The naval drills come as tensions continue to rise between China and its neighbours in the disputed territory. ⌘ Read more
The naval drills come as tensions continue to rise between China and its neighbours in the disputed territory. ⌘ Read more
King tides are not new in Tuvalu, but February's reached areas that had not been flooded before, forcing some Tuvaluans to question how much time they had left in their home country. ⌘ Read more
Nearly 30 years after releasing an era-defining song, the Fuenama family are back in the spotlight with the reissue of a forgotten but seminal album. ⌘ Read more
Jailed Australian man Robert Pether has penned an emotional letter from behind bars in Iraq, saying he feels "abandoned" by the Australian government and worried he will never get home. ⌘ Read more
A birthday party in Chicago. A convenience store in New York. A public park in Atlanta. In a single day in the United States, all become the scenes of gun violence. ⌘ Read more
After being diagnosed with a rare brain tumour in 2017, author and commentator Jamila Rizvi drew on the strength of her support network to stay upright. "Our narratives of illness are, in my view, too focused on stoicism and solitude," she says. ⌘ Read more
Elad Katzir was taken hostage on October 7 by Palestinian gunmen, and had pleaded for his release earlier this year. ⌘ Read more
A former SAS soldier and winner of reality TV show Survivor who has written a book depicting a Chinese invasion of Australia has won the right to represent the Liberal Party in the contest for a federal WA seat. ⌘ Read more
A group of people arrived by boat in Western Australia's northern Kimberley region on Friday, the ABC understands. ⌘ Read more
Mexico says it is breaking diplomatic ties with Ecuador after Ecuadorian police broke into its embassy in Quito to arrest a former vice-president taking political asylum there. ⌘ Read more
The high-security Lockyer Valley Correctional Centre will have no bars on its windows and will focus on prisoner rehabilitation, according to government officials. ⌘ Read more
An asbestos removal expert says he is "shocked" asbestos has been found in playground mulch in Victoria, but argues there are "virtually no regulations" around mulch. ⌘ Read more
For decades Ron Schneider has been collecting historical vehicles and aircraft, one of which flew prime ministers, dignitaries and potentially even the Queen Mother. ⌘ Read more
Indigenous chef Jack Brown is trained in traditional French cuisine, but he's on a mission to get more native Australian ingredients into everyday cooking. ⌘ Read more
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck returns to the wing as the Warriors face the Rabbitohs in Sydney. Later, Manly takes on the might of Penrith, and the Dolphins will be put to the test by a Tigers team riding high. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Warragamba Dam has hit capacity and is spilling following more heavy rain in Sydney. It's a reversal of fortunes from a year ago when Sydneysiders were being warned to conserve water. ⌘ Read more
There has been a resurgence in demand for trading game cards like Pokémon, highlighted by rapper and singer Post Malone's recent purchase of one worth $3.5 million. ⌘ Read more
When Averil needed a place to live, her community came together and helped her build a house. To pay for the labour, she made use of a local off-grid economy that trades in "sapphires". ⌘ Read more
Police say an elderly man has died following a quad bike crash on a private property at Forest Range last night. ⌘ Read more
Start collecting your clocks, it's almost time to wind them back! ⌘ Read more
The 14-year-old was last seen in December 2020 in the remote Kimberley community of Balgo, where he was travelling from the Northern Territory to attend a funeral. ⌘ Read more
Two people have been taken to hospital in Wollongong after their granny flat was washed away in torrential overnight rainfall. ⌘ Read more
Ask WA's Housing Minister John Carey what he’s doing to solve the housing crisis and he'll say ‘everything’, but unfortunately for those without a roof over their head, little has changed so far. ⌘ Read more
WA resident Joan Harlow has endured the loss of family members, dodged bullets and mastered the piano. At 105, she is still brimming with life. ⌘ Read more
It was the "lowest of lows" in pole vault, the moment Kurtis Marschall's career hit rock bottom. Three years after the Tokyo Olympics, the Australian wants redemption in Paris as he aims to join an exclusive club. ⌘ Read more
Willis Island's four locals are paid to keep one the world's most far-flung weather observatories running, and spend six months of the year with no fresh food deliveries or face-to-face contact with the outside world. ⌘ Read more
Bre Vine says she feared the "worst had happened" after husband Jay was caught up in a horror cycling crash in Spain, that has left the Aussie with spinal fractures. ⌘ Read more
