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Review over racism claims at Hawthorn stalls over access to documents
The chair of the panel investigating racism allegations at Hawthorn says coaches refuse to be interviewed until they have seen documents which First Nations players say contain personal and sensitive information. ⌘ Read more
We fact checked Jim Chalmers's budget night speech. Here's what we found
Treasurer Jim Chalmers used his budget speech this week to spruik the government's credentials and programs. But did he keep his facts straight? ⌘ Read more
Principal tips off investigators about sale of vapes to school children, resulting in conviction
A Brisbane convenience store has been caught with 45,000 vapes and ordered to pay $88,000 for possessing and selling vapes containing nicotine. ⌘ Read more
Like Joe Biden, Bob Katter plans to keep working past the age of 80 — and he's not alone
From running a restaurant to giving dogs a haircut, some Australians share the US president's enthusiasm for work in later life. ⌘ Read more
Broome's vulnerable residents fearful for their lives while waiting for social housing
With an average wait time of 235 weeks for social housing, rough sleepers and the services supporting them say more needs to be done to support vulnerable people in the tourist town. ⌘ Read more
Will Mark McGowan's third budget do enough to ease WA's cost-of-living crisis?**
With a great surplus comes great responsibility, especially during a cost-of-living crisis. Keane Bourke examines how WA Premier Mark McGowan could address the issue when he hands down his third budget as treasurer today. ⌘ Read more
Live: ASX set to slip, after mixed day on Wall Street cools inflation
Local shares are set to slip when the market opens, after overnight news that US inflation is cooling. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. ⌘ Read more
Bruce Lehrmann's lawyer demanded chief prosecutor try to stop Brittany Higgins speech
John Korn, who represented Bruce Lehrmann, recalls his "somewhat inappropriate" advice to the ACT's top prosecutor to prevent a speech at the National Press Club about sexual assault. ⌘ Read more
'Ridiculous' land valuation hikes up to 301pc in rural Queensland, property owners to object
High valuations are great news for people wanting to sell, but those holding onto it will feel the consequences, says a peak rural lobby group after the Queensland valuer-general upped the monetary worth of some rural blocks. ⌘ Read more
Teenage girl dies after becoming trapped under light rail tram in Sydney CBD
Emergency services worked to free the 16-year-old, who had critical injuries, but she died at the scene. ⌘ Read more
Zach loved playing in Brennan Park until council upgraded it, leaving him on the outer
One-fifth of the region is living with a disability, so why would a community park makeover leave some unable to play? This seven-year-old who uses a wheelchair is asking council to reconsider. ⌘ Read more
Search ramps up for Tasmanian teenager missing for 10 days
Fourteen-year-old Shyanne-Lee Tatnell has not been seen or heard from since April 30. Now community members are getting involved in the search to find her. ⌘ Read more
'She can't sleep properly, can't eat properly': Seven year-old Stacey* has been waiting years to get her tonsils out
Tasmanians are waiting years instead of days to access vital ear, nose and throat specialist appointments. The Department of Health is trying to find a solution. ⌘ Read more*
Couple told they never owned Gold Coast home they bought now fear legal costs could ruin them
After a five-year court battle, the Morecrofts lost their Gold Coast family home. Now they're facing legal costs that could financially ruin them. ⌘ Read more
Alexander Skarsgård gets led around on a leash in this deranged-but-sexy sci-fi horror
Following in his filmmaker father’s footsteps and riffing off the success of White Lotus and Triangle of Sadness, Brandon Cronenberg has made a stomach-churning holiday horror with Infinity Pool. ⌘ Read more
Where to start if a loved one goes missing overseas
Australians are known for their passion for travel, but when a loved one goes missing overseas, it sets off an uncharted course for those back home. This is what happens next. ⌘ Read more
Australian doctor who's saved thousands of lives on the frontline faces toughest challenge yet
