The Wallabies are ranked ninth in the world ahead of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, but coach Eddie Jones still thinks they can win. Here's everything you need to know about the tournament in France. ⌘ Read more
The Wallabies are ranked ninth in the world ahead of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, but coach Eddie Jones still thinks they can win. Here's everything you need to know about the tournament in France. ⌘ Read more
A northern Victorian council has approved 16 townhouses to be built on land that was significantly flooded in the Murray River town of Echuca during last year's flood. ⌘ Read more
Richard Monaei joined the Queensland Police Service when he was 18. He's now an advocate so other First Nations people don't suffer as he did. ⌘ Read more
A group of scientists finds despite billions of dollars spent on the Murray Darling Basin Plan, many of the indicators used to measure whether the environment is receiving enough water have been getting worse. ⌘ Read more
An analysis of data from China's second largest food delivery service shows that adding a "green nudge" could eliminate more than 3 million tonnes of single-use plastic. ⌘ Read more
A furnace that reaches 3,000 degrees Celsius is helping scientists make parts for hypersonic jets and test components for space travel and defence. ⌘ Read more
A US judge sentences That ’70s Show star Danny Masterson to 30 years to life in prison for the rapes of two women two decades ago. ⌘ Read more
Through tears Naomi Bowden tells a NSW inquiry into birth trauma how distressing it was to have police take her stillborn daughter and put her in an ice box in front of her. ⌘ Read more
Proposed changes to a Chinese public security law to criminalise comments, clothing or symbols that "undermine the spirit" or "harm the feelings" of the country trigger the concern of legal experts, who say the amendments could be used arbitrarily. ⌘ Read more
In January 2022, a mega explosion from the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano generated a coast-battering tsunami and vivid sunsets. Now we know the extent of the eruption's devastation below the waves. ⌘ Read more
Former prime minister Scott Morrison has warned that his successor should not be "too keen" to accept an invitation to China, as Anthony Albanese prepares to visit Beijing within months. ⌘ Read more
The plans for her death were meticulous. Her lavish funeral had a code name. But when the kingdom's second Elizabethan era drew to a close, everyone suddenly seemed to be a little caught off-guard. ⌘ Read more
Could her resurrection of the 2020 strip search incident be one way of seeking to neutralise an issue that has been otherwise debated – to the government's detriment – in terms of limiting competition? ⌘ Read more
The head of a powerful Japanese talent agency has resigned and issued an apology, nine days after an internal investigation concluded that the company's founder, her late uncle, had sexually abused hundreds of young performers over decades. ⌘ Read more
Collingwood may not be able to count on Brayden Maynard for the rest of the finals, after the defender is put on report for a collision that left Melbourne's Angus Brayshaw stretchered off the ground with concussion. ⌘ Read more
Early one May morning in 2019, 20-year-old Kobee Huddy was desperate for help. He called a mental health service for advice. Less than four hours later he would be dead – shot by police. ⌘ Read more
NSW Aboriginal Affairs Minister David Harris says he is working with survivors from the Kinchela Aboriginal Boys Training Home about the next steps following an archaeological search at the site. ⌘ Read more
Transport Minister Catherine King has pledged airfares will soon come down, saying Qatar Airways is "not the only airline that adds to competition". ⌘ Read more
Dubbed the "moon sniper", Japan aims to land the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon within 100 metres of its target site on the lunar surface — significantly more precise than the usual landing range of several kilometres. ⌘ Read more
A 127-home public housing estate on the NSW mid-north coast was to be transformed into 500 new homes, but most would have been sold commercially. ⌘ Read more
A former WA high school teacher is sentenced to more than three years in prison for distributing child exploitation material online. ⌘ Read more
The court heard the 19-year-old fell off the balcony after allegedly being beaten and tortured. ⌘ Read more
The AFL finals are here at last and begin with Collingwood taking on Melbourne at a packed MCG with a preliminary final berth up for grabs. Follow the action in our live blog. ⌘ Read more