Exactly 100 years after two RAAF airmen set off to circumnavigate Australia in a single engine seaplane, this pilot will attempt to do the same — and while Michael Smith will have the benefit of modern tech, some things, like not flying in fog or thunderstorms, remain the same. ⌘ Read more
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appoints former Australian foreign minister Julie Bishop as his special envoy for Myanmar, as the country's conflict escalates into the worst violence since a military takeover in 2021. ⌘ Read more
Artists hope an exhibition of their work at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney will help highlight the plight of endangered rainforest plants threatened by climate change, habitat loss and deadly pathogens. ⌘ Read more
Fijian Drua's Frank Lomani faces a lengthy stint on the sidelines after an elbow to the back of the head of his Rebels opponent that shocked fans and commentators. ⌘ Read more
Three Aussie women are fighting for their dream of a boxing world title this year and all their journeys can be traced back to a converted backyard shed on the Gold Coast. ⌘ Read more
Despite endometriosis impacting one in nine women or people assigned female at birth in Australia, it takes an average of six-and-a-half years to get a diagnosis — if at all. New "one-stop shop" clinics are aimed at addressing those wait times. ⌘ Read more
The weekend storms will bring a flood risk for the south, where rivers, creeks and catchments could "respond rapidly" to even moderate rainfall. ⌘ Read more
A doctor who is understood to be under investigation after sexual misconduct allegations were made against him is still able to work in a Tasmanian hospital. Nurse and midwife Amanda Duncan wants to know why this can happen while the allegations remain unresolved. ⌘ Read more
The Kung Fu Panda franchise is now in its fourth film, and doesn't seem to be slowing down. We spoke to two of the latest film's stars about why it is resonating with audiences. ⌘ Read more
Extracts of the book, tendered to the Federal Court, include descriptions of whisky-fueled Christmas parties at Parliament House and the behaviour of an infamous group of Liberal cabinet ministers known as the "Big Swinging Dicks". ⌘ Read more
Speaking to Stateline, independent candidates say they are hoping a wave of discontent with the major political parties will help them seize the balance of power in the local Legislative Assembly at October's territory election. ⌘ Read more
The defamation case between Bruce Lehrmann and Network Ten this week heard from a fresh witness, and received several new exhibits — but whether that changed anything about the outcome depends on who you ask. ⌘ Read more
Evacuation orders are issued for residents in Sydney's north after an overnight deluge broke rainfall records across the city and the Illawarra. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
For two centuries, the Supreme Court of NSW has heard countless cases. Here are some of the most significant and strange ones. ⌘ Read more
Nearly 20 years after the death of her daughter, former Olympian Amy Gillett, Mary Safe continues to advocate for road safety. Her latest focus is educating drivers to make a simple change when opening their car door, to avoid colliding with cyclists. ⌘ Read more
Some residents in the regional NT town of Katherine are calling for more attention and resources to tackle crime in their community, as the national spotlight is fixed on Alice Springs amid its two-week youth curfew. ⌘ Read more
NSW Health Minister Ryan Park sometimes has trouble sleeping. His insomnia is triggered by the challenge of being in charge of state parliament's most expensive industry, public health care. ⌘ Read more
From ending the war in Ukraine in a day, to encouraging Russia to do "whatever the hell they want" to "delinquent" NATO members, Donald Trump's public proclamations on the foreign policy he'd pursue are alarming allies. ⌘ Read more
There's a growing class of criminals known as initial access brokers, and experts believe they are increasingly involved in cybercrime against Australians. Here's how you can try to stay one step ahead. ⌘ Read more
You may have seen machines driving along beaches, making the sand look clean and smooth — but could they be doing more harm than good? ⌘ Read more
The Federal Court this week played host to allegations of cocaine benders, boozy dinners, $10,000 in sex worker services charged to the Network Seven company card. The unexpected twist has its origins in a much smaller, Sydney political scandal. ⌘ Read more
In the Bluey Cricket episode Rusty's parents would have lived every moment of the failing and succeeding that got him to the top. I've watched something similar happen this week from a much greater distance. ⌘ Read more
