Railton is full of topiary — with hedges cleverly clipped into animals, words and objects — but there are hopes it can reinvent itself and boost its economy like the north-east town of Derby on the back of newly-opened mountain bike tracks.

A social welfare advocate says without the Federal Government's support, poorer Tasmanians without housing will be "left behind", dismissing the State Government's latest efforts for short-term accommodation solutions.

Australia's working holiday visa will be extended to a third year from July 1, but experts and former backpackers are warning there could be an increased risk of exploitation and abuse.

Australia's working holiday visa will be extended to a third year from July 1, but experts and former backpackers are warning there could be an increased risk of exploitation and abuse.

Property experts call on the NSW Government to do more to ensure residents of strata apartments are better protected if their buildings are affected by major structural damage, with owners of the Mascot Towers likely to foot the bill for costly repairs.

The Home Affairs Minister says "just over 30" people have been brought to Australia and he does not know whether any of them have been charged with serious offences, four months after the Government warned the bill would bring "a flood" of immediate transfers including paedophiles, rapists or murderers.

US President Donald Trump launches a fresh attack on London Mayor Sadiq Khan, saying he will "only get worse" after three people are killed in the UK capital in less than 20 hours.

The Kangaroos are chasing a third-straight win under caretaker coach Rhyce Shaw when they meet the Giants at their home away from Melbourne, Hobart. Follow all the live scores, stats and commentary.

The Roosters take on the Bulldogs at the SCG after Manly defeats the Dragons at Brookvale. Follow all the stats, scores and commentary in our live ScoreCentre.

There had been a feeling Aaron Finch was building towards a dominant performance with the bat at the Cricket World Cup, and against Sri Lanka the Australian skipper delivered in spades, writes Geoff Lemon.

Aaron Finch belted 153 runs to help Australia to a 87-run victory over Sri Lanka in the Cricket World Cup match at The Oval.