Rose McGready's world-renowned research could save your life if you contract malaria. But the unassuming Australian doctor now needs to raise enough money to keep her life-saving clinics afloat. ⌘ Read more
Laura Trevelyan's ancestors owned slaves. So she decided to pay reparations
A group of people whose families profited from slavery is trying to make amends for past wrongs. ⌘ Read more
Will Bluesky replace Twitter? That may be only the start, with a plan to reshape social media
A new Twitter rival has emerged, backed by Twitter's co-founder and armed with an invitation-only viral marketing campaign. Will it work? ⌘ Read more
'They screwed up': Economists say the PRRT is broken and the budget doesn't really fix it
Economists and energy experts say the government is short-changing Australians with planned changes to the Petroleum Resource Rent Tax that will only raise an additional $2.4 billion over five years. ⌘ Read more
'Retreated': Ukraine and Wagner confirm Russian troops failing in Bakhmut
A Ukrainian military unit says it has routed a Russian infantry brigade from frontline territory near Bakhmut, confirming an account by the head of Russia's Wagner Group that the Russian forces had fled. ⌘ Read more
Could Trade Minister Don Farrell's visit to Beijing bring about and end to trade bans on Australian goods?**
Australia's Trade Minister Don Farrell will meet with his Chinese counterpart in Beijing this week, with hopes it could signal that the trade turmoil between China and Australia may soon be over. ⌘ Read more
Key 'No' Voice camps merge to strengthen referendum campaign
The two campaigns pushing for a No vote to the forthcoming Voice to Parliament referendum merge, in a move that aims to unify their message and strengthen their campaign. ⌘ Read more
US Republican George Santos arrested on federal criminal charges
New York republican George Santos, infamous for fabricating key parts of his life story, has been arrested on federal criminal charges. ⌘ Read more
Murder trial begins a decade after Adelaide man was gunned down in his crash repairs workshop
The South Australian Supreme Court has heard details of a "cascading series of events" between two rival bikie gangs – the Finks and Hells Angels — that led to the death of Jason De Ieso, who was not the intended "target". ⌘ Read more
Daily Mirror apologises to Prince Harry at start of phone-hacking trial
A British tabloid newspaper apologises to Prince Harry for unlawfully seeking information about him at the start of the royal's lawsuit against its publisher over alleged phone-hacking, in which he is due to give evidence himself. ⌘ Read more
Pakistan cracks down on Imran Khan's supporters after violence, arresting hundreds
Police arrest almost 1,000 people after deadly violence across Pakistan, including government buildings being set alight in protests against the detention of the former prime minister and cricket hero. ⌘ Read more
'Horrified' arts minister calls for national probe into 'damaging' Indigenous art claims, puts galleries on notice
Northern Territory arts minister Chansey Paech is calling for a national investigation into allegations of interference by white assistants that are creating "reputational damage" to the Indigenous art industry. ⌘ Read more
Man dies after his motorcycle and a van collide on busy Adelaide road
A motorcyclist has died after colliding with a van in Adelaide's eastern suburbs. ⌘ Read more
Two tourists injured after airboat crash at celebrity croc wrangler's tourism business
The crash at Matt Wright's Top End Safari Camp leaves one passenger with head injuries and the other with leg injuries, and is being investigated by police and NT WorkSafe. ⌘ Read more
Port Adelaide's Rioli suspended for two matches at tribunal
Junior Rioli avoids a three-match ban but will miss the next two rounds for the Power, after the tribunal downgrades the impact of his striking charge from severe to high. ⌘ Read more
Search ramps up for Tasmanian teenager missing for 10 days
Fourteen-year-old Shyanne-Lee Tatnell has not been seen or heard from since April 30. Now community members are getting involved in the search to find her. ⌘ Read more
NSW man pleads guilty to bugging ex-lover's bedroom and tracking her car
A Lake Macquarie man has pleaded guilty to seven domestic violence offences after a GPS tracking device was removed from his ex-lover's car and police found a listening device in her bedroom. ⌘ Read more
Kinesiologists 'couldn't find anything wrong' with dying man at spiritual retreat, inquest hears
