Newly minted Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has unveiled her cabinet less than a week after taking the state's top job. ⌘ Read more
Newly minted Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has unveiled her cabinet less than a week after taking the state's top job. ⌘ Read more
Police are providing an update after a 74-year-old man was allegedly thrown over a first-floor balcony in Yeronga, in Brisbane's south, on Sunday afternoon. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
The Port Macquarie Koala Hospital, which began in the garage of its founders and went on to become a leading force in national research and conservation efforts, is celebrating 50 years. ⌘ Read more
As Collingwood celebrate premiership glory, the AFL's trade period gives 17 other clubs their first step towards taking the crown. Get up to speed on what deals are in the works ahead of a potentially busy few weeks. ⌘ Read more
Broncos coach Kevin Walters bemoans Brisbane's missed opportunity in the NRL grand final, after Penrith's historic comeback to claim their third title in a row. ⌘ Read more
Some of the most elusive sounds in nature — echidnas talking to each other — have finally been recorded. Could this be how the spiky creatures flirt during breeding season? ⌘ Read more
Junta officials say a national census, which critics warn will be used to increase surveillance of opponents, has to be completed ahead of elections that were delayed in August. ⌘ Read more
Police say they have received reports that a person has leg injuries from being bitten by a shark. ⌘ Read more
Health workers renew calls for a rehabilitation centre in Broken Hill, after a report reveals Indigenous Australians are almost four times as likely as other Australians to die of a drug overdose. ⌘ Read more
The man tasked with overhauling WA's problem-plagued youth detention system does not have his contract for the role renewed by the state government. ⌘ Read more
Some big literary names returned with new works in September including Anne Enright, Emma Donaghue and Naomi Klein. Here are our top picks to dive into. ⌘ Read more
Australian stocks are poised to start the final quarter of this year lower, while the Reserve Bank is almost universally tipped to hold interest rates steady, but for longer. Follow the latest updates in our live blog. ⌘ Read more
Two remote schools are missing out on $3.4 million per year because of the NT government's choice of funding method, which the education minister confirmed would remain in place until 2025. ⌘ Read more
Coming so close to winning the NRL premiership and missing out has proven hard to overcome for some sides, and the most brutal but effective teacher for others. Now we will see how the Broncos handle it, writes Jon Healy. ⌘ Read more
With no local maternity services, women in Bourke cannot have their babies on country, but they are being welcomed back to their ancestral land. ⌘ Read more
Seaweed, cows and cutting-edge science: This is how Sam Elsom swapped fashion for farming to spearhead a revolutionary climate change solution. But he's facing a major obstacle. ⌘ Read more
Early voting for the Voice to Parliament referendum kicks off this week for those who are unable to vote on October 14. ⌘ Read more
It's estimated one in five Australians live with chronic pain and lobby group Painaustralia is calling for more Medicare-funded allied health visits for those living with the condition. ⌘ Read more
Four years ago these residents of Sussex Inlet were trapped in their town, cut off by fire. They fear the same thing could happen again this summer. ⌘ Read more
For some people, the coming warmer months are not a celebration. They are something to fear, or feel sad about, writes Tara Crandon. ⌘ Read more
Communities in Victoria's east are expecting rain and potential flooding after being hit by several major fires on Sunday which forced residents and holiday-makers to evacuate. ⌘ Read more
The Wallabies conceded the first try and had two players sent to the sin bin, but still managed to keep their faint Rugby World Cup hopes alive with a victory over Portugal — now they need Os Lobos to do them a huge favour. ⌘ Read more
Residents want the site re-purposed for affordable homes, amid a dire housing shortage in Apollo Bay on Victoria's coast. They say selling the land "should be a last resort". ⌘ Read more
South Australian schools are signing deals with major sports clubs such as Manchester United and the Adelaide 36ers in a bid to attract students. ⌘ Read more
