NSW Building commissioner David Chandler says while there was a "set of circumstances that need to be fixed" at the Macquarie Park development, "there is absolutely no threat to collapse". ⌘ Read more
NSW Building commissioner David Chandler says while there was a "set of circumstances that need to be fixed" at the Macquarie Park development, "there is absolutely no threat to collapse". ⌘ Read more
As the annual debate rages on, Ballardong traditional owners in WA's Wheatbelt will use January 26 to launch a three-day festival celebrating community and culture in collaboration with the local council. ⌘ Read more
Major PALM scheme employer Plantgrowpick is trading again after entering voluntary administration last year. The company has vowed to make good on its debts to workers, but concerns about its ongoing viability have been raised. ⌘ Read more
Nick Kyrgios offers to "climb into the crowd" to sort out a heckler, as Novak Djokovic bemoans a difficult atmosphere at the Australian Open. ⌘ Read more
A US man, allegedly linked to the Wieambilla shooting in Queensland, is facing fresh charges over illegal gun possession and violent threats against FBI agents. ⌘ Read more
The chair of the Ngumpan Aboriginal Community says Western Australia's Water Corporation failed to effectively notify locals after E. coli and thermophilic naegleria were detected in its water supply. ⌘ Read more
Researchers say they have found dangerous chemicals in little penguin habitat and populations around Tasmania. ⌘ Read more
The Golden State Warriors say they are "absolutely devastated" by their assistant coach's sudden passing. ⌘ Read more
A spike in sightings of large crocodiles in Central Queensland waterways and on beaches can be linked to a "fear factor" driving them out of their usual territory, experts believe. ⌘ Read more
Economic data out of the US, along with comments from the head of Europe's central bank, have seen traders slash rate cut expectations and sell out of shares. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. ⌘ Read more
The NT's Information Commissioner says sluggish responses to FOI requests are "very concerning", after the chief minister's office took almost a year and a half to process some applications. ⌘ Read more
Judge Lewis Kaplan tells Donald Trump his right to be present at the trial may be revoked after the former US president ignores a warning to keep quiet while writer E Jean Carroll testifies how he shattered her reputation when she accused him of sexual abuse. ⌘ Read more
It's the weedkiller that transformed agriculture, paving the way for farming that is gentler on the land, but now an Australian court is set to determine if glyphosate can cause cancer. ⌘ Read more
The battery network harvests solar energy collected by rooftop panels during the day, and allows homes in the network to use the power at night. ⌘ Read more
Ben Shelton was a big fan of the Australian Open crowd who were cheering against him, while tournament heavyweights were given a shock. Here are five quick hits from day four at Melbourne Park. ⌘ Read more
With so much rain falling across Queensland, experts are noticing a rise in mosquito populations, prompting concerns that Ross River virus cases in Queensland could be about to spike. ⌘ Read more
Two 16-year-old boys have been arrested and charged over the aggravated burglary and murder of Box Hill doctor Ash Gordon. ⌘ Read more
Australia has committed to an ambitious target of zero road deaths by 2050, but if the current trend continues, that's near impossible. So what's going wrong? ⌘ Read more
Company directors could face legal action if they fail to produce credible emissions forecasts, under draft laws proposed by the federal government. ⌘ Read more
The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting warmer-than-average temperatures for much of the country in February, with wetter-than-normal conditions currently underway in central and eastern Australia expected to continue for the rest of January. ⌘ Read more
Over the past five years, 136 people died in Tasmanian hospitals in the 24 hours after being "ramped", a parliamentary inquiry has been told. But the Health Department warns against drawing conclusions. ⌘ Read more
More parents than ever are turning to charities for assistance to help afford school basics, from the right uniforms and shoes, to extensive textbook and stationery lists. ⌘ Read more
Japan is planning to land a car-sized spacecraft on the Moon later this week. If SLIM succeeds, it will make history and pave the way for building landers that can explore the Solar System's planets and moons. ⌘ Read more
