Resolute Mining CEO and two other executives 'safe and well' after being released by Mali government

In a statement, the mining company confirmed "all three employees are safe and well and have departed the country".

New aged care fee structure passes Senate, imposing higher fees on some future residents

The changes passed the Senate on Thursday evening.

Hundreds of Woolworths warehouse staff prepared to strike until Christmas over pay and working conditions

Townsville mayor Troy Thompson suspended on full pay six months after corruption probe launched

The embattled mayor was the subject of an ongoing Crime and Corruption Commission investigation over whether he misrepresented his military history in the lead up to this year's local government election.

Virgin flight delayed after TV personality Andre Rerekura captures snake on the plane

Passengers are met with bizarre scenes as a television personality wrangles a snake onboard a plane in Western Australia’s north.

YouTube exemption backed by group behind push for under-16 social media ban

The government has introduced its bill to ban children and younger teenagers from social media to parliament, revealing some of the platforms that will be captured under the changes.

Priscilla, Queen of the Desert star June Marie Bennett dies aged 85

Broken Hill local June Marie Bennett, who played Shirl in The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, is remembered by friends and family as "a born performer" with an "incredible love for life".

Sydney train strike postponed after NSW government reaches deal with rail union

Sydney's planned rail strike has been called off after the NSW government reached an agreement with the Rail, Tram and Bus Union.

Melbourne teenager Bianca Jones dies after suspected Laos methanol poisoning

Thai police have confirmed the death of Melbourne teenager Bianca Jones, who became ill after drinking tainted alcohol during a backpacking holiday in Laos.

Donald Trump's influence on Ukraine war already starting to show as new world order emerges

The next eight weeks leading up to Donald Trump's January 20 inauguration will be both dangerous and decisive in terms of the future of the Ukraine war.