Invasion Day rallies will go ahead on Monday after being exempted from NSW protest bans. Here's the story of how they started in the first place.

Samoa's prime minister has thrown the future of its religious minorities into doubt after flagging potential restrictions on non-Christian faiths.

Certain capabilities of China's air force now seriously challenge those of the US and other Western countries, with experts saying that it could tip the balance of any war over Taiwan in Beijing's favour. 

Neighbours living on the same fire-ravaged street in regional Victoria are facing vastly different recoveries due to insurance differences, and recent disasters may push premiums further out of reach. 

Here's what might go down when triple j unveils the Hottest 100 of 2025 this Saturday.

Labor's watered-down hate law reform has passed the Senate with the support of the Liberal Party but not the Nationals, who opposed the legislation due to freedom of speech concerns.

Small retailers are scrambling to keep up with deliveries as research shows Australian shoppers are expecting the same ultra-fast delivery they get from retail giants like Amazon. But some entrepreneurs have more than a few tricks up their sleeves to satisfy gen Z.

Erin Bell's efforts to both buy a house and build a new one through a government scheme were repeatedly challenged — once because she had disclosed a new boyfriend.

Erin Bell's efforts to both buy a house and build a new one through a government scheme were repeatedly challenged — once because she had disclosed a new boyfriend.

On this day in 1998, Venus and Serena Williams faced off for the first time at a Grand Slam tournament, starting an iconic sibling rivalry that would last two decades. 

'He politely declined my question!'

Trump slams Starmer for 'weakness' over Chagos deal

This week has showcased the prime minister’s pragmatism and command of parliamentary process. He practised the art of the possible and stabilised his footing.

As European leaders struggle to come up with ways to ease the US president's ambition for a take over of Greenland, a prominent Democrat is accusing them of "rolling over".

As European leaders struggle to come up with ways to ease the US president's ambition for a take over of Greenland, a prominent Democrat is accusing them of "rolling over".

As European leaders struggle to come up with ways to ease the US president's ambition for a take over of Greenland, a prominent Democrat is accusing them of "rolling over".

Labor capped off a messy month by passing two bills at the end of a marathon sitting day. But a last-minute split in the Coalition over new hate laws again exposed rifts in the opposition.

NSW Premier Chris Minns says a state funeral will be held for the veteran public servant, who he describes as "an extraordinary Australian".

NSW Premier Chris Minns says a state funeral will be held for the veteran public servant, who he describes as "an extraordinary Australian".

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There are calls for the state government to revisit the state's Aboriginal heritage laws, which WA farmers say could result in media outlets being fined thousands of dollars for publishing images of culturally protected heritage sites.

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The Howard government enacted sweeping gun reforms with bipartisan support in 1996. Since then, the political landscape has experienced a seismic shift.

US President Donald Trump has shared a private message purportedly from his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron ahead of a global economic forum in Davos, Switzerland.