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Tropical Cyclone Narelle is forecast to make landfall in Far North Queensland on Friday morning, but is no longer expected to become a category five system as it approaches. (Supplied: Bureau of Meteorology)
Australia's corruption watchdog found two of the bureaucrats behind the Robodebt scheme engaged in serious corrupt conduct. (ABC News)
Alexander Lewis is a multi-platform journalist reporting for ABC News in Sydney. He began his career at the Seven Network and worked as a TV reporter in Queensland, with stints in Mackay, on the Gold Coast, and in Brisbane. Since joining the ABC in 2022, Alexander has covered several inquiries including the Robodebt…
FERNANDO – LAKSHMAN (LUCKY) – Beloved husband of Charmaine, precious father of Dilhan (Singapore), Jonathan and Shawn (Australia), father-in-law of Ulyana, Ayanthi and Thenuri (Australia), beloved grandfather of Nadya and Kaya, brother of Indrani and late Manjula, brother-in-law of Lorraine, Leslie, Allan,…
Tropical Cyclone Narelle has formed in the Coral Sea off the coast of Far North Queensland, bringing with it the danger of damaging winds and heavy rain.
Treasurer plans ‘ambitious’ changes to target intergenerational inequity. Follow today’s news live
Topic:Mental Wellbeing
Websites like Petrol Spy cover 8,500 fuel stations across Australia. (ABC News: Erin Parke)
A farm near Warwick cleared 150ha of land without seeking EPBC approval required under reforms passed last year. (Supplied: Australian Conservation Foundation)
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Casey Briggs is the ABC's Chief Elections and Data Analyst and covers elections in Australia and around the world. He maintains the ABC's election results services and writes on electoral matters. Casey studied at the University of Adelaide and was awarded a Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences and Master of Philosophy…
A report says Australia can do four things to create fairer and cheaper home loans. (ABC News: John Gunn)
Neighbours will not be able to object to new developments of between four and six storeys that meet certain standards, under a state government plan to fast-track housing around Victoria.
Auto news: Public electric car charging cables cut and stolen at shopping centre
Old Faithful is a four-and-a-half metre reptile revered by traditional owners across Cape York. (Supplied)
Tom Hartley is a reporter for 7.30 based in Brisbane specialising in broadcast news and current affairs. Before commencing at the ABC, he worked at the Seven Network in Sydney as a senior reporter, and internationally with Sky News in the United Kingdom. With roots in regional Queensland, Tom’s now been in the field…
Washington: Nick Adams, the Australian-born MAGA influencer who Donald Trump dumped as ambassador to Malaysia, has been quietly appointed as the president’s special envoy for “American tourism, exceptionalism and values”.
Reports of fuel stations running out of petrol have marked the past weeks, as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed to maritime traffic. Source: Getty / SOPA Images
Even if the name doesn’t ring a bell, the work of Takashi Murakami is unmistakable. Regarded as Japan’s answer to Andy Warhol, Murakami is a cultural superstar whose influence stretches from the gilded halls of the Palace of Versailles to sold-out concert stadiums.
Topic:Industrial Action
Auto news: These are Australia's safest roads.
A specialist aged care home has been shut down after authorities found vulnerable residents repeatedly tied to chairs, sleeping on soiled mattresses, suffering open wounds and living in filthy conditions.
Renters in Western Australia are bearing the brunt of heat stress and energy insecurity, a new survey reveals, with four in five saying they felt unwell in their homes over the summer as the mercury soared.
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NSW voters are turning their backs on the major parties, with One Nation seizing support from the Minns government and the Liberals’ primary vote slipping to its lowest level since the last state election.
It’s no secret Sydneysiders want bigger homes, with more rooms and more car spaces – but our obsession with huge houses is leading to the death of the front yard.
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A series of blunt internal emails reveals the depth of tensions between the City of Perth’s top leadership, with the chief executive warning a rushed council decision was causing “much stress” among staff, while the lord mayor accused her of actions that undermined council processes.
Cans of Guinness given to state pollies to mark St Patrick’s Day have turned into a social media hit for state Greens leader Ellen Sandell.
Former West Australian Labor MP Chris Tallentire has accused his party of pandering to “vested interests” over the wishes of the community in a cutting letter published in this month’s Quarterly Essay.
Topic:Government and Politics
Las jugadoras de Irán posan para una foto de equipo antes del juego de fútbol de la Copa Asiática Femenina entre Irán y Filipinas en Robina, Australia, el domingo 8 de marzo de 2026. (Dave Hunt/AAPImage vía AP, Archivo)
Australian handler secures quintet at city circuit while Sardinian jockey strikes with quartet
El relevista venezolano Daniel Palencia celebra tras la victoria ante Estados Unidos en la final del Clásico Mundial de béisbol, el martes 17 de marzo de 2026, en Miami. (AP Foto/Rebecca Blackwell)
Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War
Exclusive: The regulator is fielding an increasing number of reports of abuse, injuries and unauthorised restraint, documents released under FoI show
Commonwealth ombudsman also finds Victoria and Queensland police not keeping adequate records
Of 19 Australian Fashion Foundation scholarship winners between 2009 and 2019, only three have design roles within local fashion businesses. But those who do are optimistic about the industry
Hopes for uniform nationwide gun control reform fade as states walk back federal cabinet commitment after Bondi beach massacre
Independent retailers are struggling to get fuel from the majors and say farmers have only responded to soaring prices and lack of availability
But we know what does work, says the man who runs Sydney’s Rainbow Lodge, which offers psychological support, mentoring and a bed outside jail
A failure to seize the moment amid soaring energy prices and act in the May budget could make voters turn their anger toward the federal government
Adrian Segečić’s switch of allegiance has left Socceroos fans wondering what might have been – and reopened a great Australian football debate
Research shows average front garden size has declined by 46% in areas where older low density homes have been replaced by larger, modern houses
The Emmy-nominated crime comedy swaps chilly Tasmania for the sticky Top End – and all its croc-related misadventures
Iran players pose for a team photo ahead of the Women’s Asian Cup soccer match between Iran and the Philippines in Robina, Australia, Sunday, March 8, 2026. (Dave Hunt/AAPImage via AP,File)
Concerns over their safety surfaced when several players were called ‘wartime traitors’ for failing to sing the national anthem at a match
Coach Nils Nielsen says his side have played better despite their utterly dominant performance in Sydney