Vietnam’s top leader, To Lam, will visit Australia and New Zealand next week as ​part of efforts to bolster partnerships and enhance cooperation in science and technology, the government said in a statement.

Jetstar, the budget arm of Australia’s national carrier Qantas (QAN.AX), opens new tab.

More than 8 in 10 Australian teenagers were ​still using social media three months after the government’s landmark ban on the platforms for under-16s took effect ‌because the tech firms failed to implement effective age checks, the country’s internet regulator has found.

Australia has taken part in the world’s largest naval training exercise with its Pacific neighbours, combining to curb the threat of further Chinese militarisation in the region.

A teenage boy has been charged with murder after he allegedly killed his mother with a knife and stabbed his little sister, who managed to flee to get help.

A landmark move to regulate Australia’s AI uptake from the prime minister’s department would just create more bureaucracy, the opposition says.

A man has died in an early morning shooting, prompting a homicide investigation.

The impact of artificial intelligence on society will be compared to the change brought by civil aviation 100 years ago as the prime minister unveils a new framework to deal with the fast-moving technology.

The family of disabled twins allegedly refused access to an aeroplane bathroom and stranded in Bali have sued Virgin Airlines and the federal government for discrimination.

Mr Modi, who has held power in India since 2014, is visiting Melbourne from Wednesday as part of the Australia-India Annual Leaders’ Summit where he will meet with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

Researchers have unlocked a breakthrough that could transform motor neurone disease from an acute terminal illness into a manageable chronic condition.

A teenager has been charged with murder after a 15-year-old boy was discovered with fatal stab wounds outside a community medical centre.