Police have declared an emergency situation in Kirwan near Townsville. ⌘ Read more
Police have declared an emergency situation in Kirwan near Townsville. ⌘ Read more
Some military experts have questioned the sense of Ukraine continuing to hold the city, but the commander of Ukraine's ground force said it helped win time in preparation for the coming counteroffensive. ⌘ Read more
Ben Tudhope cracks gold in the men's para-snowboard cross at the world championships in Spain, while former cyclist Amanda Reid also tops the podium. ⌘ Read more
Anthony Fauci, former chief medical adviser to the US president, says he has "an open mind" about the origins of COVID-19, but rejects claims he was pushing a single narrative as part of the nation's coronavirus task force. ⌘ Read more
With a vocal home crowd in Auckland cheering them on, the New Zealand Breakers down the Sydney Kings 80-70 to set up a championship-deciding game five. ⌘ Read more
The former vice president's comments show the deepening divide amongst Republicans as the next US election looms. ⌘ Read more
Annastacia Palaszczuk says Queensland's efforts to smoking rates are being undone by a rapid rise in vaping — including in schools. ⌘ Read more
Four astronauts return to Earth after a quick SpaceX flight home from the International Space Station, with the US-Russian-Japanese crew craving the food and sights of their homelands. ⌘ Read more
We're at that point in the economic cycle where officials are comfortable to admit they've made mistakes, writes gareth Hutchens. ⌘ Read more
A man is in a critical condition after being struck by lightning as storm warnings remain in place for parts of south-east Queensland. ⌘ Read more
In front of a boisterous home crowd in Sydney, Australia's Tim Tszyu wins his first world-level belt, defeating Tony Harrison via knockout to claim the interim WBO super welterweight title. ⌘ Read more
Slap fighting sees competitors try to slap each other in the face as hard as possible, sometimes resulting in a knockout. UFC president Dana White is selling it as the next big thing in combat sports, but experts worry about the potential for brain damage. ⌘ Read more
Western Australia is well positioned to withstand a possible worldwide recession, according to the Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA's economic outlook report, but it warns the state still faces a tough 12 months. ⌘ Read more
Wests Tigers and Newcastle are both coming off defeats in round one, while St George Illawarra makes its season debut against Gold Coast at Kogarah. Follow our live ScoreCentre. ⌘ Read more
India appears set to chase down Australia's first innings total on day four of the fourth Test at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Follow all the live updates in our blog. ⌘ Read more
Joe Courtney, a member of US Congress' Armed Services Committee, declares Australia will receive the highest quality Virginia-class nuclear submarines as part of the countries' AUKUS plan. ⌘ Read more
Premier Dominic Perrottet announces cash deposits for children to give them a head start on securing a house deposit and education by the time they turn 18. ⌘ Read more
Stems cells donated to help save the life of six-year-old Mateoh Eggleton were left on a tarmac in the United States last month. Now, his family have been told they came from an ineligible donor and could make him sick. ⌘ Read more
The triumph of good over evil and the arrival of spring in India is being celebrated by Hindus around the world, including on the New South Wales Mid North Coast. ⌘ Read more
Since conceding defeat in December, the former member of the Victorian Legislative Council has finished chemotherapy and is looking for the next opportunity to advocate for change. ⌘ Read more
Red Bull Ampol Racing plans to protest after drivers Shane van Gisbergen and Broc Feeney were disqualified after finishing one-two in the season-opening Supercars race in Newcastle. ⌘ Read more
The declaration of a new Indigenous Protected Area will help ensure their place in the Great Victoria Desert remains strong. ⌘ Read more
SA Police have chosen a preferred site to relocate their Mounted Operations Unit, which will have to move to make way for the state's new Women's and Children's Hospital. But the City of Adelaide's Lord Mayor opposes the location. ⌘ Read more
Tasmanians are lucky to share their backyards with a range of native species, and one citizen science project — with 100,000 images — is proving it. ⌘ Read more
The French Senate votes to adopt President Emmanuel Macon's unpopular pension reform plan. ⌘ Read more
