When Russia retreated from the city last month it was a moment of glory and pride, hailed as the beginning of the end of the war — but hardship for residents is far from over. ⌘ Read more
When Russia retreated from the city last month it was a moment of glory and pride, hailed as the beginning of the end of the war — but hardship for residents is far from over. ⌘ Read more
A 29-year-old German man is sentenced to five years' jail over the death of a sex worker on Boxing Day 2020 in Tasmania. Warning: This story contains graphic details of sexual assault. ⌘ Read more
A 900km section of Western Australian coast will be off limits for people looking to catch popular species of fish, as the state introduces new rules to help protect stocks for generations to come. ⌘ Read more
James Morton Mason told police before he set a car alight, he moved his own property from his girlfriend Alexis Parkes' house to a vacant home nearby, and then "left immediately" after the fire took hold, the jury hears. ⌘ Read more
Labor could have as many seats in the Victorian lower house as it did in the 2018 "Danslide" election, with its victory in Northcote taking the party to 53 MPs in the legislative assembly. ⌘ Read more
Waking up on the couch at an ungodly time, only to shuffle to the kitchen to fix yourself a snack of shredded cheese eaten straight from the bag? That's goblin mode, baby. ⌘ Read more
Indonesia's parliament passes a controversial new criminal code that curbs many personal freedoms including the right of unmarried couples to live together. ⌘ Read more
WARNING: Readers may find details in this story distressing. The opening day of an inquest hears SA child protection authorities did not intervene in the 10 days before an 11-week-old boy died in "disgusting squalor" because one of its regional offices "had no capacity to deal with the notification". ⌘ Read more
There are calls for development, including construction of new homes, to revive a site which a historian says has become an eyesore. ⌘ Read more
A former member of a disbanded specialist unit complained to a colleague that NSW Police resisted attempts to integrate a hate crimes response into policing, an inquiry has heard. ⌘ Read more
Police say the boy "appeared to have ... a medical episode" and collapsed as officers approached him outside Leanyer shopping centre in Darwin's northern suburbs. ⌘ Read more
The Reserve Bank of Australia lifts interest rates by 0.25 of a percentage point, taking the cash rate target to 3.1 per cent. ⌘ Read more
The Reserve Bank is expected to lift interest rates by another 0.25 per cent today. Follow the live updates. ⌘ Read more
It has been more than a month since the 30-year-old died after being struck by a vehicle while walking home in the early hours of a Saturday morning. Investigations have failed to provide any answers. ⌘ Read more
Adelaide Zoo is getting set for the pitter-patter of tiny paws and claws, months after the tragic deaths of nine animals at the zoo. There are less than 400 Sumatran tigers in the wild. ⌘ Read more
In the 12 months since Queensland's phone and seatbelt-detection cameras were enforced, more than 170,000 drivers and passengers have been caught, earning the government more than $140 million in revenue. ⌘ Read more
Kirstie Alley, who starred in Cheers, has died soon after being diagnosed with cancer. ⌘ Read more
James Howard Jackson was jailed for shooting Lady Gaga's dog walker, Ryan Fischer, during the robbery near Sunset Boulevard in which two of the singer's dogs were taken. ⌘ Read more
Construction will begin today on an emergency levee bank through the main street of Mannum, while flood markers will be removed in Renmark after the council complained they were sparking fear within the local community. ⌘ Read more
Farmers in central Queensland say proposed transmission towers to connect a new wind farm to the grid will interfere with their ability to plant, spray and harvest on prime cropping land. ⌘ Read more
A new gallery at Eastern Goldfields Regional Prison, the first of its kind in Western Australia, offers inmates the opportunity to sell their artworks and reshape their identity in a positive way. ⌘ Read more
Pelé tweets that he's watching as Brazil destroys South Korea, Roy Keane complains about dancing, and Ivan Perišić shows his class. That and more in the latest batch of talking points from the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. ⌘ Read more
