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The mood of the Australian electorate has changed. Morrison's 'apology' shows he fails to understand it
Bridget Archer was the only member of the Coalition to vote to censure the former prime minister. In so doing, she showed her colleagues the way forward, writes Laura Tingle. ⌘ Read more
'Bloody packages' containing animal eyes sent to several Ukrainian embassies throughout Europe
Several Ukrainian embassies abroad have received "bloody packages" containing animal eyes, the foreign ministry said on Friday. ⌘ Read more
UN nuclear watchdog wants protection zone around Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant
International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi hopes to have a solution in place within the month, while Volodymyr Zelenskyy orders a probe into the Moscow-linked Orthodox church. ⌘ Read more
As the Mauna Loa erupts, Native Hawaiians feel a connection with creation itself through the way lava gives birth to new land
As the eruption of the Mauna Loa volcano provides a spectacular reminder of nature's force, Native Hawaiians are taking a moment to reflect, pray and honour both the natural and spiritual worlds. ⌘ Read more
Australia in control in Perth thanks to new-ball brilliance from Mitch Starc
Australia has taken a big stride towards winning the first Test at Perth Stadium, dismissing the West Indies for 283 and ending the day with a healthy lead of 344. ⌘ Read more
China fines former NBA star Jeremy Lin over quarantine comments
Jeremy Lin, who plays for the Guangzhou Loong Lions, made "inappropriate remarks about ... hotel-related facilities", according to the Chinese Basketball Association. ⌘ Read more
Climate change protester who blocked Sydney Harbour Bridge sentenced to months in jail
Deanna Maree Coco, also known as Violet Coco, has been sentenced to a minimum eight months in prison after blocking part of the Sydney Harbour Bridge earlier this year. ⌘ Read more
Smith scrapes through to make Australian Open cut as Scott surges up leaderboard
After a nervous wait, Cameron Smith survives the cut in Melbourne, while Adam Scott produces a course record-equalling round to take a share of the men's lead. ⌘ Read more
Uvalde families file lawsuit, following legal footsteps of other US school shooting relatives
Families of those killed in the May school shooting begin a $US27 billion class action lawsuit against officials, a legal pathway taken by victims' relatives in other US mass shootings. ⌘ Read more
Just three seats in doubt in Victoria as two Labor MPs elevated to cabinet
Just three seats remain in doubt in Victoria as the Labor Party reveals its new ministers in the wake of the weekend's election victory. ⌘ Read more
US, South Korea and Japan impose new sanctions on North Korea after ICBM test
The countries have imposed sanctions on North Korean officials connected to the nation's weapons programs after its latest and largest intercontinental ballistic missile test. ⌘ Read more
Police search Adelaide storage yard over suspected murder of Jeff Mundy
SA police have found drugs, weapons and illegal fireworks at a southern-suburbs storage yard where they believe suspected murder victim Jeff Mundy was held against his will in the weeks leading up to his death. ⌘ Read more
Green runs hot to lead Australian Open after second round
Hannah Green is on track to add a second dual-gender title to her collection after snaring the Australian Open halfway lead in Melbourne. ⌘ Read more
Allegations of racism are swirling around royal family again — have they learned from the past?**
In 2021 the British royals faced questions over their alleged treatment of the Duchess of Sussex — but the new monarch's swift response to the Lady Hussey race row seems to show times have changed. Here's it all unpacked. ⌘ Read more
'Make sure we are stronger': Sanna Marin says democracies have become 'far too dependent' on authoritarian regimes
Finland's Prime Minister Sanna Marin has used a speech in Sydney to warn that democracies must build "common lifelines" to wean themselves off critical technologies and energy from authoritarian states like Russia and China. ⌘ Read more
Man charged over alleged 'prolonged' physical and sexual assaults and threatening to share intimate images
The 31-year-old is facing nine charges, including sexual intercourse without consent, threatening to distribute intimate images and breaching a domestic violence order. ⌘ Read more
Security bolstered after alleged assault of teenage girl at housing for dangerous sex offenders
