Ports operator DP World tells a Senate Estimates hearing nearly 55,000 containers filled with consumer goods and farm exports are stuck on the docks due to union stop-work action, as stakeholders call for federal government intervention. ⌘ Read more
Ports operator DP World tells a Senate Estimates hearing nearly 55,000 containers filled with consumer goods and farm exports are stuck on the docks due to union stop-work action, as stakeholders call for federal government intervention. ⌘ Read more
WA's Corruption and Crime Commission recommends the prosecution of a man who allegedly gained nearly $300,000 through fraud while working at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. ⌘ Read more
After cancelling previous tours to Tamworth due to pandemic lockdowns and unprecedented flooding, Kimberley Gold is back to perform and busk. ⌘ Read more
The Northern Territory's major highway has reopened to the general public, bringing fresh fruit and vegetables back to Top End supermarket shelves after days of shortages. ⌘ Read more
A woman is remembering her brother as a "hero", saying he saved the lives of three children who were caught in a rip at Mary Ellis Beach, south-west of Port Lincoln on Friday. She has launched a fundraiser to support his wife and four children. ⌘ Read more
The former head of the ACCC has written to Treasurer Jim Chalmers recommending he order the competition regulator to probe major grocery chains' prices. ⌘ Read more
The slow-moving system is still gathering moisture over the Coral Sea, meaning it will bring rain to a broad area once it crosses over land. ⌘ Read more
The government and opposition want to see mandatory life imprisonment and lifetime electronic monitoring for repeat child sex offenders, but lawyers say they're concerned the proposition could have unintended consequences. ⌘ Read more
Road access to the Kimberley towns of Halls Creek, Kununurra and Wyndham has been cut off by flooding across two major highways, although residents are well stocked and prepared for wet season challenges. ⌘ Read more
Former Prime Minister Scott Morrison is set to retire from politics. ⌘ Read more
The Australian government is using Magnitsky-style sanctions for the first time to punish a Russian man over the 2022 Medibank Private data breach. But what impact will they have on him and how will the move help curb cyber crime? ⌘ Read more
As Townsville is positioned as the new capital of the Australian Army, the federal government says the city's defence bases need modern, fit-for-purpose facilities and infrastructure to support critical capabilities. ⌘ Read more
The New Hampshire attorney general's office is investigating a recorded message mimicking Joe Biden, attempting to disrupt and suppress voting in the state's upcoming primary election. ⌘ Read more
Ahead of Brisbane voters heading to the polls on March 16, both Labor and the Greens have announced new transport proposals as they vie for votes in Australia's largest local government. ⌘ Read more
The government publicly names the 33-year-old Russian citizen and "cyber criminal" it says is behind the the data breach but doesn't go into specifics about his role in the attack. ⌘ Read more
Families who lost their homes in the destructive Tara bushfire in late 2023 have moved into dongas and caravans while they begin the slow process of rebuilding. ⌘ Read more
Rugby union player Kurtley Beale denies sexually assaulting a woman in a Bondi Beach pub in 2022. ⌘ Read more
A Canberra veterinary clinic has penned an open letter pleading for "change and awareness" after a rise in verbal abuse, aggressive behaviour and death threats among visitors and clients. ⌘ Read more
A lack of workers and apprentices, long waits for parts and an increasingly complex market are driving waiting times for car repairs through the roof, leaving mechanics under siege. ⌘ Read more
Army cadets used to be in almost every school and country town. Over the years the program fell out of popularity, but now it seems numbers are rebounding. ⌘ Read more
The strikes targeted an underground storage site, missiles and other military capabilities. ⌘ Read more
A Perth woman thought she was calling her insurer to make a claim, but found herself caught up in a scheme that whisked her car away and cost more than $6,000 to undo. ⌘ Read more
Cricket Australia looks into how Glenn Maxwell ended up in an Adelaide hospital following a gig involving cult band Six & Out. ⌘ Read more
Tour guide Jack Sim says he regularly receives angry messages from visitors unable to visit Brisbane's infamous Boggo Road Gaol, which features in the Netflix series based on Trent Dalton's popular book. ⌘ Read more
