Police say a death threat has been made against staff at the Mount Gambier Library over hosting a drag queen who is set to read books to "children of all ages" tomorrow. ⌘ Read more
Police say a death threat has been made against staff at the Mount Gambier Library over hosting a drag queen who is set to read books to "children of all ages" tomorrow. ⌘ Read more
The sale of the "once-in-a-lifetime" bull means he will be bringing smiles to faces for the rest of his life — and he'll help with the redevelopment of a Victorian hospital in the process. ⌘ Read more
The Australian Defence Force has recovered an army helicopter from a beach on the NSW south coast after it malfunctioned during a training exercise. ⌘ Read more
A NSW court has ruled in favour of a development application lodged 30 years ago at the village of South West Rocks amid concerns that historic plans don't hold up under modern environmental standards. ⌘ Read more
Former resources minister Ian Macdonald will stay in jail until at least 2027 for misconduct in public office involving two mining licences. ⌘ Read more
The club was deducted three points for an illegal substitution last month, but Football Australia has found in its favour after an appeal. ⌘ Read more
A 46-year-old man has appeared in the Geraldton Magistrates Court charged in relation to the alleged sexual assault of a 12-year old-girl. ⌘ Read more
The Human Rights Commission is investigating a complaint by a high-profile Chinese-Australian, who claims the New South Wales Liberal Party rejected his nomination to run in tomorrow's state election on racial grounds. ⌘ Read more
An official says new fires are igniting every day as crews battle with the massive West MacDonnell blaze, which has been burning for weeks. ⌘ Read more
Documents released by the Federal Court reveal Bruce Lehrmann was told by his then-employer he was the person accused of raping Brittany Higgins at Parliament House and state he expressed shock. There have been no findings against Mr Lehrmann, and he maintains his innocence. ⌘ Read more
Amanda Hancock's mother Denise Wyatt, who had Huntington's disease, is one of six South Australians who have died through accessing voluntary assisted dying since new laws took effect. ⌘ Read more
The former test cricketer is reportedly quitting Top Gear, with the BBC announcing filming of the latest series has been abandoned following an investigation into the 2022 crash. ⌘ Read more
The pandemic unexpectedly saw extra pressure on our rental market, and those on lower incomes were less able to afford it. Unfortunately, those rent rises look set to stay, Emilia Terzon writes. ⌘ Read more
The third major storm of the season, described as a "mini-cyclone", has "wiped out" what was left of apple crops in the region and robbed some growers of a year's worth of income. ⌘ Read more
The US military carries out multiple air strikes in Syria against Iran-aligned groups who it blamed for a deadly drone attack on a US-led coalition base that left a contractor dead. ⌘ Read more
The girl's family is now planning a civil case against the boy, but said she may not be mentally well enough for another lawsuit. ⌘ Read more
A former childcare worker is facing a jail term after being found guilty on one count of persistent sexual abuse of a child. ⌘ Read more
Federal police arrest four members of an alleged cybercriminal syndicate which allegedly stole more than $1.7 million from Australian and overseas victims. ⌘ Read more
The annual event brings together 20 ranger groups from Central Australia and includes sessions on catching venomous snakes, operating side-by-side vehicles and first aid. ⌘ Read more
Anthony Albanese says Opposition Leader Peter Dutton needs to "get real" about the Voice to Parliament referendum and accuses him of playing politics over calls to release legal advice about the question's wording. ⌘ Read more
Residents living on the main street of a small country town are "at their wits' end" after years of truck drivers waking them up and urinating on their lawns. ⌘ Read more
A man has died following a fatal road incident involving a truck and trailer on the Victoria Highway about 200km south-west of Katherine. ⌘ Read more
A South Australian police officer accused of striking a teenager in the face has been granted a retrial after a judge found the sentencing magistrate made several mistakes in interpreting phrases from an audio recording. ⌘ Read more
The Newcastle Knights' chief medical officer will travel with their star player to North America, where he will undergo testing using a device measuring brain activity that is not yet available in Australia. ⌘ Read more
