The former federal Labor leader returned to elected office at the 2019 NSW election, but resigned from the Legislative Council earlier this month, in the middle of his eight-year term in a bid to strengthen One Nation's presence in the chamber. ⌘ Read more
The former federal Labor leader returned to elected office at the 2019 NSW election, but resigned from the Legislative Council earlier this month, in the middle of his eight-year term in a bid to strengthen One Nation's presence in the chamber. ⌘ Read more
Kristina Olsson's mother couldn't talk about the tragic separation she experienced as a teenager. After her mother died, Kristina realised she had to tell their story. ⌘ Read more
The James Webb Space Telescope has been hunting for atmospheres around Earth-sized planets. Now the first results are in. ⌘ Read more
Glass beads on the surface of the Moon could provide a readily accessible source of water for future missions, an analysis of soil samples from the Chinese Chang'e-5 mission suggests. ⌘ Read more
Chelsea say government sanctions imposed on former owner Roman Abramovich were a factor in the club's $223 million losses for the 2021/22 season. ⌘ Read more
The former secretary of the US Navy and South Australia's premier take Greens Senator Jordon Steele-John to task over him questioning Australia's relationship with the USA and the AUKUS agreement. ⌘ Read more
Thousands of protesters are gathering to put pressure on the overhaul, driven by Mr Netanyahu, which has plunged Israel into one of its worst domestic crises. ⌘ Read more
Prince Harry makes an unexpected appearance at London's High Court for a hearing against a newspaper publisher over allegations of unlawful information gathering. ⌘ Read more
Last May, Activ Foundation announced it would close its large-scale industrial worksites, putting the employment of hundreds of West Australians with disabilities at risk. But now a new organisation will take over. ⌘ Read more
A car has hit a pedestrian in Adelaide's north-east in one of two serious crashes in the state. ⌘ Read more
The Chinese foreign ministry says that an employee of Japanese firm Astellas Pharma is suspected of engaging in espionage activities. ⌘ Read more
Four men have faced the Kalgoorlie Magistrates Court today charged over an alleged attempt to steal gold-bearing dust from a mining operation in Western Australia's Goldfields. ⌘ Read more
The lawyer for a former serviceman charged with a war crime tells a Sydney court his client should be granted bail because he is "extremely vulnerable" to Islamic extremists in prison. ⌘ Read more
An alarming number of strange-looking devices are washing up on Australian shores, confounding beachcombers and worrying conservationists. ⌘ Read more
Members of Rahul Gandhi's opposition Congress party protest in black shirts and scarves as India's parliament opens, before the speaker adjourns proceedings. ⌘ Read more
Superannuation fund NGS Super confirms that it suffered a cyber security breach earlier this month, with "limited data" taken from its members. ⌘ Read more
The Queensland government has announced a $2.7 billion redevelopment of the stadium ahead of the games as part of a larger $7 billion deal with the federal government. ⌘ Read more
The partner of a Melbourne woman detained in Beijing for more than two-and-a-half years says Victorian Premier Dan Andrews must raise her plight on an ice-breaking trip to China this week. ⌘ Read more
The use of carbon dioxide to stun pigs before slaughter is legal and widespread – but activists believe the industry doesn't want you to know what it looks like. ⌘ Read more
An inquest into the death of three aerial firefighters who died while responding to a bushfire onboard a large air tanker during 2020 hears from their surviving families, as investigations fail to determine why the C-130 stalled. ⌘ Read more
The judge in the District Court trial of five people accused of a million-dollar gold theft in WA's Goldfields tells jurors that the defendants are "entitled to the benefit of any doubt". ⌘ Read more
A campaign to replenish Russian forces in Ukraine appears to be underway again, with potential recruits being promised cash bonuses and benefits to take to the battlefield. ⌘ Read more
A light plane crash that claimed the life of a young pilot and his single passenger on Christmas Eve last year happened amid severe thunderstorms and lightning strikes, early investigations have revealed. ⌘ Read more
The fallout from the cyber attack on non-bank lender Latitude Financial, which exposed the details of current and former customers, is continuing. ⌘ Read more
A man abused as a child by convicted former priest Louis Daniels confronts him in court, saying he manipulated his parents to gain their trust and detailing the psychological trauma and shame he has to deal with. ⌘ Read more
