The poker machine and pub arm of supermarket giant Woolworths has been spying on its punters and keeping a secret database of personal information in an effort to boost profits, federal independent MP Andrew Wilkie says.

Australia's domestic spy agency ASIO denies slowing down visa processing for some asylum seekers, but says they were a "lower priority".

The number of people living with dementia in Australia continues to rise, the latest data from Dementia Australia shows, with experts predicting 1.1 million people will be living with the disease by 2056.

Environmentalist Geoff Cousins says Opposition Leader Bill Shorten told him that if Labor wins government they could withdraw the Adani mine licence.

One million Australian homes will be fortunate to receive fast, new fibre-to-the-curb NBN access. The Prime Minister's Canberra residence is one of them.

One million Australian homes will be fortunate to receive fast, new fibre-to-the-curb NBN access. The Prime Minister's Canberra residence is one of them.

Victorian students could face more testing in order to to finish secondary school, with the State Government considering introducing minimum standards for literacy and numeracy. So what does that mean for those studying years 11 and 12?

Researchers hope a new treatment using stem cells and bioengineering will provide a breakthrough in the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse, a "silent epidemic" that affects one in four Australian women.

The NRL's Canterbury Bulldogs boss pays tribute to the former premiership player and coach, saying he was "respected throughout the game for his toughness and determination".

Retail analysts say Amazon's slow rollout is all part of its strategy, as the retail behemoth announces its "fulfilment" service is now available to retailers in Australia.