The Northern Territory Police Association's new president has used his first public speech to slam successive NT government policies and "rushed and bungled" rollouts he says are failing frontline officers. ⌘ Read more
The Northern Territory Police Association's new president has used his first public speech to slam successive NT government policies and "rushed and bungled" rollouts he says are failing frontline officers. ⌘ Read more
WA Police allege the man became verbally aggressive after being declined alcohol, before he got out of his seat and assaulted a female crew member. ⌘ Read more
The arrest of the 18-year-old was videoed and shared on social media, which the NSW police minister said was "difficult to watch". ⌘ Read more
Emergency services seized over 50 vials of hazardous materials, which Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) said on Thursday was believed to be low-level radioactive isotopes, from an Arncliffe property on Thursday. ⌘ Read more
Mitchell Walsh who was involved in the death of schoolgirl Jess Meehan two decades ago is being extradited to Perth after he allegedly skipped bail on fresh drink driving-related charges. ⌘ Read more
An estimated one in 10 GPs currently provide abortion services. Experts warn that unless the federal government steps in to extend telehealth services, more women will miss out on crucial health care. ⌘ Read more
Police say a boy and girl, both aged 15, are believed to have left the school campgrounds about 9.30pm Thursday. ⌘ Read more
The Venerable Naotunne Vijitha Nayaka Thero, who is the abbot of the Dhamma Sarana temple in Melbourne's south-east, is facing 13 charges including sexual penetration of a child under 16 and indecent act with a child under 16. ⌘ Read more
Convicted killer Daniel Troy Ames, who was jailed for the 2009 execution-style murder of his uncle, loses a legal bid to secure a retrial, with an Adelaide court dismissing claims of a deathbed confession by a drug dealer as neither "reliable" nor "compelling". ⌘ Read more
Australian swimming is mourning the death of Olympic gold medallist John Devitt, who broke 14 world records across his 13-year swimming career. ⌘ Read more
Roger Cook says the government's position strikes the right balance between development, environmental protection, and landowner rights, but Kimberley campaign groups say the fight for a complete ban will continue. ⌘ Read more
Jock Landale will miss Australia's World Cup flight to Japan, as Jack White is called upon to take up a larger role. ⌘ Read more
The Holden ute, worth an estimated $20,000, was reduced to scrap metal by police today, about six months after it was clocked at "one of the highest ever speeds" detected on South Australian roads. ⌘ 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
Alisha Fagan, who caused the death of 69-year-old grandfather Sedat Hassan in a 2022 crash, will be eligible for parole in less than six months. ⌘ Read more
There have been no significant changes to Victoria's aerial firefighting capacity this summer, despite leaked documents suggesting it had been reduced by 40,000 litres, the acting EMV commissioner says. ⌘ Read more
The future of a Queensland mining community that was on the brink of collapse has been guaranteed after the state government announced new legislation to save the town. ⌘ Read more
Two men, including the brother of NRL star Payne Haas, have been refused bail for a second time after facing a NSW court accused of trafficking a commercial quantity of methylamphetamine. ⌘ Read more
The federal government faces off against an internal rebellion on AUKUS, as some delegates attempt to have references to nuclear-powered submarines struck from the party's platform. ⌘ Read more
Crowds gather across Australia to mark 50 years since Australian troops were withdrawn from the Vietnam War. ⌘ Read more
More than 11 million Australians watched the Matildas take on England in the FIFA World Cup semifinal in a new national record — here's how that number stacks up. ⌘ Read more
More than 170,000 people across Australia are on the housing waitlist, including people like Annabelle, who faces living out of a car with her cat in a few weeks. ⌘ Read more
Two famous country pubs near Mount Gambier are set to reopen ahead of summer, with both new operators planning to remove the venues' poker machines to make them more family-friendly. ⌘ Read more
A landslip at the edge of Sydney's Royal National Park has sent thick, black sediment into nearby waterways, which scientists hope will not hurt platypuses re-homed earlier this year. ⌘ Read more
Join us in the tense final hours of voting before we count down the top 10 and announce Australia's favourite animal sound. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
