Experts say Victoria's hayfever season could be worse than average, with high-to-extreme grass pollen levels expected from today. ⌘ Read more
Experts say Victoria's hayfever season could be worse than average, with high-to-extreme grass pollen levels expected from today. ⌘ Read more
More than 300 people were forced to evacuate when a huge fire ripped through dozens of homes at Tara. Now the community is coming to grips with the devastation, but looking to the future. ⌘ Read more
Three dead dolphins turn up in an oil spill. The energy company says it's got nothing to do with it, but Alex, an insider, sets out to prove it wrong. Now, an ABC investigation has revealed mistakes were made. ⌘ Read more
Hezbollah's leader gives a much-anticipated address warning that a wider conflict in the Middle East was possible if clashes continue on the Israel-Lebanon border. ⌘ Read more
In a remote island community in the Philippines, a young man convinced villagers he was their saviour. Now, he is accused of leading a doomsday cult and fostering child marriages, rape, forced labour and human trafficking. ⌘ Read more
The bestselling author of Boy Swallows Universe returns with Lola in the Mirror, a sweeping love story infused with magical realism set against Brisbane's gritty underbelly. ⌘ Read more
Women are being thrust back to the most severe stages of menopause amid long-running shortages of hormone replacement therapy patches. ⌘ Read more
When he gets off the plane in China, not being Scott Morrison will help Anthony Albanese, but it only goes so far in stabilising relations in the long term, writes Brett Worthington. ⌘ Read more
Despite losing midfield powerhouse Charlie Rowbottom to injury, Gold Coast have clinched their first AFLW finals appearance since 2020 by defeating Essendon. ⌘ Read more
A bomb in a parked motorcycle exploded near a police vehicle in north-west Pakistan on Friday, killing at least five people and wounding 20 others, local police said. ⌘ Read more
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia has launched 40 Shahed drones at Ukrainian cities — a strike some fear is an attempt to cripple infrastructure ahead of winter. ⌘ Read more
The deadly storm has caused heavy flooding across Europe, killing at least eight people and inundating parts of Italy, Spain and France. ⌘ Read more
A statement from tour promoter Live Nation says the company understands fans will be disappointed, and it is working with the Canadian singer to reschedule the shows. ⌘ Read more
The state's two best spellers went head to head for 12 gruelling sudden-death rounds, with judges on the verge of turning to their list of emergency words. ⌘ Read more
Australian of the Year and fierce body activist Taryn Brumfitt launches new program aimed at early educators to help prevent body image issues developing in kids as young as eight years old. ⌘ Read more
An investigation into the fast-tracking of Walker Corporation's Appin development in June leads to the creation of a new probity framework governing the NSW government's dealings with the property giant. ⌘ Read more
A sea urchin that is rapidly spreading in warming oceans and overgrazing on kelp to the point it is creating marine deserts should be harvested for human consumption, a Senate inquiry has found, as it seeks ways to manage the native species. ⌘ Read more
A landmark inquest looking at the state of domestic violence in the Northern Territory hears men's services are key to addressing the crisis. ⌘ Read more
The charity Save the Children had launched a case in the Federal Court, on behalf of 20 children and 11 women stuck in the Al-Roj camp in the north of the war ravaged country ⌘ Read more
South Australia's public health chief Nicola Spurrier warns the state is "clearly" at the beginning of a "new wave" of COVID-19, but says the rise is not being driven by the Pirola variant. ⌘ Read more
Three men involved in a failed housing scheme which targeted elderly customers appear in a Perth court for allegedly breaching corporate law. ⌘ Read more
Christopher Michael Hughes hit the 22-year-old motorcyclist in his car while in pursuit of a stolen vehicle in Townsville in 2021. ⌘ Read more
A change in leadership at Qantas and the ACCC has led to more of the same from both, which is a looming disaster for the airline and a credit to the regulator, writes business editor Ian Verrender. ⌘ Read more
A 38-year-old man pleads guilty to kidnapping a young girl as she walked to school, an act that triggered a frantic search for her in Perth's southern suburbs. ⌘ Read more
