Donald Trump won't make his own closing argument in his New York civil business fraud trial after his lawyers objected to the judge's insistence that the former president stick to "relevant" matters and "not deliver a campaign speech". ⌘ Read more
Donald Trump won't make his own closing argument in his New York civil business fraud trial after his lawyers objected to the judge's insistence that the former president stick to "relevant" matters and "not deliver a campaign speech". ⌘ Read more
Tens of thousands of Queenslanders living downstream are told the poor quality of concrete used in the 300,000-megalitre dam's spillway means it cannot be safely mended or reinforced, as the state government prepares plans to rebuild it. ⌘ Read more
A clinical review has found no evidence patients in ambulances were prioritised over those in emergency departments, with the state government accepting all five recommendations from the report. ⌘ Read more
Alex de Minaur will play former world number three Milos Raonic in a difficult opening match for the Aussie star, as the Australian Open gets underway on Sunday. ⌘ Read more
Authorities are investigating the site of a mass fish-kill on South Australia's Limestone Coast, where they believe more freshwater than usual has entered the ocean at Eight Mile Creek. ⌘ Read more
The Vladimir Putin foe serving a 19-year sentence on charges of extremism, appears in court from the remote Arctic penal colony where he was sent in December. ⌘ Read more
Newmont's Telfer gold mine is forced to suspend processing, after "cracking and seeping" is detected at a tailings dam, about 200 kilometres east of Marble Bar. ⌘ Read more
Police say three other vehicles were damaged when a truck collided with a car, killing the driver, in Melbourne's south-east. ⌘ Read more
Ecuador is reeling from a fresh wave of violence that has shaken the South American nation, with the president launching a military crackdown after criminal groups took more than 100 prison staff hostage and gunmen stormed a live television broadcast. ⌘ Read more
Melbourne gun Clayton Oliver is on extended leave as he deals with personal issues and has not returned to AFL preseason training with his teammates. ⌘ Read more
The man shot dead by police on a street in Nowra yesterday has been identified as 34-year-old Alexander Stuart Pinnock, known to authorities as a fake lawyer. ⌘ Read more
Three nurses have been rushed out of the remote WA community of Jigalong, sparking calls for preventative steps to be taken to tackle youth crime. ⌘ Read more
Powering through South-East Asia's jungles, Kazakhstan's deserts and the Aussie outback, Roman Nedielka wants to show that electric vehicle range anxiety is a myth. ⌘ Read more
The vote was 11-0 in favour of the resolution, with Russia, China, Algeria and Mozambique abstaining. ⌘ Read more
Police will allege the arrested men were linked to a well-known crime syndicate, and had been taking on contract work to carry out murders. ⌘ Read more
During Esperance's peak tourist season, there are times when business owner Sally Nevin cannot even send a text message from the main street. ⌘ Read more
Following the death of MP Peta Murphy late last year, Labor names community leader Jodie Belyea as its candidate for the Dunkley by-election. ⌘ Read more
From detecting smoke rising from timber plantations to scanning bushwalkers' photos to assess fuel loads, artificial intelligence is becoming an essential part of protecting the nation's forests. ⌘ Read more
Rory McIlroy suggests golf tour players may need to be contracted and sign up for a minimum number of tournaments each year to give sponsors value and certainty. ⌘ Read more
More than twelve months since a landslide cut off access to a ski village in the Victorian Alps, locals are optimistic 2024 will see Bogong High Plains Road completely cleared. ⌘ Read more
At least one person has died in Papua New Guinea's capital of Port Moresby after a public servant pay issue spiralled into rioting and unrest overnight. ⌘ Read more
It is usually fireworks that ring in the new year — but for farmers and graziers across Queensland, 2024 has been welcomed in with lightning, thunder and much-needed rain. ⌘ Read more
A tens of thousands of insurance claims are lodged in the wake of the deadly Christmas storms, there's a big damage bill many property owners will have to stump up for themselves. ⌘ Read more
Working as a metal fabricator and livestock truck driver, Emma Godsell says most of her colleagues are men, but it's not something that troubles her. ⌘ Read more
In Echo, the first Marvel TV show to be led by an Indigenous cast, the antihero from the Hawkeye series returns to her roots. ⌘ Read more
