A major outback highway is closed as police investigate a crash involving a truck and pedestrian east of Walgett in northern NSW. ⌘ Read more
A major outback highway is closed as police investigate a crash involving a truck and pedestrian east of Walgett in northern NSW. ⌘ Read more
NAB tells the ABC its internal customer activity shows signs households are doing it tough. ⌘ Read more
Ominous dark clouds have moved across Cairns and rain has begun to fall in Far North Queensland ahead of the storm, expected to make landfall as a category two cyclone. ⌘ Read more
Election analyst Kevin Bonham says Inala is one of the most prized electorates within the Labor Party, as local residents give their take on the efforts of local MP and retiring Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk. ⌘ Read more
Shohei Ohtani has just signed a deal that is richer than all of LeBron James's playing contracts combined — and it's proof the baseball star is an unmatched phenomenon, writes Nick Campton. ⌘ Read more
Tropical Cyclone Jasper is expected to cross the Queensland coast within 24 hours, but there is a "cone of uncertainty" as to where it will make landfall, the Bureau of Meteorology says. ⌘ Read more
Members of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras have voted to cancel a deal with police to conduct 'public decency inspections' on those marching in the annual pride parade. ⌘ Read more
Critics say the now deleted images resemble photos from the Hamas and Israel war showing corpses wrapped in white shrouds. ⌘ Read more
Residents in the small, isolated community of Ivanhoe in Western New South Wales are without a permanent power supply after a storm rolled through almost 40 hours ago.
Generators are keeping the lights on and the food fresh for most locals - although some back-up power sources have already failed. ⌘ Read more
Bystanders recall "scary" moment a New York building collapsed as its revealed a 2020 inspection raised concerns about the building's damaged facade. ⌘ Read more
In its final week long-time co-hosts Julia Baird and Ellen Fanning pay tribute to The Drum's legacy of sharing, listening and inclusion. ⌘ Read more
A number of people have been injured after a car crashed into a medical centre at Kingston, south of Hobart. ⌘ Read more
The teenage boy, who was 14 years old at the time of the offending, addressed his abuser in South Australia's District Court saying he will 'forever hate' him. ⌘ Read more
The 48-year-old social worker feared she would be killed when she was repeatedly rammed and chased by teenagers in an allegedly stolen car through streets in Townsville. ⌘ Read more
The government has assembled a board of officials to manage the detainees released by the High Court's decision ruling indefinite detention to be illegal. ⌘ Read more
Justice Michael Lee tells Sky News to hand over an alleged recording between lawyer Leon Zwier and David Sharaz that purportedly took place during Brittany Higgins's testimony. ⌘ Read more
As steam rises from every horse they ride in morning track work, the master jockey and apprentice put in the hard yards, attempting to earn their stripes in a foreign country they now call home. ⌘ Read more
Over 5 million posts were analysed using a new AI-powered filtering tool, revealing one in five World Cup players received "discriminatory, abusive or threatening messaging". ⌘ Read more
An injured sperm whale that stranded itself at two Perth beaches in recent days dies after becoming stuck on a sand bar at Rockingham. ⌘ Read more
The bodies of eleven informal miners have been retrieved from an open-pit copper mine in Zambia where landslides buried them last month. ⌘ Read more
Kelly Ryan hands in her resignation effective immediately after a year of controversy and disharmony in the sport. ⌘ Read more
The 51-year-old on-call firefighter was among the first crews responding to the Grose Vale house, which became engulfed in flames, just before 8am. ⌘ Read more
As Cyclone Jasper barrels towards far north Queensland coastal communities, social media has lit up with tips to prepare homes and businesses. ⌘ Read more
Of the influencers reviewed, the ACCC said 81 per cent were found to have posted something "that raised concerns" — one of the most identified issues being influencers not disclosing brand sponsorships or paid partnerships. ⌘ Read more
Analysts had said the protracted bans were part of a campaign of economic punishment conducted by China against Australia due to political tensions. ⌘ Read more
Bathing in dirty, smelly water is nothing new in this town where residents spend thousands of dollars on bottled water to avoid drinking the "rotten" local supply. ⌘ Read more
