Albanese to announce joint $355m upgrade to Perth hospital
Federal Labor pledges to contribute $200 million for a $355m upgrade of St John Of God Midland Public Hospital, if re-elected in May.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-30/albanese-to-announce-upgrade-to-perth-hospital/105114656
'Number one risk': Sentebale chair strikes back against Prince Harry
Prince Harry faces explosive bullying allegations as he walks away from the charity he founded in his mother’s name.
Queensland's 'adult crime, adult time' laws will be broadened
Experts have suggested that rape, aggravated attempted robbery, attempted murder, arson and torture charges should be added to Queensland's "adult crime, adult time" laws.
What we know about Labor's plan to ban supermarket price gouging
The details of a price gouging ban would only be decided after an election, but there are precedents to draw on.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-30/labor-price-gouging-policy-explainer/105114374
Live: Eyes on Cherry-Evans after captain tells club he wants to leave
Manly Sea Eagles captain Daly Cherry-Evans will lead his side onto the field at home, just days after publicly announcing he wants to leave the club at the end of the season. Follow live.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-30/nrl-live-updates-sea-eagles-eels-tigers-warriors/105113014
Live: Crows seek top two spot as they host the Kangaroos in Adelaide
The Crows look to maintain their unbeaten start to 2025 as they host the Kangaroos, before West Coast and Fremantle complete round three. Follow the action in our live blog.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-30/afl-round-three-sunday-live-adel-nth-wce-frem/105114104
Major supermarkets recall salad products due to contamination concerns
More than 20 pre-packaged salad products are being recalled by two major supermarket retailers after Queensland's public health surveillance detected two products contaminated with a strain of E-coli.
In the mood to embarrass yourself? It's trivia time
Ah, my favourite part of the week: watching you make a fool of yourself. It's time to play, HARD!
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-30/hard-quiz-weekly-trivia/105094040
Dutton asked reporters a question of his own, but it might come back to bite
Peter Dutton's claim, so early in a contest we're told has an unusually large number of undecided voters, that Anthony Albanese cannot win in his own right has more than just a whiff of arrogance.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-30/dutton-gas-plan-hubris/105112722
Why the latest Liane Moriarty adaptation was so difficult to film
The Last Anniversary is one of Liane Moriarty's earlier novels, and the Nicole Kidman produced TV adaptation drew Australian rising star Danielle Macdonald home from Hollywood.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-30/danielle-macdonald-last-anniversary-liane-moriarty/104955584
Both major parties want less migration. The numbers say it's already falling
The migration "surge" is a major election issue, but official figures say numbers are already falling, with a bit hit due in a couple of years.
How HRV, a popular smartwatch stat, can help maximise your workout
HRV has long been used by elite athletes to dictate their training schedule and it has now become a "buzzword" among the broader community.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-30/heart-rate-variability-exercise-fitness-wearables/105042748
'School years in a hospital bed': Growing up with a rare condition
Jezabella shares her struggle of being diagnosed with a medical condition so rare, only eight other Australians were known to have it.
Abbey Road's Studio One reopens following renovation
The storied studio — where many of the most famous film scores of all time were recorded — has re-opened this week after a refurbishment.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-30/abbey-road-studio-one-reopens-after-renovation/105098912
Freeman's 'incredible' 400m victory retold by the man who called the race
Following this week's unveiling of the Brisbane 2032 Olympics plan, we took a dive into the archives to relive, in the words of Bruce McAvaney, one of Australia's most memorable sporting moments.
Kevin's time was 'almost up' but a chance message changed his life
Kevin Whitby was driving home from a regular gym session, listening to a radio interview on sudden cardiac death. Fifteen minutes later, he had a heart attack. With the interview ringing in his ears, he went straight to hospital and was soon having life-saving surgery.
Calls for international adoption inquiry as South Korea reckons with its past
South Korea's Truth and Reconciliation Committee's new report reveals some of the fabrications and falsifications that allowed 20,000 children to be adopted out abroad and names some of the agencies responsible.
Bird flu is ravaging egg supply, but a deadlier strain is coming from overseas
Since 1959 the avian flu virus H5N1 has been popping up around the globe. Now scientists believe it could spark the next pandemic.
Utah becomes first US state to ban pride flags in schools, government buildings
Utah has become the first state in the US to prohibit flying LGBTQIA+ pride flags at schools and all government buildings.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-29/utah-first-state-to-ban-lgbtqia-pride-flags-schools/105112952
Breaking: Myanmar death toll jumps to 694 after strong earthquake
Myanmar's isolated military junta chief, Min Aung Hlaing, declares a state of emergency in all affected areas and says he expects the number of casualties to rise further.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-29/myanmar-death-toll-rises-after-earthquake/105112556