The last Australian prime minister to hold formal talks with Xi Jinping was Malcolm Turnbull in 2016.

Anthony Albanese says he and Mr Xi discussed positions on climate change, human rights, Taiwan and Russia. Follow live.

Danny Civitico believes his wife would still be here if not for a string of failures made by the two hospitals that treated her.

The State Emergency Services commissioner declares New South Wales' flood crisis response the largest ever, as international volunteers arrive to help. Meanwhile, searches are underway for two people missing in the Central West.

The counsellors of state, who can act on behalf of the monarch in his absence, are currently the King's wife and the four adults next in line to the throne, including Prince Andrew and Prince Harry. 

Authorities say they are providing consular assistance to the family of a person who died from injuries sustained in the Seoul crush last month.

The race for control of the US House of Representatives remains tight, with Republicans one seat away from claiming a majority after Democrats retained the Senate.

A draft statement from leaders at the G20 summit in Bali strongly condemns the war in Ukraine, and says it is having "significant consequences" for the global economy.

The Northern Territory government says an internal review of the incident found "there was no malicious intent" by the officers to cause harm to the teenager. 

Umpiring great Shane McInerney is dismayed by the accusations of a Brownlow Medal betting ring, saying it is "devastating" for his colleagues.

Tennis great Novak Djokovic is set to be granted a visa to play in next year's Australian Open.

Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek says despite the collapse of a major soft plastics recycling scheme, the federal government has set a target to recycle or reuse 100 per cent of plastic waste by 2040.

In 1656, the Gilt Dragon was shipwrecked just north of where Perth stands today. The 68 survivors and the treasure they brought ashore vanished without trace but a discovery has raised hopes of solving one of the nation's great maritime myst...

Police say men are being tricked into sending intimate photos or videos before being threatened into paying money to stop scammers from releasing the content. 

Melbourne man Tom Perinovic told an inquest into the death of his family he wants Victoria Police to formally apologise to him for how he was treated after discovering the bodies of his wife and children.

Police believe the 56-year-old man knew Ms Fairfield, whose body was found by her husband at their Leanyer home last Thursday, but that the pair were not related. 

Another bivalent COVID-19 vaccine will be available to eligible Australians as a third and fourth booster, as case numbers climb.

Billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes scores a resounding victory at AGL's annual general meeting, with all four of his independent director candidates appointed to the energy giant's board.

SA Premier Peter Malinauskas has apologised for using the term "sloppy seconds" during a press conference, following calls from the opposition, the Greens and a gender equality advocate. He says he only understood the meaning of the ph...

Alex El-Debel and Raminder Kahlon are both spared time behind bars after being found guilty of conspiring to dishonestly obtain a benefit from the Commonwealth. 

Soaring corporate profits are being blamed for fuelling inflation, as figures show companies in Australia are enjoying sky-rocketing profits despite the pandemic.

Multiple states and territories around the nation have signalled a rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalisations.

The answer to "where can I go?" is no longer merely "my living room" — like it was for many over the past two years. But has travel bounced back to pre-pandemic levels?

The Australian Nursing Federation believes its members will accept the McGowan government's latest pay and conditions offer, after coming to an in-principle agreement and calling off planned industrial action.

Authorities warn that approximately 2,000 shacks and homes will be disconnected from electricity in South Australia's Riverland in the coming weeks.