Top Stories

  1. 'Entirely innocent': Assange goes public on rape allegations

    Julian Assange has gone public for the first time with his version of events surrounding a rape allegation made against him, saying he is "entirely innocent" and text messages show "it is clearly consensual sex between adults".

  2. Time running out to wipe out deadly, invasive red fire ant

    There is "only a small window of opportunity left" to wipe out the insect that has the potential to be the worst invasive species to ever cross Australia's borders, according to a report obtained by the ABC.

  3. No survivors in northern Pakistan air crash: airline chairman

    There are no survivors after a plane carrying 47 people crashed into a mountain in northern Pakistan, the airline's chairman says, as recovery operations continued late into the night at the remote crash site.

  4. Death toll nears 100 after Indonesia quake

    Search and rescue efforts after an earthquake in Indonesia's Aceh province killed at least 97 people are hampered by nightfall and poor weather conditions, officials say.

  5. Rogue tyre recycler hit with environmental protection orders

    A series of environmental protection orders are issued against a rogue recycling operator whose sites were exposed as a dumping ground for hundreds of thousands of old tyres.

  6. Trump named Time magazine's Person of the Year

    Time magazine names US President-elect Donald Trump its Person of the Year in a choice that was "straightforward" according to its managing editor.

  7. Cost of bushfires in NSW, ACT 'to double by 2050'

    The cost of bushfires to NSW and the ACT is likely to more than double by 2050, a Climate Council report finds.

  8. Red cards set to be introduced to cricket for unruly player conduct

    The MCC's world cricket committee says on-field player behaviour is getting worse and recommends the introduction of red cards from next year.

  9. 'It's on their heads': Tim Fischer says states must agree on Adler shotgun

    Former deputy prime minister Tim Fischer urges the states and territories to come to an agreement on classifying the controversial Adler shotgun, and says it is important not to water down the core principals of the John Howard gun laws.

  10. Last Tango in Paris director clarifies butter rape scene

    Italian director Bernardo Bertolucci says the only novelty sprung on actress Maria Schneider in the film Last Tango in Paris was the butter — not the simulated rape, which he says was written into the script.

  11. Rebels seek ceasefire as Syrian army moves closer to retaking Aleppo

    Syrian rebels in besieged eastern Aleppo call for an immediate five-day ceasefire and the evacuation of civilians and wounded as Government forces close in.

  12. Productivity Commission flags higher fines for dodgy products

    The maximum fines for retailers who sell unsafe products, like some hoverboards, could be 10 times as high, according to suggestions from the Productivity Commission.

  13. High Court reserves decision on Rod Culleton case

    One Nation senator Rod Culleton's fate remains in the balance after the High Court reserved its decision on whether his election was legal.

  14. Mel Gibson and Hacksaw Ridge clean up at AACTA Awards

    Mel Gibson is awarded the best direction gong at the AACTA Awards for his World War II drama Hacksaw Ridge, which picks up the best film prize.

Top Stories

  1. 'Entirely innocent': Assange goes public on rape allegations

    Julian Assange has gone public for the first time with his version of events surrounding a rape allegation made against him, saying he is "entirely innocent" and text messages show "it is clearly consensual sex between adults".

  2. No survivors in northern Pakistan air crash: airline chairman

    There are no survivors after a plane carrying 47 people crashed into a mountain in northern Pakistan, the airline's chairman says, as recovery operations continued late into the night at the remote crash site.

  3. Woman falls from balcony, then has to be cut from car

    A woman who fell from the second floor of an apartment building sparks another emergency at a hospital in western Sydney, after having to be cut from a car.

  4. More bones found in search for Naden victim Lateesha Nolan

    Police say it is likely that a bone and bone fragments found during a search in central-west New South Wales are those of murdered woman Lateesha Nolan.

  5. Death toll nears 100 after Indonesia quake

    Search and rescue efforts after an earthquake in Indonesia's Aceh province killed at least 97 people are hampered by nightfall and poor weather conditions, officials say.

  6. Time running out to wipe out deadly, invasive red fire ant

    There is "only a small window of opportunity left" to wipe out the insect that has the potential to be the worst invasive species to ever cross Australia's borders, according to a report obtained by the ABC.

  7. 'It's on their heads': Tim Fischer says states must agree on Adler shotgun

    Former deputy prime minister Tim Fischer urges the states and territories to come to an agreement on classifying the controversial Adler shotgun, and says it is important not to water down the core principals of the John Howard gun laws.

  8. Cost of bushfires in NSW, ACT 'to double by 2050'

    The cost of bushfires to NSW and the ACT is likely to more than double by 2050, a Climate Council report finds.

  9. Last Tango in Paris director clarifies butter rape scene

    Italian director Bernardo Bertolucci says the only novelty sprung on actress Maria Schneider in the film Last Tango in Paris was the butter — not the simulated rape, which he says was written into the script.

  10. Productivity Commission flags higher fines for dodgy products

    The maximum fines for retailers who sell unsafe products, like some hoverboards, could be 10 times as high, according to suggestions from the Productivity Commission.

  11. Rebels seek ceasefire as Syrian army moves closer to retaking Aleppo

    Syrian rebels in besieged eastern Aleppo call for an immediate five-day ceasefire and the evacuation of civilians and wounded as Government forces close in.

  12. Mel Gibson and Hacksaw Ridge clean up at AACTA Awards

    Mel Gibson is awarded the best direction gong at the AACTA Awards for his World War II drama Hacksaw Ridge, which picks up the best film prize.

  13. Trump named Time magazine's Person of the Year

    Time magazine names US President-elect Donald Trump its Person of the Year in a choice that was "straightforward" according to its managing editor.

