Australia

The by-election in Melbourne’s outer bayside community, forced by the death of Labor MP Peta Murphy in December, will shape the political agenda this year.Read More

Police have released new CCTV as they seek two men over a suspicious fire in Victoria.Read More

Alex de Minaur and Storm Hunter carry the hopes of Australia on day 6 of the Australian Open, while Stefanos Tsitsipas, Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic do battle in round …

Canadian pole vault champion Shawn Barber has died at the age of 29.Read More

Carlos Alcaraz was a drawcard, but Italian opponent Lorenzo Sonego joined him in highlighting what makes the Australian Open special. Here are five quick hits from day one at Melbourne Park.Read …

In a wide rift between the US and Israel, the US has called for steps toward the establishment of a Palestinian state.Read More

Known as the “people’s court”, John Cain Arena has built a reputation for housing raucous local fans, meaning Alex de Minaur won’t be lacking hometown support when he plays his …

Summer in Sydney is a series where Herald staff reveal the best – and worst – of our city in the hotter months.Read More

Tensions rise in Middle East after Pakistan launched retaliatory airstrikes on Iran.Read More

National weather forecast for Friday January 19Read More