Jim Chalmers defends Fed boss Jerome Powell as Trump attacks
Treasurer Jim Chalmers defends US central bank boss Jerome Powell as professional and diligent after the Trump administration launched a criminal investigation into the Federal Reserve chair.
Missing man's body found at Darwin's East Point after large-scale search
NT police say they have recovered the body of a missing 44-year-old man, following a large-scale search-and-rescue operation in a Darwin reserve.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-16/body-of-missing-man-found-east-point-reserve/106238420
Mother of daughter who died of drug overdose calls for changes to SA law
The mother of a woman who died of "mixed drug toxicity" is pushing for South Australia to implement penalties for those who do not call emergency services in a medical emergency.
Four more pipe bombs found in Belconnen as investigation continues
ACT police say they have found four more pipe bombs in the Belconnen area, after eleven were discovered close to Lake Ginninderra over the previous two days.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-16/act-four-more-pipe-bombs-found-belconnen/106236362
Zone RV in liquidation as police confirm fraud investigation
The luxury caravan manufacturer will be wound up, with liquidators promising to step up their investigation into allegations against Zone RV director David Biggar.
Are You Dead app rebrands after viral success
A viral Chinese app named Are You Dead aimed at people living alone has been rebranded to avoid controversy.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-15/are-you-dead-app-changes-name-demumu/106228484
Businesses and locals fear for safety amid escalating tobacco-related violence
Business owners neighbouring suspected illegal tobacco stores are calling for a crackdown amid a spate of violent incidents alleged to be targeting the illicit tobacco trade.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-15/illicit-tobacco-neighbours-businesses-fear-damage/106224842
Teenager charged over alleged online threats to kill PM, NSW premier
WA Police charge a 19-year-old man after he allegedly uses social media to send messages, threatening to kill Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and NSW Premier Chris Minns.
How the new passport rules for UK dual citizens will work
Your guide to new UK and Ireland passport rules for dual citizens and general entry changes beginning in February.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-15/new-uk-dual-citizenship-passport-rules-explained/106227516
'Appalling': Greens slam Tasmanian government over gun reform response
The Tasmanian government has not settled on a position on a national gun buyback scheme proposed in the wake of the Bondi terror attack. The Tasmanian Greens say the "messaging" from the state's police minister is "appalling".
Pilbara tops nation for endangered species' habitat loss, report finds
The Australian Conservation Foundation says tens of thousands of hectares of land were approved for clearing last year, double that of 2024, putting already endangered species at further risk
Investigation launched into man's death at Hervey Bay hospital
An investigation has been launched into the sudden death of a man in the Fraser Coast.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-14/man-death-under-investigation-in-maryborough/106228736
NRLW star facing DV charge after allegedly becoming 'fixated'
Maddison Studdon is accused of harassing her ex-partner as their relationship broke down, culminating in 29 calls and an alleged "throat-slitting" gesture over cheating claims.
Public transport missing from Labor's Mount Barker re-election promises
Labor today announced a $200-million investment in Mount Barker as part of its bid to win the seat of Kavel, but while some of those initiatives have been welcomed, there was a glaring omission in public transport solutions.
Tennis great Williams departs Hobart International in first round
After being awarded a wildcard at the age of 45, seven-time major singles champion Venus Williams falls in the opening round in Hobart.
Koala caught on motion-sensor camera in rare sighting near Canberra
A motion-sensor camera has captured the rare sight of a koala in the wild at a wildlife sanctuary in Googong near the ACT border.
How downsizing her wardrobe helped Vanessa lighten the mental load
I was tired of trying to live up to an idealised version of myself. So, I decided to do something I had learnt from Marie Kondo: sort my wardrobe into what brought me joy and what didn't.
ASIC ban for couple linked to disgraced former MP Daryl Maguire
A husband and wife have been banned from managing corporations for five years after the failure of several companies, one of which was linked to the former Wagga Wagga MP.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-13/couple-banned-from-managing-corporations/106224688
Aussie rookie Taylah Preston gets career-best win in Hobart
The 20-year-old wildcard, who is ranked 205 in the world, out powered 40-ranked Spanish fifth seed Jessica Bouzas Maneiro 6-4 7-6 (7-4) in 88 minutes on Monday.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-12/hobart-international-taylah-preston-wins/106221392
Freight lines operational again after partial derailment outside Port Pirie
A key part of a national freight route is operational again following a 97-hour operation to recover partially derailed wagons, after a derailment between Port Augusta and Port Pirie.
