Theft from Victorian retail stores jump nearly 40 per cent over the past year, with liquor, food and petrol theft driving the increase. ⌘ Read more
Theft from Victorian retail stores jump nearly 40 per cent over the past year, with liquor, food and petrol theft driving the increase. ⌘ Read more
The court heard that Stacie Dutaillis encouraged the victim to take an opioid prescription tablet, as well as several other children in her home, during September 2021. ⌘ Read more
Conservationists say it was "incredible" to find that a Manning River turtle had laid a dozen precious eggs as part of a breeding program aimed at saving the critically endangered species. ⌘ Read more
Thousands take to the streets of Buenos Aires to protest against the government's economic shock measures, in the first real test for Argentina's new president, Javier Milei. ⌘ Read more
After losing the first Test to Australia by 360 runs, Pakistan will be without one of its most promising players for the remainder of the Benaud-Qadir Trophy series. ⌘ Read more
Scientists say the eruption was expected after thousands of small earthquakes, but it could continue for some time. ⌘ Read more
Broken Hill residents from as young as 16 and as old as 71 shave their heads in support of a friend and family member who was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of leukaemia. ⌘ Read more
More than a decade after Tina Greer's disappearance, a coroner rules she was murdered "most likely violently" by her then boyfriend Leslie "Grumpy" Sharman, who died in 2018. ⌘ Read more
The law would have banned people from carrying concealed guns in public parks and playgrounds, churches, banks and zoos. ⌘ Read more
A Casuarina Prison guard is found guilty of assaulting a juvenile detainee during a riot in the notorious Unit 18 in Perth's south last year. ⌘ Read more
For 18 months, the inquiry investigated the suspicious deaths or unsolved murders — potentially motivated by gay hate bias — of LGBTIQ people between 1970 and 2010. ⌘ Read more
Network Ten's lawyers are summing up the broadcaster's defence before Bruce Lehrmann's legal team gives its closing arguments tomorrow. ⌘ Read more
It's not just crocs lurking in floodwaters, small bacteria could provide one big headache in north Queensland. But there are ways to stay safe. ⌘ Read more
Dhirren Randhawa, who is accused of causing the death of Charlie Stevens last month during Schoolies celebrations has asked a magistrate to vary his bail conditions – so he can have contact with his friend, who is a case witness. ⌘ Read more
From tomorrow, double demerit points will be applied for a number of states around the country. But in many other jurisdictions it will be business as usual, even as our roads get busier. Here's a state by state breakdown of when or if double demerits start in your area. ⌘ Read more
Leonard Francis, who has pleaded guilty to bribing US Navy officials and defence contractors, is returned to America after escaping to Venezuela last year. ⌘ Read more
Boat bans, fishing gear confiscations, and area prohibitions are being considered as a way to stop the high rate of illegal fishing around Carnarvon in Western Australia. ⌘ Read more
Australia's competition watchdog urges the federal Treasury to endorse sweeping changes to merger laws, arguing the current regime harms consumers. ⌘ Read more
This young prodigy has taken out players three times her age to become the best-ranked female player at a European chess championship. ⌘ Read more
Gridlock on the narrow streets of Seal Rocks in 2022 caused traffic jams of up to four hours and threatened to block access for emergency services. ⌘ Read more
Australia will not send a warship to the Red Sea as part of international efforts to safeguard cargo from attacks by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels. ⌘ Read more
Millions of Australians are braving packed airports around the country this holiday period, but some may be frustrated by delays and cancellations. See how each airline performs. ⌘ Read more
The boy and girl, who were 15 at the time of the murder, spent months plotting to kill someone before the murder of Brianna Ghey in north-western England, a court hears. ⌘ Read more
Beekeepers call for education and training as they make decisions about rebuilding their hives and living with varroa mite. ⌘ Read more
Known for its vivid colours, the sunset frog is limited to a tiny pocket of swamp on Western Australia's southern coast and is under increasing threat. ⌘ Read more
Queensland police arrest a man over Bowie's theft on the Gold Coast, which sparked a widespread search. ⌘ Read more
