The departments of Home Affairs and Immigration have been targeted by a denial-of-service attack that has prevented people from lodging visa or citizenship applications. ⌘ Read more
The departments of Home Affairs and Immigration have been targeted by a denial-of-service attack that has prevented people from lodging visa or citizenship applications. ⌘ Read more
Commissioner Donna Adams says a review will assess the actions of Paul Reynolds and whether there had been any misconduct by police officers involved in the investigation. ⌘ Read more
With one of the most common yet stigmatised mental illnesses, people with Borderline Personality Disorder often feel they are turned away by emergency first responders despite their high suicidal risks. Now experts and advocates want a change on this. ⌘ Read more
The trial of a New Zealand sex worker accused of murdering a NSW Central West man seven years ago wraps up, with defence lawyers arguing the prosecution failed to rule out the possibility he was killed by other people. ⌘ Read more
Migrant families are putting their lives on hold as they wait years and even decades to hear if their parents will be able to settle in Australia. ⌘ Read more
An Adelaide judge finds Francois Joseph Ghassibe administered a "flurry of blows" to his victim, culminating with a single kick to the chin, but finds him not guilty of murdering the 70-year-old. ⌘ Read more
New research confirms that fossil human footprints in New Mexico are likely the oldest direct evidence of human presence in the Americas, a finding that up-ends what many archaeologists thought they knew about when our ancestors arrived in the New World. ⌘ Read more
A rising number of households in financial stress, but the RBA says it won't threaten our banking system ⌘ Read more
The world is very warm right now. We're not only seeing record temperatures, but the records are being broken by record-wide margins, writes Andrew King. ⌘ Read more
The government has run out of patience, filing legal action over a derelict tropical island resort off Cairns once frequented by Hollywood actors Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston. ⌘ Read more
A court has heard there were plenty of warning signs Kane Mueller should not have driven. But he did, and caused a fatal crash that has left the victim's family emotionally devastated. ⌘ Read more
A review into Melbourne's 2022 floods finds the city's water authority should overhaul its approach to flood modelling, but is unable to determine whether the disaster was worsened by a controversial wall at Flemington Racecourse. ⌘ Read more
The first match of the 50-over World Cup in cricket-mad India draws criticism for a small crowd, due at least in part to a lack of details around the tournament until shortly before it started. ⌘ Read more
The cancellation of a Russian-themed children's dance troupe from the line-up of an upcoming multicultural festival in Adelaide was a "difficult" but "necessary decision", the state's multicultural affairs minister says. ⌘ Read more
The discovery of an Australian painted-snipe at Lake Cargelligo in the Riverina has twitchers aflutter as sightings of the small bird are so rare that ornithologists don't even know what they sound like. ⌘ Read more
Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis reveals the moment he realised an impromptu photo shoot on the streets of New York was about to go viral. ⌘ Read more
From a friendly-looking bear to an otter auditioning for Swan Lake, animals are full of surprises. Here is a selection of some of the shortlisted images for the 2023 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards. ⌘ Read more
Kylie Minogue has her highest US sales week for an album in almost 20 years, topping Billboard's Dance/Electronic Albums chart. ⌘ Read more
A prominent ecologist tells senators it's "too hard to do science" at the Australian Antarctic Division, revealing she quit due to advice from her dentist. ⌘ Read more
A 19-year-old man is charged with child abuse offences after an international tip-off led police to raid his home. ⌘ Read more
A violinist-turned-inventor and his tree sap blend of bespoke rosin — used to create friction between a bow and a string — helps string ensembles match and project in concert halls the world over. ⌘ Read more
Western Europe's highest peak has lost more than two metres in two years and shrunk to its lowest height since precise measurements started 22 years ago, French researchers say. ⌘ Read more
Izzy Sesto's catch off the south-eastern coast of South Australia was a few kilos lighter after a great white shark took the bluefin tuna's tail then had a "play" with the boat's motors. ⌘ Read more
