Dick Fosbury is hailed as "a true legend" of athletics for creating the technique used by high jumpers the world over. ⌘ Read more
Dick Fosbury is hailed as "a true legend" of athletics for creating the technique used by high jumpers the world over. ⌘ Read more
A confidential NSW government document reveals NSW transport officials were warned a year ago that parts of the digital trains radio system that crashed last week were outdated. ⌘ Read more
"When you give someone a lightsaber, their face lights up," says the instructor of a female-only lightsaber combat class, which has exploded in popularity after its launch in Perth. ⌘ Read more
The record books will show that Australia left India without the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, but the series defeat offers plenty of opportunity for introspection ahead of the Ashes. ⌘ Read more
The Northern Territory senator has denied her party is fractured over the upcoming referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament, despite conflicting positions held by the rank-and-file, parliamentary party and outgoing president. ⌘ Read more
Nine new cases of the deadly varroa mite are identified across the New South Wales Central Coast and Hunter regions. ⌘ Read more
Newcastle mother Sophie was put in a lunch room to wait before her stillbirth. She is one of many calling for access to bereavement rooms in all hospitals. ⌘ Read more
Officers declared an exclusion zone around 10pm on Monday night in the town of Warwick, where they are negotiating with a man holed up inside a property. ⌘ Read more
The cutting of Medicare-subsidised mental health sessions sparked fierce debate. But for many lower-income earners, it ignored a bigger, more important picture. ⌘ Read more
Faced with no opportunities in aviation, Hayden decided to make his own. He's flying solo around Australia to show others that the sky's the limit. ⌘ Read more
SA woman Ayla Regione says society is getting better at talking about and responding to hearing loss — but social situations can still be difficult to navigate. ⌘ Read more
Italian-Australian communities are facing uncertainty over whether they'll be able to keep their annual sauce-making tradition this year due to a tomato shortage. ⌘ Read more
World-first research being conducted in Queensland has identified a link between chronic fatigue syndrome and long COVID. ⌘ Read more
Well-known mining entrepreneur Peter Bartlett has told the trial of his former "protégé" that he was in "shock", "stunned" and "broken" when Patrick Keogh was accused of stealing gold and repeatedly "begged" him to change his statement. ⌘ Read more
King Charles III issues a call to Commonwealth leaders to act on climate change in his first Commonwealth Day address as King. ⌘ Read more
Documents show the Perth Mint potentially breached commodity regulations in 23 US states, but did not publicly reveal the scale of the concerns. ⌘ Read more
Australia records its largest decline in house and unit values, according to CoreLogic data, with a drop of 7.9 per cent in a year. ⌘ Read more
When veteran miner Scott Leggett goes to work, he leaves behind his nine-year-old daughter Anika who worries he "might get badly injured" or that he won't come home at all. ⌘ Read more
If passed, the federal government's Safeguard Mechanism Bill will require the nation's 215 largest-polluting facilities to reduce their emissions by 4.9 per cent each year to 2030. ⌘ Read more
Based in Santa Clara and with more than $US200 billion in assets, Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) was the 16th-largest in America, making it the biggest bank failure since the global financial crisis of 2008. The implications for financial markets and the global economy are big. ⌘ Read more
Mining giant BHP has launched a "renewable diesel" trial to reduce carbon emissions at a Pilbara iron ore mine, but an environmental engineer says the company may be better off with the real thing. ⌘ Read more
While the White House will protect 16 million acres of Alaska from new drilling, the controversial Willow oil project is expected to go ahead at three sites. ⌘ Read more
Two men involved in a housing development north of Hobart are facing criminal charges in Canberra, with police allegedly finding drugs and firearms during a raid at one of the men's properties. ⌘ Read more
The NSW premier says his "Kids Future Fund" will give every child across the state a head start, but data from the initiative that inspired it tells a different story. ⌘ Read more
Australia's residential aged care system is struggling. According to some, the solution is embracing a system that values the input and experience of older Australians. ⌘ Read more
