Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will not say what he raised with Chinese leader Xi Jinping at their meeting last week, days after the Chinese Navy used "dangerous" sonar pulses that harmed Australian defence personnel ⌘ Read more
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will not say what he raised with Chinese leader Xi Jinping at their meeting last week, days after the Chinese Navy used "dangerous" sonar pulses that harmed Australian defence personnel ⌘ Read more
A 43-year-old man who tried to save money on a 40-kilometre taxi ride has instead ended up 390km away after climbing onto metal racks beneath a B-double trailer that didn't stop where he thought it would. ⌘ Read more
Alan Tudge tells the trial of Di Sanh Duong he hoped to get positive media coverage when he helped facilitate a donation from the businessman to a hospital. The seemingly innocent event placed the former federal minister in the middle of a foreign interference investigation. ⌘ Read more
Dhirren Randhawa is facing multiple charges including causing death by dangerous driving after Charlie Stevens was fatally struck by a car that allegedly did not stop at Goolwa Beach. ⌘ Read more
As the girl's family watched on in court, her father was sentenced to a lengthy period in prison for "horrific" offences the judge says she has never seen before. WARNING: This story contains upsetting details. ⌘ Read more
From couch experts to the casual fan, hundreds of thousands of Indian team supporters in Australia burned the midnight oil as they watched TV coverage of the World Cup final, experiencing mixed emotions as Pat Cummins side lifted the trophy in Ahmedabad. ⌘ Read more
From André 3000's first album in 17 years to TikTok's dreamboat comedian landing a Netflix special and a Rogue Trader coming out, it's easy to miss some of the week's biggest entertainment news — but we've got you covered. ⌘ Read more
Three woman diagnosed with breast cancer in a small Western Australian town are among those calling for more screening as more than 100 strip off their shirts in a statement of solidarity. ⌘ Read more
Kelly Bayer Rosmarin was highly regarded as a corporate warrior after surviving last year's cyber attack fallout, but her fate at Optus was decided earlier than Monday morning's announcement, writes Peter Ryan. ⌘ Read more
Sydney United were punished after some fans were caught last year performing Nazi salutes, waving flags, and chanting slogans associated with the Croatian fascist movement. ⌘ Read more
Thousands of serious crime and sexual assault cases were reviewed as part of a second inquiry into Queensland's forensic DNA lab. Follow the live updates. ⌘ Read more
A Queensland state school teacher has been refused bail, accused of more than 200 child exploitation offences. He was arrested last week but a court has heard investigations have uncovered further alleged offences. ⌘ Read more
Renewable energy generated from methane produced by Canberra's Mugga Lane landfill is expected to power 10,800 homes and further cut greenhouse gas emissions under an expanded capture project. ⌘ Read more
Australian naval personnel have sustained minor injuries to their ears after being subjected to sonar pulses from a Chinese warship. Here's what you need to know about the technology. ⌘ Read more
A Victorian man with an "unusual and unhealthy interest" in doomsday prepping is sentenced to more than two years in prison after police found weapons, ammunition, explosives and body armour hidden in his property on the outskirts of Melbourne. ⌘ Read more
Hamish McLennan believes his axing as Rugby Australia chairman will create further division in the fractured sport. ⌘ Read more
The family of the officer shot dead at an SA regional property last week has accepted an offer of a state-supported police funeral, while buildings and landmarks across Adelaide will be illuminated with blue light. ⌘ Read more
Phil Rudd is set to sell AC/DC memorabilia, a drum kit and a sports car and give the proceeds to charity in honour of his best friend. ⌘ Read more
Thousands more people have reportedly been killed in the Israel-Gaza war in the past month than during the conflict over the past 15 years. ⌘ Read more
Novak Djokovic shows he's still top of the tennis world, breaking Roger Federer's record with a seventh ATP Finals title by beating Italian home favourite Jannik Sinner in Turin. ⌘ Read more
Optus chief executive officer Kelly Bayer Rosmarin resigns in the wake of November 8's nationwide outage. ⌘ Read more
Matildas star Caitlin Foord scores a goal from outside the box as Arsenal stays within reaching distance of Sam Kerr's Chelsea. ⌘ Read more
Homicide detectives charge a 25-year-old man with the alleged murder of a 63-year-old woman in the Perth suburb of Beckenham on the weekend. ⌘ Read more