  14. Australian economy shrinks 0.5pc in worst fall since GFC

    Australia's economy shrinks 0.5 per cent in the September quarter, well below already pessimistic analyst forecasts and its worst decline since the global financial crisis.

  15. Cosmic dust found on rooftops in three cities

    British researchers discover cosmic dust for the first time on rooftops in three of the world's major cities, according to a new study published in science journal Geology.

  16. Sydney Harbour Bridge cyclists due for $35m ramp upgrade

    Cyclists will no longer have to dismount and pull their bikes up dozens of stairs to get across the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Top Stories

  1. 'Entirely innocent': Assange goes public on rape allegations

    Julian Assange has gone public for the first time with his version of events surrounding a rape allegation made against him, saying he is "entirely innocent" and text messages show "it is clearly consensual sex between adults".

  2. Blunder sees some Year 12 students get ATAR results early

    A number of Victorian Year 12 students have been able to get their ATAR, subject and study scores five days early because of what appears to be a technical glitch involving the Victoria Tertiary Admissions Centre.

  3. Melbourne counter rallies, mosque protests cost taxpayers $2.3m

    The policing of a dozen pro and anti-Islam rallies in Victoria this year is estimated to have cost taxpayers $2.3 million, but the actual figure could be higher, Victoria police say.

  4. No survivors in northern Pakistan air crash: airline chairman

    There are no survivors after a plane carrying 47 people crashed into a mountain in northern Pakistan, the airline's chairman says, as recovery operations continued late into the night at the remote crash site.

  5. Time running out to wipe out deadly, invasive red fire ant

    There is "only a small window of opportunity left" to wipe out the insect that has the potential to be the worst invasive species to ever cross Australia's borders, according to a report obtained by the ABC.

  6. Rogue tyre recycler hit with environmental protection orders

    A series of environmental protection orders are issued against a rogue recycling operator whose sites were exposed as a dumping ground for hundreds of thousands of old tyres.

  7. Death toll nears 100 after Indonesia quake

    Search and rescue efforts after an earthquake in Indonesia's Aceh province killed at least 97 people are hampered by nightfall and poor weather conditions, officials say.

  8. Trump named Time magazine's Person of the Year

    Time magazine names US President-elect Donald Trump its Person of the Year in a choice that was "straightforward" according to its managing editor.

  9. Last Tango in Paris director clarifies butter rape scene

    Italian director Bernardo Bertolucci says the only novelty sprung on actress Maria Schneider in the film Last Tango in Paris was the butter — not the simulated rape, which he says was written into the script.

  10. Rebels seek ceasefire as Syrian army moves closer to retaking Aleppo

    Syrian rebels in besieged eastern Aleppo call for an immediate five-day ceasefire and the evacuation of civilians and wounded as Government forces close in.

  11. Teen jailed for plotting Melbourne terror attack

    A teenager convicted of planning a terrorist attack in Melbourne's CBD, on a train or at a police station in 2015 is sentenced to seven years in jail.

  12. Productivity Commission flags higher fines for dodgy products

    The maximum fines for retailers who sell unsafe products, like some hoverboards, could be 10 times as high, according to suggestions from the Productivity Commission.

  13. High Court reserves decision on Rod Culleton case

    One Nation senator Rod Culleton's fate remains in the balance after the High Court reserved its decision on whether his election was legal.

  14. Cosmic dust found on rooftops in three cities

    British researchers discover cosmic dust for the first time on rooftops in three of the world's major cities, according to a new study published in science journal Geology.

  15. Mel Gibson and Hacksaw Ridge clean up at AACTA Awards

    Mel Gibson is awarded the best direction gong at the AACTA Awards for his World War II drama Hacksaw Ridge, which picks up the best film prize.

Top Stories

  1. 'Entirely innocent': Assange goes public on rape allegations

    Julian Assange has gone public for the first time with his version of events surrounding a rape allegation made against him, saying he is "entirely innocent" and text messages show "it is clearly consensual sex between adults".

  2. Time running out to wipe out deadly, invasive red fire ant

    There is "only a small window of opportunity left" to wipe out the insect that has the potential to be the worst invasive species to ever cross Australia's borders, according to a report obtained by the ABC.

  3. Adani's mega mine neither viable nor justified, says energy analyst

    Adani might be planning to start construction of its mega coal mine in central Queensland but one energy commentator says big questions remain about whether the project is financially viable or "strategically required".

  4. No survivors in northern Pakistan air crash: airline chairman

    There are no survivors after a plane carrying 47 people crashed into a mountain in northern Pakistan, the airline's chairman says, as recovery operations continued late into the night at the remote crash site.

  5. Death toll nears 100 after Indonesia quake

    Search and rescue efforts after an earthquake in Indonesia's Aceh province killed at least 97 people are hampered by nightfall and poor weather conditions, officials say.

  6. Satellite map highlights pollen dangers in the air

    Australian scientists are mapping grass pollen levels across the country from space, in a bid to develop an early warning system for asthma sufferers on high-danger days.

  7. Rogue tyre recycler hit with environmental protection orders

    A series of environmental protection orders are issued against a rogue recycling operator whose sites were exposed as a dumping ground for hundreds of thousands of old tyres.

  8. Trump named Time magazine's Person of the Year

    Time magazine names US President-elect Donald Trump its Person of the Year in a choice that was "straightforward" according to its managing editor.

  9. Cost of bushfires in NSW, ACT 'to double by 2050'

    The cost of bushfires to NSW and the ACT is likely to more than double by 2050, a Climate Council report finds.

  10. 'It's on their heads': Tim Fischer says states must agree on Adler shotgun

    Former deputy prime minister Tim Fischer urges the states and territories to come to an agreement on classifying the controversial Adler shotgun, and says it is important not to water down the core principals of the John Howard gun laws.

