The trough in the Gulf of Carpentaria is expected to turn into a tropical low next week, increasing the risk of a cyclone in a region still recovering after Jasper. ⌘ Read more
The trough in the Gulf of Carpentaria is expected to turn into a tropical low next week, increasing the risk of a cyclone in a region still recovering after Jasper. ⌘ Read more
The protracted battle over secrecy in the now defunct prosecution of lawyer Bernard Collaery is finally over, five years after he was charged with breaching national security laws, with a redacted appeal ruling released. ⌘ Read more
A tribute concert for Irish singers O'Connor and The Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan is planned for Carnegie Hall on March 20. ⌘ Read more
Strata schemes grappling with the fire risk of lithium-ion batteries are also advised to ban modified and cheaper imported devices. ⌘ Read more
With seven sold-out shows across Sydney and Melbourne, Taylor Swift mania is heading to Australia. ⌘ Read more
A South Australian woman suffering a potentially fatal heart condition lodges a complaint with Adelaide’s biggest public hospital after it postponed her open-heart surgery amid mounting pressure on the state’s health system. ⌘ Read more
From today, the "international LGBT movement" will be considered an extremist organisation in Russia in a development that has sparked panic among many in the queer community but caused some to ask: has the court banned something that doesn't actually exist? ⌘ Read more
While it's already been called the world's hottest year, the full set of climate data up to December 31 shows global temperatures reached "exceptionally" high levels in 2023. ⌘ Read more
It was described as a "slap in the face" for victim-survivors, who feared that a new law making it an offence to incite animosity towards child sex offenders would harm their ability to speak out. ⌘ Read more
As John Gilius's partner came closer to dying from terminal cancer, the couple decided to mark the event in a very special, and very joyous, way. ⌘ Read more
The Taiwanese defence ministry mistranslated an alert into English, saying China had launched a missile instead of a satellite and urging caution days before the island’s elections. ⌘ Read more
French media is reporting he will replace Elisabeth Borne, who resigned earlier this week. ⌘ Read more
The sign was unveiled on what would have been the musician's 77th birthday. ⌘ Read more
A 28-year-old woman faces court after allegedly attempting to detain two children, aged two and six, while walking her dog in Exmouth. ⌘ Read more
Arina Rodionova says Tennis Australia will be "celebrating" because she will not play the Australian Open after missing out on a wildcard and losing in qualifying. ⌘ Read more
Bob Sauer, a science teacher in Portland, Oregon, discovered the Alaska Airlines door plug sitting among the trees in his backyard. ⌘ Read more
An enormous earthquake hit Japan on New Year's Day, initially prompting fears of a deadly tsunami on the country's west coast. Wajima is one of the worst hit cities on the remote Noto Peninsula. ⌘ Read more
The Western Australian Liquor Licensing director has given liquor retailers in Broome and Derby until February 23 to explain why the government should not implement new restrictions that have drawn criticism for a lack of uniformity between the two towns. ⌘ Read more
Spouting water, hissing and blowing bubbles might not work for humans on the dating scene, but according to Sunshine Coast researchers, for saltwater crocodiles it's a different story. ⌘ Read more
Jordan Thompson, Christopher O'Connell and Alex Bolt all cruised through to the second round in Adelaide in straight sets. ⌘ Read more
The landmark bill will make the slaughtering, breeding, trade and sale of dog meat for human consumption illegal from 2027, ending the controversial centuries-old practice. ⌘ Read more
Authorities estimate 2 million devotees will join the Black Nazarene procession for the centuries-old tradition. ⌘ Read more
A man has been injured from a shark bite in South Australia's Eyre Peninsula. ⌘ Read more
Police shoot dead a dog that attacked an officer and a male suspect during an arrest in the eastern Perth suburb of Stratton. ⌘ Read more
Sotheby's has defended itself, saying it knew nothing of wrongdoing by an art buyer who advised the billionaire on buying works that he was playing secret mark-ups on. ⌘ Read more
