Economists say luck is offering Labor plenty of good economic fortunes. Treasurer Jim Chalmers doesn't see it that way but won't be complaining if it continues. ⌘ Read more
Economists say luck is offering Labor plenty of good economic fortunes. Treasurer Jim Chalmers doesn't see it that way but won't be complaining if it continues. ⌘ Read more
Falling debris causes injuries and destruction in four of Kyiv's districts along the Dnipro River, with 18 people reportedly hospitalised. ⌘ Read more
Australian personnel who've been training Ukrainian military recruits will be welcomed home today as the government announces an expansion of the assistance mission. ⌘ Read more
Facilities and services providing cosmetic surgery will be forced to comply with new national standards released today as part of a suite of crackdowns on the industry by regulators. ⌘ Read more
A Pakistani court indicts former prime minister Imran Khan on charges of leaking state secrets, a charge he denies. ⌘ Read more
The recall comes after a two-year investigation by US auto safety regulators into a series of crashes that happened while the Autopilot system was in use. ⌘ Read more
The Department of Communities says it never had any intention of evicting 74-year-old Melba Munmurrie from public housing in Coolgardie, despite telling her she would be evicted on Wednesday. ⌘ Read more
On what would have been his 77th birthday, hundreds of family and friends hear glowing tributes to Tom Pauling AO KC, at a state funeral in Darwin. ⌘ Read more
A mother and son duo who tried to cover-up the hit-and-run death of an Aboriginal woman by moving and burying most of her body in Darwin's rural area have been sentenced in the NT Supreme Court. The victim's leg was found on the side of the Stuart Highway last year, sparking a ⌘ Read more
Arnold Dix was in Europe when he received a call about the tunnel's collapse from India's chief engineer. He was instrumental in getting all of the trapped workers out alive. ⌘ Read more
Magistrate Michelle Ridley comes down hard on Kununurra police for their dealings with a boy who she said seemed to view car theft as a form of "common entertainment". ⌘ Read more
A 143-metre-long tunnel boring machine working on the massive Snowy Hydro 2.0 project is moving again, a year after getting stuck and causing a large sinkhole. ⌘ Read more
The laws, passed in April 2022 after a series of climate protests, meant people could be fined $22,000 or jailed for two years for causing a major facility to be closed or if someone using the area had to be redirected. ⌘ Read more
NSW Attorney-General Michael Daley has rejected calls for a fresh inquest into the 1970 disappearance of the three-year-old, as well as other requests made by her family and the detective who worked the case. ⌘ Read more
Netball Australia has finally agreed to a modest revenue share partnership with its players, but how much have its brutal tactics throughout the pay negotiations damaged the game? ⌘ Read more
Queensland's incoming premier vows to review the $2.7 billion Gabba rebuild and promises "fresh faces" in a new-look cabinet once he is confirmed. ⌘ Read more
The Shire of Coolgardie's CEO says wants to get on with the job after the three-year investigation found no evidence of fraud, corruption or collusion with other councillors. ⌘ Read more
Bungendore residents are divided over the site selected for its high school with the location set to swallow up part of the town's only park. ⌘ Read more
The South Australian government has announced it will hold a royal commission into family and domestic violence. ⌘ Read more
Many grain farmers in South Australia are celebrating an early harvest and planning how they will keep busy on what will be one of their earliest breaks at Christmas time. ⌘ Read more
A young couple has appeared in court charged over the death of Adelaide doctor Michael Yung after they were arrested at a shopping complex in the western suburbs. ⌘ Read more
Australia's workplace ministers have agreed to implement a national ban on engineered stone, over concerns its use has led to a surge in silicosis cases among workers. ⌘ Read more
The NSW government has fast-tracked a development in Appin, south-west of Sydney, that it says will help address the state's housing crisis. But local residents fear they will be left stranded without infrastructure. ⌘ Read more
Andre Braugher, the actor who brought ultra serious Captain Raymond Holt to life in long-running sitcom Brooklyn Nine-Nine, has died aged 61. We pay tribute to him through our favourite Holt moments. ⌘ Read more
