Are you across this week's news headlines? Put yourself to the test. ⌘ Read more
Are you across this week's news headlines? Put yourself to the test. ⌘ Read more
House prices rose in all capital cities except Hobart in February as demand outstrips supply and buyers hope for an interest rate cut later this year. ⌘ Read more
Follow the day's events and insights as they happen with our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. ⌘ Read more
Ahead of the next election, the LNP has signalled it will dump family friendly hours at the Queensland parliament to allow for more debate in the chamber – but the Labor government insists MPs already have enough time. ⌘ Read more
In a single day, teenager Lazarus Seden, with a nine-page criminal history, stole two cars across Mackay under the influence of methylamphetamine and left three people with life-long injuries. ⌘ Read more
Skyrocketing mining wages have left marine tourism businesses fighting a losing battle for qualified staff, sparking calls for change. ⌘ Read more
There are renewed warnings of dark clouds hanging over the Australian economy. And the former boss of an upmarket department store says those warnings have been reinforced by the increase in sales of lipstick. ⌘ Read more
Five of the independent candidates running in Tasmania's state election have been in parliament before, four of them used to be party MPs. Meet the independents who want another chance. ⌘ Read more
After the still-unexplained death of Alexei Navalny at an Arctic penal colony this month, human rights advocates warn that Russia's political prisoners face an increased risk of dying in "slow motion" under severe conditions. ⌘ Read more
Queensland's fishers say the state's new gillnet restrictions — aimed at ensuring protected species aren't caught — are so onerous they are risking their own lives. ⌘ Read more
He has also committed to setting clear targets – KPIs — so ministers could be held accountable. ⌘ Read more
Speaking to Stateline, Canberra Liberals Leader Elizabeth Lee says her party has its best chance "in a long time" of ending nearly a quarter of a century in the political wilderness at this October's territory election. ⌘ Read more
Li Zehou was a leading light of the Chinese aesthetics movement in the 1980s, but after he died in 2010, his final wish was to have his brain frozen in the hopes of proving his biggest theory. ⌘ Read more
Growing up, June Oscar heard racial slurs in the playground. Decades later, she says it's disturbing that such language continues to be used. ⌘ Read more
Tens of thousands of Swifties are flying into Singapore over the next week because of a deal the city-state government struck to be the only South-East Asia country to host Taylor Swift. ⌘ Read more
The United States is opening an investigation and could impose restrictions on Chinese vehicles due to concerns about "connected" car technology. ⌘ Read more
From full body aches and pains to burning hot flushes and wild, anxious mood swings, the twists and turns Anne Berthelsen-Murray's body takes through the worst of menopause are no trivial annoyance. ⌘ Read more
Productivity tumbled in 2022-23 after a pandemic sugar hit, in part because of a surge in hours worked. ⌘ Read more
There are calls for a specialised crimes unit following revelations in a Four Corners and Guardian Australia investigation. ⌘ Read more
With several single-sex schools announcing they'll go co-ed in coming years, the debate about whether gendered schooling is better for your children has again reared its head. We ask education experts, advocates and a neurologist to break down the evidence. ⌘ Read more
Exclusive data from the NAB shows customer reports of buying and selling scams spiked in the final quarter of 2023, with most occurring through online marketplaces and social media. ⌘ Read more
John Lowe's "tiny one-bedroom residence" is all he needs — and all he can afford — but he and other long-term residents of a northern Tasmanian caravan park are worried they'll be evicted as a result of a council crackdown. ⌘ Read more
Health authorities in Gaza claim Israeli troops opened fire on people waiting for aid near Gaza City, reportedly killing more than 100 Palestinians and wounded hundreds more. ⌘ Read more
Dave Myers, best known as one half of Britain's adored Hairy Bikers TV chef duo, has died after a battle with cancer, his co-star and long-time friend Si King said. ⌘ Read more
Mr Putin has previously spoken of the dangers of a direct confrontation between NATO and Russia, but his nuclear warning on Thursday is one of his most explicit. ⌘ Read more
The Northern Territory government has promised to gradually phase out middle schools in response to a sweeping review of the territory's secondary school system. ⌘ Read more
