The population of flood-affected Pigeon Hole remains in limbo, living out of temporary accommodation on a school oval where a pop-up school, food hall and recreational activities are the centre of everyday life. ⌘ Read more
The population of flood-affected Pigeon Hole remains in limbo, living out of temporary accommodation on a school oval where a pop-up school, food hall and recreational activities are the centre of everyday life. ⌘ Read more
When Brad Liefvoort died of a drug overdose, his wife didn't know he had been prescribed with thousands of highly-addictive tablets from several GPs. His death has sparked a regulatory overhaul. ⌘ Read more
It's been almost 50 years since Jimmy Taylor vanished from outside a shop in his home town. Now a new suspect and a $1 million reward have sparked hopes the mystery may be solved. ⌘ Read more
South Korea hoped that a 69-hour working week would encourage more women to have children and solve the country's ageing population problem, but women say the real barrier is embedded in the culture. ⌘ Read more
More than 100 Australian weather stations have just registered their coldest May minimum temperatures on record. And the cold snap had Sydney experiencing some of its iciest May nights in 66 years. ⌘ Read more
NATO will deploy more forces to northern Kosovo after 30 of its peacekeepers were injured in clashes with ethnic Serb protesters. ⌘ Read more
Antarctica's sea ice is now reforming as the continent moves deeper into the austral winter, but it's currently the smallest it has ever been for this time of year on record. This blip in the Antarctic pulse is the latest in a string of record lows that is being watched carefully by scientists. ⌘ Read more
For the past decade, student debts have increased by about 2 per cent a year on average, but tomorrow they will rise by a massive 7.1 per cent. The consequences of increased debt will affect graduates for decades. ⌘ Read more
President Vladimir Putin says the biggest ever drone strike on Moscow targeted civilians, accusing Ukraine of an attack Russia warns would warrant a "severe" response. ⌘ Read more
Top artificial intelligence executives join experts and professors in raising the "risk of extinction from AI", urging politicians to equate at par with risks posed by pandemics and nuclear war. ⌘ Read more
The Australian Taxation Office raised concerns about a confidentiality breach at PwC to Australian Federal Police in March 2018, but a lack of detail meant no investigation was launched. ⌘ Read more
Clashes erupt in China's south-western Yunnan province as officials push ahead with plans to raze four minarets and the dome roof of the Najiaying Mosque, angering locals who turn out to confront police. ⌘ Read more
An independent panel investigating allegations of racism at the Hawthorn Football Club concludes, making no adverse findings against former senior coaches and managers. ⌘ Read more
Carpenters use woodworking techniques pioneered during the building of Notre Dame Cathedral more than 800 years ago to rebuild the world-famous monument's roof. ⌘ Read more
A Japanese court rules that not allowing same-sex marriage was unconstitutional, a decision activists welcomed as a step towards marriage equality. ⌘ Read more
WA Deputy Premier Roger Cook looks set to become the state's next premier, as Health Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson announces she is pulling out from the leadership contest. ⌘ Read more
One of Darwin's biggest annual events, the festival will feature more than 850 artists performing across over 80 events. ⌘ Read more
NSW Police say the firing of the bullet that broke a classroom window at Macquarie Fields Public School was not a targeted act. ⌘ Read more
Circumstances surrounding death of Brandon Clark, 23, who drowned in the Manning River in Taree during a police pursuit, will be examined during four-day coronial inquest. ⌘ Read more
Tim Tsyzu's camp insists he will be fit for the first defence of his interim boxing world title despite the fighter requiring surgery after being bitten by a dog. ⌘ Read more
SA Police say they found the man on King William Street and told him to drop the knife, but he refused to comply. ⌘ Read more
Photos published by a magazine showed Fumio Kishida's son and his party guests posing on the building's red-carpeted stairs, imitating group photos of newly appointed cabinets. ⌘ Read more
A daring treetop mission has seen the years-long nesting site of a pair of eastern ospreys rebuilt on the Sunshine Coast after it was badly damaged during storm. ⌘ Read more
