The Australian National University abandons its plans for forced redundancies as part of its efforts to cut costs.

There are concerns the decision could impact regional flights, as staff would have to travel from Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane to get to work.

Negotiations between the ACT government and ACT Greens will lead to the return of a lifeline for renters on the financial brink.

For 84 years, a very special and sacred tree sat in a dark room in a museum in Europe.
 

It's discovery began an emotional return to Country.
 

Story by Adrienne Francis with additional production by Josie Sargent.

ABC Radio National is calling on book lovers across Australia to be part of a new tradition: The Top 100 Books countdown. This year, the theme is The Top 100 Books of the 21 Century (so far!) across fiction and nonfiction. Head to the Top 100 Books website to cast your vote before Monday 2nd October and tune in to ABC Radio National for the live broadcast countdown on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 October 2025.

For many Nepalese families living in Canberra, the arrival of parents from overseas is both a helping hand with raising children and a connection to their homeland. 

This jazzy little bowl is made from simple ingredients. The sweet potato is roasted gently with spices and tinned lentils are roasted until crisp.