Dredging will be trialled along Adelaide's northern beaches as part of the state government's latest attempt to fix sand drift and erosion. Sand will be taken from between North Haven and Taperoo then relocated south where erosion is more acute. ⌘ Read more
Dredging will be trialled along Adelaide's northern beaches as part of the state government's latest attempt to fix sand drift and erosion. Sand will be taken from between North Haven and Taperoo then relocated south where erosion is more acute. ⌘ Read more
Carlo Acutis, who died from cancer at the age of 15 in 2006, could become the first millennial saint after Pope Francis attributed two health-related miracles to him. ⌘ Read more
Former US marine pilot Daniel Edmund Duggan, an Australian citizen, is accused of helping train Chinese military pilots more than a decade ago, which relate to his work at the Test Flying Academy of South Africa. ⌘ Read more
Australians love their "big things", according to a history expert, and don't like them being messed with — as one New South Wales council recently discovered. ⌘ Read more
Live Nation and Ticketmaster are in the firing line of the US Department of Justice for unlawful business practices. Will the new lawsuit have an impact on what the conglomerate owns in Australia? ⌘ Read more
Social media company X, formerly Twitter, has lost a precedent-setting fight over whether it's legally responsible for its activities in Australia. ⌘ Read more
Drew Pavlou, who incurred the original penalties over an anti-Chinese government sign, has vowed never to pay Brisbane City Council a cent and says he is considering making a third appeal. ⌘ Read more
The Western Bulldogs are breathing a huge sigh of relief after scans revealed Aaron Naughton will still be able to play a part in the remainder of their 2024 season. ⌘ Read more
The NDIS watchdog says even more funding is being rorted by criminal organisations than previously feared, with billions of dollars meant for people with disability allegedly being abused by crime syndicates. ⌘ Read more
A huge landslide strikes a remote village in Papua New Guinea, with current estimates of the death toll sitting above 100. ⌘ Read more
A subsidiary of mining giant Glencore has had its proposal to store carbon in the Great Artesian Basin – which is relied upon by 180,000 people for water – knocked back by the Queensland government. ⌘ Read more
Commissioner Shane Patton acknowledged the harms stemming from the police's role in the taking of Indigenous children, which he said continue to be felt today. ⌘ Read more
Jarrad Antonovich willingly took kambo frog poison on the day he died at a festival in northern NSW. The DPP will now consider if the organiser should face charges for breaching his duty of care. ⌘ Read more
As he flies home to Western Australia, Joe McDowell describes coming face to face with a suspected ISIS gunman in a deadly shooting in central Afghanistan. ⌘ Read more
Singer Cassie has issued her first public statement since CNN broadcast CCTV footage showing her being assaulted by rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs at a hotel. In an Instagram post, Cassie thanks her supporters and urges people to believe victims of domestic violence when they speak out. ⌘ Read more
An Adelaide man has come forward to claim Thursday's $150 million Powerball jackpot, becoming Australia's biggest lottery winner in the process. ⌘ Read more
Gaye Grant, who admitted to sexually abusing an underage male student decades ago, has her conviction quashed by the state's highest court because a charge that existed in the 1970s never applied to women. ⌘ Read more
Alice Springs' struggling tourism sector has lost more than $20 million in cancellations since March 2024, prompting calls to the federal and territory governments to fund a $50 million rescue package. ⌘ Read more
Tributes flow from friends and the art world for trailblazing contemporary Aboriginal Australian artist Destiny Deacon. ⌘ Read more
From a young age, Conor Pall's life was plagued by domestic violence. Now he's using his experience to advocate for other young people in a system that ignores their needs. ⌘ Read more
The BBC has come under fire for hiring Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios as a commentator for the upcoming Wimbledon tournament due to his history of violence against women. ⌘ Read more
An Australian man injured when a Singapore Airlines flight "fell into a huge hole" over Myanmar says his wife "is not in a great space" after suffering a spinal injury. ⌘ Read more
Chelsea Hodges swam the leg of her life to help Australia claim gold in the 4x100m medley relay in Tokyo, but the injury-hampered breaststroke swimmer opts out of Paris to prioritise her future health. ⌘ Read more