Two reviews are ordered after the incident which is alleged to have happened last month at supervised accommodation in Brisbane's west. The accused has been returned to prison. ⌘ Read more
Donald Trump just lost his 'special master'. Here's what it means for the investigation into documents seized from his home
In a major blow to Donald Trump, a court has overturned a decision to install a "special master" to review documents the FBI seized from his Florida home. Here's what you need to know. ⌘ Read more
The country town where it is most dangerous for animals to cross the road
Crash statistics show Dubbo has the highest rates of roadkill insurance claims in the state, putting significant pressure on wildlife carers. ⌘ Read more
WWII bomb shelter becomes underground farm with no soil in sight
Deep under London streets, where Tube trains can be heard rattling overhead, aromatic coriander leaves tilt towards the pink glow of LED bulbs. It's a vision of how farming could look in the future. ⌘ Read more
Indigenous man dies in custody at Orange Police Station in NSW
An investigation, which will be independently reviewed, is launched after an Indigenous man dies in police custody at Orange in central west New South Wales. ⌘ Read more
Killer gets shorter sentence due to extreme domestic violence perpetrated by victim
A woman who killed her abusive partner believing it was reasonable to defend herself will be eligible for parole in six months, with her family calling for more culturally appropriate anti-violence support. ⌘ Read more
Authorities scramble to rescue trio of children from NSW river
Multiple emergency crews are at the Hunter River near Denman, where the children are understood to have been playing. ⌘ Read more
Woman suffers bruising after allegedly being hit in the face by Axl Rose's mic
A South Australian woman has urged concert-goers to "duck for cover" when watching Guns N' Roses play their hit Paradise City after claiming she was hit in the face by Axl Rose's microphone. ⌘ Read more
Canberra pushes China to drop trade sanctions following leaders' meeting
China has maintained informal bans on several Australian imports, including grains and wine. But now there is cautious optimism about the chances of Beijing relenting in the coming months. ⌘ Read more
Former V/Line CEO among seven people charged by Victoria's corruption watchdog
The Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission charges seven people with offences including misconduct in public office and receiving secret commissions. ⌘ Read more
WA's cool, wet spring nudged weather records — but Perth missed out on a rainfall boost
WA records its second wettest spring on record, and the Kimberley has its wettest ever, yet Perth and the South West buck the trend with drier-than-average conditions. ⌘ Read more
Santos loses landmark legal battle in appeal over traditional owner's fight against Barossa gas project off Darwin
Gas company Santos has lost its appeal against the decision that overturned approvals for its $4.7 billion gas project underway in waters off the Tiwi Islands. ⌘ Read more
Live: Aussie bowlers try to unseat fighting West Indies openers
West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite and debutant Tagenarine Chanderpaul battled through a tricky session last night and will reload again on day three at Perth Stadium. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Public 'strangers' no more with SA Parliament changing name to make viewing gallery more welcoming
The Stranger's Gallery in the lower house of South Australia's Parliament House has its name changed to be more welcoming after a push by visiting primary school students. ⌘ Read more
Charlise Mutten's alleged killer interfered with her body, court hears
Justin Stein is charged with the murder of the nine-year-old, whose body was found in a barrel west of Sydney in January. ⌘ Read more
From dirt tracks to the main drag, Gartner to race the Adelaide 500
Driving an S5000 is a long way from the dirt go-karts Brad Gartner started with — it's a dream come true for the 19-year-old from SA's Limestone Coast. ⌘ Read more
WA attorney-general 'not worried' about his future as Mark McGowan set to reshuffle cabinet
The departure of one of WA's longest-serving parliamentarians has guaranteed an impending reshuffle of the McGowan government's cabinet, with the opposition saying John Quigley should be replaced as attorney-general. ⌘ Read more
