The Duke of Wellington, one of England’s most celebrated and honoured military figures responsible for defeating Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo, is often attributed with...
Indonesian Islamic cleric Rizieq Shihab has been arrested in Jakarta on suspicion of breaching coronavirus restrictions by holding events that drew thousands of followers in the...
Iranian dissident journalist Ruhollah Zam, who was convicted of fomenting violence during the 2017 anti-government protests, has been executed, state television reported. Key points: Zam fled...
A woman has died after falling from Boroka Lookout in Victoria’s Grampians National Park. The 38-year-old woman from the outer Melbourne suburb of Craigieburn slipped on...
The US Government’s approval of a COVID-19 vaccine will set off the largest vaccination campaign in the country’s history. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has...
After eight years in detention, Farhad Bandesh walked out of Melbourne Immigration Transit Accommodation carrying his guitar. Key points: Farhad Bandesh spent his first day of...
Australian health authorities are continuing to stand firm on their March timeline for vaccinations against coronavirus, despite the emergency approval of a COVID-19 vaccine in the...
Some people spent their time in COVID-19 isolation knitting or learning a musical instrument. Melbourne applied mathematician Samuel Blake spent his extra time at home following...
As world leaders meet this weekend in the hope of agreeing to tighter global emission targets, carbon-intensive industries operating in Australia are watching closely. Key points:...
Former Australian rugby great David Pocock says the Wallabies Indigenous anthem rendition was a great gesture, but the issue with Advance Australia Fair is not the...