Allegations that a depot operator in Queensland's container exchange recycling program conducted itself in a manner that could be likened to modern slavery have been detailed during a court hearing in ...

As health leaders face deadly outbreaks of Ebola and hantavirus, a major report finds the world's response system remains dangerously underprepared.

Some advocates say the government's decision to delay price caps for at-home aged care services is a "burden".

Gentoo penguins were thought to be a standalone species, but a new study says there are four distinct species — and it could lead to better conservation plans.

Sarah Ferguson presents Australia's premier daily current affairs program, delivering agenda-setting public affairs ...

David Brat, who rose to political prominence as part of the conservative Tea Party movement, takes questions from senators at ...

Almost 60 per cent of Australian parents are experiencing psychological distress, according to the largest-ever national ...

For 70 years, Meals on Wheels has been serving Ipswich residents, and every meal comes with a welfare check and a ...

Karumba's rich fishing industry dates back to the roaring, prawning era of the 60s, but major blows are seeing a seafood decline. However, the Gulf of Carpentaria residents say they "wouldn't live ...

There will be "short-term pain" to get Tasmania's finances back in the black within two years, state treasurer Eric Abetz ...

Most fertiliser is a by-product of the oil industry, which is why it's so vulnerable to the current blockade. But there are ...

In an already difficult post-budget week, Labor isn't being helped by some of its "friends". But it has won an important ...