Health authorities warn against directly looking at the upcoming total solar eclipse in WA — even with eclipse glasses — due to the risk of permanent eye damage. ⌘ Read more
Health authorities warn against directly looking at the upcoming total solar eclipse in WA — even with eclipse glasses — due to the risk of permanent eye damage. ⌘ Read more
East Gippsland Specialist School has installed a Multiball interactive sports wall to improve students' motor skills and encourage them to be more active. ⌘ Read more
Jonathan Sriranganathan announces he will step down from his role as councillor for Brisbane's Gabba Ward. ⌘ Read more
Australian Kaden Groves overcomes a change of bikes in the final few kilometres to fight back and win his second stage at the Volta a Catalunya. ⌘ Read more
The ABC Radio Adelaide presenter says he was afraid to tell friends, girlfriends and colleagues about his diagnosis out of fear of being treated differently, in a video for Epilepsy Awareness Day. ⌘ Read more
Thieves are taking extraordinary risks by steal copper from Queensland building sites, police say, with an energy provider also blaming them for starting grass fires and causing a major electricity outage. ⌘ Read more
Police believe the driver of an allegedly stolen car fled the scene after being involved in a crash which left one person dead and three in hospital. ⌘ Read more
Sammie Brown, 23, is a self-proclaimed "poo lady" living with a chronic disease that she can't always afford to treat. She's already helped to lower the cost of subsidised medicines, but she hopes her story can be about more than saving money. ⌘ Read more
Matt Short, player of the tournament in the Big Bash League, gets his shot at IPL stardom with the Punjab Kings after Jonny Bairstow's withdrawal. ⌘ Read more
Foreign Correspondent reporter Stephanie March gives an insight into one of the most challenging assignments of her career, dealing with confronting scenes of terrible suffering, security threats and logistical difficulties while filming a story about Somalia's hunger crisis. ⌘ Read more
Anna Mykhalchuk fled Ukraine with her husband and child, carrying two backpacks and a baby carrier. Creating Ukrainian folk art is keeping her home country close to her heart. ⌘ Read more
Russia will station tactical nuclear missiles in neighbouring Belarus, marking the first time since the mid-1990s that Moscow will base such weapons outside Russian borders. ⌘ Read more
For Superintendent Doug McDonald the death of three local police officers in the past six years underscores the dangers of the job. But experts say it is not certain whether the job is getting more deadly. ⌘ Read more
Some of WA’s worst prisoners were housed here. While they are long gone, the painted cell wall memories of their time inside remain. But without intervention, they will fade away forever. ⌘ Read more
Not-for-profit Wetlands Revival Trust is working with traditional owners and community to protect and restore ecologically-significant wetlands in the southern Murray-Darling Basin. ⌘ Read more
A now-extinct emu from Tasmania thrived in gardens owned by Napoleon's wife after being shipped to Paris in 1802. That's just one of the amazing tales from the unseen collection of Tasmania's Museum and Art Gallery. ⌘ Read more
A trailblazing Indigenous artist never imagined she would find herself sleeping rough. It's a reality experienced by one in 20 people living in the Northern Territory, and experts say the situation is worsening. ⌘ Read more
A few years ago, the dopamine fast trend attracted followers in the tech industry — but is it just another health and well-being fad, or is there something in it? ⌘ Read more
Succession isn't known for being an "Easter-eggy operation", but its episodes have an odd naming convention which could reveal how it ends for the Roys. ⌘ Read more
With a NSW state election win behind him, Labor leader Chris Minns faces a new challenge this morning — selecting his new ministry and shifting gears into governing. ⌘ Read more
Australia's mental health services and treatments are largely "gender blind". Is it time for a new approach? ⌘ Read more
In the Church of Latter-Day Saints, Mormons are taught that same-sex attraction "is not a sin, [but] it can be a challenge". For Brad Harker, this religious "programming" led him to marry twice and become a father to four. But on the inside, he spent years filled with darkness. ⌘ Read more
One stable dominates the harness racing industry — sometimes fielding an entire race with its horses. Insiders warn unusual races and betting mean integrity officers need to act. ⌘ Read more
