The forecast rain is expected to provide relief from the recent extreme heat felt across south-east Queensland — but it won't last. ⌘ Read more
The forecast rain is expected to provide relief from the recent extreme heat felt across south-east Queensland — but it won't last. ⌘ Read more
An eight-year-old Australian boy is suspected to have died after being electrocuted at a Fiji resort while on holiday with his family. ⌘ Read more
New Zealand declares a National State of Emergency due to the impact of Cyclone Gabrielle on the country. ⌘ Read more
The Sydney FC forward opens up about impostor syndrome, falling out of (and back in) love with football, her geeky hobby, and Sam Kerr’s "elite" lessons. ⌘ Read more
Victoria charges electric vehicle users by how much they travel under a law the High Court is being urged to strike out on the basis the state does not have the power to impose the charge. ⌘ Read more
The combined earthquake death toll in Türkiye and Syria rises above 37,000 and hope is dwindling for many more rescues as the emphasis switches to caring for survivors and the homeless. ⌘ Read more
Five years ago, Alex Raichman's parents entrusted a disability services provider to look after him while they were away. He never came home. ⌘ Read more
This year up to 10 million roses will be flown into the country for Valentine's Day. Does it matter where your flowers come from? ⌘ Read more
Australian businesses are trying to offset their greenhouse gas emissions through carbon credit projects that promise to save rainforests. The reality on the ground is nothing like the glossy marketing. ⌘ Read more
Not that long ago, Tasmania's intellectual disability cricket side was open to whoever wanted to join. However, after surging up the ladder, selection is tough. ⌘ Read more
Both major parties are promising to help households struggling to stretch pay packets to afford basics, amid rising calls for pay increases — but is that the solution? ⌘ Read more
As the one-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine approaches, the Russian army has commenced the preliminary phase of its 2023 offensives. There are three reasons why it's doing so now, writes Mick Ryan. ⌘ Read more
Both women shared a mutated gene and died from the same disease in their 40s, but Kevin wanted to change the way death and grief were experienced by his family. ⌘ Read more
Australian cricketer Ashleigh Gardener is one of the big winners after a player auction for the inaugural Women's Premier League in India, and will earn more than half-a-million dollars for the three-week tournament. ⌘ Read more
At least 4,815 children were sexually abused by members of the Portuguese Catholic Church — mostly priests — over the past 70 years, a commission investigating the issue says. ⌘ Read more
Politicians tell Q+A they see Australians begging for food and counting coins to buy bread but fail to offer any immediate solutions to rate rises or inflation on Q+A. ⌘ Read more
A court in Alice Springs has heard a late-night quarrel between two men who did not know each other well ended with one fatally stabbing the other at least three times in the chest and throat. ⌘ Read more
The mining giant says it will hand over documents that detail allegations of sexual harassment to WorkSafe, but will remove the names of the employees involved. ⌘ Read more
Ukraine's president hails efforts to restore power generation systems damaged by Russian attacks as the US embassy in Moscow warns its citizens residing or travelling in Russia to leave now. ⌘ Read more
The allegation from Beijing follows the United States shooting down what it says was a Chinese spy balloon off the coast of South Carolina earlier this month. ⌘ Read more
Enticed by the HomeBuilder scheme, Zac Meyers and his partner began building a townhouse in Adelaide's west 18 months ago. He now says they stand to lose $25,000. ⌘ Read more
Three men involved in the gang bashing of two 17-year-old boys are sentenced to jail. ⌘ Read more
The Australian health watchdog concedes it needs to "raise the bar" to protect patients from sexual misconduct, announcing major changes to how it regulates health professionals in the wake of a Four Corners investigation. ⌘ Read more
A new rural roads alliance says an already strained supply chain is further being strangled by an inadequate national road network and it's calling on the federal government to pay attention. ⌘ Read more
The court heard the "brazen" assault happened in a public park and the offender was interrupted by three separate witnesses. ⌘ Read more
South Australia's Chief Public Health Officer Nicola Spurrier says all residents in the state's flood-hit Riverland and Murraylands regions will now be eligible for the free JEV vaccine. ⌘ Read more
