It took 10 years to build, but does it deliver the perfect toast?
A team of Australian researchers spent a decade developing a toaster that watches the slices for you, so every type of bread is done to your liking. ⌘ Read more

Australian start-up completes world-first remote robotic surgery
Remedy Robotics plans trials to treat NT stroke patients from thousands of kilometres away. ⌘ Read more

‘Being gay in men’s football is a very toxic place’
Australian Josh Cavallo, who moved to England in July to join non-league Peterborough Sports, says football has got “mountains to do” to tackle homophobia. ⌘ Read more

Banana industry opposes overseas imports of Australia’s most popular fruit
The federal government will review its quarantine rules after a formal request by the Philippines to import its bananas, but the industry is pushing back. ⌘ Read more

High Court endorses use of encrypted phone app to monitor crime figures
The High Court has ruled on the use of information gathered through the AN0M app, which was developed by the Australian Federal Police for surveillance. ⌘ Read more

Australian flotilla activist speaks after being detained by Israel
An Australian activist accuses the federal government of not providing enough support after she and other members of a flotilla were detained by Israel. ⌘ Read more

Mining giant gets $600m worth of taxpayer funds to keep refinery open
The last Australian copper smelter processing third-party product will stay open after its owner accepted a support package. ⌘ Read more

I’ve read 63 books so far this year. Here’s how I did it
Research shows Australians are reading fewer books than ever before. One writer shares her advice on how to make reading a daily habit. ⌘ Read more

Surging price restores growers confidence in Australian merino wool
Amid a run of price rises at Australian wool auctions, the next generation of growers say global demand and fresh confidence could mark a turning point for the fibre. ⌘ Read more

Live: ASX to open steady as Wall Street slips from record highs
Gold prices surge to a new record, above $US4,000 an ounce, as the US government shutdown drags on past its first week, and the Australian share market is likely to open flat after Wall Street’s AI tech rally takes a breather. ⌘ Read more

‘It’s a human rights tragedy’: Aged care facility inappropriately restrained residents
A South Australian government aged care home, which looks after 23 people with dementia or complex disabilities, inappropriately used lap belts and other mechanical restraints to stop falls and control residents’ behaviour, the ABC can reveal. ⌘ Read more

Students’ lives shattered as top universities sued over unaccredited courses
Students have been left with HECS debts and careers that are “non-existent” after completing degrees that were not accredited. Class actions have been launched against two Australian universities. ⌘ Read more

Alcaraz to take on amateurs in Million Dollar One Point Slam
World number one Carlos Alcaraz will headline the new Million Dollar One Point Slam, which pits amateurs against professionals before January’s Australian Open. ⌘ Read more

Alcaraz to take on amateurs in Million Dollar One Point Slam
Carlos Alcaraz will headline the new ‘Million Dollar One Point Slam’ which pits amateur players against top professionals before the Australian Open. ⌘ Read more

Diamonds looking to change things up against Proteas
Australian coach Stacey Marinkovich says she needs to try different combinations ahead of the Test series against New Zealand. ⌘ Read more

Australian wins with a jaffle at World Porridge Making Championship
An oatmeal-filled jaffle made by a Melbourne food stylist and flavoured with Bundaberg Rum and bananas wins over the competition’s judges in Scotland. ⌘ Read more

Planning can help save you money this festive season
Australians estimate Christmas costs them about $800 a year, on average, but planning ahead can reduce the financial burden. ⌘ Read more

Australian sentenced to jail by Russian court for fighting in Ukraine
The Australian man is accused of breaching Russia’s criminal code by participating as a mercenary in an armed conflict. ⌘ Read more

Pro-Hamas graffiti condemned as Australian Jewish community marks October 7
Political leaders have condemned the painting of a pro-Hamas slogan on a Melbourne billboard as Australia’s Jewish community commemorates the October 7 terrorist attack. ⌘ Read more

Zero trust, maximum security
With cyber threats escalating, Australian businesses are trusting no one. Organisations are increasingly discarding traditional security systems — “castle and moat” defences comprised of firewalls and VPNs — in favour of zero trust architecture. ⌘ Read more

Zero trust, maximum security
With cyber threats escalating, Australian businesses are trusting no one. Organisations are increasingly discarding traditional security systems — “castle and moat” defences comprised of firewalls and VPNs — in favour of zero trust architecture. ⌘ Read more

