King Charles postpones his public engagements after experiencing temporary side effects from ongoing cancer treatment, Buckingham Palace says. ⌘ Read more
King Charles postpones his public engagements after experiencing temporary side effects from ongoing cancer treatment, Buckingham Palace says. ⌘ Read more
All eyes will be on whether the Liberals can flip Lyons on election night, but could there be other surprising contests in Tasmania? Labor is hoping for a Braddon surge, while one of its ministers could be looking over her shoulder. ⌘ Read more
Just weeks after ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred struck south-east Queensland, residents can expect heavy rainfall moving into the weekend. Sandbagging stations are open in the Gold Coast as the region prepares for more downpours. ⌘ Read more
Blue Mountains residents are pressing ahead with legal action against the NSW government for refusing to test people who were drinking water contaminated with "forever chemicals." ⌘ Read more
The ASX200 is tipped to open lower, Wall Street's major share indices lost ground overnight after investors digested the details of US President Donald Trump's latest trade tariffs. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
The NSW government is set to remove shark nets at beaches from Newcastle to Wollongong a month early this year amid growing concerns from marine advocates and experts. ⌘ Read more
Police say a man "slashed" two people unknown to him across the face following an argument on a Melbourne bus overnight, one of whom is now in a critical condition. ⌘ Read more
Doctors often prescribe strong medications to relieve pain, distress and discomfort in palliative care, but many of these drugs have recently been unavailable or difficult to access. ⌘ Read more
After months of speculation, Anthony Albanese will this morning officially tell Australians they are heading to the polls on May 3. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
It's been three days since venue plans for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games were revealed, but real estate agents are already spruiking the benefits of buying within what some of them are calling the "Olympic epicentre". ⌘ Read more
Adelaide's Festival Plaza is being lost to commercial interests, critics of a proposed skyscraper say, amid calls for a rethink about how the Riverbank precinct is being developed. ⌘ Read more
The collections include 99 per cent of Australia's native birds as well as exotic bird species, skeletons, mammals, reptiles stored in ethanol, eggs and frozen tissue. ⌘ Read more
As another Aboriginal family says goodbye to their brother who died in custody, legal and health experts are frustrated that efforts to minimise hanging points in jail cells are 'painfully slow'. ⌘ Read more
Tech giant Meta used millions of pirated books by Australian authors including Hannah Kent, Charlotte Wood and Tim Winton to train its AI language model. ⌘ Read more
New figures suggest last year's turmoil dealt a severe blow to New Caledonia's population, as French nationals left the territory in search of jobs or to escape violence. ⌘ Read more
The Queensland government has released a report that upholds the ABC's revelation that a Brisbane casino owner had a "concealed relationship" with a jailed junket boss. ⌘ Read more
The Russian president says he worries NATO countries could use the Far North as a "springboard for future conflicts". ⌘ Read more
There's little Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton don't know about each other's political instincts. They now find themselves in a high-stakes battle where only one can prove victorious. ⌘ Read more
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is expected to meet with the governor-general this morning, marking the official start of a five-week race to the federal election on May 3. ⌘ Read more
If you've travelled along Tasmania's coastline, you may have spotted collections of black circular pens floating just offshore and thought 'what are those?' They're salmon farms — and there is a lot of them. ⌘ Read more
Residents living near the road where a young boy was hit and killed by a car at Teesdale on Thursday say they had pleaded for safety improvements for years. ⌘ Read more
Soil moisture has declined more than 2,600 gigatonnes since 2000, making a greater contribution to sea level rise than Greenland's melting ice sheets. ⌘ Read more
Ukraine's leader accuses the US of "constantly changing" a minerals deal linked to military aid, as cracks in the already fractured relationship between Kyiv and Washington widened on Thursday. ⌘ Read more
The health secretary says the move will reduce "bureaucratic sprawl" but has led to concerns it would lead agencies to drastically scale back their operations. ⌘ Read more
Almost 1,900 people have now been detained amid the largest anti-government protests in the country in more than a decade. ⌘ Read more
The submarine was carrying 45 tourists and crew while sailing in the Red Sea near Hurghada. ⌘ Read more
At least 27 people have died and dozens of others have been injured by the blazes that continue to spread. ⌘ Read more
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has delivered his response to the government's budget and it's big on petrol and gas, with barely a word on nuclear. ⌘ Read more
The data of 16,000 readers of the Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and The Financial Review is exposed online following a major cyber security breach ⌘ Read more
A policy fight over cost-of-living relief has emerged with a federal election looming. Labor and the Coalition have both promised to ease hip pocket pain, but voters will be asked to choose between income tax cuts or cheaper petrol. ⌘ Read more
The NT's sacred sites authority says the "rapid timeframe" and "limited nature" of proposed amendments to the NT Sacred Sites Act "raises many questions about why this is happening". ⌘ Read more
Text messages between two of the four people charged with the murder of Cassius Turvey appear to show one of them admitting lying to police about the murder of the teenager, the WA Supreme Court hears. ⌘ Read more
