Wildlife officers believe the unwanted visitor had been snacking on the family's geese and posed a risk to children and pets as it was brought within metres of their home by rising waters. ⌘ Read more
Wildlife officers believe the unwanted visitor had been snacking on the family's geese and posed a risk to children and pets as it was brought within metres of their home by rising waters. ⌘ Read more
Union pilots working for Qantas subsidiary Network Aviation will not fly for 24 hours in Western Australia as their protracted negotiations with the airline hit another stalemate. ⌘ Read more
The CAS rejects Kamila Valieva's claim her positive doping test resulted from a strawberry dessert prepared by her grandfather on a chopping board he used to crush his medication pills. ⌘ Read more
Australian stocks are poised for a muted open despite a strong session on Wall Street, while a raft of companies including AGL Energy, Charter Hall, Mirvac, News Corp and Unibail-Rodamco-Wesfield are releasing their earnings. Follow the latest updates in our live blog. ⌘ Read more
Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape will make history as the first Pacific Island leader to deliver a speech to federal parliament. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
The announcement of the king's cancer diagnosis sparked immediate speculation it could be a catalyst to heal family tensions, but royal experts say the rift between the royal brothers is "more entrenched". ⌘ Read more
A statue of Captain Cook that was toppled in the Melbourne suburb of St Kilda will be resurrected following a fiery debate at a local council meeting over the statue's future. ⌘ Read more
With Kalgoorlie-Boulder the latest city to receive emergency police resources, remote residents say WA's justice system needs a new approach to fix deep-seated problems. ⌘ Read more
Around 180,000 people were helped by Australia's community legal centres last year — but even more people were turned away from the service. ⌘ Read more
Star Entertainment Group and the Queensland government have been accused of lacking transparency for not releasing the casino giant’s full remediation plan to the public, while the Queen's Wharf project has been delayed again. ⌘ Read more
The Australian synchro diving duo of Anabelle Smith and Maddison Keeney win silver medals, but they could not challenge the Chinese world champions in Doha. ⌘ Read more
Telecommunications consumers lodged 14,671 complaints between October and December 2023, an increase of more than 13 per cent compared with the previous quarter. ⌘ Read more
A fleet of new buses that would bring the ACT into compliance with disability laws is yet to arrive in full. ⌘ Read more
Ballarat locals are continuing to support emergency services in their efforts to locate missing woman Samantha Murphy, with Victoria Police requesting people to review any of their own CCTV footage of the area from February 4. ⌘ Read more
Academic experts will be recruited to draft and proofread VCE exams in an attempt to improve quality control after repeated mistakes. ⌘ Read more
Hamas proposes a four-and-a-half month ceasefire in Gaza during which all hostages would go free, Israel would withdraw its troops from the Gaza Strip and an agreement would be reached on an end to the war. ⌘ Read more
A Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis means time is ticking for arts veteran Roz Hervey, making her determined to make memories whenever she can. ⌘ Read more
Farmers consider running the gauntlet and leaving machinery uninsured as premiums go through the roof, with insurers blaming erratic weather, inflation, and increasing costs for the price hikes. ⌘ Read more
Election corflutes are set to be banned from public infrastructure after the South Australian government backed laws introduced to state parliament by the opposition leader almost two years ago. ⌘ Read more
February is here, and Dr Sandro Demaio has joined thousands of Aussies to hit pause on a habit in his life — drinking alcohol. This is why. ⌘ Read more
Australia's medical regulation system claims to prioritise public safety, but often falls short of public expectations. That might be about to change. ⌘ Read more
After Thailand decriminalised the sale of marijuana for recreational use in 2022, weed dispensaries have exploded around the country, but already the future of this industry is up in the air. ⌘ Read more
The Fair Work Commission will have new powers to set minimum standards for rideshare and food delivery drivers under new legislation that will be voted on today. ⌘ Read more
Drawing from research data relating to previous Olympic Games in Tokyo, Sydney and London, an economist says house prices in Brisbane suburbs that hold key events in 2032 are likely to be pushed beyond the budget of locals. ⌘ Read more
His nickname was 'Hitler'; now former attendees of a Catholic boys school have received a letter telling them a school building has been renamed after a review into the teacher's conduct. Some of them have told the ABC what they endured.
