Two men charged after stabbing at Spotlight store
Police charge two men with wounding and assault after a staff member at Hobart's Spotlight store was stabbed.
Labuschagne retained for South Africa Test series despite pressure
Despite mounting pressure over his poor form, Marnus Labuschagne keeps his spot in Australia's Test squad for the upcoming three-Test tour of South Africa.
Knee scans reveal heartbreaking verdict for luckless Swans captain
Callum Mills will be sidelined for the remainder of Sydney's finals campaign and possibly all of next season after scans revealed an ACL tear in his right knee.
Thousands of camera-detected seatbelt fines in doubt after 'administrative error'
Fines issued to thousands of drivers in Canberra over improper seatbelt use are now in doubt due to an "administrative error".
Tech giants know honesty can cost billions. Do we trust them with the truth?
Mandating disclosure rather than trusting the AI companies behind the technology could save them from their own worse impulses. And maybe it'll save us, too.
Five recipes that celebrate spring, including an easy dessert
Start spring off right with five of our audience's favourite recipes from the season, including a satisfying dessert.
AFL introduces contract training limits in bid to curb concussions
AFL and AFLW players will only be permitted to have a certain number of contact training minutes per week from next season.
Jakarta flights affected by volcanic eruption, but Bali trips continue
Indonesian volcano Mount Anak Krakatau has spewed clouds of ash over parts of the island nation.
Man admits to murdering Dandenong woman Eva Lasrini
Allen Keys has entered a guilty plea, five months after being arrested trying to board an overseas flight at Melbourne Airport.
'Not value for money': Plans for Tuggeranong ice sports facility scrapped
The ACT government says an evaluation of the project found the proposed ice sports facility intended for Tuggeranong did not represent value for money for the territory.
Man who threatened PM and treasurer avoids jail
Gold Coast man Scott Evans has avoided spending any time in jail after he threatened to bash two senior politicians.
Two dead after light plane crash south of Brisbane
Emergency services were called to the scene shortly after 11am today, with eight crews taking about an hour to extinguish the grass fire.
Swans AFLW star says club's men's and women's players closer than ever
Amid fears the Pullman Hotel scandal could splinter the Swans men's and women's players, AFLW star Cynthia Hamilton says the exact opposite has happened.
Opals remain perfect at World Cup despite 2am fire alarm wake-up call
The Opals make it two wins from two games at the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup, beating Türkiye 87-71 after both teams were woken up in the middle of the night by a fire alarm at their hotel.
Queensland suspends 39 working-with-children cards in two months
The state government says 39 people have had their blue cards suspended and more than 660 complaints have been made since the state's reportable conduct scheme came into effect.
Children hired by underworld the target of NSW gang violence crackdown
Young people are warned they could face adult penalties if they are convicted of organised crime violence, as part of a crackdown on those planning gang-related hits.
Boy, 14, speared in back amid escalating tensions in outback NT town
A 14-year-old boy has been speared in the back amid what police say were escalating tensions between family groups in Ngukurr, 500 kilometres south-east of Darwin, over the weekend.
Author's YA book partly inspired by experience as sex educator in schools
Tamil British author Gayathiri Kamalakanthan and Nigerian American artist Chi Nwosu have joined forces to create Bad Queer, an intricately illustrated verse novel about a queer person coming of age.
Devastating season in Indonesia sees 'water sources dry up'
For three exhausting months, Andri Susanto and his crew have been fighting raging fires on the island of Borneo — and blazes are taking a toll across the region.
Second man pleads not guilty over Coles Bay home invasion and arson
One of the three men charged over a home invasion and arson on Tasmania's east coast in July pleads not guilty in the Launceston Magistrates Court.
Sydney mother challenges Liberal seat following son's hospital death
Elouise Massa says an independent will better serve the needs of the northern beaches community after Manly incumbent James Griffin announced he would not contest the seat in the state election.
Review finds maternity unit problems persist at Toowoomba Hospital
Longstanding issues at Toowoomba Hospital's troubled maternity unit are yet to be resolved, according to an independent review of the ward.
Hunt continues for man who allegedly attacked parents and brother with axe
Police are urging people to remain vigilant and report any sightings of a man who allegedly attacked his parents and brother with an axe in Victoria's east.
Boys arrested over alleged assault at Adelaide youth detention facility
Two teenagers will face court for allegedly assaulting a staff member at the Adelaide Youth Training Centre, where SA Police STAR Group officers were called on Sunday night.
