Thirty years since the genocide against the Tutsi of Rwanda, survivors Faina Iligoga and Aubert Ruzigandekwe plan to create a documentation and healing centre in their adopted home of Tasmania. ⌘ Read more
Thirty years since the genocide against the Tutsi of Rwanda, survivors Faina Iligoga and Aubert Ruzigandekwe plan to create a documentation and healing centre in their adopted home of Tasmania. ⌘ Read more
The NT government's decision to ink a major gas contract without an open tender process, and refusing to disclose the cost to taxpayers, draws criticism from both industry and experts. But the chief minister says "this is the way negotiations happen". ⌘ Read more
A spike in the share price of BHP target Anglo American's London-listed shares before the Australian multinational had formally announced a $60 billion takeover bid has raised questions about possible leaks. ⌘ Read more
A leading Tasmanian construction company is fined after a worker was left with "terrible physical and psychological injuries" when he fell onto a star picket. ⌘ Read more
The Australian publishers of Rebel Wilson's memoir have confirmed a chapter will be redacted due to legal issues when the book is published in May. A spokesperson for Sacha Baron Cohen has responded saying the publisher didn't fact check the chapter prior to publication and that claims made about the Borat star are "demonstrably false". ⌘ Read more
Almost every week in US politics is action-packed. This one featured Trump grumbling about the aircon in court and Biden under pressure as campus tensions spiral, writes Jade Macmillan. ⌘ Read more
Erin Paech's "gut just dropped" when she was told her north-west Victorian town of Hopetoun's only childcare centre would be closing after being unable to fill two vacant qualified educator roles. ⌘ Read more
Three of Australia's peak Islamic groups have called for a revision of terrorism laws and a review into Wednesday's counterterrorism raids. ⌘ Read more
Persistent rain has created some of the most impressive poinciana blooms in recent years, but it's also led to ideal breeding conditions for some caterpillars. ⌘ Read more
Two military horses that bolted through the streets of London after being spooked by construction noise are in serious condition after undergoing surgery. ⌘ Read more
Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt star in an action movie that's also an ode to the art of filmmaking, a musical nostalgia-fest, and a love story. ⌘ Read more
The accused faced multiple family violence charges as he faced Shepparton Magistrates' Court following the death of Emma Bates, who was discovered deceased in her Cobram home on Tuesday. ⌘ Read more
The program will be halted pending an investigation after hundreds of horse carcasses, including brumbies, were allegedly found on a property near Wagga Wagga. ⌘ Read more
Ben Cohen, who was falsely identified as the person behind the Bondi Junction stabbing attack by the Seven network, has settled his defamation case. ⌘ Read more
The NSW Homicide Squad begins a second search for missing Sydney woman Jessica Zrinski around the Jenolan Caves area in the NSW Central Tablelands. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has hit out at plans to turn the controversial Pinkenba quarantine facility into a police training centre rather than repurposing it for the homeless. ⌘ Read more
Rural Australia has more men than women, but in this outback town in Western Australia women are dominating senior community roles. ⌘ Read more
Australian all-rounder Cameron Green produces a match-winning display with bat, ball and in the field to topple Test captain Pat Cummins and remind everyone why he was one of the IPL's big buys. ⌘ Read more
Thirteen-year-old Stacey Edwards is keen to become a jockey after a winning run in an initiative that encourages children to consider various job opportunities in horse racing. ⌘ Read more
Former prime minister Scott Morrison reveals his experiences with acute anxiety while serving as the nation's leader, saying it is a conversation that should be normalised in federal politics. ⌘ Read more
Data from the OECD shows Australia recorded the biggest increase to average tax rates in the developed world last year due to bracket creep and the end of a tax offset, but a separate report finds Australia is still a relatively low-taxing nation. ⌘ Read more
NSW Police has confirmed that an unidentified body of a man in his 50s was found in Pyrmont. ⌘ Read more
An investigation led by a Swiss prosecutor will look into how the World Anti-Doping Agency handled positive doping tests of 23 Chinese swimmers in the lead-up to the Tokyo Olympic Games. ⌘ Read more
Travellers set to explore one of northern Australia's most renowned tourist destinations are being urged to properly prepare for remote travel as vast areas welcome visitors for the dry season. ⌘ Read more
