The Vatican declares sex reassignment operations and surrogacy as grave threats to human "dignity", putting them on par with abortion and euthanasia as practices that violate God's plan for human life. ⌘ Read more
The Vatican declares sex reassignment operations and surrogacy as grave threats to human "dignity", putting them on par with abortion and euthanasia as practices that violate God's plan for human life. ⌘ Read more
A criminal investigation could be launched into the drone strikes that killed Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom, says an IDF spokesperson who calls the incident "clearly a mistake". ⌘ Read more
Jason Raymond Patterson has pleaded not guilty to murdering his sister in the front yard of their Deniliquin home in late 2021, with his trial expected to centre around whether he was suffering a mental health impairment at the time. ⌘ Read more
Storms have washed away the only access road to the Megalong Valley in the Blue Mountains, leaving 200 people cut off and business facing huge losses. ⌘ Read more
The federal government has appointed former ADF chief Mark Binskin to monitor Israel's response to its air strikes which killed Australian Zomi Frankcom. What will he do? ⌘ Read more
For the first time, Kumanjayi Petrick's family speak about their loss, one month since the stolen car crash that took his life and sparked violent unrest in Alice Springs. ⌘ Read more
More than 3 million Australians have chronic pain. This treatment is becoming increasingly popular, but it's putting lives at risk. ⌘ Read more
All the entertainment and pop culture news you might have missed, from Orville Peck and Willie Nelson's new song to the Romeo and Juliet casting the internet cannot handle. ⌘ Read more
The National Tertiary Education Union says axing 200 jobs will be the death knell of Federation University, which has campuses across regional Victoria and in Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
Former Advertiser deputy editor Ben Hyde, who was horrifically injured by a speeding driver in Adelaide's CBD, confronts the man in court, telling him of the ongoing effects of the crash on his life and career. ⌘ Read more
The Matildas have been torn apart by injury ahead of their Mexico friendly. It begs the question: How will they survive the Olympics? ⌘ Read more
Ballarat sporting groups rally behind the family of 23-year-old Hannah McGuire, whose body was found near Ballarat in regional Victoria. ⌘ Read more
Images of a federal MP in fancy dress appear to have contradicted claims he was unaware his wife was being paid to run face-painting and dress-up classes by a business that had government contracts. ⌘ Read more
New details emerge about a fictitious criminal syndicate set up by police to solve the 24-year-old mystery of Canberra grandmother Irma Palasics's murder, as a second man is committed for trial in the ACT Supreme Court over her killing. ⌘ Read more
Two former teenage mothers tell of being humiliated and ignored by staff while pregnant only to suffer catastrophic birth trauma. ⌘ Read more
Central Queensland woman Kerrie Lee Catling has pleaded not guilty to murder, but guilty to manslaughter, more than three years after her husband died from a single stab wound. ⌘ Read more
Melbourne has rebounded from a controversy-filled off-season to be one of the AFL's flag fancies — and troubled midfielder Clayton Oliver's return has been a driving force behind the resurgence. ⌘ Read more
A coronial inquest into WA's first recorded death in youth custody hears the officer who found the teenager unresponsive had a history of failing to check detainees' cells. WARNING: This story contains the name and image of an Indigenous person who has died. ⌘ Read more
Ruptures like a raised voice or moment of disconnect can become a "teachable moment" if we focus on the vital repair work that should come afterwards, experts say. ⌘ Read more
Less than two weeks before the first concert, Pandemonium Rocks has ditched six acts from the music festival's line-up and made two venue changes. Fans are unhappy, but event boss Andrew McManus says there is no other choice. ⌘ Read more
