Neighbour of manslaughter-accused mother heard ‘loud screaming’, court hears
A former neighbour of a mother standing trial accused of criminally neglecting her daughter tried to report concerns to an abuse line, but her call went unanswered, a court has heard. ⌘ Read more
Pilot in deadly Sea World crash an ‘irregular’ drug user, inquest hears
Pilot Ashley Jenkinson was killed, along with three tourists, when two helicopters collided mid-air on the Gold Coast in 2023. ⌘ Read more
Flag planted for Upper Eyre’s proposed $5 billion desalination plant
The long-awaited decision for a Northern Water project has arrived — but it has come with environmental contention. ⌘ Read more
Inquiry calls for demolition of public housing towers to be halted
A parliamentary inquiry has called on the government to halt the demolition of Melbourne’s public housing towers after finding it refused to provide evidence to justify the plan. ⌘ Read more
Toyah Cordingley’s accused killer wanted to be ‘needle in a haystack’, court told
Former nurse Rajwinder Singh has pleaded not guilty to the murder of 24-year-old Toyah Cordingley in Far North Queensland in October 2018. ⌘ Read more
Murder trial hinges on mental state of man who killed his father
The mental state of a man who has admitted to killing his father at Pilliga in north-west New South Wales will be key to the outcome of his murder trial. ⌘ Read more
Who Venezuela’s key allies and opponents are in the face of a US conflict
As the United States mounts pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, nations in the Caribbean, South America and across the world are revealing where their support lies. ⌘ Read more
How music venues and stages are becoming more accessible for people with disability
Going to a concert can be hard for people with disability. But sensory concerts and bringing lived experience on stage can open up this world for everyone. ⌘ Read more
Ex-Flight Centre employee jailed for stealing $40,000 from Canberra branch
A 39-year-old man has been jailed for two years after stealing cash from a secure drawer at Flight Centre in Canberra at least seven times, and then mountinga campaign of dishonesty” to delay sentencing. ⌘ Read more
Cave diver Gary Gibson remembered as investigation begins into death
The 65-year-old Victorian man who died while cave diving in South Australia’s south-east has been described as “fastidious” and as having a dark sense of humour, as an internal investigation is launched into what led to his death. ⌘ Read more
Allegedly violent fugitive tasered and arrested after months on the run
An absconded prisoner has been charged with 15 offences, including strangulation and making threats to kill, after escaping police custody and evading capture for more than 70 days. ⌘ Read more
Teenager dies following workplace incident on the Gold Coast
Authorities say they will prepare a report for the coroner following the “sudden and non-suspicious” death of the 15-year-old on a work site. ⌘ Read more
Shoppers warned of grocery price rise as parasite hits crop production
Beekeepers say the escalating cost of pollinating crops will be passed onto consumers as the industry battles a devastating bee killer. ⌘ Read more
Stolen ute driver pleads guilty to fatal motorcyclist hit and run charges
David Graham Berry was set to face trial over a hit and run in northern Victoria, but has instead pleaded guilty at a hearing in Shepparton. ⌘ Read more
New details of ADF sexual violence probe revealed
Minister Matt Keogh is addressing the National Press Club a year after the government responded to the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide. ⌘ Read more
PNG calls for ‘buffer zone’ with Indonesia amid concerns over West Papua conflict
Australia, Papua New Guinea and Indonesia have started holding annual defence ministers meetings to build trust and boost military cooperation, while PNG proposes building a 10km-wide demilitarised “buffer zone” along its border with Indonesia. ⌘ Read more
Victorian music festival cancelled at last minute due to fire safety, permit problems
A festival that has been running for 30 years has been cancelled just days before it was due to begin. ⌘ Read more
E-bike rider killed in Sydney crash as premier announces 250-watt limit
The rider, a man aged in his 30s, was treated by paramedics but could not be saved. ⌘ Read more
Perth Bears confirm first two signings for inaugural NRL season
The NRL’s Perth expansion team secures the signature of former Bulldogs halfback Toby Sexton and England international Harry Newman for their inaugural season in 2027. ⌘ Read more
Sea snake deaths at WA heritage site baffle authorities
Locals and marine life experts have raised concern over an increased amount of reptiles washing up on WA’s north-west shores, with reports of stranded sea snakes and turtles. ⌘ Read more
Right to repair reforms to be expanded to farm machinery
After years of depending on dealership networks for essential repairs, farmers will have the right to fix their own equipment. ⌘ Read more
Father and son accused of illegally sinking fishing vessel
Two Ulladulla fishermen have been charged under federal sea-dumping laws over the alleged deliberate sinking of an unseaworthy trawler. ⌘ Read more
Red Bull expresses ‘regret’ as engineer’s call leads to Antonelli abuse
Red Bull retracts suggestions made by its engineer that Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli deliberately let Lando Norris overtake him at the Qatar Grand Prix. ⌘ Read more
Bulldogs’ top AFLW draft pick wants to join Kangaroos
The Kangaroos’ domination of the AFLW is set to be given another boost, with a former number one draft pick confirming she wants to head to North. ⌘ Read more
Man sentenced to 17 years in jail for murder of Melbourne doctor
Ashley Gordon grew up in the Victorian coal mining town of Morwell and went on to become a doctor before he was murdered. ⌘ Read more
