Darrell Ray, who sexually abused boys in government schools and at AFL club St Kilda in the 1960s and 70s, was awaiting criminal prosecution on another string of charges. ⌘ Read more
Darrell Ray, who sexually abused boys in government schools and at AFL club St Kilda in the 1960s and 70s, was awaiting criminal prosecution on another string of charges. ⌘ Read more
The government is being urged to restrict land release in the Wollondilly Shire, especially in light of a report warning of eight-hour evacuation times during bushfires. ⌘ Read more
Within seven years, the government wants 82 per cent of Australia's power to come from renewable sources. Now it is massively expanding a taxpayer-funded scheme to ensure that happens. ⌘ Read more
Three years after being shelved, a human trial of a Queensland COVID-19 vaccine has shown it is safe and effective — but it's unlikely to be used to tackle the coronavirus any time soon. ⌘ Read more
Staff say they can't understand why filming is taking place at the Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre while young people are still at the site, with the facility due to close next month. ⌘ Read more
Clive Palmer's company, Waratah Coal, is seeking to build a $3.5 billion, 1,400 megawatt "low emissions" power station on a cattle property in Queensland. ⌘ Read more
Police are investigating reports Uber driver Harjit Singh was assaulted by passengers in Canberra on November 11. ⌘ Read more
Anecdotal evidence and posts on social media suggest using vapes to consume illegal drugs is becoming more popular. ⌘ Read more
A year ago their paddocks were under water, but now the McClures are harvesting hectares of oats, having used flooding to their advantage. ⌘ Read more
Videos show thousands of rats overtaking communities across outback Queensland as residents battle a plague of epic proportions. There are concerns the worst is yet to come. ⌘ Read more
Chris "Willow" Wilson died while collecting crocodile eggs in remote NT early last year. Three people have since been charged in relation to an investigation into the incident, including Netflix star Matt Wright. ⌘ Read more
A temporary ceasefire between Israeli forces and Hamas is set to start Thursday morning at 10am local time, under a deal that would see Israeli hostages exchanged for Palestinian prisoners and humanitarian aid. ⌘ Read more
Word games were all the rage in 2022, when Wordle grids were all over social media. An indie development duo from Melbourne are hoping to bottle some of that magic with their new word game. ⌘ Read more
What began as pins and needles in his feet quickly left 43-year-old Mackay man Matthew Dillon entirely dependent on his partner and unable to work. ⌘ Read more
A series of billion-dollar projects, ranging from wind farms to an eFuel factory, have been proposed for Tasmania's north-west. But uncertainty over electricity transmission line upgrades has raised fears their viability could be undermined. ⌘ Read more
Victorians who have dealt with police when experiencing mental health crises have shared their experiences in a new report, and are calling for the state government to deliver on its promise to change the system. ⌘ Read more
The Spanish city of Seville has long drawn partygoers from around the world — but some are clashing with the city's Catholic values. ⌘ Read more
Russia says a humanitarian emergency is unfolding at one of its checkpoints on the Finnish border, where it says hundreds of migrants are stranded in freezing temperatures. Finland has accused Moscow of funnelling them there on purpose to destabilise the country. ⌘ Read more
South Korea has suspended part of a 2018 military agreement with North Korea after it defied warnings from the United States and launched a spy satellite. ⌘ Read more
Sam Le Feuvre got involved in sport to connect with people like him. In just 12 months, the schoolboy became an Australian record holder before going on to compete for his country. ⌘ Read more
A West Australian man claims he shot another man in self-defence in the days after an alleged axe attack in a small outback town. ⌘ Read more
The Reserve Bank's new boss has not backed away from tough talk, saying the bank must use its "blunt" tool of interest rates to hammer out inflation for the collective welfare of Australians. ⌘ Read more
Marnus Labuschagne says it is "hard to fathom" that Australia's players have to feature in a T20 against India four days after the World Cup final. ⌘ Read more
Emergency services were called to the incident on the Sturt Highway at Carrathool, 60 kilometres from Hay, at 2pm on Wednesday. ⌘ Read more
Laws allowing authorities to use ankle bracelets and curfews to monitor 93 people released from immigration detention are now subject to a High Court challenge. ⌘ Read more
Northern Territory Coroner Elisabeth Armitage has rejected former NT Police officer Zachary Rolfe's request that she stand aside from a coronial inquest examining the death of Kumanjayi Walker. ⌘ Read more