The NSW Coroner's Court is told that the organiser of the Dreaming Arts Festival played guitar while Jarrad Antonovich lay dying and later described his death as a "beautiful occasion". ⌘ Read more
Truckies say they're footing the bill for decades of road neglect as user charge rises
With roads in disrepair across the country, the federal government is raising the heavy vehicle road user charge to help pay for the damage. But transport operators warn the cost will eventually fall to consumers. ⌘ Read more
Auditor's scathing assessment of $45b future frigates program
Australia's troubled $45 billion project to build future frigates is facing a significant blow-out, with the auditor-general slamming Defence for failing to properly consider value for money during the tender process. ⌘ Read more
PNG foreign minister says critics of his daughter's coronation trip Tik Tok video are 'primitive animals'
Savannah Tkachenko flaunts extravagant meals in first class airport lounges and "elite" shopping experiences at luxury brands in the video showing what she got up to on the taxpayer-funded trip to London to attend the coronation of King Charles III. ⌘ Read more
'Giving a finger to the entire judicial system': Magistrate criticises protester for repeated bail breaches
After a Tasmanian judge accuses an activist of wanting to be "a martyr" in court, the activist fires back, saying she's "upholding the laws of nature". ⌘ Read more
Court hears details of triple-zero call after toddler ingested party drug
A court has heard the harrowing details of a triple-zero call in which a toddler — who miraculously survived after ingesting a dose of the party drug fantasy (GHB) — could be heard struggling to breathe in the background. ⌘ Read more
Drivers to wear extra car import costs as tighter quarantine slows vehicle flow
A major car importer says costs of bringing vehicles into Australia are piling up and expects it will be the consumer who is left to cover them. ⌘ Read more
Man committed to trial for alleged murder of young football player
Birdsall Fa'apepele, 25, was allegedly stabbed multiple times near a Mackay caravan park on the night of December 14, 2021. ⌘ Read more
Summer flooding and drop in GST revenue will make it hard for SA to reach budget surplus, Treasurer says
The cost of the River Murray flooding, plus extra money needed to boost South Australia's health and child protection systems, means it will be "extremely difficult" to get the state's budget back into surplus, the SA Treasurer says. ⌘ Read more
Probe launched into whether Latitude took 'reasonable steps' to stop hackers getting personal data
If found guilty following the joint investigation by Australia and New Zealand's privacy regulators, Latitude could pay penalties of up to $50 million for each violation. ⌘ Read more
Top prosecutor suspected potential federal political interference in Bruce Lehrmann trial
Shane Drumgold tells the ACT Board of Inquiry he had wondered whether government ministers were exerting pressure on police investigators. ⌘ Read more
As Mark McGowan continues to talk tough on Banksia Hill, the troubled centre goes from bad to worse
Mark McGowan suggests more "tough love measures" are needed in the wake of a major riot at WA's only youth detention centre, but does he have the blinkers on when it comes to finding other solutions? ⌘ Read more
Government 'hell-bent on getting money': Migrants and visitors set to pay more for Australian visas
Applying for an Australian visa will become more expensive from July 1, while international students will have their working hours capped again. ⌘ Read more
Buddy Holly takes home Best in Show Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
One dog is barking with delight after winning the 147th Westminster Dog Show while a celebrity's dog won in a new breed category. ⌘ Read more
Frankston serial killer Paul Denyer denied parole three decades after murders
Paul Denyer, who murdered Melbourne women Natalie Russell, Elizabeth Stevens and Debbie Fream in the early 1990s, has been denied parole. ⌘ Read more
Fee hikes on international travel, parcels, imports to fund keeping agricultural pests and diseases out
Taxpayers, importers, and farmers are all being asked to pay more to keep economically devastating pests and diseases out of Australia in the 2023 budget. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane teen with autism seen gnawing on dog bone, but child safety officers failed to intervene, disability inquiry hears
