PM Scott Morrison has promised to spend billions of dollars on high-speed rail links across Australia with the first project linking Melbourne to Geelong in 32 minutes

The AFL has praised its players for their public support of Adelaide Crows star Eddie Betts and said player power is one of the strongest tools in fighting racism

The massive machines that will tunnel under Melbourne have been named after two important Australian women who helped shape our country

Australians waste food to the value of $20 billion a year, yet millions of people go hungry. A new mega kitchen will help solve both big problems

Overcrowding in Australia’s biggest cities is costing the country billions of dollars. The government plans to make migrants move to regional areas as part of the solution. Is this fair?

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has suggested adding a new national day to our calendar to celebrate indigenous Australians

A nine-year-old Australian girl and her school are locked in a battle about her right to sit in protest against the national anthem’s lyrics. 

The government tried to fill Australia with immigrants from the UK after World War II. Old photos of this time are a fascinating snapshot of one chapter of our history

UPDATE: Scott Morrison is Australia’s 30th Prime Minister after a dramatic week in Australian politics

It’s an unstable time in Australian politics, with another politician trying to take over as Prime Minister from Malcolm Turnbull yesterday. We’ve explained how and why the vote happened

One newspaper story about a family in need prompted a flood of donations and tears of joy and gratitude at the many kindnesses. What could you do to help Australia’s struggling farmers?

July 18 is Nelson Mandela International Day and the 100th anniversary of his birth. We look at the life and achievements of this incredible man and how he continues to inspire others

Buyers can now read the labels on the food they buy to better understand where it was grown, made and packed. Some say the laws don’t go far enough

Two amazing Australians visited the Queen, who awarded them for many years of service to the community. Their achievements show you’re never too young to be a leader

Almost one million Australians can’t speak English. To push people to learn, the government wants to test residency applicants. Do you think it is important everyone can speak English?

Coles supermarkets will greatly cut the amount of food waste going to landfill to make 100 million meals for the hungry

As Queensland’s population hits five million, debate continues over whether a big, fast-growing Australia is best

The Turnbull Government is putting pressure on fast food giants to tell customers where ingredients come from under a plan to help Australian farmers

Australian airports are testing technology that recognises your face instead of having to carry a passport.

Victor Harbor Council in South Australia is the latest to consider banning helium balloons to help protect native and marine wildlife. Are you allowed to have them where you live?