Two men met on a Port Adelaide ship — a Nobel and Apocalypse Now ensued
When a young English lawyer crossed paths with a Polish sailor aboard a clipper ship at Port Adelaide in 1893, neither…
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ABC 50/50 quiz: Test your knowledge of Jimi Hendrix's charred guitar, plus cosmic particles
Each question in the ABC 50/50 quiz has only two options: one is right, the other is wrong. But be warned: we might try…
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Live: Germany too strong for Matildas with late goals in Karlsruhe
The Matildas keep challenging, but Germany are too strong for Joe Montemurro's charges in Karlsruhe.
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How Firmus, the biggest IPO in three decades, fell over
There were high hopes for the Firmus float, but it sunk amid concerns about debt and ambitious expansion plans.
Read at source →Beau Lamarre-Condon's messages about Jesse Baird before alleged murders
Texts between double-murder accused Beau Lamarre-Condon and a colleague show how he perceived his on-again-off-again…
Read at source →'Cutthroat' hawker culture fights for survival in Singapore
The city state boasts a rich and vibrant hawker scene serving affordable and delicious food, but faces the choice of…
Read at source →Labor's surcharge headache exposes a government on the back foot
After furious backlash from small businesses, the electorate and some of his own colleagues, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has…
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Even on Pia Miranda's worst days, Looking for Alibrandi is a 'gift'
The beloved actor chats identity, food, the hunt for the Recipe of the Year — and a potential sequel to Looking for…
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US sanctions 'rogue' ICC hours after former judge wins Nobel Peace Prize
The US announces sanctions on the International Criminal Court, hours after one of its former judges is given the Nobel…
Read at source →'Abhorrent' US plan to livestream execution amounts to torture, says UN
The announcement that the execution of convicted military base shooter Nidal Hasan will be livestreamed, has drawn…
Read at source →Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor handed compensation over Royal Lodge repair bill
The former prince was forced to surrender the lease on Royal Lodge after public outcry over his relationship with…
Read at source →Fiona O'Byrne wins 2026 Lester Prize with painting of daughter
The Melbourne-based artist, who has been painting her children for more than a decade, has won $50,000 for the artwork.
Read at source →Two stolen Renoir paintings found, six people arrested
Two Renoir paintings stolen from a museum in southern France last month have been found, and six people arrested, local…
Read at source →Litchfield fireworks help Australia to ODI victory over Bangladesh
A quick fire half-century to Phoebe Litchfield has helped Australia to a commanding seven-wicket victory over…
Read at source →Couple jailed for torturing 14-week-old puppy to death
Busselton couple Nathan James Dekkers and Isabel Maree Busher are jailed for torturing and killing a puppy in 2024.
Read at source →Anthony De Ceglie steps down as Perth Bears CEO
The NRL team, the first from WA since 1997, did not give a reason for his departure.
Read at source →Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Judge Navi Pillay
The South African-born former UN human rights chief was recognised for her efforts to promote peace and international…
Read at source →Person of interest given alibi in schoolgirl's disappearance
Noel Morris's uncle said he had seen him at work on March 21, 1972, but could not remember where Noel had been the days…
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More than 65,000 Canberrans are waiting to see a medical specialist
Canberra Health Services has promised to undertake a review after revealing more than 10 per cent of Canberrans are…
Read at source →NT government flags changes to accused sex offender suppression laws
The Northern Territory is the only place in Australia where the identities of accused sexual offenders are protected…
Read at source →Sale rescues landmark WA dairy brands from collapse
Collapsed WA dairy brands Mundella Foods and the Margaret River Dairy Company have been revived after a deal…
Read at source →Bad light stops play with Renshaw on the brink of drought-breaking milestone
Matt Renshaw is stranded four runs short of his first Test half-century in nine years as bad light halts play on the…
Read at source →Australia and New Zealand police target motorbike gang deemed 'high threat'
An outlaw motorbike gang police say puts "profits ahead of public safety" has been targeted by authorities in a bid to…
Read at source →Court hears teen under drug influence during attack on woman
The Youth Court has heard a teenager was under the influence of a cocktail of drugs when he assaulted a woman in the…
Read at source →Man hit with angle grinder during attempted e-bike robbery
Stephen Hoy said he was left covered in blood after he confronted an offender allegedly trying to steal his e-bike.
Read at source →Premier says new information on Hawke children deaths should be considered
The WA premier says details released in a statement by the WA Ombudsman could lead to a coronial inquest into the…
Read at source →Sister of 13yo critically injured in alleged arson pleads with other teens
The sister of the Melbourne boy clinging to life after an apparent botched firebombing has urged other Victorian…
Read at source →MP Luke Gosling vows to seek Labor preselection despite pending assault case
Member for Solomon Luke Gosling has vowed to recontest his seat at the next federal election, saying future…
Read at source →Families of men killed on Mexico surf trip call for maximum sentences
Closing arguments have been heard in the case of three men accused of murdering two Australian brothers and their…
Read at source →Ambulance ramping data casts doubt over LNP promise to reduce wait times
The latest Queensland Health performance data shows statewide ambulance ramping is sitting at 42 per cent across…
Read at source →How the card surcharge ban could change our relationship with cash
Some businesses are offering customer discounts for the use of cash after the Reserve Bank of Australia banned card…
Read at source →The fruit and vegetables to look out for this month
From garden peas to red capsicums, check out the fresh produce that could help you save money on groceries this month.
Read at source →Man accused of deliberately injuring sheep at Canberra property refused bail
An 18-year-old accused of breaking into a rural property in Canberra's south and injuring several sheep last month has…
Read at source →Remand centre built for adults to remain open to children over capacity concerns
A police watch house designed for adults may be needed to continue to hold Queensland children to meet demand under…
Read at source →Recognition for young dad who saved drowning daughter
A Perth father has won a Royal Life Saving Bravery Award after saving his toddler from drowning in a backyard pool in…
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Firmus wobbles have opponents relieved, critics questioning deals
The news of data centre operator Firmus' share market float being pulled has been met with disappointment from some…
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