Israel fires rockets at Syria in retaliation for launches against Israeli-controlled territory, the military says, as tension along Israel's northern border remained high following a cross-border exchange of fire. ⌘ Read more
Israel fires rockets at Syria in retaliation for launches against Israeli-controlled territory, the military says, as tension along Israel's northern border remained high following a cross-border exchange of fire. ⌘ Read more
While today is a public holiday in most states of Australia, that is not the case in South Australia. That means workers will earn normal Sunday rates today, instead of public holiday rates — something the retail workers' union is hoping to change. ⌘ Read more
More than 60 firefighters battled a fire that ripped through a factory in Moorabbin on Sunday morning. ⌘ Read more
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese insists the Solicitor-General is supportive of the Indigenous Voice to Parliament proposal, while rejecting ongoing demands for his advice to cabinet to be made public. ⌘ Read more
Essendon and GWS will look to keep up an electric pace as they face off in the first of Easter Sunday's two games. Follow our live AFL ScoreCentre for all the scores, stats and results. ⌘ Read more
For many Australians, it's the first Easter in several years without COVID restrictions. ⌘ Read more
Residents of a rural Tasmanian town were told to either leave, or wear masks, when dense "acrid" smoke blanketed the valley following more than 115 hectares of regeneration burns. ⌘ Read more
Launceston nurse and charity founder Diana Butler is busy taking the model for sustainable development she helped create in Tanzania to the world. ⌘ Read more
Thousands of dedicated eclipse chasers are set to arrive in Western Australia in less than a month to catch the best view of the "magnificent event in the sky". ⌘ Read more
'Law, not war' remained Benjamin Ferencz's aim as he challenged and decried war crimes until the end of his life. ⌘ Read more
A performance of The Bodyguard musical in the UK ends unexpectedly early, and two members of the audience are ejected after they begin singing along to the anthemic finale, I Will Always Love You. ⌘ Read more
Will Carland was the only child to ever live through a type of operation that saved his life. Now, the 18-year-old is walking in the footsteps of those who saved him. ⌘ Read more
Walking down the aisles between these vintage costumes is like taking a stroll through Oklahoma! or a skip down the yellow brick road in The Wizard of Oz. ⌘ Read more
SA Police say a 17-year-old boy died when the car he was driving struck a tree at Lake Plains in the early hours of Sunday morning. ⌘ Read more
With two successful businesses to run, Kate Sinfield suffered in silence as menopause hindered her ability to work. Her story is a common one that the corporate world is under increasing pressure to change. ⌘ Read more
Peter Murrell — the husband of the former Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon — is under investigation for the potential misuse of party finances dating back to 2017. ⌘ Read more
Blair Athol North Primary School successfully connects refugee students with grannies — who all have a background in education — to help them learn how to read and write in English. ⌘ Read more
The colourful van is stocked with brand-new clothing donated by some of Australia's biggest retailers, to help those struggling with the rising cost of living. ⌘ Read more
When Dismal Swamp opened back in 2004, there were hopes it would be the heart of tourism in Tasmania's far north-west, but its operation was troubled and has been left abandoned since 2019. ⌘ Read more
Just four years ago, Sarah Larcombe embraced rock climbing for the first time. The Australian paraclimbing champion — who has gone on to represent the country across the globe, says it is something she now wishes she had done sooner. ⌘ Read more
Any hopes of an Australian victory at the US Masters has practically vanished in cold, wet conditions at August National. ⌘ Read more
The United States used regional Victoria as a base for spy balloon program which kept tabs on atomic weapons developments in other countries. It wasn't exactly top secret. ⌘ Read more
The 2022 Sydney Hobart winner was first to cross the finish line in Gladstone Harbour after a dramatic race through wild weather, which saw several retirements and a yacht hit by lightning. ⌘ Read more
The Central Coast farming community of Mangrove Mountain is still paying the price for one of Australia's worst exotic animal disease outbreaks. ⌘ Read more
