Treasurer Jim Chalmers tells ABC Insiders the federal government's intervention is putting downward pressure on electricity prices, and inflation remains the economy's greatest challenge. ⌘ Read more
Treasurer Jim Chalmers tells ABC Insiders the federal government's intervention is putting downward pressure on electricity prices, and inflation remains the economy's greatest challenge. ⌘ Read more
Former colleagues and fans express their heartbreak in a flurry of tweets for the actor, known for his roles in "Days of Our Lives"" and "Hollywood Heights" ⌘ Read more
After crushing New Zealand in its opening match, defending champion Australia is considered a heavy favourite to reach the knock-out phase in South Africa. ⌘ Read more
The South Australian government hopes its land release package will improve housing affordability in the state. ⌘ Read more
The opposition says tolls are out of control, and they represent a secret tax for hundreds of thousands of people that live west of Parramatta. ⌘ Read more
The military coup in Myanmar two years ago may feel like a world away for many, but for the country's migrant community in Australia, the reality of conflict and oppression remains close to home. ⌘ Read more
The blaze, which authorities were alerted to on Saturday afternoon, has burnt through more than 2,000 hectares and destroyed an old cottage north-west of the ACT. ⌘ Read more
A new alliance of community organisations is pushing for a levy to be paid by owners if houses are not occupied, as a means of addressing Tasmania's rental crisis, pointing to Vancouver, Canada, as an example of a similar measure working. ⌘ Read more
Donations flood in to fill shipping containers being sent to Türkiye to help those affected by the devastating earthquake, as sanctions complicate relief efforts. ⌘ Read more
As one-in-one-hundred-year floodwaters in the north of WA recede, the full extent of the damage and physical and emotional impacts on northern industries are being laid bare. ⌘ Read more
One of the three tunnel boring machines working on Australia's biggest renewable energy project, Snowy 2.0, is stuck. ⌘ Read more
With Jackson Hastings and Kalyn Ponga both at a crossroads in their NRL careers, the duo will look to spark a revival in Newcastle as the club's new-look halves combination. ⌘ Read more
One of Victoria's biggest charities, the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre says it's at risk of going under after public donations fell by 45 per cent over the past year. ⌘ Read more
High winds down trees but damage is "manageable" as Norfolk Island begins clean-up after Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle. ⌘ Read more
Drag king Anastasia Beasley says they are at their most confident when they are at their most extravagant. ⌘ Read more
Ireland and France play out a gripping Six Nations encounter in Dublin between the top two ranked men's sides, seven months out from the Rugby World Cup, and the men in green get the win. ⌘ Read more
A community radio station in the NSW country town of Braidwood staffed by exhausted volunteers became a lifeline for residents through the black summer bushfires. ⌘ Read more
An all-male Artist of the Year nominee list irks the music industry in the second year of the Brit Awards having two gender-neutral categories. ⌘ Read more
Stephanie-Rose Kerr needs regular treatment for autoimmune diseases but says she won't bother with the small subsidy for the 500-kilometre round trip because it's not worth the effort. Doctors agree the travel scheme is not accessible for all rural patients and health outcomes may worsen for some. ⌘ Read more
If you're not hearing impaired and find yourself switching on the subtitles while watching a movie or TV show in your own language, you're not alone. ⌘ Read more
Tfer Newsome's flood-proofed home has been featured in ads for her insurer — which is why she was so surprised to get a $18,000 renewal. ⌘ Read more
Despite growing awareness of the condition, many women wait years to be diagnosed with endometriosis. As campaigners fight for better treatment for those suffering the painful condition, research could lead to speedier diagnoses. ⌘ Read more
Living in regional Victoria is becoming increasingly unaffordable as housing demand exceeds supply ⌘ Read more
It has been three months since record-breaking flooding in central west NSW peaked, but for many farmers the heartache is far from over. ⌘ Read more
Instead of raising interest rates to kill spending, there are more creative ways to manage inflation, writes Gareth Hutchens. ⌘ Read more
