The Northern Territory is Australia's least populated jurisdiction, but gambling laws set to be debated — and passed — in the NT parliament this week will govern betting companies across the country. Here's why. ⌘ Read more
The Northern Territory is Australia's least populated jurisdiction, but gambling laws set to be debated — and passed — in the NT parliament this week will govern betting companies across the country. Here's why. ⌘ Read more
A month after fire devastated the small Victorian town of Pomonal, residents are returning to pick up the pieces. Despite a mammoth fundraising effort, the cost of demolishing the wreckage will prevent many from rebuilding what was lost. ⌘ Read more
There are fresh warnings Australia is facing a skills shortage in the aviation industry. Thousands of workers – from baggage handlers to engineers – were sacked during the COVID-19 pandemic. ⌘ Read more
Queensland Premier Steven Miles ruled out a new stadium in Victoria Park, and a Gabba rebuild. Here's what that means for the 2032 Games. ⌘ Read more
Benchmark electricity prices are set to fall for hundreds of thousands of customers but will rise for others under changes flagged by the country's energy regulator. ⌘ Read more
Data from the federally-funded Every Week Counts national pre-term birth prevention collaborative suggests it has prevented about 4,000 babies from being born early since 2021. ⌘ Read more
Australia's environmental scorecard worsened in 2023, but the country fared better than much of the rest of the globe, according to a report from the Australian National University (ANU). ⌘ Read more
Telstra and Optus are confident services won't suffer when they switch off their 3G networks later this year but rural landholders with patchy reception are not convinced. ⌘ Read more
Ukraine is ammunition-starved and losing ground to Russian troops, but the US hasn't sent weapons in months. Analysts say the situation is already dire on the frontline and there's concerns military funding woes will only get worse. ⌘ Read more
Waitlists to see cardiologists are blowing out in regional Queensland, prompting urgent calls from The Heart Foundation for more services across the state. ⌘ Read more
A TV show, radio station and smoke-filled pubs: Peter Garrett explains what drove Australia's rock revolution. ⌘ Read more
Women say they're being routinely delayed or denied epidurals when giving birth because of mistaken beliefs about their impact on labour. ⌘ Read more
The Russian president's reign is set to continue for another six years, but his country faces numerous challenges, including a declining population, a devastating invasion of Ukraine and increasing international isolation, writes Riley Stuart. ⌘ Read more
Just days after Chaithanya Madhagani's body was found in a wheelie bin in Victoria, two people allegedly broke into her house. ⌘ Read more
Thai police say the tourists will be banned from entering the country again following investigation, after accusing the pair of assaulting an officer and attempting to steal his firearm. ⌘ Read more
Eight people are killed in Pakistani air strikes targeting suspected Taliban hideouts in Afghanistan — with officials promising "consequences" for the attacks. ⌘ Read more
Australia's chief scientist Cathy Foley tells Q+A that any assessment of energy sources should be guided by evidence. ⌘ Read more
As the race towards developing green hydrogen plans continues, the Australian government says it's throwing $1.6 million behind a giant billion-dollar project in outback WA. ⌘ Read more
The Greens will introduce a bill to parliament that would create powers to force Coles and Woolworths to sell parts of their business if they were found to be misusing their market dominance — an idea also backed by the Nationals. ⌘ Read more
Israeli troops raid the compound of Gaza's al-Shifa hospital in an operation that Palestinian health authorities say has caused multiple casualties and set off a fierce fire. ⌘ Read more
Twenty-three-year-old Hani had almost given up hope when his temporary visa to Australia was reinstated after he spent four days in limbo at an airport in Istanbul. ⌘ Read more
Formula One. It's a sport where no one is short of cash but the gulf between the top and bottom teams has increased as former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner knows all too well. ⌘ Read more
After Joy spoke out about low pay and rider safety she says Hungry Panda retaliated by reducing her delivery orders. ⌘ Read more
A woman accused of murdering her ex-wife remains in custody over concerns that granting her bail to her previous address in Adelaide's south would place her near 35 witnesses in the case against her, a court has heard. ⌘ Read more
