The prime minister will announce the $2 billion one-off investment — which will be distributed among the states and territories within the next two weeks — during a speech at the Victorian Labor Conference today. ⌘ Read more
The prime minister will announce the $2 billion one-off investment — which will be distributed among the states and territories within the next two weeks — during a speech at the Victorian Labor Conference today. ⌘ Read more
South Australia is on track to reach a debt figure of $37.6 billion within the next four years, in what the opposition has described as "astronomical". But Treasurer Stephen Mullighan says it's below what has been previously predicted. ⌘ Read more
Apple's Airtags and similar devices like Tile are marketed as useful tools for people to keep track of their belongings. But domestic violence awareness groups claim in the wrong hands, the devices can be used to track people against their wishes. ⌘ Read more
There's a veritable shopping list of economic elements that will need to move in "right" direction for the RBA to stop lifting interest rates, but there's only one number that can seal the deal for cheaper borrowing costs in a concrete way, writes David Taylor. ⌘ Read more
England's approach to Test cricket was always going to provide some hectic moments in the Ashes, and so it proved on day one of the first Test. ⌘ Read more
Swiss rider Gino Mäder has died after crashing into a ravine on the descent towards the finish line in Thursday's stage five of the Tour de Suisse, his team Bahrain Victorious said on Friday. ⌘ Read more
Air raid sirens blare and at least two explosions rock Kyiv as African leaders begin a peace mission, hoping to mediate between Ukraine and Russia. ⌘ Read more
Inadequate training led a Northern Territory police officer to recommend a dangerous domestic violence offender be released on bail three days before he killed his partner, the NT coroner has heard. ⌘ Read more
A straightforward portrait of artist Emma Armstrong-Porter with "a lot of stuff going on" underneath its simplicity is selected as this year's National Photographic Portrait Prize winner. ⌘ Read more
The Cowboys will have a tough task stopping Penrith's winning streak when they host the Panthers in Townsville. Follow our ScoreCentre for all the live scores and stats. ⌘ Read more
The Lions look to bounce back against the Swans — but a loss for last year's grand finallists could mean goodbye to September chances. Follow our live AFL ScoreCentre for all the scores, stats and results. ⌘ Read more
A McDonald's manager who was punched and spat on by a customer tells the Adelaide Magistrates Court he still has flashbacks of the incident and has to attend therapy sessions. ⌘ Read more
About 50 applicants for permanent Business Innovation and Investment Programme (BIIP) visas, or subclass 888 visas, hold demonstrations in Sydney and Melbourne, calling for the government to speed up processing of their permanent residency. ⌘ Read more
The new victims add to a growing list of entities in the US, Britain and other countries whose systems were infiltrated through the MOVEit Transfer software. ⌘ Read more
A multi-million-dollar deal between streaming giant Spotify and a media group run by Prince Harry and his wife Meghan has ended by mutual agreement, according to the two parties. ⌘ Read more
Senator David Van's future in the Liberal Party will be decided at an urgent meeting of the Victorian branch on the weekend. ⌘ Read more
Boomers coach Brian Goorjian says Ben Simmons would be a bonus addition to his World Cup squad but likes Australia's medal chances either way. ⌘ Read more
The South Australian building industry says the government's stamp duty measures have come at the right time and will be "great for the economy". But the opposition has raised questions about the scheme's narrow scope amid rising property prices. ⌘ Read more
A Supreme Court trial that heard evidence from a self-professed prophet and featured a gun demonstration has ended in the acquittal of a man accused of murdering his childhood friend. ⌘ Read more
Initial reports indicate six people were on board, with four being taken to local clinics in serious conditions. ⌘ Read more
Researchers investigate whether the world's first heritage whale site is equipped to welcome a growing population, as a whale dies near Hervey Bay. ⌘ Read more
A couple bought the home in 2018 at a mortgagee auction, but after a five-year legal battle found they never actually owned it. Today, it sold for more than double the previous sale price. ⌘ 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
