Coalition says cuts to climate, housing and more would save $31 billion
Angus Taylor publishes fresh costings for proposed cuts to Labor's climate and housing policies.
Woman 'stripped of dignity' by man who held her captive, court hears
A woman who endured days of abuse while being held captive by a man in Canberra tells a court about the "psychological and emotional mutilation" of the ordeal.
Federal MP Luke Gosling's breach of bail charge dropped by prosecution
Prosecutors have withdrawn a breach of bail charge against federal MP Luke Gosling, who is accused of assaulting the Northern Territory administrator in Darwin earlier this year. Mr Gosling denies any wrongdoing.
Patients removed from Canberra health waitlists via letter
A Canberra mother is shocked to learn her daughter has been removed from a waitlist for specialist care at a paediatric allergy centre because her condition "no longer meets the requirement for a specialist appointment".
Our favourite one-pot pastas for busy weeknights
Busy weeknights call for easy meals that don't require much clean-up.
Former RAAF pilot was living 'double life' before wife's death, court hears
The Brisbane Supreme Court hears Robert John Crawford was a "master manipulator", "adulterer and philanderer" before allegedly murdering his wife Frances Crawford at their Queensland home in 2024.
Jumping castle inquest looks to NASA dust devil researcher
A coronial inquest into the deaths of six children in the Tasmanian jumping castle tragedy will seek to engage a planetary scientist from the US for his expert knowledge on dust devils.
Amateur prospector finds $150,000 gold nugget in outback
A Broken Hill prospector searching for gold was about to finish up for the day when there was a faint signal on his metal detector and he hit paydirt.
Three-game Bledisloe Cup series looms as new deal struck
The Wallabies will take on the All Blacks at the Melbourne Cricket Ground as part of the Rugby Championship in 2027, along with an additional Test in 2029.
Second death increases call for action on health system in 'crisis'
Tasmania's health system is in "crisis" after the second death of a patient involving a delayed ambulance this month, Labor and the Greens say.
RLWC quick hits: Big crowds and bigger scorelines in week two
From blowout results to bumper attendances, here are the highlights from week two of the Rugby League World Cup.
Law must change on aged care algorithm to allow human override, ombudsman says
A damning report has laid bare serious concerns about the use of Australia's automated aged care funding system.
Tens of thousands of Israeli expats fly home to vote in seismic election
Tens of thousands of Israeli citizens abroad, including hundreds from Australia, are travelling to Israel to vote in the country's most consequential election in decades.
Australia's second largest veggie company admits 'cartel conduct'
Perfection Fresh Australia has admitted fixing the price of broccoli, cauliflower and lettuce sold to Aldi stores in New South Wales.
Prisoner loses court case over access to Vegemite
A convicted killer fails to overturn a ban on Vegemite in Victoria's prisons after court hears it can be used to make alcohol and impair sniffer dogs from detecting contraband.
Jury hears jail phone calls between Lamarre-Condon and friend
The accused told his friend he had "misheard" an alleged confession he had "killed people" in recordings played to court.
Rome demonstrators storm Colosseum as Europe's youth protests spread
Defying an Italian government crackdown, thousands of people march through cities across the nation, clashing with police and infiltrating the Colosseum in Rome.
Woman granted bail after allegedly trying to snatch teen's hijab
The young women and some of their mothers had gathered at Bayside Park on February 21 after Iftar, a meal eaten after sunset during the Islamic month of Ramadan.
Worker dies in hospital after being dragged under ute at service station
A 36-year-old who man was hit and dragged under a ute while checking underground fuel levels at a Coffs Harbour service station last week has died in hospital.
Zempilas echoes 'The Road Not Taken' as WA Liberals face difficult choice
The WA Liberals must make a difficult choice as they confront the threat of One Nation, and leader Basil Zempilas left no doubt about it while selling his vision for victory to the party faithful.
Melbourne Market board quits over appointment of former Demons chief Paul Guerra
The Victorian government says Paul Guerra brings significant commercial, governance and stakeholder engagement experience to the role as chair of the Melbourne Market Authority.
Brazil's Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva re-elected president
Brazil's president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, defeats right-wing senator Flávio Bolsonaro in a run-off to secure a fourth non-consecutive term.
Victorian Liberals to ban 'globalise the intifada' chant if elected
Opposition Leader Jess Wilson says the phrase will be outlawed under incitement to violence laws if her party wins government.
Antonelli is two points away from the F1 title, and can win it next week
Next weekend's Mexican Grand Prix shapes up to be the coronation of Kimi Antonelli as an F1 champion. Here is how he can seal the world title.
