A 17-year-old boy who attacked a young woman sunbaking on a north Queensland beach has pleaded guilty to attempted murder. ⌘ Read more
A 17-year-old boy who attacked a young woman sunbaking on a north Queensland beach has pleaded guilty to attempted murder. ⌘ Read more
A 40-year-old masseur is banned from giving massages after a woman was allegedly assaulted at a Canberra massage business over the weekend. ⌘ Read more
A 48-year-old man was arrested near Nambucca Heads on the NSW Mid North Coast on Friday, more than 300 kilometres from where police allege he stole a dog. ⌘ Read more
A new study will look at cancer survivors and how the fear of recurrence can impact on a person's quality of life. ⌘ Read more
Analysis finds skyrocketing levels of plastic use are contributing to global warming more than previously thought, and threatening ecosystems and wildlife. ⌘ Read more
Police say the major search for Celine Cremer in Tasmania's north-west has been suspended, but they still hope to find answers for the 31-year-old's family. ⌘ Read more
Authorities are urging people to avoid the water at Wangi Falls in Litchfield National Park. ⌘ Read more
The family of a Papua New Guinea Defence Force soldier who was shot dead in a "tragic accident" during a training exercise last week are calling for greater transparency from the force in investigating his death. ⌘ Read more
Tarek Zahed was denied bail for a fifth time, after the court heard he was suffering "serious health conditions" from an assassination attempt last year. ⌘ Read more
The first shipment of Australian racehorses in four years will leave for China next month, as trade with the country resumes. ⌘ Read more
A Cooma man will be sentenced later this month over the stabbing murder of a friend during a drug-fuelled rage. ⌘ Read more
The blowtorch trained on their cross-town rivals the Eagles has seen them escape massive scrutiny so far in season 2023, but Fremantle has questions to answer after their meek surrender to Carlton on Sunday. ⌘ Read more
Shepparton resident Harinder Singh has been bailed on a $270,000 bond and has surrendered his passport. He was seriously hurt in the January crash, which left four occupants of the car he was driving dead. ⌘ Read more
Canterbury cult hero Josh Reynolds will retire from professional rugby league after the Bulldogs NSW Cup game this weekend. ⌘ Read more
From today, about 1.2 million Australian families are in line for a childcare rebate boost. Here's what the new federal government changes could mean for you. ⌘ Read more
The vessel sank little more than an hour after emergency crews were called to the scene at Airlie Beach. ⌘ Read more
The site would include shelter, cooking facilities, water and internet, in addition to a "hub" in the CBD offering support such as counselling, banking help and assistance in accessing government services, the state government says. ⌘ Read more
Excess power from Perth's rooftop solar systems will be used to help struggling families, with the WA government highlighting potential electricity bill savings of up to $500 a year for a household. ⌘ Read more
Two Queenslanders will appear before the ACT courts over an incident involving a baggage carousel at Canberra Airport. ⌘ Read more
After 15 years of uncertainty, plans are released to transform a derelict resort on Woppa-Great Keppel Island with eco-friendly accommodation and more infrastructure. ⌘ Read more
Raj Jayarajah has been remembered as a "much loved" husband and father after he died following a brain haemorrhage suffered while he was on holiday in Bali. ⌘ Read more
A sailor rescued in the Great Australian Bight has been reunited with his mother, who says she is "immensely proud" of her son and will support a return to the water. ⌘ Read more
The new harbourside park restores public access to the site in Central Barangaroo, featuring Indigenous culture, interactive art, water play areas and ponds. ⌘ Read more
We wanted the story to reflect the weight of evidence, but were acutely aware that the science is new and evolving. We believe we got the balance right, writes Mark Maley. ⌘ Read more
Three 17-year-old boys were driving to a friend's house when the driver lost control, sending the vehicle rolling down an embankment. ⌘ Read more
In the wake of the Robodebt royal commission's findings, a former department boss warns some public servants have forgotten their chief responsibility to offer frank and fearless advice. ⌘ Read more
