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Live: ASX set to follow Wall Street down, Treasurer warns of economic pain ahead
A fall on Wall Street is likely to send Australian stocks lower. Follow the latest updates in our live blog. ⌘ Read more
Crays return to Murray River after 'Cinderella' transformation
Hundreds of oxygen-starved Murray crayfish plucked from floodwaters have been returned to the river after undergoing an amazing transformation. ⌘ Read more
Peru's Congress votes to impeach President Pedro Castillo
Ignoring the president's attempt to shut down Congress, politicians moved ahead with the impeachment trial, voting 101-to-six in favour of removing him. ⌘ Read more
Australians won't pay higher taxes for nuclear-powered submarines, Marles says
Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles rules out Australians paying extra to fund an ambitious plan to acquire a fleet of expensive nuclear-powered submarines. ⌘ Read more
They're as unique as platypus and koalas, but nobody knows why the Christmas beetle seems to be disappearing
News reports from 1922 describe tree branches bending with the weight of beetle hordes at Christmas and drowning in Sydney Harbour. Nobody knows why their numbers seem to have dropped. ⌘ Read more
What do Kylie Minogue, Aphrodite and a Hindu goddess all have in common?**
An international exhibition highlighting feminine power and identity through the ages has been given its own Australian flair, including one of Kylie Minogue's most iconic costumes and a depiction of Aboriginal female water spirits. ⌘ Read more
Live: The Loop: Peru's president tries to dissolve congress, which then votes to remove him, and Kyiv's mayor warns of 'winter apocalypse'
What's coming up today, what Australia is searching for and news that happened while you snoozed: This is The Loop, your quick wrap of this morning's stories. ⌘ Read more
Amber switched from heavy industry to a ‘cleaner and greener’ career, and she’s not looking back
Amber Filewood and her family always benefited from typical central Queensland careers, but as the region transitions from heavy industry and into renewables, she is among those jumping at new opportunities and believes anyone can do it. ⌘ Read more
Former financial advisor with links to 'Wolf of Wall Street' convicted for fraud
A Tasmanian former financial advisor who was banned by the national corporate regulator for using his clients' funds to settle debts with the real-life "Wolf of Wall Street" is convicted for using false documents to obtain a financial advantage. ⌘ Read more
Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio is a dark and enchanting departure from the Disney classic
The Oscar-winning director’s latest feature, streaming on Netflix, harnesses a star-studded voice cast - including Cate Blanchett, Ewan McGregor and Tilda Swinton - to a reimagining of the tale, set in fascist 1930s Italy. ⌘ Read more
'I couldn't move my body': Lucy says drink spiking caused temporary paralysis
Lucy has felt unsafe going out to bars and pubs ever since her drink was spiked during a night out in Launceston, but hospital staff didn't believe her. She's not alone. ⌘ Read more
This year, I turned 30. In my lifetime the employment rate for people with disability has not improved
Australians who live with disability are twice as likely to be unemployed, compared to people without disability – and this hasn't changed in three decades. ⌘ Read more
If there was no groundswell of coordinated misinfo on Twitter, this chart would be full of disconnected dots
The volume of COVID misinformation has jumped alarmingly on Twitter, while anti-vaccination networks that had formerly been dispersed are already reforming and reorganising, according to research. ⌘ Read more
Oldest DNA ever sequenced reveals plants and animals that once called Greenland home
Northern Greenland is a polar desert today, but it appears it was once a lush landscape filled with mastodons, reindeer, caribou and hares. ⌘ Read more
After three years of rain, La Niña appears to be weakening
If La Niña is indeed weakening as climate drivers indicate, then a typical Australian summer is on the cards. ⌘ Read more
This metal is essential for the transition to renewable energy. Experts say a shortage is looming
Analysts are concerned about the supply of copper, along with the actions being taken around the world to increase stocks. ⌘ Read more
Putin flags rising nuclear risk as he labels Ukraine invasion a 'long process'
