While sneaky marketing tactics by the e-cigarette industry are seeing more young Australians becoming addicted to vaping, there are things parents can do to make a difference, writes Sandro Demaio. ⌘ Read more
While sneaky marketing tactics by the e-cigarette industry are seeing more young Australians becoming addicted to vaping, there are things parents can do to make a difference, writes Sandro Demaio. ⌘ Read more
A "gladiator pit", a "war zone", a "kindergarten for the adult prison" — these are just some of the ways Tasmania's only youth detention centre has been described. This is what it's like inside. ⌘ Read more
The former Liberal treasurer has some harsh words for governments past and present. ⌘ Read more
At the beginning of the year most were convinced inflation was a short term reaction to the pandemic. Now it's proving to be far more persistent, writes business editor Ian Verrender. ⌘ Read more
A high demand for general practitioners is leading to longer wait times and putting pressure on doctors. A new report says it's time we overhauled the way GPs work and how they're paid. ⌘ Read more
The same university study finds Scott Morrison the least popular leader since they started measuring popularity more than three decades ago. ⌘ Read more
A Kylian Mbappe masterclass puts Poland on the World Cup scrap heap as one of his teammates surpasses Thierry Henry as France's all-time leading goalscorer. ⌘ Read more
The Socceroos captain says he's "not surprised" that FC Copenhagen teammate Kamil Grabara took to social media to mock him after the goalkeeper's mistake gifted Argentina a crucial goal in Qatar. ⌘ Read more
A new report confirms what many people suspected — 2020 was tough for many, especially young people. But the annual HILDA survey of thousands of Australians shows it wasn't all doom and gloom. ⌘ Read more
Authorities are still investigating the cause behind the animals' deaths, saying they likely died several weeks ago. ⌘ Read more
The former US president takes to Truth Social to call for constitutional changes to throw out the results of the 2020 election, two days after offering his support for convicted January 6 rioters who have been "unfairly treated". ⌘ Read more
NSW Labor unveils Sydney's inner-west as the first area to get better access to co-educational high schools, if it wins the election in March. ⌘ Read more
A group of students from a regional town get VIP treatment at Keith Urban's Brisbane concert after the country music superstar says he is "moved" by their video performances during the COVID-19 lockdowns. ⌘ Read more
Mount Semeru, Indonesia's highest volcano on its most densely populated island, released searing gas clouds and rivers of lava in its latest eruption. ⌘ Read more
South African Ashleigh Buhai overcame Grace Kim's challenge to triumph in the women's tournament, while Poland's Adrian Meronk beat Adam Scott to win the men's crown in Melbourne. ⌘ Read more
Western Australia's firefighting arsenal is strengthened by the addition of two large air tankers ahead of a "challenging" bushfire season. ⌘ Read more
Australia has to work hard to break through against a stubborn West Indies lower order to secure a hard-fought victory over the tourists in the first match of the two-Test series in Perth. ⌘ Read more
As the River Murray continues to rise, farmers worry about the impacts of having their power cut off. Meanwhile, authorities will begin relocating a group of the most vulnerable aged care residents from Renmark this week. ⌘ Read more
A water tank shaped like a kettle, a concrete gorilla named Pepe and giant replica of the Statue of Liberty are just some of the odd artworks spread across the urban belt outside Argentina's capital of Buenos Aires. ⌘ Read more
An unwavering passion for the game is what still drives veteran German journalist Hartmut Scherster, who has attended every FIFA World Cup held since 1962. ⌘ Read more
Australia's Jakara Anthony shows why she is still the one to beat after winning gold in the season-opening World Cup moguls event in Finland. ⌘ Read more
Alleged Islamic State fighter Neil Prakash is extradited to Melbourne under federal police escort and has been charged with six terrorism-related offences. ⌘ Read more
Gold Coast Titans founding father Paul Broughton OAM has been remembered as a "giant" of the game, who was socially progressive and ahead of his time. ⌘ Read more
What ever happened to Australia's hard-running garbage men? It was a New South Wales invention that put an end to the hard graft. ⌘ Read more
