Researchers working on artificial placentas for premature babies
The aim of the technology is to give babies born too soon a few more weeks to grow and develop in womb-like conditions, and a better chance of a long and healthy life.
Three years after fatal shark attack, community cements teacher's legacy
A regional community was left shaken after Simon Baccanello was killed in a shark attack in 2023. Now, his legacy will be cemented through a new sporting complex.
'Failed' university scheme hurting home ownership prospects
There are calls for the government to dump a scheme that has more than doubled the cost of some degrees.
Arrival of huge US thrift chain Savers unsettles Geelong op shops
Charity op shops in Geelong are feeling threatened by the arrival of US megastore Savers.
Live: Raiders roaring against Rabbitohs, Storm delivers update on injured star
The Raiders look to keep their finals hopes alive, hosting the South Sydney Rabbitohs at Canberra stadium. Follow live.
Footage shows Australian man handcuffed by ICE agents in Las Vegas airport
The 57-year-old was later arrested for overstaying his Visa and is currently detained at an ICE processing centre in California.
Why India's reopening a nuclear power plant built in the 1960s
Despite repeated setbacks and isolation, India continues to hold onto its nuclear dream.
Rescue crews searching for canoeist, missing in Goulburn River
An SES spokesperson said the missing man is a "strong swimmer", but the current was "flowing quite rapidly".
Man charged over law firm fire and tobacco shooting in Melbourne's west
Police have made an arrest over an alleged arson in Spotswood and laid further charges over a shooting outside a tobacco store in Altona North.
Olympic swimmers return to iconic Sydney pool for 50-year reunion
Members of the 1976 Australian Olympic swim team return to North Sydney Olympic pool to celebrate their 50-year reunion and revisit the venue that shaped their careers.
Activists fight to save historic home earmarked for demolition
There is a push to save precious memories stored within the walls of an historic home on Lismore's flood plain.
Live: Freo eases past Port after ridiculous five-minute blitz, Roos face Dees
Fremantle turns up the heat after half-time to record a 28-point win over Port Adelaide as North Melbourne faces Melbourne at Docklands. Follow live.
England and France prepare for game 'nobody wants to be in'
It is the World Cup game nobody wants to play in, but France and England say they are taking the third-placed play-off seriously.
Taco Bell lettuce identified as a source of US 'explosive' diarrhoea outbreak
A record number of cyclospora cases have been reported in more than 30 US states, but experts say not every illness is likely to have been caused by a single source.
China has stockpiled 'huge quantities' of frozen beef for this moment
As imports from Australia hit a wall because of large tariffs, China turns to its historically high stockpile of frozen beef.
Travel alert level for Laos raised as distillery owner charged
Authorities say tourists should exercise a high degree of caution in the country due to the risk of methanol poisoning, which killed Australian women Bianca Jones and Holly Morton-Bowles in 2024.
'Dangerously close to becoming normalised': Government responds to Islamophobia report
The Albanese government's long-awaited response to its special envoy's report on Islamophobia has rejected calls for an overhaul of counter-terror laws.
Australia's next football world cup is on home soil between seniors
Around 90 of Australia's finest older footballers will play for the world title on home soil in October this year.
Shark bites diver in waters off Bruny Island
A shark has bitten a diver on the forearm in waters off Bruny Island, Tasmania.
Golf champ reportedly threatens to leave The Open after penalty
US golf star Bryson DeChambeau is penalised two shots before reportedly threatening to not turn up for day three of The Open.
Former prosecutor says charges likely for man who shot alleged intruder
A suspected home invasion in northern NSW that left one man shot and an elderly couple with stab wounds sparks renewed discussion about self-defence and so-called "castle law".
Country town celebrates role in Australia's technological evolution
Carnarvon played host to Australia's first-ever live telecast with London 60 years ago. Now, one couple has visited the Pilbara town to recreate the family's involvement in the event.
Police set to brief Donald locals about alleged child murder
Victoria Police will hold a public meeting in Donald on Monday to update locals on their investigation into the alleged murder of 13-year-old Layla Jeffery.
What comes next after the landmark BHP strike?
For the first time in more than two decades, BHP workers in the the Pilbara went on strike. What do we know about how much impact it had and what comes next?
