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Child care changes lives. So why are some families held back from accessing it?**
Early education can have a huge impact on a child's path in life, but some kids are missing out. These experts say that needs to change, and they know how to do it. ⌘ Read more
Can Tasmania keep its birds safe from a deadly bird flu?**
A deadly strain of avian influenza wreaking havoc in Victoria is yet to make its way to Tasmania, keeping the state bird flu free. But Biosecurity Tasmania warns it won't stay this way forever, and is urging the state's agricultural industry to be extra vigilant. ⌘ Read more
Regional property owners turning unusable land into money through solar energy leases
With upheavals in the agriculture industry making some farms unviable, a landowner in South Australia is encouraging others to consider repurposing their properties for renewable energy projects. ⌘ Read more
Missing teeth and broken knees — how rugby league's unbreakable man is ready to prove he's made for Origin
When they talk about players being made for Origin they're talking about Cam McInnes, and the belated New South Wales debutant is striving to make his mark for his state. ⌘ Read more
Trump says he'd seriously consider pardoning Julian Assange if re-elected
The Republican presidential candidate was asked about the Australian WikiLeaks founder, who is fighting extradition to the US, during an interview for a podcast. ⌘ Read more
Hearing begins into alleged emotional abuse by former Labor politician
A three day hearing has begun in northern Tasmania against a former Tasmanian government MP and Miss Australia who has been accused of punching her ex-partner in the face and verbally abusing him for almost a decade. ⌘ Read more
Staggering cost of medical negligence payouts in Queensland revealed as patient fights to return home
In less than six years Queensland Health has been forced to pay out more than $390 million to more than 1,000 people injured as a result medical negligence in public hospitals. Michael Stewart was one of them. ⌘ Read more
'I think it's something really cool': Shifting the narrative on stereotypes of living with vision impairments
Alana Tiller has around 3 per cent vision "on a good day" and wouldn't change it. She's among young advocates hoping for change in the way people talk about vision impairments. ⌘ Read more
'The Big Five-O': Cold Chisel announces huge 50th anniversary tour
Cold Chisel is hitting the road for a national tour to celebrate their golden musical anniversary. ⌘ Read more
How to paint a portrait, according to this seven-time Archibald finalist
Before this year's Archibald finalists are announced, we speak to a former finalist about all things portraiture — from choosing a sitter to adding the final touches. ⌘ Read more
'We're not as fast as CSI': Inside the high-security forensic hub helping Victoria Police solve crimes
Hidden behind a towering electric fence in a regional Victorian city, a team of 11 forensic scientists is helping police catch criminals. The ABC takes a look inside the secretive, high-tech facility. ⌘ Read more
'Government has treated service providers like sporting clubs': Legal services can't meet Australia's needs
An independent review of legal service funding has found that current levels are insufficient to meet Australia's legal assistance needs, especially help for marginalised groups. ⌘ Read more
'One deadly menu': Evelyn is on a food mission to bring First Nations cuisine to all of Australia
At her local supermarket, Evelyn Billy looked around and saw food from all cultures — except hers. ⌘ Read more
'The rocks keep falling': Warnings of another landslide prompt evacuation orders in Papua New Guinea
Concerns about a second landslide are compounded by worries about the possible outbreak of disease at the site. ⌘ Read more
Death of young Aboriginal woman at Melbourne hospital raised during truth-telling hearings
Aboriginal suicides in hospitals and anger over Victoria's efforts to Close the Gap are raised as the Yoorrook Justice Commission begins its new inquiry into health, housing and education. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-29/victoria-yoorrook-commission-housing-health-e
Death of young Aboriginal woman at Melbourne hospital raised during truth-telling hearings
Aboriginal suicides in hospitals and anger over Victoria's efforts to Close the Gap are raised as the Yoorrook Justice Commission begins its new inquiry into health, housing and education. ⌘ Read more
Peter Dutton's a political freak of nature, but is he about to nuke himself with women voters?**
