A quarter of the Australian Defence Force’s personnel are medically unfit to deploy, an ADF official has revealed in Senate estimates on Thursday.

The probe, which was confirmed at a Senate estimates hearing, follows The Nightly’s report revealing concerns inside Defence about looming cuts to military projects.

EDITORIAL: It is the first public acknowledgement by the Defence Force that senior leaders should share in the blame for any misconduct by junior soldiers.

In candid remarks at Fortescue’s AGM, founder and chair Andrew Forrest lashed out at Donald Trump, along with ‘nervous nellies’, as he implored investors to stay the course amid a share price collapse.

Donald Trump’s latest campaign rally has been punctured by labelling a Muslim Senate candidate a “jihadist’ and directing the crowd to look at rap star Nicki Minaj’s “beautiful arse”.

Donald Trump has ramped up his criticism of Norway while addressing MAGA supporters at a political rally, complaining that he didn't win the Nobel Peace Prize.

An accused killer’s chat with a colleague as police tried to get in contact with him days after he allegedly killed a couple has been aired in court.

A teenage girl was home alone when she heard strange noises.

The Defence Chief says no further action will be taken over command failures in Afghanistan

Lagarde’s decision to quit as the president of the ECB in February cuts short an already turbulent term spanning a series of economic crises.

The Australian Prudential Regulator Authority has told a parliamentary hearing that mortgage arrears are getting worse with unemployment already at a five-year high.

The household spending crunch exacerbated by four rounds of interest rate rises this year — and the real risk of a fifth next week— is taking a toll on Wesfarmers’ biggest earner.

A fresh serve of the Music City food scene — as lively and broad as it’s ever been

Nashville’s newest design-led hotel - an homage to the glory days of the city’s publishing industry and a masterclass in Southern hospitality.

A long rail journey is a great opportunity to see the Malaysian countryside, with plenty of places to stop along the way.

EDITORIAL: Australians expect their government to run budgets in a responsible way so that when there are shocks it can respond.

JENI O’DOWD: Putting a 50-year-old supermodel in lingerie doesn’t widen the standard. It just extends the deadline. Now we’re meant to look like that after kids, after menopause and after 50.

DANE ELDRIDGE: Has Andrew McDonald nurtured his team into becoming too nice?

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Tom Skerritt’s rugged good looks, commanding presence and versatility led to key roles in M*A*S*H”and Steel Magnolias, and he won an Emmy on Picket Fences

THE NEW YORK TIMES: US President Donald Trump called Elon Musk last week and asked him to restore Ukraine’s full access to the Starshield satellite communications network.

It Gets Worse and Adults are funny and fun, but they also highlight how much things have changed in just one generation.

The 95-year-old earned Emmy, Oscar and Tony Award nominations during a seven-decade entertainment career.

Podcast stars and fashion founders join daily afternoon Drive line-up.

Police have provided an update two months after the actress’ tragic death. Here is what we know.

Devastated parents are suing OpenAI, after ChatGPT allegedly gave their daughter advice before her death. Here is what we know.

Sam Wood’s fitness empire has officially cut ties with the disgraced reality TV star, removing his name from the popular program in a complete rebrand following his domestic violence charges.

Researchers believe the reason many dieters quickly regain weight does not come down to individual willpower after all but another mechanism in the body sabotaging their efforts.

Experts say this overlooked aspect of retirement is just as important as planning your finances when entering life after work.

The carrier said this popular dish has never been served on an Australian airline.

West Australian Josh Inglis has grasped his last-minute call-up to the Test team with both hands, notching a vital Test century against South Africa in Cape Town.

A new man is reportedly under investigation after a secret recording of the alleged victims was seized by police.

A travel influencer and her two sisters have tragically died after they were washed away by a river on an international holiday. Read the latest here.

Lagarde’s decision to quit as the president of the ECB in February cuts short an already turbulent term spanning a series of economic crises.

Doctors have found a germinated plant taking root inside the eyeball of a man who endured months of splitting headaches and double vision.