The small industrial town may be a strategic gateway for the Kremlin's forces to push further into the Donbas. ⌘ Read more
The small industrial town may be a strategic gateway for the Kremlin's forces to push further into the Donbas. ⌘ Read more
Former Queensland nurse Rajwinder Singh makes his first official statement to the Delhi District Court, saying he wants to be extradited as soon as possible to contest the charge. ⌘ Read more
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton wants assurances on the limits of the power of the proposed Indigenous Voice to Parliament, while remaining tight-lipped on how the Liberal Party will manage its position on the looming constitutional question. ⌘ Read more
The 78-year-old man who was found not far from his upturned dinghy in the Riverland this morning is identified as a local grandfather. ⌘ Read more
Thousands of Brazilians stream into the streets of Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo to protest against the storming of Brazil's capital by supporters of former president Jair Bolsonaro. ⌘ Read more
A philanthropist offers $1 million to buy the land from where Australia's best-known identical twins have saved thousands of injured, orphaned and sick native birds after their landlord flagged selling the property. ⌘ Read more
Canterbury-Bankstown mayor Khal Asfour says he has been "vindicated" after a review finds no evidence of the corruption alleged by former Labor MP Tania Mihailuk. ⌘ Read more
Police allege a 50-year-old man drugged two women with "stupefying and hallucinogenic substances" before raping them. ⌘ Read more
Queensland police warn against fighting back against offenders after a woman was run over by her own car while attempting to stop alleged thieves. ⌘ Read more
WA police are frustrated they spent a whole day investigating remains in the Pilbara that turned out to be from a cow, not a human. ⌘ Read more
It is known internationally but from next month newlyweds will no longer be able to enter this property on the Sunshine Coast after the council received several complaints about people using the property. ⌘ Read more
Floodwaters have receded around Fitzroy Crossing, making it much easier for help to arrive. But the departure of water has made the damage painfully clear to see. ⌘ Read more
Residents in Australia's north woke to shaking homes and cars overnight, when a massive earthquake struck under the Banda Sea. Here's what you should do in an earthquake, and why the Top End region is prone to them. ⌘ Read more
Carrot soup, antibiotics and 10 healthy wombats: How an iconic Australian species is surviving the River Murray flood ⌘ Read more
Firefighters are battling to contain a large grassfire at Albury in New South Wales, which has caused delays along a stretch of the Hume Highway. ⌘ Read more
The 10-year-old boy who was critically injured in the fatal crash that killed his mother is set to undergo five surgeries within six hours today as he remains in hospital. ⌘ Read more
More parents seek support from charities to help fund the cost of school uniforms and supplies ahead of the new school year. ⌘ Read more
Seventy-four-year-old Kate Mandala, who had recently arrived in Australia, wandered away from her family home on December 30. ⌘ Read more
Emanuela Orlandi, who lived in the Vatican City as the daughter of an employee, was 15 years old when she went missing. The mystery of her case has gripped Italy for decades. ⌘ Read more
China's ambassador criticises his Japanese counterpart in Canberra, accusing him of not doing his job properly and suggesting Tokyo may launch a military attack on Australia again in the future. ⌘ Read more
Extreme weather events are placing unprecedented strain on Australia's vast road network, cutting off communities and impacting the flow of essential freight. What can be done to make them more resilient? ⌘ Read more
Overnight electrical storms and high temperatures spark multiple bushfire emergencies across regional WA. ⌘ Read more
After appearing doomed, stuck in the sand on a remote Tasmanian beach with no road access, the Sydney to Hobart yacht Huntress has been refloated and is licking its wounds in port — with its crew vowing to repair it to its "former glory". ⌘ Read more
The government will revamp a climate mechanism introduced by the Coalition government, proposing a 4.9 per cent cut on emissions for the nation's biggest emitters each year to 2030. ⌘ Read more
Premier Dominic Perrottet says the "Liberal Party is going to win the seat of Kiama" despite not having a candidate two and a half months out from the NSW election. ⌘ Read more
