A US man connected to religious extremists who killed three people in Queensland's Western Downs last year is seeking to have charges against him dismissed. ⌘ Read more
A US man connected to religious extremists who killed three people in Queensland's Western Downs last year is seeking to have charges against him dismissed. ⌘ Read more
Police say the child was given CPR by family members after being found in the water at Whian Whian, north of Lismore, but could not be revived. ⌘ Read more
Latin superstar Shakira has been immortalised in her Colombian hometown of Barranquilla where a giant bronze statue of the multiple Grammy-winning singer is now on display. ⌘ Read more
Pakistan fought valiantly on day two, but a devastating final session gave Australia the initiative heading into day three. Follow all the updates from the MCG in our live blog. ⌘ Read more
The New York Times is taking legal action against Microsoft and OpenAI over their artificial intelligence-powered programs. This is what it's alleges the chatbots are up to. ⌘ Read more
Next Goal Wins is about a disastrous soccer team known for a 31-nil loss to Australia – but the heart of the movie is the character based on Jaiyah Saelua, the first openly trans athlete to compete in a FIFA World Cup qualifier. ⌘ Read more
A shire in Western Australia's Wheatbelt has erected signs warning travellers to ignore GPS directions as they are sending drivers to unsealed roads. ⌘ Read more
Heraldry was once used to tell armies apart on the battlefield. Today's modern re-enactments of medieval battles follow a rich European tradition — with a twist. ⌘ Read more
The local share market is likely to rise in morning trade, which would drive the ASX to a fresh 20-month high, while the Australian dollar is trading at its highest level in five months on expectations of steep US interest rate cuts next year. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
A doll-making class in Perth's northern suburbs is helping refugee women make sense of the trauma they have experienced while raising awareness of mental health. ⌘ Read more
The Michigan Supreme Court has rejected an attempt to remove former president Donald Trump from the 2024 ballot based on the US Constitution's "insurrectionist ban". ⌘ Read more
The International Cricket Council says new broadcast and digital records were set at the men's World Cup in India, with the entire event registering a one trillion global live viewing minutes of broadcast. ⌘ Read more
More intense storms are forecast to hit south-east Queensland over the weekend, just days after the region endured several deadly weather systems, including a "mini cyclone". ⌘ Read more
Thirty years ago Bill Granger put a dish on his Darlinghurst cafe menu. It came to represent so much more to a generation locked out of the housing market, writes Leigh Tonkin. ⌘ Read more
Test your knowledge of the fascinating, hilarious and ground-breaking science discoveries from 2023. We promise it's more fun than a science test. ⌘ Read more
Adelaide twins Charlotte and Cindy Chen may only be 10 years old, but they're both tipped to one day become chess grand masters. ⌘ Read more
A hullabaloo is brewing between some of Australia's biggest names in music and the radio stations that play their songs, over a push for the stations to pay artists more when their songs are played. ⌘ Read more
The Rafah crossing is one of the few bridges between Gaza and the world outside. For Sahar Ramy and her family, it was their only means of escape to Egypt. ⌘ Read more
Tom and CJ have been friends for decades. Now the two mates, who had to leave home for their sporting opportunities, have reunited to bring those opportunities home. ⌘ Read more
The 23-year-old fan had collapsed while attending the first of six shows that Swift performed in Brazil as part of The Eras Tour. ⌘ Read more
In 1998, Richard Bennet was on his usual gig photographing the Sydney to Hobart yachts when the aircraft he was using was seconded to join the race to rescue sailors. It's just one of the dramas he's documented in his 50 years behind the camera. ⌘ Read more
Since 1996, the Japanese video game franchise has taken the world by storm, with Australia now playing host to many of the very best players in the world. ⌘ Read more
From punk rockers to crooners, best friends to magicians, the world lost some well known faces and creative geniuses this year. ⌘ Read more
There are no quick fixes or short cuts to living longer and healthier lives, but the science is clear on the key principles. Here are five things you can do to extend your lifespan and improve your health, writes Hassan Vally. ⌘ Read more
