If you're living in south-eastern Australia, the weather has probably been feeling a bit like Groundhog Day. What's been causing this extended rain streak? And why does it matter for Australia's weather? ⌘ Read more
If you're living in south-eastern Australia, the weather has probably been feeling a bit like Groundhog Day. What's been causing this extended rain streak? And why does it matter for Australia's weather? ⌘ Read more
Melbourne Victory will be without Zinédine Machach for its two-leg semifinal with Wellington Phoenix. ⌘ Read more
More details emerge over the full extent of the budget airline's collapse with nearly 60,000 customers and 120 suppliers owed money. ⌘ Read more
Next week's budget will see an increase in welfare payments, Treasurer Jim Chalmers reveals, while warning the government needs to be careful about what it can afford. ⌘ Read more
A group of WA teenagers become mental health leaders within their community amid stark self-harm and suicide rates in WA's far north. ⌘ Read more
Sharon Fowke says her husband was treated like a second-class citizen during his stay at a regional Queensland hospital. Advocates say the case is not surprising. ⌘ Read more
Police have declared a crime scene at Glen Lomond Park in the Toowoomba suburb of Middle Ridge after what they believe to be human bones were discovered in bushland by a member of the public yesterday afternoon. ⌘ Read more
In this week's round-up of tech news, a closer inspection reveals the tricky aspects of implementing age verification for porn, OpenAI is due to launch its own search tool and Reddit sleuths seek out the origins of the most mysterious song on the internet. ⌘ Read more
Yarra Valley Grammar has expelled two students after the discovery of a document that used offensive terms to rank female pupils. ⌘ Read more
Nathan Herne, 21, will race the Lamborghini Super Trofeo at speeds of up to 300 kilometres per hour at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium. ⌘ Read more
Accused killer Erin Patterson formally pleads not guilty to murder over the alleged mushroom poisonings of three of her relatives, and elects to have her case "fast-tracked" to a Victorian Supreme Court trial. ⌘ Read more
The dress code was inspired by a short story about a count and countess who use their enchanted garden to buy themselves time against an encroaching angry mob. ⌘ Read more
Vulnerable Australians like Michelle Ryder are in for a tough winter as cost of living pressures force them to choose between heating their homes and buying groceries. ⌘ Read more
Englishman Kyren Wilson becomes snooker world champion, defeating Welshman Jak Jones in the final. ⌘ Read more
Grace Newton-Wordsworth spent her younger years on the farm listening to pop star Pink through the headphones of her Walkman. Now she is singing right next to her. ⌘ Read more
It may seem a bit weird Australia is competing in a contest that starts with "Euro" given we're so far away from the continent. But we've been taking the Eurovision stage for years now. ⌘ Read more
After years of continuous drought, record rain has transformed the Nullarbor region. For pastoralists, it means livestock can finally return to their properties. ⌘ Read more
The ASX is set to open higher on Tuesday ahead of the Reserve Bank's latest decision on interest rates this afternoon. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Michael Olise scored a brace of goals as Crystal Palace completed a league double over Manchester United for the first time in its history. ⌘ Read more
Parents of children who go to Victorian state schools will get a $400 payment for each child, to help with school expenses, as part of the state budget to be handed down today. ⌘ Read more
Caseworkers, foster carers, and even those in the judiciary have revealed the extent to which the NSW government is failing to protect children after the release of a "harrowing" report last week. ⌘ Read more
Even the teachers are learning at these school-based programs designed to empower schoolgirls to solve complex problems, think like entrepreneurs, and consider careers in science, technology, engineering, and maths. ⌘ Read more
Ukrainian Olympian and two-time European champion Oleksandr Pielieshenko has died on the front line of Russia's war in Ukraine at age 30. ⌘ Read more
Medical history has described instances of people with dementia briefly becoming lucid before their death, a phenomenon called terminal lucidity. Here's why it happens. ⌘ Read more
The ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal rules the education directorate should review its procedures after a 15-year-old fell into diabetic ketoacidosis during class at a Canberra school in 2023. ⌘ Read more
