The time to leave areas of Central Victoria passed on Sunday with emergency crews warning anyone remaining in Shepparton, Orrvale, Mooroopna and Elmore to Rochester to find high ground as flood waters rise. 

The fine comes after Star Entertainment last month accepted the findings of the NSW Independent Casino Commission, which found it unsuitable to hold a licence for its Sydney casino.

Xi Jinping says China is determined to "safeguard state sovereignty" and "oppose Taiwan independence" at its five-yearly congress meeting.

The Adamsons were hoping to reduce the burden on their family when they signed up to allow the WA Public Trustee to manage their wills, but it became their biggest regret.

Australians living without internet say they're struggling to cope as bank, government and other essential services move online at a rapid pace.

US President Joe Biden criticises UK Prime Minister Liz Truss's original economic policy, saying the US economy remains robust.

For all the recent death and destruction in Ukraine and its occupied territories, as well as sabotage in Russia, there has been little military gain. But observers say a shadow war of deception is playing right into Vladimir Putin's hands. ...

One-off federal assistance payments are now available in five Victorian and three Tasmanian local government areas, in addition to existing state support payments.

Recent criticism of Fran Kelly's new ABC TV hosting gig seemed to suggest the veteran journalist was past her use-by date and a "safe choice". But we must call out and denounce ageism wherever it emerges, writes Patricia Karvelas.

There are fears up to 10,000 homes in the Shepparton region of Victoria could be flooded, with other towns around the state warned to be on high alert.

Devin Haney has the measure of Australia's George Kambosos Jr for the second time to retain his world lightweight titles in Melbourne.

It all began when two men decided to sail their model yachts around the Wynnum wading pool in the late 1980s. Now, the Wynnum Manly Radio Model Yacht Club has become a passion for a growing number of people.

A Queensland family have won a prestigious national award just five years after their prawn farming operation was wiped out by disease.

President Ishmael Toroama says Richard Marles's remarks after a visit to Papua New Guinea represent a change to Australia's neutral position.

It took years of rejection before Tori Amos found her voice. When she did, it opened the doors for so many women like her.

Logan detectives are investigating two separate shootings in the region, including a daylight incident in which a woman was shot in the face. 

A Perth businessman finishes his marathon 12,000-kilometre trek across Australia with his six camels and dog, in the WA Midwest town of Geraldton. 

As flood damage is assessed and authorities downgrade warnings in Tasmania, they say the danger has not yet passed and have urged people to remain vigilant.

Far too often the conversation around the rise of China is in geo-political terms, about authoritarianism versus democracy. But race sits at the heart of it all, writes Stan Grant.

After a long-running local effort to try and buy it, the historic St John's Anglican Church in Ross has hit the open market — and interest is "massive".

The former prime minister will lead a royal commission into early education, investigating how SA will bring forward the preschool start age by one year.

When Cairns student Jodie Mlikota was given a university assignment to build a start-up business that would solve a problem, she had no idea that five years later she would be the CEO of a multinational company.

Gold Coast ironman Ali Day battles through injury to win his eighth Coolangatta Gold, with a time of 03:57:49 while ironwoman Carla Papac finishes in 04:27:00 for her maiden win.

After three consecutive defeats, the Western Bulldogs taste victory again with a 15-point triumph over St Kilda, while GWS kicks a late behind to beat Hawthorn in a thrilling finish.

Spain's Álex Rins takes victory in the first Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix since 2019, with local favourite Jack Miller forced to retire in dramatic fashion.