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It's St Patrick's Day. Who was this saint?**
Here's what you need to know about the day and the saint it celebrates. ⌘ Read more
Defence to auction old army land in Sydney after 20-year delay
An auction of the old Army Reserve Depot in Sydney's inner west this month could conclude a development saga that's dragged on for more than 20 years. ⌘ Read more
Little hope for ex-cyclone flows in NSW, Victoria and SA, experts warn
As one end of the country contends with the fallout from ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, another part of Australia is battling the opposite conditions. Hopes that water will make its way south are evaporating fast, with experts saying conditions are too dry. ⌘ Read more
Aussie cafe imposes US drink tax over Trump's 'schoolyard bullying'
When Ukraine's president faced a fiery meeting with Donald Trump at the White House, his plight struck a chord with a couple 16,000 kilometres away in rural Australia. ⌘ Read more
SZA's first acting gig is in this adults-only buddy comedy
One Of Them Days has come out of nowhere to become the third-highest-grossing film of 2025 in the US. ⌘ Read more
Trucking companies consider avoiding night driving after two crashes on the Bruce Highway
Another truck has crashed on the Bruce Highway, 25 kilometres from Tuesday's five-truck pile-up, prompting widespread calls for urgent funding to improve safety. ⌘ Read more
Several countries are experiencing 'sloth fever' outbreaks but the chance of it spreading to Australia is low
How you can avoid contracting sloth fever when travelling to countries experiencing small outbreaks of the mosquito-borne disease. ⌘ Read more
'Their deaths were preventable': Mothers of two officers murdered on the job call for change
The families of Constables Rachel McCrow and Matthew Arnold tell an inquest into their deaths they are "forever broken". ⌘ Read more
Two bodies found at property in Brisbane's north
Officers attended a property on Kentville Street at Mitchelton this morning and discovered the bodies of two people. ⌘ Read more
Quantum engineering was like magic to Nivaaz. Then she walked away from her dream
The young woman from Western Sydney says a lack of mentors led to her abandoning her childhood dream. She's since founded a network to help professional women find each other. ⌘ Read more
'So many little factors': Gold medal favourites explain the secret art behind winning boccia ahead of Paralympics
It is a sport that looks easy to the everyday sports fan watching at home, but as this Australian star duo explains, sometimes the difference between a medal and missing out can come down to millimetres. ⌘ Read more
Albanese caught on camera joking about Pacific policing plan with top US official
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has bridled at questions from journalists about a private conversation where he joked with US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell about splitting the cost of the Pacific Policing Initiative announced yesterday in Tonga. ⌘ Read more
Missing Queensland grandmother's remains found on NSW Mid North Coast beach
A 63-year-old grandmother who went missing in February this year has been identified after her skeleton was found near a beach four months later. ⌘ Read more
The corner store is 'a lifestyle, not a job' for these proprieters who fear being left behind
Regional general store owners say they love their jobs, but with rising pressures there are concerns whether there'll be anyone willing to take on the challenge when they sell up. ⌘ Read more
'It made my heart drop': Matildas star warns other athletes after revealing doping ban
Matildas star Aivi Luik saw her world crash down around her after being found guilty of a doping violation before the Paris Olympics. She wants to use her experience as a warning to other athletes. ⌘ Read more
Qantas posts fall in its post-tax profit to $1.25 billion
Qantas has recorded a 28 per cent fall in its post-tax profit to $1.25 billion in the 2024 financial year, driven by fares moderating, increased spending on customer initiatives and reduced freight revenue. ⌘ Read more
South-west Sydney rail line to be closed for more than 12 months from September as timeline for upgrade blows out
The T3 Bankstown line will close on September 30 for at least a year, increasing commute times to and from the city for people living in the west who will have to travel on replacement buses. ⌘ Read more
