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Newest first · UTC+11:00‘Complacency is death’: Malinauskas warns of One Nation threat despite decisive Labor win
One Nation will pose a direct threat to Anthony Albanese, South Australia Premier Peter Malinauskas has warned, even after Labor swept to victory in the state’s election on Saturday.
· Brittany Busch
Younger, more violent and elusive: A picture of Australia’s new organised criminals
Australian criminal networks are increasingly weaponising digital and financial technology to wash cash at an unprecedented scale, creating pools of dirty money that can be used to fund an ever-expanding portfolio of criminal enterprises.
· Marta Pascual Juanola
Sydney is plagued by confusing speed humps. These are some of the worst
Last month, the Herald asked readers whether they thought a speed hump in Riverwood, sandwiched between two bus stops, was the worst in Sydney. They replied with dozens more.
· Kayla Olaya
Third time lucky? US denim giant Gap returns to Australia
Having been revitalised by a girl group, US denim brand Gap is making another play for the Australian market.
· Damien Woolnough
ABC staff to strike for first time in 20 years over pay deal
Auto news: These are Australia's safest roads.
· April Glover
Doctors are relying more on AI, but some tools may be open to manipulation
An AI medical scribe deployed across Australian clinics has been manipulated into going off script by security researchers who made it generate identity theft guides, but the misbehaving bot was unable to access any patient data.
· David Swan
Thinking of buying an electric vehicle? Here's what to know before making the switch
Daily driving distance is an important consideration when buying an electric vehicle. Source: Getty / Halfpoint Images
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Relief for drivers as rideshare giants raise prices amid fuel supply concerns
Delivery and rideshare workers have been offered support as concern mounts over surging fuel prices. Source: AAP / Erik S. Lesser/EPA
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Energy watchdog chief warns Australia, says oil shock worse than past crises combined
International Energy Agency executive director Dr Fatih Birol told the National Press Club that the Australian government was doing its best to increase fuel stock levels. Source: AAP / LUKAS COCH/AAPIMAGE
· Sbsaustralia
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle dumps heavy rain on march across Top End
Property News: Australia's most expensive streets, and how much it costs to live in them.
· Rebecca Masters
WA news LIVE: Perth freeways lead nation for dangerous driving in new study
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Think Australian petrol prices are bad? NZ soars past $3 a litre
Property News: Australia's most popular suburbs in every capital city.
· Lara Pearce
Teacher strikes to go ahead in Tasmania, despite deal 'getting closer'
Topic:Industrial Action
· Monty Jacka
By Olivana Lathouris
Olivana Lathouris is a reporter for the ABC in Darwin. She previously worked at Nine News as a court reporter in Darwin and breaking news reporter in Brisbane.
‘My time is coming’: Australia’s Jessica Hull scoops medal double at world indoors
1500m runner claims silver medal to add to 3000m bronze
· Australian Associated Press
Why work from home is a 'sensible' option for millions in fuel crisis
Auto news: Will Australians spend over $100,000 on a Chinese car?
· Patrick Brischetto
Kyle Sandilands starts legal fight against ARN Media network after being dumped from $100m contract
Network shared filing with ASX on Monday after it was served Friday
· Amanda Meade
Kyle kicks off legal battle against ARN days after being sacked
Auto news: These are Australia's safest roads.
· Maddison Leach
Amid new guidelines, a warning data centres could 'cut corners', threaten energy, water supply
More data centres, like this one in Sydney, are on the way. Source: AAP / Steven Markham
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JBy Jack McKay
Jack McKay is a state political reporter for ABC News in Queensland, filing across television, radio, and digital platforms. Before joining the ABC in 2023 Jack covered state politics and local government for The Courier-Mail and The Sunday Mail, where he started his journalism career in 2016.
Supplies running low for Gulf community after months of isolation
River systems from the Northern Territory and outback Queensland flow into the town of Doomadgee in the Gulf of Carpentaria. (Supplied: Gulf Savannah Development)
· Abbey Halter
One dead, five injured including two small children in horror crash
Property News: Suburbs where house values rose most in the past 12 months.
· Maddison Leach
'Good luck out there': Youth hubs forced to turn away vulnerable people
Ed Easter says his work is often difficult and heartbreaking. (ABC News: Keane Bourke)
· Keane Bourke
Almost half of all Australians think an attack on the country is 'probable'
Auto news: These are Australia's safest roads.
