As Australia's major cities continue to grow, there's fierce debate about how to deal with a looming shortage of burial space. ⌘ Read more
As Australia's major cities continue to grow, there's fierce debate about how to deal with a looming shortage of burial space. ⌘ Read more
After dedicating decades of her life to working in the public housing sector, the 54-year-old is without a home and living in a tent. ⌘ Read more
Australia is into the final of the Quad Series in South Africa after a second straight win, this time over rivals New Zealand, where they were once again forced to come from behind. ⌘ Read more
The badly injured Australian bulldog was heard yelping from inside a kennel at the bottom of the Mount Ousley escarpment yesterday. ⌘ Read more
A team of divers that specialises in searching for missing people has found a body in a submerged car owned by a Tasmanian man who has been missing for more than six years. ⌘ Read more
Children with chronic health conditions can spend a lot of time in hospital, but a new program is trying to change that by giving them a dose of surf, sun, and fresh air. ⌘ Read more
Damar Hamlin waves to fans in his first public appearance since going into cardiac arrest after making a tackle three weeks ago. ⌘ Read more
A boat crash south of Perth claims a second life as searchers find the body of Kylie Bazzo, the mother of West Coast Eagles youngster Rhett Bazzo, in the Mandurah Estuary. ⌘ Read more
The Australian share market looks set to increase today as investors await this week's inflation numbers, which will influence the Reserve Bank's next move on interest rates. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. ⌘ Read more
The attack was described as a "deplorable display of macho behaviour" fuelled by alcohol. ⌘ Read more
All 10 players who featured prominently in the first run of Netflix's documentary series Break Point before the Australian Open are now out of the tournament before the quarterfinals. ⌘ Read more
The grass fire spread under the fence of the impound yard at Coober Pedy Police Complex, damaging several vehicles, before the Country Fire Service was able to extinguish it. ⌘ Read more
The oil and gas industry's peak body says Beetaloo fracking licences could be issued in a month, as critics say the government's promise to implement a key inquiry is "impossible". ⌘ Read more
With their bright colours and large blooms, gerbera flowers "just make you feel happy" according to a Queensland grower of more than 20 years. ⌘ Read more
The proposed extension of a scheme by the NSW government will allow women and men across the state to check if their partner has a history of domestic violence. ⌘ Read more
Known as "the father of rainforest botany" by his colleagues, Alex Floyd OAM is remembered for his "tireless" career, including co-founding NSW's North Coast Regional Botanic Gardens. ⌘ Read more
Unlike the rest of the country, pedestrians deaths in the NT are going up. And it's Aboriginal people that are making up the increase. ⌘ Read more
Four-year-old Mila's day is full of intense therapy and medication, as she has cystic fibrosis. A new medication would vastly improve her quality of life in the near future, but it's only subsidised for people over 12. ⌘ Read more
Bringing a lifetime of experience to the table, Senior Australian of the Year finalists are the achievers who hold their communities close to their hearts. ⌘ Read more
The collapse of billionaires' plans to export solar power from northern Australia to Singapore highlights the challenges facing mega renewable energy projects, experts say. ⌘ Read more
Sydney mum Corryn Harding sold her car and gave her children school bags for Christmas. The Smith Family says it's part of a bigger picture affecting families across Australia. ⌘ Read more
Just about every public service sector has gone on strike in the UK as the worst wave of industrial action to grip Britain in decades looks set to continue well into 2023. ⌘ Read more
More employers are allowing their staff to work on Australia Day rather than having to observe the public holiday. So, do I have a choice on January 26? ⌘ Read more
There are few tax changes that generate more expert consensus than replacing stamp duty with a land tax, but even a zealous premier has failed in his ambitions to enact meaningful reform in this area. ⌘ Read more
Parts of the southern beaches, half an hour's drive out of Hobart, are meant to be some of the most affordable areas to rent homes. But many locals are struggling. ⌘ Read more