In a whitewashed corner of one of the world's coldest continents, Australian scientists are living in tents and undertaking some of the most ambitious research in 20 years. ⌘ Read more
As a young opera singer, First Nations soprano Nina Korbe thrifted for gowns to perform in. Now she's taking to some of the world's most renowned stages in designer dresses. ⌘ Read more
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has given the strongest indication yet that the stage 3 tax cuts will be expanded to benefit lower-income earners. ⌘ Read more
Hundreds of residents and businesses in WA enter their seventh day without power, with many struggling with the financial fallout of the outage. ⌘ Read more
A mismatched bunch of thrill seekers on a world marathon sailing challenge take shelter in Northern Queensland to avoid wild weather in their path. ⌘ Read more
When Linda Neil was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, she feared her creative days were over. Then a revolutionary treatment changed her life. ⌘ Read more
When Chris Pyatt found out his small business had been listed as "permanently closed" on Apple Maps, with the pin in the wrong location, he realised he had a costly problem on his hands. ⌘ Read more
Dayana Yastremska wins hearts, Daniil Medvedev entertains and a protest stops play. Here are five quick hits from day nine at Melbourne Park. ⌘ Read more
The system is forecast to cross the coast on Thursday between Cardwell and Airlie Beach. ⌘ Read more
Jaymi Milic moved to Tasmania and started a horse float-based yarn store in a bid to reduce her post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms, and it is working. ⌘ Read more
Timor-Leste has the fourth-slowest internet in the world, sitting just in front of Afghanistan, Yemen and Syria — and its young population is fed up ⌘ Read more
Australia's former disability discrimination commissioner Graeme Innes has settled a dispute with Adelaide Airport over a "humiliating and distressing" experience with security screening. ⌘ Read more
At just 13 years old, Sophie had a bad experience on the footy field, but is speaking out because she's proud of her Aboriginal heritage. It's a story experts say is too common. ⌘ Read more
The decision by the US Securities and Exchange Commission to approve bitcoin exchange-traded funds was a decade in the making that's legitimised crypto — and experts say it won't be long before Australia follows suit. ⌘ Read more
The rescue of a man and his dog from floodwaters in Victoria has highlighted a shortage of State Emergency Service volunteers in regional and rural areas, with it taking an hour for a non-local unit to get to the scene. ⌘ Read more
The year has barely started and extreme weather events are already in the headlines. Here are some more big environment issues to keep an eye on. ⌘ Read more
With one-in-seven Australian women likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer, concern is growing about the wait times for diagnostic mammograms around the country. ⌘ Read more
The median income earner will pay an extra $5,000 in the next three years but get minimal benefit from the stage three tax cuts, according to analysis by the independent Parliamentary Budget Office. ⌘ Read more
Legal aid services in Alice Springs are experiencing a lawyer shortage, leaving some people who have been charged with crimes to navigate the justice system alone. ⌘ Read more
Israeli forces have stormed a hospital and placed another under siege in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis, potentially cutting wounded civilians off from medical care, Palestinian officials said on Monday. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane Heat opener Josh Brown pulverises a tournament-record 12 sixes to go with 10 fours in his 57-ball 140. ⌘ Read more
Dozens of activists have clashed with Victoria police at a pro-Palestinian rally at the Port of Melbourne with officers seen using what appears to be pepper spray. ⌘ Read more
Dylan Lloyd, 21, who is accused of sexually assaulting a child on a train in Adelaide's south, is denied home detention bail for the protection of the alleged victim, a court hears. ⌘ Read more
When it comes to political firepower, no organisation in the US has been as effective in influencing the gun debate as the National Rifle Association, but this month, the NRA is on trial in New York in a case that threatens how its future plays out. ⌘ Read more
Usman Khawaja has been cleared to play in the second Test against the West Indies at the Gabba after passing a final concussion check. ⌘ Read more
The inner-west Sydney park will remain closed from Tuesday until April while an estimated 10 tonnes of contaminated mulch is removed. ⌘ Read more