All the latest COVID-19 case numbers from around Australia — plus the news you might have missed
Here's a quick wrap of the COVID-19 news and case numbers from each Australian jurisdiction from the past week. ⌘ Read more
Live: 'Happy IDPwD': Join our Q&A to celebrate International Day of People with Disability
To celebrate International Day of People with Disability, we're hosting a live Q&A so you can learn from those with lived experiences. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Alleged crime kingpin caught in Turkey two years after fleeing from drugs trial
Tony Haddad went into hiding while on trial for his role in allegedly importing safrole oil, a banned substance that could produce more than two million MDMA tablets. ⌘ Read more
Controversial winner, manager bids farewell and history-making women: Five talking points from the World Cup today
One of the most-captivating nights at this World Cup so far features controversy, brilliant football and a unique slice of history. These are the five biggest talking points of the day. ⌘ Read more
Once a world leader on right-to-die legislation, the NT has finally won the right to introduce it again. So, what happens next?**
The Northern Territory sparked global controversy in the 1990s when it became the first place in the world to legalise euthanasia. Then, the federal government overturned it. But that all changed yesterday. ⌘ Read more
Rape charge dropped against Bruce Lehrmann, the man accused of assaulting Brittany Higgins
The ACT's Director of Public Prosecutions announces the case against Bruce Lehrmann, the man who was accused of raping Brittany Higgins at Parliament House in 2019, will be abandoned. ⌘ Read more
MP slaps female colleague, setting off brawl in Senegal parliament
A brawl breaks out in Senegal's parliament after a female member of parliament was slapped in the face by a male colleague, amid growing acrimony between ruling and opposition party politicians. ⌘ Read more
'We're not robots': Australian and Argentinian camps hit out over cramped World Cup scheduling
As Australia and Argentina prepare for their round of 16 match at the World Cup, members of both sides hit out at the scheduling of the clash. ⌘ Read more
Finnish PM says 'we don't want to ever again see war on Finnish soil by Russia'
Finland's Prime Minister Sanna Marin says the Baltic nation feels great sympathy for Ukraine because her people know what it's like to be at war with Russia. ⌘ Read more
What makes a town accessible? See how one WA coastal city aims to be the best in the country
An ambitious goal of being the most accessible regional city in Australia has yet to be realised by the West Australian city of Bunbury, but efforts are bearing fruit. ⌘ Read more
Neil Prakash lands in Australia to face terror charges
Islamic State recruiter Neil Prakash has landed in Australia from Turkey to face terror charges. ⌘ Read more
Australian wool price 'bloodbath' as China abandons sales and war, floods and inflation take a toll
It's been a grim week for woolgrowers as prices tumble to their lowest in more than a decade on the world market, leaving producers nervous about this year's clip. ⌘ Read more
Government takes down ad offering empty hospital wards to TV and movie companies
The NSW health minister is forced to intervene after empty wards at a Sydney hospital were offered for hire to TV and movie companies as filming locations. ⌘ Read more
WA government moves to repeal law that allows indefinite detention of mentally impaired people
A law that has long been criticised by mental health groups was deemed by the United Nations to breach the rights of people with disabilities. ⌘ Read more
New York and Singapore knock off Tel Aviv as world's most expensive cities
New York and Singapore are jointly named the world's most expensive cities after inflation soared this year, according to an annual survey. ⌘ Read more
Labor has gotten its workplace reform through in the nick of time. Here's what's changing
Labor's centrepiece industrial relations laws pass the parliament after many hours of late-night debate. Here's a quick breakdown of what the changes mean for you. ⌘ Read more
Golden bandicoots 'breeding rapidly' in NSW outback 100 years after becoming locally extinct
Native marsupials thrive after being translocated from Western Australia and released in Sturt National Park as part of the Wild Deserts project. ⌘ Read more
Wall St pauses following Powell rally, ASX set to follow