A Far North Queensland sugar town is losing its mill and growers are calling for government help to harvest what could be their last crop. ⌘ Read more
WA's Education Department is defending the way it handled concerns raised about the radicalisation of a 16-year-old schoolboy who was fatally shot by WA Police on the weekend after telling a triple-0 operator he was going to commit an act of extreme violence. ⌘ Read more
Jason Moloney's desperate attempts for a final-second knockout fall short, the Australian losing his WBO bantamweight world boxing title to Japanese upstart Yoshiki Takei in Tokyo. ⌘ Read more
The painting is one of only 60 known Caravaggio pieces in existence and is considered "one of the most valuable old master artworks in the world". ⌘ Read more
Governments and social media giants are facing a reckoning as they battle for control over how and what information we receive and share online. What would happen if Australia were to ban social media platforms? A business futurist and tech expert consider the consequences. ⌘ Read more
Whyalla's steelworks has been offline for more than 50 days amid major problems with its blast furnace, fuelling concerns among some of the city's residents about the plant's long-term viability. ⌘ Read more
Would you travel to Mildura for a tattoo? Melburnians are going a long way to dodge inflated parlour prices in the city, one regional tattooist says, as cost-of-living bites customers and artists alike. ⌘ Read more
The Israel Defense Forces are conducting strikes against Hamas targets in Rafah, hours after the militant group said it would agree to a ceasefire deal. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Parents of children born during the COVID-19 pandemic are being urged to get their children flu shots, with almost 5,000 cases in children aged zero to four so far this year. ⌘ Read more
A major economic study of Australia's creative workforce shows artists continue to be undervalued, with many struggling to earn enough to meet basic living costs. ⌘ Read more
Over the weekend, AFL clubs led a minute's silence for victims of gender-based violence in an important symbolic moment for a code that has previously failed to hold perpetrators accountable. But one coach's comments show attitudes still have a long way to go. ⌘ Read more
A new generation of superstars have begun to take over the NBA, and Anthony Edwards is leading the pack all while being compared to the greatest of all time. It's one of five things we learnt from the first round of the playoffs. ⌘ Read more
From an eight-minute speech railing against the Logies to his current stand-up special, Gear, Tom Gleeson isn't afraid to ruffle some feathers. And it's working for him. ⌘ Read more
They've been gently coaxed out of the plastic bag and into the big, bad underwater world where they are exposed to the elements. Now, researchers have big hopes this small group of red handfish will not only survive, but thrive — the species is depending on it. ⌘ Read more
Soirees, scandals, and steamy scenes abound: the latest season of Bridgerton is nearly here. And it has something special to look forward to — friendship and the scenery of an Australian town. ⌘ Read more
Labor has changed its stance on the proposed stadium for Hobart's Macquarie Point, with new leader Dean Winter throwing his support behind it. It will give the minority Liberal government the numbers it needs to get the proposal through the parliament's lower house, but why has the change come now? ⌘ Read more
Many Australians prefer to be as far from a shark as possible, but scientists are concerned that some people are getting too close to critically endangered species. ⌘ Read more
Netflix's adaptation of Chinese sci-fi novel The Three-Body Problem is just one chapter of the series' challenging journey to the West. The books appear to tell a China story that Beijing is hesitant to share with the world — especially when it also involves a murder. ⌘ Read more
Papua New Guinea's Petronela Nokenoke started boxing for fun. She's now one of the best boxers in the country and wants to be a role model for others in her community. ⌘ Read more
Israel told Palestinians to move from Rafah, signalling a ground invasion was imminent. Twelve hours later, Hamas agreed to a ceasefire proposal. So does Israel intend to launch a Rafah attack, or was it a ploy to strongarm Hamas? ⌘ Read more
Both sides of politics show concern over hate speech on Q+A, but the government's Tony Burke says pro-Palestine encampments at universities should be left alone if they are peaceful. ⌘ Read more