Teen brothers were found locked in their room, naked and in soiled nappies, after their father was discovered dead from a terminal illness at their home in Brisbane's northern suburbs. ⌘ Read more
Budget includes millions for Indigenous mental health services, as PM warns of 'hurtful' Voice debate
The federal government will spend more than $10 million on boosting mental health support for First Nations people during the Voice campaign. ⌘ Read more
Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson plans to relaunch his show on Twitter
Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson plans to relaunch his show on Twitter and Elon Musk is already a big fan. ⌘ Read more
NT opposition leader hits out at rank-and-file over no-confidence motion
Lia Finocchiaro says members of the CLP's Litchfield and Alice Springs branches reportedly circulating no-confidence motions in her leadership won’t distract her from opposition leader duties. ⌘ Read more
Health care workers will receive tens of thousands of dollars to move to Queensland under new incentive
Queensland is losing health care professionals to interstate job vacancies, so the government is offering them more money to stay local. ⌘ Read more
Club's extreme measures as caravanners help themselves to precious resource
A footy club has resorted to removing the taps from its tanks in an attempt to stop caravanners draining their water. But not even that has worked. ⌘ Read more
Brothel owner claims alleged murder victim Ellie Price attempted blackmail in days before her death
A witness has told the Supreme Court he was not the "sugar daddy" of Ms Price, despite providing tens of thousands of dollars in money and gifts. ⌘ Read more
Regional residents back crackdown on airlines as delays, cancellations increase
WA residents back calls for mandatory compensation for delayed and cancelled flights. ⌘ Read more
Stabbed policeman attacked at SA home moved out of intensive care
A police officer who was stabbed in the neck at a home in South Australia's north is now out of intensive care and is on track for a "full recovery", his family has said. ⌘ Read more
Government to recoup $74.3 billion in trimming forecasted NDIS growth
Eligibility for services funded by the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) are set to be tightened as the government seeks to bank $74.3 billion in savings through trimmed growth forecasts. ⌘ Read more
Hussein says police mistook him for a man 10 years older than him and charged him with hacking a medical school
The 21-year-old student says he went to the Carina Police Station in February to pay a parking fine, but was soon surrounded by six officers. He's since appeared in court four times under another man's name. ⌘ Read more
'Barely rated a mention': NT budget criticised over lack of police focus
The Northern Territory opposition leader decries the government's failure to significantly increase NT Police resources, which only gained $12 million in the latest budget. ⌘ Read more
Move over sunflowers, there's a new crop ready to take over your Insta feed
A region renowned for its golden sunflowers has a new drawcard that's raking in tourists, social media snaps — and dollars. ⌘ Read more
Police allege Cairns man murdered flatmate following argument over loud noise
One man is dead, and police have arrested his flatmate over an alleged fatal stabbing resulting from an argument over loud noise. ⌘ Read more
Unmarried Chinese woman fights for the right to freeze her eggs with final appeal
Teresa Xu, a 35-year-old freelance writer, lodged her complaint against a Beijing hospital in 2019 in a landmark case in China of a woman fighting for her reproductive rights. ⌘ Read more
Compassion, story-telling, a sacking and shake-ups mark Loretta Ryan’s 40 years in radio
The ABC Radio Breakfast host has walked a path of compassion and integrity in an industry known for anything but that. Here's a look inside her 40-year career in radio ⌘ Read more
Sydney businessman charged over alleged fraud targeting 'mum-and-dad' investors
A Sydney man has been charged with allegedly defrauding "mum-and-dad" investors of more than $24 million, which he allegedly spent on gambling platforms. ⌘ Read more
Prince William, Princess Catherine host garden party at Buckingham Palace
