Emma Machan

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We take a closer look at the average power bill to see which sections Australians should be keeping an eye on or asking questions about.

Forced into sexual slavery at age 11, Mayada was sold seven times before she escaped ISIS. There are still 2,600 other women and girls missing in captivity today and their families want justice.

A mother of two is calling for better training of psychologists after her ex-partner confessed to wanting to kill himself and their children.

They check the baby's position and listen to the heartbeat, but they aren't qualified midwives. Parents say a "dangerous" new breed of birth worker has emerged to fill the gap for women wanting to birth outside hospital.

Decriminalisation was meant to give women access to safe, affordable abortions as a form of health care. Five years on, the ABC can reveal glaring examples of the system failing people in rural and regional areas at almost every step. 

In a hotel room high above Melbourne, two men discuss how to cover up a woman’s murder. All is not what it seems.

We all know the pain of a blaring alarm clock after a late night, but sleep deprivation does more than just bring our mood down. This is what happens when you consistently short change yourself of a good night's rest.

Known as the "Irish Giant", Charles Byrne's dying wish was to be buried at sea to avoid being dissected and displayed after he died. But he was betrayed and centuries later the debate over where his remains should rest continues.

An ABC investigation reveals the failings that helped create one of Queensland's youngest killers.

As Aussies head to the beaches and parklands this summer, we asked a venom expert to rank the top 10 most painful creatures they might encounter. 

Over the next few months, we'll endure heatwaves in different parts of the country. Extreme heat can be life-threatening for some people — and not necessarily the ones you expect.

It was Peruvian fishermen, hundreds of years ago, who first noticed and named El Niño. Little did they realise they had named one of the most consequential climate drivers on Earth. This is how it works.

We put an AI image generator and a human illustrator head-to-head. Here's what they came up with, but can you tell the difference?

Fearing for their lives, but resolute in their cause, the women and girls of Iran defy their oppressors and work around their crushing rule to spread the word of the rebellion. 

A juvenile inside one of Australia’s most notorious detention centres was "mob attacked" by other inmates, while a psychiatrist allegedly told another detainee the only way to stop their suicidal thoughts was "to shut down Don Dale", documents reveal. 

Meet Miriam. She's the "typical Aussie", juggling a family, a part-time job and a growing pile of bills. Not one policy in the budget's five-point plan for cost of living relief will help her now — but for millions like her, crunch time is already here.

The ripple effects of concurrent crises are leading the world on a path to crushing hunger — and the possibility of more war.

With no money and no access to legal abortion, a pregnant 28-year-old took matters into her own hands. In death, she became an icon. WARNING: This article contains details readers might find distressing. 

Three months into his war, Vladimir Putin has learned the best way to protect power is to hang onto to it — at any price.  

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Contraception is a game changer for women around the world. But for many, the risks and side effects that come with it can take a real toll on their quality of life. So in 2021, what else is on offer and when are men going to be a bigger part of the conversation?

The ABC asked healthcare workers across the country to talk to us about their experiences in the system. These are their stories.

The Prime Minister has all but confirmed 12- to 15-year-olds will be included in the vaccine rollout, so how does Australia compare to the rest of the world when it comes to vaccinating children?

New Zealand's adventure tourism industry is being transformed to make it available to everyone, and it's not as hard as it might seem.