Ben Hayes says 60 per cent of his vast Central Australian cattle station has been burnt as the Northern Territory reports that an area five times the size of Tasmania has already been scorched this season. ⌘ Read more
Ben Hayes says 60 per cent of his vast Central Australian cattle station has been burnt as the Northern Territory reports that an area five times the size of Tasmania has already been scorched this season. ⌘ Read more
Since 2000, 81 women have been killed by their partners in the Northern Territory. Four of them have been at the centre of a landmark coronial inquiry. The evidence has been devastating and repetitive — but will it spark change? ⌘ Read more
A group of tourists say they'll never return to Alice Springs after a trip to Uluru ended in a brawl between their driver and a pedestrian, and an hours-long wait on the side of the road. ⌘ Read more
A South Australian woman is turning farm waste into a sustainable food business by making meals out of second-grade fruit and veggies. ⌘ Read more
A Canberra woman says she was wrongly given just months to live due to a misdiagnosis. She's now advocating to give her rare cancer more recognition. ⌘ Read more
Authorities warn 'tis the season to remain vigilant when buying online, as scammers ramp up activity heading into the holidays. ⌘ Read more
Corrective Services Minister Paul Papalia's decision to release an interim report into the death of Cleveland Dodd, revealing more details about his attempt to take his own life, was a 180-degree turn in his handling of the tragedy, writes Kathryn Diss. ⌘ Read more
Karen Webb considers herself an outback Uber driver. But that's life on the rodeo circuit for the proud country mum and her daughter, riding sensation Adanni Walker. ⌘ Read more
Fiona Tustian enjoys having snakes in her garden, but they're not everyone's cup of tea. So how can you reduce the chances of one taking up residence in your yard? ⌘ Read more
The Stawell Underground Physics Laboratory is about to become home to a "quantum refrigerator", in a first for physicists in the Southern Hemisphere. ⌘ Read more
After making history in their first appearance at the FIFA Women's World Cup, players from the Philippines national team are now experiencing Australia’s passion for women's football. ⌘ Read more
Among the long rows of glossy publications that cater to the reading needs of home renovators, gold hunters, hobby farmers, celebrity watchers, and puzzle lovers, this newsagent is witnessing a resurgence in demand for print magazines. ⌘ Read more
Australia still lags behind dozens of countries when it comes to female representation in federal parliament. A national program is now equipping more women with the skills and confidence to run for office. ⌘ Read more
Anna Funder's new book excoriates a truth unchanged from both before and after George Orwell's time: what women do in a marriage, in a family, creates more time for the other members of that family than they would ever have without her, writes Virginia Trioli. ⌘ Read more
With the Cricket World Cup semifinals on the horizon, Australia is looking to capitalise on Glenn Maxwell's all-round ability, rather than just his powerful batting. ⌘ Read more
A senior Pentagon official insists "little bumps" inside congress will not delay progress on the plan to provide Australia with nuclear-powered submarines. ⌘ Read more
Students and parents are calling for more transparency and adequate solutions from the VCE authority after at least two high schools gave Chinese language students the wrong exam paper this week. ⌘ Read more
Pasifika people are generous people – their commitment to serving and supporting others is central to their identities. But that generosity comes at a cost. ⌘ Read more
With the top eight settled and AFLW finals on the horizon, Gemma Bastiani takes a look at the greatest strength of each remaining team. ⌘ Read more
The Western Bulldogs sexual abuse scandal could widen, after survivor Adam Kneale was awarded the highest compensation payout in history. ⌘ Read more
Come along on a trip to Exmouth Gulf as researchers hunt for one of the ocean's most cryptic creatures. ⌘ Read more
Old People's Home for Teenagers brings 91-year-old Sally and 19-year-old Eden together to make pinch pots — helping to ensure this important practice and its lessons don't end when the clay of the master sets in the kiln. ⌘ Read more
The International Cricket Council determines that Sri Lanka Cricket is in serious breach of its obligations as a member, issuing a suspension with immediate effect. ⌘ Read more
Benjamin Netanyahu's brother once led a team that rescued 102 hostages and created a legend. It gave Israel a reputation for getting hostages back no matter what, but can they pull it off this time? ⌘ Read more