A new Netflix documentary examines the social media reaction to the 2022 Depp v Heard court case when actor Johnny Depp sued his ex-wife Amber Heard for defamation and Heard launched a counter-suit. ⌘ Read more
DPI teams monitor beehives sent to southern NSW for almond pollination, after two more varroa mite infestations are found near Kempsey. ⌘ Read more
Three Queensland men are charged over the alleged importation of more than half a tonne of cocaine to Western Australia by boat. ⌘ Read more
Golden bandicoots were last sighted in this area in 1967. Now a translocation project is aiming to revive the marsupial's population. ⌘ Read more
Quotes and audio have been circulating online purporting to show that No campaigner Warren Mundine formerly supported the Voice but has changed his position. Is that correct? ⌘ Read more
Have you been paying attention? It's time to test your news knowledge from the week that was. ⌘ Read more
Former Ferrari driver Felipe Massa sends a letter to Formula One bosses accusing them of conspiring to prevent him from winning the 2008 title. ⌘ Read more
Elissa Flannery, a 40-year-old Sunshine Coast resident, has become one of the school's longest serving members, having recently celebrated a significant milestone. ⌘ Read more
China's second-largest property developer, the embattled China Evergrande Group, has filed for Chapter 15 bankruptcy protection in New York, while the Australian sharemarket is set to open lower on Friday. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
With crowds and viewership numbers breaking records all over the place, Australia looks to keep the momentum going by hosting the 2026 Women's Asian Cup. ⌘ Read more
Allan "Clarkie" Clarke's 32-year tenure on prime Sunshine Coast land will end when the property's new owner gets started on a luxury unit complex. ⌘ Read more
A workplace injury led to a series of events resulting in this man sleeping on the floor of his friend's garage. It comes as homelessness services are inundated with new people seeking help. ⌘ Read more
It's hard to believe there was anyone Sir Michael Parkinson hadn't spoken to during his glittering decades-long media career — but last year, he said there was one more interview he'd like to do. ⌘ Read more
China's infamous censors are methodical about keeping the country's closed internet free from information that the ruling Communist Party does not want its citizens seeing, but a new report from Human Rights Watch finds racist content on the Chinese internet targeting black people has become common. ⌘ Read more
When two boats set off towards an Indonesian island for a birthday surfing trip, none of those on board could have predicted the next few days. Here's how the survivors managed more than 36 hours at sea. ⌘ Read more
A jury found Canberra man Shay Kahu Murphy, 32, guilty of 17 charges, including three of sexual intercourse without consent and nine assault offences in relation to four former partners. ⌘ Read more
This morning's news, as it happens. ⌘ Read more
When Elisabeth Cummings was awarded a scholarship to travel in 1958, the head of a prestigious art college complained it was being wasted on a woman. ⌘ Read more
Indigenous mother-of-four Charlotte Dodds was working as a disability support worker when she started to feel unwell. At age 30, she didn't recognise the stroke symptoms. ⌘ Read more
Labor is less than halfway into its first term, but Anthony Albanese knows if he leads a short-term government, what it achieves can be quickly negated. His message to delegates at the national conference is "be patient", writes Michelle Grattan. ⌘ Read more
The suspected mushroom-poisoning deaths in Victoria of three people following a lunch has put a focus on the potential consequences of eating the wrong thing. Here's what food safety experts want you to know about food poisoning. ⌘ Read more
Across Australia, governments have set ambitious goals for turning their power systems green. But a decision to keep a coal plant running longer suggests the rhetoric is not matched by the reality. ⌘ Read more
Experts are warning Australia's most popular carbon credit scheme, which pays landholders to allow forests to regenerate, is not performing to standard. ⌘ Read more
It's legal for one law firm to represent both sides of a real estate transaction but legal experts warn it can make navigating conflict difficult. ⌘ Read more
Barry Vassella's anxiety emerged with the sudden force of a gunshot, overwhelmed by a memory he could not yet decipher, and sparked simply by a log on the ground at a golf course. ⌘ Read more
