In 1939, Peter Sprinzels was one of more than 600 Czech children rescued by train — or "kindertransports" — by a London stockbroker named Sir Nicholas Winton. ⌘ Read more
In 1939, Peter Sprinzels was one of more than 600 Czech children rescued by train — or "kindertransports" — by a London stockbroker named Sir Nicholas Winton. ⌘ Read more
The day began with a clear sign the opposition leader was feeling confident: he held his first press conference in Parliament House in more than three months. It ended on a different note, writes David Speers. ⌘ Read more
The current El Niño phase of the Pacific Ocean is forecast to peak during the coming months as one of the strongest on record, laying the platform for unprecedented global temperatures through 2024. ⌘ Read more
If North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un meets an untimely end, these experts say there's one clear successor. ⌘ Read more
The World Health Organization says that Israel's ongoing raid of Gaza's Al-Shifa hospital is "totally unacceptable", as the first fuel since October 7 begins to trickle into the enclave after Israel's grants approval. ⌘ Read more
More than 80 infrastructure projects across the country could be scrapped by the federal government in an effort to contain spending. ⌘ Read more
For the first time, Russia concedes "small groups" of Ukrainian forces are in a small town on the side of the Dnipro River that it has occupied since March 2022. ⌘ Read more
A national report has found COVID caused one of the biggest drops in antibiotic use in Australia in decades, but fears remain the country is "losing the war" against drug-resistant infection. ⌘ Read more
The UK Supreme Court rules the government's scheme to send asylum seekers to Rwanda is unlawful, dealing a massive blow to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's election pledge on immigration. ⌘ Read more
Australia leave confirmation on whether Marnus Labuschagne or Marcus Stoinis will play in the World Cup semifinal against South Africa until the toss. ⌘ Read more
India is unbeaten at its home Cricket World Cup, but the hosts cannot afford to slip up now as they take on a New Zealand team that beat them in the semifinal four years ago. Follow all the action from the Wankhede stadium in our live ScoreCentre. ⌘ Read more
Victorian man Jonathon Edwards will serve just 20 months in prison after pleading guilty to possessing more than 6,000 files containing child sexual abuse and torture. ⌘ Read more
A traditional owner has succeeded in his bid to stop energy giant Santos from starting work on an underwater pipeline near the Tiwi Islands — but work on another section has been allowed to resume. ⌘ Read more
Residents feared the worst and firefighters were stretched to their limits as they fought bushfires during heatwave conditions near Rockhampton this week, with police investigating eight fires that ignited Tuesday night. ⌘ Read more
A jury overseeing the trial of a Victorian man accused of 23 sexual offences against girls in New South Wales has been discharged on the first day of his trial. ⌘ Read more
Two years ago, Gregory Andrews was the high commissioner to West Africa, where he was responsible for promoting Australia's mining interests. Today, he is on the lawns of Parliament House, 14 days into a hunger strike protesting the lack of government action on climate change. ⌘ Read more
People in the Glengarry and Grawin areas of north west NSW have been told to leave towards Lightning Ridge, as firefighters and water-bombers work to contain the bushfire. ⌘ Read more
A senior NSW detective is charged with drink driving following an investigation into a crash earlier this year. ⌘ Read more
Nestory Irankunda is still a teenager but has the soccer world at his feet, his skills set to be let loose on the international stage after his signing with German giant Bayern Munich. ⌘ Read more
Australia's biggest music industry names are gathering to celebrate the 2023 ARIA Awards in Sydney. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
A scorching hot summer could see demand for electricity spike to a once-in-a-decade high, we're being warned, increasing the risk of blackouts, and forced power outages across the country. ⌘ Read more
The Socceroos will kick off their new World Cup qualification cycle when they face Bangladesh in Melbourne and they are prepared to dominate possession. ⌘ Read more
A Queensland jury has been told the father of a woman allegedly raped by a fellow lifesaver confronted the man at his house in an attempt to incite a confession. ⌘ Read more
Celebrities have walked the red carpet before the 2023 ARIA Awards kick off at Sydney's Hordern Pavilion. Here's a look at some of the outfits we've seen. ⌘ Read more
