A marine biologist attempts to shed light on the behaviour of humpback whales migrating north along Western Australia's coast. So why do they slap the water? ⌘ Read more
A marine biologist attempts to shed light on the behaviour of humpback whales migrating north along Western Australia's coast. So why do they slap the water? ⌘ Read more
The government is refusing to say publicly if it's scrapping its controversial Aboriginal Heritage Act laws, although the ABC understands they will be repealed just over a month since they were implemented. ⌘ Read more
Chef Mark Best says Australian table olives offer better quality for consumers, truth in labelling and help reduce the impact of food miles on the environment. ⌘ Read more
The prime minister has made clear that fear of the Voice referendum failing will not stop him from keeping his word to the late Yolngu leader and land rights legend Yunupiŋu, writes Patricia Karvelas. ⌘ Read more
Sophie Hedley found her husband face-down and unresponsive after he tried cleaning the family fireplace. She says a simple device could have prevented the incident. ⌘ Read more
North Queensland and Brisbane meet for the first time in the NRLW, while Cronulla plays Gold Coast in the second match of the afternoon. Follow our ScoreCentre for all the live scores and stats. ⌘ Read more
With the All Blacks having already secured the Bledisloe Cup for another year, the Wallabies are chasing a morale-boosting win after three consecutive defeats. Follow our live ScoreCentre. ⌘ Read more
Marion Patterson was scouted while stacking chairs two years ago. Now, she graces the catwalk with her junglefowl Dreaming dance and extraordinarily unique style. ⌘ Read more
The Australian contingent is reviewing its options after hundreds of young people succumbed to blistering conditions at the World Scout Jamboree, but leaders say our youngsters have been taking the conditions in their stride. ⌘ Read more
Voyager 2 was exploring interstellar space 19 billion kilometres away from Earth when an erroneous command caused it to tilt its antenna way from earth. ⌘ Read more
After growing up with her fire-eating dad and knife-throwing brother, entertaining is in Julie Honey's blood. The former clown now tours with two tiny trick dogs and isn't ready to quit circus life yet. ⌘ Read more
It was a hit that saw NRL fans calling for Jarome Luai to be sidelined, but the Panthers star has somehow escaped suspension. Here's why. ⌘ Read more
Seniors in NSW can now get a 4-cent-per-litre discount on their fuel at participating petrol stations in place of the $250 regional travel card, which was suspended last month. ⌘ Read more
Extreme weather and conflict are combining to create a bleak picture for the world's poorest people, as staple food prices soar. ⌘ Read more
Far from the shining blue of the New South Wales coast, the rich red dirt of Central Australia is steeped in the memory of a man whose legacy lives on through friendships, dialysis and the future of Indigenous art. ⌘ Read more
Over time, sucking in your stomach can lead to hourglass syndrome, a condition that can cause changes in the appearance of the stomach — and may also affect other parts of the body, writes Adam Taylor. ⌘ Read more
Leigh Hoffman, Matt Richardson and Matt Glaetzer claim silver in Glasgow after a back and forth battle with the Netherlands. ⌘ Read more
Queensland's Residential Tenancies Authority could be facing a shake-up after issuing just four fines in the past year despite identifying hundreds of offences by landlords and real estate agents. ⌘ Read more
The 23rd Garma Festival is underway in the Northern Territory, with this year's edition taking on extra significance in the lead-up to the Voice referendum. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
A man has died after he was shot multiple times while walking along a street in South Yarra, in Melbourne's inner south-east. Police say the man appears to have been targeted. ⌘ Read more
Demand for driving lessons is strong among women, but a lack of female driving instructors is holding many of them back. ⌘ Read more
An Australian-owned business in Fiji is giving the traditional South Pacific beverage kava a flavour makeover to broaden its appeal to a growing market. ⌘ Read more
When Di got the call that there was community housing with her name on it, it changed her life. A new portrait installation is helping to tell her story — and tackle stereotypes. ⌘ Read more
The story of the first nuclear weapons is, in some respects, the story of a human chain reaction behind an atomic one. With scientists sharing information about the feasibility of a bomb, a crucial moment occurred in 1941, when Australian scientist Mark Oliphant met with American physicists in California. ⌘ Read more
