Ex-mayor of defunct Hurstville City Council Philip Sansom said he had been "very surprised" to hear the ICAC had found he engaged in serious corrupt conduct and he was considering his legal options. ⌘ Read more
Ex-mayor of defunct Hurstville City Council Philip Sansom said he had been "very surprised" to hear the ICAC had found he engaged in serious corrupt conduct and he was considering his legal options. ⌘ Read more
Locals are rallying to formally ban gillnet fishing in Portland Bay, where a voluntary agreement between commercial and recreational fishers has been in place since 1994. ⌘ Read more
Supporters of a Voice to Parliament say it will help turn around concerning social indicators and address the legacies of colonisation but critics say they are mistrustful of who will speak on their communities' behalf. ⌘ Read more
Residents of a small Victorian country town say the intersection where two couples lost their lives is dangerous at the best of times and can be even more so for people not familiar with the area. ⌘ Read more
The Matildas finished fourth at the World Cup, but if you didn't realise this was about more than the final result, you'd have to have an extremely dim understanding of the human condition. ⌘ Read more
Almost immediately after an emergency C-section, Adrianna Contoleon was in theatre again — this time for brain surgery. ⌘ Read more
Victoria records one of its worst seasons for natural snowfalls, with record low depths observed in August, and a winter that goes down as the equal third mildest since records began in 1855. ⌘ Read more
The Defence Force is about to splash more than $500 million on this remote part of Australia to upgrade the airstrip to take more high-tech spy planes. Locals, already concerned about parts of the islands falling into the sea, are worried what it'll mean for their futures. ⌘ Read more
Scattered across the country are iconic yellow diamonds with the silhouette of a native (and some feral) animals. Many of these signs don't have any words on them, yet drivers and the public understand what they represent. But that doesn't mean we act on it. ⌘ Read more
Tharman Shanmugaratnam, a former member of Singapore's ruling party, scores a landslide victory to become the city-state's president, in an election seen as a barometer of public sentiment amid economic challenges and high-profile scandals. ⌘ Read more
Africultures is the place to be once a year on a Saturday in Sydney. The festival, which has been running for 15 years, attracts massive crowds. ⌘ Read more
When David Attenborough was touring China in 1979, he asked a question about population control. Transcripts show it was one of the first mentions of the One Child Policy to Western media. ⌘ Read more
While Yevgeny Prigozhin hogged the limelight, Wagner's founder Dmitry Utkin called shots in the shadows — in 2021, he broke the group's golden rule and lawyers saw their chance. ⌘ Read more
When Singapore police raided a suspected money laundering ring last month, they seized property and assets including a collection of about 60 colourful, mostly plastic figurines in the shape of a pot-bellied bear. ⌘ Read more
Skyrocketing house prices and mortgage rate increases have dragged housing affordability to its lowest level in three decades, according to new data from real estate analysts PropTrack. ⌘ Read more
Fragments of spent rockets and other debris are clogging up the area above the stratosphere. As tensions ratchet up on Earth, some space agencies fear the next frontier of conflict could be above us. ⌘ Read more
Grassroots initiatives are proving "powerful" to help multicultural Australians decide how to vote in the Voice referendum. And now a date is set, individuals and independent groups are going to great lengths to ensure their communities are informed. ⌘ Read more
Australia was dominant in victory over South Africa in the opening T20, and Mitch Marsh's men will be keen to do the double. Check out the live scores and stats in our ScoreCentre. ⌘ Read more
The Boomers fell to a 11-point defeat as Slovenia dominated the first and fourth quarters of their FIBA World Cup grudge match to remain undefeated. ⌘ Read more
Thailand's king reduces former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's eight-year prison sentence to one year, the royal gazette says, a day after the billionaire submitted a request for royal pardon. ⌘ Read more
The attack, which damaged several transport planes at Pskov airport some 700 kilometres from Ukraine, marked the latest strike to rock Russian territory since Kyiv vowed to "return" the conflict to Russia. ⌘ Read more
The Sydney Roosters ended South Sydney's chances of playing in the NRL finals, and kept their hopes alive with a dramatic and tense 26-12 victory at the Sydney Olympic Stadium. ⌘ Read more