'Meant to be in Perth': Passengers confused by Sydney's new airport
Some passengers were unaware their flights were to Western Sydney International Airport.
Beachside traders raise concerns after recent fights
An alleged brawl happened weeks after police responded to separate public fights at Glenelg and Henley Beach last month, which drew crowds of hundreds of young people.
Vote now for your favourite Australian Story episode
Since 1996, ABC's Australian Story has allowed people from all walks of life to tell their stories in their own words. More than 1,100 episodes and 30 years later, we are asking you to pick the most memorable.
Sex discrimination laws are failing mothers, commissioner says
Australia's sex discrimination laws must be overhauled to stop workplaces "penalising" pregnant women and mothers, a new report urges.
Mum describes man's alleged sex act at Sydney baby-friendly movie
A man is accused of lewd act during a baby-friendly movie session at a Sydney cinema, leaving a mum feels "really sad and hopeless".
Israeli company weaponised online advertising to track millions of devices
Australia's nuclear science agency and other highly sensitive government organisations have been targeted by a sophisticated, foreign bad actor that secretly weaponised online ads to install spyware.
Protein, good fats and budget friendly: Canned fish is the ideal dinner ingredient
Tinned fish can be a great source of protein and good fats. It also doesn't cost a lot.
Boy, 13, charged over drive-by shooting at Perth home
A 13-year-old boy has been charged after a drive-by shooting at a home in Perth's east.
New tool to help GPs identify victims of modern slavery
A visit to the doctor can be the first time people trapped in modern slavery situations reach out. A guide designed by victim-survivors helps GPs see the signs.
Councils unite to make Yarra River swimmable by 2050
Melbourne councils are looking to Europe for inspiration to clean up the Yarra River, in the hope of bringing swimmers back to the city's main fresh waterway.
Australian activist imprisoned in Vietnam tells family he is 'terrified'
Australian officials have been able to meet Hiep Tran at a detention centre in Ho Chi Minh City, where he is being held after disappearing in Cambodia last month.
Shoebridge insists Steele-John should take leave as Greens 'binfire' deepens
Greens leader David Shoebridge has insisted that Senator Jordon Steele-John should take personal leave, after the WA senator denied he had offered or agreed to step back while allegations against him were investigated.
Robert McClelland named new corruption watchdog chief after Brereton resignation
Former Labor attorney-general and judge Robert McClelland is set to become the new head of the National Anti-Corruption Committee, after a turbulent first few years for the federal anti-corruption watchdog.
Chancellor announces Wallaroos retirement ahead of Scotland Test
Former Wallaroos captain Emily Chancellor is set to hang up her boots after a potential swan song with a 42nd Test against Scotland on Friday.
US expert contacted over VHS footage of missing woman's last sighting
A multiple Emmy Award-winning digital expert is poised to examine a VHS tape related to the disappearance of Janine Vaughan in 2001.
Copper thieves target 175-year-old gunpowder storage site
Thieves have stripped copper fittings, including a lightning rod, from a 175-year-old colonial-era building formerly used to store gunpowder and explosives in Hobart.
Basic mobile coverage is now law, but only Starlink can offer it
Access to mobile calls and texts "nearly anywhere" outside is now law, but a lot of the details and timeframes are still to be worked out.
Elizabeth Struhs's mother trusted God would 'heal' 8yo, inquest hears
A coroners court has heard details of Kerrie Struhs's meeting with a probation officer less than a month before her daughter Elizabeth died of untreated diabetes in 2022.
Tribunal quashes council's over-55s caravan park plans
A tribunal has ruled a NSW council's move to ban anyone under the age of 55 from permanently living at its caravan park had no "clear or coherent purpose".
Man faces court after allegedly strangling 15-year-old girl
A 41-year-old man has faced court after he allegedly kicked and strangled a 15-year-old girl during an incident in a north Canberra home.
Ukrainian scientist still in Russian detention one year on, conference told
A Ukrainian scientist arrested by Russian forces on the eve of an international conservation meeting in Australia in 2025 remains in detention one year on, Ukraine's ambassador says.
Accused gangster challenging his deportation from Türkiye in Supreme Court
Masood Zakaria is attempting have double murder charges thrown out of court over claims he was "kidnapped" by a private security company and returned to Australia in 2023.
Flydubai captain describes co-pilot's axe attack and saving 170 passengers
During the attack in the cockpit, Smit Machchhar says he calmed himself and said: "You can't die like this."
As Russia-Ukraine war changes, Zelenskyy could be 'losing a strong partner'
Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine has taken on a different complexion lately, and it has shone a light on Kyiv's strained relations with the White House.
