One of Malka Leifer's alleged victims was so ashamed about the abuse she suffered at the hands of the former school principal, that she was unable to physically speak to her psychologist about it, a court hears. ⌘ Read more
One of Malka Leifer's alleged victims was so ashamed about the abuse she suffered at the hands of the former school principal, that she was unable to physically speak to her psychologist about it, a court hears. ⌘ Read more
The announcement of a $350 million development at Adelaide's Morphettville Racecourse immediately raises concerns about the impact on traffic in the area and sparked criticism about similar decisions made in the past by the owner. ⌘ Read more
In this ABC Radio Brisbane special we look at the proposed changes to how young criminals are dealt with in Queensland, and why they are being discussed so widely. ⌘ Read more
The lawyer for a former South Coast mayor who pleaded guilty to cultivating and possessing more than $250,000 worth of cannabis has told a court her client is aware she let everybody down but she is "only human". ⌘ Read more
The head of Tasmania's Environment Protection Authority confirms the state's largest fish farmer tried to prevent a report on antibiotic use in its fish pens being released because it was 'commercial in confidence'. ⌘ Read more
Police in Papua New Guinea say there is "unfinished business" in their pursuit of the criminal gang who took an Australian archaeologist and three local women hostage in the country's highlands. ⌘ Read more
When Alex Case logged into an old email account, he was looking for "cringey" teen memories. Instead, he found long-forgotten messages from the man who sexually assaulted him. ⌘ Read more
The first 2,000 inmates arrive at El Savador's new mega-prison, where cells with just two toilets and 80 metal beds are designed to hold more than 100 people. ⌘ Read more
YouTube star Jake Paul suffers the first defeat of his professional boxing career, losing a split decision to Tommy Fury. ⌘ Read more
Search efforts are underway in Fitzroy Crossing and Kununurra for people who failed to return from remote trips. ⌘ Read more
It’s the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards, the only show that exclusively honours actors. But first things first, here’s the red carpet. ⌘ Read more
Hundreds of airline passengers have been caught up in an IT systems breakdown at Gold Coast Airport with airline staff reverting to a manual check-in process. ⌘ Read more
Australian pace bowler Megan Schutt reckons her team's T20 World Cup win didn't come easily because they had to overcome a "scary" spell before lifting the trophy. ⌘ Read more
The fighting came as Israeli and Palestinian officials met in Jordan to discuss ways of lowering tensions. ⌘ Read more
Touch is an essential human need but one that is often missing from the lives of intellectually disabled women. Advocacy groups are trying to address that through workshops offering hair brushing, manicures and massage. ⌘ Read more
Soaring rates of housing stress are forcing Australians to explore new options and 41 per cent of Australian councils have approved alternative housing for permanent dwelling. But amid the hype, don't forget tiny homes must still comply with local laws. ⌘ Read more
Australia's AFL is set to follow in the footsteps of the NFL, facing a major class action over concussion, with a Melbourne law firm saying it has spoken to "numerous" former men's and women's players suffering from the effects of brain injuries. ⌘ Read more
Keep track of all the winners from the Screen Actors Guild awards, the last major ceremony before the Oscars. ⌘ Read more
Do you have a Pacific story or lead you'd like the ABC to investigate further? Are you an expert or Pacific resident with experience or footage to offer? Or do you have feedback about the ABC's Pacific coverage you'd like to voice? If you answered yes to any of these questions, we'd love to hear from you. ⌘ Read more
If you have never tasted a crisp creamy macadamia kernel, or it has been a while, Australian growers say now is a critical time to buy the native nut and help them weather a global glut and savage price cuts. ⌘ Read more
Heartbreak High actor Chloé Hayden accuses staff at Melbourne's Marvel Stadium of "countless incidents" of "ableism and discrimination" during the Harry Styles concerts at the weekend. ⌘ Read more
Australia's home affairs minister says the nation's cyber laws were "bloody useless" during the Optus hack, as the federal government announces an overhaul of cyber policy. ⌘ Read more
According to new research, gamba grass will replace the existing ecosystems across about 30 per cent of the park by 2032 if further action isn't taken. ⌘ Read more
The Concord West local is struggling to find a new home, as there are few accessible rentals available in Sydney and no priority is given to those that need them the most. ⌘ Read more
