The Latest Breaking News from Australia

A one-in-500-year flood has isolated tens of thousands of people, with disaster support announced and more helicopters helping to rescue residents from roofs.

Gender pay gaps at public sector employers have been revealed for the first time, with the data showing many have a gap much lower than the private sector.

I remember seeing footage, several years ago, of a jubilant Malcolm Turnbull, then prime minister and Liberal leader, speaking in Tamworth to loyal members of the National Party. These were the rank and file who had spent weeks stumping for their man in New England, Nationals leader and deputy prime…

Follow all the action from Clontarf Cricket Club

Newborns seen in colder waters as far south as Tasmania, indicating breeding and migration more complex than thought

Penny Wong has joined a host of foreign ministers calling on Israel to allow full humanitarian aid including food and medicine into the besieged Gaza Strip.

More disruptions are likely on Australia's busiest suburban rail network after a high-voltage wire collapsed onto a train, leaving passengers stranded.

William Goodge says he started running marathons in honour of his mother who died from cancer

The Reserve Bank of Australia cut the official interest rate for the second time this year, as it lowered forecasts for Australian economic growth and pointed to increasing uncertainty in the world economy.