Evacuation orders are in place in parts of Victoria, New South Wales and Tasmania as flooding continues to impact residents. 

The disability royal commission this week examined the abuse and harassment of people with disability in public places. These were some of the most shocking stories.

Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu was once among Vladimir Putin's most trusted advisers but, as his military campaign in Ukraine falters, there may be a target on his back.

Bruce Lehrmann faces the second week of his trial for allegedly raping his former colleague Brittany Higgins in Parliament House.

Authorities urge residents in two communities in northern Victoria to evacuate immediately, as floodwaters surge towards the regional hub.

The young stars of the Harry Potter films remember the actor who played Hagrid, as well as countless other roles during his 40-year career, describing him as a "big friendly giant" and "one of the funniest people I've met".

Harry Potter author JK Rowling leads tributes for the Scottish actor, whose four-decade career included roles in two James Bond films and the 1990s British TV series Cracker, before playing the beloved half-giant Hagrid in the Harry Potter m...

The cyber attack has left about 2.2 million MyDeal customers affected. Here's the latest on the data breach and what to do if you're impacted.

The Northern Territory government's management of water could "run rivers dry" and risk the livelihoods of future generations, a traditional owner has said amid a major water conference in Darwin this week.

In France, food is a national passion. Here's how to eat like a Parisian.

Chinese state-owned enterprises operating flagship Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) infrastructure projects are enforcing Beijing's harsh COVID-19 restrictions across Asian and African countries, effectively putting thousands of workers in lo...

As Phillip Island prepares for its first MotoGP since 2019, Jack Miller is told he will have a corner named after him at the famous track.

Hours after losing her partner, Ellidy had to make an urgent decision on a topic she knew nothing about: Posthumous sperm retrieval.

Melbourne's Flemington Racecourse, home to next month's Melbourne Cup, escaped severe flooding as homes around it were inundated on Friday. The racecourse has a rock wall to protect it from flooding.

The SES has told residents in parts of Narrandera South to evacuate before 8pm tonight as moderate flooding threatens to close roads in southern New South Wales.

Authorities warn floodwaters still remain a danger in northern Tasmania, while some residents in the north-west begin the painful process of cleaning up after record rainfall.

What is driving the boom in online farming games and what does it mean for agriculture? 

Between the cost of natural disasters and the ongoing costs of COVID-19, there is something of a morph from shock to persistent problem happening in the economy and the budget, writes Laura Tingle.

Mr Putin says most designated targets have been hit and his call-up of Russian reservists would be over within two weeks, with no plans for a further mobilisation.

The week-long Chinese Communist Party National Congress, which begins on Sunday in Beijing, is considered the most significant event on China's political calendar. But what exactly happens there and why is this one in particular so importa...

Her rallying cries have been met with silence, so Sophia Sarkis entered a beauty pageant to spread a message about her home country Myanmar.

The federal government announces a plan to gradually increase paid parental leave entitlements until parents have six months of paid leave per family by 2026. 

Durston makes the most of a last-minute inclusion to win the Caulfield Cup, while Giga Kick denies wonder sprinter Nature Strip to claim The Everest at Royal Randwick.

The Wallaroos launch an inspired fightback to defeat Scotland 14-12 and boost their chances of qualifying for the knock-out stages at the women's Rugby World Cup.

Supporters of Devin Haney hurl foul-mouthed abuse at George Kambosos Jr in chaotic scenes at their weigh-in in Melbourne.