Photos

In the notorious Death Valley, tourists took photos next to a thermometer showing temperatures of 55 degrees.

The discovery is "unique" and raises more questions than answers, a major museum said.

An aurora in the shape of a dragon, the Milky Way and supernova remnants are among the inspirations for the finalists of the 2024 Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition.

Boot scooters dressed up and danced to raise funds for a great cause at the Birdsville Big Red Bash in Queensland.

The nation's politicians and media figures have glammed up for the annual Midwinter Ball, including some who opted to wear their powerful statements.

Yeah, nah thanks - scammers are trying to mimic Australian slang to trick phone users, Telstra reckons.

In Antarctica on Macquarie Island, Australian researchers took a dip in sub-zero waters.

They're feathered, fluffy and utterly fabulous.

Eighteen cars fell down a slope after a 17.9-metre long section of the highway collapsed.

Divers reported visibility beneath the Patapsco River is less than a metre as a huge recovery operation continues.

Mist rising from the Tuscan hills and a pangolin tucked contentedly under the chin of her carer are among the winning entries from the 2023 Travel Photographer of the Year competition.

A chance meeting at a Sydney pub paved the way for the down-to-earth girl from Hobart to become Australia's first European Queen.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly popular because of its ability to create songs, images, videos and text from simple prompts. We used the Adobe Firefly application to generate AI images, and placed them side-by-side with real photos of actual people to test how easy it is to spot the fake.

Fifteen finalists have been revealed for the prestigious Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) photography award.

What followed was a few minutes of intense battle as the two reptiles attempted to slam their competitor down.

What you choose to edit first can be the difference between a convincing and downright terrible shot.

Too many tourists are not getting the message about potential dangers at picturesque locations in Australia, researchers warn.

The blossoms create floral archways that have become popular for photos for weddings, influencers and tourists.

Properties ranging from $700,000 to $800,000 were the most popular.

The parade snaked its way through the city to finish at the MCG.

An image of a peregrine falcon tackling a brown pelican has taken the grand prize in the world's largest bird photography competition.

This lunar phenomenon only happens once every two or three years - which is why the phrase "once in a blue moon" means something that happens infrequently - but when it does, it dazzles.

The Powerhouse Museum has lifted the curtain on a new, major exhibition - promising to lead us on a journey across time and memory.

Trump is the first former US President in history to have his mugshot taken. Here are all the members of his team who have also been booked - and what they are accused of.

The finalists for the Ocean Photographer of the Year 2023 have been announced. This year's entries feature stunning wildlife encounters, spectacular seascapes and beautiful interpretations of the human-ocean connection.

Sydney's western fringe has traditionally been the stalwart choice for first home buyers looking to get on the property ladder, but some new postcodes have entered the top ten - and they're a lot closer to the CBD.

"Extraordinary" video footage shows historic firsts and touching family moments.

Two Australian capitals have made major comebacks in 2023, making it into the top four most liveable cities.

This year's Midwinter Ball has turned out some stunning outfits, including one with a powerful Indigenous Voice statement.

Students from TAFE have been working to prepare their designs, which are being propelled next so some of the country's biggest names in fashion.

Stargazers in South Australia have been left stunned by a spectacular light display in the night sky.

Images featuring Australian and New Zealand soldiers in the Middle East have been colourised by family history platform.

The artist has declared photography competitions aren't ready to deal with the new technology.

The world record for the furthest flight by paper plane has been broken by three aerospace engineers with a paper aircraft that flew a grand total of 88 metres

From challenging investigations into civil war and environmental decline, to the inspiring and serene moments that can only be captured through a camera: these are the best photographs of the year, as chosen by Sony's judges.

Indonesian authorities acted after the Russian man posted a photo of himself on Instagram naked from the waist down at a sacred religious site.

Water is the lifeblood of every community around the world. But a sustainable, clean supply for drinking, hygiene and farming is not guaranteed for hundreds of millions of people.

Can you identify a city as seen from space?

This year's World Nature Photography Awards (WNPAs) has announced the impressive winners from thousands of entries from 45 nations. The awards aims to encourage people to see the world from a different perspective and change their habits for the good of the planet.

Photos of early twentieth century British and Australian Antarctic expeditions have been digitised by The National Archives of Australia. The images show the brutal but awe-inspiring landscapes of the frozen continent and the men who explored it.

The winners of the Underwater Photographer of the Year awards have been announced for 2023.

South Australia has claimed the Best Australian Beach title for the first time in 2023.

A labrador has given birth to the first litter of puppies for Guide Dogs Australia this year, with the organisation releasing photos of the sleepy animals.

Today In History has been moved to new link, which you can find here.

Rock stars to politicians, movie icons and sporting legends, here are some of the greats who have died in the past year.

After years of COVID-19 dampening festivities, this year Aussies have notched up their celebrations.

Four Australians are included in the winners of the Natural Landscape Photography Awards, which showcases the terror and wonder of nature.

Faces from across the world are on display at Australia's Head On photo festival held in Sydney, which features works by more than 500 photographers across 107 exhibitions.

Here's hoping you catch a glimpse of the moon's disappearing act tonight, because there won't be another like it until 2025.

From terrifying ant faces and kaleidoscope-like snail tongues, Nikon's 2022 Photomicrography competition has revealed the minute details of insects, sea creatures and human cells.