President Vladimir Putin says the risk of a nuclear war is rising, but insists Russia has not "gone mad" and that nuclear weapons could only be used as "a response to an attack". ⌘ Read more
UK LTA fined $1.49 million for banning Russian and Belarusian players from Wimbledon warm-ups
Britain's Lawn Tennis Association says the fine ignores "exceptional circumstances" created by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. ⌘ Read more
Bali bomber released from Indonesian prison, serving just half his sentence
Chief bombmaker in the 2002 Bali bombings and convicted terrorist Umar Patek is released from prison in Java. ⌘ Read more
Foreign Minister Penny Wong to urge greater US-Asia engagement at major Washington DC speech
Senator Wong will urge the Biden administration to ramp-up economic engagement with Asia, while pressing Beijing to back Mr Biden's call for "guardrails" to avoid potential US-China conflict. ⌘ Read more
Dogs that fatally mauled a meter reader south of Brisbane have been put down
Two dogs that attacked and killed meter reader Kane Minion at a property in Greenbank on Saturday have been euthanised, Logan Council has confirmed. ⌘ Read more
Elvis and Mystery Road: Origin win big at this year’s AACTA Awards
Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis biopic and ABC TV swept the Australian screen awards, while Netflix’s wins for Heartbreak High reboot capped a strong showing for the streaming giant. ⌘ Read more
Universities of Adelaide and SA revive merger talks, with single uni pitched for 2026
Despite previous stalled efforts, an amalgamation of the UniSA and the University of Adelaide is now back on the cards, with the institutions clearing hurdles that blocked a merger deal four years ago. ⌘ Read more
One-third of New Zealand's navy ships inactive as 'workforce issues' hit defence force
Three of New Zealand's nine naval ships are sitting idle due to personnel leaving the defence force. ⌘ Read more
Thousands of German police raid sites linked to far-right group amid alleged plot to overthrow government
Prosecutors say the group's alleged ringleaders believed in a "conglomerate of conspiracy theories". ⌘ Read more
Baby death inquest told department didn't respond to case worker's email expressing concerns
A coronial inquest has been told the mother of an 11-week-old baby who died in squalor was not engaging with support services — but child protection authorities failed to act on reports about the case. ⌘ Read more
New Zealand court takes custody of sick baby from anti-vax parents
The parents refused the child life-saving surgery to correct a heart disorder on the grounds any blood transfused could have come from a donor jabbed with an mRNA vaccine. ⌘ Read more
Mother of murdered 8yo Toowoomba girl considered leader of religious group 'closer than any blood relations'
Brendan Luke Stevens was committed to stand trial for failure to provide the necessaries of life to Elizabeth Struhs in 2019. ⌘ Read more
Chinese warned against stockpiling drugs as COVID restrictions ease
As China relaxes its COVID-19 restrictions to allow home quarantine, there are warnings over tight supplies as people rush to stock-up on medication. ⌘ Read more
'Meatpacker' ploughed $85 million through Adelaide casino, court documents allege
Documents submitted to the Federal Court as part of anti-money laundering proceedings contain details about casino customers allegedly linked to organised crime, human trafficking and sex slavery. ⌘ Read more
How these ecosystems act like an 'airbag for our coastline' and secretly protect us from the effects of climate change
Research reveals the vital role saltmarsh and seagrass play in protecting Australian homes. ⌘ Read more
Bruce Lehrmann engages defamation lawyer after rape trial abandoned
Lawyers for the former Liberal Party adviser are considering legal action over several statements and reports related to his now discontinued rape trial. ⌘ Read more
NT chief minister insists Don Dale can accommodate Alice Springs detainees
The majority of young people being held in detention in Alice Springs will be temporarily moved to the notorious facility next year. ⌘ Read more
'No place for killer robots in our city': San Francisco halts plan for lethal-force police robots
After a fierce backlash, San Francisco has put the brakes on a controversial policy which would have allowed the police to use robots for deadly force. ⌘ Read more
Christmas tree fail 'not what I was expecting' says mayor
A NSW coastal town's Christmas tree, which went viral on social media for being 'embarrassing', has been replaced by a smaller, artificial option. ⌘ Read more
