Pope Francis in hospital with respiratory infection ahead of busy Easter week
Pope Francis has a respiratory infection and will need to spend "a few days" in hospital for treatment, according to a Vatican statement. The statement said the 86-yea
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Early pregnancy loss grief recognised with little handmade coffins
Losing a baby before 20 weeks' gestation can be an isolating experience. There are no legal requirements to register the pregnancy loss, and no formal funeral requirem
How female truckies are helping more women get their 'foot in the door' as heavy vehicle drivers
Women in the trucking industry are encouraging more female truckies to join the workforce, amid fears of a national shortage of drivers. Despite many women holding a h
Woman dies, two men rescued from Glasshouse Mountains in 'extremely rare' weekend, says paramedic
A hiker has died after falling 40 metres during a climb at the Glasshouse Mountains on the Sunshine Coast, while two other men were injured in separate incidents. \ Th
World Athletics bans transgender women from competing in elite female competition if they went through male puberty
World Athletics has banned transgender women from competing in elite female competitions if they have gone through male puberty, according to the sport's governing body.
ADF to investigate after helicopter ditched near Jervis Bay in counterterrorism training
Two defence force personnel have sustained minor injuries after an army helicopter ditched into the water during routine counterterrorism training near Jervis Bay on the
Puma and Nike's plans to phase out kangaroo leather misguided, industry stakeholders say
An Indigenous kangaroo shooter says a decision by Nike and Puma to no longer use kangaroo leather in their soccer shoes is going to have unintended consequences. The s
Former US president Donald Trump says he expects to be arrested on Tuesday
Former US president Donald Trump has said he expects to be arrested on Tuesday in a case brought by the Manhattan district attorney's office, and called on his supporters
Explosion in central Colombian coal mines leaves 21 dead after build up of methane gas across multiple tunnels
Two days after a deadly blast killed 11 miners in adjacent Colombian coal mines, the bodies of another 10 miners who had been reported missing have been recovered. The
US releases video of Reaper surveillance drone allegedly intercepted by Russian fighter jet over Black Sea
Footage of a Russian aircraft allegedly conducting an unsafe intercept of a US Air Force surveillance drone in international airspace over the Black Sea has been released
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi calls on Anthony Albanese to combat attacks on temples in Australia
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged Australia to protect Hindu temples after several were vandalised during an international campaign by a Sikh separatist grou
King Charles III speaks on climate change, pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II in Commonwealth Day speech
King Charles III has broken away from tradition by addressing Commonwealth leaders in person at an event at Westminster Abbey marking Commonwealth Day. The King told r
Australian special-effects makeup artist Jason Baird nominated for an Oscar for his work on the movie Elvis
Jason Baird has created movie magic for decades — making monsters, mermaids and drastic transformations for the big screen. Now his work on the film Elvis, tran
Hamburg shooting at Jehovah's Witness hall leaves several dead, according to German police
Several people have been killed in a shooting during a religious service of Jehovah's Witnesses in the northern German city of Hamburg, according to local media. Bild
News Breakfast host Lisa Millar responds on air on International Women's Day to 'disgusting' social media commentary and trolling
ABC News Breakfast presenter Lisa Millar has publicly addressed "obnoxious commentary" she has received on social media in recent days. On Tuesday, the ABC asked for a
In winning their inaugural NRL match, the Dolphins have found a special kind of history
If you're reading this, you have a team. You must. Everybody who watches a sport, any sport, has a team. It might be a team you live and die for every single day. It m
TikTok bans 'haphazard and inconsistent', as departments make own rules on banning app
Australian government departments have gone their own way on whether or not to ban TikTok on government devices, after the home affairs minister decided against implement
Eight-year-old Tommy Lee trains and sells working dog to fund Holden ute restoration
Eight-year-old Tommy Lee is off to a flying start as a dog trainer after one of his canine students recently sold for $5,500. Tommy was the youngest vendor at last wee
All Blacks star Ardie Savea apologises for making 'throat-slitting' gesture during Super Rugby Pacific match
Hurricanes captain Ardie Savea says he has apologised after threatening a Melbourne Rebels player with a "throat-slitting" gesture during Friday night's Super Rugby Pacif
Tropical Cyclone Kevin brings destructive winds and heavy rain to Vanuatu's capital Port Vila
The Pacific nation of Vanuatu has been under a state of emergency, after two earthquakes and two cyclones hit in as many days. Hundreds of people remained in emergency
Film cameras make a comeback as new generation falls in love with analog photography
At the counter of Leederville Cameras, in inner-suburban Perth, Jaden Watts recently dropped off five disposable film cameras to be developed. While he's from a genera