The wording of a letter informing patients their mental health service is in crisis is "a template, in case it's needed in the future", Tasmania's health department says — but a health union says it shows mental health care is "in such a state it might be embarrassing to admit". ⌘ Read more
Owners of a coastal fish and chip shop are taking matters into their own hands to recover from the national potato chip shortage and reel customers back in. ⌘ Read more
A small number of documents with classified markings were discovered as Joe Biden's attorneys were clearing out the offices of the Penn Biden Center, where the president used to keep an office. ⌘ Read more
US farm machine manufacturer John Deere and the American Farm Bureau Federation sign a memorandum of understanding that ensures farmers have the right to repair their own farm equipment. ⌘ Read more
South Australia's health authorities issue an urgent reminder to parents days after a spike in the number of children admitted to an Adelaide hospital burns unit with severe sunburn. ⌘ Read more
A US teacher is hailed a hero for evacuating students from her classroom after being shot. ⌘ Read more
The lawyer for a former US fighter pilot facing secret charges related to his prior employment in China says his client is "acutely disappointed" with the Attorney-General's decision to approve an extradition request. ⌘ Read more
Another two men have been charged over the murder of escaped prisoner Nicholas Scott, who was found shot dead outside a home north of Hobart last week. ⌘ Read more
Health experts are concerned that slumping fourth-jab numbers in WA will lead to a spike in more severe cases like those that led to restrictions earlier in the pandemic. ⌘ Read more
With 5,000 tonnes of grain expected to be harvested, Frankland River farmer Grant Bernhardt is all smiles after his first year of farming in Western Australia. ⌘ Read more
Ambulance Tasmania reported a significant increase in patients being given the wrong medication, doses, and routes last year, in what a union says is a result of excessive workloads. ⌘ Read more
The incident began after a jockey was thrown from a horse during the Magic Millions event. ⌘ Read more
WA's premier describes the infrastructure damage caused by flooding in the Kimberley as "extraordinary", with the daunting task of rebuilding towns and communities becoming clearer as water levels drop. ⌘ Read more
Official data from the health commission for central Henan province indicates about 88.5 million people have been infected with COVID as authorities across China brace for a surge in cases expected as Lunar New Year travel and celebrations approach. ⌘ Read more
The partner of an Indigenous woman who died in a Victorian prison after making multiple calls for help sues the state and other parties, alleging her treatment breached human rights laws. ⌘ Read more
Overseas supply issues are leading to a shortage in some antibiotic medications used to treat illnesses such as pneumonia and strep throat. ⌘ Read more
After a week in a Cincinnati hospital following his collapse during an NFL game, Damar Hamlin is back in Buffalo as he takes a massive step on his road to recovery from his cardiac arrest. ⌘ Read more
A report seen by the ABC shows Baptistcare Bethel in Albany WA, where 70-year-old Monica Mary Stockdale was allegedly murdered, had been given an exemption for its latest audit due to "exceptional circumstance" related to the COVID-19 pandemic. ⌘ Read more
The Georgia special grand jury that has been investigating whether former US president Donald Trump and his allies unlawfully sought to interfere in the state's 2020 election results has issued its final report. ⌘ Read more
National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan says Iran has chosen to go down a road where their weapons are being used to kill civilians in Ukraine. ⌘ Read more
The chief economist of the Regional Australia Institute says the federal government needs to ensure enough overseas migrant populations are flowing into non-metropolitan areas. ⌘ Read more
A United Nations report says the Earth's protective layer is healing at a pace that has the potential to fully mend the hole over Antarctica within about 43 years. ⌘ Read more
AI image generators are learning from human illustrators without their consent. Now artists are speaking out. ⌘ Read more
A number of remote communities in the Northern Territory remain isolated but have "sufficient supplies" for now, as a flood watch continues in the aftermath of ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie. ⌘ Read more