Australia's Trade Minister Don Farrell has come under fire from the opposition for declaring he's "not sure" the United States is Australia's most trusted ally, instead arguing New Zealand is. ⌘ Read more
A union representative said affected workers have "lost properties", felt dislocated and experienced "family breakdowns" after the airline outsourced their jobs in August 2020. ⌘ Read more
Australian basketball legend Lauren Jackson says she will not go to the Olympic Games in Paris, but if she is to have a change of heart she will need both of her sons to give her the go-ahead. ⌘ Read more
New court documents reveal further details about alleged Sunshine Coast-based sexual predator Dion Lingard, who police say used social media to procure and exploit underage girls. ⌘ Read more
Katie Joyner, a planning department official, was accused under parliamentary privilege of using secret information to buy a house in a Sydney suburb set for rezoning. ⌘ Read more
Members of the public will submit a complaint to the state's environmental regulator after taking video of hunters allegedly using unapproved methods to kill ducks in south-east SA. ⌘ Read more
After once being described as coming to Australian shores "illegally, like pirates", Uber has agreed to pay millions in compensation to thousands of taxi drivers and operators. Here's what that means for the rideshare giant, its competitors and consumers. ⌘ Read more
As the family of 22-year-old Mauwa Kizenga remember her as a "lovely" soul, the man accused of her murder faces a Perth court. ⌘ Read more
Liberal preselectors opted for backbench senator Alex Antic as their top ballot pick, relegating shadow cabinet minister Anne Ruston to second, leaving questions about the party's commitment to female candidates, writes Brett Worthington. ⌘ Read more
The South Australian government has denied imposing payroll tax on general practices will exacerbate ambulance ramping despite a peak medical body saying vulnerable patients will be worse off and forced into emergency departments when most clinics pass on the cost. ⌘ Read more
Facing a tribunal hearing with his former assistant trainer and stablehand, Darren Weir has admitted to using an electric shock device but denied allegations he intended to corrupt the outcome of races. ⌘ Read more
The federal government's much-delayed plans to shake up a tax on the offshore gas sector remain stuck in federal parliament, with a deal to pass them seemingly months away. ⌘ Read more
The woman who pulled three men from the water at a beach near Victoria's Apollo Bay says the unpatrolled beach is dangerous. ⌘ Read more
Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams had the tennis world on their shoulders for 20 years. As the landscape shifts, it's worth remembering they are outliers for a reason, writes Jon Healy. ⌘ Read more
Mitch East has been remembered as a "highly talented lawyer" by his law firm after he died in a suspected hit and run in Sydney's eastern suburbs yesterday. ⌘ Read more
Several Palestinians who had their temporary Australian visas cancelled last week are still awaiting clarity from the federal government, however others have had their visas reinstated. ⌘ Read more
Hundreds of people, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, have attended the funeral service for Lance Corporal Jack Fitzgibbon, who died during a training incident earlier this month. ⌘ Read more
Shearers Ethan Harder and Ethan Gellatly have been named WA's first shearing ambassadors, and plan to break down some of the stigma associated with their industry. ⌘ Read more
When was the last time you did something that frightened you? Liz is 93 years old and, decided to take on the world of comedy. Be like Liz. ⌘ Read more
Ryan Stalker says his photograph of a soccer ball floating in the ocean with a colony of goose barnacles growing off it highlights the problems with marine waste. ⌘ Read more
More than 50 language groups call this small country sheep-farming town in rural Australia home. ⌘ Read more
Matildas star Mary Fowler gets a full 90 minutes for Manchester City and makes the most of her opportunity in the process. ⌘ Read more
A Victorian plant nursery is growing a native shrub to help expand the habitat of the golden-rayed blue butterfly, found exclusively in western Victoria. ⌘ Read more
Denni Boddington says programs at Greenough prison changed her life for the better and fears the effects of women being pushed out to make room for men. ⌘ Read more
It's a high-adrenaline hobby with its fair share of risks, but even those who've witnessed shark attacks are still spearfishing. ⌘ Read more
