The Minns government will deliver its first budget soon, with Treasurer Daniel Mookhey to announce the books will be back in the black with a surplus next financial year. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
The Minns government will deliver its first budget soon, with Treasurer Daniel Mookhey to announce the books will be back in the black with a surplus next financial year. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
At just 21 years old, Reece Walsh is a young dad who faces the added pressure of being the face of Brisbane's premiership push — and he credits his daughter for keeping him grounded. ⌘ Read more
As Australia experiences "bigger … hotter fires", experts say buffel grass — which is now found in every state and territory — poses a growing bushfire risk. ⌘ Read more
When Senator Steele-John became the youngest-ever senator, he put his new paycheque toward removing "that knot of fear in the stomach" that came with his family's debt. ⌘ Read more
Tilda Cobham-Hervey is set to end a seven-year break from the stage, confident that her role in an adaption of international bestselling novel The Dictionary Of Lost Words will wow audiences. ⌘ Read more
Debris has been found in the search for a F-35 fighter jet in the US which crashed in South Carolina after the pilot ejected and parachuted to safety. ⌘ Read more
Authorities say a 4-metre humpback whale is unlikely to survive after being struck in the head by a boat propeller off the state's north-west coast. ⌘ Read more
The Far South Coast is on high alert with 29 schools closing for the day due to extreme fire warnings. ⌘ Read more
Police in Victoria and New South Wales are searching for a man who is on the run after firing a gun when police attempted to arrest him at a property in northern Victoria. ⌘ Read more
After her husband and daughter died in a car crash, Kris McMillan's son bought her a Labrador-cross for company. Max will never go without — but as the cost-of-living crisis worsens, not all pets are so lucky. ⌘ Read more
After being dropped late in the season, Storm centre Justin Olam says he had eyes on returning home to Papua New Guinea, before a late finals reprieve. ⌘ Read more
Ovidio Guzman is one of El Chapo's four sons who inherited his father's trafficking empire after his conviction on US murder and drug charges in 2019. ⌘ Read more
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has urged Elon Musk to strike a balance between protecting free expression and fighting hate speech after weeks of controversy over anti-Semitic content on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. ⌘ Read more
X/Twitter owner Elon Musk says his social media company plans to start charging a small monthly payment to use the platform. And US stocks end little changed ahead of the US Federal Reserve's meeting this week. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. ⌘ Read more
Piano tuning is an artisan trade that's dying — but pianos aren't. The shortage of tuners has one music teacher so concerned, she has teamed up with the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra to come up with a solution. ⌘ Read more
New Spain coach Montse Tome decides to leave Jenni Hermoso out of her Nations League squad, as a possible boycott still looms. ⌘ Read more
They're allegations even the most beloved of Hollywood A-Listers would struggle to explain away, but Russell Brand and his millions of online followers exist in a different dimension, far away from cancel culture. ⌘ Read more
Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says India's government could be behind the fatal shooting of a Canadian Sikh leader earlier this year. ⌘ Read more
A Canberra court hears details of a series of burglaries — including the theft of two French bulldogs, several Audis and other cars — involving two 20-year-old men, one of whom allegedly joked he was taking one of the dogs "hostage". ⌘ Read more
After Queensland passed new legislation, the Northern Territory is now the only jurisdiction in Australia where alleged sexual offenders cannot be publicly named until they are committed to stand trial. ⌘ Read more
Hospitality staff can work unsociable hours with unsociable guests in an industry where mental health has been regarded as "taboo". But there are efforts to provide better support. ⌘ Read more
People are feeling the pinch around the country as national average petrol prices top 204.4 cents per litre. But where are you at in the price cycle? ⌘ Read more
As a landmark study finds 4 per cent of suicides are gambling-related, a family speaks out about the impact gambling had on their son, who also had depression and suicided 12 years ago. ⌘ Read more
