A major expansion of out-of-school-hours care, including at preschools, is among recommendations released by former prime minister Julia Gillard today. ⌘ Read more
A major expansion of out-of-school-hours care, including at preschools, is among recommendations released by former prime minister Julia Gillard today. ⌘ Read more
Former teenage prodigy Olivia Gadecki will make her US Open debut after successfully qualifying for the season's final major in New York. ⌘ Read more
The owners of a farm near Mount Gambier knew there was no guarantee that they would ever find a truffle in their orchard, but this season has delivered in seasons. ⌘ Read more
Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk claims a controversial win, stopping British challenger Daniel Dubois in the ninth round of their heavyweight bout in Poland. ⌘ Read more
Police say the man had authored "several manifestos" before barricading himself in a Jacksonville shop and killing three black people. ⌘ Read more
Fat and fluffy mini bulls are here and ready to give the next generation of bull riders a taste of the bucking rodeo action, often described as the most dangerous eight seconds in sport. ⌘ Read more
Remco Evenepoel does not hold back after his team was forced to ride in dark and wet conditions on the streets of Barcelona, as the Vuelta a España gets underway for another year. ⌘ Read more
A NSW youth group is giving a bush regeneration program a huge boost in an effort to reverse past mistakes. ⌘ Read more
In 1824, British soldiers and convicts landed on the shores of the Tiwi Islands with ambitions to build an international trade port to rival Singapore. Here's why their plan failed. ⌘ Read more
The Southern Ocean controls the melt of the Antarctic ice sheet, but scientists say more observational science is needed, and they have a range of tools to help. ⌘ Read more
In an offbeat way to relax and find inner calm, these yogis are enjoying baby goat cuddles, "lots of laughing" and even a few "nibbles" in between their poses. ⌘ Read more
In a result that would have caught the eye of Rugby World Cup opponent Australia, Fiji records its first Test win over England with a 30-22 triumph at Twickenham. ⌘ Read more
From patients left in the dark to a serious bungle that impacted the ability of dozens of children to hear, a tough week has put South Australia's health system back under the microscope. ⌘ Read more
Economic "experts" have led us astray in the past, just as journalists have. So how do we stop it happening? asks Gareth Hutchens. ⌘ Read more
In Russia, Barbie fans will finally get the chance to see the blockbuster film on the big screen, including this avid collector of 12,000 dolls. ⌘ Read more
Farmers in New South Wales are concerned about the prospect of the state plunging into another drought, saying there has been an alarmingly rapid return to dry conditions. ⌘ Read more
Australian scientists look to overseas providers of an important but increasingly hard-to-get abattoir by-product. ⌘ Read more
Australian boss Ange Postecoglou continues to impress in the English Premier League, as Tottenham Hotspur maintains its unbeaten start to the season. ⌘ Read more
The number of charities revealing their donors have had personal information leaked to the dark web is growing, as the tally of Australians implicated exceeds 50,000. ⌘ Read more
We make up endless silly, sweet, spontaneous songs to sing to our children. Have you ever thought about why? ⌘ Read more
Kurtis Marschall reaches the podium at the World Athletics Championships for the first time in his career, as Australia equals its best medal haul in the meet's history in Budapest. ⌘ Read more
Actor Adam Sandler leads tributes to the "the best" veteran US host, who coined the phrase "come on down" on hit game show The Price is Right. ⌘ Read more
As Australia tries to control the risk of rabies from the importation of cats and dogs, these pet owners say the country's strict policy has cost them time, money and in one case, their dog's health. ⌘ Read more
We're expecting to find out the date for the referendum next week. Until then, let's get you up to speed with the basics. ⌘ Read more
The family of a domestic violence advocate murdered by her partner have welcomed Elisabeth Armitage to Anthepe town camp on the outskirts of Alice Springs. ⌘ Read more
Whether the apparent downing of a Wagner plane stacked with Putin's enemies was an accident or an assassination, Russia's president reaps the rewards. This is what we know about the crash that changed everything. ⌘ Read more
