Those wanting comprehensive tax reform aren't saying trust should be breached — they're arguing now's the time to put the tax system on the table for review, writes Michelle Grattan. ⌘ Read more
Those wanting comprehensive tax reform aren't saying trust should be breached — they're arguing now's the time to put the tax system on the table for review, writes Michelle Grattan. ⌘ Read more
A strong background of supportive legends has Australia's water polo teams ready to surprise the world at World Aquatics Championships. ⌘ Read more
Speaking to Stateline, Premier Jeremy Rockliff is unequivocal: if Tasmania goes to an early election, it'll be the fault of independents John Tucker and Lara Alexander, writes Adam Langenberg. ⌘ Read more
We look at the evidence behind some of the most common ingredients found in skincare products that claim to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and dark spots. ⌘ Read more
Rival regulators compete to represent Australian motorsport. ⌘ Read more
Lewis Hamilton will complete arguably the most sensational team switch in Formula 1 history at the end of the season, leaving Mercedes to sign with Ferrari. ⌘ Read more
Australian wine exports have been hit by a global trend in people drinking less alcohol and cutting costs, but hope remains for the re-opening of a major market. ⌘ Read more
The Bald Archies offer a satirical take on the big events of 2023, and this year feature sports stars like Sam Kerr and Pat Cummins alongside politicians like Peter Dutton. ⌘ Read more
Steven Miles is treading a fine line between acknowledging his legacy in the Palaszczuk government and trying to sell his "new" government, write Rachel Riga and Jessica van Vonderen. ⌘ Read more
The Brisbane Portrait Prize will allow AI artworks for the first time in this year's competition, in a move that has left some in the industry "uneasy". ⌘ Read more
Fears of regional escalation are growing as the Israel-Gaza war drags on, with data showing political violence has been at its highest in four main hotspots in the Middle East. All of those countries share a common ally — Iran. ⌘ Read more
Aleksandr Uman's anti-war posturing drew the ire of the Kremlin, and now, he and his bandmates have found safety in Israel after an international saga that raised questions about Russia's influence abroad. ⌘ Read more
Sixty-eight-year-old Suellyn Lott's Sunshine Coast apartment complex was officially opened less than 12 months ago, but she says living there is unbearable when the temperature spikes. ⌘ Read more
One phone call sparked a community-led campaign to cover the relocation cost for a mother and her five daughters who had fled from Afghanistan to Iran on a tourist visa. ⌘ Read more
Which neighbourhoods, occupations and age groups are more likely to benefit or miss out from the redesign of the stage 3 tax cuts? We've delved into the data to find out how different parts of Australia compare. ⌘ Read more
It's relatively easy to disappear in Japan — so much so, there's even a name for the thousands of people who deliberately go missing each year: the Johatsu. The country's most wanted terrorist may have been one of them. ⌘ Read more
In the heart of country Victoria, where banks are shutting their doors, many small retailers depend on cash — but it can be hard to come by. ⌘ Read more
A Chinese embassy official confronts Australia's new cyber ambassador after he told a gathering of diplomats in Canberra that Beijing was responsible for a series of devastating online attacks against this country. ⌘ Read more
As renters across the country continue to feel the pressure of an ongoing housing crisis, some Melbourne residents are finding their homes "unliveable". ⌘ Read more
Since Jacinta Allan took Victoria's top job four months ago, she's put her own stamp on the office. But the state's 49th premier faces the same challenges as her high-profile predecessor Daniel Andrews. ⌘ Read more
A two-day trial begins after the Swedish environmentalist, who inspired a global youth climate movement, was arrested during a protest in October. ⌘ Read more
It turns out the pigeon was an open-water racing bird from Taiwan which had escaped and made its way to India. ⌘ Read more
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the EU's approval of its aid package to Ukraine would strengthen long-term economic and financial stability as the war with Russia approaches its third year. ⌘ Read more
A judge throws out a lawsuit by the former US president, who accused a British spy of making "shocking" claims about him. ⌘ Read more