Peter Dutton's political survival as an opposition leader thus far is an impressive feat, but the issue of nuclear power could be one that damages his popularity with women, a new piece of research shows. ⌘ Read more
Second Israeli tent strike in Rafah kills 21 people, Gaza authorities say
Officials on the ground in Gaza say that at least 12 of the people killed were women. The Israeli army denied it struck the area. ⌘ Read more
Why rescuing people from landslides is so risky
The landslide that struck Papua New Guinea's Enga province came without apparent warning and while people slept. But can landslides be predicted? The answer could help prevent future deaths. ⌘ Read more
Catch 22 means 'pretty much no rental properties are affordable' in Australia
Rental affordability in Australians capital cities is going from bad to worse. PropTrack's latest Market Insight Report shows surging rents over the past year have seen the number of affordable rentals "vanishing" across the country. ⌘ Read more
A man has died after being allegedly stabbed in a home in Sydney's eastern beaches
A woman has been arrested after a man was allegedly stabbed and killed in a home in Sydney's eastern beaches. ⌘ Read more
UN Security Council calls emergency meeting after Israeli air strikes kill 35 people in Rafah
As an investigation into the air strike on civilians in Rafah begins, here's a timeline of some of the key events leading up to the attack. ⌘ Read more
Israeli forces press Rafah offensive despite global outcry, as one million thought to have fled
Israel has pounded Rafah with air strikes and tank fire, pressing its offensive in the southern Gaza city despite international condemnation of an attack that sparked a blaze in a tent camp for the displaced, killing at least 45 people. ⌘ Read more
Landmark review recommends retrospective reporting powers for Queensland anti-corruption watchdog
It is recommended that elected officials may be the subject of a public report even if corruption allegations are not proven, if the report is purely factual and in the public interest. ⌘ Read more
Day surgeries cancelled and patients transferred as Melbourne private hospital enters voluntary administration
The 51-bed hospital in Melbourne's western suburbs had been open for just over a year before announcing its closure and the appointment of administrators. ⌘ Read more
NSW star Haas focused on Origin despite father's arrest and risk of facing death penalty
Payne Haas says he has never considered skipping the State of Origin since being named as a NSW Blues starter despite his father facing drug-trafficking charges and possibly the death penalty in the Philippines. ⌘ Read more
Man who tried to kill MP Kate Chaney's sister with an axe sentenced to 23 years' jail
A man who tried to murder the sister of Federal MP Kate Chaney with an axe at the GP praictce where she worked is sentenced to 23 years behind bars. ⌘ Read more
Inquest hears wife saw husband on the ground after he was shot dead outside Tenterfield police station
A police officer tells an inquest she wishes the family of a man shot dead by police in Tenterfield in 2023 had not seen the aftermath of the incident. ⌘ Read more
Death threats and repeated physical abuse alleged by prosecutors in Maryam Hamka murder trial
Prosecutors told a Melbourne court that Maryam Hamka suffered repeated physical abuse at the hands of her boyfriend Toby Loughnane before her disappearance in 2021. ⌘ Read more
Drug dealer claims police 'assaults' caught on camera left him with permanent injuries
Convicted drug dealer Rhys Aaron Johns is suing SA Police for half a million dollars, claiming his arrest significantly damaged his left retina and left him with other permanent injuries requiring "facial reconstructive surgery". ⌘ Read more
Shotgun alleged to have killed Carol Clay shown to jurors in Greg Lynn murder trial
Police ballistics specialist Paul Griffiths told the court he conducted tests to test the plausibility of Mr Lynn's account of events, but had not watched the police interview with the accused. ⌘ Read more
Murder accused bleached knife and bolt cutters after body was found under bridge, court told
A Supreme Court jury hears a man bleached a knife and bolt cutters and had taken "significant amounts of drugs" in the week he was accused of stabbing a homeless man to death. ⌘ Read more
Pope Francis uses homophobic Italian slur in meeting with Italian bishops
The term was used as he reiterated that gay people should not be allowed to become priests. ⌘ Read more