Paraburdoo residents have battled three days of extreme weather conditions, with the town's temperature maximum being broken twice in two days. ⌘ Read more
Melanoma expert Richard Scolyer is thrilled with his latest scan results, which come eight months after being diagnosed with "the worst of the worst" brain cancer. ⌘ Read more
After qualifying for the quarterfinals in Melbourne, Dayana Yastremska says it has been emotionally challenging to play on the WTA Tour while her country is in the midst of the conflict with Russia. ⌘ Read more
More than 250 mining jobs are set to be affected by the closure of another operation in WA's once-booming nickel industry as prices slump. ⌘ Read more
From the Minecraft movie to a juicy Brent Street reality show, here's all the latest entertainment news. ⌘ Read more
The death of a two-month old baby in regional Victoria on Saturday is not being treated as suspicious, Victorian police say. ⌘ Read more
The 47 people have been buried under 18 separate houses as rescuers scramble to reach them. ⌘ Read more
Experts say you should be using at least 35 millilitres of sunscreen every day. And if you get sweaty, you'll need to reapply. ⌘ Read more
Talented batter Will Pucovski has retired hurt from Victoria's second XI match against South Australia after being struck in the head by a bouncer. ⌘ Read more
There are fears a post-flood construction boom may be linked to the latest discovery of red fire ants in northern NSW, as authorities continue to trace the source. ⌘ Read more
The life of disgraced former NSW detective Roger Rogerson has come to an end. But the former cop's passing leaves many unanswered questions. ⌘ Read more
Ronald Volkman's aborted transfer from New Zealand to St George Illawarra has sparked a lengthy blame game and the Rugby League Players Association is calling for heavy sanctions for whoever is responsible. ⌘ Read more
Hundreds of people have gathered on a beach in Adelaide's south to farewell teenage surfer Khai Cowley, who died after a shark attack on the Yorke Peninsula last month. ⌘ Read more
A Wheatbelt farmer says a storm that tore through the region last week, leaving thousands without power or communication for days, created damage that will take at least a year to repair. ⌘ Read more
David Gail, who was best known for playing the fiance of Shannen Doherty's character in Beverly Hills, 90210, is being remembered as "a gift" after his death at 58. ⌘ Read more
Glenn Maxwell will be rested for Australia's one-day internationals against West Indies and a player many see as his successor will be called up. ⌘ Read more
The US military says the sailors were taking part in a January raid on an unflagged ship carrying illicit Iranian made-weapons. ⌘ Read more
With fresh produce shelves already bare after floodwaters impacted rail and road access to the Top End, it is now expected to be another day before more supplies arrive in supermarkets. ⌘ Read more
For a candidate talked up as having so much promise, Ron DeSantis's presidential hopes were troubled from the start. Now his decision to drop out – and endorse Donald Trump in the process – hands his one-time ally turned rival another big win, writes Jade Macmillan. ⌘ Read more
Synergy Festival is the latest to be impacted by rising costs of putting on a show, announcing it has run at a loss. It means many artists won't receive payment for another four months. ⌘ Read more
Perennial also-rans Detroit Lions are within reach of a first-ever Super Bowl berth after delighting home fans with an NFL play-off win over Tampa Bay to set up a showdown against San Francisco. ⌘ Read more
Israel's prime minister criticises a Hamas proposal to end the war in Gaza that would have involved the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners and left the militant group in power. ⌘ Read more
Only 12 per cent of the 800,000 tonnes of plastic waste generated in NSW every year is recycled and the EPA is looking for ways to improve those numbers. ⌘ Read more
The body of missing man Dan Cojocea, who was caught in a rip in waters off the SA's Eyre Peninsula on Friday, has been found. ⌘ Read more
Victoria Azarenka's bid to keep her Australian Open run going kicks off day nine, with Daniil Medvedev, Alexander Zverev and Carlos Alcaraz all in action today. Folow live. ⌘ Read more
They lost all their possessions and a beloved pet dog in successive floods, but Fleur and Ron Creed are smiling again. ⌘ Read more
The Victorian opposition says concerns over the state's cultural heritage laws are partially behind its decision to retract its support for a state-based treaty. ⌘ Read more