Mozambique and Malawi are counting the cost of Tropical Storm Freddy after it ripped through southern Africa for the second time in a month over the weekend, leaving a trail of destruction and killing more than 60 people. ⌘ Read more
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has offered bipartisan support to pass budget savings the Albanese government will need to fund the massive submarine program. ⌘ Read more
A young Australian tells Q+A she has been forced to forego her education due to the spiralling cost of living, opening the door for economist Gigi Foster to blame COVID-era government policy for rising inflation in Australia. ⌘ Read more
The Former England striker, who has hosted Match of the Day since 1999, came under fire for his social media commentary on the government's asylum seeker policy. ⌘ Read more
Two small boats, carrying 15 people, ran into trouble in shallow but treacherous surf, authorities say, with heavy fog hampering rescue efforts. ⌘ Read more
Crown prosecutors allege Timothy Lee Wilson was driving negligently the day his truck crashed into the back of an ambulance, killing a nurse and his patient. Mr Wilson has pleaded not guilty, with his trial now underway. ⌘ Read more
Business NSW criticises the Coalition and Labor for a lack of bold ideas for business in the lead up to the election, saying that startups are slipping through the cracks. ⌘ Read more
The men, aged 33 and 37, are facing the same three offences as an 18-year-old man charged last week. ⌘ Read more
Sci-fi comedy Everything Everywhere All At Once sweeps the 95th Academy Awards, with Michelle Yeoh becoming the first Asian woman to win best actress. ⌘ Read more
Robert Dent's application for a judge-alone trial is approved on the basis he was of unsound mind when he killed his parents in their home in Capel. WARNING: This article contains content that readers may find distressing. ⌘ Read more
Unlike the debacle surrounding the collapse of Sam Bankman-Fried's crypto kingdom FTX late last year, the sudden demise of Silicon Valley Bank last weekend has its origins at the other end of the financial spectrum. ⌘ Read more
After nearly nine weeks of tense and traumatic drama, season one of The Last of Us has reached its climax — and the internet's reactions were nothing short of entertaining. Here's what's happening with season 2 and when we can expect it. ⌘ Read more
In what has been described as a "significant" moment, Australia defeats Czech Republic 8-3 to advance to the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals for the first time. ⌘ Read more
Student Isabella Beale, 23, is accusing the airline of discriminating against her for being an amputee on her flights to and from Europe. ⌘ Read more
A man charged over the death of a teenager at a worksite in Perth has gone on trial, arguing worker safety was not his responsibility. ⌘ Read more
The charge was laid by NT WorkSafe last year after the death of a worker in a remote town when a chain allegedly recoiled into him during a towing operation. ⌘ Read more
A mining executive transported up to 120 kilograms of unstamped gold bars on the back seat of his car to the Perth house of his employer, the same boss who now alleges he stole gold-bearing ore, the District Court has heard. ⌘ Read more
A 24-year-old man accused of killing an elderly cyclist while riding his unregistered off-road motorbike, at speed, on a dual-use pathway that he was not entitled to be on, goes on trial. ⌘ Read more
An unreadable light installation welcoming motorists to the Gold Coast has become a beacon for hoons, police say. ⌘ Read more
Newcastle's State of Origin prop Jacob Saifiti may serve a suspension of at least five matches after being dealt a grade-three charge over his high shot on Wests Tigers hooker Jake Simpkin. ⌘ Read more
Children are increasingly going hungry, with research showing half a million Australians are struggling to afford food on any given day. ⌘ Read more
When a couple of heavyweights were announced as honorary Oscar recipients, people started to ask questions. So, what is an honorary Oscar, and why are people awarded them? ⌘ Read more
A man who says he was abused by Milton Orkopoulos has told Sydney's Downing Centre District Court he got an apology and received an anonymous envelope with $1,000 cash in the letterbox after he claims he was first touched. ⌘ Read more
Speaking to the National Peoples' Congress, the president says China must ensure its military can safeguard the country's sovereignty, security and developmental interests, as their new premier takes a swipe at the US. ⌘ Read more
Police were called to an address in Alexandra, near Mackay, on Sunday morning after the sudden death of an infant. ⌘ Read more