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Cruises through the Red Sea and Suez Canal are being cancelled amid escalating conflict in the Middle East. A consumer rights lawyer says there are important things tourists should know. ⌘ Read more
Dutton may not have produced much policy detail in the 21 months since the last election, but he's talking a big game about what's to come, writes David Speers. ⌘ Read more
Strikes during the morning rush hour hit residential buildings and infrastructure, leaving many wounded and at least five dead. ⌘ Read more
A rebel group in Indonesia's eastern region of Papua orders its armed faction deep in the jungle to release a New Zealand pilot held hostage for the past year. ⌘ Read more
South Africa's women's cricket team make history in North Sydney, beating Australia for the first time in an ODI, led by a brilliant all-round performance by Marizanne Kapp. ⌘ Read more
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has "trashed his reputation" for a political fix, by reneging on his commitment to the stage 3 tax cuts. ⌘ Read more
Two blasts near the offices of electoral candidates in Pakistan's south west have killed 24 people and injured dozens more, raising concerns about security in the lead up to tomorrow's national election. ⌘ Read more
Timothy Giles Walker, 38, failed to appear in the Laverton Magistrates Court over his alleged involvement in the beheading of a bronze statue of a pioneering Western Australian gold prospector. ⌘ Read more
Council says the move is against providing "activities of sexualised nature" to children, but one councillor says it is an "objection to queer people". ⌘ Read more
The cause of a fire that destroyed a wind turbine north of Adelaide today is set to be investigated, with the cost of the damage estimated at $2.2 million. ⌘ Read more
Ambitious climate targets are super-charging the race towards renewables in regional Australia, but in many communities, the pace and scale of change is causing anxiety and uncertainty. ⌘ Read more
The Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS) says the woman, aged in her mid-twenties, was sitting under the tree at University Oval near War Memorial Drive when it fell and killed her. ⌘ Read more
Controversial former federal MP George Christensen has thrown his hat in the ring to nominate for a seat in Queensland's March local government election. ⌘ Read more
The urn containing ashes was lost in Cairns two weeks ago after being stashed in a microwave that had been donated to flood victims. It took a little help from local radio before it could be reunited with the family. ⌘ Read more
A Supreme Court jury is told a known ice dealer was gunned down in his car as he fled a "drug rip" — the ripping off of a drug dealer — north of Newcastle. ⌘ Read more
Whitehaven Coal's Winchester South coal mine in central Queensland's Bowen Basin plans to extract up to 17 million tonnes of coal a year for about 30 years. ⌘ Read more
Authorities have recovered the wreckage of a four-wheel drive after it plunged over a steep cliff at a remote WA beach, killing Matthew Farr and Louis Eeles, and seriously injuring a third. ⌘ Read more
The 12-year-old girl, who has been placed on a support plan under the National Disability Insurance Scheme after being recently diagnosed with autism, is facing charges of deprivation of liberty and the assault of a 13-year-old girl. ⌘ Read more
Melissa Oates says she heard a "bang" and "panicked", but insists she had no idea she had struck her partner with her vehicle at high speed while he walked home late at night. But an inquest into Jari Wise's 2020 death has heard evidence at odds with her account. ⌘ Read more
A Gold Coast mother accused of killing her son with a poisoned fruit smoothie has walked free on bail after her murder trial was aborted due to fresh evidence. ⌘ Read more
A court hears Damien Woods, 49, was a trusted member of staff at Ballarat High School and became a confidante of the victim-survivor, with whom he exchanged more than 110,000 messages, beginning when the girl was 13 years old. ⌘ Read more
Crime kingpin Tony Mokbel tells a court he "100 per cent" did not tell then-lawyer Nicola Gobbo he was willing to identify corrupt officers and admit to being a drug trafficker. ⌘ Read more
A former South Australian government employee who tipped her bosses off to an anti-corruption watchdog investigation against them in September 2018 has avoided a conviction and has been fined $1,000. ⌘ Read more
A judge is urged to put Canberra man Jason Paul Hawkins, 48, in prison for life, over the "incomprehensible" shooting of a 61-year-old Newcastle woman. ⌘ Read more