Sam Kerr continues her impressive goalscoring form in the Champions League to help Chelsea to the top of the group with the opening goal in a 3-1 win against Swedish side Häcken. ⌘ Read more
Police yesterday applied for, and were granted, a warrant for the arrest of 22-year-old Anthony Pele over the shooting that killed innocent 25-year-old Ahmad Al-Azzam in July. ⌘ Read more
Countless homes have been damaged or destroyed in Far North Queensland since Tropical Cyclone Jasper and flooding hit the state last week. If you've been affected, here's what you need to know. ⌘ Read more
The leader of Hamas pays his first visit to Egypt for more than a month, a rare personal intervention in diplomacy amid talks on a new ceasefire to let aid reach Gaza and free more hostages. ⌘ Read more
Cooper follows up his 2018 directorial debut A Star Is Born with an ambitious portrayal of the life of legendary conductor and composer Leonard Bernstein. ⌘ Read more
A man accused of attacking two women – killing one and seriously injuring another – was discharged from the Royal Adelaide Hospital on Monday, where he was being treated for a mental health condition. ⌘ Read more
Bryce Cotton is arguably the best player to have ever graced the courts of the NBL, but were it not for a childhood illness he may never have picked up a basketball. ⌘ Read more
Regional shires are often at the front line of firefighting, but some say WA government-supplied vehicles are not suitable for the state's largely sandy terrain. ⌘ Read more
A fall on Wall Street is likely to send Australian stocks lower, while oil prices advanced slightly after earlier hitting their highest level in nearly three weeks. Follow the latest updates in our live blog. ⌘ Read more
Through viral dance videos, cat content and three-fingered Hollywood salutes, Indonesia's presidential candidates are desperately trying to rebrand themselves on social media to reach young voters. But analysts say their TikTok gimmicks have the potential to "manipulate democracy". ⌘ Read more
Jordan Shanks-Markovina, 34, better known as his online moniker Friendlyjordies, was away when his home was set alight in November last year. ⌘ Read more
As Australia's women start their tour of India, former skipper Jill Kennare shares the wild stories of the team's first visit to the country in 1984. ⌘ Read more
Nurses and midwives across the country are leaving their permanent jobs and switching to short-term contracts facilitated through workforce agencies. They are doing so in part for better pay, with some getting an hourly rate two-to-three times more than the permanent employees working alongside them. ⌘ Read more
Eva Lawler, the current treasurer and next Northern Territory chief minister, will take the top job in territory politics as the government's two most experienced members move to the backbench. ⌘ Read more
Youth workers and psychologists say more support will be needed for young people suffering withdrawals if new bans are successful. ⌘ Read more
They have been credited with revitalising Hong Kong and Cantopop, and it's hoped the fame of boy band sensation MIRROR will make Tasmania a must-visit holiday destination. ⌘ Read more
Possibility of "significant" flooding near the remote town of Kowanyama, where vulnerable residents have already been evacuated. Meanwhile the clean-up continues where floodwaters have receded. ⌘ Read more
If you’re heading away over the holiday period you may have already organised your travel plans, worked out what you need to pack, and even booked the dog into a boarding kennel. But what about your house plants? ⌘ Read more
Australia's aquaculture industry contributes billions to the economy every year, but the fish food industry supporting its growth is also big business. ⌘ Read more
The husband of a "loving and caring" palliative care nurse who apparently died by suicide is questioned during a coronial inquest over how much he stood to gain from his wife's death through her life insurance policy. ⌘ Read more
The maps and accompanying instructions distributed by Israel to help warn Gaza residents of combat areas have been unclear and contradictory, an ABC analysis shows. ⌘ Read more
In a tiny country hamlet, where locals fight plans to transform their town into a food-tourism destination, who gets to decide what the future of the place looks like? ⌘ Read more
An inflatable jumping castle that claimed the lives of six Tasmanian primary school children after becoming airborne in 2021 was only secured at half its anchor points, a court document alleges. ⌘ Read more