Wall Street holds on to, but does not extend, yesterday's large gains, as traders continue to anticipate a slowdown in the US central bank's break-neck rate rises. The ASX is expected to follow with a subdued session. ⌘ Read more
Kyiv residents told to stock up on food, water and warm clothes amid threat of blackout
The mayor of Ukraine's capital tells residents that temperatures inside apartments may not differ much to outside temperatures and to consider staying with friends on the outskirts of the city as Russian missiles continue to strike critical infrastructure. ⌘ Read more
Union wants more involvement in plans for Australia's transition to renewable energy
A key union says plans to establish a federal authority to guide Australia's transition to renewable energy needs significant changes before it progresses to parliament. ⌘ Read more
Man charged with murder after woman's body found in garage in Melbourne's inner north
A 52-year-old man has been charged with murder after a woman's body was found at a home in Melbourne's inner north on Wednesday night. ⌘ Read more
NT Health halts controversial hospital leadership restructure five months after it was announced
Just months after announcing a plan to remove about 45 people from leadership positions across two of the Northern Territory's largest hospitals, NT Health has told staff the restructure has been put on hold. ⌘ Read more
Dozens of arrests in first week of extra police presence in Alice Springs, but youth justice advocate is concerned
Northern Territory Police say the presence of 40 additional frontline officers in Alice Springs is showing positive results, but one advocate worries it is the start of a "slippery slope" for youngsters and the law. ⌘ Read more
Live: New photos of Saturn's largest moon, Biden prepared to talk to Putin, and world's biggest volcano erupts. Catch up with The Loop
The news Australia is searching for, and all the news that happened while you snoozed: This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories as they happen. ⌘ Read more
Queensland's health minister confirms she stored her furniture on the same site as vaccine hub
Health Minister Yvette D'Ath confirms she was gifted facilities to store her personal furniture in the same privately-owned complex where her department was leasing a vaccine hub. ⌘ Read more
'It absolutely changed my life': Why Ryan sold his house and bought an EV
Ryan Cowan wanted to "shake things up" — so he quit his job, sold his house and used the funds to buy an electric vehicle. Here's what happened next. ⌘ Read more
'Most significant build since the Opera House': $344 million new art gallery opens in Sydney
Ten years in the making, the four-floor gallery will open to the public this weekend, boasting a 6-star rating for sustainable design — and a massive underground tank space. ⌘ Read more
Harry and Meghan's doco trailer features previously unseen photos, Prince William and lots of tears
The trailer for the much-anticipated docuseries from Prince Harry and his wife Meghan has arrived, and it's promising a juicy glimpse into the royal couple's lives. Here's what you need to know. ⌘ Read more
New Alzheimer's drug shows modest slowing of early disease progression
Scientists are cautiously optimistic about the promise of an experimental drug shown to modestly slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease in some patients. ⌘ Read more
Bionic devices have allowed John to return to his biggest passion – cooking for his wife
Mind-controlled prosthetic limbs and robotic eyes once existed only in sci-fi shows and Hollywood blockbusters. But that futuristic world is already a reality here in Australia. ⌘ Read more
Finland's prime minister, Sanna Marin, is in Australia. Here's everything you need to know
Finland's leader, Sanna Marin, has defied Russian leader Vladimir Putin, sparked debates over how hard leaders can be seen partying in public — and now she's in Australia. ⌘ Read more
Live: Germany fighting to avoid early World Cup exit as Belgium bows out
Germany need a win against Costa Rica and a favour from Spain against Japan if they are to avoid an embarrassing early exit from the 2022 World Cup. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Cop who died by suicide worked 23 hours of overtime in three days, inquest hears
The former partner of a Tasmanian police officer who died by suicide tells an inquest that he became fixated on jobs which involved suicide — but that he never sought help for his own mental health. ⌘ Read more
I dug deep into the big issues for people with disability in Australia today. This is what I learned