A Supreme Court judge sentenced the Darwin man to 21 years in jail, describing his conduct as "sadistic". The court heard the victim suffered from a language disorder and her father knew of her vulnerabilities and he ensured she was isolated at the time of the offending. ⌘ Read more
The emails released to state parliament reveal members of Mrs Nowland's family knew the details of how she was injured "very quickly", with the NSW opposition saying it raises doubts over why the word "taser" was committed from a press release. ⌘ Read more
With the clock ticking on efforts to more than double Australia's renewable energy share by 2030, federal Labor has commissioned a secret review of its renewable energy target to see whether it could hit the ambitious goal. ⌘ Read more
Clive Palmer has lost a more than three-year legal battle with the Gold Coast City Council, which would have seen 3,000 new dwellings built next to a sewage treatment plant. ⌘ Read more
If all goes to plan, guns in and around Gaza are set to fall silent as Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners are released and aid is delivered. Even in the darkness of this war, four parties can make an agreement, writes John Lyons. ⌘ Read more
Suzanne Heppell says she hates what she has become in the wake of her brother's death after he was attacked in a Strathmerton service station. ⌘ Read more
A "generational" piece of water infrastructure for Queensland has been completed after years of construction plagued by cost blowouts, inundations and COVID-19 disruptions. ⌘ Read more
It took just 14 words from Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil for ears to prick up. Innocuous to many, they were shocking to those in the know and again left Labor having to correct the record, writes Brett Worthington. ⌘ Read more
Juan Daniel Visagie, who has a history of domestic violence offences, is jailed for killing his baby daughter. ⌘ Read more
Football Australia is eager to capitalise on the rollicking success of the Women's World Cup by bringing the Asian Cup Down Under in 2026. ⌘ Read more
Sydney to Hobart heavyweight Andoo Comanche is a monohull of unmatched power but, as her crew has found out, her greatest strength can be her greatest weakness. ⌘ Read more
Harry Russell didn't have an air-conditioned cockpit and he had to shoo goats from outback runways but that didn't stop him loving a year of delivering the post to remote parts of Australia. ⌘ Read more
A Tasmanian police officer who aired concerns about young harness racing employees' long work days was taken off the case after a phone call from the head of the state's peak racing body to a more senior police officer, an email chain reveals. ⌘ Read more
Less than a week after Brevet Sergeant Jason Doig was killed near Bordertown, hundreds of Lucindale residents and police have paid tribute to the "good man" who they say gave the ultimate sacrifice. ⌘ Read more
A deal signed by the hosts of The Kyle and Jackie O Show will also see Sydney's top-rating radio breakfast program broadcast in Melbourne from 2024, and follows their employer launching a takeover bid of their former network. ⌘ Read more
The discovery of homemade bottle cap spikes placed in an 'obvious' manner on a residential street has sparked concern for road users, including children on bikes. ⌘ Read more
Israel and Hamas have agreed to a four-day ceasefire in their war in exchange for the release of 50 women and children held in Gaza. Here's what we know about the deal and what may unfold next. ⌘ Read more
A Perth court has been told a 77-year-old man will maintain he is innocent of murdering a woman who vanished in Perth almost 40 years ago. ⌘ Read more
The Australian government has granted hundreds of temporary visas to Palestinians in the weeks since Israel began its bombing campaign of Gaza, which has killed thousands of civilians and flattened large swathes of the densely populated strip. ⌘ Read more
The fight over the looming closure of a critical women's crisis centre in Perth next week escalates, with Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas insisting it is what his community wants. ⌘ Read more
The founder of Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, pleads guilty to money laundering charges and stepped down as CEO. ⌘ Read more
Staff at public hospitals and other facilities across Queensland have been unable to log in to the department's electronic medical record system to access patient information. ⌘ Read more
Groote Eylandt's Indigenous communities celebrate the return of 174 artefacts from the Manchester Museum, saying the move has encouraged them to start making and using them again. ⌘ Read more
The heat index – or "feels like" – temperature reportedly reached 59C in Rio de Janeiro as thousands of fans queued up for Taylor Swift's performance. ⌘ Read more
