The 150-year-old See Yup Temple in South Melbourne is extensively damaged in a suspicious fire overnight. ⌘ Read more
The 150-year-old See Yup Temple in South Melbourne is extensively damaged in a suspicious fire overnight. ⌘ Read more
Jason Farnsworth fell into a serious heroin addiction at 18 after his 16-month-old daughter Faith drowned. He managed to beat his addiction and went on to found several drug and alcohol support groups across regional South Australia. ⌘ Read more
Ukrainian troops were removed from the city where they were outnumbered, with some soldiers captured by Russia in the final stages of withdrawal. ⌘ Read more
Plans to build a co-located private hospital at the Launceston General Hospital have been shelved just months before construction was due to start — with fears that will make Tasmania's growing waiting lists worse. ⌘ Read more
A new study argues feminist language is being co-opted to sell health interventions that aren't backed up by evidence— like the anti-Müllerian hormone 'egg timer' test. ⌘ Read more
There are lots of berries to discover beyond blueberries, blackberries and raspberries, Tasmanian farmer Olivia Rundall tells her visitors. ⌘ Read more
Little is known about North Korean football, but as their women's national team makes a tilt at Olympic qualification, the eyes of the world are turning back towards them. ⌘ Read more
Alex de Minaur earns the perfect 25th birthday present, booking a place in the final of the Rotterdam Open with an emphatic win over Grigor Dimitrov. ⌘ Read more
Found in the remote reaches of Western Australia's Gascoyne, Quobba Station is one of the largest of its kind in state. It change hands during a game of cards in the 1930s, according to local folklore — but not everyone is convinced. ⌘ Read more
As the weekly grocery shop becomes increasingly more expensive for households, a dozen families are keeping a decades-old tradition alive in Sydney's inner west to get their fresh produce for the week. ⌘ Read more
A Canberra-based organisation helped hundreds of women's rights defenders flee Afghanistan after Kabul fell to the Taliban in 2021. Some are now in town to raise funds for those who remain in Afghanistan. ⌘ Read more
War veteran Ben Roberts-Smith is playing the waiting game as three Federal Court judges consider an appeal to overturn failed defamation claims against three newspapers and three journalists. ⌘ Read more
Cameron McEvoy suffers the most agonising of near-misses in his 50m freestyle world title defence, edged for gold by just one-hundredth of a second in Doha. ⌘ Read more
In Ukraine, formerly one of Europe's biggest dairy suppliers, 50 per cent of the industry is gone, 200,000 cows have been bombed, and farmers are very much on the front line. ⌘ Read more
In 1937, one of the most popular names in American radio stood just 90 centimetres tall and was made of wood and plastic — meet Charlie McCarthy and his puppeteer, Edgar Bergen. ⌘ Read more
Australia consistently produces about 1.4 million tonnes of spuds each year and their value is on the rise. ⌘ Read more
Of all Vladimir Putin's critics, Alexei Navalny was probably the most fearless. It's one of the reasons he was so dangerous for the Russian president. ⌘ Read more
For six years, the Tasmanian Liberals have resisted adding further regulation to Airbnb and Stayz. But as hundreds of properties continue to be taken out of the rental market, they have decided to introduce a levy — to be paid by the visitor, not the owner. ⌘ Read more
While there's no substitute for a qualified teacher, we've asked experts for their best tips for parents who want to help teach their kids to read at home. ⌘ Read more
At its closest point, Papua New Guinea is just 4 kilometres from Australia's islands in the Torres Strait, and local authorities warn this tropical archipelago has become an attractive route for drug smugglers. ⌘ Read more
You've heard the arguments to put the brakes on the development of powerful Artificial Intelligence. But this secretive tech movement wants to do exactly the opposite. ⌘ Read more
Those arrested included a priest who attempted to conduct a service for Navalny in St Petersburg, while in other cities police took pictures of those who turned out to pay their respects to the late opposition leader. ⌘ Read more
Chris Minns made the announcement at a Labor conference on the state's South Coast today, where he criticised the previous government for failing to live up to its early education promises. ⌘ Read more
As true-crime documentaries and podcasts flood our playlists, real-life ghost tours are capturing our imagination and gaining momentum. It turns out, we love being scared. ⌘ Read more