Queensland Police have lifted an emergency zone after firefighters battled until 2:00am to bring an industrial fire under control in Bundaberg. ⌘ Read more
Gavin Wheaton still remembers seeing his first case of rheumatic heart disease in the Central Australian town of Yuendumu 40 years ago. Now, he's one of a group of cardiologists travelling remote areas screening for the disease. ⌘ Read more
Drugs, guns, bikie paraphernalia, and a stolen Haley Davidson are among the items seized by NSW and Victorian police during the four-day operation. ⌘ Read more
NSW Labor leader Chris Minns has congratulated the premier on his election campaign, and revealed he "likes" Dominic Perrottet, before urging people not to vote for him. ⌘ Read more
A jury has failed to reach a unanimous verdict in the Supreme Court murder trial of Andrew Baker, who was accused of killing his girlfriend Sarah Gatt and leaving her body in a bathtub for eight months. ⌘ Read more
With voters set to head to the polls this weekend across the state, some communities in the state's south-west are concerned they have not been listened to. ⌘ 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
Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas has jumped to the defence of the marketing campaign in the face of a Labor MLA's scathing criticisms, insisting the moniker is both relevant and effective. ⌘ Read more
Just one in four students in Halls Creek and Fitzroy Crossing are regularly attending school, with other communities recording similar falls since 2020. ⌘ Read more
Blue Mountains koala numbers are believed to be on the rise despite the challenges the species is facing nationally. Scientists now believe the region will be crucial for the endangered marsupials' survival. ⌘ Read more
After racking up a game-high 29 disposals in Carlton's win over Geelong, Adam Saad says Ramadan forces him to focus more on preparation and small, but vital, details in his game. ⌘ Read more
Wildlife rescuers, the City of Sydney, and the Australian Registry of Wildlife Health at Taronga Zoo are looking into the cause of around 25 animal deaths at Camperdown's Victoria Park, conducting urgent water testing. ⌘ Read more
North Melbourne says midfielder Tarryn Thomas will not be available for selection at any level after the club found he had not made progress in a respectful-behaviour training program. ⌘ Read more
After a four-week trade suspension, Brazil has confirmed it will resume exporting beef to China. ⌘ Read more
The pests' numbers are on the rise in SA's Riverland, with an academic warning early intervention will be crucial to their management. ⌘ Read more
New York prosecutors considering Donald Trump's alleged involvement in hush money payments made during his 2016 presidential campaign have pushed back against a congressional probe. Here's the latest. ⌘ Read more
A bus driver shortage may be leaving commuters frustrated by delays and cancellations. But a new recruit is equally frustrated, saying inadequate training and low pay are giving him second thoughts about the job. ⌘ Read more
A former state premier says the Voice referendum is a risk "we don't need to take". How will Western Australia's unique landscape and entrenched Indigenous disadvantage affect how it votes? ⌘ Read more
Enough mucking around — let's test your knowledge of the week that was. ⌘ Read more
World Athletics bans transgender women from competing in elite female competitions if they have gone through male puberty, while also tightening rules around athletes with differences in sexual development. ⌘ Read more
Four years ago, rotting fish were the backdrop for a massive upset in far-west NSW at the state election. Now, the Nationals are dealing with similar events as they try to win the seat back. ⌘ Read more
Follow the day's events and insights as they happen with our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. ⌘ Read more
Security officer Reuben Thurbon says he's been receiving emotional support from his employer and family after he was allegedly hit with a bottle prior to another man's fatal stabbing in Darwin. ⌘ Read more
Pensioner Dennis Hayes is among thousands of Australians who are set to fall off the government rental scheme. Advocates say it must be extended, to avoid pushing people into homelessness. ⌘ Read more
A recent expedition in the "remote and hostile" waters of Antarctica is shedding more light on how the "signs of climate change" will shape future generations of whales. ⌘ Read more