The NT government has committed to rolling out a specialist mental health education framework in all of its schools from next year. Tailored to the needs of territory kids, teachers and principals say it helps support the "emotional wellbeing" of students. ⌘ Read more
The cost of new and second hand vehicles has sky-rocketed, adding to cost-of-living pressures already being experienced by most Australians. This is the reason, writes Vinh Thai. ⌘ Read more
The number of Ukrainians dying from burn injuries is surging, according to doctors from the war-ravaged nation pleading with the Australian government to send extra medical support to eastern Europe. ⌘ Read more
The 35-year-old Canberra United forward has been recalled six years after her last appearance for the Matildas. What does that say about the next generation of Australian strikers? ⌘ Read more
Michael O'Connell is sentenced to 15 years in jail for the murder of Danielle Jordan, who fell from the bonnet of his moving car. ⌘ Read more
A police officer facing rape and assault charges is committed to stand trial in the Northern Territory Supreme Court, with a local court judge finding there is "sufficient evidence" against him. ⌘ Read more
The Passport Office will overhaul its passport application processes after an audit finds it knew there would be a surge in demand for passports after the pandemic, and should have planned for it. ⌘ Read more
The Northern Rivers Livestock Exchange in Casino is back in business following a lengthy closure sparked by a stand-off between agents and Richmond Valley Council over selling agreements. ⌘ Read more
The school called emergency services to its campus, where paramedics assessed multiple teenage patients and took six to Townsville University Hospital. ⌘ Read more
Anna Cozens says better treatment options for type 1 diabetes have given her son freedom to do more activities and she wants others to have the same access. ⌘ Read more
Marilyn Joy Wallman was 14 when she vanished from an isolated stretch of road while riding her bicycle in Mackay. More than 50 years later, her family is desperate for answers. ⌘ Read more
MPs in NSW will be required to make more regular disclosures about their financial interests and those of their immediate family. ⌘ Read more
A preliminary report suggests hypoxia could be the reason three aerial firefighting crew members, including 22-year-old William Jennings from the US, died when their plane crashed in rural Queensland in November. ⌘ Read more
Cowboys forward Luciano Leilua has pleaded guilty to low-range drink driving before a Townsville magistrate. ⌘ Read more
The Reserve Bank board says "a further increase in interest rates cannot be ruled out", but economists and financial traders still believe the next move in rates will be down. ⌘ Read more
The combined business would reportedly have had an LNG (liquefied natural gas) capacity of 16 million tonnes a year. ⌘ Read more
Food charities helping struggling families put food on the table can no longer rely on excess produce being available as farmers count their own cost of extreme weather events. ⌘ Read more
The former chair of the ACCC takes aim at electricity providers, banks, airlines, supermarkets, and other big businesses in his new report on price gouging and unfair pricing practices. ⌘ Read more
Carano was fired from the Star Wars spin-off series in 2021 for comments she made on social media that compared the Holocaust to US politics. ⌘ Read more
Victoria Police are preparing a report for the coroner, following the death of a 59-year-old man who had been in police custody. ⌘ Read more
Rapper Killer Mike has released a statement about what he says led to his arrest at the Grammys, after he had just won three awards. ⌘ Read more
The closure of the Wollongong mine, and the subsequent loss of hundreds of jobs, prompts calls for miners to be given better re-employment options. ⌘ Read more
South Australian Police believe a fire in Adelaide's south-western suburb overnight that destroyed a food support charity was deliberately lit. ⌘ Read more
The two men did not know whale sharks could be found in waters off Queensland's south-east coast until the inquisitive creature glided up next to their boat. ⌘ Read more
Kristian White, 33, made a surprise appearance at court this morning, while other charges in relation to the tasering of Clare Nowland last year were withdrawn. ⌘ Read more
A man and a woman have been taken into custody in connection with the death of a two-year old girl in North Mackay in 2022. ⌘ Read more
