Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he will attend the G20 meeting in Indonesia later this year despite the Russian embassy signalling President Vladimir Putin plans to attend. 

The Prime Minister is facing a growing number of Conservative MPs questioning his authority to govern amid public anger over a damning report into alcohol-fuelled parties during Britain's first COVID-19 outbreak.

The discovery means skin checks are still important but paves the way for some "exciting" research possibilities to improve the diagnosis and treatment of the disease.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has openly shown support for transitioning to a republican model, but Australia seems unlikely to hold a referendum any time soon.

The company that developed the electric stun gun says it is halting a plan to offer taser-equipped drones to police forces and schools to combat mass shootings, after a majority of its own ethics board resigned in protest. 

Key negotiators say some "meaningful change" is possible in America's gun laws but discussion between Democrats and Republicans does not include a ban on the military-style assault weapons used in many mass shootings.

Iran, Qatar and Kuwait summon the countries' Indian ambassadors, to lodge protests after remarks made by India's ruling party spokeswoman about the Prophet Mohammed.

Survivors have shared their experiences in this year’s Northern Rivers floods at a meeting in Mullumbimby.

A NSW farmer says productivity has improved after planting lines of trees, known as shelterbelts, admitting "it is a lot of work but the results are terrific". 

For former Adelaide-based engineer Simon Watkinson, the Platinum Jubilee has been a time for personal jubilation, with demand for his particular set of skills surging recently.

A woman left "black and blue" by two robbers who stole her pokie winnings says she's happy the pair, between them, will spend more than 15 years in jail.

Anthony Albanese's election as Prime Minister likely heralds a "decade of Labor" in power, Colin Barnett says, adding his old party is in a "desperate situation" at a federal and state level.

A senior doctor warns Australians will soon no longer be able to assume that if they get sick there'll be an ambulance, hospital bed or doctor to take care of them.

Former NSW deputy premier John Barilaro will receive a payout after he sued the tech giant for failing to remove defamatory videos on him from YouTube.

An industrial relations fight is looming as employers protest mooted changes giving more employment security to gig-economy workers.

Russian aluminium producer Rusal has filed a lawsuit against global miner Rio Tinto, seeking to win back access to its 20 per cent share of the alumina produced at a jointly owned refiner in Gladstone.

Shanna Whan went from a fall-down drunk to a national hero. But while an award at the highest level has opened doors for Shanna, she says without the help of government, changing the "booze-worshipping" culture in small towns will be a str...

Having access to quality education is regarded as a fundamental human right. But advocates say many young people with disability are missing out because they're being segregated from mainstream schooling.

In an energy crisis that pits gas exporters against Australia, there are two possible actions for the new Albanese government to take, writes Ian Verrender.

Queen Elizabeth II delights crowds by making a surprise appearance on the balcony of Buckingham Palace on the final day of her Platinum Jubilee celebrations, but one of the youngest British royals again steals the show.

Queensland lettuce farmers grappling with months of devastating floods are calling for financial help as a supply shortage prompts fast food company KFC to introduce a leafy replacement on its burgers.

A 71-year-old man who allegedly stole hundreds of cattle and profited off their offspring may have his case heard in the Northern Territory Supreme Court.

Jim Miles has discovered a number of underwater plane and shipwrecks in his time but finding the remains of WWII bomber A72-80 was different.

Senior Constable Rohan Brown tells the County Court of Victoria there is not enough support for emergency service workers as prosecutors reveal they won't oppose a community order for his attacker, Benjamin Saurini.

Birdsville residents and tourists are stranded in the township as the weather bureau warns of rising levels along the Diamantina River.