After many US seasons, the shocking docuseries makes landfall in an inhospitable part of Tasmania, midwinter. While there's no bears here, there's plenty of scares halfway to the South Pole. ⌘ Read more
After many US seasons, the shocking docuseries makes landfall in an inhospitable part of Tasmania, midwinter. While there's no bears here, there's plenty of scares halfway to the South Pole. ⌘ Read more
Activist Vahid Beheshti is entering his 40th day of a hunger strike with a simple message: designate Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corp – the military arm of Iran's government — as a terrorist organisation. ⌘ Read more
The rise of generative AI tools like ChatGPT has created demand for a new kind of skill: "prompt engineering". We spoke with experts to assemble a bag of tricks and tips for how to talk to AI. ⌘ Read more
President Ebrahim Raisi says the hijab is the law in Iran, after a viral video showed a man throwing yoghurt at two unveiled women in a shop near a holy Shi'ite Muslim city. ⌘ Read more
From exile, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya campaigns against Alexander Lukashenko, and says the Belarusian dictator has an achilles heel that could bring victory to Ukraine against Russia. ⌘ Read more
Logic and history tell us that referendums fail if they are a political contest — partisanship is death. If the Voice yes vote is to prevail, it will have to defy politics, writes Stan Grant. ⌘ Read more
The NT government and police force have confirmed Police Commissioner Jamie Chalker is on leave, amid media reports that he has been asked to resign from his position. ⌘ Read more
The pope, 86, was taken to Rome's Gemelli Hospital three days ago after complaining of breathing difficulties. He has responded well to an infusion of antibiotics, his medical team has said. ⌘ Read more
Labor has won the by-election in the federal seat of Aston, a major blow for the Liberal Party which now only holds five federal seats across Melbourne. ⌘ Read more
The NSW Swifts have overrun the Queensland Firebirds in the fourth quarter to score a 74-71 win in Romelda Aiken-George's milestone game. ⌘ Read more
Without billions of dollars more to feed millions of hungry people, the world will see mass migration, destabilised countries, and starving children and adults in the next 12 to 18 months, the head of the Nobel prize-winning UN World Food Program says. ⌘ Read more
The outspoken community leader, who led her town through a PFAS groundwater contamination crisis and accused a federal minister of misogyny while in office, died a week shy of her 76th birthday. ⌘ Read more
Rohan Browning comes within a whisker of becoming just the second Australian to break the 10-second barrier with his victory at the national titles in Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
Tasmania's Racing Minister has released the terms of reference for a review of the state's harness racing industry, but those concerned about the industry say the review will not go far enough. ⌘ Read more
Protesters opposed to a proposed relocation of SA Police's Mounted Operations Unit take their concerns directly to Peter Malinauskas, heckling him as he arrived at a public function. ⌘ Read more
Human remains found at a home are likely from ancient burial ⌘ Read more
World champion Max Verstappen will start from pole position at the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix as local hope Oscar Piastri endures a tough day at Melbourne's Albert Park circuit. ⌘ Read more
The SA government is banking on Keolis Downer not pursuing legal action against it when it pushes ahead with plans to scrap the privatisation of Adelaide's rail network — despite a $94 million termination clause. ⌘ Read more
After going to ground on Friday amid calls to apologise, One Nation NSW leader Mark Latham went on another Twitter tirade this morning where he gave no indication he would back down. ⌘ Read more
Kate Grainger was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer after noticing her early breast milk had a pinkish red tint. She's urging others to "check your boobs" and "squeeze your babies". ⌘ Read more
The second-placed Sea Eagles take on Newcastle in Mudgee, looking to bounce back from their first defeat of the NRL season. Follow our ScoreCentre for all the live scores and stats. ⌘ Read more
A man accused of abducting two young boys from their home in the Wheatbelt town of Moora early on Friday morning has appeared in court but did not make an application for bail. ⌘ Read more
A 16-year-old boy has died in a fiery crash at Chirnside Park in Melbourne's north-east overnight, while two passengers remain in hospital in a serious condition. ⌘ Read more
Built to defend an isolationist totalitarian regime that nobody wanted to attack, the tunnels in north-eastern Albania stretch on for miles — and now a town is pinning its financial hopes on them. ⌘ Read more
