With less than a month to Tasmania's state election, a new poll finds Labor in big trouble, the Liberals' dream of a "stable majority government" increasingly unlikely, and voters turning to Independents and minor parties, writes Lucy MacDonald. ⌘ Read more
With less than a month to Tasmania's state election, a new poll finds Labor in big trouble, the Liberals' dream of a "stable majority government" increasingly unlikely, and voters turning to Independents and minor parties, writes Lucy MacDonald. ⌘ Read more
Marion Barter's disappearance has been a mystery for nearly 27 years. After a lengthy and complex investigation, findings from a coronial inquest are due to be handed down this morning. ⌘ Read more
As Dunkley voters prepare for a by-election this first electoral contest for the year is likely to help define the strategies both sides of politics adopt as they eye the next election. And the cost of living crisis will be hovering on the sidelines, writes David Speers. ⌘ Read more
Prince Harry loses his legal challenge against the British government's decision to take away his police protection when he is in Britain. ⌘ Read more
Child predators are targeting parents on dating apps, with a survey finding one in eight Australian users have received a request to facilitate child sexual exploitation or abuse. ⌘ Read more
Police are calling for women with relevant information to come forward after charging a 24-year-old man for allegedly knowingly spreading an STI to multiple women. ⌘ Read more
Firefighters fight to protect Victorians south of Ballarat from a fast-moving grassfire, as strong winds sweep across the state. ⌘ Read more
An unnamed former Australian politician, who was successfully cultivated by an international spy ring, once suggested bringing a prime minister's family member into contact with his foreign handlers. ⌘ Read more
Richard Dudley Kelsey is on trial for the murder of 67-year-old Gail Kelsey in the Supreme Court in Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
Joshua Ware, 37, is sentenced in the ACT Supreme Court to four years in jail after a jury found him guilty of raping a woman twice in January last year. ⌘ Read more
A 27-year-old woman avoids jail time after pleading guilty in the Perth Magistrates Court to assaulting and choking her seven-month-old baby. ⌘ Read more
Perth Lord Mayor and TV personality Basil Zempilas is set to be elected as the WA Liberal candidate for the seat of Churchlands without any competition. ⌘ Read more
The Matildas are just one game away from qualifying for the Paris Olympic Games after a 3-0 win in the first leg. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
NT Police Minister Brent Potter says he had "no inside knowledge" when he purchased shares in Seafarms, a project the NT government had supported with millions in taxpayer subsidies, while he was an advisor to the agribusiness and aquaculture minister back in 2021. ⌘ Read more
It seems Jordan Thompson's efforts in winning his first ATP Tour singles championship and then the doubles crown in Los Cabos have caught up with the 29-year-old. ⌘ Read more
ACT Planning Minister Chris Steel is under fire from Canberra conservationists and Greens members within his government after using call-in powers to green-light a new housing estate. ⌘ Read more
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has announced a partnership with the University of Queensland to reintroduce koalas in areas across the city, including Mt Coot-tha. ⌘ Read more
The Ukrainian community has appealed directly to Defence Minister Richard Marles to lead a "whole of government" approach to better coordinate Australia's military and humanitarian aid to the war-torn country. ⌘ Read more
A leading harness trainer who was the subject of a report into race fixing, team driving and animal welfare concerns will be back racing this weekend, as the governing body that temporarily banned him faces criticism over it how it handled its disciplinary action. ⌘ Read more
One of the organisers of the Albany Pride Festival says potential Liberal Party state election candidate Thomas Brough's remarks are "ridiculous" and "laughable". ⌘ Read more
The Country Fire Service (CFS) said the Fisher fire is burning in an east to north-easterly direction towards Old Punyelroo Road and Murraylands Road. ⌘ Read more
The Central Land Council lodges an appeal on behalf of native title holders over a court ruling allowing horticultural venture Fortune Agribusiness to extract 40,000 megalitres of groundwater each year from Singleton Station south of Tennant Creek. ⌘ Read more
NSW Police officers will march in the Mardi Gras day parade after the board changed their earlier decision asking them not to attend. ⌘ Read more