Queensland MP's son remanded in prison to face fresh child exploitation charges
The son of a Queensland MP will spend Christmas in prison after prosecutors revealed to the District Court today he would face fresh charges relating to alleged child exploitation. ⌘ Read more
Indonesia police station blast kills one, injures eight in suspected suicide attack by Islamic militant
A police officer has been killed and eight people injured in a suspected militant attack on a police station in the Indonesian city of Bandung, authorities say. ⌘ Read more
Schoolies urged to monitor for meningococcal symptoms after Victorian case linked to Qld celebrations
An 18-year-old who was celebrating the end of school on Queensland's Sunshine Coast is diagnosed with meningococcal disease. ⌘ Read more
Patient wait times at Queensland emergency departments the worst in years, new data reveals
Only 68 per cent of Queensland public hospital emergency department patients were seen within the recommended times last financial year, new data shows. ⌘ Read more
Police hunt for man who allegedly walked out of store with $10k Armani jacket down his pants
Victoria Police release an image of a man they want to speak to in connection with the theft of a $10,000 jacket, which was taken out of a store down the suspect's trousers. ⌘ Read more
Former department head tells Robodebt inquiry she 'didn't want to use averaging'
The former head of the Department of Human Services is asked if she cared more about people engaging with the welfare system than whether their debts had been inaccurately calculated, the Robodebt inquiry hears. ⌘ Read more
Junior doctors warned for taking naps during quiet overnight shifts
A Sydney hospital has warned staff not to take naps during night shifts, telling junior doctors it would replace chairs with less comfortable ones to make it harder for them to rest. ⌘ Read more
Some Canberra potholes are so bad locals have begun decorating them. Now the government says it's taking action too
The ACT's roads have become riddled with potholes due to high rainfall, and now the ACT government has committed $153 million to solve the problem. ⌘ Read more
Human remains discovered under Brisbane unit complex
A crime scene is declared at a unit complex in Alderley, in Brisbane's northern suburbs, after human remains were discovered by members of the public. ⌘ Read more
Victorian election results show 'existential crisis' for Liberal Party, MP says
The Liberal Party is facing a crisis and must undergo generational change, one of the few MPs to gain ground in the election says, as his party prepares to elect a new leader in the wake of a widening electoral defeat. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane crisis accommodation proposals get nod as Lord Mayor visits Pinkenba
Adrian Schrinner's quest to use a quarantine facility for crisis accommodation reaches a new stage as Brisbane council passes key proposals. ⌘ Read more
Man injured during dog walk while on-call for work wins worker's compensation
A Tasmanian man who fell and broke his leg while walking his dog wins his worker's compensation claim, after a court ruled it happened in the course of his employment as he was on-call at the time. ⌘ Read more
Hopman Cup to return in 2023, but Perth loses hosting rights to France
The tournament has been held in Perth since it was founded in 1989, but will now call the Nice Lawn Tennis Club home. ⌘ Read more
Cummins ruled out of second West Indies Test with quad injury
Steve Smith will assume the Australian captaincy once again after Pat Cummins is ruled out of the second Test against the West Indies. ⌘ Read more
Latvia cancels independent Russian TV channel's licence over Ukraine war coverage
The Latvian National Electronic Mass Media Council's decision is triggered by a TV Rain program in which an anchor invited Russian soldiers and their families watching it to share their stories, and promised to offer help. ⌘ Read more
Carpenter sentenced to jail over fatal drunken crash that killed Adelaide woman
The District Court judge said the 25-year-old knew he had drunk too much but decided to drive the 60-minute journey back to Adelaide anyway. ⌘ Read more
Body of woman found in harbour identified as mystery surrounds her last movements
Homicide detectives are asking for help to establish the last known movements of 25-year-old Koongamia woman Helen Solomon Marsuk, after her bosdy was found in a South Fremantle Harbour on Sunday. ⌘ Read more
