Church leaders and members detained as government tightens controls on underground Christian gatherings ...

Move comes as union representing US diplomats said it was ‘deeply concerned’ by the process, which could ‘politicise’ foreign service ...

Cody Stylianou captured video of 'Pinky' feeding at a fishing spot in Gippsland ...

Financier will assume the role on 15 February, ahead of US free trade negotiations, says prime minister Mark Carney ...

Building a gardening business came naturally to Jason Hall. But automated payment and accounting technology are helping him reach the next level.

The statement says the release was ‘a fraction of the files, and what we received was riddled with abnormal and extreme redactions with no explanation’ ...

President says the ships will be bigger, faster and a hundred times more powerful than any previous US-built warship ...

Australian selectors have recalled Victorian off-spinner Todd Murphy to replace the injured Nathan Lyon in the squad for the fourth Ashes Test ...

CPS says new law marked ‘significant shift in recognising serious nature’ of offence, often linked to domestic abuse and sexual assault ...

Move to bring back customary marine rights is celebrated, but concerns remain about potential effect on tourism and lack of clarity about how it might work ...

Chris Bowen criticises Liberal leader’s attack on Penny Wong, saying ‘Sussan Ley is not the arbiter of grief or mourning’ ...

Hugh Marks calls questions about media’s role in wake of mass tragedy ‘understandable’ but says reviews must be ‘factual and accurate’ ...