New program allows parents of kids with complex needs to take a break
An Australian-first pilot program gets underway in WA in the hope of not only giving the parents of children with complex needs a break, but helping them navigate the maze of different support systems. ⌘ Read more

German chemical giant to release Roundup alternative in Australia
We’ve been spraying it on our farms, gardens and roadsides for 50 years, but the world’s most used weedkiller is starting to run out of steam. But after 10 years and hundreds of millions of dollars in R&D, Roundup’s owner says it has an alternative. ⌘ Read more

Singapore PM wants to expand military ties with Australia
Singapore wants to expand its military ties with Australia, including through a greater Australian troop presence in the island state as part of an upgraded trade and defence relationship, according to Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. ⌘ Read more

Novel insurance model may help cover those most at risk from extreme weather
Australians have some of the highest insurance losses in the world. As natural disasters put the insurance industry in a squeeze, is it time for a rethink of how insurance works? ⌘ Read more

Wildfires more lethal, economically damaging than ever, modelling shows
New research from Australian researchers shows, globally, major bushfire events are becoming more frequent, fatal and economically damaging. ⌘ Read more

Detained Australians report rough treatment after flotilla detention
The ABC has obtained details of redacted summaries prepared by Australian diplomatic staff, which include allegations that one Australian citizen was slapped and had his passport “destroyed”. ⌘ Read more

Australian acitivists allege physical, verbal abuse by Israeli authorities
The Israeli government is facing accusations of mistreatment, including allegations that some activists were denied access to their lawyers. ⌘ Read more

Singapore PM gives condolences to families impacted by Optus outage deaths
Singapore’s Prime Minister, Lawrence Wong, offers his condolences to the families of four Australians who died during an Optus network technical failure last month, which impacted hundreds of triple-0 calls. ⌘ Read more

More Australian families are homeschooling. How can we make sure they do it well?
Primary school homeschooling registrations in Queensland grew by 110 per cent from 2021 to 2025. ⌘ Read more

Triple Zero was built for 1960s phones. Can it handle 2025?
Triple Zero calls have surged 44 per cent in a decade. Carrier networks are failing, and bushfire season is here. Can Australians still trust the system? ⌘ Read more

Albanese says he’d be surprised if Optus boss wasn’t considering his future
The prime minister says Optus hasn’t fulfilled its Triple Zero obligations, while Communications Minister Anika Wells says the telco “perpetuated an enormous failure on the Australian people”. ⌘ Read more

Face-off: What Kmart’s illegal surveillance means for shoppers
If you’re one of the 8 million or so Australians who shop at Kmart every year, chances are you were being watched. ⌘ Read more

From hallucinations to High Court: Can AI administer justice?
There are calls for Australian courts to consider trialling AI technology, and even allow it to decide cases, despite a growing number of fabrications and errors. ⌘ Read more

F1’s new era to begin at Australian Grand Prix with first race of 2026
Formula 1’s new era will begin in Melbourne after the Australian Grand Prix was confirmed as the first race of the 2026 season. ⌘ Read more

Australian costume designer Marg Horwell on her ‘surreal’ Tony Award win
Australian costume designer Marg Horwell speaks to the ABC about what made The Picture of Dorian Gray a Tony Award-winning success. ⌘ Read more

West Australian fire volunteer’s decades of service honoured
Toodyay Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service captain Ian MacGregor has responded to some of WA’s most traumatic fires and road incidents during decades of service, recognised this week with the Australian Fire Service Medal. ⌘ Read more

McKeown survives DQ and a dark place to qualify for world titles
Kaylee McKeown beat rival Mollie O’Callaghan in the race of the night at the Australian Swimming Trials, but she acknowledges she is still not at her best after struggling since the Paris Olympics. ⌘ Read more

Blood test set to ‘revolutionise’ diagnosis of coeliac disease
Patients have to eat gluten for weeks before the current coeliac disease test, even when it makes them ill, but Australian researchers believe they have found a better method. ⌘ Read more

Young Australian soccer players train with Real Madrid
Illawarra high school students describe a trip to Spain to train like professionals with Real Madrid as a dream come true. ⌘ Read more

Backstroke star Kaylee McKeown disqualified, but wins protest at world champ trials
Defending 50m backstroke world champion Kaylee McKeown appeared to have her hopes of defending the crown dashed, after being disqualified from her heat on the opening day of the Australian Swimming Trials. ⌘ Read more

