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Princess Kate apologises for missing rehearsal before King Charles's birthday
The royal will miss the Trooping the Colour rehearsal, which is a 260-year-old tradition in which troops in full dress uniform parade past the king with their ceremonial flag. ⌘ Read more
How a dare between mates birthed a replica Leaning Tower of Pisa
In the biggest city on WA's southern coast, a scale replica of the Italian icon has brought joy to generations of locals and visitors. ⌘ Read more
'Nobody says, let's show an R-rated movie to a 10-year-old': Coalition's push to cut off social media from under 16 year olds
The Coalition hopes the federal government will agree to put aside politics to cut kids off from social media, as it continues to push for a ban. ⌘ Read more
Queensland government cuts transfer duties for some first home buyers
Premier Steven Miles announced the initiative on Sunday, claiming it will knock thousands off the cost of homes for some first-time buyers. ⌘ Read more
Fox claims second silver in as many days as costly penalties hurt in lead up to Olympics
Penalties hurt Jessica Fox's overall time as she claims silver in the canoe, a day after facing a similar fate in the kayak. ⌘ Read more
How Israel's hostage rescue and deadly assault in central Gaza unfolded
Israel has carried out its largest hostage rescue operation since the latest war with Hamas began, taking four to safety out of central Gaza in a heavy air and ground assault that Gazan health officials say has killed hundreds of Palestinians. Here's what we know about how the daytime mission unfolded. ⌘ Read more
'People are still being told even today to have a baby to cure endometriosis': New training seeks to better educate GPs on women's pain
Persistent pelvic pain affects one in five women but is notoriously under-diagnosed and under-treated, with many women — like Louise — feeling dismissed or invalidated by medical professionals. Now, a group of female doctors are out to change that. ⌘ Read more
Milli watched trees 'surf' past her house in a 600,000-tonne landslide — then turned some of the dirt into souvenirs
The biggest landslide on Victoria's roads in 40 years forced Milli Gunner to relocate from her Bogong Village home. Now the landscape architecture PhD student is making souvenir cubes of the dirt in memory of what happened. ⌘ Read more
Big Pineapple shining bright as state's big thing is back on show
Visitors will soon be able to ride the Plantation Train again, which once carried then-Prince Charles and Princess Diana around the grounds. ⌘ Read more
Debate rages amongst American pundits as Caitlin Clark set to be left out of US Olympics team
A popular American pundit says the USA will win gold in Paris "with or without" Caitlin Clark after it was revealed the star would not be going to the Olympics. ⌘ Read more
With no more middlemen, these family farms have been saved by agritourism
Facing closure, Kay Tommerup saved her family's dairy farm by cutting ties with processors and embracing agritourism. Now she wants to change the future for other small farmers. ⌘ Read more
Man charged with manslaughter after death of 4-year-old
A man is charged after the death of a four-year-old child in Tasmania's north-west, with a woman also charged with ill-treating a child. ⌘ Read more
$20 to take an old mattress to the tip sounds like a steal ... but where is the rubbish ending up?**
With Facebook Marketplace and Airtasker offering easy solutions to waste management, authorities are urging due diligence to ensure rubbish is being disposed of the right way. ⌘ Read more
Hockeyroos and Kookaburras down Great Britain in ominous performances ahead of Olympics
Australia's national hockey teams see off Great Britain at the FIH Pro League as attention starts to shift to the Paris Olympics. ⌘ Read more
Mum battling cancer facing homelessness again after rent reprieve
Thanks to a "miracle" gesture from strangers, Joanne and her family were given a place to live while she battles serious health problems; but with her lease about to run out, she is again facing homelessness — in an "exceptionally challenging" rental market. ⌘ Read more
Powderfinger joins live music lovers as popular Brisbane venue closes its doors
In saying its goodbyes on Friday night, The Zoo gave a last flash of what made it so vital to the city's music scene. ⌘ Read more
Could you beat a Hard Quiz contestant? Prove it. It's time to play, HARD!
