Four years after a man was hit while walking across the street outside a Central Queensland pub, the driver is yet to be identified. Now an inquest hopes to uncover who was behind the wheel. ⌘ Read more
Four years after a man was hit while walking across the street outside a Central Queensland pub, the driver is yet to be identified. Now an inquest hopes to uncover who was behind the wheel. ⌘ Read more
Northern Territory police say a 29-year-old man was treated in hospital for facial injuries following the alleged incident at the Landmark hotel in Palmerston. ⌘ Read more
A new campaign is calling on the federal government to immediately ban engineered stone imports and manufacturing, with the CFMEU promising a ban on its members working with the product if the government does not step in. ⌘ Read more
The Queensland premier says breach of bail will be reintroduced as an offence for young offenders despite her government removing it in 2015 and heavily criticising the LNP for adopting it as a policy. ⌘ Read more
Health authorities are warning South Australians to brace for extremely hot conditions, with temperatures remaining high until the weekend. ⌘ Read more
The trial of former Penrhos College drama teacher Jay Riordan Walsh on 23 child sex charges begins, with prosecutors alleging he sexually abused five teenage students in the 1980s. ⌘ Read more
The inquiry today heard from a mother whose son took his own life after being targeted with dozens of phone calls, text messages from Centrelink and debt collectors chasing an alleged Robodebt. ⌘ Read more
Submissions to a Senate inquiry into concussions in contact sports urge consistent guidelines and definitions of concussion, and action on investment in research, better education and support for players, and a public registry for those affected. ⌘ Read more
Only 2,600 winners of an extremely competitive lottery have been allowed one last look at Xiang Xiang before the Japanese-born giant panda returns to China. ⌘ Read more
The Sharks came a long way in 2022 but to go one further this time around they'll need to exorcise the demons from their shock finals fade-out. ⌘ Read more
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners tells an inquiry into long COVID the current definition of the illness means some patients are missing the opportunity to get early intervention. ⌘ Read more
Dennis Orola sexually assaulted three women while carrying out ultrasounds at the Princess Alexandra Hospital between 2018 and 2020. ⌘ Read more
Dennis William Sore told the court he "lost control" while he was stabbing his sister to death in her Townsville unit. ⌘ Read more
Two children who were granted bail by a Townsville magistrate on February 9 are arrested again before an appeal by Queensland police had been heard in court. ⌘ Read more
A man pleads not guilty to murdering his mother at their Adelaide Hills home, as more details surrounding her death are revealed. ⌘ Read more
The neurosurgeon has continued giving evidence before the Health Care Complaints Commission about his conduct with two patients who died after surgery. ⌘ Read more
Parents have voiced frustration at an announcement confirming the heritage-listed East Brisbane State School will close to allow for the redevelopment of the Gabba stadium ahead of the 2032 Brisbane Olympics. ⌘ Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy gives an update on the areas of heaviest fighting, while Russia warns France that Moscow still remembers the fate of Napoleon Bonaparte as it accuses French President Emmanuel Macron of duplicitous diplomacy. ⌘ Read more
BlueScope Steel boss Mark Vasella warns losing sovereign manufacturing will not help the environment, amid uncertainty over how the steelmaker will be impacted by changes to emissions reduction laws. ⌘ Read more
Competing in just her first World Surf League final, Australian rookie Molly Picklum has defeated American Caroline Marks to win her first World Tour title at the Hurley Pro in Sunset Beach, Hawaii. ⌘ Read more
Police have spoken to the owner of the vehicle, a 47-year-old male, in connection to the death but would not reveal more information about the investigation. ⌘ Read more
Residents are basking in the big wet after a monsoon trough has brought heavy rainfall to north-west Queensland. Several communities will be cut off for weeks after the strongest start to the wet season in a decade. ⌘ Read more
The founder of a social media page highlighting crime and anti-social behaviour in Alice Springs says his Facebook account has been temporarily suspended, barring him from sharing content with his more than 60,000 followers. ⌘ Read more