Typhoon Shanshan begins dumping rain on parts of Japan, leaving three dead and several injured
A typhoon moving at bicycle speed begins to dump rain on parts of Japan, leaving three people dead and several injured as weather officials issue the highest-level warnings in the country's south. ⌘ Read more
Live: ASX tipped to open lower, Qantas due to release its financial year results
ASX tipped to open lower, Qantas due to release its financial year results. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. ⌘ Read more
New homes in this Victorian alpine region might not be approved until 2028
Despite buying a block of land in the middle of a popular Victorian tourist town's retail strip, Tom Courtice and Julliette Begg can't get water or sewage connected. The connection issues could take four years to resolve. ⌘ Read more
'I've had better days': Ben O'Connor suffers at Vuelta a España, loses time but retains red jersey
Ben O'Connor saw his overall lead cut by a further 40 seconds as Primož Roglič launched a brutal late attack on stage 11 of this year's Vuelta a España. ⌘ Read more
WA Ombudsman to pay his own way to conference in Italy, just months after CCC probe into travel
WA's Ombudsman, who took leave amid a corruption probe into his global travels, promotes his attendance at another international event that he plans to attend in his professional capacity. ⌘ Read more
Trump rally shooter sought information on Donald Trump and Joe Biden before settling on target
The FBI says Thomas Matthew Crooks spent months looking into both the Republican and Democratic parties, including their national conventions, before settling on Donald Trump as a target for a shooting. ⌘ Read more
'It makes that disgusting slurping noise': Poh's guilty secret recipe
The celebrity chef speaks about her life almost lived as a Mormon housewife, and the one guilty secret meal she relishes making. ⌘ Read more
Why a top chef wants you to put carp collagen on your face
Australian researchers and chef Duncan Welgemoed are advocating for the pest species to be used to feed into health and beauty products in a multi-billion-dollar industry. ⌘ Read more
Aussies falter at US Open as big names offer reality check
Australia's tennis aces have made their best start to the US Open in 45 years but Rinky Hijikata, Ajla Tomljanovic and Maya Joint have crashed out on day three. ⌘ Read more
Released Long Bay jail inmate who travelled to Canberra to rape ex partner slapped with 10-year sentence
The court heard the 28-year-old travelled straight from a jail in Sydney to assault his ex-partner, in breach of a family violence order. ⌘ Read more
Extracurricular activities provide big benefits to kids – but how much is too much?**
After-school activities can offer physical and mental health benefits, improved resilience and better academic performance, but how can families balance these with the time and financial costs? ⌘ Read more
Scientists discover 1,700 new 'zombie' viruses in ancient permafrost in the Himalayas
The permafrost is melting and scientists are racing to collect ancient viruses trapped in the ice to understand how they’ve adapted to shifting climate over millennia. ⌘ Read more
Doomscrolling could be giving young people existential anxiety. Here's what to do about it
A recent study says too much doom and gloom can lead to anxiety, stress, and feeling negative about humanity but there are ways to counteract that. ⌘ Read more
It's one of two copper smelters left in the country. What will happen when the mine next door closes?**
A game of cat and mouse is being played between the state and Swiss multinational Glencore in an outback town facing the closure of its historic copper mine. ⌘ Read more
Getting paid in sherry and writing a tribute to the queen: What does a poet laureate actually do?**
Australia will soon be getting a poet laureate. But what does that actually mean? We sit down with the UK laureate, Simon Armitage, to find out. ⌘ Read more
The AFLW kicks off on Friday night with a double-header — here's all you need to know about the upcoming season
The Brisbane Lions are favourites to defend last year's premiership, with runners-up North Melbourne also in the mix. Here are all the answers to your burning questions ahead of the opening round. ⌘ Read more
Cyber security experts say digital banking is a gift to scammers