  11. Last Tango in Paris director clarifies butter rape scene

    Italian director Bernardo Bertolucci says the only novelty sprung on actress Maria Schneider in the film Last Tango in Paris was the butter — not the simulated rape, which he says was written into the script.

  12. Rebels seek ceasefire as Syrian army moves closer to retaking Aleppo

    Syrian rebels in besieged eastern Aleppo call for an immediate five-day ceasefire and the evacuation of civilians and wounded as Government forces close in.

  13. Productivity Commission flags higher fines for dodgy products

    The maximum fines for retailers who sell unsafe products, like some hoverboards, could be 10 times as high, according to suggestions from the Productivity Commission.

  14. High Court reserves decision on Rod Culleton case

    One Nation senator Rod Culleton's fate remains in the balance after the High Court reserved its decision on whether his election was legal.

  15. Cosmic dust found on rooftops in three cities

    British researchers discover cosmic dust for the first time on rooftops in three of the world's major cities, according to a new study published in science journal Geology.

  16. Mel Gibson and Hacksaw Ridge clean up at AACTA Awards

    Mel Gibson is awarded the best direction gong at the AACTA Awards for his World War II drama Hacksaw Ridge, which picks up the best film prize.

Top Stories

  1. 'Entirely innocent': Assange goes public on rape allegations

    Julian Assange has gone public for the first time with his version of events surrounding a rape allegation made against him, saying he is "entirely innocent" and text messages show "it is clearly consensual sex between adults".

  2. No survivors in northern Pakistan air crash: airline chairman

    There are no survivors after a plane carrying 47 people crashed into a mountain in northern Pakistan, the airline's chairman says, as recovery operations continued late into the night at the remote crash site.

  3. Passengers were drunk, staggering around cruise boat linked to mysterious death, court hears

    Guests on a day-long cruise, linked to the mysterious death of a 35-year-old man, were "inebriated" and "staggering around" the boat, a Perth court hears.

  4. Cockburn Sound tested for contamination from firefighting chemicals

    The waters of Cockburn Sound south of Perth are being tested for potential contamination by toxic firefighting chemicals used at the HMAS Stirling navy base last decade.

  5. Time running out to wipe out deadly, invasive red fire ant

    There is "only a small window of opportunity left" to wipe out the insect that has the potential to be the worst invasive species to ever cross Australia's borders, according to a report obtained by the ABC.

  6. Rebels seek ceasefire as Syrian army moves closer to retaking Aleppo

    Syrian rebels in besieged eastern Aleppo call for an immediate five-day ceasefire and the evacuation of civilians and wounded as Government forces close in.

  7. Death toll nears 100 after Indonesia quake

    Search and rescue efforts after an earthquake in Indonesia's Aceh province killed at least 97 people are hampered by nightfall and poor weather conditions, officials say.

  8. 'It's on their heads': Tim Fischer says states must agree on Adler shotgun

    Former deputy prime minister Tim Fischer urges the states and territories to come to an agreement on classifying the controversial Adler shotgun, and says it is important not to water down the core principals of the John Howard gun laws.

  9. Productivity Commission flags higher fines for dodgy products

    The maximum fines for retailers who sell unsafe products, like some hoverboards, could be 10 times as high, according to suggestions from the Productivity Commission.

  10. Rogue tyre recycler hit with environmental protection orders

    A series of environmental protection orders are issued against a rogue recycling operator whose sites were exposed as a dumping ground for hundreds of thousands of old tyres.

  11. Trump named Time magazine's Person of the Year

    Time magazine names US President-elect Donald Trump its Person of the Year in a choice that was "straightforward" according to its managing editor.

  12. Last Tango in Paris director clarifies butter rape scene

    Italian director Bernardo Bertolucci says the only novelty sprung on actress Maria Schneider in the film Last Tango in Paris was the butter — not the simulated rape, which he says was written into the script.

  13. Unpopular Barnett urges WA Liberals to campaign with deputy

    Liberal candidates are urged by Premier Colin Barnett to use his "rock star" deputy Liza Harvey to boost their election chances as his personal approval rating remains at a record low.

  14. Fears WA NDIS model could be worst in Australia

    A grassroots group of people affected by disabilities calls for assurances they will not be worse off under a state model of the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

  15. Thailand to investigate BBC over profile of new King: Minister

    Thai authorities will investigate the BBC on suspicion of insulting the monarchy in connection with a Thai-language profile of the new king, the Defence Minister says.

  16. Cosmic dust found on rooftops in three cities

    British researchers discover cosmic dust for the first time on rooftops in three of the world's major cities, according to a new study published in science journal Geology.

  17. Mel Gibson and Hacksaw Ridge clean up at AACTA Awards

    Mel Gibson is awarded the best direction gong at the AACTA Awards for his World War II drama Hacksaw Ridge, which picks up the best film prize.

Top Stories

  1. 'Entirely innocent': Assange goes public on rape allegations

    Julian Assange has gone public for the first time with his version of events surrounding a rape allegation made against him, saying he is "entirely innocent" and text messages show "it is clearly consensual sex between adults".

  2. No survivors in northern Pakistan air crash: airline chairman

    There are no survivors after a plane carrying 47 people crashed into a mountain in northern Pakistan, the airline's chairman says, as recovery operations continued late into the night at the remote crash site.

  3. Child's X-ray left unread for weeks at Adelaide hospital: claims

    An X-ray for a child, who was suspected of potential non-accidental injuries, was not examined for more than a month at Adelaide's Flinders Medical Centre, a whistleblower claims.