The Socceroos may be over, but there is still plenty to talk about, from coach Graham Arnold's legacy to the harsh lessons of knockout stage football, the potential of Garang Kuol and Australian fans joining the world party. ⌘ Read more
Britain's 17th-century St Edward's Crown is taken from its display at the Tower of London to be altered for the coronation of King Charles III, according to Buckingham Palace. ⌘ Read more
Fentanyl has quickly become the deadliest drug in the United States — and its impacts are being felt far beyond street level. WARNING: Some readers might find the details in this story distressing. ⌘ Read more
Australia needs to take seven wickets on the final day to claim victory over the West Indies in the first Test in Perth, with the tourists chasing an unlikely victory target of 498. Follow all the action in our live blog. ⌘ Read more
No strangers to isolation, this community has come up with a novel way to use their time creatively and lift the spirits of their town. ⌘ Read more
With things looking grim for Australia, Craig Goodwin's boot ignited a Socceroos flame — and the eruption was felt at live sites across the nation. ⌘ Read more
State-owned power retailer Synergy will need to "blend" imported coal with local supplies due to its high ash content, sparking questions about whether it paid millions for a dud product as it scrambles to keep the lights on this summer. ⌘ Read more
From the balmy Samoan village of Asau to country Victoria, Storrs Ualesi has always carried rugby in his soul. ⌘ Read more
The Ta Nea newspaper reports negotiations between the museum chairman and Greek prime minister have been taking place since November 2021 and are at an advanced stage. ⌘ Read more
A pug who went viral for predicting how the day would go based on if he would stand up or flopped down has passed away, his owner announces in a emotional video. ⌘ Read more
Police made two arrests and used OC spray on some people, but say crowd behaviour was generally good as 15,000 people pack into Federation Square to watch the Socceroos play Argentina. ⌘ Read more
Darwin is known for its formidable heat, but after a cyclone took out many of its trees, there are fears a lack of shade and other cooling measures could drive people away from the Northern Territory capital "even more quickly". ⌘ Read more
Aviation groups and the loved ones of the two pilots killed in a mid-air collision near Gympie say the ATSB's refusal to investigate the incident is making the pain worse. ⌘ Read more
Cyber security experts share their predictions heading into 2023, warning threats are on the rise and highlighting critical infrastructure as a concern. ⌘ Read more
President Ebrahim Raisi has hailed Iran's Islamic Republic as a guarantor of rights and freedoms, defending the ruling system amid a crackdown on anti-government protests. ⌘ Read more
The group managed to slice off a section of board and plaster, but didn't get far with the mural. ⌘ Read more
One person has died and four have been injured after a massive wave smashed into an Antarctic cruise ship during a storm, while sailing off the southernmost tip of South America. ⌘ Read more
Farmer Brendan Hoyle is using an industrial-sized bug vacuum to remove Queensland fruit flies from his strawberry plants and destroy them without the use of pesticides. ⌘ Read more
Labor's "total control" of the WA Parliament may be a boon for the government's legislative agenda, but it comes with an unexpected downside, writes Keane Bourke. ⌘ Read more
In just a few years vigneron Mike Hayes has lost produce to bushfires, drought, floods, heatwaves and wild storms. Now he's a leading voice in climate resilience and how communities can adapt to accelerating change. ⌘ Read more
She was last seen the day after attending a party in rural Queensland. Over a month later, Tèa Wright-Finger's body was found in the bush. Now, the community that spent weeks searching for her are calling for answers. ⌘ Read more
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the price cap will do little to deter Russia from waging war in Ukraine as the Kremlin weighs up the impacts of the decision. ⌘ Read more
Sri Lanka won this year's Asian Netball Championships, but COVID-19 and economic hardship made the journey far from ideal. ⌘ Read more
Ethan Eggington was just seven-years-old when he wrote his first rap — now, three years later, he's recorded his first single and music video. ⌘ Read more
The legal firm representing the thousands of plaintiffs in a class action over dangerous pelvic mesh could take up to a third of the compensation payment. ⌘ Read more
At 45 and after several surgeries, Ana Maria Belo’s career is flourishing with a lead role in an AACTA-nominated series and a supporting role in a major commercial musical. ⌘ Read more
