There have been at least four deaths in the New South Wales flood emergency which has isolated tens of thousands from the state's central coast to Grafton in the north.

The first death has been recorded in the New South Wales flood emergency and three people are missing as severe rain and record river levels inundate towns on the state's Mid North Coast.

The UK halts free trade negotiations with Israel and sanctions West Bank settlements, in an unprecedented rebuke of Israel's military actions in Gaza.

The Nationals will not be re-entering a Coalition agreement with the Liberal party, ending a 79-year-relationship.

Former US President Joe Biden, and his family, are reviewing treatment options, after the 82-year-old was diagnosed with prostate cancer.

Special Forces veteran Ben Roberts-Smith has lost his appeal over a multi-million dollar defamation ruling.

New employment figures reveal much stronger jobs growth than had been forecast.

New official data shows Australian workers have seen their wages rise faster than inflation.

Sussan Ley has become Australia's first female Opposition leader and the first woman to lead the Liberal party in its 81 year history.

A handful of knife-edge seats have been decided in the Federal election, as Nationals MPs prepare for a leadership vote.