Italy's coastguard launches multiple rescue operations to save migrants packed on boats. ⌘ Read more
Italy's coastguard launches multiple rescue operations to save migrants packed on boats. ⌘ Read more
A long-time mariner and diver is calling for a popular fishing spot off the Sunshine Coast to eventually be made off-limits to anglers. ⌘ Read more
NSW Labor is playing a small target strategy in the election campaign, but it might backfire with the party needing to capture the attention of undecided voters to win. ⌘ Read more
After three years La Niña is officially over, but Australia could be facing rainfall deficits and extreme heat, irrespective of whether El Niño develops. ⌘ Read more
Academy members have nominated 2022's best films for Oscars awards. Here's where you can watch them. ⌘ Read more
There were once more than 300 styles of Chinese opera. Now only 100 or so remain. Meet the women working to bringing the art form back to life. ⌘ Read more
The letter, published in a major city newspaper, describes how a man had started to undress in front of children in the female change rooms at a busy aquatic centre and was forcibly removed by another patron. The trouble is, the incident did not happen. ⌘ Read more
The first thing the Dolphins did when they joined the NRL was drop "Redcliffe" from their name — but that hasn't stopped the normally quiet town from getting a little bit euphoric about their local side making the big time. ⌘ Read more
More than 100 witnesses, including two former prime ministers, have faced the Robodebt inquiry and sworn to tell the truth. ⌘ Read more
More than 110,000 pallets of perishables languishes in warehouses all over the country as the transport logistics sector struggles to fill the gap left by one of Australia's biggest refrigerated food movers, which collapsed last week with 1,500 job losses. ⌘ Read more
Europe correspondent Isabella Higgins was on the ground as Russia invaded Ukraine 12 months ago and gives an insight into the challenges of reporting in a war zone. ⌘ Read more
After growing up as an Aboriginal woman in the Northern Territory, Karlie James decided to become a doctor. Now, she hopes to show others they can do the same. ⌘ Read more
A large contingent of ADF troops has begun a humanitarian mission in Vanuatu in the wake of last week's twin cyclone disaster, while the nation's seasonal workers in Australia are raising money for affected families. ⌘ Read more
ABC Science is out to find Australia's backyard inventors. In part three of our series we meet Michael Green, who volunteers his time to help people with disabilities tackle everyday problems. ⌘ Read more
Everything Everywhere All At Once has been breaking records its entire history and it's score is no different. ⌘ Read more
The South Australian government is aiming to have an Indigenous Voice to Parliament up and running before the national referendum, and supporters are hoping it will serve as an example for the proposed federal body. ⌘ Read more
Iran and Saudi Arabia have agreed to re-establish relations after years of hostility which had threatened stability and security in the Gulf and helped fuel conflicts in the Middle East from Yemen to Syria. ⌘ Read more
Recovery is a lifelong journey, but across the country, young Australians are working to create open conversations around eating disorders. ⌘ Read more
Johnny Kitagawa was the most powerful man in J-pop before several men went on the record in 1999 to accuse him of historical child sexual offences. But rather than ending his career, the alleged crimes were largely swept under the rug for decades. ⌘ Read more
Fego Kiniafa was a top PNG businessman who workers called "The Chief". Last year he was brutally murdered and now an investigation has uncovered secret business deals that raise serious questions about who Australia chooses to partner with under its foreign assistance programs. ⌘ Read more
For the past decade, Vladimir Putin has been quietly pursuing his goal of transforming Russia's frozen northern coast into a global shipping hub to rival the Suez canal. It's a bet that appears to be paying off at a key moment. ⌘ Read more
An infamous Joe Biden whisper, caught on a microphone, is an apt description for the deal he is about to announce with Australia and the UK. But back home, Australians could be forgiven for thinking they have much more pressing matters they want Anthony Albanese to deal with. ⌘ Read more
New data released from PropTrack shows Australia's national rental vacancy rate is at its lowest level since 2018 — and it is unlikely to improve any time soon. ⌘ Read more
Right now Australia is in the middle of a cost-of-living crisis that has its roots in the property market, the availability of housing and high levels of personal debt. Are there any tangible solutions, asks David Taylor. ⌘ Read more
