A new music program, being delivered in regional South Australia, is helping preserve and promote Indigenous culture, language and life for future generations.

Six regional aged care facilities in South Australia are failing to meet standards, a State Estimates committee hears, with three based in the same region.

A group of mothers of Indigenous children is coming together in regional SA to create a cultural safe space and improve mental health in their community.

Sixty years ago it would have been difficult to find a home in Australia without a millet broom. Now, as an industry dies around them, two men are refusing to be brushed aside by the passage of time.

Gundagai's beloved Dog on the Tuckerbox statue made headlines last month after being wrested from its perch, but that wasn't the first time the icon was taken and the identities of those behind the original heist have never been revealed.

Years of accepted wisdom has been thrown out the window at this Rugby World Cup, with this year's final between England and South Africa set to remain a battle of the big boppers.

Israel Folau claims he could have one day skippered a "trophy-winning Wallabies team", as he seeks $14 million in damages following his Rugby Australia sacking.

Despite the heat, hail and fires, the Brumbies are planning to kick off their Super Rugby 2020 season tonight at Canberra Stadium, bringing some short-term relief to local fans.

Most Australians are vaccinated against the mumps virus, but the highly infectious disease has affected an unknown number of Brumbies players, despite the fact that they were vaccinated in childhood.

Cameron Clyne ends his stint as Rugby Australia chairman effective immediately, replaced by former Wallaby Paul McLean who will take charge on an interim basis.

A lawyer for former Brazil striker Ronaldinho Gaucho says his client will remain in Paraguay to help police with their enquiries into why he entered the country in possession of an adulterated Paraguayan passport.

More than half of Australian nursing homes are understaffed, with residents having less access to qualified nurses than ever before, the aged care royal commission hears.

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 showed Abdullah Chaarani carrying a large machete up the driveway at his home.

Ciaron Maher and David Eustace are looking to turn their unorthodox training partnership into big success at Melbourne's Spring Carnival.

A former police officer critical of the force's response to the Bourke Street rampage is considering selling his home to afford independent legal representation at an inquest into the attack, a court hears.

The NRL is accused of treating players like "products" rather than people over its decision to ban New Zealand prop Nelson Asofa-Solomona for three Tests despite acknowledging he was provoked.

Police are searching for this man, who was armed with a knife, over a sexual assault in a Melbourne park. The woman managed to wrestle the knife away from him and stabbed him.

A 21-year-old man of no fixed address is arrested by detectives over the alleged sexual assault of a woman in a park in Thornbury in Melbourne's north on Saturday night.

Frank Mullins has seen drugs, alcohol and violence consume people living rough in Melbourne for 44 years, but he says loneliness is what's killing people.

Two former St Kevin's College students say they were so concerned about sexist behaviour at the school that they approached senior staff, but claim little was done by the school's leadership.

A small portable ultrasound machine connected to a mobile phone is set to make the stethoscope obsolete, according to a professor at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. It's faster, safer and more accurate.

After Victorian police were found to have falsified hundreds of thousands of breath tests last year, the state's anti-corruption body warns there's a risk officers could still be conducting fake tests because of "meaningless and unachievable" targets.

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.

Furious connections demand answers from Racing Victoria after two fancied horses were withdrawn from the Melbourne Cup over fears they have incomplete leg fractures.

High-density developments are cropping up in almost every Melbourne suburb and local resident groups have had enough.

Over four years, Bobby Singh made more than $2 million in subsidies for students enrolled at this Melbourne training college. It never taught a single class. But it all came undone in one phone call.

A game cancelled after locals say a tornado damaged an oval causing safety issues, a 127 point margin in a Reserves game, Wayback find form with win over Mallee Park and more.

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.

More overnight falls across the New England North West

Three months after the Hunter's 'super storm' and flood, a fifth generation Dungog farmer reflects on how the weather event has impacted the town's agricultural sector.

There were some big margins in country football over the weekend as we roll closer towards September and football finals.

Only a couple of weeks remain of minor round football. Find out who won what around Eyre Peninsula at the weekend.

CEO of a Bunbury freight company, Mark Mazza wants to see a nationally accredited training scheme for truck drivers.

Working nine to five in a stable job as an information technology consultant would be enough to make some people very happy. For Vincent Brouillet it was not enough, he craved freedom, fresh air and the chance to fulfil a dream.

It was a mixture of upsets and reunions over the weekend around Eyre Peninsula as clubs approach football finals.

Far West's first semi final and all the other minor round results from Great Flinders, Mid West, Eastern Eyre and Port Lincoln.

A steam train puffing its way through regional New South Wales is delighting young and old and being used to educate schoolchildren about Australia's rail heritage and its role in their own history.

On a soft, misty morning, all was quiet and still on the swamp except for a piercing whistle and splashing of water.

The results from the Far West Preliminary Final, the Mid West and Eastern Eyre second semi finals, the Great Flinders first semi final and the last minor round of Port Lincoln, as well as the Wayne Evans Shield under 11s competition.

Colourful artwork, vibrant food and a dazzling array of traditional dress are on display in Cairns as far north Queensland's Indonesian community celebrates Multicultural Week.

When the race track light's changed from yellow to green students witnessed months of hard work flash before their eyes, and the only evidence left behind was a cloud of smoke at the starting line.

The Swell Sculpture Festival is on again and Currumbin Beach is coming alive with colour, movement and thought-provoking works of art.

The United Yeelanna Eagles have gone back-to-back with a 7-goal victory over the Lock Roos in the Great Flinders A Grade Grand Final.

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.

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.