Man charged with making threatening phone call to Melbourne journalist
Investigators from a taskforce targeting crime in the construction industry say a 31-year-old man threatened journalist Nick McKenzie in a Christmas Eve call.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-31/journalist-nick-mckenzie-threats-police/106190734
Police given extra search powers at all Adelaide public transport sites
Police have been given expanded powers to search for weapons and remove people at every bus, train and tram as well as stations in the Adelaide metropolitan area ahead of New Year Eve's celebration.
Half of Canberra's beehives could be wiped out in two years. Here's why
A fast-spreading parasite is expected to devastate local bee colonies over the next two years, affecting commercial and backyard crops.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-29/act-varroa-mite-wipe-out-half-bees-two-years/106148658
How the social media ban will impact teens with a disability
Teens with disabilities say they might end up losing contact with friends and online communities due to being banned from social media.
Greyhound vet clinic owners 'strongly dispute' claims as regulator investigates
Owners of a SA vet clinic "strongly dispute" claims it provided substandard treatment to retired greyhounds, which the racing regulator allegedly ignored.
Live: Anthony Albanese to meet Donald Trump at the White House
It will be the first official in-person meeting between the leaders of Australia and the United States since their election wins. Follow live.
Queensland heating up with weekend thunderstorms forecast
The weather bureau says much of the state can expect above average temperatures with possibly severe thunderstorms in the south-east today.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-11/hot-conditions-and-thunderstorms-forecast-for-qld/105876568
Mounted rescue crews join search for 76yo missing in Tasmanian bushland
Mounted crews and drones are now involved in the search for Peter Willoughby, 76, who became disoriented and walked off into dense bushland near Launceston, police say.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-07/peter-willoughby-missing-man-search-continues/105860682
Old-fashioned horsepower breaks record, delights crowd
Scores of heavy horses have been harnessed together at a heritage festival in southern New South Wales in what organisers say is a world record.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-05/record-breaking-feat-for-mega-team-of-heavy-horses/105853716
Not just the 'big fish': eSafety reveals new list of platforms that may be forced to ban teens
WhatsApp, Roblox, Reddit and Discord are among an expanded list of platforms which may be covered by the teen social media ban, the ABC can reveal.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09-24/digital-dilemna-social-media-age-ban-platforms/105807302
Review into fallen wire on Sydney train finds risk was identified years ago
An independent review into how a live cable came down on top of a Sydney train in May found the overhead wire that failed had been identified as a risk in 2020 but was never repaired.
Sister's anguish as police suspend probe into homeless man's killing
Police have suspended an investigation of a homeless man's brutal murder in Bathurst a decade ago, prompting a fresh plea from his family for information.
'I was pissed with Scotty': Cats' Holmes aims to forget grand final pain with flag
Geelong speedster Max Holmes is desperate to put his previous grand-final week anger and heartbreak behind him as the Cats eye AFL premiership glory.
How a forgotten village in the city of gold decayed into such squalor
There's an eerie silence in Ninga Mia, a once thriving community on the edge of Kalgoorlie. The Aboriginal reserve is a microcosm of the cycle of displacement endured by many First Nations people.
Trump says three 'narcoterrorists' killed in US strike on alleged drug boat
This is the third fatal strike the US military has carried out this month on a vessel allegedly carrying drugs.
Climate and Israel will be a focus at United Nations meeting
The UN's role in areas beyond diplomacy, such as in humanitarian aid and refugees, cultural heritage, health, and climate, are all under assault from savage budget cuts.
Nationwide protests erupt in France over Macron's austerity policies
The CGT trade union claims more than a million people took part in demonstrations, while police say more than 90 people have been detained.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09-19/france-protests-austerity-macron/105791966
Trump berates suspended Jimmy Kimmel, Democrats lash regulator 'bullying'
Prominent leaders in the Democratic Party are accusing the US's communications regulator of "bullying" a network to take the long-running late night show off air.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09-19/trump-kimmel-bad-ratings-democrats-fcc-bullying/105791856
Family of suspected murder victim Susan Goodwin gives 'heartfelt thank you'
The family of suspected murder victim Susan Goodwin has issued a statement thanking authorities following the discovery of remains in a Port Lincoln backyard on Wednesday afternoon. A 64-year-old man has been charged with her alleged murder.
