Australia's leaders will convene for an emergency meeting to tackle violence against women after crowds demanded action at weekend marches across the country.
Air defence systems, unmanned drones and equipment such as helmets and boots will be provided to Ukraine as part of a new $100 million Australian aid package.
Australia's wealthiest households have comparatively added more to their pile than those at the bottom and rising unemployment is set to further widen the gap.
Anthony Albanese wants to speak with Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu after an Australian aid worker was killed in Gaza, leaving the nation "outraged".
Nathan Lyon has spun Australia to victory in the first Test and the retention of the Trans-Tasman Trophy, with New Zealand feeble in their second innings at the Basin Reserve.
Australia won the...
In the past few weeks, there has been a lot said about defence recruiting being well short of the targets set. The hoary old issue of conscription has been raised again.
