Housing support is a big part of the case management both Beyond Housing and Marian Community provide to women escaping family violence, and the need for it is growing. ⌘ Read more
Housing support is a big part of the case management both Beyond Housing and Marian Community provide to women escaping family violence, and the need for it is growing. ⌘ Read more
Two draws this AFL season have led to some suggesting the league needs extra time. But rather than fuel the need for a winner, why not celebrate the draw with a song? ⌘ Read more
Ahead of the Northern Territory's biggest music festival Bass in the Grass, research shows party-goers want access to pill testing. ⌘ Read more
Pen ink, household paint, even watered-down ash — laser tattoo removalist Phil Pagdin has seen it all. He's among those in the industry concerned about the safety of home tattoo kits available to buy online. ⌘ Read more
Apple TV+'s new series tells the sanitised version of Black Panther leader Huey P Newton and Easy Rider producer Bert Schneider, but leaves out the half of the story. ⌘ Read more
Police are searching for a man who allegedly abducted a woman and her child from the Stud Park Shopping Centre in Rowville last week. ⌘ Read more
Yes In Faith's Backyard Queensland, a working group including the Brisbane Catholic Archdiocese and Q Shelter, is lobbying the state government to allow faith-based organisations to build housing on their land. ⌘ Read more
Domestic, family and sexual violence organisations are warning they will need to start winding back services because the federal government hasn’t invested enough in the sector in its latest budget. ⌘ Read more
Daisy is thought to be the only dog in the world using her nose to save a critically endangered mushroom. ⌘ Read more
Wine industry representatives say they will fight for financial assistance after this week's federal budget left them disappointed. ⌘ Read more
Australian scientist Adrian McCallum is trekking to the summit of the Greenland ice cap and beyond to gather data about snow and ice density. ⌘ Read more
The opener to the first three-game Women's State of Origin starts with a bang thanks to Jaime Chapman and finishes poetically with Caitlan Johnston sealing NSW's victory. Here are five quick hits from Game I at Lang Park. ⌘ Read more
This week's assassination attempt on Slovakia's PM Robert Fico has shone a light on deep political divisions in the country, but there could also be a lesson for several other world leaders in the attack. ⌘ Read more
Rapper Toomaj Salehi is facing the death penalty for using his music to draw attention to the actions of the Iranian government. Now artists and activists from around the world are trying to save him. ⌘ Read more
France will send an extra 1,000 security personnel to the Pacific island amid riots that have killed five people and injured hundreds more. ⌘ Read more
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin have condemned what they cast as increasingly aggressive US behaviour and pledged to deepen their countries' already close defence and military ties. ⌘ Read more
Every budget week, a chorus of voices urges the opposition leader to "put some meat on the bones" of his alternative policy vision for the nation. This year is no different, writes Annabel Crabb. ⌘ Read more
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has used his budget reply speech to advocate a reduction to migration numbers. ⌘ Read more
Archibald Prize winner Vincent Namatjira released a statement on Thursday responding to reports Australia's richest woman had requested the removal of his portrait from the National Portrait Gallery. ⌘ Read more
An RAAF traffic controller who helped guide a light plane pilot to safety earlier this week speaks about what went on behind the scenes, including the "eerie" moment that contact was lost with the aircraft. ⌘ Read more
Women's State of Origin kicks off a big weekend of football at Lang Park, with game one of a historic three-game series set to be played in front of a record crowd. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
The Australian National University orders seven students to vacate an on-campus pro-Palestine encampment as about 250 students rally to demand the university divest from weapons companies connected to the Israeli military. ⌘ Read more
Gold Coast and Geelong meet in the Top End as the AFL launches Sir Doug Nicholls Round at Darwin's Marrara Oval. Follow the action in our live blog. ⌘ Read more
Victorian Opposition Leader John Pesutto has settled two defamation actions bought against him by activists Kellie-Jay Keen-Minshull and Angie Jones. ⌘ Read more