Patricia Borges fell through the floor of a Pennsylvania chocolate factory with her arm on fire. Fearing a fiery death, she landed in a vat of liquid chocolate which extinguished her blazing arm. ⌘ Read more
Incumbent Adam Crouch has won the former Liberal stronghold of Terrigal after weathering a big swing to Labor at the NSW election, says ABC analyst Antony Green. ⌘ Read more
Hawthorn face a North Melbourne team looking to go 3-0, but all eyes will be on the coaches boxes as Sam Mitchell and Alastair Clarkson lock horns. Follow our live AFL ScoreCentre for all the scores, stats and results. ⌘ Read more
Authorities continue to clean up and dispose of rotting fish from Victoria's Kangaroo Lake, where thousands of carcasses were discovered in a mass death event similar to a recent kill in New South Wales. ⌘ Read more
Counting is down to the wire for two Sydney seats but a result is likely to be finalised in the NSW election today, says the ABC's elections analyst, Antony Green. ⌘ Read more
Kirralie Smith, director of anti-trans lobby Binary Australia, is being investigated for allegedly organising the targeted harassment of women footballers in NSW. ⌘ Read more
Riding her bike and taking pictures of people's pets helped Yvette Fenning through the worst two years of her life, as she fought to overcome depression. ⌘ Read more
A fierce tornado blasts through the US city of Little Rock in Arkansas, ripping away roofs and walls, uprooting trees and flipping over vehicles, injuring at least 20 people. ⌘ Read more
The United States plans to open an embassy in Vanuatu, the State Department says, in Washington's latest move to boost its diplomatic presence in the Pacific to counter China's growing influence. ⌘ Read more
Delivering news to friends that their daughter had been found dead was the hardest thing Tom Mort had done in his life. It left him feeling powerless, so he did something about it. ⌘ Read more
A yeast spread sold at supermarkets in WA and SA is being recalled after the product — Spring Gully's "gluten-free" OzeMite spread — was found to contain gluten. ⌘ Read more
Perth Mint paid $7.7 million to staff at a time when there was a government wages freeze. The WA Premier insists he was unaware of the incentive payments. ⌘ Read more
The new stop-and-search laws proposed for WA Police this week have been hailed as "extremely strong", but experts are worried they're seeing a pattern of gradually increasing the force's powers in the state. ⌘ Read more
The Dolphin Tungsten Mine is about to reopen on King Island. But instead of being connected to the local grid, it'll be diesel-powered for the next two years. ⌘ Read more
Police appeal to the public for dash cam footage of the car park crash last month, and are also investigating a ute struck by a freight train in the Adelaide Hills overnight. ⌘ Read more
If you've done all you can inside your home to make it energy efficient, there are changes you can make outside the house to cool the place down even more. ⌘ Read more
Shipstern Bluff in Tasmania's south-east is a world-famous big-wave surfing spot, where surfers are towed by jet skis to catch waves up to 10 metres high. After an incident a week ago, there are calls for greater safety when tackling monster waves. ⌘ Read more
FIFA says it is making progress towards equality on prize money between the men's and women's World Cups — but broadcasters and sponsors have a long way to go, Tracey Holmes writes. ⌘ Read more
Darby Nichols started playing rugby union just two years ago and now he's about to represent Australia in the Deaf Rugby 7s World Cup. ⌘ Read more
Pope Francis visits children in hospital as the Vatican confirms he will be released after a bout of bronchitis. ⌘ Read more
A levee that breached — flooding parts of SA's Murraylands and forcing farmers off their land — has again ruptured, leaving those responsible for fixing it in a race against time. ⌘ Read more
Eight women and three children die in a deadly stampede at a Ramadan food and cash distribution centre in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi. ⌘ Read more
Andrew Tate, the divisive internet personality who has spent months in a Romanian jail on suspicion of organised crime and human trafficking, wins an appeal to replace his detention with house arrest. ⌘ Read more
Ash Russell is currently on a year-long waitlist to have a transgender surgery in Tasmania. They say the delays can be "really distressing". ⌘ Read more
Elders are teaching Aboriginal Tasmanians how to care for country as part of a plan to build a ready workforce of rangers as land hand-backs progress. ⌘ Read more