The United Arab Emirates is following its successful Mars orbiter with a mission 10 times as long as it looks to the asteroid belt for clues about how organic molecules arrived on Earth. ⌘ Read more
Chris Dawson's former student has given evidence against the 74-year-old convicted murderer, who is facing one count of carnal knowledge, in the NSW District Court. ⌘ Read more
Five men stand accused of orchestrating a clandestine flight from Papua New Guinea to Australia with more than 52 kilograms of methamphetamine on board. ⌘ Read more
The meteor that captivated Queensland this month was the largest space rock recorded over Australia in 30 years and had a blast equivalent to exploding 7.2 kilotons of TNT. ⌘ Read more
A Margaret River councillor questioned whether she ever saw a "single person using a helmet" during a three-month e-scooter trial, with police saying they did not have resources to enforce compliance and safety rules. ⌘ Read more
The tennis superstar said Kosovo was the "heart of Serbia" despite it being recognised as a sovereign state 15 years ago. ⌘ Read more
A 26-year-old man has been charged with aggravated assault and recklessly endangering serious harm after allegedly using a blunt weapon to assault a young child. ⌘ Read more
A former child sex detective tells court of the alleged psychological distress he suffered during his time as a police officer. ⌘ Read more
A couple accused of murdering their former son-in-law in Tasmania in 2009 told police they were in the area at the time because they'd gone to KFC. But as a jury has heard, CCTV from the restaurant shows no sign of them. ⌘ Read more
A police officer involved in the arrest of an Indigenous Queensland man told his colleague to "choke this c\\*\\*t out" shortly before he died, a court hears. ⌘ Read more
Any future residential developments on several industrial sites in South Brisbane would have to give back parklands to the council under a new proposal for the area. ⌘ Read more
The commission's report says community wellbeing and being unable to get insurance spurred its decision to relocate three Catholic schools. ⌘ Read more
The earthquake that hit Melbourne's north-west fringe on Sunday night was stronger than originally thought, with Geoscience Australia revising its magnitude up to 4. ⌘ Read more
The Federal Court reveals the defamation action of former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann against the News Corp media organisation has ended. ⌘ Read more
A new civil trial alleging sexual abuse by former Melbourne school principal Malka Leifer is averted after a last-minute settlement is reached. ⌘ Read more
A fire at Callide Power Station, near Biloela, in May 2021 triggered mass blackouts across the state. ⌘ Read more
The federal government has outlined its plan to fix "pay fragmentation" — large differences in salaries among staff employed at the same level. ⌘ Read more
Mark McGowan took Labor to unprecedented highs in the state's region, but many of the decisions that define his legacy hit residents hard. ⌘ Read more
A huge majority and a bumper surplus, paired with industrial unrest and rising cost-of living pressure — here are the pearls and pitfalls WA's incoming premier will need to navigate. ⌘ Read more
The Boston Celtics' run at NBA history comes to an end, with a 19-point loss to Miami Heat at home in game seven of the Eastern Conference finals, leaving Miami to face Denver Nuggets for the title. ⌘ Read more
The study used a new genetic analysis system that shows dingoes don't have as much dog ancestry as previously studied. ⌘ Read more
A first responder says the soaring road toll is the worst he has seen "for a long time", as two people die in a crash near Mulwala. ⌘ Read more
Chief Minister Natasha Fyles continues to deny the "inadvertent" sharing of NT patient records amounts to a "breach of identifiable data". ⌘ Read more
Four men accused of murdering Ridleyton man Victor Codea have been found guilty of the lesser charge of manslaughter in Adelaide's Supreme Court. ⌘ Read more
The Mitchell Highway near Orange remains closed in both directions, and is expected to remain that way for some time due to a police investigation. ⌘ Read more
Cadaver-detection dogs will be used to search the rubble for any human remains after the demolition concludes. ⌘ Read more
High levels of metals like lead, nickel and selenium were found in the blood and water of residents living near a NSW mine, prompting a deadline to reduce pollution. ⌘ Read more
A man who stabbed his wife to death at their home in Melbourne's eastern suburbs after an argument over their child's kindergarten has been handed a 24-year prison sentence. ⌘ Read more