Payne figured out whales could sing during a research trip in 1967 and used the discovery to promote interest in whale conservation. ⌘ Read more
They may have a scary face and feast off the blood of their fellow fish, but conservationists say it's great news to see this prehistoric fish in our waterways. ⌘ Read more
Despite the downturn, almost half of Canberra's suburbs still have a median house price of $1 million or more, CoreLogic's data shows. ⌘ Read more
Former police prosecutor Mario Didulica, who sexually abused a 14-year-old girl and tried to convince her to elope to France with him, could be released from prison next year. ⌘ Read more
Katherine residents detail the dramatic scene they witnessed after a freight train collided with a truck on the outskirts of town earlier this week. ⌘ Read more
The sums never made sense so it shouldn't come as a shock to many that the NSW government has walked back its offer to buy 2,000 homes impacted by the Northern Rivers flood, Bruce MacKenzie writes. ⌘ Read more
Upon handing down a year-long jail term, a County Court judge has described Ballarat real estate agent Richard Hayden, who embezzled nearly $800,000 from clients, as a man of "otherwise unblemished character". ⌘ Read more
The man was sprayed in the face with an aerosol can of wasp killer before a lighter was ignited after swinging a baseball bat. ⌘ Read more
A tornado rips through the Texas town of Perryton, killing at least one person, injuring dozens more and causing widespread damage as another in a series of fierce storms carves its way through America's South. ⌘ Read more
A second trial has been tentatively set while prosecutors await approval from authorities in the Bahamas to proceed with a new set of charges against Sam Bankman-Fried. ⌘ Read more
Jim Cullen's ordeal was not over when help finally arrived after a crash in the NT that left his mates fearing for his life. Rather than an emergency airlift, he then had to endure a 60km trip along a rough dirt road to an airstrip. ⌘ Read more
New details emerge about the child sexual abuse charges levelled against a Ballarat school teacher as he appears in court. ⌘ Read more
Police believe that Breanna Horsten, who has not been seen for 10 days, is with her father and that a 24-year-old woman may be in their company. ⌘ Read more
Amid sub-zero overnight temperatures, the ADF is joining an urgent search to find 28-year-old Luke Fergusson lost in bushland north-west of Brisbane since last Friday. ⌘ Read more
The punitive sanctions against North Korea come after South Korean military reported its neighbour fired two short-range missiles off its east coast in response to military drills staged by South Korean and US troops. ⌘ Read more
Australia's largest energy company has surrendered 10 out of its 11 gas licenses in Queensland's fragile Channel Country, but some are concerned the government could sell them on to another bidder. ⌘ Read more
How Florence Charleston wound up dead and buried in a shallow grave hundreds of kilometres from her home remains a mystery. ⌘ Read more
Cable abused a young girl over several decades, starting from when she was aged just 12, a judge in the civil case rules. ⌘ Read more
The incidents occurred when the patient, identified only as "Mr J", was admitted to the Women's and Children's Hospital's mental health ward in August 2021, and breached basic restraint and seclusion rules, a report released today has found. ⌘ Read more
A European environmental group hopes to reveal fossil fuel companies that are underestimating their emissions, by screening for methane leaks at line sites across the country. ⌘ Read more
Aggression against nurses at Broome Hospital has doubled in the past two years as patients battle long wait times. ⌘ Read more
Madison Tougher, who married Steven Tougher weeks before his alleged murder, has welcomed their daughter into the world, the NSW Ambulance service has announced. ⌘ Read more
The first woman to be the chief justice of the High Court, Susan Kiefel announces her early retirement from the highest court in the land. ⌘ Read more
The independent politician, who is suing the NSW One Nation leader for defamation, says his offensive tweet was seen by 6,171 people on Twitter. ⌘ Read more
Aussie runners push their global rivals at the Bislett Games, and claim Australian records with strong performances in Oslo. ⌘ Read more
