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Police have confirmed remains found near a Sydney golf course yesterday are that of 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian - and that two men are expected to be charged with his murder.

He was kidnapped from his North Ryde home on the 13th of February, in what police say was a case of mistaken identity.

A 29 and 24 year old are in custody, following raids on three properties this morning.

There are concerns online technology is fuelling increasing threats towards politicians.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was forced to evacuate the Lodge last night due to a bomb threat linked to upcoming performances by the Shen Yun, group a classical Chinese dance and music group that 's banned in China.

An email was sent to a supporter of the Falun Gong spiritual movement - which has been linked to Shen Yun - falsely claiming explosives had been placed around the PM's residence, and that they would be detonated if the performances proceeded.

Democrats in the US have denounced President Donald Trump's State of the Union address - which has gone down in history books as the longest ever delivered.

When he was touting his immigration crackdown, US representative for Minnesota, Ilhan Omar, shouted at him, saying he should be ashamed.

Democrats in attendance also wore pins in protests, and called for the full release of files relating to the late paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. 

Police say they're yet to charge two men, arrested over the mistaken kidnapping and death of 85-year-old Sydney grandfather Chris Baghsarian .  

Officers have confirmed remains found near a golf course on the city's north-western outskirts yesterday - belong to Mr Baghsarian who was kidnapped from his North Ryde home earlier this month.

Detectives say the two men arrested today are expected to be charged with participating in a joint criminal enterprise, to abduct and murder the 85-year-old.

The Prime Minister has commented publicly for the first time about the bomb threat that forced his evacuation from the Lodge.

Anthony Albanese was temporarily relocated from his Canberra residence overnight as police responded to the security incident.

The ABC has confirmed the threat was linked to performances in Australia by Chinese dance group Shen Yun, which is banned in China.

Authorities cleared the property, but Mr Albanese says the country needs to 'turn down' the heat.

US President Donald Trump has used his State of the Union address to celebrate 250 years of US independence, which the country will officially reach on the fourth of July.

He's also vowed to reduce healthcare costs, while blaming the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, for the crisis.

Mr Trump has touted his economic agenda, and claims his administration has crafted a "turnaround for the ages" during his first year back in the White House.

More than 50 legislators have boycotted the address. 

It's been revealed the Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was forced to evacuate the Lodge last night due to a bomb threat linked to performances by a classical Chinese dance and music group which is banned in China.  

The Shen Yung group - which has been linked to the Falun Gong spiritual movement - is due to hold several concerts in Australia over the coming months.

But a newspaper linked to Falun Gong has reported that organisers have been sent threatening emails demanding that the shows be cancelled.

The ABC has now confirmed that an email was sent to a supporter falsely claiming that explosives had been placed around the prime minister's residence, and that they would be detonated if the performances by Shen Yung proceeded.

The New South Wales Premier Chris Minns says anyone involved in gang crime across the state 'will have the book thrown at them', as police question two men arrested over the alleged kidnapping of Sydney grandfather Chris Baghsarian.

Yesterday, police discovered what they believe to be Mr Baghsarian's body in Sydney's north west.

Detectives say they believe the intended target was actually a relative of an alleged gangland figure.

Australian mortgage borrowers are being warned to brace for more interest rate rises this year, with inflation remaining stubbornly high.

January figures show prices rose 0.4 per cent in the month and 3.8 per cent annually - slightly higher than analysts expectations.

Two men are in custody and are being interviewed by police following raids in relation to the alleged kidnapping and murder of 85-year-old Sydney grandfather, Chris Baghsarian.

The elderly man was abducted from his North Ryde home earlier this month in an apparent case of mistaken identity.

Authorities believe the intended target lived nearby and had links to a notorious crime family.

The nation's leaders from both sides of politics are talking about the need for more civil debate to ease tensions, after the Prime Minister was forced to evacuate his Canberra home overnight due to a security threat.

Authorities still haven't revealed what was behind the threat but they've confirmed nothing suspicious was found when they searched the PM's residence known as The Lodge.

One Labor frontbencher says it's an extraordinary incident and it's difficult to recall a similar situation.

US president Donald Trump's preparing to give the first State of the Union address of his second presidential term, as his poll numbers sit at record lows.

Millions of voters tune into the speech every year and the president is expected to pitch his policies and successes to them ahead of the midterm elections later this year.

He'll likely to focus on domestic issues, including his hard-line immigration policy.

Democrats say Donald Trump's second term in office has been marred by chaos and corruption. 

Two men are in custody and are being interviewed by police following raids in relation to the alleged kidnapping and murder of 85-year-old Sydney grandfather, Chris Baghsarian.

The elderly man was abducted from his North Ryde home earlier this month in an apparent case of mistaken identity.

Authorities believe the intended target lived nearby and had links to a notorious crime family.

The nation's leaders from both sides of politics are talking about the need for more civil debate to ease tensions, after the Prime Minister was forced to evacuate his Canberra home overnight due to a security threat.

