New information about the government’s gun reforms was announced at a press conference on Monday, as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese recalled parliament early.

It took just 41 kilograms of explosives and less than a minute — a remnant of the 1970s fossil fuel age is blown to bits to make way for a methanol fuel plant.

A key part of a national freight route is operational again following a 97-hour operation to recover partially derailed wagons, after a derailment between Port Augusta and Port Pirie.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Monday he would recall the federal parliament on January 19 ahead of its scheduled return on February 2.

Anthony Albanese has recalled parliament early to deal with sweeping hate speech and gun laws in the wake of the Bondi terror attack. 

Resources Minister Madeleine King's comments come amid a growing furore over the decision that has led several board members to resign and dozens of writers to withdraw from the Adelaide literary event. 

Marta Kostyuk explained that not shaking Aryna Sabalenka's hand and talking about Ukraine following her Brisbane International defeat was her duty, and to not highlight the issues at home would be "inhumane".

Marta Kostyuk explained that not shaking Aryna Sabalenka's hand and talking about Ukraine following her Brisbane International defeat was her duty, and to not highlight the issues at home would be "inhumane".

Marta Kostyuk explained that not shaking Aryna Sabalenka's hand and talking about Ukraine following her Brisbane International defeat was her duty, and to not highlight the issues at home would be "inhumane".

Understanding how events unfold in Iran requires understanding how its society and economy have reconfigured in the 47 years since the Islamic revolution.

Understanding how events unfold in Iran requires understanding how its society and economy have reconfigured in the 47 years since the Islamic revolution.

The US attorney's office in the District of Columbia has opened a criminal investigation into Jerome Powell, the chair of the Federal Reserve.

The US attorney's office in the District of Columbia has opened a criminal investigation into Jerome Powell, the chair of the Federal Reserve.

The US attorney's office in the District of Columbia has opened a criminal investigation into Jerome Powell, the chair of the Federal Reserve.

The US attorney's office in the District of Columbia has opened a criminal investigation into Jerome Powell, the chair of the Federal Reserve.

Now would be a great time for the federal government and the opposition to review their use of the platform they condemn.

After almost three years without gold, Australian Danielle Scott wins the aerials at the World Cup event in Lake Placid less than a month before the Olympics in Italy.

More than half a million Australian children have been kicked off Facebook and Instagram by Meta to comply with Australia's social media ban for under-16s.

After a sensational Ashes series, Alex Carey returns to Adelaide and the Big Bash with a bang, although it was a tougher night out for his daughter, Clementine.

Stock markets in the US, Europe and UK closed at record highs on Friday, giving the ASX a positive lead for today. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. 

The competition watchdog will use new powers to go after the big supermarkets in court, according to a report today, as the ASX makes gains after record highs in US, Europe and UK markets. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. 

US Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell confirms he is facing a Department of Justice investigation, while Australia's competition watchdog will use new powers to go after the big supermarkets, according to a report.

US Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell confirms he is facing a Department of Justice investigation, while Australia's competition watchdog will use new powers to go after the big supermarkets, according to a report.

With campsite trash accounting for more than half of the rubbish accumulated at music festivals, there are calls for a "cultural shift" in the behaviour of those attending.

With campsite trash accounting for more than half of the rubbish accumulated at music festivals, there are calls for a "cultural shift" in the behaviour of those attending.

With campsite trash accounting for more than half of the rubbish accumulated at music festivals, there are calls for a "cultural shift" in the behaviour of those attending.

Nutrition, vibe and culture concerns fuel these communities who want to protect their suburb's identity and businesses from the fast food giants.

A federal assistant minister and two Tasmanian state Labor MPs apologise after a complaint was made about their behaviour at the Taste of Summer festival in Hobart. 

A federal assistant minister and two Tasmanian state Labor MPs apologise after a complaint was made about their behaviour at the Taste of Summer festival in Hobart. 

Here is a summary of the results from ABC Sport's inaugural Elite Athletes in Australian Women's Sport Survey, in partnership with Deakin University. 

Here is a summary of the results from ABC Sport's inaugural Elite Athletes in Australian Women's Sport Survey, in partnership with Deakin University. 

Low pay, discrimination, disordered eating, sexism and online abuse are just a few of the prevalent issues ABC's Elite Athletes in Women's Sport Survey has revealed, despite recent progress in women's sport.   

The US is enforcing a strict oil blockade on Venezuela, the communist country's main supplier of oil, as the Trump administration continues to push Latin American countries to align with it.

The cost of weight loss drug Wegovy will soon be massively subsidised for Australians with severe obesity who have had a stroke or heart attack.

If you're a food lover, chances are you've heard of the Michelin Guide – you may have even dined at a Michelin-starred restaurant, but not here in Australia.

Holy giant toads, Batman! Will you ace this week's look back at the past?

The shambolic state of the UK’s submarine service could destroy Australia’s plan to build a fleet of AUKUS nuclear-powered submarines, a retired rear admiral warns.

Our political classes have shown Australians how not to respond to a crisis. Can we learn from it?