Police say while they do not have "immediate concerns" about the safety of students and staff at Playford International College, patrols were sent there following an online threat which used the words "shooting Playford up". ⌘ Read more
There's an exciting fishing movement catching on in Australia with pest-busting anglers deliberately targeting introduced species such as Mozambique tilapia and European carp. ⌘ Read more
Ghungalu man Paul Gooda says adjusting to life with a disability has been difficult. When he joined a team sport, he was hooked. ⌘ Read more
Meta is rolling out a monthly subscription service in Australia from this week, which will allow users to become verified. ⌘ Read more
Police have arrested multiple young people after five vehicles were stolen from a government building premises in Alice Springs overnight. ⌘ Read more
Kim Yo Jong — the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un — says use of the Pacific Ocean as its "shooting range" depends on the United States. ⌘ Read more
An Antarctic cargo ship chartered to replace Australia's broken icebreaker is on its way back to Hobart after running aground at Mawson Station during a resupply mission — the latest in a long line of problems that have plagued the program. ⌘ Read more
The ABC understands there is a demand for ransom to release the Australian professor, a Papua New Guinean program coordinator plus two University of PNG graduates, who were in the Highlands region doing field study. ⌘ Read more
It's officially the worst summer for coastal drownings on record in NSW following another three deaths across the weekend. ⌘ Read more
Police are investigating the drowning death of a man in Surfers Paradise, believed to be linked with "nangs". ⌘ Read more
All Quiet on the Western Front dominates the 2023 BAFTAs as Cate Blanchett and Austin Butler take home the top prizes for Best Actress and Best Actor. Check out the full list of winners. ⌘ Read more
Tuesday marks the beginning of Easter celebrations for followers of the Christian faith. It's also an excuse to fire up the fry pan. ⌘ Read more
A new report finds one-in-five young people have felt it was difficult or "not beneficial" living with their parents, yet COVID restrictions have forced them to head home. One youth worker is worried about those still stuck there due to the cost of living and housing crisis. ⌘ Read more
The Gold Coast has a surprising problem – a limited supply of sand. The city faces a growing problem with beach erosion, and climate change is expected to create even greater challenges. ⌘ Read more
New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says the recovery will come with a big price tag, and the government will have to re-focus and re-prioritise. ⌘ Read more
Brazil's Carnival festival returns for the first time since the pandemic-related restrictions of recent years, but some cities cancel celebrations due to mudslides. ⌘ Read more
The all-queer cast of All The Sex I've Ever Had will share, year by year, what they've been doing in the bedroom, in clubs — or between the bookshelves, as the case may be. ⌘ Read more
Awards season arrives in the UK, with the stars gathering for the BAFTA awards. ⌘ Read more
Darcy Moore warns against pillorying the entire Collingwood football club after Jack Ginnivan made an "error of judgement" and was banned by the AFL. ⌘ Read more
Taking a walk in his human-sized minifigure costume is a way for Alex McIntyre to connect with his community and feel empowered. ⌘ Read more
ASX set for a small dip as traders raise interest-rate bets on signs inflation will be slower to come down than hoped. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. ⌘ Read more
Three people are taken to hospital and others are trapped as firefighters respond to reports of an "explosion" in an apartment building at Croydon on Monday morning. ⌘ Read more
Four years ago, there were only 250 Lord Howe Island woodhens left. Now there are more than 1,100 thanks to a rodent control program. It's being hailed as a symbol of what can be achieved for threatened species "if you get the settings right". ⌘ Read more
The CLP's leader in the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly, Lia Finocchiaro, has previously indicated her parliamentary team could vote in favour of an Indigenous Voice to Parliament even if the rank-and-file members oppose it. ⌘ Read more
Josh Arnold immortalises outback towns in song. Back Roads joins him on a 1,000km road trip to find out why he hung up the mic to compose music with school kids. ⌘ Read more
Two years ago health authorities gave natural fruit juice a lower health-star rating than diet cola, but a CSIRO breakthrough could change all that. ⌘ Read more
Queensland's opposition has called for the removal of the presumption of detention as a last resort for young offenders, in the first of its youth crime policy proposals ahead of next year's state election. ⌘ Read more
