Fitzroy Island Resort, a 45-minute boat ride from Cairns, comes with a price tag expected to exceed $35 million in what could be the latest getaway to be snapped up by Australians investors in the past 18 months. ⌘ Read more
Fitzroy Island Resort, a 45-minute boat ride from Cairns, comes with a price tag expected to exceed $35 million in what could be the latest getaway to be snapped up by Australians investors in the past 18 months. ⌘ Read more
The 47th parliament is only four sitting days into 2023, and already there are surprises galore, writes Annabel Crabb. ⌘ Read more
Curtis Mickan is sentenced for burning down the family home in Brisbane hours after he was released from custody for choking. ⌘ Read more
A Pacific pocket mouse is named the oldest living mouse in human care, with the member of the endangered species having lived 9 years and 209 days at the San Diego Zoo. ⌘ Read more
Rare footage is uncovered showing the tactics employed by the English cricket team to tackle the remarkable batting of Donald Bradman during the 1932-33 Ashes Test series in Australia. ⌘ Read more
Fortescue Metals Group says WA's safety regulator has no legal basis to ask for documents relating to sexual harassment at three of its mine sites, and it will not be pushed into releasing the private information of staff. ⌘ Read more
Tasmanian former chief psychiatrist Aaron Groves has suffered both personally and professionally as a result of his medical licence being suspended over an alleged "inappropriate" personal relationship, his lawyer argues. ⌘ Read more
The wait continues for the small Victorian township of Devenish as the community holds its breath on an education department decision on whether it will send a teacher for the primary school's sole enrolled student. ⌘ Read more
Rescuers working to find people alive in the rubble left by Monday's Middle East earthquake find signs of life and hope amid the devastation. ⌘ Read more
Lobster exporters are trying to resuscitate a lucrative trade deal with China after it ground to a halt in late 2020. ⌘ Read more
Jack Robinson wins the opening World Surf League men's event in Hawaii, while fellow Australian Tyler Wright is forced to settle for second in the women's competition. ⌘ Read more
Newcastle District Court has heard a man accused of sexually assaulting two women he met on Tinder texted one to thank her a day after he allegedly assaulted her. ⌘ Read more
Calls are been made to expand beach patrol services in NSW national parks following the deaths of three people at unpatrolled beaches on Wednesday, including a married couple. ⌘ Read more
A man who lost both parents when Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 was shot down in mid-2014 said the investigation's suspension was disappointing, but there were people he blamed for the incident and that would not change. ⌘ Read more
With 90 per cent of its cattle supply cut off by flood-damaged roads, Kimberley Meat Company is thinking outside the box. ⌘ Read more
On a remote island in the Gulf of Carpentaria, plans are underway to start growing Indian sandalwood trees commercially. ⌘ Read more
A shark alert is issued for the Swan River following a confirmed shark sighting near where Stella Berry was fatally attacked, as pictures emerge on social media purporting to show a large bull shark caught in the area. ⌘ Read more
The nephew of Can Pahali has travelled to the disaster zone in the hopes of returning with the body of his uncle killed in the catastrophic earthquake. ⌘ Read more
Outreach workers are seeing more demand for support from older people experiencing housing stress and homelessness amid concern interest rate rises will exacerbate the issue. But legislation entering federal parliament today could help to ease the pressure. ⌘ Read more
While it is not yet in effect, South Australia's state-based First Nations Voice is already generating noise, with cheers and applause greeting the introduction of the legislation underpinning it. ⌘ Read more
Butchery marks on an extinct kangaroo fossil found off the Eyre Peninsula's west coast could reveal a possible human and megafauna relationship. ⌘ Read more
An independent NT politician has referred the Attorney-General to the ICAC over his alleged dealings with an Alice Springs Aboriginal organisation. ⌘ Read more
Crossbenchers say Communications Minister Michelle Rowland should quit after she reportedly accepted thousands in political donations from Sportsbet before the federal election. ⌘ Read more