Climate activists charged after Woodside offshore rig stunt
Two Greenpeace activists are due to face court after sailing out to open waters and occupying an offshore gas platform to protest Woodside's planned gas developments.
Teen charged over Melbourne CBD crash wants to plead guilty, court hears
A 16-year-old accused of driving erratically and striking a woman near the intersection of Flinders and Elizabeth streets in Melbourne has told a court he wants to plead guilty.
Boyfriend of murdered backpacker sues police over arrest
Tobias Moran files civil proceedings against NSW Police for malicious prosecution in relation to the death of his girlfriend Simone Strobel in Lismore in 2005.
Breaking: Infant girl flown to hospital after being hit by car near Ballarat
An infant girl has been flown to hospital with life-threatening injuries after being hit by a car near Ballarat.
Coroner begins hearing from witnesses in Elizabeth Struhs inquest
A Queensland coroner will begin examining whether more could have been done to prevent the death of Elizabeth Struhs in 2022.
Top judge urges caution over plan to ban character references
While the WA government has announced plans to ban character references in criminal cases, the state's chief justice says references can help judges better understand an offender's prospects of rehabilitation.
Thai teen's family seeks $70k from Australian murder accused
The family of Tunchanok Donhomla is seeking $70,500 in compensation from her alleged killer Simon Carman, a court has heard.
Easy lunch-box fillers that aren't sandwiches
Looking for some fresh ideas for what to include in your children's lunch boxes? We have you covered with these nutritious and tasty options from Heidi Sze.
'Very violent': Woman accused of attacking housemate with samurai knife
A woman accused of attacking her temporary housemate with a samurai knife and stealing her car has been refused bail in the ACT Magistrates Court.
Curtin University warns proposed merger 'solves problems we don't have'
The vice-chancellor of Curtin describes a proposed merger of three Western Australian universities as a "solution looking for a problem" that aims to "fix something that is not broken".
Butters suggests changes to AFL player movement 'wouldn't be a bad thing'
Zak Butters says he contemplated going public with his planned move home to Victoria while playing out his final season at Port Adelaide.
Job losses likely at remote island mine as costs nearly double due to flooding
Production costs at South 32's Groote Eylandt mine have increased by more than 80 per cent in recent years.
Man filmed speeding denies being driver in fatal highway crash
A 25-year-old man is facing trial in the Dubbo District Court after pleading not guilty to dangerous and drink-driving charges after a crash that killed four people.
Teenager who raped girl, 14, jailed under 'adult time' laws
The offender was 16 when he sexually assaulted the girl in her bed last year.
Kaniva wants to be known as an EV charging hub
The publican of the Victorian farming town currently known for its sheep and silo art wants to add EV fast chargers to that list.
Behind Trump's war of words on Ukraine is a worrying threat
It is hard to see Donald Trump's shifting position on Ukraine as a clear strategic change, and not one driven principally by soaring fuel prices ahead of the US mid-term elections.
13yo charged with murder after 'senseless' fatal Sydney stabbing
A 13-year-old charged with murder following the fatal stabbing of a father in Sydney's west last week was known to police.
Father mourns toddler killed in Pennsylvania shooting
A community is mourning the deaths of eight people shot dead by a 45-year-old grandfather at a Pennsylvania home.
Rescuers detail life-saving operation to free worker from grain silo
A man who became trapped in a grain silo in central Victoria last week is lucky to be alive, according to rescuers involved in the operation to free him.
Ex-Liberal politician Bruce Baird farewelled at Sydney funeral service
Respected former Liberal politician Bruce Baird is being farewelled in Sydney at a funeral service at St Andrew's Cathedral.
Wife of Australian engineer released from Iraq relieved 'nightmare' is over
Robert Pether was arrested in 2021 and served more than four years behind bars over what friends and family called trumped-up fraud charges.
'Unfinished business' lures couple back to Queensland island paradise
Steve Sharpe and Louise Collier are the new caretakers of Low Isles, in the Great Barrier Reef. Joining them on the island this week is their son, who spent the first four years of his life in the tropical setting.
Trump's diesel deal dubbed a 'betrayal' of loyal Republican's legacy
US President Donald Trump says his deal with Russia will drive down the cost of fuel but experts say its effect will be minimal.
White House demands transparency over Anthropic AI's false murder tip-off
Questions arise after US police were kept in the dark about a false murder tip-off by AI model Claude.
The extra stripe that's landed Australian retailer White Fox in court
Experts say the matter could test the validity of Adidas's trademark in Australia.
One Nation Vic deputy denies AI-generated campaign video was racist
One Nation's Victorian deputy leader has defended an AI-generated campaign video featuring a suicide bomber and a home invader, denying it was racist.