The Coologolite fire first sparked on Tuesday afternoon and has spread to 6,824 hectares, impacting areas of Cuttaggee, Barragga Bay, and The Murrah. ⌘ Read more
Dylan Edwards could make his international debut in the first Pacific Test after winger Josh Addo-Carr is handed a breach notice for a fight at the Koori Knockout rugby league competition. ⌘ Read more
After Ford drivers issue a statement calling for a review into an apparent lack of parity, a five-time Bathurst winner weighs in on the debate. ⌘ Read more
Analysis of more than 3,000 bank branches nationally suggests hundreds of regional locations are at risk of being closed, in addition to more than 1,600 closed around the country in the past six years. ⌘ Read more
Ivy was born 15 weeks early and spent the first few months of her life in intensive care. When she finally came home, her parents found most people did not understand what they had experienced. ⌘ Read more
Dr Dinesh Palipana says a ground crew member at Brisbane Airport ignored his carers and manoeuvred his wheelchair sharply, tipping him onto the ground. ⌘ Read more
Mark\\* never expected to learn algebra, and he definitely didn't think he would pick it up in prison. But the Hunter Correctional Centre inmate is now aiming for a degree in construction management. ⌘ Read more*
Follow our live blog for the latest news in the lead-up to voting in the referendum on October 14. ⌘ Read more
Kevin Coombs, who attended the very first Paralympics, dies aged 82. Warning: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are warned that the following story contains an image of a deceased person. ⌘ Read more
Kash Douglas, 16, is among a growing number of trainee pilots taking to outback Queensland skies. As his local airport expands to accommodate the demand, he hopes teaching people to fly will stop them from leaving the bush. ⌘ Read more
Conjecture continues to circulate online regarding what can be changed about the Voice through legislation in the event of a successful referendum. RMIT ABC Fact Check spoke to experts to clear it up. ⌘ Read more
A WA prison guard on trial for assaulting a teenage detainee at the notorious Unit 18 at Casuarina Prison says he acted in "self preservation", believing the teen was about to walk into him. ⌘ Read more
Newly appointed Fair Work Ombudsman Anna Booth vows to use yet-to-be-legislated criminal penalties against employers who deliberately underpay or rip off their workers. ⌘ Read more
A veterinarian says banning certain dog breeds in the wake of a spate of attacks won't solve the issue. Here's why. ⌘ Read more
Australian shares may open slightly higher this morning after mixed results on Wall Street overnight. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
More than 70 public law teachers from across the country have signed a letter in a bid to tackle "misunderstandings and misconceptions" about the Voice to Parliament. ⌘ Read more
Max Verstappen could seal his third Formula 1 world drivers' championship at the Qatar Grand Prix, where the race for the top four is to heat up. ⌘ Read more
Have you been paying attention to the news this week? It's time to put your knowledge to the test. ⌘ Read more
Police have charged a 55-year-old woman with murder after a 73-year-old woman was discovered dead in a property in the Mackay suburb of Glenella. ⌘ Read more
Farmers in Western Australia are turning salty wasteland into pillows of gourmet greens — and they're now in high demand in Australia's best restaurants. ⌘ Read more
Sean Tosold's sister Emma was killed in a crash on a regional South Australian road 25 years ago. More than two decades on, 2023 is also becoming a horror year on the state's roads, with more than half of fatalities occurring in country areas. ⌘ Read more
About 200 people gather at a No campaign event in Gawler, north of Adelaide, ahead of the Voice to Parliament referendum. ⌘ Read more
Farmers are starting to count their losses after flooding caused significant damage to crops and forced the evacuation of several towns. ⌘ Read more
In PNG's Manus province, dozens of locals have gone missing in treacherous journeys across the seas in search of the addictive betel nut. Some of them drown, but others meet their ends at the hands of other traders, or pirates. ⌘ Read more
More businesses are recognising the benefits of employing people with disability, but "misconceptions and stereotypes" remain, a support agency says. ⌘ Read more
People are less likely to give a woman CPR due to fears of hurting her or being accused of inappropriate touching. One Australian CPR provider is trying to change that by putting breasts on training mannequins. ⌘ Read more