Proteas bowler Keshav Maharaj collapses to the pitch clutching his left leg immediately after launching into a celebration of a wicket in his side's Test win against the West Indies. ⌘ Read more
We looked at the films, directors and actors who are up for the most-talked about awards at the Oscars and tracked their success. Here's what we found. ⌘ Read more
A man aged in his 40s is found dead at the multi-day Panama music festival in north-east Tasmania, with organisers warning the crowd not to take any recreational drugs. ⌘ Read more
Hearing Australia is putting a spotlight on preventable causes of hearing loss, including an everyday activity that's become the leading cause for concern. ⌘ Read more
It's been a tough few months for the Red Centre but the fabALICE festival is back, and aims to unite the community for a positive reason. ⌘ Read more
Three people, including two children, die in a single car crash near Grafton overnight, just hours after a motorcyclist dies on a highway near Port Macquarie. ⌘ Read more
Flood levels remain at unprecedented heights in Queensland's gulf region, where it will be weeks before evacuated residents can return home. Station owners say they fear what they will find when the water recedes. ⌘ Read more
While politicians like to point the figure at each other for ramping, health experts say the issue been caused by a complete health system "failure" that's been brewing for decades. They're calling for a national overhaul, to get patients the help they need on time. ⌘ Read more
The federal government's 'botched' implementation of new quarantine rules designed to protect the country from rabies has caused undue distress and heartache, according to critics. ⌘ Read more
Aaron Mooy scores again for Celtic, earning more praise from manager Ange Postecoglou after the side won its Scottish Cup tie with Socceroos-laden Hearts. ⌘ Read more
Ukraine's Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko says about 152,000 residential buildings and 400,000 public infrastructure facilities have been destroyed in the attacks. ⌘ Read more
The late Graham Caldersmith's vision to see more violins made from Australian wood is being carried on by a UK luthier, whose latest creation has been handed to a talented 13-year-old in the Kendall National Violin Competition. ⌘ Read more
When doctors suggested Juliette try a feeding tube, she wasn't keen. But even with a long road to recovery ahead, she says it helped her find herself again. ⌘ Read more
As building costs soar, some builders are seeing increased demand for smaller, cheaper homes — and for many customers, that means portable, factory-built houses. ⌘ Read more
Carol Ferrone and takes us behind the scenes of what happens filming Back In Time For The Corner shop and art director Jason Schara explains the lengths producers go to for historical accuracy. ⌘ Read more
The main firefighters' union says the public needs to be aware of the risks of lithium-battery fires, which are hard to put out and can release toxic gases. ⌘ Read more
Experts say the rate of construction companies going broke is set to continue across the country, as material costs and interest rates rise. Some builders say the situation is tougher than following the global financial crisis. ⌘ Read more
Though the rail heyday has long passed, communities all over the world have maintained a connection with its physical remnants — and experts say the practice will play an important role into the future. ⌘ Read more
A Dominic Perrottet win on March 25 would not only continue the Coalition's 12-year reign in New South Wales but also stem the Labor tide sweeping across Australia. ⌘ Read more
Trials have begun to create rice varieties that don't need as much water to grow. It comes as growers question if the industry's new target can be reached in the time frame given. ⌘ Read more
As the rental crisis continues, advocacy group Tenants Victoria is receiving so many requests it is only able to respond to about 30 per cent of those who reach out for support. ⌘ Read more
Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says a row between the BBC and football presenter Gary Lineker over his criticism of the government's migration policy is a matter for the broadcaster. ⌘ Read more
Ugandan middle-distance runner Annet Negesa was preparing for the London Olympics when she was told she had high testosterone levels. What followed effectively ended her career and up-ended her life. Now she's speaking out. ⌘ Read more
Tim Tszyu will fight for a world-level light middleweight strap for the first time against four-time world title challenger Tony Harrison in what is his biggest, riskiest fight yet. ⌘ Read more
