Nick Grimm

Australia's Chief Medical Officer and health regulator are dismissing claims by the US President that a woman's use of paracetamol during pregnancy can cause autism in her child.

ABC journalist Peter Ryan is being remembered by colleagues as a 'fierce' reporter and generous friend.

Sad news this morning, respected ABC Business journalist Peter Ryan has died from a long-running illness at the age of 64. 

On Monday 30 June, ABC Radio Darwin will shine a spotlight on the pressures and realities for Australians caring for ageing parents, while raising kids. Tune in on 105.7FM or the ABC listen app.

Cartoonists have long been relied on to add a note of humour, irony and sometimes a little whimsy to coverage of the daily media fare. 

Mental health advocates have welcomed a global social media trend where men have been posting videos of themselves phoning their male friends before they turn out the lights to wish them good night.

As the race for space continues, scientists around the globe have been searching for ways to make space more survivable for humans. 

There's been a shock development this afternoon in the investigation of anti-Semitic incidents in New South Wales.

The first diplomatic stoush over Donald Trump's migration and trade policies has ignited between the US and Colombia.

Donald Trump's promise to send American astronauts to set foot on Mars has been welcomed by a clearly-delighted Elon Musk who himself received a rapturous welcome from Trump supporters.