A gunman in Germany shot dead seven people including an unborn child before killing himself at a Jehovah's Witness worship hall in the city of Hamburg, police and prosecutors say. ⌘ Read more
A Dutch historian found a unique 1,000-year-old medieval golden treasure, consisting of ear pendants, gold leaf and silver coins, the Dutch National Museum of Antiquities (Rijksmuseum van Oudheden) announced. ⌘ Read more
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is urging Australia to protect Hindu temples after several were vandalised by supporters of a Sikh separatist group seeking to form an independent state. ⌘ Read more
The Sydney Kings are one win away from clinching back-to-back NBL titles after thrashing the New Zealand Breakers 91-68 in game three of the championship series before the largest crowd in competition history. ⌘ Read more
The three-time Olympic gold medallist adds the 200m backstroke world record to her list of achievements, dipping under the previous mark at the NSW State Championships in Sydney. ⌘ Read more
The teenager has been sentenced in the Supreme Court in Cairns after crashing a stolen car into a tree, leaving one teenager dead and a child with quadriplegia. ⌘ Read more
The Fair Work Commission says a pay top-up for rail workers will not cause any detriment to the NSW government's budget, and Unions NSW says the government's pay position has been left "in tatters". ⌘ Read more
A call for "strong action" was made by ABC sports broadcaster and Gurindji man Charlie King after Ms Gwynne's use of an offensive slur was revealed. ⌘ Read more
A New Zealand pilot, being held hostage in Indonesia's remote Papua region, warns his family that his ordeal "could go on for a long time," in a message sent via the rebels who are holding him captive. ⌘ Read more
Scott Edward Biber, 59, and Philip David Emanuel, 52, will spend at least three years in jail for transporting cocaine from Sydney's eastern suburbs to the north coast in 2020. ⌘ Read more
Shaun Marsh, one of the most enigmatic cricketers of his generation, announces his retirement from state cricket, but he will continue to play in the Big Bash League. ⌘ Read more
The dilapidated state of remote housing in the Northern Territory was probed on the last day of hearings for several months in the coronial inquest into the death of the Indigenous teenager. ⌘ Read more
The Eels take on the Sharks before the first Queensland derby of the year, with the Broncos hosting the Cowboys in Brisbane. Follow our ScoreCentre for all the live scores and stats. ⌘ Read more
The owners of two electronic billboards have lost a bid for ministerial approval with an independent committee advising they posed "an unacceptable risk to the safety of drivers". ⌘ Read more
As much as we don't want it to be, COVID is still very much with us. But what have we learned that could help us accelerate a real and sustained exit, write Michael Toole and Brendan Crabb. ⌘ Read more
An Adelaide court hears Nicholas Trevor Masling, who has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of his baby daughter, told his mother he wanted to throw authorities "off the scent" after being questioned by hospital staff. ⌘ Read more
Youth Advocacy Centre CEO Katherine Hayes' comments came after a parliamentary committee released a report recommending the Palaszczuk Government's proposed youth justice law changes be passed. ⌘ Read more
A photo of another man with the same name led to a New Yorker being wrongly convicted of murder. ⌘ Read more
Two environmental groups are calling for krill fishing to be outlawed, saying Chinese super trawlers are endangering pods of whales in the Southern Ocean. ⌘ Read more
Jackline Musa discovered her former boyfriend in bed with another woman. A judge found she "spontaneously" formed an intention to inflict serious harm in a matter of seconds. ⌘ Read more
As the game continues to deal with the fallout from the Latrell Mitchell incident, the NRL must take a stand against racism. ⌘ Read more
Karl Whitburn is the second of the three alleged cocaine smugglers found clinging to an esky to be tracked down by authorities. ⌘ Read more
The nationwide knockout competition will be the first of its kind for Australian women, and will run parallel to the men's edition starting from next year. ⌘ Read more
The actions of a female teacher who repeatedly had sex with a 16-year-old male student would not have been illegal if the child was not under her direct care or supervision, a court has heard. ⌘ Read more
The main freight route between WA and the NT has reopened after being blocked by floodwaters for several days. ⌘ Read more