Smelter clean-up bill likely to be funded by Tasmanian taxpayers, experts say
The clean-up bill for the Liberty Bell Bay manganese smelter site may ultimately may be paid by the Tasmanian government, according to legal experts, following administrators' failure to secure a buyer for the embattled…
Amid sinking popularity, Trump moves election desperation to 'DEFCON 5'
Using a prime-time address to the nation to repeat long-debunked claims about the 2020 election defeat is a desperate and unusual move. Analysts say it's an "ominous sign" of how Donald Trump may handle the upcoming…
Relief for marine experts as whale helped out of shallow estuary
A juvenile southern right whale has been saved by a pod of dolphins after it was stranded in an estuary in WA's south for two weeks.
Man caught driving homemade car fashioned from mobility scooter
The disqualified driver had made the car from a gopher mobility scooter and the body of a child's ride-in car, and will appear in court at a later date.
Taking violence seriously is more complex than a royal commission
Experts are divided about whether there should be a royal commission into violence against women but say the solutions to the problem are already known and need funding.
Bus driver found guilty over fatal CBD crash appeals conviction
Lindsay Franics Selby was found guilty last year of driving without due care and attention when he struck and killed 18-year-old Tia Cameron in 2024.
Toilet germs and other things living in your make-up brushes
Various studies have shown that make-up tools, including brushes, can harbour a range of bacteria, including opportunistic pathogens.
PNG ousts Taiwan officials, seeks to 'reassure' China after Australian treaty
Papua New Guinea will close Taiwan's trade mission in the country, freezing out its fifth largest trading partner in a major strategic move designed to reaffirm ties with China.
Supreme Court battle over traditional owner consultation pauses flood works
The Victorian government and a regional water authority have admitted they did not property consult with traditional owners before approving a controversial flood plain restoration project.
Universities were told of risks from violent intruders at campus protests
The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion has heard the tertiary sector's peak standards body wrote to universities to warn them about aggressive outsiders infiltrating pro-Palestinian protests.
How the Hawks are making their two-ruck strategy work
Once thought to be dead and buried, the era of the dual ruck has been resuscitated by a handful of clubs in finals contention, including Hawthorn.
Landslide buries people, destroys buildings in south-western China
A landslide in south-western China's Chongqing municipality has buried people in rubble and destroyed a roadway and a number of buildings, according to state media.
Do you know an athlete competing at the Commonwealth Games? We want to hear from you
If you have a connection to any Aussie athletes participating in the Commonwealth Games, get in touch with us.
Treasurer says AI key to raising productivity, lowering interest rates
The Treasurer has given an insight into his April meeting with Anthropic, arguing that Australia embracing AI is crucial for turning around the nation's lacklustre productivity and economic performance over recent…
US strikes bridges and collapses tower at port in Iran campaign
The United States expanded its air strike campaign against Iran early Friday by hitting more bridges and apparently collapsing a tower at a key Iranian port.
Trump uses address to lay out litany of election integrity claims
US President Donald Trump uses a presidential speech to accuse China of improperly trying to influence the 2020 election and stop him from winning the presidency.
ICE agent involved in fatal shooting violent and unstable, family says
Close relatives of the ICE agent understood to have killed a Colombian man in the US this week say he has struggled with mental health issues for most of his life.
MP laments 'horrifying' amount lost to pokies by Tasmanians
Tasmanians lost $208.27 million to poker machines in 2025-26, or around $360 per person — a 6.9 per cent increase on last financial year.
Canberra childcare centre closes suddenly, worker sacked
Parents at Edge Early Learning in Higgins received an email last night advising the regulator had ordered the centre to immediately shut.
Police allegedly seize $165,000 worth of meth from outback home
Police allege more than 200 grams of methamphetamines have been seized during a drug bust at a Mount Isa home in outback Queensland.
'Carry on patriots': Trump officials defend pilot after fighter jet stunt
Officials in US President Donald Trump's administration, including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, continue to support low-altitude military flyovers despite growing safety concerns after a jet was filmed buzzing a…
No guarantee outages won't happen again, Telstra CEO says
The national Telstra outage last week was triggered by maintenance work that caused the system's clocks to go back two decades, the telco says.
Australia's number one song now has AI credits on Spotify
DJ and music producer Josh Fawaz has updated the song credits on Spotify on his viral track Like a Prayer. Generative AI drums and vocals are now credited.
How one community shows 'strength' after young mother's alleged murder
Darling Downs bands together after the third woman allegedly murdered by a man known to her in 18 months.
Rohan Dennis pleads guilty to driving while disqualified
Former professional cyclist and two-time Olympian Rohan Dennis pleads guilty after he was caught driving while disqualified, not far from where his wife died two-and-a-half years ago.
