A landmark defence treaty between Australia and Papua New Guinea has been approved by PNG's cabinet, sources have told the ABC.  

A leaked document reveals details on how the authority charged with governing and rebuilding the Gaza Strip could operate, and how it could be structured.

The new visa is designed to attract top global STEM talent but has sparked fierce backlash, with critics warning it could squeeze Chinese nationals out of the graduate job market.

Police have released the first image of Gus since his disappearance, with almost 50 members of the Australian Defence Force joining the search for the four-year-old in mid-north South Australia. 

An additional 100 specialist officers and search dogs from Queensland joined the search around Porepunkah this week.

Australian travellers heading to the United States are being warned to expect disruptions with some tourist attractions closed, flights disrupted and national parks and museums affected.