Just weeks after a man was shot with a compound bow, specialist tactical officers have been deployed to the remote community of Wadeye to try to quell violent unrest. ⌘ Read more
NSW has seen the highest level of COVID in a year with two variants being behind the bulk of cases, as the health department urges those infected with the virus to stay home. ⌘ Read more
Online retailer The Iconic has vowed to refund customers who have been left out of pocket by thousands of dollars after their accounts were compromised and fraudulent orders were made without their permission. ⌘ Read more
A 25-year-old man faces court charged with numerous child exploitation offences after he was arrested in South Australia as part of a police investigation prompted by information from Queensland's Taskforce Argos. ⌘ Read more
A Portland resident was horrified to find a dead koala dumped on the side of a dirt road. But then two days later, two more were found at the same location. ⌘ Read more
NT Police have arrested three people in relation to the death of Yiel Gatluak, whose body was found on a remote road near Alice Springs on New Years Day. Police say they are treating his death as a homicide. ⌘ Read more
The unsung hero of the baroque world, and the bane of parents across the country, has a welcoming home at the Australasian Recorder Festival this week. ⌘ Read more
New York Attorney-General Letitia James had sued the NRA and its longtime leader in August 2020, saying the group diverted millions of dollars to fund luxuries for top officials, including travel expenses for Mr LaPierre to several resorts. ⌘ Read more
The notorious Los Choneros gangster Jose Adolfo Macias escaped on Sunday, marking his second prison break in 10 years. ⌘ Read more
A second man has been charged over the alleged murder of Raymond Smith, who last week was found dead on the outskirts of a small town in WA's South West. ⌘ Read more
A screenshot of a dispatch system showing all ambulances either ramped or otherwise unavailable is presented by a union as further evidence of the worsening "crisis" in southern Tasmania's health system. ⌘ Read more
A private company's Peregrine lander appears unlikely to complete its original mission after running into issues on its way to the Moon. ⌘ Read more
Hundreds of workers are set to lose their jobs as Alcoa announces it will phase down production at its alumina refinery in Perth's south. ⌘ Read more
Comedian Jo Koy says he took on the job no-one wanted and didn't have enough time to prepare. ⌘ Read more
NSW Police are launching a global appeal to find James Dalamangas after it is believed he fled Australia following the fatal stabbing of Sydney man George Giannopoulos in 1999. ⌘ Read more
A 91-year-old Adelaide man accused of murdering his wife, Maria Dimasi, at their suburban home in December, is excused from his court hearing after a magistrate heard he is suffering from illness. ⌘ Read more
Home to almost all the world's marine turtle species, Queensland researchers say there's real concern for the survival of these ancient species. ⌘ Read more
Leslie Ball was 71 years old when he went missing in 1993. More than 30 years later, police are urging anyone with information to help them bring closure to his family. ⌘ Read more
Footage showed rubble and debris scattered outside a Fort Worth hotel, in central Texas, with investigators believing there has been a gas leak. ⌘ Read more
This couple started writing picture books for children who have never seen one before. Now, they are building them a kindergarten too. ⌘ Read more
One of rugby's greatest ever fullbacks, Wales and Lions legend JPR Williams, has died aged 74. ⌘ Read more
SA Police says the sudden death at Port Adelaide Police Station on Monday afternoon is not thought to be suspicious, but will be subject to a coronial investigation and a Commissioner's inquiry. ⌘ Read more
The American airline says it found "installation issues" on some jets which were inspected after a mid-flight blowout on an Alaska Airlines plane. ⌘ Read more
Da’Vine Joy Randolph is an early Oscar contender for her role in the Holdovers, which gives a complex voice to a grieving mother. ⌘ Read more
In his first interview since his December conviction over charges he assaulted his former girlfriend, Majors said he wants to act again, after Marvel Studios dropped him. ⌘ Read more
The directorial debut of Schitt's Creek creator and star Dan Levy sees the actor's character Marc navigating the stormy waters of grief, with help from his friends. ⌘ Read more
