The bushfire emergency that has caused widespread destruction to homes and infrastructure in Perth's north-east continues as an unseasonal heatwave rolls into a fourth day. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
The bushfire emergency that has caused widespread destruction to homes and infrastructure in Perth's north-east continues as an unseasonal heatwave rolls into a fourth day. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Bruce Lehrmann is suing Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson over coverage in which Brittany Higgins alleged she was raped in Parliament House in 2019. ⌘ Read more
When three-year-old Sophia was stabbed in the eye by a stray piece of fence wiring while walking along a footpath, her father Kain asked the local council and rail company if they could fix the fence. But both authorities said the fence belonged to the other. ⌘ Read more
Electronic ankle bracelets have so far failed to prevent youth reoffending, Queensland police documents reveal. ⌘ Read more
A Victorian coroner hands down damning findings after an investigation into the death of six-year-old Eugene Mahauariki, who fell from an Easter carnival ride in 2017. ⌘ Read more
The South Australian man, who was found unresponsive while snorkelling, was pulled out of the water, but attempts to revive him were unsuccessful. ⌘ Read more
Police across Australia have arrested 25 people and seized $200,000 in cash as part of an operation targeting the Finks and Comanchero outlaw motorcycle gangs. ⌘ Read more
Fifteen years after a tsunami engulfed Samoa's shores there are still the telltale signs of entire reefs and coral beds that washed away. Tapping into the knowledge of fellow Indigenous leaders is sparking hopes for their restoration. ⌘ Read more
The Great Southern is the only region in the WA that doesn't have a residential rehab facility and advocates say people in need of help are at risk. ⌘ Read more
A wedding celebrant has hatched a one-of-a-kind fundraiser — marrying four couples in one afternoon, with a hair, make up and photography package for the budget price of less than $1,000. ⌘ Read more
Forty one days after the election, New Zealand has announced a deal that will see the country led by a three-party coalition government. ⌘ Read more
The Productivity Commission makes suggestions about how to fix Australia's childcare crisis, but for these small town parents, the solutions can't come quickly enough. ⌘ Read more
An unprecedented French security operation for next year's Olympic Games will include 15,000 French soldiers, according to the military governor of Paris. ⌘ Read more
Fire crews spend a second night battling a large bushfire in Perth's north-east, with better conditions offering some respite for residents. ⌘ Read more
A crane operator plays down tributes paid to him after he lifted a man to safety from a burning high-rise building in England. ⌘ Read more
Australia's banks will announce a joint effort to tackle a rise in scams and prevent customers from being victims of cybercrime, while the local share market is set for a quiet start after Thanksgiving saw Wall Street closed overnight. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
The Royal Hotel probes the darker side of masculinity as magnified by a remote outback setting and alcohol consumption on a liver-defying scale — and evokes the spectre of horror without ever actually letting it loose. ⌘ Read more
Two prisoners who walked out of a north Queensland prison have been arrested while a third remains on the run. ⌘ Read more
The government says it has agreed to 'all 56' of the Robodebt royal commission's recommendations. So then why does the report list the number as 57? ⌘ Read more
Another week, another news quiz. Put your knowledge to the test. ⌘ Read more
As political tensions mount ahead of the 2024 Summer Olympics, the Australian Olympic Committee president has warned athletes against protesting at official ceremonies. ⌘ Read more
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he has told US President Joe Biden he will press ahead with Israel’s war against Hamas after a temporary ceasefire expires. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Hannah Blackmore says unruly students are making her reconsider her choice of career, but there are hopes a training program will give teachers the tools to better manage in the classroom. ⌘ Read more
In the sunshine state, councils have ultimate authority over whether there's fluoride in their water supply. Some say it's too expensive, others are wary of anti-fluoride campaigners. ⌘ Read more
