Military whistleblower David McBride sentenced to more than five years jail. His supporters say it sends a chilling message.

What does tomorrow's federal budget need to deliver to improve the lives of Australian women?

Bruce Lehrmann is ordered to pay most of Network Ten's costs after his failed defamation case.

The Government promises to keep the gas on, saying it's needed to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.

Beijing claims an Australian helicopter aircraft involved in an incident with one of its jets  was spying on China. 

Israel's military has declared it's taken control of the Palestinian side of the Rafah border-crossing into Egypt.

The Israeli army has ordered tens of thousands of people in the southern Gaza city of Rafah to start evacuating the area.

In Mexico, police have now arrested three people as they investigate the disappearance of two Perth brothers and their American friend.

There are serious concerns for two Australian brothers who've gone missing on a surf trip in Mexico. 

National Cabinet has announced a funding package of nearly $1 billion to help people leave abusive relationships.