Property developer on the brink suspends 60pc of workforce
The floundering property developer Bathla Group stands down 213 staff as it secures two weeks worth of additional funding to continue construction at some of its construction sites.
Warning issued for 'dangerous, fast-moving' fire burning near Gladstone
Twelve crews are working to control the blaze burning near Kirkwood Road, near Gladstone, and aerial support has been requested.
Morley Market business owners still struggling one year after devastating fire
One year on from a devastating fire which destroyed a shopping centre in Perth's north-east, the pain for business owners who lost what they had spent years working on is still raw.
Teen granted bail in Brisbane alleged carjacking murder
The 15-year-old was initially charged with a range of offences including robbery in company and grievous bodily harm, but this was upgraded to murder after the man died in August.
Nepal's peak trekking season is approaching but its guides are in mourning
For many of Nepal's trekking guides, who lead tourists through the Himalayas, there is something heavier to carry into the mountains this year: their grief.
Pipeline companies' major plans to supply east coast with Beetaloo gas
Gas is flowing from the Beetaloo Basin to Darwin, and two companies are progressing plans to connect the resource to homes and businesses in the eastern states.
US declares it will accelerate military presence in Australia
Defence Minister Richard Marles has met with his US counterpart in Washington DC to discuss an expansion of the US military presence at Australian military bases.
France's world-first fast fashion laws take hit Shein and Temu with new fees
Brands like Shein and Temu which list millions of garment products on their websites will be hit hard by a fee on items for French consumers.
Australia pushes for condemnation of China’s missile test
Australia and Palau want to issue a formal condemnation of China's missile test in the Pacific in July, but not all countries in the region agree.
Concerns over power station fire on Tasmania's power network
An overnight fire that gutted one of Tasmania's hydro power stations raises questions about the effect it will have on the state's power network.
Boyd 'extremely honoured' after signing two-year deal as Maroons coach
Former Maroons Origin mainstay Darius Boyd is named as Queensland's successor to Billy Slater.
Cox says Swans five will remain banned regardless of police probe result
Sydney's coach says there is no way any of the five players stood down will come back to partake in this year's finals campaign.
Alice Springs baby dies after mother forced to live with DV perpetrators
A six-week-old Aboriginal baby died after her mother was evicted and forced to sleep on the floor of an overcrowded house with people who had previously assaulted her, a coroner has found.
John Setka launches tirade against CFMEU administrators outside court
The former union boss spoke to reporters after facing a Melbourne court charged with using a telecommunications device to menace and offend.
Qantas slashes allowance and raises luggage prices for island flights
Qantas has slashed luggage allowances to Australia's most remote territories. Locals say the airline is reducing access to essential supplies.
Government offers small businesses a trust tax workaround
Those with discretionary trusts can be exempt from the new minimum 30 per cent tax if they agree to hold their trust distributions constant.
Season uncertainty 'challenging' for AFLW community
Key AFLW stakeholders say they would like to see more certainty about their fixture and important dates, which they say would help with performance and getting more fans to games.
Victims of crime numbers have fallen by about 4pc under the LNP
The Crisafulli government says the drop of more than 12,000 recorded victims of crime are "green shoots" in their crime crackdown.
Debt-ridden developer Bathla will meet its payroll obligations
The embattled Bathla Group has found some funding to pay its staff today as it teeters on collapse.
Australia deploys drones to Nepal as death toll passes 1,200
Australia ramps up its humanitarian aid and deploys drone specialists to Nepal as the death toll passes a tragic milestone.
Fire rips through distinctive Queensland highway hotel
Fire has engulfed Falvey's Sundowner Saloon on the Warrego Highway west of Brisbane, with emergency crews responding to the blaze.
Man charged over alleged social media threat against federal minister
A NSW Snowy Mountains man has been granted bail after allegedly threatening Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek on social media.
As Animalia turns 40, its author reflects on its extraordinary success
Graeme Base's lavishly illustrated alliterative alphabet book has captured the imaginations of generations of children around the world since it was published four decades ago.
Sydney Uni challenges $80k council fee for $5.6m kitchen renovation
City of Sydney councillors deferred the application by the University of Sydney to the office of the NSW planning minister on Wednesday evening over the $80,470 dispute.
Victorian town left without childcare service for two years calls for help
A Victorian council is calling on the state government to immediately act to solve an early years facility crisis that has left local families without child care for two years.