A court has heard a woman made it known she did not want to have sexual intercourse with Yohannes Abate Faris, who is accused of raping her on their first date in Maroochydore during early 2022. ⌘ Read more
The young couple were captured separately by Russians early in war when they were both defending Mariupol. ⌘ Read more
An Adelaide court has heard that a father who stabbed his daughter in an open car park because she was dating a man of a different faith told his family "she deserved it", and the comment was recorded by police body worn camera. ⌘ Read more
Melbourne poet Grace Yee has won Australia's richest literary prize, the Victorian Premier's Literary Awards, for her debut verse novel, Chinese Fish. ⌘ Read more
The NT government says it has the "absolute will" to move Pigeon Hole to higher ground – now leaders want to see a timeline for when it will happen. ⌘ Read more
Kevin Gallagher says the company is "working through" the process for recouping legal costs, after a Federal Court ruled in favour of its Barossa project. ⌘ Read more
As its new school year is set to begin, plans are being drawn up to cater for students and staff who cannot enter grounds which may be beyond salvation. ⌘ Read more
Tasmania's EPA has ordered a north Tasmanian scrap metal facility to immediately stop using a metal shredder after "elevated levels of lead" were found in the dust it produced. ⌘ Read more
Victoria batsman Will Pucovski will miss the next Sheffield Shield game against South Australia because of delayed concussion symptoms. ⌘ Read more
NSW Ambulance is continuing to investigate the breach to determine the full details of the incident, which happened while Ms O'Neill was in the hospital emergency department. ⌘ Read more
Details of the companies and individuals pouring money into the coffers of the nation's political parties last financial year have been published, with some of the country's wealthiest individuals topping the list. ⌘ Read more
Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong signals the nation may soon again send aid money to the UNRWA, but the executive director of UNICEF tells 7.30 she understands why nations are uncomfortable given recent allegations. ⌘ Read more
The heat peaked before it even hit midday for many spots around metropolitan Perth, with scorching mid-40 degree temperatures experienced across the city. ⌘ Read more
A former Brisbane Catholic high school physical education teacher will spend less than a year in jail after being convicted of child exploitation offences. WARNING: This article contains confronting content. ⌘ Read more
European farmers are angry about rising costs, environmental policies and cheap food imports — especially from Ukraine. And they're not shy about letting politicians know about it. ⌘ Read more
Momentum is growing in one of Australia's largest cattle-producing states to overturn a ban on virtual fencing technology. However, a peak animal welfare charity says using electric shocks to train animals raises significant ethical and animal welfare concerns. ⌘ Read more
An independent cybersecurity research company claims to have exposed flaws in Football Australia's digital infrastructure, with millions of participants potentially affected. ⌘ Read more
The immigration minister rejects suggestions the government lifted ankle monitoring devices from a number of detainees in order to scupper legal challenges to the laws launched in the High Court. ⌘ Read more
Prosecutors tell a court Andre Rebelo was in financial strife and murdered his mother to gain access to her money. ⌘ Read more
More than 200 birds with Lorikeet Paralysis Syndrome have been taken in by wildlife carers around Grafton as researchers call on citizen scientists to help find the cause. ⌘ Read more
As rising sea levels lead to more fish in the ocean around Phillip Island, off Australia's southern coast, polyamorous little penguins are using the extra energy to breed. ⌘ Read more
One business owner had his water pipes blow out as he was unable to monitor the pressure of his 140 kilometre long system. ⌘ Read more
A year after voluntary assisted dying came into effect in South Australia, families of some of the 110 people who have opted to take that path describe their experiences. ⌘ Read more
Justice For Myanmar reported that almost a dozen Australian and Australian-linked mining companies are still operating in the country and investing in its resources sector. ⌘ Read more
The case against the man accused of causing the devastating Wooroloo bushfires - which destroyed more than 80 homes - has been dropped. . ⌘ Read more