  4. 'It's on their heads': Tim Fischer says states must agree on Adler shotgun

    Former deputy prime minister Tim Fischer urges the states and territories to come to an agreement on classifying the controversial Adler shotgun, and says it is important not to water down the core principals of the John Howard gun laws.

  5. Last Tango in Paris director clarifies butter rape scene

    Italian director Bernardo Bertolucci says the only novelty sprung on actress Maria Schneider in the film Last Tango in Paris was the butter — not the simulated rape, which he says was written into the script.

  6. Truckie passed medical checks before alleged 'black out' in fatal bridge crash

    A man who claims he blacked out during a coughing fit before a fatal head-on collision near Murray Bridge was given a perfect bill of health two months prior, the Adelaide court hears.

  7. Productivity Commission flags higher fines for dodgy products

    The maximum fines for retailers who sell unsafe products, like some hoverboards, could be 10 times as high, according to suggestions from the Productivity Commission.

  8. Death toll nears 100 after Indonesia quake

    Search and rescue efforts after an earthquake in Indonesia's Aceh province killed at least 97 people are hampered by nightfall and poor weather conditions, officials say.

  9. Mel Gibson and Hacksaw Ridge clean up at AACTA Awards

    Mel Gibson is awarded the best direction gong at the AACTA Awards for his World War II drama Hacksaw Ridge, which picks up the best film prize.

  10. Trump named Time magazine's Person of the Year

    Time magazine names US President-elect Donald Trump its Person of the Year in a choice that was "straightforward" according to its managing editor.

  11. Thailand to investigate BBC over profile of new King: Minister

    Thai authorities will investigate the BBC on suspicion of insulting the monarchy in connection with a Thai-language profile of the new king, the Defence Minister says.

  12. Cosmic dust found on rooftops in three cities

    British researchers discover cosmic dust for the first time on rooftops in three of the world's major cities, according to a new study published in science journal Geology.

  13. Australian economy shrinks 0.5pc in worst fall since GFC

    Australia's economy shrinks 0.5 per cent in the September quarter, well below already pessimistic analyst forecasts and its worst decline since the global financial crisis.

  14. Same-sex couples in SA set to get adoption, surrogacy rights

    Bills granting same-sex couples the right to adopt a child and access to surrogacy pass South Australia's Legislative Council, with amendments to be sent to the Lower House.

  15. 'Massive' electricity woes as serious as water supply to SA irrigators

    The price and reliability of electricity supply emerge as issues that are as serious as adequate water resources according to irrigators in South Australia's Riverland.

  16. High Court reserves decision on Rod Culleton case

    One Nation senator Rod Culleton's fate remains in the balance after the High Court reserved its decision on whether his election was legal.

  17. SA Police unveil 'biggest reform in 20 years'

    SA Police unveil a major restructure which includes merging its six local service areas in Adelaide into four districts, non-sworn officers taking triple-0 calls and a rollout of body-worn cameras and facial recognition systems.

  18. One third of world's medical students experience depression

    Almost a third of medical students suffer from depression, while one tenth reported suicidal ideation during university, new research suggests.

Top Stories

  1. 'Entirely innocent': Assange goes public on rape allegations

    Julian Assange has gone public for the first time with his version of events surrounding a rape allegation made against him, saying he is "entirely innocent" and text messages show "it is clearly consensual sex between adults".

  2. No survivors in northern Pakistan air crash: airline chairman

    There are no survivors after a plane carrying 47 people crashed into a mountain in northern Pakistan, the airline's chairman says, as recovery operations continued late into the night at the remote crash site.

  3. Cost of bushfires in NSW, ACT 'to double by 2050'

    The cost of bushfires to NSW and the ACT is likely to more than double by 2050, a Climate Council report finds.

  4. Time running out to wipe out deadly, invasive red fire ant

    There is "only a small window of opportunity left" to wipe out the insect that has the potential to be the worst invasive species to ever cross Australia's borders, according to a report obtained by the ABC.

  5. Inaugural Mental Health Prize winner to challenge misconceptions

    The recipient of the inaugural Australian Mental Health Prize, nurse and advocate Kim Ryan, says more needs to be done to address the links between physical and mental healthcare.

  6. Death toll nears 100 after Indonesia quake

    Search and rescue efforts after an earthquake in Indonesia's Aceh province killed at least 97 people are hampered by nightfall and poor weather conditions, officials say.

  7. Rogue tyre recycler hit with environmental protection orders

    A series of environmental protection orders are issued against a rogue recycling operator whose sites were exposed as a dumping ground for hundreds of thousands of old tyres.

  8. Trump named Time magazine's Person of the Year

    Time magazine names US President-elect Donald Trump its Person of the Year in a choice that was "straightforward" according to its managing editor.

  9. 'It's on their heads': Tim Fischer says states must agree on Adler shotgun

    Former deputy prime minister Tim Fischer urges the states and territories to come to an agreement on classifying the controversial Adler shotgun, and says it is important not to water down the core principals of the John Howard gun laws.

  10. High Court reserves decision on Rod Culleton case

    One Nation senator Rod Culleton's fate remains in the balance after the High Court reserved its decision on whether his election was legal.

  11. Rebels seek ceasefire as Syrian army moves closer to retaking Aleppo

    Syrian rebels in besieged eastern Aleppo call for an immediate five-day ceasefire and the evacuation of civilians and wounded as Government forces close in.

  12. Last Tango in Paris director clarifies butter rape scene

    Italian director Bernardo Bertolucci says the only novelty sprung on actress Maria Schneider in the film Last Tango in Paris was the butter — not the simulated rape, which he says was written into the script.

  13. Productivity Commission flags higher fines for dodgy products

    The maximum fines for retailers who sell unsafe products, like some hoverboards, could be 10 times as high, according to suggestions from the Productivity Commission.

