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From Naples to Rome, we have the lowdown on the best pizzerias.

Allegations of abuse and misconduct involving childcare workers and early educators are on the rise, a watchdog warns.

A clinician developing medicines for Australia's rarest diseases, an addiction specialist and an Indigenous mental health pioneer are among the inspiring WA nominees for the 2026 Australian of the ...

Thailand is known for its party scene but Aussies will soon need to curb their behaviour as new alcohol laws come into effect ...

Anti-stadium politicians from Tasmania have taken their fight to AFL headquarters, but predictably neither side has shifted ...

Underlying inflation is growing for the first time since December 2022, with chances of a mortgage payment-easing interest ...

The chance of another interest rate cut in November has been dealt a "knockout blow" by hotter-than-expected inflation ...

The White House pressed US Navy officials to launch live bombs weighing some 900 kg instead of dummy explosives during a ...

US President Donald Trump says "it's too bad" he's not allowed to run for a third term, conceding the constitutional reality ...

Drawing on politicians' personal connection to his homeland, a touring senator and peace negotiator is encouraging Labor ...

Motorist have experienced major delays on the Great Western Highway at Katoomba following a truck crash.