1. The harsh reality for Palestinians

    Washington's announcement a month ago that it would relocate its embassy to Jerusalem from Tel Aviv ignited outrage in the Arab world, yet none of it had any real impact.

  2. Myanmar and morality

    Australia lost its moral authority on Myanmar with every person in indefinite detention and every boat we pushed back.

  3. Is mixing drinks actually bad?

    "Beer before liquor, never been sicker. Wine before beer will make you feel queer." Is there any truth to the time-held warning to not mix drinks?

  4. Walking Summernats as a young woman

    ABC reporter Clare Sibthorpe explores the streets of Summernats to determine whether sexual harassment remains rife.

Regional News

  1. Toronto plane collision

    Two planes collide on the ground at a Toronto airport, causing a fire on one and sending passengers into a panic on the other.

  2. Calls for UK 'latte levy'

    MPs in the United Kingdom call for a compulsory "latte levy" on disposable coffee cups to fund more recycling services.

  3. Snowfall wreaks havoc in Alps

    Thousands of people are stranded at Alpine ski resorts and villages in Europe as winter storms sweep across Europe.

  1. Woman detained with heroin: reports

    The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade says it is aware of an Australian woman who has been detained in Cambodia.

  2. From a Thai slum to a rock stage

    A music school buried in the heart of Bangkok provides an oasis for children who live in an otherwise rough neighbourhood, building confidence one performance at a time.

  3. US cuts Pakistan spending

    The US suspends security assistance to Pakistan for failing to tackle Taliban extremists.

  1. Billabong agrees to $380m takeover

    Local surfwear brand Billabong is set to be taken over by US company Boardriders for $380 million.

  2. Aussie dollar in 2018

    A rebounding US economy, commodity prices, and a China's economic slowdown are some of the things that will determine how the Aussie dollar performs this year.

  3. Adani loan bid set to fail

    Adani's bid for a $1 billion taxpayer-funded loan may have been doomed even before it was scuppered by Queensland's Palaszczuk Government.

  4. Renewable hub

    The Mayor of Whyalla in South Australia says her city and neighbouring Port Augusta could become the nation's renewable hubs.

  1. Khawaja, Marsh brothers take to England on day three

    England is all but assured of going through another away Ashes series without a win after Usman Khawaja and Shaun Marsh guided Australia to a big first-innings lead on day three.

  2. Kyrgios through to Brisbane International final, Aussie teen De Minaur falls just short

    Nick Kyrgios dispatches top seed Grigor Dimitrov to storm into the Brisbane International final, while the fairy tale run of his teenage Australian countryman Alex De Minaur comes to an end in the semi-finals.

  1. Horsemanship helping veterans get back in the saddle

    Ben Maguire and his family are sharing their passion for horses with former servicemen and women dealing with PTSD.

  2. Citizen science projects to get hooked on this summer

    Help find new planets, shape weather forecasting and document backyard critters — no lab coat required.

  3. Good news you probably missed while worrying about nuclear war

    Plastic-eating fungi. Flying taxis. Reversing ageing. Prisoners feeding hungry kids. Editing disease out of genes. Daughters reunited with their missing Dad 45 years on. These are the good news stories that stole our hearts in 2017.

  1. Beware the drowning risk of rivers

    More people drown in Australian creeks and rivers than the beach.

  2. A philosopher's guide to resolutions

    From self-imagination and ethical intentions to setting achievable goals, modern and ancient philosophers can help us plot resolutions.

  3. Risk app

    A new app that calculates the risks of everyday activities may provide a scientific guide to daily life.

  1. Monsoon to bring relief

    Northern Territorians may experience some relief from heat and humidity with the long-awaited monsoon expected to arrive next week.

  2. Fake cherries fightback

    Producers of Tasmania's highly sought-after cherries are fighting back against Asian counterfeiters with technology and social media.

  3. How to cool your chook

    As a responsible chicken owner, it is up to you to look after your chickens when the weather is extreme.