Offenders who target emergency service vehicles could face up to 14 years behind bars under proposed new laws in Queensland. ⌘ Read more
Grey-headed flying foxes move into new locations in search of food and habitat, and their defenders say residents need to learn to live with the sometimes noisy and smelly creatures. ⌘ Read more
Alex de Minaur will take on Rafael Nadal on Spanish clay for the second time in as many weeks after the 22-time major winner beat 16-year-old American Darwin Blanch in a match that featured the biggest age gap in Masters history. ⌘ Read more
Former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker testifies at Donald Trump's criminal trial that he wrangled with Mr Trump and his former lawyer ahead of the 2016 election over who should buy the silence of women who said they had sexual encounters with him. ⌘ Read more
Expert Indigenous trackers from the Tanami Desert in outback Northern Territory are teaching others how to track and identify animals. ⌘ Read more
The latest PCE data out in the US has a "real shock" that analysts say pushes the chance of US rate cuts this year down even further. Meanwhile, the Japanese Yen has dropped and the AUD is strong, making a Japanese holiday tempting for Australians. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Roy Cristuta felt shame and despair when he got a knock at the door from two police officers who had come to take his roosters following noise complaints to council. He's hoping the premier can intervene as he did with Molly the magpie. ⌘ Read more
It's time to test your knowledge about the news of the week. ⌘ Read more
Weinstein's successful appeal is a blow to the #MeToo movement against powerful men who prey on vulnerable women. And a New York judge warns it's set a precedent that will help serial sexual predators. ⌘ Read more
The TGA wants to protect vulnerable Australians from cosmetic enhancement advertising. But some warn new guidelines could cause more problems. ⌘ Read more
Paul Dowden has had shingles three times, and says it is ''the worst pain" he's experienced. He's urging people to get vaccinated, but as demand "far exceeds" supply in the ACT, that is easier said than done. ⌘ Read more
ASIO chief Mike Burgess says there has been a rise in the number of minors identified in his counterterrorism caseload. The "vulnerable cohort" has increased again, and the question now is who they are, how they get radicalised, and what Australia can do to prevent it. ⌘ Read more
A planned restructure of the South Australian Museum has been put on hold by the state government, amid protests and concerns about its future direction. ⌘ Read more
With most Australian gin distilleries importing juniper berries from Europe, this NSW farmer is on a mission to create a potentially superior, scientifically backed homegrown juniper industry. ⌘ Read more
Ten years ago, the ABC launched a brand-new radio station aimed at music lovers who weren't being served elsewhere. Here's a quick look at some of the finest moments in Double J's history so far. ⌘ Read more
The depth in Australian women's marathon ranks is at an all-time high, and it means selectors must make tough decisions when deciding which athletes will go to the Paris Olympics. ⌘ Read more
The fight between Elon Musk and the government is in court, but in the court of public opinion, Anthony Albanese’s rejection of the up-yours attitude of the man he labels an arrogant egotistical billionaire is likely to resonate with many, writes Michelle Grattan. ⌘ Read more
Snakes and lizards in the Australian outback are locked in a battle of survival. Which is predator and which is prey comes down to strategies they've evolved to resist deadly venom, a study suggests. ⌘ Read more
When Joal was homeless as a child no-one bothered to ask her how she was feeling or what she needed. She now advocates for children going through a similar experience. ⌘ Read more
The country collects more in HECS repayments annually than it does in tax from oil and gas — and experts say changing that could pay down the HECS debt within three years. ⌘ Read more
Eureka Group is one of Australia's largest providers of independent living units for seniors. But tenants are having to spend 80 per cent of their age pension on rent just to live there. ⌘ Read more
Ariel Henry hasn't been in Haiti since February, when gangs coordinated an attack on the country's police stations, hospitals and prisons. ⌘ Read more
Molly Ticehurst was allegedly murdered by her ex-boyfriend just two weeks after he faced court charged with other violent offences. A former magistrate and law expert say this show a gap in the system that puts victims at risk. ⌘ Read more