Myanmar's military government cedes control of the capital of the self-administered Kokang region in the country's north-east, the most significant defeat for the junta since an alliance of three ethnic-based rebel armies launched an offensive on October 27. ⌘ Read more
Scientists says bludgeoning the invasive pests with a golf club or running them over with a car isn't just cruel — it's also potentially dangerous. ⌘ Read more
Five people became stuck in the Križna Jama cave in south-west Slovenia when water levels rose inside and blocked the way out. ⌘ Read more
One of just three men to win the FIFA World Cup as a player and a coach, legendary West Germany defender Franz Beckenbauer dies aged 78. ⌘ Read more
A look behind the doors and pillars of Freemasonry in far north Queensland. ⌘ Read more
The Australian share market is set to follow Wall Street's positive session overnight, led by gains in major tech companies and positive inflation expectation figures out of the US. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
A memory card containing 30,000 artworks, including some choice pieces by Australians, is off to the Moon in a time capsule expected to last 10,000 years or more. ⌘ Read more
Élisabeth Borne, France's second female prime minister steps down, suggesting she resigned at Mr Macron's request, amid controversial immigration laws. ⌘ Read more
Residents in the northern Victorian town of Rochester face an anxious wait, with flood levels expected to peak this morning. It comes after flooding in the state's central region yesterday. Follow our live coverage. ⌘ Read more
Hours after replying to a message he thought was from Australia Post, Jonathan saw hundreds of dollars being taken from his bank account by another local business. He says his experience with the bank and police left him feeling defeated. ⌘ Read more
We were all wishing each other a happy new year last week. But will it really be in an economic sense, or will most Australians continue to struggle? ⌘ Read more
The Australian Open has shone a spotlight on Australia as a nation for decades, showing the changing face of Australians and our place in the world. It has, however, not always revealed a pretty picture. ⌘ Read more
Once a pro-democracy icon, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has won a fifth term in Bangladesh. But her critics say she's taking the country down a dangerous path. ⌘ Read more
Australia has a big car habit, and those cars often cause more road damage, pollute more and pose greater road safety risks. But advocates for reform say current tax laws actually incentivise Australians to buy big. ⌘ Read more
The Campaspe River is forecast to peak above the major flood level in the Central Victorian town of Rochester this morning, following days of recording-breaking rain across the state. ⌘ Read more
NSW reports more than the average number of patients presenting with mycoplasma pneumonia for this time of year. ⌘ Read more
Nellie Small hit the Sydney scene wearing top hats and tails, on and off stage, and was "never apologetic" about who she was. Her forgotten story and legacy is now being told at the Sydney Festival. ⌘ Read more
Rats have a reputation for being disease-carrying vermin. But some experts say this is overshadowing the intelligence and potential of some rat species. ⌘ Read more
Thanasi Kokkinakis has crashed out of his hometown Adelaide International after suffering a first-round loss to Serbian party-crasher Dusan Lajovic. ⌘ Read more
It comes as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken continues his tour of the Middle East, seeking to kickstart concerted peace efforts he says are necessary to prevent the violence from spreading to the wider region. ⌘ Read more
Complaints about scams to Australia's financial dispute resolution scheme nearly double in one year, amid warnings it is putting "unnecessary pressure" on the independent umpire. ⌘ Read more
The birthdates of his father and grandfather, Kim Jong Il and Kim Il Sung, who preceded him as rulers, are national holidays in the authoritarian state, but the government has never confirmed the exact date of Kim Jong Un's birth. ⌘ Read more
A Sydney man has recalled the moment he discovered a fake bomb attached to his vehicle after he erected a Palestinian flag outside his home. ⌘ Read more
The Director of Liquor Licensing issues a show cause notice to liquor retailers in Broome and Derby to provide reasons why they should not implement the stringent new restrictions from February 23. ⌘ Read more