Fagan lashes Kangaroos over 'unfair' comments after Clarkson axing
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan reveals his shock at seeing his old friend Alastair Clarkson sacked by North Melbourne.
Judge tells retiring triple murder jury to consider if survivor truthful
A jury has retired to consider its verdict in the trial of a Queensland grazier accused of a triple murder and an attempted murder.
'The Family' serial killings suspects should be named, victims' relatives say
Relatives of some of the victims of "The Family" murders are demanding the public release of the long-suppressed names of suspects linked to the case.
Another plan unveiled to tackle long-standing issues in Port Augusta
The state government has announced another plan to tackle issues regarding crime, violence and substance abuse in Port Augusta. The efforts have been praised by Indigenous leaders who say it is needed, but have…
The turquoise home that withstood a torrent
Inside the turquoise house close to the riverbank, a mother of two, her husband, daughter and in-laws remained stranded on their balcony as the flood tore through their Nepali town.
Telstra outage caused by failure to address well-known network issues
Telstra failed to prioritise fixing known vulnerabilities in its systems despite being warned about them months before they triggered a major nationwide outage.
Case against Lizzo's Big Grrl Touring company dropped by federal judge
A district judge in the US has cleared Lizzo's touring company of wrongdoing after allegations of discrimination and harassment were filed by a former wardrobe assistant.
Man sentenced to two years in jail over deepfake images of women and children
Antonio Rotondo was found guilty on Tuesday of creating and distributing "profoundly violating" and "degrading" deepfakes of Brisbane women and children.
Four Australians found in Nepal, but dozens of others still missing
A week on from the flood disaster, another four Australians have been found safe.
Man who slipped in McDonald's sought more than $2 million in damages
A man who slipped near a wet floor sign at a Canberra McDonald's is awarded nearly $15,000 in compensation, after initially seeking millions.
Key player in Melbourne tobacco wars to spend at least three years behind bars
A key lieutenant of jailed tobacco kingpin Kazem Hamad will spend at least three years behind bars for orchestrating arsons and car thefts at the height of Victoria's tobacco wars.
Man convicted of National Zoo stabbing murder has small legal win
A man who murdered his colleague at Canberra's National Zoo and Aquarium has had three and a half years shaved off his 30-year sentence after an appeal.
Hate and vilification charges laid after alleged threats of violence
Police say they have charged a man in Far North Queensland over ideologically motivated threats of violence.
Man shot dead in Sydney home invasion appears to be 'innocent'
NSW police commissioner says a man shot dead in a Sydney home invasion appears to be an "innocent life" lost to organised crime.
Clarkson sacked as Kangaroos hunt 'coach for the modern game'
North Melbourne president Sonja Hood and football boss Todd Viney address the media after the decision to part ways with senior coach Alastair Clarkson.
Australian economy grows faster than expected, raising rate hike risk
Australia's economy grew 0.4 per cent in the June quarter, slightly beating most economist forecasts and further raising the prospect of an interest rate hike as soon as this month.
More than 5,000 sheep worth $1.7m stolen from property in rural Qld
Detectives from the Rural and Stock Crime Squad are asking anyone who may have seen a flock of dorper sheep "matching the description" to come forward.
Buffalo attack in Northern Territory leaves tourist shaken
Two young tourists say they've never been more scared in their lives after 21-year-old Victorian woman Emma Hipwell was charged by a wild buffalo while holidaying in the Northern Territory.
Mine considered 'beating heart' of small Tasmanian town to reopen
Mining company Sibanye-Stillwater hopes to have the Mt Lyell copper mine near Queenstown back up and running in 2029, creating 300 jobs in the process.
Prosecutors allowed to seek death penalty in Charlie Kirk murder case
A judge has ruled that Tyler Robinson, the man accused of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk last year, should face trial on murder charges in a case eligible for the death penalty.
Live: Hadley sent text message saying Jones 'needs to be destroyed', court told
Retired 2GB radio host Ray Hadley has resumed giving evidence at Alan Jones's indecent assault and sexual touching trial.
Ferrari's Schumacher-inspired livery, F1 leader to cop penalty in Italy
Ferrari will be celebrating the legacy of Michael Schumacher this weekend at its home race, with special livery dedicated to the seven-time Formula 1 world champion.
Meet the emerging artists featured in Primavera 2026
Primavera's 2026 exhibition features Australian artists aged 35 or younger.
AFP raid Melbourne home of former CFMEU official
Federal police officers have raided the home of a former senior official of the militant construction union as part of their probe into corruption in the building industry.
