Parents accessing the government funded paid parental leave (PPL) scheme will soon be offered superannuation, but the change isn't set to come into place until the middle of next year. ⌘ Read more
Parents accessing the government funded paid parental leave (PPL) scheme will soon be offered superannuation, but the change isn't set to come into place until the middle of next year. ⌘ Read more
The manager of Sam Kerr's Women's Super League club says the Matildas star has its "full support", after she was charged with the racially aggravated harassment of a police officer in London. ⌘ Read more
Deloitte Access's Stephen Smith says newly released GDP figures show that "while Australia is not in a recession, many Australians are in a recession". ⌘ Read more
Government ministers will today give evidence under oath to a long-running inquiry into military suicides, while an organisation representing elite special forces soldiers claims it hasn't been given an opportunity to appear. ⌘ Read more
Indonesia's outgoing president is leaving his utopian vision for a jungle capital to his successors to build. Will they pull the plug? ⌘ Read more
Australia's most popular car brands will struggle to meet carbon emissions limits from the year of their introduction, with market data revealing many face imposts of thousands of dollars per car in the years to come. ⌘ Read more
The discovery of historical human remains at one of Hobart's most prestigious schools has caused equal parts alarm and intrigue — with one historian explaining many of the city's schools sit over cemeteries. ⌘ Read more
As Victorians head into a hot and dry Labour Day long weekend, authorities are urging people to avoid travelling to state parks and forests if they don't need to, and advising festival-goers to prepare for temperatures of up to 40 degrees Celsius. ⌘ Read more
The peak body for GPs says female doctors are earning less than their male colleagues because they're more likely to take on appointments for things like mental health and antenatal care, which attract lower bulk billing incentives. ⌘ Read more
There's a reason why opposition parties often prefer to avoid producing actual policy alternatives until they absolutely must, writes David Speers. ⌘ Read more
The shocking murder of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies should be a wake-up call to police forces across the country that for too long have been failing to take action against serving officers who commit domestic violence. ⌘ Read more
Vladimir Putin's spokesperson claims Russia has never interfered in a US election — but that's not what US intelligence officials believe. ⌘ Read more
Ms Haley is not planning to endorse Donald Trump in her announcement, according to people with knowledge of her plans. ⌘ Read more
The Italian, who is one of soccer's most successful coaches, is alleged to have used shell companies to hide parts of his income. ⌘ Read more
The first drop of Closing the Gap target data for 2024 provides updates for eight of the 19 socio-economic targets, showing the agreement is not on track. ⌘ Read more
The UK advertising watchdog backtracks on its decision to ban the ad, following criticism from the public and the singer herself. ⌘ Read more
Anthony Albanese and South-East Asian leaders endorse a declaration that omits some language on China that Australia originally wanted included. ⌘ Read more
As they wait for rain amid drought and heatwaves, Gascoyne station operators hope three new weather stations will help let them know what's coming. ⌘ Read more
An inmate being held in jail waiting for their next day in court dies after a fire in a cell at Hakea Prison. ⌘ Read more
Children and adults who suffer a concussion playing community football will now have to sit out for at least three weeks, but the return-to-play protocols for AFL and AFLW players will remain at a minimum of 12 days. ⌘ Read more
Bankwest is set to close 60 branches across Western Australia, with 15 locations in regional communities to be converted to CBA banks. ⌘ Read more
A Melbourne couple say they were "praying to God" for the safe delivery of their baby after being forced to pull over on the side of the road to give birth amid traffic chaos they say was caused by a climate protest on Tuesday. ⌘ Read more
Authorities have conducted 20,000 tests for mosquito-borne diseases after Tennant Creek received double the monthly average rainfall during January and February. ⌘ Read more
The suspected homicide of a woman with disabilities is raising questions about how her disappearance slipped through the cracks. ⌘ Read more