Tails wag at kelpie muster as rain drenches town ravaged by drought
Downpours during the Australian Kelpie Muster bring smiles, not scowls, to a drought-stricken town in western Victoria. ⌘ Read more

WA’s public holidays may be changed to match east coast, premier says
Western Australians could soon see a realignment of public holidays to coincide with the east coast and have an additional public holiday added to the calendar as soon as next year, WA Premier Roger Cook says. ⌘ Read more

WA’s $2.5m to bring AFL games to state put to test with regional debut
AFL fans set a crowd record at Bunbury for the AFL’s first regional Western Australian game and one of two North Melbourne home games in the state. ⌘ Read more

Sarah Snook wins Tony award for lead performance in The Picture of Dorian Gray
Australian actor Sarah Snook has won the Tony award for Best Leading Actress in a Play for The Picture of Dorian Gray, with fellow Australian Marg Horwell also taking home a Tony for Costume Design. ⌘ Read more

Coffee prices up to $12 needed to make industry viable, supplier says
US tariffs and supply issues are creating uncertainty for an already strained coffee market, and roasters say it’s only a matter of time before Australians will pay more for their brew. ⌘ Read more

Thousands of Australians receiving ECT without consent every year
Last year, more than 1,700 orders for involuntary electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) were approved by tribunals in Australia. Advocacy groups say clinicians need to be better informed. ⌘ Read more

From Hollywood heavyweights to community advocates: King’s honours announced
Some 830 Australians will be recognised as part of the King’s Birthday 2025 Honours on Monday, including film director Baz Luhrmann and his frequent collaborator Catherine Martin, an award-winning costume, production and set designer. ⌘ Read more

Live: Justis Huni KO fallout continues ahead of Opetaia’s Gold Coast world title fight
World cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia is back in action in Australian soil, looking to defend his IBF and The Ring titles against unbeaten Italian Claudo Squeo. Follow live. ⌘ Read more

Four rescued by helicopter from Hoskyn Island after boat begins to sink
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority says it detected a distress beacon from the recreational boat near the remote island about 4:30am. ⌘ Read more

SA Police has welfare concerns for three children missing for weeks
South Australian police are calling for information about three children under the age of three who were last seen more than two weeks ago. They are believed to be with a woman known to them. ⌘ Read more

Aussie Huni handed shock KO in UK showdown
Australian heavyweight Justis Huni’s valiant bid for the WBA interim world title ends in a devastating 10th-round knockout against rising English star Fabio Wardley. ⌘ Read more

Live: The Classic 100: Piano countdown has begun but who will be #1?
Tens of thousands of Australians have cast their votes in the 2025 Classic 100: Piano. Join us as we countdown to #1. ⌘ Read more

‘Legend forever’: Spurs skipper pens emotional tribute to sacked Postecoglou
In the wake of Ange Postecoglou’s sacking, Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min describes working with the Australian as an “incredible privilege”. ⌘ Read more

Why you’re seeing new grape varieties at the supermarket
Cotton Candy, Fire Crush, and Midnight Beauty are among a variety of new grapes making their way into Australian supermarkets as growers race to keep up with consumer demand. ⌘ Read more

‘Every cell, every organ’: The rising health issue affecting 40 per cent of Australians
“Are you losing sleep tonight, like I am?” They’re not just the lyrics to a country music heartbreaker but a question Australians should be asking each other to avoid some major health issues. ⌘ Read more

Jai Opetaia hunting another win to earn potential Las Vegas pay-off
The two-way respect earned in an evening with Terence Crawford could pay off in the form of a Las Vegas stadium unification blockbuster for the 29-year-old Australian. ⌘ Read more

How Aldi sails ‘close to the wind’ on branding and packaging
It’s no secret that Aldi sells products visually similar to those of its well-established competitors. But using Australian courts to force the retailer to change its ways is no easy task. ⌘ Read more

‘Absolutely bonkers’: Spurs face backlash over Postecoglou sacking
Tottenham Hotspur’s decision to sack coach Ange Postecoglou sparks sympathy and outrage as the football world digests the news of the Australian’s departure from the English Premier League club. ⌘ Read more

‘I had an experience that rocked my world’: Super Netball player Cara Koenen on violence against women
Australian Diamond and Super Netball player Cara Koenen had her existence rocked after becoming a victim of gendered violence. She lost confidence on court and struggled to sleep. She’s telling her story in the hope it’ll raise awareness of the major health and welfare issue in Australia. ⌘ Read more

