During the course, students work towards a Certificate II in Construction by learning real-world skills in carpentry, plumbing and electrical, which will set them up for paid jobs and apprenticeships in the future. ⌘ Read more
During the course, students work towards a Certificate II in Construction by learning real-world skills in carpentry, plumbing and electrical, which will set them up for paid jobs and apprenticeships in the future. ⌘ Read more
Tanker drivers and dairy factory workers have a walked off the job this week in separate strike actions, calling for better pay and conditions after companies "made record profits" during the pandemic. ⌘ Read more
The High Court found Victoria's tax is an excise and therefore cannot be imposed by the state. ⌘ Read more
It all comes down to deadline day for the AFL trade period, with some big moves and late surprises on the cards before the window shuts tonight. Get the latest news, analysis and discussion in our live blog. ⌘ Read more
Nesting season is approaching for critically endangered loggerhead sea turtles which lay eggs on Bribie Island where seemingly endless streams of four-wheel drives plow through their nests leaving corpses strewn on the beach. ⌘ Read more
After fan backlash last season, the APL has reversed a decision to host the A-Leagues' grand finals in Sydney, instead replacing it with its own Magic Round. ⌘ Read more
Nicole Harvey was working as a dog handler at Sydney Airport when she met an eight-week-old pup with "something special" — and knew she had to be part of his journey. ⌘ Read more
The legendary singer-songwriter has written to the Governer-General to say he no longer has faith that Australia will achieve meaningful truth-telling and justice with Indigenous Australians. ⌘ Read more
It's Australia's worst pharmaceutical disaster. Now, more than 60 years later, thalidomide survivors and their families will receive a national apology. ⌘ Read more
The form book goes out the window again at the Cricket World Cup, as the Netherlands holds its nerve to beat group leaders South Africa in a rain-shortened game in Dharamsala. ⌘ Read more
Local shares are set to open slightly higher, after a mixed session on Wall Street. Follow the day's financial news and insights in our live blog. ⌘ Read more
People in the remote community of Ltyentye Apurte are pleading with governments to not forget their struggles, following the result of the Voice referendum. ⌘ Read more
Regional Victorian businesses trial a four-day work week in a bid to recruit and retain quality staff. ⌘ Read more
A meeting set to take place in Jordan today is put on hold. Follow live for the latest updates. ⌘ Read more
The future of this major outback hub hangs in the balance as the multinational announces it will shut down one of the country's biggest copper mines. ⌘ Read more
Young people are being urged to think about the lifelong impacts of vaping on their appearance – as well as on their health. ⌘ Read more
The domestic intelligence chiefs of Australia and the United States issue a scathing criticism of China, accusing it of intellectual property theft on an unprecedented scale. ⌘ Read more
The ACT government's plan to cover almost a third of Canberra with tree canopies is behind schedule, but it says new legislation will help. ⌘ Read more
It started as a "bit of fun for an old chap", but now people from all over the world are visiting this out-of-the-way art installation in rural Queensland. ⌘ Read more
An Israeli air strike has killed hundreds of Palestinians at a Gaza hospital crammed with patients and displaced people, health authorities in the besieged enclave say. ⌘ Read more
Have you ever been charmed by someone at work who turned out to be a bully and a liar? That charismatic and manipulative colleague might be showing psychopathic personality traits. ⌘ Read more
Sir Paul McCartney's tour Got Back will offer a medley of music from different stages of his six-decade career, and while the show itself is not quite a magical mystery tour, he believes music contains both magic and mystery. ⌘ Read more
Indigenous elders and community leaders are reacting to the weekend's No vote with shock, anger and sadness. Some say it'll be too late for them to see change in their lifetime, but are calling on Australia to do better by the next generation of First Nations people. ⌘ Read more
Details of a near miss emerge as Australia’s Defence Space Commander warns the skies above Earth are becoming ever "riskier". ⌘ Read more
At a wildlife sanctuary in south-east NSW, 11 eastern grey kangaroos are recovering from burns sustained in October's Coolagolite Road bushfire. ⌘ Read more