The ASX is set to drop amid further falls in iron ore as China's economy sputters, and another decline on Wall Street on Friday. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. ⌘ Read more
From injury concerns to one of the greatest tries we've ever seen in the history of the game, the second round of the NRL delivered in spades. Here are the biggest talking points from the weekend's action. ⌘ Read more
The results of an Olympic and Paralympic infrastructure review by former lord mayor Graham Quirk suggest a more expensive greenfield stadium be built for 2032. ⌘ Read more
Anthony Albanese, Peter Dutton and Richard Marles will be away from parliament on the first sitting day as they attend the funeral for Lance Corporal Jack Fitzgibbon, the son of former defence minister Joel Fitzgibbon. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Emergency services are responding to reports of a fall — believed to connected to a hot air balloon incident — at Preston in Melbourne's north. ⌘ Read more
Sarah Stewart and Caitlin Maggs make an unlikely comedic duo that's selling out shows at this year's Canberra Comedy Festival. ⌘ Read more
The international rideshare giant has agreed to the payout to compensate Australian taxi and hire car drivers, operators and licence holders for losing income and licence values when it moved into the Australian market. ⌘ Read more
The Greens have increased their vote in the Brisbane City Council election, but it has not really been at the expense of the LNP. ⌘ Read more
The first full round of the 2024 AFL season delivered in spades, with some clubs already facing serious questions and others celebrating brilliant starts to their campaigns. Here are the biggest talking points from round one. ⌘ Read more
When Kate Lamason discovered that 99 per cent of the 50,000 tonnes of tinned tuna Australians eat every year came from overseas, she decided to do something about it. ⌘ Read more
'Escape funds' may seem less relevant than they were for our mothers and grandmothers, but some experts say they are common sense and a way to feel 'safer' in relationships. ⌘ Read more
Let's find out how well you know your backyard birds. Will you get the squawk of approval? ⌘ Read more
Before the government does anything to regulate and legislate AI, we need to have our own reckoning as a community about how we want to use this technology or face having those decisions made for us again, writes Patricia Karvelas. ⌘ Read more
It can be tempting to dive into the ocean when a dolphin is spotted, but wildlife authorities in Bunbury want people to take some simple steps to avoid harming the curious creatures, and to always dispose of rubbish and fishing lines properly. ⌘ Read more
NSW Police are investigating the death of a prisoner who was found unresponsive in a cell at Parklea Correctional Centre. A 20-year-old inmate has been charged with his murder. ⌘ Read more
Lying on his bed 24 hours a day in complete darkness, Dan Harris's life is slipping away. His parents want money put into research to help the quarter of a million Australians with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome. ⌘ Read more
From letting them wait inside for the school bus to building cubbies in animal cages, one veterinary clinic is doing what it can for children to help their mums continue working. ⌘ Read more
Labor would face an electoral wipe-out in Queensland if last weekend's by-election results were repeated in the October state election, but the LNP isn't taking anything for granted. ⌘ Read more
Stamp duty is an unquestioned part of buying a home in Australia, making it easy to overlook how affordable homes would be without it and how many Australians would move if it wasn't there. ⌘ Read more
Pensioner Ross Day says his houseboat was "a good idea at the time" when trying to find an affordable housing solution on the Sunshine Coast but wild weather turned his life upside-down. ⌘ Read more
South Australia's Department for Child Protection (DCP) has apologised over claims of "indefensible" practices of removing newborns from First Nations mothers shortly after birth, causing trauma to the mothers, families and health staff. ⌘ Read more
Children's book authors and illustrators are thrilled to be on an annual list of notable books, with some describing it as "pinch-me" moment. ⌘ Read more
Following a horror two years in energy markets, there had been hopes of price relief for consumers. Experts are warning people not to get their hopes up. ⌘ Read more
The ATO is chasing more than $34 billion in debts owed by small businesses and self-employed Australians that were put on hold during COVID, and sometimes using aggressive enforcement action to collect the money, which experts say is sending some businesses to the wall. ⌘ Read more