Impressive as results from four-day work-week trials may appear, it's still not clear if they would apply across the economy, writes Anthony Veal. ⌘ Read more
My parents' sacrifices to migrate to Australia paid off, but I am not grateful — and I won't accept being merely tolerated in my own country, writes Thomas Feng. ⌘ Read more
British anti-trans rights campaigner Kellie-Jay Keen-Minshull — who also goes by Posie Parker — has inserted herself into Australian politics and turbocharged a debate within the Liberal Party about what it should stand for, writes Patricia Karvelas. ⌘ Read more
Ignoring the growing anger of essential workers was a monumental mistake by the Liberals, and ultimately lead to their defeat, state political reporter Ashleigh Raper writes. ⌘ Read more
A tornado and strong thunderstorms rip across the US state of Mississippi, leaving at least 23 people dead and dozens injured. ⌘ Read more
The teal independent wave that crashed the federal election has not yet materialised in New South Wales, with no Climate 200 candidates so-far elected. But several other independents have been voted in. ⌘ Read more
The explosion in Pennsylvania sent a plume of black smoke into the air, destroying one building and damaging a neighbouring building. ⌘ Read more
The Coalition has suffered massive swings and some losses in several regional New South Wales seats on the way to its election loss on Saturday night, while independents in the state's west have increased their margins. ⌘ Read more
He's a practising Catholic who credits his father with introducing him to Labor. Here's everything you need to know about the state's premier-elect. ⌘ Read more
An investigation is underway after a man was killed by police following an hours-long siege in Far North Queensland. ⌘ Read more
The ABC's election analyst Antony Green declares the Coalition cannot win the NSW state election. ⌘ Read more
Sunshine Coast Lightning remain unbeaten in Super Netball after recording a 65-55 victory over the Firebirds to lift the Queensland Cup. ⌘ Read more
The nation's intelligence agency watchdog is investigating the circumstances leading to former pilot Daniel Duggan's arrest. ⌘ Read more
Intel Corp co-founder Gordon Moore, a pioneer in the semiconductor industry whose Moore's Law predicted a steady rise in computing power for decades, has died aged 94. ⌘ Read more
Sydney's train network is hit by delays due to "urgent signal repairs" at Homebush, with some trains cancelled or delayed. ⌘ Read more
Joseph-Aukuso Sua'ali'i will leave the NRL and join rugby union after his current contract with the Sydney Roosters expires at the end of the 2024 season. ⌘ Read more
Polls close across New South Wales as counting begins in a tight race to elect the party that will govern for the next four years. ⌘ Read more
There has been a sharp rise in e-scooter-related injuries in Western Australia, as figures reveal a significant number of people ride while drunk, on drugs or without a helmet. ⌘ Read more
After the Dolphins and Broncos played out last night's Brisbane derby, the other two Queensland teams face off in Townsville. Follow our ScoreCentre for all the live scores and stats. ⌘ Read more
Everyday Australians are not alone in feeling the interest rate pinch, as the Victorian government sees its interest repayments expand. ⌘ Read more
The Booker Prize winner lost her partner in 2019. Now, she draws upon their life together in her new book, Old Babes in the Wood. ⌘ Read more
Police are investigating a suspected arson attack at Sheidow Park in Adelaide's south, which destroyed a two-storey house. ⌘ Read more
Collingwood and Port Adelaide were two of the biggest winners in round one, and now meet for a tasty encounter at the MCG. Follow our live AFL ScoreCentre for all the scores, stats and results. ⌘ Read more
The death of 20-year-old Declan Laverty has been the catalyst for a 2,000-strong anti-crime protest outside Darwin’s Parliament House. ⌘ Read more
A Melbourne magistrate has resigned weeks after being stood down over in-court behaviour. ⌘ Read more
SA Health is urging the public to be aware of measles symptoms after a three-year-old boy came down with the virus upon returning from overseas. ⌘ Read more
Dolly Diamond's book-reading goes ahead without incident following angry comments on social media before her performance and a death threat that was phoned into the library. ⌘ Read more
A Central Coast runner resorted to drinking from streams after her water froze while competing in an invite-only marathon most entrants are just happy to survive. ⌘ Read more