Environmental groups say the deal to provide retrospective water licences to coal mines under the Sydney and Illawarra drinking catchment is cynical and full of flaws. ⌘ Read more
The magistrate dismissed a case involving a female teacher accused of striking a primary school boy on the shoulder, but a Supreme Court judge overturns his decision saying it used "emotive language" and caused the magistrate to "stray from his judicial task". ⌘ Read more
A fire that gutted an artesian bakery has devastated a Perth family and their customers, with almost 30 years of history being razed to the ground. ⌘ Read more
Just weeks before his 23rd birthday in 2019, Jarrad Madgwick left the house hours after being issued with a $2,000 Robodebt. He never returned home or into the arms of his mum Kathleen. ⌘ Read more
In a scathing 13-page letter to Congress, David Panuelo says China has committed espionage in Federated State of Micronesian waters, bribed local politicians and attempted to undermine the nation's sovereignty. ⌘ Read more
Australia patiently batted itself into a strong position on day one of the final Test in Ahmedabad, but will want to continue batting long into day two to put India under pressure. Follow all the updates in our live blog. ⌘ Read more
Xi Jinping officially kicks off his norm-busting third term as China's president, solidifying his position as one of the communist nation's most powerful leaders in generations. ⌘ Read more
NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo has vowed to sanction and educate the fan who racially abused Latrell Mitchell but stopped short of guaranteeing a lifetime ban. ⌘ Read more
Bradley White, 42, has been sentenced to 42 years in prison following the shooting spree in which a Central Coast town came under attack from a "haze of bullets" in March 2020. ⌘ Read more
Robert Blake — the Emmy-award winning actor with a long and complex backstory — has died, aged 89, of heart disease, according to a statement released on behalf of his niece. ⌘ Read more
Fiji's former prime minister Frank Bainimarama has been granted bail and released after spending the night in custody. ⌘ Read more
Muhyiddin Yassin faces charges of power and money laundering, becoming Malaysia's second leader to be charged after losing power. ⌘ Read more
A "brain snap" after a few drinks pushed a former bikie to cut off his tracking bracelet and flee from police, a court has heard. ⌘ Read more
A vintage race car has been left damaged after being stolen from a property in Melbourne's south-east. The 1960s vehicle was discovered by police just streets from where it had been taken. ⌘ Read more
The centre opened in the Queensland community of Cherbourg a year ago with 10 staff. Now it employs 30 people, and is one of the top-performing call centres in the Asia-Pacific for one company. ⌘ Read more
South Australia's premier says nuclear submarines will be built in Adelaide under the AUKUS defence partnership, but he is not clear on whether all eight promised boats will be manufactured in the city. ⌘ Read more
Ballarat's last operational gold mine, Balmaine Gold, has gone into administration and appointed accounting firm Hall Chadwick to oversee the process. ⌘ Read more
County Court Judge Mark Gamble stands by his decision to ask a breastfeeding woman to leave a Melbourne courtroom, saying the direction was "self-explanatory". ⌘ Read more
Artist Elise Romaszko is challenging the concept of what beauty is, through a dance piece where all the costumes and props are made from recycled materials. ⌘ Read more
A Toodyay landholder has been threatened with nine months' jail and a $20,000 fine for building a creek crossing in an alleged breach of the state's Aboriginal Heritage Act. ⌘ Read more
A former Fox executive is found guilty of paying bribes to nab broadcasting rights to the World Cup and other top football matches. ⌘ Read more
The students, aged from seven to 11, started complaining of nausea, abdominal pain and dizziness after getting off their school bus in north Queensland yesterday. ⌘ Read more
In a case of "man versus maths", a film critic and a Moneyball mathematician go head-to-head to predict Academy Award winners. ⌘ Read more
After a bumpy start, the festival is on track to its biggest year yet thanks to blockbuster international shows — but Australian artists and quieter moments shone through in opening week. ⌘ Read more
Cardiologists pen an explosive letter to ACT Health Minister Rachel-Stephen Smith over "unacceptable and dangerous" cardiology care at the Canberra Hospital. ⌘ Read more
Here's a quick wrap of the COVID-19 news and case numbers from each Australian jurisdiction from the past week. ⌘ Read more