Smoke from Canada wildfires crosses into US prompting warnings to stay indoors
Heavy, pungent wildfire smoke darkens skies in the US from the Great Lakes to parts of the East Coast, reducing visibility and prompting warnings that breathing the air outside could be dangerous.
'Haven't had a day off all year': PM defends broken festival promise
A year ago the Anthony Albanese vowed to attend the Garma Festival every year for as long as he remained prime minister. Now he says he needs a break.
Drug traffickers jailed over failed plot to smuggle cocaine from PNG by plane
Two masterminds behind a 2020 plot to bring $80 million worth of cocaine into Australia were sentenced in Victoria’s County Court, five years after a failed drug trafficking flight.
Family of Australian missing in US says somebody 'does know something'
Australian police say they're ready to help US authorities, as a weeks-long search for Melbourne woman Sally Grace Contarino continues in Las Vegas.
Activists fear China's ethnic unity law could silence critics in Australia
Thirty-nine community groups in Australia and around the world issue a statement rejecting and strongly condemning China's ethnic unity law.
Researchers say pet cats wrongly blamed for injuring native wildlife
University of Queensland researchers say the threat posed by pet cats to Australian wildlife could be overstated, but other experts disagree.
Hundreds face homelessness as accommodation centre set to close
Hundreds of residents fear they could be left homeless after the Northern Territory government announced it will shut a Darwin short-stay accommodation centre in less than 90 days.
SA victims of alleged childcare centre abuser identified, AFP says
"A couple" of alleged victims from South Australia have been identified as part of an investigation into a Sydney childcare worker accused of abusing more than 130 children, federal police say.
Driver charged over fiery multi-truck crash near Goulburn
A 28-year-old semi-trailer driver is charged with negligent driving over an explosive collision that saw six trucks destroyed in a fire at a rest stop near Goulburn.
Police appeal for information about deaths of two central Queensland women
Homicide detectives are assisting investigations into two unrelated suspicious deaths of women in Rockhampton and Blackwater.
Tamworth music festival manager quits after sexual touching admission
Joel Ulbricht admitted he had sexually touched someone without consent in January this year.
Starmer says political journey 'over' as he faces last question session
Outgoing UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, who announced his resignation last month, has taken part in his last weekly grilling from MPs in parliament.
Second case of deadly bird flu detected in NSW
A second petrel found on the NSW Mid North Coast has tested positive for bird flu.
ACT minister responds to claim that hospital turned NSW patient away
ACT Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith says a misunderstanding led a NSW patient to believe they had been denied healthcare in Canberra because they lived over the border.
Albanese makes AI plan, Hanson and Rinehart enjoy Sicily
It might not have been a sitting week but it has been a busy few days in politics with the prime minister's AI announcement, a raft of politicians inking book deals and a spotting of Pauline Hanson and Gina Rinehart in…
Group including sawmillers calls for end to Tasmania's old-growth logging
A coalition of conservationists, artists and forest industry figures wants an end to old-growth logging in Tasmania but major environmental groups have distanced themselves from the "shared vision statement", saying it…
Ex-prisoners say Australia should do more for citizens detained overseas
Australians who have endured prolonged detention overseas call on the government to adopt a more strategic approach to cases involving citizens, especially those held by countries that practice "hostage diplomacy".
19-year coal mine extension would save 1,500 jobs, hearing told
A proposed extension to a major NSW coal mine has been slammed by climate activists, despite strong support from the local community.
Death-defying Argentina living every World Cup game as if it's the last
Argentina has been the daredevils of this World Cup, and after another incredible comeback to defeat England in the semifinals, its heady mix of emotion and skill, might just deliver back-to-back titles.
Sam Neill's cause of death revealed by agent
New Zealand actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia, his long-time agent Philip Grenz has confirmed.
Hegseth unveils plan to screen troops for low testosterone
Under the policy US troops will be offered the chance to undergo testosterone replacement therapy.
ANU head apologises for failing to protect Jewish staff, students
The interim vice-chancellor of the Australian National University has apologised for the institution's failure to protect the psychological safety of Jewish students and staff during pro-Palestinian encampments in 2024.
Cyclist bitten by brown snake caught in her bike chain
The woman, in her 60s, was riding on a northern NSW rail trail when she ran over a two-metre snake that became trapped then bit her.
Ex-MP says misconduct charge ruined his career and his children's lives
Former NSW Liberal government minister John Sidoti says the impacts of allegations of misconduct while in public office have been "disgraceful" and "horrible".
