Appeal launched over 'inadequate' jail term for deadly Victorian driver
Christopher Joannidis was sentenced to five-and-a-half years behind bars for his role in a 2023 crash that killed five people, a sentence dubbed 'insulting' by family of the victims.
Man behind Frankston Beach seawall vows to tear it down and 'move out'
A man who oversaw the construction of a concrete seawall in front of his beachfront mansion without a permit has vowed to tear it down and rehabilitate the section of beach it was built on.
Environmental group loses funding after alleged antisemitism claims
Ballarat council has allegedly stripped an environmental group of a $285,000 grant following claims of antisemitism levelled at a former board member by a climate-change-denying councillor.
Trump push to deport 'illegal aliens' strikes fear into Asians in the US
Dawn raids and the threat of being arrested at work spread anxiety among unauthorised migrants in the United States, including more than 1.3 million people from Asia.
Endangered eastern quolls released into wild in Tasmanian conservation project
An ambitious conservation effort to boost declining eastern quoll populations in Tasmania is underway, with 24 of the animals released onto a 5,000 hectare property.
A 'coalition of the willing' will write a peace plan to save Ukraine
Multiple countries are joining forward to write a peace plan to present to US President Donald Trump, a vital step to deter Russia.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-04/ukraine-peace-plan-europe/105004120
Why Trump's trade war could spark a global financial market meltdown
Even before Donald Trump shattered the idea of a western alliance over the weekend, an uneasy spectre had begun to roil through the global economy, with troubles brewing on at least three fronts.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred forecast to intensify and turn towards coast today
Modelling shows the system, which is about 550km out to sea, will start heading towards the coast about 4pm before making landfall somewhere between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast later this week.
30kph speed limits, eight extended tram routes in new Victorian vision
Infrastructure Victoria wants reduced speed limits in local areas, extensions to tram, train and bus routes and a big investment in social housing over the next 30 years.
Rupert Murdoch, but worse: America's tech whisperer on Elon Musk
Elon Musk is following the "playbook" of Rupert Murdoch in influencing American politics, Silicon Valley insider Kara Swisher tells the ABC's Q+A. And she's worried he could choke Australia's internet access.
Brumby numbers 'way down' in Kosciuszko, aerial shooting paused
NSW Environment Minister Penny Sharpe has indicated that the wild horse management program at Kosciuszko National Park is ahead of schedule and that between 3,000 and 4,000 animals remain.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-03/nsw-environment-minister-wild-horse-numbers/104498518
Kyneton women's team search for home after 'systemic neglect'
The newly-formed Kyneton Women's Football Club have nowhere to play for 2025 after being rejected from three local leagues in what their president has called “systemic neglect”.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-03/kyneton-womens-team-nowhere-to-play-2025/105002896
The biggest moments from the 2025 Oscars ceremony
Take a look back at the key moments from the 97th Annual Academy Awards.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-03/oscars-2025-key-moments/105002568
Is Labor pork-barrelling with its urgent care clinics?
The health minister says a historical quirk is behind why two-thirds of existing and promised Medicare urgent care clinics are in Labor-held seats, and they are committed based on need.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-03/labor-medicare-urgent-care-clinic-pork-barrelling/105004306
Jailed whistleblower David McBride appeals conviction
Former military lawyer David McBride challenges his jail sentence for distributing classified material to journalists over a ruling he says deprived him of a defence.
Former Australian cricketer faces trial over alleged role in cocaine deal
Stuart MacGill was first charged in 2023 for his alleged role in the supply of a commercial quantity of the prohibited substance. However, his lawyers said everything would depend on evidence from his drug dealer.
Leniu fronts Roosters teammates over 'unsettling and annoying' rumours
Spencer Leniu addresses his teammates as rumours continue to suggest he wants to leave the Roosters and potentially return to the Panthers.
Under pressure from urban sprawl, farmers want 'right to farm' protections
Farmers say they are dealing with more "nuisance" complaints from neighbours who don't understand farm operations produce noise, dust, and smells.
Air travel is booming in Asia but pilot experience 'is dropping'
While flying remains the safest mode of transport, global aviation fatalities more than tripled between 2023 and 2024.
Why do people make pancakes on Shrove Tuesday?
This week kicks off the period leading up to the Christian Easter celebrations. But while Easter is typically associated with hot cross buns and chocolate eggs, there's another sweet treat to indulge in: pancakes.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-03/shrove-tuesday-ash-wednesday-lent-easter-dates/104905524