Once part of the fabric of the Australian automotive landscape, the Holden Commodore and Ford Falcon have now mostly been ditched for newer and flashier models, but the iconic rigs still have devoted fans in remote communities. ⌘ Read more
Once part of the fabric of the Australian automotive landscape, the Holden Commodore and Ford Falcon have now mostly been ditched for newer and flashier models, but the iconic rigs still have devoted fans in remote communities. ⌘ Read more
Comments like "Get back to the kitchen" didn't stop Kerrie Borger from ruling country betting rings for 30 years. Now she's handing over the reins to her daughter. ⌘ Read more
Much of the state experienced giant hail, heavy rain and flash flooding leading to the NSW SES responding to 312 incidents on Christmas Day. ⌘ Read more
Experts say the times when children were sheltered from conversations about emergencies and disasters are over, and a newly developed toolkit will help have age-appropriate conversations as the emergency season looms. ⌘ Read more
They may not be household names from the Australian cricket team, but Bungee, Tubsy, Booga, Chucky and Davo are about to embark on a tour of their own across the backyards of Central Queensland. ⌘ Read more
A woman has been killed after severe storms ripped through parts of south-east Queensland last night, bringing intense rain, large hail and fierce winds. ⌘ Read more
A cold wave envelops northern and central swathes of China, bringing snow storms and record-breaking temperatures. ⌘ Read more
The ABC ventures out in the hours after midnight on a Tuesday morning to the pub gaming rooms that are open all night, every night. Gambling researchers say it's when gambling harm is at its greatest. ⌘ Read more
Something as simple as a hot meal often becomes a luxury when you are sleeping rough. But for one night a month, those doing it tough are being invited to enjoy a burger on the house. ⌘ Read more
The Cowan resident, who vividly remembers the collision that killed a young motorcycle rider and left her with a fractured spine, is among locals calling for a change in attitude on the roads this summer. ⌘ Read more
This was the year we got shock and more. While 2023 saw continued freedom from COVID lockdowns and rules, a cost-of-living crisis and an ever-growing crunch in housing put substantial curbs on our lives and choices. ⌘ Read more
Andrew Rovenko's otherworldly photographs of his daughter wearing an astronaut costume attracted fans from all over the world — and now feature in a coffee-table book. ⌘ Read more
Hollywood's horror shark still looms large in many minds around the ocean. Yet drones show people and sharks frequently and peacefully mingle, writes ABC presenter and keen ocean swimmer Sinéad Mangan. ⌘ Read more
Where is the start line? Do crew members get any sleep during the race? What prizes are they racing for? What do you mean the first over the finish line is not considered the top prize? Wait, what ... there's a boat called Imalizard? ⌘ Read more
It's muggy, you've got a week off work, and you're desperate to make the most of it with plenty of ocean swims. If it bucketed down yesterday, can you still go in? ⌘ Read more
From dusty farming communities to sleepy seaside towns, crime fiction set in regional Australia is taking off. Here's why readers are devouring these stories. ⌘ Read more
Mr Navalny was tracked down after supporters lost touch with him for more than two weeks. ⌘ Read more
The proposed plan would include an initial two-week ceasefire, a phased hostage release, and the creation of a Palestinian government of experts controlling Gaza and the occupied West Bank. ⌘ Read more
From one family's unexpected gift to communal lunches and prayers to beach celebrations, here's how Australians have celebrated Christmas Day. ⌘ Read more
Christmas spirit has a whole new meaning to Cairns residents, who after a week of enduring devastation, have started to smile again. ⌘ Read more
The management of NRL half Troy Dargan confirms the former South Sydney Rabbitoh and Brisbane Bronco has died aged 26 while holidaying with family on the Cook Islands. ⌘ Read more
Miniature donkeys Pedro and Diego are the two latest additions to Jean Arnold's home in Cobram, Victoria. With the support of a few dedicated volunteers, Ms Arnold is training her four-legged amigos to be therapy animals in local aged care homes. ⌘ Read more
The weather bureau is warning the entire east coast of Australia to be ready for a wet and stormy end to Christmas. ⌘ Read more