The 32-year-old Australian will dive in Athens this weekend as the Red Bull world series begins. She says she'll challenge herself with new dives as she fights for her eighth title. ⌘ Read more
Homeless since returning to Australia seven months ago, Dr Selene Routley is a physicist and space scientist who makes a small income writing articles for science magazines. She currently sleeps in a van packed to the brim with her possessions. ⌘ Read more
The rather shabby appearance of the criminal courthouse in lower Manhattan belies the history being made within its walls, as a jury prepares to deliberate over Donald Trump. ⌘ Read more
Entertainment giant Ticketmaster is being sued by the US government over claims it is running an illegal live event "monopoly" which is hurting both artists and fans. ⌘ Read more
West Australian canola growers have been refunded more than $600,000 from a seed company after successfully arguing their consumer rights had been breached by widespread pre-harvest crop deaths. ⌘ Read more
Lawyers representing former players in a racism class action against the AFL are looking to include all clubs in the competition. ⌘ Read more
The state government had forecast its Camera Detected Offence Program would make more than half a billion dollars this financial year, but is set to fall well short. ⌘ Read more
A study by universities in SA and WA has sought to shed light on the origin of the popular Australian dance routine to American singer Tina Turner's 1973 song Nutbush City Limits, and has determined it was invented by the NSW education department. ⌘ Read more
A surge in enrolments to fee-free nursing across North Queensland TAFE campuses gives aspiring nurses a foot in the door during a cost-of-living crisis. ⌘ Read more
Victoria's outbreak of H7N3 avian influenza has spread to another poultry farm in the states west, Agriculture Victoria has confirmed. ⌘ Read more
Polycystic ovary syndrome (POCS) affects one in eight women and can have mild through to severe impacts on physical health, as well as emotional wellbeing including body image. ⌘ Read more
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The death of 74-year-old Chris Collie has left a gaping hole in his regional WA home town and the rock music scene, with many now pushing for greater recognition of the famous "gentle giant". ⌘ Read more
The major US share indices have slipped as fears of higher interest rates for longer outweighed continued optimism in the tech sector over AI, which saw Nvidia's share price jump by more than 9 per cent. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. ⌘ Read more
Australian star Ajla Tomljanović has put 18 wretched months behind her and believes she can start at the French Open on a road to discover new peaks at 31. ⌘ Read more
Kaden Groves opened his sprint into Padua with 150 metres to go with a maiden win at this year's Giro in his sights, only for the two fastest men at this year's race to swamp him in the final. ⌘ Read more
Adelaide man Keith Davis and his seriously injured wife are visited by the head of Singapore Airlines in a Bangkok hospital, as they seek a medical evacuation to Australia. ⌘ Read more
The Hume Highway is expected to remain closed to southbound traffic for several hours after a crash involving two B-double trucks on Thursday evening. ⌘ Read more
Sydney will soon be bathed in light as the Vivid festival kicks off. This year, there will be rave trains doing laps of the city and undergrounds tunnels dancing with pyrotechnics to explore, as well as a world of colour projected on to buildings across the city. ⌘ Read more
The Water Corporation is enforcing its annual winter sprinkler ban, but concerns have been raised about the impact this will have on gardens and green spaces across WA. ⌘ Read more
There are currently 4,500 support classes for students with moderate to high needs across NSW, but demand continues to skyrocket as parents prepare for their school leavers for year 7. ⌘ Read more
When urban Mancunian Sarah Moore and her wife Emily decided to give dairy farming a go in South Australia they found a reason to get up in the morning and doing a good day's work was a fine reason to stay. ⌘ Read more
Almost two years after they won a $50 million settlement from the federal government, descendants of NT Stolen Generations are yet to receive any compensation, and say the wait is adding to their trauma. ⌘ Read more
For 70 First Nations football fans, it's the ultimate reward for effort — a chance to meet their heroes and do a lap of the Melbourne Cricket Ground in front of thousands of attendees. ⌘ Read more
Australia has so far recorded 25,423 cases of COVID-19 in May, an increase of 4,724 from April numbers — and there's still one week left to go in May. A new variant might have something to do with it. ⌘ Read more