The Kingdom of Tonga looks like paradise, but its lush coconut palms nurse a hidden problem. Now, the country is preparing to deal with this car-sized problem, before it's too late. ⌘ Read more
The Councillor Conduct Tribunal finds Tom Tate used ratepayer funds for two annual NRL club memberships and was reimbursed for donations in breach of the City of Gold Coast's expenses policy. ⌘ Read more
It's an idyllic island that sits just off the coast of north Queensland, masking a dark past of subjugation, displacement and discrimination. ⌘ Read more
This week, the Rugby World Cup featured an "unbelievable" gesture from the All Blacks, a Samoan with a sentimental request and some odd kit combinations. Here's what we learned from week two. ⌘ Read more
Brooklyn has some of the highest rates of pollution and residents fear the proposed facility could make that worse. ⌘ Read more
It's barely detectable to the human eye, but a microscopic parasite has decimated wombat populations across south-east Australia. Now, researchers have a better idea of how outbreaks occur, as they continue working to find ways to rescue the iconic marsupial from a "horrible, slow death". ⌘ Read more
A record spell of September heat is baking southern states in temperatures as much as 18 degrees Celsius above average. ⌘ Read more
OPEC has run an oil cartel for decades, but as the world moves away from fossil fuels, could its influence be waning, asks Nassim Khadem. ⌘ Read more
In 2007, a gallery assistant made a discovery that rocked the Australian art world and led to one of the most controversial, high-profile and enduring art mysteries. ⌘ Read more
A woman who accused British actor and comedian Russell Brand of sexual and emotional abuse says his denial of the allegations is "insulting". ⌘ Read more
The controversial deal will see the US send $US6 billion, frozen in financial sanctions, to its growing political foe Iran. ⌘ Read more
A Russian representative has told the UN's highest court that Ukraine's claims Russia abused the UN Genocide Convention to start a war between the two nations were "hopelessly flawed". ⌘ Read more
Australia will upgrade its fleet of P-8 patrol aircraft so they can eventually fire missiles out to 1,000 kilometres, while also purchasing another long-range Triton drone from the United States. ⌘ Read more
A 59-year-old man was fatally injured while moving tree logs. ⌘ Read more
Leading critics of the Indigenous Voice to Parliament have gathered in Adelaide for one of the biggest No campaign events so far, with one accusing supporters of the proposal of resorting to "bullying" and "gaslighting". ⌘ Read more
A court hears 60-year-old Raymond John O'Brien, a disgruntled tenant, walked into the agency in Kalgoorlie last December and told a woman working the front counter to leave, saying "I'm going to burn this place down". ⌘ Read more
An inquiry into forced adoption is warned the government will be holding a similar inquiry into donor-conceived children in years to come, and likely issuing them an apology. ⌘ Read more
Police say investigations are continuing into a two-vehicle crash that involved a stolen car early Monday morning, with a search involving a helicopter failing to find a pair of teenagers who fled the scene. ⌘ Read more
A fire being treated as suspicious destroys 40 cars and two trailers at an automotive business at South Kempsey on the NSW Mid North Coast. ⌘ Read more
Global drone delivery company Wing is shifting to be based out of shopping centres for easier access to deliverable goods and says so far it hasn't been able to find a suitable shopping centre in Canberra. ⌘ Read more
A review into coastal erosion along Adelaide's coast suggests three possible options for the next two decades, ranging in cost from $40 million to $155 million. ⌘ Read more
WorkSafe charges Polymaster Pty Ltd with a number of offences under the state's Occupational Health and Safety Act, after two separate unloading incidents with tragic consequences. ⌘ Read more
ACT police confirm three people are in hospital after an alleged stabbing at the Australian National University in Canberra. ⌘ Read more
Ronald Martin and Jeremy Scrutton pleaded guilty to fatally stabbing the man with a "butcher-style knife", during an attack at an Alice Springs home in June 2020. ⌘ Read more
The peak body is now supporting a management strategy for the parasite, believing eradication through the euthanasia of millions of bees has failed. ⌘ Read more