It is a foundation sport of the Olympics and its former athletes are some of the most powerful people in world sport — but the politics in fencing are threatening to derail Paris 2024, writes Tracey Holmes. ⌘ Read more
As he nears 80, acclaimed children's author Paul Jennings reflects on life, his writing process, luminous teeth and why it's so important to write books that kids actually want to read. ⌘ Read more
In his return to public view after a brief hospitalisation for bronchitis, the 86-year-old pontiff encourages hope in the face of ongoing conflict. ⌘ Read more
Finau Vulivuli went from watching her brothers and cousins play neighbourhood football in Fiji, to refereeing in a FIFA Women's World Cup and this is how she made it happen. ⌘ Read more
Thousands of Australians are turning to fitness influencers on social media for health and well-being content to implement in their daily lives but there are concerns some influencers are peddling harmful advice. ⌘ Read more
Sanna Marin shot to global fame for refusing to compromise her family or social life for office. But it is the feminist icon's final achievement of standing up to Vladimir Putin that will define her legacy. ⌘ Read more
School attendance and youth crime are at crisis point in Halls Creek. But as community leaders strive for solutions, there are glimmers of home for this troubled town. ⌘ Read more
Some of Ukraine's returned children say they left Russian-occupied cities to escape the war and went to holiday camps in Crimea but, after arriving there, they were told they would be adopted. ⌘ Read more
As Australia prepares to vote in a referendum that could grant First Nations people a Voice in our own country, I am confronted with the suffering of my people, writes Stan Grant. ⌘ Read more
Chinese health officials have defended their search for the source of the COVID-19 virus, after the WHO said they should have shared genetic information earlier. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane Broncos prop Martin Taupau says he would have to "tackle upside down" in order to aviod sanction for an incident that left Canberra Raiders winger Jordan Rapana with a sickening head injury. ⌘ Read more
See who is leading the way as the world's best golfers fight for the green jacket at the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club. ⌘ Read more
The Melbourne Vixens earn a third Super Netball victory in a row after a powerful second-half performance to come from seven goals down to beat the Sunshine Coast Lightning at John Cain Arena. ⌘ Read more
The judge said prosecutors had enough evidence for "a reasonable grand juror to conclude that the sexual assaults occurred", but not for the drug charge. ⌘ Read more
A growing number of Iranian women have been ditching their veils since the death of a 22-year-old Kurdish woman in the custody of the morality police last September. ⌘ Read more
A 34-year-old former church youth worker has appeared in a Perth court to face more than a dozen child sexual abuse charges. ⌘ Read more
Penrith and Manly face off, while Brisbane put its unbeaten record on the line against Canberra at Lang Park. Follow our ScoreCentre for all the live scores and stats. ⌘ Read more
Retired NRL star Brett Stewart has been charged with cocaine possession after being stopped by police on Sydney's Northern Beaches. ⌘ Read more
Sophia Naismith died in a shocking crash four years ago — but her memory is being honoured by a new award recognising those who exemplify the same attributes she possessed in the sport she loved. ⌘ Read more
China begins three days of military exercises around Taiwan to express anger at President Tsai Ing-wen's trip to the United States, with the island reporting 42 Chinese planes and eight ships crossed the Taiwan Strait on Saturday. ⌘ Read more
After a rousing win in last week's Showdown, Adelaide welcome a Fremantle side also buzzing after Western Derby victory to town. Follow our live AFL ScoreCentre for all the scores, stats and results. ⌘ Read more
Access to the most commonly used method of abortion in the US has plunged into uncertainty after conflicting court rulings over the legality of the medication, which has been widely available for more than 20 years. ⌘ Read more
Between 2019 and 2022, groups of Tesla employees privately shared via an internal messaging system sometimes highly invasive videos and images recorded by customers’ car cameras, according to former employees. ⌘ Read more
A storm that swept over the Sydney metropolitan and south coast areas last night brought 100kph wind gusts, large hailstones and left a path of fallen trees, damaged roofs and cracked windscreens. ⌘ Read more