Our leaders agree that violence against women is a national crisis — an emergency. But a national emergency requires an emergency response. ⌘ Read more
Labor politician Dan Repacholi is just two qualifying events away from getting a ticket to his sixth Olympics. ⌘ Read more
A pink Moon rises, baby otters meet the public for the first time, a rare white squirrel is spotted playing in a Beijing park and China hosts an amazing sand sculpture competition — it's been another busy week across the vast Asia Pacific region. ⌘ Read more
The elevation of Kim Jong Un's female relatives coincides with the growing economic and social power of women living inside secretive North Korea. ⌘ Read more
On a road out the back of Bourke, the lives of two Indigenous teenage girls ended in 1987. They were failed by the police as the lawyer for the defendant played on racial tensions in the town. ⌘ Read more
New York’s highest court has overturned Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction. ⌘ Read more
An emergency warning is in place as a bushfire burns in "parched" bushland near Western Australia's south coast. ⌘ Read more
The official gala portrait of King Frederik and Australian-born Queen Mary is shows her wearing the crown jewels for the first time since ascending the throne in January. ⌘ Read more
Orpheus Pledger, who starred in Home and Away and other Australian soap operas, has been arrested after police issued a warrant on Wednesday. ⌘ Read more
Since the 1980s, down-to-earth station owner Paul Hansen has welcomed folks to his riverside rural homestead for an Anzac Day dawn service like no other. ⌘ Read more
Venice has become the first city in the world to introduce a payment system for tourists in an effort to thin the crowds that throng the canals during the peak holiday season. ⌘ Read more
Roosters halfback Sam Walker tore the Dragons apart on Anzac Day with the kind of big-play brilliance that comes naturally. But is it the start of something special or another false dawn? ⌘ Read more
The iconic Moulin Rouge windmill in Paris is missing its sails, which fell to the ground overnight. ⌘ Read more
An influential former Islamic State supporter who was released from a supervision order last year was questioned in yesterday's police raids on an alleged terrorism network involving a group of Sydney boys. ⌘ Read more
Tributes have poured in for Emma Bates, 49, who was found dead in a home in the regional Victorian town of Cobram on Tuesday. ⌘ Read more
2.9 million people with HECS-HELP debt will be hit by an increase of 4.7 per cent when their debts are indexed on June 1st, but there are calls for massive change. ⌘ Read more
A ban on TikTok is now almost inevitable in the US as President Joe Biden signs legislation banning the app unless the Chinese-based parent company ByteDance sells the app to an approved buyer. Here's what you need to know. ⌘ Read more
Snapper Rocks was axed from the championship tour during when the pandemic hit but the world's best surfers will return from 2025. ⌘ Read more
Anthony Albanese's two-day hike along the Kokoda Track with his PNG counterpart was an opportunity to forge closer ties with Australia's closest neighbour — and send a message to his predecessor, too. ⌘ Read more
Emergency crews were called to a property at Lake Proserpine following the incident earlier today. ⌘ Read more
The Central Coast Mariners keep alive their dream of winning four trophies this year, including another premiership, after claiming the AFC Cup inter-zonal final. ⌘ Read more
Space is the frontier for Major General Susan Coyle, the soon-to-be highest-ranking woman in Australia's military, whose future is bright as she oversees new areas of conflict. ⌘ Read more
In a worst-case scenario for Elon Musk, could Australia ban his platform if he refuses to taken down all videos of the Wakeley church stabbing? ⌘ Read more
In the much-anticipated Bluey special The Sign, the titular character is allowed to seat in the front passenger seat in line with Queensland road rules, prompting increased search traffic on the subject and calls to child safety organisations. ⌘ Read more
The eSafety commissioner's bid for the worldwide removal of footage of the Wakeley church stabbing is "silly", Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has said. ⌘ Read more
A 26-year-old has been taken into custody after police discovered the body of a man in his 70s at a home north of Brisbane this morning. ⌘ Read more
Essendon coach Brad Scott has made a major selection gamble for the match-up against Collingwood. Will it pay off? Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Rachel Goldberg and Jon Polin had assumed they would never see their son again — but that changed when Hamas released a hostage video featuring a one-armed Hersh. ⌘ Read more
