Why Scott has gone to 'war' with his ex-partner and her 'delusional cult'
A radical sovereign citizen group co-invented by a fugitive mother is using a fake court to justify attempted child abduction, extortion, and intimidation of court officials.
Study looks at ways to reduce fear among dental patients
Half of all Australians have been found to experience some level of fear when they go to the dentist.
Bird flu strain behind global animal pandemic closes in on Australian shores
Disease authorities say there is potential for the arrival of a bird flu strain that has already been detected in Asia and Antarctica.
From JFK to Trump, assassinations and attempts are rife in US political history
The attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania has shocked the world, but US presidents are no strangers to attempts on their lives.
Lead exposure concerns force Bunnings to change product packaging
Work safety authorities in at least three states called into the hardware giant, amid fears customers and workers have been put at risk by inappropriate handling of the potentially hazardous material.
Intense winter storm to bring heavy rain, gales, bitter cold and snow to eastern Australia
A rapidly deepening low-pressure system in the Tasman Sea will track towards the coast this weekend, the precursor to a bout of severe winter weather across eastern Australia.
Group claims homicide case against them is ‘religious persecution’
The self-proclaimed leader of a religious group accused of causing the death of an eight-year-old girl is "religious persecution".
Neighbours say ADF member and husband kept to themselves
Reporter Laura Lavelle says neighbours very rarely spoke to the couple.
Trial hears religious group spent day praying over body
Members of a religious group charged over the death of eight-year-old Elizabeth Struhs spent a day praying and singing over her dead body, a Supreme Court trial has heard.
Townsville locals voice youth crime concerns to premier
Hundreds of people are at town hall in Townsville to voice their frustrations and concerns to the premier and his cabinet.
Trial begins for religious group charged over girl's death
A trial has begun for a religious group charged over the death of an eight-year-old Toowoomba girl more than two years ago.
If predictions are right, we could see an exploding star on the horizon soon
A spectacular nova may be about to light up our night sky in the constellation Corona Borealis. If it does, Australians will only have a short window to catch it.
'Abhorrent and distressing': Multiple police beat teenager locked in watch house
7.30 has obtained footage showing police beating an Indigenous youth repeatedly with a baton in a watch house, sparking allegations of excessive use of force.
Cameras installed at Mt Coot-tha over women's safety concerns
Surveillance cameras have been installed across Brisbane’s Mt Coot-tha walking tracks amid concerns over women's safety.
Wild dog or dingo? Ancient DNA study suggests there's not much dog at all
DNA analysis suggests dingoes breed with other dogs less than previously thought and reveals key populations predate European colonisation.
ABC Local Radio to bring Paris Olympic Games live across regional Australia
Australian Olympic officials have welcomed the partnership between the ABC and Nine, which will see key events broadcast live across the national broadcaster's regional radio network.
Jet's mother was a sixties model who married rock royalty but her life met a tragic end
Jet James was eight when his mother died tragically. His journey back from childhood trauma led him in an unexpected direction.
Widespread soaking ahead for Australia as BOM now tips wet winter and spring
Three separate cloud bands sweeping across Australia during the coming week are likely to drop at least a few millimetres of rain on every patch of ground south of Brisbane to Geraldton.
Varroa destructor mites have infested honey bee hives across NSW. No state wants to be next
The honey bee-killing parasite has spread across New South Wales. Now, other states and territories are potentially in the firing line.
Record numbers registered for Gold Coast marathon
A record number of runners are expected to take part in the annual Gold Coast marathon this weekend.
What issues are on your mind ahead of the Queensland election? We want to know
From the cost of living and transport to housing and the environment, we want to know what's impacting you or your community.
Sydney man’s trial begins over golf buggy rollover death
A trial is underway in North Queensland for a Sydney man charged over the death of his bride from a golf buggy rollover.
Bruce Lehrmann committed to stand trial on rape charges
Former Liberal party staffer Bruce Lehrmann has been committed to stand trial on two counts of rape in Toowoomba.
Will and Michael have found a full life in country Australia. Can other millennials follow in their footsteps?
After swapping life in the city for sheep and a vegetable garden, the couple is running a thriving gin distillery. Demographers believe more people in their age bracket could make the move to country areas as lower property prices offer more opportunities.
Iconic sanctuary ends koala-holding experience
Lone Pine sanctuary has hosted world leaders, pop stars, and athletes – but its famous koala-holding experience has come to an end.