Gray died of multiple myeloma on Tuesday, his brother and fellow band member Mark Gray says in a statement.

Plastic straws are an environmental menace, but the push to ban this simple product could have unintended consequences for people with disabilities who rely on them, writes Eden Faithfull.

High-profile financial planner Sam Henderson says he was not aware an employee from his firm had impersonated a client during calls to the client's superannuation fund, the banking royal commission hears.

High-profile financial planner Sam Henderson says he was not aware an employee from his firm had impersonated a client during calls to the client's superannuation fund, the banking royal commission hears.

Melbourne boasts the fastest growing suburb in the country and the city's population is now just 200,000 below that of Sydney's, which itself saw a record an annual increase of more than 100,000 people.

Melbourne boasts the fastest growing suburb in the country and the city's population is now just 200,000 below that of Sydney's, which itself saw a record an annual increase of more than 100,000 people.

The Wallaroos will get to share in the limelight with the Wallabies on Bledisloe Cup night when they play a double-header at Sydney's Olympic Stadium.

The Wallaroos will get to share in the limelight with the Wallabies on Bledisloe Cup night when they play a double-header at Sydney's Olympic Stadium.

Making sense of the AFL after five weeks is a difficult task, but Andrew McGarry identifies the reasons behind the success of the two biggest surprises of 2018 so far — the Eagles and Kangaroos.

Gymnastics Australia unveils new child safety guidelines in the wake of the Larry Nassar scandal in the US, but says there is no evidence of child abuse in the sport in this country.

Sydney Kings unveil their star signing on Tuesday morning, with Andrew Bogut committing to a two-year deal and declaring himself retired from the NBA.

Do we really live in an egalitarian society? Amid the revelations from the banking royal commission, Monday night's Q&A panel examine how the banks were allowed to continue taking advantage of the "little people" for so long.

Do we really live in an egalitarian society? Amid the revelations from the banking royal commission, Monday night's Q&A panel examine how the banks were allowed to continue taking advantage of the "little people" for so long.

Brisbane author Emily O'Grady wins the prestigious $20,000 Vogel Literary Award for her novel, The Yellow House.

An expedition returns after uncovering new clues about what happened to Australia's first submarine, HMAS AE1.

An internal audit also found the number of cases where inappropriate advice was given dramatically jumped, despite a drop in the number of financial advisers.

A former ASIO officer is suing Queensland police for $750,000 in damages over what he claims was a wrongful arrest including a "deadly chokehold" during his honeymoon.

We asked for your help identifying which beach Elioth Gruner painted in On the Sands. Among your (very well-researched) responses, one location stands out.

The online comparison site's share prices are dropping rapidly after the firm slashes its earnings outlook and reveals its CEO has quit.

Financial Services Minister Kelly O'Dwyer's refusal to admit the Coalition were wrong to delay a banking inquiry only calls more attention to the poor call, writes Michelle Grattan.