Melbourne overcome some early jitters to surge away from Collingwood in the second half, sending an ominous warning to the rest of the AFLW in the season opener. ⌘ Read more
New images of the surface of the Moon released by NASA show a 10-metre wide crater at the likely impact site of the Russian spacecraft. ⌘ Read more
Each balloon represents the favourite colours of five teenagers killed in a horrific car crash south-west of Sydney nearly one year ago, and are hung to spread a vital message about road safety. ⌘ Read more
Native bird species went on a breeding frenzy during the Murray River flood and increased flows from upstream are feeding even more new life. ⌘ Read more
Daniel Buckley's wife will give birth in four weeks and they are still living in a shed after last year's floods. With an insurance premium seven times what it used to be, they will be "queuing up to have a say" as part of a federal inquiry into the sector. ⌘ Read more
A COVID-era visa that allowed more than 20,000 international students to work an unlimited amount of hours is being phased out, the federal government has said. ⌘ Read more
A West Australian man, who was jailed almost two decades ago for causing catastrophic injuries to his young daughter, has been jailed again for his actions — this time for causing her death. ⌘ Read more
An Adelaide court heard the victim was 15 years old when police officer Jordan Lloyd Koch sexually assaulted her, after he engaged in grooming behaviour including sexualised comments. ⌘ Read more
The parents of a young man who was killed while working on a gas drilling rig 10 years ago say waiting to get answers has been like torture. ⌘ Read more
A Hobart coroner who investigated the deaths of four police officers who took their own lives recommends Tasmania Police conduct mandatory half-yearly well-being screenings of all operational police officers for PTSD. ⌘ Read more
The 47-year-old said he rubbed the client's breasts as part of a therapeutic technique but has been spared jail time after pleading guilty to two counts of sexual assault. ⌘ Read more
Data from the Bureau of Meteorology shows the mean temperature across the country this winter was 1.53 degrees Celsius above the long-term average. ⌘ Read more
Water management is in the spotlight after the NSW Chief Scientist's office handed its findings and recommendations into a mass fish kill in Menindee. ⌘ Read more
An extreme body modifier who implanted a snowflake shape in a woman's hand, leading to her death, has appealed against his 10-year jail sentence, arguing that consent was not considered during sentencing. ⌘ Read more
The 22-year-old offender has been sentenced to more than four years behind bars over the attack in February this year. ⌘ Read more
China's neighbours have "resolutely rejected" the map in what is the latest dispute in a long-running conflict over the South China Sea. ⌘ Read more
Third seed Daniil Medvedev has fumed over crowd chanting at the US Open during his win over Australian Chris O'Connell. ⌘ Read more
Changes to the PBS that come into effect today could save people with chronic health conditions a lot of time and money. Here's why ⌘ Read more
The 19-year-old man, who cannot be identified due to being a minor at the time of offending, was found guilty of the manslaughter of Balin Stewart in June after the jury found he did not intend to kill him. ⌘ Read more
The blaze that ripped through a "hijacked" building in Johannesburg has been labelled one of the deadliest fires in South Africa's history. Here's why these apartment blocks run by criminal gangs are so dangerous. ⌘ Read more
Band members and fans express their heartbreak over the loss of the guitarist, famously known for playing at the Brothers in Arms tour in 1985. ⌘ Read more
A Supreme Court judge sentences four men to at least a decade each behind bars for the brutal killing of a man they believed had left a series of bad reviews on social media about their gang and drug trade. ⌘ Read more
As spring 2023 arrives and the referendum campaign begins, it's a far more treacherous landscape for the PM, surely, than he imagined on election night, writes Annabel Crabb. ⌘ Read more
When Gabriel Carazo became a dad, he couldn't find any services in his community to connect and support fathers, so he set up his own. ⌘ Read more
Billionaire mining magnate Andrew Forrest's Fortescue Metals Group loses another of its top executives, as former Reserve Bank deputy governor Guy Debelle quits after 18 months at the company. ⌘ Read more
For months, locals and rangers have been discovering the bodies of crocodiles along the Norman River, including as recently as yesterday. Authorities are investigating the "disgusting" crimes. ⌘ Read more
A man allegedly tried to sell US-made technology to a Russian company that supplies Russia's weapons makers with electronics. ⌘ Read more
