Australia suffers another blow ahead of their Cricket World Cup clash against England in Ahmedabad, with Mitch Marsh leaving the Aussie camp for personal reasons. ⌘ Read more
Australia suffers another blow ahead of their Cricket World Cup clash against England in Ahmedabad, with Mitch Marsh leaving the Aussie camp for personal reasons. ⌘ Read more
It took two years and an unconventional job package, including pilot training, but this outback town once again has a doctor on duty. ⌘ Read more
Residents say the location and ignition of bushfires burning near their properties are suspicious, leaving them "stressed" and "frustrated". ⌘ Read more
Andrew O'Keefe gives a detailed account of the lead-up to an alleged incident that ended with the 52-year-old being charged with a number of offences, including common assault. ⌘ Read more
Hot on the heels of Eddie Jones's departure as Wallabies coach, Rugby Australia confirms it wants answers after the two-time World Cup winners posted their worst result in tournament history. ⌘ Read more
Australian retailer Kmart has paid a $1.3 million fine for having sent more than 200,000 marketing emails to people who had already unsubscribed. ⌘ Read more
A mother convicted of the manslaughter of her young two sons who drowned in 2019 has pleaded guilty to supplying another child with cannabis in the weeks after their deaths. ⌘ Read more
The Canadian singer was seen at an ice hockey game on Monday night, with fans happy to see the star joking and laughing after she revealed her rare neurological illness. ⌘ Read more
The former US president's eldest son testifies in court, ahead of more family appearances in the coming days. ⌘ Read more
The number of Queenslanders hospitalised for COVID-19 has more than doubled in three weeks, prompting the state's top doctor to urge people to get booster vaccinations for the virus. ⌘ Read more
The 24-year-old allegedly drove through a busy park in Melbourne's South Yarra before ramming several police cars. ⌘ Read more
It took seven years, but a tiny remote community in the Northern Territory had a major legal win yesterday — and renters around Australia can take heart from the decision, writes Chris Martin. ⌘ Read more
The regent parrot population is suffering, but a group of researchers who specialise in working out what's wrong with rare and beautiful creatures could make the difference. ⌘ Read more
Mary Fowler's breakout year has continued after the 20-year-old rising star unleashed a wonder strike against Taiwan in Perth. ⌘ Read more
Twenty Australians have successfully fled Gaza as 65 remain registered to leave, according to foreign affairs officials. ⌘ Read more
South Africa's Quinton de Kock maintains his dominance with the bat as the Proteas go top of the Cricket World Cup standings, while the Black Caps are left fighting for a semi-final spot with two games left in the group stage. ⌘ Read more
Four-wheel driving YouTube celebrity Andrew St Pierre White claims Tasmania's Parks and Wildlife Service has effectively locked out his ilk, while authorities make no apology for being strict on how sensitive areas are promoted. ⌘ Read more
Eddie Jones says Australia's rugby system is broken, as he prepares to coach the Barbarians in their clash with Wales. ⌘ Read more
Annabel Pitt hid her disability from employers out of fear — but she now says it is seen as an asset. ⌘ Read more
Victoria Police arrest Erin Patterson over the deaths of three people who died from suspected mushroom poisoning after a lunch at her home in July. ⌘ Read more
Cattle producers, firefighters and Indigenous rangers want action to stop deliberately lit fires with more than 13 million hectares burnt in the past two months. ⌘ Read more
Russia has shelled more than 100 towns and villages over the last 24 hours — more than in any single day so far this year, Ukraine says. ⌘ Read more
Environmental scientist and activist Timothy Jarvis says he hopes his new title as South Australia's 2024 Australian of the Year would inspire people to help stop climate change in any way they can. ⌘ Read more
"Chosen family" is the overarching theme of the acclaimed musical Rent, set to make its way around Australia next year. Stars Thndo and Nick Afoa shed light on how they will bring this iconic story to life. ⌘ Read more
The 25-year-old man was thrown from the car and died at the scene of the crash in central west New South Wales. ⌘ Read more
Oscar Piastri has excelled in sprints in 2023, winning in Qatar and finishing second in Belgium. ⌘ Read more
Neo-Nazi Jacob Hersant is expected to be charged on summons after allegedly making a Nazi salute outside court in Melbourne last week. ⌘ Read more