Neobanks are online-only branches, and experts are concerned they could be more susceptible to scammers. ⌘ Read more
Conspiracies, paranoia and tragedy: What we've learned from the Wieambilla shooting inquest
A marathon five-week inquest into the devastating Wieambilla shootings, which claimed the lives of two young police officers and an innocent neighbour, has reached its final day. ⌘ Read more
Coalition pledges to reopen Australia's empty embassy in Ukraine's capital, during visit to Kyiv
Liberal frontbencher Simon Birmingham has pledged the Coalition would reverse the federal government's "stubborn" refusal to reopen Australia's embassy in Kyiv, following the lead of numerous nations who have returned their diplomats to war-torn Ukraine. ⌘ Read more
Victoria needs more social housing. But some fear good plans can unravel when stigma takes hold
Victoria is in the midst of a push for more social housing, but NIMBY (not-in-my-back-yard) attitudes from neighbours are causing delays and creating stigma around housing residents, according to developers. ⌘ Read more
He endured scorpions, scurvy and deadly sandstorms. But Ken Elliott has never told his story of survival — until now
Kidnapped from his Burkina Faso home at gunpoint in 2016, Ken Elliott survived seven years in the desert as a prisoner of Al Qaeda. ⌘ Read more
With whiffs of Peter Dutton, Labor is now using the bad stench around the CFMEU as a weapon against the Greens
Affiliation and donations to the ALP have been suspended, administrators forced in, and now Labor is using the bad stench around the CFMEU as a political weapon against the Greens. ⌘ Read more
'A hot mess': As Australia basks in sunshine, a heatwave of this magnitude in summer could be deadly, climate scientists say
The recent hot spell may feel unfamiliar, but weather extremes are quickly becoming the norm, as climate change up-ends the winter seasons. ⌘ Read more
Defence Minister Richard Marles opened $600k second office despite already having one three minutes away
The defence minister requested a second office be opened for ministerial duties, just a three-minute walk from his electorate office. ⌘ Read more
Kirill wanted money for his family. To get it, he had to die for Putin
A former Wagner Group mercenary sheds light on the organisation's inner workings, as well as its training and recruitment procedures as the private army announces it has pulled out of Ukraine. ⌘ Read more
Live: Paralympics set for launch in Paris Opening Ceremony
Paris comes alive once more, as the 17th Paralympic Games are set to open with the Opening Ceremony at the Place de la Concorde and along the Champs-Elysées. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Immediate threat of summer blackouts eases but market operator warns risks remain
Australia's power market operator says the outlook has improved for the country's biggest grid, but the risks of delays to new projects loom large. ⌘ Read more
Blue Mountains dam shut after detection of 'forever chemicals'
The Medlow Dam in the Blue Mountains has been disconnected by WaterNSW as a "precautionary measure" as investigations continue into the presence of PFAS, known as "forever chemicals", in the water. ⌘ Read more
Medical reports failed to excuse Brittany Higgins from giving evidence, defamation trial told
Linda Reynolds's lawyer casts doubt on medical reports that claim Brittany Higgins is unfit to give evidence in the high-stakes defamation trial underway in Perth. ⌘ Read more
State and territory pressure mounts on Catherine King as transport funding deal risks derailment
Federal Infrastructure Minister Catherine King has been rolled in her efforts to decrease the Commonwealth's share of major transport funding, with Tasmania and WA joining a state and territory pile-on. ⌘ Read more
Sewage stored in pits and tankered out daily — South Australia's festering housing problem
More than 700 homes in the townships of Angle Vale, Virginia, Roseworthy and the suburb of Riverlea are having their sewage transported up to 40 kilometres by road to Adelaide's main wastewater treatment plant. ⌘ Read more
Tamil asylum seeker dies after setting himself on fire in Melbourne
Friends of 23-year-old Mano Yogalingam told the ABC the young father arrived in Australia from Sri Lanka in 2013 and had been on a bridging visa for nearly 12 years. ⌘ Read more
Woman charged with murder after allegedly stabbing man in leg in Perth
Homicide detectives charge a 49-year-old woman over the death of a man in the suburb of Maddington, in Perth's south-east. ⌘ Read more