Chinese-Australians have had close links to Aussie rules football ever since the sport was invented. So why don't more of us know about it? ⌘ Read more
Former TV journalist Yekaterina Duntsova has lost her appeal to run against President Vladimir Putin in Russia's presidential election next March, after she was banned due to errors in the paperwork. ⌘ Read more
Disney production company Lucasfilm is suing a space-themed Chilean carwash Star Wash, accusing it of plagiarising the galactic film franchise Star Wars. ⌘ Read more
The Japanese government is investigating reports the company faked safety test results on some car models for more than 30 years. ⌘ Read more
From living out of an office to a houseboat in a marina, some people are turning to "non-traditional" methods of housing in order to put a roof over their heads. ⌘ Read more
Police said the man was known to his alleged victim, who died at a residence in the Kimberley town on Monday evening. ⌘ Read more
The Detroit Pistons set an NBA record, becoming the league's first team to lose 27 consecutive games in a season. ⌘ Read more
Pakistan's positivity drove its recovery on day two of the second Test and gave Australia a taste of its own medicine for two and a half sessions. Then Pat Cummins exposed the fightback's fragile foundations. ⌘ Read more
Day two at the MCG could so easily have belonged to Shan Masood's Pakistan side, but instead Pat Cummins ripped the ascendancy from the hands of the tourists. Here are five quick hits from the second day of the Boxing Day Test. ⌘ Read more
Volunteer firefighter Harry Stead is remembered as a caring and 'down-to-earth' young man after he died while responding to a bushfire near Esperance. ⌘ Read more
Power outages are affecting thousands of residents across the country. With more stormy weather on the way, there's a chance you could find yourself in a prolonged blackout. Here are some tips on what to do. ⌘ Read more
Family and friends are mourning the loss of seven people who have lost their lives during intense Christmas holiday storms in south-east Queensland. ⌘ Read more
Reports suggest tennis authorities are considering an elite tour involving the four majors and top tournaments, in an attempt to ward off a LIV-style disruption of the sport — now two Australian tennis figures have had their say. ⌘ Read more
Ibrahim Bazzi travelled to Lebanon to bring his wife back to Sydney to start a new life, family members say. ⌘ Read more
More packages of cocaine have allegedly been discovered at beaches in Newcastle and the Central Coast, taking the total amount that has appeared on NSW beaches over the past week to 124kg. ⌘ Read more
Most salad dressings are temporarily stable mixtures of oil and water known as emulsions. But how do salad dressing emulsions form? And how can we enhance our emulsions for better salads and more? ⌘ Read more
Researchers say bogus claims will likely worsen during the next US election, as artificial intelligence becomes stronger and more accessible. ⌘ Read more
Lee Sun-kyun, who starred in the Oscar-winning film Parasite, is found unconscious in a car park while reportedly being investigated as part of a government crackdown on illegal drug use. ⌘ Read more
When Marli was forced to retire after a medical diagnosis, she reinvented herself through a creative outlet. ⌘ Read more
A woman who jumped into a fast-flowing river in Melbourne's south-west to save her dog has said she believes they were "very lucky" after they were rescued by police. ⌘ Read more
Splashing and laughing can be heard as migrant and refugee women learn to swim in an Armidale pool. The women say being part of this University of New England program is the highlight of their week. Here's why ⌘ Read more
Vet Michelle Noga moved from Sydney to regional NSW, and says living in a country town brings more than just career benefits. ⌘ Read more
You may have missed the ceremonial cannon, but it's not too late to get up to speed with the sailing event of the year. ⌘ Read more
Dan O'Sullivan found a set of dog tags belonging to US Army Second Lieutenant Benjamin Cox in a Honiara market, and recognising their significance began a 17-year quest to return them to his family. ⌘ Read more
Colorado authorities are investigating possible threats against state Supreme Court justices, Denver police said on Tuesday, one week after the court's decision barring former President Donald Trump from the state's presidential primary ballot. ⌘ Read more