The son of US President Joe Biden makes an unannounced visit to Capitol Hill, stirring a political frenzy as Republicans call for him to be held in contempt of Congress. ⌘ Read more
Home hope Alex de Minaur will enter the Australian Open high on confidence after adding world number two Carlos Alcaraz to his growing list of prized summer scalps. ⌘ Read more
After Australia's two largest supermarket chains were accused of delaying price reductions for lamb despite a plummet in saleyard prices, questions now turn to how long it will take for them to increase prices as the market improves. ⌘ Read more
There are serious concerns for a population of endangered Macquarie Perch at Bathurst after a deadly virus was confirmed to be behind a recent fish kill in Lithgow. ⌘ Read more
Advocates are calling for changes to the NT prison system as inmate numbers continue to soar, and after two incidents in two weeks at the Alice Springs Correctional Centre. ⌘ Read more
There's nothing like a renovation to throw your life into disarray, but it can be a new level of chaos while also living in your home. These are the nuggets of wisdom for how to survive, from those who've done it . ⌘ Read more
The chief executive of a peak body says the Kwinana industrial area must undergo drastic change if it is to meet state government emissions targets. ⌘ Read more
Everything you need to know ahead of the 2024 Australian Open getting underway on Sunday as Alex de Minaur flies the flag for Australia and Novak Djokovic shoots for history. ⌘ Read more
Australians Margot Robbie, Sarah Snook, and Elizabeth Debicki are all nominated for Screen Actors Guild awards. ⌘ Read more
The Australian share market is set for moderate gains after Nvidia led a solid rise among big US tech stocks. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. ⌘ Read more
It was supposed to be the site of a multi-million-dollar makeover to revitalise a depressed CBD and help reduce traffic just north of Brisbane, but it's now covered in weeds and graffiti after a government stoush dragged out over years. ⌘ Read more
Dentists in Fiji say unlicensed operators are providing cosmetic dentistry services using phoney false teeth and imitation dental jewellery that can corrode and become toxic in people's mouths. ⌘ Read more
In an outback town suffering crippling building shortages and an overloaded social housing system, dozens of abandoned properties are like a slap in the face to those in need of a home. ⌘ Read more
Canberra is still the second most expensive city to rent – behind only Sydney – but the capital’s rental prices were flat in 2023, bucking the national trend which saw the median cost rise by 13 per cent. ⌘ Read more
The eSafety commissioner says the social media platform's hate-monitoring practices are "jaw-dropping" after it reinstated thousands of banned Australian accounts. ⌘ Read more
Built just after the start of World War I, this shed has seen a lot in its 109 years. But despite being deemed a "rare" and "significant" example of its kind, that may not be enough to save it from Hobart's planned AFL stadium. ⌘ Read more
The start of a new school year can be a costly time for families, especially as cost-of-living pressures continue, but there are some ways families can save on essentials. ⌘ Read more
Despite concerns about harms to marine life posed by wind turbines, experts say they can create new marine habitats. ⌘ Read more
International law experts say South Africa's genocide case against Israel could put political pressure on Israel and its allies, forcing a change of tactics in the Gaza war. ⌘ Read more
As Ukrainian authorities consider another mobilisation to bolster military ranks as it fights a Russian invasion, young men are already hard to find in the village of Krasnopillia, and it's a similar story around the country. ⌘ Read more
Secretary of State Anthony Blinken speaks to President Mahmoud Abbas about reforming the Palestinian self-rule government, as Israeli strikes in southern and central Gaza continue. ⌘ Read more
Do you think reading fiction is purely for pleasure? These experts explain why there's a whole lot more to gain, in your personal life and at work, from picking up a book. ⌘ Read more
Melania Trump announces her mother's death on X without revealing a cause. ⌘ Read more
After lowering the wall due to safety concerns, the dam's operator now says the $1.2 billion plan to restore it won't be enough to make the Bundaberg's main water storage safe. ⌘ Read more
SA Police says a white SUV hit the train at a level crossing on Skewes Road on Wednesday afternoon. The driver of the car was taken to hospital as a precaution. ⌘ Read more
One of Britain's biggest miscarriages of justice, the wrongful conviction of hundreds of Post Office workers due to faulty software, has exploded into the public domain following a TV drama, sparking demands for justice. ⌘ Read more