Up to 500,000 Indians were displaced by a dam. Their story is now a play
India’s Narmada River was the lifeblood of countless farmers and villages until a dam project caused a massive ecological disaster. It’s now the subject of a new Australian play. ⌘ Read more

Australians could enjoy an upside from US economic policy uncertainty
It’s a rocky road for global financial markets and most are treading very carefully. ⌘ Read more

Australian navy ship accidentally blocks internet and radio in NZ
The Department of Defence has acknowledged that HMAS Canberra accidentally took out a number of wireless internet and radio services across New Zealand this week, during a visit to celebrate Canberra and Wellington’s sister city relationship. ⌘ Read more

Accused Australian drug smuggler’s family wants a ‘just outcome’
In a short statement given to media on Friday, Stephanie Ahchee thanked Indonesian authorities for their “professionalism and impartiality”. ⌘ Read more

Robert Pether ‘unrecognisable’ after release from Iraqi prison, wife says
The Australian engineer spent four years languishing behind bars before being released on bail late on Thursday night, along with an Egyptian colleague. ⌘ Read more

‘Clown show’: Australia reacts to Tasmanian political mess
The toppling of Tasmania’s premier has drawn strong reactions from across Australia. Some are calling it a “fiasco” while others say the turmoil has turned the state into the nation’s “laughing stock”. ⌘ Read more

$384m contingency to keep Whyalla steelworks afloat
The South Australian government has set aside another $384 million to keep the Whyalla steelworks running next financial year — doubling the amount already allocated to keep the plant operating during administration. ⌘ Read more

Scratchie scam offering $US240,000 prize ‘too good to be true’
Consumer Protection WA warns of an escalation in scratchie scams with 110 reports over the past year and five West Australians falling victim to $30,550 in losses. ⌘ Read more

Australian Robert Pether released from Iraqi prison
The UN says there is evidence the Australian engineer was tortured as he spent more than four years in an Iraqi jail. ⌘ Read more

Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman buy Australian sailing team
Hollywood co-stars and close friends Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman are new co-owners of Australia’s SailGP team. ⌘ Read more

Australia could bargain over partial US beef ban in Trump tariff talks
A government source says beef is being positioned as a bargaining chip to help reset trade ties after the US imposed harsh tariffs on Australian exports. ⌘ Read more

Australian bare-knuckle fighting event denied for Perth
The WA Combat Sports Commission declines an application for professional bare-knuckle boxing fights. ⌘ Read more

Australian man arrested for drug possession in Bali
An Australian man has been arrested in Bali on suspicion of drug possession, Indonesian authorities say. ⌘ Read more

‘Tip of the iceberg’: First round of job cuts announced by ANU
As the Australian National University grapples with its dire financial position, the first of several rounds of job cuts has been announced as the institution seeks to save $250 million by the end of the year, including $100 million from salaries. ⌘ Read more

‘Time for action’: Australian healthcare workers sign open letters on Gaza
One of the letters to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese calls on the government to apply “sustained diplomatic pressure to lift the blockade” on Gaza for medical supplies, food and water. ⌘ Read more

Kamasi Washington collaborates with his 4yo daughter and an anime master
Ahead of his latest Australian tour, the jazz maestro explains how anime and his four-year-old daughter have inspired his latest work. ⌘ Read more

Biggest 3D tapestry in Australia took 10,000 hours to make
One clear, bold vision and thousands of hours of specialised, meticulous work have resulted in Welcome to Country, a groundbreaking tapestry soon to go on show in Melbourne’s west. ⌘ Read more

MP calls for AFP to ‘take over’ Alice Springs death in custody probe
Member for Lingiari Marion Scrymgour has called for the Australian Federal Police to step in and “take over” a criminal investigation into the death in custody of Kumanjayi White in Alice Springs last week. ⌘ Read more

This is the Socceroos’ most important week in years — but best attack still a mystery
Despite a historic A-League season for young Australian forwards, Tony Popovic has trusted in the tried and true for this week’s crunch matches against Japan and Saudi Arabia as World Cup qualification beckons. ⌘ Read more

Pork abattoir closure rubs ‘salt in injury’ for drought-hit towns
About 270 people will lose their jobs and multiple communities will be impacted with the pending closure of a rural South Australian pork processing plant. ⌘ Read more

