Australia

In advice that is certain to be on the nose for many, Australian academics are advising parents to ask their babies for consent before changing a nappy.

‘They’re lying to us.’ An expert reveals how to get through to someone you believe has fallen down an internet rabbit hole of misinformation.

Despite her age, 35-year-old Jess Wilson is a seasoned political operator comfortable attacking Victoria’s Labor government over its big debt and poor economic performance.

A judge has offered his condolences to the families of two skydivers who fell to their deaths after their equipment got snagged on a plane in mid-air.

Police have provided a tragic update on their more than week-long search for a vehicle stolen while a family’s beloved pet dog was inside.

Matt Comyn said a home-borrowing binge driving up property prices is bad for economic stability and social harmony, warning Aussies to prepare for 12 months of no interest rate cuts.

NSW has introduced fresh changes to youth crime laws after Victoria and Queensland announced ‘adult crime, adult time’ legislation.

Severe weather has left two women stranded in Tasmania, with emergency teams forced to retreat after an overnight attempt and a rescue helicopter unable to reach the site.

A major Aussie airline has announced it will scrap a popular perk before Christmas.

He stalked the streets of Claremont to rape and murder women. Now, a criminal psychologist claims it’s ‘highly improbable’ Bradley Robert Edwards’ crimes stopped there.

Hannah McGuire's family and friends have gasped out ‘yes’ as her killer Lachlan Young was jailed for her murder.

A top Chinese Communist Party diplomat tried to get a Melbourne appearance by journalist Cheng Lei shut down, and invoked the China-Australia trade relationship in the process. 

Gurmesh Singh was elected leader of the NSW Nationals on Tuesday morning, making him the first Sikh to lead major party in Australia.

NSW Nationals Leader Dugald Saunders suddenly resigned from his position on Monday but says it was coincidental that it came one day after his daughter’s appearance in a documentary about the adult industry.

A TPG Telecom customer has tragically died after not being able to connect to triple-0 emergency services.