The aged care minister leaves the door open for wealthy people to fund their own aged care, or imposing a levy on Australians to pay for rising costs, as baby boomers begin to enter the system.

Peter Dutton denies members of his party deliberately misrepresented the opinions of federal court judges during debate on the constitution alteration bill on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament.

Australia's economy grew by 0.2 per cent in the March quarter, slower than economists were expecting, dragging the annual rate down to just 2.3 per cent.

The government will pay refunds to opal miners who have been stripped of their licences due to an administrative error.

The former NSW Labor minister and convicted paedophile is being treated for multiple injuries after the incident on Tuesday afternoon.

Prince Harry has accused some of the UK's tabloid journalists of having blood on their hands during an explosive courtroom showdown.

A police squad has smashed a cocaine ring allegedly involving prominent small business owners and Bandidos bikie associates in Wollongong.

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An elderly woman is recovering in hospital after being stabbed while she was walking home in Geelong.

Cars have been stolen in a wild crime spree across Melbourne's eastern suburbs.

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The helicopter pilot issued a mayday call this morning after the engine failed.

The man allegedly threatened students in their home while wearing a fake police uniform.

Several people have also been wounded in the mass shooting.

The stunt was condemned by viewers questioning whether the mock shooting was appropriate.

Fire and Emergency NZ received reports a pedestrian was hit by a car near Countdown

A police squad has smashed a cocaine ring allegedly involving prominent small business owners and Bandidos bikie associates in Wollongong.

An elderly woman is recovering in hospital after being stabbed while she was walking home in Geelong.

Cars have been stolen in a wild crime spree across Melbourne's eastern suburbs.

The RBA's decision has left many Australians wondering how much more financial pain they'll have to endure before interest rates peak.

The RBA lifts interest rates to 11-year-high, the Bureau of Meteorology warns Australia is likely to face El Nino event and the Voice debate continues.

Prince Harry has accused some of the UK's tabloid journalists of having blood on their hands during an explosive courtroom showdown.

Pope Francis has gone to hospital for surgery on his intestine, two years after he had 33 centimetres of his colon removed because of an inflammation and narrowing of the large intestine.

The workers were reported missing in late May and were all employed by a call centre was operated by a violent drug cartel that targeted Americans in a real estate scam.

The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.

It’s believed Ukraine’s long-awaited counteroffensive against Russia has begun, with the release of a glossy new ad campaign.

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.