Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will further escalate a high-stakes political stand-off with the Greens, in a move that could send Australians to an early, double-dissolution election. ⌘ Read more
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will further escalate a high-stakes political stand-off with the Greens, in a move that could send Australians to an early, double-dissolution election. ⌘ Read more
Kyle Chalmers adds 100m freestyle gold at the swimming world championships to his Olympic, Commonwealth and short-course world titles. ⌘ Read more
The financial ombudsman has experienced a record rise in complaints as Australians voice their anger at scams, slow insurer claims handling, and buy-now-pay-later products. ⌘ Read more
Despite opposition from the local council, a WA-first children's hospice is a step closer to being built in a coastal Perth suburb after approval from the state planning commission. ⌘ Read more
London's High Court rules Prince Harry can go ahead with some of his lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch's News Group Newspapers. ⌘ Read more
The Broncos are headed towards a return to finals action, while the Roosters desperately need a win at the Gabba to keep in touch with the top eight. Follow our live NRL ScoreCentre. ⌘ Read more
Australia has retained the Ashes but now aims to end a 22-year wait to win a series on English soil, as the fifth Test starts at The Oval in London. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Check out all the scores and stats from the fifth Ashes Test between England and Australia at The Oval in our live scorecard. ⌘ Read more
New laws in the Northern Territory will allow families and close friends to make healthcare decisions on behalf of individuals with impaired decision-making capacity. ⌘ Read more
More than 500 Australians have already rolled up their sleeves in response to an urgent search to find a match for an Adelaide mother's rare blood type as she awaits life-saving surgery. ⌘ Read more
Though the outcome was heartbreaking, more than 200 people left work, skipped school and braved freezing conditions to try and save 97 beached pilot whales. ⌘ Read more
Second-hand car dealers operating from home under the guise of being a private seller are among the "dodgy" practises being targeted by South Australian consumer protection officials. ⌘ Read more
Victoria's environment watchdog has dropped allegations against a soft plastics recycling company, but says more serious charges could be coming. ⌘ Read more
Attendees of a Support Yes Forum south of Adelaide voice their fears about the momentum of the No campaign, as a Ngarrindjerri, Kaurna and Wirangu woman warns there is a lot of work to do to convince some of her own people to support a Voice to Parliament. ⌘ Read more
A Sydney fisherman finds the body of Andrew Findlay who was thrown overboard in a boat crash last week which also killed art dealer Tim Klingender. ⌘ Read more
A Northern Territory father who groomed and sexually assaulted his wife's younger sisters will spend at least four years in prison, after pleading guilty to four charges. ⌘ Read more
A Supreme Court trial has been told Gina Rinehart has known since 1983 that her father's former business partner, Peter Wright, could have a legal claim to royalties from the Hope Downs mine, as her children's claim was labelled "a distraction". ⌘ Read more
Police allege the two men caused more than $100,000 worth of damage to power transformers in Fernbank, Lindenow South and Munro between September and October 2021. ⌘ Read more
A heavy steel rod narrowly missed a worker at a Cross River Rail construction site in Brisbane on the same day a man fell 12 metres from another site run by the same contractor, the union claims. ⌘ Read more
New figures from the Australian Energy Market Operator show wholesale power prices have fallen by nearly 60 per cent in the past year, while households brace for an increase of at least 20 per cent to their power bill. ⌘ Read more
Just two weeks ago Ballarat had to grapple with losing the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Now it's been announced it will likely lose the Road Nationals cycling championships too. ⌘ Read more
From the moment she rocketed to international stardom with her rendition of Prince's Nothing Compares 2 U, Sinéad O'Connor attracted plenty of public attention. ⌘ Read more
Universities Australia has been grilled by senators over why a $1.5 million anti-sexual violence campaign funded by taxpayers never eventuated. ⌘ Read more