Almost a decade of planning, lobbying and debate come to an end as the Mount Wellington Cableway Company confirms it will not appeal against its defeat in the state planning tribunal. ⌘ Read more
Alan Clark wanted to end his life on his own terms after being diagnosed with a degenerative neurological condition, but he died a "horrific" death before he had a chance. ⌘ Read more
The residents of Halls Creek are accustomed to crime, with regular break ins and car thefts punctuating the every day. But it's gotten so bad in the past year that the local fabricator says he's run off his feet with requests for steel doors, cages and barricades. ⌘ Read more
England's men have defied fading light to beat Pakistan by 74 runs, taking five wickets for 11 runs for their first Test victory in the South-Asian country in 17 years. ⌘ Read more
Homicide squad detectives launch an investigation as a 51-year-old woman is found dead inside a home in Landsdale, with a man in his 50s in police custody. ⌘ Read more
The New South Wales health body is warning young people and parents to be alert to meningococcal disease after a teenage girl's death from an infection. ⌘ Read more
Animal behaviour experts and Queensland's largest energy provider explain how the community can stay safe from dog attacks after a electricity meter reader was mauled to death by dogs last weekend. ⌘ Read more
The Russian law means anything that is considered an attempt to promote homosexuality in public, online, or in films, books or advertising could incur a heavy fine. ⌘ Read more
A landslide caused by strong rains hit a bus about 230 kilometres north-west of the capital Bogota, killing at least 33 people. ⌘ Read more
Low numbers of daily COVID-19 cases are beginning to climb rapidly again in the NT, where health workers say the official daily average is likely a significant under-count. ⌘ Read more
Despite a wet and cold spring on the east coast, the value of Australian farm production is just shy of a record. ⌘ Read more
Temperatures could be 10 to 15 degrees higher in parts of Queensland than they were on the first day of summer. ⌘ Read more
When two teachers at Caroline Chisholm School noticed some year 10 girls were lacking self-esteem and self-worth, they created an empowerment program to support them. ⌘ Read more
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
The transport industry is the second-biggest polluter in Australia and its decarbonisation is critical to meet lagging climate change targets, but industry insiders say simple changes to regulation could be made now to charm the freight industry into making the switch. ⌘ Read more
Children held at the Alice Springs Youth Detention Centre will be transferred 1,500 kilometres away to the Don Dale facility for up to three months due to "major upgrades". ⌘ Read more
There are calls for the National Disability Insurance Agency to change the way it provides funding for some people with assistance dogs, with advocates reporting people with mental health conditions are being knocked back despite life-changing results. ⌘ Read more
Sue Abbott has resigned after six years on the Upper Hunter Shire Council after being reported for missing a declaration deadline while she was grieving for her son. ⌘ Read more
When the people of Eugowra woke on November 14 they had no understanding of the "waves of water" that were hurtling towards them. Before long they were running for their lives, rescuing each other and clamouring onto rooftops. ⌘ Read more
The Western Sydney suburb of Camellia-Rosehill is among 10 earmarked for new homes, but experts say the area has a list of issues that may be too long to overcome. ⌘ Read more
With another interest rate rise expected today, will borrowers get some reprieve in 2023 or will they face more hikes? ⌘ Read more
Japan's players are left in tears as Croatian keeper Dominik Livakovic breaks their hearts in a penalty shootout. ⌘ Read more
The six-part documentary series on Prince Harry and Meghan's decision to retreat from royal life is almost here. This is everything you need to know. ⌘ Read more
Russian missiles hits buildings in the southern Ukrainian region of Zaporizhzhia, destroying several houses and killing at least two people. ⌘ Read more
Long before the dinosaurs or even the advent of the earliest true amphibians and reptiles, Whatcheeria was a genuine apex predator. ⌘ Read more
Desperate fans exchange cash for tickets outside stadiums as others trawl social media — illegal sellers at the World Cup are undeterred by police patrols and the watchful eye of CCTV cameras. ⌘ Read more
