Natural disasters and the pandemic have thrown a spotlight on how Victorian authorities engage with multicultural communities in a crisis. With the bushfire season underway, what's being done to prepare for the next emergency? ⌘ Read more
Natural disasters and the pandemic have thrown a spotlight on how Victorian authorities engage with multicultural communities in a crisis. With the bushfire season underway, what's being done to prepare for the next emergency? ⌘ Read more
Australian banks — which made bumper profits last year — are facing soaring funding costs as they need to repay $188 billion of cheap money borrowed from the Reserve Bank in the coming years, which is bad news for home loan borrowers. ⌘ Read more
A New York judge sentences Donald Trump's namesake real estate company to pay a $2.31 million criminal penalty after it was convicted of scheming to defraud tax authorities for 15 years. ⌘ Read more
Wearing shirts in the green and yellow of Brazil's flag, a crowd of thousands shouted "the time has come" as they marched on congress. What unfolded next was an eerily familiar spectacle that has drawn comparisons to America's January 6 attack. ⌘ Read more
In Melbourne's sprawling western suburbs, a lack of tree cover can make the summer heat unbearable. But work is underway to build a greener, cooler future. ⌘ Read more
The type of weather system that caused the chaos is not uncommon. Weather reporter Tyne Logan examines the factors that made this tropical low so devastating. ⌘ Read more
George Pell spent his final days penning an article furiously criticising the Vatican and its leader Pope Francis, coming as no shock to those who knew him. ⌘ Read more
The Hollywood actor now faces 12 charges in the UK, all of which he denies, relating to alleged offences against four men between 2001 and 2013. ⌘ Read more
Several houses have been destroyed and tens of thousands are without power as deadly tornadoes sweep through Georgia and Alabama. ⌘ Read more
Australian motorcyclist Toby Price has taken the lead in the Dakar Rally going into the final weekend of the desert marathon. ⌘ Read more
Thanasi Kokkinakis had the crowd on its feet after winning the second set but could not capitalise on that momentum to fall just short of a second-straight Adelaide International 2 final. ⌘ Read more
Russia says its forces have taken control of the salt-mining town of Soledar in eastern Ukraine, claiming its first big battlefield gain after half a year of military setbacks. ⌘ Read more
The best-selling Boeing model was grounded in March 2019 after fatal crashes in Indonesia and Ethiopia. ⌘ Read more
Two protesters may have to pay police $33,000 in compensation over a demonstration in Western Australia's north that blocked access to the country's biggest LNG hub. ⌘ Read more
The wife of a Perth man alleged to have been murdered during a confrontation over a stolen bike, describes seeing the blade of the knife a teenager used to fatally stab her husband. ⌘ Read more
Around 400 items, including silver-plated menorahs, tableware and other items are found during the renovation of a home. ⌘ Read more
She was the only child of one of the most famous couples in the world — and part of one of the most tragic families. ⌘ Read more
The Nara District Public Prosecutors Office indicts Tetsuya Yamagami on murder and gun charges after concluding a six-month-long psychiatric evaluation. ⌘ Read more
Federal Resources Minister Madeleine King visits the site chosen for Australia's first nuclear waste facility near Kimba, South Australia, where preparations are expected to continue for two years before construction can commence. ⌘ Read more
An investigation finds Seoul police assigned just 137 officers to the capital's nightlife district on the day of the crowd crush which left 153 people dead. ⌘ Read more
The South Australian opposition questions why the state's Naval Shipbuilding College will be closed without a replacement lined up. ⌘ Read more
Lisa Marie Presley, the only child of Elvis and Priscilla Presley, shared her father's brooding charisma — the hooded eyes, the low, sultry voice. This is her life in pictures. ⌘ Read more
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company CEO Sultan Ahmed al-Jaber will lead this year's COP28 climate summit, raising concerns big industry is hijacking the global response to environmental challenges. ⌘ Read more
The charges came after a report by Channel Nine program 60 Minutes on an alleged illegal junket operation at The Ville Resort-Casino. ⌘ Read more
Authorities say there were 8,635 active cases of the virus on January 11 — a fall of 19 per cent on the week before. ⌘ Read more