The NSW Ports boss says she has been kept in the dark by Defence about whether it will host a nuclear submarine base at Port Kembla, despite reports the port is now firming up as the preferred location. ⌘ Read more
Lauren Cranston, the daughter of a former deputy commissioner of the ATO, is found guilty of her role in a $105 million tax-fraud conspiracy. ⌘ Read more
The federal government is facing calls to restore Harmony Day to its original and internationally recognised name, with the Greens saying it "whitewashes historic and ongoing racism in Australia". ⌘ Read more
WOMADelaide fans unhappy with an apparent scarcity of toilet facilities at the jam-packed venue vent their frustration on the event's Facebook page, with a disability advocate saying her son confronted other challenges. ⌘ Read more
Australia resumes its second innings in Ahmedabad needing to bat out most of the final day to avoid defeat on day five of the fourth Test. Follow all the action live. ⌘ Read more
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff say the military is on high alert and the country's intelligence agency is working with its US counterpart to analyse the specifics of the launch. ⌘ Read more
Rugby Australia says it will participate in a trial of lowering tackle heights in community rugby to below the sternum to help protect players from head injuries and concussion. ⌘ Read more
A woman who was allegedly sexually assaulted by the former NRL star in 2018 said "no" and "stop" during the 30-second incident, a court hears. ⌘ Read more
Widespread destruction of property and major cattle losses are taking a mental toll on residents impacted by floods in the Gulf of Carpentaria. Emergency services are flying more supplies into isolated communities that are expected to be cut off for months yet. ⌘ Read more
Mail and parcel deliveries resume today to hundreds of Alice Springs homes, almost a week after Australia Post suspended its service following allegedly violent attacks against a veteran postie. ⌘ Read more
Bred by the late Queen and owned by His Majesty the King, the Adelaide Cup is set to host a royal horse this year — along with a large crowd. ⌘ Read more
Citizen scientists are being called upon to help unlock the mysteries of the thorny devil and better understand the desert dweller's evolution. ⌘ Read more
In a historic verdict in 2018, India's top court decriminalised homosexuality by scrapping a colonial-era ban on gay sex, but the government remains opposed to recognising same-sex marriages, with the fight heading to the country's Supreme Court. ⌘ Read more
CLP president Lawson Broad says he was "strongly opposed" to the recent announcement that the party's rank-and-file members had voted to back the 'No' campaign in the upcoming referendum. ⌘ Read more
Dozens of BBC sports presenters and reporters have walked out of their jobs in support of broadcaster and former football legend Gary Lineker. Here's a look at who Lineker is, the debate surrounding his comments, and how it has affected the BBC. ⌘ Read more
Residents in Wowan say their non-potable water is bleaching clothes, rusting cutlery and corroding toilets. The local council says a desalination plant is too expensive but is looking at other options. ⌘ Read more
Kyiv and Moscow are reporting heavy casualties in Ukraine's Donbas region, the focus of Russia's long-running advance into its neighbour's territory, with Ukraine saying its forces have killed more than 1,100 Russian soldiers in a week of fighting around Bakhmut. ⌘ Read more
A heartbroken mother outlines her desperate efforts to get help for her 14-year-old son who took his own life just weeks ago. ⌘ Read more
These country women are cooking up a delicious action plan to help struggling pineapple farmers after a disastrous harvest. Are you up for the challenge? ⌘ Read more
As one of the first Tasmanians to access the state's voluntary assisted dying scheme, Phil Laing was able to spend his last day at his own home, drinking champagne with his closest family and friends. ⌘ Read more
The Oscars 2023 winners are set to finally be announced. Follow our full list as awards are handed out. ⌘ Read more
Hillsong church announces it will commission an independent financial review after being accused in federal parliament of "fraud, money laundering and tax evasion". ⌘ Read more
A survey by the federal government shows recreational fishing contributed $270 million to the Northern Territory economy in 2018-2019. ⌘ Read more
While there's been plenty of big red-carpet moments this year, the Academy Awards is a bit like the grand final of awards season, so we're expecting something dazzling. ⌘ Read more