As the city votes to allow police to use explosives-armed robots, police departments across the US face increasing pressure over the use of militarised equipment. ⌘ Read more
Police allege a 29-year-old man performed dangerous manoeuvres in an unroadworthy vehicle in order to create viral videos. ⌘ Read more
Indonesia is expected to ratify sweeping changes to its criminal code, in a legal overhaul that critics say could wind back hard-won democratic freedoms and begin policing morality. ⌘ Read more
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is isolating at Kirribilli House in Sydney after testing positive for COVID-19 for a second time this year. ⌘ Read more
The Alice Springs community is waiting to see whether a new NT Government plan to keep at-risk children off the streets of Alice Springs will be effective. ⌘ Read more
A man and a teenage boy face court, accused of raping two young women in a car park off Hindley Street in Adelaide's CBD over the weekend. ⌘ Read more
A woman's body found in the water near a yacht club in South Fremantle is identified as a 25-year-old from the Perth suburb of Koongamia. ⌘ Read more
Farmers are furious the Bureau of Meteorology is quietly replacing expert forecasters on local radio, employing community information officers to instead provide the service. ⌘ Read more
Mert Ney, 24 — who is known as Sydney's milk crate murderer — has allegedly been stabbed by another inmate in Goulburn's Supermax prison. ⌘ Read more
Labor veterans Greg Combet and Lenda Oshalem have dissected Labor's federal election campaign, its policy offerings and results, coming up with 27 recommendations to establish "a long-term, progressive Labor government". ⌘ Read more
New Zealand is launching a wide-ranging inquiry into whether it made the right decisions in battling COVID-19. ⌘ Read more
The hospital says there are 90 patients in the emergency department and it anticipates some children with less serious conditions could be waiting 12 hours this evening. ⌘ Read more
A judge tells one of four people handed jail time over the manslaughter of Burnie man Bobby Medcraft in 2020 he was lucky not to have been found guilty of murder. ⌘ Read more
The Optus and Medibank hacks were a "wake-up call" for corporate Australia — now the government wants a cybersecurity boost for itself. ⌘ Read more
A Sydney court hears Hillsong founder Brian Houston attempted to deal with sexual assault allegations against his father internally, rather than go to the police. ⌘ Read more
Phil Edman is handed a suspended jail term and fined $12,000 for obstructing a secret corruption investigation into his misuse of his taxpayer-funded electoral allowance for travel and sex, as well as tipping off others about it. ⌘ Read more
Aleu Mapiou, who allegedly killed another patient while in Canberra Hospital's Adult Mental Health Unit last month, is also charged with resisting police's attempts to collect forensic material from his hands. ⌘ Read more
Melbourne fruit seller Paul Virgona was shot seven times as he drove to work along the city's Eastlink Freeway in 2019. ⌘ Read more
Sesame Street is mourning to one of its founding stars, Bob McGrath, who was involved with the children's show for 50 years. ⌘ Read more
A bureaucrat who helped manage the Robodebt "crisis" in 2017 tells a royal commission it is "normal practice" for public servants to provide wording to independent statutory bodies investigating government programs. ⌘ Read more
Landholders in central west NSW are calling for work to improve a section of the Perth to Sydney railway line. ⌘ Read more
The inquiry is holding more public hearings in Sydney as it investigates suspected gay hate attack deaths in the state between 1970 and 2010. ⌘ Read more
Robbie Awad had been married to Marina Hanna for 10 days before the incident on Hamilton Island. ⌘ Read more
Migrant workers in Qatar are already looking beyond the World Cup final, hoping to get an opportunity to stay after the tournament has ended. ⌘ Read more
Authors of an Indigenous Voice to Parliament design say they went through their report with many parliamentarians and are disappointed by those who now argue it lacks detail. ⌘ Read more
Police say an 18-year-old man from Tarneit died after he was stabbed during a fight involving up to six people at St Kilda beach. ⌘ Read more
Training partners Sinead Diver and Brett Robinson set new Australian marathon records just a few hours and 10,000 kilometres apart. ⌘ Read more
Cathy's home in South Australia usually sits 1 kilometre from the River Murray, but as daily flows across the border reach 1974 flood levels, the water is now lapping up to her property. ⌘ Read more
