Wagner group boss Yevgeny Prigozhin and Wagner commander Dmitry Utkin are reportedly dead after a plain crash north of Moscow. ⌘ Read more
Wagner group boss Yevgeny Prigozhin and Wagner commander Dmitry Utkin are reportedly dead after a plain crash north of Moscow. ⌘ Read more
Queensland premier defends the government's decision to fast-track proposed law changes around police watch houses, saying it is "standard practice" and their job is "to keep the public safe". ⌘ Read more
Police say a man in his 30s has died after being trapped inside a truck that crashed south of Wellington in central west NSW. ⌘ Read more
Hundreds of West Australian workers lose their jobs as one of the state's biggest traffic management companies is forced into liquidation. ⌘ Read more
Russia media is reporting Wagner's Yevgeny Prigozhin has been killed in a plane crash. Here is what you need to know. ⌘ Read more
The ACT government is moving to rid Canberra's suburbs of woodfired heaters by 2045 in line with environmental recommendations. ⌘ Read more
Michael Murphy has been appointed the Northern Territory's new police commissioner, almost five months after he began acting in the role. ⌘ Read more
Scientists say seismic blasting in gas exploration can have subtle but critical effects on marine life as concerns rise over Woodside's Scarborough gas project in Western Australia's north. ⌘ Read more
Malka Leifer faces sentencing after she was found guilty of 18 sexual offences in April this year. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Qantas returns to profit after three years marred by the COVID-19 pandemic, posting a a $1.7 billion profit for the last financial year. ⌘ Read more
The children's identities were previously considered cold cases — some decades old — with not enough distinguishable clues in the online abuse material seized by authorities to identify them. ⌘ Read more
Nikita Tszyu preserves the family name and his unbeaten record with a sixth-round stoppage of Jack Brubaker in their super-welterweight showdown in Sydney. ⌘ Read more
Follow the day's events and insights as they happen with our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. ⌘ Read more
Workers allege they were told to keep spraying contaminated drill rig water around a gas fracking site in the Northern Territory's Beetaloo Basin for up to five days, despite gas company Tamboran knowing the fluid was contaminated. ⌘ Read more
For just $5, students and staff can get a decent lunch at Raelene Akers' school, and it sees hundreds of tuckshop orders roll in some days despite cost-of-living-pressures. ⌘ Read more
Off the back of the 2022 flag, Geelong were once again expected to compete strongly this year. But with a round to go, a series of crucial losses and key absentees mean their defence is already over, write Cody Atkinson and Sean Lawson. ⌘ Read more
The 2023-24 financial year threshold has been raised, which means some who made compulsory payments in 2022-23 won't have to this year. ⌘ Read more
Drip pricing — the practice of incrementally disclosing unavoidable additional fees — seems like such an annoying trick that you may wonder why sellers do it. The answer is because it works, due to two fundamental cognitive biases. ⌘ Read more
Australian pole vaulter Nina Kennedy soars to new heights, tying for the gold medal with American Katie Moon in a drama-charged final at the world athletics championships in Budapest. ⌘ Read more
This year's BRICS summit has kicked off in Johannesburg, South Africa, where world leaders are expected to discuss adding new members to the group. What is BRICS and why do countries want to join? ⌘ Read more
This morning's news, as it happens. ⌘ Read more
Neil Schembri — who drove in the V8 racing competition in the 1990s — buys a 29,010-hectare cattle and buffalo property, which sits about 120 kilometres south-east of Darwin. ⌘ Read more
East Gippsland and the north-west of Victoria are two regions facing an increased likelihood of significant bushfires during spring, according to the Australasian Fire Authorities Council. ⌘ Read more
Collaboration between DV specialists and police could be part of a "radical change" the NT coroner says is needed within the territory's domestic and family violence system. ⌘ Read more
Researchers have found that El Niño and La Niña events could last longer in the future, due to changes in weather patterns above the Pacific Ocean. ⌘ Read more
Christopher Moran says he fell prey to a notorious paedophile priest when he was a boy. Now an increasingly common legal tactic has robbed the 57-year-old, who has terminal cancer, of his wish to have his day in court. ⌘ Read more
Police make an emergency declaration as firefighters battle a fire that has spread to four houses in Brisbane's inner south. ⌘ Read more
Elizabeth Russell was a teenager when she felt an unusual, severe pain. It would take 15 years before she knew what it was after being repeatedly dismissed by healthcare workers. ⌘ Read more
When Doug went to talk to his neighbour about quotes for a new fence, he was expecting an amicable discussion. Instead, it was the start of a homophobic campaign of harassment. ⌘ Read more
Consumers continue to pay high prices for meat while farmers say the prices they are getting are not worth sending their livestock to market. ⌘ Read more
A colonial-era statue honouring a former premier who mutilated the body of an Aboriginal man will be taken down in recognition of the hurt he caused Tasmania's Aboriginal community — with advocates saying they hope it is not the last. ⌘ Read more
Five years after denying there was any evidence of child sexual abuse in the sport, Gymnastics Australia signs on the scheme to help survivors. ⌘ Read more