The asteroid is big enough to wipe out a city and will harmlessly pass between the Earth and Moon's orbit this weekend. ⌘ Read more
Wildlife collector Jack Bourne's passion for his expansive collection of taxidermied animals was driven by his love for the stories of the creatures people brought him. ⌘ Read more
Some 10,000 Ukrainian civilians, many elderly and with disabilities, are clinging on to existence in horrific circumstances in and around the besieged city of Bakhmut, the International Committee of the Red Cross says. ⌘ Read more
Shameina relives her family's own migration experience as her husband Seeni becomes one of Australia's newest citizens. ⌘ Read more
Scorpions are renowned in some parts of the world as killers. Here's why Australia's species have a lot less sting in their tails. ⌘ Read more
With global financial markets changing in an instant, several major banks have felt its wrath so far. Last night Germany's Deutsche Bank was in the firing line. ⌘ Read more
There has been plenty of coverage about toll roads and Western Sydney during the NSW election campaign, but it's crossbenchers in the regions who may end up deciding who forms government, writes Kelly Fuller. ⌘ Read more
Rosie Arnel and Angela Lawrence, who had never rowed on open water and live hours from the coast, become the first Australian women's pair to complete the Atlantic Rowing Challenge. ⌘ Read more
The town of Gwalia plays host to tourists and historians these days, but it holds a lifetime of vibrant memories for former resident Bob Mazza. ⌘ Read more
Perth Mint's foray into cryptocurrency kept the organisation in the headlines this week. WA state political reporter Keane Bourke dives into a week where taxpayers finally got some answers. ⌘ Read more
Gwyneth Paltrow has taken the stand to testify in a trial over a ski crash at a Utah ski resort, where a man claims that the movie star's recklessness on the slope caused broken ribs, brain damage and lasting physical injuries. ⌘ Read more
The upgrade to the Gabba ahead of the 2032 Olympic Games cannot come soon enough after the lights went out during the AFL clash between the Lions and Demons. ⌘ Read more
US President Joe Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pledge to stand together against authoritarian regimes during Mr Biden's visit to Canada. ⌘ Read more
Child support payments are being used by some as a weapon to financially abuse parents, according to a report by Swinburne University. ⌘ Read more
Imanina Syasya Binte Muhammad Tani believes her family struggled to find a rental property in Adelaide, not just because of the tight market, but because of their name. ⌘ Read more
Disability advocates say private NDIS operators are struggling to provide care for clients with severe behavioural issues. ⌘ Read more
Fed up with having to travel 40 minutes to pick up their mail, residents of Dalgety in New South Wales have decided to reopen their post office with volunteers. ⌘ Read more
A former Tasmanian school principal tells the Supreme Court he did not follow all the proper procedures when an allegation of abuse against former student Katrina Munting was reported to him. ⌘ Read more
Royston Sagigi-Baira will compete for top honours in the television singing competition this weekend. To those back home on Cape York, he's already succeeded. ⌘ Read more
Advocates are urging people to have more conversations about sex – the good, the bad and the ugly – in a bid to help recognition of intimate partner sexual violence. ⌘ Read more
After revelations of an alleged privacy breach of more than a dozen patients' mental health records, will a government crackdown help or hinder efforts to build trust in Canberra Health Services? ⌘ Read more
Outreach services say kids are falling through the cracks of a system under constant pressure with hundreds of children known to the department possibly living on the streets. ⌘ Read more
Basketball is considered a religion in the Philippines, but the women's game has struggled to be seen. From being told to wear makeup and tight uniforms, players are finally making inroads. ⌘ Read more
Since 1985 there have been 42 crocodile attacks in Queensland. Here's what it's like to survive one. ⌘ Read more
An inquiry examining the arrangement between Tasmania's government and the AFL to build a $750 million football stadium in Hobart is told deals like this are often "exchanged verbally", with documentation to come "near the end of the process". ⌘ Read more
Satbir Aulakh works as a doctor by day, but his passion for making music — and his videos made in his Darwin backyard — have earned him millions of YouTube views. ⌘ Read more
