Cemetery technologies make some people uncomfortable, but for others they provide a new way of memorialising their dead. ⌘ Read more
Cemetery technologies make some people uncomfortable, but for others they provide a new way of memorialising their dead. ⌘ Read more
Same-sex couples will be able to have a church service with prayers of God's blessing after they have a civil wedding or register a civil partnership. ⌘ Read more
Organisations such as the National Library of Australia and the National Gallery of Australia have sounded warnings about their ongoing viability, following budget cuts and surging operating costs. ⌘ Read more
After a long campaign by survivors including Grace Tame, convicted child sexual abusers will be prevented from hiding their assets in superannuation under proposed changes released by the federal government. ⌘ Read more
Families say the want post-mortems to be done quickly so they can receive the bodies of their loved ones. ⌘ Read more
More than 24 hours after he began his match against Fabio Fognini, Thanasi Kokkinakis advances to the second round on a night that saw several of his compatriots depart the Australian Open. ⌘ Read more
In the first head-to-head meeting between two of the young stars of world tennis, 18-year-old Coco Gauff comes away with a straight-sets win over Emma Raducanu to move through to the Australian Open third round. ⌘ Read more
Following detections in NSW and Victoria, the Murray Valley encephalitis virus has now been found in mosquitoes in five council regions along the river in South Australia. ⌘ Read more
The founder of Macau's once-biggest casino junket organiser, who was banned from entering Australia, is sentenced to 18 years in jail and ordered to pay back over $1 billion. ⌘ Read more
Sixteen people, including Ukraine's interior minister Denys Monastyrsky and other senior ministry officials, were killed on Wednesday when a helicopter crashed outside Kyiv in the town of Brovary, the national police chief says. ⌘ Read more
Despite struggling to run or even hit a backhand due to a hip injury, Rafael Nadal says he was determined to finish his second-round match against Mackenzie McDonald. ⌘ Read more
The Japanese government said last week that contaminated water from the destroyed nuclear power plant could be released into the sea "around this spring or summer". ⌘ Read more
Police said no-one has been injured, but an area has been locked down, and several residents have been evacuated. ⌘ Read more
Tasmania is the only jurisdiction in Australia that publishes full names and addresses of fine defaulters, raising questions about privacy, safety and poverty. ⌘ Read more
A university course designed for people looking to work in extreme and often chaotic environments was the perfect grounding for Jack Dear as he headed off to Ukraine to help the injured. ⌘ Read more
The carnivorous critters from Far North Queensland needed some TLC after being found a little worse for wear at a wholesale market in Melbourne. ⌘ Read more
Restrictions imposed on boat users along the River Murray during the peak of SA's flooding crisis have eased, but remain for some types of vessel, with the premier declaring the step a "first sign" that the emergency is moving towards clean-up and recovery. ⌘ Read more
Ukraine's ambassador to Australia has praised ADF troops who are being deployed to the UK to help train Ukrainian soldiers fight against Russia. ⌘ Read more
Usually on display at the Australian National Maritime Museum, the decommissioned HMAS Vampire has been manoeuvred through the harbour by three tug boats on its way to Garden Island for conservation work. ⌘ Read more
A risque celebrity dinner party "announcement" is Madonna's way of saying she's back — and touring. Here's what we know about the music icon's shows so far. ⌘ Read more
Locals are warning holiday-makers about slippery rocks after a tourist died at almost the same place another visitor lost his life just four months ago. ⌘ Read more
A man accused of killing a 31-year-old woman whose body was found in bushland will defend the charge in the Supreme Court. ⌘ Read more
Extensive flood damage across the region has left markets inaccessible and forces WA's major northern abattoir to pause operations between Broome and Derby. ⌘ Read more
AFL player Tarryn Thomas has been charged by police with threatening to distribute an intimate image. ⌘ Read more