Welcome back for another week of embarrassment! Oops, I meant humiliation. ⌘ Read more
Secret gift box business helps women escape violence
Inside a discreet character home, women are making gift boxes in secrecy. It's their only chance to work and not be found by violent ex-partners. ⌘ Read more
From the popular program Behind the News to Victoria's weather each night, Paul Higgins has graced our screens for almost four decades
For many people who tune into Victoria's 7pm news each weeknight, Paul Higgins has been a familiar face for almost 40 years. As he prepares for his final weather report, he reflects on the highlights of his career. ⌘ Read more
Crows crisis: The big questions that need to be asked about Adelaide
With just four wins so far this season, Adelaide Crows coach Matthew Nicks has conceded his team is in a dark place and is lacking confidence. After so much hype in the off-season, his side's current form has raised questions on whether the club should have extended his contract at the start of the year, writes Camron Slessor. ⌘ Read more
Why some drivers are happily choosing cars they can only use 60 days a year
Meg Grealy says her car attracts attention every time she takes it out for the day and has opened the door to a new world. ⌘ Read more
Supernatural twist and a horror film linked to arrest of lead suspect in Indonesian cold murder case
A film adapted from a true story that has been watched nearly 6 million times appears to have prompted police to pursue the suspects of a murder that happened eight years ago — but the case is far from over. ⌘ Read more
Amanda Knox was convicted, then acquitted, of a brutal murder. Here's why her story still captivates audiences across the globe
A beautiful young American in Italy. A brutal murder. Tales of sex games and occult rituals. The trial of Amanda Knox had all the elements of a salacious tabloid story, but at the core of the case lay a bungled investigation and an overeager prosecution — and some uncomfortable truths about how society treats young women. ⌘ Read more
Don't know much about the clitoris? The International Cliteratti will help
Largely overlooked by medical science for centuries, these women set out to advance the knowledge of the clitoris. ⌘ Read more
It sounds deceptively simple — but 'risky play' could be one of the fixes to a generational crisis
Experts say emerging research shows a link between risky play and less psychological distress in adolescent years. Could this be part of the solution to the current teen mental health crisis? ⌘ Read more
Caroline was a seasoned flyer who wore her seatbelt on long-haul flights. Then she got up to go to the bathroom
Nearly 16 years ago, Caroline Southcott got up to go to the toilet on a flight from Singapore to Perth. As she was returning to her seat, she suffered severe injuries that continue to impact her to this day. ⌘ Read more
Has marriage become outdated in 2024? These Australians think so
From having babies on their own to choosing to be single, these Australians believe life isn't necessarily easier — or better — with a partner. ⌘ Read more
Michael Mosley's wife says the days have been "unbearable" since TV doctor went missing
Clare Bailey Mosley says her family won't lose hope as the search for Michael Mosley continues for a third day. ⌘ Read more
Hospital received multiple warnings about flawed care before baby deaths
An ABC investigation uncovers sensational allegations by a whistleblower that dozens of expectant mothers who attended a Queensland hospital received substandard maternity care that put their babies' lives at risk and did not follow official clinical guidelines. ⌘ Read more
Three babies were abandoned in London over seven years. A DNA test revealed a devastating truth
The saga started in 2017, and this week, a court challenge revealed new details about three newborns left within kilometres of each other in east London. The "extremely rare" occurrence has put the spotlight on child abandonment — a phenomenon some say is poorly understood. ⌘ Read more
We all know the emoji, but did you know it once symbolised syphilis? The history of the broken heart
The heartbreak emoji is a near-universal symbol, but it hasn't always been that way. So how else was heartbreak depicted in art, and where did our modern version come from? ⌘ Read more
If inflation is falling, why are prices of essentials still rising so quickly?**
There's a growing divide in the prices of goods, and it's making the Reserve Bank's job harder. But the federal budget's cost-of-living measures may buy the RBA more time. ⌘ Read more
Live: Australia bat first in first real test of T20 World Cup against holders England
Australia, holders of the ODI World Cup and England, defending T20 World Cup champions, are set to lock horns at the historic Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Here's what we know about the four hostages rescued from Gaza
Israeli troops rescued four hostages on Saturday, eight months after they were kidnapped from a music festival. ⌘ Read more
Świątek thrashes Paolini to claim third straight French Open crown
World number one Iga Świątek continues her dominance in Paris by defeating Jasmine Paolini 6-2, 6-1 in a one-sided women's final. ⌘ Read more
Israel rescues four hostages from Gaza
The four hostages were taken by Hamas on October 7 after attending a music festival. ⌘ Read more
Former Collingwood player charged over crash that left two elderly women dead