Leigh McDonald's depression and anxiety have "gone through the roof" over the past five years — a result, he believes, of the large number of concussions he suffered while playing amateur Aussie Rules football. ⌘ Read more
For decades, an eye disease known as trachoma was stealing the sight of Indigenous Australians. Now, the disease is on its way to being eradicated. ⌘ Read more
The central Victorian community of Heathcote has become a hub of dementia innovation, driven by passionate volunteers and the local hospital. ⌘ Read more
It's one of the most challenging work environments on the planet. But with hundreds of applicants, the process of selecting the best candidate takes eight months and resembles a reality TV contest. ⌘ Read more
Housing data for September shows prices rose 0.8 per cent, led by Adelaide, Brisbane and Perth, despite a gradual increase in properties for sale and higher interest rates. ⌘ Read more
The Wallabies are still an outside chance of qualifying for the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals, recording a bonus point win against a brave Portuguese side despite being reduced to 13 men during the second half. ⌘ Read more
Converted airports, refurbished nursing homes, caravans, sheds and school camps aren't considered suitable housing options. But they're all in the mix as workers struggle to find a place to live near their workplace that they can afford. ⌘ Read more
Police will allege the 74-year-old victim was thrown from the first-floor balcony of a unit in Yeronga, striking the cement below and sustaining serious head injuries. ⌘ Read more
Penrith launches a comeback for the ages to earn legendary status, Brisbane is made to pay for botched drop-outs, while Ezra Mam lights up the grand final. These are the five quick hits from Penrith's third consecutive premiership triumph. ⌘ Read more
The fire broke out in the early hours of Sunday in the Teatre nightclub in Atalayas, on the outskirts of the city Murcia in south-east Spain. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane had Penrith dead to rights with 20 minutes left in the grand final but they gave Nathan Cleary just enough time to cement his legend. ⌘ Read more
Police were called to the scene on a dirt track in bushland just before 4pm. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane Lions AFLW coach Craig Starcevich says a slow start against the Hawks was the wake-up call the team needed before cruising to victory. ⌘ Read more
Newcastle's charge for back-to-back NRLW premierships was looking shaky in their showdown with the Titans until Tamika Upton decided otherwise, writes Nick Campton. ⌘ Read more
Jordie van den Berg, a 27-year-old trained lawyer, is working to turn the tables on landlords and real estate agents with a website featuring more 1,500 reviews of rental properties and owners. ⌘ Read more
Tasmanian Liberal MP Elise Archer says she's "reconsidering" quitting state parliament and might sit as an Independent, which an electoral analyst says could trigger an early state election. ⌘ Read more
Half-centuries to skipper Alyssa Healy and Tahlia McGrath help lead Australia to victory over West Indies in the first match of their white-ball series. ⌘ Read more
Magpies faithful flock to Olympic park as celebrations of the AFL grand final win continue. ⌘ Read more
A 23-year-old man who was found found bleeding and critically injured outside a house in Perth's east early on Saturday has died in hospital. ⌘ Read more
Slovakia's former prime minister Robert Fico defeats his progressive rival after campaigning to end military aid to Ukraine. ⌘ Read more
A blisteringly hot day in Sydney will provide the backdrop to rugby league's finales, with Newcastle and Gold Coast facing off in the NRLW grand final before the Panthers and Broncos take the field tonight. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Northern Territory Police have confirmed six people died in a head-on crash involving a road train and four-wheel drive. ⌘ Read more
After attracting record crowds, the Australian leg of the Listen Out festival has come to to a close with performances in Sydney including by ONEFOUR. ⌘ Read more
In his daily life, Tahj Burns is quiet. But when singing to an audience, his shyness melts away and his confidence and charisma shine. ⌘ Read more
Irish band U2 christen the stage of the new $3.4 billion spherical stage structure dubbed the "future of music" in Las Vegas, Nevada. ⌘ Read more