Tropical Cyclone Jasper has strengthened to a category two weather system as it reaches and crosses the Far North Queensland coast. Here's what that means. ⌘ Read more
Residents of Perth's northern beaches are "on cloud nine" over the rejection of a controversial plan to build 17 groynes along the coast. ⌘ Read more
The latest COP28 draft text calls for "transitioning away from fossil fuels" as world leaders continue negotiations long after deadline towards language that can achieve consensus. ⌘ Read more
A South Australian education coordinator and former Catholic school teacher accused of child sex offences has been found not guilty by a jury in the state's District Court. ⌘ Read more
A less rosy picture of inflation in 2024, wage growth inches over the line into real pay improvements, and another tough year for renters and home buyers — here's what the government's budget update reveals about expectations for 2024. ⌘ Read more
Western Bulldogs star Bailey Smith is set to miss the entire 2024 AFL season after sustaining a serious knee injury at training. ⌘ Read more
The airline will launch the thrice-weekly flights next year, becoming the third to announce an expansion to its network in the Northern Territory in recent months. ⌘ Read more
Italian State Police will be driving the 666-horsepower supercar to speed up the emergency medical transport of human organs and tissues, plasma and pharmaceutical products. ⌘ Read more
Paramedics speak of their safety concerns after ambulances are deliberately driven at by stolen cars. ⌘ Read more
A pelican with a fishing hook stuck in its head that Cairns residents have been desperately trying to help is finally in the hands of carers after a group effort that one local says has restored her faith in humanity. ⌘ Read more
Construction management company Stantec pleads not guilty in a Perth court to failing to ensure the safety of apprentice Jonnie Hartshorn, who died when a glass roof collapsed at a Curtin University building site. ⌘ Read more
Cricket Australia says it expects Test opener Usman Khawaja to comply with international rules over political messages, after he indicated he'd wear shoes emblazoned with human rights messages during the first test against Pakistan. ⌘ Read more
Surrounded by bush and with hills and valleys, the Greater Hobart area presents a challenge for fire preparation. A new tool shows residents the risks they face. ⌘ Read more
The federal environment minister has approved the terms for a study into the potential environmental impacts of the proposed Middle Arm industrial precinct near Darwin — a project billed as key development for the NT, and that the federal senate is currently scrutinising. ⌘ Read more
The police officer and another male police officer are in hospital after the incident in Parkwood early on Wednesday morning. ⌘ Read more
American actor Andre Braugher, who starred in television series Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Homicide: Life on the Street, has died aged 61. ⌘ Read more
While Central Australia’s largest melon farm's yields have been affected by bushfire ash this year, these workers from Timor-Leste still have plenty of harvesting, and singing, ahead of them. ⌘ Read more
The Electronic Entertainment Expo, known as E3, had been held annually in Los Angeles since 1995 and was a popular spot for game companies to tease their latest creations before they hit store shelves. ⌘ Read more
In a small but significant change for Catholics, who make up 25 per cent of the Australian population, the Church softens its stance on what families can do with the remains of loved ones. ⌘ Read more
Angus Llewellyn is facing his second day of cross-examination by Bruce Lehrmann's lawyer, today focusing on alleged contradictory statements Brittany Higgins made during her interview on The Project. ⌘ Read more
The mercurial Nick Kyrgios says he no longer wants to play tennis, but is vowing to make a successful comeback from serious injury and bow out on his own terms. ⌘ Read more
Police are searching for a man and a woman after the alleged attempted abduction of a 14-year-old girl in Melbourne's CBD last month. ⌘ Read more
Netball Australia's bitter dispute with its players is over, after both parties signed a new three-year pay deal that includes a revenue sharing component. ⌘ Read more
Lawyers for Keith Kerinauia, the man accused of murdering 20-year-old Declan Laverty in Darwin earlier this year, are expected to argue their client acted in self-defence before allegedly stabbing the bottle shop worker. ⌘ Read more