Sober In The Country has now blossomed into a social impact enterprise and peer support network called the Bush Tribe, helping people in Australia's regions break the alcohol cycle. ⌘ Read more
Single parents across various income levels are struggling with the rising costs of living and many risk teetering into poverty. ⌘ Read more
Residents hid in their basements for months to survive the occupation of Ukraine's Kherson region, but Russia's humiliating defeat has brought new dangers: vicious revenge, relentless shelling and the deaths of dozens of civilians. ⌘ Read more
Iran's government has tried to silence her and assassinate her twice, but Masih Alinejad has succeeded in inspiring Iranian women and breaking down one of the pillars that held up the Islamic Republic for 43 years. ⌘ Read more
The Nationals have been the first to fire on standing against an Indigenous Voice to parliament, killing the government's hope of cajoling a reluctant Coalition into backing its key Indigenous affairs policy, writes Dana Morse. ⌘ Read more
Xi Jinping has not seen protests like these since he came to power. But every Chinese leader carries a deeper memory, the haunting of history – what happens when the people rise up, writes Stan Grant. ⌘ Read more
Thousands of demonstrators representing organised labour groups have marched in Seoul, denouncing government attempts to force thousands of striking truckers back to work. ⌘ Read more
Australia needs seven wickets to win the first Test against West Indies, who must survive one more day, requiring a nominal 306 more runs to win at Perth Stadium. ⌘ Read more
Former world number one Jiyai Shin claims the lead following the third round in Melbourne, as local hope Hannah Green keeps in touch to be oturight third. ⌘ Read more
Almost every aspect of the B-21 Raider program is classified, as the Pentagon gives the public its first look at the stealth aircraft. ⌘ Read more
Adam Scott finishes his third round with a flourish to lead the men's field into the final day, while British Open champion Cameron Smith is among the causalities following the second cut in Melbourne. ⌘ Read more
UN High Commissioner Volker Türk says at least seven university students were sentenced to death in Myanmar behind closed doors. ⌘ Read more
A lack of exercise facilities in Harare, Zimbabwe, has meant residents have had to improvise — and the leafy, multi-faith Warren Hills cemetery is proving a popular venue for many keen to work up a sweat. ⌘ Read more
Three dogs are impounded after a 42-year-old meter reader was attacked and killed at a property in Logan, south of Brisbane on Sunday morning. ⌘ Read more
.An internal review has found the former South Australian government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic was not the sole factor that lost the Liberal Party the state election. ⌘ Read more
Rearing water buffaloes has been a way of life in Iraq's southern marshes for generations, but politics and droughts that experts say are exacerbated by climate change risk ending that. ⌘ Read more
The NSW government is facing another pre-selection debacle after the far-right lawyer expected to replace the Transport Minister was dumped in a shock move by the Liberal party. ⌘ Read more
Ricky Ponting is out of hospital and back at Perth Stadium for commentary after suffering chest pains and dizziness during the first Test against the West Indies. ⌘ Read more
The Socceroos will try to make history on Sunday as they tackle the might of Argentina at the 2022 World Cup. Here's everything you need to know. ⌘ Read more
Jonathan, the world's oldest known living land animal, will enjoy a birthday cake made from all his favourite food and the printing of a special stamp. ⌘ Read more
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese spends the morning inspecting levee banks and a rising River Murray at Renmark as the region prepares for flooding in the coming weeks. ⌘ Read more
Traditional owners in Kakadu National Park welcome an amendment to the Atomic Energy Act that gives a mining company more time to rehabilitate the Ranger mine. ⌘ Read more
Baggage handlers who were filmed laughing and throwing luggage onto an airport conveyor belt are stood down by company Swissport for the "disrespectful behaviour". ⌘ Read more
The Queensland Human Rights Commission says 60 per cent of discrimination complaints dealt with last year related to invisible disabilities. ⌘ Read more
The Queensland Indigenous Women Ranger Network is awarded 1 million pounds ($1.8 million) with the prize, which aims to encourage people to solve the world's environmental problems. ⌘ Read more