When Hamas launched its attack, thousands of Gazans who were working in Israel had their permits cancelled. Away from their families, these Palestinians found themselves suddenly trapped in a country that saw them as a threat, with no way to return home. ⌘ Read more
David and Nelda Edwards, married for 68 years, were described as "inseparable" — but when one became gravely ill, their doctor son flew from NSW to offer them care. They died within 48 hours of each other. Now, an inquest is examining exactly what happened. ⌘ Read more
The market for Australian farmland has outperformed the ASX and residential markets for years now, but El Nio and lower commodity prices mean farmers are holding off from selling. ⌘ Read more
After the rediscovery of the original "Soccer Ashes", Australia and New Zealand will contest the trophy for the first time in almost a century. ⌘ Read more
You do not have to be perfect in order to do a good job of raising a child. In fact, it may be better if you are not, writes Cher McGillivray. ⌘ Read more
Usually in times of war Israelis put aside political differences. This time it's different — support for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has crashed, writes John Lyons. ⌘ Read more
The Aussie Poweroos are hosting the first powerchair World Cup since 2017. They're focused on taking home the title, and changing perceptions of disability sports along the way. ⌘ Read more
A developer convicted and fined for illegally clearing endangered native vegetation from a Melbourne site has since been granted permission to build a multi-million-dollar development on the property. ⌘ Read more
Thirty-seven years after his family fled Manilla in disgrace, Ferdinand Marcos Jr is running the country that his family had 'plundered'. ⌘ Read more
Australian journalist Cheng Lei speaks publicly for the first time since landing back in Australia last week. ⌘ Read more
India's top court says it cannot legalise same-sex marriages, with the chief justice of the country saying making such a law is the domain of parliament. ⌘ Read more
Members of a fitness group in WA's north have been given bravery awards after they saved a young child from an alleged attempted drowning by his father last month. ⌘ Read more
Hamas's head of international relations Dr Basem Naim says the terrorist group's plan was never to target civilians when militants attacked Southern Israel on October 7. ⌘ Read more
A court has heard a correctional officer "believed he was doing what was necessary to prevent escape" when he shot and killed inmate Dwayne Johnstone outside a hospital in northern NSW. ⌘ Read more
Merging South Australia's two biggest universities would create "significant opportunities" for the state — but the committee evaluating the proposal also identified 116 risks. ⌘ Read more
A NSW review into the Liberal party's March election loss has found the former PM played a hand in the defeat, but the number one reason was the feeling it was time for a change. ⌘ Read more
Academy Award-nominated actor Naomi Watts was in her mid-thirties when she started experiencing signs of perimenopause. Now, she wants this generation to be the last to experience shame around menopause. ⌘ Read more
The first chartered repatriation flight to arrive in Australia from Israel since war broke out in the Middle Eastern country arrives in Sydney. ⌘ Read more
Recreational fishers are celebrating the banning of netting in the bay, but a commercial operator fears it will kill his business. ⌘ Read more
Annie Liban had no idea actor Nicolas Cage was shooting a movie in WA until he walked through the doors of her small Asian grocery store. ⌘ Read more
A magistrate in Western Australia's north condemns a recent assault on police, with the number of attacks against officers in the Kimberley region increasing by more than 50 per cent in 12 months. ⌘ Read more
Adam Kneale has accused the Western Bulldogs of turning a blind eye to a sexual predator who preyed on young boys at the club four decades ago. ⌘ Read more
After months of uncertainty, the Perth Glory has a new owner after being bought by a Melbourne-based property developer. ⌘ Read more
Muslim community leader Ahmed Zreika quits his board membership with the SA Multicultural Commission in protest against the state government's stance on the Israel-Gaza war, which he says has been characterised by anti-Palestinian bias. ⌘ Read more
Backburns have been put in place with the aim of stopping the fire before it moves from scrubland into the Barkly's open plains, which are some of the NT's most productive cattle country. ⌘ Read more