Shannon John Cox is charged over a three-vehicle collision in WA that resulted in the deaths of two women in their 80s. ⌘ Read more
'It's crazy for me': Fox loses out on World Cup gold medal after crucial penalty
Reigning Olympic champion Jess Fox has been left to lament a four-second penalty as she finished with the silver medal in the women's kayak final at the ICF World Cup 2 in Prague. ⌘ Read more
Axed Rebels bow out of Super Rugby Pacific with finals loss in New Zealand
The Melbourne Rebels' final Super Rugby Pacific match ends in heartbreak, with the Hurricanes storming to a 47-20 victory on the back of a big second half in Wellington. ⌘ Read more
Federal Coalition commits to dumping 2030 climate target as it pursues nuclear power
The federal Coalition confirms it will dump Australia's commitment to reach 43 per cent emissions by 2030, arguing the target is unachievable. ⌘ Read more
Live: Dragons star cleared of wrongdoing after nasty mid-air collision, Titans face Rabbitohs on Gold Coast
St George Illawarra winger Zac Lomax will be breathing a sigh of relief after avoiding sanction for a mid-air collision in the Dragons' win over Wests Tigers. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Calls for Queensland government to 'come clean' about parole board after administrative error
Some people sitting on the Queensland Parole Board were not properly appointed, bringing into question some of their decisions, the ABC understands. ⌘ Read more
Apollo 8 astronaut William Anders dies in plane crash aged 90
The 90-year-old was piloting the plane when it crashed in Washington state. ⌘ Read more
Fears grow for surfer missing in rough seas off WA beach
The man aged in his 40s went missing yesterday afternoon after being spotted struggling at Surfers Point, Prevelly. ⌘ Read more
One dead, another injured in fatal head-on collision on Arnhem Highway
NT Police are investigating the two-vehicle crash that occurred on a main Top End highway just after 6am today that killed one person and hospitalised another. ⌘ Read more
Queer people half as likely to play sport amid 'alarming' rates of discrimination, study finds
Discrimination could see a whole generation of people walk away from sports they love, according to a researcher. ⌘ Read more
Winter storms spark monster swell at 'the gnarliest, scariest place on Earth'
This legendary surf break scares even the most experienced big-wave riders as it creates mountains of water, whipped up during wintry low pressure systems in the Southern Ocean. ⌘ Read more
Michael Mosley thought he had melanoma. His actual diagnosis sparked a diet trend that swept the globe
Dr Michael Mosley is a mainstay on British television and has popularised a health trend that influences millions around the world. But his journey to worldwide recognition started with a surprising diagnosis. ⌘ Read more
Man allegedly kidnapped, sexually assaulted woman before trying to extort $300,000**
NSW Police allege Yanyu Mu was involved in kidnapping and drugging a woman, before photographing her during the alleged sexual assault and threatening to release the images. ⌘ Read more
Sydney Harbour 'iconographer' Peter Kingston honoured by new exhibition
An artist whose work captured the beauty of Sydney Harbour is being honoured two years after his death. ⌘ Read more
Residents across NSW urged to be vigilant for floods as torrential rains recede
While this week's torrential rains across the state have begun to ease, the acting commissioner of NSW SES has urged residents to remain aware of potential flooding over the weekend. ⌘ Read more
Inside the Big Hole and one of Australia's 'most elaborate' scams
An early 20th century scam involving a promise of diamonds and gold, faux investors, fake letters and a quirky typewriter – all centred on what locals call a "bloody big hole". ⌘ Read more
Gen Zs like Flynn are happy to career hop until they find a job that makes them happy
Gen Z and millennials are job hopping much more frequently than their boomer bosses in the pursuit of happiness — and it's putting pressure on employers. ⌘ Read more
Red flags to look out for when signing rental lease agreements
With standardised contracts, signing a lease doesn't need to be as stressful as the search for a rental property. Experts share the red flags to look out for to ensure you're getting the real deal. ⌘ Read more
Part rom-com, part cop thriller, with a dash of philosophy, Hit Man is wildly entertaining
Anyone But You might have elevated Glen Powell to name-brand status with your mum and her friends, but Hit Man is his most defining achievement (so far). ⌘ Read more
These women want to see urgent changes in domestic violence responses to stop more senseless murders
As WA wrestles with an epidemic of domestic violence, these experts say investigations are not enough and want to see urgent changes to stop more women from being murdered. ⌘ Read more
Watch the shocking moment when a walker loses a race celebrating too early
The shocking moment when Spanish race walker Laura García-Caro loses a possible European Championship bronze medal after celebrating too early. ⌘ Read more
'I've got nothing to hide': Federal MP reacts after accusations of misusing COVID funding
Senator Lidia Thorpe has levelled scrutiny on the Northern Land Council over the spending of hundreds of thousands of dollars in federal COVID stimulus funding. ⌘ Read more
Queenslanders to get 20 per cent off car rego in government's latest budget cost-of-living sweetener
