A new novel by bestselling US author Kristin Hannah remembers the forgotten nurses of the Vietnam War, whose service went unrecognised for decades. ⌘ Read more
A new novel by bestselling US author Kristin Hannah remembers the forgotten nurses of the Vietnam War, whose service went unrecognised for decades. ⌘ Read more
The headmaster of the private Sydney boys' school, which is preparing to go co-educational, supported a teacher who sent sexually explicit messages to a former female student. ⌘ Read more
Police say the teenager was one of nine people in the vehicle at the time of the crash, with eight others allegedly fleeing the scene on foot. ⌘ Read more
Ryan Bayldon-Lumsden has been suspended on full pay since late last year after being charged with the murder of his stepfather. Whether he gets a second term is in the hands of 20,000-odd voters. ⌘ Read more
Planning staff behind NSW's housing strategy are fighting to keep their jobs as the Minns government looks at axing executive positions to deliver on an election promise. ⌘ Read more
The overall value of chicken meat has surpassed lamb for the first time, according to data from the final quarters of 2023. ⌘ Read more
It's the second time in seven months someone has been released in an error in NSW and an investigation has been launched. ⌘ Read more
Australian number one draft pick Ben Simmons succumbs to a back injury, making it the third straight year he has been forced to sit out the end of the season. ⌘ Read more
Using a calendar allows you to do a lot more than just remember when bills are due. It can help you spread the load and save. ⌘ Read more
The Greens candidate for Araluen is under scrutiny for a Facebook post, drawing on a centuries-old anti-Semitic trope that Jews control the world order. ⌘ Read more
Ninety per cent of pregnancies are terminated when prenatal screening predicts Down syndrome. Liz Smith chose to continue with her pregnancy but says she has been traumatised by her experience with the medical system. ⌘ Read more
A car crashes into a tree in the Melbourne suburb of Toorak, with both the driver and passenger killed in an ensuing blaze. ⌘ Read more
With fewer than 4 per cent of Australian-born women working as engineers, the push to recruit more females into STEM careers is building. ⌘ Read more
Exercise helps with mental and physical health for everyone, but people with disabilities face significant barriers when trying to go to the gym. ⌘ Read more
This is a transition budget that has to be crafted carefully, given the uncertain economic times, writes Michelle Grattan. ⌘ Read more
Years after a new weather radar was promised for the vast Barkly region in the Northern Territory, locals are still waiting and say the delay is causing problems. ⌘ Read more
It is one the most devastating weapons a fast bowler can own — but the art of swing is steeped in mystery and myths that only science can explain. ⌘ Read more
Women earn less than men in almost all areas, but in Sydney, women out west are losing out on an average of $20,000 a year compared to their inner-city counterparts, and it's all because of where they live. ⌘ Read more
Jacqui Lambie Network candidates have a real chance of winning multiple seats in the Tasmanian election and being in the balance of power. So how will they make decisions? And what influence will the senator hold? ⌘ Read more
A medical director at one of the private mental health facilities to be closed has spoken out about the decision, which will result in the loss of 70 mental health beds. ⌘ Read more
Facebook profited from the decline of Australia's news organisations, but enforcing the News Media Bargaining Code will make a bad situation worse without solving the problem of who will pay for the news. ⌘ Read more
A $11 million program in Western Australia to give free immunisations to babies against RSV is tipped to stop hundreds of hospitalisations. Here's what experts say needs to happen now. ⌘ Read more
Australians are continuing to lose their life savings to a long-running "spoofing" scam targeting customers of banking giant HSBC. ⌘ Read more
The cost-of-living crisis has seen Shein and Temu become major players in online retail, but their meteoric rise comes at the expense of local businesses. Is this the end of e-commerce as we know it, or could these brands crash and burn? ⌘ Read more
Ten years have passed since the disappearance of MH370 and the 239 people on board, but the same question remains: a hulking commercial aircraft can't simply vanish into thin air, can it? ⌘ Read more
The US, Egypt and Qatar are trying to broker an agreement for a six-week ceasefire and the release of 40 hostages held in Gaza, in exchange for Palestinians imprisoned in Israel. ⌘ Read more