Police said fentanyl, a synthetic opioid far stronger than morphine and heroin, posed an "extreme danger" and warned the Katherine community to remain alert. ⌘ Read more
The parents of Jonathan Udall will receive a cash settlement of $US100 million ($149 million) after he and four others were killed in a helicopter crash in the Grand Canyon in 2018. ⌘ Read more
Sydney wildcard Christopher O'Connell marches into the quarter-finals of the Adelaide International but South Australian Alex Bolt's dreams of a home fairytale are denied emphatically by top seed Tommy Paul. ⌘ Read more
George Bailey rejects any suggestion Cameron Bancroft's Test absence is political, telling the opener the ball-tampering scandal is completely in the past. ⌘ Read more
Queensland police data contradicts claims in some media that 2023's crime rates were the worst they have been this century, with the number of incidents per capita down significantly since 2001 despite rises in domestic violence and shop thefts. ⌘ Read more
A space company with plans to launch 50 rockets a year from the remote NT has dismissed fears about missiles being launched from the site, but still has ambitions to work with defence. ⌘ Read more
Violence erupts on the streets of Port Moresby after a payroll error docked about $100 from the pays of public servants across the country. ⌘ Read more
An anti-Zionist activist involved in a protest against an Australian armoured steel manufacturer has pleaded not guilty to assaulting one of the company's employees. ⌘ Read more
Cuba's petrol price is jumping to its highest point in decades, as the nation experiences its worst economic crisis since the collapse of the Soviet bloc. ⌘ Read more
Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun has acknowledged errors were made by the plane maker after a Boeing 737- 9 had a panel blowout mid-air on an Alaska Airlines flight. ⌘ Read more
Sixty scooters have been placed around the suburb of Kogarah's town centre and may be ridden in an area between St George's Hospital, Jubilee Oval and Allawah, Carlton and Kogarah train stations. ⌘ Read more
The owners of Pardoo Roadhouse, which suffered millions of dollars' worth of damage during Severe Tropical Cyclone Ilsa last April, say they have been "devastated" by a string of break-ins hampering their rebuild. ⌘ Read more
Squally thunderstorms and falls of up to 100 millimetres are expected in coastal areas of the Top End and Kimberley region as a later-than-usual monsoon arrives into Australia's northern regions. ⌘ Read more
The extraction of bear bile involves animals being hunted and caged in farms across Asia, despite the fact the trade in these products is illegal almost everywhere – including Australia. But there is an end in sight. ⌘ Read more
He was a close confidant of Stacey and Gareth Train, the couple who, alongside Gareth's brother Nathaniel, shot dead constables Rachel McCrow and Matthew Arnold and a neighbour. ⌘ Read more
New South Wales Police have confirmed a person has been shot in the main street of Nowra during a police operation. ⌘ Read more
An identification tag found by beachcombers in southern Tasmania sparks an online quest to find its owner. But an ABC listener may have put the case to bed. ⌘ Read more
The grieving family of a man who died after waiting 10 hours for an ambulance has slammed the state government's response to the ramping crisis, saying "people are dying on your watch". ⌘ Read more
The 38-year-old is the fifth person to be charged following the alleged seizure of 145kg of cocaine in Eucla and Esperance last year, nearly half of which was allegedly found during the search of a trailer being towed through a WA border checkpoint. ⌘ Read more
The feature in smart devices will play an increasingly important role in alerting emergency services to accidents and other incidents, a technology commentator says. ⌘ Read more
The grieving family, friends and fiance of Adelaide mother-of-two Julie Seed, who was allegedly murdered at her workplace in December, have paid heartfelt tribute to her at her funeral, with her daughters describing her as a "beautiful angel" who was "perfect in every way". ⌘ Read more
Police are renewing calls for information into the disappearance of 30-year-old Angie Fuller, one year after she was last seen on the side of a remote Central Australian highway. A $250,000 reward for information remains active. ⌘ Read more
Fisheries officers are expected to take further action against a man for illegally spearing three female blue gropers at Jervis Bay off the NSW South Coast after seizing both the fish and all his fishing gear. ⌘ Read more