The Minns government says the legislation would be introduced to parliament by the end of the year, after a religious lobby group claimed its campaign helped pause the reforms. ⌘ Read more
The United States has a long history with conspiracy theories, and Australia isn't immune to them either. ⌘ Read more
The ABC spoke to a number of First Nations people in Sydney and the regions to hear what the Voice means to them. ⌘ Read more
Russian President Vladimir Putin says fragments of hand grenades are found in the bodies of the victims of a plane crash in August that killed former Wagner mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin. ⌘ Read more
Syria's Defence Ministry says "terrorist" groups used drones to carry out the deadly attack that killed civilians and military personnel attending a graduate ceremony at the military academy in the central province of Homs. ⌘ Read more
England's Cricket World Cup title defence is off to the worst possible start thanks to a rampant New Zealand. ⌘ Read more
A man who was arrested with a loaded crossbow at Windsor Castle saying he wanted to kill Queen Elizabeth, is given a hybrid sentence set to be served in both a mental health facility and a prison. ⌘ Read more
Despite previously vowing “there will not be another foot of wall constructed,” the Biden administration will build a section of the border wall in south Texas in a bid to curb unauthorised immigration. ⌘ Read more
Ukrainian officials say a Russian attack on a village in the north-east of the country has killed 48 people, including a child. ⌘ Read more
Norwegian author and dramatist Jon Fosse has won the 2023 Nobel Prize in Literature, the award-giving body has announced. ⌘ Read more
The Marylebone Cricket Club hands out its punishment following the ugly incident that saw Australian players abused during the second men's Ashes Test at Lord’s in July. ⌘ Read more
Rescue workers search for more than 100 people after flash floods triggered by sudden heavy rainfall swamp several towns in north-eastern India, killing at least 14 people. ⌘ Read more
The 28-year-old man faces two counts of rape over offences alleged committed in 2021. It comes after new laws enacted, allowing the identification of accused sex offenders before they are committed to stand trial. ⌘ Read more
Northern Territory police have arrested and charged two people after they allegedly entered a mine site on Groote Eyelandt and assaulted two workers. ⌘ Read more
Since taking over Twitter and rebranding it to X, Elon Musk has been subject to a number of legal proceedings — some by him and some against. ⌘ Read more
Australia is desperate for victory in the final T20 international in Brisbane, but West Indies captain Hayley Matthews may stand in the way. Check out the live scores and stats in our ScoreCentre. ⌘ Read more
The NT's chief minister says her government is working hard to prevent crime in the Darwin CBD, despite two alleged rapes happening within just days of each other and two blocks apart. ⌘ Read more
A sacked Brisbane principal whose ouster prompted weeks of protests from parents at St Paul's School has revealed a years-long dispute over $6.5 million in payments to abuse victims preceded his departure. ⌘ Read more
For decades, being a woman in the public eye has made you fodder for sexist attacks. There are some that take great delight in coming for women who dare lift their head about the parapet, writes Brett Worthington. ⌘ Read more
Some in the state have endured the driest periods in decades and say the falls will put them in good stead for the summer to come. ⌘ Read more
Young retail workers say they feel "defeated" and "scared" due to abuse from customers, as South Australia's workplace safety watchdog orders 28 retailers to improve worker safety during a statewide crackdown on the sector. ⌘ Read more
From a 17-minute video on a far-right website to the prime minister's talking points — ABC Investigations reveals how a conspiracy theory has taken social media by storm. ⌘ Read more
A 55-year-old woman has been taken into custody and is assisting police with their inquiries. It is understood the two women were known to each other. ⌘ Read more
Kate Miller, 62, was bitten by a brown snake on a beach in northern New South Wales, 136 kilometres away from a hospital. A compression bandage from by a passer-by may have saved her life. ⌘ Read more
Police will allege the 25-year-old Adelaide Hills man was operating several vendor profiles on the dark web selling a variety of drugs. ⌘ Read more
Want the recipe for a long life? For NSW man Ken Weeks, who only moved into an aged care home five years ago, it's all about keeping it simple. ⌘ Read more