Over the past year I've spent time deep-diving into some of the big issues for people with disability in Australia today. This is what I've learned, writes Kurt Fearnley. ⌘ Read more
The collision of COVID protests and the death of a former leader puts Xi in a tricky position
The death of former Chinese leader Jiang Zemin, who has been remembered for his affable public persona, is posing a fresh challenge to President Xi Jinping's efforts to quell anger over his COVID-zero drive. ⌘ Read more
Spanish PM's office targeted by letter bomb
Bomb disposal experts have defused a fifth letter bomb as Spain steps up security to confront a spate of explosive devices sent to high-profile targets, including the prime minister and the Ukrainian ambassador in Madrid. ⌘ Read more
'Judge Morrison at the ballot box': NSW Treasurer scolds former PM on Q+A
Former prime minister Scott Morrison is lashed for his secret ministries scandal on Q+A as Nova Peris says she has serious concerns about a referendum on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament. ⌘ Read more
'Heroes for a lifetime': Socceroos capture Australian football's spirit and struggle in Denmark win
The Socceroos are dreaming big at the FIFA World Cup under coach Graham Arnold, and their stunning victory over Denmark to move into the round of 16 is turning Australia into a nation of believers, writes Samantha Lewis. ⌘ Read more
Steve Smith matches Don Bradman as he scores double ton against West Indies in Perth
Another day of dominance by Australia's batters sees Steve Smith join Sir Donald Bradman on 29 Test centuries, as he and Marnus Labuschagne notch double tons in Perth. ⌘ Read more
Landslide in Brazil kills two, leaves dozens missing as access to major port blocked after torrential rain
Firefighters in the Brazilian state of Parana are continuing to search for about 30 people thought to have been engulfed in a deadly landslide that hit a coastal highway on Monday. ⌘ Read more
Federal parliament ends 25-year-old ban on territory euthanasia laws
The Commonwealth imposed the veto on the Northern Territory and the ACT in 1997, but the Senate has now voted to remove it. ⌘ Read more
Minjee Lee in the hunt at Australian Open, but Cameron Smith unhappy after 'pretty rubbish round'
Minjee Lee and Cameron Smith — the two major drawcards at the dual-gender tournament — experience contrasting fortunes in the first round in Melbourne. ⌘ Read more
South African president at risk of impeachment after report finds he violated his oath
An independent panel has found preliminary evidence that South African President Cyril Ramaphosa violated his oath of office, which may lead to him being impeached. ⌘ Read more
European Union warns Elon Musk to beef up Twitter controls
A top European Union official has warned Elon Musk that Twitter needs to beef up its measures to protect users from harmful content, to avoid violating new rules that threaten tech giants with big fines or even a ban. ⌘ Read more
With 38,000+ entries in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People's Choice Award, these were shortlisted
This year, the prestigious competition attracted 38,575 entries from across 93 countries. Out of them, just 25 were shortlisted. ⌘ Read more
Alleged baby kidnapper's guilty plea goes missing in court bureaucracy
The court hears of a "potential issue" after an administration error leads to an Adelaide man's guilty pleas no longer being recorded in the system. ⌘ Read more
Newly-discovered frog species faces extinction despite living in World Heritage rainforest
Like the Great Barrier Reef, scientists say the mountain frog's ecosystem is in a precarious position which could lead to a World Heritage "In Danger" classification. ⌘ Read more
Six sentenced after violent, botched car theft bid where woman was assaulted
A disagreement about the ownership of a Holden Commodore sparked an aggravated burglary that sent six men to jail, a Shepparton court has heard. ⌘ Read more
WA nurses union avoids deregistration, says no plans to strike again amid bitter pay row
The Australian Nursing Federation says a threat to deregister the union in WA will not be carried out after it met with the state's Industrial Relations Commission, adding it has no plans for further strikes. ⌘ Read more
One in 40,000 people share their blindness disability, but their love is one-of-a-kind
Finding that special someone can feel like a numbers game with long odds — but for these couples the chances of finding each other was far beyond a long-shot, and it's grown into a love that maybe neither of them expected. ⌘ Read more