John Peros, who was acquitted of the 2013 murder of his former girlfriend Shandee Blackburn, claims he was defamed by an award-winning journalist and the slain woman's sister. ⌘ Read more
Jim Chalmers's budget statement was deliberately vague about the chance inflation easing by year's end, setting up a high-stakes gamble that — if realised — could bring with it a second term for his government. ⌘ Read more
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is no longer in a life-threatening condition after being shot in an assassination attempt when leaving a government meeting on Wednesday, a government minister says. ⌘ Read more
The new season of Bridgerton has swoonworthy music from Sia to Mozart, BTS to Beethoven. ⌘ Read more
The Palestine women's national team played its first-ever game in Europe this week as FIFA prepares for a potential vote regarding Israel's expulsion from world football at its annual Congress in Bangkok. ⌘ Read more
Melbourne mother Mel Spencer's three children are thriving since accessing NDIS support to manage autism and other conditions. She's nervous about what the government's plans to save $14.4 billion over four years will mean for her children. ⌘ Read more
Two weed sprayers recommended Greg Lynn set up camp at Buck's Camp days before he allegedly murdered Carol Clay and Russell Hill at the remote campsite in Victoria's High Country, a court has heard. ⌘ Read more
A coroner has recommended changes be made at an Albury Wodonga mental health service following Roger Schnelle's death from self-inflicted injuries while he was in care in April 2021. ⌘ Read more
With club great Nick Riewoldt among those criticising St Kilda players, Ross Lyon reveals his thoughts on the feedback levelled at his squad as they sit 14th on the AFL ladder. ⌘ Read more
The NSW premier criticised NSW Labor MP Anthony D’Adam after the latter accused the NSW Police of using "fear and intimidation" to obtain compliance from a pro-Palestinian demonstration. ⌘ Read more
The Reserve Bank says there are early signs that developers are responding to rising prices and rents with plans for new housing supply, but it will take many years to solve the affordability crisis. ⌘ Read more
Flinders University opens planning and surveying courses to help fill a national shortage of professionals needed to ease the housing crisis. ⌘ Read more
After months of questions about whether general election debates would happen, President Joe Biden and Republican nominee Donald Trump have agreed to participate in two: one in June and one in September. Here's what we know so far. ⌘ Read more
The 2024 federal budget has been handed down on Tuesday night and the government has begun the process of selling it to the public. We're now approaching Question Time, ahead of the opposition's budget reply. ⌘ Read more
The Mount Alexander Shire Council says it will approach the owners of a Campbells Creek bush block with compassion, but maintains the property is not liveable and its residents will be evicted. ⌘ Read more
The former Australian Olympic basketballer has been found guilty on one count of bodily harm for punching a woman in the head eight times. ⌘ Read more
One man has been killed by Israeli troops and another has been injured as Palestinians gathered to commemorate "Nakba Day" in the West Bank. ⌘ Read more
There are more than 1,000 teaching vacancies across regional NSW. At Merriwa Central School in the NSW Upper Hunter there are six vacancies and a recent recruitment drive only attracting two applicants. ⌘ Read more
The organisation is yet to be named, according to National Cyber Security Coordinator Michelle McGuinness, who says the Australian Federal Police is looking into the breach. ⌘ Read more
ABC analysis of the Group of Eight universities' financial statements shows that international students were their most profitable source of income barring government grants. ⌘ Read more
Greta bus crash victim's mother says a plea deal offered to the driver 'has torn apart any progress that we've made recovering from this nightmare'. ⌘ Read more
The Dali ship suffered four blackouts in the hours before it crashed into Baltimore's Key Bridge, though three of them are yet to be explained. Here's what we know about the problems that unfolded before the disaster. ⌘ Read more
Jordan Weston has been charged with serious domestic violence offences against his former partner. ⌘ Read more
Mental health groups say the government did not go far enough in its commitment to create a digital platform for people with simpler mental health needs, and funding for more workers was more urgently needed. ⌘ Read more
Hundreds of people attend a meeting to oppose the construction of the Tasmania Devils AFL high-performance centre on parklands in Hobart's eastern shore, but the mayor warns a potential poll of all voters could cost $200,000. ⌘ Read more
