Lebanon pleads for ceasefire at U.N.

Israel has ordered more residents in southern Lebanon to flee their homes, as it continues its ground incursions.

The Israeli army is warning Lebanese citizens who've fled their homes not to return, as raids will continue.

In the United States, the Vice Presidential candidates have faced off in a debate marked by a surprising degree of courtesy and policy.

Israeli troops have launched raids in southern Lebanon as the cross-border conflict continues to escalate.

Australian Federal Police have announced they'll investigate the use of Hezbollah flags by a small number of people at a rally in Melbourne.

Lebanon's foreign minister has given an impassioned speech at the United Nations, calling for a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.

As Israel and Lebanon-based Hezbollah exchange fire across the border, Israel is considering a ground invasion.

Inflation has fallen to 2.7 per cent for the 12 months to August.

The Reserve Bank has left interest rates unchanged at 4.35 per cent. The Governor Michele Bullock says the economic outlook is still uncertain.

Australia's two major supermarket chains are being taken to court by the consumer watchdog for allegedly misleading shoppers with price discounts on common products.