Police were called to a holiday rental in Adelaide's south this weekend after a booze-fuelled party. So what can be done if you're in the same situation?

A man who killed his mother and buried her body in Queensland's Gold Coast hinterland with a bag of lime is sentenced to more than 11 years in prison after deceiving authorities for six years by saying his mother was in New Zealand.

You may be surprised to know there is no biological evidence for "giving your body a break" from oral contraceptives and, in fact, it could do your health more harm than good, writes Jayne Lucke.

The scientist who will head the country's first dedicated space agency expects the Australian industry could treble in size and produce 20,000 jobs by 2030 — and she isn't ruling out heading to the moon either.

Motorists are missing out on cheaper fuel prices and could save up to 10 cents a litre if they make more of an effort to shop around, according to the consumer watchdog.

"Be kind to yourself", "talk to people", and "learn to let go". This is just some of the advice mums have offered up to new parents in a special hospital program on Mothers' Day.

The Pies and Cats meet at the 'G after Richmond found a way to hold off the determined charge of the in-form Kangaroos. Get live scores, stats and streams in our ScoreCentre.

The Treasurer denies there is any reason for Malcolm Turnbull to intervene and save his assistant minister, despite long-held concerns over the lack of women in conservative ranks.

The Reds are thumped by the Sunwolves, the Waratahs suffer a horrendous choke and the Rebels and Brumbies play in front of a tiny crowd in Canberra in another dire day for Australia in the Super Rugby.

No fewer than six games will take place on a Saturday overflowing with AFL footy, with GWS and West Coast the first up. Get live scores, stats and streams in our ScoreCentre.