The new ACT government-funded Meals in Schools pilot program will see thousands of Canberra kids fed throughout their school days when the free meals initiative rolls out later this year. ⌘ Read more
Rugby Australia chair Hamish McLennan laughs off the NRL's reaction to Joseph-Aukuso Sua'ali'i's decision to switch codes, while defending the size of the contract offered to the Sydney Roosters star. ⌘ Read more
Twelve seats remain in the balance with less than 60 per cent of the vote counted in NSW, as Labor prepares to take the reins in a swearing-in of its leadership team. ⌘ Read more
Last year the Fijian Drua made history by winning the Super W competition, undefeated in their debut year. Can this year's new-look team hold onto their crown? ⌘ Read more
A tip-off from a member of the public in February led to police identifying a man who was using an online platform to find children for sex. ⌘ Read more
WA Tourism Minister Roger Cook criticises Qantas for "dawdling" over its long-awaited plans to move its operations at Perth Airport to Terminal 1. Here's everything you need to know. ⌘ Read more
The NSW Greens will push the new Labor government to close a major coal mine that has been operating in the northern Illawarra since 1887. ⌘ Read more
A report looking into ways to tackle offending in the NT finds widespread support for more investment in community-led programs as an alternative to incarceration. ⌘ Read more
Anyone seeking to champion the end of Australia's climate wars would do well to recall Mark Twain's oft-misquoted words. Real or not, it's a quote that goes to the heart of this next phase of Australia's climate wars, writes Brett Worthington. ⌘ Read more
Mummified animals dating from the Ptolemaic period and a palatial Old Kingdom structure are uncovered at the temple of Ramses II in the ancient city of Abydos in southern Egypt. ⌘ Read more
At least three cars were stolen in Alice Springs at the weekend, with one involved in causing serious damage to a Pizza Hut shop front. ⌘ Read more
Any entire species is at risk of extinction — there's only one left in the country. Political reporter Laura Beavis looks at the survival odds of the endangered Liberal government. ⌘ Read more
The southern white rhino calf died on Saturday after suffering a neurological episode and heart attack believed to be caused by internal injuries. ⌘ Read more
Just four points separate four teams vying for a shot at finals, with the premiership race also coming down to the league's dramatic final days, writes Samantha Lewis. ⌘ Read more
The Dolphins have taken the NRL by storm in their first four weeks, but after copping some heavy blows in the inaugural Battle of Brisbane, the real challenge is just beginning. ⌘ Read more
About 150 people have taken to the streets in Mareeba, demanding answers after an Indigenous man was shot dead by police. ⌘ Read more
Celebrity neurosurgeon Charlie Teo has made a series of admissions in a complaints hearing, saying he took "full responsibility" for "going too far" in a brain surgery that left a woman in a vegetative state. ⌘ Read more
Australia's young stars of snowboarding have a big weekend, with Josie Baff finishing with a win in the final snowboard cross World Cup event and teenage sensation Valentino Guseli clinching the overall men's snowboard park and pipe crown. ⌘ Read more
South Australia's Premier Peter Malinauskas has conceded he does not expect the state's First Nations Voice to Parliament to lead to sudden improvements but hopes that "over years and decades to come, there is some positive change". ⌘ Read more
The federal government's election commitment to fund 30,000 social and affordable homes over the next five years is yet to win enough support to pass, despite being due to be voted on in the senate this week. ⌘ Read more
Australian sport is about to embark on its most critical decade, but unless a $2 billion budget shortfall is met, Australian athletes will struggle to win the medals that will inspire a generation. ⌘ Read more
New research suggests Tasmanian Tigers could have lived much later than scientists first thought, into the 1980s and beyond. ⌘ Read more
When a pest epidemic destroyed most vineyards across Europe in the late 1800s, Australia's untouched syrah, or shiraz, vines became the oldest remaining vine rootstock. Now something new threatens them again. ⌘ Read more
Former public servant Richard Boyle has lost his legal bid to be declared immune from prosecution as a whistleblower, meaning he could face the prospect of life in prison. ⌘ Read more
Choosing to wear socks and sandals can be divisive but in recent years the pairing has gone mainstream. How did this happen? ⌘ Read more
