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The first batch of individuals jailed in the landmark Hong Kong national security trial of "47 democrats" accused of conspiracy to commit subversion have been freed after being behind bars for over ...

Veteran second-rower Kezie Apps says not having the responsibility of being NSW captain won't change her approach ...

The public education system is failing families in the way it handles complaints, a parent body says. Lanie is an ACT ...

Russian President Vladimir Putin has promised a three-day ceasefire commemorating 80 years since victory over Nazi Germany, ...

A killer who fatally stabbed an innocent and unarmed man in an elevator has been jailed for 11 years.

New Zealanders have been told to expect cuts and not a "lolly scramble" in next month's budget, as the coalition government ...

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton appears to have contradicted his transport spokesperson, insisting the Coalition has no plans to introduce a road user charge should it win this Saturday's election.

The Duchess of Sussex says she is enjoying a new "honeymoon" feeling with her husband since the pair got "a little bit of breathing space" after stepping back from their royal duties.

According to reports in the Solomon Islands media, Mr Tovosia's conduct was causing tension among government MPs, which ...

The coalition maintains it can still win the federal election despite dismal polling, saying internal numbers are ...

Amazon's first batch of internet satellites have rocketed into orbit, the latest entry in the mega constellation ...