It comes amid rising geopolitical tensions and ahead of next week's Pacific Islands Forum.

Check out Sam Wallace’s epic Aussie adventure to the Northern Territory’s Top End! Be inspired as Sam experiences a holiday that’s different in every sense – from immersive Aboriginal culture experiences, multicultural food markets and teeming waterfalls, to spectacular scenic helicopter flights, gourmet dining, air boating and kaleidoscopic sunsets that take your breath away. And don’t forget the Territory most famous four-legged friends, as Sam gets up-close-and-personal with saltwater crocodiles! If you seek different, Australia’s Northern Territory is the holiday for you!

Think Burning Man for Boomers.

Kiwi Tim 'Sharky' Ward has spoken out about his transformation.

Southern Sydney had been lashed by more than 20cm of rain in 24 hours

A weather reporter has put Sydney's "mammoth" rainfall event into perspective.

There are many ways to enjoy Hamilton Island, the Great Barrier Reef, and Whitsundays.

The Kiwi once dubbed Australia's most notorious gangster is almost unrecognisable.

There is another day of horrendous weather in Sydney with up to 200mm of rain due to fall.

A man has died as NSW residents are urged to evacuate amid wild weather smashing the area.

New South Wales has recorded its first case of diphtheria of the throat in a century.

A young woman punched out a tail light in a desperate bid for freedom.

Megan Meeke travels to luxury destinations like the Maldives and Dubai.

"I am trying to give Moses a second chance," says Molloy.

Melbourne restaurant owner facing closure horrified by blogger's free food request.

A disturbing portrait of the murderous Rowan Baxter was revealed.

Detox entrepreneur was intoxicated at the time of the alleged offending, police say.

Coroner has handed down her findings into Hannah Clarke and her three children's deaths.

Eight women say they never gave consent for surgical mesh to be implanted into their body.

Doctor said photos of gore and death gave him a "warm and fuzzy feeling".

Deportee: 'Australia wanted us out, no matter what'.

"I feel a need to apologise to her and she hasn't even been born."

A man is fighting for life after he was shot multiple times.

Joseph Van Maanen had been warned he could end up a 501 deportee if he didn't change ways.

Four of Daniel Andrews' most senior colleagues have announced their resignations.

The Australian journalist said the screening experience left her 'humiliated'.