Western Australia is one of the least likely places to record snow. But that hasn't stopped this 18-year-old from pursuing his passion, and securing an invite to a prestigious junior world championship event. ⌘ Read more
Two men in their 20s have died after attending a music festival in Sydney. ⌘ Read more
Three major bushfires are burning out of control in Eastern Victoria, as thousands of campers who took to the bush for long weekend pack up and flee. ⌘ Read more
History experts say there is "so much to Ancient Rome" but recent social media videos are focusing on a "hyper masculine" and "romanticised" view of the empire. ⌘ Read more
Rescue operations are underway at Beyhose mine in the gold rich town of Chegutu. ⌘ Read more
Rangers and scientists capture the moment a bird no bigger than a walnut completes a migration from the Arabian Sea to a coastal town in WA's south-west. ⌘ Read more
Victoria Police say a senior member of the Bandidos motorcycle gang presented to a Ballarat hospital with a gun shot wound. The gang is in Ballarat for its national run. ⌘ Read more
The pro-China opposition candidate Mohamed Muizzu won in Saturday's runoff. ⌘ Read more
Fishing icon Judey Aiken has a mouth that could make a sailor blush, but it's her warm heart and boisterous nature that's made her known across the country. ⌘ Read more
No team in history has won more close games than Craig McRae's Magpies, and on the biggest day of all, that ability to control the tight moments was the difference, writes Cody Atkinson and Sean Lawson. ⌘ Read more
Five people have died and several more are injured after multiple serious traffic crashes on Queensland roads over the final weekend of school holidays. ⌘ Read more
The United States urges Belgrade to pull its forces back from the border with Kosovo after detecting what it called an "unprecedented" Serbian military build-up. ⌘ Read more
While there is no cure for breast cancer, experts say medical advances are allowing patients to live longer and enjoy a better quality of life. ⌘ Read more
Defence Secretary Grant Shapps tells British media there was scope to offer military training within Ukraine. ⌘ Read more
The government has a new definition of full employment, but will it make any difference, asks Gareth Hutchens. ⌘ Read more
The rift between Tasmania's former attorney-general Elise Archer and Liberal leader Jeremy Rockliff is deepening, with Ms Archer saying a leaked message in which she appears to criticise victim-survivors of child sexual abuse was taken out of context — and used in an attempt to smear her. ⌘ Read more
Victorian IT expert Justin Williams has saved his clients thousands of dollars. But he says a recent call from an elderly woman whose life savings were stolen in a scam shows banks must do more to protect customers. ⌘ Read more
Families and advocates are hopeful positive changes will come from the more than 220 disability royal commission recommendations, but say impacted people must be at the heart of the response. WARNING: This story contains images that may distress some readers. ⌘ Read more
Rory McIlroy explodes into a heated argument at the Ryder Cup, after claiming an opponent's caddie was waving his hat during a crucial putt. ⌘ Read more
The Nan Tien Temple, an unlikely sight on the edge of Wollongong fringed by the swoop of powerlines and bordered by industrial retail sites, is now under consideration for the state's heritage registry. ⌘ Read more
Western Australia's problem-plagued Banksia Hill Youth Detention Centre features heavily throughout the eighth volume of the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability report. ⌘ Read more
The Mongarlowe mallee – which had its heyday in the last ice age – now has just six known survivors, but ecologists say it could be rescued in a plan reminiscent of the Wollemi pine. ⌘ Read more
An independent financial watchdog wants laws changed so they can have better access to SA cabinet submissions, amid concerns approvals for billions of dollars in government spending can't be reviewed. But will they get their way? State political reporter Rory McClaren explains. ⌘ Read more
They are big, round, fluffy and want your vote. Here is everything you need to know about Fat Bear Week. ⌘ Read more
Crocs at a Rockhampton reptile farm were flung into the throes of orgiastic ecstasy after a Chinook helicopter hovered low over their pools – and the erotic explosion has researchers very interested. ⌘ Read more