A court previously heard Christos Panagakos and three people left the property where Ivona Jovanovic was shot. ⌘ Read more
New South Wales Labor leader Chris Minns says Sydney is the "most-tolled city" in the world. Does that check out? ⌘ 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
A three bed inpatient unit for women experiencing early pregnancy loss opens in Canberra after a mother tells of an undignified experience. ⌘ Read more
It's helped 1,000 rough-sleepers into housing since the COVID-19 pandemic, but community housing advocates say neither major party has committed to making Together Home permanent ahead of this weekend's NSW election. ⌘ Read more
Leading glaciologist Claude Lorius, whose discoveries in Antarctica in the 1980s helped prove humanity's role in global warming, has died aged 91. ⌘ Read more
At 75 years old, Shirley is preparing to sleep rough on the streets. The National Rental Affordability Scheme that's keeping her housed is coming to an end and she's scared she won't survive if left homeless. ⌘ Read more
Think country music. Where would you go to find the world's next big thing? India, perhaps? Mexico? No? Well, those are some of the places scouts from the new reality TV series My Kind of Country are headed to find country music's next biggest star. ⌘ Read more
The federal government is facing calls to use the upcoming budget to kickstart efforts to electrify Australian households and wean them off gas to help fight global warming. ⌘ Read more
Experts are turning their attention to the risks of AI becoming as smart as humans. ⌘ Read more
As police hunt for Amritpal Singh, they have pursued him in high-speed car chases, shut down the mobile internet networks in an entire state and detained 100 of his supporters. Still, the self-proclaimed preacher has evaded authorities. ⌘ Read more
Sonia and her carer live in her car, parking in driveways or public car parks. Stuck being homeless is "depressing" she says — and they are not alone, with more and more people desperate for a roof over their heads. ⌘ Read more
Since the arrival of the first Europeans, this country has taken in an estimated 10 million migrants. But the path to a multicultural society has not been straightforward. ⌘ Read more
The prime minister says Australians' decency and fairness will carry the day. However, it is also a gamble that those who have ventilated their worry about the legal scope of a Voice to Parliament will have limited influence, writes Andrew Probyn. ⌘ Read more
The franchise may just be running out of ideas, as the vengeful hit man yet again incurs the wrath of the High Table in this fourth instalment. ⌘ Read more
Constitutional lawyers are divided on whether the proposed wording for the Voice could face a High Court challenge if it was written into the constitution. ⌘ Read more
The Prince of Wales visits Poland where he meets Ukrainian refugees, pays tribute at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and thanks Poland's armed forces for their efforts. ⌘ Read more
Russia's former president warns about the rising threat of nuclear conflict and blasts a German minister for threatening Russian President Vladimir Putin with arrest, saying that such action would amount to a declaration of war. ⌘ Read more
It's not New York city, but rather Seoul where a zebra from a local zoo did its best Madagascar impression and roamed the busy city streets. ⌘ Read more
Two Cambodian opposition figures are charged under the country's rarely used lese majeste law with insulting the king for posts made on social media about a photograph of him and the prime minister. ⌘ Read more
Personal data of Rio Tinto Ltd's former and current employees may have been stolen by a cybercriminal group, according to a staff memo. ⌘ Read more
A new study offers a fresh theory for the first object to visit our Solar System from outer space in 2017, named 'Oumuamua. ⌘ Read more
Prosecutor Tanya Hollaway tells the court the worksite had "multiple trip hazards" and "open voids", but the alleged company director Luke Corderoy says he is not to blame. ⌘ Read more
A rocket made almost entirely of 3D-printed parts makes its launch debut, lifting off but failing three minutes into flight, far short of its intended orbit. ⌘ Read more
The defamation case was filed by a leader of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party after a 2019 speech in which Mr Gandhi referred to thieves as having the surname of Modi, the same as India's prime minister. ⌘ Read more
The struggling Eels come up against the Penrith Panthers in a rematch of last year's grand final. Follow our ScoreCentre for all the live scores and stats. ⌘ Read more