Federal government secures 22 million IV fluid bags amid global shortage
Federal Health Minister Mark Butler said the additional bags would ensure there was "more than enough to meet Australian demand over that period". ⌘ Read more
Boccia royalty, and steamrolling Steelers ready for Paralympic glory
Australia's Paralympic trailblazing wheelchair rugby team, rejuvenated men's wheelchair basketball team, and two record-breaking pairs in boccia and rowing are all eyeing off gold in Paris. ⌘ Read more
Queensland state school principal charged with child exploitation and grooming offences
The Gold Coast state school principal is charged with possessing child exploitation material and grooming children in the Philippines. ⌘ Read more
Ten Palestinians killed in Israeli raids and strikes on West Bank, humanitarian workers say
At least 10 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli raids and strikes on several towns in the north of the occupied West Bank, according to a Red Crescent spokesperson. ⌘ Read more
Adam Bandt's press club address was pure Trump, at least as far as style is concerned
Content-wise, the Greens leader unabashedly promoted his movement's progressive ambitions to tax big corporations. But in style, his performance was pure Donald. ⌘ Read more
This scientist has 'never had a full-time job' — and here's why she doesn't need to
If you were asked to picture a scientist you might picture someone head down, white coat and goggles on,but Dr Catriona Nguyen-Robertson's science career took her in a different direction — away from full-time work in a lab. ⌘ Read more
Months of building work blown away in wild weather 'vortex'
A man in Victoria's High Country will have to rebuild the house he has been constructing for months after it was completely devastated by extreme wind. ⌘ Read more
The 2026 census won't count LGBTQI+ people, but why?**
Labor has moved to dump proposed questions that would create the first estimate of Australia's LGBTQI+ population, with advocates saying it renders the community "invisible". ⌘ Read more
'Keeps me up at night': Shot-hole borer quarantine zone could expand as concerns grow
As the WA government looks to expand quarantine boundaries to help stop the spread of the shot-hole borer, a WA arborist who is part of the fight says the pest keeps him awake at night. ⌘ Read more
'It does blow my mind': How Jesse Hogan became the AFL's most lethal forward after almost giving up football
When Jesse Hogan was traded to the GWS Giants at the end of 2020, his career was in tatters. Four years later, he is the AFL's leading goal kicker on a premiership contender. Here is how he scripted one of the most remarkable career turnarounds in the league's recent history. ⌘ Read more
'We've got to bang our own drum': Now is netball's time to be bold
Despite boasting similar participation rates to Australian rules football, netball receives far less government support. Liz Ellis says that must change as Netball Australia prepares to host a 2027 World Cup and push its case for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics. ⌘ Read more
73yo 'con artist' swindled millions from vulnerable elderly victims in 'shocking' scheme, court told
A "devious" Adelaide woman who stole millions from the savings and super accounts of elderly victims, using some of the funds on hire cars and hotels, has not revealed what she did with all of the money, a court has heard. ⌘ Read more
Greens leader defends MP's CFMEU rally attendance but says Nazi sign 'offensive'
Greens leader Adam Bandt has defended his colleague's decision to attend a CFMEU protest where the prime minister was likened to Adolf Hitler, saying the event was "legitimate" despite the "offensive" comparison. ⌘ Read more
Once a young footy star, Vernon enters Paralympics with determination and purpose
As Beau Vernon recovered from a broken neck, nurses told him he would never be able to get dressed without assistance. Now, he is preparing for his Paralympic debut. ⌘ Read more
Firefighters battle out-of-control grass fire in Sydney's south-west
Fire crews are battling an out-of-control grass fire burning at Camden Valley Way in Horningsea Park. An emergency warning has been issued by the Rural Fire Service. ⌘ Read more
Calls to protect northern Australia's ancient stone wall fish traps from tourists, climate change