'It shows there is gouging': Farmer finds Australian beef selling cheaper in Japanese supermarket
On a recent visit to Tokyo, a New South Wales farmer was shocked to find Australian beef selling for less than you can find it in Coles and Woolworths. ⌘ Read more
The Ambiguous Football League: Why Australian football's rules have always been up for debate
For a game that began with 10 rules written down in a pub in 1859, Australian football has been characterised by the evolution of those laws. ⌘ Read more
Andrew Giles cancels visa of man who allegedly murdered woman after it was reinstated
Facing pressure after his ministerial direction played a part in alleged murderer Emmanuel Saki's visa being reinstated, the immigration minister tears up the Sudanese man's visa. ⌘ Read more
Government handbook instructing bureaucrats to be 'vague' not useful, public servant tells Senate estimates
Senators have spent the day debating transparency and "vexatious" questioning at estimates hearings. ⌘ Read more
'It's a question of survival for politicians': Why Marape has been missing since a landslide hit remote PNG
As one of Papua New Guinea's remote villages grapples with one of the worst natural disasters in its history, the prime minister is busy attending to his own political crisis. ⌘ Read more
Canberra's jail found to be breaching human rights of man accused of killing Irma Palasics
The breach emerged during a bail application for 69-year-old Steve Fabriczy, who is accused of killing Canberra grandmother Irma Palasics in 1999 during a violent home invasion. ⌘ Read more
Parliament staffer has seizure after request for lighting change not acted on
A staff member in Parliament House has had a seizure after the Department of Parliamentary Services denied requests to adjust lighting in their office. ⌘ Read more
Man pleads guilty to murder of Adelaide mother-of-five Victoria Stewart
Clifford Neumann admits to killing mother-of-five Victoria Ann Stewart whose death was one of several which prompted South Australia's upcoming royal commission into family and domestic violence. ⌘ Read more
Charlise Mutten's mother breaks down in court after being accused of fatally shooting 9yo
Kallista Mutten was questioned about her methamphetamine use during the six-week trial into the death of the nine-year-old in early 2022. ⌘ Read more
'We'll definitely have a rising star': Daria Saville not panicking as Australia's women fall to 27-year French Open low
Daria Saville's exit at Roland-Garros made it the first time since 1997 that no Australian woman has advanced past the first round. She believes the result is not an indication of what will come in the future. ⌘ Read more
University of Queensland underpaid casual workers by nearly $8 million over seven years
The university has sent an email to staff apologising for the mistake, which it said spanned from January 2017 to December 2023. ⌘ Read more
'This generation's Dustin Fletcher': Mac Andrew proves he's ready for the big jobs
Mac Andrew isn't short on self-belief. His shutdown job on Coleman Medal winner Charlie Curnow was his chance to prove a point to his teammates, more than himself. And they noticed. ⌘ Read more
Parliament House boss denies relationship with deputy when her boss, won't confirm other times
The head of the federal government department tasked with overseeing Parliament House has flatly denied he was in a relationship with his deputy while he was her boss. But he has refused to tell Senate estimates if the two had a relationship before or after working together. ⌘ Read more
'Evil and despicable' wife-killer Peter Dansie dies in custody seven years after Adelaide pond murder
Notorious killer Peter Dansie dies at the age of 75, seven years after his act of "ultimate evil", in which he murdered his wife Helen by pushing her wheelchair into a pond in Adelaide's parklands. ⌘ Read more
Family of Floreat killer fled home in fear of lives and warned police about missing Glock handgun, daughter says
The daughter of Mark James Bombara, who shot and killed Jennifer and Gretl Petelczyc in their Floreat home, says police were warned about her father's disturbing behaviour. ⌘ Read more
New 'super bull' commodities phase could dramatically change budget outlook
Economists are predicting the price of Australia's most valuable export, iron ore, to remain much higher than government forecasts, meaning there could be a lot more money to spend in the next federal budget. ⌘ Read more
Victorian government tables new bill to crack down on MP misconduct
Victorian MPs face being suspended and fined from parliament by their colleagues under long-awaited rules to crackdown on misconduct by politicians. ⌘ Read more