Kate Cox, a woman who had asked a court for an exception to get an emergency abortion, will leave Texas to receive care while the US state's highest court considers her case. ⌘ Read more
A referee in the top Turkish football league is punched and kicked after a match, as Greece puts a two month long ban on all supporters following fan violence. ⌘ Read more
The Moodjar Tree uses art and technology to tell the Noongar story of the Australian Christmas tree in 3D. ⌘ Read more
The commercial reality of Hollywood is the biggest hurdle stopping Disney from creating a princess with a disability, according to one academic. But that's not going to stop Hannah Diviney. ⌘ Read more
Justice Department head Adam Tomison has faced much criticism in his role, and leaves a myriad of unresolved problems for his yet-to-be named successor, WA state political reporter Keane Bourke writes. ⌘ Read more
About 30 flights in and out of Melbourne Airport have been cancelled due to heavy fog that has also made conditions on the roads treacherous. ⌘ Read more
World number 12 Alex de Minaur claims his second Newcombe Medal award after a stellar 2023 that saw he on the edge of the world's top 10. ⌘ Read more
Austinmer's surf lifesaving club president is warning of the dangers of swimming on unpatrolled beaches at night, as five people remain hospitalised after an after hours dip turned for the worse. ⌘ Read more
Matthew Arnold was killed alongside colleague Rachel McCrow and local man Alan Dare one year ago today. His family say the date is a "day our family will never forget". ⌘ Read more
Israel's defence minister says his country has no intention of staying permanently in the Gaza Strip and it is open to discussing who will control the territory as long as it is not a group hostile to Israel. ⌘ Read more
As worker shortages worsen across Australian, some farmers are offering enticements such as cash bonuses, housing and food to retain prized employees. ⌘ Read more
The High Court will this week hear the final appeal from custodians who want to prosecute the Commonwealth over illegal construction work at a sacred site within Kakadu National Park. What can be expected over the next two days? ⌘ Read more
Eight months after their $50 million class action settlement was finalised with the Commonwealth, descendants of the Northern Territory's Stolen Generations are still waiting to receive compensation. ⌘ Read more
Donald Trump is appealing against a US judge's rejection of his bid to dismiss the case against him for trying to overturn his 2020 election defeat. ⌘ Read more
The Robe councillor had a conflict of interest when he tabled motions which led to the council's chief executive being investigated and later resigning, an ombudsman's report has found. ⌘ Read more
Pakistan is enduring the human effects of climate change with almost half of the country's children experiencing stunted growth a year on from devastating floods. ⌘ Read more
The mother of Canberra woman Danielle Jordan, who was murdered by her partner in 2022, tells the court she wakes up every day with her daughter still dead, her husband has cancer and she is raising a 9-year-old girl at 62 years old. ⌘ Read more
The weather system weakened to a category one over the weekend but could redevelop into a category two as it moves towards the Queensland coast. ⌘ Read more
Internationally, countries like the US are scaling up efforts to address long COVID but Australia continues to close its specialist clinics. Medical professionals in Australia and overseas say it's a move that needs an urgent rethink. ⌘ Read more
It is not surprising that a population surge that's contributing to higher rents and house prices, and that's putting home ownership out of reach for many, has created heated political debate. But a fall in net migration could help ease pressure, writes Nassim Khadem. ⌘ Read more
A judge in London orders Prince Harry to pay nearly $95,000 in legal fees to the publisher of The Daily Mail tabloid for his failed court challenge in a libel lawsuit. ⌘ Read more
Residents say they live in friendly and resilient communities that should not be defined by the fatal shootings that rocked the nation a year ago. ⌘ Read more
Can sheep and solar panels mix? This farmer believes they can, and is now a step closer to realising his dream of over 600,000 panels on his Tasmanian farm. ⌘ Read more
When farmer Matt Tack saw a video of his livestock being abused inside a Tasmanian abattoir, it was gut-wrenching — but when he raised his concerns with the facility "all we got was why these animal rights activists were horrible people". ⌘ Read more