When the US annexed Hawaii, it prompted many, including musicians, to leave. Their music travelled with them and, by the 1930s, Australians couldn't get enough of it. ⌘ Read more
Australians are being urged to be on guard against an emerging social media scam that involves fraudsters impersonating staff from the Australian Tax Office. ⌘ Read more
The number three seed from Greece finds another gear when it counts to fend off the Italian in a rare win for the high seeds on Sunday in front of Australian tennis legend Rod Laver. ⌘ Read more
The five-story building housing about 30 people in the Sheikh Maksoud neighbourhood — under the control of the US-backed Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces — collapsed overnight, according to state media reports. ⌘ Read more
Police are attending a shooting in Monterey Park, California, with multiple casualities, the Los Angeles Times reports, citing a law enforcement source. ⌘ Read more
Like a lot of former athletes, Australian rugby stalwart Ben Alexander found retirement difficult, but now the Wallabies prop has found something that keeps him moving. ⌘ Read more
Police allege onlookers called emergency services to Oyama Avenue in Manly on Sunday at about 9.30am to report a man was being assaulted and forced into a car. ⌘ Read more
Hoping to emulate the achievement of his father Petr from 25 years ago, Korda advances to the last eight at Melbourne with a gripping five-set win over Hubert Hurkacz on Rod Laver Arena. ⌘ Read more
The number of lives lost on Victoria's roads this year has risen to 21, after crashes across Melbourne and regional Victoria claimed three lives. ⌘ Read more
Unbroken darkness, bitter cold and polar bears don't worry Norway's sled dogs, however, rising temperatures in the Arctic — which is heating up several times faster than the rest of the world — are a different matter. ⌘ Read more
The LIV tour will come to Australia later this year but golf legend Karrie Webb is torn on whether the controversial breakaway league will be good for the sport in this country. ⌘ Read more
Tens of thousands of Israelis protest plans by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's new government to overhaul the judicial system, measures that opponents say imperil the country's democratic foundation. ⌘ Read more
Vaughan Johnson is remembered by colleagues as a "tough old bugger" with a "handshake as strong as oak" who championed regional Queensland. ⌘ Read more
A South Australian dog owner says he is concerned by the "overreach" of a local council, which requires residents to apply for an exemption and have an inspection to keep more than one dog in a "small" property. ⌘ Read more
Three-time major winner Iga Świątek will have to wait another year before she gets the chance to add the Australian Open title to her collection, after falling to Elena Rybakina in straight sets. ⌘ Read more
Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray agree that Australian Open organisers need to review the tournament schedule to avoid having matches finish as late as the morning. ⌘ Read more
In a nation struggling with a cost-of-living crisis, the coronation of Britain's King Charles III will be celebrated with pared back extravagance and even a small stray from tradition. ⌘ Read more
New Zealand's ruling Labour Party formally votes to endorse Chris Hipkins as the country's next prime minister following Jacinda Ardern's shock decision to stand down from the role. ⌘ Read more
Six additional documents containing classification markings are found in the US president's Wilmington home. ⌘ Read more
Police are expanding Raptor Squad into regional NSW, saying the majority of outlaw motorcycle members are based outside Sydney. ⌘ Read more
Paul Kelly, Bernard Fanning and Missy Higgins are among the performers at a sold-out concert that event organisers hope will bring joy — and tourism dollars — to the flood-hit South Australian town of Mannum. ⌘ Read more
The 52-year-old actor says he is recovering at home after breaking more than 30 bones when he was run over by his snowplough on New Year's Day. ⌘ Read more
Predating the region's enormous theme parks, a flying saucer perched behind a small BP service station in scrubby bushland on the Gold Coast holds a special place in the memories of thousands of Queenslanders. ⌘ Read more
Two officers, aged 35 and 45, from the transit and public safety command are charged with unlawful assault and unlawful assault with a weapon. ⌘ Read more