Zachary Rolfe 'bored' of Kumanjayi Walker inquest, coroner hears
Former NT police officer Zachary Rolfe says he is "ready to move on" during questioning at the coronial inquest into the police shooting of Kumanjayi Walker, but says he feels "very badly" for his family. ⌘ Read more
Former Chevron employee removed from controversial gas expansion review over conflict of interest fears
The WA government removes an expert from a committee considering appeals to a controversial gas expansion, after concerns were raised over his links to Chevron. ⌘ Read more
Passenger allegedly ran naked through Virgin plane, forcing Perth-Melbourne flight to turn around
A man is arrested by federal police after he allegedly ran naked down the aisle of a Virgin plane on its way from Perth to Melbourne, knocking a crew member to the floor and forcing the aircraft to turn around. ⌘ Read more
Teen sensation to be named in Socceroos squad just days after flagging he could switch allegiances if he misses out
Eighteen-year-old Bayern Munich-bound sensation Nestory Irankunda looks set to be locked down by Football Australia with a Socceroos call-up next month. ⌘ Read more
'A situation that is getting worse': Why only six bodies of the thousands feared dead in PNG have been recovered
The Papua New Guinea government says more than 2,000 people are believed to have been buried alive in a landslide. But the remains of only six people have been recovered so far. ⌘ Read more
Italian tourist pleads guilty over campervan crash that killed elderly couple and their daughter
Gabriele Cairo pleads guilty to causing the deaths of South Australian couple Cynthia and John Clark, and their daughter Jacquie, in a crash at a regional intersection in October. ⌘ Read more
King Charles receives first seedling from felled Sycamore Gap tree
The first seedling from the illegally felled Sycamore Gap tree has been presented to King Charles by the National Trust. ⌘ Read more
Aussie Sharks 'hungry' as Olympic squad cracks ton two months out from Paris
Australia's mens water polo team will feature 10 new faces at July's Olympic games in Paris, including a new father. ⌘ Read more
Single-copy Wu-Tang Clan album once owned by 'pharma bro' Martin Shkreli to be played to vistors at Mona
Few people have ever heard the world's most expensive album, but a lucky few visitors to the Mona gallery in Hobart will get a chance. ⌘ Read more
Do lactation cookies and teas actually increase milk supply?**
Despite the testimonials by businesses selling lactation cookies and nursing teas, the evidence around the efficacy of these products is limited. ⌘ Read more
Child sex abuse charges against retired priest David Lancini dropped after prosecution fails to provide evidence
The lawyer of a prominent Catholic priest accused of sexually abusing a boy has told the court the claims against his client had been either fabricated or mistaken. ⌘ Read more
'Like a warzone': Inside the city where Americans shoot up in front of police
"The meth is crystalline and this chunk power is the fentanyl." Welcome to Portland, Oregon, the US city that decriminalised drugs and nearly immediately regretted it. ⌘ Read more
Something very weird just happened in the eSafety vs X case
The eSafety Commissioner's fight against X over videos of the Wakeley stabbing just got messier, with two new groups from the other side of the world granted leave to join the case. ⌘ Read more
Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore confirms decision to run for sixth term
The longest serving lord mayor in the city's history says there is still more work to be done, but a Labor councillor has slammed her "astonishing" inability to "admit her mistakes". ⌘ Read more
'I bleed blue': Latrell Mitchell rubbishes reports he didn't want to be picked for Origin
After missing the past two series, Latrell Mitchell says he is available for the NSW Blues but his form has not been good enough for Michael Maguire to pick him for State of Origin I. ⌘ Read more
How does getting fit help you land a job? These women are finding out
New courses to help people rejoin the workforce after years of unemployment are teaching skills in fitness, nutrition, money management and self-esteem. ⌘ Read more
Pro-Palestinian protester threatened with broken wine glass at Deborah Conway concert in Hobart
Tensions flare at a Hobart concert after pro-Palestinian protesters disrupted the performance of Jewish singer-songwriter Deborah Conway, with one audience member smashing a wine glass on the stage and holding the shattered stem towards the face of an activist. ⌘ Read more