Wall Street stocks are mixed, with the Nasdaq surging thanks to electric car maker Tesla. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. ⌘ Read more
The news Australia is searching for, and all the news that happened while you snoozed: This is The Loop, your quick look at this morning's stories as they happen. ⌘ Read more
A search will continue this morning in South Australia's flooded Riverland region for an elderly man who was reported missing just after 1:30pm on Monday. ⌘ Read more
A pathogen branded a "biodiversity bulldozer" is the second biggest threat to native flora and fauna after rabbits but has not received the same attention as other pests. A new trial aims to change that. ⌘ Read more
Nick Kyrgios loves entertaining, until he doesn't. He loves the attention, until it becomes too much. So his presence in Netflix's new all-access documentary series was always going to draw the eye. ⌘ Read more
People are increasingly opting for regular manicures with vibrant layers of polish, gel, acrylic or powder. But should we hold off from treatments, and give our nails a break every now and then? ⌘ Read more
Dragonfly populations are booming in Victoria, with swarms of the colourful insects emerging from ponds, pools and waterways thanks to wet weather that favours their breeding patterns. ⌘ Read more
Jennifer Tucker was 34, healthy and active when she began struggling to breathe. She was told she didn't need an angiogram, but subsequent testing showed otherwise. ⌘ Read more
After a career as a stunt performer in Hollywood, Ky Furneaux was used to danger. But her most extreme experiment came when she was asked to spend 21 days naked in the wilderness. ⌘ Read more
While travelling on holiday with her family, Monique Svenson almost lost thousands of dollars during a single phone call. ⌘ Read more
Both major parties are hoping to appeal to voters with their competing stamp duty schemes but property experts say few buyers would actually benefit and housing prices could be pushed up. ⌘ Read more
Firefighters working in Tasmania's south-west wilderness are hitting a bushfire hard ahead of hot conditions expected later in the week. ⌘ Read more
A market where koala credits are traded is now central to the federal Labor government's plan for halting Australia's extinction crisis, but critics are not convinced that demand is strong enough to make a serious impact on the environment. ⌘ Read more
From playing a Soviet war hero to facing criminal charges for his 'anti-Russian' remarks, actor Artur Smolyaninov is the latest public figure to come under the scrutiny of the Kremlin's censorship laws. ⌘ Read more
One day after rioters launch an astonishing attack on Brazil's state institutions, hundreds of police are deployed to stop further trouble from massed protesters. ⌘ Read more
A 60-year-old woman has been killed and several other people have been wounded in a Russian missile strike on a market in eastern Ukraine, according to officials. ⌘ Read more
Authorities say the event, about 200 kilometres west of Brisbane, was started by a grass fire. Residents have been asked to prepare to leave. ⌘ Read more
The St Vincent de Paul Society has been forced to order extra trucks over the Christmas break to pick up donations that members of the South Australian community have dumped outside closed stores. ⌘ Read more
Former One Nation senator Rod Culleton claims to be a Commonwealth officer, while his co-accused requests the magistrate take a sobriety test as the pair's trial begins. ⌘ Read more
People affected by WA's worst-ever floods can access thousands of dollars in flood relief as locals count the cost of the 'massive' damage to homes, infrastructure and animal deaths. ⌘ Read more
The cricket community pays tribute to the trailblazing Johnston, who was Australia's oldest living Test cricketer until her death. ⌘ Read more
The storming of key democratic institutions in Brasilia has parallels with the January 6 assault on the US Capitol but was different in one key way: the position of the military. ⌘ Read more
Cryptocurrency exchange FTX's collapse leaves people in the Bahamas feeling frustrated after initial hope for its future, with one bishop turning to song to express his feelings. ⌘ Read more
The state-run health service is under strain following years of relative underinvestment, the fallout from COVID-19 and strike action by frontline staff. ⌘ Read more
Winegrape growers are preparing for a delayed and diluted vintage due to heavy rains and flooding, which has destroyed some crops and left others infected with downy mildew. ⌘ Read more