The first time Marta Hodul Lenton tried finswimming it was as "awkward as heck" but after a couple of years training it is now "like flying". ⌘ Read more
One year after the government's flood buyback scheme was announced, the residents of an Ipswich townhouse complex are stuck in limbo. ⌘ Read more
Queensland will be the second jurisdiction in Australia to provide illicit drug testing, here's how it will work and what chemist are finding hidden in pills. ⌘ Read more
The newly announced MyWay+ system will allow passengers to pay through an account-based system using their smart phone, watch, or by simply tapping-on with a credit or debit card. ⌘ Read more
María Elena Ríos has conflicting feelings about her saxophone: She once blamed the instrument for an acid attack that brought her to the brink of death, but it has since been her salvation. ⌘ Read more
Almost half of all maternity services in regional areas across the country have closed over the past 25 years, but advocates say small services can improve safety and should be reinstated. ⌘ Read more
Domestic violence shelters across New South Wales are stretched to the limit, but a new model is offering survivors a glimmer of hope. ⌘ Read more
The number of eating disorder cases has exploded, but our health system is appallingly underprepared to deal with the crisis. ⌘ Read more
The Defence Industry Minister challenges the UK to purchase more Australian-made military equipment like Bushmasters given British companies have won billions of dollars of recent contracts here, including the lucrative Hunter-class frigate program. ⌘ Read more
Widespread failures in preparedness, response and recovery were exposed in the aftermath of the unprecedented flood that had thousands of people fighting for their lives. If the region was hit by a similar flood today, would anything be different? ⌘ Read more
Bob Davis is being evicted from his Sydney rental home of 30 years and doesn't like his chances of finding something else in the city's white-hot market. Housing policy has become a battleground ahead of the state election. ⌘ Read more
Jeremy Buckingham was a Greens Upper House MP from 2011 to 2018, when he sensationally quit the party. Next month, he will head the upper house ticket for the Legalise Cannabis Party. ⌘ Read more
Burnout is now such a specific experience that researchers are investigating whether it should be included as a mental health condition in its own right, alongside psychological illnesses like anxiety or depression, with which burnout is frequently confused. And this Australian research is at the cutting edge. ⌘ Read more
Conspiracy theorists have a new, unlikely target: The world of urban planning. ⌘ Read more
Despite cost of living turmoil for regular Australians, many of our big companies have shown to have a special power to rake in handsome profits by becoming price makers, writes business editor Ian Verrender. ⌘ Read more
The creator of the Dilbert comic strip faces a backlash of cancellations, while defending remarks describing people who are black as members of "a hate group" from which white people should "get away." ⌘ Read more
The Australian Federal Police is launching a new grassroots education campaign aimed at boosting awareness of foreign interference in multicultural communities, as fears grow many potential crimes are going unreported. ⌘ Read more
Defending champion Australia is chasing a sixth T20 World Cup title, but the host nation stands in its way at Newlands. Follow our live blog. ⌘ Read more
A property developer renowned for being tough in sailing and business, Fischer contested the last of his 47 Sydney to Hobart yacht races in 2015 at the age of 88. ⌘ Read more
The accident happened off the eastern coast of Italy's Calabria region, with 27 of the bodies found washed up on the shores of a seaside resort in the province of Crotone, according to Italian media. ⌘ Read more
President Vladimir Putin appears on state television to say Russia has no choice but to take into account the nuclear capabilities of NATO, because the US-led military alliance was seeking the defeat of Russia. ⌘ Read more
Olivia Newton-John lived in the public eye, filled with accolades and awards. But at the state memorial service, those saying their final goodbyes remember a healer, a mother and someone who found the beauty in everything. ⌘ Read more
Five Ukrainian friends who came of age in the Kyiv suburb of Bucha have had their lives, their neighbourhood and their country changed forever by Russia's invasion. ⌘ Read more
Australian moguls veteran Matt Graham finishes second, less than one point behind winner Michael Kingsbury, at the world championships in Georgia. ⌘ Read more
A Jetstar flight from Bangkok to Melbourne is forced to make an emergency landing in the NT, with international passengers waiting hours to exit the aircraft due to customs issues. ⌘ Read more
New South Wales Labor says it will prioritise Metro links in north-west and south-west Sydney if elected, but won't guarantee other projects announced by the Coalition. ⌘ Read more