The compelling story behind iconic fundraiser song We Are The World makes for a suspenseful, star-studded pop music documentary. ⌘ Read more
The Move Forward Party was attempting to change some of the world's strictest defamation laws and now faces the risk of dissolution and a ban on its leaders after losing the legal case. ⌘ Read more
Lawyers for Kambah man Grant Oldfield tell the ACT Supreme Court their client, who was accused of bashing Douglas Creek to death, died in December. ⌘ Read more
The former North Melbourne star was hospitalised and required surgery after being attacked outside of a pub in Melbourne's south last year. ⌘ Read more
The Sesame Street character says it's important for people to check in on their mates after being inundated with messages of despair. ⌘ Read more
The napkin Lionel Messi signed to join Barcelona as a 13-year-old is up for auction in March, but that's nothing compared to some of the other odd pieces of sports memorabilia that have gone under the hammer. ⌘ Read more
Lion dances are a regular feature of Lunar New Year festivities, but this year there is increased demand for a more complex routine. ⌘ Read more
Renters asking to break their lease are required to compensate the landlord for financial losses, including paying rent until a new tenant is found, but critically low vacancy rates and high demand for housing mean that process is happening a lot faster than before the pandemic. ⌘ Read more
This year's BrisAsia festival features several new events, including an Asian street food festival and a children's program. ⌘ Read more
Margot Robbie has addressed controversy over Barbie's absence from the best director and best actress categories at the 2024 Oscars. ⌘ Read more
NSW Premier Chris Minns defends his decision to relocate the Pandemonium event from the Domain in the CBD to Sydney Olympic Park. ⌘ Read more
Police say the three-year-old climbed into the machine through its prize dispenser. ⌘ Read more
Residents in outback Queensland are preparing for further heavy rain, flash flooding, and dangerous winds as ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily intensifies in the Gulf of Carpentaria. ⌘ Read more
A group of teenagers catch the fish of a lifetime, reeling in one of the world's largest marine species. ⌘ Read more
The owners of an award-winning farm helping to preserve the world's dwindling number of Clydesdale horses claim council red tape is jeopardising their Central Victorian business. ⌘ Read more
An expansion to Queensland's list of detectable drugs during random roadside intercepts identified 322 drug driving offences involving cocaine in its first six months between July and December last year. ⌘ Read more
Chief Justice Andrew Bell says "overstretched" judges and magistrates face increasing pressure and stress. ⌘ Read more
Australia bowler Lauren Cheatle will miss out on a Women's Premier League (WPL) debut after having a skin cancer taken out of her neck. ⌘ Read more
The actor pleads not guilty over the shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during filming of the western "Rust." ⌘ Read more
Murrumbidgee Regional High School was formed in 2019 and by many accounts did little but cause hassles and intensify rivalries between students. ⌘ Read more
New guidelines have been released giving parents and sporting groups clarity over how to deal with concussion in junior and community sport. ⌘ Read more
A livestock vessel stuck off the coast of Perth for several days after a failed journey to the Middle East berths at Fremantle Port, with some animals set to be offloaded the MV Bahijah this morning. ⌘ Read more
Janet Ainscow lives next door to the stable of Tasmania's leading harness racing trainer. She's been speaking out about allegations of team driving at race meets, and the conditions horses are being kept in. It's taken years, but she now feels vindicated. ⌘ Read more
A graphics expert says Nine News's explanation for how a digitally altered photo of Victorian Animal Rights Party MP Georgie Purcell was put to air is plausible — and raises important questions over the way the technology is used across society. ⌘ Read more
Friends come together to pay respects to a man who drowned after allegedly being pushed into the river at Hobart's waterfront during a robbery. ⌘ Read more
Firefighters say the store was well alight when they arrived at the scene. ⌘ Read more
The CEO of Meta expressed regret and pledged to work to prevent further harm as five tech bosses were grilled at a US Senate child safety hearing. ⌘ Read more