Mount Etna has released volcanic vortex rings, a rare phenomenon caused by a constant release of vapours and gases. ⌘ Read more
A teenage boy has avoided a conviction and will not spend any time in custody after admitting to running a trafficking business where he hired couriers to deliver wholesale amounts of drugs in Queensland. ⌘ Read more
A series of recent boat arrivals in WA's north has lead a local shire president to believe the region's coastline is being specifically targeted, arriving in small communities near air bases. ⌘ Read more
Fighting fires is no holiday, but some CFA volunteers use their annual leave to respond to emergencies — or take leave without pay. ⌘ Read more
New South Wales man Michael Thomas Rae has pleaded guilty to unlawfully killing Wesley Prentice in a daylight shooting in the Newcastle suburb of Cooks Hill. ⌘ Read more
One of Australia's premier wine regions will host a Gather Round game next year, with the AFL estimating more than a quarter of a million attendees across matches at the weekend. ⌘ Read more
The federal government says it supports fines of up to 10 per cent of Coles' and Woolworths' annual revenue if they are found to be mistreating suppliers, as it begins to move on the supermarket giants. ⌘ Read more
There is new hope for graziers despite devastating pasture dieback, which costs graziers billions, spreading west to previously unaffected Queensland cattle country. ⌘ Read more
Former Australia Kangaroos captain and Balmain Tigers rugby league legend Keith Barnes has died. ⌘ Read more
Green hydrogen has been dubbed the energy of the future. Now, Australia's largest hydrogen electrolyser facility will be able to turn water into green energy without using fossil fuels. ⌘ Read more
More than three months after ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper caused severe flooding around Cairns, some tourism businesses are still waiting to reopen. ⌘ Read more
Caitlin Clark's dreams of finishing her stellar college career with a title were dashed as South Carolina capped its unbeaten season by winning the NCAA championship game. ⌘ Read more
The youth curfew in Alice Springs banning children under 18 from the town centre at night could be extended beyond Wednesday following a meeting of government agencies on Monday afternoon, the Northern Territory police commissioner says. ⌘ Read more
The venues were temporarily needed for the March poll, but the Electoral Commission of Queensland says they will also be used for the state election in October. ⌘ Read more
Susanne Clarke's son was killed at a notorious intersection. She's behind a push to have it fixed in his memory. ⌘ Read more
A University of Western Australia study finds the coastline between Margaret River and Walpole needs to be protected as it will be an important refuge for vulnerable possums affected by climate change. ⌘ Read more
Two men, one aged 92 and the other 45, were killed over the weekend in two separate crashes involving quad bikes. ⌘ Read more
Tim David and Marcus Stoinis have made it a fruitful day for Australian big hitters in India, with the two power batters helping muscle their sides to victory in the IPL. ⌘ Read more
Extreme marathon runner Russ Cook has completed his run across the entire length of Africa in Tunisia after travelling through 16 countries, with the 352-day odyssey including being robbed at gunpoint and suffering food poisoning. ⌘ Read more
The government appoints former chief of Air Force Mark Binskin as special adviser to the investigation into an Israeli air strike that killed several aid workers, including Australian woman Zomi Frankcom. ⌘ Read more
Living in a rural village of just 350 people has left this 78-year-old grappling with isolation at a difficult time in his life. Helping other patients online navigate the disease has helped his mental health. ⌘ Read more
Late last week, Tasmanian Liberal leader Jeremy Rockliff's job suddenly became a lot more complicated. He found out he wouldn't get 15 Liberal MPs in the new parliament.