Twenty-four residents and four staff at the Old Timers Village in Alice Springs have returned positive tests. ⌘ Read more
Wayne Rouse died in June at an aged care home. A coroner has found staff there mistakenly believed he had signed a "do not resuscitate" order. He also noted Mr Rouse would have most likely not survived the heart attack if he was given CPR. ⌘ Read more
Harvey community members are concerned that the sudden closure of Forestry Road bridge for urgent repairs could cut the town off from supply trucks and emergency vehicles. ⌘ Read more
Residents say the Central-West Orana renewable energy zone being developed by the NSW government is causing division in rural communities due to confidentiality agreements and what they believe are unfair payments. ⌘ Read more
Hundreds of workers are expected to be made redundant if the mine is not sold and fears about the impact on the regional economy are growing. The staged closure is set to begin at the end of the month. ⌘ Read more
Australian music's night of nights is here, the 2023 ARIA Awards. This is the full list of nominees which will be updated live with all the winners once the ceremony begins. ⌘ Read more
The senior Air Force officer recently appointed as the National Cyber Security Coordinator has been recalled to Defence to deal with what the department describes as a "workplace matter". ⌘ Read more
Some of the detainees released from immigration detention were sent into the community without visas, a revelation that appears to contradict what the federal government has said in recent days. ⌘ Read more
In a series of letters read to a court, a prominent Tasmanian art dealer details how a convicted paedophile was continuing to negotiate the sale of his colonial art collection while in jail to divest his assets. ⌘ Read more
Kirsten Drier says if she can improve other people's skills and help them out then that's a really good day. ⌘ Read more
A heatwave warning is current for areas north and west of Brisbane, with temperatures "sitting well above average for the time of year". ⌘ Read more
The children of lighthouse keepers who manned the Norah Head beacon in the 1900s say they want to make sure it's "here for everyone" in the future, as they return to the site for its milestone anniversary. ⌘ Read more
Wages post their biggest quarterly increase in at least a quarter of a century, due to big pay boosts for aged care staff and workers on awards. ⌘ Read more
The Queensland Audit Office reports that the state's councils over the past five years have discovered $1.3 billion worth of "found assets" such as roads and bridges. ⌘ Read more
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has written to the prime minister to hold a national cabinet meeting to discuss the domestic implications of the Israel-Gaza conflict. ⌘ Read more
Peter Dutton says parliament should keep sitting until legislation is passed to address the High Court decision that has led to the release of 81 people from immigration detention, among them criminals. ⌘ Read more
SA Police say the man then approached several employees in an attempt to gain access to Parliament House, but did not enter the building. ⌘ Read more
Heat-related deaths across the world could increase almost fivefold by the middle of the century, according to a new report by more than 100 researchers. ⌘ Read more
An underworld network alleged to have dealt with $1 billion in drugs, guns and money laundering is brought down after a widescale NSW Police and Australian Border Force operation. ⌘ Read more
The Shire of Dundas considers reversing its decision to cut support to its Norseman-based GP of 17 years after the FIFO medical service it backed to replace him runs into financial trouble. ⌘ Read more
Costumer designers say they don't make every outfit an exact replica for characters on the royal drama, but certain outfits this season were non-negotiable. ⌘ Read more
A word both rich in history and seen all across the country — this year in particular — has been named the 2023 Word of the Year. ⌘ Read more
Drive-through COVID testing centres and the SafeWA app may seem a long time ago, but the virus never left — and as cases surge around the country, experts say it is still a force to be reckoned with. ⌘ Read more
The 2024 AFL season will start with four fixtures in Queensland and New South Wales the week before the traditional Carlton-Richmond meeting in round one. ⌘ Read more
Emerald Fennell is back with a thrilling, dark satire set in an English mansion that doesn't shy away from the 'sticky and difficult' stuff. ⌘ Read more
The Commonwealth and its security contractor, Serco, have settled a three-year legal battle with an asylum seeker over his treatment in Australian immigration detention. ⌘ Read more