Canto's publicist confirms the Mexican actor and singer has died following a cancer battle, which he chose to keep private. ⌘ Read more
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange is at risk of suicide if the UK High Court next month rejects his final appeal against extradition to the US, his lawyer warns. ⌘ Read more
The case was the first legal challenge to a regional forestry agreement in NSW, and argued the forestry industry was impacting on endangered species, climate change and old growth forests. ⌘ Read more
The latest monthly indicator from the ABS shows consumer prices rose at their slowest pace in almost two years in November. ⌘ Read more
When Charmaine joined NSW Fire and Rescue in 2001, she was the only woman on her brigade. Now, three of the brigade's seven members are women, with more expected to sign on. ⌘ Read more
Cameron Green has been named to play in the Adelaide Test against West Indies, with Australia opting against a specialist opener to replace David Warner. ⌘ Read more
Yiel Gatlauk, 19, was found dead on a remote road east of Alice Springs on New Year's Day, prompting a homicide investigation. His mother says his last words to her were "I love you". ⌘ Read more
An investigation is underway and the area has been temporarily closed after asbestos-contaminated mulch was found in the playground that opened three weeks ago. ⌘ Read more
Amen Gutugutuwai was at the forefront of Pacific Islanders breaking through in Australian rugby league, but his impact was felt far beyond the boundaries of the sport. ⌘ Read more
As Australian nickel's shine wears off, 140 miners will be made redundant as Panoramic Resources closes its Savannah mine. ⌘ Read more
Viewers watched as masked gun-wielding assailants entered the TV studio, with gunshots heard in the background of a live broadcast. ⌘ Read more
The federal government says it will use all options available to make sure supermarkets are pricing goods fairly, as it announces a former Labor minister was quietly appointed before Christmas to continue the government's groceries probe. ⌘ Read more
The owners of the Indian restaurant in Dubbo say the incident could have been much worse if it happened when the restaurant was open and in a normally busy period. ⌘ Read more
Environmental activists and community members fighting a wind farm planned for Robbins Island, off Tasmania's north-west, say their upcoming court appeal is likely to be the end of the road for them, with money — and hope — running dry. ⌘ Read more
Ashleigh and her four children under six years of age survived 11 days without power after the Gold Coast storms, and her disaster assistance payment will barely scratch the surface. ⌘ Read more
Trent Dalton's bestselling debut novel Boy Swallows Universe cemented his place in Australia's literary landscape. Now, a seven-part Netflix series is about to bring his epic coming-of-age saga to a global audience. ⌘ Read more
Questions about transparency swirl as it is revealed the US president only learned Lloyd Austin was diagnosed with prostate cancer almost three weeks after the defence secretary underwent surgery. ⌘ Read more
Nicolas Hardy arrived in Australia at the peak of a shearer shortage and "went to the sheds" to back up the wool industry. Three years later, his employer wants to keep him but his visa options are running out. ⌘ Read more
The US space agency pushes back Moon flights due to safety and technical issues, after the Peregrine lander suffered a major blow. ⌘ Read more
The US mining giant says it will close its refinery in Kwinana. An expert says the cost to the economy is in the hundreds of millions. ⌘ Read more
Alyssa Healy and Beth Mooney both score half centuries to lead Australia to a 2-1 T20I series victory over India with a seven-wicket win in Mumbai. ⌘ Read more
You may want every fly to buzz off this summer, but according to a nature writer, some deserve an invitation because the overwhelming majority of more than 30,000 species in Australia are too busy doing good deeds to have an interest in your barbecue. ⌘ Read more
A Washington court questions Mr Trump's claim he is immune from criminal charges for trying to overturn Joe Biden's 2020 win. ⌘ Read more
The Australian share market is set for a small dip, following a mildly weak session on Wall Street, as traders await the latest readings on inflation. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. ⌘ Read more
In a world-first, sonographers can now assess the health of patients thousands of kilometres away. The technology has saved almost a dozen full trips around the world in distance travelled. ⌘ Read more
The NSW valuer general, who sets land values for rating and taxing, found an overall decrease of 1.6 per cent in the year to July. ⌘ Read more