Maddy Morwood

The Victorian government defends the strength of its bail laws, after the opposition criticised a recently updated guide instructing bail decision-makers to release an alleged child offender "whenever possible".

Experts say police have prior experience and knowledge when it comes to counting crowd sizes, but event organisers do too. That makes it hard to know why there is a dispute.

Leaked documents obtained by the ABC last week showed the Treasury had advised the Albanese government to freeze the National Construction Code. But what exactly does that mean? 

National Parks are being forced to stay open despite operating on a "bare-bones" crew after cuts to staff and funding. Rangers say they can't sustain it. 

Two Australians on board the Freedom Flotilla vessel said they were "brutalised psychologically in every way" while being detained in Israel as they touched down in Sydney. 

The NYC gunman left a note to 'study my brain' for CTE. What does it mean?

The two special guests — dripping in gold and introduced by Beyoncé as"Destiny's Child's, b---!" —  performed a medley of the groups's biggest hits.

Years of speculation followed the case — but after revived investigations amid reports Hockey Canada used players' registration fees to pay sexual abuse settlements, it was reopened and made public.

Border tension between Thailand and Cambodia has escalated into an armed clash that has killed more than 10 civilians and left many others fleeing for safety. 

Stephen Colbert's late-night rivals appear in the audience during the host's first show since The Late Show was cancelled.