The late daughter of Elvis spoke of the "mind-blowing" experience of watching actor Austin Butler play the King of Rock and Roll just days before her death. ⌘ Read more
Nearly 600 properties lost power, with many still awaiting reconnection, when a driver ploughed through a fence and into a pole north of Mackay. ⌘ Read more
A man is jailed for what a judge described as "completely unjustified and gratuitous violence" against a two-year-old girl that would have left her in "excruciating pain". ⌘ Read more
After sensitive government documents were found in President Joe Biden's garage, Republicans are crying hypocrisy over the way it is being handled. So how does it compare with former president Donald Trump's document probe? ⌘ Read more
Surplus to requirements at third-placed English Premier League club Newcastle, Australian 18-year-old Garang Kuol is on loan to Hearts in the Scottish Premiership. ⌘ Read more
Daryl Robertson, 52, pleads guilty to a lesser charge but denies attempted murder. Police say they found a woman who was badly burnt by a lit aerosol can in September last year. ⌘ Read more
A private funeral will be held for Ashley Jenkinson who was killed when the Sea World helicopter he was flying collided with another over the Broadwater. ⌘ Read more
Records have been broken for the second time in just 24 hours at the Magic Millions Yearling sale on the Gold Coast. ⌘ Read more
The Vatican will hold a funeral mass for Cardinal George Pell on Saturday. This is what we know about the service. ⌘ Read more
Although 2022 wasn't the hottest on record, expect extreme heat in the next couple of years, scientists warn, because of "relentless" climate change. ⌘ Read more
Here's a quick wrap of the COVID-19 news and case numbers from each Australian jurisdiction from the past week. ⌘ Read more
Lisa Marie Presley, the only child of Elvis and Priscilla, rushed to hospital. ⌘ Read more
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet says he remains confident in his political position, as a storm sparked by revelations he wore a Nazi uniform to his 21st birthday party intensifies. ⌘ Read more
Experts say the state's farmland could be significantly undervalued, following a surprise nine-figure sale in the Great Southern region. ⌘ Read more
A truck driver whose B-double was allegedly spotted veering into oncoming traffic on the Sturt Highway in South Australia's Riverland will face court next month charged with drink driving. ⌘ Read more
New data shows the majority of Australians lived in a local government area that was affected by serious natural disasters in 2022, mostly as a result of widespread flooding across the east coast. ⌘ Read more
Concerns grow about the loss of local horticultural knowledge and expertise, with the average age of garden club members estimated to be in their 70s. ⌘ Read more
Distressed victims of sexual assault will now be able to make a report anonymously on a new online portal available in a dozen different languages. ⌘ Read more
Fears around blackwater are yet to be realised in South Australia's flooded communities, but experts say the event isn't all doom and gloom. ⌘ Read more
With the cost of oil, chips and cheese almost doubling, Ben Hull had to make changes to his burger shop menu. It makes him anxious and embarrassed, but a peak industry group says without price increases, small businesses would struggle to survive. ⌘ Read more
Livestock losses in the once-in-a-century Kimberley flooding event are expected to be in the tens of thousands, as the WA government triggers an emergency management plan. ⌘ Read more
The girl's claims are part of a class action involving more than 500 children and young adults who have been held in Western Australia's notorious Banksia Hill Detention Centre. ⌘ Read more
Many people are asked by parents, "please help me die". But how much freedom and protection should the Northern Territory give to those ready to go under its planned assisted dying laws? ⌘ Read more
Sam Kerr is in with a chance of being named FIFA's best after being shortlisted for yet another award, while Australia also has a contender for the Puskás Award for goal of the year. ⌘ Read more
Farmers are pleased to see backpackers back in force in Australia for the fruit harvest, which is well underway. ⌘ Read more
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau confirms it has upgraded its investigation into the crash that killed Netflix and National Geographic show cast member, Chris 'Willow' Wilson. ⌘ Read more