The remains of the last-known thylacine — thought lost for more than 85 years — have been found sitting in a cupboard at a Tasmanian museum, researchers say, solving one of the state's "most enduring zoological mysteries". ⌘ Read more
As Elon Musk tries to shape his "global digital town square", Twitter issues conflicting and contradictory announcements, leaving users wondering about the rules. ⌘ Read more
The Therapeutic Goods Administration has issued a warning about Melanotan-II, a substance being widely spruiked on social media platforms that promises to give users a tan without the sun — but can have serious side effects. ⌘ Read more
After sending the Socceroos packing, Argentinian superstar Lionel Messi was kind enough to take photos with his vanquished-foes-turned-excited-fans. That and more feature in today's talking points from the Qatar World Cup. ⌘ Read more
According to Australia's first-ever 10-year scorecard on women's health and wellbeing, Ellie and Yumi reflect two generations of women experiencing some of the highest levels of psychological distress we've seen in this country. ⌘ Read more
Moama residents are turning on their household taps only to find dirty, brown-coloured water. And it's even getting into washing machines. ⌘ Read more
The South Australian government says ticket revenue for the Adelaide 500 is up 60 per cent on the last Supercars race in the city two years ago, but the cost of the race has not been disclosed. ⌘ Read more
Stronger iron ore prices boost miners on the Australian share market after Wall Street ends mixed when employers hired more people than expected in November. ⌘ Read more
Despite closure comments, there was no confirmation of the closure from the Interior Ministry, which is in charge of the morality police. ⌘ Read more
Anthony Albanese says he understands the states' concerns that introducing a price cap on coal may hurt their royalties, but something must be done to lower energy prices. ⌘ Read more
An island where 80 per cent of turtle hatchlings are born female is more of a level playing field when it comes to breeding than researchers initially feared. ⌘ Read more
The ABC has found seven drivers who say their licences were suspended on medical grounds, but VicRoads didn't tell them. They are calling for urgent changes to how VicRoads communicates with motorists. ⌘ Read more
Soccer groups across regional Victoria say they hope the Socceroos' best showing at a World Cup can bolster local competition numbers. ⌘ Read more
The South Coast has a huge housing problem, but if locals are reluctant to have new houses built on much-loved bushland, where are the new houses going to go? ⌘ Read more
The cause of two foiled terror attacks in Sydney 40 years ago will be examined today by the state coroner. A reward for information that could solve the cold case has increased to $1 million. ⌘ Read more
The residents of sleepy Mount Mary, once the bustling centre of a busy railway line, are turning their old hall into an op shop — and a chance to grow. ⌘ Read more
A week on from the drowning tragedy that killed Abin Philip, his friends say he will be remembered for his infectious smile and joyful personality. ⌘ Read more
The Northern Territory is 130 full-time equivalent nurses short, but its only university has been forced to slash the number of enrolments for its nursing program. ⌘ Read more
A new documentary, A League of Her Own, follows the Queensland Maroons women in their mission to create a level playing field. ⌘ Read more
Community leaders say the programs are an invaluable resource which help young people learn, grow and access otherwise out-of-reach opportunities. But without better funding they'll have to close. ⌘ Read more
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
The Canberra Liberals say stage two of light rail is likely to cost more than $3 billion and the money should instead be spent on hospitals, schools and roads. ⌘ Read more
A new, free walk-in mental health service has opened in Adelaide's north with the hope it will offer patients an alternative to overcrowded emergency departments and provide more personalised support. ⌘ Read more
The majority of home owners who fixed their mortgages at record lows last year will soon be facing a mortgage cliff, when their loans revert to the variable rate. For some, it will mean their repayments will increase by thousands each month, leading to financial stress. ⌘ Read more