Former Brisbane lord mayor Graham Quirk has been tasked by newly installed Queensland Premier Steven Miles to review the 2032 Games master plan, including the controversial $2.7 billion Gabba rebuild. ⌘ Read more
Residents near the Ourimbah State Forest have aired concerns over debris left behind by loggers, with experts claiming the remains are a threat to homes and lives. ⌘ Read more
The Princess of Wales is facing up to two weeks in hospital after undergoing successful abdominal surgery, Kensington Palace announces on Wednesday. ⌘ Read more
Demographers said the rise was also driven by the aging of the population and the widespread COVID-19 outbreaks that started in December 2022. ⌘ Read more
Authorities say Paul Mackenzie, the head of the Good News International Church, ordered his followers to starve themselves and their children to death so that they could go to heaven before the world ended. ⌘ Read more
Admitting she felt a "bit flat" ahead of the third and final set against Laura Siegmund, Hunter reveals how she lifted herself off the canvas to reach the third round at Melbourne Park. ⌘ Read more
The infant recently returned from an overseas trip to the Middle East, where there has been an outbreak. ⌘ Read more
Mourners have paid tribute to Perth Olympic cyclist Melissa Hoskins who died after she was struck by a car allegedly driven by her husband on December 30. ⌘ Read more
Steve Smith's maiden voyage as a Test opener was meant to be the headline act, but with just one ball a young man named Shamar Joseph stole the show — and gave his team much-needed hope for the future. ⌘ Read more
As one of the most volcanically active regions on earth, Indonesia's mountains attract thousands of visitors each year. But the deaths of 24 hikers last month has prompted experts to renew warnings about the dangers of extreme tourism. ⌘ Read more
Australia makes an unusual choice after winning the toss, and the West Indies gave Usman Khawaja a life. Here's the five quick hits from day one of the first Test at Adelaide Oval. ⌘ Read more
Homes and buildings in Degarra were coated in waist-deep mud after last month's floods. The Queensland government has promised to give residents somewhere to stay temporarily. ⌘ Read more
Despite labelling himself as his own harshest critic, Alex de Minaur is content he hasn't needed to play "perfect tennis" so far at the Australian Open after reaching the third round. ⌘ Read more
The Lachlan's Line precinct was completed in 2019, consisting of four buildings containing a total of 900 apartments, with a retail village on the ground floor. ⌘ Read more
China denies one of its warships fired sonar blasts that injured Australian navy divers last year, while claiming a Japanese warship may have been responsible. ⌘ Read more
The success of the country's first commercial-scale agave farm could mean big things for an emerging Australian alcohol industry. ⌘ Read more
Truck drivers are warning caravanners not to park in their rest stops because of the potentially devastating consequences of missing a fatigue break. ⌘ Read more
Naegleria fowleri, which can cause a deadly infection of the brain, has been detected in two popular swimming spots in Western Australia's South West. ⌘ Read more
About a third of the alleged killers had a domestic violence order against them — or had contact with police in the 12 months before the deaths. ⌘ Read more
A NSW fisherman who has been taking care of the cow says it now has a bovine companion, but both seem set to stay put until their origins can be established. ⌘ Read more
The final moments of a fatal plane crash that killed two people in Melbourne's Port Phillip Bay last year have been revealed in a preliminary ATSB report into the incident. ⌘ Read more
Gold Coast father Andrew Price has developed shingles and is unable to sleep as he struggles to cope with the stress of the natural disaster. ⌘ Read more
The 28-year-old is accused of causing a horrific road crash in South Australia's Mid North in October that claimed the lives of three people, including one who died in hospital a week after the collision. ⌘ Read more
The men will face court over the alleged murder of Rockhampton local Anuisha Bone, who was fatally shot in November. ⌘ Read more
No Doubt, led by Gwen Stefani, were one of the biggest rock acts of the 90s and 2000s. The band's reformation was a surprise announcement as part of the Coachella 2024 line-up. ⌘ Read more
It will be alleged the 39-year-old sent messages purporting to be from companies, including Australia Post and Linkt. ⌘ Read more
Liaqat Ali Zahidi will remain in custody after being found not guilty of attempting to murder a man at a East Perth hostel, with the Supreme Court hearing the 30-year-old was of unsound mind at the time. ⌘ Read more