Anwar Ibrahim reveals he took up the issue directly with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during a bilateral meeting ahead of this week's ASEAN-Australia summit in Melbourne. ⌘ Read more
As the first antenna is installed on the world's largest radio telescope in outback Western Australia, traditional elders say the $3 billion project brings hope for more opportunities in the desert region. ⌘ Read more
A Palestinian band, which had their invitation to WOMADelaide rescinded, say they find the reasoning behind it "deeply problematic" and "disheartening". ⌘ Read more
A nationwide suppression order over the identity of the 22-year-old man who has been charged with the murder of Samantha Murphy was granted minutes after he was brought to court on Thursday — here's why. ⌘ Read more
Eagles drummer and co-founder Don Henley now plans to turn to the civil courts, his lawyer says. ⌘ Read more
Hobart man David Coles, who shot and killed escaped prisoner Nicholas Scott in January last year, will spend at least four years in a Tasmanian jail. ⌘ Read more
Two Katter Australian Party MPs have been referred to Queensland's Ethics Committee after clashing with pro-Palestinian protesters this morning. ⌘ Read more
An inquest has heard that a paramedic had several patients complain he was rude to them, before allegedly telling one man he was overreacting with the "man flu" in the lead up to his death. ⌘ Read more
There is a housing crisis in South Australia's south-east and businesses are finding it hard to find places for staff to live, but residents in this town are afraid of it losing its character — and its golf course. ⌘ Read more
The 2024 AFL season is set to get underway at the SCG, as the Sydney Swans host Melbourne to launch Opening Round. Follow the action in our live blog. ⌘ Read more
Today, Vietnam and Australia signed a "comprehensive strategic partnership", officially elevating ties to the highest level adopted by the one-party state, as Canberra follows hot on the heels of both Washington and Beijing. So why has the so-called land of the blue dragon suddenly become so popular? ⌘ Read more
NSW Resources minister Courtney Houssos has addressed concerns about the remediation of two recently closed mines in the Illawarra, saying she is committed to ensuring the company involved honours all its commitments. ⌘ Read more
Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles was asked why the government rejected a request for a 12-month extension while giving evidence at the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide today. ⌘ Read more
The law protects in vitro fertilisation providers from potential legal liability raised by a court ruling that equated frozen embryos to children. ⌘ Read more
The 95-year-old died in hospital in May 2023 after falling and hitting her head following an alleged incident with a police officer. ⌘ Read more
As the Liberals recover from their loss in the Dunkley by-election with a frontbench reshuffle, the lack of women in their ranks flags problems to come, writes Brett Worthington. ⌘ Read more
Producers say the detection of the pest could lead to an increase in costs for consumers and impact supply. ⌘ Read more
The family of Kamilaroi-Dunghutti man Ricky "Dougie" Hampson Jnr say they want to "save the next life that's in the same situation". ⌘ Read more
NSW Police have charged a 44-year-old man who allegedly put a fake bomb on a man's ute and allegedly threatened him over the phone. The man is expected to appear in court today. ⌘ Read more
WA Police has rubbished claims the Broome house where three young children were found cable-tied together has been vandalised. ⌘ Read more
An external review starting this month will determine whether around-the-clock security guards will remain at two regional hospitals after a string of violent incidents caused "significant terror and upset" to patients and workers last year. ⌘ Read more
The government has announced plans to pay superannuation to those on paid parental leave. Here's how it would work, and how it would affect parents. ⌘ Read more
Lance Corporal Jack Fitzgibbon, the son of former defence minister Joel Fitzgibbon, dies after being injured in a parachuting incident at the Richmond RAAF base last night. ⌘ Read more
Organisers of the long-running WA folk festival say slow ticket sales, increased production costs and a lack of volunteers has prompted the decision. ⌘ Read more
As residents in a Launceston suburb prepared to evacuate because of a deliberately-lit bushfire, firebugs were starting more blazes nearby, an investigation reveals. ⌘ Read more