Signed by the Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation, WA government and industry representatives, the agreement gives Indigenous representatives a greater role on the highly significant peninsula north of Karratha. ⌘ Read more
Ian Frank Bartholomew's neighbour says his actions left her feeling like a prisoner in her own home. The 58-year-old, who will be sentenced tomorrow, told reporters he intends to make a video about the court hearing. ⌘ Read more
The Therapeutic Goods Administration will move to ban compounding pharmacists from making their own versions of injectable weight loss drugs due to concerns the compounded products may not be safe or effective. ⌘ Read more
Sturgess had struck the 45-year-old from behind when she was not expecting it at their previously shared Narangba home when she was collecting some belongings. ⌘ Read more
After the spy news broke, Thursday morning in Parliament House was pleasantly given over to a Cluedo-type game as politicians searched for one of their own, write Annabel Crabb and Brett Worthington. ⌘ Read more
Fire authorities are warning people of the dangers of leaving evaporative air-conditioners turned on during a fire after drifting embers sparked a fire in the roof of a house. ⌘ Read more
An Indigenous man who died after being misdiagnosed at Dubbo hospital wrote to a relative he feared going to hospitals, an inquest has heard. ⌘ Read more
The family of Adelaide grandmother Anna Jenkins, whose remains were found on a construction site in Malaysia, has called on the Australian government to make representations to Malaysia on the family's behalf. ⌘ Read more
Australia has gone from virtually no household solar installations 15 years ago to more than 3 million today, so the idea regulators should make it harder to install panels seems baffling. ⌘ Read more
Muslim community leaders have welcomed the cancellation of the Victorian premier's annual Iftar dinner, after several groups threatened to boycott the event over the way Labor has responded to the Israel-Gaza war. ⌘ Read more
America's National Network of Abortion Funds has welcomed support from Grammy-winner Olivia Rodrigo, saying supporting abortion funds "has never been more critical". ⌘ Read more
Australia's batters had a tough opening day at Basin Reserve, but a couple of stand out performances helped drag the tourists to a respectable score. Here are five quick hits from day one. ⌘ Read more
Daria Saville fights back from a set down to progress to her first WTA 500 quarterfinal since 2022, while defending champion Alex de Minaur marches into the last eight in Acapulco. ⌘ Read more
The mayor of a regional council says he is very concerned about the future of a mould-infested high school in the city after being unable to secure a meeting with the NSW education minister during her visit to the community. ⌘ Read more
A NSW Central West councillor wants the event cancelled because 'council is not responsible for gender and sexuality'. ⌘ Read more
An ACT Legislative Assembly committee's final report into a bill that would legalise voluntary assisted dying recommends it be changed to "more clearly define" who would be eligible for the scheme. ⌘ Read more
A renovation of an emergency services station in Canberra's north uncovered lead dust and diesel particulates, with calls for staff to receive prompt health assessments. ⌘ Read more
A man who obsessively stalked and then killed his former coworker will not be eligible for parole until 2050. ⌘ Read more
Documents from the corporate regulator confirm the Kimberley Meat Company has called in the administrators after months of troubled operations. ⌘ Read more
The owners of the Crooked House, which was demolished after a fire gutted it last year, have been ordered to rebuild it, but can it be returned to its former glory? ⌘ Read more
An Adelaide mother has been sentenced to four-and-a-half years on home detention for criminally neglecting her three-week-old son, who was allegedly killed by his father in April 2021. Warning: This story contains details that may be distressing for some readers. ⌘ Read more
The reptile was spotted by an animal carer, who raised the alarm. ⌘ Read more
A former detainee released following a ruling by the High Court has been charged in Victoria with assaulting one woman and allegedly stalking another. ⌘ Read more
The Northern Territory coroner hears Zachary Rolfe may not have been deployed to Yuendumu the night he fatally shot Kumanjayi Walker if he had disclosed to his superiors he was taking medication. ⌘ Read more
In a speech to parliament in Canberra, Ferdinand Marcos Jr spruiks expanding military ties with Australia, earning praise from Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton as Greens boycott his address. ⌘ Read more
