Politics

RSL Tasmania says its concerns about a new AFL stadium on Hobart's waterfront have not been eased by new images showing how the structure will affect the view from the Cenotaph.

The application could reach the Federal Court as early as this afternoon.

Australians have been urged to leave Lebanon immediately as the foreign minister emphasises the Beirut airport could close if the situation worsens.

Bush nursing centres in Victorian communities are worried they may be unable to keep up with rising costs that now include increasing salaries of their nursing staff.

A humorous antidote to serious news, a way of getting young people involved in political discussions, or a threat to democracy — young people talk about memes.

A senior female member of a NSW regional branch of the Liberal Party resigns over claims she was told to go on a crash diet and to make way for male candidates.

The federal government was late to announce successful recipients of a regional grant program in May and months later its dodging questions about the delivery of funds, as at least one major project faces a significant cost blowout.

Australia's share market closed on a fresh record high after encouraging inflation data on Wednesday reduced the chances of a rate cut next week, while the Federal Reserve left US interest rates unchanged. Look back on the day's market news.

As hundreds of West Australians wait for Ronnie Michel-Elhaj's failing building company Nicheliving to finish their homes, his wife's luxury build continues.