Service NSW says staffing shortages are behind the hefty waiting times for driving tests, as young people report travelling hours for provisional licences. ⌘ Read more
Police are investigating the sudden death of a woman in her 30s at a home in a new housing development in South Guildford. ⌘ Read more
The Victorian opposition is criticising Premier Daniel Andrews for his interactions with a property developer who was the subject of an anti-corruption commission report released on Thursday. ⌘ Read more
Anthony Albanese insists Australia's ties with New Zealand will not suffer if there is a change of government in Wellington, as the man firming to replace incumbent Chris Hipkins talks up his relationship with Australia's prime minister. ⌘ Read more
Hermann Wittmer, 65, is one of the founding doctors of his region's only advanced cardiology unit. But he says red tape and a shortage of Australian-trained doctors is putting the service at risk. ⌘ Read more
A children's magistrate in Port Kembla has described this innovative mentoring program as "remarkable" and "transformative" for young people who were once on a bleak path. But its future is under threat. ⌘ Read more
Although it's been in planning for more than 20 years, a dozen families on the Sunshine Coast are reeling after the shock discovery that their homes will be acquired for a major new road and rail project, the Mooloolah River Interchange. ⌘ Read more
The North Queenslander told officers he thought he would "ride this old girl over" to mow his daughter's lawn. Police say his breath test result proves there is nothing "funny " about the incident. ⌘ Read more
A Hobart court hears a convicted paedophile transferred hundreds of thousands of dollars, property and shares to family and friends in the days before his sentence began. His victim argues it was all to thwart a claim for damages. ⌘ Read more
Incontinence is a health issue affecting one in four Australians, but shame and embarrassment often stop people from seeking help, writes Caitlyn Davey. ⌘ Read more
The 20-year-old Adelaide man pleaded guilty to a string of offences committed on multiple occasions including illegal use of a motor vehicle and driving at extreme speed. ⌘ Read more
Joe Lewis was released on $442 million bail after he entered the plea in Manhattan federal court. ⌘ Read more
Jennifer Blanke's "chaotic and unstable existence" at the time of the offences were taken into account by the court. ⌘ Read more
Researchers say the young creature, which was about the size of a dog, is "one of the best-preserved dinosaurs ever found in South-East Asia". ⌘ Read more
David Gaskell and his partner were watching the Shane Warne memorial when Dael Newman entered their home and went "berserk". ⌘ Read more
A third person charged with the murder of well-known Aurukun leader Bruce Martin has appeared in court in North Queensland. ⌘ Read more
The move was driven by concerns that councillors who were administrators for community pages could manipulate public debate without people knowing. ⌘ Read more
Lawyers for Tim Mathieson, the former partner of Julia Gillard, say he will plead guilty to a charge of sexual assault during a hearing in the Melbourne Magistrates' Court. ⌘ Read more
Russia refuses to speak at a UN Security Council meeting called to discuss Moscow's recent devastating attacks on the key Ukranian port of Odesa immediately following its exit from the Black Sea grain deal. ⌘ Read more
Despite being Sinéad O'Connor's most recognisable song, Nothing Compares 2 U originally came from the pen of Prince. ⌘ Read more
The family of Joan Hobbs have called for better staffing after the 89-year-old woman was attacked by a fellow dementia patient with a walking frame. ⌘ Read more
The Northern Territory is set to become the last jurisdiction in the country to remove the word "relationship" from child sexual abuse legislation. ⌘ Read more
The tragic discovery of suspected human remains during the Shyanne-Lee Tatnell search in Tasmania will be the subject of a press conference at midday. ⌘ Read more
Only two states in Australia do not consider intoxication when assessing a person's ability to give consent. This law student wants to change that. ⌘ Read more
The police minister says detectives are working around the clock to investigate a series of shootings this week, as the NSW opposition claims the government has "lost control" of the streets. ⌘ Read more
A Queensland prison that was sending 16,000 empty milk bottles to landfill each month has launched a recycling program so successful it has caught the eyes of other jail program managers. ⌘ Read more