The French call them punaises, and complaints about the pest are on the rise in Paris, prompting politicians to step in as exterminators are swamped with requests for help. ⌘ Read more
Australia will closely monitor a UK plan to ban cigarette sales for future generations, as the government progresses plans to prevent young people from picking up a smoking habit. ⌘ Read more
My mother finished school at grade seven and became a domestic servant. She would be proud that not only did her son go to medical school, but she also has a granddaughter who has now graduated as a veterinary surgeon, writes Louis Peachey. ⌘ Read more
New data shows the Earth's average surface air temperature was 0.5C above the previous warmest September on record, in 2020. ⌘ Read more
The survivor of a shark bite in South Australia's south-east is recovering well, her family said as they praised the quick response of the local swimming group and emergency services. ⌘ Read more
The Brahman Express left Darwin Port on Wednesday with around 3,600 head of cattle on board, bound for Indonesia, but was quickly forced to turn around. ⌘ Read more
The Irish Film Festival gets underway today in Australia and there will be some movies that will make you laugh and cry. So, what is it about the Irish and their ability to find light in tragic circumstances? ⌘ Read more
Independent Senator Lidia Thorpe says the Australian Federal Police (AFP) is failing to protect her after becoming the target of far-right extremist racist abuse. ⌘ Read more
Sixty Victorian not-for-profit organisations have written to Premier Jacinta Allan and Treasurer Tim Pallas to urge them to abolish state-owned logging business VicForests. ⌘ Read more
A former New South Wales police detective denies suggestions she deceived her boss by giving a media interview that included controversial comments about a suspected gay hate death. ⌘ Read more
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried's trial has begun in Manhattan. He could face decades in prison after being accused of stealing billions of dollars in FTX customer funds to plug losses at his hedge fund, Alameda Research. ⌘ Read more
Sydneysiders are continuing to face the longest stretch of rent rises in the city's history, but there are signs the market is slowing as people reach the limits of their affordability. ⌘ Read more
Terence "Rio" Nugara was living a rich man's dream, but it was all built on lies, betrayal and other people's money. He's been sentenced to almost a decade in jail. ⌘ Read more
Brian O'Donnell, 74, is resting at home after being left with his "slipper full of blood and pants half torn off" when attacked by a large, male kangaroo on his St Arnaud property on Saturday. ⌘ Read more
William Gerardus Rush Huybregts allegedly hid a motion-activated camera inside a can of insect spray in the bathroom of his Townsville home. ⌘ Read more
Actor Julia Ormond accuses disgraced movie producer Harvey Weinstein of sexually assaulting her in 1995 and then hindering her career. ⌘ Read more
The UK government says Russia may use sea mines to target civilian ships in the Black Sea by laying them on the approaches to Ukrainian ports and then blaming Ukraine. ⌘ Read more
Police have charged a 19-year-old man with murder over a death in Western Australia's Midwest. ⌘ Read more
Mental health disorders among young people have soared by more than 50 per cent in 15 years, new data shows, as experts warn the health system is struggling to cope with the growing complexity and demand. ⌘ Read more
Brian Glendinning moves 700 beef cattle and his camp every day in the search for feed as some parts of the country dry out, despite other regions flooding. ⌘ Read more
Amber Betteridge lives on a mining claim in Queensland's Gemfields with her young family. She says a state government plan to cap small mining claim tenures could put her family's future at risk. ⌘ Read more
A 19-year-old British soldier is believed to have taken her own life after relentless sexual harassment by her immediate superior that saw her receive thousands of messages in the space of two months, according to the findings from an army investigation. ⌘ Read more
For the first time in seven decades, Australian currency will feature a new monarch. The new effigy of King Charles III faces the opposite direction on coins to his mother and also sees the king without a crown. ⌘ Read more
Shayda, the feature debut of Iranian-Australian filmmaker Noora Niasari, is Australia's official contender for Best International Feature Film at next year's Oscars. ⌘ Read more
The NSW government is being urged to change how agencies respond to vulnerable people after recent deaths following interactions with police. ⌘ Read more