After introducing the birds last growing season as a trial, Castle Rock Estate is using them again this year with hopes to grow the flock. ⌘ Read more
An "unprecedented" surprise offensive launched by a coalition of ethnic-based armies and pro-democracy fighters in Myanmar's north has some observers convinced the country's ruling junta is likely to be defeated. ⌘ Read more
The families of five people killed in a crash outside a regional Victorian pub are told it could take a long time for any case to be finalised. ⌘ Read more
A man has been charged over the alleged murder of a woman in suburban Adelaide — one of four female victims who have died in suspicious circumstances in domestic settings in the past week. ⌘ Read more
Councillors from outside Sydney are accused of making discriminatory comments during a state conference debate about a support network for LGBTQIA+ representatives and drag story time events. ⌘ Read more
Piling onto planes with extra bags full of meat and forgoing fruit and vegetables at the supermarket, residents of these isolated communities are doing what they can to save until a $64m grocery subsidy scheme takes effect. It might be costing their health. ⌘ Read more
In its report, the ATSB found the helicopter likely crashed because of fuel exhaustion resulting in engine stoppage. ⌘ Read more
WA Police Commissioner Col Blanch rejects claims that Broome is in the midst of a crime crisis, but residents disagree and some are voting with their feet. ⌘ Read more
At the age of 16, Knox Gibson from Central West New South Wales achieves Hollywood success with a role in The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. ⌘ Read more
The Australian Bureau of Statistics survey finds around 16 per cent of women have experienced some form of economic abuse. A leading women's advocate says it's a form of abuse that too often is flying under the radar. ⌘ Read more
When Sister Nicole hosted workshops to examine domestic and family violence, people willingly shared their own experiences of abuse. Now the church is tackling how it can prevent it happening. ⌘ Read more
Outback Queensland mayors say a "governmental, legal conundrum" could lead to a huge increase in the cost of roadworks as they scramble to form land use agreements for hundreds of gravel pits. ⌘ Read more
After months of speculation, Matildas star Sam Kerr shares photos from the moment she proposed to her long-term girlfriend, American professional soccer player Kristie Mewis. ⌘ Read more
By winning the Cricket World Cup, the World Test Championship and retaining the Ashes away from home, Pat Cummins says this Australian cricket team have established an era-defining legacy. ⌘ Read more
Before settling, Bruce Lehrmann was due to take on the ABC in the Federal Court in Sydney today. It's understood the former Liberal staffer's defamation action against Network 10 and journalist Lisa Wilkinson continues. ⌘ Read more
With 456 players, Squid Game: The Challenge is the biggest, most brutal reality TV show yet. ⌘ Read more
The number one pick was all but confirmed, but the 2023 AFL draft shows a surprising shift into the northern states as the Suns strike local gold. ⌘ Read more
The government says it was considering releasing a child rapist from detention to avoid a legal challenge that would see the release of other indefinitely detained criminals. ⌘ Read more
The 25-year-old Pakenham facility is the closest of its kind to the city and handles up to 100,000 cattle destined for supermarket shelves each year. ⌘ Read more
A Melbourne woman recovering from surgery said the airline told her she could not fly because she could not climb the stairs, despite her organising for assistance in advance. ⌘ Read more
Doctor Who has been on our screens for 60 years. Australians have been loving and contributing to the show for that entire time. Find out how the Doctor remains connected to fans Down Under. ⌘ Read more
Farmers have blocked NSW streets with tractors to protest water buybacks but some continue to support them, as an academic claims they are three times cheaper than saving water through infrastructure projects. ⌘ Read more
With surgery only offering 50 to 80 per cent chance of success, much improved data is now in on an Australian-made treatment using patients' own cells, giving hope to people with complex tennis elbow cases. ⌘ Read more
West Australians are gearing up for an "unprecedented" run of hot November weather, with the temperature tipped to reach the high 30s for the next five days. ⌘ Read more
Australia-born cricketer Danielle McGahey says her international career with Canada is over "as quickly as it begun" as the ICC banned players who have gone through male puberty from international women's cricket. ⌘ Read more
The yellow-bellied sea snake, which usually lives on the continental shelf, intrigues locals but comes with a warning from wildlife rescuers. ⌘ Read more