Singer-songwriter Molly Rankin tells how The Hummingbirds inspired the group as they make their long-awaited return to Australia. ⌘ Read more
When the Stella Prize-winning author was diagnosed with breast cancer at the same time as her sisters, her life — and writing — changed forever. ⌘ Read more
Navalny aides have been preparing for his expected transfer to a "special regime" colony, the harshest grade in Russia's prison system, after he was sentenced in August to an additional 19 years in prison. ⌘ Read more
Leaders from countries in favour of a fossil fuel phase-out, including Australia’s Pacific neighbours, were left stunned when the draft text for COP28 omitted any mention of fossil fuels. ⌘ Read more
The nominees for the 2024 Golden Globe awards have been announced with Barbie and Succession both receiving multiple nominations. ⌘ Read more
Infrastructure Australia's annual market capacity report has revealed there are only 177,000 workers currently in the system, despite there being enough demand for the equivalent of 405,000 workers. ⌘ Read more
The sharp slide in turnout since the last such election in 2019 comes after Beijing imposed a sweeping national security law that has been used to clamp down on dissent, and overhauled the electoral system to shut out democrats and other liberals. ⌘ Read more
Oligarch Oleg Deripaska is fighting to overturn a ban imposed by Australia over his alleged "close ties" to Vladimir Putin amid the invasion of Ukraine. ⌘ Read more
Former US president Donald Trump says he has changed his mind about testifying in his own defence in a New York fraud case where he is accused of exaggerating the value of his real estate assets by billions of dollars to obtain more favourable bank loans and insurance terms. ⌘ Read more
Emergency services were called to the worksite in South Boulder after reports a man was trapped under machinery, and later confirmed he had died. ⌘ Read more
Australia's most decorated Olympian is ruled out of the Queensland swimming championships as she manages a torn muscle under her armpit. ⌘ Read more
Dozens of extra officers have been deployed to the North Queensland city after a shocking spate of crimes, mostly committed by minors, that residents say have left them traumatised. ⌘ Read more
After months of speculation, the retail pharmacy juggernaut that is Chemist Warehouse will merge with Sigma Healthcare to create the biggest pharmacy company in Australia. Here's how the deal came to fruition, and what it means for their hundreds of stores. ⌘ Read more
A man's guilty plea over the murder of his ex-wife on Christmas Day brings relief to the family, nearly two years since her death. ⌘ Read more
Careless driving-accused Stacey Leigh Cunningham has fought back tears as Perth Magistrates Court hears details of the crash that killed her daughter and stepson in 2020. ⌘ Read more
The former chair of Sydney's controversial WestConnex mega-project says motorists are not to blame for the traffic problems on the new multi-billion-dollar Rozelle Interchange. ⌘ Read more
Wealthy countries will need to cut the amount of red meat they eat if they're going to meet climate goals, according to a sustainable food roadmap launched at the UN climate summit in Dubai. ⌘ Read more
Seven men found guilty of murdering Adelaide man Jason De Ieso will each spend at least 30 years behind bars. ⌘ Read more
A woman and baby have been found dead inside a home in Perth's inner-north, as major crime detectives investigate ⌘ Read more
Public schools must be fully funded to combat inequality and all students should be regularly screened to see if they need additional support, a major review into school resourcing has found. ⌘ Read more
The rapid rise of Australian Rules Football continues on the Tiwi Islands, home to some of the sport's greatest names, as the inaugural grand final comes down to a thrilling finish. ⌘ Read more
Orders made in the Federal Court on Monday confirm Mr Stokes's private company, Australian Capital Equity Pty Ltd, will pay Nine's costs on an indemnity basis. ⌘ Read more
The stood-down Dragons player was armed with a hammer when he chased a tradesman onto a two-storey roof in a Wollongong suburb last year. The court heard he was urged on by his father, who has been jailed. ⌘ Read more
Three Pacific ministers attend a high-level meeting on police cooperation between China and Pacific Island nations as Beijing continues its push to cement deeper security ties with the region. ⌘ Read more
Recent rainfall may have eased bushfire concerns in large swathes of the country, but emergency services are still warning of substantial fire and heatwave concerns for the summer ahead. ⌘ Read more