Hakan Ayik has been on NSW's most-wanted list for more than a decade, suspected of the "supply of large commercial quantities of drugs" and links to the Comancheros bikie gang. ⌘ Read more
Investigators have released CCTV footage of the suspect after a 26-year-old was injured in Thurgoona late on Thursday. ⌘ Read more
A senior police officer’s conviction for raping and sexually assaulting a "vulnerable" junior officer prompts calls for a fresh focus on "predatory behaviour" by members of the force. ⌘ Read more
Pakistan detains and deports Afghans after nationwide searches under a crackdown on undocumented or unregistered foreigners, with aid agencies warning of chaotic and desperate scenes among those returning to Afghanistan. ⌘ Read more
Denise Govendir was murdered in her Sydney home in 1998 by an alleged unknown man pretending to be a police officer. ⌘ Read more
Pop star Mariah Carey is facing a $31 million lawsuit over her Christmas hit All I Want for Christmas Is You. ⌘ Read more
The man, his wife and their two young children were among a group of Australians and other foreign nationals who were able to escape Gaza when the Rafah border crossing opened to civilians for the first time. ⌘ Read more
Bunbury's mayor says he will review the council's approach to rough sleepers, after it played Hot Potato on loop to drive them away, sparking a public outcry. ⌘ Read more
NT Police say witnesses saw two people running away from the scene after a ute collided with a cyclist early on Friday morning. ⌘ Read more
Gold Coast Titans coach Des Hasler insists he is only one piece of the puzzle that could help make the club a success. ⌘ Read more
Widow Julia Evans says she reassured her late husband he was in good hands at the hospital. She now says she was very wrong. ⌘ Read more
Daniel Ricciardo is riding a wave of confidence after producing one of his best Formula 1 weekends in recent years. ⌘ Read more
Former England captain Joe Root says, despite England sitting bottom of the Cricket World Cup table, he would rather have England's XI than Australia's heading into their crunch clash. ⌘ Read more
A scientist was scouring the waterways of the Northern Tablelands for turtles when she instead made what is believed to be only the 13th sighting of a white platypus in 187 years. ⌘ Read more
Processing a new song from a band that looms so large is a complex undertaking. ⌘ Read more
Police have found a body in their search for a man missing for five days since he was last seen in the surf at Fairy Meadow Beach in North Wollongong. ⌘ Read more
Two Rural Fire Service depots have been ransacked with thieves taking "whatever they could get their hands on", including a fire truck. ⌘ Read more
Police have charged a 41-year-old man who they allege purposely started a series of fires that tore through bushland in central Perth and Kings Park. ⌘ Read more
The life and legacy of Labor giant Bill Hayden will be honoured at a state funeral service in his hometown south-west of Brisbane today. ⌘ Read more
Sandra Oh plays a party girl and Awkwafina plays a nerd to tackle issues of addiction, sibling rivalry and putting up with the people you love in the new film Quiz Lady. ⌘ Read more
After finishing ninth and 10th respectively in season seven of the AFLW, it is no fluke that Gold Coast and Essendon find themselves in the hunt for a double chance in the upcoming finals series, writes Gemma Bastiani. ⌘ Read more
The woman charged with murder over a mushroom meal linked to three deaths in Victoria's east is due to face court this morning. ⌘ Read more
Thanks to 355 drivers in Ipswich who took part in Australia's largest ever study of "connected vehicles", researchers are confident that intelligent cars and traffic lights could soon be an everyday feature on the nation's roads. ⌘ Read more
COVID-19 case numbers are tipped to rise before Christmas. Here's the picture across Australia, the latest on booster shots, and changes to reporting of national figures. ⌘ Read more
The corrections minister said the contract with GEO Group will not be renewed when it expires in March 2025. ⌘ Read more
After sending India in to bat and watching the hosts amass 357 runs in Mumbai, Sri Lanka is rolled for a humiliating 55 runs to effectively end their hopes of progressing at the World Cup. ⌘ Read more
Advocates for both sides of the Israel-Hamas conflict have been using out-of-context images and videos to sway public opinion of the war. Here are the most pervasive myths so far. ⌘ Read more
Police say a missing 10-year-old boy who has non-verbal autism has been reunited with his family after a search joined by emergency services. ⌘ Read more