Gold Coast destroys 30,000 fire ant nests but confidence remains 'pretty low'
Acting Mayor Mark Hammel says he is "alarmed and pleased" by the number of nests destroyed.
You'll now be able to spot an AI-generated song on Spotify
Streaming giant Spotify has stopped short of expunging artificially generated music from its platform, but it is making it easier for listeners to work out that they are listening to tracks produced using AI.
Police investigate attempted sexual assault of Melbourne dog walkers
Police are investigating after two women reported that a man attempted to assault them before the dogs they were walking chased him away.
Deputy premier wants power to forcibly acquire land for private sector projects
A private project to build a 1.8 kilometre cable car connecting Airlie Beach to a mountain in a national park could be subject to new laws that critics say will allow for government land grabs.
Bid to make daylight saving time permanent passes US house
If the bill becomes law, it will eliminate the need for states to change the clock twice a year.
Intent questioned over boy who 'took a knife to a fist fight'
The prosecution allege the school boy stabbed a fellow student six times during a pre-arranged fight.
Primary teacher played kissing game with student, jury hears
Former Gippsland teacher stands trial over continued sexual abuse of primary school student in the 90s
'They hate us and we hate them': England-Argentina semi will come with extra feeling
It is one of the biggest rivalries in men's World Cup history, and while the teams may downplay the history, England and Argentina fans are ready for another iconic showdown.
Suppression order lifted on child abuse content producer in Victoria
A man covertly filmed women and children at a Mildura home and used AI to create explicit content.
Labor takes a stand on data centre rules and AI copyright
The prime minister unveils Labor's plan for new AI national standards, warning Australia has a narrow window to set AI's "social licence".
Plumber's citizen's arrest of alleged car thief goes viral after handbrake blunder
A Perth plumber has gone viral on social media after chasing down and restraining an alleged car thief after a botched getaway, but a prominent lawyer warns citizens' arrests are risky.
Coronial inquest recommends SA Police improve suicide training
The coronial inquest into the death of William "Bill" Stockman did not confirm whether his death was preventable, but made multiple recommendations to the SA police minister.
Children had to use toilet in front of others in police watchhouse, tribunal told
Advocates for young people say conditions in a Queensland watch house have not improved since three teenagers' human rights were breached. A tribunal heard the boys had limited privacy and had to use the toilet in front…
More than 100,000 Tasmanians moved to different electorates
More than a quarter of Tasmanians will vote in new electorates under a long-awaited boundary redistribution announced by the Australian Electoral Commission.
'No white flag' in by-election race with One Nation, Liberal leader says
WA's Liberal leader says "there is no white flag being waved" in the upcoming Secret Harbour by-election, while indicating any result other than Labor retaining the seat, namely a win by One Nation, will be "a victory…
NSW government approves first pumped hydro project since Snowy 2.0
A pumped hydro project with the potential to power up to 120,000 homes has been given the green light in the Upper Hunter.
Disgraced footballer Nicky Winmar removed from AFL Hall of Fame
Winmar was found guilty earlier this month of three counts of unlawful assault and common law assault.
Father of murdered carer wins workplace injury claim
Tony Ticehurst has won his workplace compensation case against Peabody Energy, with the judge noting his murdered daughter Molly was helping care for him before her death.
Woman with alleged links to Islamic State needs medical help, court told
A woman who was arrested over alleged links to the Islamic State terror group upon her arrival in Sydney has been denied bail for a second time, despite her lawyer saying she needed treatment for "significant…
The sledge that helped lighten Diamonds camp after brutal grand final
Kate Moloney has had to put her team's Super Netball grand final nightmare aside to focus on the Commonwealth Games. Some gentle ribbing from her Aussie teammate has helped her see the lighter side.
University VC questioned on students' raid of Jewish professor's office
A royal commission has heard the University of Melbourne has been improving its processes for students to make complaints in the wake of antisemitic experiences by staff and students which escalated in 2024.
Sydney childcare abuse investigation expands to South Australia
A federal police investigation into an alleged childcare abuser has expanded to a remote Indigenous community in South Australia.
Parklands chop won't stop despite petition triggering parliamentary inquiry
Acting Premier Kyam Maher says works for the golf course redevelopment and MotoGP will continue despite a petition attracting 13,500 signatures.
Why 10 years later stadiums are still a major bugbear of the AFLW
The AFL has introduced four double-headers this season, meaning games will be played at bigger venues, while the league remains steadfast on boutique grounds for standalone matches.
