It's a relationship worth more than $17 billion and counting. But can the Australian government have its "cake and eat it" when it comes to China? ⌘ Read more
It's a relationship worth more than $17 billion and counting. But can the Australian government have its "cake and eat it" when it comes to China? ⌘ Read more
If you've ever forced yourself to drink cold-pressed juice instead of eating a hot meal, taken supplements the size of a bottle cap, or gotten dizzy from a detox, then Wellmania is for you. ⌘ Read more
Ever since she was a kid, Jo’s known she was a sistergirl. She wants others to know they’re not alone. ⌘ Read more
Dave Layzell holds off Labor's Peree Watson to retain the ultra-marginal seat of Upper Hunter for the Coalition. ⌘ Read more
In a few months, the rent for Stacey Paul's Brisbane home — where she has lived for 10 years — will increase by $250 a week. And despite the financial stress, she does not dare leave. ⌘ Read more
Businesses in Victoria's north-west are using the sun as a superpower to avoid the worst of a forecast 31 per cent electricity rate hike. ⌘ Read more
ACT snake catcher Gavin Smith brings some venomous reptiles to meet their local politicians in a bid to encourage education and protection for the species. ⌘ Read more
One of the Northern Territory's largest water licences is slashed under the government's "use it or lose it" policy. ⌘ Read more
Documents obtained by the ABC under Freedom of Information record dozens of incidents involving violence and drugs at a former COVID-19 quarantine facility used to house flood victims. ⌘ Read more
For several days after the September 11 terrorist attacks, Adelaide radiologist Mary Moss was stranded in a remote part of Canada along with thousands of other airline passengers, whose story is being retold in one of the world's most successful musicals. ⌘ Read more
St Kilda and North Melbourne fans' hopes of improvement for their teams under coaches Ross Lyon and Alastair Clarkson have been more than satisfied so far — Andrew McGarry takes a look at the big shifts driving the teams' early success in 2023. ⌘ Read more
The National Farmers' Federation has called for governments to take action to stop the decline of mental health of farmers, where 30 per cent have attempted self-harm or suicide. ⌘ Read more
The government cracks down on which organisations can use job seekers chasing mutual obligations points as volunteers, after questions from the ABC led to an admission it mistakenly approved a political party. ⌘ Read more
One of Australia's biggest property giants has been hit by cybercriminals who may have made off with highly sensitive personal data including birth certificates and bank details, as well as information about salaries and disciplinary proceedings. ⌘ Read more
Tasmania is set to get new laws protecting home owners from dodgy and defective building works but for some like Adriane, who have spent hundreds of thousands of dollars already, it will come too late. ⌘ Read more
Hobart's lord mayor takes to social media to say she will "vigorously defend" an allegation of assault brought against her by fellow councillor Louise Elliot. ⌘ Read more
A storm outbreak across south-east Australia is now in its ninth day, boosting March rain totals to near record levels along parts of the slopes and ranges while defying dry predictions for autumn. ⌘ Read more
NSW Labor is likely to need the crossbench if its going to pass its legislation through the lower house. These are the people they’ll have court, and what they’ll be expecting in return. ⌘ Read more
The federal government's landmark climate policy to drive down emissions generated a mixed reaction from the energy industry, but experts say it is unlikely to stop future coal and gas projects or increase power prices. ⌘ Read more
A family member applied for the Public Trustee to take control of an age pensioner's assets to stop him from being financially exploited. But now for every dollar he gets back, the state charges him a dollar too. ⌘ Read more
The $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund is aimed at broadening Australia's domestic industrial base and reducing the nation's dependence on imports. But how will it do this? ⌘ Read more
The move comes as the military is fighting to crush ethnic minority armies and resistance movements across Myanmar as hostilities worsen. ⌘ Read more
The indictment says Chinese law enforcement authorities in early 2021 froze certain trading accounts on China's largest cryptocurrency exchanges, which was followed by a bribe payment. ⌘ Read more