She suffered critical injuries when the Ford Festiva she was driving was involved in a collision on Friday, March 31 in Adelaide's north-west. ⌘ Read more
Australia's Avenues of Honour were planted so the nation would never forget the soldiers who fought in World War I. But who will make sure the avenues themselves aren't forgotten? ⌘ Read more
As the Labor party considers its position on a recount, the New South Wales Electoral Commission does a final check of the vote counting for the seat in Sydney's north-west. ⌘ Read more
A Chinese man who chained and imprisoned a woman — who appeared in a viral video — has been sentenced to nine years in prison. ⌘ Read more
Describing Republican mega-donor Harlan Crow and his wife as dear friends, Justice Clarence Thomas says he was advised by colleagues that personal hospitality from close friends was not reportable. ⌘ Read more
Tony Gustavsson "passes" on a question about Sam Kerr's health, as the superstar striker sits on the bench for the Matildas' loss against Scotland. ⌘ Read more
Police are investigating two separate fatal crashes that occurred in Central Australia over the last 24 hours. ⌘ Read more
What starts out as a shy and awkward introduction leads to some unlikely friendships, as West Australian retirees and teenage students share knowledge and a new bond. ⌘ Read more
Residents who have been waiting 20 years for upgrades to their remote WA hospital fear a planned redevelopment won't be enough to stop them having to travel for care. ⌘ Read more
A huge black hole is tearing through space, leaving behind a 200,000-light-year-long trail of newborn stars, space scientists say. ⌘ Read more
A souped-up skid machine that drinks methanol, eats tyres and spits out the rest is vying for supremacy at Queensland's biggest legal burnout competition – and its driver wants people to know this is "not just a bogan sport". ⌘ Read more
Alastair Clarkson says Ben Cunnington will be "disappointed" after being subbed out of the match during a Carlton goal blitz on Good Friday. ⌘ Read more
In a region suffering significant trauma and disadvantage, meth is gaining a foothold. And local addiction services say if it's not addressed urgently, it could be too late. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race organisers say a crew is uninjured after their vessel was struck by lightning, as incredible pictures of huge storms and hail are captured around the state. ⌘ Read more
Pope Francis, hospitalised recently with bronchitis, skipped the traditional Good Friday night-time procession at the Colosseum because of chilly weather in Rome, instead staying at his home at the Vatican, while thousands of faithful turned out for the torchlit event. ⌘ Read more
Residents rebuilding their flood-ravaged northern Victorian homes will be able to put government-funded caravans or modular houses on their properties until they get the job done. ⌘ Read more
While many Australians go to great lengths to avoid serving on a jury, Brent Phillips has been fighting for the right of deaf people to take part for almost a decade. ⌘ Read more
Tom has been prescribed cannabis to help him sleep, but the FIFO worker's former mining employer said he could not use it and keep working on their sites. He's not alone. ⌘ Read more
Wild weather sees towering pine trees fall near spectators at Augusta, as Australia's hopes at The Masters fade. ⌘ Read more
Angus Blyth was red-carded and the Queensland Reds slowly unravelled as the ACT Brumbies won in Brisbane for the first time since 2015. ⌘ Read more
With the World Cup just over 100 days away, the Matildas are reckoning with an injury crisis that could be exploited by a stubborn Scottish team. ⌘ Read more
The Australian Army's Taipan helicopters return to flying after an incident last month where one of the European-designed aircraft was forced to ditch into the sea on the NSW South Coast. ⌘ Read more
Clashes erupt in Paris next to a bistro favoured by French President Emmanuel Macron, as protests continue against raining the retirement age by two years to 64. ⌘ Read more
Homicide Squad detectives charge two teenage boys following the death of a woman in Abbotsford on Wednesday night. ⌘ Read more
Oscar-nominated actor Jeremy Renner says he was at fault in a New Year's Day snowplough accident that left him close to death and that he apologised to his family for putting them through the ordeal. ⌘ Read more
A 13-year-old boy has been taken to Whyalla Hospital with serious burns to his face after an incident involving a deodorant can. ⌘ Read more
Musicians have been hand-picked from every state and territory in the country for their first and only performance together at the Four Winds Music Festival in NSW. ⌘ Read more