With Nathan Lyon back and Mitch Starc proving his fitness, Lance Morris is unlikely to come into the side for the first Test against Pakistan. ⌘ Read more
Vision shows the defence force evacuating four people from one of the world's most remote weather stations in the middle of the Coral Sea, which has found itself in the path of Cyclone Jasper. ⌘ Read more
Often referred to as "The King", Richard Kingsmill joined youth broadcaster triple j as a producer in 1988. ⌘ Read more
A drama group is creating new opportunities and making dreams come true for performers with a disability living in regional Victoria. ⌘ Read more
Expectant Victor Harbor mothers have been told they will need to contact another hospital an hour's drive away, with further concerns for presenting emergency department patients over the busy Christmas period. ⌘ Read more
Former defence liaison officer to Senator Linda Reynolds tells Bruce Lehrmann's defamation trial he first heard about Brittany Higgins's rape allegation from Senator Reynolds's then-chief of staff who said: "You are never going to believe this". ⌘ Read more
New COVID booster shots are now available in Australia. So who should get one, and will it protect against the virus in time for Christmas? ⌘ Read more
A 61-year-old man is in a critical condition after a break-in at his home in Adelaide's inner northern suburbs. ⌘ Read more
Police alleged the 52-year-old man used a rifle to threaten two people at a property in Darwin's rural area, then shot their two dogs and took their bodies with him. ⌘ Read more
An investigation into the NSW arrest of a 14-year-old Indigenous boy clears police of excessive force, but raises concerns about accountability and the right to silence. ⌘ Read more
Julie Harrison worked in a number of roles at Oakden's Older Persons Mental Health facility, which shut in 2017 following a report by the state's chief psychiatrist that uncovered abuse and neglect dating back 10 years. ⌘ Read more
A train and a truck collide at a level crossing in Geelong's, south-west of Melbourne. The ABC understands one person has been injured. ⌘ Read more
Need a dose of pop culture and entertainment news? Here are the stories, trailers, memes and more you might've missed. ⌘ Read more
ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr says his new-look cabinet "better aligns" portfolios and supports his government's 2024 priorities of health, housing, cost of living and infrastructure. ⌘ Read more
Melbourne school leaver Mansha Arora spent her final year of school juggling study with caring for her mother and working to help support her family. ⌘ Read more
The Australian Federal Police is warning travellers ahead of the holiday season to remain vigilant about an emerging drug mule scam by criminals claiming to be from the United Nations. ⌘ Read more
Narges Mohammadi is being held in the notorious Evin prison in the Iranian capital city of Tehran. Her activism, which continues despite her being behind bars, has now been recognised with a Nobel prize. ⌘ Read more
Tightening of visa processes for migrant workers and international students as the government cracks down on the "broken" migration system in Australia. ⌘ Read more
The coroner investigating footballer Shane Tuck's death says the AFL should limit contact training sessions to reduce the risk of concussion. ⌘ Read more
Pearce takes on the challenge of coaching the struggling Eagles in the AFLW, following a decorated playing career highlighted by captaining Melbourne to a premiership. ⌘ Read more
Police charge a man with five counts of culpable driving causing death after a car hit a crowd of people at the Royal Daylesford Hotel in regional Victoria in November. ⌘ Read more
In an election viewed by critics as a sham, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is pegged to win a third term as the president of Egypt, which is grappling with an economic crisis. ⌘ Read more
Tasmanian MPs returning to parliament tomorrow to consider a move to suspend a judge facing criminal charges are told they may not have the necessary powers to do so.
Tasmanian MPs returning to parliament tomorrow to consider a move to suspend a judge facing criminal charges are told they may not have the necessary powers to do so. ⌘ Read more
Following an era of pandemic restrictions and back-to-back natural disasters, many residents in and around Myrtleford were feeling isolated, but a weekly all-ages get-together is changing that. ⌘ Read more
More than 20,000 homes and businesses are currently without power and there have been 500 calls to the State Emergency Service (SES) for assistance over a weekend of wild weather in South Australia. ⌘ Read more