With pet blood products in constant short supply, donations from dogs such as Rugar are the difference between life and death at busy veterinary hospitals. ⌘ Read more
Natural disasters have punctuated most years of their high school life, but this year's Heywire winners only have tales of resilience to share. ⌘ Read more
Network Aviation pilots will stop work for 24 hours on Thursday impacting passengers across regional Western Australia who fly with the Qantas subsidiary. ⌘ Read more
The teenager accused of stabbing Vyleen White to death was on bail at the time of the alleged attack, police sources have confirmed. ⌘ Read more
The state government purchases a large parcel of land that will be added to the Daisy Hill Conservation Park, which features mountain bike tracks, walking paths, picnic areas, horse riding trails, and a koala centre. ⌘ Read more
There are thousands of disused mine shafts in Ballarat where dozens of community members have joined the search for the missing mother of three who failed to return from her regular Sunday morning jog. ⌘ Read more
Sir Bruce Small had a bold plan to revive tourism on the Gold Coast. All he needed was a few beautiful women and a captive audience in cold southern states. ⌘ Read more
Jordan, playing in its first Asian Cup semifinal, shows no signs of being overwhelmed by the occasion, as it eliminates powerhouse South Korea with a 2-0 victory. ⌘ Read more
Hearing "slip, slop, slap" and "no hat, no play" in childhood hasn't kept today's teens and young adults out of the sun. But there is hope social media campaigns can change attitudes about tanning. ⌘ Read more
Police in Victoria say more than $260,000 has been lost to scammers selling fake tickets to Taylor Swift's Eras Tour since tickets went on sale last year. Dozens of people have fallen victims to hackers selling tickets through social media. ⌘ Read more
The man, who the company did not identify, fell from the rafters of the studio set on Tuesday. ⌘ Read more
The development towards a new halt in fighting comes as Israel's evacuation orders now cover two-thirds of Gaza, according to a UN monitor. ⌘ Read more
Steve Smith says fast bowler Xavier Bartlett has a "bright future" after making an impressive start to his ODI career against West Indies. ⌘ Read more
The Australian sharemarket is expected to open flat this morning with the Australian dollar higher following the RBA's decision yesterday afternoon to leave interest rates on hold now. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Parliament gets underway again this morning and while the fate of changes to the stage 3 tax cuts looks certain after yesterday, the PM is expected to face another round of Coalition questions about his integrity. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
After New Zealand's struggles at another international netball tournament, former Silver Ferns star and new Giants recruit Sam Winders gives her thoughts on the team's strict fitness standards and ineligibility relating to the Super Netball league. ⌘ Read more
The man allegedly shot a 29-year-old Deception Bay woman inside a unit complex before calling triple-0. ⌘ Read more
The findings are the result of an initial report by a US safety board investigating the incident. ⌘ Read more
Registered providers who fail to show genuine commitment to vocational education and training and don't offer any courses over 12 months would be automatically stripped of their registration. ⌘ Read more
Army veterans and engineers who once worked on Australia's now grounded fleet of Taipan helicopters are volunteering to rebuild the aircraft so they can be sent to Ukraine rather than be buried in an expensive disposal process. ⌘ Read more
The Queensland government made $1.9 billion in gambling taxes last year, but only spent 0.6 per cent on harm minimisation programs. ⌘ Read more
These glassfish were facing certain death in an almost dry lake before conservationists and government agencies rescued them in the tray of a ute. ⌘ Read more
A Michigan jury convicts the mother of a teenager who fatally shot four classmates at a high school near Detroit of manslaughter. ⌘ Read more
Farmer Daniel Perry's rates have gone up 66 per cent in three years and, as the value of his land increases, he expects an even bigger rates bill in 2024. ⌘ Read more
When Charles became king, he moved to expand the number of counsellors of state who could carry out his duties if he were to become seriously ill. The move may have foreshadowed this exact scenario, saving him from potentially awkward speculation about what role Prince Harry and Prince Andrew could play while he recovers. ⌘ Read more