Belle Walker has used her experience as an inmate in New South Wales to design an online tool to help other female prisoners navigate the system she found complex and confusing. ⌘ Read more
When Patrick Webster heard about purported sightings of the rare buff-breasted button-quail, he followed the clues in a 100-year-old diary to come to a surprising conclusion. ⌘ Read more
The results from a brand new NAPLAN system show one in three students are not meeting minimum numeracy and literacy expectations. Experts say one solution lies with the teaching methods. ⌘ Read more
Like Australia, New Zealand has been battling a housing supply problem. One group of friends came up with their own solution. ⌘ Read more
In Canada, thousands of firefighters from all over the world have united to battle the country's 'worst fires in recorded history'. ⌘ Read more
Ten people died after a private jet crashed in Russia's Tver region north of Moscow, Russia's TASS news agency reported. ⌘ Read more
Russia removes Sergei Surovikin as head of the air force after he vanished from public view during a Wagner mercenary mutiny against the top army brass. ⌘ Read more
Teenagers rescued from a stranded cable car over a deep ravine describe the moments they thought would be their last, while the owner and operator are arrested. ⌘ Read more
Officials say the attack on a southern sea port reduced its capacity by 15 per cent and accused Russia of systematically targeting agricultural exports. ⌘ Read more
India becomes the first country to land near the Moon's south pole, just days after a Russian spacecraft crashed trying to reach the area. ⌘ Read more
Australia has struggled to attract tourists since the pandemic, but a recent decision by the Australian government blocked a request by Qatar Airways to fly more planes into the country. ⌘ Read more
In a statement, the broadcaster has confirmed his reappointment "to end speculation" about his tenure. ⌘ Read more
The proposed amendments, which run to 57 pages, include a raft of significant proposed changes. ⌘ Read more
Police attended an Arundel home after reports of a disturbance. When they arrived, they found an unconscious man who could not be revived. ⌘ Read more
Poochera art gallery owner Robert Miller tells the Supreme Court of South Australia that he was drinking with the two men at the back of his gallery when the pair became drunk and started fighting. ⌘ Read more
The Queensland government has introduced legislation designed to safeguard the future of Glenden, a small, privately-owned town built for mine workers. ⌘ Read more
With about 90 per cent of Australia's Indigenous languages considered endangered, hundreds of people have gathered at a major event to help save them. ⌘ Read more
The revised plan focuses on the delivery of 450 gigalitres of water for the environment — something South Australians have been calling for since the start. ⌘ Read more
Canberra's Catholic schools say strong NAPLAN results shed further light on the benefits of a newly adopted teaching approach. ⌘ Read more
The Mackay Base Hospital wins back part of its training accreditation after a healthcare scandal that left dozens of women permanently injured and led to the entire board's sacking. ⌘ Read more
Families are lining up to receive food at South Australia's 12 Foodbank outlets with rising rents, mortgages and electricity bills leaving some with little money to put food on the table. ⌘ Read more
Crows coach Matthew Nicks is adamant that he and the players were eager to put the result in the game against the Swans behind them, and firmly fix their focus on the Eagles. ⌘ Read more
A grassroots movement making men connect and talk about the issues they're facing in their lives. ⌘ Read more
Fyre Festival was synonymous with disaster when the event spectacularly fell apart in 2017, but the event's co-founder is out of jail and ready to go again. So how did we get here, and why are tickets selling out? ⌘ Read more
The two 13-year-old boys are due to appear before a children's court in October. ⌘ Read more
Victoria has rejected a federal government deal to extend the deadline for recovering water for the basin plan, but it won't be able to stop water buybacks. ⌘ Read more
Operations are paused in Newry State Forest on the Mid North Coast following legal action launched on behalf of two Gumbaynggirr elders. ⌘ Read more
Two weeks after wildfires ravaged the Hawaiian town of Lahaina, a list of the missing has topped 1,000 people, and investigators fear many of the victims will never be found. ⌘ Read more
Tiger Paxton's country town suddenly shook as he was getting ready for bed in August 1963. The carnage that ensued has stayed with him for six decades. ⌘ Read more
An interview police conducted with sitting MP James Hayward after he was arrested over child sex allegations is played during the third day of his trial. ⌘ Read more
Amye Un — who was at one stage acting deputy mayor at the City of Darwin — says she's sought legal advice after a trespass notice was issued against her this week. ⌘ Read more
A colony of the world's largest seahorses disappeared from their habitat under Tathra Wharf earlier this year, with locals fearing the worst for the "iconic species". ⌘ Read more
A long-time Rochester resident tells the parliamentary committee they have "no comprehension" of what residents endured, watching support head further north as floodwaters swirled around them. ⌘ Read more
Hundreds of protesters marched on Brisbane Parliament on Wednesday calling for tougher sentences for young offenders. ⌘ Read more
California's Death Valley National Park has had a year's worth of rain in a day due to Tropical Storm Hilary. This is what it looks like on the ground. ⌘ Read more