US stocks gain in volatile trade as the cost of living in the US falls for the first time in more than two years, raising expectations that the US central bank may ease interest rate increases. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. ⌘ Read more
As the leaders of Australia and Papua New Guinea meet to forge a new relationship, it's worth remembering the shared history of our colonial past. ⌘ Read more
A Victorian service for children with autism is building a farm stay to offer supported family holidays, as soaring demand for respite care leaves waiting lists full. ⌘ Read more
The ACT government allows the free service to operate until at least August after a study finds it is encouraging illicit drug users to be safer. ⌘ Read more
We've gathered some of the more interesting stories from the week that was, to test your news knowledge. ⌘ Read more
A cyber attack on Queensland's second largest university has had lasting effects — pushing back the summer semester and limiting students access to online resources. ⌘ Read more
Management at this aged care facility come up with a last-ditch solution to the crippling housing shortage — bringing in shipping containers to house staff. ⌘ Read more
Most promotional material for 2023 Lunar New Year celebrations only features the rabbit, but that's not the right zodiac sign for more than 334,000 Australians. ⌘ Read more
Tenants endured the biggest-ever rent increases last year, with national rents jumping by 10.2 per cent. ⌘ Read more
With Black Summer and Black Saturday still fresh in some people's minds, it's tempting to think bushfires in Australia have ramped up in intensity in recent times. But is this really the case, and how do we find out? ⌘ Read more
Experts say first jobs teach vital skills but, like Harry and Tommy, many young people with disabilities struggle with inconsistencies in NDIS funding and employers who are reluctant to give them a go. ⌘ Read more
A 72-year-old NSW man with muscular dystrophy wins the right to keep his firearms after police revoked his licence when they found him in a wheelchair during an unannounced routine inspection. ⌘ Read more
While some in the Jewish community say the NSW Premier deserves forgiveness for wearing a Nazi uniform to his birthday party 20 years ago, others feel it will be hard to move on. ⌘ Read more
Since Netflix arrived in Australia in 2015, international streaming platforms have become the norm. But is there a benefit for local film and television productions? ⌘ Read more
While feeling a bit flat at work after a holiday is normal for a few weeks, some indicators suggest it's time for a new job or a longer break, writes Libby Sander. ⌘ Read more
Russia says its forces are edging closer to capturing a salt-mining town in eastern Ukraine, which would mark an elusive victory for the Kremlin but come at the cost of heavy Russian casualties and extensive destruction of the territory they claim. ⌘ Read more
US President Joe Biden's legal team has discovered a second set of classified documents from his time as vice-president at a storage space in the garage of his home in Wilmington, Delaware, the White House says. ⌘ Read more
Britain has criticised what it says is the systematic erosion of freedoms in Hong Kong by the Chinese government and a crackdown on free speech by authorities in the former British colony. ⌘ Read more
A French hunter who shot dead a Franco-British man he mistook for a wild boar was handed a two-year suspended sentence on Thursday, days after the government outlined tighter rules for the sport. ⌘ Read more
The North Queensland city receives a drenching of up to 200 millimetres, resulting in flooded roads and requests for State Emergency Service personnel to help with leaking roofs. ⌘ Read more
It was only after the arrival of a female medical team that women came out to get treatment. It's just one of the impacts of the Taliban banning women from NGOs starting to show. ⌘ Read more
A joint statement from the Australian and PNG leaders flags that the two nations will expand training and explore possible joint exercises under the treaty. ⌘ Read more
Kyle Doan reassured his mother from the back seat of her SUV after it was carried away by floodwater and pinned against a tree. Moments later, he was swept away. The search for the five-year-old continues three days later. ⌘ Read more
Seoul has announced it will consider a domestic fund to compensate South Koreans enslaved by Japanese companies before the end of World War II. However victims are angry the money is not coming from Japan. ⌘ Read more