The third feature from Australian director Garth Davis sets a high dramatic bar for this adaptation of Iain Reid's 2018 novel, but it unintentionally teeters into comedy. ⌘ Read more
The NT Police Association is among vocal critics of a Northern Territory government plan to give additional powers to security guards, which many say are not adequately trained. ⌘ Read more
Faced with a fast-moving bushfire and a warning to take shelter, Mutchilba residents were prepared to defend their homes. But when the power goes out, so does their water supply. Now, they are demanding a solution. ⌘ Read more
Some parts of Queensland have run out of water, and landholders are paying a heavy price as paddocks become parched. ⌘ Read more
For 25 years, a program run by the Alcohol and Drug Foundation has been helping community sports clubs change an alcohol-based culture to make a safe environment — and one of their top participants shows how they can go from 'no hope' to a position of strength. ⌘ Read more
An Australian teenager on a scholarship in Winston-Salem keeps a student who collapsed on a basketball alive, resuscitating him three times in row until medical help arrives. ⌘ Read more
A headless, tailless robot dog called Spot has the potential to make a big difference for people across the world with vision impairment, thanks to Queensland researchers. ⌘ Read more
Exhausted crews across Queensland and New South Wales have faced another gruelling night as more than 120 bushfires continued to burn across the eastern states. ⌘ Read more
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade confirms 20 Australians have fled Gaza through the Rafah border crossing. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
As extreme weather events become more frequent, a new report from the nation's key agency for information and statistics on Australia's health and welfare unpacks the impacts. ⌘ Read more
After varroa mite ruined his first hives and bushfire wrecked his second, NSW Mid North Coast beekeeper Glenn Locke has vowed he will 'get going again'. ⌘ Read more
Named after the Wiradjuri word for "change" or "refreshment", the ground-breaking mobile app Gurray translates English words into seven different Aboriginal languages. ⌘ Read more
New research suggests manufacturer statements about the accuracy of COVID rapid antigen tests generally 'overstate sensitivity', but experts say it's still important to use them. ⌘ Read more
A recent health survey has reignited the push for health warnings to be introduced on alcohol packaging, but boutique wine producers say their products aren't the problem when it comes to problem drinking. ⌘ Read more
For years, sperm donors believed their identity would remain secret, but the explosion of online DNA databases changed everything, writes Ian Smith. ⌘ Read more
One in three 18 to 19-year-olds in Australia has experienced intimate partner violence in the last 12 months. These young people's experiences show what might help. ⌘ Read more
In Gaza's busiest hospital, doctors do what they can to treat a tidal wave of desperate patients injured in Israeli airs trikes. WARNING: Some readers might find the details and images in this story distressing. ⌘ Read more
Senior EU and UN officials condemn Israel's Tuesday strike on a refugee camp, as injured residents and foreign nationals evacuate the Gaza strip into Egypt. ⌘ Read more
The junta has launched a second day of air strikes against rebel groups in Kachin state as it also battles an alliance of ethnic rebel groups in neighbouring Shan state. ⌘ Read more
Consumer advocacy group CHOICE calls out "the very worst products and services" it found this year. ⌘ Read more
Glenn Maxwell is under concussion protocols for up to eight days after his second freak accident in the past year. ⌘ Read more
Having claimed two wins from two games, the Matildas are aiming for a clean sweep of round-two Olympic qualifying with a final match against Chinese Taipei. ⌘ Read more
Just 3 per cent of residents of the South Australian town of Quorn use their mains water. The rest, rely on bottled or tank water. ⌘ Read more
Police allege that between 2015 and 2022, Robert Wayne Collins was acting in a position of trust when he was paid the money by several people. ⌘ Read more
Children in the ACT under the age of 14 won't be charged, convicted or incarcerated for criminal offences — except in exceptional cases — from mid-2025. ⌘ Read more
Henry Okechukwu Nwaulu, 39, ordered three packages to be delivered to neighbouring units on his street in Mount Gambier, in which Australian Border Force officers discovered 500 grams of meth and 1 kilogram of heroin. ⌘ Read more
