With more than 3,300 children in Tasmania waiting to see a paediatrician, one specialist describes the system as inadequate and unfair, prioritising children with physical complaints rather than developmental issues.

With an El Niño confirmed and dry conditions already being experienced, farmers are bracing for the summer ahead. For some, it's meant tough decisions are already being made.

As the warmer seasons approach, it’s important to be prepared for natural disasters and extreme weather events. 
 

If it’s been a while since you checked your emergency plan, everything you need to be emergency-ready can be found at the ABC Emergency website.
 

During an emergency, for important and timely local information, listen to your local ABC Radio station. ABC Radio is your Emergency Broadcaster. 

As threats to Australia's bee population increase, a fly is emerging as a top alternative pollinator for crops.

A demographer explains who this generation is and what they're like. It's an eye-opening introduction.

Not every hairstyle has the power to spare a life but from what Pete Walsh The Platypus Guardian is seeing, certain changes to your look could change the fate of the monotremes in your local waterway. 

If you've got an abundance of cherry tomatoes, why not try this tasty bruschetta?