Sian Johnson

The use of third-party platforms by real estate agents to manage rental applications is already firmly embedded in Australia's rental market, but some are concerned regulation has fallen behind.

Since a surprise decision by Australia's drug regulator to approve the use of psychedelic drugs MDMA and psilocybin in treatment of mental illness, public interest has spiked. But those working in the field are calling for their concerns about the rollout to be urgently addressed.

A magnitude-5.0 earthquake recorded near Apollo Bay just after 2am, which was felt by thousands of Victorians and even some in Tasmania, is the largest recorded in the Otway Ranges.

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says Palestinians are victims of Hamas's attack and stresses the importance of providing humanitarian access. Look back on our live coverage.

US President Joe Biden says he is "saddened and outraged" by an explosion at a hospital in the Gaza Strip, as families are reunited at Sydney airport. 

The cause of comedian Cal Wilson's death at age 53 is revealed as a rare form of cancer, as fellow comedians pay tribute to her as "a beacon of warmth and silliness".

Days after being threatened by multiple, large bushfires, communities in the state's east are dealing with flooding as heavy rainfall continues feeding into river systems. Follow live.

New Victorian premier Jacinta Allan fended off a leadership challenge from her now-deputy Ben Carroll to become the second ever woman in the state's top job. Relive today's events in our live blog.

A speech pathologist says Irabina Autism Services in Melbourne was running controversial practices as late as February last year.

Disability advocates say better regulation of NDIS service providers is needed after an ABC investigation uncovered "sickening" practices used against children with disabilities, which included unlawfully pinning young people to the ground facedown as part of a controversial therapy.

As Australia prepares for hot and dry months after the declaration of an El Niño, a stark reminder of the increasing danger posed by heatwaves in Australia's southern cities may lie ahead.

An interim report handed down by a Senate committee examining the Victorian government's decision to ditch plans to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games suggests prioritising finding another hosting option within Australia for that year.

While the role of opioids in the deaths of thousands of Australians who die of drug overdoses has remained relatively stable, there are concerns the presence of potent synthetic opioids like fentanyl may ramp up.

Gymnast Josh was training for 14 hours a week until two bad falls set him off course. After the teen suffered debilitating brain fog, dizziness and trouble focusing, his mother says getting the right concussion diagnosis and treatment was a "gruelling" process.

Liz Kasell, who founded the REDcycle soft plastic recycling scheme which collapsed with thousands of tonnes of plastic stockpiled in warehouses across the country, insists she believed materials being collected by the company would be saved from landfill.

Around the world, the idea of turning offices underused in the wake of COVID's work-from-home phenomenon into housing is a hot topic. But experts say such projects are few and far between in Australia for a reason, and creating affordable housing from office buildings is harder than it seems.

From using AI to create more beautiful versions of existing streets to harnessing machine learning to help cities respond to climate change, emerging technology is helping shape the future of our public spaces.

After Victorian Opposition Leader John Pesutto described the expulsion of Moira Deeming as a "turning point" in his plan to reform the Liberals' party room, state president Greg Mirabella joins calls for unity.

Scientific journal PLOS ONE has raised concerns about "weaknesses" in a Burnet Institute study that examined the effect of mask mandates on Victoria's second COVID-19 wave in mid-2020.

Informal tracks that defy formal city footpaths can be charming, but urban designers say paying attention to them can also help create better, safer public spaces more in tune with people's behaviour.

Some who have lost tens of thousands of dollars due to the collapse of construction firm Porter Davis broke down as they shared their stories on the steps of Victoria's parliament.

A by-election being held in the federal seat named after Tilly Aston is garnering attention from far and wide, but the story of how she improved the lives of many thousands of blind and vision-impaired people has been lost to time.

Though the rail heyday has long passed, communities all over the world have maintained a connection with its physical remnants — and experts say the practice will play an important role into the future.

From buying a raffle ticket in support of your local footy club, or dreaming of winning a multi-million dollar lottery, here's how to protect yourself while trying your luck.

Victorian coroner Simon McGregor has described the conditions in the lead-up to the 37-year-old Gunditjmara, Dja Dja Wurrung, Wiradjuri and Yorta Yorta woman's death as "harrowing", while labelling the state's bail laws a "complete and unmitigated disaster".