Everything you need to know about Superbowl LVII as the Eagles meet the Chiefs and two brothers go head-to-head for the first time in the NFL's game of games. ⌘ Read more
NSW Liberals and the opposition pledge to help residents of the defect-plagued building, but for owner Rachael Williams it has taken too long and she is calling on the government to "fix what you've created". ⌘ Read more
A second judicial inquiry is due to resume tomorrow after hearing expert evidence that found baby killer Kathleen Folbigg and two of her children had the same genetic mutation. ⌘ Read more
Like millions of other Australians, Kate Hulett made a new year's resolution. Hers is to not buy a single item of clothing in 2023. ⌘ Read more
Uniting's Driver Licensing Access Program matches volunteer trainers with learner drivers who may not be able to get their hours up otherwise. ⌘ Read more
India have struck a huge psychological blow on Australia after the dominant innings and 132 run victory in Nagpur. But now they have the blueprint, Australia has to expect another trial by spin in Delhi. ⌘ Read more
With still far too few rescuers in the quake zone and a faltering government response, survival for those buried alive now depends on a stroke of luck. ⌘ Read more
In a rare interview, the man dubbed "Putin's chef" and head of Russia's Wagner mercenary group says it could take years for Moscow to control two eastern Ukrainian regions it has claimed as its own. ⌘ Read more
As Melbourne struggled through a heatwave at this year's Australian Open, this ballkid from the outback was in his element. ⌘ Read more
In the wake of the same-sex marriage postal survey in 2017, theatre maker and writer Maeve Marsden wrote a play about a lesbian couple splitting up. ⌘ Read more
The US surgeon general says 13 is "too early" to be on social media. But an expert on parenting and digital media cautions against a "one-size-fits-all" approach, writes Catherine Page Jeffery. ⌘ Read more
In a year when Indigenous Australians are seeking a Voice to Parliament, it would be good if we could actually speak to each other, writes Stan Grant. ⌘ Read more
In 2023, Bikini Kill will return to Australia for the first time since 1997. Kathleen Hanna, Tobi Vail and Kathi Wilcox reflect on what's changed since then, and why the band "wouldn't have lasted more than a few months" in the social media age. ⌘ Read more
Australia's women's team starts its defence of the Twenty20 world title with a group-stage clash against New Zealand at Boland Park in Paarl. Check out the live scores and stats in our ScoreCentre. ⌘ Read more
Türkiye's lax enforcement in modern construction codes, which experts in geology and engineering have long warned about, is gaining renewed scrutiny in the aftermath of the devastating earthquakes. ⌘ Read more
After being humbled by an innings and 32 runs in the first Test, Australia captain Pat Cummins admits his side needs to change its batting approach to get on top of India's spinners. ⌘ Read more
Norfolk Island has been cut off from almost all access and communications as Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle passes. Here's what it looks like on the ground. ⌘ Read more
Nicho Hynes was named Preston Campbell Medallist as best afield as the Indigenous All Stars defeated the Māori All Stars 28-24 in the NRL marquee match. ⌘ Read more
Qantas flight QF1960 spent more than an hour circling in the air before returning to the Darwin Airport, according on a passenger on board. ⌘ Read more
The premier's brothers and two others were issued with the legal summons after they failed to respond to invitations to give evidence to the inquiry, in what the committee's chair Sue Higginson describes as a coordinated attempt to avoid scrutiny. ⌘ Read more
The clock is ticking – February 11 is your last best chance to catch the sphere-shaped spectacle in Australia. ⌘ Read more
The Māori Ferns are worthy winners of the first All Stars match played on New Zealand soil, triumphing 16-12 in Rotorua. ⌘ Read more
After seven days of "sore backs and sore bums" an all-female surfboat crew is celebrating with hot showers after rowing 320 kilometres across Bass Strait. ⌘ Read more
The mayors of Prospect, Whyalla and Tumby Bay have lost their jobs because they did not submit forms disclosing donations to their election campaigns, as the cost of holding by-elections in 36 councils — most of them outside of Adelaide — is set to mount. ⌘ Read more
Australia is facing an uphill task to stay in contention in the first Test against India in Nagpur, desperate to bowl out the hosts quickly before facing a tough batting test on a wearing pitch. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Dual Brownlow Medallist and outgoing Fremantle Dockers Captain Nat Fyfe admits he suffered from anxiety and depression as he struggled to overcome a horror run of injuries. ⌘ Read more