A total of 195 "ghost" pots have been pulled from a south-east Queensland waterway, in a three-day clean-up operation by marine park rangers and fisheries officers. ⌘ Read more
Pinnaroo farmer Wade Nickolls says bigger farms need more employees to operate which can then bring new people to the region. But the trick is how to attract them. ⌘ Read more
Mollie O'Callaghan's meteoric rise in Australian swimming continues, as Queenslanders dominate the pool in Melbourne. ⌘ Read more
Claire Ryan says she's still recovering from losing her identity and tens of thousands of dollars by mobile porting fraud, where scammers port your mobile number to another device. ⌘ Read more
Following Senator David Van's expulsion from the Liberal party room over allegations made by Senator Lidia Thorpe and former senator Amanda Stoker, the Liberal leader Peter Dutton says claims by another person informed his decision. ⌘ Read more
Ukraine says it is pushing Russian forces back in places along the southern and eastern frontlines, while Moscow announces plans for elections in occupied areas in its latest bid to signal it is in control. ⌘ Read more
Video from the scene that showed firefighters spraying water on a burning white vehicle that was in a ditch to the side of the road. ⌘ Read more
The 21-year-old is accused of committing one of the most serious US security breaches since more than 700,000 filed appeared on WikiLeaks. ⌘ Read more
A remarkable feat of engineering is the secret to the Gold Coast's iconic surf break. ⌘ Read more
Two men from New South Wales will face court today charged with money laundering after a traffic stop on South Australia's Eyre Highway allegedly led to the discovery of more than $2 million in cash stashed in three bags. ⌘ Read more
With a referendum on the Voice to Parliament approaching in the second half of the year, there's one myth about the proposed body which refuses to die, despite repeated debunking. ⌘ Read more
WA's Aboriginal Affairs Minister says concerns raised by farmers and landholders about the state's post-Juukan Gorge heritage reforms are misplaced. ⌘ Read more
Treasury staff must register all gifts received. Those over $100 go on the internet. Those below that value have been uncovered in FOI documents obtained by the ABC. ⌘ Read more
Dial of Destiny is the fifth and final instalment in the Indiana Jones franchise, which started with 1981’s Raiders of the Lost Ark. ⌘ Read more
Pictures document a painstaking search for clues in WA's remote Mid-West region, as police return to the century-old mineshaft where the body of an amateur prospector was found eight years ago. ⌘ Read more
A weather blackout zone in the heart of the country means graziers don't know what the sky will do, and the Bureau of Meteorology can't tell them. ⌘ Read more
As authorities continue to look for the hundreds of missing passengers, nine survivors accused of being part of the smuggling ring behind the tragedy are arrested. ⌘ Read more
A gunman charged with shooting at a car with two people and their infant inside allegedly told the driver of the vehicle, the next time "I won't f\\*\\*\\*ing miss you". ⌘ Read more*
Being a gender-diverse person on the sporting field can come with challenges. For Alex and Roxie, the reaction from their local football community has been mixed. ⌘ Read more
A report by Swinburne University of Technology found 10 companies who trialled a four-day work week continued it after a pilot, with four organisations adopting the change permanently. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane has lost 12 games in row at the MCG during the home-and-away season, but that's not the worst run of any one team at any one ground in AFL/VFL history. ⌘ Read more
The national medical regulator AHPRA is investigating allegations addictive opioid substitution drugs were improperly prescribed at a jail in Victoria's east, which is run by a major prison contractor. ⌘ Read more
The state opposition and a business group say the Labor government's budget doesn't address rising expenses for households and businesses, as industry welcomes changes to stamp duty for first home buyers. ⌘ Read more
A supposed exemplar of energy security and prescience just last year, Western Australia is now facing calls for a shake-up of its policies amid soaring prices and supply strains. ⌘ Read more
A fundraiser to help those impacted by the fatal bus crash in the NSW Hunter Valley raises an astonishing amount of money, as hundreds gather for a community vigil at the crash site. ⌘ Read more