World's timekeepers will vote to ditch 'leap second' this week
Clocks occasionally go backwards for a second to keep Earth time in sync with the stars. But the powers that govern time measurement are about to vote to end the practice.
Make the most of spring asparagus with these recipes
From one-pot pasta to a crunchy green salad, these easy recipes will put spring asparagus on your weeknight menu.
Runner honours mother in epic Perth to Sydney relay for DV awareness
Alongside five mates, Hayden Sumner has completed a cross-country relay from Perth to Sydney in honour of his late mother, who spent years in abusive relationships.
Australia's Rugby League World Cup squad is a sign of the changing times
Kevin Walters pulls off a few surprises in his Australian squad for the Rugby League World Cup, but the side he will try and lead to glory is proof we are in a new era for Test football.
The FBI calls this type of cult 'modern-day terrorism'. It has found its way to Australia
They are sadistic and manipulative, often targeting children through digital platforms. Now, as part of an ABC investigation, a teen tells how an online cult incited her into ritualistic acts.
IS-linked Australians in Iraq face 'risk of unfair prosecution', HRW warns
Human Rights Watch is warning 13 Australians believed to be held in Iraqi jails on suspicion of links to the Islamic State group face inhumane treatment and potential execution.
Samoan PM apologises for 'heil Hitler' salute at family event in 2007
Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt apologises after video emerges of him performing a Nazi salute and saying the phrase "heil Hitler" at a family event in 2007.
NBL owner pays state $577 a week to rent stadium
The Tasmanian government has effectively been leasing out a stadium to property developer and NBL owner Larry Kestelman for less than it would cost to rent most houses in the area, a parliamentary report has found.
Nobel Peace Prize won't go to Trump this year, experts say
It is often regarded as the most prestigious of all Nobel prizes, which are given to those who have "conferred the greatest benefit to mankind". But the Nobel Peace Prize can also be controversial.
Illegal tobacco crackdown in Victoria has come too late, says ex-policeman
Premier Ben Carroll has conceded the Victorian government should have acted sooner on illegal tobacco but insisted progress had been made since the new enforcement powers came into effect.
Yemen's government declares major operation against Houthis
The Yemeni president says the military is working to recapture vast parts of the country from the Houthis, who have withstood a series of attacks from Saudi Arabia, the UAE and their Western allies over the years.
Cowboys and girls dress up for Santa Teresa/Ltyentye Apurte horse races
In this remote corner of central Australia, the Santa Teresa/Ltyentye Apurte horse races are a dusty affair with the best in cowboy fashion.
NT man caught driving 100km/h over speed limit
Northern Territory Police have charged a man with speeding and high-range drink driving after catching him allegedly driving at more than 100km/h over the limit before returning a blood-alcohol result of 0.153.
He was the best forward in the grand final, but Whyte's best is yet to come
Naufahu Whyte wouldn't have looked out of place should he have won the Clive Churchill Medal after the Roosters' grand final victory, and the Tricolours prop is adamant we have yet to see his best.
Bank of America met with Australian super funds and delivered a warning
Interest rates are approaching levels that would hurt Australia's economy and the retirement savings managed by major superannuation funds, according to the Bank of America's head of interest rates strategy.
Yeo makes World Cup call, Walker earns Kangaroos spot
The grand final sides feature in the Kangaroos squad for the Rugby League World Cup, with James Tedesco back in and Sydney's Sam Walker and Newcastle's Bradman Best among six debutants.
New movie corrects the record on Tenzing Norgay's Everest climb
Australian filmmaker Jennifer Peedom fell in love with the Himalayas as a young woman. She is now retelling its most famous story.
Bolsonaro defies expectations in Brazil presidential vote to face Lula in run-off
Brazilian senator Flávio Bolsonaro, son of the far-right former leader Jair Bolsonaro, has finished ahead of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in the country's election, which will go to a run-off in three weeks.
Tom Cruise movie Digger bombs at box office, Verity takes top spot
Movie star Tom Cruise suffers one of the worst debuts of his career with his new movie Digger.
Property downturn worsens with less than 50pc of auctions leading to a sale
Australia's auction clearance rate has slumped to a three-month low, while new data shows the number of unsold homes has surged by more than 20 per cent in the past year.
Flydubai co-pilot planned to crash plane into airport, Israeli media reports
The flydubai co-pilot allegedly tells investigators he intended to continue flying normally before crashing into the main airport in Israel.
Man fatally shot by police after crashing car into tree
An independent review by the Professional Standards Command will be conducted after a man was fatally shot by NSW police near Yass on Sunday.