A fire erupts in a stationary train compartment at a railway station in southern India, with authorities blaming a gas cylinder smuggled in by passengers. ⌘ Read more
Everything we consume contains energy our bodies use to move, grow and maintain health. To work out how much energy is in different foods and drinks, we need to first look at a few core concepts. ⌘ Read more
The federal opposition says an allegation students could not wear uniforms on Friday is "coercive" and "overtly political". ⌘ Read more
For decades, Victoria's education department shuffled paedophile teachers to new schools where they abused more schoolchildren. As the historical scale of the scourge in the Victorian public system becomes clearer, there are calls for the state to confront the issue with a broader inquiry. ⌘ Read more
The Australian was ruled out of Sunday's Dutch Grand Prix, but he could miss more races. ⌘ Read more
The Russian president signed the decree bringing in the change with immediate effect after the Kremlin said Western suggestions that Mr Prigozhin had been killed on its orders were an "absolute lie". ⌘ Read more
The Spanish Football Association accuses Jenni Hermoso of lying about her response to a kiss from president Luis Rubiales and threatens legal action. ⌘ Read more
The Melbourne Storm celebrate the return of fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen after 405 days sidelined by a shattered knee, but an injury to another star could throw a monkey wrench in their plans for a staged comeback. ⌘ Read more
A 91-year-old motorist is punched in the face repeatedly and kicked while on the ground in an "unprovoked" attack in Wannanup, south of Perth. ⌘ Read more
Joint world pole vault champion Katie Moon hit back at her critics after the American says she was called "shameful" and "pathetic" after sharing the gold medal with Australian Nina Kennedy. ⌘ Read more
Mary Nigro had a feeling Victorian Labor's branch stacking probe would not track down the person responsible for forging her dead father's signature. She was right. ⌘ Read more
The WA Nationals announce the party's opposition to the Voice referendum, citing a lack of confidence in the federal government to deliver on outcomes for Indigenous people. ⌘ Read more
It's the end of an era for Hotel Theodore, the only pub in Queensland owned entirely by the community. ⌘ Read more
The parasympathetic nervous system via the vagus nerves is the counterbalance to our stress response. It makes us more calm, relaxed and sociable, writes Theresa Larkin. ⌘ Read more
Grame Hopf has dedicated more than half a century to fostering the most "challenging" cases, including a murderer, violent drug addicts and sex offenders. ⌘ Read more
Pressure is mounting on the South Australian government and education union to resolve a pay dispute before teachers go on strike this Friday. ⌘ Read more
A 57-year-old man remains in hospital with significant wounds to his abdomen and legs following the alleged attack outside Westfield Shopping Centre at Helensvale on Friday. ⌘ Read more
There's a backlog of vessels waiting to cross one of the world's crucial maritime passageways. ⌘ Read more
Logging in native forests is set to be banned in Victoria and Western Australia in 2024, leaving the New South Wales timber industry asking questions about its own future. ⌘ Read more
Arsonists have reportedly left Wilson and up to 50 other people either homeless or displaced, after a blaze ripped through and destroyed multiple homes in the Kingston area. ⌘ Read more
The 44-year-old has suffered injuries to both legs during a ""sustained and prolonged" attack. ⌘ Read more
At least six tornadoes have touched down in Michigan, US as a severe weather system left five people dead and hundreds of thousands without power. ⌘ Read more
Sports fans are caught in a crush while trying to enter Madagascar's national stadium in the capital of Antananarivo for the opening ceremony of the Indian Ocean Island Games. ⌘ Read more
The Australian squad claims three gold among a haul of five medals at the ICF Canoe Sprint and Paracanoe World Championships in Germany. ⌘ Read more
Spending more time together during COVID-19 lockdowns convinced Adam and Sarah Louise Spencer they needed a change from the Gold Coast. So they left behind the city and moved to a national park about 500 kilometres north-west of Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
Thousands of casual and contract workers in childcare, tourism and other industries are now eligible for taxpayer-funded sick and carer's pay, under a Victorian government trial. ⌘ Read more
