Queenslanders stand shoulder to shoulder for Anzacs

Crowds have gathered in the thousands across Queensland to mark the 108th anniversary of the landings at Gallipoli.

Defence force to 're-imagine' capabilities: Marles

A major review of the Australian Defence Force outlined the need for an overhaul of its capability and focus on long-range strike power for the "missi...

Huge crowd for solemn Melbourne Anzac Day dawn service

The end of the Korean War 70 years ago has been marked as 40,000 gathered for the annual Anzac Day dawn service at Melbourne's Shrine of Remembrance.

More to do to look after returning veterans: minister

Veterans' Affairs Minister Matt Keogh says Australia has a responsibility to look after returning service men and women.

'It is a special day': Thousands at Sydney's cenotaph

Thousands of people have crammed into Martin Place for Sydney's main dawn service, with those attending recalling a "forgotten war" and migrants' sacr...

End of Korean War in focus as Victorians mark Anzac Day

The end of the Korean War - often dubbed the forgotten war - 70 years ago has been marked on Anzac Day at Melbourne's Shrine of Remembrance.

Dawn services held across nation to honour Anzacs

More than 100 years since the Gallipoli landings, thousands have gathered at dawn services across the country to remember Anzac troops.

Friends and former foe together in Sydney dawn service

Thousands of people have crammed into Martin Place for Sydney's main dawn service, with those attending recalling a "forgotten war" and migrants' sacr...

Australia's icebreaker set to return to duties

Australia's $529 million Antarctic icebreaker will make a return to resupply duties in May after maintenance delays.

Australia's icebreaker set to make resupply return

Australia's $529 million Antarctic icebreaker will make a return to resupply duties in May after maintenance delays.

New Zealand remembers losses and legacy on Anzac Day

New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins - who had two grandfathers who served in the Second World War - is one of many Kiwis recognising Anzac Day.

Hollingworth 'fit for ministry' despite abuse findings

Former governor-general Peter Hollingworth concedes he failed to appropriately respond to child sex abuse complaints while archbishop of Brisbane.

Jockey Dean Holland dies in Victorian race fall

Tributes are pouring from around Australia for jockey Dean Holland after he died following a fall during a race at Donald Racecourse in Victoria's wes...

Concerns for 158 Australians in Sudan as conflict rages

Australia is calling for a ceasefire in Sudan and urging expats to stay indoors as armed conflict rages between the army and paramilitaries.

Clock ticks for supermarkets to shift plastic stockpile

Coles and Woolworths have until May 12 to move high-risk soft plastic stockpiles from warehouses across NSW after environmental authorities denied an...

Pleas changed to guilty in police-killing crash case

A transport company and its managing director have pleaded guilty to charges over a deadly truck crash which killed four police officers in Victoria.

China hits out at Australian defence revamp

Beijing says its military build-up is self defence and is urging Australia to abandon an anti-China narrative after Canberra revealed a major defence...

Treasurer staring down storm clouds over federal budget

Jim Chalmers, who is preparing to hand down the federal budget, has worked his way up Labor ranks to become one of the key figures in the Albanese gov...

Good Samaritans 'prevented' hatchet killing, jury told

A man accused of attempted murder of his ex-girlfriend with a hatchet in a multi-storey car park allegedly did not count on the kindness of strangers.

Assault charge dropped against Hobart lord mayor

A charge of common assault against Hobart Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds will not proceed after the file was reviewed.