Premier Dominic Perrottet says the federal government's $100 million pledge to upgrade one of NSW's most notoriously dangerous roads is a "great day" for the state. ⌘ Read more
Greek star Maria Sakkari let the chair umpire then the media know she thought her teenage opponent crossed a line in their second round match. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
A wildlife trust has found Wimmera reserves, in Victoria's west, is home to Australia's largest population of Eltham copper butterflies. ⌘ Read more
Seasons that challenge traditional harvest and growing conditions are becoming the new normal for some Queenslanders struggling with changing circumstances, although the occasional farmer is getting lucky. ⌘ Read more
Surprised beach walkers have found an endangered loggerhead turtle and its nest on a popular NSW Central Coast beach, which conservationists say could be a sign of climate change impacting the species. ⌘ Read more
Dave Rennie believes the Wallabies made great strides in his three years in charge before he was sensationally dumped for Eddie Jones. ⌘ Read more
Following Ziggy Ramo's performance, the City of Joondalup said the "challenging content" was a "clear mismatch" with the family-friendly environment. ⌘ Read more
Indicted company founder Sam Bankman-Fried disputed some of the claims in a blog post, adding the company had more than enough money to repay its US customers. ⌘ Read more
Paramedics are standing by at Sydney Airport after the Qantas flight issued a mayday alert this afternoon. ⌘ Read more
The furry and spiky pointy-beaked critters perform some out-of-the-ordinary behaviours to avoid overheating, researchers from Curtin University find. ⌘ Read more
The SA premier says the decision to make last week's Sam Smith concert invitation-only was out of the government's control, amid criticism over the event's cost to taxpayers and its exclusive guest list. ⌘ Read more
A Brisbane Broncos player accused of a serious off-field offence over the Christmas break has his matter mentioned in court. ⌘ Read more
In Margot Robbie's latest film Babylon, she plays Nellie — a dreamer trying to make it big in Hollywood. It's something the actor can relate to. ⌘ Read more
Record numbers of visitors travelled to the Kimberley last year after two years of border closures. Tourism operators now fear a flooding disaster will destroy that momentum. ⌘ Read more
Paramedics attended the scene at Townsville Correctional Centre but the man could not be revived. ⌘ Read more
New details have been revealed in documents provided a committal hearing about why police allege Greg Lynn killed campers Carol Clay and Russell Hill in the Victorian High Country. ⌘ Read more
The $70-million funding pool will be used to fix public facilities that still haven't been repaired after last year's floods. ⌘ Read more
Nine News Darwin’s senior crime reporter, Georgie Dickerson, has indicated in court through her lawyer that she will contest the charge. ⌘ Read more
Weather conditions on land and sea are competing to decide whether Sydney's CBD will finally reach 30C for the first time in nearly a year. ⌘ Read more
High crime rates and continued domestic and public violence in Alice Springs has prompted demands for action, with Police Minister Kate Worden set to meet with alcohol retailers to find solutions. ⌘ Read more
Teams are keeping communities supplied with medications, animal feed and groceries via helicopter after emergency services moved their air base to the NSW-Victorian border. ⌘ Read more
A Queensland police officer has been stood down pending an investigation after video emerged of him allegedly standing by while a young man pepper sprays himself. ⌘ Read more
Perth teenager Cassius Turvey's alleged killer Jack Brearley faces court again, with the case again adjourned for a lengthy period so prosecutors can provide all the evidence they have to defence lawyers. ⌘ Read more
Despite "immense effort", the music festival organisers say "logistical challenges and financial pressures" mean the event won't be returning to north Queensland. ⌘ Read more
The inscriptions are up to 2,000 years old and date back to the earliest days of the enigmatic history of runic writing. ⌘ Read more
A Los Angeles judge finds adult film star Ron Jeremy is mentally incompetent to stand trial on dozens of rape and sexual assault counts. ⌘ Read more
A month after the Gomeroi people lost a legal battle to stop the Narrabri Gas Project, they're taking it to the Federal Court with fresh hopes they can block it. ⌘ Read more