Labor has re-activated its Help to Buy scheme, which means you can move into a "home" with just a 2 per cent deposit. ⌘ Read more
A meteorologist warns that Queensland's fire season is about to begin and people must take precautions. ⌘ Read more
Activists are calling on FIFA to grant the team official recognition, as Afghanistan's men's national soccer team continues to be recognised. ⌘ Read more
Standing outside Sydney’s Downing Centre courthouse on Thursday, a survivor of child sexual abuse reflected on a pain he has felt for 45 years. ⌘ Read more
Over the last decade, Australia has invested less and less in foreign aid. But some experts say we need to address our definitions of success if we want the system to improve. ⌘ Read more
Hundreds of Chinese satellites are currently passing over Australia collecting intelligence on military training activities involving the United States and other regional partners, according to commercial space data obtained by the ABC. ⌘ Read more
The federal government will call on the Labor rank and file to back a motion supporting the AUKUS defence deal, as it seeks to move past disquiet within its ranks on nuclear-powered submarines. ⌘ Read more
Thousands of people are evacuated as an out-of-control fire blazes across the Spanish tourist mecca of Tenerife. ⌘ Read more
Local authorities shut schools and offices and banned rallies for a week to prevent more violence. ⌘ Read more
A light plane crashes into a street in Malaysia's central Selangor state, killing eight people on board and two motorists on the ground. ⌘ Read more
Two years after the Taliban returned to power, one of Afghanistan's most critical humanitarian aid projects is set to decrease its support for medical facilties there. ⌘ Read more
Seven dead bodies are found after a boat capsizes off the West African coast, and authorities believe an estimated 56 people are still missing at sea. ⌘ Read more
The Sydney Royal Wine show judges sampled entries from 1,800 wineries and say Australia's offerings are going from strength to strength. ⌘ Read more
Even when things didn't go to plan, Sir Michael Parkinson's subjects seemed to make great television — here are some of the most memorable moments from the legendary interviewer's chats. ⌘ Read more
A 26-year-old Victorian man, the fifth person to be arrested and charged over the alleged rape of a woman in June, will face court in Adelaide, after being extradited on Thursday. ⌘ Read more
Nicholas Henry died in early 2021 after he was bashed and stabbed eight times in Morwell, Victoria. Three of those involved have been sentenced in the Supreme Court, Mr Henry's sister says it "doesn't feel like justice". ⌘ Read more
Sarah Langman is a goalkeeper for the Central Coast Mariners and has been playing for the A-League for nine seasons. But the disparity in pay and the part-time nature of the women's league in Australia means she can't focus on football full time. ⌘ Read more
Neil Marika’s violence towards his partner Miss Yunupiŋu had escalated to a point where he assaulted her "in front of members of the community", the inquest into her death has heard. ⌘ Read more
Melbourne's Federation Square has been axed as a live site for the remainder of the Women's World Cup due to dozens of flares being let off within the capacity crowd there during Wednesday night's semifinal. ⌘ Read more
A New South Wales court hears that the charges against the 75-year-old are "as serious as it gets" and that "he will go to jail" if convicted. ⌘ Read more
After an almost 10-hour raid on a Sydney apartment block emergency services have confirmed they found low level radioactive isotopes inside a home. ⌘ Read more
Crisis support workers are called into to support a community in mourning following the tragic death of a teenage boy on the New South Wales North Coast. ⌘ Read more
Resurfaced comments made by actress Rachel Zegler about her upcoming live-action remake of Disney's Snow White spark outrage online. ⌘ Read more
A court has heard a 33-year-old Perth man accused of transporting more than $4 million worth of illegal drugs into Western Australia via the state's border checkpoint at Eucla made full admissions to police. ⌘ Read more
New real estate figures reveal Kimberley rental prices are continuing skywards, and a community legal centre says it's "going to devastate" the region. ⌘ Read more
Newcastle District Court heard that Kieran Peter Norman, 31, had 17 private music students, most of whom were children, when he was arrested last year. ⌘ Read more
The prime minister has indicated he will take part on Friday in what is expected to be the most contentious debate on the floor of Labor's national conference — that surrounding the AUKUS security pact — as the government attempts to quell internal disquiet over the contentious deal with the US and UK. ⌘ Read more