Graffiti on several inner-city buildings has appeared in Newcastle, marking the 29th anniversary of schoolgirl Gordana Kotevski's abduction after a trip to the local shopping centre. ⌘ Read more
Firefighters in a rural community have spent years trying to secure a water supply. But a series of inexplicable government decisions have left them without the vital resource. ⌘ Read more
Following COVID lockdowns, it's clear flexible study works. So why aren't universities taking a "more proactive approach" to ensure people of all abilities can access higher education? ⌘ Read more
Pensioner Gail Couchman was living on an old bus before she found an affordable rental home thanks to the efforts of her local Lions Club. ⌘ Read more
Advocates call for stronger action to address gender-based violence in South Australia following the death of four women in unrelated cases over the past week. ⌘ Read more
Rain is falling onto dry farms, dry gardens and empty water tanks, much to the relief of farmers and firefighters after a very dry couple of months. ⌘ Read more
A vaccine shortage is causing concern for catteries across the country as they look toward their busiest time of year. ⌘ Read more
Last week, the planet appeared to briefly breach a climate threshold set by world governments for the first time. Experts say it is just another sign of how much the planet is warming. ⌘ Read more
The federal police attempt to enforce a US restraining order in Australia to take control of a New South Wales South Coast mansion being sold by Daniel Duggan's wife to fund his legal bills. ⌘ Read more
Telstra's "pink bus" travels to remote communities to help Indigenous clients, but financial counsellors have concerns the outreach service is not helping victims of mis-selling get the compensation they're entitled to. ⌘ Read more
It's a piece of Australia's colonial-era history, a quilt sewn by convict women on a ship and presented on arrival in Van Diemen's Land, 182 years ago. It is hidden away in a store room in Canberra — but now, the push is on for the Rajah Quilt to come back to Tasmania. ⌘ Read more
Scammers are creating fake websites that replicate popular brands during Black Friday sales, but experts say paying attention to red flags can help you avoid getting caught out. ⌘ Read more
Employers monitoring their workers' computer keystrokes might seem intrusive, but it's just one of the many ways workplace surveillance is being carried out today. ⌘ Read more
Despite its unrelenting announcements the federal government is struggling on key issues. After successful trips to Washington and Beijing, prime minister Anthony Albanese is suddenly looking on the back foot. ⌘ Read more
As part of a temporary ceasefire deal that is due to begin as early as today, Hamas will begin releasing Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. But with thousands more remaining in detention inside Israel and hundreds of captives in Gaza, there is still a long way to go. ⌘ Read more
The four-day truce is set to start on Friday at 7am local time (4pm AEDT), according to Qatar which mediated the deal, with a first batch of hostages to be released later in the day. ⌘ Read more
The productivity commission is urging the federal government to modify the childcare subsidy to increase access to early childhood education for children from all backgrounds. ⌘ Read more
As of the end of June 2022, 67 per cent of all Australians lived in capital cities – that is set to increase to 68 per cent by 2032. ⌘ Read more
A group of traditional owners are seeking "no less than" $225 million in compensation over the effects of the Northern Territory's largest zinc and lead mine. ⌘ Read more
Police allege the three inmates walked out of the low-security Townsville facility and stole a ute, which was later found dumped and burnt out. ⌘ Read more
A bouncer who grabbed a patron by the neck and threw him to the ground outside a Darwin pub, leaving the man "lifeless" for a short time, has been handed a four-month suspended sentence. ⌘ Read more
Some families say they have nowhere to hide from deadly flooding, as rainfall exacerbated by El Niño pummels parts of Somalia. ⌘ Read more
The trial of a man who claims he shot another man in self-defence has heard from the shooter for the first time after his police interview was played to the jury. ⌘ Read more
The state government announces a review of its rehoming plans for a northern New South Wales Indigenous community displaced by major flooding in 2022. ⌘ Read more
It's been more than 35 years since the deaths of Mona Lisa's and Jacinta "Cindy" Smith, and the family continues to question what exactly happened that night, and how their two girls ended up dead. ⌘ Read more
