Both Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have cancelled a number of events today, however a debate between the two leaders is expected to go ahead as planned in Sydney tonight. Follow live.

A former ASIO spy is breaking his cover to expose the activities of a notorious preacher at the centre of Australia's resurgent pro-Islamic State network.

US President Donald Trump has again rattled global investment markets, this time with his threats to interfere with the independence of America's central bank. 

Peter Dutton and Anthony Albanese both paid tribute to the late Pope Francis today, semi-suspending their campaigns before the third leaders' debate tonight. 

Unauthorised pamphlets attacking independent MP Allegra Spender have been circulating in her electorate, calling her "weak" on antisemitism.

The end of a protest in Footscray over the death of rough sleeper Abdifatah Ahmed has been marred by a confrontation between a protester and police.

A Neighbours actor turned political activist has faced Moorabbin Court accused of performing a banned Nazi salute.

Richmond defender Noah Balta has avoided jail for an unprovoked New Year's Eve assault but been hit with an evening curfew.

Hundreds of people have gathered in the heart of Footscray following the fatal shooting of Abdifatah Ahmed last week.

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Motorists are told to expect delays.

The victim was pulled alive from the avalanche but died from their injures.

Woman says the vehicles of interest never left the accident scene.

The man can be seen holding up traffic as he walks with his dog in the dark.

Police are looking for vehicles of interest, a Ford Falcon and a Mazda Axela.

The end of a protest in Footscray over the death of rough sleeper Abdifatah Ahmed has been marred by a confrontation between a protester and police.

A Neighbours actor turned political activist has faced Moorabbin Court accused of performing a banned Nazi salute.

Richmond defender Noah Balta has avoided jail for an unprovoked New Year's Eve assault but been hit with an evening curfew.

Hundreds of people have gathered in the heart of Footscray following the fatal shooting of Abdifatah Ahmed last week.

It would be a lasting memorial to the late pontiff’s life if leaders adopted some of the humanitarian policies he advocated, writes Doug Hewitt.

With his final wishes, Pope Francis reaffirmed his lifelong embrace of humility, even in death.

Pope Francis, the reforming head of the Catholic Church, has died at the age of 88. Follow our coverage.

Crowds have gathered in the Vatican City to pay their respects to Pope Francis.

Leaders around the globe have paid their respects to the late pontiff.

Rather than taking a hard look at his troubled defence secretary, the president is studying how he could fire the Federal Reserve chairman for failing to cut interest rates.

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.