Prince Harry says he has no regrets about memoir
Prince Harry has no regrets over his explosive 2023 memoir Spare.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09-15/prince-harry-defends-his-memoir/105773344
AFL announces State of Origin return with WA-Vic clash confirmed
AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon confirms Western Australia will play Victoria in Perth next February in the first State of Origin match since 1999.
Finding 'paradise' in the midst of devastating destruction
A newborn baby was left in a Gaza hospital, the sole survivor of a deadly Israeli strike which killed her family. A couple who had struggled to have children of their own knew they had to provide her with a home.
Five things you can do to spring clean indoor plants
As gardens, parks and nature strips start showing signs of spring, our indoor plants might need a little help to jump into the new season.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09-14/how-to-spring-clean-indoor-plants/105754044
Hopeful customers queue for hours for award-winning cookie pies
The phenomenon of queuing for food has made its way to the regional Victorian town of Ballarat, with locals braving the winter cold, hoping to get their hands on a famous cookie pie.
Trees down and building damage in Victoria after night of severe wind, rain
The SES says it received more than 1,000 requests for assistance overnight, and that Victorians driving on the roads today should expect to see trees down.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-30/saturday-severe-weather/105714458
Country legend's nephew takes 'deadly' school of rock to remote kids
Fronted by the kin of Aussie music royalty, Elvis Kernaghan and The Min Min Lights turn outback classrooms into rock concerts.
Most of Donald Trump's tariffs illegal, US court rules
But the US president says the ruling is "incorrect", and is indicating taking the case to the Supreme Court.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-30/trump-tariffs-illegal/105715692
'Destroying aspirations': Filmmakers still waiting on content quotas
With promised local content requirements for streaming services delayed indefinitely, Australian filmmakers say the local industry is hurting.
Blanket of snow marks final days of winter amid Antarctic blast
Winter is almost over, but there was fresh snowfall across NSW and the ACT overnight.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-30/snow-fall-as-antarctic-blast-arrives-nsw-act/105711478
ABC Quote Quiz: A show-off dinosaur, a chocolate ghosting and a record store singalong
We've collected the best, most ear-catching quotes of the week. See if you can work out who said what.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-30/abc-quote-quiz-aug-30/105711052
'Loudest in the room ... yet still invisible': Tourette syndrome advocates plead for change
From poorly categorised NDIS support to high rates of suicide, Tourette syndrome advocates say it's the last disability where "it's still acceptable for people to laugh at".
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-30/tourette-syndrome-advocates-plead-for-change/105652210
Paedophile hunters are booming because gaming platforms are lousy police
If you have kids who game you won't want to know, but will need to hear, that "paedophile hunting" is a booming genre of social media content.
Egyptian police arrest dozens of teenage TikTokkers in social media crackdown
Egyptian police arrest of dozens of teenage TikTokkers, accusing them of crimes ranging from indecency to money laundering.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-30/egypt-police-arrest-dozens-of-teen-tiktokkers/105715200
Council abandons peer-reviewed flood study citing 'supposed science'
An independent flood study flagging high-risk areas in Victoria's south-west is abandoned after councillors decide they do not trust the data.
Charge dropped against US conspiracy theorist linked to Wieambilla attack
Donald Day Jr — who regularly communicated with Wieambilla killers Gareth, Stacey, and Nathaniel Train — is facing charges relating to making alleged threats and violating firearms laws.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06-05/donald-day-us-conspiracy-theorist-charge-dropped/105379334
Man accused of attempted murder with machete denied bail
Police charged the 30-year-old with attempted murder after a man's fingers were cut off by a machete. His application for bail was refused.
Darwin vigil kicks off 'national week of action' for Kumanjayi White
The atmosphere outside the NT parliament was heavy with emotion on Wednesday night when hundreds of mourners gathered to call for change after Kumanjayi White's death in police custody in Alice Springs last week.
P-plater jailed for killing Nick Campo while speeding to nightclub
A Perth teenager who was behind the wheel in a road crash that killed young footballer Nick Campo is sentenced to more than three years in prison.
Oreo's maker is suing Aldi over packaging. Here's what's happening
It's not the first time Aldi has faced legal trouble over the packaging and branding of its products.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06-04/oreo-maker-sues-aldi-over-biscuit-packaging/105375186
Ex-hotel guard says Diddy paid for video of assault on singer Cassie
A former hotel security guard says he was given $US100,000 in a brown paper bag by Sean "Diddy" Combs for what he hoped was the only video of him beating up his then-girlfriend Casandra Ventura in 2016.