IOC president Thomas Bach sends a letter to the Ukrainian Olympic Committee rejecting accusations that allowing Russians and Belarusians to compete at the Olympics would promote the invasion of Ukraine. ⌘ Read more
A bid to develop a goldmine beneath an Adelaide Hills winery is rejected by the South Australia government. ⌘ Read more
A key transport route in West Australia's north west has reopened after recent, record-breaking floods completely washed away a 3-kilometre stretch of highway. ⌘ Read more
With a wideranging review of Australia's development policies underway, Pat Conroy wants DFAT to refocus on hiring and promoting specialists with the skills to help AusAID "take over" the department. ⌘ Read more
A 57-year-old man has been arrested on the NSW Central Tablelands after a man with a gunshot wound was found this morning. ⌘ Read more
Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council says it has no choice but to propose steep rate increases, despite conceding some residents will not be able to afford about $800 extra each year. ⌘ Read more
The former Coalition cabinet minister is expected to announce his retirement from federal politics, fuelling speculation that former treasurer Josh Frydenberg could mount a political comeback. ⌘ Read more
Netflix is cracking down on account sharing after reporting more than 100 million households have shared their passwords with people who did not live with them. ⌘ Read more
With a nation tightening its belt, winemakers are expecting their produce to take a hit as New South Wales rides the waves of interest rises, crop losses to flooding and declining cellar door visitation. ⌘ Read more
The prestigious competition attracted 38,575 entries from across 93 countries. Here's the winning photograph and the runners-up. ⌘ Read more
The massive stock market dive comes as longtime rival Microsoft launches a campaign to dominate the search engine space. ⌘ Read more
Manfred Hin watched Russia invade Ukraine from the safety of his north Queensland living room, but the scenes of devastation he saw on television hit close to home. ⌘ Read more
Some good old fashioned Aussie teamwork sees a grocery order trucked and flown more than 500 kilometres across two states after floodwaters isolate a family on an outback station. ⌘ Read more
The civil trial of former football star Barry Cable for an alleged sexual assault gets underway in Perth, with a lawyer telling the court a second woman will allege she was also abused. ⌘ Read more
Over 70 Metro bus services have been cancelled across Hobart on the same day thousands of students go back to school for term one, with chief executive Katie Cooper saying staff shortages are to blame. ⌘ Read more
As families in Australia grieve their relatives buried under the rubble of a devastating earthquake, community members are rallying to collect donations and provide crucial aid. ⌘ Read more
One of Western Sydney's last remaining ice rinks will be given a second chance at life as it is awarded more than $17 million to cover much-needed repairs. ⌘ Read more
A major magnitude-7.8 earthquake, followed by another strong quake, has devastated wide swaths of Türkiye and Syria. What type of earthquake caused the destruction and why was it so devastating? ⌘ Read more
The alarm was raised on Sunday when a man was reported missing after a regular welfare check at his property located at a large cattle station near Marla. ⌘ Read more
New analysis describes gambling as Western Sydney's "silent epidemic". It's an issue that nearly cost Paul everything. ⌘ Read more
Australian basketball great Lauren Jackson has been ruled out for the rest of the season due to an Achilles injury suffered in her WNBL tribute match. ⌘ Read more
The 10th annual Marilyn Jetty Swim has reached a fundraising milestone, raising $1 million for cancer research. ⌘ Read more
Labor's plan announced at a campaign rally in Western Sydney comes days after the release of a scathing report into how bushfire recovery grants were handed out. ⌘ Read more
Australia is dealt a massive blow as it prepares for the series opener against India in Nagpur, with fast bowler Josh Hazlewood troubled by an Achilles complaint. ⌘ Read more
After his controversial loss to Emanuel Navarrete there are only two fights on Liam Wilson's mind and one of them is a clash with one of Australian boxing's biggest stars. ⌘ Read more
As attention turns to reconnecting a major Riverland road that was cut off by floodwaters, the SA government also announces new tax relief measures aimed at helping those who lost their homes. ⌘ Read more
The 14-year-old boy died in the Queensland Children's Hospital, three days after he was hit by a car on his way home from school near Gympie. ⌘ Read more
