Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister have died in a helicopter crash. These experts explain who is charge in the interim, when the next election will be held, and what their deaths means for foreign policy. ⌘ Read more
Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister have died in a helicopter crash. These experts explain who is charge in the interim, when the next election will be held, and what their deaths means for foreign policy. ⌘ Read more
Billionaire mining magnate Gina Rinehart has been getting a lot of attention following the calls for Vincent Namatjira's portrait of her be removed from the National Gallery of Victoria. ⌘ Read more
The ACT Magistrates Court hears lawyer Ben Aulich and accountant Michael Papandrea shouldn't face a trial for allegedly conspiring with an undercover officer to buy a business to help launder money from the sale of illegal cigarettes. ⌘ Read more
Police say emergency services were called to the Macksville pool on the NSW Mid North Coast to reports of children being exposed to excess fumes. ⌘ Read more
A jury finds a WA mother who injected her disabled daughter with insulin not guilty of attempted murder, but guilty of the alternative offence of endangering the child's life. ⌘ Read more
Anabelle Smith and Maddison Keeney will challenge for another Olympics 3-metre synchro-podium finish in Paris after being the first Australian divers to lock in their spots for the 2024 Games. ⌘ Read more
Earlier this month, the 33-year-old attempted to open an emergency exit while on an international flight headed to Sydney, the AFP has alleged. ⌘ Read more
A local media organisation has been reported to Equal Opportunity Tasmania, following concerns from the multicultural community that it did not do enough to moderate comments on a recent post. ⌘ Read more
The feline was honoured for his friendliness on campus ahead of student graduations. ⌘ Read more
There is "no sign of life" at the crash site of a helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, his foreign minister and others, Iran state TV has reported. ⌘ Read more
NASCAR rivals Ricky Stenhouse Jr and Kyle Busch threw punches after the former was taken out by the latter on lap two of the All-Star race. ⌘ Read more
Flowers, honey and plenty of produce: bees play a vital role in nature's ecosystem, and without them, we wouldn't have any of these things. ⌘ Read more
Police in WA are searching for convicted armed robber Brett Maston, once described as Australia's most wanted man, after he removed his electronic monitoring bracelet and is on the run. ⌘ Read more
West Coast beating the Dees by 35 was big, sure, but Harley Reid's double-fend of Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver set the internet alight. ⌘ Read more
"You walk around the log and ask it what it wants to be, sometimes it talks back," says Kevin Duffy, who is busy carving a "seat of reflection" from an old giant sequoia in the north-east Victorian town of Beechworth. ⌘ Read more
The actress wrote on X that the CCTV of Sean "Diddy" Combs allegedly attacking his ex-partner brought up memories of her own experience of "severe" partner abuse. ⌘ Read more
Preliminary analysis from the Spanish Calar Alto astronomical observatory found the blue fireball entered our atmosphere at a speed of 161,000kph. ⌘ Read more
Taking up a job as an embalmer may sound like an unlikely career pivot for a woman in her early 20s, but Sarah Broanda is part of a growing cohort of young people taking up jobs in the funeral industry. ⌘ Read more
Pat Cummins's Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL side is set to face Mitchell Starc's Kolkata Knight Riders in Tuesday's opening finals match, and whoever wins plays in next Sunday's IPL final. ⌘ Read more
Australian skateboarders Arisa Trew and Keegan Palmer take big steps towards Paris Olympic Games qualification at the Olympic Qualifier Series in Shanghai, with BMX star Logan Martin also on the verge of qualification. ⌘ Read more
A West Australian council is taking legal action against Danny Reinhold to stop him living in his bus, parked on a friend's block. ⌘ Read more
Lauren Trevan works for Queensland charity, DV Safe Phone, which repurposes old mobile phones and donates them to those experiencing digital abuse in the form of stalking and control through their existing devices. ⌘ Read more
Opera singers Allegra Giagu and Charlotte Goode are at different stages in their careers, but both hail from the Goulburn Valley in northern Victoria and share the same goal: to bring opera to regional audiences. ⌘ Read more
Xander Schauffele sinks a six-foot birdie putt on the 72nd hole to claim a one-shot win at the PGA Championship, winning his first career major. ⌘ Read more