David Speirs says his leadership is secure despite the Liberal Party losing the Dunstan by-election to Labor. He will be counting on housing, tax reform and energy policies to help win back power at the next state election. ⌘ Read more
Since its discovery last year, the papaya mealybug has spread across Darwin, impacting a range of host plants such as papaya, hibiscus and frangipanis. ⌘ Read more
A pet might be registered in your name but possession is nine-tenths of the law, as 90-year-old Jenny Coman found out after she was struck by a car and had a friend care for her pug Max while she recuperated. ⌘ Read more
An overnight deluge dumps heavy rain across parts of Sydney and the Illawarra, prompting emergency evacuation warnings and rapid river rises. ⌘ Read more
A number of regional Victorian councils say they are fed up with waiting for millions of dollars of flood repair money from the Victorian government, nearly 18 months after the disaster devastated much of the state. ⌘ Read more
Andrew Scott, Dakota Fanning and Johnny Flynn star in Academy-Award winning director Steve Zaillian's black and white adaptation of the classic Patricia Highsmith psychological thriller. ⌘ Read more
From cancelled weddings to getting disowned by parents, these South Asian comedians are reclaiming their shame through Brown Women Comedy. ⌘ Read more
Rockets in North Korea, cherry blossoms in Japan and heat waves in the Philippines — the Asia Pacific this week in photos. ⌘ Read more
One artist's sand designs and another's whimsical beach sculptures are delighting coastal communities in northern New South Wales, where locals say the "beautiful, positive gestures" brighten their days. ⌘ Read more
One US official said Japan could be interested in cooperating in a number of spheres, including advanced robotics, cyber initiatives and anti-submarine warfare. ⌘ Read more
It might be a labour of love, but passion isn't paying the bills for thousands of cafes and restaurants who are struggling to stay in business amid rising costs and falling demand. ⌘ Read more
Jean Nassif has left a trail of defect riddled apartment buildings in his wake, but in an exclusive interview with the ABC he says he's the number one builder on Earth and that he's been hunted out of Australia by powerful figures. ⌘ Read more
Within months of buying, Zara and Shaun Sarson learned their new Gold Coast home was so badly damaged it had to be demolished. They say new Queensland's laws designed to protect buyers are about five years too late. ⌘ Read more
Something snapped this week in the international community’s tolerance for Israel's repeated alleged breaches of the rules of war, let alone its tolerance of a tragedy that has seen tens of thousands of civilians killed since October 7. ⌘ Read more
While non-binding, the resolution is bound to raise international pressure on Israel as a sign of widespread concern about its military campaign in Gaza. ⌘ Read more
The Australian government writes to Israel saying it "hasn't yet satisfied" expectations of a thorough investigation into the deadly air strike that killed several aid workers including Australian woman Zomi Frankcom. ⌘ Read more
The Israel Defense Forces says it dismissed two officers and reprimanded three others for their roles in drone strikes in Gaza that killed seven aid workers for World Central Kitchen on a food-delivery mission. ⌘ Read more
Lawyers for the six men said they had reached a settlement with the state that would allow the men to view the solar eclipse "in accordance with their sincerely held religious beliefs". ⌘ Read more
Sydney Theatre Company has faced scandal and budget pressures. But why has their artistic director resigned a year early? ⌘ Read more
Milo was about to board a flight to his new home in the UK before he escaped from a handler. After missing for almost three weeks, the Jack Russell Cross has finally been captured and will soon be reunited with his family. ⌘ Read more
After almost five years in the wilderness due a performance enhancing drugs ban, Bronson Xerri will make his NRL return as Canterbury takes on the Roosters at a rain-sodden Stadium Australia. Follow all the action in our live blog. ⌘ Read more
A 12-year-old boy has died after being struck by a car in Hobart's north near a high school. ⌘ Read more
While local roads remain cut off by floodwaters, Tjuntjuntjara residents forced to wait for weeks in Kalgoorlie-Boulder are finally back in their hometown thanks to a series of chartered flights. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane and North Melbourne head to Norwood Oval desperate for a win, while Port Adelaide will be hoping to ring in Gather Round with a victory over resurgent Essendon. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Seven executives are dealing with escalating reputational damage that threatens the future of the Spotlight program, amid allegations made in court about payments from the network for drugs and sex workers in its efforts to secure an interview with Bruce Lehrmann. ⌘ Read more