The meth was stored in 7,200 bottles marked "as artisanal mescal", which were found on a Liberian-flagged vessel at the Pacific coast port of Manzanillo. ⌘ Read more
SA Police say they were called to Glenelg jetty just before 7am after receiving reports of a body in the water. ⌘ Read more
Owners of a cargo ship which caught fire off the coast of the Netherlands, killing one crew member, suspect an electric car may be the cause of the blaze. ⌘ Read more
The Matildas continue their World Cup campaign against Nigeria tonight, but first the USA take on the Netherlands, and Portugal play Vietnam. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Typhoon Doksuri lashes northern Philippines with ferocious wind and rain, leaving at least six people dead and displacing thousands of others as it flooded villages and triggered dozens of landslides. ⌘ Read more
Property developer John Woodman plied suburban councillors with hundreds of thousands of dollars in exchange for support of his lucrative projects, a damning report from Victoria's anti-corruption watchdog has found. ⌘ Read more
With the FIFA Women's World Cup in full swing, fans all around Australia show their true colours and share their passion for the world game, and their country. ⌘ Read more
The former top-10 player — who is now an accredited coach — is fined nearly $15,000 and given a suspended four-month ban following an International Tennis Integrity Agency investigation. ⌘ Read more
A report by a network of Indigenous leaders has made the case for a First Nations-led education system that prioritises language and culture for Aboriginal children. ⌘ Read more
Hun Sen has ruled Cambodia for almost 40 years. Now, he is handing power to his son. ⌘ Read more
The trial against Kevin Spacey was a strange mix of celebrity witnesses, tearful testimony and graphic allegations of sexual violence. WARNING: Some readers may find details in this story distressing. ⌘ Read more
A Bendigo doctor wants the government to make it easier for internationally trained nurses to practise in Australia after being out of the workforce for some time. ⌘ Read more
At just 19, Mollie O'Callaghan writes herself into the record books at the World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, winning gold ahead of Australian teammate Ariarne Titmus in the women's 200 metres freestyle. ⌘ Read more
Kamilaroi woman Amber Brown wants the findings of an inquest into her brother's death to prompt the reform of health care for inmates. ⌘ Read more
Researchers at the Australian War Memorial have identified more than 60 Indigenous men who served in the Korean War, and their sacrifice has been honoured for the first time. ⌘ Read more
A fresh set of Victorian traditional owners elected to the First Peoples' Assembly are preparing for Australia's first statewide treaty negotiations, which they say represent an "ongoing journey" that will benefit all Victorians. ⌘ Read more
A new aged care centre designed by Aboriginal elders of remote north-east Arnhem Land is being hailed as a game changer for care in the region. ⌘ Read more
China is stocking up on Australian goat meat, which is now selling for less than $3 a kilogram — down from $9 a year ago. But that's not all farmers are frustrated about. ⌘ Read more
Ireland score a rare 'Olimpico', an Argentinian player takes heat for a Cristiano Ronaldo tattoo, and Spain win plaudits for more than their football. These are today's five talking points from the Women's World Cup. ⌘ Read more
With the right winds, a fire ant queen can travel up to 5 kilometres in a single flight and land with enough sperm for "a lifetime of egg-laying". ⌘ Read more
Australia's failure to outlaw the smacking of children is a United Nations human rights violation, a team of legal scholars and psychologists has found. ⌘ Read more
Former Richmond coach Damien Hardwick's influence is being felt across the AFL, most notably at Collingwood but now also at GWS, who are plotting a similar path to success. ⌘ Read more
From free university to 7.1 per cent indexation, we chart the cost of higher education through three generations. ⌘ Read more
Many Australian utility companies don't provide bills in accessible formats, and Australia's laws make it difficult to force them to. ⌘ Read more
The Reserve Bank is hiking interest rates — and hitting borrowers — to fight high inflation, but data suggests the fight is being undermined by big-spending baby boomers. ⌘ Read more
Every European summer, millions of tourists descend on Greece to island-hop. But this year, a raging fire sent thousands running for their lives. ⌘ Read more