World number one Nelly Korda claims an incredible sixth LPGA Tour win of the year after edging out Australian Hannah Green by a shot at the Americas Open. ⌘ Read more
A powerful armed ethnic group in Myanmar says it has won control over a town in the western state of Rakhine after weeks of fighting, denying accusations it has targeted members of the Muslim-minority Rohingya during the offensive. ⌘ Read more
Wall Street edged higher on Friday's close, but it was enough to push the Dow Jones Index above 40,000 points for the first time and give the local market enough momentum to open in positive territory. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. ⌘ Read more
Nuclear ambitions, animosity with Israel and a hard line on women make Ebrahim Raisi a likely successor to Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. ⌘ Read more
Treasury has responded to a landlord lobby group's proposal to raise the tax-free threshold on land values by 200 per cent, saying land tax is "critically important" and pays for new roads, hospitals and wages. ⌘ Read more
Here’s what you need to know about providing evidence for sick leave when you have COVID-19. ⌘ Read more
After a 24-year career as an Australian food icon, Kylie Kwong announces she is closing her restaurant and quitting the business. ⌘ Read more
Officers discovered the 38-year-old and the boy after they forced entry to the unit in East Lismore last night. ⌘ Read more
Former Chevron employee Simon McKirdy is the co-chair of a committee set up to consider appeals against a controversial decision to allow the expansion of the Karratha Gas Plant — environmental groups say this is a conflict of interest. ⌘ Read more
David Pendleton makes and sells blankets, bags and pillows from recycled wool, but he has to source the fabric from India. He and others say it's time that changed. ⌘ Read more
A goalscoring free-for-all in Darwin brings the nostalgia, a Sydney star stakes his claim as the game's best and a Hawthorn tactical switch has devastating results. We wrap up round 10 in the AFL. ⌘ Read more
Manchester City claims a record-breaking fourth Premier League title after Arsenal pushes Pep Guardiola's side all the way, while Luton is relegated after a single year in the top flight. ⌘ Read more
Simpson Shoes was established more than 90 years ago. But after three generations, Craig Simpson has closed its doors. He sees no future in independent retail, saying online shopping has taken over. ⌘ Read more
The $78 million Barkly Regional Deal sparked hopes of change for the troubled town of Tennant Creek. But many locals say there's been little progress in the years since its announcement, at the same time as conditions have worsened. ⌘ Read more
The incident unfolded just after 1pm, when a man wielding a knife allegedly confronted two police officers on traffic duties near Hyde Park. ⌘ Read more
Hayley Ramsay-Watkinson now feels empowered with information about her reproductive health, but her knowledge was lacking until her late 20s. A fertility specialist says she isn't alone and the conversations should be had earlier. ⌘ Read more
A man and a woman are dead after a river cruise boat allegedly collided with a small boat on a popular stretch of the Danube River in Hungary. ⌘ Read more
The NSW government's pay offer applies to public sector workers whose industrial agreements are due for renewal, including firefighters, nurses and police. ⌘ Read more
Australia's major health insurers are at odds over how to treat the diabetes and weight loss medication Ozempic, with one insurer slashing benefits amid a worldwide shortage. ⌘ Read more
Considering the rise in mental health crises in young women, a new approach is desperately needed. ⌘ Read more
With a cap on international students each university can have announced by the Federal government, Tasmania's university is asking staff how it can save money. ⌘ Read more
Another Magic Round delivers action aplenty, with Cameron Munster's worrisome injury, some hip-drop drama and more proof the Sharks are the real deal. Here's this week's NRL Round-Up. ⌘ Read more
Corporate whistleblower Tony Watson says a small tweak to current whistleblower protection laws would significantly reduce his risk. Seven months on, nothing has changed. ⌘ Read more
Buried in the federal budget papers is a figure that saves the bottom line almost half a billion dollars, but instead of being a happy story it reflects a demographic freight train coming for our country. ⌘ Read more
A growing number of people are trying to leave China — some risking their lives at sea or in the jungle — as the country's political and economic future remains uncertain. ⌘ Read more
Power companies are skirting their obligations to warn households about major changes to the way they are charged for electricity courtesy of a "loophole" in Australia's energy rules. ⌘ Read more
