General news

• Live: Nightmare start for Gu after crash in opening run of slopestyle qualifiers

  07-02-2026 10:29 via abc.net.au
  
  Two-time gold medallist Eileen Gu is in action in the women's slopestyle qualifiers before Valentino Guseli competes in the final round of the Big Air. Follow live.
  
  Read more

• What our teeth reveal about the growing gap between rich and poor

  07-02-2026 05:16 via abc.net.au
  
  Teeth are one of the most visible markers of poverty: structural circumstances that are individually borne.
  
  Read more

• The Aussies to watch from our 'iconic' 2026 Winter Olympics team

  06-02-2026 22:53 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia is taking its strongest ever team to the Winter Olympics in 2026, with a number of genuine medal chances. Here's a handful of the stars you need to pay attention to.
  
  Read more

• 'Best team yet': The Aussies to watch at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games

  06-02-2026 22:53 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia is taking its strongest ever team to the Winter Olympics in 2026, with a number of genuine medal chances. Here's a handful of the stars you need to pay attention to.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Stuck without a team? Here's who to support at the T20 cricket World Cup

  06-02-2026 20:32 via abc.net.au
  
  As another T20 World Cup sneaks up on us, here's everything you need to know about the tournament, including a guide on how to pick which team to support, depending on your needs.
  
  Read more

• Why home loan repayments aren't included in official inflation figures

  06-02-2026 20:08 via abc.net.au
  
  Mortgage repayments are going up, but they aren't included in the key official inflation figure, the consumer price index. Here's why.
  
  Read more

• Herzog's Australia visit further politicises the Bondi terror attack

  06-02-2026 19:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Unravelling the threads of antisemitism and anti-Israeli sentiment will require both more political courage and more community tolerance than we have seen to date.
  
  Read more

• A bigger economic story is unfolding beyond interest rates

  06-02-2026 19:00 via abc.net.au
  
  As the opposition and government wrestled in the hay barn over who's to blame for this week's Reserve Bank interest rate increase, there's a much bigger story unfolding in the wings.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• AACTA key moments: Gory horror wins best film, Jacob Elordi drama dominates TV

  06-02-2026 12:52 via abc.net.au
  
  Directors Danny and Michael Philippou clean up at the 2026 AACTA awards, taking home 10 statues for their chilling horror film Bring Her Back.
  
  Read more

• Sarah Snook, The Newsreader and Bring Her Back triumph at AACTA Awards — as it happened

  06-02-2026 08:29 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's answer to the Oscars — the AACTAs — lit up the Gold Coast tonight, with horror Bring Her Back and The Narrow Road to the Deep North dominating.
  
  Read more

• Sarah Snook, The Newsreader and Bring Her Back triumph at AACTA Awards

  06-02-2026 08:29 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's answer to the Oscars — the AACTAs — was on Friday night on the Gold Coast, with horror Bring Her Back and The Narrow Road to the Deep North dominating.
  
  Read more

• Live: Sarah Snook wins International AACTA for All Her Fault

  06-02-2026 08:29 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's answer to the Oscars — the AACTAs — is live right now on the Gold Coast, with Jacob Elordi, Nicole Kidman and others up for awards. Follow the action in our live blog.
  
  Read more

• Live: Sarah Snook and Yerin Ha strut the red carpet at AACTA Awards 2026

  06-02-2026 08:29 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's answer to the Oscars — the AACTAs — is live right now on the Gold Coast, with Jacob Elordi, Nicole Kidman and others up for awards. Follow the action in our live blog.
  
  Read more

• Live: Celeste Barber kicks off the AACTA Award ceremony

  06-02-2026 08:29 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's answer to the Oscars — the AACTAs — is live right now on the Gold Coast, with Jacob Elordi, Nicole Kidman and others up for awards. Follow the action in our live blog.
  
  Read more

• Live: Anna Torv wins best lead actress for The Newsreader

  06-02-2026 08:29 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's answer to the Oscars — the AACTAs — is live right now on the Gold Coast, with Jacob Elordi, Nicole Kidman and others up for awards. Follow the action in our live blog.
  
  Read more

• RBA refuses to blame Albanese government for rising inflation

  06-02-2026 06:56 via abc.net.au
  
  RBA governor Michele Bullock has refused to blame the Albanese government for rising inflation, as a political fight breaks out in the wake of the bank's rate hike.
  