A Tasmanian mine failed to ensure the stability of the ground where an underground miner was working when he plunged with his machinery into a void four years ago, the Burnie Magistrates Court has heard. ⌘ Read more
The opening race of the season for RB ended in controversy, with Tsunoda unhappy with being asked to move aside for Ricciardo who was on faster tyres. ⌘ Read more
A Queensland man registered as a child sex offender has been repatriated after allegedly breaching reporting conditions and attempting to sail to PNG. ⌘ Read more
Retirement living advocates say the number of older Canberrans will increase by 75 per cent in the next two decades, and more needs to be done to accommodate them in housing and health. ⌘ Read more
The International Criminal Court says there are reasonable grounds to believe two Russians were responsible for "missile strikes carried out by the forces under their command". ⌘ Read more
A bushfire watch and act warning to leave now has been issued to residents in Naracoorte, in South Australia's south-east, as a bushfire burns out of control. ⌘ Read more
Former diver John Armfield has alleged at the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide that the ADF tried to discredit him when he sought counselling after receiving a report into the death of his brother, who took his life 10 years earlier. ⌘ Read more
The court heard the woman found the girl "difficult to handle" but she had previously been convicted of child cruelty for similar treatment of another child in 2011. ⌘ Read more
St John Ambulance director Andrew Thomas says lives are being put at risk as paramedics are delayed in responding to calls while they prioritise their personal safety. ⌘ Read more
Minister for Corrections Anoulack Chanthivong said a "broken culture" permitted Wayne Gregory Astill to commit sexual offences against inmates during his time working at Dillwynia Correctional Centre. ⌘ Read more
Court documents filed to the Adelaide Magistrates Court obtained by the ABC show police will allege Mr Dennis drove "recklessly or at a speed or in a manner which was dangerous to any person". ⌘ Read more
Whether it be gluten free, dairy free or lactose free, people with special dietary requirements are used to spending more at the supermarket checkout and the reasons are complex. ⌘ Read more
A huge crowd turned out in the town's council chambers to show overwhelming support for the event following a controversial attempt to have it cancelled. ⌘ Read more
Ahead of their first Super Netball season, the Mavericks turn to a Diamonds defender as they look to make an immediate impact on the competition. ⌘ Read more
A court sketch artist has been denied permission to draw Snowtown accomplice Mark Ray Haydon, as the South Australian government tries to use new legislation to deem him a high-risk offender before his sentence ends. ⌘ Read more
The long-running saga involving a women's Safe Night Space in the Perth CBD looks set to continue for some time, despite a plan for it to relocate to Northbridge receiving council approval. ⌘ Read more
The legislation, expected to come into force next year, will carry a maximum jail sentence of 14 years. ⌘ Read more
The Canadian company that operates the festival has taken the extreme moves in order to avoid bankruptcy. ⌘ Read more
More than 100 heat and records fell during a summer of extremes in Queensland, according to the Bureau of Meteorology. ⌘ Read more
A Board of Inquiry into historical child sexual abuse at Beaumaris Primary School and 23 other schools has recommended the Victorian government formally apologise to victim-survivors. The inquiry revealed one paedophile teacher was linked to the abuse of 60 individuals. ⌘ Read more
The US decision to start parachuting aid into the besieged Palestinian territory has many figures in the humanitarian and diplomatic sector deeply frustrated, writes Eric Tlozek. ⌘ Read more
Crypto enthusiasts are celebrating, while cynics are describing this as the latest crash and burn cycle of a "zombie" asset that won't die. ⌘ Read more
Nicolai Bangsgaard hopes for a strong tailwind as he scooters from Perth to the Sydney Opera House, tackling between 60 and 100 kilometres per day. ⌘ Read more
Rebecca Cork will never forget the sight of her child not breathing and purple-faced in the back of her car on the way to hospital. She's one of many residents continuing to push for an ambulance station in the town of Tocumwal. ⌘ Read more
Kerbside rubbish will become a commodity when the project in the Latrobe Valley gets underway, but an environmental group has concerns about the impact. ⌘ Read more
