The Federal Government is considering introducing assessments for Year One students following reports that Australia's education performance is plateauing.
Serena Williams beats sister Venus to win the Australian Open women's final and claim her 23rd major singles title. Look back on the action in our blog.
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian axes some of the most experienced ministers from her front bench as part of a Cabinet reshuffle to be unveiled this morning.
For many years, Australian parents of infants diagnosed with a rare genetic disease have been left hopeless, however there could be good news on the horizon.
Communities in the NT's Daly River region are mourning the deaths of three people who drowned after a four-wheel drive was swept into a fast-flowing river.
For many years, Australian parents of infants diagnosed with a rare genetic disease have been left hopeless, however there could be good news on the horizon.
The bodies of a woman and two men are recovered after their troop carrier was swept off the road south-west of Darwin with 20 people on board, police confirm.
About 5,000 hectares of national park and conservation land in central Queensland faces acquisition for a military base expansion, the State Environment Minister says.
South Australian Liberal frontbencher David Speirs denies bullying and harassing a former female staffer, after a media report claims a $50,000 payment was made to settle the matter.
Central Coast Mariners again prove to be a thorn in Perth Glory's side, pulling off a 2-0 upset win in Gosford to climb off the bottom of the A-League ladder.