The inquest into the shooting death of Kumanjayi Walker has adjourned until July after a further two weeks of evidence, with attitudes, culture and discipline within the NT Police force in the spotlight. ⌘ Read more
See how a prized and contentious early human fossil is stored — and meet the scientist who developed a deep bond with it. ⌘ Read more
The influx of sea arrivals comes in the face of a crackdown by Italy's right-wing government on people smugglers announced only two days earlier. ⌘ Read more
After her son was murdered, Emmett Till's mother, Mamie, made a decision that would change the course of history and propel the civil rights movement forward. ⌘ Read more
Suit up, frock on and get ready for the 95th edition of the Academy Awards. ⌘ Read more
Doctors call on the federal government to fund access to non-hormonal IUDs to increase their uptake and provide more contraceptive options. ⌘ Read more
Residents vent their frustration as more multi-storey buildings cast a shadow over their leafy neighbourhoods, while planners argue more high-rise is needed to address the severe housing shortage and slow urban sprawl. ⌘ Read more
Port Kembla, just south of Wollongong in NSW, firms as the Defence Department's preferred location for a new submarine base that will eventually house Australian nuclear-powered boats. ⌘ Read more
It has been a long four years for the families who lost loved ones in the Christchurch terrorist attack, but in that time many have found no closure, and now an inquest into the shootings and response has been delayed. ⌘ Read more
Even if people with disabilities manage to overcome huge obstacles to flee war zones, they may struggle to access services once in Australia. A research project aims to change that. ⌘ Read more
Food from diverse cultures is often consumed, or presented, in a superficial way in Australia, argue these food experts. But they say recent improvements deserve highlighting. ⌘ Read more
Here we go again. Another racist attack in sport. More white noise telling us this is not who we are, racism has no place in our society. All well meaning. Until next time. Then we will hear it all again. So why am I writing this? asks Stan Grant ⌘ Read more
Indonesia's Mount Merapi erupted on Saturday with avalanches of searing gas clouds and lava, forcing authorities to halt tourism and mining activities. ⌘ Read more
China names Li Qiang, a close confidant of top leader Xi Jinping, as the country's next premier nominally in charge of reviving the world's second-largest economy. ⌘ Read more
If that target is achieved, India would become Australia's second largest trading partner after China overtaking countries like the United States and Japan. ⌘ Read more
Boeing is modifying two of its 747-800 aircraft that will use the Air Force One call sign when the president is aboard, replacing the existing fleet of two ageing planes. ⌘ Read more
Ahead of the Oscars, where the year's best films will be celebrated, the Razzie Awards have called out the worst movies and performances, with Tom Hanks and Jared Leto among those named. ⌘ Read more
After being handed a 58-point thrashing by the Crusaders last year, Fijian Drua gain revenge with an upset 25-24 victory over the New Zealand heavyweights in front of a passionate home crowd in Lautoka. ⌘ Read more
A new digital monitoring system is being rolled out to doctors and pharmacists across WA to help combat "doctor shopping" for prescription drugs. ⌘ Read more
Jordan Thompson shocks Australian Open finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas in the second round, while compatriot Jason Kubler also advances via a walkover against Grigor Dimitrov. ⌘ Read more
Vasyl Myroshnychenko wants Adelaide to consider forging a humanitarian partnership with the Ukrainian city of Kherson, saying funds raised as part of any such plan could help rebuild schools and hospitals in his home country. ⌘ Read more
An Afghan woman dies every two hours during pregnancy and childbirth, according to UN estimates. It's a statistic a new midwife trainee program is attempting to address. ⌘ Read more
After being convincingly defeated by the NRL debutants in round one, the Sydney Roosters look for their first win of the season when they face the Warriors. Follow our live ScoreCentre. ⌘ Read more
The BBC's famous football program Match of the Day is set to be broadcast without presenters or commentators due to its host being stood down for breaching impartiality guidelines. ⌘ Read more