Traditional owners say World Heritage listing would help preserve Australia's largest archaeological site, an elaborate network of stone walls designed to trap fish at low tide in the Gulf of Carpentaria. ⌘ Read more
Teenager escapes injury after e-bike bursts into flames on Sydney street
A 15-year-old boy was heading to school on an e-bike in Alexandria when the lithium-ion battery went into thermal runaway and exploded. ⌘ Read more
Sydney swimming coach raped and sexually assaulted six young girls, judge finds
Former champion swimming coach Richard "Dick" Caine raped and sexually assaulted young athletes at the pool and in his home and car, a judge finds. ⌘ Read more
The cheapest, easiest ways to deal with weeds
Weeds have been the bane of green thumbs' existence for as long as they've been tending to gardens. But if you take the right approach, having a weed-free garden shouldn't be an expensive or laborious undertaking. ⌘ Read more
AFP officers walked off the job from seven major airports yesterday, but didn't make their action public due to security concerns
AFP officers have walked off the job at seven major airports around the country as part of ongoing industrial action. ⌘ Read more
Developer vows to fight for supermarket in small hinterland town, as proposal causes division
The plan to bring a supermarket giant into a small country town on Queensland's Sunshine Coast could spiral into a major legal battle. ⌘ Read more
Ballistic police vest would not have saved officer killed at Wieambilla, inquest hears
It's the fifth and final week of an inquest into the 2022 tragedy, which claimed the life of two police officers and a neighbour. ⌘ Read more
NT chief minister to hold 20 portfolios in two-person interim ministry before announcing new cabinet
The Northern Territory's new chief minister has announced an interim ministry while deciding on her full cabinet, as vote counting continues for two contested Darwin seats. ⌘ Read more
'Grave fears' held for Toowoomba man missing since walk near home 18 days ago
The family of 61-year-old Dale Cook say they are "devastated" by his disappearance, as police on foot with dogs resume their search of dense bushland nearby. ⌘ Read more
Authorities investigating claim Royal Hobart maternity ward short-staffing led to baby's death
Tasmania's health department is investigating a claim from the state's nursing and midwifery union that a baby died as a result of understaffing in the Royal Hobart Hospital's maternity ward. ⌘ Read more
Deepfake technology used as West Australians scammed out of millions of dollars
Romance scams are on the rise in WA, with authorities warning people to be vigilant of scammers using artificial intelligence to disguise themselves in video calls. ⌘ Read more
Kamala Harris is ahead of Donald Trump, but two big wildcards could up-end the race
Polls put Kamala Harris slightly ahead of Donald Trump in the US election race. But there are two potential stumbling blocks that could up-end the contest once again. ⌘ Read more
Gym safety in the spotlight after bodybuilder's collapse
The family of a Perth bodybuilder who spent 15 hours unconscious in a gym shower without anyone noticing is calling for greater safety measures at gyms. ⌘ Read more
Why this Australian lesbian Netflix comedy is set in a suburban 90s video shop
Working at Blockbuster as a teenager helped Melbourne filmmaker Jessica Smith discover her sexual identity. Her new series shows that journey, with all its excruciating awkwardness and joy. ⌘ Read more
Employer not paying your super? Here's how to check and what you can do
Billions of dollars in super contributions go unpaid every year. Here are some tips on how to keep track and recover your super if need be. ⌘ Read more
Alice Springs council declares two-year ban on controversial bush footy finals, amid crime fears
This bush footy competition brings hundreds of people to Alice Springs from remote communities each year, but a council ban means they will no longer be able to play finals in town. ⌘ Read more
Cyclists, scooter riders banned ahead of new Brisbane bridge's opening
The Neville Bonner Bridge, which connects the Queen's Wharf precinct in the Brisbane CBD to South Bank, is expected to cater to 10,000 pedestrians each day. ⌘ Read more
'Poor decisions': Latrell Mitchell reveals regret in first public comments since white powder controversy
Latrell Mitchell has addressed the controversy surrounding a photo which circulated on social media appearing to show him in the presence of white powder. ⌘ Read more