In WA, you can feed in more than 10 times as much power to the grid as you draw, and still end up with a bill. So how can households get more value from the energy they produce? ⌘ Read more
A record number of tourists have hit the road in outback Queensland over the past two years, but there are fears cost-of-living pressures will dampen spending and visitation this season. ⌘ Read more
New details of the next stage of Canberra's light rail include plans for new cycling infrastructure, but Pedal Power ACT says it's not enough. ⌘ Read more
Jordan is 16. She's homeless, disabled and has been in the care of the state since she was four. Jordan has also spent 94 days in detention while on remand. Her case is another example of what advocates say is wrong with Queensland's youth justice system. ⌘ Read more
The increase in life expectancy – which does not take in last year's COVID-19 deaths — comes off the back of drops in Queensland tobacco smoking. ⌘ Read more
Punjabi is now more popular in Australia than India, where it is only the eleventh most spoken language. Community leaders want dedicated resources to teach it. ⌘ Read more
Sneha Deepthi made her cricketing debut for India in 2013, and has since been married and had a child. Now she's fighting her way back onto the elite circuit, amid all the pressures of motherhood. ⌘ Read more
Short stories by Margaret Atwood, a thriller from a Booker Prize winner, and an interrogation of our cultural obsession with true crime are among our favourite new books. ⌘ Read more
In a result that shocked no one — including the man who raised the motion — Mental Health Minister Emma Davidson survived a no-confidence vote. So what's the point? ⌘ Read more
Former Opal Jenni Screen endured years of heartache trying for a baby and believes knowing her body better could have made it easier. She's welcomed a partnership to better inform athletes about their fertility. ⌘ Read more
Racing driver Daniel Ricciardo is one of Australia’s highest-profile athletes, but he could've fallen through the cracks at school. He wants to make sure that doesn't happen to the next generation. ⌘ Read more
The high-profile death of Declan Laverty sparked waves of anger in the community and swift legislative change in the Northern Territory. ⌘ Read more
After one of the coolest summers in more than a decade in eastern Australia, a vast swathe of the country has finished the first month of autumn with temperatures well above the norm. ⌘ Read more
Gwyneth Paltrow's trial should have come down to one question: who was at fault for a collision at the upscale Utah ski resort in 2016? But it quickly turned it into a farce, featuring bumbling lawyers, bizarre questions and a wild goose chase for missing footage. ⌘ Read more
If the Liberal Party loses Aston at today's by-election it will only hold three seats in suburban Melbourne. For the struggling party, even a tight win will be spun as a positive, Richard Willingham writes. ⌘ Read more
A by-election being held in the federal seat named after Tilly Aston is garnering attention from far and wide, but the story of how she improved the lives of many thousands of blind and vision-impaired people has been lost to time. ⌘ Read more
A codefendant in the case against actor Alec Baldwin in the fatal 2021 shooting of a cinematographer on a movie set in New Mexico is convicted of unsafe handling of a firearm and sentenced to six months of probation. ⌘ Read more
The looming arrest of Donald Trump may play well politically for the former president. Practically, though, it will complicate his path to 2024 — and cause chaos along the way, writes Jade Macmillan. ⌘ Read more
Stephen Smith reveals he will be the first Australian High Commissioner to visit Wikileaks founder Julian Assange in prison, as he sits down with the ABC upon commencing his new role in London. ⌘ Read more
Donald Trump will plead not guilty and is "ready to fight" as he becomes the first former US president to face criminal charges in a case involving a 2016 hush money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels, his lawyers say. ⌘ Read more
Ukraine's small, cheap kamikaze racing drones have been around since last year, but are starting to cause a buzz — and a lot of damage. What makes them unique and why is their future "worrying"? ⌘ Read more
Remember carp herpes? Or "caaaaarp herpes" as Barnaby Joyce put it back in 2016? It was meant to rid our waterways of the "disgusting, mud-sucking creatures". So what happened? ⌘ Read more
Most 'eco-friendly' claims have little evidence to back them up. These experts want more done to clamp down on the dodgy ones and highlight the good ones. ⌘ Read more
An additional 160,000 Australians are now able to access subsidised COVID-19 antiviral treatments after the federal government expanded eligibility criteria under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. ⌘ Read more