Richard Belzer — who was best known for his role as detectives John Munch in Homicide: Life on the Street and Law & Order: SVU — has died, aged 78. ⌘ Read more
From tactical formations and player combinations to milestone achievements and Pride jerseys, Australia's performance against Spain shows a team all about connection. ⌘ Read more
Amid concerns crime is sparking a healthcare staffing emergency in Alice Springs, doctors and nurses say they are exhausted. ⌘ Read more
Authorities urge residents of Melbourne's suburban fringe to prepare for an increased risk of fires as hot temperatures dry out grass plains. ⌘ Read more
The demand for share houses is back to pre-pandemic levels as vacancy rates sit at historic lows and rent and cost-of-living pressures eat into Australians' budgets. ⌘ Read more
From private beaches and crackling bonfires to stars that hold the recordings of fleeting thoughts, virtual reality is being used in combination with psychedelic therapy. ⌘ Read more
The best of the best in film are in London for the 76th BAFTA awards where All Quiet on the Western Front leads the nominations. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
"Wheeling and dealing" between then immigration minister Scott Morrison and the mining magnate back in 2014 changed the face of regional Australia and the lives of those seeking a safe place to call home. ⌘ Read more
These families moved to Sydney's fringes hoping it might provide a brighter future for their children. This is why some are reconsidering the decision. ⌘ Read more
Preliminary stages of a new study show a personalised exercise program can help long COVID sufferers who have a reduced capacity for exercise after catching the virus. ⌘ Read more
Netflix recently revealed that 40 per cent of its users regularly turn on subtitles when streaming. Hard-to-hear dialogue might be part of the reason. ⌘ Read more
A mild mannered, softly spoken, and incredibly polite intellectual with a boyish grin has become an object of derision, but the RBA governor is not entirely to blame for Australia's dire situation with interest rates, writes business editor Ian Verrender. ⌘ Read more
Up to a million Russians have fled the country since the start of the war. But the beauty in new places doesn't lessen the heartbreak of leaving home. ⌘ Read more
Ninety minutes of sweep-shot-induced madness was all it took for Australia to throw away a position of strength in the second Test as Australia's tour verges increasingly towards catastrophe. ⌘ Read more
Legendary English composer Andrew Lloyd Webber has written the anthem for King Charles III's coronation, adapting a piece of church music that encourages singers to make a "joyful noise". ⌘ Read more
A collector visiting a contemporary art fair accidentally topples over a small glass sculpture by renowned artist Jeff Koons, shattering it to pieces. ⌘ Read more
The Australians admit they blew their chance to level the four-Test series against India following a stunning batting collapse in its six-wicket defeat in Delhi. ⌘ Read more
The 27-year-old allegedly ingested 124 pellets with a combined weight of about 1kg, before excreting and re-swallowing eight of the pellets during travel. the Australian Federal Police said. ⌘ Read more
Tokyo Olympic gold medallist Jess Fox welcomes the growing support for female athletes who juggle elite-level sport with being a parent. ⌘ Read more
Police say the 37-year-old woman was found unresponsive yesterday afternoon, and was declared dead at the scene. ⌘ Read more
More than 230 people were killed during the surprise Japanese raids during World War II, in which hundreds of bombs were dropped on the city. ⌘ Read more
Three-time Olympian Alicia Coutts says she doubts Swimming Australia's new guidelines on disordered eating will be effective unless the organisation is fully committed to their implementation. ⌘ Read more
After they being walloped 7-0 last June, a full-strength Matildas are back to seek revenge against a Spanish side embroiled in off-field chaos. ⌘ Read more
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says his Chinese counterpart did no apologise over the suspected spy balloon which flew over the US, when the pair met on the sidelines of a global security conference. ⌘ Read more
South Australia is the only mainland state where Easter Sunday is not a public holiday, something the retail workers' union is pushing to change. The state's premier says a review is already underway, but no changes will be made in time for this Easter. ⌘ Read more
Death is an uncomfortable topic at the best of times, but a transformative experience in Indonesia gave young Nandira a new perspective on its inevitability. ⌘ Read more
