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ANALYSIS: Gone is Albanese's softly-softly approach towards Trump

The government is banking on voters appreciating that this time around with Trump is different.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Elections

Solomon Islands leader takes aim at Trump over 'regrettable' climate position

In an exclusive interview, and the first time a Solomon Islands leader has sat down with the ABC in almost six years, new prime minister Jeremiah Manele says 'differences' remain over a new policing agreement with Australia.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Foreign Affairs

Overdue national mobile disaster alert system still years away

A national overhaul of text message warnings for people at threat of a disaster is still years away, with the federal government confirming there's been a three-year blowout to its original plans.

firefighter holds hose sending water up into trees that are on fire.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Government and Politics

Editor's Choice

For centuries, music has helped us navigate what's happening in the world

Musicians have been making music about global events and complex societal issues for centuries. What do they bring to the conversation?

The Adelaide Chamber Singers performing onstage at the Adelaide Town Hall.

Source: ABC ClassicTopic: Classical Music

The Cruel Sea are back with their first album since 2001

The Australian icons still sound as relevant as ever in 2025. Plus, four more recent album recommendations.

Five member of The Cruel Sea pose by a yellow pick-up track and panel shed.

Source: Double JTopic: Music

What happens after the Olympics?

Imagine being at the pinnacle of your career as an athlete - winning a medal at the Olympics. And then you have to come home.

Duration: 12 minutes

Source: triple jTopic: Olympic Games

SpaceX delays mission to replace NASA's stranded astronauts

The mission for the return of two astronauts stranded on the International Space Station was scrubbed over a technical issue with the rocket's launch pad.

A man and a woman in blue spacesuits pose for a photo, smiling.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Spacecraft

Millions will see a 'blood moon' eclipse this week. But what about Australia?

While America is set to see an incredible "blood moon" this week, only a fraction of Australians will see a sliver of the final moments of a partial lunar eclipse. Here's when and what to look for if you are one of the lucky ones.

Full moon in cloudy sky above Byron Bay lighthouses

Source: ABC ScienceTopic: The Moon

Tropical Cyclone Alfred aftermath

Energex crews 'literally with machetes' as recovery turns to challenging areas

More than 33,000 properties remain without power across south-east Queensland, with about half of the outages on the Gold Coast

A large tree across a road and powerlines.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Weather

A cluster of islands saved Brisbane from the full force of Cyclone Alfred

Queensland's bay islands act as a natural buffer protecting the mainland from severe storm surges, and helped save Brisbane from the full force of Cyclone Alfred.

People carry garbage bags picking up rubbish on a beach.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Cyclones

Bride says 'life is a cyclone' as wedding goes ahead in face of disaster

Hair and make-up artists got 34 services done in three-and-a-half hours as part of a massive team effort to stop a cyclone from wiping out a couple's NSW wedding.

Four people stand behind a bar wearing love heart sunglasses

Source: ABC North CoastTopic: Extreme Weather Events

'We're sick of it, but used to it': Lockyer Valley residents assess flood damage

Floods from Cyclone Alfred are a reminder that days of isolation and wearing the cost of floods out of your own pocket are part of life in Queensland's Lockyer Valley.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Floods

Moments in History

Pirates looted the Lady Nelson, her replica sails on, crewed by women

The Tasmanian replica tall ship, based on a 1800s ship pivotal to Hobart's colonial settlement, set sail with an all-female crew to celebrate this weekend's International Women's Day.

a replica tall ship sailing the River Derwent

Duration: 2 minutes 6 seconds

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Women

Australian Chamber Orchestra turns 50

On the eve of a European tour, and a year of special 2025 programs, Richard Tognetti reflects on the music and culture of the orchestra.

Duration: 14 minutes 38 seconds

Source: ABC Radio NationalTopic: Arts, Culture and Entertainment

Who is training the 'industrial mercenaries'?

When the Opposition Labor Party breaks the news in parliament about a secret group of "industrial mercenaries" training in Dubai to take over the wharfies' jobs some big questions are asked: who exactly is behind the training operation, and is the…

Duration: 32 minutes 41 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: History

Kahlo clothing exhibit goes beyond the 'face with the flower crown'

Some of Frida Kahlo's clothing was kept under lock and key for 50 years. Now, garments holding "little traces of her daily life" will be on display in regional Victoria.

Frida Kahlo self-portrait of woman wearing a thorn necklace with a monkey on her shoulder.

Source: ABC Central VictoriaTopic: Visual Art

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