Cases of diphtheria have been recorded in two children in New South Wales, leading the state's health department to issue an alert about the disease.

Disaster funding has been approved for 23 local government areas in New South Wales as the flood crisis to hit the coast continues.

Residents across New South Wales are being lashed by ongoing weather events and are beginning to wonder 'how long will this rain persist?'

Australia has become the first country in the world to offer self-testing kits to all patients due for a cervical cancer screening.

Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews is splashing the cash with a $250 one-off payment in this week's budget.

Every state that is offering free flu shots until the end of this month will extended the program for a few more weeks.

The financial year will come to a close at midnight tonight, sparking a raft of changes that will impact the wallets of millions of Australians.

The fragility of reproductive rights has been thrown into sharp relief.

Russia has defaulted on its foreign debt for the first time since the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution.

Russian state TV commentator is accusing the West of brinkmanship that has set the clock ticking toward World War III.

Parents and young children are big winners in the NSW Budget with the government announcing $150 back-to-school vouchers for kids.

Today marks the official midpoint of the year, known as the winter solstice.

When used correctly, air purifiers can help reduce airborne bacteria and viruses, like COVID-19 and influenza, in a home - but they aren't guaranteed protection. Here's how to best protect yourself using a home air purifier.

For many Australians, the recent chaos in the national electricity market has been unprecedented.

The new favourite for the top job isn't Joe Biden or his 2020 nemesis Donald Trump.

Premier Dominic Perrottet claims the policy will save around $4000 for families with one child and $8000 for those with two children.

Drivers in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory are being warned to drive safely - with double demerits coming into force at midnight.

As economies around the world face rising inflation and stagnant growth the word stagflation has begun to circulate.

Australia has ushered in winter with record-breaking lows and incredible snow dumps. So, what's in store for the next three months?

This year, the day falls on Monday, June 13, giving those in New South Wales, ACT, Victoria, Northern Territory, South Australia and Tasmania, a three-day weekend.

NSW drivers can expect a measure of relief at the tolls when the state government hands down its imminent budget.

The "dangerous" interception of an Australian military reconnaissance aircraft by a Chinese warplane last month is a stark lesson for the new Labor government.

Ski resorts in Australia's alpine regions are kicking off the winter season early after a polar front brought heavy snow and icy temperatures to the country's south-east.

Dates differ from state to state and the long weekend isn't celebrated on the Queen's actual birthday which can cause confusion.

New affirmative consent laws take effect today in New South Wales, a historic legislative reform for the state.

New South Wales is joining the rest of Australia in banning single use plastic bags - with more bans to come later in the year.

Anthony Albanese was sworn in as the new Prime Minister on Monday but there are still seats left to be called before he can claim a majority government.

An extremely rare disease called monkeypox, a cousin of smallpox, has again made its way to the United States, while Australia has also recorded a "probable" case.

Spending too much time on social media? There's plenty of good reasons to remove your social media presence. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat and TikTok are all prominent in our lives, but they don't have to be. 9News.com.au has created a guide to starting your social media detox.

There's a new force in play for this government: the so-called "teal independents". Here's who they are and what impact they'll have.

Labor is on track to form either a majority or minority government, with Nine projecting the Coalition has been defeated.

If you test positive to COVID-19, you won't be able to attend a polling centre in person. Here's how you can still get your vote in and avoid being fined.

This map will show you where to cast a vote and grab a sausage sizzle today.

The Australian Parliament is made up of two houses, the House of Representatives and the Senate.

Policies are a clear way to differentiate what each of the major parties are standing for, with each having differing plans across some topics such as the economy, climate change, and security.

Everybody in Australia has one vote in the coming election, but if you want to decide who wins, you really have to live in specific spots.

Here's a look at the upbringings of both Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese.

A preference deal will have no impact on your individual vote if you don't let it.

By 6pm Saturday, Australians need to have voted in the federal election, or else face a fine.

According to the Australian Electoral Commission, there are more than 500 early voting centres in operation across Australia.

NATO is on the path of expansion, with Finland and Sweden set to join the military alliance.

It’s likely to be the quickest NATO enlargement ever and one that would redraw Europe’s security map.

Just because an item is on sale does not mean that your consumer rights are void.

Fears are running high today that Russian President Vladimir Putin could declare all-out war on Ukraine.

Early voting in the 2022 Australian Federal Election will begin tomorrow, Monday May 9, even though May 21 is still two weeks away.

Western officials believe Putin could formally declare war on Ukraine as soon as May 9, a symbolic day for Russia paving the way for him to step his campaign.

The Coalition's climate policy is consistent with a Great Barrier Reef-destroying 3C of global warming and only the Greens' and teal independents' goals are in-line with the goal the world set in the Paris agreement, new analysis states.

Victoria's election-year state budget has been handed down by Treasurer Tim Pallas today and the health sector has come out as the biggest winner.

Interest rates have officially been hiked for the first time in more than 11 years. Here's what it will cost you.

Australia's mortgage holders are on tenterhooks over the RBA's decision this afternoon. Here's what will happen if they do - and if they don't.