Catering for people with chewing or swallowing difficulties can require more planning and forethought. This home cook says it's all about texture and taste doesn't need to suffer. ⌘ Read more
SA Police says officers spiked the car's tyres on Military Road but it continued travelling through Semaphore Park before stopping at Ethelton. ⌘ Read more
Like recent coups in neighbouring Burkina Faso and Mali, the military takeover in Niger comes amid a growing wave of anti-French sentiment, with some locals accusing the European country of interfering in its affairs. ⌘ Read more
Bottom-placed Parramatta is looking to open its account for the 2023 season when it faces North Queensland in the first match of a double-header at Kogarah Jubilee Oval. Follow our NRLW ScoreCentre. ⌘ Read more
The Southern Ocean is set to play a key part in Australia's energy future, but one community on the South Australian coast says it has a lot to lose from offshore wind farms. ⌘ Read more
As a new mother on a picturesque cattle station, Maddie told her friends and family she was happy. The reality was the opposite. But an unexpected conversation changed everything for the better. ⌘ Read more
Would-be home builders in regional Victoria are becoming more scrupulous than ever about who they engage, real estate agents say, amid news that Harmac Group enters administration with 50 sites under construction. ⌘ Read more
She was a successful business owner in regional Western Australia before her supermarket went into liquidation and she was evicted for being unable to pay rent. ⌘ Read more
Not every native bird species has suffered since European settlement. Meet the "winged winners" that are doing well in urban gardens. ⌘ Read more
A year after finishing second last on the ladder, the Warriors will enjoy the double chance in the finals, while North Queensland keeps its season alive. ⌘ Read more
More than a million prescriptions have been filled since medical cannabis was legalised in Australia in 2016, but patients with chronic pain are refusing to use it so they can continue driving without penalty. ⌘ Read more
Experts say the two-metre eastern brown caught near Armidale is a sign that snakes are well fed and active earlier than normal across parts of New South Wales. ⌘ Read more
Lucky Lartey, Stephanie Martei, Victor D.Fuente, Emmanuel Asante and Musonga Mbogo speak about their journeys and artworks, which can be found in galleries across Australia as well as places like Bondi Beach and even a children's hospital. ⌘ Read more
A chance meeting at the markets led to a cross-cultural collaboration between Larrakia elder June Mills and the Darwin Symphony Orchestra that's captured the imaginations of local children. ⌘ Read more
In a jurisdiction where 30 per cent of the population identify as Indigenous, Lia Finocchiaro is playing a delicate balancing act by publicly announcing her opposition to the Voice. ⌘ Read more
The Tran family have worked hard to build their lives in Australia — running and owning an award-winning restaurant — but they say after receiving incorrect migration advice, they could lose it all. ⌘ Read more
AlphaTauri's Ricciardo, in just his third grand prix since earning a drive with the Red Bull-backed outfit, fractured his left hand when he and fellow Australian Oscar Piastri crashed on the same turn. ⌘ Read more
Mental health has long been a focus for restaurant owner Bianca, but more recently the trauma of losing her baby son has meant she's had to put everything she's learnt into practice in her own life. ⌘ Read more
New research from UNSW Canberra reveals the amazing natural design of a honey bee's stinger, and the potential advancements it could inspire in the next generation of micro medical tools. ⌘ Read more
The ABC understands some teachers at Ballarat Clarendon College have raised concerns with their union about the school's practice of recording classes, saying it increases their anxiety. ⌘ Read more
SA's corruption watchdog is no stranger to criticism. It's even been labelled the worst model in Australia by a national anti-corruption watchdog. But as Rory McClaren explains, changes recommended by an independent overseer could restore some of its power. ⌘ Read more
Shericka Jackson retains her world 200 metres championship in the second-fastest time ever run, as Noah Lyles adds another gold to his tally in Budapest. ⌘ Read more
Renewable energy is increasingly the main game in Australia's electricity system, so why are governments stepping in to prop up ageing coal-fired plants? ⌘ Read more