A quarter of the people who drowned in Australia last summer did so between Christmas and New Year. Experts say a few key precautions can keep you safe. ⌘ Read more
A top food critic says menus are failing to challenge diners. What's driving this creativity crisis — COVID, cost of living or something more worrying? ⌘ Read more
West Australian Premier Roger Cook says his state is on track to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, but 7.30 understands internal modelling is projecting it will not, based on its current trajectory. ⌘ Read more
Current NT Treasurer Eva Lawler has been named as the Northern Territory's new chief minister. ⌘ Read more
The Italian-Australian furniture salesman is best known for his unique television adverts in the 80s. ⌘ Read more
SA Police says two women have been stabbed by a man not known to them at Plympton on Wednesday afternoon. A man has been arrested and is expected to be charged with murder. ⌘ Read more
The son of late underworld figure Mark "Chopper" Read has a personality that attracts "the good the bad and the ugly", a court has heard during sentencing for Charlie Read. ⌘ Read more
Operators of a station in WA's Pilbara will be forced to pay a $50,000 fine over the death of 1,000 cattle suffering from neglect. ⌘ Read more
Back from injury to face India in a one-off Test match, Australia captain Alyssa Healy is eager to see red-ball cricket gain more relevance in the women's game. ⌘ Read more
After delays caused by technical issues, the expense data for the first full quarter of the Albanese government reveals the highest flyers and biggest taxpayer-funded office fit outs. ⌘ Read more
Adelaide paedophile Jadd William Brooker, who committed some of "the worst and most degrading offending" seen by investigating police, has been handed a 36-year sentence. ⌘ Read more
The South Australian government has signed a four-year deal to help attract and retain GPs in rural settings, offering $10,000 to new GPs and $5,000 to existing ones. ⌘ Read more
Residents in a small town in WA's Wheatbelt are warned to act immediately to survive as a bushfire threatens the area, about 85 kilometres north-east of Perth. ⌘ Read more
Sixteen-year-old Lachlan Cook died in Melbourne's Royal Children's Hospital in 2019 after an emergency flight home from the Kilvington Grammar School trip. ⌘ Read more
After missing 10 months of tennis following knee surgery, Ajla Tomljanović is confident she can scale the heights again and be a contender at the majors, starting at January's Australian Open at Melbourne Park. ⌘ Read more
Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus accuses acting Opposition Leader Sussan Ley of stoking fear in the community over the release of a convicted terrorist from jail. ⌘ Read more
The mother and younger brother of Melbourne crime kingpin George Marrogi are handed jail sentences after pleading guilty to money laundering, but both walk from court. ⌘ Read more
Tahlia Erin Russell has been denied bail after fronting court on accusations she set fire to a man, causing serious burns. ⌘ Read more
COVID-19 is still a "key contributor" to higher death rates as new data reveals Australia's nationwide mortality rate is sitting at more than 6 per cent higher than expected. ⌘ Read more
The owner of an orange tabby cat called Taters is celebrating his feline's achievement, after it starred in the first video transmitted to Earth by laser from deep space. ⌘ Read more
The orange-bellied parrot is one of the most endangered birds in the world, and the program saving it from extinction is starting to focus on the next phase of the birds' survival plan. ⌘ Read more
Leanne Benjamin grew up dancing in central Queensland before taking to the world stage, seeing decades of success. Now she's taking up the reins from long-time friend Li Cunxin as the new artistic director of the Queensland Ballet. ⌘ Read more
A 55-year-old man who attacked Anna Chaney with an axe in September at the North Perth medical clinic where she worked, after stalking her for years, pleads guilty in court. ⌘ Read more
Just over a year ago, the Eijkman family clung to a tree for hours while the worst flood on record for the western NSW town of Eugowra engulfed their house. Now they are moving back into it, freshly rebuilt just in time for Christmas. ⌘ Read more
Two bolts of lightning struck the Catholic Church in central NSW on Tuesday night, sending "an explosion" of bricks onto the road. ⌘ Read more
A new subvariant of COVID-19 is sweeping the US in the lead-up to Christmas, accounting for an estimated 15—29 per cent of cases. Here's what we know about it. ⌘ Read more