While admitting to being "very nervous", 19-year-old Connolly — playing in just his fourth BBL match — shows poise beyond his years and experience in guiding the Scorchers to a record-extending championship triumph. ⌘ Read more
After the Swan River's first deadly shark attack in 100 years, authorities believe it was "likely" a bull shark that inflicted the fatal bite. ⌘ Read more
Princess Catherine shares a photo of herself as a baby as she launches a new early childhood campaign. ⌘ Read more
Following days of alarm and discussion about how to deal with the surveillance balloon, the US is now racing to recover the wreckage. But what technology do they expect to find? ⌘ Read more
A crocodile called Dynamo "bashes" its way out of an enclosure, forcing a north Queensland wildlife sanctuary to shut down for several hours as staff recapture the croc. ⌘ Read more
The pair will face the ACT Magistrates Court after a fight allegedly broke out between the pair in the early hours of Sunday. ⌘ Read more
Litter left at this Top End creek after an Australia Day party causes "despair" as locals clean up the mess. Here are some ideas to stop people leaving rubbish at beauty spots, especially on public holidays. ⌘ Read more
Dozens of wildfires cause Chile to extend an emergency order, as a heatwave complicates efforts to control fires that have claimed at least 22 lives. ⌘ Read more
Actor Pamela Anderson releases a new book and a Netflix documentary, saying she's never loved anyone like the musician father of her children, who she divorced after he was violent. ⌘ Read more
As the Perth Scorchers celebrate another Big Bash title, and the franchise's fifth overall, it's easy to overlook just how monumental this season's achievement is. ⌘ Read more
Professor Megan Davis, who on Thursday met with the opposition leader as he mulls whether to support the Voice to Parliament, says some of his questions cannot be answered before the referendum. ⌘ Read more
The capital city is experiencing a cooler summer than last year, but people are advised to savour the gentler weather, with climate change set to bring extreme heat across the country. ⌘ Read more
Victoria's historical Mount Buffalo chalet stands dormant as the latest attempt to partially reopen the mammoth building comes to nothing. ⌘ Read more
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet says a re-elected Liberals and Nationals government will slash energy bills by $250 and help households unlock up to $400 in further savings by switching to a better deal. ⌘ Read more
A dedicated amateur historian has devoted years to finding and recording the stories of German and Italian prisoners of war held in a forest camp south of Perth during World War II. ⌘ Read more
A woman who lives in public housing is left in a state of disbelief after a painter contracted by Homes Tasmania left paint "all over the furniture" and told her she would need to fix the job herself if she was unhappy. ⌘ Read more
From family portraits to commentary on single-use plastics and loneliness, Exit Art shows off the best student works from Year 12 graduates. ⌘ Read more
More people are crossing the border after recent crackdowns on alcohol consumption in Alice Springs, with leaders in Mount Isa saying itinerants from the NT are exhausting local resources. ⌘ Read more
Former Australia vice-captain Haynes has been appointed as head coach of the Gujarat Giants as India's new multi-million-dollar women's cricket league. ⌘ Read more
"I felt a sense of community obligation to make sure that this story was getting the attention it deserved," writes Dylan Storer, the only journalist in Fitzroy Crossing when it was hit by disaster. ⌘ Read more
As the water recedes from the flood-ravaged New South Wales' Central West, all that remains standing on some farms are the trees. ⌘ Read more
The cost of university accommodation has risen significantly since the pandemic – and securing a bed for the start of the academic year is more competitive than ever. ⌘ Read more
It was almost impossible find somewhere to rent in Katherine last year, but vacancies are rapidly rising as residents break leases to leave town, a real estate agent says, blaming rising crime rate in the Northern Territory town. ⌘ Read more
Carpenter tore her ACL last May and was up against the clock to return to fitness for this year's World Cup on home soil. ⌘ Read more
Police say criminals are increasingly using 3D printers to make false numberplates and commit crimes. ⌘ Read more