As counting finishes, it's clear that Rockliff will need the support of an independent. Which one will he turn to? ⌘ Read more
A late penalty from Mohamed Salah has earned Liverpool a 2-2 draw away from home against Manchester United, levelling them on points with Arsenal at the top of the Premier League. ⌘ Read more
The collapse of a series of commercial building companies in Canberra is sending shock waves through the industry. Now, subcontractors — who are collectively owed millions of dollars — are campaigning for better industry regulation. ⌘ Read more
The 3G network is closing and there are concerns Australians with older 4G phones may also be caught out because of the way the phones are configured. ⌘ Read more
Police said the body of a 23-year-old Clunes woman was found in Scarsdale on Friday. Two Ballarat men aged 21 and 22 are being interviewed by police. ⌘ Read more
US Federal Aviation Administration said it would investigate the incident on the Southwest Airlines flight that was forced to return to Denver International Airport. ⌘ Read more
The AFL's Gather Round treated us to one of the most controversial finishes in years, a midfield masterclass from Port Adelaide's trio and more signs Melbourne are ready to strike in 2024. Here are the biggest talking points from every game of round four. ⌘ Read more
You've probably noticed scammers love sending text messages. Text messages were used to steal $26.9 million from Australians last year. So what are phone companies doing about it? ⌘ Read more
Latrell Mitchell's double-report day labelled "stupid" by his coach, the bunker is back in the spotlight, and the Brisbane Broncos debut the biggest player the game has seen. Here's our round-up from the fifth week of the NRL season. ⌘ Read more
A major investigation into the chronic pain industry has uncovered how Australia's healthcare system is being left open to financial exploitation by medical practitioners. ⌘ Read more
The Sun is about to pull a disappearing act across North America, turning day into night during a total solar eclipse. Here's how Aussies can join in on the action from home. ⌘ Read more
Groups spring up on social media, claiming to hold secret knowledge the Australian government is holding back from regular citizens: the Australian Taxation Office "isn't real". ⌘ Read more
For the past few weeks, Muslims around the world have been fasting from sunrise to sunset for the holy month of Ramadan. But it's nearly time for a festive period called Eid al-Fitr — and lots of feasting. ⌘ Read more
Rwanda has shown strong recovery and economic growth in the years since the genocide, but scars remain and there are questions about whether genuine reconciliation has been achieved under the long rule of Paul Kagame. ⌘ Read more
The withdrawal comes amid heightened international pressure on Israel over its handling of the war. ⌘ Read more
Former Labor minister Craig Emerson has told the government it should not force large supermarkets to sell off stores, but should fine them if they mistreat suppliers. ⌘ Read more
Carlos Sainz is the hottest commodity who is off contract at the end of 2024, with speculation rife about where he will drive next season. Meanwhile, Japan salutes one of their own completing a 12-year first. ⌘ Read more
Wollongong communities have come together to clean up the mess caused by some of the worst flooding to hit the region in decades, while many question how they will recover from the disaster. ⌘ Read more
The environmental regulator has slapped a local council with two remedial notices after worries over asbestos-contaminated mulch in parks. ⌘ Read more
Authorities say the 27 year old man was climbing rocks at at Isabella Falls, when he fell backwards into the water. ⌘ Read more
The NSW government declares some flooded parts of the state areas of natural disaster triggering immediate help for councils and residents. ⌘ Read more
A motorcyclist has been flown to hospital with life-threatening injuries after multiple riders travelling in convoy came off their bikes in western Victoria. ⌘ Read more
Taiwan's National Fire Agency releases footage showing the pair getting off a bus heading towards a national park that suffered extensive landslides. ⌘ Read more
Two Australians have taken out World Press Photo Contest awards, which honour the best examples of photojournalism each year. ⌘ Read more
Daniel Ricciardo's Japanese Grand Prix lasted three corners on Sunday, before abruptly ending in a lap one crash which brought out the red flag. ⌘ Read more
It's a second straight Queensland derby for both the Titans and Cowboys in Townsville this afternoon, before the Raiders host the Eels in Canberra. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
The man was found on Sunday after the extensive search in rough terrain. ⌘ Read more
Gold Coaster Skye Nicolson claims the WBC featherweight title and issues a challenge to Amanda Serrano as she looks for her next big fight. ⌘ Read more
The UN health agency finally accessed the hospital, after multiple failed attempts, finding a devastated facility with horrifying scenes and a stench of decomposing corpses. ⌘ Read more
Economists are debating 'big questions' again, with land and wealth at the top of the list. ⌘ Read more