While soccer fans around the globe are in the grip of World Cup fever, Perth's African Nations teams are battling it out in a high-stakes tournament of their own. ⌘ Read more
As the group stage comes to an end at the 2022 World Cup, a Danish note, a Cameroonian red card and some Uruguayan tears prove the biggest stories. ⌘ Read more
Aviation firefighters halt a planned strike that was set to cause airport chaos, after coming to an agreement with their employer to address staff shortages. ⌘ Read more
Demand is booming for tradies to help rebuild flood-affected communities, but a scheme to allow tradies to work interstate more easily may have little benefit for northern NSW because Queensland is refusing to be involved. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane City Council meeting standards have been called into question after one councillor repeatedly turned his back on others in the chambers. ⌘ Read more
It feels like a David and Goliath battle, but we all know how that ended, and it's a story the Socceroos are embracing. ⌘ Read more
Paul Kelly, 30, has lived with motor neurone disease for seven years. Thanks to eye-gaze technology, he was able to help his father claim a record victory in a Hobart election. ⌘ Read more
These truck drivers have been warned by their doctors to clean up their diets, but the options were few and far between until a pop-up cafe came to town. ⌘ Read more
Traditional custodians in the seat of Maranoa say they were expecting the Nationals leader to give them a call, but the phone never rang. ⌘ Read more
The ABC's international broadcaster, Radio Australia, started as a wartime anti-propaganda service, played a role in the race to the Moon and has endured through 83 turbulent years. ⌘ Read more
A national program offering people with a disability the experience of a recreational camp is providing a welcome sense of normality, as sport stars get involved to help change public perceptions. ⌘ Read more
The grandmother of a four-year-old child who was severely burnt in a shed fire in Tasmania's north describes him as a "beautiful and kind boy", as he recovers in a Hobart hospital. ⌘ Read more
When Bonnie Tuttle received a telemarketing call from a wine retailer out of the blue, she told them she was sober — so she was shocked when they then tried to sell her alcohol. ⌘ Read more
As WorkSafe Victoria punishes more businesses for mismanaging asbestos, the family of a man who died from mesothelioma is calling for employers to "do the right thing". ⌘ Read more
Greg Simms is reclaiming his murdered sister's name. After watching her killer get told he would "probably" spend the rest of his life in prison, he asked for one final act. ⌘ Read more
Justin is a quadriplegic and can't participate in traditional sport or physical activity, but gaming is a valuable outlet for him, and many other people with a disability. ⌘ Read more
The US conspiracy theorist files for bankruptcy less than two months after a jury ordered him and the parent company of his Infowars website to pay nearly $US1 billion in damages to relatives of the Sandy Hook mass shooting. ⌘ Read more
Increasingly oppressive policies are prompting some Chinese people to consider taking up Australian citizenship. It's a difficult decision, with practical and emotional considerations. ⌘ Read more
The star started his career in the theatre at 25 years old. Now, at 57, he returns to the stage for the first time in almost a decade. ⌘ Read more
The Disability Pride movement is gathering momentum across the world. Here, we speak to some of those flying the flag in Australia. ⌘ Read more
Turkish-made drones carry laser-guided bombs and are light, cheap and supremely deadly. Here's how they have become instrumental in changing Russian President Vladimir Putin's fortunes in Ukraine. ⌘ Read more
There are 21 Catholic public hospitals across Australia. These women say they were deprived healthcare on religious grounds. ⌘ Read more
Qualification is already secure for Brazil, but they will face a challenge from Cameroon hoping to finish ahead of Serbia and Switzerland. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
The Australian shopper is now in a game of chicken with the Reserve Bank as interest rates rise. So how will spending, and saving, habits change? asks David Taylor. ⌘ Read more
An incident of racism involving a senior royal aide at Buckingham Palace couldn't have come at a trickier time for the Prince and Princess of Wales, who have just arrived in the US for a crucial three-day visit, writes Juliet Rieden. ⌘ Read more