In the current firestorm of recriminations about the causes of domestic violence and how we might address it, there have been calls for the more frequent or more rapid jailing of violent men. But few are asking: what happens then? ⌘ Read more
School teacher Georgina Routley says more needs to be done to reduce the HECS debts of women and people who leave the workforce for a period of time. ⌘ Read more
Hamas says it has accepted a ceasefire proposal from Egypt and Qatar, but whether Israel agrees to it too remains to be seen. ⌘ Read more
The judge overseeing Donald Trump's criminal trial said he would hold the former president in contempt of court for a tenth time for violating a gag order and said he would consider jailing him for further violations. ⌘ Read more
The Russian Defense Ministry announced the plans saying they would be in response to "provocative statements" from Western officials in recent weeks. ⌘ Read more
High profile Perth bikie Troy Mercanti is released from custody after spending the weekend behind bars on serious sexual assault charges, with police revealing more offences could follow. ⌘ Read more
A Chinese military jet has detonated flares near an Australian Navy helicopter which was operating in international waters, forcing the pilot to take evasive action to avoid an accident. ⌘ Read more
A Victorian judge has been reprimanded for using "demeaning" and "gratuitous" language towards a woman at the centre of a sexual assault trial. ⌘ Read more
The 31-year-old NSW shearer has set the first Australian women's merino shearing record for the most ewes shorn in an eight-hour period. ⌘ Read more
Seven red heeler puppies were pulled from the banks and water of the Port River, while two cats were left stranded on the side of a highway in the Mid North. ⌘ Read more
Leonard Gardiner, now in his 80s, has been taken into custody after a jury returned two guilty verdicts on Monday afternoon. ⌘ Read more
A tribunal has overturned a decision to cancel New Zealand-born Leroy Wilton's visa, despite him having been jailed over an attack on a New South Wales woman in which he used a bat as a weapon. ⌘ Read more
The family of a woman stabbed to death in her workplace in Adelaide has spoken outside court calling for an end to gendered violence. ⌘ Read more
From the brink of bankruptcy and multiple wooden spoons, "the little club that could" has turned a corner and shown Australian football what is possible. ⌘ Read more
Anthony Albanese used to get frustrated at questions he felt should have been asked of the government of the day. Now in government, the prime minster appears frustrated when asked questions about decisions his government has made. ⌘ Read more
Former military lawyer David McBride's is facing a sentencing hearing today after he pleaded guilty to charges of stealing and unlawfully sharing classified military material. His lawyers have urged the ACT Supreme court to find his motivation for sharing classified documents with journalists was honourable. ⌘ Read more
The war of words between hip hop's two biggest stars has taken a nasty turn with allegations of domestic violence, secret children, paedophilia and more. ⌘ Read more
Referee Kasey Badger came in for particular criticism after the weekend's games, but the NRL says the problem of disrespecting match officials goes beyond her. ⌘ Read more
A mother who was the sole and primary carer of her disabled daughter "decided to euthanise her", a court hears, instead of getting her appropriate care. ⌘ Read more
Detectives say they are searching for brothers Abhijeet Abhijeet and Robin Gartan who fled a violent dispute that left one man dead and another injured in Ormond on Sunday. ⌘ Read more
Israel's armed forces have begun evacuating civilians from Gaza's southernmost city. ⌘ Read more
Andrew Jenner says the deal he and fellow Jacqui Lambie Network MPs signed to help the Tasmanian Liberals form government "wasn't the best", but his two colleagues have defended it. ⌘ Read more
Testing is underway to determine the causes of death of more than 50 little penguins along South Australia's south coast this year, with up to 30 more reportedly washing up at Goolwa over the weekend. ⌘ Read more
Tasmanian Labor announces it will support the proposed Macquarie Point AFL stadium in Hobart, all but assuring it will pass parliament. ⌘ Read more
Rents have reached a record high with the national average weekly cost now at $627, pushing renters further to the outskirts of capital cities across all states. ⌘ Read more
More than 1,000 sea lions can be seen at San Francisco's Pier 39 — a number not seen at that spot since 1989. ⌘ Read more
