"The speed of everything was laughable. It was like a James Bond movie. Everything was secretive."

On 7 April 1998, Australians woke up to the startling news that dogs and security guards in balaclavas had taken over the Patrick Stevedore-run docks around the country, locking out many workers. 
 

The waterfront dispute pitted workers against each other and went on to become one of the most significant industrial disputes in Australian history. 
 

Now, non-union wharfies are sharing their stories, which you can read in our online feature here. 
 

We are once again searching for Australia’s next generation of inspiring research communicators across science, the humanities, and the arts. 
 

Earlier this week, ABC Chair Kim Williams launched applications for the 2025 ABC TOP 5 – which gives five PhD scholars in each category the chance to spend two weeks with some of the ABC’s leading journalists and producers.
 

You can find out more about the ABC TOP 5 here.  
 

And we learned the incredible story of Martha Goddard, who designed the standardised rape kit, yet a man was credited instead. This true story is a fascinating read for you this weekend. 
 

The 1998 waterfront dispute was one of the most significant industrial disputes in Australia, but what happened to those who were recruited to keep the wharves running? 

If crudité platters and spotless kitchens are your thing, you may enjoy the Duchess of Sussex’s new Netflix show, With Love, Meghan. But if you’re looking for any compelling insights into the lives of Meghan and Harry, watching this show may leave you feeling let down. 

If you're an early career researcher with a passion for communicating, the ABC's Top 5 program might be for you.
 

Every year, the ABC gives 5 PHD scholars from the arts, humanities and science a two-week intensive course in science communication.
 

For decades, Chicago police sergeant Louis Vitullo was credited with creating the sexual assault collection kit. But it was actually designed by Martha Goddard.

When Justin Trudeau became Canadian Prime Minister in 2015, the world swooned. A young, unifying leader with a "sunny" vision for liberal democracy, following in the footsteps of his late father, Pierre. Nine years later, Justin Trudeau has stepped aside as PM at an inflection point for his country. 

Meganne Christian describes what it's like to undergo her first block of astronaut training at the European Astronaut Centre in Cologne, Germany.