VOD was one of the few independent news websites left in Cambodia. The latest move echoes steps the government took ahead of the last election to shut down news outlets and curtail press freedom. ⌘ Read more
Australian Navy commanders will have full operational control over their nuclear submarines and their powerful reactors, but the boats may have foreign engineers onboard when they are deployed. ⌘ Read more
The Philippines coast guard says the Chinese coast guard ship manoeuvred dangerously close to block the BRP Malapascua from approaching the Philippine-occupied Second Thomas Shoal on February 6. ⌘ Read more
The Hervey Bay resident is one of many Turkish-Australians who have been impacted by the devastating twin earthquakes, so nearby Maryborough, a regional Queensland city with strong ties to Türkiye, held a vigil in their honour. ⌘ Read more
A man has told a medical disciplinary hearing that controversial brain surgeon Charlie Teo "sold hope" that he could keep his wife alive until their six-year-old son turned 18. ⌘ Read more
Robert Brown, 75, is being remembered for his wonderful smile, after he died from injuries suffered when he was allegedly pushed from behind. ⌘ Read more
Indian cricket officials confirm the third Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test has been moved from Dharamsala to Indore because poor weather in the region has affected the playing surface at the original venue. ⌘ Read more
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Philadelphia Eagles in a thrilling Super Bowl, with commentators calling a "spectacular" punt return the momentum-shifting moment. ⌘ Read more
Firefighters are trying to stop a large blaze in Northbridge from spreading to neighbouring properties. ⌘ Read more
Police say the man was swimming at a lake in Far North Queensland with his children, aged seven and 10, when they got into difficult on Sunday. ⌘ Read more
A new era dawns on women's cricket tonight as people from all over the world tune in to watch the very first Women's Premier League auction in India. But will the most sought-after Australian player be an obvious choice? Kristen Beams weighs in. ⌘ Read more
In a letter to parents and caregivers shortly ahead of a court hearing today, Ignatius Park College principal Shaun Clarke said the arrest on Sunday of Leonard John Farren, 65, was "being treated with the highest priority". ⌘ Read more
Advertisers are making the most of the Super Bowl's millions of viewers by featuring some of Hollywood's biggest names and sprinkling some nostalgia into their ads. ⌘ Read more
Communities have been calling for governments to support Aboriginal-led solutions to tackle youth issues in Alice Springs. With alcohol restrictions back in place, will the heart of this complex issue get solved? ⌘ Read more
Another woman comes forward accusing football legend Barry Cable of sexually abusing her as a child, saying she was too "scared and intimidated" to tell anyone about the alleged abuse. ⌘ Read more
The daughter of Nathan Russell, who was murdered at an Adelaide unit block two years ago, tells the Supreme Court she takes solace in the thought her father's "piercing blue eyes" will haunt his killer Dylan John Kovarskis. ⌘ Read more
The threat of a terror attack by nationalist extremists or conspiracy theorists has fallen significantly, the head of ASIO says, with far-right groups largely failing to recruit from COVID-19. ⌘ Read more
Ponga addresses the media for the first time since last year's scandal, saying he was sick and "shouldn't have been out" at all on the night he and teammate Kurt Mann were ejected from a Newcastle pub bathroom. ⌘ Read more
A cyclone watch remains in place for parts of the Top End gulf region, as a tropical low develops in the Gulf of Carpentaria. ⌘ Read more
Pop star Rihanna unveils her baby bump at the Super Bowl, in a roundabout way announcing her second pregnancy to the world. ⌘ Read more
Australians heading to Sydney WorldPride who are eligible for mpox (previously monkeypox) vaccination are being encouraged to roll up their sleeves and get a jab ahead of the global LGBTIQ+ festival later this month. ⌘ Read more
An environmental group and a the Top End's Aboriginal land council are bringing separate lawsuits over a clearing permit they say could damage important habitats and jeopardise sacred Indigenous sites. ⌘ Read more
A not-for-profit community program says it needs more mentors to help support children and young people in state care, as numbers continue to rise. ⌘ Read more
