The fares included hundreds of trips between Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne, revealing the fact that there is no consistent policy for domestic travel across the Commonwealth public service.

In its first term a Labor government would convert 10,000 teachers from temporary to permanent positions and begin procurement to replace the ageing Tangara train fleet.

The deadly floods inundating homes in central and northern Victoria are not expected to recede for up to a week, as emergency services warn of some of the “largest evacuations that we have ever seen” in coming days.

Ben Simmons only managed a handful of minutes before fouling out in the Nets' final pre-season game.

Another day, another superb pass from Ben Simmons - this time from one end of the court to the other.

The federal government is looking at a new way of charging motorists to use the roads, with the states and territories already moving to road-user charges.

Queensland is set to introduce speeding penalties for e-scooter riders.

From holding hands to simulated sex, portraying intimacy on screen is more difficult than it looks.

Queensland's largest dam has opened its gates to release thousands of megalitres of water to prevent another flooding emergency.

Residents in the Victorian towns of Murchison and Charlton have been told to evacuate their homes overnight due to flood risk. Shepparton and Mooroopna locals are also on high alert due to flooding on the Goulburn River.

After steering Giga Kick to an upset win in the world’s richest turf race, jockey Craig Williams spoke about the profound effect of his visits to war-torn Ukraine.

On a day of devastating floods for Victorians, Caulfield was the only place where people were cheering for an emergency - in this case the winner, lightweight Durston.

Lightweight and emergency Durston has caused a boilover in the Caulfield Cup, claiming the 2400m handicap by pipping top weight Gold Trip on the finishing post.

In just his fifth start, the unbeaten three-year-old produced a run that will be long remembered.

Despite the fallout from the controversy – including the sacking of Des Hasler – Manly intend to again launch an “Everyone in League” jersey in 2023.

Maribyrnong’s mayor said the racecourse’s management had some questions to answer about the impact of the wall on flooding in the neighbouring area, a day after criticism from angry residents about the structure.

When Anja Christoffersen’s father suffered a major stroke in 2010, she was told he was going to die. Caring for him alongside her mother was just something she thought she had to do.

The Jesus Christians have been described as the “kidney cult” for encouraging members to donate their organs to complete strangers. Renee Spencer is now in court after her daughter refused to leave.

A leopard seal has been spotted on South Australia's coastline.

British Prime Minister Liz Truss has abruptly sacked her right-hand man, Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng.