Stephen Neil White's crimes were so serious that a court imposed a continuing detention order on him to keep him behind bars in WA. That has now been rescinded and he will be released back into the community. ⌘ Read more
Stephen Neil White's crimes were so serious that a court imposed a continuing detention order on him to keep him behind bars in WA. That has now been rescinded and he will be released back into the community. ⌘ Read more
While Premier Roger Cook says he is committed to the redevelopment of Laverton Hospital, the state government has found no suitable tenders for the northern Goldfields project. ⌘ Read more
Fifty more police will patrol Alice Springs' streets this summer as part of an NT government “zero-tolerance” plan to prevent a major surge in crime in Central Australia over the holiday period. ⌘ Read more
In the latest wave of turbulence in Westminster, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has reshuffled his ministerial team. Here’s how the key players have fared in the shake-up. ⌘ Read more
The daughter of Stacey Klimovitch, who was fatally shot in Newcastle last year, testifies at the trial of her mother's alleged killer, Jason Paul Hawkins. ⌘ Read more
When Israel invaded Gaza, Adam didn't want to leave. Now the Palestinian man, who has family in Australia, just wants to bury the body of his 10-year-old son. ⌘ Read more
The Slip! Slop! Slap! jingle, I am Australian, Sherbert's Howzat and a harmonica recording from the 1920s are among 11 new recordings added to the National Film and Sound Archive's Sounds of Australia registry. ⌘ Read more
A NSW Central West community's "true spirit" has shone through in the year since it was smashed by flooding which took lives and livlihoods. ⌘ Read more
Snake catcher Rex Neindorf says recent bushfires have pushed higher numbers of deadly snakes into Alice Springs as they look for food in people's backyards and kitchens. ⌘ Read more
The NBL cellar dwellers have parted ways with Jacob Jackomas after a disappointing start to the season, naming assistant Justin Tatum as interim head coach. ⌘ Read more
Despite a decrease in seismic activity in south-west Iceland, the risk of a volcanic eruption remains significant, authorities say, after earthquakes and magma spread underground in recent weeks. ⌘ Read more
India is unbeaten and seemingly in control of their home Cricket World Cup, but semifinals often throw up surprises with New Zealand hoping to spring another in Mumbai, before Australia and South Africa meet in Kolkata. ⌘ Read more
We hear about outbreaks of illnesses like COVID-19 and gastro on cruise ships, but are you more likely to become unwell on a ship and how can you stay safe? ⌘ Read more
Indian buffalo meat is surging into Australian market strongholds such as Indonesia, creating enormous competition for the live cattle trade. ⌘ Read more
The veteran MP will move to the crossbench after losing preselection for the regional Victorian seat of Monash on Sunday. ⌘ Read more
Police are seeking dashcam footage and CCTV as they investigate a crash involving a car and a motorised wheelchair that killed an 85-year-old man in the Townsville suburb of Aitkenvale. ⌘ Read more
Police say former 2GB broadcaster Roman Butchaski's car has been found near a remote Cape York river system and a massive search is underway. ⌘ Read more
Police inquiries determined Donald Gordon Buckley had died in Moree after changing his identity, three decades after last being seen in Sydney by his loved ones. ⌘ Read more
Anthony Rowlingson, who shot dead his brother in 2007, has failed in a last-ditch bid for freedom after his application was dismissed by Queensland's highest court. ⌘ Read more
At least 40 Indian workers trapped inside a collapsed Himalayan highway tunnel will spend a second night there, pending the arrival of rescue material. ⌘ Read more
NSW Rugby becomes the first state member union to formally commit to Rugby Australia's plan to align the sport across the country. ⌘ Read more
Cupcakes, chats "solving the problems of the world", and refurbishing bikes for those in need are all in a day's work for this team of volunteers. ⌘ Read more
A herd of goats has "annihilated" weeds posing a fire risk in inaccessible terrain in a third of the time they were given to get the job done. Now the landowners have bigger ideas. ⌘ Read more
More than 50 lawyers and academics are urging the federal parliament to ensure pending changes to the basin plan tangibly improve how it incorporates First Nations' aspirations and values. ⌘ Read more
Bob East died two days after his electric scooter crashed down an embankment at night. A coroner says he'd still be alive if a wheelchair-accessible taxi hadn't taken so long to turn up. ⌘ Read more
As the new owners of an old hydro-electric village, the Ottos wondered what they had done. But after two years and a lot of hard work, they're delighted to be bringing "a sense of community into a place that hasn't had it for a long time". ⌘ Read more
Australia's first men's basketball Olympic medal was an historic moment for the sport in this country, but the Boomers are in a precarious position heading into Paris 2024 after flunking their next big test, writes Jon Healy. ⌘ Read more
Israel says the Al-Shifa hospital sits atop tunnels housing a headquarters for Hamas fighters using patients as shields, which Hamas denies, as fears mount for those left inside due to the dwindling supply of fuel. ⌘ Read more
Israeli tanks have taken up positions at the gates of Gaza City's main hospital, the main target in Israel's battle to seize control of the northern half of the Gaza Strip and where medics said patients including newborns were dying for lack of fuel. ⌘ Read more
Children at WA's only youth detention centre are being locked in their cells for extended periods due to staffing issues that have emerged after the high-profile death of a 16-year-old boy in custody, a regional court has heard. ⌘ Read more
Landlords are not legally required to check alarms in more than 40 per cent of rentals in Victoria, and both a tenants' group and a property investors' association agree this needs to change. ⌘ Read more
Richard Osman is one of the most popular authors on the planet, and he's in Australia for the first time promoting his new book, The Last Devil to Die. ⌘ Read more
Shark patrol flights above Adelaide beaches will begin two weeks earlier than usual in response to last Friday's attack in which a woman was bitten at Port Noarlunga. ⌘ Read more
The Australian share market is expected to open higher despite Wall Street's struggle to find direction overnight as investors await crucial inflation data that will decide how high US interest rates will climb. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Timmy Duggan was the first person from the Northern Territory to play in the NBL. Decades later, his push to get kids involved in the sport and promote healthy outcomes has seen him recognised with a national health award. ⌘ Read more
Environmental groups say the plan, which includes the Beetaloo Basin, is the "worst water decision" made in years, while industry groups say it is a positive step forward. ⌘ Read more
Maryanne Trump Barry, a retired federal judge and former president Donald Trump's oldest sister, has died at age 86 at her home in New York. ⌘ Read more
How many different types of spiders are there in Australia? New research has scientists estimating that there could be up to 15,000 — including thousands that haven't even been discovered yet. ⌘ Read more
Instagram and TikTok users are being lured to their deaths in the search for the perfect selfie, researchers have found. ⌘ Read more
Australia's leading iron ore miners are starting to diverge on their views about future demand for the commodity that's vital to our economy, and it's showing up in their investment decisions. ⌘ Read more
The creator of Hamilton says the biggest lesson from his late mentor, who wrote the lyrics to West Side Story, came down to a single phrase. ⌘ Read more
Lynda George felt violated when she learnt her personal information was lost to hackers in a data breach. And to make matters worse, it took the hacked company two months to notify her of the issue. ⌘ Read more
Before former ACT greens backbencher Johnathan Davis resigned over sexual misconduct allegations, an internal review by a senior staffer into his alleged conduct revealed Mr Davis was "apparently ... known to have a preference for younger people". ⌘ Read more
A new River Derwent ferry service master plan lays out where six proposed terminals would go, and how residents should not expect park-and-ride services to help them make their trip. ⌘ Read more
Young Australians are struggling economically and socially, with a national barometer survey highlighting a "darker" year-on-year trend as cost-of-living pressures bite. ⌘ Read more
Renters in every Australian capital city are in a worse position than they were before the pandemic, the latest Rental Affordability Index report shows ⌘ Read more
Brits were shocked when a former prime minister was parrachuted back into politics in the role of foreign minister on Monday, but many Australians know this story well, including how could end. ⌘ Read more
Three Indigenous-owned corporations will receive government support, as they prepare to commercialise something they've been doing for thousands of years. ⌘ Read more
In New Zealand, the Labour Party ministers have just been re-sworn into caretaker government, despite losing the election. Here's why forming government is a little different in Aotearoa. ⌘ Read more
New mothers in Australia are expected to be back on their feet quickly after giving birth. But in many ancient cultures, the first weeks are a precious time to recover and bond with the baby. ⌘ Read more
Renowned polar explorer Dr Geoff Wilson and his 23-year-old son Kitalé are on a two-year mission to make the world fall in love with polar environments, and document their impacts from climate change. ⌘ Read more
Nicole's mother Galit was the only Australian to be killed by Hamas on October 7. Now she has returned to the kibbutz where she was murdered. WARNING: Some readers might find the details and images in this story distressing. ⌘ Read more
The economic adviser to ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi was released by the military in a surprise move in 2022. A year on, he reflects on the dark days and having Brad Pitt play him if his new book makes the big screen. ⌘ Read more
Pushing back against the wave of meeting invitations at work could improve your mood and your productivity. Here's how to go about it. ⌘ Read more
Politicians and experts call for the end of violence on Australian streets and in the Middle East on Q+A but they can't agree on one panellists assertion that terrorist group Hamas are not the only problem. ⌘ Read more
Kimba the lion was found in a rural area after a hunt by local authorities. ⌘ Read more
At least three Russian officers have been killed in the Moscow-controlled Ukrainian city of Melitopol in a blast Ukraine's intelligence says was an "act of revenge" by local resistance groups. ⌘ Read more
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has reportedly sacked Home Secretary Suella Braverman, one of his most senior ministers, following comments she made last week about the police's handling of a pro-Palestinian march. ⌘ Read more
A woman was allegedly raped by a lifesaver while she slept at a surf club on the Gold Coast three years ago. ⌘ Read more
Former US Marine bomb technician Evan James Williamson was planning to cook hamburgers and hotdogs when he attempted to light the barbecue and it exploded. ⌘ Read more
An abuse survivor who will potentially receive one of Australia's largest-ever compensation payouts from the Catholic Church says he wants the verdict to give other survivors a "sense of hope". ⌘ Read more
Together they’ve saved thousands of lives with their breakthroughs on melanoma treatment. Now Professor Scolyer is "patient zero" in their latest research. ⌘ Read more
The troubled firm, which is the main legal agency for Indigenous people in the Northern Territory, has had three chief executives in the past 12 months. ⌘ Read more
From a distance it resembled a mythic monster but as it came closer in the tropical Queensland waters a stunned onlooker realised the struggling creature was a large bird — and not a seabird. ⌘ Read more
A jury has heard a hit man was arranged to kill 61-year-old grandmother Stacey Klimovitch, but the defence contends the accused was never at the crime scene. ⌘ Read more
Alwyn and Jenny Rogash are being remembered as "active, enthusiastic aviators" after a plane crash last month. ⌘ Read more
Kym Allen Parsons, who is accused of carrying out 10 bank robberies while armed with a rifle in South Australia, has had assets frozen by a South Australian court. ⌘ Read more
The NSW Labor Party and politicians including Premier Chris Minns accepted political donations totalling more than $100,000 from lobbyists in the lead-up to the state election, three years after the party argued lobbyists should be banned from donating. ⌘ Read more
A-League outfit Perth Glory is back on the market after its highly-touted sale to a Melbourne-based property group falls through at the final hurdle. ⌘ Read more
A jury finds a man dubbed Officer A not guilty of the shooting murder of Dwayne Johnstone, who was shackled at the wrists and ankles as he tried to escape custody outside Lismore Base Hospital. ⌘ Read more
The head of a parliamentary committee condemns an "unethical" attempt to "undermine the democratic process of petitioning" as debate over the Illawarra proposal heats up another notch. ⌘ Read more
The lawyer representing receivers tells the Federal Court, the alleged fraudster's second husband, Michael Koletti, has "completely backed down" from various claims over the estate. ⌘ Read more
Police say the rental truck was carrying 3,000 litres of stolen diesel fuel when it crashed on a busy Sydney motorway, causing significant delays. ⌘ Read more
Marvel Cinematic Universe's latest movie instalment, The Marvels, has had a disappointing opening weekend at the box office, recording $US47 million in sales in the US — the lowest amount the comic book franchise has recorded to date. ⌘ Read more