Over the past 18 months, more than 120 women footballers have suffered ACL injuries. FIFA is trying to figure out why. ⌘ Read more
For almost 25 years the mystery of a teenager's murder left a close-knit community wondering if a killer walked among them. Now, new details of how undercover police caught her murderer have been revealed. ⌘ Read more
A small island in the Southern Ocean is being torn apart by the relentless burrowing and foraging of rabbits, and they're threatening the island's native seabird population. ⌘ Read more
With questions about a PR "stuff-up", a motivational talk from a former bikie and a review of blue cards, the first week of estimates hearings proved insightful for Queenslanders, writes Rachel Riga. ⌘ Read more
Many questions remain unanswered after Victoria walked away from the Commonwealth Games, and it's not just the premier's critics who are alarmed, writes state political reporter Richard Willingham. ⌘ Read more
Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi was sentenced to two years jail in March over comments he made in 2019 that were deemed insulting to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. ⌘ Read more
Our native fauna make some awesome calls. Many, such as the magpie, we hear everyday while others, like the koala, are less common. How many can you identify in our quiz? ⌘ Read more
Thousands of years before it was a modern Western fashion statement, tattooing happened for a very different reason. ⌘ Read more
There's a common cycle for many children in this town: crime, watch house, detention. Background Briefing investigates why. ⌘ Read more
Ruth Handler was the ambitious career woman who created Barbie and changed America's toy industry. But a tax fraud scandal ultimately saw her forced out of the company she co-founded, Mattel. ⌘ Read more
From having their seats given away, to being made to feel unwelcome, people with disabilities have long felt on the outer at major events. So what has FIFA been doing to make this Women's World Cup more accessible? ⌘ Read more
Russia's president may have placed himself at the pinnacle of a so-called "power vertical", but some believe one "humiliating" weekend could be the beginning of the end for his regime. ⌘ Read more
When Anthony Albanese confirmed at the Garma Festival 12 months ago that his new government would go ahead with a referendum on Indigenous recognition and an Indigenous Voice, the Arnhem Land air seemed full of optimism. Since then, things have not been going well, writes Laura Tingle. ⌘ Read more
The Reserve Bank's mission to bring inflation down to its target range of between 2 and 3 per cent appears to be on track, but how confident of this can we be? Movements in the Australian dollar give us some clues, writes David Taylor. ⌘ Read more
The landslide cut off roads into the area complicating rescue efforts with at least 25 people still missing as rescue efforts continue. ⌘ Read more
Jailed Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny has been sentenced to an additional 19 years in prison after being found guilty on a series of new charges, Navalny's supporters said, citing the judge at a court hearing. ⌘ Read more
The ABC understands the Cook government will scrap its controversial Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act within days, and revert back to the old process. ⌘ Read more
In a speech to be delivered at the Garma Festival, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will promise to hold the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum this year, rejecting calls to delay or cancel the referendum. ⌘ Read more
A Romanian court rules the controversial internet personality and his brother can travel around Bucharest for 60 days. ⌘ Read more
A Russian warship is reportedly seriously damaged by a Ukrainian naval drone during an attack on Russia's Black Sea navy base in Novorossiysk, east of Crimea. ⌘ Read more
Round 21 starts with a crunch match at Docklands, as the Bulldogs defend their top eight spot against a Richmond side that wants to replace them. Follow our live AFL ScoreCentre for all the scores, stats and results. ⌘ Read more
Football authorities are investigating a misconduct complaint involving Zambia's head coach Bruce Mwape at the FIFA Women's World Cup. ⌘ Read more
The company behind the Willatook Wind Farm project says it looks unlikely to go ahead because state government environmental requirements make it unviable. ⌘ Read more
The head of ABC's investigations unit Jo Puccini says she did not check the source material that led to stories about allegations of a war crime because it was not her job and she trusted the journalist. ⌘ Read more