Another person dies on South Australia's roads, adding to the horror start to the year, while SA Police have new powers to take licences away from drivers detected using drugs. ⌘ Read more
A coronial inquest has urged mental-health authorities and university staff to cooperate more closely after a young student killed himself on campus in 2018. ⌘ Read more
The official emblem of King Charles III's coronation is unveiled, with the design created by Apple's former chief designer, who helped create the iPhone, iMac and iPad. ⌘ Read more
A Western Australian botanists says some native plants in the Fitzgerald River National Park are not rejuvenating from historical bushfires, and believes more research is required into the impact of all fires, including prescribed burns. ⌘ Read more
Actor Alec Baldwin asks a judge to dismiss a five-year firearm sentencing enhancement in the charges against him, saying it is based on a law passed after the shooting on the set of the film Rust. ⌘ Read more
For the second time in a week, the US has shot down an uninvited object in its airspace. Here's what we know about the latest incident. ⌘ Read more
Tropical Far North Queensland's volcanoes were active until about 10,000 years ago, which is seconds in geological terms. So could those extinct volcanoes come back to life? ⌘ Read more
Australia, Germany, and the USA are among the nations calling for the ban, though Russian and Belarusian athletes could compete as neutral participants. ⌘ Read more
The former WA premier says past governments made mistakes approving heavy industry near ancient Aboriginal rock carvings in the Pilbara. ⌘ Read more
Suat Bayram, 69, was reportedly visiting Türkiye with family when the building they were in collapsed, making him the second Australian victim of the devastating earthquake. ⌘ Read more
On some of Australia's most valuable agricultural land, farmer Shawn Fresser lies awake at night wondering what the future holds, with a proposal to drill coal seam gas wells under his property. ⌘ Read more
Poachers use their hunting skills to help protect marine turtles on pristine beaches in the Philippines. ⌘ Read more
Nicholas Kozac, 24, faces charges of drug trafficking, money laundering and possessing property suspected of being stolen. ⌘ Read more
The researchers were tasked with determining how — and if — the Northern Territory government's promise to offset all greenhouse gas emissions from fracking the Beetaloo Basin could be achieved. ⌘ Read more
Almost 17,000 Australians have used a life-saving drug that works to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose, but experts say more awareness is needed that the drug is safe, free and does not require a prescription. ⌘ Read more
A 13-year-old boy charged with attempted murder after an alleged stabbing is expected to face court in Hobart, as police call for witnesses to the incident on Friday afternoon. ⌘ Read more
Authorities and residents with first-hand experience of disastrous storms say Queenslanders need to do more to prepare for damaging storms. ⌘ Read more
Wetlands researchers say chicks are hatching in front of them as they marvel at a bird population explosion not seen in decades. ⌘ Read more
Norfolk Island residents are preparing for wild conditions as Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle brings intense rainfall and potentially destructive winds to the region. ⌘ Read more
Homicide detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths of two men in a stabbing at 3am in south-west Melbourne. ⌘ Read more
The search comes after the former US vice-president was subpoenaed in a separate investigation into efforts by former president Donald Trump to overturn the 2020 election and as Mr Pence contemplates a Republican bid for the White House in 2024. ⌘ Read more
Police release CCTV footage of a 37-year-old woman with gunshot wounds being left by a man to be tended by paramedics. ⌘ Read more
Romantics may be shocked at the rising cost of flowers this Valentine's Day, but after disastrous flooding, growers say it is a challenge to meet demand. ⌘ Read more
Home for the couple is now a converted horse truck — the front half living quarters, the back half full of feed, tack and saddles. ⌘ Read more
A Tasmanian man who has been struggling with PTSD for over 20 years says working at a cattery has helped his mental health — and studies appear to back him up. ⌘ Read more