Victorian irrigators are happy the state has opted out of the federal government's new basin plan, but are worried about what water buybacks in other states will do to farming in Australia. ⌘ Read more
Proposed legislation governing the recreational and commercial fishing industries has been put on ice at the last minute, a move welcomed by many. ⌘ Read more
A Hobart councillor who says removing a statue of a divisive colonial-era figure is akin to putting "everything that colonisation brought on the chopping block" denies her statements are racist — as some call for her to be sacked. ⌘ Read more
The number of varroa mite detections in the Kempsey area of the NSW Mid North Coast has grown to 13 in just over a week. ⌘ Read more
Catherina van der Linden, who is believed to be Australia's oldest living person, will celebrate her 111th birthday this week. ⌘ Read more
A lawyer said the 41-year-old refused to speak to him via video link, and did not apply for bail after the attack in Kellyville on Tuesday. ⌘ Read more
More than two decades after his extraordinary "last man standing" Winter Olympics gold medal, Steven Bradbury has been hailed for his bravery after saving four girls in the Sunshine Coast surf. ⌘ Read more
The suburban venues, located mostly in Western Sydney, were hosting "distinct organised groups undertaking suspicious activity" who were contributing to "large-scale money laundering", documents reveal. ⌘ Read more
Thousands of charity donors have had their personal details leaked after a cyber attack on the Pareto Phone telemarketing company. ⌘ Read more
Senator Dean Smith says the Civil Aviation Safety Authority has questions to answer over its scrutiny of Broome pilot and businessman Troy Thomas. ⌘ Read more
Inspired by the marks and scribbles made by Officeworks customers, the Sydney artist decided to make his own abstract art without buying a single pen. ⌘ Read more
New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics reveals the scope and experiences of thousands of men and women who have been assaulted or harassed. ⌘ Read more
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will formally announce the date of the Voice to Parliament referendum next Wednesday in South Australia, which could prove a key battleground state in the referendum campaign. ⌘ Read more
Fire and weather forecast agencies have put large parts of Australia on high alert this spring with hot, dry conditions set to combine with a hefty amount of fuel. ⌘ Read more
Souths legend Sam Burgess leaves the club with immediate effect as the Rabbitohs swing the coaching axe with one game remaining in the NRL regular season. ⌘ Read more
West Australian police have written to the state's director of liquor licensing, urging her to roll out hardline liquor restrictions to Kimberley, Pilbara and Goldfields. ⌘ Read more
Ahead of the re-imagining of Mother and Son premiering on ABC TV and ABC iview tonight, its stars and creators open up about how it came to be. ⌘ Read more
Crispin Dye was fatally bashed on a Sydney street 30 years ago. This week, the inquiry heard of new evidence which has given his family and friends some hope. ⌘ Read more
For the first time, Australia sends a women's blind cricket team to the International Blind Sports Federation World Games. Here's how the sport is played and why this is a big moment for the game. ⌘ Read more
The National Disability Insurance Scheme workforce needs to grow by 128,000 workers in the next couple of years, and support workers are in short supply. ⌘ Read more
Eddie Jones says the Wallabies want to reset this week ahead of the World Cup, and he has asked Kiwi coaching great Steve Hansen to give his thoughts on the team. ⌘ Read more
Fire fighters battled more than 170 bushfires across the state over the weekend, 12 of which may have been the work of arsonists. ⌘ Read more
Power has been restored to most of Flinders Medical Centre after an outage yesterday, but its intensive care unit is still running on a generator. ⌘ Read more
Samara Cox faces a five-hour round trip from her home at Djarindjin into Broome each time she needs to go to the bank, and tells a meeting of banks, financial counsellors and regulators that something needs to change. ⌘ Read more
Stella is about to turn seven, making her legally able to sit in the front seat, but she won't be graduating out of her booster seat any time soon. ⌘ Read more
With five barrels of petrol, binoculars and a compass, Kwon Pyong navigates a jet ski more than 300 kilometres across the Yellow Sea from Shandong to Incheon. ⌘ Read more
Growing up, Kim Savige knew she was different, but it was not until her son Gus was diagnosed that she received her own diagnosis. Now she's helping other families cope while waiting for services and specialists. ⌘ Read more
All you wanted was to sell your sofa online. So why are so many "buyers" suddenly insisting on using your PayID? Cassandra Cross explains how you can avoid falling prey to the latest scam. ⌘ Read more
John Farnham says he a grateful and happy man as he marks the one-year anniversary of a 12-hour surgery to remove a cancerous tumour from his mouth. ⌘ Read more
Grocery giant Woolworths is set to report its annual earnings, and Wall Street ends mixed as investors worry the US central bank will keep interest rates higher for longer. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. ⌘ Read more
This morning's news, as it happens. ⌘ Read more
Former powerlifter Julie Loomes decided to go to TAFE to become a nurse and is now at university, after a positive experience recovering from a stroke in hospital. ⌘ Read more
The most tumultuous year of Peter Bol's career takes another dramatic turn, with the Australian middle-distance star crashing out in the opening round of the men's 800m at the world athletics championships. ⌘ Read more