Corin Miller's culturally sensitive approach to supporting rural children with behavioural and mental health needs has won national praise. ⌘ Read more
Relatives of two teenagers who were taken to hospital after self-harming at the notorious Unit 18 over the weekend slam the government's claim the facility is safe. WARNING: This story discusses incidents of self-harm and contains the image of an Indigenous person who has died. ⌘ Read more
The Australian government is accused of being "secretive" about its defence exports to Israel, as calls grow internationally for countries to suspend arms transfers that could be used to commit human rights abuses in Gaza. ⌘ Read more
Police in England arrest a man on suspicion of manslaughter in the death of American ice hockey player Adam Johnson, whose neck was cut by a skate during a game. ⌘ Read more
An Aboriginal woman's fight for financial freedom has revealed what experts say is a deeper problem of "culturally biased" cognitive exams, as part of the NT's Public Guardian and Trustee system. ⌘ Read more
Tens of thousands of demonstrators gather in Washington to show solidarity with Israel in its war with Hamas and condemn rising anti-Semitism, while President Joe Biden says he believes the release of hostages will happen. ⌘ Read more
The ceremony for the music industry's premier awards, the ARIAs, will take place tonight with Emma Memma nominated for Best Children's Album. So are the Wiggles. ⌘ Read more
In response to concerns about about platypus habitat, a housing developer applying to build more than 200 homes in the City of Shellharbour has described citizen science as "unreliable". ⌘ Read more
Tasmania could become the first state to introduce mandatory minimum sentences for child sex offenders after Labor flipped its position. But the controversial legislation has drawn the ire of many legal and support groups, as well as criticism from prominent victim-survivor advocate Grace Tame. ⌘ Read more
The Israeli army says it has captured several key Hamas buildings in Gaza, while those trapped inside the enclave's largest hospital say they are preparing to bury patients who have died under Israeli encirclement. ⌘ Read more
Robyn Nead's been forced to move hundreds of kilometres from Mount Isa to access life-saving dialysis treatment, despite it being available in her hometown. ⌘ Read more
Thousands of complaints have been made about a foul stench, often compared to cat urine and rotten eggs, coming from this industrial site. Infringement notices have been issued — but not about the smell. ⌘ Read more
The ABC has heard from several women who gave birth at home after a negative hospital experience, as part of its Birth Project investigation. It comes as a Senate inquiry into birth trauma was recently launched in NSW. ⌘ Read more
Victoria's Ralph Chandler watched his life savings disappear from his bank account because of a scam. He wants Australian banks to be compelled to reimburse customers. ⌘ Read more
Yarra council has voted to introduce 30km/h speed limits for almost every street in the inner-Melbourne suburbs of Fitzroy and Collingwood. ⌘ Read more
On the one hand is a $3 billion development to accommodate thousands of families; on the other is a burial site that is of immeasurable cultural significance. The problem? They are both on the same ground. ⌘ Read more
More than 30 years after Robbie Williams was a member of British boy band Take That the pop star reflects on life as a megastar in a country close to his heart. ⌘ Read more
As big tech invests billions in a race to control "the most powerful technology in the world", some of AI's inventors fear the future they've helped create. ⌘ Read more
The future of Australia's northernmost sugar mill is in doubt, sparking fears about what lies ahead for growers and the shire that relies on its economic heft. ⌘ Read more
Optus is no stranger to class actions after last year's cyber attack. But a week after its crippling nationwide outage left 10 million Australians in the dark and businesses unable to trade, is another one on the horizon? ⌘ Read more
YourGround NSW invites women and gender diverse people to share their story using map locaters so public spaces can become safer and more inclusive. ⌘ Read more
Sharon Harrison says her property has been flooding ever since her neighbour did work on his driveway. She's spent almost three years waiting for a hearing in Victoria's civil tribunal. ⌘ Read more
A tropical storm currently brewing in the Bay of Bengal has the potential to interrupt Australia's semifinal at Eden Gardens, potentially gifting South Africa their first ever World Cup final appearance. ⌘ Read more
What if the government kept the Stage 3 tax cuts, but reoriented them to Australians who actually need them, asks Peter Martin. ⌘ Read more