A growing number of citrus producers in Australia are being squeezed out of the industry, blaming rising production costs and low prices for their produce from supermarkets. ⌘ Read more
Car makers will be forced to reduce their emissions for new vehicles as the federal government strikes a deal with the Greens to pass its climate laws for the industry. ⌘ Read more
The Real Estate Institute of Northern Territory southern region delegate says the supply of residential housing is outstripping the demand as people leave town thanks to safety concerns. ⌘ Read more
Australia's unemployment rate rises to 4.1 per cent in April, up from 3.9 per cent in March, after unemployment increased by 30,300 people. ⌘ Read more
Former AFL star Sam Fisher has been jailed for more than five years after a downward spiral into drug addiction led him to become involved in an interstate trafficking scheme. ⌘ Read more
Breweries are increasingly turning to unusual and sustainable products and production methods to stand out in a competitive market. ⌘ Read more
It’s hard to argue with bill relief in a cost-of-living crisis. But this energy expert says the government's blanket power rebate for everyone could actually be counterproductive. ⌘ Read more
Since it was established in 2022, Indigenous crisis line 13YARN has fielded 50,000 calls for help from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across the country. ⌘ Read more
Police and prosecutors withdraw a murder charge against a 12-year-old girl over the stabbing death of a 37-year-old woman in a Footscray apartment last year. ⌘ Read more
Small and big retailers alike are looking to adopt new recyclable packaging for mandarins, saying it would avoid the use of 11,700 kilograms of plastic in one year. ⌘ Read more
Brendan Kerry says he is innocent after being handed a lifetime ban in the United States for sexual misconduct involving a minor when he was a coach with US Figure Skating. ⌘ Read more
The Tame Impala mastermind and acclaimed Australian songwriter to the likes of Dua Lipa, Rihanna, and Gorillaz has sold the rights to his music for an undisclosed sum. ⌘ Read more
Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker decries the "tyranny of diversity, equity, and inclusion" in a commencement speech that has been both praised and decried online. ⌘ Read more
A man renting from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he was caught out by an eviction notice he says does not match the government's rhetoric on renting, and the nation's leader could have been more considerate. ⌘ Read more
Australian marathon runner Liam Adams has said he "was in complete shock" when he discovered he had not qualified for this year's Paris Olympic Games. ⌘ Read more
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner says lifting this requirement would make homes more affordable, and increase supply. ⌘ Read more
Starting next year, the Victorian government plans to fund 400 pelvic pain and menstrual health education sessions for students across the state, with regional and rural schools prioritised for delivery. ⌘ Read more
The prime minister has labelled the words of government senator Fatima Payman not appropriate after she broke Labor ranks to accuse Israel of genocide. ⌘ Read more
For many women experiencing domestic and family violence, health checks can be difficult to attend due, but this critical gap is being tackled by three refuges on the NSW Central Coast. ⌘ Read more
The federal government has punted bringing forward extraordinary immigration powers that just weeks ago it was saying were so urgent they needed to be rushed through the parliament. ⌘ Read more
Jamie Rooney thought his dog Rocky was gone for good after he disappeared in the vast Pilbara — until veteran cattle-mustering pilot Jack Poplawski flew in to help. ⌘ Read more
Journalist Alex Barwick has lived in Alice Springs for 16 years but she's only recently dared to investigate Pine Gap, the ultra-secretive US spy base in her own backyard. ⌘ Read more
The divide between Australia's east and west is playing out in the country's political arena this week, as WA's political leaders clash with their Canberra counterparts on what are shaping up to become key election issues. ⌘ Read more
For years now, Natalia Rossiter has provided 24-hour care for her husband who has Huntington's disease, but she wonders how she can continue without psychological support. ⌘ Read more
The Australian share market is set to open higher after data showed US inflation is cooling, while all eyes will be on local unemployment figures out this morning. Follow the day's events and insights as they happen with our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. ⌘ Read more