Everyone's talking about the Gabba, but more than a dozen Queensland suburbs are included in the 2032 master plan. ⌘ Read more
This year has already produced record high ocean temperatures and record low Antarctic sea ice, and global air temperatures have been well above average all year. ⌘ Read more
A Tasmanian council has ordered three new homes to be demolished, after an engineering assessment found they were structurally unsound. ⌘ Read more
Shocking images of a 10-week-old baby covered in scratches inflicted by another child at a Melbourne childcare centre have sparked cause for concern among parents this week. So what can parents do to prevent injuries at childcare? ⌘ Read more
It has been a big week of news — have you been paying attention? ⌘ Read more
Amid rising inflation and interest rates and stubbornly high prices for flights, the number of Australian residents travelling overseas has yet to return to pre-pandemic levels. But some countries are getting more Australian visitors than others. ⌘ Read more
Opioid prescriptions dropped 30 per cent between 2016 and 2021. But amid the shift away from these drugs, chronic pain sufferers like Daniel King have experienced acute distress. ⌘ Read more
New Zealand was among the first developed economies to start increasing interest rates, and it is yet to see inflation in its target zone. This is how the country compares to Australia. ⌘ Read more
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) releases its guidelines for the inclusion of transgender and gender diverse athletes in high performance sport ⌘ Read more
The irrepressible Lionel Messi again brings the Socceroos' undone, scoring the fastest goal of his international career as Argentina claim a friendly victory in Beijing. ⌘ Read more
More than 180,000 people in Pakistan and India are evacuated as cyclone Biparjoy makes landfall. ⌘ Read more
Throughout the partygate scandal, Boris Johnson maintained "hand on heart" he believed the lockdown parties were lawful. Here's why a parliamentary committee didn't believe him. ⌘ Read more
One woman is dead and another injured after a man attacked them near Germany's idyllic tourist spot at Neuschwanstein Castle. ⌘ Read more
Glenda Jackson, a two-time Academy Award-winning performer who had a second career in politics as a British lawmaker, dies aged 87. ⌘ Read more
Indian police file charges of sexual harassment and criminal intimidation against the chief of the country's wrestling federation, a powerful member of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), following complaints by female wrestlers. ⌘ Read more
The yachtsman, winemaker and businessman — who was part of the team that wrested the America's Cup from the United States — dies in Adelaide aged 90. ⌘ Read more
The NT coroner hears how less than a week before a woman's partner lit a house fire that claimed both of their lives, she told police he had threatened to kill her. ⌘ Read more
One woman alleges that Cosby, claiming to be her acting mentor, lured her from New York to Nevada where she was assaulted. ⌘ Read more
Generous dumpings of snow have finally fallen in Victoria's alps, after a slow start to the ski season last weekend. ⌘ Read more
The South Australian government's second budget — with big investments in health — shows Labor is determined to avoid the fate of its Liberal predecessor, writes Rory McLaren. ⌘ Read more
The latest crime statistics show teenage burglaries in Victoria have increased by a staggering 86 per cent. ⌘ Read more
Various versions of the pro-democracy protest anthem Glory to Hong Kong disappear from music streaming services including Apple's iTunes Store and Spotify after the city's government seeks an injunction banning the song. ⌘ Read more
New South Wales centre Latrell Mitchell will miss the Blues' must-win Origin showdown at Lang Park with a calf injury — the same injury that ruled him out of the series opener. ⌘ Read more
The fungal disease Panama TR4, which has no known cure or treatment, is confirmed on an eighth property in the Tully Valley. ⌘ Read more
A jury has found a Canberra man guilty of murdering the "love of his life", siding with the argument of the prosecution that she fell from the bonnet of his car. ⌘ Read more
Many working Australians simply won't have enough to make ends meet each week, according to new research provided exclusively to the ABC's The Drum. ⌘ Read more
A regional vet says the unique emotional burden of the profession must be better understood, as a parliamentary inquiry prepares to unpack the industry's problems. ⌘ Read more