Today

11:28AM(AEST)

Molan's fiance gives evidence in Bell case

Erin Molan's police officer fiance has given evidence at a Sydney court hearing about an apprehended violence order application against Anthony Bell. Read more

11:28AM(AEST)

All Victorian pools will get fences: govt

Every pool and spa in Victoria will be fenced by 2020 under regulations proposed by the Victorian government. Read more

11:28AM(AEST)

Abattoir video sparks Tas cruelty probe

A Tasmanian abattoir is under investigation for animal cruelty after footage was uncovered of a calves being clubbed to death. Read more

11:28AM(AEST)

Strong trans-Tasman ties reaffirmed

New Zealand Foreign Minisger Gerry Brownlee is confident the abolishment of 457 visas won't change the strong ties between Australia and New Zealand. Read more

11:17AM(AEST)

Man hurt in bobcat rollover on Gold Coast

A man has been taken to hospital in a serious condition after a bobcat rolled down an embankment at a property on the Gold Coast. Read more

11:17AM(AEST)

Adani deal a 'shock' to Whyalla: mayor

The mayor of SA steel town Whyalla says the news Adani will use Arrium steel in its Queensland coal mine project has come "out of the blue". Read more

11:08AM(AEST)

NT Labor will lift fracking ban: ex chief

An ex-NT chief minister suspects the government will lift a freeze on unconventional gas exploration to grow the faltering economy and improve the budget. Read more

11:08AM(AEST)

Garbage dump blaze in regional Victoria

Fire crews are battling a large fire at a landfill site in regional Victoria which is expected to continue burning for some time. Read more

11:08AM(AEST)

N.Korea confirms detention of US citizen

A US teacher has been "intercepted" at Pyongyang airport and detained by North Korean authorities for alleged acts aimed at overthrowing the country. Read more

10:56AM(AEST)

Rio Tinto sees further growth in Asia

Miner Rio Tinto says it expects further growth in Asia, helped by likely infrastructure investment through China's One Belt One Road programme. Read more

10:51AM(AEST)

US House to vote on Obamacare rollback

The US House of Representatives will vote on a Republican bill to roll back Obamacare after previous efforts were stalled. Read more

10:42AM(AEST)

WhatsApp back online after global outage

WhatsApp has apologised after the messaging service went down for several hours around the world. Read more

10:34AM(AEST)

ACCC concerned about APN Outdoor merger

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission fears the planned APN Outdoor merger with oOh!Media will substantially reduce competition. Read more

10:19AM(AEST)

Fairfax revenue down 6% since Christmas

Fairfax Media's overall group revenue for the 17 weeks to April 23 is six per cent lower than a year ago, with only Domain recording a significant revenue lift. Read more

10:19AM(AEST)

African pastor guilty of exorcism murder

A Nicaraguan jury has found a pastor and four others guilty of murdering a mother of two who was burnt alive in a bid to rid her of "demons". Read more

10:18AM(AEST)

Man injured after crane topples in Taree

A worker has been injured after falling from a crane which tipped over at a hospital building site on the NSW mid north coast. Read more

10:18AM(AEST)

Super Retail lifts sales

Super Retail Group's like-for-like sales figures in all three of its major segments - auto parts, leisure and sports - are higher. Read more

10:18AM(AEST)

Macron, Le Pen clash in fiery TV debate

French presidential candidates Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen have traded barbs in a heated TV debate, with a viewer poll giving the edge to Macron. Read more

10:11AM(AEST)

PM arrives in New York for Trump visit

Malcolm Turnbull and Donald Trump will aim to firm up US-Australian relations in New York. Read more

10:04AM(AEST)

An abracadabra tale from Trump on China

A harsh critic of China and its involvement in currency movements in the lead up to his election, US President Donald Trump has now changed his view. Read more

Yesterday

7:50PM(AEST)

Protests to hit Trump, Turnbull meeting

Big anti-Trump protests are planned in New York, where Donald Trump is scheduled to meet Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull. Read more

6:32PM(AEST)

Mongooses hide identity to survive

Young mongooses may conceal their identity - even from their own parents - to survive, according to a new study. Read more

8:00PM(AEST)

Crown arrests still hurting VIP gambling

The Star Entertainment Group says its high-roller business is still weaker because of the arrest in China last year of 15 employees of rival Crown Resorts. Read more

6:32PM(AEST)

Salmon seabed vacuum knockback in Tas

A proposed vacuum of the sea floor beneath a salmon farming pen in west Tasmania has been rejected by the state's Environment Protection Authority. Read more

6:32PM(AEST)

Toys 'R' Us expands in China

American toy store chain Toys 'R' Us is planning to open between 30 and 40 stores a year in China. Read more

5:46PM(AEST)

Vocus tumbles 30% after profit warning

Vocus Group has cut its earnings guidance for the second time in six months, causing a massive share price plunge. Read more

5:45PM(AEST)

IS suicide attack on NATO convoy kills 8

Eight civilians have been killed and 25 are wounded after a suicide bomber targeted a NATO convoy in the Afghan capital. Read more

8:44PM(AEST)

Explosion near Turkish border kills five

A monitor group says a large explosion in a northern town along the border with Turkey has killed at least five people and wounded many others. Read more

5:48PM(AEST)

PM's literary prize open for entries

The Prime Minister's literary prize is seeking entries for books published in 2016. Read more

9:54PM(AEST)

Turmoil as Fairfax cuts spark staff strike

Journalists at Fairfax Media have gone on strike after the company announced sweeping job cuts on the same day its New Zealand growth plans were blocked. Read more

5:38PM(AEST)

NSW schools uncertain about future funding

NSW's schools face $1.8 billion in funding cuts as a result of the Turnbull government's funding plan and remain uncertain about funding in 2018. Read more

5:29PM(AEST)

Hoaxes shut down Gold Coast high school

Police believe the same person was responsible for separate bomb hoaxes that forced a Gold Coast high school into lockdown. Read more

5:29PM(AEST)

Extend Cosgrove's term as GG: Abbott

Tony Abbott has called for Sir Peter Cosgrove's term as governor general to be extended when it expires later this year. Read more

5:23PM(AEST)

How the states fare with Gonski 2.0

Most of Australia's states say they will be worse off under a new federal schools funding deal compared with what they were offered under Labor. Read more

8:00PM(AEST)

Firewall concerns at Perth kid's hospital

The Building Commission is investigating an anonymous tip-off that firewalls at the troubled Perth Children's Hospital project may be defective. Read more

5:07PM(AEST)

PM should be ready for Trump 'landmines'

Malcolm Turnbull is being warned to tread carefully in his meeting with Donald Trump in case the president delivers some of his trademark rhetorical landmines. Read more

5:06PM(AEST)

Curtis Cheng murder haunts Nick Kaldas

Former NSW Police deputy commissioner Nick Kaldas admits he is still haunted by the murder of Curtis Cheng outside Parramatta police HQ in 2015. Read more

5:08PM(AEST)

Use budget to open GST debate: accountants

Chartered accountants believe the Productivity Commission review into the distribution of GST is an opportunity for a broader debate on the impost. Read more

5:44PM(AEST)

Sara Connor to learn about appeal soon

Australian mother-of-two Sara Connor is set to learn whether her jail time will be increased on May 15, an Indonesian court says. Read more

5:08PM(AEST)

Journalism loses with cuts: NSW premier

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has sympathised with Fairfax Media reporters facing job cuts saying her heart goes out to those who will be let go. Read more