World number four Jannik Sinner withdraws from a clash with Australian Alex de Minaur after finishing his previous match in the early hours of the morning. ⌘ Read more
Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs says 65 people, including Australian citizens, permanent residents and their families are still stuck inside Gaza, after 23 managed to flee into Egypt on Wednesday. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Three duck hunters have been fined after animal activists filmed them harming birds on the opening day of the season in South Australia's south-east earlier this year. ⌘ Read more
Each of the four Aboriginal women examined in a months-long inquest were killed by their partners, who each had long histories of violence and prior stints in prison. ⌘ Read more
An outback council has been criticised for its handling of a sexual harassment complaint made by a former worker, who was told to meet face-to-face with the colleague or face dismissal. ⌘ Read more
Another week, another news quiz to test your knowledge. ⌘ Read more
As 360,000 Israeli reservists flock to join the war effort against Hamas, some returning volunteers and their families have asked why Yair Netanyahu is not among them. ⌘ Read more
Bob Moulton says he is among the rural dialysis patients who have fallen through the cracks in the state's transport subsidy scheme. ⌘ Read more
Harrison and Jarad are turning their painful pasts into a legislative change campaign to remove the provision for character references when sentencing convicted paedophiles in the ACT. ⌘ Read more
The doctor sent an email to an Indigenous specialist criticising pharmaceutical policies designed to benefit Indigenous people and questioning his Indigenous identity. WARNING: This story contains details of racism that some readers may find distressing. ⌘ Read more
England's Cricket World Cup defence started poorly — and the data shows that it got worse. On Saturday, Australia has the chance to put the final nail in the coffin and end England's most successful white ball era in ignominy. ⌘ Read more
Central Queenslanders are making tens of thousands of dollars by converting their properties to short-term rentals. Experts warn people need to read the fine print before they open their doors. ⌘ Read more
A new book recounts how an unprecedented grassroots campaign in the town of Biloela saved a refugee family from deportation. ⌘ Read more
Palestinians living in Australia mourn the death of loved ones in Gaza while dealing with survivor's guilt, while some warn of a looming mental health crisis. ⌘ Read more
A suspected Ponzi scheme that has ensnared Melbourne racing identities and a senior AFL figure was offering returns of up to 8 per cent before the sudden death of its alleged mastermind last month. ⌘ Read more
Staff at a Tasmanian real estate agency were "shaken and upset" after several plate glass windows were smashed by a hammer-wielding man — as new police data shows crime in the state has bounced back after a lull during COVID. ⌘ Read more
Scientists at Deakin University discover how to mulch down old clothing into a pigment as part of an going project looking at textile waste solutions. ⌘ Read more
Catholic priest and scholar James Alison knows what it feels like to be a scapegoat. He's devoted his life to understanding why we do it. ⌘ Read more
As Xi Jinping faces a double dip in China's economy and public support wanes in his third term, interactions between Beijing and the West, including Australia and the United States, have become a tool in his efforts to turn things around, writes Bang Xiao. ⌘ Read more
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says forces have passed the outskirts of Gaza City, while Hezbollah attacks Israeli border positions. ⌘ Read more
There's a general recognition Australia is not on track to achieve the government's commitment to have renewables deliver 82 per cent of electricity by 2030. The treasurer wants to change that. ⌘ Read more
China has lowered the national flag around the country as the "the people's premier" Li Keqiang is cremated. ⌘ Read more
The Australian Federal Police says it is aware of the Turkish arrest and acknowledged officials for "undertaking one of the most significant operations" of transnational organised criminals. ⌘ Read more
What began as a COVID-induced move to the regions doesn't appear to be going away, with city-to-region movement still sitting 11.7 per cent above the pre-COVID average. ⌘ Read more