Kiwi Formula 1 racer Liam Lawson's stint as a Red Bull driver has come to a screeching halt, axed from the team after just two grands prix. ⌘ Read more
A diabetic woman accused of murdering her elderly parents, by injecting them with her own insulin, suffered undue hardship while in jail for breaching her bail. ⌘ Read more
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton vows to "immediately" force gas giants to set aside for domestic use as much as 20 per cent of supply that would "otherwise be exported", cutting wholesale prices by 40 per cent. ⌘ Read more
Trent Toelau gets his first NRL start, named at halfback as Nathan Cleary recovers from a concussion, as the Panthers take on South Sydney. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
The Bombers have made a disastrous start to the AFL home-and-away season, but can they turn around their fortunes against the Power? Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Residents of a southern WA town are creating a makeshift supermarket in their town hall after their only option was taken out by fire. ⌘ Read more
A New South Wales court is played vision of AFL footballer Noah Balta assaulting a man in a Mulwala pub car park. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane's lord mayor hits out at the annual Queensland Music Awards in response to a winner at this year's ceremony. ⌘ Read more
The Homicide Squad is investigating after the woman's body was found by emergency services while parents were dropping their children at neighbouring primary school. ⌘ Read more
Victoria's former chief psychiatrist will lead a review into the provision of hormone therapy to children, after the Queensland government paused such treatments for new trans patients under the age of 18 earlier this year. ⌘ Read more
A 66-year-old airlifted to Birdsville after five days trapped by floodwaters that threatened to sweep away his vehicle says he's had the adventure of a lifetime. ⌘ Read more
Queensland's transport minister says he is open to "investment from any party" to get the Sunshine Coast's multi-billion-dollar public transport system built before the 2032 Olympics. ⌘ Read more
Farmers label the findings of a state government inquiry into the impact of the live sheep export ban on NSW as a disappointment, with just one recommendation delivered. ⌘ Read more
Police confirm they are investigating allegations a detainee was assaulted by an employee at Bimberi Youth Justice Centre in Canberra, which the Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children says she was recently refused access to. ⌘ Read more
The triple j One Night Stand is back for 2025, bringing one regional town an incredible night of live music this May. ⌘ Read more
The Buruli ulcer, a bacterial infection that eats away at skin tissue, affected more than 350 people in Victoria last year. Now there's a new case in NSW. ⌘ Read more
The family of one-punch victim Luke Sweetman has expressed disappointment in the sentence of his killer, and called for more protections at pubs and hotels. ⌘ Read more
Hass avocados are out of season for the next few months, meaning those craving an avo fix may have to turn to the often-maligned Shepard variety. But despite the bad rap, Shepard avocados have their own strengths. ⌘ Read more
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has supervised the test of suicide drones with artificial intelligence technology, according to state media. ⌘ Read more
The rare protests follow Israel's resumption of attacks on Gaza following a nearly two-month ceasefire. ⌘ Read more
The Northern Territory's renewables minister says the government is scrapping a target of 50 per cent renewable energy by 2030, labelling it an "unrealistic and failed policy". ⌘ Read more
The opposition says it would repeal Labor's legislated tax cuts and instead halve the fuel excise for a year. Here's how that would work. ⌘ Read more
Records revealed by Reuters show the teen, who now has access to departments including Homeland Security, provided services to a cyber crime ring known as "EGodly" prior to his US government role. ⌘ Read more
The Minns government is set to introduce the legislation known as "Joe's Law", which will protect hospitals providing emergency, surgical and inpatient services from any future government entering such partnerships which limit public control over hospital services. ⌘ Read more
The mammoth cast of Avengers: Doomsday includes longtime Marvel mainstays such as Robert Downey Jr and Chris Hemsworth as well as new entrants and stars from Fox's original X-Men movies, including Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellan. ⌘ Read more
The Mount Gambier council is seeking expressions of interests from companies wanting to hire out electric scooters in the city, but there are concerns they could be thrown into the Cave Gardens. ⌘ Read more
After months of complaints about unpaid wages, landlord disputes and child health and safety breaches, Genius has sold off at least six childcare centres. ⌘ Read more
Every surfer at this Byron Bay event has a different story to tell. But they all agree on one thing — the healing power of the ocean. ⌘ Read more
Australia Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga has said the revival of rugby league's Ashes provides the perfect opportunity to "make a statement" ahead of next year's World Cup. ⌘ Read more
This week's story about Washington's group chat mix-up has prompted debate over what constitutes "war plans" and whether the material was classified. The Atlantic has now published the full chat. ⌘ Read more
The Unification Church has had close ties to world politics for decades, but a court ruling in Japan could be the end of the organisation. ⌘ Read more
The sight of thousands of salmon off WA's Cheynes Beach has sparked excitement for another bumper fishing season. ⌘ Read more
South Australia enters day two of the Sheffield Shield final with a lead of 63 runs, after dominating the opening day against Queensland. Follow all the live scores and stats. ⌘ Read more