A company owned by billionaire Andrew Forrest has quietly withdrawn plans to build a gas-fired power station at Port Kembla, but remains committed to building a similar facility in the region. ⌘ Read more
Brett Quinn died when the crane he was working on came too close to powerlines. A magistrate has ruled there is not enough evidence for his employer to be convicted of breaching its electrical safety duty. ⌘ Read more
Authorities are investigating how a group of 12 people landed on a remote part of the West Australian coast after travelling by boat from Indonesia. ⌘ Read more
Rashid Khan has delivered a sizeable blow to both the Adelaide Strikers and the entire BBL, pulling out of the tournament to undergo back surgery. ⌘ Read more
People hoping to spend less this Christmas may need to look to areas other than the dinner table, with favourites like cherries and lobster not expected drop much in price from last year. ⌘ Read more
The man accused of making threats against former ABC journalist Stan Grant on social media has his charge dismissed on mental health grounds, as he hopes an in-person meeting with the veteran reporter will be made possible. ⌘ Read more
The leading contenders for David Warner's spot in the Test team will each have a chance to stake their claim against Pakistan for a Prime Minister's XI. ⌘ Read more
Australia's decision to grant visas for Palestinians has prompted a round of political bickering surrounding the processes that were followed. ⌘ Read more
Just a day after RBA Governor Michele Bullock said inflation in Australia was largely "homegrown", Prime Minster Anthony Albanese is remaining adamant it's a global phenomenon. ⌘ Read more
When 82-year-old Geoff Holt died earlier this year he had a secret — he was a multimillionaire. And what's more, he gave it all away to this community of 4,200 people. ⌘ Read more
The Treidlia Auslepto vaccine, used to protect dogs against a strain of the bacterial disease leptospirosis, has been withdrawn from sale by the manufacturer after “adverse reactions”, including the death of one animal. ⌘ Read more
The court heard the woman, who was fined $3,000 and issued a spent conviction, grabbed her co-worker's head and pulled it into her breast. ⌘ Read more
New laws introduced in March created an "aggravating factor" for car thieves who post footage of their offending. It carries a jail term of up to six years. ⌘ Read more
A 61-year-old Notting Hill man is recovering in hospital after being attacked with a brick and a pair of scissors in the early hours of Tuesday morning. ⌘ Read more
A crew member says island residents laughed when told of the 250-kilometre attempt but at no point did the rowers think they would come up short. ⌘ Read more
Professor Arnold Dix is at the forefront of an operation to save 41 workers trapped in a collapsed tunnel in India and is confident all those stuck will be brought out alive. ⌘ Read more
Hundreds of students walk out of classrooms across Melbourne to take part in a CBD protest as they strike to demand an end to the Israel-Gaza War. ⌘ Read more
Police allege the 37-year-old man sexually assaulted two women during massage sessions at a Bunbury business during October and November. ⌘ Read more
A coalition of koala conservation groups calls on NSW Roads Minister John Graham to take action after a record number of koala road deaths. ⌘ Read more
Melbourne man Mathew Dyer will spend at least seven and a half years behind bars over a high-speed car crash that killed his passenger. ⌘ Read more
A massive bushfire that has destroyed homes in Perth's northern suburbs is raging on, as authorities give an official update on the unfolding situation. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Daryl Hall files temporary restraining order against John Oates. But the details of the case are under wraps. ⌘ Read more
Community transmission of COVID is increasing and is now considered "moderate to high" by health authorities. ⌘ Read more
It's the first time the former Liberal staffer has told a court his version of events on the night of the alleged rape. ⌘ Read more
A psychosocial risk survey of more than 1,000 employees of Tasmania's state-owned electricity provider uncovers allegations of bullying, assault and sexual assault, with the boss saying he is "confronted" by the result. ⌘ Read more
When Sylph VI sets sail in this year's Sydney to Hobart yacht race, skipper Bob Williams will have a special crew-member on board along with co-skipper Chris Warren — Williams's cat Oli. ⌘ Read more
