‘Grind the country to a halt’: Democrat urges national strike if Trump meddles in midterms
In wake of Donald Trump’s call for Republicans to ‘take over’ voting, senator Ruben Gallego urges citizens to take a stand and give the ‘ultimate response’
Gus Lamont’s ‘devastated’ grandmothers hire lawyers after police declare disappearance a major crime
The four-year-old, from South Australia, was last seen playing outside home on family sheep station in the outback in September
Dark showering: is this the very best way to wash?
A shower before bed, with the bathroom lights off, is said to get you to sleep more quickly and rinse off the day’s stress. No wonder it’s suddenly so popular
Horror in Wellington as millions of litres of untreated sewage flow into the sea
Residents of New Zealand capital advised not to enter the water, collect seafood or walk their dogs on local beaches after wastewater plant failure
NSW chief justice says Tony Abbott’s criticism of Harbour Bridge march judge ‘misconceived and ignorant’
Andrew Bell says it’s ‘regrettable’ that former PM suggested judge had made a ‘political judgment’ regarding pro-Palestine protest in August
ABC staff told not to use disappearing messages on topics including antisemitism and extremism due to freeze notice
National Archives issues disposal freeze order ahead of royal commission. Plus: ABC News radio’s monumental mix-up
Jewish Australians must be safe from fear or harassment. But shielding Isaac Herzog from legitimate protest is not the answer
Allowing fair and peaceful criticism of a foreign head of state, even amid a deeply fraught Middle Eastern crisis, is not antisemitism
Savannah Guthrie’s brother pleads for mother’s kidnapper to contact family
In a video posted on social media, he further implored the people holding Nancy Guthrie to send proof they had her
That’s a wrasse! Rare fish spotted for first time since 2009 in kelp forest in Western Australia
When marine biologist Océane Attlan saw the tiny Braun’s wrasse, it was like ‘recognising a familiar face, but you can’t put a name on it’
Ex-priest indicted for allegedly raping disabled child while ministering in New Orleans
Mark Francis Ford has been held without bail for five months after authorities arrested him in Indiana
Australian banks passed interest rate hikes on to mortgage holders – so why haven’t they done so for savings accounts?
There’s an obvious reason for the delay. But the banks still need to compete on savings rates to finance their operations
Man shot dead by NSW police after reportedly breaking into house with knife and chainsaw and stabbing woman
Officers attended Tuncurry property on Friday morning following reports of a home invasion, police say
Trump news at a glance: ICE chartered Palestinian deportation flights on Trump family friend’s jet
Private jet owned by Florida property tycoon Gil Dezer has twice flown Palestinian men from Arizona to Tel Aviv, the Guardian found
‘Immense’ pro-Palestine march to cross Sydney Harbour Bridge as police prepare for five-hour shutdown
Supreme court judge says protest motivated by belief that ‘the horror and urgency of the situation in Gaza demands an urgent and extraordinary response’
Scaling back the capital gains tax discount might not help housing affordability – but there are still good reasons to do it
There is a profound inequity when it comes to tax breaks for investors. Reform could boost the budget bottom line and help renters trying to buy property
My family motto? It’s amazing how lucky you get if you work really hard
Work, duty and responsibility are not always seen to yield joy and delight, but there is a deep satisfaction in achievement
Tell us: are you expecting to give or receive an inheritance? Or give or get nothing?
A massive transfer of wealth is about to occur between generations in Australia. We’re asking readers to share their experiences and expectations