Jumping from pole to pole, the Chinatown-based group Jin Wu Koon is set to wow crowds over the Lunar New Year period. ⌘ Read more
The AFLW pioneer and Melbourne Demons champion announces her retirement after six seasons in the league and a premiership last season. ⌘ Read more
A South Australian judge is being investigated by the Judicial Conduct Commissioner over an allegation of sexual harassment. ⌘ Read more
The selection of jurors starts in a San Francisco federal courtroom, where Tesla chief Elon Musk is expected to be among those called to testify. ⌘ Read more
Police were called to the City of Onkaparinga meeting in Adelaide's south, where a proposed declaration of a climate emergency was to be discussed, with councillors and staff moved to another area for safety. ⌘ Read more
A man is charged with attempted murder after a shooting in Adelaide's west, while a man is stabbed in the Adelaide Hills. ⌘ Read more
After wrapping up harvest on their family properties in WA's Great Southern, David House and Henry Carrington-Jones trade the header for the stage for their band's Australian tour. ⌘ Read more
Sister Andre — who was born in southern France a decade before the start of World War I — dies in her sleep in a Toulon nursing home. ⌘ Read more
After a couple of beers with his mates, Wayne Kerrisk started digging. What he found confirmed a family legend and may be an example of a rare time-keeping practice dating back to the 1800s. ⌘ Read more
Documents obtained by the ABC reveal Hobart's largest wastewater treatment plant — next to the site of the proposed AFL stadium — is regularly breaching environmental standards for discharging chemicals into the River Derwent. ⌘ Read more
After the COVID vaccination and deportation mess of 2022, Novak Djokovic could be forgiven for being a bit wary ahead of his Australian Open return in 2023, but he need not have worried. ⌘ Read more
The son of an alleged murder victim wants the government to implement a national aged care screening process sooner to ensure workers are fit for the job. ⌘ Read more
Investment bank Goldman Sachs drags down Wall Street's blue chip index on a surprise profit slump, while electric car maker Tesla props up the market. ⌘ Read more
After nine years of trying to solve the death of socialite Jeanette Moss, Victoria Police is offering a $1 million reward for information that could lead to the conviction of her killer. ⌘ Read more
Nguyen Xuan Phuc's sudden departure is a highly unusual move in communist Vietnam, where political changes are normally carefully orchestrated, with an emphasis on cautious stability. ⌘ Read more
With Victorian councils introducing policies restricting who can talk to the media, what does that mean for free speech? ⌘ Read more
They walk up walls and across ceilings, seemingly defying the rules of gravity. What is it about geckos that makes them so sticky? ⌘ Read more
Producers are having to find new routes to get fruit and vegetables into the state's north, with some communities expected to be isolated for up to a week. ⌘ Read more
The news Australia is searching for, and all the news that happened while you snoozed: This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories as they happen. ⌘ Read more
The first five months of the ACT's controversial drug-checking trial show only 53 per cent of substances thought to be ketamine actually are. ⌘ Read more
China's massive COVID surge and expected Lunar New Year travel could raise risks for other countries, and Australia needs to be prepared for another shift in the dynamics of the pandemic, writes Michael Toole. ⌘ Read more
Swimmers at an idyllic river destination are being told to stay out of the water after high levels faecal matter were detected. ⌘ Read more
The Australian company DroneShield is riding a global wave of demand for anti-drone guns, caused partly by the high-profile use of drones in the war in Ukraine. ⌘ Read more
Hunters call it a centuries old, sustainable way of life but conservationists claim 50,000 ducks were killed in last year's Tasmanian duck hunt — and say it should be banned this year. ⌘ Read more
South Korea, Sweden and the United Kingdom are innovating in their recycling industries, leaving Australia to play catch up. ⌘ Read more
Hundreds of e-scooters and e-bikes are catching fire in Australian homes, and firefighters fear without better education and stringent regulations, things could turn fatal. ⌘ Read more
