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Australian cruise ship runs aground off PNG The Coral Adventurer has run aground off the coast of Papua New Guinea with more than 120 people aboard, two months after the death of a passenger allegedly left behind on a Great Barrier Reef island.

Australian cruise ship runs aground off PNG

The Coral Adventurer has run aground off the coast of Papua New Guinea with more than 120 people aboard, two months after the death of a passenger ...

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'Incredibly difficult time': Tim Picton's family speak after alleged assault The family of Tim Picton, a prominent Labor Party identity, thank emergency services after he was left in a critical condition following an alleged assault in the Perth CBD.

Man charged with Tim Picton assault granted bail

A 20-year-old man is granted bail after allegedly assaulting Tim Picton, a prominent Labor Party identity — an attack police prosecutors say may ...

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MCC boss defends curator Matt Page after two-day Ashes Test MCC boss Stuart Fox staunchly defends chief curator Matt Page after a wild Boxing Day Test finishes within two days.

MCC boss defends curator Matt Page after two-day Ashes Test

MCC boss Stuart Fox staunchly defends chief curator Matt Page after a wild Boxing Day Test finishes within two days.

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US holiday travel disrupted as snow blankets New York City At least 1,500 flights were cancelled across the country as some areas received up to 25 centimetres of snow. 

US holiday travel disrupted as snow blankets New York City

At least 1,500 flights were cancelled across the country as some areas received up to 25 centimetres of snow.

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Four boys left home to play soccer. Why they never returned has divided Ecuador In the weeks before Christmas, four boys under 16 left home to play a game of soccer. Their forced disappearance at the hands of Ecuador's military has been labelled a national "turning point". 

Four Ecuadorian boys left home to play soccer. They were found beaten, naked and charred

In the weeks before Christmas, four boys under 16 left home to play a game of soccer. Their forced disappearance at the hands of Ecuador's military...

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Why getting more migrants to swim has benefits for all of Australian society Despite wanting to learn how to swim, many from culturally and linguistically diverse communities — particularly adults — face three key barriers to participating.

As drowning deaths surge, experts say swimming needs a 'broader picture' approach

Despite wanting to learn how to swim, many from culturally and linguistically diverse communities — particularly adults — face three key barrie...

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Seaside city's leap to major AUKUS defence hub leaves locals trepidatious Rockingham in Perth's south is fast becoming a crucial part of the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal, with promises of a big boost in jobs and infrastructure — but it's also leaving residents afraid for their lives and lifestyle.

Rockingham grapples with new-found growth as AUKUS plans accelerate

Rockingham in Perth's south is fast becoming a crucial part of the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal, with promises of a big boost in jobs and infrastru...

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Man charged for allegedly displaying hate symbol tattoos at NSW beach A man has been charged for allegedly displaying what police have called "hate symbol" tattoos at a beach in Newcastle.

Man charged for allegedly displaying hate symbol tattoos at NSW beach

A man has been charged for allegedly displaying what police have called "hate symbol" tattoos at a beach in Newcastle.

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Reflecting on six decades of life on the road At 83, truck driver Terry Bairstow says he would not change a thing after spending six decades behind the wheel carting grain and sheep.  

A career for all ages: Meet the truckies keeping Australia on the road

At 83, truck driver Terry Bairstow says he would not change a thing after spending six decades behind the wheel carting grain and sheep.

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Kennedy Center boss demands $1m in damages after musician cancels show Musician Chuck Redd cancelled his Christmas Eve show days after the White House announced the venue would be renamed the Trump Kennedy Center. 

Kennedy Center boss demands $1.5m damages after musician cancels show

Musician Chuck Redd cancelled his Christmas Eve show days after the White House announced the venue would be renamed the Trump Kennedy Center.

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My mentors helped me develop confidence. Now I'm giving back Other people with lived experience of blindness gave Nas Campanella the confidence to navigate life. Her mentee is enjoying similar benefits. 

Lily didn't want to be blind. Then she met others like herself

Other people with lived experience of blindness gave ABC reporter Nas Campanella the confidence to navigate life. Her mentee, Lily, is enjoying sim...

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Heat call on lightning-fast debutant in rollicking BBL win Injury to Shaheen Afridi leaves debutant Tom Balkin to bowl the final over, and the 21-year-old delivers to help Brisbane Heat to a seven-run BBL win over Adelaide Strikers. 

Heat call on lightning-fast debutant in rollicking BBL win

Injury to Shaheen Afridi leaves debutant Tom Balkin to bowl the final over, and the 21-year-old delivers to help Brisbane Heat to a seven-run BBL w...

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Magic mushroom use rises despite concerns about rare paralysis syndrome Wood-lover paralysis is a poorly understood syndrome related to consuming a native species of magic mushroom, with sufferers experiencing weakness and difficulty breathing in some instances.

Magic mushroom use rises despite concerns of rare paralysis syndrome

Wood-lover paralysis is a poorly understood syndrome related to consuming a native species of magic mushroom, with sufferers experiencing weakness ...

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How AI is changing after-school parenting for many Chinese families AI is becoming a regular presence at homework time in many Chinese households. Experts say where families draw the line matters more than the technology itself.

AI is changing after-school parenting for many Chinese families

AI is becoming a regular presence at homework time in many Chinese households. Experts say where families draw the line matters more than the techn...

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Man charged over fatal Christmas Eve stabbing near Perth shopping complex A man has been charged over the fatal stabbing of a 19-year-old in the Perth southern suburb of Aubin Grove on Christmas Eve.

Three charged over fatal Christmas Eve stabbing near Perth shopping complex

Three males are charged over the fatal stabbing of a 19-year-old in the Perth southern suburb of Aubin Grove on Christmas Eve.

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'Christmas miracle' as family reunited with dog after three years A blurry photo on social media has led to a Hobart family reuniting with their missing dog nearly four years after it vanished from their home.

'Christmas miracle' as family reunited with dog after three years

A blurry photo on social media has led to a Hobart family reuniting with their missing dog nearly four years after it vanished from their home.

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Tourist rescued after six metre ocean rocks fall south of Melbourne A 25-year-old woman has been winched into an ambulance helicopter after falling onto rocks at Cape Schanck.

Tourist rescued after six-metre fall from ocean rocks south of Melbourne

A 25-year-old woman has been winched into an ambulance helicopter after falling onto rocks at Cape Schanck.

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Thailand and Cambodia agree to ceasefire, ending weeks of clashes The ceasefire will take effect on Saturday noon, local time in a conflict which has displaced more than half a million on both sides.

Thailand and Cambodia agree to ceasefire, ending weeks of clashes

The ceasefire will take effect on Saturday at noon local time, in a conflict which has displaced more than half a million people on both sides.

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Breaking: Ukrainian capital Kyiv under Russian attack, officials say Air defences are in action in the city, according to witnesses on the ground. 

Ukrainian capital Kyiv under Russian attack, officials say

Explosions have been heard, air defences are in operation and the military is on alert for impending missile attacks.

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'My second family': The volunteers risking their lives to keep us safe Volunteer firefighters put their lives on the line for their community, despite facing extreme situations, heightened health risks and constant exposure to traumatic events.

'My second family': The volunteers risking their lives to keep us safe

Volunteer firefighters put their lives on the line for their community, despite facing extreme situations, heightened health risks and constant exp...