When they spoke with confidence about the scam they had devised, the people behind one of Australia's biggest tax frauds unwittingly set a challenge for some of the country's best forensic accountants. ⌘ Read more
Dog owners living in parts of the Gold Coast must now follow strict rules or face fines under tough laws designed to keep koalas safe. But wildlife rescuers fear the plan could backfire. ⌘ Read more
A private investigator explains how an undercover operation in a remote community where "everyone knows everyone" helped nab disgraced principal, Malka Leifer. ⌘ Read more
Code one call-outs – which should be acted on within 10 minutes – are now taking an average of 43 minutes to receive a police response across most of the NT, the coroner has heard. ⌘ Read more
Half a century ago, the people of Areyonga dreamt of a future where their children learnt "two-ways". Now they're looking to the future of bilingual education. ⌘ Read more
Positioned outside of the top three heading into the final round, Australia's Mackenzie Little lifts herself onto the podium at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, while two-time defending champion Kelsey-Lee Barber finishes outside of the medals. ⌘ Read more
Our favourite new reads include an ode to the pleasures of a simple life, a Booker Prize-nominated dystopian chiller, and a tantalising glimpse into the life of Vincent Van Gogh's hidden muse. ⌘ Read more
It's the sneaky travel hack that's been used by savvy consumers for years. Here's what we know about skiplagging. ⌘ Read more
Phrenology promised human insight based on a skull's shape. It was soon scientifically discredited, but here's how it still flourished in Australia. ⌘ Read more
Once a petty criminal who served time in a Russian penal colony for stealing a woman's boots off her feet, Yevgeny Prigozhin cut a ruthless path to power. His end may have been just as violent. ⌘ Read more
The latest Intergenerational Report paints a picture of an Australian landscape working in a very different way to ones we have seen in the past. There is no room for blank spots, writes Laura Tingle. ⌘ Read more
Across the housing sector, from renters to real estate agents and landlords, there's broad agreement that Australia's rental system needs an overhaul — and fast. The problem is, few agree on what that change should look like. ⌘ Read more
Despite Russian President Vladimir Putin sending the Wagner mercenary boss' family his condolences, the Kremlin says it needs to wait for test results. ⌘ Read more
Patty Mills leads the Boomers to an opening-day win at the FIBA World Cup, defeating Finland by 26 points. ⌘ Read more
Hundreds of soldiers made mock beach landings, assaults and helicopter insertions on a Philippine navy base in an exercise aimed at promoting rule of law and peace. ⌘ Read more
About 40 investigations are underway into alleged war crimes by Australian forces in Afghanistan over an 11-year period. ⌘ Read more
Victory over Essendon will deliver Collingwood its first minor premiership in 12 years, but a loss leaves the door open for the Brisbane Lions and Port Adelaide to claim top spot on the ladder. Follow our live AFL ScoreCentre. ⌘ Read more
The trial into the alleged murder of Peter Hillier on SA's Eyre Peninsula has been abandoned, after evidence given by the prosecution's key witness did not match its allegations. ⌘ Read more
The president of the Spanish Football Association has faced outrage and disciplinary action after he inappropriately kissed a player at the Women's World Cup final. ⌘ Read more
A new investigation says Russian attacks on ports and warehouses critical to Ukraine's grain exports surged after Moscow withdrew from the Black Sea grain deal. ⌘ Read more
South Australia's public school teachers have voted in favour of taking a one day strike next Friday. ⌘ Read more
South Australia's spirits industry eyes export opportunities following a boom that has seen the number of distillers in the state grow tenfold in the past decade. ⌘ Read more
The temporary suspension was not opposed in the Land and Environment Court, where Indigenous elders are attempting to have harvesting in Newry State Forest brought to an end for good. ⌘ Read more
Northern Territory leader Natasha Fyles is heading abroad at a time when Australia is shifting its defence focus to the north. ⌘ Read more
Morgan Swift, 25, played a major role in a Wollongong cocaine syndicate and sold drugs to support his addiction, a court hears. ⌘ Read more