The Defence Department has conceded its process for selecting its $45 billion future frigates, closely overseen by Coalition ministers, was "poorly executed". ⌘ Read more
From a sassy take-down of cultural appropriation to an unsolved Iranian murder mystery, The National Theatre of Parramatta’s 2024 season is boldly bringing BIPOC stories to the Australian stage. ⌘ Read more
The zip-line was part of an "adventure precinct" slated for the Blue Mountains' Gardens of Stone that has also been dropped, but plans for a series of eco-cabins are still moving ahead. ⌘ Read more
An uncertain future lies ahead for workers at CBH Resources' Rasp Mine, where some staff have been told today will be their last on site. ⌘ Read more
Police say the man, who set off from Bramwell Station, was "well prepared" for the fishing trip but note it is a known crocodile habitat. ⌘ Read more
The cricket gods have smiled on a club bowler after he bagged six wickets in the final over of a one-day match to snatch a miracle victory for his team. ⌘ Read more
A pioneer who built cottages and subdivided land to create a South Australian riverside town has a plaque placed on his grave more than a century after his death. ⌘ Read more
Farmers are calling for assistance to rebuild infrastructure and replant crops, with the impact on the supply of fruit and vegetables unclear at the moment. ⌘ Read more
With the actors strike finally over in the US, we can now return to normalcy: witnessing famous people participate in increasingly unhinged activities to promote their movies. ⌘ Read more
Multimedia artist Roberta Joy Rich uses family memories and archival news footage to ask deep questions about the impact of apartheid policies in South Africa and Australia. ⌘ Read more
Sam Kerr ends a quiet spell for Chelsea by getting back to her familiar prolific ways with a second goal of the Women's Super League season in their win at Everton. ⌘ Read more
Organising a trip to Ballarat was no easy task for this Melbourne family because of 12-year-old Anuli's complex needs. When the outing finally happened, it ended in a way that left them "traumatised". ⌘ Read more
ACT Greens leader Shane Rattenbury has defended his office's handling of allegations of sexual misconduct made against backbencher Johnathan Davis. ⌘ Read more
DP World is a global behemoth in shipping and logistics. But a cyber attack on its Australian operation has crippled some of our busiest ports in the busy lead up to Christmas. ⌘ Read more
The federal government agrees to all of the recommendations of the Robodebt royal commission, as it reveals investigations have commenced into 16 public servants connected to the scheme. ⌘ Read more
Dr Bush-Blanasi was a champion for Indigenous rights at both the local and national level — most recently as a key campaigner for an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament. ⌘ Read more
Ian Cook, of Melbourne caterer I Cook Foods, says it's a "bittersweet victory" after a Supreme Court judge ruled the business was unfairly shut down following a listeria outbreak in 2019. ⌘ Read more
Women's State of Origin will be a full three-match series from 2024 as the NRL releases its full fixtures for the upcoming season. ⌘ Read more
Police say alcohol may have been a factor in multiple-fatality crash in Victoria's north-east that's believed to have killed four vegetable farm workers from the Pacific. ⌘ Read more
Adam Zampa is the top wicket-taker after the World Cup group stages — with Australia banking on him to keep up his stellar form for just one more week. ⌘ Read more
An investigation is underway into an alleged violent altercation in which a staff member and patient were injured in Perth Children's Hospital's acute mental health ward, which was recently ⌘ Read more
While you might recognise algae growing in your fish tank or floating on a lake, it can be transformed into a human food source that can also power your car, and it doesn't compete for space with crops. ⌘ Read more
Lion handler Rony Vassallo says he personally checked on the cage an hour before the lion went walkabout, and "everything was in order". ⌘ Read more
Comedian Celeste Barber is no stranger to the absurdities of the fashion industry, but even she was taken aback to learn that some clothes – and the women who wore them – were policed in our nation’s past. ⌘ Read more
The High Court will hold a special hearing in Darwin next year in a challenge over a $700 million compensation claim over land acquired for aluminium mining in north-east Arnhem Land in the 1960s. ⌘ Read more
Ashley Renehan had a dream of opening up the bush to wider audiences, so he reached out to his former colleagues at the ABC for help. ⌘ Read more