High levels of lead contamination have been found in dust samples taken from suburban locations close to Nyrstar's Hobart zinc smelter, documents obtained by the ABC show.

Another shutdown for parts of the federal government is expected this weekend as lawmakers debate new restrictions on President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement agenda.

Australia has recorded its highest number of whooping cough infections since records began, as vaccine rates fall nationwide.

Travelers should be aware of key airline policies such as entitlement to refunds for cancellations or flight changes, compensation for lost or delayed luggage, rules for family seating, rights during ...

A partial government shutdown is in effect for the Department of Homeland Security, where funding ran out at the end of day Friday as lawmakers remain at an impasse over immigration enforcement.