Seoul is one of the most expensive cities in the world, yet some students are only paying $11 a month in rent. Here's how they're doing it. ⌘ Read more
A Queensland man was woken one night by a "ten out of ten pain". It was a fungal infection in his bone that led to his top jaw being surgically removed, and now he thinks it's coming back. ⌘ Read more
Kat Sadler was worried people wouldn't understand her comedy series Such Brave Girls — the characters are flawed, and the comedy is pitch black and sometimes shocking. But it's been a smash hit, winning awards and being renewed for a second season. ⌘ Read more
The first reported comments from the man accused of attempting to murder the Slovakian prime minister shed some light on a potential motive. ⌘ Read more
Hundreds of young people who are at risk of offending are set to miss out on a key youth crime prevention program after the Victorian government slashed a third of its funding. ⌘ Read more
While federal politics often seems top-down on most issues, the fight against social media's grip on children is starting from the bottom and being pushed up. ⌘ Read more
Expeditioners at Australia's research station on Macquarie Island sometimes have to stay in mouldy, asbestos-riddled accommodation blocks. To improve conditions and enhance scientific capabilities, a major upgrade costing hundreds of millions of dollars is underway. ⌘ Read more
Clinicians say regular, consistent screening of pregnant women for depression and childhood trauma could help detect those who are victims of intimate partner violence. ⌘ Read more
Winning the lottery could be life-changing if you spend the money right. We spoke to four personal finance experts for their hypothetical tips if you were to receive a windfall. ⌘ Read more
As India’s election campaign approaches the finish line, voters allege they have been beaten up by police at polling stations, while candidates say they have been encouraged to withdraw from the race. ⌘ Read more
With a perfect biological and psychological storm stealing the slumber of teenagers, experts are calling for sleep to become a mainstay of their mental health treatment. ⌘ Read more
A lucky ticket-holder has won the entire $150 million Powerball jackpot, becoming Australia's biggest individual lottery winner. ⌘ Read more
Emmanuel Macron met with political leaders on Thursday, admitting there was no "common vision" on the island's future. ⌘ Read more
A Victorian mother has been found guilty of forcing her daughter to marry a man, who later went on to murder the young bride. ⌘ Read more
Emergency refuge housing is crucial for women and children escaping family violence. A shortage of space is leaving many in the lurch, with nowhere else to go — but one support service has developed an alternative. ⌘ Read more
The stars of the Dragons and Bulldogs have plenty to play for as they kick off NRL Indigenous Round on Burramattagal and Wann-gal land. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Emu Run Tours is alleged to have made a change to one of its busses without assessments or approvals before it crashed and killed a 69-year-old man. ⌘ Read more
A 12-year-old boy is recovering after being seriously injured when he became trapped in a bus door and dragged along the road. ⌘ Read more
Staff at the new Tweed Valley Hospital say they have to arrive two hours before a shift to hunt down a place to park. Visitors say they are having similar issues. ⌘ Read more
An inquiry into the aerial shooting of wild horses in Kosciuszko National Park has reconvened following the discovery of dead brumbies allegedly found at a property near Wagga Wagga last month. ⌘ Read more
The coroner examining the death of a man who took kambo frog poison at a festival in 2021 has been asked to consider whether the threshold had been met for the case to be put to a jury. ⌘ Read more
A court heard the farmer had an "open door policy" for his workers, including when they were in the shower. ⌘ Read more
A South Australian teacher, who blamed his child sex offending on being "bored", has been sentenced to more than four years in jail. ⌘ Read more
It's one thing to have an opinion when faced with a hypothetical. It's a completely different matter when that hypothetical becomes a reality, as is about to become the case in the communities Peter Dutton wants nuclear power plants built in. ⌘ Read more
After an eight-day retrial a jury finds Geraldton man Thomas 'Graham' Greenaway guilty of 33 counts of stealing from the Yugunga-Nya People's Trust while he was trustee. ⌘ Read more
In some cases, policyholders have been hit with an increase as high as 17 per cent — experts say Australia's aging population may be to blame. ⌘ Read more