Three innocent people shot while sitting in two parked cars in Sydney were targeted by a crime gang who mistakenly believed they were there to attack them, NSW Police say. ⌘ Read more
Cronulla prop Toby Rudolf will turn to a ballet expert and go on a self-imposed alcohol ban as he bids to solve a chronic toe injury that has left him craving the pain of a tortuous preseason training session. ⌘ Read more
Those set to be identified range from high-profile associates, including at least one public figure whose name is said to have appeared in Epstein's infamous "little black book", to innocent people mentioned in deposition transcripts. ⌘ Read more
Looking to spot the aurora australis but don't know where to start? Your social media feed may hold the key, as recent displays across southern Australia spark interest in forecasting apps and Facebook groups. ⌘ Read more
Victoria's peak faming body has won a Federal Court case brought by disgruntled members to remove leader Emma Germano and other members of the leadership team. ⌘ Read more
Short-stay accommodation provider Airbnb is fined $15 million for tricking tens of thousands of customers into paying higher prices for years by falsely charging them in US dollars. ⌘ Read more
A teenager who stabbed another young boy to death during a street fight on the NSW Central Coast nearly two years ago has been found not guilty of murder and manslaughter in the Supreme Court. ⌘ Read more
Italian immigrant Saman Abbas, 18, was killed in 2021, after a picture of her kissing her boyfriend enraged her parents, who insisted she enter an arranged marriage. ⌘ Read more
WA's construction watchdogs will be given stronger powers to crack down on shoddy apartment builders under new laws unveiled by the state government. ⌘ Read more
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese meets with newly elected New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon in Sydney. ⌘ Read more
We want to know how your travel plans, whether domestic or overseas, have been affected by increased flight or fuel prices this holiday season, amid the rising cost of living. ⌘ Read more
A group of regional Victorians, who took a fight against the fast-tracking of major energy projects to the Supreme Court, have their challenge rejected and are ordered to pay costs to Energy Minister Lily D'Ambrosio. ⌘ Read more
Mel Schilling says she originally thought her stomach was hurting because she'd been travelling so much, but knew something "still wasn't right". A scan revealed she had a 5 centimetre tumour. ⌘ Read more
Mitch Starc's perfect IPL Christmas present reflects a dramatic increase in the amount of money the IPL is willing to splash out on world cricket's biggest stars. ⌘ Read more
The three men were back-seat passengers in a car that crashed south of Gunnedah, adding to an already devastating NSW road toll. ⌘ Read more
Less than a week out from Christmas, Jimmy Barnes' wife reveals the rock legend will be out of hospital on Friday. ⌘ Read more
A major insurer says the state's Far North must prepare to pay higher premiums, due to a critical flaw in a $10 billion federal government scheme designed to limit costs. ⌘ Read more
What were you doing at 21 years old? Most likely, not managing 60 employees, handling hundreds of thousands of tonnes of grain at one of the busiest receival sites in the country. But it's all in day's work for Ellie Murden. ⌘ Read more
The sole surviving native lizard species on one of Australia's most isolated territories faces a similar fate to its late relatives as researchers try to turn the tide. ⌘ Read more
More than half of all opposition MPs are barred from the ongoing session of India's parliament for demanding a debate over a protest last week in which a smoke canister was released in the legislature. ⌘ Read more
The state's transport department is looking into ways to further address drink riding in an effort to protect road and footpath users. ⌘ Read more
A country medical service facing liquidation angers creditors by offering them 30 per cent of what they are owed to escape a half-a-million-dollar debt while pushing ahead with plans for a new clinic. ⌘ Read more
Australia adds its name to a statement condemning Houthi rebel attacks on ships in the Red Sea, which is also undersigned by the EU, NATO, Japan, Singapore and New Zealand. ⌘ Read more
The move sparks pushback from Canada's automobile industry, which says the regulations are too ambitious and the country's charging network is incomplete. ⌘ Read more
The volcano, north-east of the town of Grindavík, leaves scientists puzzled as it looks to stabilise. See the pictures of its eruption. ⌘ Read more