A good Samaritan killed while protecting a schoolboy from a group of teenagers showed extraordinary courage, the boy's family says, as tributes continue to flow.

Nationals leader David Littleproud has announced he is stepping down in a surprise decision, saying he's had enough.

The Nationals are searching for a new leader after David Littleproud stunned colleagues with his sudden resignation, ...

STAFF members have described seeing a teacher and student alone together outside of school hours before allegations the pair were having a secret sexual relationship were revealed.

Disney On Ice is returning to Newcastle with its biggest line-up yet and an on-ice debut from a fan favourite.

A high-tech spy plane will form a key part of Australia's first military deployment in the Middle East since allies attacked Iran, but leaders have pledged it won't take part in offensive efforts.

Alexander Csergo is facing a NSW District Court jury trial accused of reckless foreign interference after providing reports to individuals believed to be working for China's Ministry of State Security ...

Residents in the central Queensland hub of Bundaberg are bracing for major flooding, triggering an emergency alert following days of downpours. An evacuation centre has opened with major bridges ...

An emotional David Littleproud has resigned as the leader of the National Party, saying it is "time to pass the baton on". National rural affairs writer covering federal politics, agri-politics and ...

A high-profile gangland figure's son-in-law should be re-sentenced to less prison time than his co-accused due to his limited involvement in a $12 million drug trafficking operation, a court has been ...

Safety concerns remain for the Iranian women's soccer team as players prepare to leave Australia after five players were granted asylum.

Controversial radio host Kyle Sandilands has issued his first public statement since being suspended due to an on-air relationship breakdown with his co-host.