In the wake of a busy coronation weekend, members of the royal family welcome thousands of guests to Buckingham Palace to celebrate the work of volunteers, military personnel and members of the public. ⌘ Read more
'Miraculous': Missing woman found alive after eight days lost in Queensland bushland
Police say they feared the worst for the mother-of-four, who drank from puddles to survive an eight-day ordeal lost in bushland in north Queensland. ⌘ Read more
Aged care worker pleads guilty to strangulation murder of elderly resident
A 20-year-old carer faces a possible life jail term after pleading guilty to murdering a resident of an aged care facility in Western Australia's Great Southern region. ⌘ Read more
Catholic-owned Calvary Public Hospital set for ACT government takeover, makes way for $1bn hospital
The ACT government announces plans to take over the Catholic-owned Calvary Public Hospital and build a new hospital in the city's north. ⌘ Read more
Wagner chief demands more arms for Bakhmut assault amid claims of treason
The head of Russia's Wagner private army launches a new profanity-laced tirade at Moscow's generals, accusing them of failing to give his forces enough weapons to take the city of Bakhmut. ⌘ Read more
Family's shock as inquest reveals prison staff downgraded suicide risk of 19yo before death
Stanley Inman Jr's family members say they tried to tell the jail they were concerned for his mental health but there were no effective processes for them to do so. ⌘ Read more
A state-by-state breakdown of the government's $500 energy bill relief payments
The federal government had to negotiate different agreements with each state and territory, so it's a little complicated. Let's look at how much you might get slashed off your bill, depending on where you live. ⌘ Read more
Police investigating fatal attack release new CCTV vision showing trio of cars
Two men were killed in the February attack and another was injured. Police say they believe the attack was deliberate, but that the victims were not the intended targets. ⌘ Read more
Job not done on JobSeeker and other payments, prime minister says
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is defending an increase to government support payments, but says "reform is never done" and JobSeeker may be revisited in future budgets, as social advocates say less than $3 a day extra is "insulting". ⌘ Read more
Coles to ditch soft-plastic bags at check-outs by end of June
Coles has promised to phase out soft-plastic shopping bags in-store and online by the end of next month. It follows the demise of plastic recycler REDcycle. ⌘ Read more
'Still pretty raw': Pat Cummins on trying to balance cricket and life while grieving the loss of his mum
Pat Cummins speaks about the perspective he has gained from his unique cricket journey, including the loss of his mother earlier this year. ⌘ Read more
Actor Robert De Niro confirms he is now father of seven children at 79
A representative for De Niro confirmed the birth to The Associated Press on Tuesday. They said no other details or statement were expected, including the name of the mother. ⌘ Read more
How AI is tracking dingo, koala, potoroo Black Summer recovery
Wildlife experts are surprised to see animal populations recovering across eastern Australia following the devastating Black Summer bushfires. ⌘ Read more
'I thought it was a cat': Crash victim calling for help after two freezing nights tangled in blackberry bush
A firefighter has described the moment he found a woman who had crashed her car in Tasmania's highlands and been stuck outside in temperatures of nearly -5 degrees Celsius. He says she was very lucky to survive. ⌘ Read more
Trump's most loyal supporters will stick by him, but experts say he should brace for impact anyway
America has found itself in a surreal situation over the past two weeks as the former Elle magazine advice columnist E Jean Carroll took Donald Trump to a civil court in New York over an alleged sexual assault in the 1990s. ⌘ Read more
Search continues for Queensland woman last seen in SA coastal town
The Queensland woman was last seen in the South Australian coastal town of Streaky Bay on Sunday. ⌘ Read more
Glowing white eyes of new demon catshark species could unlock 'different evolutionary pathway'
The newly discovered species was found off the coast of WA's Kimberley region. ⌘ Read more
LIve: Wall St falls, ASX to follow as market weighs federal budget's impact
