State Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says plans are underway to reestablish an ‘Olympics taskforce’  and bring the Games to Queensland

Fire on Saturday, sparked by a candle, caused no injuries but ‘could have had catastrophic consequences,’

Total number of animals, including birds, affected is estimated at nearly 3 billion

Move adds another Latino member to the president-elect’s increasingly diverse cabinet

Current federal budget law expires on December 11

Ruling Socialist Party, to get control of expanded 227-seat National Assembly

Officials warn against false confidence, following Trump rally where basic health measures were flouted

Scores of students, trades unionists and leading politicians defy ban on gatherings imposed to curb spread of coronavirus

Negotiators embark on final two-day scramble to secure post-Brexit trade deal, after failing for eight months to reach an accord

Official promises action against those responsible for ‘criminal negligence’

Diplomatic shift may resolve conflict, says Israeli foreign minister

500kg explosive found on construction site

67 officers injured, says interior minister