Rugby league Immortal Andrew Johns has lifted the lid on a golden moment involving Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

Follow along on our AFL live blog for all the major moments and post-game reaction from Essendon versus Carlton on Friday night football.

Pablo Matera is sent off for his second yellow card

An Adelaide father has been tricked into sending $42,000 to a scammer.

An Adelaide disability pensioner has revealed she has been forced to live in a tent for weeks.

Two directors of Integrity Care South Australia have been arrested and charged over the death of Adelaide woman Annie Smith.

A man has been arrested after an alleged motorbike theft led to a delicate 13-hour negotiation.

Amid expectation that President Xi Jinping might visit to celebrate 25 years of Chinese rule, the stock market - and people’s moods - are looking up.

The Australian Federal Police’s media release this week about the extent of the Italian mafia and its latest attempts to curb it was impressive. Until you realise how often they have announced the same thing.

Three foreign fighters captured by Russian-backed forces while fighting in Ukraine have been sentenced to death.

The ABF has processed 158,000 passengers since the borders came down on March 3, averaging about 5000 arrivals a day.

Police have alleged an accused hit-run killer driver was on bail and had a disqualified learner permit.

The families of Matthew Field and Kate Leadbetter have shared their outrage, demanding a harsher sentence for the couple and their unborn baby's teen killer.

An inquiry into Queensland Police's handling of domestic violence cases is underway in Brisbane in a bid to improve support for those experiencing violence at home.

A surfer is in a critical condition after an incident at a popular wave park in Tullamarine.

The NSW government has touted a $1 billion investment in renewable energy in the upcoming budget.

Anthony Albanese and Jacinda Ardern have exchanged a warm welcome in Sydney.

A committee investigating the US Capitol attack has laid bare its initial findings.

Travellers have experienced serious delays at Sydney Airport for the long weekend.

The family was greeted with cheers of joy and celebrations as they touched down in the Queensland community of Biloela.