ABC News
Top Stories selector
Use the top stories selector to choose top stories and features from your state or territory.
National top stories
-
Ibrahim Bazzi travelled to Lebanon to bring his wife back to Sydney to start a new life, while his brother Ali moved there to get married a few years ago.
-
Severe storms across Australia's east coast have now claimed the lives of ten people as the clean-up continues across several states.
-
From living out of an office to a houseboat in a marina, some people are turning to "non-traditional" methods of housing in order to put a roof over their heads.
-
Day two at the MCG could so easily have belonged to Shan Masood's Pakistan side, but instead Pat Cummins ripped the ascendancy from the hands of the tourists. Here are five quick hits from the second day of the Boxing Day Test.
-
Pakistan's positivity drove its recovery on day two of the second Test and gave Australia a taste of its own medicine for two and a half sessions. Then Pat Cummins exposed the fightback's fragile foundations.
-
Family and friends are mourning the loss of seven people who have lost their lives during intense Christmas holiday storms in south-east Queensland.
-
Four people have drowned at beaches across New South Wales since Christmas Day and one is missing in what has been described as the "deadliest time" of the year.
-
Disney production company Lucasfilm is suing a space-themed Chilean carwash Star Wash, accusing it of plagiarising the galactic film franchise Star Wars.
-
The Japanese government is investigating reports the company faked safety test results on some car models for more than 30 years.
-
The Chinese Xiangqi Association was also forced to address cheating rumours which involved the rhythmic use of a sex toy.
-
Lee Sun-kyun, who starred in the Oscar-winning film Parasite, is found unconscious in a car park while reportedly being investigated as part of a government crackdown on illegal drug use.
-
More packages of cocaine have allegedly been discovered at beaches in Newcastle and the Central Coast, taking the total amount that has appeared on NSW beaches over the past week to 124kg.
-
The Detroit Pistons set an NBA record, becoming the league's first team to lose 27 consecutive games in a season.
-
Researchers say pollen is becoming more potent, and seasons longer, as the climate changes. Hay fever sufferers, brace yourselves.
-
A woman who jumped into a fast-flowing river in Melbourne's south-west to save her dog has said she believes they were "very lucky" after they were rescued by police.
-
Bill Granger has died in hospital in London, his family has announced. The renowned chef and food writer ran 19 restaurants around the world.
-
Naomi Osaka's WTA comeback hits full stride during sweltering training sessions ahead of the Brisbane International, while a stacked field attempt to qualify for the event's return.
-
Sydney to Hobart yacht race organisers say the contest remains too close to call as the leading yachts make their way down Tasmania's east coast, but the 2017 race record is looking safe.
-
Reports suggest tennis authorities are considering an elite tour involving the four majors and top tournaments in an attempt to ward off a LIV-style disruption of the sport. Now two Australian tennis figures have had their say.
-
Police said the man was known to his alleged victim, who died at a residence in the Kimberley town on Monday evening.
-
Power outages are affecting thousands of residents across the country. With more stormy weather on the way, there's a chance you could find yourself in a prolonged blackout. Here are some tips on what to do.
-
Volunteer firefighter Harry Stead is remembered as a caring and "down-to-earth" young man after he died while responding to a bushfire near Esperance.
-
Most salad dressings are temporarily stable mixtures of oil and water known as emulsions. But how do salad dressing emulsions form? And how can we enhance our emulsions for better salads and more?
-
Researchers say bogus claims will likely worsen during the next US election, as artificial intelligence becomes stronger and more accessible.
-
The Israeli defence minister says Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, and Yemen among possible locations in which actions have been taken.
-
Not everyone is satisfied with an office or working from home — they'd prefer to be operating from white-sand beaches and tropical rainforests. These Australians share the advantages and disadvantages of being a digital nomad.
-
An American airline has publicly apologised after a six-year-old child ended up in the wrong city while travelling for the holidays.
-
The migrant and refugee women learning to swim in this pool in regional New South Wales say attending the Armidale swim club is the highlight of their week. Here's why
-
From master chefs and iconic artists to sporting legends and trailblazing politicians, Australia lost some of its most loved — and most controversial — icons this year.
Features
Analysis & Opinion
Analysis
analysis:Positive Pakistan briefly upset the natural order, but captain Pat put the tourists in their place
Pakistan's positivity drove its recovery on day two of the second Test and gave Australia a taste of its own medicine for two and a half sessions. Then Pat Cummins exposed the fightback's fragile foundations.
Analysis
analysis:There's a science to the ideal salad dressing — and you can nail it at home
Most salad dressings are temporarily stable mixtures of oil and water known as emulsions. But how do salad dressing emulsions form? And how can we enhance our emulsions for better salads and more?
Analysis
analysis:Seeing a lot of mobile speed cameras on your summer road trips? Here's how they work
As you travel around the country this holidays, you might see some roadside trailers or tripods. They're mobile road safety cameras and they can catch out a range of bad driver behaviour, writes Simon Raftery.
Analysis
analysis:2001's Spy Kids is actually about a dad having a midlife crisis. Let me tell you why
Incredible sets. Creative concepts that spark the imagination. Gadgets. Action. Wigs. Exciting chase scenes involving life-sized thumbs. You want it, Spy Kids has it. And I believe this film has a deeper, true meaning behind all the kid movie chaos.
Quick Stories
Just In
Latest State & Territory News
Features
Business
Sport
Popular Now
News Explained
Make sense of the news with ABC explainers.
ABC News in other languages
The ABC language services provide trusted news, analysis, features and multimedia content to people in Australia and internationally.
ABC News Live
Around the clock coverage of news events as they break.
Analysis & Opinion
Analysis
analysis:Positive Pakistan briefly upset the natural order, but captain Pat put the tourists in their place
Pakistan's positivity drove its recovery on day two of the second Test and gave Australia a taste of its own medicine for two and a half sessions. Then Pat Cummins exposed the fightback's fragile foundations.
Analysis
analysis:There's a science to the ideal salad dressing — and you can nail it at home
Most salad dressings are temporarily stable mixtures of oil and water known as emulsions. But how do salad dressing emulsions form? And how can we enhance our emulsions for better salads and more?
Analysis
analysis:Seeing a lot of mobile speed cameras on your summer road trips? Here's how they work
As you travel around the country this holidays, you might see some roadside trailers or tripods. They're mobile road safety cameras and they can catch out a range of bad driver behaviour, writes Simon Raftery.
Analysis
analysis:2001's Spy Kids is actually about a dad having a midlife crisis. Let me tell you why
Incredible sets. Creative concepts that spark the imagination. Gadgets. Action. Wigs. Exciting chase scenes involving life-sized thumbs. You want it, Spy Kids has it. And I believe this film has a deeper, true meaning behind all the kid movie chaos.
Confidential Tip‑off
If you are a whistleblower, believe you have sensitive information that should be made public, or wish to protect your identity, find out about our more secure options.
Confidential Tip‑offNot confidential? Contact ABC News and investigations.
Did You Miss?
Latest State & Territory News
News video
Flash flooding and storms prove deadly in Queensland and Victoria
Posted
Duration: 2 minutes 59 seconds
Duration: 1 minute 42 seconds
Duration: 3 minutes 12 seconds
Duration: 2 minutes 17 seconds
-
Duration: 2 minutes 59 seconds
-
Duration: 1 minute 42 seconds
-
Duration: 3 minutes 12 seconds
-
Duration: 2 minutes 17 seconds
