An inquest is examining the brief life of the baby girl, who died after suffering brain injuries just months after her mother tried to terminate the pregnancy. WARNING: This article contains details that readers may find distressing. ⌘ Read more
An inquest is examining the brief life of the baby girl, who died after suffering brain injuries just months after her mother tried to terminate the pregnancy. WARNING: This article contains details that readers may find distressing. ⌘ Read more
The local share market is set to fall from its 10-week high in morning trade, ahead of the Reserve Bank's board meeting, which is likely to result in interest rates staying on hold. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Days after scientists declared the enormous iceberg was on the move, a research team documents their "incredibly lucky" encounter with the almost 4,000-square-kilometre berg as it drifts out of Antarctica. ⌘ Read more
Police release vision of an arson attack on a Docklands restaurant that detectives believe is linked to a series of fires at tobacco stores across Melbourne. ⌘ Read more
Oscar Piastri was a shining light in his rookie Formula 1 season, entering the year in controversy and ending it as a revelation. ⌘ Read more
Residents and property owners in a town in South Australia's south-east are growing increasingly frustrated at services being reduced in what they had hoped would be an idyllic place to retire. ⌘ Read more
Traditional owners have set up a new negotiating body to try to speed up sacred site and compensation talks with mining giant Glencore over the toxic McArthur River Mine in the Northern Territory. ⌘ Read more
The Justice Department will allege that for more than 40 years, the former diplomat served as a Cuban agent and at one time praised the late Cuban leader Fidel Castro as "Comandante". ⌘ Read more
As a state government, sometimes a good old-fashioned fight with the feds can pay off politically, especially in a parochial state like Queensland, writes Jessica van Vonderen. ⌘ Read more
The Victorian community is resilient but experiencing fatigue as it battles multiple extreme weather events in a short time span, with more rain forecast in the state's east from Thursday. ⌘ Read more
It's that time of year when it seems the more school fees parents pay, the less time their children spend in school. Why the differences? ⌘ Read more
The corporation says the increases could equal a $71 a year increase over the next four years, but are required to maintain service standards and meet its expenditure requirements. ⌘ Read more
The navy removed a requirement for "value for money" from the tender process for its $45 billion future frigate program, with previously secret documents also revealing the Department of Defence selected a controversial British warship design despite being aware of potential risks. ⌘ Read more
New research shows silica isn't the only component in engineered stone products that's a cause for concern with researchers finding higher metal content in alternative products can also damage the lungs. ⌘ Read more
From strange intimacy to the thrill of the unpredictable, radio offers something no other form of media can match. ⌘ Read more
The shortest distance from the outside world to your brain is up your nose. While this is fantastic for detecting odours, it can be deadly when dangerous microbes use this pathway, writes Dr Lynn Nazareth. ⌘ Read more
Four years after being diagnosed with a form of breast cancer that's hard to detect, ABC journalist Mary Lloyd goes back to her doctors to find out how women can look out for it. ⌘ Read more
More people are using medical cannabis than ever, but does the explosion in clinics and online services meet the holistic approach to healthcare? ⌘ Read more
Sydney drivers are promised road works set to start tonight will bring some relief at the problem-plagued "spaghetti junction", but some experts say the project was fundamentally flawed. ⌘ Read more
The National Disability Insurance Scheme lost an estimated $1.4 billion through "payment errors" including fraud and over-claiming last financial year, a five-fold increase from two years ago. ⌘ Read more
This is hardly the first time a military institution has dismissed the capacity of a potential adversary with catastrophic outcomes. And it is not the first time for Israel, writes Mick Ryan. ⌘ Read more
The agreement is expected to focus heavily on Papua New Guinea's internal security, with PNG looking to Australia to do more to help train and bolster its police force. ⌘ Read more