A new wave of fitness and gym influencers is exposing young boys to a constant barrage of pursuits for physical perfection, and experts warn it poses a serious mental health risk. ⌘ Read more
An appeal court in Nepal has cleared the country's highest-profile cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane, who was convicted by a lower court of raping an 18-year-old woman. ⌘ Read more
After winning Logie and AACTA awards for his breakout role as Malakai in Heartbreak High, Thomas Weatherall brings his debut play to the Brisbane stage. ⌘ Read more
Tom Bergemann is a talented beach volleyball player, but living in rural Australia means it is hard to find a sand court to train on. ⌘ Read more
Domestic and family violence is in the national spotlight — yet WA's community legal services say they're being forced to turn away women seeking help due to under-resourcing. ⌘ Read more
An independent panel found a lack of accountability from Australia's military top brass over alleged war crimes has generated "anger and bitter resentment" among troops and veterans. ⌘ Read more
The federal government is putting a finger on the scale of Australia's net zero transition, spending billions to back hydrogen and critical minerals. But some experts say some clever design means the government isn't technically "picking a winner". ⌘ Read more
A working mother-of-two who can't afford childcare, a cafe owner who says 'people are leaving' Darwin and a medical student struggling to balance work and study are among the Territorians who say there isn't much in the NT budget that helps them. ⌘ Read more
The Northern Territory government will today introduce legislation that aims to simplify the process for imposing curfews, following a three-week youth curfew in Alice Springs. ⌘ Read more
Pro-Palestinian protesters have refused requests from the University of Melbourne to leave a building they occupied last night. Police say they have not been asked to intervene. ⌘ Read more
There's been an ongoing trend of people trading their city life for a charming country cottage, but farmers want you to make sure you know what you're signing up for. ⌘ Read more
Financially vulnerable Australians stand to miss out on the full value of the budget's $300 energy bill relief, because the policy will slash the indexation of their welfare payments. ⌘ Read more
On the southern border of the US, the Texas governor has taken drastic steps to keep migrants out of the country, and to reshape the political debate inside it. ⌘ Read more
Farmers' market organisers say an increasing number of Australians are cutting out the middleman and buying direct from producers. ⌘ Read more
Patients and workers within the health system say the mistreatment of people with self-inflicted wounds is "normalised" due to a lack of training on best practice. ⌘ Read more
Feral cats outnumber two endangered bird species on King Island six to one — but conservationists are hopeful AI-powered poison traps will help keep the birds going. ⌘ Read more
The Bridgerton, Derry Girls and Big Mood star graced us with her presence at the week-long PR stunt that recently saw Bowral, NSW, transformed into something intended to resemble regency era England. We still haven't recovered. ⌘ Read more
AI tools such as face-swapping and chatbots are being used by South-East Asia's crime syndicates to make their scams more efficient and effective. However, some operations appear to be having less success with the new tech than others. ⌘ Read more
New South Wales and Queensland kicks off a historic three-match State of Origin series in Brisbane on Thursday night. Here's everything you need to know. ⌘ Read more
Four people have now died in the unrest, with French officials saying a police officer died from a gunshot wound. ⌘ Read more
All but the most keen political buffs abroad will be hearing the name Robert Fico for the first time right now, and for all the wrong reasons. ⌘ Read more
Power bill rebates aside, the real post-budget debate will likely be over the government's Future Made in Australia plan. This is where Peter Dutton has chosen to fight. ⌘ Read more
The ABC understands up to four MPs will make the journey to Taiwan for the event for Lai Ching-te. ⌘ Read more
Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico has been shot after a government meeting in the town of Handlova. ⌘ Read more
The BBC had made false allegations about Steve Davies, resulting in him being fired without cause in 1996. ⌘ Read more
A federal Labor backbencher has broken ranks to accuse Israel of carrying out "genocide" in Gaza, calling on her party to sanction and cease trade with Israel. ⌘ Read more