The Republicans, who had submitted a document to the United States Congress falsely declaring that Donald Trump beat Joe Biden in Arizona in the 2020 presidential election, are charged with conspiracy, fraud and forgery. ⌘ Read more
Tea Baudu wasn’t anticipating making headlines for a snappy encounter with Australia's iconic wild dingo while sunbathing on the heritage listed Queensland island of K’gari last year. ⌘ Read more
Police say they are working out how to retrieve the travellers from the flood-stricken area between Kalgoorlie-Boulder and the remote community of Tjuntjuntjara. A group of seven was rescued last month after running into similar trouble. ⌘ Read more
A recent ABC News feature about how to share news of cancer diagnoses prompted some of our readers to share their own experiences. These are their words. ⌘ Read more
Australian Defence Force personnel and federal police officers have participated in 62 global peacekeeping missions since 1947. ⌘ Read more
Authorities are responding to a whale stranding in WA's south-west, with dozens of animals in distress. ⌘ Read more
For the third time this year, there is only one Australian woman in the main draw of a WTA 1000 event, with Daria Saville beating qualifier Hailey Baptiste to reach the second round on the Madrid clay. ⌘ Read more
The imprint has been a quirk of a residential block in Chicago’s North Side for years, but it found fresh fame in January on social media platform X. ⌘ Read more
Sam Darke said he and other servicemen were "shocked" when they bore witness to Britain's nuclear bomb test at South Australia's Emu Field, feeling treated like "guinea pigs" who wore no protection and were simply told to cover their eyes. ⌘ Read more
Algorithmic feeds should personalise our online experiences, but instead they are "deadening our tastes" and fostering a dull conformity. ⌘ Read more
We catch up with lead actress Tanzyn Crawford and creator and director Tig Terera to chat about the fast, funny and big-hearted urban heist escapade shot in the streets of Melbourne. ⌘ Read more
Global concern about shark sustainability is at odds with the experience of some WA anglers who are reporting more encounters with the animals. So for the first time data collected off the state's coast will confirm the numbers. ⌘ Read more
New South Wales Police has confirmed that five people aged between 14 and 17 have been charged, following counterterrorism raids yesterday in Sydney. ⌘ Read more
Thousands will head out on an annual pilgrimage to see the fagus change colour this weekend, making it a perfect time to get to know a little more about this special plant. ⌘ Read more
In the 2024 AFL season football will be played on at least six of the seven days of the week across 21 different start times. It has brought the schedule for each team into focus. ⌘ Read more
Second-placed Liverpool will struggle to track down Arsenal or hold off third-placed Manchester City after a 2-0 loss to Merseyside rivals Everton, sitting just above the relegation zone at the other end of the table. ⌘ Read more
The Copeman family's commitment to the country spans generations from WWI to Vietnam. Now their legacy will live on in a memorial garden south-west of Sydney. ⌘ Read more
After one of the more perplexing Western Derby results in years, all of a sudden the West Coast Eagles have some swagger. How did the club get its confidence back? ⌘ Read more
A man who repeatedly raped a young girl after breaking into her home in an ordeal lasting hours is released into the community because he is unfit to plead to the charges against him. ⌘ Read more
Danilo Creati rocked Nikita Tszyu in the sixth round, but Tszyu says he "wasn't concerned" as he romped to a unanimous points win. ⌘ Read more
Self-described nerdy couple Michael and Kirilee wanted to do away with modern tradition for their wedding so they borrowed customs from the 1500s. Their celebrant says they're part of a growing trend. ⌘ Read more
An intense period of political horse-trading is underway in Solomon Islands after no political party won enough seats in last week's election to form government on its own. ⌘ Read more
A Senate inquiry has heard the Department of defence has been enlisted to potentially deliver supplies, including much-needed coffee, to Mawson Station after an earlier resupply voyage was disrupted when cranes malfunctioned on Australia's $528 million icebreaker. ⌘ Read more
John Bryant has dedicated his life and life savings to uncovering the bodies of missing Vietnamese soldiers he and his battalion killed in combat. ⌘ Read more
A 39-year-old man faces numerous charges following the death of a 49-year-old woman in Cobram, in Victoria's north this week. Police believe the pair were known to each other. ⌘ Read more