The short tones previously used by listeners to set their watches are no longer necessary due to smartphones. ⌘ Read more
Mining company Rio Tinto is undertaking the largest demolition project in Australia's history, taking apart an old alumina refinery in north-east Arnhem Land with the first scrap metal from the site shipped to Asia. ⌘ Read more
A graceful, dancing otter and a ground squirrel attempting to fly are among the other winners of the 2023 Comedy Wildlife Photography Competition. ⌘ Read more
Environmentalists and farmers are hardening their resolve against a proposal to inject liquefied carbon dioxide into Australia's biggest underground fresh water reservoir. ⌘ Read more
Major state government projects have been hit with industrial bans from the plumbers' union over fears that fire safety is being compromised due to a drop in funding for fire suppression experts. ⌘ Read more
The Fitzroy River bridge, a critical transport link that was decimated in Western Australia's worst-ever flood, will reopen next month ⌘ Read more
Sandy Marshall had to drive six hours at 2:00am in order to make it to her recent cruise holiday after her planned flight was cancelled — a common occurrence from Armidale airport. ⌘ Read more
The opposition promises to immediately pause the killings if they win next year's election, though the ACT government says the announcement is a redundant political stunt, as the program is already independently reviewed. ⌘ Read more
The campus on the NSW far north coast is in lockdown as police respond to an emergency incident, but they say there is no risk to the public. ⌘ Read more
A 39-year-old woman is in a critical condition in hospital after she was stabbed in the head and torso overnight in Warrawong. NSW Police have arrested three teenagers who will front a Campbelltown court today. ⌘ Read more
For weeks, the faces of hostages have been plastered on posters all over the world, while the diplomatic operation to free them has largely been top secret. ⌘ Read more
In their first collaboration since Gladiator, director Ridley Scott reunites with Joaquin Phoenix to bring the complexities of the notorious French emperor to life. ⌘ Read more
When composer David Crowe sought to turn raw crime statistics into music, he imagined something dark and menacing. What he got was quite the opposite. ⌘ Read more
New owners of the circa 1860 building and its trademark, made famous in a Peter Allen ballad, say their aim is to preserve and protect the building's charm. ⌘ Read more
As the ceasefire approaches, and lists of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners are made, families wait to learn if their loved ones will be coming home. ⌘ Read more
A massive bushfire raging through several northern Perth suburbs overnight which forced residents to flee their homes remains out of control this morning, with unconfirmed reports of property losses amid ongoing extreme temperatures and high wind. ⌘ Read more
He's one-half of the musical writing duo that helped launch Liza Minelli's career and turn murder suspects into Vaudevillian stars, and John Kander is not done yet. ⌘ Read more
Kaylan Morris is a 16-year-old who dreams of representing the Wallabies. But he'll be playing in New Zealand next year, as his mother believes Rugby Australia needs to lift its game in developing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander talent. ⌘ Read more
Loved ones of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners anxiously wait for swap to begin on Thursday morning. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Sarah Ryan lives on a 1,200-hectare sheep farm, but she prefers being indoors, living out her dream of making candles. What started out as a hobby has grown into a fully fledged company. ⌘ Read more
After years of frayed relations between traditional owners and the government at Kakadu National Park, a new leader will take the helm. ⌘ Read more
Nikita Tszyu has snared the Australian super welterweight belt with a stunning TKO win over defending champion Dylan Biggs in an explosive bout in Newcastle. ⌘ Read more
Family violence prevention advocates call for the public to acknowledge the four women found dead in separate and unrelated domestic incidents across South Australia in the past week. ⌘ Read more
Darlngunaya resident Natalie Davey says doing her dishes, flushing the toilet or having a shower can be a struggle as her community deals with with water supply issues. ⌘ Read more
Australian shares are expected to open slightly lower despite gains in New York. Follow the day's events and insights as they happen with our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. ⌘ Read more