A second man is sentenced to life in jail for a murder where the victim's body was found in a wheelie bin floating in a dam in Perth's east. ⌘ Read more
Police say a 26-year-old man died after presenting himself to Bankstown Hospital on Sunday morning after attending a music festival. About 12 others were taken to hospital for treatment. ⌘ Read more
Bree Walker's love affair with the Igls track in Austria continues, with the Australian Olympian winning silver in the World Cup monobob event. ⌘ Read more
A special inquiry hears diary entries made by convicted killer about struggling with motherhood were characterised as "admissions of guilt", but a range of experts who have since analysed them have a very different view. ⌘ Read more
The man appeared shirtless in court this morning over the alleged bludgeoning of a 62-year-old to death saying he has "never harmed a fly". ⌘ Read more
Liberal leader Peter Dutton apologises for walking out of the parliament's formal apology to the Stolen Generations in 2008. ⌘ Read more
A Tasmanian police officer who punched a man, who had earlier been armed with a bow and arrow, in the head during a dramatic arrest cops a fine but avoids having a conviction recorded. ⌘ Read more
While bigger companies have closed regional newsrooms or shifted to digital-only editions, community-owned news outlets are choosing to scale up. ⌘ Read more
Electricity giant Energy Australia has been ordered to pay $1.5 million in fines over the death of a Victorian power station worker in 2018. ⌘ Read more
The family of a Sydney man killed in last week’s catastrophic earthquakes in southern Türkiye says he might have survived if not for a flawed response that left his nephew flying around the world to recover his remains himself. ⌘ Read more
"Galentine's Day" has been steadily gaining traction for more than a decade — and was even accepted into the Merriam-Webster dictionary last year. But what is it and how did it start? ⌘ Read more
A 75-year-old man dies in rough surf on the NSW Mid North Coast as hazardous conditions persist in the wake of ex-Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle. ⌘ Read more
The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation will front a Senate Estimates hearing in Canberra. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
The Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles meet in a historic Super Bowl LVII to cap off the NFL season. Follow all the action from Arizona in our live blog. ⌘ Read more
The ASX is set for a flat start to trade after a mixed session on Wall Street to end last week, and as a raft of companies unveil their earnings, including JB Hi-Fi, IAG and Carsales. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. ⌘ Read more
Multiple properties have been destroyed in yesterday's bushfires near Tara, north-west of Brisbane, with residents still unable to return to their homes to inspect the damage. ⌘ Read more
Police believe it is the body of a 47-year-old Fraser Coast man who was reported missing on February 10. ⌘ Read more
Only eight Indigenous people have represented Australia in international cricket. An Aboriginal pathways program launched in central New South Wales is hoping to change that. ⌘ Read more
When Abbie Kelley started making little packs of rainbow beads for LGBT kids and their friends to thread on their shoelaces, she had no idea it would catch the imagination of people all over the world. ⌘ Read more
The US military has shot down another flying object over Lake Huron, near the United States-Canadian border, in the fourth such interception by American fighters this month. ⌘ Read more
Feral cats are among the biggest killers of native wildlife in Australia. One company has developed a trap that can work out whether what it sees is indeed a cat. ⌘ Read more
Alex Volkanovski might have come up short in his quest to become a two-weight UFC champion but his rivarly with Islam Makhachev is only just getting started. ⌘ Read more
Noongar woman Glenda Binder cried as she called her doctor to say she was being discharged from hospital. She died at home three days later. ⌘ Read more
A former Don Dale detainee is suing the NT government alleging sexual abuse by staff as nine other ex-juvenile inmates come forward with similar complaints over a 23-year period. ⌘ Read more
Police are at the scene of a suspicious fire at a home in Adelaide's inner south-west. ⌘ Read more
Uniting Ballarat paid one month of Kay's rent after she was diagnosed with cancer and it saved her from homelessness. She wants others to have the same privilege. ⌘ Read more
As Queensland grapples with the ongoing housing crisis, two burgeoning cities an hour south of Brisbane continue to steadily grow. But what do residents who were first attracted to the area think? ⌘ Read more
