A new private search is underway in the state's Mid North for Joanne Ratcliffe and Kirste Gordon, who went missing from Adelaide Oval more than 50 years ago. ⌘ Read more
A new private search is underway in the state's Mid North for Joanne Ratcliffe and Kirste Gordon, who went missing from Adelaide Oval more than 50 years ago. ⌘ Read more
The husband of federal Victorian MP Monique Ryan has apologised after being filmed removing a sign belonging to rival Kooyong candidate Amelia Hamer. ⌘ Read more
Sweden, Norway and the Netherlands have contact US officials asking for their unspent contributions to USAID — a program Donald Trump has halted — to be refunded. ⌘ Read more
A Canberra man and woman are banned from owning a pet for 10 years after pleading guilty to animal cruelty. ⌘ Read more
McLaren, the 2024 constructors' champions, has made the perfect start to the year with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri claiming the first two grands prix of 2025. ⌘ Read more
The Istanbul mayor has been arrested. Hundreds of thousands of protesters are swarming the streets of Türkiye. How did we get here? ⌘ Read more
The French actor is facing trial in Paris after being accused of sexual assault by two women, allegations he has denied. ⌘ Read more
In just over an hour's run time, The Skin in the Game documentary ambitiously explores the big issues that plague rugby league and broader Australia, with Marlee Silva's own family story at its heart. ⌘ Read more
Lindsey Vonn becomes the oldest female alpine skiing medallist in a World Cup race just 11 months after having a partial knee replacement and six years after retiring. ⌘ Read more
Surprised residents in WA's north-west called in the snake catcher when they found a 1.5-metre-long python devouring an unfortunate bird. ⌘ Read more
There are several evidence-based advantages associated with late-age births — for both mum and bub — and experts say we should be talking about them more. ⌘ Read more
Police are appealing for information after a woman who stepped onto the road was struck by a Transperth bus on the Causeway in East Perth, suffering fatal injuries. ⌘ Read more
After a hot, dry summer residents in outback Queensland are celebrating the weekend's rainfall. But on the north coast, more rain could prove to be disastrous. ⌘ Read more
Friends of two Melbourne teenagers who died after drinking alcohol tainted with methanol while overseas last year say a new safety campaign by the Australian government is an important step forward. ⌘ Read more
From fancy balls to supporting impoverished mining families, being razed by fire to launching local film premieres, an arts venue in regional Victoria has endured for a century. ⌘ Read more
Ebrahim Rasool tells supporters his persona non grata status is a "badge of dignity" after his US expulsion. ⌘ Read more
Queensland will join other states in a deal to make up the "funding shortfall" for public education, with an extra $2.8 billion from the Commonwealth over the next decade. ⌘ Read more
Bicycles just weren't a thing on Thursday Island until a grassroots campaign with the backing of an enterprising mayor sparked a cultural shift. ⌘ Read more
This year the small north-west town of Penguin celebrates its 150th anniversary. What started as a settlement trading timber and potatoes by sea has turned into a bustling tourist town. ⌘ Read more
Big-hitting Travis Head has launched his IPL season with a 21-ball half-century, while making life a record-breaking misery for an Ashes rival. ⌘ Read more
Ricky Stuart says the NRL's crackdown on obstruction is over after Canberra was on the wrong end of a questionable bunker ruling. ⌘ Read more
Victoria Police release CCTV footage that shows the moment a man was shot in Melbourne's north in broad daylight. ⌘ Read more
Once a rite of passage, overnight excursions for students are becoming increasingly rare. ⌘ Read more
The Northern Territory has the highest rate of kids in care in Australia. For those leaving care at 18 years old, it can be a confusing and scary time. ⌘ Read more
The Tasmanian senator blasts the government's plan to dish out another round of energy relief, questioning why the plan wasn't means tested. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
The Royal Flying Doctor Services hopes an exhibition in Broken Hill will keep the organisation alive and draw more tourists to the outback city. ⌘ Read more
Having made solid gains last week, the ASX looks likely to lose ground ahead of tomorrow's federal budget. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. ⌘ Read more
Commuters can now forget the go card and tap on and off their Brisbane City Council buses and metro services using a credit card, debit card or smart device, such as a mobile phone. ⌘ Read more
When Sunita Kotnala first came to Canberra, there was no women's shed, something she felt was needed. Now she helps other women gain the confidence to use power tools and make things with their hands. ⌘ Read more
A global study finds there is "no environmentally safe level" of four-wheel drive use on beaches, prompting calls to severely limit access. ⌘ Read more
It was already difficult to find a place to rent in Harden before a blast of extreme weather took a dozen homes off the market. ⌘ Read more
Hundreds of women share their experiences for a new UN report revealing years of full-scale war in Ukraine has significantly intensified gender-based violence inside and outside the home. ⌘ Read more
While Australian politicians argue about power bill relief and non-existent nuclear power stations, pressing issues like the great US retreat, global warming and AI are being ignored. ⌘ Read more
The Bureau of Meteorology forecast potential flooding on 14 rivers in northern NSW in the wake of ex-Cyclone Alfred. While only four actually did experience a major flood, data shows that several more were close, though all river heights were eclipsed by the catastrophic floods of early 2022. ⌘ Read more