Public awareness about a missing person can help police track them down. But in the case of Nicola Bulley, police say the social media activity is hampering the investigation. ⌘ Read more
Two-time MasterChef contestant Reece Hignell is stoked that WorldPride is shining a light on queer chefs from across Australia in what he describes as a "very masculine" industry. ⌘ Read more
Australia is in with a chance of putting India under pressure on day three of the second Test in Delhi, but must bat well on a wearing, turning track at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Follow all the action in our live blog. ⌘ Read more
Police say a man restrained after running into a Gold Coast restaurant had been "affected by mental health issues or was in some kind of psychotic state", and there are no concerns for public safety. ⌘ Read more
In less than a week, Matthew Kuhnemann has gone from state cricket for Queensland to opening the bowling in a Test match in Delhi — the debutant says the faith put in him by captain Pat Cummins has been crucial as he and the team prepare for a vital day three. ⌘ Read more
The 34-year-old Tasmanian was one of four men on the boat, which capsized about 2:40am on Sunday. ⌘ Read more
There have been new detections of the deadly varroa mite in beehives at two locations near Taree, linked to the illegal movement of beehives. ⌘ Read more
Humza Yousaf, 37, is the first Scottish National Party member to announce he will be running to become the next first minister. ⌘ Read more
Police say two more people died in the hard-hit Hawke's Bay area in circumstances related to the cyclone, raising the death toll to 11. ⌘ Read more
The rebuke presents a challenge to the party's leader in the NT Legislative Assembly, Lia Finocchiaro, who last week said she supported the concept of the Voice but wanted more detail from Canberra. ⌘ Read more
Australia's corellas and white cockies are raucous, seemingly everywhere, and sometimes almost callously destructive. But there are rules about what you can do about them. ⌘ Read more
Adam Bandt says the party is open to negotiating on the government's key climate change policy, but believes voters can see they are fighting to stop new coal and gas projects from being approved. ⌘ Read more
As people leave their working lives behind, social isolation and loneliness can set in for some. While finding new friends can help, a researcher says the solution depends on the individual. ⌘ Read more
Australia's Oscar Piastri is preparing for his F1 debut for McLaren — he talks to ABC Sport about his self-belief, what success looks like, why he didn't watch Drive to Survive and his excitement for his first home Grand Prix in Melbourne. ⌘ Read more
A genius of cosmetics with an absurdist, audacious sense of humour, Doris Fish's bad-girl drag pushed boundaries and made him a star from Sydney to San Francisco. ⌘ Read more
US Vice-President Kamala Harris says those responsible will be held to account after the US state department finds Russia has committed "crimes against humanity". ⌘ Read more
Visual kinetic artist Robert Andrew knew from childhood that he had Aboriginal ancestry, but it wasn't until he began to explore his history through art that he found his voice. ⌘ Read more
There was one surprising reason the bushfires of Ash Wednesday, 1983, were the worst in more than four decades. The focus of research around the phenomenon changed as a consequence. ⌘ Read more
Young people are stepping into a virtual world as part of a new trial aimed at overcoming the barriers to mental health care in the Northern Territory. ⌘ Read more
A highly invasive and destructive pest that attacks the roots of vegetables and can cause significant crop loss has been discovered in a Queensland backyard, prompting a warning from farmers to home growers. ⌘ Read more
With employment falling and unemployment rising, what should workers expect this year, ask Gareth Hutchens. ⌘ Read more
Do you say "peanut paste" or "peanut butter"? Your answer may depend on where you come from after a historic legal decision banned the use of "peanut butter" in some parts of the country. ⌘ Read more
Advocates have welcomed the federal government's decision as a step in the right direction, but say it fails about 12,000 asylum seekers still without a permanent solution.
It has been an emotional week for asylum seeker Reza Haidari, who has been excluded from a federal government decision allowing 19,000 refugees to apply for permanent visas. ⌘ Read more
A 22-year-old man dies after falling from Gibraltar Falls in the ACT's Namadgi National Park, the second fatality in less than a week at the popular tourist spot. ⌘ Read more