SA MP Troy Bell will face trial for allegedly misappropriating $2 million of public funds, despite a judge finding there was an "unlawful exercise of powers" during an anti-corruption investigation.

THE NSW government has announced a string of surplus stretching into the future on the back of Sydney’s surging property market.

It's one set apiece in the blockbuster clash between Nick Kyrgios and Rafael Nadal at the Australian Open, after the local hope claims the second 6-3 on Rod Laver Arena. Follow all the action in our live blog.

Hundreds of teary-eyed mourners paddle out in tribute to Alex 'Chumpy' Pullin at the site of his death on a Gold Coast beach as the Olympian's girlfriend, Ellidy Vlug, leads family and friends in a ceremony.

Greens MPs and refugee advocates calling for an increase in migrants live in affluent areas that take just a fraction.

Opinion is divided about whether men's Test matches should be reduced from five days to four, but the Australian players don't want to see any change to the traditional format.

Concerns are raised about the number of people flouting advice not to travel this long weekend, with reports holidaymakers are descending on coastal communities south of Adelaide despite police warnings.

A Uyghur woman responds to comments made by a Chinese diplomat on Q+A that she and her Australian son prefer to live in Xinjiang instead of Australia.

This week in politics the parliament has achieved gender parity despite tone-deaf commentary, an independent triumphed after a recount and Dorinda Cox changed her tune. 

CLIVE Palmer’s media adviser Andrew Crook has been charged over the alleged kidnapping of a bank executive.

Follow all the stats and commentary from the third and final Twenty20 between Australia and Sri Lanka at the Adelaide Oval in our live scorecentre.

A STRING of current and former union officials have been referred for prosecution by the Royal Commission.

Fair Work Commission vice-president Michael Lawler allegedly verbally abused an industrial ­advocate appearing before him.

A few years ago, we heard that processed meat was carcinogenic to humans, and red meat probably was too. Then it was "very hot" drinks (but not coffee specifically) — and the list of cancer-causing substances goes on. But what does it all really mean?

Liberal frontbenchers Melissa Price and Peter Dutton join the federal Coalition campaign effort in the battleground of Melbourne as Scott Morrison takes his pitch to voters.

Hawthorn midfielder Tom Mitchell wins the 2018 Brownlow Medal, edging out surprise contender Steele Sidebottom of Collingwood.

An Australian Defence Force plane will head to Vanuatu within days to deliver relief supplies after the country was devastated this week by Cyclone Harold.

TASMANIA Police is investigating allegations of pedophilia against a former teacher believed to be dead until found alive in NZ.

Bill Shorten has sparked a political storm over sudden policy moves that appeal to the Labor Left.

SYDNEY siege gunman Man Haron Monis had evil in his heart and a long list of targets on his warped mind.