The Federal Government is considering introducing mandatory skills testing for Year One students, but critics say the assessments will not help improve Australia's education policy.
US President Donald Trump confirms his administration will continue to honour the refugee resettlement deal Australia made with the Obama administration.
Police are looking for two teenagers allegedly involved in an attack on an Uber driver whose car was also stolen and crashed near Newcastle this morning.
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.
SA's Opposition wants to overhaul Adelaide's freight network by creating a new road and rail bypass of the city and building a 24-hour airport at Monarto.
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.
Serena Williams is not prepared to put a number on the haul of majors she may end up winning after claiming her 23rd title with her Australian Open triumph.
Perth Scorchers coach Justin Langer will do everything he can to ensure veteran batsman Michael Klinger gets a long-awaited call-up into Australia's Twenty20 squad.