As Israel strikes continue throughout Gaza human rights organisations say babies were left to die in Al-Nasr hospital after shelling took place. ⌘ Read more
The United Nations Population Fund estimates that as of 2023 the fertility rate, or the average number of children being born to a woman in North Korea, stood at 1.8. ⌘ Read more
Westpac says some of its customers are "experiencing issues" accessing their accounts, due to an apparent online outage. ⌘ Read more
Residents of a community in north-east Arnhem Land say they had no access to running water across three days and received no communication about when the outage would be fixed. ⌘ Read more
On the eve of the Victorian government's signing of a multi-billion dollar contract for Melbourne's Suburban Rail Loop, experts are calling for Australia's biggest and most expensive infrastructure project to be scrapped. ⌘ Read more
Between 2,000 and 3,000 litres of bilge water containing sulphur and other waste was dumped into the ocean near Esperance in 2020. The company that owns the ship and its captain could face hefty penalties. ⌘ Read more
The Australian Education Union's executive recommends its members accept the revised enterprise agreement, which would deliver pay rises over four years, to avoid a third strike in as many months. ⌘ Read more
The police union says NT Police is struggling to fill the roster for Operation Drina, set up to target alcohol-related offending and anti-social behaviour in Alice Springs. ⌘ Read more
A man released from immigration detention as a result of a recent High Court ruling is charged with two counts of indecent assault. ⌘ Read more
Both countries want to reset relationships that soured when Australia ditched a lucrative multi-billion dollar submarine contract with the French company Naval Group so it could join AUKUS. ⌘ Read more
A bronze statue of St Barbara is returned to the heart of Australia's gold mining capital, but many people feel it should have stayed where it was, near a memorial wall dedicated to those who have died working in the sector. ⌘ Read more
The Port Adelaide Magistrates Court hears Francesco Dimasi, who is charged with murdering his 85-year-old wife in Adelaide's west, was heavily intoxicated on the night he allegedly killed his wife. WARNING: This story contains distressing details. ⌘ Read more
Attacks on shipping in the southern Red Sea have heightened fears of the Israel-Gaza war spreading, with the US military saying three commercial ships were attacked by Yemen's Iran-allied Houthi movement. ⌘ Read more
An ACT Coroner's Court inquest is considering mistakes made by Canberra Hospital staff that delayed the diagnosis of five-year-old Canberra girl Rozalia Spadafora before her death. ⌘ Read more
A magistrate refuses bail for Olympic rowing silver medallist Simon Burgess who has been charged with domestic violence offences in Tasmania. ⌘ Read more
Albert Thorn was "at the heart" of the savage assault and murder of Bradley Lyons in 2018. He will be nearing 90 by the time he is eligible for parole. ⌘ Read more
The group from northern Australia's cattle industry has been negotiating with the federal government over the compensation figure for three years, and has twice knocked back an offer of $215 million. ⌘ Read more
Lance Morris is back in Test calculations after recovering from his back injury and he says he feels better equipped than ever for a debut. ⌘ Read more
Addiction support services say a new Victorian government program opening up access to a life-saving overdose-reversal drug is a good step, but they wish it had happened much sooner. ⌘ Read more
An Adelaide woman accused of attempting to smother a paralysed man who was recovering at a rehabilitation centre from a separate alleged axe attack, is released on bail. ⌘ Read more
Prosecution tells the court alleged murderers aren't "scared little boys", arguing Angus Beaumont was not "a serious threat" — rather, he was protecting a friend. ⌘ Read more
For weeks now the federal government has been wrestling with what to do about scores of immigration detainees it was forced into releasing. So what's the proposed preventative detention regime? ⌘ Read more
The BOM says a tropical low over the Solomon Islands is likely to develop into a severe storm that might head our way. ⌘ Read more
Adrian Wilde, 29, was working at the cattle feedlot in western Victoria when the telehandler boom attached to his truck made contact with powerlines. ⌘ Read more
Rescuers find more survivors and recover bodies but further search efforts are suspended after another small eruption at Mount Marapi, which has been active since January. ⌘ Read more