Man denied assisted dying wins partial victory in early test of ACT law
A tribunal has ruled on a man's bid to overturn his rejection from the ACT's assisted dying scheme in one of the first tests of how people can challenge such decisions.
Boy, 5, dies after being hit by 4WD in suburban Perth
A five-year-old boy dies and a 48-year-old woman is critically injured after being struck by a four-wheel drive outside a park in Cloverdale in Perth's south-east,
Melbourne home sprayed with bullets for second time in a week
A shooter opened fire on Kealba home, in one of two drive-by shootings in Melbourne's north-west overnight.
Australian lamb new favourite in US as protein 'wave' creates demand
Australians may love their lamb, but it has always been a harder sell for American consumers. There are signs that is changing.
Four more charges dropped against Alan Jones
With a months-long hearing due to begin in early August, Sydney's Downing Centre Local Court is conducting several weeks of pre-trial hearings.
Nurse charged with sexually assaulting patient in aged care facility
An assistant nurse has been charged with sexually assaulting an elderly, cognitively impaired patient at an aged care facility in northern NSW.
Spain 'here to suffer' and France unites against racism ahead of World Cup semi
Spain is invoking the aura of the Roman Empire, while France is lighting up the pitch and remaining united off it, ahead of their men's World Cup semi-final in Dallas.
Police charge alleged organiser behind Melbourne hospitality arson attacks
Investigators say the 20-year-old man was a high-ranking member of The Commission, an organised crime group believed to have targeted the city's nightlife venues in recent months.
Marshall slams rumours of Luai relationship breakdown
Benji Marshall has slammed "bull**** rumours" claiming a fractured relationship with Jarome Luai contributed to the star five-eighth's early exit from Wests Tigers.
Man accused of writing and selling child abuse books on Amazon
A New South Wales judge has questioned how a Newcastle man was able to allegedly sell books containing child abuse material via a worldwide online retailer.
Trump's IRS settlement tried to 'manipulate' court, judge says
US President Donald Trump's lawsuit against his own government over leaked tax records was an unparalleled exercise in self-dealing, a US judge says in a scathing ruling.
Sydney radio ratings reveal KIIS on the slide without Kyle and Jackie O
The KIIS Sydney audience has slipped further in the radio ratings in the latest blow to ARN after the departure of renowned breakfast radio juggernaut Kyle and Jackie O.
Suns secure key signing, Bulldogs lose All-Australian defender
Shunning big-money offers from rival clubs, Jed Walter said the lure of achieving AFL glory with his childhood club made re-signing a "pretty easy decision".
Alleged killer's recorded prison calls played to murder trial
Recorded prison phone calls — in which the former partner of a woman confronts her alleged murderer — have been played in South Australia's Supreme Court.
Former building CEO tells inquiry he tried to take his own life after CFMEU intimidation
The former boss of Master Builders Queensland has told an inquiry he tried to take his own life after a campaign of intimidation by the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union.
A 60-year-old law could decide if Australia gets billions in AI investments
Tens of billions of dollars in investment, and Australia's ambition to become a global AI power, could hinge on a law written in 1968 for an era of black-and-white television, film and radio.
Sam Neill on his career, dying and the role he turned down
Looking back at the wisdom and insight of the beloved New Zealand actor.
$10m worth of illegal tobacco, vapes seized by Tasmanian authorities last financial year
Tasmanian authorities seized five times as many cigarettes and three times as many vapes in the last financial year as they did the year prior. Enforcement agencies have been given greater powers, including the ability…
Bird flu detection training to be rolled out to volunteers
Training to help volunteers identify potential cases of bird flu will be rolled out in South Australia, under a partnership between conservation groups and government.
Ex-cop turned missing persons expert may know where Peter Falconio is
Jim Whitehead has helped to close some of Australia's most high-profile missing persons cases, including those of Daniel Morcombe and Allison Baden-Clay. Now he is looking to help find the remains of British backpacker…
Teen in life-threatening condition after Brisbane school stabbing
Emergency services were called to the Islamic College of Brisbane in Karawatha just before midday after reports of an altercation between two students.
Middle East 'chaos' could see millions of motorists slugged again as oil surges
The recent closure of the Strait of Hormuz saw the oil price lift, but buying in the market accelerated following Donald Trump's latest Truth Social post.
Ravenhall and Fulham prison guards walk off job in fight for better pay
CPSU members at two Victorian prisons are striking today, asking for pay increases and parental leave.