  14. Man who broke police officer's back faces court

    A man who broke a police officer's back as he tried to avoid arrest, days after ramming two police vehicles has pleaded guilty to 35 charges in the ACT Magistrates Court.

  15. Cosmic dust found on rooftops in three cities

    British researchers discover cosmic dust for the first time on rooftops in three of the world's major cities, according to a new study published in science journal Geology.

  16. Mel Gibson and Hacksaw Ridge clean up at AACTA Awards

    Mel Gibson is awarded the best direction gong at the AACTA Awards for his World War II drama Hacksaw Ridge, which picks up the best film prize.

Top Stories

  1. 'Entirely innocent': Assange goes public on rape allegations

    Julian Assange has gone public for the first time with his version of events surrounding a rape allegation made against him, saying he is "entirely innocent" and text messages show "it is clearly consensual sex between adults".

  2. No survivors in northern Pakistan air crash: airline chairman

    There are no survivors after a plane carrying 47 people crashed into a mountain in northern Pakistan, the airline's chairman says, as recovery operations continued late into the night at the remote crash site.

  3. Power bill hike fears if Basslink regulated, Bryan Green says

    Hydro Tasmania engages a consultant to look at a possible buyout or regulation of the Basslink power cable connecting the Tasmanian market to the national grid.

  4. Death toll nears 100 after Indonesia quake

    Search and rescue efforts after an earthquake in Indonesia's Aceh province killed at least 97 people are hampered by nightfall and poor weather conditions, officials say.

  5. Ancient Aboriginal art of stringing shell necklaces is kept alive in Tasmania

    A workshop that has been running for five years in Tasmania, teaching the Aboriginal art of 'stringing' marina shell necklaces, is culminating in a national exhibition.

  6. 'It's on their heads': Tim Fischer says states must agree on Adler shotgun

    Former deputy prime minister Tim Fischer urges the states and territories to come to an agreement on classifying the controversial Adler shotgun, and says it is important not to water down the core principals of the John Howard gun laws.

  7. Man charged with attempted murder, arson after Hobart fire

    A Moonah man is facing attempted murder and arson charges after a $2 million fire destroyed the Peacock mental health facility in North Hobart.

  8. Rebels seek ceasefire as Syrian army moves closer to retaking Aleppo

    Syrian rebels in besieged eastern Aleppo call for an immediate five-day ceasefire and the evacuation of civilians and wounded as Government forces close in.

  9. Last Tango in Paris director clarifies butter rape scene

    Italian director Bernardo Bertolucci says the only novelty sprung on actress Maria Schneider in the film Last Tango in Paris was the butter — not the simulated rape, which he says was written into the script.

  10. Productivity Commission flags higher fines for dodgy products

    The maximum fines for retailers who sell unsafe products, like some hoverboards, could be 10 times as high, according to suggestions from the Productivity Commission.

  11. Trump named Time magazine's Person of the Year

    Time magazine names US President-elect Donald Trump its Person of the Year in a choice that was "straightforward" according to its managing editor.

  12. Rogue tyre recycler hit with environmental protection orders

    A series of environmental protection orders are issued against a rogue recycling operator whose sites were exposed as a dumping ground for hundreds of thousands of old tyres.

  13. High Court reserves decision on Rod Culleton case

    One Nation senator Rod Culleton's fate remains in the balance after the High Court reserved its decision on whether his election was legal.

  14. Thailand to investigate BBC over profile of new King: Minister

    Thai authorities will investigate the BBC on suspicion of insulting the monarchy in connection with a Thai-language profile of the new king, the Defence Minister says.

  15. Cosmic dust found on rooftops in three cities

    British researchers discover cosmic dust for the first time on rooftops in three of the world's major cities, according to a new study published in science journal Geology.

  16. Launceston man jailed over 'predatory' child sex abuse

    A former Launceston pathology practice manager who sexually assaulted a child under the pretence he was carrying out medical examinations has been described as "predatory" and sentenced to four years' jail.

  17. Mel Gibson and Hacksaw Ridge clean up at AACTA Awards

    Mel Gibson is awarded the best direction gong at the AACTA Awards for his World War II drama Hacksaw Ridge, which picks up the best film prize.

Top Stories

  1. 'Entirely innocent': Assange goes public on rape allegations

    Julian Assange has gone public for the first time with his version of events surrounding a rape allegation made against him, saying he is "entirely innocent" and text messages show "it is clearly consensual sex between adults".

  2. No survivors in northern Pakistan air crash: airline chairman

    There are no survivors after a plane carrying 47 people crashed into a mountain in northern Pakistan, the airline's chairman says, as recovery operations continued late into the night at the remote crash site.

  3. 'It's been hard': Don Dale Indigenous staff say reputations are tarnished

    Indigenous staff at Darwin's Don Dale youth detention centre say their reputations had been unfairly tarnished by the actions of some colleagues but they remain determined to work with the young inmates.

  4. Death toll nears 100 after Indonesia quake

    Search and rescue efforts after an earthquake in Indonesia's Aceh province killed at least 97 people are hampered by nightfall and poor weather conditions, officials say.

  5. 'It's on their heads': Tim Fischer says states must agree on Adler shotgun

    Former deputy prime minister Tim Fischer urges the states and territories to come to an agreement on classifying the controversial Adler shotgun, and says it is important not to water down the core principals of the John Howard gun laws.

  6. Rogue tyre recycler hit with environmental protection orders

    A series of environmental protection orders are issued against a rogue recycling operator whose sites were exposed as a dumping ground for hundreds of thousands of old tyres.