An American airline has publicly apologised after a six-year-old child ended up in the wrong city while travelling for the holidays. ⌘ Read more
As you travel around the country this holidays, you might see some roadside trailers or tripods. They're mobile road safety cameras and they can catch out a range of bad driver behaviour, writes Simon Raftery. ⌘ Read more
Luton Town striker Carlton Morris alleges a spectator made a racist slur during his side's Premier League match away to Sheffield United. ⌘ Read more
The rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has issued an apology in Hebrew to the Jewish community for his past antisemitic remarks, saying he sought forgiveness and regretted any pain that his words had caused. ⌘ Read more
Researchers say pollen is becoming more potent, and seasons longer, as the climate changes. Hay fever sufferers, brace yourselves. ⌘ Read more
Unwinding doesn't come naturally to many. Even in Australia, where we have the reputation for being laid back, most people have to make a concerted effort to prioritise rest and switch off. ⌘ Read more
Incredible sets. Creative concepts that spark the imagination. Gadgets. Action. Wigs. Exciting chase scenes involving life-sized thumbs. You want it, Spy Kids has it. And I believe this film has a deeper, true meaning behind all the kid movie chaos. ⌘ Read more
The Chinese Xiangqi Association was also forced to address cheating rumours which involved the rhythmic use of a sex toy. ⌘ Read more
Severe storms across Australia's east coast have claimed the lives of six people as clean-up continues across several states. ⌘ Read more
A former coal, oil and gas worker, Ray Middleton believes isolation shouldn't stop people from switching to electric vehicles. ⌘ Read more
Susan Scardigno suffered serious injuries in the alleged attack at her workplace last Wednesday, and was taken to the Royal Adelaide Hospital. Julie Seed, 38, was also allegedly stabbed and died at the scene. ⌘ Read more
Bill Granger has died in hospital in London, his family has announced. The renowned chef and food writer ran 19 restaurants around the world. ⌘ Read more
Readers are embracing romance novels with wild abandon and sending their favourite titles straight to number one. So we asked a bestselling romance author, publisher and bookseller why the genre is having such a moment. ⌘ Read more
The jailed Russian opposition politician confirmed his arrival at the IK-3 penal colony north of the Arctic Circle, which is considered Russia's toughest prison. ⌘ Read more
Once teeming with marine life, Cannindah Reef is now buried under Queensland cattle country. Could it help scientists protect the Great Barrier Reef as the climate changes? ⌘ Read more
After inclement weather disrupted play on day one, Australia is looking to build a total in excess of 400 runs in its first innings against Pakistan at the MCG. ⌘ Read more
Andoo Comanche holds a narrow lead over LawConnect at the start of the second day of the Sydney to Hobart yacht race, after the favourite retired on the opening day. ⌘ Read more
When Meredith Campbell was diagnosed with acute depression with psychosis, she received electroconvulsive therapy. A clinical psychiatrist says there's still a widespread stigma around the treatment, despite it being deemed "safe and effective". ⌘ Read more
In the lead up to bushfire season, Zoos Victoria are embracing all forms of technological innovation to help ensure the survival of our most at-risk native fauna. ⌘ Read more
Not everyone is satisfied with an office or working from home — they'd prefer to be operating from white-sand beaches and tropical rainforests. These Australians share the advantages and disadvantages of being a digital nomad. ⌘ Read more
Australia technically avoided a recession in 2023, though living standards went backwards for most of the population. Here's what four leading economists tip could happen in 2024. ⌘ Read more
The first locally made rocket to be launched into space from Australian soil is scheduled for lift-off from a commercial facility in Queensland early next year. ⌘ Read more
Georgie Morse sees her ability to hyper focus on gardening tasks as a benefit of her attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. But, ADHD has cost her in other ways — with calls for business to show understanding to people with the condition. ⌘ Read more
Despite a global surge in women freezing their eggs, nearly 9 out of 10 Victorians aren't returning to use their stored eggs. Advocates say more education could change what happens to them next. ⌘ Read more