Lebanon wakes up in two time zones amid an escalating dispute between political and religious authorities over a decision to delay the clock change by a month. ⌘ Read more
Latitude Financial has confirmed that the cyber hack on its systems this month was far worse than originally thought, with the identifying numbers of drivers' licences belonging to around 7.9 million people stolen. ⌘ Read more
As COVID-19 continues to affect the lives of Victorians, researchers and clinicians are combing through the data to help improve government decision-making and health policy. ⌘ Read more
A small WA business is using the native Australian fruit quandong as a key ingredient in its products, including a coffee blend created as a tribute to the owner's late daughter. ⌘ Read more
It was Labor's night on Saturday, as Australia's most populous state voted in a new government. Whether it gets a majority or not, will come down to the wire. Follow along for all the updates as counting continues ⌘ Read more
The Australian share market looks set for a subdued start to the week, after mixed leads from the US and Europe as the banking crisis rolls on. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. ⌘ Read more
Defence Minister Yoav Gallant broke ranks and urged his own government to halt a highly-contested plan to overhaul the judicial system. ⌘ Read more
An independent investigation is urgently needed into Tasmania's racing watchdog and how it handled allegations of race fixing and team driving by the state's leading harness racing stable, opposition political parties say. ⌘ Read more
A pilot program that connects students with scientists, based in a small town at the cutting edge of the search for dark matter, is now a fully-fledged program across parts of western Victoria. ⌘ Read more
Many don't want to talk about the grief of early pregnancy loss, which can leave people feeling alone as they mourn what never was. Handmade wooden boxes are helping to change the conversation just a little bit. ⌘ Read more
The Australian mainland, with its five states and two territories, is now "red". Only Tasmania remains "blue", looking like an antipodean Taiwan, with the sole surviving Liberal government in the country, writes Frank Bongiorno. ⌘ Read more
F45 has been celebrated as an Aussie success story, but the company now faces multiple lawsuits in the US, a stock price collapse and a growing number of franchises on the market or going bust. Will the once cult-like fitness empire survive? ⌘ 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
Tasmania is a long way from Brazil, but in Hobart, some South American migrants are doing their best to bring their culture to life and forge new connections in the community. ⌘ Read more
Kendall, Shiv, Roman – or Tom? Here's a look at the key players vying for the top spot at Waystar Royco as the final season of Succession begins. ⌘ Read more
Claudia Karvan’s work has always imitated her life, but there’s one family story she hasn’t been able to speak about until now... ⌘ Read more
Australia's bone marrow donor registry will use its own reserves to fund a national cheek swab program to recruit local donors as it awaits government funding. ⌘ Read more
Derrick joined the Indigenous Marathon Project for a free trip to New York. What he got was not what he expected, and he's hoping to inspire other young people who might be stuck in a rut. ⌘ Read more
Kay Guascoine's vacant stare in the classroom hid a serious medical condition which took almost two decades to diagnose. Now a teacher herself, she’s calling for greater awareness of the condition. ⌘ Read more
A third of the nearly 400,000 public sector workers across NSW are women, and a third are aged under 35 — they are now seen as the "biggest supporters of the red side of politics." ⌘ Read more
She grew up desperately wanting one special thing, and over 60 years she lamented never having it. Then a stranger stepped in to dramatically change the story. ⌘ Read more
The fuel is piled high, the winds of inflation are blowing and the sparks of bank collapses are flying. So can authorities quell the flames before there's another financial inferno? asks Michael Janda. ⌘ Read more
Max Gawn's injury poses problems for Melbourne that Brodie Grundy alone can't solve, while the unique skills of Nick Daicos prove difficult to quantify. We digest the week that was. ⌘ Read more
Several dozen demonstrators are required to wear numbered lanyards and are barred from using masks under Hong Kong's national security law in a Sunday march against a proposed land reclamation and rubbish processing project. ⌘ Read more
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the decision on Saturday, sending a warning to NATO over its military support for Ukraine and escalating a stand-off with the West. ⌘ Read more