The rise of social media and child influencers has brought with it a murky underworld where men lust over kids in private chat channels and innocent images become deepfake pornography. ⌘ Read more
Max Verstappen has held off a surging Lando Norris to extend his lead in the world championship, as McLaren's resurgence to the front of the Formula 1 grid continues. ⌘ Read more
Iran's Interior Minister says rescue teams are on the way to the site of the incident. ⌘ Read more
A new ASIC report says banks aren't doing what the law says they must do to help customers in trouble, as the proportion of borrowers in strife rises due to high interest rates, rocketing rents and increases in the cost of living. ⌘ Read more
Foreign Minister Penny Wong says the Australian Defence Force is ready to fly to New Caledonia once the situation is safe, as France moves to quash deadly riots. ⌘ Read more
Canberra's drug-checking site issues a red community notice for N-pyrrolidino protonitazene after identifying the dangerous opioid in granular brown powder presented for testing. ⌘ Read more
Several people have been arrested after a clash between a pro-Palestinian rally and a pro-Israeli rally in Melbourne's CBD on Sunday. ⌘ Read more
Police charge West Coast Eagles forward Tyler Brockman, alleging he fled after crashing his ute into a light post in Geraldton. ⌘ Read more
The demerit point return scheme was an election promise of the Minns government designed to place a sharper focus on road safety amid last year's record-breaking road death toll. ⌘ Read more
A man has been arrested after a police officer was stabbed in the Sydney CBD, with police saying there was no further threat to the public. ⌘ Read more
Last week's federal budget revealed a plan to force energy retailers to offer cheaper deals for customers with just a click, preventing contracts automatically rolling over to higher-cost deals. ⌘ Read more
South Australian police are investigating after four women were randomly assaulted by a man unknown to them. ⌘ Read more
Penrith takes the field against the Warriors at Lang Park a day after centre Taylan May is charged with domestic violence offences. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Essendon and North Melbourne are first up on Sunday as round 10 continues, before Yartapuulti/Port Adelaide face Hawthorn and Waalitj Marawar/West Coast tackle Narrm/Melbourne. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
NSW-based artist Sally Clarke spent her formative years on the Cocos (Keeling) Islands and amassed a vast shell collection. Forty years later, she wants to return what she took. ⌘ Read more
Australia's rental vacancy rate hit a record low recently. But what is the vacancy rate actually signifying? And could an unoccupied home tax help to solve our housing crisis? ⌘ Read more
The Israel Defence Forces says that troops have retrieved the body of hostage Ron Benjamin from the war-torn Gaza Strip after he was "murdered" during the October 7 Hamas attack. ⌘ Read more
World number one Scheffler, who began the day at Valhalla three shots off the lead, fell back with a two-over-par 73 that left him eight shots adrift. ⌘ Read more
Lucas Venner entered his 20s with a common ambition: to travel the world. He has succeeded by hitchhiking the entire way. The Frenchman left his home country in early 2023 to embark on a 15-month mission to New Zealand — and the generosity of strangers has kept him going. ⌘ Read more
A string of professional musicians have emerged from the ranks of the Bundaberg Youth Orchestra, which is one of the longest-running outfits of its kind. ⌘ Read more
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the opposition's proposals would leave about $40 billion worth of spending unanswered, though those claims appear to include restoring tax cuts for wealthy Australians, which the Coalition is yet to commit to. ⌘ Read more
WA is expected to hit a new record for greenhouse gas emissions this year, and has no chance of reaching net zero by 2050 unless it changes tack, a government-commissioned report reveals. ⌘ Read more
Sinking into a freezing pool of ice water to ease anxiety might sound like a peculiar way to feel better, but it's one way men are fighting mental illness. ⌘ Read more
Broader adoption of keeping cats safe at home would have large benefits for cat welfare, human health, local wildlife and even the economy. So, should cat owners be required to keep their pets contained to their property? ⌘ Read more
Cattle on a property in the outback are mustered by drones while the pilot sits far away on the Gold Coast during a world-first demonstration for graziers. ⌘ Read more