  Read more

• RBA governor refuses to blame Albanese government for rising inflation, as political fight heats up

  06-02-2026 06:56 via abc.net.au
  
  RBA governor Michele Bullock has refused to blame the Albanese government for rising inflation, as a political fight breaks out in the wake of the bank's rate hike
  
  Read more

• RBA governor grilled over rising inflation

  06-02-2026 06:56 via abc.net.au
  
  RBA governor Michele Bullock has refused to blame the Albanese government for rising inflation, as a political fight breaks out in the wake of the bank's rate hike.
  
  Read more

• How sport isolated, then helped to heal Bláthnaid following a violent rape

  06-02-2026 02:56 via abc.net.au
  
  How sport was both healing and isolating in the aftermath of a violent sexual assault for Irishwoman Bláthnaid Raleigh.
  
  Read more

• Suspects released after 5 tonnes of Australia-bound cocaine dumped at sea

  06-02-2026 02:33 via abc.net.au
  
  French authorities intercept a ship carrying $213 million worth of cocaine bound for Australia, before releasing the vessel and its crew.
  
  Read more

• France says Australia-bound drug ship isn't its problem after setting crew free

  06-02-2026 02:33 via abc.net.au
  
  French authorities intercept a ship carrying five tonnes of cocaine bound for Australia, before releasing the vessel and its crew.
  
  Read more

• France says Australia-bound drug ship isn't its problem after letting crew free

  06-02-2026 02:33 via abc.net.au
  
  French authorities intercept a ship carrying $213 million worth of cocaine bound for Australia, before releasing the vessel and its crew.
  
  Read more

• Piastri defends McLaren, expects 'fair shot' at F1 title

  05-02-2026 23:26 via abc.net.au
  
  Oscar Piastri insists the painful ending to his F1 title bid last season has only strengthened his resolve to be the "nice person" who brings the Formula 1 world drivers' crown back to Australia.
  
  Read more

• Voll helps pull off record run chase to win Women's Premier League

  05-02-2026 21:35 via abc.net.au
  
  Royal Challengers Bengaluru pulled off the biggest successful chase in the Women's Premier League to win their second title in the Indian franchise-based T20 league.
  
  Read more

• Live: Nationals counter Ley's offer with two-week frontbench exile

  05-02-2026 21:16 via abc.net.au
  
  The Nationals have proposed spending another two weeks in exile from the frontbench rather than address the Liberals' non-negotiable conditions for a Coalition reunion. Follow live.
  
  Read more

• Live: Jane Hume says Liberals can go it alone without Nationals, One Nation

  05-02-2026 21:16 via abc.net.au
  
  Liberal senator Jane Hume says her party can go at it alone without joining forces with the Nationals or One Nation. Follow live.
  
  Read more

• Live: First Nations community beyond 'blame game' over labelling Perth attack terrorism: minister

  05-02-2026 21:16 via abc.net.au
  
  The Indigenous affairs minister says the First Nations community has moved beyond questions about how long it took to declare the Perth attack as a terrorist attack. Follow live.
  
  Read more

• Live: ASX to open in the red, Bitcoin crashes

  05-02-2026 21:13 via abc.net.au
  
  The ASX is set to open down, as the cryptocurrency Bitcoin plunges in value. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. 
  
  Read more

• Live: ASX to open in the red as Bitcoin crashes by more than 10pc

  05-02-2026 21:13 via abc.net.au
  
  The ASX is set to open down, as the cryptocurrency Bitcoin plunges in value. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. 
  
  Read more

• Live: ASX to open in the red as Bitcoin crashes

  05-02-2026 21:13 via abc.net.au
  
  The ASX is set to open down, as the cryptocurrency Bitcoin plunges in value. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. 
  
  Read more

• Rams and 49ers locked in to play the first NFL game in Australia

  05-02-2026 20:58 via abc.net.au
  
  The first regular-season NFL match played on Australian shores has been confirmed as a clash between division rivals.
  
  Read more

• ATO debt continues to drive record level of calls to financial helpline

  05-02-2026 20:42 via abc.net.au
  
  Financial counsellors say small businesses struggling to pay debts owed to the tax office are driving calls to Australia's Small Business Debt Helpline higher.
  
  Read more

• What Herzog has said about Gaza, and why he won't be arrested in Australia

  05-02-2026 20:38 via abc.net.au
  
  When Israel's president lands in Australia this weekend, he can expect an official red carpet treatment. But he will be all too aware of the controversy his visit is generating.
  