Nearby residents are advised to keep windows and doors closed after police declare an emergency zone in Kalkie, Bundaberg East. ⌘ Read more
Lawyers for Russell Wilson Holden and Simon Leslie Gash have argued the men were unwitting and unwilling participants in the alleged theft of $1.17 million of gold bearing ore from miner FMR Investments. ⌘ Read more
Coming off a round one draw, Carlton will need to be at their best to overcome the reigning premiers Geelong. Follow our live AFL ScoreCentre for all the scores and stats. ⌘ Read more
Anthony Albanese — his voice unsteady — has announced the final negotiated wording of the referendum question upon which Australians will vote this year. And it's a roll of the dice, writes Annabel Crabb. ⌘ Read more
The Northern Territory's police commissioner highlights the presumption for bail and targeting violent offenders as priorities of the NT government's review of bail laws and police powers following the stabbing death of a 20-year-old bottle shop worker. ⌘ Read more
In a statement, China claims the USS Milius — a guided-missile destroyer — entered China's territorial waters without permission, with the US insisting it "was not expelled" and would continue to conduct "routine operations". ⌘ Read more
There are calls to halt operations at a mine south of Sydney after a hydrogeologist's study highlights the potential risk to water quality. ⌘ Read more
A Bendigo researcher thinks there could be an issue, but the Australian Breastfeeding Association says more research is needed before it recommends changes. ⌘ Read more
Just days after the NSW premier poked fun at Labor over mechanical issues with their campaign bus, his words have come back to bite him. ⌘ Read more
The proposed wording of the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum question has been announced, but what is required of voters? And when are Australians expected to vote? ⌘ Read more
Referendums are hard won and the words of the Voice have been crafted for a political campaign. Can the Voice take the words of Canberra and speak them in our languages, asks Stan Grant. ⌘ Read more
A high school teacher who sexually abused one of his students in the late 1990s was given the option to resign, rather than face further investigation, a Tasmanian court hears. ⌘ Read more
Karis Pringle went to Chicken Treat with her nine year-old son for a meal, but ended up being airlifted to hospital with internal burns because the chips had been seasoned with caustic soda. ⌘ Read more
A woman says hospital staff were unable to give her 93-year-old father a pillow in the emergency department, which was so overcrowded people were sitting on the waiting room floor. ⌘ Read more
Monty Schloss was boating when a mud crab with "three hands" landed in his net. It was delicious. ⌘ Read more
The small native bird, one of an estimated 300 left in the wild, has surfaced after being released as part of a breeding program. ⌘ Read more
A Victorian zoo welcomes its first a southern white rhino calf in a decade, as conservationists around the world consider next steps for the species. ⌘ Read more
Having both recovered from ACL tears over the past year, the Lyon and Melbourne City players are back in the squad as Australia's World Cup preparations continue. ⌘ Read more
A US banking crisis bailed out over-indebted Australian home owners once before. Is it about to happen again, asks Michael Janda. ⌘ Read more
Senator Lidia Thorpe has attempted to interrupt a small crowd of anti-trans-rights protesters outside parliament before being pulled to the ground. ⌘ Read more
The Australian Army's 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment is testing the capabilities of its newest combat reconnaissance vehicle this week in a special live-fire exercise. ⌘ Read more
Western Australia and Victoria face off in the final of the Sheffield Shield for the second straight season. Check out the live scores and stats in our ScoreCentre. ⌘ Read more
Muy Keav Ma escaped Cambodia's murderous Khmer Rouge as a child with her family. Australia offered her refuge, and decades on, despite seemingly insurmountable setbacks, she is now a successful mango farmer. ⌘ Read more
Gas giant ExxonMobil says the number of wells it operates in the Bass Strait could close to halve in the next eighteen months. But an expert says gas shortages can be avoided with the right policies. ⌘ Read more
The ACT's Australian Nursing Midwifery Federation branch is named as the recipient of private patient documents sent by Canberra Health Services staff, in a breach of privacy laws. ⌘ Read more