Most stories during WA's record-breaking heatwave last month didn't mention the health risks of extreme heat and the link with climate change, despite overwhelming scientific evidence, according to an analysis of how news outlets reported on the event. ⌘ Read more
Ricardo's mum says the specialised autism program he was enrolled in was "some of the only interaction he got with other children". Now, with that program closed down, she and other parents are at a loss as to what to do. ⌘ Read more
Skilled refugees come to Australia hoping to work in their chosen field, but often face a long and expensive process to get their qualifications recognised. As employers grapple with a worker shortage, these experts say it's a problem worth fixing. ⌘ Read more
Homeowners who bought unassuming houses in Melbourne’s east are left mystified by a surprise bid to heritage protect their properties. ⌘ Read more
Russia accuses Ukraine of attempting to sabotage the last day of its elections by launching 35 drone attacks into the country. ⌘ Read more
The results of an Olympic and Paralympic infrastructure review by former lord mayor Graham Quirk are due to be released publicly on Monday morning. ⌘ Read more
The ABC understands a number of visa cancellations are now being reversed, with additional security and other checks conducted by Home Affairs now complete. ⌘ Read more
A man who police allege stole a car from a Broome service station while a woman and child were still inside has been charged. ⌘ Read more
Lauren Jackson wins her sixth WNBL title as Southside Flyers crush the Perth Lynx in game three of the grand final series in Melbourne. ⌘ Read more
Sabrina Hahn was surprised by the quality and quantity of work being done at a farm in WA's Great Southern region that supplies meat, vegetables, fish and fruit to major metropolitan prisons. ⌘ Read more
One man has died, two others are in a critical condition after being pulled from the water near Apollo Bay on Sunday afternoon. ⌘ Read more
Manly and the Roosters both impressed in Las Vegas but only one of them can stay unbeaten as the two sides clash at Brookvale Oval. Follow all the action in our live blog. ⌘ Read more
Australian speed skater wins Australia's first world championship short track speed skating medal in 30 years at ISU Championships in Rotterdam. ⌘ Read more
A 28-year-old man was found on the road with critical injuries in Sydney's eastern suburbs at about 4am today. ⌘ Read more
Claudia Rubinstein's Melbourne home is an Aladdin's cave of trinkets, treasures and floor-to-ceiling art. ⌘ Read more
The ABC's Antony Green declares the LNP a clear winner in the formerly safe Labor seat of Ipswich West, west of Brisbane, as counting continues after yesterday's by-election. Labor looks set to hang on in the seat of Inala despite an even bigger swing to the LNP. ⌘ Read more
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong tied the knot with long-time partner Sophie Allouache in Adelaide on Saturday. ⌘ Read more
As the Adelaide Motorsport Festival roars back for another year, tens of thousands of fans descend on Adelaide in scenes reminiscent of the Australian Grand Prix three decades ago. ⌘ Read more
Rising star Bella Sansom is smashing records every time she competes and her coach says she has what it takes to take on the world — if she wants to. ⌘ Read more
A woman has been rushed to hospital after a suspected stabbing in Perth's northern suburbs overnight. ⌘ Read more
Tropical Cyclone Megan is expected to intensify into a category three system on Sunday evening as the tropical low brings huge rains to Groote Eylandt and causes power outages and flooding in Arnhem Land communities. ⌘ Read more
You might not have heard their name but you've probably heard their music. Cymande broke up more than 50 years ago but their music went on to form the building blocks of hip hop. ⌘ Read more
How do vinegar and baking soda work and is it worth using them together for cleaning? Let's unpack it. ⌘ Read more
Halfback Jahrome Hughes may be suspended for two matches if he unsuccessfully challenges a contrary conduct offence following an incident involving referee Chris Butler in the Storm's win over the Warriors. ⌘ Read more
A volcano in Iceland has erupted for the fourth time in three months, sending orange jets of lava into the night sky. ⌘ Read more
Daguragu was the first land handed back to Indigenous people by the Commonwealth, but the local economy has stalled. Here's why, and what's being done about it. ⌘ Read more
Australians are quickly catching up when it comes to US-style barbecuing, building bigger meat smokers and receiving acclaim from international "pitmasters". ⌘ Read more