Russia fires a barrage of missiles at Kyiv in an unusual daytime attack on the Ukrainian capital following overnight strikes. ⌘ Read more
When Miranda Tapsell appeared on a satire of breakfast TV four years ago and bared her fury at the way the media had been stoking the fires of racism and xenophobia, she also braced herself for a backlash. ⌘ Read more
The day a player makes their Origin debut is one of the highlights of their career. But what happens when their first time is also their last? ⌘ Read more
Footage of pedestrians engaging in risky behaviour around trains has been released by the state government in a bid to reduce the number of collisions. ⌘ Read more
The grieving parents of one of the teenage victims of the car crash tragedy near Hamilton, in western Victoria, have pleaded with other youths to speak up if a driver is going too fast, as a chilling Snapchat video is released. ⌘ Read more
Treasury boss Steven Kennedy says he was able to refer PwC to police for investigation thanks to a push by senators to expose the depth of the firm's tax leak scandal. ⌘ Read more
Farmers claim they found out via social media that new powerlines could be built across their properties, as a regional Victorian council supports the state government's latest plan. ⌘ Read more
Succession is over, and we actually have a successor! So, what did we make of that series finale? Join us as we unpack the show, share our series highlights and farewell the Roys one last time. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
A husband-and-wife farming team from southern New South Wales are using social media and their sense of humour in their quest to find a worker. ⌘ Read more
Members of WA Labor's dominant left faction are set to meet this morning to decide on a preferred candidate to fill Mark McGowan's shoes in Western Australia's top job. ⌘ Read more
In the depths of South America's Amazon Basin, the achachairú, a highly prized tropical fruit, has been cultivated for generations. But it's on the side of the world, in North Queensland, that the fruit is grown on the greatest scale. ⌘ Read more
Rangers are continuing to battle what they believe is a suspicious fire in an area that is a crucial habitat for threatened species. ⌘ Read more
North Korea is gearing to launch its first military reconnaissance satellite in June for live monitoring of US military activities. ⌘ Read more
US research has changed the bee industry's understanding of the small mite that is threatening Australia's honey production. Can it also provide a tool to eradicate it? ⌘ Read more
The IPL final is finally decided in the early hours of the morning after a rain-out and delays — and it takes some ice-cold big hitting from all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja to get Chennai Super Kings home in a thriller in Ahmedabad. ⌘ Read more
Sophie is one of 2,000 babies to be stillborn every year. Her mother wants medical staff and the community to know her daughter is not just a statistic. ⌘ Read more
The KFOR troops were attempting to de-escalate Serbian protesters demanding the removal of newly elected mayors. ⌘ Read more
The banana industry has welcomed a scheme that sees farmers earn credits for responsible waste disposal. ⌘ Read more
Alex de Minaur is ready to give anyone a run for their money at the French Open, saying after his first-round win he's a different customer on clay these days. ⌘ Read more
The Australian share market is likely to start its day lower, following a quiet session on global markets as investors assess the tentative deal reached by US politicians to raise the nation's debt ceiling and avert a default. ⌘ Read more
A No New Pokies Mparntwe survey of more than 1,000 people reveals 98 per cent are opposed to any more pokies. ⌘ Read more
Researchers say native limes from Gympie could hold the cure for a devastating citrus disease that has killed crops and sent orange juice prices soaring worldwide. ⌘ Read more
Eileen Cummings recalls physical abuse from missionaries for speaking in her language and a beating with an electric cord, but final compensation and a chance to share her story has finally brought closure to a dark period in Australian history. ⌘ Read more
Time is running out to fix the sinking ship that is rural health care as the industry floats several solutions. ⌘ Read more
Residents in Sydney's south-west will receive locks to keep their lids from being opened by pests or strong winds under a trial. ⌘ Read more