Thai customs officials arrest six people for attempting to smuggle a red panda and 86 other animals out of the kingdom, including snakes, parrots and monitor lizards, officials say. ⌘ Read more
Bankwest has conceded it did not consult the community about its snap closure of multiple branches across regional Western Australia, but says 15 of these will be taken over by the Commonwealth Bank. ⌘ Read more
As early voting kicks off for South Australia's inaugural Voice to Parliament election, First Nations people from remote and regional communities say it's important for all corners of the state to have a seat at the table. ⌘ Read more
McLaren heads into round two of this year's Formula 1 championship with both drivers with points on the board and a car it believes can compete near the front of the grid. ⌘ Read more
Pauline Lowry was last seen by her family at Christmas in 1993. A coroner declared her dead in 2008, but no-one has ever been charged over her disappearance. ⌘ Read more
With dog ownership increasing during the pandemic, and the pets being welcomed into more public spaces like cafes, experts say families with a child who experiences cynophobia can find day-to-day activities stressful. ⌘ Read more
After seeing her first killer whale as a child, Machi Yoshida now snaps spectacular photographs of them for a living, and is spending summer off Western Australia's Bremer Bay. ⌘ Read more
SA Police say a four-year-old girl was pulled unconscious from a pool at Klemzig. Paramedics tried to revive the girl before rushing her to hospital where she died. ⌘ Read more
A Townsville man has caused extensive damage to a national park after using a front loader to create a path to his property. ⌘ Read more
Workers at an Albury-Wodonga air conditioning and heater factory are to be made redundant, with the company blaming Victoria's "reckless" transition away from gas. ⌘ Read more
WOMADelaide organisers say they have 'bat bins' on stand-by to remove bat carcasses from the festival ground, with forecasters predicting a heatwave for most parts of South Australia in the coming days. ⌘ Read more
A homelessness charity in New South Wales has found itself running an accidental formal wear boutique after hundreds of brand new gowns were left behind by the building's previous tenant. ⌘ Read more
Indigenous artwork is taking pride of place on Australia's uniforms for the Olympic Games in Paris starting in late July. ⌘ Read more
More transparency around player selections is one of 23 recommendations made to Rugby Australia following an external review into the Wallabies' diabolical 2023 season under Eddie Jones. ⌘ Read more
Wildlife experts explain possible reasons a 3-metre crocodile lurking in a popular creek didn't strike out at a family playing frighteningly close as a search discovers more crocs nearby. ⌘ Read more
The 20-year-old was found by members of the public on the side of the Gold Coast Highway with severe head injuries, after being left behind on a night out. ⌘ Read more
Festival organisers say there has been an "extensive surge" of interest in what life is like for ordinary Palestinians since the war in Gaza began. ⌘ Read more
Richmond star Dustin Martin is ruled out of facing former coach Damien Hardwick in the Tigers' opening-round clash with the Gold Coast. ⌘ Read more
A Canberra Raiders NRL star faced seven charges after a night out at on the Central Coast. They were dropped, and now the police who arrested him have pleaded not guilty to assault. ⌘ Read more
The pope has been suffering on and off this winter from a cold, bouts of bronchitis and the flu. ⌘ Read more
Adelaide university students are couch surfing and moving between various accommodation options to find the best value in a tight rental market. ⌘ Read more
A New Mexico jury finds Rust armourer Hannah Gutierrez guilty of involuntary manslaughter, ending a trial over Hollywood's first on-set fatal shooting in nearly 30 years. ⌘ Read more
The author of Boy Swallows Universe spent two months sitting on a Brisbane street corner asking strangers about their love stories. Now those stories will be turned into a stage play. ⌘ Read more
The release of a 466-page report into historical sexual abuse at a Melbourne primary school will take weeks, perhaps months to fully digest. But for now, there is hope that it could kickstart a reckoning that may last for years, writes Russell Jackson. ⌘ Read more
A 22-year-old Ballarat man was arrested at his home on Wednesday morning and remains in custody, but no charges have been laid. ⌘ Read more
Lauren Jackson posts 38 points to lift the Southside Flyers into the WNBL grand-final series with a win over Melbourne Boomers in the deciding game of their semifinal. ⌘ Read more
