Beijingers woke to find the Chinese capital blanketed in yellow dust, as a sandstorm caused by a severe drought in the north swept into the city.

An injured Australian soldier continued fighting in southern Afghanistan for two days before he sought help, because he didn't want to let his mates down.

Will Oscar winner be hurt by public exposure of her husband's sordid affair with tattoo model?

Government panel reviewing Australia's superannuation system under pressure to force super funds to improve fee disclosures and standardise system.

Bad news is brewing for Labor supporters in today's state polls, and Liberals will be out to make the most of it.

Drew Mitchell, still fresh from taming - and aiding - the Lions, believes a revitalised NSW back line just needed a few games to fire, writes Rupert Guinness.

Australia's largest online bargain shopping site, DealsDirect.com.au, was blacklisted by Google and major internet browsers today after it was found to be hosting malware.

Oitrage, transgression and a surprising number of leotards. Blonde ambition from an Italian-American girl who can dance and sing. Who is she?