World remembers Pope Francis

Around Australia and overseas, millions of people have marked ANZAC Day and honoured the dead and all who have served our country.

The Coalition has today promised a $90 million package to tackle domestic violence.

The Coalition has pledged to increase defence spending by $21 billion over the next five years.

The death of Pope Francis is being mourned around Australia, with masses held in some of the best known Catholic cathedrals.

The Vatican has announced the death of Pope Francis at the age of 88.

After days of election campaigning focused on housing policy, the debate turned to skills training and tax reform as the Prime Minister and Opposition Leader targeted key seats.

The Federal Government has criticised the Opposition Leader Peter Dutton for his reaction to a report Russia wanted to station military planes in Indonesia.

Australia is seeking clarification from Indonesia after reports Russia has requested permission to station aircraft at a military airport in the Indonesian province of Papua.

Economists are predicting the new first home buyer policies announced by Labor and the Coalition could worsen the housing crisis.

After recovering yesterday, world markets have dropped again today as concerns grow about a likely trade war between the United States and China.