An Adelaide man who was murdered and found inside a wheelie bin at a rubbish dump has been described him as a 'kind' person who was 'full of empathy'. His sister confronted his killer through a victim impact statement in court. ⌘ Read more
Todd McKenzie, 40, was in the midst of a psychotic episode when he was shot dead by police at his NSW home in 2019. Deputy Coroner Harriet Grahame has found police failed in their handling of the case in a number of ways. ⌘ Read more
Owners of champion racehorse Winx have confirmed a second foal is in the making, just days out from the highly anticipated sale of her first foal. ⌘ Read more
The first youth custodial officer to find 16-year-old Cleveland Dodd unresponsive in his cell says Unit 18 inside Casuarina Prison was "chaos" and set up for failure. WARNING: This story contains the name and image of an Indigenous person who has died. ⌘ Read more
Graziers are hoping an east coast low dumping rain across NSW will spur a last minute burst of pasture growth for producers offloading stock, and crops will be boosted — if there's enough sunshine in coming weeks. ⌘ Read more
Up to 100 millimetres of rain has drenched areas near Charleville in south-west Queensland in the last 24 hours, causing the Warrego River to swell. ⌘ Read more
South Australia Police will send 20 officers to Alice Springs following a request from the NT police commissioner to help continue "high-visibility policing" in the town. ⌘ Read more
The ACT Integrity Commission is assessing allegations about the conduct of Walter Sofronoff, who presided over the inquiry into the prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann. ⌘ Read more
Will this 38-year-old former mayor be the one to lead Tasmanian Labor to electoral success after four straight losses? ⌘ Read more
Nathan Lyon has been left frustrated by Cricket Australia's decision to prevent him from playing a full season of county cricket with Lancashire. ⌘ Read more
The invoice is part of the evidence presented as part of a former Seven producer's testimony in Mr Lehrmann's defamation case. ⌘ Read more
Federal Liberal MP Warren Entsch announced a grant to a charity that was presided over by his wife and registered to an association that failed to file any of the required financial reports to the regulator. ⌘ Read more
A court hears during sentencing submissions that Kevin Song was an ex-prisoner struggling to find work during the pandemic when he was caught transporting about a kilogram of ice and $40,000 cash in Newcastle. ⌘ Read more
A group of friends, dismayed about climate change, bought the most degraded piece of farmland they could find. Not to live on, or to make money from, but to transform into the bushland it once was. ⌘ Read more
Pophouse Entertainment Group, established by ABBA’s Bjorn Ulvaeus, is also the founding investor in the ABBA Voyage show. ⌘ Read more
It's hard to fathom how one singer-songwriter and his little rock band could have such a profound impact on music, but perhaps the best way to explain it can be found by examining the musical landscape from the year he died. ⌘ Read more
Stefano Utoikamanu's State of Origin debut didn't go according to plan but his brief appearance in sky blue is what's helping drive his explosive start to the season with Wests Tigers. ⌘ Read more
Dev Patel launches himself as a legitimate action star in his directorial debut with this violent revenge saga, steeped in Hindu legend. ⌘ Read more
A docuseries that uncovers the toxic culture behind some of the most iconic children's shows of the late 1990s and early 2000s airs in Australia today. ⌘ Read more
Asbestos has been found at Hosken Reserve in Coburg North, just days after a similar discovery in Spotswood in the city's west. ⌘ Read more
From echoing societal shifts to changing the way the game is played, the heights of players at the top level of Australian Football have been a crucial part of footy's history. ⌘ Read more
A 37-year-old woman is dead after drowning while swimming in a lagoon at the Darwin Waterfront Precinct. ⌘ Read more
Kristian White is was committed to stand trial on November 11 on one count of manslaughter after the death of nursing home patient Clare Nowland. ⌘ Read more
Just 57 mega polluters are responsible for the bulk of the world's greenhouse gas emissions and most big fossil fuel players have increased, rather than decreased, their output since the Paris Agreement in 2016, a staggering new report finds. ⌘ Read more
Former Seven Network producer Taylor Auerbach will continue to testify in the Federal Court as part of Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case. ⌘ Read more
Two Australians are among the missing as Taiwan's rescue workers continue to look for survivors and trapped individuals after the island's biggest earthquake in a quarter of a century. ⌘ Read more