A failed South Australian Senate candidate and anti-vaccine protester standing trial for assaulting a female police officer will argue she was attempting to free herself from an "unlawful" arrest, a court hears. ⌘ Read more
Lawyers for a high-profile man charged with rape west of Brisbane have formally appealed a court's decision to allow his identity to be revealed ⌘ Read more
An Australian journalist who spent 400 days imprisoned in an Egyptian jail on terrorism charges is calling for media freedom to be enshrined in Australia's constitution — but concedes it's unlikely to ever eventuate. ⌘ Read more
Alex Ophel, who is facing two charges of attempted murder for allegedly stabbing two women at the Australian National University, will undergo psychiatric assessment before his case returns to court. ⌘ Read more
Man is arrested in Sydney's west after allegedly making offensive comments at the rally in Hyde Park at the weekend. ⌘ Read more
While New South Wales has the biggest Indigenous population, it's the only state or territory not to have already started the treaty process. So what might a treaty look like in the state and what happens from here? ⌘ Read more
Early warm weather has triggered a bumper season for Australia's 30,000 fly species. So who are these curious insects, and how should we think about their presence in our lives? ⌘ Read more
Ukraine says Russia is running out of steam in some areas, but fighting in other locations has "significantly escalated". ⌘ Read more
Blake Dory grew up in Noosa. Last year on a European holiday, he fell in love with an Israeli woman. Now he's experienced war firsthand and his partner is soon off to the frontline. ⌘ Read more
An ACT Supreme Court Justice labels the task of sentencing a man cleared of rape as an "extraordinary injustice" after fresh admissions he had sex with the victim despite previously denying all allegations. ⌘ Read more
Australian star Meg Lanning slams the WBBL's decision to allow England hero Nat Sciver-Brunt to play for Perth despite avoiding the competition's draft. ⌘ Read more
A WA medical practice is at the centre of a pay dispute with doctors and medical service providers who say they are owed thousands of dollars in unpaid fees. ⌘ Read more
A former employee has been charged with misappropriating funds from the York Community Resource Centre as the local council seeks to buy it from creditors. ⌘ Read more
The 16-year-old's family moved out of their rental home when it went up for sale in the middle of this year. Now, they are living in a tent about an hour away from her school. ⌘ Read more
Former Tasmanian Attorney-General Elise Archer confirms she has lodged a criminal complaint that the premier made unlawful threats to her, an assertion he has rejected in parliament. ⌘ Read more
A Newcastle woman whose daughter spent a month in hospital after having life-saving surgery is urging people to be aware of the hidden danger a common cleaning tool can pose. ⌘ Read more
A non-profit organisation has angered many Esperance residents by selling a respite home believed to be built entirely from community donations and government grants. ⌘ Read more
For more than two years, Shane Tapp's family has pushed for more information surrounding his death by the Katherine River in the Northern Territory. ⌘ Read more
The Local Government Minister says he made the decision because he was satisfied "there are, or may be, serious deficiencies in the conduct of the Council's affairs". ⌘ Read more
Affected projects include the Toowong to West End green bridge and the public art component of the Brisbane Metro line, with cuts to spending on contractors also flagged. ⌘ Read more
Rick & Morty creator and voice actor Justin Roiland's firing sparked internet debate over who would replace him on the show. As season seven begins, what's the verdict? ⌘ Read more
With only two days left, negotiations are getting frosty with clubs scrambling to get their work done before the end of AFL trade period. Get the latest news, analysis and discussion in our live blog. ⌘ Read more
A new commissioner will be appointed in Victoria to investigate inappropriate parliamentary workplace behaviour by MPs and Ministers. ⌘ Read more
Wallabies coach Eddie Jones is facing the media in Sydney amid speculation about his future following Australia's disappointing Rugby World Cup performance. ⌘ Read more
After returning the strongest rejection of the Voice to Parliament in NSW at 79 per cent, the federal electorate of Parkes is coming to terms with what that means for its 25,000 Indigenous residents. ⌘ Read more