Australia faces a long day in the field as it looks to break down India's batting line up on a wearing pitch in Ahmedabad. Follow all the action in our live blog. ⌘ Read more
NASA is tracking an asteroid nearly 50 metres wide and known as 2023 DW that has a small chance of hitting Earth on Valentine's Day in 2046. ⌘ Read more
California Gully man Kenneth James Symons pleaded guilty to stalking a teen and a woman over a period of eight months. ⌘ Read more
Simplified signage, changes to loading zones and more consistent layouts and durations for parking spaces are among changes proposed by the City of Melbourne as part of a major CBD revamp hoped to ease congestion. ⌘ Read more
After cocaine was detected in its system an African serval cat has been treated and is settling into life at a zoo in the United States. ⌘ Read more
Liberal candidate Melanie Gibbons says her friendship with Gareth Ward is "fine" after being hand-picked by the premier to try and defeat him in the seat of Kiama. ⌘ Read more
UN judges put the trial of Rwandan genocide suspect Felicien Kabuga on hold while they resolve whether he is in good enough health to remain in the dock. ⌘ Read more
Police are telling residents that it is not safe to stay in the town, which is expected to lose power today amid unprecedented flooding. ⌘ Read more
The worsening housing crisis is the inspiration behind this year's winning piece in the John Glover Art Prize, according to artist Jo Chew. ⌘ Read more
The US House of Representatives votes unanimously to declassify intelligence about the origins of COVID-19, increasing pressure on Joe Biden to allow the information's release. ⌘ Read more
The charges relate to the death of 30-year-old Dwayne Beaumont, who was killed in April 2019 after he was struck by an excavator bucket that had become dislodged from its storage. ⌘ Read more
With just three teeth — but weighing 500 kilograms — Scarface the crocodile has been the king of his river home for two decades. His disappearance has an admirer worried. ⌘ Read more
The veterinary industry is struggling to retain its workforce, as the job takes a mental toll and vets burn out. Here's how young vets are pushing towards a brighter future. ⌘ Read more
Victoria's outback blooms as floodwater reaches areas where locals have not seen it for decades. ⌘ Read more
Police arrest two Victorian men they say were caught riding a golf buggy along an Adelaide CBD street at 4:45am, after it was allegedly stolen from Womadelaide. ⌘ Read more
Ro-Anne Steele makes an immense difference in the lives of people living with a disability, increasing their confidence and independence — by teaching them how to drive. ⌘ Read more
A judge rules former US president Donald Trump's misogynistic remarks about women in an Access Hollywood tape can be heard at a trial. ⌘ Read more
Some students from an Adelaide primary school will experience the theatre for the first time at the Adelaide Festival thanks to a philanthropic organisation. ⌘ Read more
Pilots say flying to remote properties in medical emergencies can be like "walking into a dark room", but one tiny community is trialling a solution. ⌘ Read more
Nicho Hynes says a teenager accused of hurling a racial slur at Latrell Mitchell should be educated rather than castigated. This story contains racist and offensive language that some people may find distressing. ⌘ Read more
Police are investigating a suspected attempted kidnapping, after an unknown man approached a primary school student in Hobart and encouraged him to get into his car. ⌘ Read more
Ukraine decides to fight on in the ruined city of Bakhmut because the battle is pinning down Russia's best units, while speculation spreads over a possible Russian shortage of ammunition and missiles. ⌘ Read more
Flight Lieutenant Ross Bowman will speed over the Newcastle 500 in a F-35A Lightning II jet. ⌘ Read more
A week out from polls closing, some voters may have already cast their ballots for the looming Arafura by-election. So who are the candidates, and what could the results mean for territory politics? ⌘ Read more
SA's shipbuilders are on tenterhooks ahead of next week's AUKUS discussions, which will finalise an agreement around the future of Australia's submarine fleet. Here's why that deal is so important for South Australia. ⌘ Read more
Food store operators in a flood-hit area of the Northern Territory say they are running low on supplies, despite some government assistance. ⌘ Read more
Regenerative farming in Australia is being held back by bureaucratic red tape, according to one of the nation's leading farm advocacy groups. ⌘ Read more