A lengthy legal battle over the estate of a wealthy Hobart property developer has resulted in his fortune being distributed to his three adult children — two of whom he had, at one stage, sought to disinherit. ⌘ Read more
A representative of Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro has handed a set of diamond jewellery he received during his presidency over to a state bank, as ordered by a government watchdog amid an investigation into the gifts. ⌘ Read more
For two weeks at a time, live-in educators are supporting young children in rural and remote families through "playing and learning", filling the gap in early childhood education services. ⌘ Read more
Jack Miller is Australia's only representative in MotoGP for 2023 — and he will suit up in new team colours as he looks to add to his four Grand Prix wins. Here's all you need to know ahead of the new MotoGP season. ⌘ Read more
After struggling to find decent wheelchair access a week ago, this father and son took it up with the AFL and MCC and got results. ⌘ Read more
The NSW election campaign has been almost totally free from gaffes and personal attacks from the leaders — while it's been refreshing, it's also made it hard to tell Dominic Perrottet and Chris Minns apart. ⌘ Read more
The Defence Flight Safety Bureau has begun a formal investigation into why the multi-role helicopter was forced to ditch into the sea while taking part in counterterrorism exercises. ⌘ Read more
Diane Keenan tried pretty much everything to help her autistic daughter Thalia get a good night's sleep, before finally finding something that actually worked. ⌘ Read more
While Donald Trump's arrest didn't come to pass this week, he managed to cast himself into the national spotlight once again with one social media post, setting off a political storm and demonstrating his continuing influence over his own party, writes Jade Macmillan. ⌘ Read more
Paul Rusesabagina, who was portrayed as a hero in the Hollywood film Hotel Rwanda and is serving a 25-year sentence on terrorism charges, will be released after his term was commuted. ⌘ Read more
United States President Joe Biden is due in Sydney for a meeting with other Quad leaders in late May, with speculation mounting it might be part of a wider regional tour. ⌘ Read more
Rheanca was in overwhelming pain, but when the 16-year-old went to the doctors for help, she found herself met with a similar response: "You look fine". ⌘ Read more
From trolling Putin to crowdfunding hi-tech anti-missile radars, for the people of Lithuania, Russia’s attempts to claw back former Soviet land are personal — and they're doing everything they can to help Ukraine win. ⌘ Read more
The 15-year tech boom has ended with rounds of mass layoffs and a recent series of high-profile bank collapses. So what went wrong? And will Silicon Valley ever be the same? ⌘ Read more
Whatever the merits of the proposal, it feels we need much more explanation and discussion about how the Voice can make a difference, writes Laura Tingle. ⌘ Read more
Australian workers are struggling to answer one question: how is it they can work so hard and not improve their standard of living? As NSW voters go to the polls today, many are uncertain if politics can offer any answers, writes David Taylor ⌘ Read more
Chinese authorities raid the office of US firm Mintz Group in Beijing, the company says, putting foreign companies in China on alert just as the country hosts an international economic forum. ⌘ Read more
North Korea claims to have tested a nuclear-capable underwater drone designed to generate a gigantic "radioactive tsunami" that, it says, could destroy naval strike groups and ports. ⌘ Read more
From a 100-year-old elder in western Sydney to a young Indigenous trainee ranger in Tasmania, First Nations people across the country have differing views on a Voice to Parliament. ⌘ Read more
Defence lawyers in a $1.1 million gold theft case close their cases by attacking the credibility of one of the prosecution's key witnesses, well-known mining entrepreneur Peter Bartlett. ⌘ Read more
A 15-year-old boy who fatally stabbed a man who tried to recover a stolen bike is sentenced to eight-and-a-half years in juvenile detention. ⌘ Read more
More than 1 million people demonstrate across France against unpopular pension reforms, with violence erupting in some parts of the country and unions calling for nationwide strikes. ⌘ Read more
Police say staff at multiple bottle shops near Darwin have been targeted with knives and verbal threats of violence in a spate of incidents overnight, just days after the fatal stabbing of a young worker at a drive-through outlet. ⌘ Read more