Organisers cancel the inaugural Longford Grand Prix Expo, with the Tasmanian government yet to confirm what happened to hundreds of thousands of dollars in taxpayer funding. ⌘ Read more
Police are searching for a missing person after a fatal boat accident in Mandurah on Saturday night. ⌘ Read more
Wildlife carers Darren Darch and Jenelle Ford have teamed up to save animals ever since a magpie first brought them together. Their latest rescue mission involves two pint-sized pygmy possums. ⌘ Read more
Brian Teakle may have retired from his role as an engineer in 1990, but that was just the start of his lifelong plan to regenerate soils while farming sheep in South Australia's mallee, and the native plants are flourishing. ⌘ Read more
The announcement caps a tumultuous period for an organisation that promised a house-cleaning of an industry rocked by the stunning allegations against mogul Harvey Weinstein. ⌘ Read more
Bousfields Menswear was opened by Thomas Bousfield in 1902 and grew a reputation for stellar customer service, a legacy maintained for well over a century as one of WA's longest-running retailers. ⌘ Read more
Crowds at some Gold Coast surf breaks have doubled in the past five years. Here's how authorities are managing it. ⌘ Read more
A man has been arrested following the suspicious death of a woman in Lilydale on Saturday. ⌘ Read more
Security forces in Lima use tear gas to repel protesters throwing glass bottles and stones, as cultural authorities shut down access to the Inca trail network. ⌘ Read more
Alex's property manager told her she had to start paying more rent. But her landlord didn't know anything about it — and hadn't authorised an increase. ⌘ Read more
The search resumes for a missing swimmer reportedly swept out from Teewah Beach near Noosa on Saturday afternoon. ⌘ Read more
It's not a silver bullet, but experts say homes earmarked for development could play a role in addressing the state's housing crisis. ⌘ Read more
It's considered to be the safest Liberal seat in the state, but 10 other parties or independent candidates are testing their chances in the Narracan supplementary election. ⌘ Read more
After a poor start, Australia's Diamonds defeated England 61-55 in the defence of their Netball Quad Series title. ⌘ Read more
Rising insurance and operating costs are threatening the future of some Bachelors' & Spinster's Balls in Victoria, but organisers say they are more than a fun event for future couples to meet. ⌘ Read more
Whether he was delivering babies in the middle of the bush or performing a procedure atop a pool table in a pub, Dr Don's medical career has been nothing short of epic. ⌘ Read more
Tower captain Doug Nichols finds himself in a "surprising" situation — from having to cancel events when one person is sick to being "flat out" teaching people the finer art of bellringing. ⌘ Read more
When Kim Robinson told her husband, Bruce, she wanted to create a luxurious getaway in the middle of their working farm, Bruce knew they could risk losing the historic property that had been in their family for more than 150 years. They did it anyway. ⌘ Read more
The first six months after an injury or surgery is critical for scar prevention and treatment, writes Michael Freeman. ⌘ Read more
For almost two years the family of a young Aboriginal father from a small town in the Northern Territory, who was found decomposed by a river days after he died, has been waiting for answers. ⌘ Read more
Eight young Australians have been recognised for their hard work in their communities. ⌘ Read more
Used solar panels cannot go into landfill, but recycling them is difficult and the profit margins are slim. Now, researchers say they have found an easy way to refine a substance from the panels that is worth more than $60,000 per kilogram. ⌘ Read more
From Jeff Thomson to Brett Lee and Shaun Tait, Australian cricket fans have an obsession with lightning-fast pace bowlers, now emerging quick Lance Morris is making his mark on the game. ⌘ Read more
Mark McGowan enjoyed immense support and a major spike in his popularity off the back of his government’s management of COVID-19. But now it’s time to look inward, as state political reporter Keane Bourke explains. ⌘ Read more
Most of the women who should be playing cricket for Afghanistan have resettled in Australia since the Taliban took over the country, but they are disappointed by a lack of support from the International Cricket Council. ⌘ Read more
Feng shui practitioners interpret what the Year of the Rabbit might mean, as celebrations for Lunar New Year 2023 begin. ⌘ Read more