The Australian Catholic University reveals it underpaid approximately 1,100 casual staff over a seven-year period. ⌘ Read more
A New York architect charged in a string of slayings known as the Gilgo Beach killings has been accused of the death of a fourth woman. ⌘ Read more
A lawyers for the 88-year-old, currently serving a life sentence, say he can no longer walk unassisted and no longer poses any danger. ⌘ Read more
Teenager Mirra Andreeva puts the Australian Open on notice with a convincing defeat of world number six Ons Jabeur, who could only win two games against her younger opponent. ⌘ Read more
This week Taylah Preston made her grand slam debut after being awarded a wildcard for the Australian Open — and it's just the beginning of big things for the Perth teenager. ⌘ Read more
Hopetoun locals brace for the impact of another wave of job losses, as First Quantum Minerals suspends activities at its Ravensthorpe nickel operation on the state's south coast. ⌘ Read more
Writer E Jean Carroll is seeking at least $US10 million in damages in a civil case that will put sexual assault allegations against Donald Trump back in the headlines. ⌘ Read more
A cold case investigation has resulted in a 62-year-old man being charged over the unrelated alleged abduction of a teenage girl in the Lake Macquarie region of New South Wales in the 1980s. ⌘ Read more
Authorities say nine customers had their SIM cards illegally swapped without them knowing, and five of them together lost more than $160,000. ⌘ Read more
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says his country will no longer pursue reconciliation with South Korea, calling for rewriting the North’s constitution to eliminate the idea of shared statehood between the war-divided countries, according to state media. ⌘ Read more
Thousands of Australians with online accounts to local fashion, fast food and entertainment businesses have been targeted in the latest wave of credit card scams. If you have fallen victim to the scam, we'd like to hear from you. ⌘ Read more
Some British Postal Service workers were jailed, others ostracised and some took their own lives over theft convictions prompted by faulty software. ⌘ Read more
Olympic cyclist Melissa Hoskins will be laid to rest at a private ceremony in Perth as today's Tour Down Under starts with a minute silence. ⌘ Read more
Jack jumpers are a fact of life in many south-eastern Australian backyards, and a sting is almost inevitable for anyone who goes outdoors. But you don't have to live with them. ⌘ Read more
A former Catholic bishop from Western Australia's north has been released without charge after speaking with detectives investigating historic child sex abuse claims. ⌘ Read more
After having knee surgery early last year, Ajla Tomljanović had doubts about whether she would return to professional tennis, which made her Australian Open first-round win even more significant. ⌘ Read more
Brett Andrew Button is facing dozens of charges over a crash that killed 10 wedding guests has been formally charged with 10 counts of manslaughter. ⌘ Read more
The US hit Houthi anti-ship ballistic missiles in its latest strikes against the group's targets in Yemen, after the rebels continued attacks in global shipping lanes. ⌘ Read more
Australia's number one is slated to play second on Rod Laver Arena, likely with the roof closed as rain falls on Melbourne Park. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
An Irish Catholic priest played an important — but largely secret — role in the conflict over Northern Ireland. ⌘ Read more
Ollie Miles should be preparing to head back to school next week. Instead, the aspiring Australian Rules football player is tackling a rare and aggressive form of leukaemia. ⌘ Read more
All of Us Strangers, starring Andrew Scott (Fleabag) and Paul Mescal (Normal People), uses a supernatural story to illuminate the beauty of queer relationships. ⌘ Read more
The longer the Safe Night Space saga drags on, the longer some of the state's most vulnerable women will have one less safe place to shelter, writes state political reporter Keane Bourke. ⌘ Read more
Bobi's Guinness World Records title as oldest dog ever is under review after veterinarians raise doubts. ⌘ Read more
A fingerprint analysis in 2021 found the man's name was allegedly Osvaldo Perez, but this could also be an alias. ⌘ Read more
Luke O'Brien is the 24th worker to lose his life in a Queensland mining accident in the past decade. Experts say while the industry is hazardous, it should be possible to mine without fatalities. ⌘ Read more