Zuckerberg says White House 'repeatedly pressured' Facebook to take down certain COVID-19 content during pandemic
Facebook's CEO Mark Zuckerberg speaks about pressure he feels was "wrong" from the Biden government to take down some COVID-19 content in 2021. ⌘ Read more
Inflation falls to 3.5pc in July as energy rebates help to push electricity prices lower
The annual rate of inflation declined in July, as commonwealth and state rebates drove energy prices lower, the Bureau of Statistics said. ⌘ Read more
Warning as 'bold' cassowaries pester north Queensland campers for food
Wildlife rangers are urging visitors not to feed cassowaries after shooting video of a pair of the big and potentially dangerous birds getting too close for comfort. ⌘ Read more
Why this 'extraordinary medical breakthrough' is struggling to eliminate hepatitis C
Hepatitis C attacked Dennis Maby's liver over two decades and nearly claimed his life. Now clear of the disease he's urging other people to get tested. ⌘ Read more
Murdered woman's parents speak out as small towns grapple with hidden violence problem
Glenn and Linda Watson's daughter was murdered by her ex-partner. They hope by sharing her story they can save other lives. ⌘ Read more
Filmmakers take advantage of heritage town to breathe new life into its streets
A country town is creating a name for itself among Australian television and movie makers, becoming the backdrop of three major productions over the past 12 months. ⌘ Read more
Mock guillotines and 'deadnaming' the president: How fury at Indonesia's rulers boiled over
One thing is clear: Indonesia's democrats will not let their hard-won system of checks and balances be dismantled without a fight. ⌘ Read more
Kavita's son was born at 27 weeks. Donor breastmilk helped protect him
Australian Red Cross Lifeblood is calling for more breastmilk donors, with cold and flu season significantly reducing the number of mums able to donate. ⌘ Read more
Arsonists torch and kill dozens of microbats on the Sunshine Coast
Queensland rangers are investigating after 48 little bent-wing bats were found with "horrendous" injuries in a tunnel on a popular walking track. ⌘ Read more
Investigation launched after ambulance forced to call back-up paramedics at capacity Melbourne hospital
A back-up ambulance was forced to treat a patient in the corridors of Maroondah Hospital in Melbourne's east, when paramedics were told no emergency beds were available at the hospital. ⌘ Read more
Basketball star says he's lucky to be alive as one-punch attacker is jailed
Former NBL player Harry Froling is hoping to defy the odds to return to the court after he suffered a brain injury in a one-punch assault. His attacker was jailed for more than a year for the attack outside a nightclub in Wollongong. ⌘ Read more
Inspector finds children locked in rooms with no toilet or running water at Queensland youth detention centre
Queensland's Inspector of Detention Services has investigated youth detention in the state and made 15 recommendations to address human rights concerns. ⌘ Read more
Mining industry trials large-scale electric, hydrogen trucks amid push to lower emissions
New mining technology is being put to the test in Western Australia with trials of "clean, green, cheaper" trucks now underway. ⌘ Read more
Mining company ERA claims Jabiluka lease refusal 'secret' and 'unfair'
Energy Resources of Australia claims the decision to refuse its Jabiluka mineral lease was unfair and that the Resources Minister Madeleine King met with the company for just 10 minutes before the decision. ⌘ Read more
Rents soar by 45pc over three months in WA beachside town amid 'alarming' housing shortage
People have long moved to the coastal town of Esperance because of its affordability and lifestyle. Since the rental price has sky-rocketed some can no longer afford a home. ⌘ Read more
O'Connor sets new Australian record in the Vuelta a Espana with fifth day in the leader's jersey
West Australian cyclist Ben O'Connor retains the lead in the Vuelta  a Espana, breaking a 19-year-old record set by Bradley McGee. ⌘ Read more
What do international student caps have in common with an ancient miliary strategy? More than you'd think
Governments have previously used the "divide and rule" strategy on Australia's universities. It's playing out again with the proposed international student caps, writes Conor Duffy. ⌘ Read more