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick has unleashed the Suns' kids as they take on GWS in Mt Barker as a massive final day of Gather Round gets underway. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Hundreds of trucks pass through Rutherglen every day and locals are losing hope that they will ever see a bypass built. Regardless, they say action needs to be taken as a matter of urgency. ⌘ Read more
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces pressure to resign as tens of thousands of protesters call for new elections six months into his military offensive to Gaza, where the UN warns of a looming famine. ⌘ Read more
Rabbitohs star Latrell Mitchell faces at least three weeks on the sidelines after the NRL charges him with dangerous contact. ⌘ Read more
Terrified Green Point residents heard an "almighty roar" as a suspected waterspout made landfall in their street and essentially turned into a tornado. ⌘ Read more
CFA volunteers in regional Victoria say their decades-old fire trucks are not fit for purpose, and are calling on the state's emergency services minister to provide more funding. ⌘ Read more
NHL referee Steve Kozari is taken to hospital after a nasty collision with a player saw him knocked out on the ice. ⌘ Read more
Locals say the Esperance production of Les Miserables, a mainstay of London's West End for almost four decades, has revolutionised the town's theatre scene. ⌘ Read more
The longtime partner of Peter Brock died after a years-long battle with cancer. ⌘ Read more
The WA government's signature project is facing cost blowouts, delays and a slow uptake in train patronage. While the transport minister believes new trains are a beneficial investment, an economist says it's risky. ⌘ Read more
Early success for a program to boost numbers of the eastern bristlebird in north-eastern NSW, with signs birds bred by researchers are "bonding" with their wild counterparts. ⌘ Read more
Breiana Whitehead claims the overall award at the Princess Sofia Regatta to boost her confidence ahead of a medal push at Paris 2024. ⌘ Read more
When miniature poodle Coccola's quality of life declined, Nadia knew it was time to book at-home euthanasia for her "soulmate". We follow the pair during their final days together. ⌘ Read more
From the observatory he built in his backyard, Rob Stubbings is one of only three people worldwide who have made 400,000 measurements of the brightness of variable stars. ⌘ Read more
Bluey and her family are facing a potentially big life change. So, how can you prepare little ones and help them navigate when their world shifts? Here's what the experts say. ⌘ Read more
Jay Vine's Olympics hopes look all but dashed after it was confirmed the Australian faces six weeks in a neck brace after his horror crash in Spain. ⌘ Read more
For children living in the remote north-east Arnhem Land mining town of Nhulunbuy, 650 kilometres east of Darwin, dance is a passion but also a dream that's long felt out of reach. ⌘ Read more
The rate of suicide among serving police officers in Australia has more than doubled in the past decade, prompting calls for more open conversations about the impact the job can have on mental health. WARNING: This article contains content that some readers may find distressing. ⌘ Read more
GJ Gardner Homes promises "peace of mind" and a high standard of workmanship. But for at least a year, customers have been urging the company to intervene over one of its franchisees. Now it's gone under. ⌘ Read more
Most Australians will never have heard of the kakarratul, an elusive silky mole that burrows in the desert and has no eyes. Now a growing threat is shrinking its habitat. ⌘ Read more
House prices have risen dramatically across the Wide Bay region since 2020 but experts say they are still cheaper than homes in Australia's capital cities. ⌘ Read more
Twenty years ago, Di Johnstone walked into Canberra's pound to become its only volunteer. Her desire to improve the lives of the dogs spurred a movement. Now there are nearly 100 volunteers helping the dogs. ⌘ Read more
Following one of Victoria's deadliest summers for drownings, there are growing calls for more swimming classes targeted towards vulnerable communities. ⌘ Read more
More than three decades on, the circumstances surrounding the death of Gomeroi teen Mark Haines remain a mystery to his family. They hope this time, a coroner will give them answers. ⌘ Read more
More than 100 flood alerts remain active across the state, including more than 15 evacuation orders — with the Hawkesbury-Nepean region hardest hit. ⌘ Read more
It started out as a sci-fi genre, but some believe solarpunk holds the key to solving some of humanity's most pressing problems. ⌘ Read more
Time to put your money where your mouth is and trust me, I'm hard to impress. ⌘ Read more
With the finale of Larry David's cult sitcom airing this weekend, here are the six episodes the ABC Entertainment team thinks are pretty, pretttyyy, pretttttyyyyyyy, pretty good. ⌘ Read more
Greta Thunberg was one of dozens of protesters detained during the demonstration against Dutch subsidies and tax breaks to companies linked to fossil fuel industries. ⌘ Read more