Legendary swimmer Ellie Cole says it is inspiring to see the values shared by the international Paralympic movement and WorldPride. ⌘ Read more
Six-year-old Oscar loves taking his e-scooter out for a spin with his dad. But his hobby is illegal on South Australian roads. ⌘ Read more
NSW North Coast residents have come together to repair their relationship with the river that destroyed their homes and business in a major flood one year ago. ⌘ Read more
An Australian archaeology professor and his two Papua New Guinean colleagues are released from captivity after more than a week of tense and traumatic negotiations, and a complex security operation involving police and defence personnel. ⌘ Read more
Thousands gather at Hamer Hall to pay tribute to the extraordinary life and achievements of the iconic Australian entertainer and cancer patient advocate. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Police officers and firefighters suffering PTSD are being given the opportunity to adopt retired greyhounds to help with emotional support. ⌘ Read more
Nurse Nirmal Manu, 22, delivers critical care with a smile, even in the toughest of situations. He wants to show others how good it can be working in the country. ⌘ Read more
Australian troops deployed to the United Kingdom meet King Charles as they farewell the first cohort of Ukrainian recruits they've helped train in basic combat skills for the war against Russia. ⌘ Read more
We've sorted through our photographers' images to bring you a selection of the best moments from Australia's premier event celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community. ⌘ Read more
Needing only four runs to win with five wickets in hand at the beginning of the final over, South Australia falls apart as Tasmania clinches a second consecutive WNCL title. ⌘ Read more
Images of native animals hidden throughout Australia's new passports are actually a high-tech security feature. If you’re applying for a new passport, here's what you need to know about the R Series. ⌘ Read more
Tim Anson has been creating walking sticks since he was a child, having started after his father gave him a penknife on his eighth birthday. ⌘ Read more
Australian swimming great Michael Klim talks about the neural condition that changed his life, the support he's received from former teammates and rivals alike, and calls on Australians to take a charity challenge to raise money and awareness for charity brainwave Australia. ⌘ Read more
After five years in Australia, Chilean migrant Lisbett Lillo thought she was on the path to permanent residency. But after receiving a breast cancer diagnosis she found out Australia doesn't accept migrants who will incur large medical bills. ⌘ Read more
Scientists are developing pills, powders, and pellets to slash livestock methane emissions — one of the biggest environmental challenges facing the meat industry. But will they work in the real world of farming? ⌘ Read more
Australia imports more than $2 billion of timber per year, but a group of landholders in south-west Victoria which began growing trees three decades ago are now reaping the rewards. ⌘ Read more
Off-grid residents open their gates for a tour of their properties, where friendly goats, chickens and an abundance of vegetables and fruit trees help to fill their pantries and allow them to live a simpler life. ⌘ Read more
Federal senator Lidia Thorpe says she lay on the ground in front of a float — interrupting the parade until she was removed by officers — to protest police violence. ⌘ Read more
A bitter war of words is continuing between the federal government and the opposition as Labor continues to float winding back tax breaks on the nation's highest superannuation balances. ⌘ Read more
Indigenous leaders from Gippsland call for more details on the working logistics of a fair and equitable Voice to Parliament, warning that it must reflect the diversity of different cultural lore and practices. ⌘ Read more
An experimental mentoring program in southern Tasmania sees participants make a chair while learning leadership and teamwork skills. ⌘ Read more
Meg Lanning's Australia go into the T20 World Cup final, ready for a tough examination from a brilliant South Africa pace attack — and from a noisy home crowd. ⌘ Read more
An Adelaide Hills couple has been handed an enforcement notice over alleged excessive land cleared on a property. ⌘ Read more
"Happiness is when what you think, what you say and what you do are in harmony," said Mahatma Gandhi. So how are we all going with that? ⌘ Read more
Freelance artists are calling on the University of Melbourne to streamline the payment system for independent contractors, saying the current process is a "distressing … administrative ordeal". ⌘ Read more
For two passionate farmers in New South Wales, coming to terms with their sexuality was a difficult journey, but they found plenty of support in their rural communities and remain committed to the land. ⌘ Read more