A woman accused of killing a prominent South Australian neuropsychologist in a hit-and-run crash on Goodwood Road has given evidence in Adelaide's District Court, rejecting prosecution accusations that she knew she had hit a pedestrian. ⌘ Read more
A state-owned Indonesian company is the frontrunner to buy Incitec Pivot but some farmers want it to stay Australian-owned. ⌘ Read more
The Warriors are third on the ladder as they take on Gold Coast in Robina. Later, ladder leader Penrith continues its premiership defence against another title contender, the Melbourne Storm. Follow our ScoreCentre for all the live scores and stats. ⌘ Read more
The prime minister joins the Garma Festival on the ceremonial grounds of the Yolngu peoples in north-east Arnhem Land, meeting with senior cultural leaders of the Dilak Council, which he says could be a successful model for the Voice. ⌘ Read more
The six men, who nicknamed themselves the "Goon Squad", worked as law enforcement officers at the time of their brutal assault on two black men in a home raid they had no warrant for. ⌘ Read more
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service says it delivered "appropriate" care to army veteran Steven Angus, who was shot by police shortly after being discharged from hospital care. ⌘ Read more
Two brothers are facing the prospect of jail and deportation from Australia, over their involvement in a counterfeit stamp scam led by their older brother, a court hears. ⌘ Read more
Academic, politicial and business leaders have weighed in on the prevalence of "unacceptable" protest tactics, after four activists were outside the family home of Woodside's CEO. ⌘ Read more
A legal fight by three public housing tenants leads to the ACT government conceding its plan to forcibly relocate hundreds of residents is flawed. ⌘ Read more
An Adelaide court hears there were three grounds for Warren Tredrea's dismissal, which included reputational damage following "inaccurate" comments made on a local radio station about the COVID-19 vaccine. ⌘ Read more
A shortage of surveyors across the country is leading to delays in the building industry, but there are hopes creating greater awareness of the profession will lead to more high school students considering it as a career. ⌘ Read more
Now there are calls for Queensland to follow Victoria's lead, which reduced its number of shooting deaths with a focus on de-escalation of conflict and avoiding or minimising police use of force. ⌘ Read more
From scarecrows to the Bunnings balcony owl, people have tried many ways to deter pesky birds. Here's why one method is causing quite a fluster. ⌘ Read more
Alan Charles Jones walks free from court in Albany despite being convicted of sexually abusing a boy 40 years ago. ⌘ Read more
A study of fish sold in supermarkets and restaurants around Australia finds nearly 12 per cent of seafood is mislabelled, as researchers call for more stringent labelling laws. ⌘ Read more
China agrees to drop 80 per cent tariffs on Australian barley, after a long-running and high-profile trade war between the two nations. ⌘ Read more
A private canine tracking group engaged by the family of Wesley Lockyer says police have been alerted to multiple sites of interest following a four-day search. ⌘ Read more
Hundreds of people along SA's Limestone Coast attend consultation sessions this week over the zone which could pave the way for wind farms in an area between Warrnambool and Port Macdonnell. ⌘ Read more
The CCTV footage shows Tarikjot Singh in the aisles of a Bunnings store, purchasing items before he murdered and buried alive his ex-girlfriend Jasmeen Kaur in the Flinders Ranges in March 2021. ⌘ Read more
Judith Ann Venn had "reached the end of the road", when she fed her husband his "favourite" vegetable soup, which was laced with 50 pills of his prescription medication. ⌘ Read more
Tasmania's premier says the cost of the multi-billion-dollar Marinus Link undersea power cable project has blown out — and warns it does not make sense for his state at "any price". ⌘ Read more
The ethereal new images provide further insight into the life cycle of stars. ⌘ Read more
Police say spears, crossbows and machetes have been used in the violence which involved up to 150 people on the island in the Gulf of Carpentaria. ⌘ Read more
A 34-year-old woman on bail for her alleged role in a 2021 murder has asked the Supreme Court to send her back to prison because of the "daily battle just trying to find suitable accommodation". ⌘ Read more
Commonwealth Sport Canada says it understands Victoria's recent decision to walk away from hosting the 2026 event was a "significant factor" behind Alberta's announcement. ⌘ Read more
