National Cabinet has agreed to put caps on coal and gas prices for 12 months to drive down energy prices across the country.

Four people have been charged over what's being described as a 'sophisticated global scam' targeting investment platforms.

New research has found as many as 1.7M Australians are worried their kids will miss out on food over Christmas.

In sport, Ash Barty has received Australian sport's highest honour - The Don Award. 

And in entertainment,  actress Octavia Spencer was overcome with emotion as she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.