There will be at least one Australian, possibly more, in the UEFA Women's Champions League final, with both Arsenal and Lyon progressing to the semifinals. ⌘ Read more
A female driver is being interviewed by police after a child was struck by a car and died while walking to school at Teesdale. ⌘ Read more
More than 200 millimetres of rainfall is forecast for parts of WA's north as tropical low forms on the Kimberley coast. ⌘ Read more
Officials confirmed about 9,000 sensitive court files, including domestic violence orders and affidavits, were accessed from the NSW Online Reigstry last week. ⌘ Read more
Queensland's Land Court has recommended a mine lease extension be rejected unless the mine's operator can prove it will mitigate climate emissions. ⌘ Read more
Carlton forward Harry McKay will miss Friday night's match against the Western Bulldogs due to personal reasons. ⌘ Read more
A vehicle used by four US soldiers who vanished during a military drill in Lithuania has been discovered submerged in a body of water. ⌘ Read more
President Donald Trump says he is placing 25 per cent tariffs on all automotive imports to the United States. ⌘ Read more
French President Emmanuel Macron says European forces could be used to dissuade future Russian attacks once a peace deal is in place in Ukraine. ⌘ Read more
Oscar-winning actor Jamie Foxx has produced a new two-part documentary, Number One on the Call Sheet. ⌘ Read more
The US conspiracy theorist charged in connection with a deadly attack on Queensland police has told authorities he was devastated to hear from the killers and would have tried to talk them out of it if he had the chance. ⌘ Read more
A new report into the massive over-representation of Indigenous children in out-of-home care in Western Australia reveals how factors like homelessness and DV can lead to mothers having their babies taken away. ⌘ Read more
The insect said to threaten the food security of 600 million people globally may have met its match in the form of several native Australian fungi and bacteria. ⌘ Read more
Police are working to retrieve the bodies of two men who remain inside a car that crashed into a river in northern NSW last night. ⌘ Read more
Rainfall records at some out properties have been smashed with major flooding set to continue across parts of western Queensland. The rain band is expected to head east in time for the weekend. ⌘ Read more
The Coalition is promising to cut the fuel excise by 25 cents after rejecting Labor’s "top-up" income tax cuts. ⌘ Read more
Queensland's veterans are looking to a teenager as their potential game-breaker against South Australia in the Sheffield Shield final. ⌘ Read more
The Australian share market is poised to fall, after Wall Street and European stocks were hit by the looming threat of tariffs on US car imports. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. ⌘ Read more
Tom Green's teammates will tell you he's a hard player to get off the field. His excuse? He's completely deaf in one ear. ⌘ Read more
Like all ambitious rebuilds, it comes complete with drama, delay, cost overruns and the grit to persevere through to completion. ⌘ Read more
Queensland will need tens of thousands of extra construction workers to satisfy the pipeline of infrastructure for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, expected to heap "enormous pressure" on the sector, building experts say. ⌘ Read more
Genius move or "cheeky European vacay"? A cost-cutting regional council has narrowly voted to send its mayor and the city band on an expenses-paid trip to entice Queen Mary into a reciprocal visit. ⌘ Read more
Following ABC investigations into claims of widespread bullying, sexism and homophobia, NSW Police has confirmed that a review into its culture is now underway. Those who blew the whistle aren't holding their breath. ⌘ Read more
Despite Australians paying almost $7 billion dollars for group insurance within super annually, new research shows more than a quarter aren't aware if they have cover or the details of their policies. ⌘ Read more
A tiny red speck has set a date on an important era in the Universe's early history and given astronomers a surprising insight into the "cosmic dawn". ⌘ Read more
Forty-two dogs were injured and one euthanased at the venue between July and September 2024. Club officials, trainers, and owners are calling for the "unsuitable" two-turn grass track to be converted to sand. ⌘ Read more
Indonesian police launch a preliminary investigation into "acts of terror" against an investigative media organisation after carcasses were delivered to its Jakarta office. ⌘ Read more
In his first interview since assuming the job last year, Air Marshall Stephen Chappell has warned the country is in a period of strategic volatility as potential military threats grow across the Indo-Pacific, and insists Australia is not overly reliant on the United States. ⌘ Read more
The operator of smelters in South Australia and Tasmania is urging state and federal governments to provide "essential" financial support, after its facilities were described as "uncompetitive assets". ⌘ Read more
An audience member suffered a medical emergency during the Allstars Supershow at the Palais Theatre in St Kilda. ⌘ Read more
Artificial intelligence has crept into almost every corner of our lives. So with the federal election looming, BTN High speaks to young people about how they think it will influence voting and how to tell if it's the real deal. ⌘ Read more
Nicole hadn't been in her sales job for even a year when she resigned, but her former employer is now trying to stop her working in the same industry for the next six months. ⌘ Read more
The trial was part of a small — but growing — group of animal-to-human organ transplants, in a practice known as "xenotransplantation". But will pig livers eventually replace human organ transplants? ⌘ Read more
Health departments around the country are warning Australians to be alert for symptoms of measles as concerns grow about a rise in cases amid declining vaccination rates. ⌘ Read more
The NDIS is getting a lot of negative press at the moment. It’s a far cry from when the scheme first started. ⌘ Read more