ABC NEWS is Australia’s most trusted source of local, national and world news. Comprehensive, independent and in-depth analysis of the issues, as well as the latest business, sport, weather and more.
On a man-made lake in the Hunter region marine pilots practice their skills on a scaled-down model of a bustling harbour.
Organisers of farmers' markets say they've seen a big increase in customers as distrust in supermarkets grows.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has said his heart goes out to Payne Haas and his family during this difficult time.
The QLD city of Bundaberg is known for its fresh produce but a proposed establishment of a coal mine in the area is causing concern.
The Australian Paralympic team uniform was unveiled at Australian fashion week, showcasing some unique design modifications to make it more accessible for athletes.
As the ink dries on the federal government's pre-election budget filled with sweeteners for voters, Western Australia and Queensland are emerging as the states that will yet again decide who forms government.
This season milk's production is tipped to be nearly 3 billion litres less than the industry's peak of 11.2 billion litres in the early 2000s.
Charlie, 6, Teal, 11 and Olive, 12, sell handmade crafts, lemonade and horse manure to make money, while gaining numeracy and finance skills through their small businesses.
Aqua aerobic classes are returning to South Australia, helping people to dip their toes into some fun exercise.
Darwin rapper J-MILLA and NT Young Achiever of the Year Jordon Humphreys have raised concerns over a proposed bill that would allow the NT police commissioner to impose snap curfews.
Nineteen ultra-marathon runners have gathered in the red centre for the annual West Macs monster trail running festival.
Coca-Cola has been taking free water from a bore in Karragullen for decades, to use in bottled water. As Perth endures one of its driest ever spells, questions are being asked about what that means for the region.
Jarvis, and his entire family, have drawn inspiration from their remote setting and used that to start successful businesses.
A woman has been traumatised after she was allegedly abducted from a Melbourne shopping centre car park by a man who threatened her and her baby with a knife.
A former political chief of staff has avoided jail time for his indecent assault of four women.
A controversial artwork commenting on abuse culture in the defence force has polarised opinion. Part of the Napier Waller art prize, the illustration comes with a warning, but curators say it's not their role to silence soldiers.
The Gold Coast University hospital is one of a few publicly funded clinics nationwide researching the use of the drug ketamine as a mental health treatment. After years of studies with some promising outcomes it's proving to help in the treatment of depression and another serious mental illness.
Domestic violence organisations say they'll need to start winding back services because the government hasn't invested enough in its latest budget.
A Perth carer has confessed to leaving his client locked in a car on an afternoon when temperatures soared above 40 degrees.
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is defending his plan to fix the housing crisis through cuts to migration. Outlined in his official reply to the budget as coalition government would offer fewer visas for skilled workers, refugees and family reunions. Labor has criticised the lack of detail on both the coalition's migration policy and its plan to introduce nuclear energy.