A former WA police officer says early discussions about cyber safety are essential, as younger children using apps and games are being approached by cybercriminals online. ⌘ Read more
A former WA police officer says early discussions about cyber safety are essential, as younger children using apps and games are being approached by cybercriminals online. ⌘ Read more
The state government will pour billions of dollars into fixing its troubled health system and abolish stamp duty for some first-home buyers — but it comes at a cost. ⌘ Read more
In the hunt for cheaper fertiliser, has Australia imported incorrectly labelled and potentially risky product? ⌘ Read more
A teenage boy dies of his injuries after an accident on Thursday morning at the factory where he worked in Perth's south-east. ⌘ Read more
A freight rail operator says alternative transport arrangements are being made for Darwin supermarkets following a derailment in Katherine. ⌘ Read more
Regional NSW towns like Dubbo are witnessing a spike in vehicle thefts, and a series of TikTok trends are seen as a driving force behind it, according to the state's chief crime statistician. ⌘ Read more
The parents of Simone Strobel, murdered in Lismore in 2005, hope a second inquest into her death will proceed now charges against her then-boyfriend have been withdrawn. ⌘ Read more
The Philippine seismology agency says it expects damage and aftershocks in the quake's aftermath. ⌘ Read more
We travelled thousands of kilometres, navigated croc-filled waters and an encounter with a deadly taipan to record the stories of Indigenous Elders on Country for the ABC's One Plus One program. ⌘ Read more
A large-scale search operation resumed at first light this morning for Lake Macquarie man Ashley McKellar, who is missing off the Newcastle coast. ⌘ Read more
A NSW Supreme Court jury hears that Craig Rumsby, who is accused of murdering 17-year-old Michelle Bright in 1999, was lured into a "ruse" by undercover police that led to him making unreliable admissions. ⌘ Read more
The first contingent from PNG has arrived to work in aged care homes in southern Queensland under the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility scheme aimed at fixing the chronic worker shortage. ⌘ Read more
A pre-inquest coronial hearing outlined the investigation will focus on what led to the murder of two police officers and a neighbour at Wieambilla last year. ⌘ Read more
In a packed courtroom in Far North Queensland, a man demonstrates how he allegedly gunned down his 'best mate' with a semi-automatic rifle. ⌘ Read more
New Zealand is experiencing a recession after two quarters of negative GDP growth to March 2023, according to data released by Stats NZ. ⌘ Read more
At least five pregnant women have died due to the restrictions on abortion, according to activists, while the leader of Poland's ruling party says: "There is no such issue. It's been made up." ⌘ Read more
Closing addresses are underway in the case in which Hillsong founder Brian Houston has pleaded not guilty to concealing his father's abuse of a young boy. ⌘ Read more
Breanna Horsten was last seen in Albury, on the New South Wales-Victoria border, on June 7. ⌘ Read more
Unemployment surprisingly falls back to 3.6 per cent, as an estimated 75,900 jobs are added to the economy. ⌘ Read more
Renowned Austrian artist Gutav Klimt's final portrait — described as a technical tour de force, full of boundary-pushing experimentation — will be auctioned in London later this month. ⌘ Read more
When Scott Fraser arrived at Pardoo Station from inland Queensland, he was not expecting to face one of Australia's most severe cyclones. ⌘ Read more
Special rate increases have been granted for 17 council areas, with four councils set to hike rates by more than 35 per cent in one year ⌘ Read more
Kurtley Beale will stand trial after being accused of sexually assaulting a woman in the bathroom of a hotel in Sydney's eastern suburbs. ⌘ Read more
The Northern Territory’s Infrastructure Commissioner says plans dating back to the 1980s to upgrade a notorious intersection in Darwin were handed over to a contractor in 2021, before the project suffered numerous cost blowouts. ⌘ Read more
European Union politicians agree to draft artificial intelligence (AI) rules that include a blanket ban on the use of the technology in biometric surveillance and predictive policing systems. ⌘ Read more
After years of assaults, escapes and riots, the Malmsbury Youth Justice centre will close. But staff say it was not the outcome they wanted, as the union prepares for action. ⌘ Read more