When scammers started using Magellan Logistics' name to trick Australian consumers, their phones ran hot, and the company didn't know who to turn to. ⌘ Read more
More than three dozen migrants die in a fire at an immigration detention centre in northern Mexico near the US border, an official says. ⌘ Read more
Three years ago, Stonehenge State School in outback Queensland only had three students and parents and staff were worried about its future. A reliable bus service led to a spike in enrolments and 17 pupils now attend the school. ⌘ Read more
The jury in a District Court trial of five people accused of a million-dollar gold theft in WA's Goldfields has returned not guilty verdicts on all counts. ⌘ Read more
Her frustration with what she calls "climate lockdown" is part of her motivation for suing the Swiss government alongside more than 2,000 other elderly women. ⌘ Read more
It's a surreal moment in an already surreal war: the grave but calming baritone of actor Mark Hamill, Luke Skywalker of Star Wars, urging people to take cover whenever Russia unleashes another aerial bombardment on Ukraine. ⌘ Read more
The jury in the District Court trial of five people accused of an alleged million-dollar gold theft in WA's Goldfields has retired to consider a verdict. ⌘ Read more
By their own admission, Scout Boxall is far from your typical F1 fan but the Melbourne comedian is part of a new generation of followers for the sport. ⌘ Read more
Authorities say travellers need to take every precaution after the state's surveillance program detected viruses in places they are not usually found. ⌘ Read more
There are calls for greater scrutiny of the pork industry after the ABC's 7.30 program aired footage of pigs being stunned by carbon dioxide before slaughter. ⌘ Read more
Russia's Defence Ministry says its boats launched a simulated missile attack on a mock enemy warship in the Peter the Great Gulf, successfully hitting the target with two cruise missiles. ⌘ Read more
The jury in the Malka Leifer child sex abuse trial has reached unanimous verdicts on some of the charges in the case, but is yet to reveal its decision in court. ⌘ Read more
The entertainment industry has undergone a period of cutbacks since its early enthusiastic embrace of video streaming, when established media companies lost billions as they launched competitors to Netflix. ⌘ Read more
Environmental experts are calling for more help to allow Murray-Darling Basin wetlands to thrive long after the recession of floodwater. ⌘ Read more
A Tasmanian man appears in court accused of trying to smuggle more than $5 million worth of cocaine and methylamphetamine into the state in his luggage. ⌘ Read more
The world's biggest cryptocurrency exchange is being sued by the CFTC for operating what the regulator alleges are an "illegal" exchange and a "sham" compliance program. ⌘ Read more
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un calls for his nuclear scientists to increase production of weapons-grade material to make bombs to put on his increasing range of weapons. ⌘ Read more
Citing lessons learned during COVID border closures, the WA government hands police "world leading" search powers at its border crossings to stem the flow of illegal drugs into the state. ⌘ Read more
Chief Minister Natasha Fyles announces tougher bail measures to try to halt a rising level of violent assaults in the territory, a week after the fatal stabbing of a young bottle shop worker. ⌘ Read more
One natural disaster can be a massive setback for a business, but oyster grower James Ford has had three — as well as sewage spills. ⌘ Read more
An Adelaide man will face court later this year after he allegedly shared extremist material online relating to the 2019 Christchurch terrorist attack, in which 51 people were murdered. ⌘ Read more
The pork industry says stunning pigs with carbon dioxide gas before slaughter is "science-backed", legal and best practice after illegally obtained footage of the practice was aired by the ABC's 730 program. ⌘ Read more
The South Australian Supreme Court has sentenced a man who killed his friend of 30 years during a drunken "petty argument" about a whisky bottle to nine years behind bars. ⌘ Read more
A regional Victorian amateur prospector is celebrating a $240,000 find after unearthing a 2.6kg nugget. As an ounce of gold reaches $2,984, the attraction to pick up a metal detector is tempting for more and more Victorians. ⌘ Read more
Jack Wighton could be on the move for the first time in his NRL career after telling Canberra he plans to test the open market. ⌘ Read more
The Health Care Complaints Commission is attempting to extend the restrictions on Charlie Teo's medical licence, claiming the neurosurgeon isn't credible and has changed his evidence throughout disciplinary hearings. ⌘ Read more