Amateur drone pilots put races and aircraft at risk, authorities say
Looking through her shots from an outback camel race, a photographer notices she snapped a drone where it should not have been.
Bledisloe Cup quadruple-header announced as sevens added to ticket
Australia's sevens teams will share the stage in a scheduling first with the Wallabies and Wallaroos to create a Bledisloe Cup quadruple-header in Sydney.
Labourer awarded $752k in damages after falling through skylight
A newly released Supreme Court judgment found the man's employer failed to cover up the skylight and then denied the accident had occurred.
Child protection worker allegedly sexually abused teenager in care
A child protection worker allegedly sexually abused a teenage boy with a mild intellectual disability while she was meant to be caring for him, and showered him with cash and gifts including pets and a PlayStation, a…
The number of patients stuck in Qld hospital beds has climbed to 1,400
Around three-quarters of patients stuck in Queensland hospital beds are elderly, but just 26 residential aged care beds were added to the system last financial year.
Teenager found guilty of stabbing murder of Melbourne teen Oscar Hamilton
A teenage boy has been found guilty of stabbing and killing Oscar Hamilton at a shopping centre in Melbourne's west in 2024.
Man found guilty of creating sexualised deepfake images of Brisbane students
A man who created and distributed sexualised deepfake images of current and former Brisbane high school students and staff has been found guilty of more than a dozen charges.
'I punched him in the head': Body-cam footage from Town Hall protest emerges
New police body-cam footage from the February Town Hall protest has captured police boasting about punching protesters.
Materials to rebuild homes after disaster rise by 70 per cent in five years, report finds
According to a report released by the Insurance Council of Australia, the cost to build a home in Australia has risen almost 30 per cent in five years.
Is Marnus Labuschagne finally out of luck?
After spending years as one of the luckiest Test cricketers in the game, Marnus Labuschagne's fortunes appear to be turning and, unfortunately for him, so has his form.
'Next moment the most important' for Longmuir's dominant Dockers
Fremantle is just three wins from the club's first-ever AFL premiership, but coach Justin Longmuir dismisses suggestions he will be using that as motivation heading into the finals.
Police charge man with alleged serious assault of two-month-old baby
Police charge a man with serious child harm offences following a more than year-long investigation into the alleged assault of a two-month-old baby.
Two men charged by Victoria's construction sector corruption taskforce
Two men have been arrested by Victoria Police's anti-corruption taskforce, with allegations one of the men was responsible for more than $424,000 in fraud.
Coroner recommends hospital fix cross-border communication after death
A coroner is recommending a hospital improve its cross-border medical records following an inquest into the death of a 46-year-old patient who waited five hours for transfer.
Uncertainty over job loss numbers as TMAG faces staff cut
Tasmania's cultural institutions are set to face another blow as the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery looks to reduce its workforce by 30 per cent, figures refuted by the state government.
Perth GP receives bravery commendation for disarming axe-wielding attacker
Fergus McCabe has been commended for bravery after he ran to the aid of his colleague, GP Anna Chaney, after a stalker entered her consulting room and wounded her in stomach, grabbing the axe and restraining the…
Hadley tells court Jones complainant 'broke down' discussing allegations
Hadley has been called to give evidence in relation to allegations that Mr Jones kissed and touched a young colleague in 2008, without the man's consent.
Energy watchdog slaps down billion-dollar bailout for transmission line
Australia's biggest transmission company's bid to pass a billion-dollar bill on to consumers for a bungled high-voltage power line has been slapped down by the regulator.
$150k payment for 'flexible' work not a 'significant' sum, says Perrottet
Charles Perrottet was asked by the NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption whether he agreed $150,000 paid to his wife Anita was a significant figure for work done on a "flexible level".
Lawyer tells court triple murder survivor could be the killer
A lawyer tells the jury in the trial of Darryl Valroy Young that the acts his client stands accused of could have been committed by the man the prosecution says is the sole eyewitness.
Cats coach speaks for first time since club's concussion fine
Geelong coach Chris Scott insists he is unsure if Jake Kolodjashnij will play for the Cats again following the club's concussion saga.
Phones and computers are about to be more expensive — thanks to AI
The price of phones, laptops and game consoles are rising thanks to a global shortage of their most important part.
Sydney teen admits planning CBD pressure cooker bomb attack
The teenage boy told a Sydney court he was considering carrying out a mass terror attack in the CBD after being radicalised on TikTok and other social media platforms.