WA Liberal leader Libby Mettam shook up the political arena this week when she sacked her deputy over his dealings with disgraced former Premier Brian Burke. But with another MP since disclosing his contact with Burke, has the move backfired? ⌘ Read more
A $5 billion fund created by the former NSW government for Western Sydney projects "lacked integrity" and projects did not meet certain criteria, according to an audit report. ⌘ Read more
Sam Stosur faces a telling selection call as Australia's new Billie Jean King Cup captain prepares for an April qualification tie against Mexico in Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
The man convicted of the brutal assault on two young backpackers at Salt Creek, in South Australia's Coorong region, has lost his bid to prevent the vehicle used in the attack being destroyed. ⌘ Read more
Family walks out as the doctor, who misdiagnosed an Aboriginal man who died less than 24 hours after being discharged from Dubbo Base Hospital, apologises. ⌘ Read more
Dozens of media jobs are expected to be lost as the owners of New Zealand television station Three plan to close the broadcaster's news service, Newshub. ⌘ Read more
The landmark agreement struck between Australia and Tuvalu last year provided more immigration opportunities for residents of the climate change-threatened nation, but allows for Australia to veto potential security agreements with regional rival China. ⌘ Read more
Max Strus hits an incredible 18m buzzer beater to bring the Cleveland crowd to its feet in its NBA clash with Dallas. ⌘ Read more
Wiggles fans weren't the only ones excited when member Caterina Mete announced she was pregnant with twins. For those who have gone through IVF, experienced solo motherhood (by choice or circumstance), used a donor — or are donor conceived themselves — it was a powerful moment of feeling seen. ⌘ Read more
An injectable medication can reduce the risk of serious food allergy reactions after just four months of use in some people, according to a new study. But there are a few caveats. ⌘ Read more
Port Adelaide’s Sam Powell-Pepper has become the first victim of the AFL’s tougher stance on high bumps, after being handed a four-match suspension for his hit on Adelaide’s Mark Keane in an AFL practice match. ⌘ Read more
A paper company, salmon farmer and water authority provide their industrial waste to a compost facility. But after a mass fish death event — and fines in court — there are calls for things to change. ⌘ Read more
Australia's capital-city dwellers are fleeing their home towns at a rate not seen since states still had COVID restrictions in place, and Queensland's beachside centres are proving the most attractive. ⌘ Read more
A man allegedly linked to a well-known Melbourne crime family has been arrested as part of a police sting targeting the importation of millions of illegal cigarettes. ⌘ Read more
Emergency services have rushed to Castlereagh Street in the middle of Sydney after a man was shot. ⌘ Read more
New study of global website recipes suggest eating less meat and choosing plant-based meals help protect the world's environment ⌘ Read more
More than 20 Queensland businesses have been supplied mulch that could contain asbestos, as an emergency direction is imposed on the facility west of Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
A 16-year-old boy was also found with serious injuries at the property where the vehicle was located. The alleged driver, 44, is facing multiple charges. ⌘ Read more
2024's Mardi Gras will be remembered as the year of pain. Not for the first time, the spectre of violence hangs over the parade. This time it allegedly comes from a police officer and one of the community's own, writes Jason Om. ⌘ Read more
A teenager who caused the death of his passenger when he crashed into a fence at the Edinburgh RAAF base in Adelaide's north has been sentenced to four years in jail by a District Court judge. ⌘ Read more
Without adding an extra day to February almost every four years, a lot more would happen to us than you might think. We break down the science, and history, behind this ancient phenomenon. ⌘ Read more
The man who coached Toronto Wolfpack to Super League promotion believes more trans-Atlantic teams are rugby league's best hope of cracking the American market. ⌘ Read more
While weather forecasters tend to talk in terms of "overnight lows", Adelaide's temperature hovered in the mid-30s throughout the small hours ahead of more forecast hot conditions and an elevated bushfire risk. ⌘ Read more
Emergency services are using cutting equipment at a rural Queensland property to try to rescue a man trapped in a grain silo. ⌘ Read more
Consumer prices rose 3.4 per cent over the year to January, steady at the same annual rate of inflation as in December. ⌘ Read more
Police have formally identified, but not yet released the name of a woman who drowned on the Gold Coast yesterday after posting images of her personal belongings in an attempt to identify her. ⌘ Read more