Barely two months ago, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a $1 billion Defence deal with Germany while visiting Berlin. But after that country missed out on a reciprocal contract, the relationship is now looking unlikely. ⌘ Read more
The government has been ordered by the NT Supreme Court to pay $960,000 to four former detainees who were unlawfully tear gassed in 2014. ⌘ Read more
A father whose daughter died in a Lake Keepit boat crash last year tells a court the pain of her death is a hurt he has to live with every day, which he would not wish on anyone. ⌘ Read more
The industry hopes to grow the market in India from 8 tonnes to 3,000 tonnes over the next five years after a trade agreement between the two countries came into force last December. ⌘ Read more
The former ACT Education Directorate official previously told an integrity commission hearing that he was told the Education Minister's chief of staff said: "Manteena is not to get it". ⌘ Read more
As Penrith chase their third-straight title, they'll be relying on a former child prodigy to spell one of their biggest stars — but it's a chance Jack Cogger has been waiting for his whole life, writes Nick Campton. ⌘ Read more
Following an Australian transgender content creator's claims that Channel Seven used two photographs of her in an episode of Spotlight without her consent, two more transgender people have come forward saying the same. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane mayoral candidate Jonathan Sriranganathan says organising the workshop is necessary due to a lack of public housing and protection for tenants against rent gouging. ⌘ Read more
An army veteran who was charged with the manslaughter of his wife has had the charge against him dropped a day before he was due to stand trial. ⌘ Read more
RBA governor Philip Lowe says we could manage inflation better, and floated ideas on how to do that, while addressing "vitriol" directed his way, in final speech. ⌘ Read more
New York is making big changes to its short-term rental rules, but it's not the only major city to do so. ⌘ Read more
Further airline services have been cut to central Australia Iin Alan Joyce's final act as outgoing Qantas chief. The move is prompting the Northern Territory tourism minister, Nicole Manison to welcome Joyce's retirement. ⌘ Read more
A Perth man is sentenced for what prosecutors called a "frenzied", "vigilante" machete attack on three strangers who had just attended a wake to mourn the loss of a relative. ⌘ Read more
The South Australian government launches an advertising blitz in Melbourne's CBD, spruiking its business credentials, drawing a response from the Victorian Premier. ⌘ Read more
A court hears a 33-year-old man was travelling at least 130 kilometres per hour in the lead-up to the crash which killed two children. ⌘ Read more
Sereena Zanuso survived a record-breaking flood last year but 18 months on, she's still feeling eco-anxiety. She's one of thousands of young Australians who feel the same way. ⌘ Read more
Police are investigating if the remains are those of Robert Atkins, who was reported missing in early 2021. ⌘ Read more
After hearing a scream, Eric Krins and Maree Pearson did not hesitate to rush to the aid of the 67-year-old woman at a remote WA beach. ⌘ Read more
Deciding what age is too old to drive is an emotionally charged issue for many families, but it's hoped a new online test will revolutionise the process. ⌘ Read more
The ruling will require the federal public health service and all federal health institutions to offer abortion to anyone who requests it. ⌘ Read more
A cancer patient at Royal Hobart Hospital says she got a letter with her dinner asking patients to consider leaving to help ease demand for beds. ⌘ Read more
The prime minister says he will travel to China to mark the 50th anniversary of former PM Gough Whitlam's historic visit to the country, also becoming the first Australian leader to go to China since 2016. ⌘ Read more
A large sinkhole in the middle of an Adelaide street is believed to have been caused by a break in the sewer main, causing a malodorous mess to flood into surrounding properties. ⌘ Read more
The reality television personality says she walked out of hospital 'with my baby boy in my tummy' and a new understanding for mothers who had dealt with difficult pregnancies. ⌘ Read more
The environment minister hopes to avoid more species becoming extinct due to feral cats, as a draft plan to contain the animals is released for consultation. ⌘ Read more
