Indonesian President Joko Widodo hears first-hand the challenges Australian businesses face in investing in his country during Sydney visit.

The entire RSL NSW council is stood aside from their positions while an investigation over several alleged financial scandals takes place.

The entire RSL NSW council is stood aside from their positions while an investigation over several alleged financial scandals takes place.

Revellers across Brazil begin Carnival celebrations, taking to the streets to dance and blow off steam at a time of economic angst and fury with politicians over a sprawling corruption scandal.

A fasting diet has the ability to regenerate the pancreas and could potentially reverse diabetes, US researchers say.

Residents of Victoria's Latrobe Valley are stressed and anxious about the looming closure of the Hazelwood power plant, warning there will be catastrophic consequences for the local economy.

Malcolm Turnbull and Joko Widodo hold formal talks in Sydney, reviving cooperation halted after the discovery of "insulting" posters at a Perth military training base, and reaching deals on trade and a new Australian consulate in east Java.

One person suspected to be "highly intoxicated" is in custody after 28 people were injured when a vehicle ploughed into a crowd watching a mardi gras event in New Orleans, police say.

India captain Virat Kohli labels his side's batting performance during the first Test against Australia as "criminal", suggesting they effectively gifted Steve O'Keefe his 12-wicket haul.

Researchers discover what could be one of the worst cases of mine pollution in the world in the heart of New South Wales' pristine heritage-listed Blue Mountains.

It took a team of overseas doctors to discover why Sofia Belmonte had a stroke at just eight years old and now she is concerned PBS changes could put her at risk of another.

Donald Trump won't attend the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner, an annual event in which he was roasted by Barack Obama in his last appearance as president.

Muhammad Ali's son is detained by immigration officials at a Florida airport and questioned about his ancestry and religion, a family friend says.

Muhammad Ali's son is detained by immigration officials at a Florida airport and questioned about his ancestry and religion, a family friend says.

Australia rugby union international James O'Connor is arrested in Paris on suspicion of attempting to buy cocaine.

Australia rugby union international James O'Connor is arrested in Paris on suspicion of attempting to buy cocaine.

Support for One Nation and the Liberal National Party is neck and neck in the Queensland seat of Dawson, which is currently held by fractious LNP MP George Christensen — who has repeatedly threatened to leave the party if it does not return to its conservative roots.

Sunday penalty rates will be a major issue as MPs head to Canberra for a new sitting week, with Bill Shorten asking Malcolm Turnbull to support a Labor push to keep them.

Sunday penalty rates will be a major issue as MPs head to Canberra for a new sitting week, with Bill Shorten asking Malcolm Turnbull to support a Labor push to keep them.

For the first time, Australians will be able to check when the NBN network will be available in their area, after an update to the company's website.