Premier Steven Miles has promised a cost of living budget but it'll come with a deficit — a deliberate move the government says will help people who are struggling. ⌘ Read more
The uni students hard at work on the holy grail of energy generation — a fusion reactor
A group of intrepid UNSW students are hard at work on a project that could solve the world's energy problems, but, as a joke among scientists goes, the technology always seems to be 30 years away. ⌘ Read more
Scammers find exploit in myki cards allowing them to steal funds from Victorian commuters
Public Transport Victoria has confirmed a small number of people with unregistered myki cards have had funds stolen from their accounts. ⌘ Read more
'Moving ground' of rabbits as professional shooters kill thousands each night
Good rainfall in recent years leads to an explosion of rabbits on NSW farms, leading to some farmers employing professional shooters to cull the numbers. ⌘ Read more
WHO confirms Australia's first human case of 'severe' bird flu subtype likely came from India
The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed the child who contracted Australia's first human case of a "severe" subtype of bird flu was likely exposed during a trip to India last month. ⌘ Read more
'Should we actually be doing this?' Thylacine de-extinction project questioned in new science exhibition
Even though we might be able to bring the thylacine back from extinction this science exhibition asks whether we should. ⌘ Read more
Canberra man who fired homemade gun at car of man he thought stole his e-bike given suspended sentence
Mariusz Nurzsynski is given a partially suspended sentence and a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Order after pleading guilty to manufacturing and firing a gun. ⌘ Read more
Classical music's audience is changing and Bridgerton and The Legend of Zelda are proof
Courtesy of film, social media and video games, classical music is reaching audiences it never has before. The ABC Classic 100 has been charting the change. ⌘ Read more
Patients at Sydney hospital given bells in place of faulty nurse buzzer system
For more than a year, patients with broken bones and those recovering from surgery were using bells similar to those used at hotel reception desks and restaurant kitchens. ⌘ Read more
How Britain's wedding of the year turned into a quiet tabloid war for Prince William and Prince Harry
The wedding of Britain's so-called most eligible bachelor has been overshadowed by rampant speculation about the two biggest stars on the guest list: Prince William and Prince Harry. Here's why it suggests the brothers remain deeply divided. ⌘ Read more
Australia's ski fields are on a downhill slope, but scientists show there's an off-ramp
Away from the sunburnt beaches, hot dusty gums, and red deserts, news for Australia's ski fields hasn't been good for years. But new research shows while the snow season is getting shorter, there's hope to turn things around. ⌘ Read more
India goes for 'green gold' as Australian avocados grow in popularity in massive new export market
From Melbourne to Mumbai, demand for avocado is on the rise in India, creating a big opportunity for Australian farmers who might otherwise dump fruit due to oversupply. ⌘ Read more
Carlos Alcaraz wins five-set epic, will meet Alexander Zverev in French Open final
Carlos Alcaraz reaches the French Open final after a five-set epic, and will face Alexander Zverev, whose domestic violence case in Germany was also resolved on Friday. ⌘ Read more
Greg Lynn's reality surpasses The Truman Show, as he testifies in his own murder trial
Greg Lynn told police his life felt like a Hollywood movie. This week, it played out like one as the accused killer stepped up to the witness box and defended himself in the Supreme Court of Victoria. ⌘ Read more
Wyn and Jim live in a tropical paradise. Their home could soon be flooded for the 'greater good'
The couple are at the confluence of how governments are responding to climate change and what is appropriate clean energy development. ⌘ Read more
Live: Want to know what's next in gaming? Summer Game Fest is about to take the wraps off
It's time for Summer Game Fest, a two-hour showcase of what's next in gaming. Follow live for all the big reveals and reactions. ⌘ Read more
'I'm going to have tears in my eyes': Runners leap health hurdles on way to marathon starting line
More than 650 runners are competing in Mildura's inaugural marathon this weekend, with some overcoming huge hurdles on their way to the event, like Mark Slade who has MS. ⌘ Read more
An outback mystery with no end in sight – how Paddy Moriarty's case was changed forever
In the Australian outback, mysteries have a way of shifting and distorting — and none more so than the enduring saga of a Larrimah man and his kelpie that never returned to the pub. ⌘ Read more
Dry paddocks, dead trees and empty water tanks. That's the grim story in this town
Dry paddocks, dead and dying trees, and empty water tanks — that's the grim situation gripping Toodyay in Western Australia as regional towns pay the price of a long, dry summer. ⌘ Read more
These doctors' details are up for sale on the dark web. They only found out when the ABC called
Doctors and pharmacists named in a sample of stolen MediSecure data up for sale on the dark web say they are yet to be contacted by the company despite their information being available online for over a week. ⌘ Read more
ADF chopper suffers 'minor technical fault' at Gold Coast golf course