Daniil Medvedev says hot and humid conditions at the US Open have the potential to be "dangerous" for players after he booked a berth in the men's semifinals. ⌘ Read more
Police are flooding a search zone of increasingly worried residents in Philadelphia after revealing a killer escaped prison by scaling a wall and going undetected for an hour. ⌘ Read more
The process behind a Labor grants program is being questioned after an unsuccessful candidate from the NSW March state election directed almost $400,000 to upgrade a picnic area. ⌘ Read more
The men, both aged 73, were expected to return from their trip last night. ⌘ Read more
A Board of Inquiry looking into child sexual abuse allegations will focus on three teachers, including convicted paedophile Gary Arthur Mitchell, and 18 government schools in Victoria. ⌘ Read more
A major police operation is underway in a small town east of Perth, with people being asked to stay indoors after reports a person has been shot. ⌘ Read more
Andrew Johns has felt the devastating impact of crime firsthand and is questioning his faith in community spirit, amid concerns his hometown of Gunnedah has a crime problem. ⌘ Read more
Pruned and trimmed for hundreds of years by the region's Menang traditional owners, these unique marri trees provide a critical source of water. ⌘ Read more
MMA participation is growing across the country with the UFC set to host more star-studded events. ⌘ Read more
Australian Border Force officers have greeted three sailors who had to be rescued from a sinking catamaran in the Coral Sea. ⌘ Read more
The maugean skate, a species of ray, is only found in one waterway and it is thought there are fewer than 1,000 left. ⌘ Read more
It costs $150,000 to become a pilot, but juniors would be "lucky" to earn $35,000 in their first year, according to the Australian and International Pilots Association. ⌘ Read more
The ACT government already controls the former Calvary Public Hospital but a Queensland senator wanted a probe into legislation enabling the takeover. ⌘ Read more
A teenager is among many in the outback benefiting from a program that combines Western science with Aboriginal cultural teachings to improve sleep health for Indigenous people. ⌘ Read more
Police allege three men have forked out nearly half a million dollars in what they describe as a "cruel" scam as they charge three people with fraud offences. ⌘ Read more
Jann Gilbert knows what it's like to lose everything. The scars of her Black Summer experience are driving her fight for all new coal and gas approvals to be paused. ⌘ Read more
MS Caledonian Sky was arrested off Roebuck Bay late last month over a separate dispute. Now an international union alleges its crew was underpaid. ⌘ Read more
Fans haven't heard new music from the veteran rockers since 2005's A Bigger Bang. ⌘ Read more
Housing prices continue to increase but cooling inflation and the likely peak of interest rates is set to entice more buyers and sellers in the coming months. ⌘ Read more
Opta statistics say there are four clear favourites heading into the Rugby World Cup — but there's a major loophole that could mean the Wallabies have a deep run in the tournament, despite being ranked as major outsiders. ⌘ Read more
Police allege the 61-year-old concealed a serious indictable offence after the incident on Friday night, where two people were killed in Sydney's south-west. ⌘ Read more
Former US president Donald Trump's legal predicaments gain momentum ahead of 2024 electoral campaign, as he faces legal delays and a loss in his defamation case bid. ⌘ Read more
The NSW Rural Fire Service issues the first total fire bans for the season, just days into spring. ⌘ Read more
NSW sports minister says a whole sport can't be tarnished by "one or two people" after comments by controversial mix martial arts fighter Sean Strickland ahead of the tax-payer funded event. ⌘ Read more
Outgoing RBA governor Philip Lowe will give his final public speech before handing over to Michele Bullock next week, while Wall Street fell after economic data prompted concerns interest rates will stay higher for longer. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Sam Kerr earns another nomination for football's highest individual honour, while Matildas teammate Hayley Raso is recognised following her superb Women's World Cup campaign. ⌘ Read more
Planting flowers in the middle of a drought doesn't seem like the obvious choice to diversify but this family has said goodbye to sheep and hello to hundreds of Geraldton wax plants. ⌘ Read more
Writer Seth Rogen and director Jeff Rowe pay homage to their 90s childhoods in a fast and funny animated film packed with neurotic banter and pop culture references. ⌘ Read more