The inside story of how the Commonwealth Bank went to extraordinary lengths to discredit whistleblowers and journalists who exposed wrongdoing within the company. ⌘ Read more
The US has struggled to maintain support for Israel's offensive in the face of the shocking civilian death toll in Gaza. It is now taking a new line, writes Eric Tlozek. ⌘ Read more
On the holiday island of Phuket, an influx of Russians buying property and setting up their own businesses is driving up prices and driving a wedge between the new residents and Thai locals. ⌘ Read more
In his strongest comments to date on civilians bearing the brunt of the war, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken denounces the soaring number of civilians killed in Gaza. ⌘ Read more
With the surging costs of homes in Australia, more young people are relying on family to enter the market. It has experts concerned about deepening class disparity. ⌘ Read more
The growing sullenness amongst voters about cost of living pressures makes it inevitable that the economy will once again become the absolute core issue for the government, writes Laura Tingle. ⌘ Read more
A High Court judge rules seven high-profile figures can have their lawsuit against the publisher of the Daily Mail newspaper alleging widespread unlawful behaviour heard at trial. ⌘ Read more
Drink bottles and racial slurs were thrown from both sides at each other, while one man was arrested in an angry protest in Caulfield South. ⌘ Read more
A high-ranking Northern Territory police officer — who was off duty and wearing plain clothes at the time — has refuted allegations she assaulted a woman during an arrest on an outback highway. ⌘ Read more
A judge acquits Kylie So of the murder of 71-year-old Robert Dickie in Central West NSW, finding foul play involving someone else could not be ruled out. ⌘ Read more
Sydney Thunder quick Hannah Darlington claims career-best figures to help her side to a nail-biting four-run win over Meg Lanning's Melbourne Stars. ⌘ Read more
A 62-year-old woman has died after being crushed by a fallen tree during a storm in the Lockyer Valley. ⌘ Read more
Borman commanded Apollo 8's historic Christmas 1968 flight that circled the moon and paved the way for the 1969 lunar landing. ⌘ Read more
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau says the death of Alan Acton, who was mustering on a property at Bingegang in central Queensland at the time of the crash, is a "tragic reminder" of the dangers of wire-strikes. ⌘ Read more
The longest-ever Hollywood writers-actors' strike has ended, but the union warns Australian studios are increasingly including clauses that will allow them to sell actors' voices and images to third parties. ⌘ Read more
Jurors in the murder trial of a man who fatally bashed a homeless person in Tweed Heads hear the chilling and bizarre interviews he gave to police after his arrest. ⌘ Read more
Earlier this year, Benji Marshall was bouncing around Wests Tigers like he could still play. Now, the most beloved player of his generation has taken charge of one of the league's most success-starved clubs. ⌘ Read more
A man filmed making threats and placing his foot on the head of an Indigenous child, while the suspended mayor of the Barkly council restrained the boy, will face court on a charge of aggravated assault. ⌘ Read more
A new documentary, The Healing, is highlighting how alternative therapies are helping veterans battling PTSD. ⌘ Read more
After eight weeks of evidence, across the past six months, Northern Territory Coroner Elisabeth Armitage has adjourned her landmark inquiry into the NT's domestic, family and sexual violence system. ⌘ Read more
A three-month recovery mission for a defence helicopter that crashed into the sea off Queensland's Whitsunday Coast has ended, but investigations into the incident are ongoing. ⌘ Read more
Former world number one and four-time grand slam champion Naomi Osaka has opted to make her return from maternity leave at the Brisbane International next month. ⌘ Read more
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a new pact with the low-lying island country of Tuvalu, allowing residents facing displacement from climate change the ability resettle in Australia. ⌘ Read more
As the federal government's proposed changes head to debate in the Senate, a committee has backed the use of buybacks to meet recovery targets, and called for more scrutiny of water-saving projects, and greater First Nations involvement. ⌘ Read more
Continual price hikes and fragmentation of services have seen some Australians ditch their streaming services in favour of film and TV piracy. ⌘ Read more