An evacuation order has been issued for parts of Cootamundra following more than 100mm of rain falling in the catchment overnight. ⌘ Read more
The Australian share market is set for a bumpy start amid the fallout from the collapse of startup-focused lender Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), the biggest US bank failure since the 2008 financial crisis. ⌘ Read more
An intersection in Sydney where a three-year-old was killed is being held up as an example of why traffic calming measures need to be considered. ⌘ Read more
The three-year-old was taken to hospital suffering dehydration and a temperature, and police are investigating. ⌘ Read more
A woman's death is being treated as suspicious and a man is in custody after police received a report that a person was hit by a car at a property north-east of Hobart. ⌘ Read more
A Perth man on remand is forced to spend more than two weeks in isolation and solitary confinement at Casuarina Prison, due to staffing issues and COVID-19 restrictions. ⌘ Read more
More than 200,000 tonnes of clothing end up in landfill each year. With children's clothing a significant part of the problem, some people are turning to renting or op shopping to reduce waste. ⌘ Read more
Ruby left an abusive relationship so her son would not grow up thinking violence was normal. Taylah's aunty was killed by her partner. Both young women are speaking out against domestic violence. ⌘ Read more
Pro-coal Nationals senator Matt Canavan is calling on the federal government to hold the Hunter Valley's Liddell Power Station in "care and maintenance", rather than approving its demolition. ⌘ Read more
As Tim Tszyu celebrates his maiden world title, unified champion Jermell Charlo says the Australian should expect "a different animal" in their undisputed bout in Las Vegas. ⌘ Read more
Millions of Australians live with a disability, yet a costly private dental system is leaving thousands languishing on public waitlists while those who can afford to go private struggle to find someone who will treat them. ⌘ Read more
Maths anxiety is the feeling of tension and worry that interferes with a person's ability to solve mathematical problems. It can be seen in children as young as five. ⌘ Read more
The right to repair their equipment may soon be on the table for farmers, who say machinery breakdowns cost them dearly as they wait for company-specific technicians to arrive. ⌘ Read more
When Peter Ramadge saw news reports about the war in Ukraine he wanted to do something to help. Now he is providing moral support by collecting and sending postcards to the frontline. ⌘ Read more
Canberra's demographic heart recently climbed out of the lake and began crossing Parkes Way, after spending generations on the south side. ⌘ Read more
Can Everything, Everywhere, All At Once win every Oscar all at once? If it does, it will be a rare feat. ⌘ Read more
Queensland parliament is set to debate new youth justice laws which advocates warn will put more girls behind bars. ⌘ Read more
A multi-billion-dollar investment fund has divested from Lendlease, accusing the property developer and the NSW government of not being transparent about a fast-tracked housing estate to be built in sensitive koala habitat. ⌘ Read more
Animals have stood side-by-side with soldiers in some of the bloodiest battles in history, and saved countless lives, yet some people say their roles in war are still overlooked. ⌘ Read more
A senior Liberal minister has spoken for the first time about how a powerful Australian gambling lobby group forced him out of the portfolio and has called for an investigation into its influence over government. ⌘ Read more
Twitter will remove a basic safety feature in a week for free accounts. Here's what you can use instead of SMS two-factor authentication. ⌘ Read more
The under-40s make up the majority of the state's population — that translates into more power at the ballot box, and come March 25, climate change and cost of living will be some of the key issues that will determine how they vote. ⌘ Read more
The uncomfortable truth is that the super concessions — costing a monumental $48 billion a year — are social welfare payments the nation can no longer afford, writes business editor Ian Verrender. ⌘ Read more
Japan have ended Australia's unbeaten run at the World Baseball Classic with a 7-1 thumping. ⌘ Read more
Moldovan police say groups of specially trained Russia-backed actors had planned to cause mass unrest during a protest in the capital against the country's new pro-Western government. ⌘ Read more
Videos of his performance at Ultra Festival in South Africa show him performing with when he appears to fall, continues to sing and collapses again. ⌘ Read more