The image at the centre of the criticism shows a model carrying a mannequin wrapped in a white cloth — some shared it on social media alongside photos from the Gaza war coverage showing bodies wrapped in white cloth. ⌘ Read more
Here is everything you need to know ahead of the first Test between Australia and Pakistan in Perth as the summer of cricket gets underway with the West Test. ⌘ Read more
Australians hoping to see their wages grow in real terms will have to wait longer than expected, with the federal government's budget update showing higher-than-forecast inflation savaging the benefits of higher pay. ⌘ Read more
An Adelaide man who has spent nearly 40 years behind bars for a murder he says he did not commit has had his bid for freedom rejected by the High Court. ⌘ Read more
The Opposition says Labor is breaking an election promise by reducing the opening hours of urgent care clinics that were announced ahead of last year's federal election. ⌘ Read more
Police have made what they say is Tasmania's largest seizure of methylamphetamine and cocaine, after intercepting a boat that came ashore in a remote Tasmanian shack community. ⌘ Read more
A fortnight after the closure of the Safe Night Space in Perth, the City of Perth and the state government are offering differing solutions. ⌘ Read more
Emergency teams will face the challenge of high winds and a large swell as they resume a search today for a Victorian fisherman whose boat was found washed up on shore yesterday. ⌘ Read more
Musician Jimmy Barnes reveals a bacterial infection he's been battling has spread to his heart. ⌘ Read more
Quail is a delicacy for many, and restaurants could soon be serving meat grown from quail cells after Australia's food safety regulator judged cell-cultured quail meat safe to eat. ⌘ Read more
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese joins the leaders of New Zealand and Canada to issue a rare joint statement calling for "urgent international efforts towards a sustainable ceasefire" in Gaza. ⌘ Read more
After 30 turtle hatchlings were found lost in a beachfront playground, experts urge beachside towns to reassess artificial lights during nesting seasons. ⌘ Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with US President Joe Biden and other senior politicians to discuss US support for Ukraine's war effort. ⌘ Read more
Cattle and aquaculture industry leaders say the growing number of Indonesian fishing boats operating off the Kimberley is creating the risk of lumpy skin and foot and mouth disease outbreaks in Australia. ⌘ Read more
Perth Stadium has been a happy place for Nathan Lyon, and the star spinner has the chance to achieve a rare feat there this week. ⌘ Read more
The Australian share market is set to open flat, while Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivers a mid-year economic and fiscal outlook statement. Follow the latest updates in our live blog. ⌘ Read more
Four Flinders University students have graduated at a ceremony in Darwin, with hopes more will follow. ⌘ Read more
Independent MLA Mark Turner has referred two matters relating to Natasha Fyles and her office to the Northern Territory Independent Commissioner Against Corruption. ⌘ Read more
Our severe housing problems will only be fixed if policymakers commit to solving them, writes Gareth Hutchens. ⌘ Read more
The departure of Annastacia Palaszczuk signals a changing of the parliamentary guard in the state's Labor party. ⌘ Read more
Deep in the corridors of John Hunter Children's Hospital, school lessons come to the bedside of sick kids as part of a long-standing on-site education program that is providing families with "immeasurable" support. ⌘ Read more
Sydney's ongoing heatwave has resulted in suburbs across the city's west and south-west swelter through their hottest start to the summer on record. ⌘ Read more
Tropical Cyclone Jasper could bring large swells, storms and "life-threatening floodwaters" to Far North Queensland. ⌘ Read more
Hundreds of pets spooked by thunderstorms in South Australia over the weekend have been reported missing, a non-profit organisation says as they urge owners to keep their animals indoors on New Year's Eve. ⌘ Read more
The leaders released a joint statement saying "this cannot be one-sided" and condemning both the October 7 Hamas attacks and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. ⌘ Read more
Canberra man Darryl Robertson is sentenced to more than 27 years in jail for attempted murder over an attack on a woman with a lit aerosol can, which left her with serious burns. ⌘ Read more
Australia could make a world-first decision to ban engineered stone due to the "unacceptable risk to workers", but it's too late for hundreds of people living with silicosis. ⌘ Read more