The term "landmark case" gets bandied around a lot, but the importance of GLJ v The Trustees of the Diocese of Lismore to survivors of institutional child sexual abuse cannot be overstated, writes Louise Milligan. ⌘ Read more
A ferry crashes into and sinks a private boat in the middle of the Brisbane River. ⌘ Read more
A jury clears Corinthian Newry, 33, of raping a woman in the Kimberley, following a trial focusing heavily on the complainant's alcohol consumption on the day in question. ⌘ Read more
Kerrod James Frahm had a "duty of care to protect his son" before the 11-year-old died of a brown snake bite in 2021, magistrate says. ⌘ Read more
The United States department of defense accelerates the delivery of 37 Black Hawk helicopters to Australia, but there's no guarantee the fleet will be operational before the end of next year. ⌘ Read more
A recovery operation is continuing after the 10-year-old boy died at the scene on Cleveland Street in Wahroonga. ⌘ Read more
WA Liberal leader Libby Mettam will meet with Nationals leader Shane Love to discuss who will be the opposition leader following the defection of Nationals MP Merome Beard, as Premier Roger Cook accuses the opposition of being "riddled with conflict". ⌘ Read more
A number of Australian families in Gaza have been told to head to the Rafah border crossing with Egypt if it is safe to do so, in the hope it may be about to open to some foreign nationals. ⌘ Read more
A local MP whose electorate includes Kosciuszko National Park defends a recent NSW government decision to allow aerial shooting of feral horses, during a budget estimates hearing. ⌘ Read more
Batemans Bay's Sculpture for Clyde will offer an acquisitive prize at next year's event to rival Sculpture by the Sea and the Archibald. ⌘ Read more
Data obtained through Freedom of Information shows most incidents involving Darwin private security guards in the past year relate to homelessness and alcohol. ⌘ Read more
The two-time Oscar winner angrily denies numerous allegations of abusive behaviour towards his former assistant and vice-president, who is seeking damages for emotional distress and reputational damage in a New York federal court. ⌘ Read more
The electric car maker wins a civil trial over allegations that its Autopilot driver assistant feature led to the death of a driver of a Model 3, a major victory as it faces several other lawsuits and federal investigations related to the same technology. ⌘ Read more
Brandon Raeburn confused the instructions of his GP and a neurologist and thought he was allowed to drive before having a seizure and causing a fatal crash, a court has heard. ⌘ Read more
Nicholas Reed, one of the men convicted of setting fire to Old Parliament House in December 2021, will spend eight months in prison. ⌘ Read more
As multiple blazes threaten Tenterfield region and beyond, farmer firefighters, neighbours and councillors have rallied together to support each other. ⌘ Read more
Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin have been on a tear higher in recent weeks, although they're still well down on record highs. Why are they rising and can it be sustained? ⌘ Read more
Across Australia, 58 women have allegedly been killed by men this year — sparking urgent calls for a national family violence register of offenders. ⌘ Read more
Demand for Tasmania's special "pot" plants is growing. This farm in southern Tasmania is set to triple its production, but it wants changes to strict advertising rules so it can reveal to customers that its product is local. ⌘ Read more
Vision a defence lawyer fought to keep secret is released, showing two service station attendants being taken hostage near Newcastle, and one faking pregnancy in order to be freed. ⌘ Read more
South Australian police say forensic testing has confirmed suspicions that human remains found in the state's Mid North earlier this year are those of suspected murder victim Robert Atkins. ⌘ Read more
Andrew O'Keefe faced a Sydney court today facing several charges including common assault, resisting a police officer and contravening an AVO. ⌘ Read more
China's small police liaison team in Solomon Islands will increase to help provide security for this month's Pacific Games, while the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force gets another donation of equipment from Beijing including metal detectors and drones in a move that's causing concern in Canberra. ⌘ Read more
A day before a senior UN official tells the Security Council about "horrendous humanitarian consequences" of ongoing war in Ukraine, medical charity MSF is forced to evacuate high-needs patients from a hospital threatened by Russian shelling. ⌘ Read more