The contest is expected to be dominated by Canada's increasingly tense relationship with US President Donald Trump, who has labelled the country America's "51st state". ⌘ Read more
The release of the budget will inevitably involve a lot of political talk, but the government's plan will impact your financial situation in one way or another. ⌘ Read more
The decision to start the AFL clash between the Lions and Eagles at midday in late March in Brisbane is questioned by coach Chris Fagan and club legend Jason Akermanis. ⌘ Read more
Paramedics attending to Garry Tierney consulted a neurologist within minutes about his stroke via an app that aims to speed up assessments and tailor care. ⌘ Read more
Seventy projects outlined in a confidential PNG cabinet document include acquiring a luxury island in partnership with a Congolese rapper, exploring the potential for a world-class Formula 1 track, creating a "Silicon Valley style hub" for entrepreneurs and setting up a spy agency with training from Israel. ⌘ Read more
Frank Golding is one of an estimated 500,000 former foster children and wards of the state, many of whom are now facing the worrying prospect of returning to managed care in their twilight years. ⌘ Read more
Labor's total savings are less than a quarter of its new bulk billing incentive, one of several new spends the Coalition has matched. ⌘ Read more
Australians love an underdog and in 1983, Cliff Young transfixed the nation when he beat the world’s best to shuffle to victory from Sydney to Melbourne. His legend endures. ⌘ Read more
Hobart tenant Katie found out the "sublet agreement" she had signed with a company called Arx Pty Ltd could be invalid — and she had no tenancy rights in Tasmania. ⌘ Read more
European nations have rushed to boost defence spending in recent weeks, who fear the US is seeking to turn its back on them to pursue a deal with Russia. ⌘ Read more
Pope Francis made his first public appearance in more than five weeks, waving from a balcony at Rome's Gemelli hospital before his expected discharge from the facility on Sunday. ⌘ Read more
The Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza says more than 50,000 people have been killed by Israel's bombardment and invasion of the Gaza Strip. ⌘ Read more
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu is formally arrested and charged with corruption, after a fourth night of mass protests sparked heavy clashes with riot police in Türkiye. ⌘ Read more
A 24-year-old man is taken into custody as part of an investigation after the body of John Birch was discovered last week at a property in Glenorie. ⌘ Read more
The company that builds the protected mobility vehicles has unveiled a high-tech upgrade to combat the threat of armed drones, used with devastating effect in Ukraine. ⌘ Read more
Melbourne United's Matthew Dellavedova is named MVP of the NBL Championship Series but hands it over to Will Hickey of the victorious Illawarra Hawks. ⌘ Read more
Australian Alex de Minaur will likely have the crowd against him for his next match at the Miami Open, facing a showdown with 18-year-old superstar Joao Fonseca. ⌘ Read more
Nicola Olyslagers defends her indoor high jump world championship, with fellow Australian Eleanor Patterson second in Nanjing, China. ⌘ Read more
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan says the Suburban Rail Loop is still within budget, as she addresses concerns from residents who say early construction works on the rail tunnel have made them sick. ⌘ Read more
Residents say they heard shots being fired from within the Woodbine Street unit earlier today. ⌘ Read more
Josh Addo-Carr plays his first NRL match since his suspension last year over failed roadside drugs tests. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Australian Oscar Piastri will begin a Formula 1 grand prix from pole position for the first time on Sunday in China, seeking the third win of his career. ⌘ Read more
Hanif Kureishi does not pretend his new life is anything but often hellish and a profoundly unwelcome shock. But he has also been moved and sustained by new discoveries about connection, creativity and love. ⌘ Read more
Ambulance Victoria has confirmed that a young child has drowned in a dam near Nagambie in Victoria's north. ⌘ Read more
Liz, who holds the record as the nation's most expensive border collie working dog, is adjusting well to her new role as doting muster mum. ⌘ Read more
The car chase ended with the driver losing control of his car and smashing into a traffic light and three pursuing police vehicles hitting his vehicle, prosecutors say. ⌘ Read more
Fresh off an 87-point demolition by the Suns, West Coast travels to Brisbane to take on the AFL premiers. Later, North Melbourne host the Demons, and Fremantle take on the Swans in Perth. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
The British government has ordered an investigation into the country's "energy resilience" after a fire shut Heathrow Airport for almost a day. ⌘ Read more
Angus Taylor confirms the Coalition plans to reduce overall government spending growth and temporary migrant numbers, but says figures will be finalised after Tuesday's budget. ⌘ Read more
Many people are surprised to find a winery more than 800 kilometres inland from Western Australia's coast, but veteran Kalgoorlie winemaker Geoff Paynter says they shouldn't be. ⌘ Read more
Greg, Barry, and Leo have farewelled their town's last livestock saleyards after working for a combined 169 years of service there. ⌘ Read more
Gillian White swam every day, even when she was sick with terminal cancer. When she could no longer swim, she decided the time was right to say farewell. ⌘ Read more
With the World Championships taking place next week, Australia's Adam Lambert and Josie Baff produce promising form at the final lead-up event in Austria. ⌘ Read more