A pig's kidney that was transplanted into a brain-dead man by US surgeons has worked normally for over a month, sparking hope the operation could eventually be tried in living patients. ⌘ Read more
Rugby union's focus on limiting high tackles has come under the spotlight again after England captain Owen Farrell was handed a reprieve after being sent off against Wales last weekend — a decision one group says "made a mockery" of player welfare, writes Simon Smale. ⌘ Read more
Catalina Kovacevich, 5, was born with a rare genetic condition which causes tumours to grow in her brain, and her family has been forced to travel interstate to get treatment for her — a situation the WA Liberals say is "not good enough". ⌘ Read more
The court saw CCTV footage from the supermarket, showing staff removing use-by and best-before-date stickers and replacing them with new, extended dates. ⌘ Read more
A wired rope, weighted down by a small rock was found inside the 2.6m reptile, whose body was found in the Ross River near Townsville. ⌘ Read more
The LATAM Airlines flight was on its way from Miami to Santiago when its captain fell ill, forcing the other two pilots to proceed with an emergency landing. ⌘ Read more
Ian De Silva, 53, pleaded guilty to reckless driving charges earlier this year over a 2021 crash that occurred while he was driving a group of school students on a remote Northern Territory island. ⌘ Read more
Wallabies coach Eddie Jones launches a scathing attack on reporters before his squad fly out of Sydney for the men's Rugby World Cup in France, claiming they are "so bloody negative about everything". ⌘ Read more
A viral online video showing a man fishing near a large croc has left authorities dismayed and locals concerned such behaviour could have catastrophic outcomes. ⌘ Read more
Billionaire miner Gina Rinehart tried to pressure her son's lawyer into issuing a media statement critical of his attempts to find out about what had happened to his inheritance, the WA Supreme Court is told, which would "throw him under a bus". ⌘ Read more
Kobie Parfitt feared for her life days before she was killed by her friend Shannon Jeffrey, the Supreme Court in Melbourne heard today. Jeffrey had only been out of prison for two weeks when Ms Parfitt was killed. ⌘ Read more
Swimming Australia calls a special general meeting to avoid being kicked out of the sport's global governing body due to perceived governance issues. ⌘ Read more
A probe into a bushfire, which tore through 18,000 hectares of farms and bushland in WA's Wheatbelt region, has led to legal action against Western Power. ⌘ Read more
The World Cup journey may be almost over for the Matildas, but there's still a way to go for this soccer fanatic. ⌘ Read more
WA is facing a potential power shortfall over the coming decade amid the transition to renewables, leading the government to keep the Muja coal-fired power station operating longer than planned. ⌘ Read more
The fate of the government's signature housing policy remains in doubt, with the Greens disappointed by renting measures announced by national cabinet yesterday, but the construction industry has welcomed the move to accelerate the building of 1.2 million new homes. ⌘ Read more
For the first time since NASA shot rockets from Arnhem Land last year, a remote Northern Territory site is looking to fire up again for more launches. ⌘ Read more
Satellite photos of construction on Triton Island, one of the major islands in the Paracel group that is also claimed by Vietnam and Taiwan, causes speculation a new airstrip is in the works, but analysts say it may be too early to tell. ⌘ Read more
Prosecutors will again be able to pursue charges against trucking boss Simiona Tuteru, who was in charge of a driver who fatally crashed into four police officers on Melbourne’s Eastern Freeway. ⌘ Read more
The Transport Minister said her chief of staff was just making a "suggestion" when he asked for a Labor figure to be interviewed for the key role. ⌘ Read more
South Australia's second largest city is considering drastic change to its restaurant and pub precinct, removing car park spaces and closing streets to traffic in a bid to lure back revellers and tourists. ⌘ Read more
The Arrernte elder, artist and author died last month having dedicated decades of her life to helping future generations of Indigenous Territorians. ⌘ Read more
Australia's unemployment rate has risen to 3.7 per cent for July, up from 3.5 per cent in June, with 36,000 more people unemployed, according to Australian Bureau of Statistics data. ⌘ Read more