  Read more

• US wants world to follow Australia into 'club of nations' to counter China

  05-02-2026 20:22 via abc.net.au
  
  The US is urging dozens of countries to follow Australia's lead and sign onto a plan to stop relying on China for the critical minerals used in modern technology. 
  
  Read more

• Treasurer's ticker is about to be tested

  05-02-2026 20:05 via abc.net.au
  
  Jim Chalmers could face his biggest test yet as treasurer over the next few months.  
  
  Read more

• Would higher property taxes mean lower house prices?

  05-02-2026 20:02 via abc.net.au
  
  Labor has not ruled out changes to the capital gains tax discount but wants any tax changes to improve housing affordability. 
  
  Read more

• Australia to sign security treaty with Indonesia

  05-02-2026 19:45 via abc.net.au
  
  Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is in Jakarta to ratify the treaty, which the Australian government calls the "biggest step" the countries have taken together in 30 years.
  
  Read more

• Weekly news quiz: The government's fire sale, a box office bomb and a new religion

  05-02-2026 19:30 via abc.net.au
  
  Test yourself with this week's news quiz. 
  
  Read more

• I have a question for the men who had no questions about Epstein

  05-02-2026 19:00 via abc.net.au
  
  The millions of pages of documents related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have shone a light on how many influential men were ready to disregard the experiences of countless women.
  
  Read more

• If you think you're getting stressed watching the footy, you're right

  05-02-2026 17:01 via abc.net.au
  
  A new study reveals how much high-stakes sporting events can get the heart pumping by strapping trackers to over 200 German football fans.
  
  Read more

• Australia's netballers thrash Jamaica in first Test

  05-02-2026 12:23 via abc.net.au
  
  The Diamonds made a flying start with the initial six goals in a comprehensive 72-41 victory at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre.
  
  Read more

• Chaos returns to MCG after 'unsatisfactory' Boxing Day Test

  05-02-2026 09:36 via abc.net.au
  
  After the two-day Ashes Test raised eyebrows over the MCG pitch, Queensland and Victoria are on track for another swift finish after 17 wickets on day one of their Sheffield Shield clash.
  
  Read more

• Nationals issue Ley with reunion counteroffer as deadline looms

  05-02-2026 09:31 via abc.net.au
  
  The minor party has given the opposition leader terms that one Nationals MP said they did "not expect" would be acceptable in what has been described as a bid to push out her self-imposed deadline.
  
  Read more

• How capital gains tax changes could impact you

  05-02-2026 07:14 via abc.net.au
  
  According to a well-sourced leak, changes to capital gains tax discounts could form the centrepiece of the next federal budget in May. And while the government has downplayed the idea, it has not been ruled out.
  
  Read more

• Attack on Indigenous protesters allegedly driven by 'racism and hatred', PM says

  05-02-2026 06:39 via abc.net.au
  
  The prime minister and opposition leader have both condemned the alleged attempted bombing of an Invasion Day rally more than a week ago, after police revealed it was being prosecuted as a terror incident.
  
  Read more

• Attack on Indigenous protesters allegedly driven by 'racism and hatred', Albanese says

  05-02-2026 06:39 via abc.net.au
  
  The prime minister and opposition leader have both condemned the alleged attempted bombing of an Invasion Day rally more than a week ago, after police revealed it was being prosecuted as a terror incident.
  
  Read more

• Ruling made in Bunnings' three-year fight to use AI to scan customer faces

  05-02-2026 06:11 via abc.net.au
  
  Bunnings was reasonably entitled to use AI facial recognition technology to combat crime and staff abuse in its stores, the Administrative Review Tribunal finds. 
  
  Read more

• Bunnings wins fight to use AI facial recognition tech to combat crime

  05-02-2026 06:11 via abc.net.au
  
  Bunnings was reasonably entitled to use AI facial recognition technology to combat crime and staff abuse in its stores, the Administrative Review Tribunal finds. 
  
  Read more

• Hanson returns, Hastie reads Art of War

  05-02-2026 05:07 via abc.net.au
  
  The calamity unfolding in the dissolved Coalition provided a convenient distraction for the government, which should have had a worse week amid an interest rate hike. 
  
  Read more

• Andrew Hastie brought an intriguing book into Parliament

  05-02-2026 05:07 via abc.net.au
  
  The calamity unfolding in the dissolved Coalition provided a convenient distraction for the government, which should have had a worse week amid an interest rate hike. 
  
  Read more

Follow @ausgeneralnews on Twitter!