One of Britain's richest men now has some control over Manchester United football club, leaving fans with mixed feelings over the announcement as former club captain Gary Neville disses its timing. ⌘ Read more
The anti-government protest follows parliamentary and local elections last week that observers said were unfair. ⌘ Read more
While reindeer are famous for pulling Santa's sleigh, it's their vision that sets them apart. ⌘ Read more
From galaxies to stars to planets, the world's largest and most powerful telescope has captured the allure of outer space in vibrant colours. Here is some of its best work in its second year of success. ⌘ Read more
The strike on the Maghazi refugee camp in Gaza is believed to have killed 70 so far, with the death toll expected to rise. ⌘ Read more
Nikotemo Eriuta will spend Christmas a long way from his Pacific Island home. But a friendly group of elderly residents and a ready supply of fish will keep his spirits up. ⌘ Read more
Melissa Andrews-Wurramarrba is the first person from her remote NT community to complete a university degree in 36 years. She says this innovative program got her there. ⌘ Read more
A single mum in Melbourne's outer suburbs says a no interest loan helped her get on top of her money stress, with financial experts describing them as a safe credit option for those struggling during the festive season. ⌘ Read more
With similar versions across the globe, it is impossible to trace the genealogy of Australia's vanilla slice, but the combination of crunch and cream clearly has universal appeal, writes Garritt C Van Dyk. ⌘ Read more
Christmas is different again this year for the many thousands of Ukrainian refugees in Australia, after a change in the date to "turn away from Russian orthodoxy", and a second year away from loved ones. ⌘ Read more
North Queensland publican Paul Goodrick took about three days to get his beer taps up and running for locals after Queensland's flood peaked. That quick action could be key for the community's recovery. ⌘ Read more
The Matildas wowed the nation, the Ashes kept us up all night, and Australia won the Cricket World Cup. Here's how the ABC Sport blogs captured the moments that mattered in 2023. ⌘ Read more
Anyone But You stars White Lotus' Sydney Sweeney and Top Gun: Maverick’s Glen Powell. But it's also the debut of Indigenous model-turned-actor Charlee Fraser. She talks to us about championing Indigenous representation and hanging with the film’s Chief Fun Officer. ⌘ Read more
Trained to ride as a girl by a retired British cavalry officer, Margaret Rothery's lifelong love of horses has helped her mould a new passion for sculpting. ⌘ Read more
Families in flooded Far North Queensland are getting ready to celebrate the festive season today. The tourism industry is hoping for a Christmas miracle. ⌘ Read more
This Christmas morning, Rev David Pileggi will rise early in the old city of Jerusalem, don his clerical garb and walk next door to officiate at Christmas services, sharing a message of defiant hopefulness. ⌘ Read more
Fourteen Israeli soldiers were killed in combat in the Gaza Strip over the weekend, the Israeli military said Sunday, in some of the bloodiest days of battle since the start of the ground offensive, and a sign that Hamas is still putting up a fight despite weeks of brutal war. ⌘ Read more
Police said the 14-year-old boy was water-tubing on the Mary River south of Maryborough when he fell into the water, and failed to resurface. ⌘ Read more
India have beaten Australia in a women's Test for the first time, romping to an eight-wicket victory in their one-off match in Mumbai. ⌘ Read more
The prime minister and opposition leader have wished Australians a merry Christmas and expressed their gratitude to those giving up their day to help others. ⌘ Read more
The first parcel, covered in "significant barnacle growth", was discovered by a member of the public in the Central Coast. ⌘ Read more
Record-breaking circumnavigator Jessica Watson said not all hope is lost, as the stormy weather may work in her advantage. ⌘ Read more
Christian leaders have reflected on cost-of-living pressures, natural disasters and conflicts abroad as they share their 2023 Christmas messages. ⌘ Read more
Last year Emily Hayes received a phone call that made her think her life was over. The 30-year-old lives in Queensland — the skin cancer capital of the world. ⌘ Read more
The employer of a woman who was allegedly murdered and another seriously injured in Adelaide's south west has spoken out for the first time to praise witnesses and paramedics who helped save one of their colleagues' lives. ⌘ Read more