A 15-year-old boy is sentenced to three years in juvenile detention after sparking fears of an American-style school shooting in Australia when he fired gunshots at a Perth school, later telling a triple-0 operator he had planned to kill people but changed his mind. ⌘ Read more
The Resilient Lady is a billion-dollar ship that has been offering adult-only cruises in Australia this summer. But its visits to Hobart have left residents concerned about the plumes of smoke belching from its funnels. ⌘ Read more
The Suns failed to make the finals in their first 13 seasons in the AFL, but three-time premiership coach Damien Hardwick is quickly making changes that may see the expansion club finally enjoy September action. ⌘ Read more
Police charge five people allegedly behind an investment fraud operation that scammed 300 victims of millions of dollars. ⌘ Read more
Lawyer Van Cooney was taken to hospital on Wednesday after being shot on the ninth floor of a Castlereagh Street. ⌘ Read more
Every couple wants their wedding day to be unique. This one found a way to make it happen by getting married on a leap day. ⌘ Read more
Australia's domestic spy agency has revealed a retired politician betrayed the nation, but stopped short of naming them. Here's what we know, and what might happen next. ⌘ Read more
Melbourne businessman Di Sanh Duong, 68, will face at least a year in jail after being found guilty of attempting to politically influence former federal minister Alan Tudge. ⌘ Read more
Two teams of reef scientists have uncovered extensive and worsening bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef off the central Queensland coast, which they put down to warmer than average sea temperatures. ⌘ Read more
A new clip from an upcoming documentary on the Titan submersible disaster includes never before heard audio of 'knocking' picked up by search and rescue crews. ⌘ Read more
After suffering a serious injury, fishing pulled Whitsundays man Brent Stephenson out of a bad place. Now he hopes it will do the same for at-risk kids. ⌘ Read more
Network Aviation pilots have started their third strike this month, impacting people flying to Pink's concert in Perth and Pride festivities in Broome. ⌘ Read more
South Korea's fertility rate, already the world's lowest, is dramatically declining, as women concerned about their career advancement and the financial cost of raising children decide to delay childbirth or to not have babies. ⌘ Read more
The highly anticipated second part of the Dune cinematic series has arrived, complete with sandworms, commentary on war and a star-studded cast. And it's just as epic as you expected. ⌘ Read more
Born on February 29, 1940, this retired crayfisherman only gets to celebrate his birthday once every four years. But he's not crabby about it. ⌘ Read more
It's up to local governments in Queensland to add fluoride to drinking water supplies and the state government says it's prepared to help foot the bill. With council elections just a fortnight away, public health experts are pleading for action. ⌘ Read more
Another former Queensland Origin star suffers a season-ending ACL tear, with North Queensland's Coen Hess joining the Dolphins' Tom Gilbert and Dragons' Corey Allan. ⌘ Read more
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash in which a pedestrian was hit by a truck near the Edinburgh RAAF base in Adelaide's north. ⌘ Read more
Fourteen months after First Nations inmates at Eastern Goldfields Regional Prison covered his famous Christmas ballad, the singer-songwriter will visit them in jail. ⌘ Read more
The US comedian, named by Comedy Central as one of the top 50 stand-up comedians of all time, died after having a heart attack, according to his publicist. ⌘ Read more
Five years after announcing her retirement from international football, Michelle Heyman is staking her claim for a spot at Paris 2024. ⌘ Read more
For "leaplings" born on February 29, the rarest birth date in the world, a lifetime of jokes, make-do birthday arrangements and special connections await. ⌘ Read more
A former politician was cultivated by spies, Australian intelligence has revealed, and former treasurer Joe Hockey says every politician's loyalty will be questioned until that "traitor" is named. ⌘ Read more
North Korea's first spy satellite is "alive", a Netherlands-based space expert says, after detecting changes in its orbit that suggested Pyongyang was successfully controlling the spacecraft — although its capabilities remain unknown. ⌘ Read more
The 82-year-old will be stepping down from the role as Republican Senate leader in November. ⌘ Read more