Gas companies Woodside and Esso will supply extra gas to the east coast energy market in return for receiving higher prices, the federal government has announced. ⌘ Read more
When Colleen Dorahy’s mother died, eight children inherited more than they bargained for — including a criss-crossed letter written by a nun in 1879. But what did it all mean? ⌘ Read more
Native violet botanists are excited by the discovery made by a bushwalker in Ben Lomond National Park. ⌘ Read more
The Diamonds break English hearts at Wembley Arena with a narrow win in the Netball Nations Cup, dampening the celebrations for one of the Roses' greats celebrating a career landmark. ⌘ Read more
Livestock producers say unreliable long-term weather forecasts have played havoc with sheep and cattle prices, after farmers made business decisions based on media reports. ⌘ Read more
WA's policy of preventing gas produced onshore from being exported was hailed as a masterstroke during the east coast's energy crisis. But with pressure to ease those restrictions coming from billionaires, some say that could lead to disaster. ⌘ Read more
As the NT government sits on a major emissions projection report, experts say the expansion of the NT gas industry could blow out the territory's emissions bill to a "staggering" levels and create problems for Australia's pathway to net zero. ⌘ Read more
A malignant skin cancer was found after several moles were removed while she was undergoing reconstructive surgery after a mastectomy. ⌘ Read more
Stride by stride, strand by strand, chin thrust forward, running machine Rhys Williams and his glorious beard are on a hair-raising journey in the running world. ⌘ Read more
A police information caravan will be stationed in Melbourne's north as detectives identify car linked to gruesome mausoleum burglary. ⌘ Read more
The former police officer was awarded at least a dozen accolades for his work on some of the country's most high-profile cases before turning to a life of crime and spending his final days behind bars. ⌘ Read more
Graphic anti-smoking advertisements on television remain in the minds of Australians and were successful in lowering smoking rates. But campaigns around the risks of vaping might not be hitting home with many young people, a researcher says. ⌘ Read more
Would you quit your job if your boss told you that you must go back into the office? Or would you adhere to the new rule, especially if it meant a potential pay rise? This is question more workers may have to contemplate in the year ahead as employers ask their staff to stop working from home. ⌘ Read more
A Coral Sea storm could today become powerful enough to be declared a cyclone, the Bureau of Meteorology has warned, and could become category three by Wednesday morning. ⌘ Read more
After squandering a two-sets-to-one lead, Alex de Minaur is left to reflect on what might have been after going down in an epic clash to Andrey Rublev in the fourth round at Melbourne Park. ⌘ Read more
Experts warn that with elections to be held in about 50 countries this year — including the world's biggest democracies in India, the United States, and Indonesia — the proliferation of easy-to-use AI tools is set to lead to a "tsunami of disinformation". ⌘ Read more
Megafires were once rare, but they are becoming increasingly common, and 2023 is clear evidence of that. Experts say the events are being made worse by climate change. But how much are wildfires contributing to climate change themselves? ⌘ Read more
Advocates say federal environment laws could be overhauled to allow consideration of the potential for projects to mitigate climate change — like a knocked-back proposal for an offshore wind farm in Victoria. ⌘ Read more
Since the female contraceptive pill was introduced more than 60 years ago, scientists have sought a similar solution for men. The reason for the delay, according to experts, is not unresolved science — but money. ⌘ Read more
The grim milestone came as the UN secretary-general condemned Israeli forces for the extent of civilian deaths, and Israel's cabinet approved a plan for tax funds earmarked for the Gaza Strip to be held by Norway. ⌘ Read more
It came as Russia's largest liquefied natural gas producer said work at a terminal had been suspended following a fire caused by "external influence". ⌘ Read more
Saskia Rundle-Trowbridge, 16, braved rough seas and climbed rocks to help free three teenage boys trapped in a cave at the Warriewood Blowhole, with one suffering head injuries. ⌘ Read more
Protesters calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and freedom for Palestinians rally in the Melbourne CBD for the 15th week in a row as other demonstrators block an Israeli ship from a city dock. ⌘ Read more