Australia recorded 43,899 cases of COVID-19 in November, up from 27,903 in October. Here's the latest on what to do if you test positive. ⌘ Read more
The federal government will hand down its mid-year budget update today, offering fresh insight into how it plans to navigate cost-of-living pressures and a mounting debt bill. ⌘ Read more
They went head-to-head in a debate broadcast across Indonesian television screens as they bid to succeed President Joko Widodo in a vote where nearly 205 million people are eligible to cast their ballot. ⌘ Read more
Celebrate the end of the year with some fireworks of the celestial kind — this year's Geminid meteor shower could be the best Australia has seen. ⌘ Read more
There are cameras right along Australia's east coast providing a glimpse into the day's surf conditions, but some locals on Victoria's Surf Coast believe a recent addition at a surf break near Bells Beach marks a "violation" of the area's values. ⌘ Read more
Ethan says he is "haunted" by the abuse he alleges he suffered at the hands of three different men. He hopes his story inspires other victims to come forward, and a more compassionate approach to civil cases. ⌘ Read more
A Sydney primary school teacher under investigation for historical child sex abuse allegations is removed from classroom duties after questions are raised by ABC Investigations. ⌘ Read more
About a third of NSW paramedics are holding out on renewing their professional registration, in a threat the Industrial Relations Commission heard "poses a significant risk to the safety of the public". ⌘ Read more
Retirement can bring unexpected challenges from a lack of sense of purpose and missing social network. But these experts say it's a phase of life that has much to offer — if you're prepared. ⌘ Read more
The art-pop wonder delivered both nostalgic and future-focused pop in one stunning package, with a little help from a 90s pop icon. ⌘ Read more
Israel denies using white phosphorus munitions illegally, but the US says it will be seeking more information after fresh reports emerged linking its use to an attack that injured at least nine civilians. This is what we know. ⌘ Read more
Ukraine's biggest mobile network operator, Kyivstar, has 24.3 million mobile subscribers — more than half of Ukraine's population — as well as over 1.1 million home internet subscribers. ⌘ Read more
Two children are attacked by dingoes in a short space of time on K'gari with an investigation launched by wildlife officers. ⌘ Read more
A lawyer defends the decision by former foreign affairs minister Marise Payne to impose sanctions on Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska. ⌘ Read more
The 74-year-old woman says she will be forced to live on the streets if evicted weeks out from Christmas, while WA's housing minister calls it a matter for the courts. ⌘ Read more
The attack occurred in the district of Dera Ismail Khan in north-west Pakistan and has been claimed by the Tehreek-e-Jihad Pakistan. ⌘ Read more
The Dude's iconic items are part of an event auctioning Hollywood memorabilia including ET's animatronic head, which could fetch upwards of $US1 million. ⌘ Read more
Maligned Wests Tigers chief executive Justin Pascoe resigns, with chair Lee Hagipantelis ousted as part of a governance shake-up at the NRL club. ⌘ Read more
The two adult children of those responsible for the Wieambilla shooting publicly express their deep regret for the suffering caused by their parents one year ago today. ⌘ Read more
Mothers give tearful accounts of being ignored and mistreated by hospital staff at the fourth hearing of a NSW inquiry into birth trauma in Wagga Wagga. ⌘ Read more
A man who fatally stabbed a young woman in an act of "random violence committed against a stranger" is sentenced to life in prison by a Tasmanian court. ⌘ Read more
The 15-year-old is accused of fatally stabbing Kristie McBride, 39, during an alleged fight south of Wollongong last month. She has been denied bail. ⌘ Read more
A long-running desert race in outback Western Australia has been cancelled after a station owner raised concerns about potential environmental damage the event could cause to the property. ⌘ Read more
Plans to build 2,500 new homes in Hobart fell at the first hurdle earlier this year. But now the project has been given the green light by council, with proponents claiming it will "transform" the area. ⌘ Read more
A young mother and 16-year-old boy are the latest to lose their lives on South Australia's roads as the toll hits 107 compared to 66 at the same time last year. ⌘ Read more