Leaders around the United States and the world are paying tribute to Jimmy Carter, the former president and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.

More details have emerged after two sailors were killed in separate incidents during the Sydney to Hobart yacht race overnight. 

Victorian emergency services are anticipating the loss of homes as dangerous fires rage through western Victoria.

Australians are going through their last minute preparations for Christmas Day. Christian leaders are reminding us  to take care of each. 

The Government has confirmed it's supporting the family of an Australian man captured while fighting in Ukraine.

Video has emerged of Nationals Senator Matt Canavan labelling the nuclear policy a "political fix and not serious". 

The Australian dollar has tumbled to a two-year low against the American dollar.

The federal government's mid-year budget update is forecasting deeper deficits and a weaker economy.

At least one person has died after an earthquake struck the South Pacific nation of Vanuatu.

Fijian authorities are investigating why seven tourists became seriously ill after drinking cocktails at a popular resort over the weekend.