Historically, women's contributions to the agricultural sector often occurred outside of professional roles. 'Lady' Maud Williams, who discovered the Lady Williams apple, is one of those women, writes Susan Broomhall. ⌘ Read more
When George Santos entered the political race, he described himself as the descendant of Jewish Holocaust survivors, an NYU finance graduate and top Wall Street investor who rescued distressed animals in his spare time. But most of the life story turned out to be bogus. ⌘ Read more
Meena walks in two worlds connected through a shared experience of British colonisation. And like a growing number of Australians, Australia Day brings up mixed emotions for her. ⌘ Read more
Catherine was living every ballet dancer's dream and had a promising career ahead of her on centre stage — until it all came crashing down. Now she's making sure the next generation of dancers are better off. ⌘ Read more
Burra is blessed with an abundance of grand civic buildings, quaint bridges, and streets lined with graceful period homes. But, strangely, it hasn't always been a popular tourist destination. ⌘ Read more
Overcome with emotion after receiving a standing ovation from the Melbourne Park crowd, Sam Stosur reflects on her retirement as she says goodbye to the Australian Open for the final time. ⌘ Read more
Decades after the devastating 1990s wars that accompanied the break-up of Yugoslavia, the Balkans lag behind the rest of Europe, both economically and with regard to environmental protection. ⌘ Read more
Tiggy takes home a trophy for co-writing Song of the Year — Star of the Show — with her parents Brooke McClymont and Adam Eckersley, and friend Dan Biederman. ⌘ Read more
The former Theranos CEO had bought a one-way ticket out of the US, according to federal prosecutors. ⌘ Read more
The signs of fatigue were clear for everyone to see, but Andy Murray courageously takes the fight to Roberto Bautista Agut, before going down in four sets to end his tilt at Melbourne Park. ⌘ Read more
After consecutive five-set victories, Australia's Alexei Popyrin digs deep but can't get past talented American Ben Shelton, who progresses to the fourth round at Melbourne Park. ⌘ Read more
Elon Musk testified for less than 30 minutes before court adjourned until Monday, and he was not asked about his 2018 tweet that he was considering taking Tesla private and that he had "funding secured". ⌘ Read more
Aldrin, one of the first two people to walk on the Moon in 1969, takes to Twitter to share photos of him and his new bride, Anca Faur, after their private wedding in Los Angeles. ⌘ Read more
Former world number one Karolína Plíšková and fifth seed Aryna Sabalenka lead the big guns through to the fourth round on day five of the Australian Open in Melbourne. ⌘ Read more
Energy Minister Chris Bowen defends the government's energy relief plan, issuing new figures that show a drop in forecast wholesale electricity prices for 2023. ⌘ Read more
Dan Evans considers Andrey Rublev a friend, so it may come as no surprise the Briton was more than happy to help out the world number six during their third-round match at Melbourne Park. ⌘ Read more
Prince William hosts a video chat with five Australians across four states all impacted by the nation's ongoing flood crisis — including a rural pub owner who initially thought he was being pranked by a mate. ⌘ Read more
NSW Labor vows to start the year-long process after the Voice referendum and will go ahead regardless of the referendum outcome. ⌘ Read more
Alex de Minaur is through to the Australian Open fourth round, where he may face nine-time champion Novak Djokovic. ⌘ Read more
Health authorities warn there is a "very high" risk of human cases of Murray Valley encephalitis in coming weeks, as detections rise in the northern Victorian city of Mildura. ⌘ Read more
Conservationists hope to free two chicks born in captivity as part of a project to boost Chile's ailing population of Andean condors. ⌘ Read more
Boardrider clubs have been commonplace throughout Australia for more than 60 years, but in the US the movement is only just taking off. ⌘ Read more
After being named the Dally M fullback of the year last season, Sam Bremner retires from the NRLW. ⌘ Read more
A former US Navy SEAL who went AWOL in 2019 was killed in Ukraine, American officials say, adding that he was not fighting in an official capacity. ⌘ Read more
For isolated communities at the top of the world, keeping polar bears out of town is key to coexistence. ⌘ Read more