There was a risk to the way Australia went about attacking this World Cup, but in the end it paid off — and it did so in the grandest way possible. ⌘ Read more
The Australian share market is set to follow Wall Street higher as retailers on both sides of the Pacific gear up for Black Friday sales. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. ⌘ Read more
Hafeez Ullah has not had a single application for the chef jobs he advertised in regional South Australia after the federal government cut skilled migration numbers and the state government cut a stream for migrants to move outside Adelaide. ⌘ Read more
Some of the countryside's best young Aussie rules footballers will be hoping their dreams can become reality when the 2023 AFL Draft gets underway tonight in Melbourne. ⌘ Read more
Major construction work across Perth's south-east rail and road networks begins, with the daily commutes of about 10,000 passengers set to be affected for up to 18 months. ⌘ Read more
The AFL draft has arrived, with intrigue and drama expected as a new group of young stars hit the league. Here's when it is, how to follow it and who is expected to be taken with the number one pick. ⌘ Read more
A 40-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murdering a woman in Adelaide's south last night. ⌘ Read more
A new report reveals the extent of the funding gap between public and private schools over the next five years, with Tasmanian public schools underfunded by $118 million this year alone. ⌘ Read more
Industry members say a pastoral company's negligence led to the deaths of hundreds of cattle and the dumping of abattoir waste in an unfenced paddock that other cattle have access to. ⌘ Read more
Former US first lady Rosalynn Carter, who was married to president Jimmy Carter for 77 years, dies. ⌘ Read more
Israel releases images of what it says is a Hamas tunnel beneath Al-Shifa hospital complex. Hamas has always denied using the hospital as a command and control centre. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
It was 1999, and Vladimir Putin was the last man standing of three candidates put forward to be the country's next president. People laughed at him but, when buildings in Moscow started getting blown up, everything changed. ⌘ Read more
One of Australia's leading emergency doctors will head the Australasian College of Emergency Medicine, making history as the first rural physician in the top job. ⌘ Read more
In 2023, about 90 per cent of Australians can access fluoridated water — but only 72 per cent of Queenslanders do. ⌘ Read more
Lisa McFayden spent 10 months living on friend's couches after her home was inundated. After struggling to cope with the displacement from her home, she says improvements must be made to flood monitoring. ⌘ Read more
The Australian Space Agency will reveal four potential names for the country's first Moon rover, as part of a national competition. ⌘ Read more
As the state grapples with the most road deaths for the year since 2008, a woman in her 60s recalls the shocking moment that devastated two families six decades ago and the awful legacy of road trauma. ⌘ Read more
As the future of e-scooters is considered in South Australia, consideration should be given to the safety of people living with disabilities, Bethany Cody writes in this special report. ⌘ Read more
Elly-May Barnes, the youngest daughter of rock legend Jimmy Barnes, was diagnosed with cerebral palsy as a toddler. Now the 34-year-old is a solo cabaret artist and disability advocate. ⌘ Read more
While the Rozelle Interchange is set to open on schedule, there has been plenty of controversy along the way. ⌘ Read more
Rowah Kaddour still has nightmares about the putrid smell of rotting skin emanating from her abdomen after undergoing cosmetic surgery that went horribly wrong, writes Adele Ferguson. ⌘ Read more
Pat Cummins's canny captaincy and Travis Head's miraculous catch — here's the five quick hits that explain how Australia stunned India to win the Cricket World Cup final ⌘ Read more
The crew survived what became the world's longest raft journey across 14,000 kilometres from Ecuador to the NSW North Coast. ⌘ Read more
The only GP clinic in a town just outside Melbourne is facing possible closure because it does not have enough doctors. Advocates say it's an example of an urgent national crisis. ⌘ Read more
Thousands of autistic drivers could find their Australian licences are in legal limbo due to changes quietly made last year to the national standards that govern who is considered fit to drive. ⌘ Read more
An Australian veteran is among several foreign soldiers killed by a Russian artillery strike during recent intense fighting in eastern Ukraine. ⌘ Read more
Job ads are down nearly 20 per cent over the past year, following a slump in October driven by hospitality and retail, indicating many businesses are bracing for a quiet summer. ⌘ Read more