The same week a mountain-biking trail bridge across the Mersey River was installed, it washed away. A second, more sturdier version also washed away in another flood. Now it is hoped a third bridge will be the last. ⌘ Read more
What do you do when the traditional turf lawn isn't quite cutting it anymore? Rip it out and start again — this time with something other than lush green lines in mind. ⌘ Read more
Virgin staff dancing at the boarding gate, a call from Richard Branson announcing they'd all won a free cruise, passengers wearing hats and filmed celebrating — but this winner says due to a change in itinerary, to claim her prize will cost her thousands. ⌘ Read more
Australian fighter Jai Opetaia has won the vacant IBF cruiserweight title following a bloody 12-round bout with Mairis Briedis. ⌘ Read more
Adam Farquharson just wanted to ride his giant 407-kilogram pumpkin down the river for a laugh, but ended up going viral and for two weeks became internet famous. ⌘ Read more
Catering to the food needs of India's younger generation is a bountiful business, experts say, with India's average population sitting at 29 years old. And they would rather eat healthy food, providing opportunities for Australian producers. ⌘ Read more
Macarthur FC midfielder Kearyn Baccus, along with captain Ulises Dávila and Clayton Lewis, were arrested and charged on Friday following an investigation into alleged yellow card manipulation. ⌘ Read more
Meg Taranto's theatre show relies heavily on audience participation. But she's been noticing people have been buying tickets at the last minute — a trend which experts say could make it "unfeasible" for people to stay in creative industries. ⌘ Read more
Injured Sam Kerr joins in Chelsea's celebrations, after seeing her teammates become English Women's Super League champions for a fifth successive season. ⌘ Read more
For those not ready to quit their day job and become full-time aurora hunters, landscape photographers suggest some natural phenomena that are a little easier to chase down with your camera. ⌘ Read more
Oscar Piastri has shown speed all weekend at Imola, but will start the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix fifth after a penalty demoted him three grid places. ⌘ Read more
Cynthia Kinney was just 16 years old when she vanished from a laundromat in 1976. Decades later, her name is among multiple new words found in a word puzzle created by the notorious BTK serial killer, Dennis Rader. ⌘ Read more
Since launching his eponymous brand in 2021, the Australian designer is carving out a distinct customer base: those looking to wear emotions on their sleeves, thighs and chest. ⌘ Read more
Fewer than two out of five voters under 40 voted for Labor at the last election. What does this year's budget say about the party's chances of hanging on to this vital demographic? ⌘ Read more
From on the brink of homelessness to booking a ticket to the Paris Olympics, Marissa Williamson-Pohlman has had to fight tooth and nail for everything she has, both in and out of the ring. ⌘ Read more
We are happy to report the new Dr Who, played by Ncuti Gatwa, goes beyond being tokenistic Black and gay and that it's very good. But that's not all that's new to streaming this month. ⌘ Read more
After a lifetime of talking and thinking about ethics and morality, renowned philosopher and author of Romulus, My Father, Raimond Gaita is still living by his convictions. ⌘ Read more
We asked Australians for their thoughts on cost-of-living measures unveiled in the federal budget. Among thousands of submissions, there's an overwhelming sense of despair. ⌘ Read more
China could soon become the first country in the world with flying taxis as part of Beijing's plan to develop what it calls the "low-altitude economy". ⌘ Read more
It's supposed to be the world's "most gender-equal" country, but behind that title, a devastating problem remains in Iceland. ⌘ Read more
Six members of a Sydney-based army unit that prepares parachutes for military exercises tested positive to illicit drugs just days before special forces soldier Jack Fitzgibbon was killed in a training jump. ⌘ Read more
The appearance came as Prime Minister Robert Fico remained in a stable but serious condition after surgery following multiple gunshot wounds. ⌘ Read more
Foreign Minister Penny Wong urges Australians in New Caledonia "to exercise a high degree of caution" and says the government is working with authorities to regain order in the island nation. ⌘ Read more
South Australia's naval shipbuilding sector is moving to become more heavily involved in US nuclear submarine construction, well before work begins on AUKUS vessels. ⌘ Read more
The Department of Foreign Affairs says it is providing consular assistance to an Australian in the wake of several gunmen opening fire in the city of Bamyan. ⌘ Read more