The Carters grapple with a third loss in the family as Bobbie Jean's death comes just one year after Aaron Carter's. ⌘ Read more
The brazen theft took place in the middle of the day, with a man standing on a rental bike and cutting the piece down with boltcutters in front of shocked onlookers. ⌘ Read more
Iran backs Hamas against Israel and it accuses the United States of backing what it calls Israeli crimes in Gaza. ⌘ Read more
A storm cell stretching from the Darling Downs to northern New South Wales is bringing heavy rain, with the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) warning that locally destructive winds and giant hail is also possible. ⌘ Read more
A new species of assassin bug, which turns its prey into "milkshakes", is found in Western Australia's Goldfields. ⌘ Read more
Woolworths recalls shortcrust mince pies days before Christmas in NSW because of potential metal contamination. ⌘ Read more
Twitter's lawyers argue that when the company said it would pay employees 50 per cent of their 2022 target bonuses, it made only an oral promise that was not a contract. ⌘ Read more
Beyond the crisis centres and police check-ups, work to teach children behaviour to help prevent family and domestic violence is underway in schools, and service providers say there is room to expand. ⌘ Read more
Western Force coach Simon Cron believes his side is on the cusp of big things, and as part of the team's preseason training players spent five days clearing firebreaks for a community devastated by bushfires in 2021. ⌘ Read more
Over the past decade the number of people accessing donor sperms to start a family solo has risen 50 per cent at Australia's largest fertility clinic, despite a national sperm shortage, waitlists and major financial costs. ⌘ Read more
Kelsey Hatcher gives birth to two babies on separate days in what her obstetrician describes as "a true medical surprise". ⌘ Read more
A waterless loo that keeps the flies away could offer a healthy solution for a tricky problem in the Australian outback. ⌘ Read more
Members of the Chicks — who dropped "Dixie" from the band name in 2020 amid civil rights protests in the US — say they are "shocked and saddened" by the news. ⌘ Read more
Life Saving Victoria says cyber hackers accessed one of its servers in late November. It says the personal information accessed was limited. ⌘ Read more
These four mothers share a special bond, over one of the most traumatic experiences a parent could endure. They're calling on anyone who can to donate blood because it could save children like theirs. ⌘ Read more
The national charity said between 15 to 20 per cent of calls have been in relation to cost of living concerns, a statistic Lifeline hasn't seen since the peak of the pandemic. ⌘ Read more
Farming can be tough and normally the sound of rain is welcome, but for Tasmanian cherry farmers Gene and Laura, recent downpours had them "swearing and cursing", knowing their crop was unlikely to survive. ⌘ Read more
Keen to see a Boxing Day movie but can't make a single extra decision for this year? Don't worry, our critics have got you. ⌘ Read more
From heroic helicopter and tinny rescues to shocking damage and crocodiles in town, the Far North Queensland flood disaster shows life there at its best and worst. ⌘ Read more
When Australia met the USA in Philadelphia one cold night in 2004, it was supposed to be a smash-up but after 40 minutes the Tomahawks were on the verge of one of the biggest boilovers in sporting history. ⌘ Read more
Does a serving of science or some fascinating facts get your synapses firing? Are you feeling some serious holiday podcast bingeing coming on? Well, look no further. ⌘ Read more
In 2002, the first murder on Norfolk Island in more than 150 years confused police, shocked the small island community and made global headlines. The killer approaching the end of his sentence. ⌘ Read more
Many people’s concerns about COVID have reduced significantly this Christmas compared to previous festive periods. But for some people, COVID precautions are still front of mind ahead of family gatherings. ⌘ Read more
The White House's war talk has evolved as the world's sympathies have been shifting from Israel to Gaza. But America's words are proving to mean little without action, writes Brad Ryan in Washington DC. ⌘ Read more
For more than a decade, the Tweed Regional Museum in northern New South Wales tried to solve a red-letter anagram. Here's how they finally cracked it. ⌘ Read more