It was billed as Australia's biggest public transport project but is the promise of four metro lines for Sydney just a pipe dream? Here's how the project began, the hurdles it's faced and where it's up to now. ⌘ Read more
US President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden has pleaded not guilty to federal tax and gun charges, after a plea deal that was intended to resolve the allegations fell apart in court. Here's how a "period of turmoil" landed him in strife. ⌘ Read more
Sarab was 11 when ISIS militants attacked her village and sold her into slavery. Five years later, she had been given to six different men. Now, she wants justice, writes Stephanie March. ⌘ Read more
One of the top leaders in the Russian Army, Sergei Surovikin, has not been seen since the mutiny against the Kremlin last month. At first it seems odd, but it turns out General Surovikin is not who he seems. ⌘ Read more
Australia's largest oil and gas company, Woodside Energy, threatens to sue individual activists for financial damages it claims to have suffered in a recent protest, leading to accusations it is trying to shut down environmental activism. ⌘ Read more
Irish singer-songwriter Sinéad O'Connor, who became a superstar in her mid-20s, dies at 56. ⌘ Read more
An urgent nationwide search is underway for blood donors with a rare blood type to save an Adelaide mother waiting to undergo major surgery. ⌘ Read more
A London jury finds American actor Kevin Spacey not guilty of all the sexual offence charges he was facing. ⌘ Read more
The president's office says elements of the presidential guard tried to move against President Mohamed Bazoum, and warns that the army will attack if they don’t back down. ⌘ Read more
An amazing duel at the World Aquatics Championships in Japan, as Mollie O'Callaghan wins Australia's sixth gold of the week, breaking the world record and edging out teammate Ariarne Titmus. ⌘ Read more
Police find remains in northern Tasmanian bushland during a search for missing 14-year-old girl Shyanne-Lee Tatnell. ⌘ Read more
A pilot has been taken to hospital after a light aircraft crash near the border of South Australia and New South Wales. ⌘ Read more
Legal experts have called for the evidence collected by the special investigative office set up to investigate the Lawyer X scandal to be referred to an interstate prosecutor, saying lack of transparency could give rise to questions about perceived conflict of interest. ⌘ Read more
A jury finds Juan Daniel Visagie guilty of causing a brain injury to his daughter that eventually led to her death. ⌘ Read more
The former AFL brothers at the centre of a potential legal fight with the Adelaide and Port Adelaide football clubs over the use of a Showdown image say they never wanted to make the dispute public. ⌘ Read more
Passport-free travel between Australia and New Zealand is still at least a year off, after talks between prime ministers Anthony Albanese and Chris Hipkins in Wellington. ⌘ Read more
Dorset Council, in Tasmania's north-east, is being warned it may be suspended after allegations of conflicts of interest, poor governance and disrespect for community members. ⌘ Read more
British billionaire Joe Lewis faces charges in the US for allegedly orchestrating a "brazen" insider trading scheme. ⌘ Read more
A 73-year-old man has pleaded guilty in relation to a boat crash that killed two teenage girls near Tamworth late last year. ⌘ Read more
Police are preparing a report for the WA coroner after a prisoner died in custody near Derby on Monday. ⌘ Read more
A year after it was initially scheduled to open to the public, construction is underway on the Wangetti Trail — designed to take hikers and mountain bikers through the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area between Cairns and Port Douglas. ⌘ Read more
Northern Territory's acting police commissioner says officers will start deploying hand-held metal detectors in the coming weeks to certain "high risk" areas, despite concerns it could lead to racial profiling of Indigenous Territorians. ⌘ Read more
Education Minister Eva Lawler vowed to scrap the "effective enrolment" funding model late last year, but says it will be used to distribute $40 million of federal government funding for Central Australian schools, which forms part of a package aimed at tackling crime in the region. ⌘ Read more
A leading member of an Aboriginal arts group at the centre of parallel investigations into allegations of interference with works says the controversy is proving "hard and difficult" for the artists and the broader local community. ⌘ Read more
The six were found guilty of murder for their part in twin Brussels airport bombings, and a bombing on the city's metro. ⌘ Read more