New hope in quest to solve mystery of MND hotspots
It is hoped new data from mandatory reporting of motor neurone disease (MND) cases will help researchers understand why there are hotspots in NSW, and what causes the disease.
Sharks want to play their home NRL finals match at their home ground
Cameron McInnes would not be surprised to see the NRL deny Cronulla a home final at Shark Park, warning players were now used to head office making rule changes "at the drop of a hat".
Civilian leader of US Army steps down after just 18 months
One of the highest-ranking civilian US military leaders departs, reportedly following tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
I want the world to see what it’s like to live with OCD
Matthew Wright says to many in his life he appeared calm and capable, while he was privately spending hours each day trapped in compulsions.
Family loses house and e-bike business in battery fire
A family in northern New South Wales say they have lost everything including pet dogs in an intense blaze thought to have been sparked by an e-bike battery.
Cats claim they are not distracted by concussion controversy
Cats midfielder Tom Atkins is adamant the club's concussion saga has not been a distraction for the players as they prepare for an elimination final against the Blues.
All of Annabel Crabb's desserts from the latest season of Kitchen Cabinet
From homemade wagon wheels and white chocolate tart to vegan lemon poppyseed cake, these desserts will impress at your next dinner party or social event.
Live: Newborn baby's body found inside bin in Sydney's west
NSW Police said officers have set up a crime scene and urged the baby boy's mother to come forward.
Former NSW premier's brother Charles Perrottet accused of lying to ICAC
Charles Perrottet has been accused of "tying yourself in knots" and lying to the state's corruption watchdog over his dealings with fugitive property developer Jean Nassif.
Farm blitz slaps labour-hire firms with more than 40 safety breaches
Labour hires firms on the Coffs Coast and Riverina have been issued with more than 40 safety notices in a SafeWork NSW blitz following allegations of modern slavery in the fruit-picking industry.
Drilling company says 'exciting time' as gold and exploration hit highs
A Kalgoorlie-based drilling company involved in some of Australia's biggest recent gold discoveries is experiencing "unprecedented demand" amid an ongoing boom in mineral exploration.
SA premier defends MotoGP tree removals with almost 400 now slated for chop
SA Premier Peter Malinaukas has rejected claims he misled the public over the number of trees to be felled in Adelaide's east parklands to make way for a new city motorsport track.
Google changes US maps to Lake America from Lake Ontario
After US President Donald Trump's executive order changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America, Google updates its US-based maps.
Maduro sends peace and love in first prison photos after US capture
Former Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro has posted photographs online that appear to have been taken inside a US detention centre months after his capture by American forces.
Ex-Carlton coach Voss gives assessment of Blues' finals hopes
Almost four months after his exit from Carlton, Michael Voss speaks about the Blues' chances in the finals following their stunning turnaround.
Queensland mum, Sydney dad among Australians missing in Nepal
A Queensland mother and a Sydney father are among dozens of Australians missing in Nepal following last week's deadly flooding.
28,000 irrigators lose $1.5-billion Murray Darling class action
The Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) has won a long-running class action brought by 28,000 irrigators who argued its mismanagement caused lost profits and high water prices.
WorkSafe probes CFA fleet safety after oldest fire truck turns 37
WorkSafe Victoria is "making inquiries" into the Country Fire Authority's aging truck fleet after safety concerns were raised by a group representing its volunteers.
GLP-1 drug prescribed to woman with eating disorder via telehealth
The ABC has learned of a young woman with anorexia nervosa who was prescribed an Ozempic-like drug through a telehealth clinic. Experts say the incident highlights the need for more oversight.
Debt-ridden property firm Bathla may collapse this week, says administrator
The administrators of Bathla Group warn the business might not survive until the end of the week.
One dead, 15 missing after Grand Canyon flash flood
One person has died and about 15 people are missing after a flash flood in the Grand Canyon, the US National Park Service says.
Knight's prop cops season-ending ban after send-off
Jacob Saifiti's NRL season is all but over after the Newcastle prop was handed a four-game suspension for a high tackle on Warriors winger Luke Laulilii.
Indigenous numbers in the AFL are down, but there's talent in the Top End
The AFLW Dreamtime match inspired plenty of youngsters, but it's just one part of the code being strengthened in the NT.
Have we got dark energy wrong? NASA's new telescope may help us find out
NASA's latest space telescope may up-end our entire model of the cosmos by taking a closer look at a shadowy phenomenon dubbed "dark energy".