Stephen Lunn is The Australian’s Social Affairs Editor, covering social policy issues including ageing, population, disability, welfare, and migration. He has previously been the paper’s environment ...

The Australian boss of mining giant BHP has warned the “sugar-hit” of Queensland’s coal royalties scheme will deter ...

Woolworths boss Amanda Bardwell has been asked about internal documents showing the retailer’s strategy around buying and ...

A large bushfire which has destroyed at least one home and torn through well over 1000 hectares of land may have been ...

Virgin Australia is leaving nothing on the table to try to have its deal with Qatar Airways approved, taking the unusual step ...

A 69-year-old man has been arrested and charged with dangerous operation of a vehicle causing death and leaving the scene ...

Victor Perez’s quest for a maiden Ryder Cup berth starts at this week’s Australian PGA Championship, but the Frenchman won’t get carried away with the thought of representing Europe next year if he ...

Leading global nuclear experts have said Australia could build its first nuclear reactor in less than 12 years, while also ...

She left her family behind in the months after Russia's invasion of her homeland and, like several million other Ukrainians, ...

SafetyCulture founder Luke Anear believes four-day working weeks are on the cusp of entering the mainstream as he steps down ...

Why the finals matches are not included in McClelland Trophy rankings is an issue the AFL must rectify this off season. A ...

BHP Australia President Geraldine Slattery has fired a broadside at the Queensland coal royalty regime, claiming the annual ...