Tarwoo Station, where a major cotton gin is due to open this year, will be fined more than $7,000 after it was found to have committed land clearing offences. ⌘ Read more
Producers say a video purporting to show Australian sheep cruelly treated in Oman does not represent the reality for the vast majority of animals exported live. ⌘ Read more
As the Northern Territory government announces $20 million in domestic violence funding, one Darwin shelter is being forced to cut back staff hours due to budget constraints. ⌘ Read more
It started with a group of mates, their bikes and the beach. It's taken almost a century, but the Motorcycle Beach Races now has an all-women class — and they're revving to go. ⌘ Read more
Paul Cannon is sentenced to life in prison for the brutal stabbing of his ex-wife Lynne in what the prosecutor described as an act arising out of festering selfishness and jealousy after he learned she had begun a new relationship. ⌘ Read more
In a landmark case for the Australian automotive industry, the Federal Court has ruled Mercedes-Benz is free to set fixed prices and sell direct to customers, rather than let dealerships haggle, write Vishal Mehrotra and Rajat Roy. ⌘ Read more
Two ex-members of the far-right US group are the first to be sentenced for their roles in the US Capitol riots, apologising in court, with one saying he "was seduced by the crowd". ⌘ Read more
At just 12, Katie Newton is already preparing to become a firefighter. She's a member of Glenlyon's junior fire brigade, which is breathing new life into the local CFA station. ⌘ Read more
The government's decision to block Qatar Airways from adding more weekly flights prevented airfares from being made cheaper, says the boss of the competition watchdog, as Labor's president backs a review of the government's decision. ⌘ Read more
The Cabbage Tree Island Aboriginal community will not be rebuilt following last year's catastrophic floods in the NSW far north with the government saying the risk of future flooding events, and to human life, are too high. ⌘ Read more
A hinterland resident collecting rubbish finds construction company documents with the estimated completion date for major works on Black Mountain's damaged access road, details residents say they have been unable to get from Noosa Shire. ⌘ Read more
Eddie Jones does not sound confident about the chances of his veteran prop overcoming injury in time for the opener. ⌘ Read more
As the Voice to Parliament referendum campaign began in earnest this week, claims resurfaced online that Indigenous people were once governed by a 'flora and fauna' act. RMIT ABC Fact Check investigates. ⌘ Read more
The Greens say the government must pay superannuation on top of government-funded paid parental leave if it wants planned changes to superannuation to pass the Senate. ⌘ Read more
Thousands of Queensland nurses and health staff will be able to return to work as Queensland Health is expected to scrap its COVID-19 vaccination mandate. ⌘ Read more
The defence minister says he wants to clear the air over $3 million worth of taxpayer funded flights charged by his office since April last year, but can't for security reasons. ⌘ Read more
Spanish superstar Aitana Bonmatí and England coach Sarina Wiegman use their UEFA awards speeches to voice their support for Jenni Hermoso, amid ongoing controversy over the forced kiss by Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales at the Women's World Cup final. ⌘ Read more
The detection of a parasite native to north-west waters has halted development of an oyster industry in Carnarvon, with Australian food company Harvest Road removing its baskets and infrastructure as a result. ⌘ Read more
The award-winning journalist says he'll uphold the program's "fearless" standards set by Virginia Trioli, who is returning to TV, while a familiar voice will take on the station's Drive program. ⌘ Read more
Qantas boss Alan Joyce has confirmed the airline and its subsidiary Jeststar have about $570 million in unclaimed credits. Here's how to figure out if you're owed a refund or how to redeem your credits. ⌘ Read more
Australian tennis star Alex de Minaur needs less than 90 minutes to storm into the US Open third round with a straight-sets win over China's Yibing Wu. ⌘ Read more
Australian Grand Tour hope Jay Vine is forced to pull out of the Vuelta a Espana for the second consecutive year because of a crash. ⌘ Read more
A court has heard police officers in Tennant Creek targeted Barkly Regional Council Mayor Jeff McLaughlin and misused their police powers when they arrested him for drug-related offences twice in four months. ⌘ Read more
A photography exhibition in Manjimup, Western Australia, helps highlight the ecological importance of what some say is a forgotten part of the planet's biodiversity. ⌘ Read more