A 62-year-old man from Germany, who reportedly got more than 200 COVID shots for "private reasons", has become the focus of new research into the effects of excessive immunisation on the human body. ⌘ Read more
Australia's economy grew 0.2 per cent over the final three months of 2023, and 1.5 per cent over the year, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics National Accounts. ⌘ Read more
A trucking boss avoids a prison term, despite allowing a drug-affected driver to get behind the wheel in the lead-up to Melbourne's Eastern Freeway tragedy where four police officers were killed. ⌘ Read more
A financial report published by the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations reveals Sam Ashton was stood down in March 2023 as a result of an investigation by independent legal representatives and financial advisors. ⌘ Read more
Northern Territory Police Minister Brent Potter says the posts, which he shared up to a decade ago, are not reflective of his current views. It comes amid an ongoing review into racism within the NT Police Force. ⌘ Read more
Six months ago, a freak accident left Manning Gregory wondering if he would ever walk again. Now, his dreams of a professional surfing career are back on track. ⌘ Read more
Australian charity BlazeAid is working with farmers north of Geraldton to rebuild fences and restore spirits after a bushfire tore through the region late last year. ⌘ Read more
Ian Scobie has honed his strategy for attracting class acts to Womadelaide since its launch in 1992. And he still gets his biggest thrills watching audiences get blown away. ⌘ Read more
A NSW District Court judge rules that Qantas acted illegally when it sidelined an employee after he raised safety concerns about COVID-19. ⌘ Read more
Telstra says its triple-0 call centre was overwhelmed last Friday morning, with the telco's CEO saying a series of system failures contributed to the 90-minute outage and the worst failure of the system that she was aware of. ⌘ Read more
An ambulance officer says paramedics arrived to a chaotic scene after a Jeep and a bus collided at Biggera Waters. ⌘ Read more
Optus has been fined $1.5 million after the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) found it left customers at risk. ⌘ Read more
Voters across more than a dozen US states are casting their ballots today to decide who they want as the Republican and Democratic party candidates at the presidential election in November. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
A marine scientist says her experience on an old research vessel with women from around the world has brought home the need for greater focus on conservation and female leadership. ⌘ Read more
Director Molly Manning Walker's debut film doesn't shy away from the hard questions about sex and consent. ⌘ Read more
The government says the 1,000 square-kilometre zone could generate enough energy to power up to two million homes. ⌘ Read more
Western Sydney Wanderers chief executive Scott Hudson is calling on Venues NSW to overturn bans handed out to six members of the club's active supporter group. ⌘ Read more
When Jordan Nye wanted to start his own business he had an exciting idea but no-one to turn to for help. Now, he's inspiring a new generation. ⌘ Read more
The remote resort is famous globally for showcasing the Kimberley's gems, but those who have been relaxing in springs and gorges for free may soon have to pay up. ⌘ Read more
Meta-owned Facebook and Instagram have resolved a more than two-hour outage that was caused by a technical issue and impacted hundreds of thousands of users globally. ⌘ Read more
Former world number one Simona Halep can return to tennis after her appeal to the Court of Arbitration to Sport is partially upheld, finding she likely consumed a banned substance unintentionally. ⌘ Read more
It's taken Dassi Erlich a long time to stop blaming herself for the sexual abuse perpetrated by her former school principal, Malka Leifer. But the support of her family has helped her find strength. ⌘ Read more
Using micro-breaks to stay on top of domestic chores when working from home not only improves your work-life balance, it can also help boost your productivity and focus. ⌘ Read more
A report has found a mismatch between what parents and teens think are the biggest issues facing young people. Parents point the finger at social media, but kids say it's study, the future and money that keep them up at night. ⌘ Read more
Queensland pledged to criminalise coercive behaviour after the murder of Hannah Clarke and her three children. The move will be closely watched by other jurisdictions. ⌘ Read more