The 25-year-old was reported missing on Sunday afternoon in the Durham area, near the South Australia border. ⌘ Read more
One in four people going through menopause will experience symptoms so severe it affects their quality of life. So why is there still a stigma? And what treatment options are available to those struggling? ⌘ Read more
Australian shares may have a slower start, with selling on Wall Street overnight. Follow the day's events and insights as they happen with our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. ⌘ Read more
Homeowners are set to face another wet season in houses found to be unsafe in cyclones, as their builder challenges a compensation order in the Northern Territory Supreme Court. ⌘ Read more
Santos can now resume laying the pipeline for its Barossa project. But an energy analyst says the project, and others like it, could face further legal challenges without regulatory reform. ⌘ Read more
Foreign Minister Penny Wong says the funding will help provide emergency care and shelter in Gaza, while supporting refugee programs in Lebanon and Jordan. ⌘ Read more
Thanasi Kokkinakis reveals how he fought back from two sets to one down against Sebastian Ofner to keep his Australian Open tilt alive after enduring a poor build-up to the first major of the season. ⌘ Read more
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) says it's "keeping a close eye" on a potential tropical cyclone in the Coral Sea off Far North Queensland. ⌘ Read more
While a police crackdown on dangerous driving had an impact, the ACT's crime statistics for last year reveal a concerning story, with reports of family violence continuing to increase behind closed doors. ⌘ Read more
The former president's resounding victory, called while many Republicans in Iowa were still waiting to vote for their presidential pick, was widely expected. But it still sets up an extraordinary primary season, writes Jade Macmillan. ⌘ Read more
Dinner gongs, corned beef and pyjama parties, this is how people used to holiday to escape Adelaide's oppressive summer heat. ⌘ Read more
Sporting legends are made on the pitch, but the people behind the hallowed turf have as much enthusiasm as those playing. ⌘ Read more
A string of recent developments, from battery manufacturing to new engine efficiency rules, will affect the price you pay for a new car. ⌘ Read more
The remains of two Tongan males stored in the Australian Museum's collection in Sydney have been repatriated to their present-day descendants and laid to rest in a royal funeral service attended by hundreds. ⌘ Read more
The current row between a Dubai-owned stevedore, DP World, and the Maritime Union of Australia could reignite inflation and cause the Reserve Bank to continue lifting interest rates, experts say. ⌘ Read more
Translink confirms smart ticketing will now be trialled on buses this year, despite the state government previously suggesting it would be up and running by 2023. ⌘ Read more
The Tasmanian government promised in 2018 to build a fifth lane on Hobart's Southern Outlet. Newly-released documents show there's been a cost blow-out "well in excess" of the $51 million budgeted for the project. ⌘ Read more
Large parts of Australia are under a severe storm risk on Wednesday with likely severe storms in southern NSW and north-east Victoria. ⌘ Read more
Tasmania's leading greyhound trainer wins his appeal against a lifetime ban, with an appeals board ruling it cannot be ruled out that a person "motivated" by "strongly held" beliefs planted a marsupial tail in order to discredit him. ⌘ Read more
Will the by-election produce an average anti-government swing and see Labor retain Dunkley, or will we see larger swing that delivers victory to the Liberal Party? Either way, it's set to frame politics for the first half of 2024, writes Antony Green. ⌘ Read more
Scientists report cloning a monkey using a technique that most famously gave us Dolly the sheep in 1996. So what's new about this study, and what does it mean for humans? ⌘ Read more
Parents are being squeezed by the cost of sending kids to school, whether their children are attending public or private, according to two new studies. ⌘ Read more
Ashleigh Gardner has always been a special player. But from ruthless hard-hitter to a calculated bowler, the all-rounder has undergone an incredible transformation to find herself nominated for ICC Women's Cricketer of the Year. ⌘ Read more
It's not just Alex de Minaur flying the Australian flag in the men's draw at Melbourne Park, with Davis Cup teammate Max Purcell coming off a sensational 2023 season that saw him crack the top 50. ⌘ Read more