Natasha Fyles faced a motion to expel her from Territory Labor's left faction over the NT government's decision to green-light a full-scale fracking industry. ⌘ Read more
AEMO's latest 10-year outlook is double-edged, foreshadowing both increased opportunities for generators and increased risks in terms of reliability — some sooner than others. ⌘ Read more
This morning's news, as it happens. ⌘ Read more
Australia's only Liberal premier is actively campaigning with a Labor prime minister for a Yes vote on a Voice to Parliament, while some of Tasmania's Aboriginal groups are hoping the No vote succeeds. ⌘ Read more
Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris have had success around the famous Italian circuit, and are hoping to cement their place in the constructors' championship for McLaren. ⌘ Read more
When this outback business owner's telecommunications service cut out 10 times in a day, she says even Telstra staff suggested she switch to an alternative internet provider. ⌘ Read more
NSW beekeepers have launched a class action over loss of business after their hives were destroyed to curb the spread of varroa mite. ⌘ Read more
Thank goodness for Senate committees. This week, they've proved, yet again, to be worth their weight in accountability gold, writes Michelle Grattan. ⌘ Read more
Japanese businesses and citizens living in China suffer a backlash following the release of treated radioactive wastewater from the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant. ⌘ Read more
If successful, the coup attempt in Gabon will be the eighth one since 2020 in West and Central Africa, a region that in the past decade had made strides to shed its reputation as a "coup belt". ⌘ Read more
Former US president Donald Trump pleads not guilty to a wide-ranging Georgia criminal indictment related to his attempts to overturn his 2020 election defeat. ⌘ Read more
The Voice to Parliament campaign is already rife with misinformation. Here are some eyebrow-raising claims you may have seen about the referendum and how you can help ABC Investigations expose more like them. ⌘ Read more
How does Tokyo's property market compare to Australia's? Here are four unique lessons, from loose zoning laws to smaller dwelling sizes, an advanced public transport system and an openness to development. ⌘ Read more
After a brief downturn earlier in the year, Australia's housing market is firmly in recovery mode, with CoreLogic data showing house prices increased for a sixth consecutive month in August. ⌘ Read more
Thaksin, Thailand's most famous politician, returned to his country last week after spending 15 years in self-imposed exile. Upon his arrival he was taken to prison to serve an eight-year sentence for abuse of power and conflicts of interest. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane miss out on the chance to seal the NRL minor premiership as Melbourne records a 14th-straight win over the Broncos at Lang Park as the second-string step up for the Storm. ⌘ Read more
MP Matt Bach has quit politics to pursue a teaching career abroad, just days after he was mentioned in a defamation concerns notice. ⌘ Read more
The government will allocate a reported $90 million to move the police mounted operations unit to the proposed Gepps Cross site. ⌘ Read more
Speaking outside court, Ashley Washington's sister said she wanted justice for her brother, who she described as the "sweetest person you could ever meet". ⌘ Read more
A bishop in regional Western Australia has apologised to Aboriginal people, and acknowledged Anglicans likely took part in "shameful betrayals and massacres". ⌘ Read more
With a shortage of nurses in regional areas around the country, a study has found some simple, inexpensive initiatives could help to keep early-career nurses in the job. ⌘ Read more
In sentencing, Judge Tony Moynihan KC took into account that the men were paid a wage of $3,000 a month but would not be receiving any profit from the crop. ⌘ Read more
Renewable energy company RayGen has officially opened its $27 million solar and thermal power plant project, in north-west Victoria. ⌘ Read more
Chris Bowen's comments follow warnings from the Australian Energy Market Operator that a hot and dry summer will put Victoria and South Australia at "elevated" risk of blackouts. ⌘ Read more
As Crystal waited, along with thousands of others, for public housing in Western Australia, her 10-month-old son Kenneth died. Advocates say her story is becoming increasingly common. ⌘ Read more
These "custodial killers" are often healthcare workers who murder helpless or dependent people in their care, writes Xanthe Mallett. ⌘ Read more
Phillip Sturrock will spend a year behind bars after a jury found him guilty for causing a horrific fatal highway crash in north Queensland involving a semi-trailer and B-double truck. ⌘ Read more