial situation and a chairman who has previously been willing to repay debts with his own money.

When actor Amber Heard wrapped up her time on the witness stand this week, it was after two gruelling days of cross-examination in which she was questioned about the veracity of her allegations against actor Johnny Depp.

The As the World Turns star had documented her battle with cancer after initially being misdiagnosed with mastitis.

A 14-year-old girl pleads guilty to snatching an 18-month-old girl from a Perth park and then bizarrely changing her into a new outfit she bought for her at the local shopping centre.