The Immigration Department confirms an ongoing "disturbance" at the Christmas Island detention centre, amid reports of a riot in the wake of the death of a detainee over the weekend.
Regional communities are being advised to chlorinate their house water after a third child death from a parasite that thrives in warm, fresh water across inland Australia.
IAAF president and dual Olympic gold medallist Sebastian Coe tells the BBC athletics faces a 'long road to redemption' as the sport faces a string of serious allegations.
Millions of people vote in Myanmar's landmark election, with a massive turnout that could catapult Aung San Suu Kyi's party to power and end decades of military control.
Prominent Egyptian journalist and activist Hossam Bahgat is summoned for questioning by Egypt's military in what Amnesty International says is "yet another nail in the coffin for freedom of expression" in the country.
Childcare providers warn the most disadvantaged children could drop out of early education because of the Federal Government's planned funding changes.
A missile test off the California coast sparks frenzy on social media, with spooked residents posting photos and videos of what they thought was a UFO.
In a revealing and emotive exchange on ABC Grandstand, Chris Rogers details the deep physical and psychological effects of several blows to the head in the final year of his international career.
A radical program from the United States which requires drink-driving offenders to stay sober is producing some impressive results, with Australian researchers suggesting authorities should consider adopting the approach here.
Republican frontrunner Donald Trump defies protesters to host sketch-comedy show Saturday Night Live, insisting in his opening monologue that he is "a nice guy".
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