Detectives investigating a sexual assault scandal engulfing the Sydney Swans have been told some players paid female adult entertainers to consume drugs off their bodies.

Police have confirmed the body of a woman believed to be missing bushwalker Lily Hooper has been found after an eight-day search in the NSW Southern Highlands.

Foreign Minister Penny Wong says she has 'no confidence' in the IDF investigation that cleared Israeli soldiers of criminal wrongdoing in the killing of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom.

A government program that helps older people with shopping and transport has been extended until 2029 after ongoing uncertainty about its future. 

The Office of Public Prosecutors says the judge presiding over Patterson's murder trial erred when he allowed for the possibility of the mushroom killer getting parole one day.

We are world-weary, but in the most positive way.

A new study has found we each have a unique metabolic signature – like a molecular “fingerprint” – that can predict our disease risk and lifespan.

Queensland hearings into the union and construction sector have this week probed the involvement of bikie figures in the state – and links to a major contractor.

The woman, said to be in her 20s, was walking near Moggill Creek in Brookfield at around 6.30 on Thursday morning when police said she was assaulted by a man.

St George Dragons champion and NRL Hall of Famer Billy Smith has died, aged 84.

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The quake struck about 35km northeast of Luganville in Vanuatu.

A car was also driven at partygoers and a number of vicious assaults reported.

70-100 people could be seen gathered in groups near the scene in Mt Albert.

Police said the accident near Ōtara has blocked multiple lanes.

Police believe they have found everyone from inside the vehicle, but divers will check.

Queensland hearings into the union and construction sector have this week probed the involvement of bikie figures in the state – and links to a major contractor.

The woman, said to be in her 20s, was walking near Moggill Creek in Brookfield at around 6.30 on Thursday morning when police said she was assaulted by a man.

Convicted murderer Lachlan Young has been found not guilty of historical sexual assault charges.

Sharks player, Toby Rudolf has fronted court after he alleged mooning incident. 

Prosecutors have rejected claims that convicted mushroom killer Erin Patterson was forced to take the stand in her own defence during her high-profile murder trial.

Prince Harry and Meghan are moving back to the UK, with the couple's children, Archie and Lilibet expected to start at a British school.

Foreign Minister Penny Wong also declared she had no confidence in the Israeli investigation, but rejected calls to expel the nation’s top diplomat.

In the jungles of Karen state, a bloody revolution against Myanmar's military dictatorship is being waged from the trenches.

The prince has long harboured desire to return to the UK, but security issues, commercial deals and lingering family battles have proven stumbling blocks.

The move reflects a reality that was already clear to many observers: that the “hot” conflict with Iran is being replaced by a “cold” economic war.

Bill Shorten has sparked a political storm over sudden policy moves that appeal to the Labor Left.

Progressive politics is close to killing off the worthy idea of constitutional recognition of the indigenous peoples.

Queensland Treasurer Curtis Pitt has ordered sweeping raids to prop up the cash-strapped state’s ailing budget.

Shares fell yesterday, wiping more than $30 billion in value, as investors braced for a British vote to leave the EU.

Efforts to increase the number of people studying science and maths are wrongheaded, says Productivity Commission.

Bill Shorten has sparked a political storm over sudden policy moves that appeal to the Labor Left.

Progressive politics is close to killing off the worthy idea of constitutional recognition of the indigenous peoples.

Queensland Treasurer Curtis Pitt has ordered sweeping raids to prop up the cash-strapped state’s ailing budget.

Shares fell yesterday, wiping more than $30 billion in value, as investors braced for a British vote to leave the EU.

Efforts to increase the number of people studying science and maths are wrongheaded, says Productivity Commission.