As Australians digest Tuesday night's federal budget, today's local sharemarket set to open lower after overnight losses on Wall Street. Follow the day's financial news and insights from our specialist business reporters on our live blog. ⌘ Read more
Flood warning systems to be improved, but Wyangala Dam expansion misses out again
A small NSW town was almost wiped off the map in 2022. There's now hope it will get better warnings if disaster strikes again. ⌘ Read more
Why these grape growers are fermenting their wines to music
In Australia's largest wine-producing region, wine growers like Andrew Duncan do things differently. But does it produce a better bottle? ⌘ Read more
Former Wittenoom families seek clarity over access to relatives' graves as asbestos town gets demolished
The town is being demolished by the state government but it is not clear whether families will have ongoing access to the existing cemetery. ⌘ Read more
Lionel Messi's dad says football superstar hasn't signed anything in Saudi Arabia
Any decisions about the future of football star Lionel Messi will not be confirmed until after his current season with Paris Saint-Germain, Messi's father says. ⌘ Read more
Fires lit at Banksia Hill Detention Centre as juvenile inmates scale roof in 'major disturbance'
Authorities respond to a "major disturbance" at Banksia Hill Juvenile Detention Centre involving almost 50 detainees, with infrastructure damaged and projectiles thrown at guards. ⌘ Read more
Regulator alleges Kimberley native title group broke rules as director calls for overhaul
Balanggarra Aboriginal Corporation's leaders are under pressure to explain suspected breaches to its constitution and Commonwealth provisions as members agitate for change. ⌘ Read more
Confusion about halal-certified chicken, calls for clarification following new report
After the release of a report into the slaughtering process of poultry meat, some Australian Muslims are questioning if they can "trust" that the food they consume is permissible under Islamic laws. ⌘ Read more
Australia's most advantaged and disadvantaged area rankings are in. Queensland is again at the wrong end of the list
SEIFA ranks almost 550 Australian regions on their level of relative socio-economic advantage and disadvantage. Most of the lowest-ranked areas are in Queensland. ⌘ Read more
Jim's fatigue and low iron levels hid a silent, growing killer, but some simple habits saved him
Jim Kneebone was in "complete shock" when he was diagnosed with early-stage pancreatic cancer. Here's what he wants you to know about early detection and how it could save your life. ⌘ Read more
Grower happy to take the shine off gassed mandarins, but needs supermarkets to get onboard
Citrus growers are trying to popularise mandarins with green tinges, but say shoppers have come to expect a perfect glossy orange colour created by gas treatments. ⌘ Read more
'I was sickened': move to ban violent spectators from all levels of sport
Abusive spectators at any sport in New South Wales could face lifetime bans across all venues under a new policy to stamp out violence on the sidelines. ⌘ Read more
Extra police arrive in Maryborough as community grieves loss of three lives in fatal crash
A boost in police presence in Maryborough is not a "flash in the pan", authorities say, with extra officers and patrol vehicles from the Moreton and Sunshine Coast regions hitting the streets. ⌘ Read more
Live: Cost-of-living relief measures met with mixed response as Treasurer delivers budget
A series of measures aimed at tackling the cost-of-living crisis have been delivered as part of this year's federal budget. Follow the live updates. ⌘ Read more
Could we see another interest rate rise because of the federal budget?**
Treasurer Jim Chalmers is adamant that his second-ever budget will not make inflation worse and force the Reserve Bank's hand on interest rates — but economists are divided. ⌘ Read more
Warming oceans putting pressure on blue whale food as researchers observe 'skinny' animals
Blue whales are beginning their migration north to breed, but skinnier than usual animals spotted off Australia's coast are leaving researchers worried about their food source. ⌘ Read more
Identical twins with identical dreams: Moloneys set for career-defining world title fights
Identical twin fighters with identical records, chasing identical dreams. Jason and Andrew Moloney face twin world title shots one week apart with the knowledge that this is their chance to achieve boxing immortality. ⌘ Read more