A man who stabbed his mother dozens of times in their Perth home, with some of the attack taking place in front of paramedics, is found guilty of her murder.
Dirt walls around homes key to fighting floods, Victorian inquiry into 2022 disaster finds
The final report into the 2022 floods has delivered 73 recommendations that the Victorian government will now consider. The report calls for ring levees, better communication, and more resources for the State Emergency Service.
Photo shows A man in a checkered shirt stands in front of a water level markerHigh fuel loads and hot weather forecasts put Queensland at risk for intense bushfire season
A wet year in Queensland has produced higher grassland fuel loads, which the Rural Fire Service says create prime conditions for dangerous bushfires.
Photo shows Bushfire burning at nightLost in the bush? These men and women might be the ones coming to find you
The Tasmanian Mounted Search and Rescue team has been operating for 50 years. Its tactics and technology have evolved, but it still relies on maps and compasses when modern methods fail.
Photo shows A man in red jacket, hi-vis and helmet on horseback, a scenic mountain behind them.US wildfires intensify as homes burn in California, firefighting pilot killed in Oregon
Over 110 active fires are burning across 7,250 square kilometres in the US, while significant damage has also been reported in Canada's Jasper National Park.
Photo shows A bulldozer can be seen in silhouette amid flames and smoke moving logs away from a roadMissing bushwalker's body found after 'significant fall' at Tasmania's Federation Peak
A 27-year-old bushwalker missing in the Tasmanian wilderness died after a "significant fall" while attempting a mountainous peak where rescues are commonplace, police say.
Australians have been hit by a worldwide tech outage. Here's what we know
Here's what we know about the IT outage affecting users around Australia and the world.
Photo shows A laptop computer sits open on a bed in a dark room showing an email account on screen.Two men injured after catamaran collides with whale off WA coast
A 39-year-old and a 69-year-old have been hospitalised after police and emergency services were called to an incident off the coast of Kalbarri involving a boat believed to have been struck by a whale.
Photo shows A whale's tail. One side is jagged.14 months after rolling her ankle, Canberran Kayla was billed $45,000
After being rescued by emergency helicopter in Tasmania, Kayla Dempsey was shocked to receive the massive bill more than a year later.
Photo shows A woman holds a piece of paper and stares blankly while sitting at a dining table.WA's emergency warnings have changed. Here's how the new system works
Western Australia's emergency services have launched a new warning system ahead of the 2024-25 cyclone season. So what do you need to know?
Photo shows A blue alert sign on the outskirts of Port Hedland, with a departing caravan in the background.Byron Bay swimmer swept out to sea seeks salvation with his smart watch
Treading water in rough seas 1 kilometre offshore, Rick Shearman used his smart watch to call triple-0.
Photo shows smart watch on swimmer's armThe Aussie pilots swapping crop spraying for international firefighting
From a country boy to a firefighting pilot facing unfamiliar mountain saddles rippled with turbulence and a scrambled GPS — it's an aviation career not for the faint-hearted, but Tony Warren was born for it.
Photo shows Pilot's view of the cockpit in plane, looking out at mountainous landscape, instruments on dashFather of three children killed in Western Sydney house fire remains in coma, police waiting to interview him
A three-year-old and six-year-old boy, as well as a 10-month-old girl, died after the fire in Sydney's west on Sunday.
Photo shows Flowers and a plush toy on the side of the kerb across the road from a police paddy wagon and a burnt out home.Man missing, three saved after boat overturns on channel leading into lake
A search is underway for a missing 23-year-old man after the boat he was on overturned at Lake Macquarie. Three other men who were on the boat were saved.
Photo shows A maritime boat in a lake.Police allege father blocked rescuers trying to save children from fatal house fire that killed three
Three young children have died overnight after a house fire at Lalor Park in Sydney's west.
Photo shows A person in a hazmat suit stands between two cars in a driveway, with a burnt out house in the background.Teens aboard tall ship rescue capsized kayaker from crocodile-prone Queensland waters
A group of young sailors spending their school holidays on an eight-day tall ship voyage have helped pluck two stranded kayakers from dangerous waters near Hinchinbrook Island.
Photo shows A tall ship passing a mountainous island.Lithium-ion battery fire destroys two caravans at dealership within minutes
Authorities have reminded caravan owners to stay informed about the industry's regulatory changes and safety precautions after a fire destroyed two caravans.
Photo shows Thick black smoke rises with bright orange flames underneath, coming out of a caravan, the flames touching a caravan beside it.ABC journo, retired GP and nurse rush to help woman after bone-breaking fall at WA gorge
Travellers near Bell Gorge in the Kimberley say they heard the woman's leg break followed by screaming. An ABC journalist, a nurse and a retired GP were among those who rushed to her aid.
Photo shows People sitting on a rock surface at night, while helicopter hovers above and shines a light down.Western Sydney explosion that killed one and injured five was caused by gas, investigators find
An explosion that destroyed a townhouse in Western Sydney killing one and injuring a number of others was caused by gas, a source has told the ABC.
Photo shows Mhey Jasmine whalan blast victim'One millilitre too much' of GHB can lead to 'profound comas' and hospital visits are on the rise
While the desired effects of the party drug are euphoria, increased sociability and an increased sexual libido, the drug is extremely dose and tolerance dependent.
Coastal erosion forces demolition of marine rescue HQ less than a decade after it opened
Officials in Geraldton decided to bring down the $880,000 build after rain and high tides this week left it at risk of falling into the ocean.
Photo shows Demotion vehicles pull down building