The Australian sharemarket closed higher on Monday, after big tech stocks helped drive Wall Street up on Friday.
US stock indexes closed their best week in two months with a flourish on Friday.
The move comes two days before the NSW government’s case to have the unions’ industrial action terminated is due to be heard.
Trump’s second inauguration foreshadows a promised crackdown on the US-Mexico border, pardons for partisan supporters and the end of diversity policies in government.
Drivers in Victoria will soon enjoy cheaper petrol after the state government announced a landmark cap on fuel prices.
President-Elect Donald Trump will be sworn in on Monday US time. Follow for live updates.
Glenn Maxwell guided his Melbourne Stars into their first finals campaign in five years, with a massive half century.
Shelly Horton, Deborah Knight, Jelena Dokic and Richard Wilkins discuss surnames
A teenage boy and a 39-year-old man have been arrested by police in northern Queensland.
Elina Svitolina asked for the crowd to get behind her husband Gael Monfils after she dispatched her fourth round opponent.
Elina Svitolina steamrolls her way into the quarter finals after a stunning turnaround in the first set.
Nine’s veteran sports host has apologised on air “for any disrespect” felt by the 10-time Australian Open champion, as the Serbian Council of Australia calls for him to be fired.
A 186km/h ace from Robert Galloway was enough to dislodge a piece of the video screen wall at the back of Kia Arena.
The second round of tertiary offers saw more than 13,778 courses offered to recent graduates and adult applicants pursuing higher education in 2025.
Donald Trump’s White House return means he becomes the man with the greatest power to frustrate Beijing’s ambitions over the next four years
Veronika Kudermetova stops the match to have an injury treated after losing her grip on the first set.
As the sun set over Gaza, doctor Mohammad Alastal was looking forward to something he hadn’t enjoyed in over a year: a night free of the sound of bombs.
Elina Svitolina gets a break back on Veronika Kudermetova with an epic passing shot down the line.
Trump will officially be the oldest person in US history to take the oath of office. He will put his stamp on a second term like no predecessor before.
Philadelphia's Saquon Barkley ran 78 yards to score a stunning touchdown in heavy snow against the LA Rams.
Donald Trump’s inauguration and expectations of the tumult he will release on day one of his administration have deflected attention from the emergence of a familiar threat to US stability.
Israel has freed 90 Palestinian prisoners in return after militant group Hamas released three Israeli hostages as part of a ceasefire deal designed to end the war in Gaza.
The Santa Ana winds are forecast to batter Southern California again, fuelling dangerous fire conditions over the next few days.
The embattled casino operator said it was continuing discussions in an attempt to manage its financial woes, but there was no guarantee it would be able to reach a deal.
A 17-year-old girl fell off a waterfall on Sunday afternoon and a 17-year-old boy jumped into the water to help her.