The Children's Court has heard a 16-year-old was released from a youth detention centre the day before he allegedly attacked and robbed taxi driver Yawinder Gill Singh. ⌘ Read more
Emergency services are responding to reports of a shark attack near the Port Noarlunga Jetty, south of Adelaide. ⌘ Read more
The family of the 57-year-old "larger than life" Jindabyne man who went missing after his helicopter crashed two weeks ago expect up to a thousand people at a memorial in Berridale. ⌘ Read more
The NSW pricing regulator has released a final report into its rate peg review. It comes as rising rates add to the cost of living crisis. ⌘ Read more
Staff at the notorious Unit 18 juvenile wing inside Perth's Casuarina maximum-security adult prison were watching movies or resting the night 16-year-old Cleveland Dodd was found unresponsive. WARNING: The story contains details of self-harm. ⌘ Read more
Mayor of Liverpool Ned Mannoun has criticised politicians for not calling for a ceasefire in the Middle East conflict as people in his community struggle with intense feelings of sadness and powerlessness. ⌘ Read more
Researchers in China have reported the live birth of a monkey chimera using a stem cell technique previously only successful with rats and mice. So what does this mean? ⌘ Read more
The man who has overseen large population growth in the Sunshine Coast says he is stepping away to put his family and personal interests first. ⌘ Read more
Christopher Walker tells a court of his shame at the drug-fuelled incident, saying he has reformed and vows to help others struggling with addiction. ⌘ Read more
The South Australian government will give land to the federal government to build nuclear submarines in exchange for three sites, two of which it plans to use for new housing. ⌘ Read more
Scientists rediscover a long-lost species of mammal described as having the spines of a hedgehog, the snout of an anteater and the feet of a mole, in Papua's Cyclops Mountains more than 60 years after it was last recorded. ⌘ Read more
This single mother was heartbroken when Airbnbs took away affordable rentals in her seaside home and left her struggling to find somewhere stable to live. She hopes a new government incentive will ease the pressure. ⌘ Read more
The star was battling brain cancer for the second time, and was surrounded by his partner and family when he died, a message posted on his social media account says. ⌘ Read more
Bobby Bourke has been sentenced to 18 months in prison, but he will not serve time behind bars, after being found guilty of misconduct in public office for helping to blackmail fellow councillor Jacqui Rudge in 2020. ⌘ Read more
The Reserve Bank reveals the reasoning behind its latest interest rate rise and whether it is likely to have to lift them again. ⌘ Read more
Police charge the former pro boxer and Australian Olympic boxing team captain with dealing with property reasonably suspected of being proceeds of crime, after an arrest at Hobart Airport. ⌘ Read more
Football legend Ron Barassi is remembered as the father of modern AFL in a state memorial service at the MCG. ⌘ Read more
Five women from regional Victoria have taken advantage of a government-funded program to help a Syrian farming family from a Lebanese refugee camp resettle in Australia, and its results have been "quite magical". ⌘ Read more
ACT member of the legislative assembly Johnathan Davis is stood down over allegations of misconduct, Greens leader Shane Rattenbury has confirmed ⌘ Read more
Firefighters and property owners give thanks for a large downpour that has helped quell a ferocious fire that tore through more than 200,000 hectares and sparked evacuations. ⌘ Read more
A jury finds that a company the Oscar-winning actor formed to look after his personal needs was liable for gender discrimination and retaliation. ⌘ Read more
Patricia Meehan's surgeon kept saying there was nothing wrong, but another doctor diagnosed her with neuroendocrine tumours. Experts say the disease is commonly missed, and better doctor education is needed. ⌘ Read more
The Queensland Ambulance Service and rescue helicopters are responding to assist passengers after a light plane crashed into the ocean off the Sunshine Coast this morning. ⌘ Read more
WA Police are searching for 14-year-old girl Bella Norris, who went missing from Quondong camping site on Thursday evening. ⌘ Read more
Taylor Swift fans camp out overnight in Sydney and Melbourne in the hope of securing some of the new batch of concert tickets being released today. ⌘ Read more
Is this the end of the Marvel Cinematic Universe as we know it? Here’s hoping the sequel to Captain Marvel and its female-led cast is taking us to a better place. ⌘ Read more
