Frank Hester insists the alleged 2019 comments had "nothing to do" with Ms Abbott's ethnicity.

Previously "less serious offenders" could be freed up to 18 days early but this is now up to 60 days.

Critics say a commitment to build new gas-fired power stations would threaten climate pledges.

A warming climate and fast-spreading diseases threaten supplies and push up prices, a top banana industry expert warns.

The Environment Audit Committee is "disappointed" with the government's efforts to deal with the issue.

Ariel Henry agrees to resign after Caribbean leaders held talks in Jamaica.

Liam Trimmer suffered a fall at his home in Western Australia, where he had been working as a policeman.

The Welsh-born songwriter, who collaborated with numerous artists over his career, died on Sunday.