The prime minister has labelled the words of government senator Fatima Payman not appropriate after she broke Labor ranks to accuse Israel of genocide.

For many women experiencing domestic and family violence, health checks can be difficult to attend due, but this critical gap is being tackled by three refuges on the NSW Central Coast.

Australia's hopes of a first stage win at this year's Giro d'Italia have again been scuppered after home powerhouse sprinter Jonathan Milan ensured Queensland ace Kaden Groves endured another near-miss as runner-up.

The federal government has punted bringing forward extraordinary immigration powers that just weeks ago it was saying were so urgent they needed to be rushed through the parliament.

Jamie Rooney thought his dog Rocky was gone for good after he disappeared in the vast Pilbara — until veteran cattle-mustering pilot Jack Poplawski flew in to help.

There's been an ongoing trend of people trading their city life for a charming country cottage, but farmers want you to make sure you know what you're signing up for.