Following the success of 2018's Into the Spider-Verse, Sony Pictures started thinking about the sequel as soon as the first film was completed. ⌘ Read more
There are calls for the waste collection industry to be overhauled, after the ABC obtains CCTV footage of a private company collecting recycling and waste from a Melbourne apartment building in the same truck. ⌘ Read more
Former prime minister Julia Gillard throws her support behind the Yes vote as former minister for Indigenous Australians Ken Wyatt is appointed to Beyond Blue's board. ⌘ Read more
Hazard reduction burns in D'Aguilar National Park near Brookfield have produced a thick layer of smoke sitting over much of Brisbane's western suburbs and CBD. ⌘ Read more
Nine people have died on Victorian roads in the past week. Families impacted by past road trauma say the consequences for those left behind will be felt for years. ⌘ Read more
After one of the most prolonged booms in history, running for the best part of a quarter of a century, signs are emerging that Australia's great iron age is beginning to fade, writes business editor Ian Verrender. ⌘ Read more
It's nine years since cats, rats, and rabbits were officially declared eradicated from sub-Antarctic Macquarie Island, but scientists fear a new threat is challenging its fragile ecosystem. ⌘ Read more
Sydney warehouses constructed in the early 20th century that have been hit by fire, like the old Surry Hills hat factory, have a good chance of getting rebuilt, heritage architect Hector Abrahams says. ⌘ Read more
New budget analysis finds the Australian Defence Force is receiving less "core funding" than before the last election, with parliament this week set to also scrutinise recent controversial overseas military spending decisions. ⌘ Read more
The race to replace Mark McGowan could get messy if WA Labor lets it drag on for too long, writes state political reporter Keane Bourke. ⌘ Read more
In Ukraine, they call her Witch, but the origins of Olha Bihar's call sign remain almost as secretive as the start date of Ukraine's long-awaited counteroffensive. ⌘ Read more
Psychic scam artists are extorting hundreds of thousands of dollars from vulnerable Australians who realise too late they've been duped. Now, a former cop-turned-psychic-fraud fighter is calling for the criminal justice system to take it seriously. ⌘ Read more
This massive plant archive holds more than a million plants collected from Australia over 250 years. Each one tells a story about our past. ⌘ Read more
The former Tottenham Hotspur and Paris St Germain manager signs a two-year contract with the option of a further year. ⌘ Read more
Malaysia's maritime agency says it has found a cannon shell believed to be from World War II on a Chinese-registered barge carrier and is investigating whether the vessel has been involved in looting two British warship wrecks. ⌘ Read more
A District Court judge has described the actions of Kathleen Griffiths, a respected community member who secretly stole $750,000 over a decade in WA's south west, as that of "quiet, sustained rebellion". ⌘ Read more
An Adelaide man has been sentenced to up to 14 years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple sexual crimes against his daughter. WARNING: This story contains details readers may find distressing. ⌘ Read more
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has signed one of the world's harshest anti-LGBTQ laws, defying condemnations from Western governments, businesses and human rights activists. ⌘ Read more
Crown Prosecutor Rebecca Marks tells a Supreme Court jury there had been years of hostility between the two boys which stemmed from their association with a teenage girl. ⌘ Read more
Alexander Lukashenko, Vladimir Putin's staunchest ally, invites other countries to "join in the Union State of Belarus and Russia" a week after the Kremlin deploys nuclear weapons in his country. ⌘ Read more
Russia's interior ministry has put US senator Lindsey Graham on a wanted list, Russian media reports, citing the ministry's database. ⌘ Read more
Graeme Kimball says an apology from Queensland's Attorney-General has come too late after he heard first through media about her decision not to appeal the sentence handed to the 17-year-old driver of a crash that killed his son. ⌘ Read more
WA judges make an historic pledge to right the wrongs of the past and work to build trust and confidence in the justice system among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. ⌘ Read more
Attempts to cut down the number of councils in Tasmania have failed dismally in the past. Now, what a reduced number could look like has been released for public comment. ⌘ Read more