Australia needs an ambitious national project to fix our housing crisis, researchers say. ⌘ Read more
Cheap waterfront properties are listed for sale at Couran Cove near the Gold Coast, but the real estate ads leave out an important detail — they have no power or water. ⌘ Read more
Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios reveals he attended a mental health hospital in 2019, as he battled alcohol and drug abuse. Warning: This story contains themes of self-harm and suicide. ⌘ Read more
Archaeologists unearth mummy that is about 3,000 years old near the Peruvian capital of Lima. ⌘ Read more
A lease held by the Russian Federation for an embassy next to Parliament House will be cancelled by the federal government. ⌘ Read more
Senator David Van confirms he took up an offer to move offices away from Senator Lidia Thorpe, after the senator made a complaint about him. ⌘ Read more
It's farm field day season — a time to kick tractor tyres, buy everything from a silo to a piece of poly pipe, and "soak up information" on the latest and greatest farm technology. ⌘ Read more
Libby Cooper's farm overlooks a picturesque river, but what's happening on a neighbouring area of land has her worried. And she is not the only one. ⌘ Read more
An insurance policy for the world's coral will protect hundreds of species from extinction in a special laboratory established to back up the crown jewels of the sea. ⌘ Read more
The US Federal Reserve pauses its current interest rate hike cycle after 10 straight increases, while local investors await the release of the latest employment figures. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
A sharp increase in the number of complaints about delays in superannuation claims handling could be due in part to tougher economic circumstances, according to the peak body for the industry. ⌘ Read more
Ben Stokes is the answer to every question for England ahead of the Ashes, but what is the answer to persistent questions over the all-rounder's fitness? ⌘ Read more
He is the current king of Formula 1 but Max Verstappen is already talking about stepping away. It is a possibility that F1's bosses should take notice of, writes Michael Doyle. ⌘ Read more
It was a Sunday afternoon in Port Arthur in 1996 when the three people Walter Mikac loved most were brutally taken from him. ⌘ Read more
The Harvard Medical School morgue manager, his wife and several others face charges over allegations they stole body parts, including heads, brains, skin and bones, that were meant for education and research and sold them to people online for years. ⌘ Read more
Many Australians use phone apps to help track their periods, for convenience, contraception or to better understand fertility and reproductive health, but privacy experts warn they're not without risk. ⌘ Read more
The troubled actor stars in this regrettable reminder of why the once-thriving DC franchise is wrapping up its extended universe – although Michael Keaton's Batman is (paradoxically) a breath of fresh air. ⌘ Read more
Darren Belling says the ambulance crew refused to take his wheelchair, which was sent separately in a taxi, and left outside his house for hours. ⌘ Read more
An urgent bloody delivery was made early on Monday to help treat those injured in a bus crash that killed 10 people, including members of the local AFL community. Now, players are working to replenish supplies. ⌘ Read more
With so much sickness floating around schools and daycare centres, runny noses are a common sight. So, when do your kids need to stay at home, and when can they go to school? ⌘ Read more
Many of the familiar faces that surrounded Donald Trump in his final days in the White House have exited his orbit. But there is one man who remained dutifully by his side — and his loyalty may have made him a target of the FBI. ⌘ Read more
Isabel Sutherland plays two rounds of golf a week and walks about seven kilometres each time. She says it's her key to keeping fit and mobile. ⌘ Read more
The Socceroos' friendly with world champions Argentina raises alarm bells with a warning that Beijing is likely to exploit the match for propaganda. ⌘ Read more
Most cryptocurrencies don't have a head office or a CEO, which makes regulating them tough. But expert Gavin Brown says ignoring their power is not an option. ⌘ Read more
PricewaterhouseCoopers began work on a top-level consulting contract with the federal government's regulator of tertiary colleges twenty-four hours before agreeing to acquire a $5.5 million stake in one such college, the controversial Top Education Group. ⌘ Read more