When they died, South Australian half-brothers John Brett and John Wrestbury were buried in unmarked graves, but now they have permanent memorials to their lives. ⌘ Read more
Ricky Lefoe hit 29-year-old Brazilian student Ivan Susin, who he did not know, causing him to strike his head on a cement pathway in Surfers Paradise in 2019. ⌘ Read more
Social media influencers were given free trips to South Australia to watch an “exclusive” concert by British singer Sam Smith in exchange for two or three posts on their accounts according to documents obtained by the ABC. ⌘ Read more
The ABC is predicting the seat of Wollondilly will go to independent Judy Hannan, who says voters in her electorate are frustrated by overdevelopment on Sydney's urban fringe. ⌘ Read more
Police have launched a search in South Australia's Mid North for the remains of a man killed in 2019, after receiving what they say is "credible" information. ⌘ Read more
A former Australian special forces soldier charged with a war crime related to his deployment in Afghanistan is granted bail, after a Sydney magistrate accepted he was in a potentially dangerous position in custody. ⌘ Read more
Van Dung Vu has pleaded not guilty to possessing 3.3 kilograms of heroin discovered in a package that arrived in Australia from Vietnam addressed to a Mackay business. ⌘ Read more
The incumbent Kiama MP Gareth Ward has pleaded not guilty to four sexual assault charges and one count of common assault in the district court at Nowra. ⌘ Read more
In his first public speech, the chair of bank, insurance and super regulator APRA moves to reassure Australians that our banks are safe amid the recent turmoil on global financial markets. ⌘ Read more
Judith Goddard is one of hundreds of residents in the small Victorian town of Birregurra who are saving water and money thanks to the Living Laboratory run by Barwon Water. ⌘ Read more
There have been 129 mass shootings in the United States this year alone. Here's what we know about the latest shooting in Nashville, Tennessee. ⌘ Read more
The International Football Association Board (IFAB) have introduced a new law saying goalkeepers can no longer "unfairly distract" penalty takers. ⌘ Read more
Jeremy Renner was run over by his own 6.35-tonne snowmobile while helping free a relative's car from a snowdrift earlier this year. ⌘ Read more
The almond industry wants state governments to ease beehive movement restrictions to ensure supply for pollination, but SA producers would prefer demand for beehives be met by honey producers within the state. ⌘ Read more
A couple at the centre of the Hawthorn racism review is considering taking legal action against the club, which they say left them feeling "abandoned" after its public pledge of support after the scandal broke. ⌘ Read more
Taking inspiration from Jules Verne's novel Around the World in 80 Days, Ellie Hamby and Sandy Hazelip are currently completing the Australian leg of their journey. ⌘ Read more
North Queensland teenager Linden Malayta was last seen in the rural town of Ayr in 2019. Now police believe he has been murdered. ⌘ Read more
Chris Minns and his ministry will be sworn in today, and currently hold 45 seats, two less than required to form a majority government. ⌘ Read more
Harness racing industry insiders are urging the Tasmanian government to ensure the review into betting and race-fixing allegations ensures people can trust the Office of Racing Integrity again. ⌘ Read more
With interest rates at its highest in over a decade, we'd like to hear your experience on refinancing your mortgage. ⌘ Read more
Stretching 150km along the coast from Two Rocks to Mandurah, Perth has a claim to be the world's longest city. How did it get here and is it sustainable? ⌘ Read more
After begrudgingly agreeing to a deal to force the nation's biggest polluters to cut their emissions, the Greens vow to use the new trigger they have secured to challenge future gas and coal projects. ⌘ Read more
Airports and bus and train stations across Germany have been at a standstill, causing disruption for millions of people during one of the largest walkouts in decades — in Europe's biggest economy — as soaring inflation stokes wage demands. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane rents have risen more than a third since COVID-19, and it’s become the second least affordable city to rent in, according to recent reports. ⌘ Read more
Myanmar's junta chief — flanked by tanks and missile launchers — vows not to let up in a crackdown on opponents and says elections will be held, weeks after the military conceded it did not control enough territory to allow a vote. ⌘ Read more