More Australians are reporting being targeted by cyber criminals, as the nation's digital spy agency points the finger at China as the major backer of serious hacking of Australian companies and critical infrastructure. ⌘ Read more
Finland's prime minister says the Russian Border Authority has begun allowing people to the Finnish border without required documentation. ⌘ Read more
Adelaide United prodigy Nestory Irankunda will join German giants Bayern Munich in July next year after being sold for an undisclosed sum. ⌘ Read more
More than 200 items of memorabilia from late pop superstar Prince are going to auction, including his iconic white puffy shirt from a performance of Purple Rain. ⌘ Read more
Jordan's Deputy Prime Minister Ayman Safadi is urging the Israeli government to cease hostilities in Gaza. ⌘ Read more
A chemical spill at an alumina refinery south of Perth causes two people to be rushed to hospital and several others "impacted" by the spill. ⌘ Read more
Narungga Kaurna woman Janine Mohamed, a pioneer for Indigenous healthcare, has been named Victoria's 2024 Australian of the Year. ⌘ Read more
A campaign for the pūteketeke to take out New Zealand's Bird of the Century competition has led to record number of votes being cast. ⌘ Read more
Rachael Third, 40, has avoided jail time over her part in the theft of more than 800 cattle in Western Australia's Gascoyne region during 2020. ⌘ Read more
An elderly woman is found by police on the side of the road after two women she helped with a drink of water and a lift on a hot day stole her car in Townsville. ⌘ Read more
Natasha Fyles defends her ownership of shares in Woodside, saying she has properly declared the holdings each year and that she has acted in line with financial disclosure rules. ⌘ Read more
Australia holds off naming new captain after Meg Lanning's retirement as Lauren Cheatle is ever so close to making her Australian Test debut, four years after injuries stalled her international career. ⌘ Read more
Police allege the 34-year-old Samoan man ambushed the teenager at Arawarra Headland, north of Coffs Harbour, on Friday evening. ⌘ Read more
More than 1,500 paramedics have signed an online pledge not to renew their registrations, as negotiations stall with state government over pay disputes. ⌘ Read more
Rescuers find a hiker's Jack Russell beside his body more than two months after the duo were reported missing in Colorado. ⌘ Read more
Sheree Glastonbury, 49, is accused of murdering her former long-term partner Geoffrey McLean, who was reported missing two months before his torso was found in a wheelie bin on a vacant block in Salisbury South in October last year. ⌘ Read more
Whenever it rains, the black soil dirt track that leads to Mikaela Smith's home turns into a mud pit, bogging even the best four-wheel drives. ⌘ Read more
Few victims of sexual assault will report the crime to police – even fewer will see the inside of a courtroom. There's one key element common to a staggering number of sexual assault cases that experts believe the justice system is yet to properly confront. ⌘ Read more
A recorded conversation between a friend and the ex-partner of missing man Lachlan Griffiths, whose body has never been found, has been heard in court. ⌘ Read more
Five heart transplant patients from the same Queensland hospital contracted fungal infections of multiple strains. Two, including much-loved GP Dr Muhammad Hussain, have died. ⌘ Read more
Two weeks on from the fatal attack of a surfer near Streaky Bay, shark researchers from around the world have convened on Eyre Peninsula to find improved solutions for ocean users to coexist with great whites. ⌘ Read more
The developing system is the second cyclone of the South Pacific season which only began a fortnight ago. ⌘ Read more
Bunnings has announced it will stop selling engineered stone by the end of the year, amid calls for a total ban on the product by unions and Safe Work Australia. ⌘ Read more
The international community is "epically failing" in its response to the Israel-Gaza war as innocent civilians continue to die, the UN Special Rapporteur for the occupied Palestinian territories tells the National Press Club in Canberra. ⌘ Read more
The federal government defends its security response to the release of detainees from immigration detention, insisting all are subject to strict mandatory visa conditions, with some required to report daily to border force. ⌘ Read more
As Israeli forces press deeper into Gaza on their mission to destroy Hamas, the enclave's largest hospital, Al-Shifa, has become a focal point. Doctors and management say hundreds of patients remain trapped inside with no supplies and no safe way out. ⌘ Read more