Actor Rutger Hauer, best known as the evil replicant from the 1982 cult classic Blade Runner, has passed away after a short illness.

Former Reserve Bank governor Bernie Fraser has rejected calls for the central bank's inflation target to be lowered given the persistently low inflation world.

Boris Johnson moves into Number 10 Downing Street - but some experts say he could could be calling an election in a matter of weeks; BHP chief executive Andrew Mackenzie has warned the world's dependence on fossil fuels presents an 'existential crisis'; And 'a corporate collapse waiting to happen' - dire predictions for Adani's proposed coalmine in Queensland.

In a message to the global resources industry and climate change deniers, BHP chief executive Andrew Mackenzie is warning that the world's dependence on fossil fuels presents an "existential risk" to the planet.

A finance expert with a track record of predicting corporate failures warns that Adani Mining's financial position is perilous.

Boris Johnson has fulfilled his long-held ambition and will be sworn in today as Britain's new Prime Minister, but could he be facing an election in a matter of weeks?

Queensland's Premier and Deputy Premier are both facing 'integrity' questions about benefits to themselves or other staff members from government-approved ventures.

Human Rights Watch is calling on the Federal Government to bring home a group of Australian women and children held in Syria's al-Hawl camp for the families of the Islamic State group.

Professor Stephanie Trigg is investigating how Bluestone - now treasured for its heritage value - has shaped Melbourne's identity over time.

The banking, insurance and superannuation regulator moves to align pay with long-term performance, recommending giving company boards more powers to claw back executives' bonuses; And UFO sceptics say the reports a mysterious light in the skies over the outback was obviously the Indian Moon Rocket, but one space expert tells us that doesn't add up.