Netflix secures the rights to make a miniseries about the dramatic rescue of 12 boys and their soccer coach from a cave in northern Thailand last year that captured international attention.

As Japan welcomes a new emperor, the country is once again debating whether to allow women to sit on the Chrysanthemum Throne. If they don't, the country's royal family could disappear forever.

Japanese Emperor Akihito, in his final remarks as his three-decade reign draws to a close on Tuesday, thanks the people for their support and expresses hope for a peaceful future.

Mountaineers from the Indian army on an expedition in Nepal find mysterious large footprints in the snow that they claim belong to the yeti, or the abominable snowman.

A court rules Australian food brand Bega Cheese has exclusive rights to the well-known yellow-labelled and lidded peanut butter jar, ending a packaging stoush initiated by its rival, US food giant Kraft.

The Victorian Government instructs state schools to freeze their intake of international students for 2019, after the state unexpectedly hits its cap.

Retiree Steve Gledhill estimates his income will drop about 30 per cent if the Labor Party wins the election and gets its proposed franking credit changes through.

House prices fell in every capital city except Canberra last month, but one property analyst says there are signs the big markets of Sydney and Melbourne are through the worst of their falls.

Former Minneapolis policeman Mohamed Noor faces up to 15 years in prison for the murder of Australian Justine Damond Ruszczyk, whose family accuses other officers of actively trying to derail the case.

The letter exposes a rift on whether Attorney-General William Barr adequately conveyed the gravity of the Mueller report's findings on Russian meddling in the US election.

Netflix secures the rights to make a miniseries about the dramatic rescue of 12 boys and their soccer coach from a cave in northern Thailand last year that captured international attention.

Facebook debuts an overhaul of its core social network as it tries to move past a stream of scandals while tapping new revenue sources.

Australian-born former Worcestershire county cricketer Alex Hepburn is sentenced to five years in a UK prison for rape linked to a sexual "conquest game".

An outpouring of support for the 2000 world surfing champion floods social media after he is admitted to the intensive care unit of a US hospital.

Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen lasts just 40 seconds after returning to the field following a head clash during his team's Champions League defeat to Ajax this morning.

In what has been described an "incredible" move, St Kilda Football Club is offering a calming room at its home stadium where special needs children can watch the game in a quiet, safe space — and the AFL is taking notice, considering getting each of its clubs to follow suit in the years to come.

House prices fell in every capital city except Canberra last month, but one property analyst says there are signs the big markets of Sydney and Melbourne are through the worst of their falls.

ANZ's decision to throttle back on home lending has hit its bottom line, as has hundreds of millions of dollars in costs to compensate customers for account errors and inadequate financial advice.

Google Australia says it is still battling the Australian Taxation Office over a tax bill it was hit with two years ago, as it declares $4.3 billion — mostly in advertising revenue from its local customers — that is not being taxed in Australia.

Retiree Steve Gledhill estimates his income will drop about 30 per cent if the Labor Party wins the election and gets its proposed franking credit changes through.

Billy Griffiths' Deep Time Dreaming, which charts a revolution in how we understand Australian history, wins Book of the Year at the NSW Premier's Literary Awards.

Australian poet Les Murray — known as "The Bard of Bunyah" — dies peacefully at a nursing home at Taree on the New South Wales north coast after his health deteriorated.

From inappropriate behaviour to over-enthusiasm, six performers talk about the good, bad and ugly of interactive shows.

A millionaire gambler admits his spectacular private museum runs at a loss, and the Labor party offers a $50 million punt to help him build new public facilities, including a convention centre, library and playgrounds. Is that the best investment for the state?