Former Stirling MP Vince Connelly snatches the Liberal preselection from sitting MP Ian Goodenough in the WA federal seat of Moore, marking the second time in a week a Liberal incumbent has failed to become the party's preferred candidate. ⌘ Read more
The launch further enhances the country's space credentials, following the historic "pinpoint" moon landing of Japan's SLIM spacecraft last month. ⌘ Read more
The PM accuses the federal opposition of undermining Australia's border protection regime, arguing its rhetoric is fuelling the illegal people smuggling trade. ⌘ Read more
The timing is critical as Russia is looking for a morale boost ahead of the second anniversary on February 24 of Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine and the March presidential election in Russia. ⌘ Read more
Jordan Spieth, a three-time major winner, commits an embarrassing career-first mistake after 263 starts on the US PGA Tour, while Jason Day is in contention at the Riviera Country Club in California. ⌘ Read more
Australia needs seven wickets to wrap up victory in the West Test at the WACA Ground in Perth, with South Africa facing a monumental task to make Australia bat again. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
You might go to your local librarian for a book recommendation, but people are increasingly asking them for help with social services too, or getting on the housing list, or even booking to see a GP. ⌘ Read more
Egypt is warning Israel not to forcibly expel the more than one million displaced Palestinians now in Rafah into its territory. ⌘ Read more
Groovin the Moo is a key event on Bunbury's social calendar, but the the announcement that this year's event will be cancelled has disappointed local music fans and businesses alike. ⌘ Read more
Fifteen young people and a team of supporters climb Mount Kosciuszko to defy stereotypes about disability, while raising funds for the Cerebral Palsy Alliance. ⌘ Read more
The horrific death toll on Victoria's roads last year has seen young driver safety awareness brought into renewed focus, and for some it stems from comprehensive driver education in schools. ⌘ Read more
Stimulating the right side of the brain with creative activities has helped residents with dementia be less aggressive, less reclusive, and even talk again at this high-level care home. ⌘ Read more
AusNet says power was restored to another 7,000 homes affected by Tuesday's electricity outage, but 15,000 properties in the Gippsland area remain cut off and some may not be back on the network for several days. ⌘ Read more
Going to sporting events and live concerts are some of life’s great pleasures, but for people with sensory or accessibility issues, it can be daunting. ⌘ Read more
An investigation into Gold Coast mother Kelly Wilkinson's murder will be officially opened to see if her death could have been prevented. ⌘ Read more
Many sites across Sydney remain cordoned off for testing to check the potentially asbestos contaminated mulch, and the list of sites is growing longer, but authorities say the risk from undisturbed material remains low. ⌘ Read more
John Steen tried to get his abuser – a priest – away from children. Instead, there was a cover-up, a confidential settlement and misrepresentations. Thirty years later, the church has been ordered to pay him $2.4 million. ⌘ Read more
The staggering fine could deal a major blow to the former president's brand, bank balance and business empire. ⌘ Read more
An alleged conversion therapy event divided this country town, but despite promises to outlaw the practice, it's still legal in this state. ⌘ Read more
Liam Moffitt wants to visit as many of the 334 Fire and Rescue stations in New South Wales as he can as part of a fundraising mission for burns survivors. ⌘ Read more
Living in western NSW leaves Sam Thompson with few opportunities to train for open water swimming, but she's not letting that get in the way of her goals. ⌘ Read more
It takes effort to get bananas from the farm to the fruit bowl, with growers relying on a significant workforce to pick and pack. Now scientists are working on technology to make it easier and safer. ⌘ Read more
With all eyes on the new Macquarie Point stadium, the future of Bellerive Oval in Hobart has been unclear. But Cricket Tasmania has been working in the background, and plans are afoot for a new home of cricket. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane property rose by 1 per cent in January, which has caught many people by surprise. Buyers, not so much — they say many places are selling almost as soon as they hit the market. ⌘ Read more
Now the once secret surveys are out, it appears the issues voters are most unsatisfied with are the areas the new premier is determined to put his own stamp on. ⌘ Read more