Rum distillers are taking over a 1940s milk factory in the Hunter Valley, as the industry looks to go large in the international market. ⌘ Read more
Every year during the Canberra Balloon Spectacular, the event attracts not just those on land but also those on the water. ⌘ Read more
There are concerns a lack of communication from WA Police means gun owners are missing out on critical information, one week before new firearms laws come into effect. ⌘ Read more
New details about the state of the Whyalla steelworks were revealed in a legal document this week. Here's what we learned. ⌘ Read more
An expansion to the ACT's portable long service leave scheme, which allows those in casual or insecure work to access the entitlement even if they switch employers, is being put on hold amid the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. ⌘ Read more
While growers say they are always anxious about the risk of smoke taint from bushfires and burn-offs, conditions in Tasmania are ripening for a bumper wine grape harvest this year. ⌘ Read more
Australian writer and producer Vicki Madden is bringing the Scandinavian noir style to Australian screens. What makes Tasmania so well-suited to the genre? ⌘ Read more
Rebecca Buckley is getting creative to keep food on the table amid skyrocketing expenses. As more people face food insecurity in the cost-of-living crisis, researchers warn it can lead to disordered eating. ⌘ Read more
Psychologists say a ritual or celebration can help a person move forward from a difficult phase of their life. ⌘ Read more
Concerns have been raised about the bail process for NSW Police officers charged with domestic violence-related offences, with a former magistrate saying the decision should be made independently of police. ⌘ Read more
You just couldn't stay away, could you? Let's see how poorly you do this week. It’s time to play, HARD! ⌘ Read more
We asked voters across the country to tell us what issues concern them most at the upcoming federal poll. ⌘ Read more
Jess Hull and Ky Robinson win bronze medals for Australia at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Nanjing, China. ⌘ Read more
A short walk from the heart of Lismore are a bunch of homes among the gum trees on a dead end road called Pine Street. They call it a community, but the law calls it illegal. ⌘ Read more
Donald Trump's attacks on the judiciary pre-election, as he personally fought criminal prosecution, was one thing. But the way it's escalating from the White House is stress-testing the separation of powers. ⌘ Read more
Australia has a painful past. For the first time, the country has been grappling with recording the stories of that history in a truth-telling commission. ⌘ Read more
The head of the National Anti-Corruption Commission continues to hold senior roles in the Army Reserves six months after a misconduct finding was made against him. ⌘ Read more
Operations stall at a logistics hub in Poland that is expected to soon receive Australian Abrams tanks donated to Ukraine's war effort. ⌘ Read more
After an 80-year hiatus, lacrosse is returning to the Olympic program in time for 2028. Members of Australia's women's team say there has never been more excitement surrounding the sport. ⌘ Read more
Struggling to gain traction at home after taking the top job, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's performance on the international stage has been received differently. ⌘ Read more
At the age of 24, a brash and fiery Princess Anne was called "her royal rudeness" by the British tabloids. But when a man brandishing two guns tried to kidnap her outside Buckingham Palace, Anne's sharp tongue helped save her life. ⌘ Read more
Peter Dutton's misstep on the referendum is far from fatal but it comes alongside other hints the Coalition's campaign has stumbled in recent weeks. ⌘ Read more
Israel strikes Lebanon in retaliation for rockets targeting Israel, killing two, including a child, in the heaviest exchange of fire since the ceasefire with the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. ⌘ Read more
The federal government will extend its energy bill subsidies until the end of 2025 as it frames its re-election pitch to voters around the cost of living. ⌘ Read more
Pope Francis will offer a blessing to the public from his hospital room window in Rome on Sunday. ⌘ Read more
Federal minister Clare O'Neil says the Victorian government has to explain its funding needs beyond the $2 billion it has promised for the state's $34.5 billion rail loop project. ⌘ Read more
A woman and four young children were left "shaken" after shots were fired at their house, but police say they not the intended target. ⌘ Read more
US President Donald Trump rescinds the security clearances of former Democratic rivals Joe Biden, Kamala Harris and Hillary Clinton, as well as several other officials. ⌘ Read more
Just days after Joe Ingles's son made it through his first live NBA game, Minnesota coach Chris Finch starts the 37-year-old so his family can see him play. ⌘ Read more
Sudan's army retakes the Republican Palace in the capital Khartoum, marking a significant gain for the military after two years of civil war. ⌘ Read more
After a lacklustre debut weekend for the Scuderia in Melbourne, seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has converted Friday's sprint pole into a terrific win in Shanghai. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane superstar Reece Walsh is facing a fine for his shoulder charge on Murray Taulagi. Meanwhile, Cronulla and South Sydney begin Saturday's NRL matches with a clash at Shark Park. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Police are appealing to the public to help identify a young male who attempted to kidnap a woman after she got off a bus in suburban Melbourne on Wednesday night. ⌘ Read more