Everything you need to know as the Penrith Panthers take on the Brisbane Broncos in the NRL grand final, and the Newcastle Knights look to go back-to-back as NRLW premiers when they meet the Gold Coast Titans in the women's decider. ⌘ Read more
Trevor Braun was struggling to feed his family during a devastating drought, so he decided to sell the family farm to focus on selling sweet treats. ⌘ Read more
Yallourn was built to house workers in Victoria's State Electricity Commission. It was dug up so the coal underneath could be mined. ⌘ Read more
New South Wales is on high bushfire alert, with hot and gusty winds forecast for parts of the state on Sunday. ⌘ Read more
There is no dishonour for the Brisbane Lions in losing one of the great grand finals, but there are no guarantees in football. So, where to now for the team and coach Chris Fagan? ⌘ Read more
From record-breaking spring heat over south-eastern Australia to flooding rains in Greece and Spain, the jet stream has had a lot to answer for recently. Here's what it is and how it works. ⌘ Read more
With work underway to update New Caledonia's unique way of grappling with its colonial history, pro-independence Kanak leaders reflect on the gains made and the path ahead for the French territory. ⌘ Read more
Being busy has become the symbol of modern life. And for many, living a fast-paced lifestyle is aspirational. ⌘ Read more
For several years, the region of Xinjiang has been shut off from most of the world's media. The ABC got to go inside, but all was not as it seemed. ⌘ Read more
Offshore wind zones are being established right around Australia, but some communities say there are too many unknown risks. ⌘ Read more
When Ken turned 94 in July, there was one birthday card that stood out to him — it was written by a teenager he met in a social experiment who he now counts as a close friend. ⌘ Read more
Australian parents facing crippling cost-of-living pressures are paying almost twice the OECD average for child care, an ACCC inquiry finds, with the system also failing to deliver for low-income families and those in the bush. ⌘ Read more
One of New York's wettest days in decades knocked out several subway lines, stranded drivers on highways, flooded basements and shuttered an airport terminal for hours. ⌘ Read more
Armenia says 100,417 people from an estimated population of 120,000 had fled since the breakaway region saw its decades-long fight against Azerbaijani rule end in sudden defeat. ⌘ Read more
About 400 Australian aerospace support workers are facing redundancy after a fleet of MRH90 Taipan helicopters has been retired early, the head of the European manufacturer says. ⌘ Read more
Collingwood fans across Melbourne and the nation are celebrating their nail-biting four-point win over the Brisbane Lions in the AFL grand final. ⌘ Read more
On the same day its men's team won the AFL premiership, Collingwood scores a 20-point AFLW triumph to get its campaign back on track. ⌘ Read more
Zac Bailey kicks an all-timer, Bobby soars to kick a crucial goal, and an umpire's late call costs Brisbane a chance at glory. These are the five quick hits from Collingwood's historic 2023 premiership. ⌘ Read more
Police in Slovakia have fined a man whose dog was seen sitting behind the wheel of a speeding car. ⌘ Read more
With the Paris Olympics less than a year away, French authorities want to make sure the bed bugs don't bite during the Games and have started a drive to exterminate the pests. ⌘ Read more
NSW Police say a search of dense bushland in an area of the Illawarra escarpment has now concluded and the remains are undergoing forensic testing. ⌘ Read more
Homicide Squad detectives investigate a serious assault in Perth's eastern suburbs, after a man with life-threatening injuries is located on a road. ⌘ Read more
Kiss has stunned crowds at the MCG with a massive performance, shaking off criticisms the group are too old to perform at an AFL grand final in 2023. ⌘ Read more
Is a handkerchief or tissue better at stopping infections spreading? Which has a smaller environmental impact? The answer might surprise you. ⌘ Read more
Firefighters pull a sleeping man from a suburban house after food in an oven overcooked, filling the dwelling with smoke — prompting a plea by authorities for people to check their smoke alarms. ⌘ Read more
Scott Graham Hall — charged alongside former US president Donald Trump and 17 others in the Georgia election interference case — becomes the first defendant in the case to accept a plea deal with prosecutors. ⌘ Read more