In a development that's surprised some observers, accused triple-murderer Erin Patterson has been called to give evidence at her Supreme Court trial in regional Victoria.

US President Donald Trump's tariffs remain in place after another court ruling, but the uncertainty about his trade agenda continues.

An American court has struck down Donald Trump's so-called "Liberation Day" tariff regime, ruling that the President overstepped his authority.

The controversial North-West shelf gas project in W-A has been given federal government approval to operate until 2070.

In Western Australia, more than 2,000 members of the Stolen Generations will soon receive redress payments under a new scheme.

On the mid north coast of New South Wales, thousands of people remain isolated by floodwaters and more than 700 homes and businesses have been declared uninhabitable.

As the flood crisis continues in NSW, four deaths are now confirmed and thousands of residents remain stranded.

Three people have died and at least one other person is missing as the record breaking floods in NSW continue to ravage the Hunter region and the mid north coast.

Tens of thousands of people are isolated by floodwaters in the New South Wales Hunter region and on the mid-north coast.

The Federal Opposition is no longer a Coalition, with the National Party abandoning its partnership agreement with the Liberals.