Pittsburgh-based Astrobotic Technology aims to be the first private company to successfully land on the Moon, something only four countries have accomplished. ⌘ Read more
Grocery prices rose and major supermarkets made billion-dollar profits last year, but Bundaberg farmer Trevor Cross fears rock-bottom produce prices will force him to leave the industry he loves — and there are many others like him. ⌘ Read more
Tony Eccleston went to an Adelaide hospital for a suspected blood clot and after nine hours in the waiting room, he died. ⌘ Read more
Oppenheimer wins five awards at the Golden Globes, Barbie only takes away two out of its nine nominations, and Jo Koy's opening monologue panned. Here are the key moments from the Golden Globes. ⌘ Read more
Police are investigating an alleged shooting incident that occurred today at a rural property in West Australia's south. ⌘ Read more
An animal welfare authority is launching an investigation after a bantam rooster was dumped inside a charity bin in Adelaide's south-west. ⌘ Read more
For Bevan White and his son Mitch, the mullet is what bonds them. When Mitch moved interstate the pair made a pact to keep growing their mullets as a way of feeling close to each other. ⌘ Read more
Authorities are removing a number of Moreton Bay fig trees at Kings Park to prevent the spread of a deadly beetle infestation. ⌘ Read more
Corrections Commissioner Matthew Varley says an immediate review will be held into the riot, which is the second incident at the prison in a fortnight. ⌘ Read more
People in the city of Portland are asked to look out for a door 'plug' which investigators want to examine over a blowout on a Boeing 737 MAX 9. ⌘ Read more
The three Maldives deputy ministers labelled Narendra Modi a "clown", "terrorist" and a "puppet of Israel", leading to prominent Indians calling for compatriots to boycott holidaying in the archipelago. ⌘ Read more
Former world number one Pat Rafter has endorsed the new and improved Alex de Minaur as an Australian Open final contender after the 24-year-old's rise to world number 10. ⌘ Read more
The first export shipment of mineral sands from the Thunderbird Project arrives in China as a traditional owner calls for further land clearing suspensions at the mine after the discovery of a direction stone. ⌘ Read more
The teenagers, including a 15-year-old girl, have been charged and are due to face court. ⌘ Read more
A flock of feral goats causing safety issues on a busy highway north of Hobart has resulted in three government agencies passing the buck on what to do — with a council manager admitting he is "aware this sounds a bit ridiculous". ⌘ Read more
Raelene Polymiadis, who is accused of murdering her elderly parents by allegedly injecting them with her own medication, is rearrested after she allegedly breached her bail conditions. ⌘ Read more
The outback city received close to half its average yearly rainfall total on the weekend. ⌘ Read more
Victoria has been battered by heavy rain and flooding, with residents in parts of the town of Seymour in the state's centre urged to evacuate. Follow our coverage live. ⌘ Read more
Jordan Kenyon, the unlicensed driver of a car involved in a fatal collision near Geelong which killed at 12-year-old girl, is remanded in custody. ⌘ Read more
Ten artists were tasked with getting to know the communities in regional Western Australia and produce artwork that both challenged and reflected the places they visited. Here's what they came back with. ⌘ Read more
Awards season is kicking off in Los Angeles as the 81st Golden Globes Awards gets underway, with TV and film stars rocking fancy frocks on the red carpet. ⌘ Read more
Several rescue helicopters have been dispatched to the remote Great Barrier Reef Island after reports a plane overshot the runway. ⌘ Read more
The Golden Globes are underway in Beverly Hills, with the best in film and television to be crowned. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
In his home workshop, Melbourne engineer Girius Antanaitis designed a way to help stranded whales who could not be saved. He wants to use his skills to make the world a better place, especially for wildlife. ⌘ Read more
The Australian share market is set to open flat when trading begins, despite Wall Street ending on a positive note last week. Follow the day's events and insights as they happen with our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. ⌘ Read more