A report from Victoria's Parliamentary Budget Office, commissioned by the state opposition, shows Victorians will pay around $450 more property tax than people in New South Wales next financial year. ⌘ Read more
The local share market is expected to make gains at the open. US jobs numbers were below forecasts but wages growth was stronger. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. ⌘ Read more
The Australian driver was "very happy" with fourth place behind Max Verstappen at Silverstone, while Hollywood A-lister Brad Pitt made an appearance on the track. ⌘ Read more
Lisa is one of thousands of British police officers looking to move to Australia, but because her daughter has Down syndrome her visa application is likely to be rejected — a feature of the Migration Act. ⌘ Read more
A weevil smaller than a grain of rice has been released into waterways infested with cabomba weed, a South American plant that has been wreaking havoc in several states and territories. ⌘ Read more
The families of those on board have not heard from them since the three boats left Senegal on the dangerous migration route about two weeks ago. ⌘ Read more
The Mataranka Hotel stopped serving takeaway alcohol to Indigenous people during a "community-led", short-term ban following the death of a woman in the nearby Jilkminggan community. ⌘ Read more
A man has died and another two are in hospital with life-threatening injuries following a fatal crash in Gooram in north-east Victoria last night. ⌘ Read more
Rural firefighters worry they'll be caught short during what are expected to be challenging conditions later this year. ⌘ Read more
While this 46-year-old cleaner lives in a government-subsidised house in the NSW country town of Mudgee, others in Karina's home town are simply leaving amid a worsening rental crisis. ⌘ Read more
End Rape on Campus says fewer than a third of Australia's 39 universities are clearly reporting sexual violence on campus. The university failures are leaving students to fall into a 'black hole'. ⌘ Read more
About 7.6 million tonnes of unnecessary food waste is thrown in the bin by Australians every year. ⌘ Read more
About 14 million Australians will be prepping their tax returns over the coming weeks and months. ⌘ Read more
When you think of a farmer, what image comes to mind? Nakkiah Lui asks that question on her latest podcast First Eat. If you envisioned a white man in an Akubra, you're not alone. Here's why that's an issue and the impact on your dinner plate. ⌘ Read more
A rise in the number of young people without a regular GP has health experts concerned it could leave them at higher risk of developing chronic health conditions later in life. ⌘ Read more
How the pademelon often tricks the world into thinking it is the extinct thylacine, and seven other wild pademelon facts. ⌘ Read more
Mary-Lou says her son used to park his car in the driveway to block her in her home before demanding money. Now the trialled program that helped her escape elder abuse is ending. ⌘ Read more
The broadcaster says it became aware of a complaint in May, but new allegations of a different nature were made last week. ⌘ Read more
Chelsea Hall shared her experience with chronic bloating online. What she wasn't expecting was to see herself advertising pills that claim to fix it — pills she says she's never taken, promoted by a company she's never been a customer of. ⌘ Read more
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been invited to join crucial talks in Lithuania, after $110 million in military and humanitarian support for Ukraine. ⌘ Read more
The Ashes were within reach for Australia for a fleeting moment on day four at Headingley, but it missed its most critical moment and allowed England to keep this outrageous series alive. ⌘ Read more
Older people downsizing to smaller homes is one way housing stock can be used more efficiently but despite government moves to make it more attractive financially, barriers still exist. ⌘ Read more
Scientists are still working to unpack the mystery of why some people keep catching the virus while others seem to be resistant. In the meantime, people like Marion have been left with more questions than answers. ⌘ Read more
Nobody can predict with certainty the outcome to the Russia-Ukraine war, but we can look at all the various pressures at play and then use those to try to assess the most likely direction from here, writes John Lyons. ⌘ Read more
Ben Stokes failed to repeat his Headingley heroics, but Harry Brook and a couple of returning guns filled his shoes as England prevent Australia from winning the Ashes with two games left. Here are five things you missed overnight. ⌘ Read more