The digital age may have removed the "tactile experience" of looking at an album cover, but memorable music art lives on, assisted by Australia's vinyl revival. ⌘ Read more
Most of the best heavyweight boxers on the planet are all in action on what is one of the boldest boxing cards ever assembled on the Day of Reckoning bill in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Follow all the action live. ⌘ Read more
Bells rang across Czechia on Saturday and flags flew at half mast as the country mourned victims of the its worst mass shooting that killed 14 at a Prague university on Thursday. ⌘ Read more
Former TV journalist Yekaterina Duntsova is barred from running against President Vladimir Putin in an election next March because of alleged mistakes in her application to register as a candidate. ⌘ Read more
Beth Mooney suffers a brain fade of Jonny Bairstow levels, as Australia loses both its openers before lunch on day three. ⌘ Read more
Hot and dry conditions keeping fire crews in Western Australia on high alert as they continue to deal with several bushfires across the state. ⌘ Read more
Eight alleged poachers have been caught in possession of more than 150 abalone and crabs in South Australia's Yorke Peninsula, police have said. ⌘ Read more
Riah Holland has still been coming to terms with the heartbreaking loss of her precious family photos and heirlooms. ⌘ Read more
Injured animals are increasingly being used as a new tactic to trick Australians out of their cash, data or both on Facebook. ⌘ Read more
Pakistan loses Noman Ali for the rest of the Test series against Australia after he was rushed to hospital for appendicitis surgery. ⌘ Read more
Charles Devanneaux playfully suggested to his good friend Pierre Follenfant after a few tequilas that they should do the Sydney to Hobart — by the next morning, the journey was already planned. ⌘ Read more
With around only 100 of these small, peculiar fish thought to exist in the wild, the decision has been made to take a quarter of those into captivity to safeguard the population — before a worsening marine heatwave wreaks havoc. ⌘ Read more
The categorical pardon builds on a similar round issued just before the 2022 midterm election that pardoned thousands convicted of simple possession. ⌘ Read more
Some flood victims are living in limbo, facing weeks and months of displacement. The Cairns rental crisis means there are no homes available to accommodate those in unlivable housing, while local leaders urge Airbnb hosts to step up. ⌘ Read more
A man with bolt cutters removes a stop sign emblazoned with the images of three military drones. ⌘ Read more
The 80s Christmas hit beats out Mariah Carey and Sam Ryder in a tight competition. ⌘ Read more
Queensland growers are on high alert this week with devastating floods increasing the possible spread of Panama TR4 fungal disease — the greatest threat to banana production worldwide. ⌘ Read more
Jai Opetaia gave up his world title belts for a money-spinning fight in Saudi Arabia and it could be the beginning of his path towards heavyweight glory. ⌘ Read more
Residents of a tiny community about 80 kilometres from Alice Springs are blending their Catholic heritage with Indigenous traditions. ⌘ Read more
Australia's biggest Indigenous legal service declares it is back on a path to being able to provide strong representation for vulnerable clients. ⌘ Read more
Los Angeles police charge a woman, believed to be Sheen's neighbour, with assault and burglery. ⌘ Read more
The Mediterranean climate of South Australia's Riverland is poles apart from a winter wonderland, but one family is turning to a festive crop to future-proof their farm, with the help of old hands. ⌘ Read more
WIRES has recently rescued 10 wayward roos in Orange and staff are not sure what is drawing them away from their natural habitats. ⌘ Read more
An Indigenous corporation in the Kimberley is under pressure to explain how multiple close family members of a Target 120 manager were employed in the program. ⌘ Read more
An inflammatory bowel disease left West Coast Eagle Jake Waterman wondering if he would ever "feel normal" again, let alone play footy. As he prepares for a comeback, he speaks to Tom Wildie about overcoming the doubt. ⌘ Read more
In the latest in a series of alleged hit-and-run incidents, a man becomes the 31st person to die on NT roads this year. ⌘ Read more
Ebony Prelc was first diagnosed with a brain tumour at six. Now, as an early years teacher, she's helping other children, and has a unique understanding of how to support young learners. ⌘ Read more