Re-establishing Cold War era missiles and fitting submarines with nuclear warheads forms part of a plan the Trump administration says is intended to make nuclear conflict less likely, but critics argue it would do the opposite.

The US actor agrees to donate the $US1.5 million he earned for All the Money in the World reshoots to the Time's Up initiative, after reports co-star Michelle Williams made less than $US1,000 for the retakes.

The classic tale of Alice in Wonderland is brought to life in a series of sand sculptures on display as part of the Sydney Festival.

Nestled in the middle of Canberra's southern suburbs lies Tuggeranong Homestead, a 31-hectare working property with a layered history.

Author and essayist David Sedaris speaks to ABC News about diary-keeping, how a Trump presidency has been worse than he anticipated, and why the world is getting better for LGBT people.