After winning her first-round match at the Australian Open, Townsend revealed the advice Serena Williams and Kim Clijsters gave to help her navigate her tennis career while being a mother to a young son. ⌘ Read more
Under the Taliban, the mannequins in women's dress shops across the Afghan capital of Kabul are a scary sight, their heads cloaked in cloth sacks or wrapped in black plastic bags. ⌘ Read more
Investment in 'green' mining, including lithium and hydrogen projects, is on the up but analysts say it is not yet the start of a new mining super cycle, and gas and coal projects are still attracting the majority of funding. ⌘ Read more
Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai erupted a year ago, sending shock waves around the world so loud they were heard in Canada. For the communities closest to the eruption, life will never be the same. ⌘ Read more
As it vies for a spot at the 2028 Olympic Games, some Australian Ultimate Frisbee players are worried about its future. ⌘ Read more
The exodus of brands like McDonalds from Russia was once described as "the end of an era". But experts say the withdrawal as well as sanctions isn't shifting public opinion as much as some in the West might have hoped. ⌘ Read more
Australia remains in the grip of wet weather as the La Niña pattern lingers, but early forecasts predicting a rapid shift to El Niño are premature writes ABC meteorologist Tom Saunders. ⌘ Read more
Sydney man Mohammed Hashemi says his cousin is facing execution "any day now" for his role in Iran's protests, and he's calling on Australians to help. ⌘ Read more
Playfulness at work doesn't have to mean silly hats and games. Instead it's about having a more light-hearted attitude in your working environment, say these experts. ⌘ Read more
On Wednesday the government will announce it will acquire 40 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters for the Australian Army for an estimated $2.8 billion. ⌘ Read more
Nepal's Civil Aviation Authority will send the aircraft's data recorder to France for analysis as it tries to determine the cause of the country's deadliest plane accident in 30 years. ⌘ Read more
The Dnipro building attack is labelled the deadliest attack on civilians at a single location since early 2022, as Olena Zelenska hits out at Russia in a speech to world leaders in Switzerland. ⌘ Read more
Andrei Medvedev says he saw deserters from his unit be executed with a sledgehammer. He is now seeking asylum in Norway. ⌘ Read more
The British defence secretary thanks Australia for its participation in training efforts to help Ukrainian forces in their war with Russia. ⌘ Read more
Extreme heat and rain left its mark on day two in Melbourne, but Australia's best hope in the men's draw, Alex de Minaur, encounters little trouble in earning safe passage to the second round. ⌘ Read more
About 200 children have died of acute kidney injury in Indonesia since last year and authorities say two toxic ingredients found in some syrup-based paracetamol medications are linked to the illness. ⌘ Read more
Shirley Shackleton, who has died aged 91, spent decades campaigning for justice for her husband, one of the Balibo Five group of Australian journalists killed in Timor-Leste in 1975. ⌘ Read more
The Australian dry lakes racing and hot rodding community is in shock after one of its members collapsed on Lake Gairdner in South Australia and couldn't be revived. ⌘ Read more
The man's death is the second in less than five months in the same area, after a tourist from Pakistan was swept off rocks while taking photographs in September. ⌘ Read more
A first-time mum has given birth a week early at a friend's amid flood-ravaged landslips and a six-day rainstorm in North Queensland. ⌘ Read more
A Republican candidate who authorities say was angry over his electoral defeat is arrested in connection with a series of drive-by shootings targeting the homes of Democratic politicians in New Mexico. ⌘ Read more
As Kimberley businesses watch their freight bill double, following catastrophic flooding, it remains unclear exactly who will be covered by the West Australian Government's latest subsidy scheme. ⌘ Read more
A police operation to stamp out crime in the Central Australian town has seen more than 300 people arrested since November – but mayor Matt Paterson says it's not enough. ⌘ Read more