Tasmania's Planning Minister will attempt to overrule a council's decision to reject a massive housing plan on Hobart's eastern shore — and it could come down to a line on a map — but neighbours say the minister has gone back on his word. ⌘ Read more
Police confirm that a large operation is underway in the port city's Alsterdorf district. ⌘ Read more
Russia fires rarely used hypersonic missiles and exploding Iranian-made drones into Ukraine as part of a major offensive targeting various Ukrainian cities including Kyiv, Odesa and Lviv. ⌘ Read more
This week had it all: jail-time for a pair of restaurant thieves, a quirky sphinx, and rogue artificial intelligence. Let's see how much you remember. ⌘ Read more
A field of endangered native wildflowers is damaged after a truck drives through a protected field in Melbourne's outer west, sparking fears of extinction as the city's sprawling population growth threatens grassland ecosystems. ⌘ Read more
Fiona Hayward's family have been custodians of Kilburnie Homestead in Jambin since 1883. Artist Brandon Butler's ancestors have lived on and cared for Gungulu country for thousands of years. ⌘ Read more
A member of former US president Donald Trump's legal team admits to making false claims about voter fraud after the 2020 election. ⌘ Read more
When Mike and Joanna Vink lost their treasured engagement ring in the Parramatta River they thought it was gone for good. Then metal detectorist Nick Richards turned up. ⌘ Read more
Conditions ease as firefighters begin day six of trying to control the Tambaroora, Alpha Road blaze, north of Bathurst. ⌘ Read more
Australian shares are expected to open lower on Friday, after Wall Street indices fell as looming economic data weighs on investors. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. ⌘ Read more
The news Australia is searching for, and all the news that happened while you snoozed: This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories as they happen. ⌘ Read more
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is reportedly celebrating a huge win as rumours swirl that Australia will purchase his next generation of nuclear submarines. ⌘ Read more
An inquest into the death of a woman who died in floodwaters in Tasmania's north-west seven years ago has heard the State Emergency Service's (SES) regional manager for the north-west ignored his colleagues' calls to evacuate the town. ⌘ Read more
The leading expert on fast rail recently examined the slow route, saying just modest upgrades could make the journey time comparable to driving. ⌘ Read more
Researchers from the ANU and Monash University find superb fairy-wrens will help members of their breeding group in distress, but will not do the same for unknown wrens. ⌘ Read more
Daniel Hooper's life spiralled into darkness after he returned from war, but after giving some bees a new home via an empty beer box from his car boot, the veteran has found a sense of purpose. ⌘ Read more
For the next four days, 32,000 grey-headed flying foxes will share their home in Adelaide's Botanic Park with thousands of people flocking to WOMADelaide. ⌘ Read more
Some call it greenwashing, others transparent sustainability guidelines. Either way, ESG is trickling down to Australian farmers, changing the way food and fibre is produced. ⌘ Read more
Facebook users take it upon themselves to ban, report, and warn others of scams and fraudsters. Here are some tips for using social media to buy and sell goods. ⌘ Read more
In a federal court case that could clarify the employment rights of thousands of workers, the Fair Work Ombudsman is defending an accusation that an award classification is "erroneous". ⌘ Read more
Former agriculture minister David Littleproud says he is "totally surprised" to hear the Agriculture Department is facing hundreds of millions of dollars in cost blowouts, and points the finger at a decision by the Labor government as the cause. ⌘ Read more
The committee's report calls for a major shake-up of our current work and care structures, including reviewing the 38-hour work week and upping caring benefits across the board. ⌘ Read more
The powerful synthetic opioid fentanyl has been blamed for skyrocketing overdose deaths in the US, surpassing 100,000 two years in a row. Warning: This article contains details readers might find distressing. ⌘ Read more
A greater number of independents and minor party candidates creates more of a contest at this month's state election. ⌘ Read more
When Lisa Reihana constructed an enormous octopus based on a Māori creation story, she never intended it to leave its home in New Zealand. Now, in its Australian debut, the inflatable sculpture is featuring in Tasmania's Ten Days on the Island festival. ⌘ Read more