Former prince Andrew stripped of remaining royal titles
Andrew has been under renewed pressure in recent weeks over his relationship with late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and has been summoned to appear before a US congressional panel investigating Epstein. ⌘ Read more
Shark scare, Ashes ambitions and sub tour star in WA’s November photo picks
Our photographers take you inside a nuclear-powered submarine, one of the biggest sporting events in Perth, and a near-miss with one of the ocean’s most brutal predators. ⌘ Read more
Breaking: Person in potentially life-threatening condition after wall collapses
Paramedics received reports a wall collapsed at an industrial site in Brisbane’s West End at about 8:30am. ⌘ Read more
Man thought he was ‘attacking the devil’ during fatal Broome stabbing
Ian Ralph Brooke has been found unfit to stand trial for murder, with a special proceedings hearing underway. ⌘ Read more
Greek astronomy is ancient; this Wiradjuri knowledge is far older
All 88 internationally recognised constellations have European origins. But First Nations astronomy tells older, beautiful stories that contain invaluable lessons and knowledge. ⌘ Read more
Matildas coach calls out Australian football’s ‘inferiority complex’
Joe Montemurro echoes the words of former Matildas boss Alen Stajcic in offering a frank review of the culture surrounding the world game in Australia. ⌘ Read more
Princess’s popularity spurs calls to ditch male-only succession in Japan
Historically, Japan has had numerous women monarchs. But current laws prevent the emperor’s daughter from succeeding him — and politicians, including the prime minister, support the status quo. ⌘ Read more
Five women accuse father-son Bowen therapists of sexual misconduct
Five women allege sexual misconduct against a Ballarat Bowen therapy business run by a father-son duo. ⌘ Read more
Government appointments often ‘look like nepotism’, long-awaited review finds
A report into government appointments to boards has savaged the system, which it found too often allowed governments to award friends or pick candidates for political purposes, eroding trust with the public. ⌘ Read more
Insider speaks out after major charity rocked by mass resignations
A Lions Club member who ordered an investigation into how Need for Feed subsidised volunteer drivers is speaking out after recommendations to improve transparency were not implemented. ⌘ Read more
Live: Wall Street wobbles as Bitcoin continues to dive
Cryptocurrency prices continue to come under pressure, while global stocks fell and bond yields rose overnight. Follow the day’s events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. ⌘ Read more
Egg shortage becomes egg oversupply with farmers unable to sell product
The industry was plagued by bird flu 12 months ago, but some producers are now struggling to sell their product due to a faster-than-expected recovery. ⌘ Read more
NT announces childcare compliance ‘crackdown’ after toddler’s death
The Northern Territory government has announced a “crackdown” on compliance at childcare centres across the territory, following the death of a toddler at a rural Darwin centre in 2023. ⌘ Read more
Son of drug kingpin ‘El Chapo’ pleads guilty in US drug trafficking case
A son of notorious Mexican drug kingpin “El Chapo” pleads guilty to US drug trafficking charges, months after his brother entered a plea deal. ⌘ Read more
‘Everything’s gone’: Man who lost home in Geraldton fires grateful for support
A home owner who lost his house and his cat to a bushfire in Geraldton, in WA’s Mid West, says “karma” is looking for anyone who may have deliberately lit the blazes. ⌘ Read more
Filmmaker breaks silence on Aboriginal clan leader’s alleged murder by police
Acclaimed filmmaker George Gittoes has revealed a former NT police officer told him he witnessed his colleagues taking a Yolŋu clan leader out to shoot him and dump his body in Darwin Harbour in 1934. ⌘ Read more
Premier’s Bendigo East electorate flagged as ‘target seat’ for Nationals
Nationals favourite Andrew Lethlean is tight-lipped on whether he will challenge Premier Jacinta Allan in Bendigo East next year. ⌘ Read more
Live: Government to establish landmark probe into ADF sexual violence
A landmark inquiry into sexual violence in the Australian Defence Force will be announced today. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Schools desperate for solutions as teacher shortage nears ‘crisis point’
As staff shortages “near crisis point”, these Queensland schools are going to extraordinary lengths to put teachers in classrooms — and keep them there. ⌘ Read more
Secret audit reveals how big travel companies can overcharge clients
The document, prepared for the Queensland government, has been exclusively obtained by the ABC. ⌘ Read more
Uber driver says rideshare app tells workers to flout road rules
The NSW government introduces legislation that would require employers to ensure their algorithms and automation practises do not risk a worker’s health and safety. ⌘ Read more
Two teenage boys charged over fire that extensively damaged NSW high school
The 15- and 16-year-olds are released on conditional bail and will front court next week. ⌘ Read more
Zelenskyy eyes talks with Trump on ‘key issues’ as Witkoff heads to Moscow
The Ukrainian president meets French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris as he sounds out European allies on Washington’s blueprint to end Russia’s war. ⌘ Read more
The mostly unsuccessful history of breakaway leagues as R360 postponed
R360’s announcement it is not going to be ready in 2026 brings back memories of previous attempts to set up rebel sporting competitions, almost all of which have failed. ⌘ Read more
Two SA men found guilty of charges arising from AN0M app
Two South Australian men are the first in the state to be found guilty after standing trial for charges arising from the major police operation. ⌘ Read more