The AFL Commission will make a final decision as calls grow for the league to rename the premiership cup after Australian sporting icon Ron Barassi, as the Victorian government confirms a state memorial to honour his life and work. ⌘ Read more
South Australian MP Fraser Ellis has gone on trial in the Adelaide Magistrates Court accused of making more than $18,000 in fraudulent expenses claims. ⌘ Read more
Dawlon Smith-Saunder was riding a scooter outside a supermarket in Bli Bli at on September 3 when he was hit by a ute and suffered severe head and limb injuries. ⌘ Read more
After falling victim to scams, the 83-year-old spent three months chasing an answer from her bank's fraud department. ⌘ Read more
It was a highly sophisticated yet common scam. One that cost Lyn Read $50,000. Money the terminal cancer patient was saving for her last days and to pay for her funeral. ⌘ Read more
Young people from migrant groups are often the translators and educators in their communities. They're proving to be central to the outcome of the Voice referendum. ⌘ Read more
The Brisbane Broncos are a home-grown success in 2023, with 14 of their 17-man side brought through their junior pathways academy system after identifying their talents early and nurturing them. ⌘ Read more
There is "no doubt" a Gold Coast woman was murdered by her now dead bikie boyfriend in 2012, an inquest has heard. ⌘ Read more
A woman was refused entry to an AFLW game after a security guard told her she couldn't wear a "political shirt" into the venue. ⌘ Read more
A South Australian council is seeking a new lease of life for a 140-year-old morgue as part of a cultural precinct which includes a harbour master's cottage, historical police station, wharf shed, railway superintendent's house, the old post office and chart room. ⌘ Read more
Police are searching for an armed man who is on the run from police in northern Victoria. ⌘ Read more
On Saturday, Channel 4 aired an episode of Dispatches in which Russell Brand was accused of rape, sexual assault and abuse based on allegations from four women who knew him over a seven-year period. ⌘ Read more
People whose homes were swept away by flooding in Libya's eastern city of Derna a week ago are facing the dilemma of whether to stay and risk infection or flee through areas where landmines have been displaced by the torrents. ⌘ Read more
The Emmy award-winning soap actor died two days before his 44th birthday. ⌘ Read more
A band of singers whose version of a 19th Century workers' song has grabbed plenty of online attention say they might have got a gold record for their efforts in days gone by. ⌘ Read more
The family of Paul Grapsas has issued a statement, describing him as a man of integrity who was expecting his third child. ⌘ Read more
The Australian soap star will also be remembered as a best-selling author, poet, philanthropist and a businesswoman as fans, family and colleagues pay tributes on social media. ⌘ Read more
A parliamentary inquiry is investigating the safety of dust pollution from one of Australia's largest gold operation, after residents were forced to test their own blood and drinking water for heavy metals and contaminants. ⌘ Read more
It's the last day to register or change your details with the Electoral Commission if you want to vote in the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum. ⌘ Read more
Authorities are investigating, but say at this stage there is no health threat to people who want to enjoy the popular tourist destination in South Australia. ⌘ Read more
A cyclist who temporarily lost his sight after a magpie attack in northern Victoria is urging others to better protect themselves. ⌘ Read more
Longer and complex fire seasons are placing increased pressure on rural fire brigades but a shortage of volunteers has raised concerns only a handful will be shouldering the load. ⌘ Read more
US military officials are appealing for the public's help to find an F-35 aircraft, which a pilot ejected from over South Carolina. ⌘ Read more
Popular online dating platforms are being threatened with greater government regulation unless they lift their standards and improve safety for users. ⌘ Read more
Neighbours received an all-star send off in 2022 but now the beloved Australian soap is heading back to TV. ⌘ Read more
Legal experts say a program that offers intermediaries to support people with a cognitive impairment, including mental illness or intellectual disability, during police interviews and court hearings is too limited and excludes many who would benefit from it. ⌘ Read more