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Victoria's justice system experienced the biggest backlog of cases in the country, but things are returning to normal. ⌘ Read more
Long COVID is not just destroying people's health. Behind closed doors, in homes across Australia and abroad, it is irreversibly changing relationships — sometimes for the better, too often for worse. ⌘ Read more
From master chefs and iconic artists to sporting legends and trailblazing politicians, Australia lost some of its most loved — and most controversial — icons this year. ⌘ Read more
What can Australia learn from other cities reducing CBD traffic? It's about disincentives for drivers and incentives for those who choose other means of getting around. ⌘ Read more
The Israeli defence minister says Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, and Yemen among possible locations in which actions have been taken. ⌘ Read more
Russia says two Ukrainian fighter jets were destroyed by anti-aircraft fire during the attack, however Ukraine has denied this claim. ⌘ Read more
WA Police are investigating the death of a volunteer firefighter responding to a blaze in the Shire of Esperance in the state's south. ⌘ Read more
A missing swimmer's body has been found by emergency services at the newly-opened Penrith Beach in Sydney's west following reports he fell off a paddleboard and failed to resurface. ⌘ Read more
Whether it's within an over or a session, Australia's batters are able to simply wait out the good stuff from Pakistan, safe in the knowledge the pressure will be released before too long. ⌘ Read more
Pakistan dropped catches, David Warner offered them up and the crowd celebrated Shane Warne's fabulous legacy on Boxing Day at the SCG. Here's the five quick hits from day one. ⌘ Read more
San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy entered the biggest game of the NFL season as the MVP favourite. It took just 30 minutes for everything to change. ⌘ Read more
Julian McLennan was enjoying a Christmas Day surf near Taree when he felt something grab his leg, only to across to see a "massive fin" come out of the water. ⌘ Read more
A wing foiler tells of the moment he came off his board and fell on a shark which promptly latched onto his leg at Wedge Island, north of Perth. ⌘ Read more
Police are investigating a house fire in the Indigenous community of Woorabinda where one person remains unaccounted for. ⌘ Read more
A woman in her 30s dies after being found with serious head injuries in the Kimberley town, while a man assists police with their inquiries. ⌘ Read more
In a spectacular display, tens of thousands of women wearing bright red and green colours in India's Gujarat state gather to perform the traditional 'Raas' dance to mark a two-day spiritual festival. ⌘ Read more
What's in a name? When it comes to Bundaberg, plenty — and producers of everything from ginger beer to strawberries are capitalising on it. ⌘ Read more
Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel's war against Hamas was far from over, dismissing what he described as media speculation that his government might call a halt to the fighting. ⌘ Read more
How does a pristine tropical island manage decades of rubbish? For one of Australia's most remote territories, it can be an expensive ordeal. ⌘ Read more
Following an anonymous tip-off, French authorities grounded a plane to conduct investigations over four days which affected 303 passengers. ⌘ Read more
Despite cost-of-living pressures, Aussies are expected to spend more than they did at last year's Boxing Day Sales. ⌘ Read more
Company spokesperson Deddy Kurniawan said the furnace was under maintenance and not operating, but exploded when hot slag contacted "flammable items". ⌘ Read more
The general store at Cumnock in western New South Wales has had five owners over its 141-year history. Now it has a sixth: the town itself. ⌘ Read more
The Bureau of Meteorology reported Adelaide recorded a maximum of 19.7C on Christmas Day while hail was reported in parts of South Australia. ⌘ Read more
The fleet is gathering on Sydney Harbour for the start of the blue water classic, with weather forecasts predicting a difficult trip south to Hobart. Can LawConnect turn the tables on last year's winner, Andoo Comanche? Follow live. ⌘ Read more
It may not be enough simply to be physically away from work, particularly in an era when so many of us work from home. We also have to stop thinking about work when we're not there, writes Jane Gifkins. ⌘ Read more