Since floodwaters rose a metre above the floorboards of his high-set home, Des Lawlor has been desperate to raise it higher. But to qualify for funding it'll need to be so high off the ground it would be impractical to live in. ⌘ Read more
Amid an increasingly competitive market, would-be tenants say some real estate agents are encouraging desperate house hunters to offer more money to secure a rental, despite rental bidding being outlawed. ⌘ Read more
Kellie Sloane insists she is venturing into New South Wales politics, which has a lower house known as the bear pit, with her eyes wide open. She's one of a number of women hoping to make their mark at the upcoming election. ⌘ Read more
Australia's first cricket team to tour India was labelled "has-beens and never-will-bes", but almost 90 years later, historian Megan Ponsford has revealed they were also a fascinating band of sporting pioneers. ⌘ Read more
Describing the star as the embodiment of "generosity and kindness", "beautiful inside and out" and "a true professional", Australians share their special encounters with Olivia Newton-John as she is bid a final farewell at a state memorial service. ⌘ Read more
A meeting of G20 finance ministers in India fails to reach an end-of-meeting communique due to differences over the war in Ukraine. ⌘ Read more
For over a century, fashion designers have used runways to shock and sell their work, but these jaw-dropping examples have surprising links to changes in politics, art and technology. ⌘ Read more
What's your magic air conditioner number? Should you switch off the aircon when you pop to the shops? And does "dry mode" actually work? ⌘ Read more
Advocacy groups say official Census data showing thousands of women aged over 55 being homeless is just the tip of the iceberg — estimating 240,000 are at risk of sleeping rough across the country. ⌘ Read more
An ex-convict who spent most of four decades in different prisons urges the West Australian government to improve screening for cognitive disabilities in the justice system. ⌘ Read more
The community of Yuendumu is quiet now, but it's about to be back under the national spotlight as the inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker resumes. ⌘ Read more
After taking time away from football to discover herself, the Matilda is now a Rainbow Ambassador for Sydney WorldPride and an advocate for LGBTQIA+ inclusion in sport. ⌘ Read more
When Anthony Albanese announced he would be marching at Mardi Gras, the lacklustre opposition showed that, for a group that has historically been marginalised and vilified, the tide is shifting, writes Patricia Karvelas. ⌘ Read more
Imagine having an intense gastro-like illness for months on end, while also being pregnant. That's how women describe the pregnancy illness hyperemesis gravidarum, also known as HG. ⌘ Read more
Seamus Heaney's play The Cure at Troy lays bare the ethical wasteland of politics. It is an ancient tale that speaks to today's political wasteland, writes Stan Grant. ⌘ Read more
The thrill of discovering new songs and new sounds can enrich people of all ages. Except, most of the time, it doesn't. Why does our willingness to explore new or unfamiliar music decline with age? Timothy McKenry explains. ⌘ Read more
Transitioning to low waste living requires changes in household consumption and waste management practices but research shows making changes and sticking to them is not easy. If the transition to a circular economy is to be successful, it needs to be planned from the perspective of everyday life within households. ⌘ Read more
Tens of thousands of Mardi Gras revellers returned to Sydney's Oxford Street on Saturday night, in what organisers say was one of their biggest parades yet. ⌘ Read more
Daniel Duggan, an Australian citizen, was arrested in October by federal police in NSW at the request of American authorities, who accuse him of helping train the Chinese military to fly jet fighters. ⌘ Read more
Tasmania have clinched back-to-back WNCL titles off the back of an incredible final over from Sarah Coyte who took three wickets and produced a run out. ⌘ Read more
Iranian leaders have often vowed to avenge military commander Qassem Soleimani, who was killed in a US drone strike in 2020, in strong terms. ⌘ Read more
A slow-moving winter storm has intensified over California, triggering the first blizzard warning in the LA area in 30 years and creating the extraordinary sight of snowflakes swirling around the iconic Hollywood sign. ⌘ Read more
Crowds are gathering and the costumes are coming out as Sydney's 45th Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras returns to its historic home. Follow all the action in our live blog. ⌘ Read more
The site for Australia's largest breeding migration of giant Australian cuttlefish is now on the National Heritage List. ⌘ Read more