The Hunter region in New South Wales is of course famously a coal hub, but the writing is on the wall for coal, though that may take decades to happen.

However, already some of the region’s businesses are already preparing for that shift, led by global supply chain moves towards zero emission production.

It's the biggest strategic decision by an Australian government since the ANZUS Treaty in 1951, and it will have ramifications that last for generations. How is the announcement of the AUKUS trilateral partnership likely to play out in domestic politics, as we head towards a federal election?

Roger Federer has played tennis at the top level into his late 30s, is loved worldwide and considered a genial gentleman of the game. What's the secret to his endurance, and what sets him apart from other players?

Two decades after the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York and Washington, the memories of those terrible events still loom large in the national psyche. On the 20th anniversary of September 11, three American commentators from across the political spectrum reflect on the cultural legacy of September 11, and the lasting impacts it has had on the United States.

Last Friday, Japanese prime minister Yoshihide Suga announced that he will not seek re-election as leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) later this month, which will effectively end his tenure in the top job after only one year. Why is he stepping down and what will this abrupt decision mean for politics in Japan?

In late August 2001 a Norwegian vessel the MV Tampa picked up more than 400 asylum seekers sinking off the coast of Australia. The following political events led to Australia's hardline border policy dubbed the "Pacific Solution".

Foreign affairs experts Lydia Khalil and Graeme Smith share their recommendations for great things to read, watch and listen to, so you'll stay enlightened and entertained as we head into spring.

After a long and successful career with the BBC, most recently as the New York correspondent, Nick Bryant and his family are settling in Australia. We caught up with him at the end of his time in quarantine to discuss the shifts he's observed in his beloved United States, why he decided to leave and what he plans to do next.

About 55 million payments worth about $650 billion a day are made in Australia every day.  A new federal government review of payments systems by Scott Farrell says urgent reforms are needed to adapt to a revolution in the way people make payments through companies like Google Pay and Apple Pay.

What does a surge in Covid patients mean for our states' hospital systems? It seems some may be in worse shape than others, so is the stalling among certain premiers around opening up an indication they are uncertain their hospital systems can cope?