Mechelle Turvey, whose son Cassius was killed in October 2022, is recognised for her advocacy work to prevent violence and in training police officers to show empathy when dealing with victims of crime. ⌘ Read more
When John Watson was bitten by a crocodile, he knew exactly which plant would help his wound. Scientists now think that plant could lead to a powerful pain relief gel. ⌘ Read more
Police say two people have been assaulted before having their ute — with a beloved family dog inside — stolen in a seemingly unprovoked attack in north-east Queensland. ⌘ Read more
Members of an international motorcycle club have been arrested in a coordinated police raid across Cairns in a bid to crack down on emerging crime syndicates. ⌘ Read more
South Australian public school teachers vote to strike again next week if the state government does not increase its pay offer — but the union says students preparing for Year 12 exams will not be adversely impacted. ⌘ Read more
Erin Patterson, who cooked a mushroom lunch in late July suspected of resulting in three people's deaths, faces charges including murder and attempted murder. ⌘ Read more
Screen Australia has released its latest Drama Report, which shows in part how Australian creators are reaching tens of millions of people around the world by tapping into audiences who have an appetite for content not being picked up on mainstream channels. ⌘ Read more
Jason De Ieso was shot dead at his crash repair business in Adelaide's northern suburbs in 2012, with police and prosecutors arguing he was the accidental victim of a feud between rival bikie gangs. ⌘ Read more
Four people alleged to be part of a money laundering syndicate, including the accused ringleader, are granted bail in a Melbourne court a week after they were arrested. ⌘ Read more
Slater and Gordon has announced it is investigating a possible class action into "substandard" public housing conditions of remote Aboriginal tenants across the state. ⌘ Read more
Giant eddy currents in the sea spread heat. But if trapped in place, they can cause marine heatwaves deadly to sea life. And there's a big one shaping up off Sydney right now. ⌘ Read more
Indigenous elder Mick Gooda says the backlash in Queensland after the failure of the Voice referendum has been greater than he expected. ⌘ Read more
A Perth police officer is sentenced to two years in jail for assaulting a woman during an arrest in which she was forced to the ground, dragged across the floor and kicked in the foot. ⌘ Read more
A man has been seriously injured and three other people have been taken to hospital after a dog attack north of Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
South Australia's Training Centre Visitor Shona Reid says since she was appointed last year, her office has taken a "deep dive" into records to uncover the extent of self-harming at the state's youth justice centre. Warning: This story contains references to self-harm. ⌘ Read more
The inquiry is examining Project 13, a 2008 report by seven scientists recommending the use of an automated DNA testing system, rather than extracting it manually. ⌘ Read more
An emergency injunction granted to a Tiwi Islands traditional owner by the Federal Court has halted construction of the project's underwater gas export pipeline for several weeks. ⌘ Read more
Halloween revellers gathered in central Shanghai late on Tuesday night, with some dressing in costumes that poked fun at Chinese authorities in a rare showcase of free expression. ⌘ Read more
A man charged over the 1999 killing of Canberra woman Irma Palasics during a violent home invasion pleads not guilty to murder as he is charged with five new offences. ⌘ Read more
A study of eight regional towns has found location significantly impacts access to health care, suggesting more targeted investment of health dollars is needed. ⌘ Read more
Deputy Premier Prue Car says Sir Richard Branson is "entitled to his opinion" after the billionaire urged the NSW government to decriminalise illicit drugs. ⌘ Read more
Courtney Houssos was previously responsible for the State Insurance Regulatory Authority, while her husband was a senior lobbyist at the Insurance Council of Australia. ⌘ Read more
Kazuhiro Suzuki is Japan's ambassador to Australia. He is also the son of a trained kamikaze pilot. His family history tells the story of Japan's ruinous embrace of empire, and its transformation in the decades since. ⌘ Read more
The treasurer admits that Australia is on track to fall short of its climate targets without more money invested, quicker construction of renewables projects, and better regulation. ⌘ Read more