Life outcomes for Indigenous Australians are continuing to worsen, as initiatives to Close the Gap offer mixed outcomes in the pursuit of ending systemic disadvantage. ⌘ Read more
England receive a major boost for the opening Ashes Test at Edgbaston with two swing kings joined by Ben Stokes in the bowling attack. ⌘ Read more
Devotees of former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi have flock to Milan to say farewell at a state funeral for the controversial billionaire, which closes a 30-year chapter in the country's history. ⌘ Read more
At least 78 migrants drown, with many more said to be missing after their overloaded boat capsized and sank off Greece, in one of Europe's deadliest shipwrecks this year. ⌘ Read more
Alexander Lukashenko says his country has started taking delivery of Russian tactical nuclear weapons, some of which he said were three times more powerful than the atomic bombs the US dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945. ⌘ Read more
Federal police have pulled off one of Australia's biggest drug busts, seizing six tonnes of liquid and crystal meth that was hidden in shipments of canola oil bottles destined for Melbourne. ⌘ Read more
South Korea filed a 44.7 billion won ($51 million) damage suit against North Korea on Wednesday for blowing up a joint liaison office just north of their border in 2020, which highlighted a revival of tensions between the rivals following the collapse of larger nuclear talks between the US and North Korea. ⌘ Read more
The NT Health department says surge management plans have been put in place after a "peak in hospital demand following a steady increase of patient admissions". ⌘ Read more
Previously, Queenslanders wanting to change the sex on their birth certificates had to undergo sexual reassignment surgery. ⌘ Read more
The United States military is being given "unimpeded access" to key PNG defence facilities, including the joint PNG-Australia Lombrum Naval Base on Manus Island, as part of a sweeping Defence Cooperation Agreement. ⌘ Read more
Two women who watched a home go up in flames when a man set fire to it during a fatal domestic violence attack, have re-lived the moment they tried desperately to save people inside, including a toddler. ⌘ Read more
Paul Arnold faced the Darwin Local Court today, but has been remanded in custody awaiting a decision on bail. ⌘ Read more
Inflation has buffeted American consumers after a pandemic-fuelled binge on goods for the home, but spending has also moved elsewhere as people are again able to travel, or go to restaurants and shows. ⌘ Read more
Lidia Thorpe told the senate then prime minister Scott Morrison moved Victorian Liberal David Van's parliamentary office after she alleged he had sexually assaulted her. ⌘ Read more
Curtis Pitt returned as speaker of the house for the budget sitting week of parliament, but appeared unwell while leading proceedings on Tuesday. ⌘ Read more
A financial lifeline is being thrown to the struggling NSW prawn industry in the Clarence River after exotic white spot disease was discovered in August, but fishers say the payout is not enough. ⌘ Read more
Michael Luigi Vitali and Rodney James Hearfield have been charged with assault offences against two local conservationists over an alleged incident in June 2020. ⌘ Read more
Police officers involved in a scuffle during an arrest in 2020 of Canberra Raiders hooker Tom Starling, are now under investigation. ⌘ Read more
Former SAS captain and Liberal MP Andrew Hastie has expressed his relief at Ben Roberts-Smith losing his defamation trial, saying the courage of former colleagues in giving evidence against the Victoria Cross winner had "rescued" the elite regiment. ⌘ Read more
Whether you work in healthcare, finance, manufacturing, or any other field, we want to know how AI is impacting you. ⌘ Read more
Top A-League Men's young players are attracting interest from overseas, but Socceroos coach Graham Arnold says they need to be careful with their first move away. ⌘ Read more
A mother wipes away tears in a Perth court as the stranger responsible for killing her 23-year-old son admits his guilt. ⌘ Read more
A 15-year-old girl has been arrested for the ninth time since May after allegedly committing a string of offences and car thefts at the weekend. ⌘ Read more
The Sunshine Coast Netball Association writes a letter warning players, parents, and even coaches to stop the behaviour. ⌘ Read more
Kieren McDowall was killed in an incident at Mineral Resources' Ken's Bore mine site, his employer has confirmed. The death is the fourth fatality in Western Australia's mining industry since October 2022, raising questions about the industry's safety measures. ⌘ Read more