Vladimir Putin says the two countries' military cooperation was transparent and that western powers were building a new "axis". ⌘ Read more
Investigations are ongoing after two people died in a Hamburg shooting. ⌘ Read more
Western Bulldogs forward Jamarra Ugle-Hagan has allegedly been the target of "harmful and abhorrent racist remarks" from a St Kilda fan, in a case that has sparked an AFL investigation. ⌘ Read more
Defending Super Netball champions West Coast Fever open the new season with consecutive nail-biting wins after surviving a late barrage from the Giants to complete a dramatic 74-73 victory in Sydney. ⌘ Read more
A hiker has died after falling 40 metres during a climb at the Glasshouse Mountains on the Sunshine Coast, while two other men were injured in separate incidents. ⌘ Read more
First-time home owners like Michael Thompson, who were feeling the pressure as the deadline for HomeBuilder paperwork approached, react positively to the deadline being extended by two years. ⌘ Read more
Dominating with both bat and ball, Western Australia completes a successful Sheffield Shield defence with a nine-wicket win over Victoria in the final at the WACA. ⌘ Read more
Around 700 people were evacuated to Darwin from the remote communities of Kalkarindji, Pigeon Hole and Daguragu earlier this month as flooding hit the Victoria Daly region of the Northern Territory. ⌘ Read more
The Nationals have failed to regain seats in what was once party heartland in western NSW, as divisions in the Coalition parties come under scrutiny after its NSW election loss. ⌘ Read more
Devastating accounts of utter destruction, incredible survival and tragic deaths emerge following the deadly twister that surged nearly 274 kilometres across the United States' deep south. ⌘ Read more
NSW Labor gets down to work a day after its resounding victory, as senior leaders gather to "talk about responsibilities" and put plans in place. ⌘ Read more
An exhibition in the band's hometown explores the group's beginnings in the 1970s, their role at the forefront of Australia's 1980s new wave scene, and examines their legacy and enduring influence. ⌘ Read more
It is a rare round where we have three NRL games on a Sunday, starting with the Bulldogs in New Zealand to take on the Warriors. Follow our ScoreCentre for all the live scores and stats. ⌘ Read more
Pro-Iranian forces in Syria say they have a "long arm" to respond to further US strikes on their positions, while an Iranian security spokesperson warned of an "immediate counter-response" following tit-for-tat missile and drone attacks in Syria. ⌘ Read more
Tasmanian skies have lit up in recent nights with the bright pink, green and red shooting lights of the Aurora Australis, stunning many with what could be seen by the naked eye. And there may be more intense displays to come. ⌘ Read more
Sydney and Hawthorn had starkly different round ones, but meet at the SCG to launch Sunday's footy action. Follow our live AFL ScoreCentre for all the scores, stats and results. ⌘ Read more
South Australians gather in the heart of the Adelaide's CBD to watch history being made as the First Nations Voice to Parliament bill is passed. ⌘ Read more
Industry members say mental health support is as crucial as physical first aid, after revelations fishers are experiencing mental health issues at twice the rate of the average population. ⌘ Read more
Soul-searching starts at Liberal headquarters after a crushing defeat to Labor in the NSW election. The first port of call for the party is choosing a new leader. ⌘ Read more
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews will travel to China this week for a trade mission, his first since the state's Belt and Road agreements were torn up and against a backdrop of rising security tensions. ⌘ Read more
Donald Trump uses a rally in Waco, Texas, to rail against his potential indictment, telling supporters the investigations into him are straight out of the "Stalinist Russia horror show". ⌘ Read more
A Queensland Police Service spokeswoman says the man allegedly made threats to harm police. ⌘ Read more
An airliner that was involved in Australia's largest civil evacuation before it became the world's first plane to display tourism livery has been tracked down in Scandinavia. ⌘ Read more
Dogs with a calm nature are providing young students with a fun and non-confrontational environment in which to practice reading as part of a program expanding around the country. ⌘ Read more
A ban on phones in schools, squashed road plans, and a lifted wage cap. Labor made some bold promises in opposition that it will now need to deliver. Here are five things we can expect from the new government. ⌘ Read more