David Harlem had hardly needed a sick day in his life — until he experienced symptoms that indicated he was in grave danger. ⌘ Read more
After missing out on his dream to play for the Rabbitohs in the NRL, Sydney's Jordan Mailata is just one match away from becoming an NFL champion with the Philadelphia Eagles as they take on the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII. ⌘ Read more
"Putin's chef" is known for cooking his way into the Russian president's inner circle, but a very public snub has experts suspecting the relationship may have come undone. ⌘ Read more
More than 40,000 Chinese students are expected to return to Australia for face-to-face classes, after China announced a snap ban on online learning at foreign universities a fortnight ago. ⌘ Read more
A severe "load shedding" crisis in South Africa has hit farming and food processors hard and it is speeding up the sector's transition to renewable energy. ⌘ Read more
China's balloons are a reminder countries are constantly watching each other. In the ever-evolving world of espionage, which intelligence tactics are being used in the face of growing global tensions? ⌘ Read more
Melbourne City defender Chelsea Blissett shares about her ongoing journey, calling on football to be more proactive in preventing eating disorders among players. ⌘ Read more
The Chelsea striker falls short of the three-person shortlist despite another goal-laden year for club and country. ⌘ Read more
A recent case has highlighted the plight of those caught in legal limbo because they lost their citizenship. So how did we get here, when can citizenship be stripped under the law, and what are some solutions? ⌘ Read more
Temperatures are set to hit 10C above average across southern Queensland this weekend with Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle bringing three days of heatwave conditions. ⌘ Read more
Climate advocates are insisting changes be made to one of the federal government's key emissions-reduction tools, warning it currently risks perversely allowing emissions to increase. ⌘ Read more
Director Darren Aronofsky spent years searching for someone to play the English teacher with severe obesity at the centre of his film. But the film has been accused of fatphobia. ⌘ Read more
A flurry of dramatic rescues, some shown live on TV, can't obscure the devastation of what President Erdoğan says is one of the greatest disasters in his nation's history. ⌘ Read more
The US has shot down an unknown object flying in US airspace off the coast of Alaska, the White House says. ⌘ Read more
In the aftermath of the earthquake that has devastated swathes of Türkiye and Syria, emergency responders and scientists are turning to data captured by satellites to help understand the vast scale of the disaster. ⌘ Read more
This week, Cricket ACT confirmed its membership of the National Redress Scheme as a response to historical child sexual abuse in its junior squads. But survivors are already bypassing the scheme to pursue lawsuits. ⌘ Read more
An ABC investigation has uncovered hundreds of cases of misconduct by health workers, including a psychiatrist who impregnated a patient and another who injected their patient with heroin, yet the medical regulator has allowed them to practise. ⌘ Read more
The Defence Department urgently seeks to suppress court documents examining a torture-resistance training program that a former soldier claims breached his human rights. ⌘ Read more
A political whirly-whirly has spun from Central Australia into Canberra's Parliament House – now Australia has to once again reckon with the hard reality of alcohol abuse in the nation's red centre. ⌘ Read more
While you're relaxing in the warm water, you'll likely breathe in or swallow your Jacuzzi partner's body's bacteria, viruses and fungi. Here's how to spot the signs of a germ-filled hot tub, writes Primrose Freestone. ⌘ Read more
Labor feels constrained in talking about thorny issues from asylum seekers and climate change to tax. But these are also all issues the government will have to confront – if only rhetorically — sooner or later, writes Laura Tingle. ⌘ Read more
A driver has rammed a car into a crowded bus stop in east Jerusalem, killing two people, including a six-year-old, and injuring five others before being shot and killed. ⌘ Read more
A US jury finds a woman guilty of attempting to murder her lookalike by lacing a cheesecake with a sedative in a bid to steal the other woman's identity. ⌘ Read more
A Russian court jails former regional governor Sergei Furgal for attempted murder and ordering contract killings of his business rivals. ⌘ Read more