TikTok creators say using this filter will raise money for charity. It's the latest example of digital activism sweeping social media platforms, but it sounds a little too good to be true — so, is it? ⌘ Read more
The AFL draft has been completed, with all 18 clubs adding to their lists with players they hope will be stars of the future. Here's who your club selected and what it means for your team. ⌘ Read more
The number of women and girls playing football has surged since the Matildas' incredible feats at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. But aiming for the top when you're from a regional area comes with added challenges. ⌘ Read more
The prolonged cost-of-living crisis is continuing into a what is traditionally a period of financial stress, creating fears in the retail sector of increased abuse of workers over Christmas. ⌘ Read more
The Queensland government has doubled its First Home Owner Grant to $30,000 but the incentive won't suit everyone. Here's what you you need to know. ⌘ Read more
About 400 pro-Palestinian activists who last night gathered at the port to protest against the unloading of an Israeli-owned shipping company vessel. ⌘ Read more
In 2021, Telstra faced court for its treatment of First Nations customers. New figures obtained by the ABC show the scale of the problem is much worse than first thought. ⌘ Read more
The scientists found that four pre-existing drugs successfully eliminated cells that were found to speed up the effects of ageing on the brain, so-called "zombie" cells that grew faster in a COVID-19-affected brain. ⌘ Read more
Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann will take on Network Ten and the ABC in the Federal Court in Sydney today in defamation action over allegations he raped his former colleague Brittany Higgins at Parliament House in 2019. ⌘ Read more
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with his war cabinet amid comments from the US and mediator country Qatar that a ceasefire deal with Hamas in exchange for the release of hostages is close. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Supporters say facadism helps preserve a building's history while making it accessible, cost-effective and better for the environment. To its detractors, it's "a very sad thing" that must be stamped out. ⌘ Read more
The ABC thought gardening would be a safe subject to test out talkback radio. Then a caller asked about marijuana plants. ⌘ Read more
Australian financial markets are now pointing to a close to zero chance of further rate rises — with a fair chance of a rate cut next year. That's thanks to the latest news from the US and UK, writes Peter Martin. ⌘ Read more
At the start of 2023, experts warned ChatGPT would swamp schools in a wave of cheating. With the academic year wrapping up, we asked students what really happened. ⌘ Read more
While oil and gas companies argue no lasting harm is done by undersea blasting, Tasmanian fisherman Danny Fox isn't so sure — and says if it's so harmless, he'd like to see an "oil executive" in a bath take a large blast of compressed air to "see what he thinks". ⌘ Read more
Leading energy modellers forecast temperature rises will be kept within 2C of pre-industrial levels thanks to rapidly advancing clean technologies. ⌘ Read more
Peter was in prison when he happened to catch an episode of Australian Story about Grace Tame. When he saw her abuser — Nicolaas Bester — pop up on the screen, he says he "froze". ⌘ Read more
New Zealand researchers say changing weather dynamics could be influencing the formation of larger holes in Antarctica's ozone layer, but others debate the new study's findings. ⌘ Read more
Mitch has always been open to new ideas. So when someone suggested sex work, the early-career lawyer decided to try it as a 'side hustle'. It turned into something more. ⌘ Read more
Genes, environment and lifestyle are some of the risk factors for serious diseases like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. Now scientists believe COVID-19 infection should be added to the list, writes Catherine Taylor ⌘ Read more
The Netanyahu family has towered over Israeli politics for more than two decades. Now, the prime minister's popularity is plummeting and some people are questioning if his relatives are pulling the strings. ⌘ Read more
The Asian World Cup qualifiers continue with the Socceroos taking on Palestine in Kuwait. Follow all the action from the Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium in our live ScoreCentre. ⌘ Read more
Authorities release a 30-second video showing the 41 men standing inside the collapsed highway tunnel in the Indian Himalayas as they communicate with rescue workers. ⌘ Read more
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has vowed to destroy Hamas, said progress was being made on the release of hostages from the militant group. ⌘ Read more