The US Central Command says it conducted a drone strike that killed the ISIS leader Usamah al-Muhajir in eastern Syria. ⌘ Read more
The Ukrainian president and his Polish counterpart remember the anniversary of the Volhynia massacre in which tens of thousands of Poles were killed. ⌘ Read more
Australia needs 10 wickets. England needs 224 runs as the third Ashes Test boils down to a tense finale at Headingley. Follow all the updates in our live blog. ⌘ Read more
Worried residents gathered at Lake Eppalock in central Victoria are calling for the state government to release more water, fearing more flooding if there is significant rain. ⌘ Read more
Australian UFC star Alexander Volkanovksi puts in a brutal performance against Yair Rodriguez to claim the featherweight title at UFC 290. ⌘ Read more
In an all-Queensland affair to finish off the round, Gold Coast hosts the Dolphins as both sides look to keep touch with the top eight. Follow our ScoreCentre for all the live scores and stats. ⌘ Read more
Motorists will be able to travel on the newest section of Perth's Mitchell Freeway from Monday, after the completion of a 5.6 kilometre extension to the northern suburb of Alkimos. ⌘ Read more
Drug experts warn of the 'Uberisation' of e-cigarettes, saying young people now prefer to purchase vapes from social media apps like Snapchat, making it hard for police to track illegal activity. ⌘ Read more
The Robodebt scandal didn't occur in a cultural vacuum. It was the end-point of decades of certain unemployment policies, writes Gareth Hutchens. ⌘ Read more
Hobart is known for its cafe culture — and there's a new kid on the block, looking to offer something slightly different. ⌘ Read more
Human rights groups and world leaders have spoken out against a decision from the United States to provide Ukraine with cluster munitions. ⌘ Read more
Geelong and North Melbourne kick off Sunday afternoon footy, before Essendon take on Adelaide and Fremantle host Carlton. Follow our live AFL ScoreCentre for all the scores, stats and results. ⌘ Read more
Australia is the only developed country to still have endemic trachoma, an infection that causes blindness. A project bringing basic services — including haircuts — to remote communities is working to change that. ⌘ Read more
An 18-year-old man and two 17-year-old boys have been arrested and charged by police over the June stabbing attack. ⌘ Read more
Police divers are often dealing with unfavourable conditions, and in Queensland that can mean swimming in croc-infested waters. Here's how the specialist Dive Unit cops are selected. ⌘ Read more
Long queues, the sky covered in rocket fire, and loud explosions, this family experienced the horrors of war in Kyiv. Now they are hoping to rebuild a "perfect" life in Australia. ⌘ Read more
The cost of living crisis is hitting families hard, and some cannot afford to send their children to school with items like pencil cases. Angela Harris is creating a solution from a pile of scrap fabric. ⌘ Read more
Worries about the safety of Japan's planned release of Fukushima's wastewater is sparking protests and boycotts in China and South Korea, but experts say the anxiety is not based in scientific facts. ⌘ Read more
The beautiful Blue Tiger butterfly tells an important tale about seasonal change for the Gooreng Gooreng people. Nikki Johnson wants to make sure the story is shared for generations to come. ⌘ Read more
Xavier Doerr was injured during 'horrendous' conditions while attempting to break several records circumnavigating Australia. ⌘ Read more
F1 championship leader Max Verstappen takes another pole position at Silverstone, but the McLaren team comes up big with hometown hero Lando Norris and Australia's Oscar Piastri to start second and third at the British Grand Prix. ⌘ Read more
In the 1970s, Stanley Clark wanted to stop his little girl's suffering. So, he built the world's first portable blood glucose monitoring machine in a New South Wales suburban backyard. ⌘ Read more
Scientists, looking deep into space, have long voiced their concerns that satellites are encroaching on their ability to study the cosmos. ⌘ Read more
Australia will not have a singles player in the second week at Wimbledon for the first time since 2018 after Chris O'Connell was beaten by Chris Eubanks. ⌘ Read more
The two-time world cup winner and Olympic medallist announced her retirement days before heading to New Zealand for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. ⌘ Read more