A busy weekend sees the CQ Rescue Service helicopter fly eight missions, with call-outs ranging from dislocated knees to potentially deadly jellyfish stings. ⌘ Read more
Central India's Chhattisgarh has one of the highest rates of pregnancy-related deaths for mothers across the country. A growing fleet of motorbike ambulances is working to change that. ⌘ Read more
Jon Rahm benefits from a fourth-round nightmare for US golfer Collin Morikawa to claw back a seven-shot deficit and win the PGA's Tournament of Champions. ⌘ Read more
Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley dismisses suggestions the event should be moved to a date later in the year, but concedes the international tennis season is too long. ⌘ Read more
NT Police alleged one of the men had breached parole and threatened residents at a home with a crossbow and shotgun before the dramatic arrest in Coolalinga last week. ⌘ Read more
Low-income locals and pensioners struggling to get around their River Murray communities because of dozens of road and ferry closures could be eligible for financial support to ease the cost of paying for extra fuel. ⌘ Read more
The Aboriginal Land Council of Tasmania claims a Sydney to Hobart yacht that washed up on a remote beach is the property of Indigenous Australians and they are entitled to a third of its worth, despite the vessel already being salvaged. ⌘ Read more
The Adelaide Botanic Gardens is being inundated with visitors with some reporting an hour-and-a-half wait to catch a glimpse — or rather a whiff, of a corpse flower that bloomed at the weekend. ⌘ Read more
The University of Wollongong says it acknowledges that January 26 is not a day of celebration for all Australians, following similar moves by other prominent employers. ⌘ Read more
Kristen Leslie Olsen did not appear when her matter was briefly mentioned in the Maryborough courthouse today. ⌘ Read more
A woman living with a vision impairment says she was refused a drink by an Adelaide bartender because she was "unaccompanied" and "didn't have a carer" with her. ⌘ Read more
A study from the US and India uncovers levels of online bullying that surprises its researchers. So, where does Australia stand? ⌘ Read more
Marrinawi Cove, at Barangaroo, is the latest urban area opened up for swimming west of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, but water quality experts say the area needs to be monitored carefully. ⌘ Read more
In a 90-minute interview with ITV, Prince Harry has painted a picture of a toxic dynamic between his family and the British tabloids, who reported on their every move. Here are the biggest revelations. ⌘ Read more
Up to 1,000 bus drivers across Adelaide have gone on strike, affecting at least 70 per cent of the city's bus network. ⌘ Read more
Former customers of an Australian company claim they were lured into the high-risk world of foreign exchange trading under false pretences and subjected to high pressure-sales tactics which contributed to them losing huge sums. ⌘ Read more
Ashton Agar will be one of several spinners Australia take to India, but the tourists may pick three quicks for some matches on the four-Test tour. ⌘ Read more
A rally on Wall Street has sent Australian stocks higher, while property values in the country have recorded the biggest fall on record. Follow the latest updates in our live blog. ⌘ Read more
Millions of taxpayer dollars were spent on a stretch of central Queensland rail line which could soon be too expensive to use. ⌘ Read more
David Parer and Liz Parer-Cook make award-winning natural history films that capture amazing footage of animals in the wild. ⌘ Read more
Known for their leaf-like appendages, the seahorse-like creatures found along the Australian coastline can be identified by the markings on their faces and along their chiselled snouts. ⌘ Read more
American ski queen Mikaela Shiffrin has been left full of emotion after matching Lindsey Vonn's women's World Cup skiing record with an 82nd win. ⌘ Read more
After recovering from one disaster, and witnessing the devastation of others, SES first responder Eddie Cowie is doing everything he can to make his home more resilient. ⌘ Read more
Supporters of Brazil's former far-right president Jair Bolsonaro invade the Supreme Court, the National Congress building and surround the presidential palace in the country's capital, Brasilia. ⌘ Read more
South-western parts of the Northern Territory experience severe weather and access to some roads and remote communities are cut after the system returns from WA this weekend. ⌘ Read more
Prince Harry's interviews about his upcoming memoir, Spare, are airing overseas. Follow live. ⌘ Read more