Karl Jordan Jr and Ronald Washington are found guilty by a federal jury in Brooklyn, New York. ⌘ Read more
Detectives from the specialist organised crime group and illicit tobacco trades have been called to investigate the four attacks. ⌘ Read more
Balgownie Rangers Football Club is added to a prestigious list of the world's oldest continually-running soccer clubs, marking an exciting chapter in the Wollongong club's 141-year history. ⌘ Read more
Fire authorities are warning of extreme fire danger risk in Victoria's west and South Australia, as an out-of-control bushfire that began last week continues to burn. ⌘ Read more
Ethnic communities warn they are being left out of vital emergency warnings as parts of the state brace for deadly fire conditions. ⌘ Read more
The confirmation comes after French President Emmanuel Macron earlier said sending troops should not be "ruled out". ⌘ Read more
Anthony Albanese says the government won't do a deal with the Greens to pass its help-to-buy scheme, which the minor party says will worsen the housing crisis. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
The number of babies born in Japan falls for an eighth straight year to a record new low last year, according to government data and a top official says the country must reverse the trend in the coming years. ⌘ Read more
Perth councillors vote in favour of a plan to relocate a women's overnight shelter to Northbridge but impose conditions, including stationing a security guard outside the facility. ⌘ Read more
Queensland Supreme Court's ruling that COVID-19 mandates breached the human rights laws of some frontline workers is predicted to be "the first of a wave of claims" and may influence other states, according to law experts. ⌘ Read more
Safework NSW has been referred to ICAC over its handling of a $1.34 million contract for a device designed to protect workers from a potentially deadly disease, known as silicosis. ⌘ Read more
Police believe the man and woman, both aged in their thirties, are known to each other. ⌘ Read more
The Australian share market is likely to begin its day slightly higher, while the latest consumer price index (CPI) is expected to show inflation edging up to 3.6 per cent in the year to January. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Every noticed how some people are good at creating friction while others help smooth it over? Here's how leaders and employees can help build harmonious workplaces for everyone. ⌘ Read more
Sam Kerr may be miles away still recovering from her ACL injury, but Matildas' stand-in captain Steph Catley says the champion striker is still as much a part of this national squad as ever as it chases Olympic qualification. ⌘ Read more
A notorious Sunshine Coast child killer has been blocked from applying for parole for a further 10 years. ⌘ Read more
Moving abroad can be a strange experience. From seeing Aussies wearing thongs virtually anywhere to Bunnings snags and lighting up the barbecue on every occasion. Nada and Solange explain what sets Australia apart. ⌘ Read more
Australia and New Zealand are the closest of sporting rivals. But when it comes to Test match cricket, tours between the two are all too often an afterthought. ⌘ Read more
Balgownie Rangers Football Club is added to a prestigious list of the world's oldest continually-running soccer clubs, marking an exciting chapter in the Wollongong club's 141-year history. ⌘ Read more
As the streets across Lismore change after catastrophic floods, residents want the city to keep its vibrant heart. ⌘ Read more
The new live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender on Netflix keeps the premise of the animated original but fails to live up to its effortlessly astounding spectacle. ⌘ Read more
The word "unprecedented" is losing impact as the world lurches from one crazy weather event to the next. The term "climate change" doesn't do enough to describe what is happening. ⌘ Read more
Dubbed a "wicked" problem with the power to shape elections, youth advocates fear punitive measures will fail to address the underlying causes of crime. ⌘ Read more
Alex's close friend died last year from alcohol-induced organ failure. She thinks tighter restrictions on quick drink delivery services which don't have any checks and balances could have helped slow his drinking. ⌘ Read more
Doing what we can to stop Australians being overcharged is important, not only for wage earners but also for businesses. And in the banking sector, there's a new idea for how we might do just that — and it's a beauty, writes Peter Martin. ⌘ Read more
The Victorian Education Department sent unqualified teachers into classrooms in the 1960s and then failed to sack them following reports they were sexually abusing their students, according to recently discovered documents. ⌘ Read more