Telstra has apologised after a faulty part has left business owners and residents in a north west NSW town in a service blackout. ⌘ Read more
The stepsister of murdered woman Danielle Easy tells a court during the sentencing of Justin Dilosa that she hopes he "rots", as he becomes eligible for parole due to time already served. ⌘ Read more
All the entertainment news you need — from the viral horror game taking over YouTube, to the rundown on the three Bachelors looking for love. ⌘ Read more
Prime Minster Anthony Albanese, in announcing the death of Peta Murphy, praised the contribution the 50-year-old made to public life. ⌘ Read more
A 15-year-old who sparked fears of an American-style school shooting pleads guilty to endangering the lives of staff and students at Atlantis Beach Baptist College in Perth's north. ⌘ Read more
Applying the logic of JobKeeper to create a HomeKeeper program could save a lot of working-class mortgagors from losing their homes, writes Chris Wallace. ⌘ Read more
Actor Mark Sheppard, best known for playing demon Crowley on television series Supernatural, says he collapsed in his kitchen and had to be brought "back from [the] dead" four times. ⌘ Read more
A quiet build-up to Australia's summer of cricket has been punctuated by the great David Warner debate, but whatever your feelings about the retiring opener, he has already provided the spark this series needs, writes Dean Bilton. ⌘ Read more
A New Orleans sideline staff member suffers a gruesome broken leg, the Eagles' head of security is punched in the face by a 49er, and College Football sees an "unfathomable" snub. Here are the five quick hits from NFL week 13. ⌘ Read more
Australia's rabbit population has boomed during these past wet years, but drying conditions should finally give landholders a chance to fight back. ⌘ Read more
A 91-year-old man has been charged with murder and refused bail after his wife was found dead at a home in Adelaide's western suburbs over the weekend. ⌘ Read more
Canberra Liberals member Jeremy Hanson loses the deputy leadership of the party to opposition health spokeswoman Leanne Castley. ⌘ Read more
A girl who was born with a "severe form" of cerebral palsy died with high levels of codeine in her system, which her mother and her mother's friends denied giving her. ⌘ Read more
Transport Minister John Graham acknowledges "real frustrations for motorists", some who have had their peak-hour commutes blow out by over an hour. ⌘ Read more
Maddison and Teagan Levi star for Australia as the Aussies snap New Zealand's 41-game winning streak in the Rugby Sevens. ⌘ Read more
The Great Barrier Reef Foundation's managing director says the partnership with McLaren will be vital for the organisation's efforts to restore the reef. ⌘ Read more
The "unplanned demonstration" took place as the city was celebrating the 169th anniversary of the Eureka Stockade. ⌘ Read more
Walking netball is enabling people of all ages and abilities to get on the court. But it could also be a key to tackling loneliness, especially in regional Australia. ⌘ Read more
A 25-year-old Tasmanian man is charged after allegedly causing grievous bodily harm to a baby boy by violently shaking him. ⌘ Read more
The longevity of Greenhill Orchards comes down to the dedication of the Yeomans family, innovation, and their love of all things fruit. ⌘ Read more
Danielle Scott and Belle Brockhoff have continued Australia's brilliant start to the snow season, both claiming FIS World Cup medals to bring Australia's tally to four. ⌘ Read more
The $250 million renovation will include a new outdoor public space, exhibition areas and entrance leading from Central train station. ⌘ Read more
Australian share market futures are up nearly 1 per cent, while the fate of energy producer and retailer Origin will be decided in Sydney this afternoon. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. ⌘ Read more
Meran felt demoralised and a sense of shame living among clutter and disorganisation, until she opened her door to those willing to help. ⌘ Read more
A small community in north-west Tasmania hopes it can replicate a successful grassroots campaign in the state's south and keep its local GP clinic from closing its doors after 45 years of service. ⌘ Read more
Now a professional wheelchair basketballer, Tom O'Neill-Thorne can draw a direct link between his rise through the game and the night he watched the opening ceremony of the Sydney Paralympics more than 20 years ago. ⌘ Read more