The Ukrainian army says it has pushed Russian forces back "three to eight kilometres" from the banks of Dnipro river in what could be an important gain for the nation's counter-offensive. ⌘ Read more
Thirty-one premature babies, who have been trapped in Gaza's largest hospital, will be transported to Egypt according to the Palestinian Red Crescent. ⌘ Read more
Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan has been ousted following an extraordinary late-night board meeting. ⌘ Read more
George Griffin, 12, said he and his friends were "pretty scared" at first, but used their surf life saving training to save two teenage girls, and a mother and her three children, from the waves on Saturday — the second rescue by teens at Kiama within days. ⌘ Read more
We asked you to vote for your favourite episode in the Biggest Little Bluey Countdown and Biscuits! Here's your favourites. ⌘ Read more
Max Verstappen survives a penalty and a damaged front wing to claim the maiden Las Vegas Grand Prix, Red Bull's 20th victory this season. ⌘ Read more
Australia takes on hosts India, and the fast majority of a 130,000 sell out crowd at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Follow all the updates in our live blog. ⌘ Read more
In recent years, we've seen a burgeoning social movement for the acceptance of asexuality. Despite this, it remains widely misunderstood, writes Jennifer Power. ⌘ Read more
The first of 15 gigantic blades, which will make up five wind turbines, left Geraldton Port today on a 700km journey inland to a $951 million lithium mine being built in WA's northern Goldfields. ⌘ Read more
Reigning premiers Melbourne are knocked out of the AFLW finals in straight sets as Geelong hang on to a thrilling five-point win and a preliminary final berth. ⌘ Read more
It has only been two years since she last donned her home colours, but she said starting her sixth stint at the Newcastle Jets is as special as it has ever been. ⌘ Read more
Once an impressive and stylish regional Victorian venue, fire destroyed Robinvale's only hotel in 2015 and it has sat derelict in the centre of town since. It's high time that changed, say residents. ⌘ Read more
Builders who don't follow the rules will be "chased out of town", the building commissioner says, under new laws set to pass this week. ⌘ Read more
The Daylesford community has united to craft colourful tributes honouring those impacted by a deadly crash in an outdoor dining area at the Royal Daylesford Hotel earlier this month, killing five people. ⌘ Read more
At least four helicopters, including police and air ambulance, are searching the area in Port Phillip Bay as they respond to reports of a crashed aircraft. ⌘ Read more
Across Australia, state and federal governments are offering an array of subsidies, tax breaks and discounts on fees such as registration for electric vehicles. In WA, a rebate of $3,500 is available to buyers of eligible zero-emission cars, but some suggest this support should be extended to two-wheeled EVs. ⌘ Read more
Two police officers who rendered assistance after their fellow officer was allegedly shot and killed in regional South Australia have been described as "heroic". ⌘ Read more
The director of a writers' festival in Australia says it's time women stopped apologising for being writers — and she suggests writing in your car if that's the only time you have. ⌘ Read more
A choir for people living with disability or mental illness has changed the life of Elvis mega fan Joshua Clarke. ⌘ Read more
Thousands of people take to Australian streets for the sixth-straight week, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, while pro-Israeli events are rallying for the release of hostages. ⌘ Read more
The family that's made the iconic headwear for 147 years says a promise by mining magnates Andrew and Nicola Forrest to keep the brand in Australian hands convinced them to sell. ⌘ Read more
First Nations rangers and the CSIRO embark on a groundbreaking, space-based surveillance project to track and manage 1,000 wild bovine in remote northern Australia. ⌘ Read more
These women have not lost their passion for travel and have found a way to create friendships while on the road without a partner. ⌘ Read more
Schoolies on the Gold Coast — once synonymous with drunken debauchery — takes a wholesome turn, with fewer school-leavers writing themselves off, even on the historically wild first night of celebrations. ⌘ Read more
While growing up in India, Shanul Sharma was teased by classmates for his high-pitched voice. After a brief stint in heavy metal, he's now using that voice to star in opera performances across the world. ⌘ Read more
Know how to bait a lure and sweep a line? In regional Victoria, teenagers want mentors to teach them how to do it. ⌘ Read more