WA surfer Jack Robinson's season has been a rollercoaster, but he heads to a Californian surfing mecca for the season-ending event still in with a shot of claiming the world title. ⌘ Read more
A critically endangered regent honeyeater, released as part of a captive breeding program, has travelled hundreds of kilometres in only three months. Conservationists says it shows captive-bred birds can adapt and thrive in the wild. ⌘ Read more
This morning's news, as it happens. ⌘ Read more
Much of modern footy is dense, often with little regard for pace and coverage. The Magpies are the team bucking the trend, write Cody Atkinson and Sean Lawson. ⌘ Read more
The son of Myanmar's detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi says she is being refused urgent medical care despite her ill health. ⌘ Read more
For three months, this Swiss adventurer walked alone for 1,500 kilometres through parts of the Nullarbor, Great Victoria Desert and Gibson Desert. She says Australia is now "in her blood". ⌘ Read more
An NT auditor-general's report found the agency used taxpayer dollars to pay the consultant, who was hired to prepare nominations for the agency's current and previous board members. ⌘ Read more
Hundreds marched on Brisbane Parliament House last month to demand tougher sentences for young offenders, as well as an independent advisory for victims of crime. ⌘ Read more
Funding and operational issues at the Australian Antarctic Division are having a "catastrophic" impact on critical research and damaging the organisation's international reputation, a Senate inquiry is told. ⌘ Read more
This homelessness entry point was housing thousands of people last year, but as pandemic funding wanes, staff face an uphill battle to keep roofs over heads, while demand surges. ⌘ Read more
The doctors' union urges the SA government to move staff and patients out of the Pregnancy Advisory Centre, in Adelaide's west, after it raised concerns about mould, asbestos and bug infestations at the facility. ⌘ Read more
With the AFL finals set to begin, Andrew McGarry runs the rule over the eight contenders and analyses their strengths as well as the weaknesses that may stand in the way of a premiership win. ⌘ Read more
It follows pressure from endometriosis sufferers and the opposition to set up clinics in those locations, after 20 others were established around the country earlier in the year. ⌘ Read more
The rise of short-term holiday rentals like Airbnb and Stayz have changed the way we travel, but they've also faced backlash over concerns they're driving rents up and exacerbating housing shortages in cities around the world. ⌘ Read more
Almost $40 million will be invested in eating disorder services in Queensland after demand for treatment spikes during the pandemic. ⌘ Read more
Sydney is losing thousands of workers to Melbourne and Brisbane because of high housing costs, contributing to a $10-billion economic loss to the city each year, a report has found. ⌘ Read more
A Russian attack on a city in eastern Ukraine kills at least 17 people as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visits Kyiv to offer support for its counteroffensive against Russian forces. ⌘ Read more
It’s the phenomenon behind some of Australia’s hottest, driest years, and climate change could be making it more extreme. Here’s why that doesn’t guarantee catastrophe this year — or in the future. ⌘ Read more
It was a sunny start to the week but from today a polar air mass will sweep over south-east Australia, causing temperatures to plummet by as much as 15 degrees Celsius in 24 hours. ⌘ Read more
The drug Natalie Sinclair takes to keep her alive is among hundreds of medications that have been in short supply in Australia, but advocates fear stockholding laws for suppliers are having little impact on the ground. ⌘ Read more
Alan Joyce reportedly jets off with a substantial amount of cash and Qantas shares in his portfolio — but valid questions are being asked about whether he is entitled to all of it. ⌘ Read more
National Court prosecutors confirm Jenni Hermoso has filed a formal complaint about suspended Spanish soccer boss Luis Rubiales's decision to kiss her after last month's World Cup final in Sydney. ⌘ Read more
Earth has sweltered through its hottest northern-hemisphere summer ever measured, with a record-warm August capping a season of brutal and deadly temperatures, according to the World Meteorological Organization. ⌘ Read more
Harnesses and floaties have been used in a major operation to resurface the 99-year-old paddle wheeler. ⌘ Read more