Nation mourns global star Newton-John
Australian entertainer Olivia Newton-John is being remembered as an icon, mentor and friend after her death at age 73.
Human Interest
“Sugar slavery” – How 62,000 South Sea Islanders were transported to Australia
Between 1863 and 1904, 62,000 South Sea Islanders were transported to Australia, landing in Brisbane, Maryborough, Bundaberg, Rockhampton, Mackay, Bowen, Townsville, Innisfail and Cairns. Most indentured labourers arrived from the New Hebrides, with a substantial proportion taken from the Solomons, as well as smaller islands.
Tributes flow for ‘incredible’ Olivia
Australian entertainer Olivia Newton-John, who died in the United States aged 73, is being remembered as an icon, mentor and friend.
Birmingham parties Games to a close
Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath have made a shock appearance at the Commonwealth Games closing ceremony as Birmingham partied, then handed over to Victoria.
Shark nets take toll on threatened species
About a fifth of the 376 marine animals caught in NSW shark nets last season were threatened species, a government report has revealed.
Teen designer wins Zampatti fashion prize
A Brisbane teenage fashion designer who mostly taught herself using online videos has won an inaugural prize named after late industry luminary Carla Zampatti.
Help on way after funeral insurer collapse
The Albanese government has announced around $4 million in relief for families impacted by the collapse of insurer ACBF-Youpla.
Lee Kernaghan on the road for concert doco
Country singer Lee Kernaghan is celebrating his 30-year career with a part concert, part road trip documentary, Boy from the Bush.
Blacksmiths forging ahead in ancient trade
Blacksmithing is one of the oldest known trades and it's being kept alive by creators and collectors in regional Australia.
Ex-TV journalist jailed over fatal crash
Ex-journalist Trent Evans has been jailed for more than seven years for killing his friend in a car crash by driving while speeding and heavily intoxicated.
More koala deaths at Vic site amid probe
More koalas have been discovered dead at a Victorian blue gum plantation, but investigators have been unable to find any signs of trauma or gun shots.
SA set to ban jumps racing
South Australia is set to ban jumps racing with the state Labor government to support a Greens bill before parliament.
Calls for more flood volunteers and funds
Grassroots recovery group Resilient Lismore is calling for more support as they start to rebuild four months after the catastrophic floods.
Birth certificate program eyes expansion
A program issuing birth certificates to Indigenous Australians to help everyone access essential services is raising funds to expand nationally.
Pronged collar ban among Tasmanian reforms
A ban on pronged collars is among several proposed changes to Tasmanian animal welfare laws.
Life after death for sale in Aussie town
Australia's first cryonics facility is about to open in country NSW - and the company behind it says 34 people have already paid for a shot at life after death.
Predicted 15,000 COVID deaths ‘too high’
An infectious diseases expert says more can be done to curb the number of COVID-19 infections and deaths across Australia.
Vic Premier brushes off CHO Honours ‘snub’
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has brushed off suggestions Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton was snubbed in this year's Queen's Birthday Honours.
Tamil family touches down in Queensland
A family of Tamil asylum seekers have arrived in Queensland on their way to new hometown Biloela, arriving from Perth after release from immigration detention.
Hey Dad! sex offender still a ‘denier’
Convicted child sex offender and former TV star Robert Hughes may be "old and frail" but still denies his crimes, his former on screen daughter and victim says.
Guy Sebastian rejects documents as false
Guy Sebastian says it has been a painful process trying to get answers out of his former manager who he says is fabricating documents to explain missing money.
Climate, costs rank high for new voters
Lining up at the ballot box for the first time this federal election are a wave of young voters who are likely to back policy and not political parties.
Manison poised to be new NT chief minister
Michael Gunner, the first territory-born Top End leader, has resigned as the NT chief minister, saying his head and heart are no longer in the job.
‘Double-pronged attack’ on Craig McLachlan
Craig McLachlan's defamation trial has started against Fairfax Media, the ABC and Christie Whelan Browne over claims of misconduct during the Rocky Horror Show.
Dog attacks on postal workers skyrocket
Australia's dog owners are being urged to secure their furry friends after a surge in the number of posties attacked while delivering the mail.
Tiny snail discovered in Tasmanian lake
A tiny snail thought to be extinct has been discovered in Tasmania's yingina/Great Lake in the state's central west.
The ‘bird poo’ spider and other bizarre facts from the animal kingdom
Animals do all sorts of disgusting things. While these gross behaviours might turn our stomachs, they’re often crucial to an animal’s survival.
Here we go again: Scientist despair at fourth mass bleaching on Barrier Reef
It’s official: the Great Barrier Reef is suffering its fourth mass bleaching event since 2016. We dived into the reef yesterday and saw the unfolding crisis firsthand.
Pilot killed in Vic helicopter crash named
Melbourne man Dean Neal, 32, has been named by family as the pilot who died along with four passengers in a helicopter crash north of Melbourne.
Rockstar farewell for Warnie at the MCG
Shane Warne has been farewelled by family, famous friends and fans at a memorial service at the MCG, the site of some of his greatest cricket moments.
More tickets for Warne memorial available
More tickets are now available for Shane Warne's state memorial service with Eddie McGuire saying it will be a fitting tribute to the late cricketing great.