This restaurant owner wants nothing more than to welcome the hoards of tourists finally returning to the South Coast but, without staff, he is selling the business instead. ⌘ Read more
The NSW government has pledged the money to dismantle and rebuild the structure on the same site at the Bathurst showground, instead of demolishing it. ⌘ Read more
The resilience of a couple who drifted for three days off Queensland's coast stunned Australians this week, but a survival researcher who advises military services says the key is to try and stay warm, keep airways free, and float. ⌘ Read more
Two women in their 60s are arrested in Adelaide's CBD after gluing themselves to a pile of bicycles on a city street in protest against Santos being the major sponsor of the Tour Down Under cycling race. ⌘ Read more
Nick Kyrgios says he was happy for Ash Barty as she claimed the Australian Open title last year, and is confident in being tagged as one of the favourites to take out this year's crown. ⌘ Read more
Cricket Australia says it will continue to engage with the Afghanistan Cricket Board in anticipation of improved conditions for women and girls in the country. ⌘ Read more
There are only two former champions in the women's Australian Open draw, and Ajla Tomljanović could face one of them in the second round after copping a tough Australian Open draw, while Nick Kyrgios takes on a tough Russian to open his campaign. ⌘ Read more
Roger Lukis, 81, was on his daily walk at Kings Beach when he spotted a commotion in the surf and leapt into action to pull an unconscious woman to safety. ⌘ Read more
The woman's body was found at an Alderley unit complex by cleaners from the Department of Housing on December 7 last year. ⌘ Read more
From San Francisco to Los Angeles, Californians have little time to rest between assessing damage and preparing for the next storm. ⌘ Read more
Danny Hodgson is being billed for the ambulance ride that saved his life after an unprovoked assault that left him with permanent injuries. But who should pay and what is the process? ⌘ Read more
The new low-cost airline wins approval to start flying across regional Australia. ⌘ Read more
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews says holding a state funeral for Cardinal George Pell would be "distressing" for the survivors of child sex abuse. ⌘ Read more
A WA court hears an interview recorded by police with a 10-year-old boy a day after 42-year-old Petr Levkovskiy was fatally stabbed in the stomach by a teenager, who denies murder. ⌘ Read more
The Northern Territory government has failed to regulate a nascent cotton industry and is "turning a blind eye" to unpermitted land clearing, according to a federal senator who is calling for an urgent inquiry. ⌘ Read more
Aussie rock legend Ross Wilson is encouraging his fans to be more sustainable and environmentally conscious as he makes his way back to South Australia this year — noting he's now proud of the cultural phenomenon of the "Eagle Drop". ⌘ Read more
A neo-Nazi has narrowly avoided jail, despite being convicted of a "sickening" assault on a Channel Nine security guard outside the network's headquarters. ⌘ Read more
A former judge says there's no reason why the ICAC's report into former premier Gladys Berejiklian cannot be finalised before the March state election. ⌘ Read more
Human Rights Watch highlights more Indigenous Australians died in custody last year than in 2021, and that new laws targeting climate protesters resulted in harsher penalties against activists. ⌘ Read more
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet says he is "truly sorry" for wearing a Nazi uniform to a fancy dress party, saying it has caused him "much anxiety" through the course of his life. ⌘ Read more
An Adelaide boatie almost bit off more than he could chew when a crabbing expedition off coastal Adelaide turned into an up-close moment with a great white shark, but he's described the "once-in-a-lifetime" encounter as "epic". ⌘ Read more
Comparison of satellite images show the destruction caused by fighting with Russian forces on Ukraine's eastern frontline. ⌘ Read more
A priest compared the treatment of George Pell to the crucifixion of Christ at a memorial service for the Cardinal in his home town of Ballarat. ⌘ Read more
An historian intends to digitise the archival footage of Mildura taken from the former TV news building, which he says is oftentimes "the only coverage" of local past events. ⌘ Read more
At least 150 sheep have perished and thousands of hectares of land have been burnt, but fire crews have managed to protect properties and people's lives as fires in the South West burn for a third day. ⌘ Read more