The government spends billions of dollars a year subsidising private health insurance, particularly for those over 65. Could the money be better-used by investing directly in hospitals and primary care? ⌘ Read more
Khaled Sabsabi was looking for exceptional stories in Muslim families' homes when he found a manuscript collection bigger than any owned by museums. ⌘ Read more
The federal government releases figures to try to shut down growing calls from the opposition to consider nuclear as part of Australia's future energy mix, with Energy Minister Chris Bowen saying there would be a "massive cost to pay". ⌘ Read more
The first foal of champion racehorse Winx is tipped to break sale records, as her owners confirm she will be sold at a public auction next year. ⌘ Read more
Crime-affected businesses in Queensland's north consider no longer accepting cash in a bid to protect their workers. But some worry the financial impacts could be crippling. ⌘ Read more
Ukraine says it has recaptured Klishchiivka, an eastern village on the southern flank of Bakhmut, which fell into Russian hands during months of heavy fighting, ⌘ Read more
The Australian sharemarket is set for a weaker start as investors wait for foreign central banks' next interest rates meetings, while Michele Bullock begins her first seven-year term as RBA governor. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Unlike federal elections, a majority of Australian states will need to support the Voice to Parliament in order for the change to pass. ⌘ Read more
While the fly-in, fly-out structure is not ideal, a support service boss says it will help in a remote region where recruiting expert staff has been difficult. ⌘ Read more
SA Police says a man has suffered life-threatening injuries after being stabbed during a "large disturbance" at Elizabeth Downs on Sunday night. ⌘ Read more
Never before have the Wallabies exited the Rugby World Cup at the pool stage, but the result against Fiji has left Eddie Jones's squad in danger of missing the quarterfinals, writes Luke Pentony. ⌘ Read more
This morning's news, as it happens. ⌘ Read more
Four juvenile numbats have been spotted at Secret Rocks for the first time, sparking new hope for the region's reintroduction program. ⌘ Read more
With no yellow-lidded recycling bins for hundreds of kilometres, what do people in rural and remote areas do to reduce their waste? People like Longreach's Patsy Worland help, but it's an uphill battle. ⌘ Read more
Police say five teenagers tried to hide in suburban backyards in Yarraville after a car chase across the city following an alleged aggravated burglary in Brighton. ⌘ Read more
Tools driven by artificial intelligence are being used by jobseekers to put together their applications. But recruiters warn misusing them could hinder chances of landing a dream role. ⌘ Read more
An 18-storey building in the centre of Sudan's capital is engulfed in flames as fighting between the military and a rival paramilitary force enters its sixth month. ⌘ Read more
Poor mental health and excessive screen time are the biggest problems facing young people, according to a new survey of more than 2,000 Australian teachers. New resources will be made available for teachers in a hope to create more conversations on mental wellbeing. ⌘ Read more
South Australians working from home and using new modes of transport are among the reasons cited for the state's failure to return to pre-COVID levels. ⌘ Read more
Snow enthusiasts are becoming increasingly concerned about what climate change will do to Australia's alpine regions. ⌘ Read more
The Wallabies' loss to Fiji for the first time in 69 years has left their Rugby World Cup hopes on a precipice, with penalties and ill discipline costing them dearly. But it could have been worse. Here are five quick hits from Fiji's momentous victory. ⌘ Read more
The average Australian diet barely scraped a pass on the healthy diet score card, with most adults eating too few veg and too much junk. ⌘ Read more
What teenagers in regional Victoria are thinking about the Voice and what it means for the future. ⌘ Read more
Drew Barrymore's initial decision to return to the air on Monday without her three union writers and with picketers outside her studio was met with criticism. ⌘ Read more
Local governments own and operate hundreds of airports around the country, but many operate at a loss and rely on ratepayers to stay in the air. Councils say more funding is needed to support their community's "valuable asset". ⌘ Read more
The one-bedroom apartment was advertised as a delightful ground-floor apartment with its own private courtyard. Within a day the price was raised twice due to increased market interest. ⌘ Read more