Mixed feelings for DCE as great mate Trbojevic replaces Tedesco as NSW captain
Queensland skipper Daly Cherry-Evans says the axing of former NSW captain James Tedesco "sucks" because he has been in the same position and understands the pain. ⌘ Read more
No psychologists to treat dangerous offenders as domestic violence rates skyrocket in WA's Kimberley
Psychological intervention with offenders is a key part of domestic violence prevention. But in Western Australia's Kimberley, the Department of Justice does not have any psychologists available. ⌘ Read more
Rafael Nadal leaves a King's legacy we should all be grateful to have witnessed
As he has done in every match he played, Rafael Nadal refuses to accept that his career is over until it's over, but his legacy as one of the greatest of all time is secure no matter how it ends. ⌘ Read more
Coalition says Labor should not spare convicted offenders from deportation over ties to Australia
The federal government's approach to character-based deportation comes under scrutiny after it emerges that several serious offenders, who would have ordinarily been deported under longstanding deportation practices, have instead been allowed to stay. ⌘ Read more
Welcome to 'The Whackery', the small town's golf course reclaimed from nature
The Quambatook golf course was overgrown and unusable, until a group of locals did a whip-around and cleared the fairways. ⌘ Read more
Firefighters work to limit explosion risk as grain silo continues to burn in NSW
Firefighters are still working to contain the blaze that broke out at food manufacturing facility in Bomaderry yesterday. ⌘ Read more
For 25 years, it brought the world's best albums down under, but now this beloved label is closing down
Spunk Records founder Aaron Curnow has spent 25 years championing a who's who of indie music, but now the beloved label is coming to a close. ⌘ Read more
Live: Wong says Israeli airstrikes had 'horrific and unacceptable consequences'
Foreign Minister Penny Wong responds to Israel's air strikes on the Gazan City of Rafah. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Moose the labrador ate a cowboy boot. Luckily her owner had the skills to save her
The leathery lunch led to the four-year-old canine needing emergency surgery, and while Moose is recovering, the boot will never be the same. ⌘ Read more
MPs push back against 'intimidation' from Chinese consulate-general over attendance at Taiwan celebration
Politicians have spoken out against a direct email from the Chinese Consulate-General in Sydney which raised concerns about 11 MPs attending a Taiwanese function. ⌘ Read more
'Truly one of a kind': Basketball world mourns larger than life champion Bill Walton
Basketball legends pay tribute to NBA champion and beloved broadcaster Bill Walton, who died aged 71. ⌘ Read more
Live: ASX expected to rise while US and UK markets stay closed for public holidays
Locally, fresh retail trade figures released this morning will give further insight into how the Australian economy is performing. Follow the day's events and insights as they happen with our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. ⌘ Read more
Cyclone Remal leaves 16 dead and millions without power in Bangladesh and India
Millions across coastal India and Bangladesh are displaced or without power as Cyclone Remal overwhelms drainage systems and destroys homes. ⌘ Read more
First Nations activists seek global recognition of their struggle for traditional fishing rights
After years of legal battles in their own countries, First Nations activists from around the world are working together to shine a global spotlight on the systemic failure to protect Indigenous fishing rights worldwide. ⌘ Read more
'You don't need that dress, you need a hug': Mythbusting the fast-fashion industry
During the pandemic Aja Barber began questioning how the price of clothing had gone down within her lifetime, while everything else was going up. The conclusions made her uncomfortable. ⌘ Read more
Queensland authorities chasing millions in unpaid COVID-19 fines
More than $3 million in pandemic-related penalties remain unpaid well after most restrictions were lifted and the state's borders reopened. ⌘ Read more
The man who shot dead two Perth women legally owned 13 firearms. Would new gun laws have made a difference?**
The WA government says it will consider making its proposed new firearm laws even tougher after two Perth women were murdered in their home, an incident motivated by domestic violence. But could the legislation have stopped their killer? ⌘ Read more