The Murrumbidgee Local Health District has confirmed a man in his 50s in the state's Riverina region was hospitalised after contracting the MVE mosquito virus between January and February. ⌘ Read more
Victorian Liberal Leader John Pesutto says MP Moira Deeming's social media posts will be scrutinised after she appeared to walk back condemnation of key speakers at a controversial anti-trans rights rally. ⌘ Read more
A petition calling for tougher action on youth crime in Katherine is due to be tabled in the NT parliament this week as residents report an escalation in theft and property damage. ⌘ Read more
Salmon schools could be spotted as far north as Perth this Easter with a bumper season forecast. ⌘ Read more
Ross Lyon and Chris Scott say the AFL should make it easier for high-quality umpires to get into the game by changing the centre bounce to a ball-up, which would also mitigate the risk to rucks. ⌘ Read more
After years of searching, and a recruitment campaign that made national headlines, the remote town of Julia Creek has finally welcomed a permanent doctor. ⌘ Read more
Fracking proponents say safeguard mechanism amendments have created certainty for the Beetaloo Basin. ⌘ Read more
Liberal turned independent Kiama MP Gareth Ward is closing in on Labor candidate Katelin McInerney's lead after a batch of pre-poll votes favoured the incumbent. ⌘ Read more
The local share market look set to open higher after calm was restored on global markets overnight. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. ⌘ Read more
Vennessa Poelina is flying 3,000 kilometres to try to convince the government to fulfil its "moral obligation" to compensate for her $20,000 in lost pre-paid funeral plans. ⌘ Read more
The actor, comedian and writer now has more followers than Gwyneth Paltrow as well as her first leading TV role in new Australian comedy Wellmania. ⌘ Read more
After weeks of negotiations and plenty of strong words, the federal government has secured the support it needs to pass its key climate policy into law. So what is it, and what's changing? ⌘ 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
It's been coined the "disability tax" where some NDIS participants are being charged double or even triple the price of services compared to those not on the scheme, for the exact same treatment or product. ⌘ Read more
Researchers will examine whether purpose-built smart watches can help patients assess seizure risk by detecting stress signals. ⌘ Read more
Tucked away under a theatre stage in Adelaide's south lies a striking organ that ascends to stage level to entertain cinemagoers before movie screenings. ⌘ Read more
Avocado plantations in the Atherton Tablelands have tripled in the past decade, but low fruit prices and a glut have some farmers worried. ⌘ Read more
Succession is back! To celebrate (or mourn) the show's final hurrah, we unpack the season four premiere and decide who comes out on top in our weekly power rankings. ⌘ Read more
When Wollongong ocean photographer Warren Keelan received an email from Microsoft saying they wanted to license some of his photos to feature on billions of computer screens, the first thing he did was make sure it was not a hoax. ⌘ Read more
With confirmation that millions of personal data files were stolen in Latitude Financial's cyber hack, customers past and present are growing tired of the company's lack of communication. ⌘ Read more
Victoria's independent infrastructure adviser is calling on the state government to fast-track approvals of good quality townhouses in Melbourne's established suburbs and phase out stamp duty. ⌘ Read more
Internal police reports on systemic racism and confidential ministerial briefings on bail reform are among the thousands of documents the state government is withholding from Victoria's Indigenous truth-telling inquiry. ⌘ Read more
Residents of rural Mississippi heard that a few tornado warnings were in place for their community, but nothing could have prepared them for the monster that arrived. ⌘ Read more
Farmers faced with 30 per cent electricity bill rises are finding ways to streamline their operations and generate their own power to temper price volatility. ⌘ Read more
All three children who died had gunshot wounds from the shooting at The Covenant School, a Presbyterian school for about 200 students. ⌘ Read more
There are fears a shortage of nurses in aged care is having an impact on residents being able to access medication, with one nurse claiming it is resulting in proper procedures not being followed. ⌘ Read more