As mould covers everything from pantries to pillows to shoes, residents in humid south-east Queensland are urged to monitor for mould-related illness. ⌘ Read more
The government's promise to maintain the Coalition's tax cuts is the third to be broken this cycle. But there are others that are in trouble you may have missed. ⌘ Read more
Every night this year, Brisbane residents have sweltered through evenings of 20 degrees Celsius or more. After 60 hot nights, a decades-old weather record has been broken. ⌘ Read more
Meanwhile, the government tells the UN it needs certainty about how Australian funding for its Gaza aid agency would be used, after $6 million in help was paused. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Australia heads across the Tasman to face New Zealand in an away Test series for the first time since 2016, with Basin Reserve hosting the opening match. Follow all the action in our live blog. ⌘ Read more
The Australian share market is poised to open lower after weakness in Wall Street and European markets ahead of key US inflation data, while bitcoin has surged past $US60,000 for the first time since November 2021. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
A new territory tourism discount scheme launches today, making it the perfect time tick off activities on your NT tourism bucket list. Here's everything you need to know to take advantage of the discount. ⌘ Read more
As the NT grapples with a youth crime crisis, legal experts, advocates and a former detainee say the notorious Don Dale Youth Detention Centre is compounding the problem. ⌘ Read more
A massive survey of 21,000 Australians shows a 'concerning' reversal of trends around binge-drinking and drug use. ⌘ Read more
While we advance technologically, we might be lagging behind our ancient ancestors when it comes to another important aspect of life; one that 'refreshes the mind'. ⌘ Read more
The Hate Race started out as a bestselling memoir and winner of the NSW Premier's Literary Multicultural award. Its author Maxine Beneba Clarke has now adapted it for the stage, with Zahra Newman embodying each role. ⌘ Read more
With creditors voting on liquidation at a meeting today, Queensland's premier and cabinet offers canegrowers and concerned Mossman community members an unexpected funding package as they protest on the doorstep of a town hall meeting. ⌘ Read more
Marita Finch was riding home from work when a momentary lapse in concentration led to disaster. But she says it could have been much worse if an emergency doctor visiting from the UK was not in the area by chance. ⌘ Read more
The federal government has promised a "gradual, inclusive" move away from cheques, but older Australians say they're already being left behind as banks fast track the transition. ⌘ Read more
Finn Johnson was rejected by both the NDIS and the Inclusion Support Program and his family had to make the difficult decision to withdraw him from daycare. They say those programs let him slip through the cracks and they need to be improved. ⌘ Read more
Fire authorities are confident no homes were lost overnight to two bushfires burning within containment lines in Victoria's west. Cooler conditions are expected to help fire crews today. ⌘ Read more
The government may have to tweak its proposal for a new legal tribunal, which key crossbenchers say is too soft on politicisation. ⌘ Read more
The 'Welcome Gesture' sculpture, a project to "improve the gateway to the city" of Burnie, will cost $1.25 million — with some saying the planned row of "French fries" will be little more than an advert for the fast food restaurant nearby. ⌘ Read more
Fed-up residents say their "safety is at risk" and some are moving away to the cities as Telstra outages continue to let down remote communities, but one independent provider is expanding and hoping to pick up the slack. ⌘ Read more
Young people in Japan are leaving for Australia in droves, as the local economy enters recession and cost of living rises out of step with wages. ⌘ Read more
It's never been easier to buy convincing fake luxury fashion online. But many buyers would be shocked to learn where their money goes. ⌘ Read more
New South Wales is regarded as 'the most difficult state' for clean energy developers, according to fresh analysis which found the state is taking roughly 3488 days to rubber stamp a wind farm. ⌘ Read more
If the directors think the company's prospects are bright, some investors say it’s not fair to clear a lot of small investors from the share register. This is what Zip did and that left some of its smaller investors infuriated. ⌘ Read more
There is heightened concern in some parts of the community after the death of a student from a falling tree, but experts say the risks of such incidents are low and people should continue to enjoy parks. ⌘ Read more