Canberra boy Charlie suffers from a number of health issues, but his labrador puppy Elton has brought life-changing care and comfort to both him and his family. ⌘ Read more
After working as a lighting consultant for two decades, Landon Bannister has become the president of an organisation fighting for the preservation of starry skies — and, somewhat ironically, arguing for cutting back on illumination. ⌘ Read more
Officials say dozens of Russian and Ukrainian prisoners of war have returned home following a prisoner swap, while the bodies of two British aid volunteers killed in Ukraine were also recovered. ⌘ Read more
Advocates welcome a surprise decision from Australia's drug regulator to approve two psychedelic drugs for mental health treatment, but some clinicians are concerned the decision may be premature. ⌘ Read more
WA's only privately owned coal-fired power station to close "before 2030" under plans that would bring the curtain down on the fuel's use in the state's economy. ⌘ Read more
A push from survivors to have former governor-general Peter Hollingworth defrocked for his handling of paedophiles in his diocese reaches a critical juncture, with a hearing by the church's independent investigation panel scheduled this week. ⌘ Read more
US President Joe Biden orders the Pentagon shoot down a suspected Chinese spy balloon that had made its way across the country. ⌘ Read more
In his lab on Germany's tallest peak, Hannes Vogelmann measures the minute fluctuations of water vapour in the upper atmosphere to better understand how we're changing Earth's climate. ⌘ Read more
For years, the term "junk food" has referred to foods considered bad for you. But junk can mean different things to different people, so how can you spot the foods to watch out for when you're planning what to buy or eat? ⌘ Read more
The Voice to Parliament speaks to politics. But there is also a deep ache of the soul. Surely any consideration of justice for Indigenous people begins with compassion for suffering, writes Stan Grant. ⌘ Read more
Bluey has become a mechanism for Australia to engage in meaningful conversations with hundreds of millions of children and their parents across the globe — and the conversation is positive, writes David Taylor. ⌘ Read more
In Melbourne, Sydney, or Hobart, a new retro wine bar — complete with prosciutto platters and espresso fit for a coffee snob — wouldn't raise an eyebrow. But in the historic town of Westbury, it's brought strangers together. ⌘ Read more
Flames from the derailed train turn the sky orange as firefighters grapple with freezing temperatures in the US state of Ohio. ⌘ Read more
The question of whether to return the remains of Los Angeles mountain lion P-22 to ancestral tribal lands where he spent his life sparks debate between leaders and museum officials. ⌘ Read more
Thousands of men are arrested as part of a crackdown on illegal child marriages involving underage girls in the north-eastern state of Assam. ⌘ Read more
United States police say a man rescued in rough seas was wanted for leaving a dead fish at a home featured in the classic 1985 film The Goonies. ⌘ Read more
The Southside Fliers and Sydney Flames played out their round 13 WNBL clash in front of a record crowd, but the biggest drawcard was forced off the court after barely a minute. ⌘ Read more
Jess Jonassen speaks out over the omission of the South African veteran from the Women's T20 World Cup squad, saying Australian players have more support to meet fitness targets. ⌘ Read more
Emergency services are responding to a suspected shark attack in the Swan River in WA. ⌘ Read more
Two men are detained, one after a gunbattle, over the January massacre at a central California home associated with a rival gang, authorities say. ⌘ Read more
In remarks PM Fumio Kishida says are "outrageous", the senior aide also said he did not want to live next to or even look at LGBTQ+ couples. ⌘ Read more
On the campaign trail ahead of the NSW election, Anthony Albanese refuses to be drawn on the future of a gas licence after a decision to cancel it by Scott Morrison triggered legal action. ⌘ Read more
The Perth Scorchers enjoy hosting rights, but they face a Brisbane Heat outfit that has found form at the business-end of the season. Check out the live scores and stats in our ScoreCentre. ⌘ Read more
An emergency bushfire warning is issued for the suburb of Lake Coogee in Perth's south, while another blaze north of the city has burned through a shed. ⌘ Read more
Danielle Scott recorded her highest ever World Cup score in Deer Valley to record her second FIS World Cup victory of the season and move top of the overall standings. ⌘ Read more