Longreach farmers who were warned against buying their town's short-staffed veterinary clinic have done more than just keep the doors open. ⌘ Read more
Alex de Minaur earns sweet revenge over his Melbourne tormentor Andrey Rublev to set up a birthday semi-final date with Grigor Dimitrov at the Rotterdam Open. ⌘ Read more
A group of Palestinian performers say organisers of the National Multicultural Festival told them to remove the parts of their play about Gaza for being political. But an ACT government spokeswoman says at no point was the group asked to change or move the performance. ⌘ Read more
Swarms of native bush rats keen for a quick feed – or a swim – are scurrying into towns in Western Queensland in numbers locals say have not been seen for decades. ⌘ Read more
King Charles's cancer diagnosis could bring the British royal family closer, Prince Harry says, adding that he loved his family and was grateful to have recently seen his father. ⌘ Read more
Donald Trump must pay $US354.9 million ($A543m) in penalties for fraudulently overstating his net worth to dupe lenders, a New York judge rules, handing the former US president another legal setback in a civil case that imperils his real estate empire. ⌘ Read more
Alexei Navalny's suspicious death in a penal colony leaves Vladimir Putin largely unopposed in Russia's political landscape. Some fear no-one will be able to take the 47-year-old's place. ⌘ Read more
A maelstrom of bushfires, extreme winds and historically large blackouts has presented Jacinta Allan with her first real test as a premier in disaster mode. ⌘ Read more
Experts warn the presumptive new president's personality and questionable past could cause some headaches for Canberra. ⌘ Read more
He hasn't paid for fuel in 10 years, has never run out of charge, and was inspired by a famous race across the outback. Retired industrial engineer Ziga Dorkic wants to show you how it's done — for the Earth. ⌘ Read more
The life realities that stir sympathy towards the manipulated Swans are exactly what enrage those who resent Swift: a pretty singer who owns all the decisions of her life and lives it as she pleases, writes Virginia Trioli. ⌘ Read more
Shayna Jack is celebrating her second individual world championship medal, splashing to bronze in the blue riband 100m freestyle at the World Aquatics Championships in Doha. ⌘ Read more
The Reserve Bank of Australia did no independent modelling of the inflationary impact of the stage 3 tax cuts, the ABC has confirmed. ⌘ Read more
For some young Asians, Lunar New Year isn't as rosy and celebratory as many people believe. It's also a time when they are grilled by parents, grandparents, uncles and aunties about why they're not married yet, or if they are married, why they don't have children yet. ⌘ Read more
With the UN estimating that one in four people will be African by 2050, the annual Afrofuture festival is providing a glimpse into African music, fashion and culture and its influence on the world. ⌘ Read more
Could you spot a news article written by a chatbot? Generative AI is changing the way we make, access and share information, and reshaping the future of journalism. ⌘ Read more
The building blocks for a reconstruction of the political debate seem to be there — if there are willing takers who want to flesh out and examine these ideas, writes Laura Tingle. ⌘ Read more
Jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has died, the prison service of the Yamalo-Nenets region where he has been serving his sentence said on Friday. ⌘ Read more
Taylor Swift's wildly anticipated Eras Tour has kicked off in Australia with the first of three Melbourne shows at the MCG. ⌘ Read more
Health authorities have warned travellers on a flight from Melbourne to Adelaide to be alert for symptoms after a toddler has contracted measles. ⌘ Read more
Ms Lattouf has lodged a case against the ABC in the Fair Work Commission, alleging she was unlawfully terminated from a casual presenting position in December following a social media post about the war in Gaza. ⌘ Read more
Mind-boggling AI is thick on the ground in 2024, but even the most hardened AI experts are impressed by OpenAI’s new text-to-video tool, Sora. ⌘ Read more
Apollo John Daley, 39, pleaded guilty to 44 charges in the Supreme Court in Cairns. He will be eligible for parole in April this year. ⌘ Read more
The chief executive of a Northern Territory land council has roles at two entities that are beneficiaries to $24 million in royalties distributed by the council. ⌘ Read more
Brawling Brisbane pair Adam Reynolds and Pat Carrigan are set to face NRL punishment following their public scuffle that blew up on social media. ⌘ Read more
