A Melbourne mother says she was shocked when her six-year-old began asking questions about a notorious child rapist, after seeing a magazine in the check-out of their local supermarket.

CCTV released by the Supreme Court of Victoria shows Ahmed Mohamed and Hamza Abbas in a chemist and a hardware store buying items to be used in the attack.

A judge jails a Melbourne couple for fraud, acknowledging their imprisonment will be difficult for their young daughters and the family members who will need to look after the girls while their parents are in jail.

The aged care royal commission hears chronic short-staffing is compromising the care of nursing home residents, leaving some workers to question whether they want to stay in the sector.

The popular AFL program Marngrook Footy Show is cancelled after 12 years on air, with the decision met by anger from one of the program's hosts and its loyal following of viewers.

Chloe Myors died suddenly, but based on a candid discussion with their 11-year-old daughter before her death her parents decided to donate her organs.

An array of Pacific Island communities converged on the Mackay Botanical Gardens last weekend to take part in the region's first Pasifika Festival. The event highlighted Mackay's diverse cultures by showcasing traditional artwork, food and performances.

Gippsland residents are enjoying conceptual and abstract art from Melbourne and revelling in local artist contributions along the way, in the exhibition Synthetica.

From its humble beginnings in the late 19th century, the Cairns Show has grown into a three day event that is one of the highlights on the social calendar for Cairns. The ABC Far North team ventured into the thick of the show this year to hear from the people who make it such an occasion.

The coast's best musical talent has been celebrated at the inaugural Gold Coast Music Awards night.

The plight of thousands of "blackbirds" is being highlighted in a short film and helping younger generations to understand the sacrifices of their relatives.

Locals have captured the unique beauty and brilliance of the Gold Coast for ABC Open's Snapped project.

Hours of meticulous preparation go into every appearance on stage.

From fast paced horses to tracking the blood moon, the skills of Tasmanian Photographic Federation members from around the state are now on display in an exhibition for the next few months.

Young actors made up to look like accident victims experience the life-changing process of getting into character as they aim to reduce the youth road toll. Warning: This story contains graphic imagery and content that may upset some people.

An outback Queensland grazier has organised a fine art photography workshop in the tiny town of Yaraka as a way to not only improve her skills but to escape the harsh reality of drought for a weekend.

The message from volunteers at Toowoomba's largest op shop is that buying second-hand clothes is 'for everybody'.

After more than four decades, one Gold Coast fashion designer is closing her doors for good, leaving a lasting mark on the city.

At the far end of the campsite and caravan city in the Amamoor State forest at the Great Australian Music Hall, ABC Local Radio helped to kick off the 2015 Gympie Muster with the inaugural Muster Showcase. Eight different musical acts took to the stage giving gathered crowds a taste of what is to come at the four day music festival.

While their families celebrated back home, Papua New Guinean students marked the 40th anniversary of their country's independence from Australia with a colourful performance at TAFE Queensland North in Townsville.

An array of spectacular orchid displays attracted more than 2,500 people from across Queensland to the Australian Orchid Council conference and show in Mackay at the weekend.

Launceston Country Women's Association (CWA) shop in Launceston is celebrating 60 years of operation in 2015.

From late August every year, wildflowers blanket the south west corner of Western Australia. The ABC Great Southern's wildflower photo competition showcases the most beautiful blooms of the season, submitted by audience members.

Coffs photographer Dan Stewart won the local Pic of the Week competition with this magnificent photo of a rainbow.

Over the next couple of days we'll pass through the densest part of the long trail of ancient dust left by Halley's comet.

The economic impact of the pandemic on Australia's regional towns and cities is varied, but with a smaller population base, the path back to recovery is likely to be longer and harder for many.

A former deputy mayor could face trials in two states for shooting his mother and brother on either side of the NSW-Victoria border, after police in NSW issued a warrant for his arrest.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's final report into the wine grape sector makes 10 recommendations to improve the efficiency and fairness of Australia's wine grape markets.

Bull riders will still tell you the Mount Isa Rodeo isn't a social event they go to win. But as conditions in country Australia worsen, they're not the only ones hanging on.

Many people venture to South West Victoria for the surf.

Prosecutors argue George Pell's victim was a "witness of truth" as they contend the disgraced Cardinal's child sex abuse convictions are "unimpeachable" and should be upheld.

Ararat parish priest Father Andrew Hayes says the church should accept a court's decision to dismiss George Pell's appeal against his convictions, but the Melbourne Bishop is standing by the disgraced Cardinal.

Shopping these days is no private affair as shopper surveillance ramps up towards the Christmas period. What you might not be aware of is that traders and their employees are also being keenly observed.

With so much of Australia's allure to tourists based on our oceans and waterways, a charity founder has launched a campaign he'd like to see played in airports and pushed via visa applications.

The rise of drag culture driven by RuPaul's Drag Race is giving a new generation of 'queens' a valuable sense of identity and an exponential rise in paid work.

The University of Adelaide says the departures of chancellor Kevin Scarce and vice-chancellor Peter Rathjen have nothing to do with its finances despite admitting it is facing a budget shortfall of $100 million.

A 59-year-old worker is killed in an accident at Port Kembla steelworks, south of Sydney, with BlueScope shutting down the site while his death is investigated.

The US Presidential candidate and basketball legend are among those publicly demanding justice after video allegedly shows an unarmed black man being chased down and shot dead.

NASA is calling tonight's full moon a supermoon. Not everyone agrees, but it is a great opportunity to catch a lovely photo.

A white former police officer and his son are arrested and charged with the murder of an unarmed black man whose death had been captured on video.