· Patrick Brischetto
How every Matilda fared at the 2026 Women's Asian Cup
Alanna Kennedy's reinvention as a goal scoring machine, Hayley Raso's unfortunate concussion-interrupted campaign and Mary Fowler's miracle recovery — it was a tournament of contrasting fortunes for the members of Australia's favourite team.
· Henry Hanson
How a 15-year-old boy became a surprise Melbourne Cup winner
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· Sarah Buchecker
Australia's Spencer snatches bronze with brilliant finish
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The unseen costs of living with a disability in regional Australia
About half of Grace's NDIS funding is chewed up by extra costs due to her rural location. (ABC News: Sharon Gordon)
· Olivia Sanders
By Olivia Sanders
Olivia Sanders is a news reporter for ABC South West Victoria, based in Warrnambool.
Politics live: new standards for datacentres being built in Australia; report warns of drone threat
Labor under pressure over fuel crisis as federal parliament returns. Follow updates live
· Krishani Dhanji
Morning Mail: threats of escalation from US and Tehran; outrage over Legal Aid appointee; outsourced workers treated ‘like battery hens’
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· Paul Gallagher
Australia hosted ‘Thought Leadership Session’ on disaster recovery in Colombo - DailyNews
The Australian High Commissioner, Matthew Duckworth, hosted a pivotal ‘Thought Leadership’ educational session titled ‘ConnectEd” at his residence in Colombo yesterday, focusing on disaster recovery efforts following Cyclone Ditwah. This event was part of a series organized by the Australian Trade, Investment & Educ…
· Gayan Abeykoon
How councils coerce homeless people into eviction
When the City of Moreton Bay made homeless camping illegal on public land on March 12 last year, it caused a domino effect across south-east Queensland.
· Kenji Sato
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· Gayan Abeykoon
Few leaders in Australia are as firmly entrenched in power than Peter Malinauskas
Topic:State and Territory Government
· Thomas Kelsall
A researcher asked 10 people to go car-free for 20 days. None wanted to continue
Almost a dozen regular Brisbane people took on a challenge to give up their car for 20 days, but by the end of the experiment, they decided it was unrealistic for them to go totally car-free.
· Felicity Caldwell
Wallabies turn to former All Blacks defensive guru to bolster coaching staff
Rugby Australia has recruited former All Black centre Scott McLeod as the Wallabies’ new defence coach, in the first key staffing appointment of incoming Test coach Les Kiss.
· Iain Payten
Analysis by Luke Pentony
Luke is a Melbourne-based digital sport reporter and producer with the ABC.
NSW school ban for aggressive parents
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Are private health insurers trying to move Australia to a US-style model?
Have you ever been to a MyHealth GP clinic, bought weight loss treatments at health.hub or had a telehealth appointment with Blua?
· Alison Branley
Man dead, five injured in Sydney crash
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Australia looks to Asia for fuel
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Cattle ships have an hour to navigate this channel or run aground
Topic:Marine Transport Industry
· Emily Smith
Ghanim lost his family, then his arms. It took 12 years to make it right
Ghanim Al Shnen lost both of arms in a workplace accident in 2018. (Australian Story: Tom Hancock)
· Greg Hassall
By Greg Hassall
Greg Hassall is a producer for Australian Story. He previously worked at The Sydney Morning Herald as a senior editor, feature writer and television critic. He decided to stop writing about television and start making it in 2012 and joined Australian Story shortly afterwards.
Matildas need a grand plan to stave off end-of-an-era concerns
The Matildas' leadership group and coach Joe Montemurro were sombre at the Asian Cup thank-you event in Sydney. (Getty Images: Ayush Kumar)
· Amanda Shalala
Minister’s ‘fast-tracked’ housing towers become ghost projects
Major housing projects “fast-tracked” by the Allan government to bypass community consultation on the basis they were “shovel ready” are sitting dormant more than a year after receiving the green light.
· Daniella White
Far from the frontline, close to the fallout: How the Middle East war is testing Australia
Australia is not a superpower, but experts say it remains a stakeholder in the ongoing war in the Middle East. Source: SBS, Getty
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