The federal government expects it will have to do more to overhaul Australia's immigration detention system after a High Court ruling prompted the release of 93 people, including murderers and sex offenders, from immigration detention. ⌘ Read more
SA Police has upgraded charges against a man in an alleged hit-and-run crash that killed Police Commissioner Grant Stevens's son at schoolies celebrations on Friday night, as his family, school and football clubs pay tribute to him. ⌘ Read more
Works for the Olympics have already claimed a historic school in Brisbane. Now some residents in regional Queensland are anxious their beloved 123-year-old sports club is under threat. ⌘ Read more
Sam Kerr is heavily involved with Chelsea's goals but doesn't find the target herself for once as Lauren James sinks Liverpool with a WSL hat-trick. ⌘ Read more
Casey McIntyre tells social media followers in a posthumous message she arranged to buy the medical debt of others as a way of celebrating her life. ⌘ Read more
The case brought by the victim of a notorious paedophile priest marked the first time a civil trial against the Catholic Church was heard by a jury, with a lawyer suggesting the high payout awarded served as a "warning shot" across the bow of institutions. ⌘ Read more
A good spring and plenty of food have increased the number of bees looking to establish new colonies, but as varroa mite moves through the region it could drastically reduce feral bee swarms. ⌘ Read more
With a lack of resources in the regions, local aspiring athletes are faced with the prospect of having to leave their home towns to chase their dreams. ⌘ Read more
It takes two weeks for these Aussie mangoes to go from a farm to a US supermarket shelf. But for Manbulloo Mangoes it's been worth it. ⌘ Read more
Rohit Sharma, India's captain, heaps praise on World Cup final opponents Australia ahead of the decider in Ahmedabad, dismissing the idea they're not a dominant side. ⌘ Read more
Most of the people we follow from the court run away from us. Not him. He stayed and chatted, happy to tell us he did it because he had felt he had to, writes court reporter Elizabeth Byrne. ⌘ Read more
Underwater photographer David Hannan is on a mission to document the beauty of sea life. Along the way, he's had incredible encounters with some of the ocean's most playful, elusive and curious creatures. ⌘ Read more
The ACT government proposes changes to the territory's surrogacy laws, including allowing single people to access surrogacy and removing the requirement for the intended parent to have a genetic connection to the child. ⌘ Read more
Max Verstappen has won the previous five races hosted in the United States, but Las Vegas provides a brand new test for the drivers. ⌘ Read more
Commercial fishers operating in Australia's northern waters say illegal fishing activity is rampant, and they "don't bother" fishing in some areas due to the amount of catch being taken illegally. ⌘ Read more
Seven years in the making — and hundreds of millions of dollars later — this week Solomon Islands officially plays host to the 2023 Pacific Games, the region's "mini Olympics". But there's many other games going on. ⌘ Read more
About eight minutes into the test mission, a camera view tracking the Starship booster appears to show an explosion. The US Federal Aviation Administration will oversee an investigation. ⌘ Read more
Most patients, doctors and displaced people have evacuated Al-Shifa hospital, strikes on a refugee camp, a UN-run school, and residential blocks while Israel signals the expansion of their ground invasion. ⌘ Read more
Farmers and water security experts question why more have not been done to bolster NSW's drought resilience during years of flood. ⌘ Read more
New outfits are a must on Diwali as it believed to attract blessings over the new year. An emblem of tradition and culture, we unpack some common ones and exhibit your best looks over this festive season. ⌘ Read more
As the population of the Japanese village of Nagoro shrank, many buildings in the town were left abandoned. Tsukimi Ayano is one of the few residents left and has come up with a novel way to populate it — with dolls. ⌘ Read more
Bianca went to Hobart Police Station to report she'd been assaulted, assuming officers would protect her. Instead, they took out a family violence order against her — but perhaps she shouldn't have been so surprised. ⌘ Read more
A young Brazilian fan of US singer Taylor Swift died in Rio de Janeiro after falling ill inside the sweltering stadium where the superstar's concert was held, amid a record-breaking heat-wave across large swathes of Brazil. ⌘ Read more
Russia carried out a major drone attack on Ukraine overnight, hitting infrastructure facilities and causing power outages in more than 400 towns and villages. ⌘ Read more