Colombian player Angel Torres has fronted Gosford Local Court charged with aggravated sexual assault, sexual intercourse without consent, and intimidation. ⌘ Read more
ACT police say the human remains found near Point Hut Crossing in Canberra’s south on Sunday are likely those of missing Canberra man Tim Lyons. ⌘ Read more
The 2024 Eurovision Song Contest's opening ceremony was held in Sweden over the weekend, which gave us some theatrical red carpet moments. ⌘ Read more
The federal government estimates student debts will be indexed at 4 per cent, but that figure is not set in stone just yet. ⌘ Read more
The Bulldogs sit 11th on the AFL ladder with three wins and five losses following a shock seven-point loss to Hawthorn at Docklands Stadium on Sunday. ⌘ Read more
The Taste of Things, a culinary romance starring Juliette Binoche, is a sensory indulgence and an ode to pleasure. ⌘ Read more
Volunteers are repainting hundreds of headstones at a cemetery in Far North Queensland and learning a lot about the people buried there. ⌘ Read more
They have a reputation for being lazy and sleeping all day, but this koala made a surprise entry in this year's Ironman Australia triathlon at Port Macquarie. ⌘ Read more
Australia's all-conquering women's cricket side will need to play six matches in 17 days if they are to retain their T20 World Cup crown. ⌘ Read more
Residents are frustrated with alcohol problems in Ceduna, but leaders say housing and employment challenges are underpinning social issues. ⌘ Read more
Welcome to The Blak Laundry, "Your one-stop Cultural Laundering shop where everything comes out in the wash, Bub". ⌘ Read more
Despite being a man down for the majority of the contest, the Melbourne Victory dug deep and prevailed over its cross-town rivals in an instant A-League Men's classic. ⌘ Read more
Australia's 3x3 basketball team has qualified for the Paris Olympic Games, winning a tournament in Japan to book its ticket to France. ⌘ Read more
Scientists have undertaken seven voyages totalling more than 100,000 kilometres and eight months at sea to build the most up-to-date snapshot of Antarctic blue whale distribution. ⌘ Read more
The telco will postpone the closure of the 20-year-old network until August 31 to give Australians more time to upgrade their handsets amid concerns about access to emergency services. ⌘ Read more
A farmer's offer of a place to settle in return for work came as a huge relief to a mother of six after a desperate search for housing — until his demands escalated. Advocates worry more property owners are taking advantage of vulnerable people. ⌘ Read more
The ASX is set to open higher after very strong gains on Wall Street after "Goldilocks" jobs numbers on Friday. Qantas is set to pay a $100 million penalty and $20 million in fines for selling tickets on flights that had already been cancelled. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Just days after winning the A-League Men premiership, Central Coast adds a continental trophy to their cabinet. ⌘ Read more
Qantas reaches a $120 million agreement with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission to settle a lawsuit against the airline for selling seats on flights that had already been cancelled. ⌘ Read more
For a second straight season, Super Netball celebrated Inclusion Round, offering teams a chance to champion an initiative close to their heart. But are the competing themes diluting the meaning of the round or increasing its power? ⌘ Read more
Award-winning Australian director Glendyn Ivin says he competes in his own version of The Hunger Games when it comes to securing local production crews amid a skills shortage. ⌘ Read more
Police are searching off the Sydney coast after a cruise ship passenger was lost overboard early this morning. ⌘ Read more
Police say the man became stuck trying to rescue his puppy, which slid 5 to 8 metres down a mine shaft in South Australia. ⌘ Read more
Lando Norris, who held the record for most podiums without a win, finally takes the chequered flag first as his teammate suffers horrible luck. ⌘ Read more
After decades of attempts, the Greens look all but certain to claim a history-making seat in Tasmania's upper house. ⌘ Read more
Adrienne and Glenn Pearson joined about 700 neighbours for a court showdown against a housing development on an abandoned golf course, but now the Queensland government has stepped in. ⌘ Read more
A few unheralded young guns are starting to come to the AFL party, while established stars are shining. Here's this week's wrap. ⌘ Read more
As the Commonwealth commits to establishing a national firearms registry, experts say it is time to reform the NT's gun laws. What changes do experts say will make a difference? ⌘ Read more