Adelaide resident Jenny Hall, who was travelling on the Singapore Airlines flight which experienced extreme turbulence this week, says a decision to not go to the bathroom may have saved her from serious injury. ⌘ Read more
A senior Queensland Opposition MP has been referred to a powerful parliamentary ethics committee after refusing to withdraw an accusation a minister had incited violence against her. ⌘ Read more
The details of millions of Optus customers were exposed when an offshore actor hacked its company database two years ago. ⌘ Read more
ACT Attorney General Shane Rattenbury admits "serious mistakes" were made in the case against convicted child sex offender Stephen Mitchell, as victims allege prosecutors were pulled from their case to work on the looming trial of Bruce Lehrmann. ⌘ Read more
Canberrans are being encouraged to shop around to look for a better deal in order to save money as the increase applies to the standing offer only. ⌘ Read more
China launches drills around Taiwan in response to "separatist acts", sending up heavily armed warplanes and staging mock attacks as state media denounced newly inaugurated President Lai Ching-te. ⌘ Read more
A visiting American general insists Australia will not automatically be dragged into any future conflict with China despite growing integration between both militaries under the AUKUS partnership. ⌘ Read more
Butterflies are flying free in a picturesque forest recently created in the Italian Alps to help with biodiversity research. ⌘ Read more
An investigator shares the findings of human remains and personal effects recovered from a remote campsite in Victoria's High Country. ⌘ Read more
Two men who killed Jakob Opacic in a "brutal and cruel" hit-and-run in the Gold Coast hinterland in 2021 have been sentenced in Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
Hobart's kunanyi/Mt Wellington attracts more than 400,000 visitors per year, most who drive up a winding road to reach its summit. A review of transport options and the park's management will soon kick off — and will likely include talk of a cable-car. ⌘ Read more
The demerger of Bayside Council could cost ratepayers hundreds of dollars each if it goes ahead. ⌘ Read more
An etiquette expert describes the golden rules to follow if dropping in to someone's house. ⌘ Read more
One tornado which tore through the centre of the small town of Greenfield, south-west of Des Moines, left a wide trail of obliterated homes, splintered trees and crumpled cars, before bringing down turbines at a nearby wind farm. ⌘ Read more
A police officer has been hospitalised with significant injuries after being struck by a driver in a stolen vehicle in Melbourne's east early on Thursday morning. ⌘ Read more
One of Benjamin Netanyahu's top advisors has called allegations made against the Israeli prime minister "outrageous and libellous" while applauding Opposition Leader Peter Dutton. ⌘ Read more
The snow season at Charlotte Pass could be under threat after a devastating fire, as its owners meet with the State Government to help plan their recovery. ⌘ Read more
One of the federal government's most senior ministers Tanya Plibersek has raised concerns about a "continued epidemic of sexual assault amongst teenagers" if changes aren't made to how children access online content. ⌘ Read more
Fresh charges have been laid against Bunbury massage therapist Anthony Brain, who is alleged to have sexually assaulted multiple women. ⌘ Read more
The former bikie, now a podcast host, pleaded guilty to selling two bottles of CBD oil to undercover police on the Gold Coast. ⌘ Read more
The fate of thousands of Queensland coal miners and their communities is in limbo, with BHP given a week to come back to the table with a better offer. ⌘ Read more
Women undergoing mammograms through SA's statewide breast screening program are being forced to wait more than twice as long as expected for results, with authorities now urgently recruiting extra radiologists to reduce delays. ⌘ Read more
Tucked away on a country road in southern Western Australia is a hidden monument to one family's love of their favourite TV doctor, which has become an unlikely tourist attraction. ⌘ Read more
The federal opposition had accused Labor of buying votes with the $40 million program, but the probe finds the department was "largely effective" in awarding money. ⌘ Read more
A judge has halted the sale of the estate, saying Graceland is part of the community and beloved around the world. ⌘ Read more
Young students from the Adelaide Hills serving lunch to elderly members of the community are developing key social skills and learning about the wider world, which an expert says puts them in good stead for the future. ⌘ Read more