'There were no takers at all': Justine lost $100,000 selling her home in Darwin
Justine and her partner cut their losses and sold their home cheap in the inner suburb of Darwin after months of no takers. ⌘ Read more
'Nothing about us, without us': How uni students are taking action in First Nations' fashion
A new university program brings in Indigenous business owners to engage with students — and it's having positive results for those involved. ⌘ Read more
'I am at peace': Rafael Nadal bids emotional farewell to Roland Garros after first-round exit
Fourteen-time Roland Garros champion Rafael Nadal once again refuses to rule out a return to the Paris clay, but tears and cheers flow as he loses his opening match to Alexander Zverev. ⌘ Read more
Young mother desperate to reunite with son after more than 50 rental rejections
This mother moved an hour to secure work but she cannot relocate her son until she gets a rental property. She's applied for 58. ⌘ Read more
ANU students at pro-Palestinian encampment told to leave by midday or risk arrest
Police warn students at a pro-Palestinian encampment at the Australian National University to leave by midday today or face further action including arrests. ⌘ Read more
Super Netball Round-Up: First Nations Round a chance for non-Indigenous players to reflect
Indigenous culture took centre stage in Super Netball First Nations Round, but what are the clubs doing in National Reconciliation Week to form an authentic connection with community? Meanwhile, the Fever have finally been dethroned after a six-week winning streak. ⌘ Read more
Mango grower's biggest planting of new varieties Yess! AhHa! and Now! in the NT
One of Australia's biggest mango growers, Manbulloo Limited, has planted its largest ever patch of new varieties in the Northern Territory. ⌘ Read more
John Galliano is one of fashion's most controversial figures. New doco charts his fall from grace
The latest documentary from the director of Whitney skirts around the issues raised by the anti-Semitism and subsequent revival of former Dior and Givenchy creative director John Galliano. ⌘ Read more
Russia is devastating Kharkiv with 'glide bombs' and there's not much Ukraine can do about it
Russia's big, cheap, retrofitted Soviet-era bombs have become one of its most effective weapons in its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Locals who have seen their devastating effects view them as a "super weapon". ⌘ Read more
Queensland watchdog refers new Townsville mayor's army history to CCC
Queensland's Office of the Independent Assessor has referred the mayor's stated army history to the Crime and Corruption Commission after the details were challenged by a newspaper on Anzac Day. He has since provided his service number. ⌘ Read more
Murders on the rise in SA, with domestic violence partly to blame
The latest monthly crime statistics released by SA Police show 22 murders were reported across the state in the past year – a 69 per cent increase from the 13 murders reported in the year prior. ⌘ Read more
Woman loses 18 members of her family in Papua New Guinea landslide as hopes fade of finding survivors
The United Nations will hold an emergency meeting to further coordinate the response to the disaster, which has been hampered by the weather and tribal violence in the remote region. ⌘ Read more
As Queensland trials 50c public transport fares, experts say there are more ways to improve our commute
Nationally, most of us opt to get behind the wheel when it comes to commuting to work. But as one Australian state slashes public transport fares, experts say there's more to do in improving the way we get around. ⌘ Read more
Just how green is your super fund? Chances are your savings are being used to fund major fossil fuel projects
Australia's largest superannuation funds have doubled their investments in high-emitting companies over the past two years, according to environmental finance group Market Forces. ⌘ Read more
'Bugs as drugs': Researchers target the gut in hope to stop progression of Parkinson's disease
Australian researchers are working on developing drugs that target bugs in the guts of Parkinson's disease patients in a radical new treatment approach they hope will slow or even stop the progression of the debilitating illness. ⌘ Read more
The mortgage cliff warning signs are plain to see for those who bother to look
A surge in home loan hardship requests and a record number of quick resales are two signs that Australia is still perilously close to the edge of the mortgage cliff. ⌘ Read more