Breaking: Emergency warning for fire at Blackmore, west of Berry Springs
ABC News Australia·27d ago
Authorities have issued an emergency warning for a fire at Stockwell Road in Blackmore, west of Berry Springs, advising anyone who is unprepared to leave now.
Family visas for foreign students targeted in migration crackdown
ABC News Australiaby Jane Norman·27d ago
In short: Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke is on the verge of unveiling changes designed to ensure Labor meets its migration targets.
Police investigate sand dunes death of Mackay mother
ABC News Australiaby Liam McNally·27d ago
Police are trying to fill in the last four days of Payge Leembruggen's life after her body was found at a Mackay beach.
Where have all the British backpackers gone?
ABC News Australiaby Kristy Sexton-McGrath·27d ago
For generations of young Britons, Australia came with an unwritten itinerary. Arrive in Sydney. Find a hostel.
Former spy chief says media failed to report widely on antisemitism
ABC News Australiaby Erin Handley·27d ago
In short: A former leader of Australia's intelligence service says the media dropped the ball when it came to coverage of antisemitic incidents after the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel.
ACT Greens end key working relationship with government
ABC News Australiaby Niki Burnside·27d ago
In short: ACT Greens leader Jo Clay has announced the end of the party's confidence and supply agreement with Labor for the remainder of the term.
NRLW greats Elliot, Baxter, announce retirement at end of finals
ABC News Australia·27d ago
The NRLW will farewell two of its most influential figures with Sydney Roosters pair Millie Elliott and Corban Baxter announcing their retirements.
Key SA wave buoy to be redeployed a third time after lightning damage
ABC News Australiaby Malcolm Sutton·27d ago
In short: The Cape du Couedic wave buoy has suffered three outages in two years. It is the only wave buoy operated by the Bureau of Meteorology in SA. What's next?
Kenilworth Dairies offers lifeline to Queensland dairy farm facing closure
ABC News Australiaby Jennifer Nichols·27d ago
In short: Kenilworth Dairies has stepped up to bottle the Rozynski family's milk. The future of the 80-year-old dairy farm will depend on public support. What's next?
Woman's 'courageous' attempt to fight off attacker praised by ACT judge
ABC News Australiaby Harry Frost·27d ago
In short: Lal Ro Puia was found guilty of sexually assaulting a woman in an underground car park in Canberra in November last year.
PM asked to explain wedding invitation to staffer sacked over sexist, racist tweets
ABC News Australiaby Holly Tregenza·27d ago
In short: News24 host Peta Credlin has called out Anthony Albanese for inviting recently sacked Labor staffer and former Play School star Rhys Muldoon to his wedding last year.
Houthi drone shot down near Mecca, Saudi-led coalition says
ABC News Australia·27d ago
In short: Saudi authorities say a drone attack, they claim was launched by Yemen's Houthi rebels, was intercepted before it could reach the holy city of Mecca.
Andrew Forrest's Fortescue appeals $150m native title compensation
ABC News Australiaby Alistair Bates·27d ago
In short: Fortescue has become the third group to appeal a record Federal Court award of $150.3 million to Pilbara traditional owners.
Snowtown killer would 'likely' be jailed again if he failed drug test
ABC News Australiaby Daniel Keane·27d ago
In short: An SA government attempt to block the release of so-called "bodies-in-the-barrels" killer James Spyridon Vlassakis was rejected this week.
Parents should 'urgently' discuss sexual choking with their children
ABC News Australiaby Kellie Scott·27d ago
Sexual choking or strangulation is common among young people and, following the recent death of a 16-year-old girl from Sydney, parents may be wondering how to talk to their children about the...
Ed Sheeran's support acts quit US tour after Macklemore dropped
ABC News Australia·27d ago
In short: All four supporting acts for upcoming dates of Ed Sheeran's Loop tour have withdrawn in solidarity with fellow opening act Macklemore.
Only Telstra's share market float was bigger. AI firm prepares for ASX listing
ABC News Australiaby Paddy Manning and Ashleigh Barraclough·27d ago
In short: AI data centre company Firmus Technologies is intending to raise up to $7 billion in an initial public offering next month.
Epstein, FBI firings and bestiality: Key moments from Kash Patel's Senate grilling
ABC News Australiaby Tessa Flemming·27d ago
FBI Director Kash Patel has been grilled by the US Senate for nearly five hours over his controversial management of the agency, including the ousting of experienced agents.
Historic outback pub hits the market as restoration costs soar
ABC News Australiaby Jarrod Lucas·27d ago
In short: The 128-year-old Cornwall Hotel in Boulder has survived riots and earthquakes and has now been listed for sale.
Fishers fund independent review in last-ditch effort to overturn gillnet ban
ABC News Australiaby Bryn Wakefield·27d ago
In short: East coast inshore fishery operators say a report by consultants FishListic shows positive signs that they can meet international Marine Stewardship Council standards after consultation.
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