Look back on the month that was in this series of fascinating photos from ABC journalists and contributors across Western Australia. ⌘ Read more
A government committee weighs up if taxpayers should fund an expensive and highly anticipated blood cancer treatment. ⌘ Read more
Baker Prescott was struggling to make ends meet in Auckland but has turned his life around in Australia by inspiring others to take part in his free community boxing sessions. ⌘ Read more
Exercise is encouraged during pregnancy — but it's not always easy for expecting parents to know what to do in the prenatal period. ⌘ Read more
A fall on Wall Street is likely to send Australian stocks lower, as the US Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady at a 23-year high. Follow the latest updates in our live blog. ⌘ Read more
We ask people for their experiences of Tasmania's ailing health system and hear of misdiagnoses, long waits for treatment or, worse still, no treatment at all. But we also receive some good reports. ⌘ Read more
Livestock prices crashed last year due in part to dire warnings of a hot, dry summer, but rain across the east coast, feedlot demand, and strong export markets have turned things around for many farmers. ⌘ Read more
The opposition is adamant the government's changes to stage 3 tax cuts expose Australians to bracket creep, now and into the future. So how much of an issue is bracket creep and will these changes set back the cause for addressing it? ⌘ Read more
Taskforce Guardian has arrested hundreds of repeat offenders since it was created, but is it actually solving youth crime? ⌘ Read more
Lucy Walton is among many Australian women investigating fertility testing in the so-called panic years. But experts warn against cheap, at-home testing kits. ⌘ Read more
With more than 43,000 people waiting on Queensland's social housing register, a former top bureaucrat is tasked to review the state's response to homelessness with new funding for specialist support groups as a housing plan takes shape. ⌘ Read more
Australians are readying for the country's biggest ever Lotto jackpot, but the astronomical odds of winning have prompted experts to issue warnings to people dreaming of striking it rich. ⌘ Read more
The statistic has prompted Queensland Health Minister Shannon Fentiman to order an in-depth clinical review into the problem. ⌘ Read more
Approvals to export Australian made military equipment to Israel are being "stalled" by the Albanese government as concerns grow over the rising number of civilian casualties in Gaza. ⌘ Read more
The hospital informs Ms O'Neill and apologises after it discovers a photo of her injured, unbandaged leg had been shared publicly, in a serious breach of patient privacy. ⌘ Read more
Ange Postecoglou's Spurs look to re-enter the Premier League's top four when they host a Brentford side that has just ended a seven match winless run in all competitions. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Traditional fire management strategies such as hazard reduction burns, logging, and the thinning of undergrowth have increased the flammability of forests, new research has found. ⌘ Read more
When British post offices introduced a new accounting system more than two decades ago, money started going missing — what happened next has been described by some as the country's biggest ever miscarriage of justice. ⌘ Read more
For the next seven months, Oscar Pearce is hoping to spend about eight hours per day guessing where he is in the world, but from his computer. ⌘ Read more
House prices are on track to rise across the country, propelled by renters and migrants wanting to buy their own homes and buyers trying to get in ahead of interest rate cuts expected later this year. ⌘ Read more
More than half the cost of a bottle of spirits goes to the tax office. Distillers want a two-year pause on the "outrageous" excise, but the Alcohol and Drug Foundation says it's necessary to stop harmful drinking. ⌘ Read more
As Victoria's Supreme Court prepares to sentence obsessed killer Luay Sako, experts say stalking remains an "epidemic" that authorities are struggling to contain. ⌘ Read more
After unveiling his re-jigged tax plan last week, Anthony Albanese has conducted five press conferences, eight radio interviews and two TV interviews — the kind of media blitz usually reserved for winning an election, writes David Speers. ⌘ Read more
Many Israelis say that they will never forgive Palestinians for what Hamas did. It's this "never forgiving" that puts the two sides further apart than ever in this decades-old conflict, writes John Lyons. ⌘ Read more