Wildlife rescue organisations in New South Wales warn that native animals remain at risk in the absence of a disaster response plan as this year's bushfire season approaches. ⌘ Read more
As a precocious 10-year-old, she wrote to then-prime minister Bob Hawke. Forty years on, the Wiradjuri woman is Berrigan Shire Council's first Indigenous mayor. ⌘ Read more
Emergency services were called to a rural property in Temagog on Monday night after concerns were raised for a 56-year-old man missing after a fire passed through the area. ⌘ Read more
The resounding No vote in Western Australia has been met with relief by many who say it was a distraction, while others say there will be ramifications for reconciliation. ⌘ Read more
"Spider-Man 2 on PS5 builds on the story and gameplay of 2018's release to deliver a true, blockbuster experience." ⌘ Read more
Dugong enthusiasts from Moreton Bay say Australians are known as great swimmers and the sea mammal would be the "perfect" mascot for the games in 2032. ⌘ Read more
A rally on Wall Street is likely to send Australian stocks higher, while minutes of the Reserve Bank's October board meeting is due out today. Follow the latest updates in our live blog. ⌘ Read more
Indigenous leaders in the Northern Territory are calling for sustained focus on remote communities following the Voice to Parliament referendum defeat. ⌘ Read more
The surge of young players follows Australia's success at the Women's World Cup, which sold out stadiums, saw record ratings, and turned relatively unknown players into household names. ⌘ Read more
In recent weeks, four country songs have held the number one American chart slot consecutively. But for Australian country artists, it's a long hard road to stardom. ⌘ Read more
Natalie Imbruglia's childhood dream was to become a star. While realising that dream brought unexpected curve balls, she says she wouldn't do anything differently. ⌘ Read more
Concerns about the "cruel, inhuman and degrading" treatment of a man with an intellectual disability has prompted a complaint. ⌘ Read more
More than 70 per cent of people on Thursday Island/Waiben voted in favour of a Voice to Parliament. Defeat hasn't cooled their desire for more control over their region's affairs. ⌘ Read more
Six First Nations ancestors will return to Aboriginal nations in Victoria, NSW, and South Australia from the Austrian Academy of Sciences. The remains were stolen from graves in 1905 by an Austrian anthropologist "without any ethical standards". ⌘ Read more
The community of Kfar Aza was among the prime targets when Hamas terrorists stormed into Israel. More than a week later, dead bodies and explosives still litter the streets. ⌘ Read more
An image of a rodent optic nerve head, one of almost 1,900 entries from 72 countries, takes first place in the Small World competition. ⌘ Read more
Outreach workers Ada Watson and Ayden McMahon are at the coalface of the homelessness crisis, watching over rough sleepers like Ray Farquhar and working to help the desperate and the vulnerable. ⌘ Read more
The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) closed Neilson Park's Shark Beach in the city's east in early 2022, after its 100-year-old seawall was damaged in a 2016 storm. ⌘ Read more
Of the many lessons of Saturday's referendum on the Voice to Parliament, there is one which must be more urgently addressed — our appetite for mistruths, writes Linton Besser. ⌘ Read more
Thousands of patients will be put at risk as reserves of fuel across Gaza hospitals are expected to last 24 more hours, the United Nations humanitarian office (OCHA) said. ⌘ Read more
Former vice prime minister of Israel, Tzipi Livni, says Israel will not be responsible for civilian casualties in northern Gaza after Israel issued evacuation orders to about one million people. ⌘ Read more
The Abumarzouq family in north Gaza has heard the order to leave ahead of Israel's expected ground assault. While they know it's not safe to stay, they're not going anywhere. ⌘ Read more
Remembered as the president who piloted Finland into a global EU era, Martti Ahtisaari was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2008 for his work to resolve international conflicts. ⌘ Read more
Cricket has been confirmed as a new Olympic sport for the 2028 LA Games, with Cricket Australia hailing the move as a "game-changer" for the sport. ⌘ Read more
Mick Moloney was relaxing by the river over the weekend before discovering a kangaroo had his beloved dog Hatchi trapped in a headlock. ⌘ Read more