  7. Last Tango in Paris director clarifies butter rape scene

    Italian director Bernardo Bertolucci says the only novelty sprung on actress Maria Schneider in the film Last Tango in Paris was the butter — not the simulated rape, which he says was written into the script.

  8. Productivity Commission flags higher fines for dodgy products

    The maximum fines for retailers who sell unsafe products, like some hoverboards, could be 10 times as high, according to suggestions from the Productivity Commission.

  9. Rebels seek ceasefire as Syrian army moves closer to retaking Aleppo

    Syrian rebels in besieged eastern Aleppo call for an immediate five-day ceasefire and the evacuation of civilians and wounded as Government forces close in.

  10. Australian economy shrinks 0.5pc in worst fall since GFC

    Australia's economy shrinks 0.5 per cent in the September quarter, well below already pessimistic analyst forecasts and its worst decline since the global financial crisis.

  11. Time running out to wipe out deadly, invasive red fire ant

    There is "only a small window of opportunity left" to wipe out the insect that has the potential to be the worst invasive species to ever cross Australia's borders, according to a report obtained by the ABC.

  12. Trump named Time magazine's Person of the Year

    Time magazine names US President-elect Donald Trump its Person of the Year in a choice that was "straightforward" according to its managing editor.

  13. Mel Gibson and Hacksaw Ridge clean up at AACTA Awards

    Mel Gibson is awarded the best direction gong at the AACTA Awards for his World War II drama Hacksaw Ridge, which picks up the best film prize.

  14. Retiree too sad to celebrate brings Christmas joy to others

    A Darwin man who has lost nearly all of his family at different times around Christmas turns "a very sad time of year" into festive lunches for thousands of people in need.

  15. Cosmic dust found on rooftops in three cities

    British researchers discover cosmic dust for the first time on rooftops in three of the world's major cities, according to a new study published in science journal Geology.