The Australian Federal Police is forced to correct the record and clarify that Opposition Leader Peter Dutton was not briefed on the identity of a man later jailed for bribing Nauru government officials. ⌘ Read more
The RBA's latest quarterly Statement on Monetary Policy shows its decision to leave rates on hold at 4.1 per cent in August was a close call, and is taking a "wait and see" approach for future interest rate meetings. ⌘ Read more
Work on the Lee Point project will pause until March after Larrakia traditional owners made an emergency application to federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek on the grounds of protecting Aboriginal cultural heritage. ⌘ Read more
The parents of a 23-year-old woman who died from meningococcal B have praised today's decision to make the vaccine free and available in routine child and teen immunisation in Queensland. ⌘ Read more
NSW Police seized Mahmoud Abbas laptop and other electronic devices after he was shot outside his home in Greenacre on July 26. ⌘ Read more
Donald Trump's third indictment marks an extraordinary moment: a former president is fighting charges over his handling of the last election, while campaigning to win the next one. ⌘ Read more
Grammy award-winning country music star Keith Urban will be inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, one of songwriting's highest honours. ⌘ Read more
Australia thumped England 3-0 in a Test series last year and it seems the lessons learned and experience garnered by the Roses cost the Diamonds on the biggest stage, writes Brittany Carter. ⌘ Read more
At least 600 scouts from across the globe fall ill in South Korea, where a heatwave is gripping the nation. ⌘ Read more
The AFL fines Port Adelaide $100,000 over its handling of a head knock during the Showdown with the Adelaide Crows last Saturday. ⌘ Read more
A group of traditional owners is taking its fight to Canberra in a last-ditch effort to stop the $1 billion Chalumbin Wind Farm from being built adjacent to World Heritage-protected rainforests in Far North Queensland. ⌘ Read more
The African and Caribbean nations have qualified for the Women's World Cup knock-outs, but their success belies the challenges they've been battling back home. ⌘ Read more
Officers allegedly found thousands of plants, dried product and purpose-built equipment during raids at Coonambula and Mount Maria. ⌘ Read more
A 39-year-old man died in hospital days after he was allegedly stabbed and fell from a two-storey balcony. ⌘ Read more
Today's latest news, as it happens. ⌘ Read more
Prosecutors allege Mr Trump conspired to defraud the US by preventing Congress from certifying Joe Biden's 2020 election victory. ⌘ Read more
How well were you paying attention to the past week of news? Test your knowledge to find out. ⌘ Read more
Farmers restock their sheds with headers this year, while many park plans for a new tractor — a big change from last year when farmers splashed a record spend on new tractors. ⌘ Read more
US earnings season continues with results from Amazon, Apple and Atlassian. Local traders will be waiting RBA's statement on monetary policy. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. ⌘ Read more
It's been nearly a decade since Launceston man Christopher Watkins disappeared but his mother says she hasn't given up hope of finding out what happened to him. ⌘ Read more
Perth-based Indigenous activist Megan Krakouer changes her mind on how she will vote in the referendum, saying she will now vote yes despite her strident support for the no campaign previously. ⌘ Read more
National Disability Insurance Scheme participants are furious with the agency that runs the scheme over its handling of the hacking of law firm HWL Ebsworth. ⌘ Read more
It's the running joke of home renovation shows — no-one delivers their project on time or on budget. Host of Restoration Australia, and a professor of architecture, Anthony Burke warns it's not the only area where would-be renovators and home builders come unstuck. ⌘ Read more
Livestock and crop producer Gavin Stuckey says a boom in kangaroo populations is the latest pressure point for farmers following the drought, mouse plague, and floods. ⌘ Read more
Police say they are unprepared and fearing the possibility of legal repercussions just days after the NT government changed the age of criminal responsibility. ⌘ Read more
Winter temperatures have neared 40 degrees Celsius in parts of South America, which is up to 20C higher than normal for this time of year and the equivalent of Sydney hitting 35C in the first week of August. ⌘ Read more
Office space vacancies remain high in Sydney's city centre and commercial areas. But residential development success stories offer a potential solution to the ongoing housing crisis. ⌘ Read more