As the WA government faces a barrage of criticism over youth justice, Indigenous leaders in the East Kimberley are pushing the case for a so-called cultural sentencing trek, arguing a new approach is desperately needed. ⌘ Read more
South Australia Police says a Melbourne man allegedly struck a police security officer's face while being escorted off Government House grounds in Adelaide. ⌘ Read more
An inquest into domestic violence is told empowering Aboriginal leaders and putting trust into communities is central to stopping the "scourge of domestic violence offending". ⌘ Read more
A fan favourite at Melbourne Park, John Millman announces he will retire after January's Australian Open, saying "all good things come to an end". ⌘ Read more
Have you been paying attention to the news this week? Test your knowledge with this week's quiz. ⌘ Read more
A man in immigration detention who had served a prison sentence for child sexual offences re-enters the community, with the government confirming dozens of others who were wrongly detained will soon follow. ⌘ Read more
WA's youth detention system has hit rock bottom, but there were some signs of optimism when a young offender was sentenced for his crimes, writes state political reporter Keane Bourke. ⌘ Read more
Comments by the US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell that interest rates are not high enough to tame inflation send Wall Street lower, with the ASX set for a modest start ahead of the RBA's latest economic update. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Egyptian security and medical sources say evacuations through the Rafah crossing for Palestinians needing medical treatment, and for foreigners, have resumed after being suspended for a day. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Investigators warned that the deliberate release of feral pigs would not be tolerated and their impacts on the environment were "severe". ⌘ Read more
The head of scripted for the new NCIS: Sydney has used the knowledge of her hometown to develop a unique character for the new wing of the television franchise. ⌘ Read more
The 26-year-old will appear in court today facing several firearms charges. He was one of two arrested in relation to a series of shootings yesterday on the NSW Mid North Coast. ⌘ Read more
In a submission to an inquiry into the Middle Arm Development Precinct, the NT government has listed Closing the Gap as a key "strategic" reason to pursue the $1.5 billion project. ⌘ Read more
Andrew McDonald hails Glenn Maxwell as a game-changing talent following his breathtaking innings that helped Australia defeat Afghanistan at the Cricket World Cup in India. ⌘ Read more
As the government calls for input on a plan to help the agriculture and land sectors cut emissions, farmers say they're keen to adapt — but not at the expense of food production. ⌘ Read more
Storm Hunter helps Australia to a 2-1 victory in its tie against Kazakhstan, but it is not enough to stay alive in the teams tournament as Alicia Molik makes her farewell as captain. ⌘ Read more
Sold and marketed as environmentally friendly, compostable food packaging has been exploding in popularity in Australia. But is it any better than the plastic it's replaced? ⌘ Read more
A parliamentary inquiry into ambulance ramping in Tasmania is told emergency department staff have walked away from the job over patient safety concerns, leaving a deficit of skilled workers to manage a strained healthcare system. ⌘ Read more
First the hack, then the outage. Many customers want out of Optus, while others want compensation. Here's a look at your consumer rights. ⌘ Read more
There are no PET scanners available in Eustie King's central Queensland home town. He says regular long distance travel is taking a toll as he fights two types of cancer. ⌘ Read more
The ACT government's expanded stamp duty concession is likely to incentivise downsizing, according to industry experts. ⌘ Read more
Kamal El-Gadba was in Gaza for the first time in 12 years, meeting the newest additions to his family and catching up on old times. Then war broke out. ⌘ Read more
Benjamin Netanyahu is being blamed by many Israelis for the failures that contributed to the horrors of October 7. He is now trying to hang on to power. ⌘ Read more
Friends and family of the five people killed in a horror pub crash in Daylesford call for ongoing support as they give tearful tributes to their loved ones. ⌘ Read more
For five months of the year, hens stationed along the Murray River in South Australia play an important role in protecting the state against diseases like Japanese encephalitis. ⌘ Read more