Maths anxiety usually starts in school but it can impact your career path, finances and confidence throughout life. The good news is most people can learn to love numbers. ⌘ Read more
Treasurer Jim Chalmers seeks to get ahead of the expected inflation jump in today's latest figures, warning the government knows the inflation fight is "not mission accomplished". ⌘ Read more
Australia hopes China will soon drop tariffs on its wine, but the trade war continues to wreak havoc. ⌘ Read more
Hot temperatures and strong winds are expected in Victoria and South Australia, with hundreds of firefighters deployed to contain potential outbreaks. ⌘ Read more
Accusations of price gouging have again been levelled at Coles after the supermarket giant revealed another bumper profit. ⌘ Read more
An Israeli company whose technology was stripped from Australian Army equipment over possible data security concerns three years ago has been awarded a fresh defence contract worth $600 million. ⌘ Read more
It's official, men are paid more than women at many of the country's major companies, including banks, retailers, legal firms and mines, but what is being done to address it? ⌘ Read more
The internet is filling up with machine-generated "zombie content" designed to game algorithms and scam humans. Experts call it the "great AI flood". ⌘ Read more
As Tasmanians get ready to vote in a state election, experts are predicting a gloomy time ahead for the state, with a shrinking population and economic downturn expected. ⌘ Read more
NSW Police will continue investigating a property in Bungonia overnight where two bodies were found as a vigil is held for Sydney couple Jesse Baird and Luke Davies. ⌘ Read more
Prince William has pulled out of attending a memorial service at Windsor Castle for the late King Constantine of Greece because of an unspecified personal matter, his office said. ⌘ Read more
The government's overhaul of the stage 3 tax cuts passed the Senate unamended on Tuesday evening, having previously passed in the House of Representatives. The tax cuts will now become law. ⌘ Read more
Cobalt Blue will undertake a strategic review of its Broken Hill Cobalt Project after the price of cobalt dropped. Originally set to create 400 jobs, that number will now fall. ⌘ Read more
Outback Wrangler star Matt Wright has indicated he will fight charges laid by the Northern Territory's work safety watchdog over a fatal helicopter crash that killed his co-star Chris "Willow" Wilson. ⌘ Read more
The girl and her stepdad got quite a fright when they chanced across the explosive device, which was destroyed on the beach at Ulladulla. ⌘ Read more
NSW State of Origin coach Kylie Hilder calls for the NRL to wait until 2026 to expand the women's competition to 12 teams, one year later than expected. ⌘ Read more
Australia's 30th Prime Minister is finally about to leave the building, almost two years after losing the federal election. Defeated PMs tend not to hang around for this long, but as a wise man once said, "It's not a race", writes Annabel Crabb. ⌘ Read more
Police say a woman, who cannot be named, used the dark web in an attempt to recruit a hit man to kill her parents. The woman has pleaded guilty to inciting another person to murder. ⌘ Read more
NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commissioner Tracey Mackey announces she will "embark on new career opportunities" just two days before an independent report investigating a scandal exposed by Four Corners is due. ⌘ Read more
An Illawarra man, facing allegations of sexually assaulting a woman in the toilet of a Wollongong bar, is also alleged to have committed a "similar" offence more than a year earlier in a hotel room. ⌘ Read more
A man has been charged with arson after a car was found destroyed at Kurralta Park in Adelaide's south-west on Monday. Officers are investigating whether the car is linked to a shooting at Wayville. ⌘ Read more
An AFP spokesperson says they will not march in the Sydney Mardi Gras this year because they "understand the hurt in the community" following the alleged murders of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies. ⌘ Read more
People living with disabilities in regional South Australia are moving to the state's capital due to a lack of accessible infrastructure and services. ⌘ Read more
Rugby league great Wally Lewis goes to Canberra to meet politicians, share his experiences of short-term memory loss and call for federal money to be put towards education and support for the fight against chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). ⌘ Read more
Joseph Versace was shot dead at a semi-rural property in Perth because murderer Joshua Duperouzel believed he was owed a $3,000 debt, it has been revealed. ⌘ Read more