The bureau is watching a tropical low in Gulf Country, with severe thunderstorms also forecast for the state's south. ⌘ Read more
When Jackson MacDonald bought a historic timber pub off the beaten track and began renovations, he was told he wouldn't succeed without poker machines. ⌘ Read more
Having bought her "little cottage" on Tasmania's popular Bruny Island with the intention of enjoying retirement nestled in nature — Suzie, and other locals, say the unapproved clearing of trees by a developer has devastated the area. ⌘ Read more
Renewable energy developers and operators warn Australia's decarbonisation efforts could be derailed because of massive green spending plans by the US. ⌘ Read more
Back Roads guest presenter Kurt Fearnley journeys into Australia's last gold-rush town to meet locals determined to improve things for the next generation. ⌘ Read more
There is a new Australian face on the Formula 1 grid as Max Verstappen strives for a third consecutive world championship. Find out what you need to know about all 20 drivers for the 2023 F1 championship. ⌘ Read more
The federal government acknowledges there has been an "enormous failure" in attempts to close the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians, as it unveils a fresh national plan and hundreds of millions of dollars of funding. ⌘ Read more
These people say they're overworked, underpaid and fed up. The reason behind their frustrations is on the rise in Australia, and rated the number-one issue for voters in the country's most populous, and expensive state. ⌘ Read more
How we understand burnout needs to change, argues Black Dog Institute founder Gordon Parker. He says there's too much blame placed on individuals. ⌘ Read more
Economists are suddenly beset with doubts about the relationship between jobs, wages and inflation, which is terrible timing for Australia, writes business editor Ian Verrender. ⌘ Read more
The last mine in a remote Norwegian archipelago is set to be shut down in two years, cutting carbon dioxide emissions. But its closure will erase the identity of a century-old mining community that fills many with deep pride. ⌘ Read more
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says that investigators are hunting for wreckage of the flying object shot down by a US fighter jet over Yukon territory. ⌘ Read more
As despair turns to rage at the agonisingly slow rescue efforts, the focus turns to who was to blame for not better preparing people in the earthquake-prone region. ⌘ Read more
From Monday, around 19,000 refugees who arrived in Australia before Operation Sovereign Borders started in 2013 will be able to apply to transition to a permanent Resolution of Status visa as Labor moves to enact its pre-election commitment. ⌘ Read more
The Chargé d'Affaires, Dan Stoenescu says the bloc and its member states have gathered more than 50 million euros to provide aid and back rescue missions and first aid in both government-held and rebel-controlled parts of Syria. ⌘ Read more
Inside the space of a week, Matthew Kuhnemann may go from playing a Sheffield Shield match in front of a handful of spectators to making his Test debut for Australia in front of a parochial Indian crowd. ⌘ Read more
Queensland Fire Service says the Tara fire is travelling in multiple directions, and may be a threat to people's lives. ⌘ Read more
The minister for Indigenous Australians says those parliamentarians who walked out on the apology to the stolen generations should avoid taking similar actions against the Voice. ⌘ Read more
Concerned locals raise the alarm after noticing dead ducks in a nature conservation reserve in Central Victoria. Initial test results show no signs of human involvement in the deaths. ⌘ Read more
A shark barrier will be installed at Bicton Baths in Perth's south following a fatal shark attack in the Swan River last Saturday. ⌘ Read more
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a tropical cyclone warning for communities along the Top End's east from Groote Eylandt to the Queensland border. ⌘ Read more
Former Test opener Ed Cowan says the loss in Nagpur shows how far Australia is from the mark in Indian conditions — he calls for Travis Head to come in for the second Test, and a bolter from outside the squad who is being flown in. ⌘ Read more
Tess Oxley works in western Sydney, where she says patients are calling for an ambulance to get health care because they can't get into a GP — an issue highlighted by new union research into NSW Health funding. ⌘ Read more
If you love a good steak, then imagine being a judge at this year's Wagyu-branded beef competition. ⌘ Read more