A Victorian Supreme Court judge says the court will not run "multiple trials of the same issue", as he urges a group of concussion-related lawsuits involving former AFL players, the league and clubs to merge. ⌘ Read more
Northern Territory emergency services are responding to a train derailment near the regional town of Katherine. ⌘ Read more
Prosecutors allege the weapons expert who loaded the revolver used on the movie Rust, which resulted in a death, was likely hungover at the time. ⌘ Read more
Motorists living in some parts of Sydney could be charged different rates to use the city's motorways, under options being considered by the state government. ⌘ Read more
The battery at the site of the decommissioned Hazelwood power station has the capacity to power about 75,000 homes for an hour during the evening peak. ⌘ Read more
Authorities are trying to determine the source of an oil spill affecting seabirds that are being pulled from waterways in Perth's south "waterlogged" and "starving". ⌘ Read more
A child is taken to hospital and other passengers suffer minor injuries after a collision between a heritage train and a truck at a level crossing south of Adelaide, emergency services say. ⌘ Read more
Prescribed burning is in place to protect homes and habitats. But environmentalists say it is putting fragile forests at risk. ⌘ Read more
A teenaged male member of the Japanese Self-Defence Forces is arrested after he allegedly fired a rifle and injured three fellow personnel at a military shooting range in the city of Gifu. ⌘ Read more
When Samara Leighton's farmer hubby invited her to accompany him on a job scanning pregnant sheep, it sowed the seed for a business idea — now, she splits her midwife skills between humans and sheep. ⌘ Read more
Councils in tourism hotspots around NSW are watching with interest as Byron Shire Council pushes ahead with plans for a 60-day annual cap on short-term holiday letting. ⌘ Read more
Police arrest a 33-year-old man after a vehicle stop in Sydney's south-west this morning, as investigations continue into the shooting 12 months ago. ⌘ Read more
An international team of astronomers discovers a rare multi-planet system that closely resembles the home of Star Wars hero Luke Skywalker, Tatooine. ⌘ Read more
Traditional owners in Port Hedland say they were not consulted before the local council carried out work which allegedly left ancient fossilised footprints "desecrated" and threatened rock engravings. ⌘ Read more
Jamie Chalker left his role as Commissioner of NT Police in April. Now, it's been revealed that his payout could hit his former force's bottom line. ⌘ Read more
A Tasmanian medical clinic's record-keeping failure has meant 20 years of vaccinations at the facility — including "routine childhood vaccines" — are compromised, with people affected being urged to "discuss revaccination" with their local GP. ⌘ Read more
The NSW Public Service Association wants the NSW Minister for Corrections to lower entry requirements and offer more incentives to attract new people into the profession. ⌘ Read more
Its official name is Tiliqua frangens, but its bulky bod and serious spiky armour mean it already has a range of colourful nicknames including "Mega Chonk" and "Chonkasaurus". ⌘ Read more
Simone Strobel's naked body was found in Lismore in 2005. Last year Tobias Moran was charged over her death, but today prosecutors have withdrawn their case. ⌘ Read more
Ariarne Titmus will head for the world championships as underdog, but wonders how new record-holder Summer McIntosh will handle the pressure in their showdown. ⌘ Read more
The South Australian government will report a quarter-of-a-billion-dollar deficit in Thursday's state budget — a major reversal on the surplus that was forecast six months ago. ⌘ Read more
Jocelyn Chia, a New York-based comedian, stirred controversy in Malaysia and Singapore after she posted on social media a clip of her live comedy set in which she joked about the plane that went missing nine years ago with 239 people onboard. ⌘ Read more
The NSW government is facing fresh questions about data accuracy, mortality rates, damaged and lost equipment and increased risk to protected species caused by its shark nets program. ⌘ Read more
Vanessa says it wasn't until her son was in a critical condition that he was admitted to hospital for treatment of his eating disorder. She says families need more support to manage the condition at home. ⌘ Read more