Features

  1. How to protect yourself from lightning strikes

  2. It's about me: Terminally ill woman fights for right to choose

  3. All you need to know about Air Force One

  4. These ancient sites are under threat due to war and conflict

  5. The recession we won't have to have

  6. ABC gardening guru weighs in on urban street food controversy

  7. Regional Australia is crying out for equitable access to broadband

  8. Coral polyps: Reef builders that generate their own water currents

  9. Which countries have banned the burka?

  10. Australia lags in education but what can we learn?

  11. Do you suffer from Christmas CRAP attacks?

  12. Iconic Australian Houses on display in Canberra amid 'world of renovation'

  13. Life in a tent due to public housing shortage

  14. A former Oxford English Dictionary editor explains the word 'pom'

Features

  1. How to protect yourself from lightning strikes

  2. How Jessica Silva cleared her name

  3. All you need to know about Air Force One

  4. The recession we won't have to have

  5. It's about me: Terminally ill woman fights for right to choose

  6. These ancient sites are under threat due to war and conflict

  7. ABC gardening guru weighs in on urban street food controversy

  8. Regional Australia is crying out for equitable access to broadband

  9. Coral polyps: Reef builders that generate their own water currents

  10. Australia lags in education but what can we learn?

  11. Do you suffer from Christmas CRAP attacks?

  12. Which countries have banned the burka?

  13. Iconic Australian Houses on display in Canberra amid 'world of renovation'

  14. Chinese-Australian youths experience top discrimination rates

  15. Plot your course through Sydney's must-see cemeteries

  16. Why space junk is coming back to bite us

  17. Thunderstorm asthma shows too many cases not being treated

Features

  1. How to protect yourself from lightning strikes

  2. It's about me: Terminally ill woman fights for right to choose

  3. All you need to know about Air Force One

  4. These ancient sites are under threat due to war and conflict

  5. The recession we won't have to have

  6. ABC gardening guru weighs in on urban street food controversy

  7. Regional Australia is crying out for equitable access to broadband

  8. Coral polyps: Reef builders that generate their own water currents

  9. Australia lags in education but what can we learn?

  10. Do you suffer from Christmas CRAP attacks?

  11. Iconic Australian Houses on display in Canberra amid 'world of renovation'

  12. Which countries have banned the burka?

  13. Life in a tent due to public housing shortage

  14. Why space junk is coming back to bite us

  15. What happens to the family left behind in a missing person case

Features

  1. How to protect yourself from lightning strikes

  2. All you need to know about Air Force One

  3. These ancient sites are under threat due to war and conflict

  4. ABC gardening guru weighs in on urban street food controversy

  5. The recession we won't have to have

  6. It's about me: Terminally ill woman fights for right to choose

  7. Regional Australia is crying out for equitable access to broadband

  8. Coral polyps: Reef builders that generate their own water currents

  9. Which countries have banned the burka?

  10. Australia lags in education but what can we learn?

  11. Do you suffer from Christmas CRAP attacks?

  12. Iconic Australian Houses on display in Canberra amid 'world of renovation'

  13. A former Oxford English Dictionary editor explains the word 'pom'

  14. Trump the presidency: Did it all start with The West Wing?

Features

  1. The recession we won't have to have

  2. It's about me: Terminally ill woman fights for right to choose

  3. Feline blood donations needed to help safeguard against catastrophe

  4. How to protect yourself from lightning strikes

  5. These ancient sites are under threat due to war and conflict

  6. All you need to know about Air Force One

  7. ABC gardening guru weighs in on urban street food controversy

  8. Regional Australia is crying out for equitable access to broadband

  9. Coral polyps: Reef builders that generate their own water currents

  10. Australia lags in education but what can we learn?

  11. Do you suffer from Christmas CRAP attacks?

  12. A former Oxford English Dictionary editor explains the word 'pom'

  13. Iconic Australian Houses on display in Canberra amid 'world of renovation'

  14. Which countries have banned the burka?

Features

  1. These ancient sites are under threat due to war and conflict

  2. Regional Australia is crying out for equitable access to broadband

  3. The recession we won't have to have

  4. Life in a tent due to public housing shortage

  5. It's about me: Terminally ill woman fights for right to choose

  6. How to protect yourself from lightning strikes

  7. Coral polyps: Reef builders that generate their own water currents

  8. All you need to know about Air Force One

  9. Australia lags in education but what can we learn?

  10. Design students invent new surgery tools and fireplaces

  11. ABC gardening guru weighs in on urban street food controversy

  12. A former Oxford English Dictionary editor explains the word 'pom'

  13. Do you suffer from Christmas CRAP attacks?

  14. Teen tradies from Adelaide's north optimistic about job prospects

  15. Which countries have banned the burka?

Features

  1. How to protect yourself from lightning strikes

  2. It's about me: Terminally ill woman fights for right to choose

  3. All you need to know about Air Force One

  4. These ancient sites are under threat due to war and conflict

  5. Iconic Australian Houses on display in Canberra amid 'world of renovation'

  6. The recession we won't have to have

  7. ABC gardening guru weighs in on urban street food controversy

  8. Regional Australia is crying out for equitable access to broadband

  9. Coral polyps: Reef builders that generate their own water currents

  10. Which countries have banned the burka?

  11. Australia lags in education but what can we learn?

  12. Do you suffer from Christmas CRAP attacks?

  13. Trump the presidency: Did it all start with The West Wing?

  14. A former Oxford English Dictionary editor explains the word 'pom'

Features

  1. How to protect yourself from lightning strikes

  2. All you need to know about Air Force One

  3. The recession we won't have to have

  4. Do you suffer from Christmas CRAP attacks?

  5. ABC gardening guru weighs in on urban street food controversy

  6. It's about me: Terminally ill woman fights for right to choose

  7. Regional Australia is crying out for equitable access to broadband

  8. Coral polyps: Reef builders that generate their own water currents

  9. Australia lags in education but what can we learn?

  10. Iconic Australian Houses on display in Canberra amid 'world of renovation'

  11. From Beijing to Hobart to become an artist

  12. Which countries have banned the burka?

  13. Life in a tent due to public housing shortage

  14. Why space junk is coming back to bite us

Features

  1. How to protect yourself from lightning strikes

  2. All you need to know about Air Force One

  3. These ancient sites are under threat due to war and conflict

  4. The recession we won't have to have

  5. It's about me: Terminally ill woman fights for right to choose

  6. Coral polyps: Reef builders that generate their own water currents

  7. ABC gardening guru weighs in on urban street food controversy

  8. Regional Australia is crying out for equitable access to broadband

  9. Connecting strangers with people who sometimes fear dying alone

  10. Australia lags in education but what can we learn?

  11. Do you suffer from Christmas CRAP attacks?

  12. Which countries have banned the burka?

  13. Iconic Australian Houses on display in Canberra amid 'world of renovation'

  14. Life in a tent due to public housing shortage

  15. Why space junk is coming back to bite us

  16. Chinese-Australian youths experience top discrimination rates

  17. What happens to the family left behind in a missing person case

  18. Thunderstorm asthma shows too many cases not being treated

  19. Sex and ageing: Older people tell us what they really think

  20. Tips to stay safe in the surf this summer

  21. Big job ahead for Supreme Court justices in Brexit case

Analysis & Opinion

  1. Brexit fight far from over

    You could be forgiven for suffering flashbacks. It was almost as if the UK referendum on June 23 hadn't happened.

    By ABC's Lisa Millar

  2. It all started with The West Wing

    How has Donald Trump been able to persist in a parallel universe in which the normal laws of political gravity do not apply?

    By Bruce Wolpe

  3. Analysis: Key leaves on top

    As every political leader should know, all leaders have a use by date, but few recognise the signs it is time to go.

    By ABC's Philip Williams

  4. 2017 looms as difficult year

    How do you cut the deficit and boost the economy? It's time to revisit our resources rent taxes.

    By ABC's Ian Verrender

Regional News

  1. Local

World

  1. Mosul could take months

    The battle for the Iraqi city of Mosul could take two more months, the commander of the US-led coalition says.

  2. Timetable for Brexit

    British politicians vote by 461 to 89 to back the Government's plan to begin divorce talks with the European Union by the end of March next year.

  3. Antonov offers Trump plane

    The Ukrainian producer of the world's largest aircraft offers to build Air Force One for Donald Trump.

Asia Pacific

  1. Pakistan plane crash

    There are no survivors after a plane carrying 47 people crashed into a mountain in northern Pakistan, the airline's chairman says.

  2. Thailand investigates BBC

    Thailand's Defence Minister says authorities will investigate the BBC on suspicion of insulting the monarchy.

  3. Annan urges ethnic reconciliation in Myanmar

    Former UN secretary-general Kofi Annan urges Myanmar's army to respect the rights of the Muslim Rohingya minority.

Business

  1. The recession we won't have to have

  2. Australia's domestic airlines ripping consumers off, Choice says

  1. Australian economy shrinks

    Australia's economy shrinks 0.5 per cent in the September quarter, well below already pessimistic analyst forecasts and its worst decline since the global financial crisis.

  2. 7-Eleven and Fair Work deal

    The workplace regulator signs a landmark deal with convenience store chain 7-Eleven to combat exploitation of workers by franchisees through measures including biometric technology and CCTV supervision.

  3. Shonky product recall revamp

    The maximum fines for retailers who sell unsafe products could be 10 times as high, according to suggestions from the Productivity Commission.