A childcare centre practice colloquially known as "under the roof" to calculate the ratio of educators to children is being misused in childcare centres, according to respondents of an investigation by 7.30. ⌘ Read more
Billions of dollars need to be spent on repairing and replacing around 500 public pools over the next decade, so what does the future hold for the much-loved sporting and social hubs? ⌘ Read more
Players from across Australia's top-tier women's football have reiterated their urgent need for a full-time competition. ⌘ Read more
The weight-loss journey of a movie star, who dropped an astonishing 50 kilograms in a year, captivates people across China. ⌘ Read more
SA Police defends its rising use of tasers, after the ABC obtained video of officers tasering a man who was on crutches. One Adelaide criminal lawyer says others have been seriously injured after getting tasered. ⌘ Read more
Graham Newsome died in 2017, just 11 weeks after beginning treatment for metastatic melanoma. His heartbroken daughter is campaigning to raise awareness about the importance of sun safety. ⌘ Read more
Electric Fields are "buzzed with euphoria" over being named Australia's Eurovision pick years after their first attempt, with dance anthem One Milkali (One Blood). ⌘ Read more
With the equivalent of more than 860 Olympic swimming pools worth of wine in storage and growers being paid 1970s prices for grapes, the industry is in a crisis bordering on catastrophe. ⌘ Read more
Chelsea, Sam Kerr's London-based glamour club, remains silent more than a day after it was revealed its superstar striker has been charged with the racially aggravated harassment of a police officer. ⌘ Read more
The Greens want the federal government to enter the property development game as part of a new housing policy to be unveiled on Wednesday afternoon. ⌘ Read more
Australia's largest companies are reporting better-than-expected profits, despite their customers struggling with the cost of living and higher interest rates. ⌘ Read more
The federal communications watchdog examines whether Foxtel breached gambling laws by broadcasting ads for two illegal offshore betting companies during a test cricket match between Australia and New Zealand. ⌘ Read more
Tasmanians will go to the polls in March in the dark about who donated to the major political parties, with one independent MP saying voters will "have no idea who may have bought influence". ⌘ Read more
Melbourne's Southern Cross Station is a gateway for commuters and visitors to the city, but experts say secret data shows the air quality poses a health risk to workers and passengers. ⌘ Read more
Whatever today's economic data shows about how close Australia is to recession the truth is we are already experiencing the biggest dive in living standards in half a century — and have been for two years, writes Peter Martin. ⌘ Read more
The Ukrainian military intelligence agency says a special operations unit destroyed the large patrol ship Sergey Kotov, in what would be a significant loss and an embarrassing blow for Moscow. ⌘ Read more
Two environmental activists are jailed for causing major traffic disruptions, after using a truck to block the busy West Gate Bridge. ⌘ Read more
Lee Hsien Loong denies it was unfriendly that Singapore paid to host Taylor Swift's only tour stop in South-East Asia. ⌘ Read more
Dramatic vision of the moment police arrested murder accused Warren Dhamarrandji in Jingili in 2020 has been played at his NT Supreme Court trial, showing police running up to the man, pushing him off his bike and onto the ground. ⌘ Read more
A Broome man has been taken into custody after a "confronting" incident, with two children aged six and seven allegedly handcuffed with cable ties. ⌘ Read more
Ankur Chhabra lost four members of his family in one day when they drowned at a beach. He hopes signs can be made clearer so others know the dangers of swimming on unpatrolled beaches. ⌘ Read more
This fisherman's catch of large southern rock lobsters is just as popular as the small ones. ⌘ Read more
China's government uses its most important political meeting of the year, the National People's Congress, to respond to increasing pressure over its dire economic situation, outlining a plan to grow GDP and boost spending on defence. ⌘ Read more
One of Australia's largest paper and packaging manufacturers announces a plan to cut hundreds of jobs at its Australian and New Zealand businesses. ⌘ Read more
A 35-year-old man has been sent to prison for possessing and distributing category 1 child exploitation material. ⌘ Read more
Paul Vinar has refuted evidence that he claimed his patient was overreacting with the "man flu" and was "causing drama", a coronial inquest has heard. ⌘ Read more