What are the chances? Country footy teams draw three times in a row
Dunsborough and Augusta Margaret River’s colts teams recently played out their third successive draw — a statistical feat seemingly unprecedented in Australian rules football history. ⌘ Read more

Push for e-scooter ban as mum recalls 11yo son’s horror crash
Public health experts want e-scooters banned for under 16s, with Australian-first figures highlighting the huge number of children injured or maimed while riding. ⌘ Read more

Breaking: Australia’s economic growth slows more than expected
Australia’s economy grew by 0.2 per cent in the March quarter, and 1.3 per cent through the year, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. ⌘ Read more

Farmhand’s camera captures rural Australian stories
Homeschooled and growing up on a farm, Ellie Morris hopes photography skills honed since she was a child will help people see the beauty rural Australia has to offer. ⌘ Read more

This internationally award-winning Australian film has no script
Fwends is a uniquely Australian story that follows two 20-somethings who travel interstate to revive their long-distance friendship. ⌘ Read more

New child protection laws pass SA parliament after late-night sitting
The South Australian government has passed new child protection laws, after securing enough support from the state’s crossbench. ⌘ Read more

Live: ASX to rise ahead of first-quarter GDP data release
A rally on Wall Street is likely to send Australian stocks higher, while the Australian Bureau of Statistics is set to release the GDP figures for the March quarter at 11:30am AEST. Follow the latest updates in our live blog. ⌘ Read more

When is the King’s Birthday public holiday? Depends on where you live
Many Australians have a long weekend coming up thanks to the King’s Birthday public holiday on Monday. ⌘ Read more

WA records worst ambulance ramping figures for May amid spike in flu cases
The Australian Medical Association warns record levels of ambulance ramping could lead to increased deaths among patients waiting for emergency care, as Western Australia faces its worst flu season in at least three years. ⌘ Read more

One in three Australian men report using intimate partner violence, study reveals
The longitudinal study showed social support and strong father-son relationships were key in reducing the risk of men later committing emotional or physical abuse. ⌘ Read more

New child protection laws with a focus on safety, set to pass SA parliament
The South Australian government has secured enough support from the state’s crossbench to pass its proposed new child protection laws, despite warnings from advocates that the reforms risk “sidelining” children. ⌘ Read more

Farmers battling drought call for low-interest loans ‘not a handout’
As South Australian farmers continue to battle keeping businesses afloat during the ongoing drought, many are calling for interest rate relief for loans so they can feed animals and cover essentials. ⌘ Read more

Hot air balloons help town hold its own in the battle for tourists
A West Australian town marketing itself as the “ballooning capital of Australia” welcomes more than 8,000 guests to witness skies filled with colour and light. ⌘ Read more

Breaking: Minimum and award wages to rise 3.5 per cent from July
Millions of Australian workers will get a 3.5 per cent pay rise from July 1, following the Fair Work Commission’s annual review of the minimum wage and award agreements. Inflation is currently at 2.4 per cent annually. ⌘ Read more

Crackdown on cosmetic injectables industry putting profit before patients
The Australian health practitioner regulator introduces sweeping new guidelines for dentists and nurses performing non-surgical cosmetic injectable procedures, in a bid to better protect consumers. ⌘ Read more

NFL Flag’s quest to become a top-three Australian sport
Amercia’s NFL Flag Football is rapidly growing in popularity worldwide and has invested heavily in the Australian market. ⌘ Read more

Older Australians are losing millions in scams involving crypto ATMs
Australians are losing millions of dollars each year to scams involving cash deposits at cryptocurrency ATMs — machines authorities warn are increasingly being exploited by criminals for money laundering. The rapid rise of crypto ATMs has outpaced regulation, creating opportunities for criminal misuse. ⌘ Read more

How Telstra’s new satellite-to-mobile messaging lets you text using Starlink
Telstra has become the first Australian telco to activate “direct to cell” functionality with SpaceX’s Starlink satellites. ⌘ Read more

As the leader of the prolific Matildas ‘brand’, Montemurro might be Australia’s most important coach
Joe Montemurro correctly called the Matildas ‘one of the best brands in the world’ at his unveiling and begins his tenure as coach at one of the most crucial junctures in Australian football. ⌘ Read more

Australian stars face tight turnaround from IPL final to WTC
Josh Hazlewood and Josh Inglis will have just six days to prepare for the World Test Championships after their teams made it into the IPL final. ⌘ Read more