  4. Adani faces more legal hurdles

    Traditional owners are set to launch further legal action against Adani's proposed Carmichael coal mine in central Queensland, arguing it impinges on native title rights.

Sport

  1. Tomic says he and Kyrgios unfairly targeted by media

    Bernard Tomic says he and Nick Kyrgios are misunderstood and have been unfairly targeted by the media.

  2. Cummins not ready for Test recall, says Waugh

    Australian selector Mark Waugh indicates he will resist the temptation to rush star quick Pat Cummins back for the first Test against Pakistan at the Gabba.

  1. AFL players strike 'a chance': Dangerfield

  2. Red cards set to be introduced to cricket for unruly player conduct

  3. Barba tipped for Sharks' NRL return amid code switch reports

  4. Cheika backed by ARU despite Wallabies' horror season

Arts & Culture

  1. Mel Gibson and Hacksaw Ridge clean up at AACTA Awards

    Mel Gibson is awarded the best direction gong at the AACTA Awards for his World War II drama Hacksaw Ridge, which picks up the best film prize.

  1. Last Tango in Paris director clarifies butter rape scene

  2. Game of Thrones actor Peter Vaughan dies, aged 93

Good News

  1. Santa chaser attempts record for longest Christmas Day

  1. Retiree too sad to celebrate brings Christmas joy to others

    A Darwin man who has lost nearly all of his family at different times around Christmas turns "a very sad time of year" into festive lunches for thousands of people in need.

  2. 'A surreal day': SA gets register for same-sex relationships

    The establishment of a same-sex couples register in South Australia is welcomed by a man who experienced the grief of not being recognised as next-of-kin when his partner died during their honeymoon.

  3. Indigenous graduate sets up award to encourage high school students

    After almost dropping out of school in year 10, Indigenous student Joseph Bin Omar returns to his high school to establish an award to encouraging other Aboriginal students to pursue education.

Health

  1. Asthma management crisis

    Too much chronic asthma is being missed or undertreated, fuelling events like Melbourne's thunderstorm asthma tragedy.

  2. Tips for stress

    The lead-up to Christmas brings plenty of stress and busyness that can overwhelm us. Here are some tips to help you embrace the chaos.

  3. Moonshine deaths rock town

    A community in NSW has been in shock since three of its Indigenous members died after drinking poisonous moonshine last year.

  1. It's about me: Terminally ill woman fights for right to choose

Rural

  1. Bone broth chefs all smiles as demand for 'liquid gold' increases in Northern Rivers

  1. Time running out to wipe out ant

    There is "only a small window of opportunity left" to wipe out the red fire ant, according to a report obtained by the ABC.

  2. GPS tracking of cattle station staff

    Cattle stations are trialling GPS tracking of remote staff

  3. Regional WA women

    Kununurra's Kalyn Fletcher is recognised as a woman "on the rise", by Business Women Australia.

Just In

  1. Satellite map highlights pollen dangers in the air
  2. Adani's mega mine neither viable nor justified, says energy analyst
  3. Cummins not ready for Test recall, says Waugh
  4. Battle for Mosul could take two more months: US-led coalition chief
  5. Woman falls from balcony, then has to be cut from car
  6. Red cards set to be introduced to cricket for unruly player conduct
ABC News on Messenger

ABC News 24

Around the clock coverage of news events as they break.

Watch Now
Launch Radio Station 702 Sydney
Stories, people, conversations and news from where you live.
Listen Now

Popular Now

  1. Death toll nears 100 after Indonesia quake
  2. No survivors in northern Pakistan air crash: airline chairman
  3. Woman falls from balcony, then has to be cut from car

Connect with ABC News

TV & Video

  1. Community blood bank for cats

  2. Four people in hospital after escaping Sydney unit fire

  3. Aussies clinch Chappell-Hadlee Trophy 2-0 with 116-run win over NZ

More ABC News video

iview | YouTube | Just in

Photo Galleries

  1. Fidel Castro - A life in pictures

  2. Your most spectacular photos from the week

  3. US election day in pictures

  4. Fashion and festivities from Flemington Racecourse

Did You Miss?

  1. When Jessica was taken from her family, it was meant to stop abuse

    It didn't.

  2. Legendary ABC reporter Liz Jackson writes about the hardest film she's ever made

    It's about her diagnosis and life with Parkinson's disease.

  3. Helen Tompkin-Puzey was raped from the age of seven to "cure" her lesbianism

    After coming out at the age of 67, she's finally ready to share her heartbreaking story.

  4. This is how Donald Trump won the presidency

    The Republican carved out an audacious and surprising path to the White House.

  5. The US election was closer than you think

    On first look, the US election may look like a Trump landslide. But looks can be deceiving.

  6. What exactly has Donald Trump promised to do?

    We all know about the wall, but here's what Donald Trump has promised to do about ISIS, trade, abortion, the economy and nuclear weapons.

  7. Matte Dunn is not drug addicted, not an alcoholic and not a gambler

    But he is homeless.

  8. Who said it: Trump or Clinton?

    We guarantee our presidential debate quiz is not rigged.

  9. Could you take the ultimate leap of faith?

    Adrenaline junkie Helena Merten does it for fun — and sport.

  10. How much are the banks' decisions costing you in extra interest?

    It could be quite a lot.

  11. You probably don't know what Islamic State really wants

    This comic can help you understand where it came from too.

  12. The boy who shot my nanna

    ABC reporter Sally Sara delves into a very personal true crime story.

Most Popular

Past Hour

Past 24 Hours

Past Week

Past Month

This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced.

AEDT = Australian Eastern Daylight Savings Time which is 11 hours ahead of UTC (Greenwich Mean Time)

Change to mobile view