Ray and James Dempsey were gold prospecting for almost a week in temperatures of more than 40 degrees before they were found dead in Western Australia's Murchison region, police say. ⌘ Read more
Two sailors have been killed and six others injured in the Houthi militant group's first fatal missile attack on a Red Sea commercial ship, British and US officials say. ⌘ Read more
Until the late 1960s, abortion was illegal in Australia. With limited access to contraception, many women, like my great-grandmother, unlawfully attempted to terminate unwanted pregnancies. ⌘ Read more
Recently released gender pay data will increasingly be used as governments and superannuation funds make decisions about where to invest and which suppliers they use. Firms with high pay gaps are on notice to improve or face tough questions. ⌘ Read more
Already reeling from floods in regional Victoria, Kerang's only bookstore is set to close as book retailers across the country report a slide in sales of up to 40 per cent. ⌘ Read more
Air traffic controllers at Western Sydney Airport won't look out a control tower window to a busy tarmac. Instead, 20-high resolution cameras will beam real-time vision of each aeroplane to a digitised control centre 20 kilometres away from the action. ⌘ Read more
Searches costing $200 million were unable to locate flight MH370, but investigators are hopeful new technology and techniques will lead to the missing plane and solve the 10-year-old aviation mystery. ⌘ Read more
The drug industry is scambling to bring psychedelic medicines to market after Australia became the first country to approve their use, as one company trials free MDMA-assisted therapy to first responders. ⌘ Read more
Executive director of The Australia Institute, Richard Dennis, says the government collects more money from HECS than the PRRT. RMIT ABC Fact Check runs the numbers. ⌘ Read more
Multicultural groups and disability advocates have opened up about the issue of racism in the Northern Territory, as a police review raises concerns around attitudes in the wider community. ⌘ Read more
US Federal Reserve's chair reiterates that rates will come down this year, but that inflation still poses a risk. Meanwhile, the Australian government is putting cash into financing dealerships who want to sell more electric cars, as its fuel efficiency standards loom. Read our live blog for more. ⌘ Read more
In a statement Australian Defence Force said first aid was rendered at the scene. ⌘ Read more
This season shapes as one of the most fascinating in the AFL era, which means predicting who will lift the premiership trophy is fraught with danger, writes Cody Atkinson and Sean Lawson. ⌘ Read more
A leading UK psychiatrist, brought to Australia to train practitioners to deliver psychedelic therapy, has been suspended after admitting to having a sexual relationship with a vulnerable former patient. ⌘ Read more
Nikki Haley's departure from the field confirms the US election will be between two old men who are broadly disliked. And Super Tuesday has highlighted challenges for both Donald Trump and Joe Biden, writes North America correspondent Carrington Clarke. ⌘ Read more
Early in her marriage, Sophia went to the police after being controlled by her husband, but they didn't even interview her. It was years before she finally left him. ⌘ Read more
Dungowan Public School's entire student body is the same size as a single class in some big city schools. Just eight kids will sit NAPLAN exams from next week, but teachers say the school's size is working for them, not against them. ⌘ Read more
Wisdom teeth are our most meddlesome molars; evolutionary relics that can be more trouble than they're worth. But experts say any benefits associated with their removal must be weighed against the risks. ⌘ Read more
The director of public prosecutions, Sally Dowling SC, has ordered an audit of every sexual assault case committed for trial following criticism from some judges that merit-less cases were being pursued ⌘ Read more
All athletes know what it is to drive themselves into the depths of pain in pursuit of victory, and sprint star Matt Richardson is something of an expert. ⌘ Read more
These wives and mothers of Russia's mobilised soldiers are risking the ire of Vladimir Putin and the Kremlin with their weekly protests, which come at an awkward time for the president. ⌘ Read more
With Tasmanians going to the polls in just over two weeks, Labor has challenged the Liberals to prove members of their team are not being investigated over integrity matters. ⌘ Read more
The Great Artesian Basin generates about $13 billion of product and supplies water to hundreds of towns, but a big coal company wants to store waste CO2 in it. ⌘ Read more