Gold Coast Titans coach Des Hasler says he hopes only positive things come out of an inquest into the death of a NRL player from heat stress. ⌘ Read more
A boy allegedly involved in an attack on an elderly man outside his home fails to show in court, as prosecutors tell a court he attacked two children at his school the following day. ⌘ Read more
Genetically modified cavendish bananas that are nearly immune to a devastating fungal disease have been given approval for commercial production and human consumption in Australia. ⌘ Read more
A coroner in Byron Bay is examining the death of Jarrad Antonovich after he used kambo and the psychedelic substance ayahuasca at the event in 2021. ⌘ Read more
A former primary school student is suing the Toowoomba Catholic Diocese for $1.7 million in damages for alleged abuse dating back to the late 2000s. ⌘ Read more
David Tran had been stalking and harassing 33-year-old Daiane Pelegrini in the weeks before he murdered her on August 3, 2020, in what a judge described as a "vicious and prolonged attack". ⌘ Read more
A woman whose brother has been missing for more than 12 years says it is important the search for Ballarat mum Samantha Murphy does not become a source of gossip or entertainment because speculation does untold damage to families. ⌘ Read more
Taylor Swift fans are descending on the MCG in the lead up to the first Australian show of Swift's Eras tour tonight. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Federal Court documents from the costs dispute between Lisa Wilkinson and Network Ten reveal claims she was almost hysterical on a call with her boss after learning Bruce Lehrmann planned to sue her for defamation over an interview with Brittany Higgins. ⌘ Read more
Police have confirmed a person has died after a crash at the bottom of Bulli Pass, a major feeder road south of Sydney. ⌘ Read more
Wayne Peter Hunt will spend three months in prison, followed by nine months in home detention, after fatally pinning an 11-year-old boy against a wall for eight seconds with his ute. ⌘ Read more
Antoni Gregory Furman is fined in Adelaide's District Court for accessing more than 200 classified defence department documents after he transferred to a private sector job. ⌘ Read more
Economists and traders expect the US Federal Reserve to lead off a global round of interest rate cuts. But if you look at the recent economic data, there's a building argument for the Reserve Bank of Australia to beat them to it. ⌘ Read more
The 61-year-old's opportunistic conduct against clients in their 20s became increasingly serious before he was arrested, a Dubbo court has heard. ⌘ Read more
Australian border authorities are in a remote Indigenous community in Western Australia's north after about 30 people landed by boat this morning. ⌘ Read more
Federal Resources Minister Madeline King says she will put nickel on the critical minerals list, allowing nickel miners to apply to access a $4 billion fund. ⌘ Read more
The woman had to wait for flight attendants to come, who tracked the insects to the overhead compartments. ⌘ Read more
A judge said Troy Robert Cridland "knowingly and egregiously abused" the trust in him as a police officer when he knowingly had sex with a girl under 16. ⌘ Read more
A staff member from a primary school in Adelaide is arrested and charged with "two counts of aggravated indecent assault involving a child", education authorities have said. ⌘ Read more
Australia takes a 175-run lead into day two of its Test against South Africa at the WACA, looking to set the tourists an unassailable lead. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Kansas City police have linked the fatal mass shooting at a Super Bowl victory parade to a dispute between several people, as Chiefs' tight end Travis Kelce writes an emotional post in the wake of the tragedy. ⌘ Read more
'Lang Syne', which sat along the famed Bondi to Bronte walk, was sold last May for $45 million. Now sits a pile of rubble. ⌘ Read more
Powerful winds felled gum forests, tore through steel sheds, and crippled power and telecoms infrastructure, leaving weeks of repairs in their wake. ⌘ Read more
Education authorities move to scrap an automatic 10 per cent bonus added to the ATAR scores of students who are studying harder subjects in Western Australia. ⌘ Read more
Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus submitted to the court that the case of an Iranian man is now a constitutional issue. ⌘ Read more
Vivian Lobo was the Liberal National Party candidate for the marginal seat of Lilley in the last federal election. He's accused of knowingly giving the Australian Electoral Commission a false address. ⌘ Read more