Bruce Lehrmann prosecution inquiry chair defends contact with journalists in court challenge
A legal bid to skewer corruption findings against retired judge Walter Sofronoff argues he could not be held in contempt of his own inquiry.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-20/walter-sofronoff-rejects-corruption-findings/105076686
Ben & Jerry's says its CEO was sacked for activism. How did we get here?
The ice cream maker has once again clashed with its parent company Unilever over its stance on Gaza, claiming its CEO was unlawfully dismissed.
Mystery as thousands of dead juvenile fish wash up on beaches
Thousands of small fish have washed up on beaches all along the NSW south coast and experts don't know why.
Huon salmon stripped of RSPCA approval after video scandal
RSPCA Australia has withdrawn its certification from salmon farming giant Huon Aquaculture following the release of a video that shows live fish being dumped into bins.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-20/rscpa-withdraws-certification-for-huon-salmon/105077004
Winter festival latest to be axed despite drawing 70,000 fans
The Bathurst Winter Festival generates $14 million for the local economy but, like so many other festivals, rising costs and financial trouble have seen the event cancelled for 2025.
Adelaide mother who stabbed her two sons found not guilty by way of mental incompetence
A mother charged with the attempted murder of her two sons after stabbing them multiple times on an Adelaide motorway has been found not guilty by way of mental incompetence.
Do 'ColesWorth' have a duopoly? The ACCC will soon deliver its verdict
A long-awaited report into the market power of Australia's two major supermarkets — dubbed 'ColesWorth' — will soon be made public.
Australia no longer one of the world's top 10 happiest countries
The top 10 happiest countries have been announced, with some nations ranking for the first time.
New Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 search approved by government
A US-based marine robotics company will be paid $110.2 million if it locates the flight's wreckage in a new 15,000-square-kilometre site in the southern Indian Ocean
Dutton confident he can find 'common ground' with Trump
The opposition leader has also escalated his criticism of China and taken aim at the prime minister's willingness to send peacekeeping troops to Ukraine in a major foreign policy speech at the Lowy Institute.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-20/dutton-confident-of-common-ground-with-trump/105076752
Community needs to be protected from violent 15yo boy, says magistrate
A Victorian magistrate has extended a violent teenager's time behind bars, saying the community needs to be protected from the 15-year-old boy.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-20/machete-wielding-teen-court-st-kilda/105076840
Lilie James inquest releases vision showing killer rehearsing attack
Chilling video footage of the lead up to Lilie James's brutal murder at a Sydney high school has been released as part of an inquest into her death.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-20/lilie-james-inquest-murder-cctv-released/105075626
TV presenter Megan Waters on navigating her busiest period yet
Megan Waters balances her time between the fitness industry and sports media. The Warumungu/Yawuru woman was born and raised on Larrakia Country in Darwin and is a sports presenter, gym owner, and trainer and says her days are never the same, "which presents its challenges".
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-20/unwind-with-megan-waters/105069604
Notre Dame uni students say cyber attack playing havoc with studies
A cyber attack on Perth's Notre Dame University IT systems nine weeks ago is still playing havoc on campus with students reporting uncertainty with graduations, finding classes, and submitting assignments.
Stranded during COVID, this Navy soldier set out to become a country star
Navy veteran Kashus Culpepper is one of America's most exciting new singers, with a soulful take on country inspired by life in churches in the American south.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-20/kashus-culpepper-interview-cmc-rocks-festival-navy/105073248
Wet weather welcomed across SA, but hopes for more much-needed rain
Rain has fallen across parts of South Australia, bringing some relief after a long dry spell — but many in regional areas have their fingers crossed for more.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-20/rain-brings-relief-to-parts-of-sa-amid-dry-weather/105074446
Pastor arrested in US for alleged abuse banned from working with children
Former Adelaide megachurch pastor Daniel Menelaou, who was last week charged in the US with possession of child sexual abuse material, has been banned from working with children in SA.
What is the PBS and what drugs are covered? Your medicines questions answered
You've probably heard a lot about something called the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme — or the PBS — this week. Here are some of your most commonly asked questions.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-20/what-is-pbs-medicine-free-scripts-and-medicare/105074814
Charges dropped against ex-chair of childcare giant
The corporate watchdog's case against the former chairwoman of Australia's biggest share market-listed childcare operator has collapsed.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-20/jenny-hutson-g8-education-charges-dropped-asic/105071976
Inside the mission that brought NASA's 'stranded' astronauts home
After 268 days without fresh air or a proper shower, Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams made their final journey back to Earth.