An army helicopter aborted take-off on the Gold Coast due to a "minor technical fault". ⌘ Read more
The key ingredient for a deep Australian recession is missing, but it's not gone away
Despite teetering on the edge of it, few economists are forecasting an Australian recession anytime soon. But there's one obvious threat missing from the commentary: panic. ⌘ Read more
A scam unfolded before our eyes, then the tables turned on the criminals
"Scam-baiter" Jim Browning takes Background Briefing inside the world of cybercrime and exposes the tactics used to con Australians out of nearly $3 billion a year. ⌘ Read more
Live-streamed blind dates are becoming popular among China's young people
Many young people in China are using live-streamed blind dates — with sometimes hundreds of people watching — to meet potential partners. ⌘ Read more
Why these immigrants are deciding to return to their motherland
Amid increasing prices for everything from food, to energy and especially housing, some immigrants are deciding they would be better off returning to their motherland. ⌘ Read more
From sharing one woman's emotional story, an Australian podcast faced a fallout over medical misinformation
When a popular Australian podcast recently got into hot water over an episode about Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS), the incident reflected the consequences of medical misinformation and TSS confusion. ⌘ Read more
New CCTV provides clues in search for missing TV doctor Michael Mosley
Video emerges of missing TV doctor Michael Mosley outside a business on the Greek island of Symi, about 20 minutes after he was last seen by his wife at a nearby beach on Wednesday. ⌘ Read more
At least 28 Palestinians killed as Israeli tanks advance on Rafah
Local residents say tanks are advancing on Rafah and are stationed in the al-Izba district near the Mediterranean coast. ⌘ Read more
Prize money for Paris Olympic gold medalists is discriminatory, European Olympic Committees says
World Athletics and the International Boxing Association will offer prize money to their own medallists who win gold at the Paris Olympics this year. ⌘ Read more
Confronting new details of bottle shop worker stabbing revealed, as murder trial begins
The ten-day trial of the man accused of murdering bottle shop worker Declan Laverty has begun in Darwin, with CCTV from inside the store played to the court. ⌘ Read more
Live: Dragons' Origin stars selected to face Tigers in Wollongong
Rugby league's focus returns to the NRL as St George hosts West Tigers to begin round 14. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
'More dangerous than I initially thought': Young hiker details 24-hour ordeal on WA cliff face
Alex Farrelly-Deas, 25, says he climbed the cliff to take photos before slipping on his way back down. ⌘ Read more
News Corp to apologise after using 'disrespectful' photo in Indigenous child sexual abuse story
Sky News, The Australian and the Daily Telegraph used a photo of dancers in the Miriki Performing Arts group during a children's festival for a story on sexual abuse of Indigenous children last year. ⌘ Read more
Live: Bulldogs and Lions put finals aspirations on the line in crunch Friday night clash
The Western Bulldogs could move into the top eight with a win over the Brisbane Lions, who badly need a win themselves to keep the finals dream alive. Follow the action in our live blog. ⌘ Read more
US gas company Tamboran receives approval to expand fracking in Beetaloo Basin
Tamboran has received approvals to drill 15 new gas wells at its Shenandoah South project, as environment groups call on the federal environment minister to ensure the fracking plans are scrutinised. ⌘ Read more
Rita's driveway was graffitied with swastikas and anti-Palestinian slurs
A Melbourne woman was putting her bins out when she found swastikas and Islamophobic hate plastered on her driveway, but she says she will not be intimidated. It comes amid a rise in Islamophobic hate attacks reported since October last year. ⌘ Read more
Queensland minister referred to ethics committee over 'potentially misleading' social media video
Shannon Fentiman has been referred to Queensland's parliamentary ethics committee  over a social media video an LNP MP claimed "unleashed a wave of cyberbullying". ⌘ Read more
'Disappointed myself': Freeman says she could have run faster in famous gold medal win
Olympic legend Cathy Freeman says she never completely fulfilled her potential as an athlete, claiming she could have run faster in her career-defining 400-metre final at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. ⌘ Read more
Seven senior reporter investigated over allegations of 'inappropriate behaviour'
Channel Seven senior journalist Robert Ovadia says he is prepared to defend "malicious" allegations made against him. ⌘ Read more
Calls for cap on fuel hikes as Brisbane petrol prices rise by 50 cents per litre this week
Some Brisbane motorists are paying almost $2.30 per litre at the bowser, prompting calls for a cap on daily price hikes. ⌘ Read more
Short-term rental prices likely to skyrocket on Gold Coast after council rate hike
Holidaying in one of Australia's most popular tourist destinations could be about to get more expensive after a local government rate rise targeting short-term rentals. ⌘ Read more
Man, 76, jailed for soliciting explicit images from person he thought was a primary school boy
The Narromine man had previously been placed on a child protection register. ⌘ Read more