It'd be a bit awkward if after engaging in the most aggressive interest rate hiking cycle in its history, the Reserve Bank wasn't able to achieve its mission, writes David Taylor. ⌘ Read more
Never has there been more need to change the political conversation about policy than there has been about federal budgets just now, writes Laura Tingle. ⌘ Read more
The parole board found Pistorius has not completed the minimum detention period, as the Steenkamp family says they feel a "huge sense of relief". ⌘ Read more
Players from Russia and Belarus must sign declarations of neutrality and comply with "appropriate conditions," including not expressing support for Russia's invasion of Ukraine, to play at Wimbledon. ⌘ Read more
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko alleges there are plans to invade Belarus from neighbouring Poland, calling Russia's nuclear arms a "safeguard" from the West. ⌘ Read more
China is highly concerned about Australia's tightened security review of Chinese firms' investment and operation in the country, the Chinese commerce ministry has said. ⌘ Read more
Members of the Shenzhen Holy Reformed Church, also called the Mayflower Church, came to Thailand in 2022 seeking asylum. They fled China in 2019 alleging that their members were being persecuted by government security forces. ⌘ Read more
COVID-19 cases continue to climb in South Australia with the latest modelling predicting an extra 600 cases daily in coming days. ⌘ Read more
Neil Brooksbank is certain that fighting thousands of fires over the years has caused his bladder cancer — and thanks to a change in Tasmanian law, he does not have to fight to prove the cause. ⌘ Read more
Ukrainian athletes will not be allowed to take part in qualifying events for the 2024 Paris Olympics if they have to compete against Russians, the country's government says. ⌘ Read more
It doesn't get much bigger than Collingwood and Richmond in Friday night footy at the MCG, and this one promises to be a classic. Follow our live AFL ScoreCentre for all the scores and stats. ⌘ Read more
Pregnant with her third child, Michelle Darragh went to collect clothes from her ex-partner's house days after their break-up when he stabbed her in the back with a kitchen knife. ⌘ Read more
Police say Operation Morley has resulted in the arrests of 40 Mongols bikie gang members, along with the seizure of drugs, cash and firearms. ⌘ Read more
Penrith is in Canberra looking to bounce back from its golden-point loss to Parramatta, before the Storm face off against South Sydney. Follow our ScoreCentre for all the live scores and stats. ⌘ Read more
The state government has revealed Queensland's largest infrastructure project will open later and cost almost a billion dollars more than previously planned. ⌘ Read more
A security breach which "may have resulted in the loss of data" held by the Tasmanian government is announced — but the government won't say how many people are affected. ⌘ Read more
WA police take a man into custody after a seven-year-old boy was abducted from his home on Thursday night. ⌘ Read more
Prosecutor Nicole Lockhart said the trial will link Prakazrel "Pras" Michel to financier Jho Low, who is suspected of embezzling almost $6.7 billion from Malaysia's 1MDB sovereign wealth fund, and a Chinese government influence campaign aimed at repatriating dissident Guo Wengui. ⌘ Read more
The leader a remote health service says he is looking forward to more Voice to Parliament information becoming available to ensure Australians understand what they are voting for. ⌘ Read more
A large crowd of Hindus had attended the temple to celebrate a festival for the god Rama, causing the structure to cave in under the crowd's weight. ⌘ Read more
Legendary Australian singer John Farnham is in hospital for a respiratory infection, following cancer surgery last year. ⌘ Read more
Wayne Gregory Astill was convicted by a jury of 27 charges, which included counts of aggravated and indecent assault last year. ⌘ Read more
An Arnhem Land politician says there are answers to the dire situation the NT is facing with crime and prisons – and they're solutions that have existed for generations. ⌘ Read more
The Miami Seaquarium has reached an agreement with nonprofit Friends of Lolita to return the whale to the ocean. ⌘ Read more
Warren Zipperer has become a familiar sight in the inner suburbs of Cairns. When he really commits, he can make up to $200 a week to help pay for fuel and a "better lifestyle" — but it's hard and dirty work. ⌘ Read more
Players and supporters blame politicians for shattering hopes of playing in the prestigious tournament. ⌘ Read more
I don't want to alarm anyone unduly, but it does seem that the Australian parliament has actually just passed a piece of climate legislation, writes Annabel Crabb. ⌘ Read more