Fire destroys abandoned mental health hospital building near Hobart
Millbrook Rise opened in 1934, initially to provide care to those returning from war. The original building has been abandoned for several years.
'We'll be there': Fans rally behind Knights after grand final loss
Despite Sunday's loss against the Roosters, Newcastle Knights fans remain proud of the team's effort.
As China tensions escalate, Japan builds its own spy agency
Japan may soon have its own "CIA", with the nation working with "the utmost urgency" to establish its first centralised network of intelligence operations since World War II.
Mary Fowler's Man City boost with big WSL win over Arsenal
Mary Fowler's landmark 100th game for Manchester City is a bright spot for the beleaguered club, with a big win over Arsenal keeping them with a perfect record on top of the WSL.
Qld opposition says premier needs to 'front up' after child deaths report
The Queensland Family and Child Commission's annual report reveals 452 children died in the last financial year, with preliminary figures showing 91 of those children were known to the child protection system.
Canberra man accused of attack on young boys given 'very strict' bail
The 18-year-old allegedly knocked over the two and four-year-old brothers at the Belconnen mall and kicked one of them.
Woman dies days after partner allegedly stabs her in the chest
A woman who Northern Territory Police allege was stabbed in the chest by her partner earlier this month has died in hospital.
Matthews claims world championship silver after life-threatening crash
Michael Matthews's second place finish in the road race at the UCI World Championships is the perfect silver lining after he beat a life-threatening illness and suffered a death-defying crash.
Track work postponed to give Knights fans a smooth ride to grand final
Planned train track works will not go ahead on the day of the NRL grand final after hundreds of Newcastle Knights fans were stranded at stations following a freight service breakdown ahead of the preliminary final.
Four dinners for busy weeknights that make use of store-bought shortcuts
From a veggie-packed noodle fry-up and chicken rice paper rolls to a Greek salad paired with store-bought gnocchi, these quick and easy dinner ideas will take the hassle out of busy weeknights.
Paedophile sentenced after trading vapes for child abuse material
Dean Jason Milley bought vapes for a 12-year-old in Western Australia in return for child sex abuse material, the court heard.
Government rejects 'deeply problematic' consorting laws amid bikie gang rise
The ACT government says it will remain the only jurisdiction without anti-consorting legislation, despite warnings weaker laws are making the territory a "safe haven" for outlaw motorcycle gangs.
Treasurer defends inflation record as 15-year interest rate high looms
The government has celebrated a deficit $6 billion lower than the May forecast but warned there are tough times ahead for households.
Police hunt driver who fatally reversed into 73yo man after argument
Officers are asking for the public's help to find a female driver allegedly behind a hit-and-run in Bega.
Woman who administered lethal dose 'out of love' spared jail
Kylie Truswell-Mobbs was arrested in 2025 after her husband, who had an aggressive form of MND, was administered a lethal dose of painkillers.
Carpentry apprentice 'devastated' by CDU course delay
An Alice Springs carpentry apprentice says he is devastated course delays at Charles Darwin University could set back his qualification by up to a year.
Madonna beats Taylor Swift in MTV awards showdown
Madonna emerges as the big winner at MTV's Video Music Awards, but Taylor Swift still broke records.
Hauser wins thrilling World Triathlon sprint, Parker breaks record
Matt Hauser barges his way through to claim victory in the World Triathlon Championship Finals, while Lauren Parker writes herself into the record books with a sixth world championship crown.
Some farmers see nearly 100mm of rain in 24 hours in WA's south
A weather system that formed in the north of Western Australia makes its way south and delivers a much-needed 48-hour deluge as farmers prepare for harvest after a particularly dry winter.
Beau Lamarre-Condon told friend how he'd dispose of a body, court hears
A friend of Beau-Lamarre Condon has told his double murder trial the former cop once asked her if she would help hide a body months before Jesse Baird and Luke Davies were killed in 2024.
Ex-Gidarjil CEO Kerry Blackman jailed over 'persistent' sexual assaults
A woman who was sexually assaulted by Kerry Blackman has told a Queensland court she no longer felt safe and had lost her sense of belonging in the community.
Government delays Upfield line upgrades until 2033 with duplication promise
Ben Carroll says his government will spend $80 million on a study and will duplicate the Upfield line, if re-elected.
Sandon Smith leads Newcastle out of an Immortal shadow
Sandon Smith's two tries in the NRL preliminary final didn't just win Newcastle the game, it earned the Knights halfback a share of history alongside the club's greatest ever player.
Six youths arrested over alleged assaults in Hobart CBD
Police say they received reports on Saturday afternoon that a "group of youths" was involved in a disturbance.