Could one of these creepy crawlies captured by Aussie school students be a new species?**
School students from across Australia have collected hundreds of insects for scientists as part of a quest to discover new species — and if one is found, they'll get the honour of naming it. ⌘ Read more
Ethan almost didn't have a schoolies experience. This program is ensuring teens living with a disability can join the celebrations
Mainstream schoolies events can be an ‘isolating’ experience for some teens living with a disability. But inclusive celebrations mean they don’t have to miss out on the party. ⌘ Read more
Half of Sydney's bowling clubs have closed since the 1980s, study finds
Sydney has lost nearly half of its bowling clubs since the 1980s, new research from the University of New South Wales shows. ⌘ Read more
FTX founder says he did not 'knowingly' misuse clients' funds
The former CEO of failed cryptocurrency exchange FTX says he did not "knowingly" misuse customers' funds, and he believes his millions of angry customers will eventually be compensated. ⌘ Read more
Allegations of exorcisms and assault revealed by inquiry into Christian rehab centre
More than 70 witnesses gave evidence to the inquiry into WA's Esther House. ⌘ Read more
Charges dropped against Canberra man over stabbing at Kingston Foreshore
The ACT Director of Public Prosecutions discontinues an attempted murder charge against 26-year-old Hayden Todkill after a stabbing outside a pub. ⌘ Read more
Property price declines seem to be slowing. Does this point to a recovery in the housing market?**
The latest figures on Australia's house and unit prices are out. Here's what's happening in your capital city. ⌘ Read more
Stuart forges paths, literally, to run his sheep farm from a wheelchair
As he lay in intensive care for almost 100 days after a terrible machinery accident, Stuart just wanted to get back to work on the family sheep farm. If that hasn't been achievement enough, he's taken on another challenge. ⌘ Read more
French baguette gains place on World Cultural Heritage list
The humble baguette, France's staple bread, has made it onto the United Nation's cultural heritage list, drawing delighted responses from French bakers and non-bakers alike. ⌘ Read more
Teenage boy dead after Sydney collision involving car and pedestrians
A teenage boy is dead and another is in hospital after a crash involving a car and pedestrians in Sydney's north-west this morning. ⌘ Read more
Adelaide massage therapist to stand trial over rape, indecent assault charges
The 52-year-old is accused of indecently assaulting eight clients over a two-year period between June 2019 and November 2021. ⌘ Read more
Grape grower looks to save a drop with tech that identifies water stress before vines wilt
Infrared devices that detect when crops need to be irrigated and how much water to apply has been installed on a south-west NSW vineyard. ⌘ Read more
Major Chinese cities including Shanghai ease lockdowns amid protests
Shanghai, Guangzhou, Zhengzhou and Chongqing have eased some pandemic restrictions following outrage at China's zero-COVID policies, as health authorities urge over 60s to get vaccinated. ⌘ Read more
Iranian man 'shot in the head' after celebrating Iran's World Cup elimination, NGO says
Iranian authorities shoot and kill a man celebrating the country's elimination from the 2022 World Cup, according to a human rights group, as the Islamic Republic intensifies attempts to quash dissent in the wake of Mahsa Amini's death in September. ⌘ Read more
Police officer who shot and killed Gabriel Messo may have committed homicide, coroner says
A junior police officer who gunned down a man as he savagely stabbed his own mother in broad daylight may have committed homicide, according to Victoria's coroner, who has referred the case to state prosecutors. ⌘ Read more
'Pleased, but not satisfied': Emissions reduction falling short as government releases first climate change 'statement'
The Albanese government says it is on track to achieve a 40 per cent emissions reduction by 2030, which falls short of its projected target of 43 per cent. ⌘ Read more
Pregnant woman hit with concrete missile in 'unprovoked' shopping centre attack still critical
Dianne Miller is still fighting for her life and that of her unborn child after being hit in the head by a lump of concrete as she sat in her parked car at a suburban shopping centre. WARNING: This story may cause distress to some readers. ⌘ Read more