A gunman has killed nine people and wounded 20 others in a school in central Russia, authorities said.

In her first significant comments since the hack, the cybersecurity minister confirmed almost 3 million Optus customers had personal data stolen.

The federal Opposition Leader had sought special leave to appeal against an unfavourable defamation decision over a six-word tweet.

Parramatta coach Brad Arthur looks set to recall Nathan Brown for the grand final, while Tom Opacic is racing the fitness clock.

Optus says it will pay for credit monitoring for victims of its major data breach.

South Australian police have foiled an elaborate and devastating scam that cost a woman more than a million dollars.

Three years after the approval of a cultural hub for 500 artists and creatives, the developer has blamed COVID for the absence of an anchor arts tenant.

The funeral has been held for Shane Smith, a Rebels club president killed when he lost control of his motorcycle.

Companies including Apple, Amazon, Facebook, Instagram, Google, YouTube and TikTok will all be scrutinised by the inquiry.

Geelong’s success onfield has translated to economic success for many businesses in the regional city.

Weeks before Bruce Saunders was found in a woodchipper, Sharon Graham had a premonition about a terrible accident, a court has heard.

There have been tributes for surfer Chris Davidson as a man faces court over the alleged one-punch attack that killed him.

A father-of-four has died in a suspected hit and run in western Sydney

He hasn’t played in the NRL for 12 weeks but Nathan Brown is closing in on a remarkable comeback for the biggest day of the season.

Melissa Caddick’s mansion has hit the market as the inquest into the fraudster’s death heard from ASIC investigators.

The OECD has cut its forecasts for the Australian and global economies, saying growth has stalled due to rising interest rates and the Ukraine war.

The NRL’s all-western Sydney decider has limited tickets remaining almost a week out as Maika Sivo’s family plans an emotional reunion on the grandest stage.

Investigations open after woman was hit by roller-coaster carriage at Royal Melbourne Show.

A Koo Wee Rup cancer patient is battling to get her money back from an outdoor awning company she says has failed to deliver.

GWS have confirmed Bobby Hill will join Collingwood, but there is work to be done before Richmond and Geelong secure the Giants they want. Meanwhile, Rory Lobb continues to push for a shift to the Bulldogs, which could help the Dockers land Luke Jack...