Tottenham upsets the Premier League form guide to earn a thrilling 3-3 draw with Manchester City, with a 90th-minute equaliser giving Spurs their first point in over a month. ⌘ Read more
A fourth-generation farmer says orders for yabbies are going gangbusters again this festive period, as people look for affordable seafood alternatives for Christmas lunch. ⌘ Read more
Despite not having a rate base and barely any revenue streams, an isolated town is tackling a decades-old housing and infrastructure crisis. ⌘ Read more
Yemen's Houthi movement says its navy attacked two Israeli ships after they ignored unspecified warnings, with reports a US warship was also attacked. ⌘ Read more
Australian property values are expected to stabilise as more homes come up for sale and buyers remain wary of high borrowing costs. Here's how your capital city fared in November. ⌘ Read more
Do you know where your milk comes from? Chances are if you are in Queensland it's travelled through two states from a dairy up to 2,000 kilometres away. ⌘ Read more
Busting myths and stereotypes about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is important as it helps people to avoid making assumptions, write Anna Hennessy and Aiden Marks. ⌘ Read more
While today's funeral for SA Police Brevet Sergeant Jason Doig will commemorate the life of an officer shot dead in the line of duty, the premier says it will also provide an opportunity to acknowledge the risks taken by those who "put themselves in harm's way" to protect the community. ⌘ Read more
Belle Grati sought help after a sexual assault and her mother's death. Those two traumas would later see her denied coverage for life insurance. ⌘ Read more
Professor Richard Scolyer's colleagues have designed a high-stakes experiment to fight his brain tumour, using the very treatment they pioneered for melanoma. ⌘ Read more
Simon Mallender is determined not to let a single piece of recyclable soft plastic he has used make it into landfill. ⌘ Read more
An 'out-of-body experience' set Max Simensen on a course to changing his life and living authentically. He shares what he has learnt along the way. ⌘ Read more
Israeli strikes hit a refugee camp and southern cities where Gazans were previously evacuated to, as its military claimed it uncovered 800 shafts linked to Hamas's tunnel network. ⌘ Read more
Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate confirmed the city would be pulling out of the running to host the games. ⌘ Read more
India has already won the T20 series on home soil, but Australia can still salvage some pride with victory in the final match. Follow our live ScoreCentre. ⌘ Read more
Ukraine launches an enquiry into the alleged execution of two soldiers ar the hands of their Russian counterparts. ⌘ Read more
Serious violent and sexual offenders released following last month's landmark High Court ruling on indefinite detention could soon be behind bars again under proposed laws to expand Australia's preventative detention regime. ⌘ Read more
The Philippines Coast Guard says the maritime vessels were "scattered" within Whitsun Reef, about 320 kilometres west of Palawan Island and more than 1,000 kilometres from China's Hainan Island. ⌘ Read more
Construction will begin this week to build extra lane space on the City West Link following a chaotic opening for the Rozelle Interchange, but drivers won't see the benefits until next week. ⌘ Read more
Ashleigh Buhai holds on to become the first back-to-back women's Australian Open champion in more than a decade, fighting off a late challenge from local hero Minjee Lee. ⌘ Read more
The Brisbane Lions have had to do it the hard way, but they are AFLW champions again. Here are five quick hits from a grand final win over North Melbourne to remember. ⌘ Read more
The franchising industry has been besieged by numerous scandals and many reviews in recent years, but little has changed. Now a new government review could be a watershed moment — so long as it gets it right, writes Adele Ferguson. ⌘ Read more
Fans will be able to visit a life-sized recreation of Bluey's family home. ⌘ Read more
Artificial intelligence is already being used in health care. But what do consumers think of that, and how should their answers shape how it's used in the future? ⌘ Read more
Hugo Taheny, who is ranked world number one in shot-put and discus among those living with a disability, says he is determined to break more records. ⌘ Read more
Authorities are investigating the explosion, which took place in a university gymnasium at Mindanao State University. ⌘ Read more