Releasing the government's first review into Australia critical infrastructure networks, the home affairs minister says insider threats in hospitals, energy facilities and other essential networks have become one of the greatest threats to Australia's national security. ⌘ Read more
A woman with a rare blood type has thanked people across Australia who responded to an urgent international search for donors, which allowed her to safely undergo critical surgery. ⌘ Read more
After a decorated WNBL playing career, Renae Garlepp says she's had to push past fear to take her opportunities as a coach, including her biggest role yet as an assistant at the Sydney Flames. ⌘ Read more
Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff categorically declares people in charge of regulatory and oversight bodies were not subject to misconduct allegations by the state's child sexual abuse commission of inquiry. He was responding to a statement made by Independent Upper House MP Meg Webb under parliamentary privilege on Tuesday. ⌘ Read more
Data from the phone of a woman who police allege was raped by former Liberal party staffer Bruce Lehrmann has been received by his lawyers, a court has heard. ⌘ Read more
Fighting in densely populated urban areas and moving underground could strip the Israeli military of some of its technological advantages and give the Hamas militant group the upper hand. Here's what we know about the complications Israel will face. ⌘ Read more
Australia appears to be on the verge of an eighth COVID wave, with Victoria and NSW residents urged to wear masks to limit community transmission. Here's an update on the key facts about COVID. ⌘ Read more
A public housing tenant from the remote Central Australian community of Santa Teresa has won a High Court bid to sue her landlord for distress and disappointment over the failure to carry out repairs. ⌘ Read more
The pair were celebrating Jack Wighton's 30th birthday before police laid now abandoned charges. ⌘ Read more
The former top aide to former British prime minister Boris Johnson paints a picture of widespread chaos and dysfunction in the UK government during the coronavirus pandemic. ⌘ Read more
Conservationists are calling for better control of illegal foreign fishing on pristine reefs off the WA coast in light of declining sea cucumber numbers. ⌘ Read more
Cyclist John Dennis died after being struck by a ute in regional South Australia earlier this month. Seven years earlier, he was injured in a crash that killed a fellow rider less than 10 kilometres away. ⌘ Read more
Witnesses say the 55-year-old male surfer was attacked by a shark near Granites Beach, on South Australia's far west coast, yesterday morning. ⌘ Read more
Parliamentary privilege was used to reveal the names of high-ranking public servants subject to potential misconduct allegations by the commission of inquiry. It's time for the government to clarify what it knows, writes Adam Langenberg. ⌘ Read more
Australia ends a year that included another Netball World Cup crown and Quad Series and Constellation Cup titles with a series sweep of South Africa. ⌘ Read more
Just over a year since his tragic death, Cassius Turvey's life has been memorialised with a plaque unveiled on his favourite day of the year. ⌘ Read more
Why on earth would Australia's Big Four banks be expecting the Reserve Bank to lift rates on Melbourne Cup Day when Australians are buying less than a year ago and annual inflation is heading down, asks Peter Martin. ⌘ Read more
El Niño is tipped to bring scorching temperatures to the east, but its impact is less clear in WA. However, there's another climate driver that will bring some serious summer heat. ⌘ Read more
The rural community of Eneabba wants Iluka Resources to build worker accommodation for its workers in town, but the company says it will be led by what its staff wants. ⌘ Read more
Australian shares are set to open higher. Follow the day's events and insights as they happen with our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. ⌘ Read more
The NT government says it needs to fund private security firms in Darwin to keep public order, but the Police Association is warning it's risking deaths. ⌘ Read more
All that remains of Sharon Radwick's dad is a box of muddy, mouldy photographs, and the knowledge he was terrified in the final moments of his life as flood waters hit. ⌘ Read more
Racing greyhounds in NSW will be digitally monitored under a new e-tracking system, but greyhound protection groups are calling for more action to be taken. ⌘ Read more