Authorities still haven't revealed what was behind the threat but they've confirmed nothing suspicious was found when they searched the PM's residence known as The Lodge.

One Labor frontbencher says it's an extraordinary incident and it's difficult to recall a similar situation.

US president Donald Trump's preparing to give the first State of the Union address of his second presidential term, as his poll numbers sit at record lows.

Millions of voters tune into the speech every year and the president is expected to pitch his policies and successes to them ahead of the midterm elections later this year.

He'll likely to focus on domestic issues, including his hard-line immigration policy.

Democrats say Donald Trump's second term in office has been marred by chaos and corruption. 

Authorities are still tight lipped on the nature of a threat that prompted the Prime Minister's evacuation from his Canberra home last night.

Police searched The Lodge but didn't find anything suspicious.

A Labor frontbencher says it's an extraordinary incident and it's difficult to recall a similar situation.

It's also sparked calls to lower the temperature of debate in Australia, given other politicians have also been subject to threatening behaviour.

Police have been interviewing two men in their 20s who were arrested over the alleged kidnapping and murder of Sydney grandfather Chris Baghsarian.

Authorities believe he was snatched from his home almost two weeks ago by mistake and the intended target was someone else with links to a crime family who lived nearby.

Yesterday human remains were found on the city's north west fringe, that are thought to be his.

And the UN General Assembly has passed a motion calling for peace in Ukraine, as the country commemorates the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion.

The resolution backs Ukraine's international borders and voices concern over intensifying Russian attacks on civilians and critical energy infrastructure.

Russia's showing no sign of ending its brutal invasion despite international sanctions and repeated peace talks, but experts say its manpower and economy are being strained.

There's been a breakthrough in the investigation into the alleged kidnapping and murder of 85-year-old Sydney man Chris Baghsarian.

New South Wales Police have arrested two men in their 20s over the disappearance of the grandfather taken from his North Ryde home twelve days ago, and they're being questioned by police.

Authorities suspect his abductors mixed him up with someone living nearby who has links to organised crime.

A security incident involving the Prime Minister overnight is sparking calls from leaders for more civil debate so tensions aren't needlessly stoked across the country.

Federal police evacuated the PM from his home while they searched it but they couldn't find anything suspicious.

The nature of the threat hasn't yet been made known.

Labor frontbencher Katy Gallagher says she's noticed a change in the political environment and people are now more able to make anonymous threats.

The sister of an Australian woman who married an Islamic state fighter is pleading for authorities to help her loved one return home from Syria.

She says her family member was only 14 when she got married, and was groomed into travelling to a war zone where she's been stuck ever since.

Her plea comes as the federal government faces pressure from different groups to either actively help the women and children of dead and captured ISIS fighters come home, or stop them from entering Australia.

Police in New South Wales have arrested two men over the alleged kidnapping and murder of 85-year-old Sydney grandfather Chris Baghsarian.

Police say he was abducted from his North Ryde home earlier this month and authorities suspect his captors mixed him with someone living nearby who has links to organised crime.

Yesterday, police found human remains near a golf course in Sydney's north west believed to be those of the elderly victim.

Police searched two homes in that area and two men in their 20s were arrested.

A Labor frontbencher is urging leaders 'to take the temperature down' after a security threat forced the evacuation of the Prime Minister from his Canberra residence overnight.

While opposition leader Angus Taylor says he's pleased to hear the PM is safe and well after the incident.

The Australian Federal Police say they searched Anthony Albanese's house but nothing suspicious was found.

The AFP says it'll release more details at a later time.

Almost 3000 people are still without power after storms caused havoc across Victoria.

There's also been hundreds of callouts for help in Melbourne.

Meanwhile a large slow moving weather system is drenching a huge part of central Australia.

While it's caused havoc for transport, many graziers are celebrating the intense rains which will help set them up for the year ahead. 

There's been a security incident overnight involving the Prime Minister of Australia.

The federal police forced Anthony Albanese out of his Canberra home to another location, while they searched 'The Lodge', but nothing has been found.

The AFP says it will release more details later.

It follows a run of high profile threats to politicians and concerns they're on the rise.

The sister of an Australian woman, who married an Islamic state fighter, has revealed how her loved one was "groomed" into travelling to a war zone in Syria where she is now stuck.

The Australian Government has refused to help the 34 women and children at the Al-Roj camp return to Australia.

Intelligence agency ASIO has deemed one of the women pose a high enough national security risk for the government to impose a Temporary Exclusion Order, banning them from returning.

It's sparked debate about whether the government should actively help the wider group return to Australia or prevent them from entering of their own accord.

A rare drenching continues across central Australia as a large weather system brings a year's worth of rain to some parts of the interior, cutting off key road and rail links.

The system's unusual for both for its sluggish movement and the huge amount of tropical moisture feeding it.

Meanwhile in Melbourne flash flooding has cut power and prompted hundreds of callouts for help.