North Melbourne's new-found belief will be put to the test by a hungry Carlton side. Follow our live AFL ScoreCentre for all the scores, stats and results. ⌘ Read more
Like many farming areas, women's roles in the apple orchards of Donnybrook went relatively unrecognised in the 1950s. But the region's Apple Queen competition helped to change that. ⌘ Read more
The Bulldogs find themselves inside the top eight as they take on the struggling Rabbitohs in their annual Good Friday encounter at Stadium Australia. Later, the Cowboys hosts the Dolphins. Follow our ScoreCentre for all the live scores and stats. ⌘ Read more
A dolphinarium in the Black Sea port city of Constanța has taken in four dolphins and three sea lions, removed from the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv after Russian shelling. ⌘ Read more
With no electricity or running water, Konstantinos Paleologoudias and his family established a fish factory in Port Kenny and started prawn trawling at nearby Venus Bay. Their legacy has been honoured with Pauly, a giant pelican sculpture overlooking the family's prawn fleet. ⌘ Read more
For 90-year-old Lorna Scott, the music of Dean Martin and the enduring love of her friends and family have proven important touchstones as she lives with dementia. ⌘ Read more
An unused lifeboat, a door, and other fragments believed to be from a Japanese army helicopter have been found after it was presumed to have crashed at sea with 10 people onboard, officials said on Friday. ⌘ Read more
If buses had a mind of their own, this one would be living the retirement of its dreams, after Lorie Norton rescued it from a quarry, restored it and took it for a drive that has so far clocked up 29,000 kilometres. ⌘ Read more
Three people had a lucky escape in the early hours of Easter Friday morning after part of their south-west Sydney home collapsed. ⌘ Read more
As cost-of-living pressures bite, toy libraries across Australia have never been so busy, as families opt to borrow, not buy, toys for their children. ⌘ Read more
The names, addresses and dates of birth of Tasmanian school students have reportedly been released on the dark web, Tasmanian Labor says, as it demands the premier step in to deal with the recent online recent data breach. ⌘ Read more
Israeli jets hit sites across Gaza in retaliation for a volley of rockets fired from Lebanon, as tensions following police raids on the Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem threaten to spiral out of control. ⌘ Read more
Police say Lesley Trotter often went through rubbish bins outside her property and neighbouring properties to sort recycling from general waste, and "have not ruled out" that this might be linked to her death. ⌘ 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
In an act of political retaliation, Tennessee Republicans expel two Democrats from the state legislature for their role in a protest that called for more gun control in the aftermath of a school shooting in Nashville. ⌘ Read more
The three men were convicted of first-degree murder and armed robbery by a jury following eight days of deliberations last month. ⌘ Read more
A "world-class" show is on display, as part of the Bendigo Easter Festival, where 300 lion dancers join forces to create an impressive sight — and it's free to attend. ⌘ Read more
Former Liberal premier Peter Gutwein was known for being frank and this week warned his former federal colleagues opposing the Voice that they risk "increasing irrelevance". ⌘ Read more
A proposed billion-dollar deal has been announced that will potentially see hundreds of service stations across the country fall under one banner. So what is the deal, and what does it mean? ⌘ Read more
The Gangster's Paradise rapper Coolio was found dead at a friend's home in September last year. ⌘ Read more
A male and a female are dead and three others are injured after two vehicles collided head on on the Barton Highway north of Canberra this morning. ⌘ Read more
Few people know as well as Norma and James Wolfe just how dangerous the roads can be over the holiday period. ⌘ Read more
Coroner Simon Cooper has investigated eight chainsaw-related deaths in the past five years. He's disappointed no action has been taken to implement previous recommendations and says immediate steps should be taken to prevent further chainsaw-related deaths ⌘ Read more
Before plane travel was common, or even available, the Easter holidays were often spent closer to home, and much attention was paid to the local weather forecast. ⌘ Read more
The female pilot was the AirMed aircraft's only occupant, and it's understood she escaped with only minor injuries. ⌘ Read more