Indigenous residents in the Kimberley region of WA, including some who never received a birth certificate, are being empowered with recognised identification. ⌘ Read more
Rotting and riddled with wasps, in the 1980s an ailing blue gum at Anglesea Barracks was filled with concrete to stabilise it. Almost four decades on the old tree still stands, is still alive, and the concrete is barely visible. ⌘ Read more
By the end of the year, the Bureau of Meteorology will have automated every weather station in regional mainland Australia. Except this one, in the heart of the outback. ⌘ Read more
Slim Dusty once played there and it was bustling pre-pandemic, but now the doors are shut at Cockburn's pub with locals fearing the tiny town will die without its business. ⌘ Read more
When researching the previous owner of his 1976 kombi van, Craig Allen unearthed an unlikely tale of two post-war migrants who dedicated half a century to preserving Indigenous culture. WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that this article contains images of people who have died. ⌘ Read more
A scathing coroner's report on Friday about the Launceston General Hospital is the latest in a string of adverse coronial findings against the hospital in recent years. ⌘ Read more
After a successful career in business management Stephanie returns to her "heart work", making couture. Her passion for fashion made from paper is now being noticed in the art world. ⌘ Read more
Do you like to know where the fibre in your clothes comes from before you buy? If so, you're not alone. ⌘ Read more
The NT opposition says compulsory alcohol treatment should be reintroduced in Alice Springs as a long-term measure to address chronic alcoholism, but support workers say mandating treatment is a poor motivator for change. ⌘ Read more
A hearty garden and empty freezer have helped Jane Bari and her husband go from having just $100 to their names to a life free of debt, and something that could help other older Australians out of poverty. ⌘ Read more
This Year 12 student and eldest of six is among growing numbers of teenagers helping their parents with cost-of-living pressures. ⌘ Read more
Sam Mooney's mum describes his intellectual disability as a "superpower", and his photography certainly reflects his great potential. Now, thanks to a generous gift from a fellow enthusiast, he can continue his passion ⌘ Read more
Two Australian agribusinesses have come up with highly unusual ways to help poor farmers in Laos. ⌘ Read more
Collins says many First Nations people would be able to relate to the characters in Limbo, a film about the disappearance of a young woman from an outback town. ⌘ Read more
There may be a frenzy over tickets for Taylor Swift, but for smaller fish in the music scene like Perth band Joan & The Giants, the post-pandemic landscape is tough — possibly tougher than it has ever been. ⌘ Read more
The journey to the summit that the FIFA Women's World Cup now occupies has either been incredibly fast, or terribly slow, depending on who you talk to. ⌘ Read more
Over centuries, posture has been linked to chronic back pain. Research has debunked this for decades, so why do we still believe it? ⌘ Read more
An air strike in a Sudanese city kills at least 22 people, health authorities say, in one of the deadliest attacks yet in the three months of fighting between Sudan's rival generals. ⌘ Read more
Australia can win the Ashes on day four at Headingley, but will need a memorable performance to do so. Still, in a series so tight, a better opportunity may never come. ⌘ Read more
A decade ago you would typically see at least 10 Australian albums in the top 50 ARIA chart each week, now it's not uncommon for there to be just one or two. Industry insiders fear it spells a crisis for local artists. ⌘ Read more
St George Budapest's women's team was the first to represent Australia at an international tournament. ⌘ Read more
Australia sets England 251 to win after rain ruined most of day three of the third Ashes Test in Leeds. Here's the five things you missed overnight. ⌘ Read more
As discussion ramps up to relax cannabis laws across Australia, experts say it's important to look at what's happened in Thailand one year since marijuana was decriminalised. ⌘ Read more
Israeli forces have concluded their largest-scale military operation in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin in decades. But many say this raid could be the beginning of a major escalation. ⌘ Read more