The government's proposed $7-billion tax break for nickel and lithium projects has drawn the ire of Opposition Leader Peter Dutton, but the measure has broad support in Western Australia, including from one Liberal MP.

A former couple charged with numerous child exploitation and sexual abuse offences will have 27 charges withdrawn, while more than 60 other charges remain against the pair.

We're gearing up for a glut of red carpet moments from the south of France in the coming days. Here's a quick recap of the looks we saw at the opening ceremony.

The students say they were told by the university to leave the encampment, which was set up in solidarity with the people of Gaza, but say they were not given any reasons.

In the Philippines women who are abused by their husband have an even more difficult time leaving. Divorce is not an avenue available to them.

The government is warning taxpayers may have to step in to prop up Australia Post, with the federal budget sounding the alarm for the organisation's financial position.