Vegemite, VB and Hills hoists: Drew Hopper’s scenes from outback Australia – in pictures
Drew Hopper’s photographs of inland New South Wales reveal a cinematic Australia shaped by long drives and fleeting encounters. His series West of Somewhere East is showing at Yarrila Arts…
Spin city: Melbourne loves records – but is it really the vinyl capital of the world?
From a vinyl-focused music exhibition to beloved record stores, ‘listening bars’ and clubs, the Victorian capital’s fondness for wax reverberates in every corner of the city When the needle drops,…
Socceroos enter last chance saloon with Mexico friendly to shape World Cup dreams | Jack Snape
Coach Tony Popovic will take a final look at players on the selection fringe with Australia’s 26-man squad to be named after the warm-up game The World Cup might have…
Groundbreaking genomic test could spare millions of breast cancer patients chemotherapy
Trial suggests patients with a low test score could be treated with hormone therapy alone with near-identical outcomes ‘Like Christmas’: woman’s relief after test finds she can skip chemotherapy Millions…
James Valentine memorial: famous friends, family and fans gather to farewell ABC radio host
Governor general Sam Mostyn, television personalities Richard Roxburgh, Julia Morris and Gretel Killeen among those who attended the packed public event in Sydney Follow our Australia news live blog for…
‘Essentially diving in coffee’: Australian diver among team rushing to rescue people trapped in flooded Laos cave
Josh Richards joins international mission to help five found alive and search for missing divers, with one person extracted successfully Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news…
Canadian man admits sending ‘suicide packets’ to hundreds of people around world
Kenneth Law, who sold lethal chemicals online with instructions on how to use them, admits counselling or aiding suicide ‘It was too easy’: families ask how Kenneth Law enabled so…
Trump claims to be on verge of peace deal but Iran signals no agreement reached
US president did not announce decision on deal that could open strait of Hormuz after two-hour situation room meet Donald Trump has claimed he could approve an Iran peace deal…
Damaged, deserted, dilapidated … what comes next for the Great Barrier Reef island resorts lying in ruins?
Rather than dreaming of restoring past glory, some are advocating for a future with a lighter footprint. And there are signs of renewal Get our breaking news email, free app…
Second wave of South Australia’s toxic algal bloom could be imminent, scientist warns
Algae levels have skyrocketed near tip of Eyre Peninsula and could spread in colder months ahead, oceanographer says Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast An…