Drama surrounds Portugal's benching of Cristiano Ronaldo, as World Cup ambassador assaults fan
He only played a minimal role in Portugal's supreme thrashing of Switzerland, but a petulant Cristiano Ronaldo has stolen the headlines. ⌘ Read more
Jie William Smith sentenced to more than four years behind bars for manslaughter of baby
A man convicted of the manslaughter death of a six-month-old boy has been sentenced to four years and nine months in prison. ⌘ Read more
As WA grapples with a power crisis, the opponents of a wind farm are gearing up for a fight
Two major green energy projects are one step closer in Western Australia, but while one project has been welcomed by its local community, the other has not. ⌘ Read more
Aerial images show destructive lava flow from Mauna Loa eruption in Hawaii
Scientists use satellites and helicopters to map lava flows from the Mauna Loa volcano, and say they're seeing the lava continue its slow progress across the Big Island. ⌘ Read more
Missing for a week without a trace. Where is Esther Wallace?**
Esther Wallace went bushwalking  to watch the sunrise with her partner from a mountain top a week ago in central New South Wales and has not been seen since. ⌘ Read more
Police make third arrest over alleged rape in Adelaide car park
A 23-year-old man is the third person to be arrested over the alleged sexual assault in a car park in Adelaide's CBD on the weekend. ⌘ Read more
Uber fined $21 million by Federal Court for misleading consumers
Uber is fined $21 million by the Federal Court for misleading customers about their fare estimates and trip cancellation fees — a penalty lower than the company had expected. ⌘ Read more
'Shark graveyard' discovered off WA coast offers rare glimpse of ancient megalodon
A massive tooth recently uncovered in a biodiversity survey off the WA coast offers a rare glimpse of the ancient ocean predator that had no peer. ⌘ Read more
Club Q shooter charged with 305 criminal counts including hate crimes and murder
The counts against the 22-year-old suspected shooter include 48 hate crime charges, one for each person known to have been in the club at the time of the incident. ⌘ Read more
Banksia Hill class action launched in Federal Court on behalf of hundreds of current and former detainees
The lawyer leading the case against the WA government says the lawsuit, which alleges "physical abuse" and "restraint" of Banksia Hill detainees, could be worth hundreds of millions of dollars. ⌘ Read more
Man claims he will explode a gas bottle as siege on Gold Coast continues
Police have evacuated all residents from a unit complex at Labrador following a reported domestic dispute and are asking motorists to avoid the area. ⌘ Read more
Trump Organization convicted of tax fraud
Donald Trump's company is found to have been complicit in a scheme by top executives to avoid paying personal income taxes on job perks such as rent-free apartments and luxury cars. ⌘ Read more
WA building giant Clough's fall into voluntary administration puts more storm clouds over construction industry
Experts warn of a "domino effect" as WA building giant Clough attempts to pick up the pieces after entering voluntary administration. ⌘ Read more
Al Jazeera asks ICC to investigate fatal shooting of journalist
The Qatar-based news channel has asked the International Criminal Court to investigate the shooting death of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, who was killed while reporting in the West Bank. ⌘ Read more
Youth program scrutinised by inquest into Kumanjayi Walker's death has funding cut
The Central Land Council has defunded a youth program servicing four remote communities in Central Australia, saying it has failed to deliver quality services and continued contracts would be "irresponsible". ⌘ Read more
This vet fears his clinic will be 'swamped' under changes to after-hours emergency pet care
There are fears a proposed change by Tasmania's veterinary board will leave some areas without options for after-hours pet care, and put an extra burden on staff who are already at their limit. ⌘ Read more
Major NT electricity retailer mistakenly disconnects life support customer, risking 'fatal' consequences
The Northern Territory's energy retailer disconnected a customer relying on life support for a matter of hours earlier this year, according to the sector regulator, in an administrative blunder described as potentially fatal. ⌘ Read more
Live: ASX to drop ahead of Q3 GDP data, Wall Street slides on recession worries
A broad-based sell-off on Wall Street overnight is likely to send Australian stocks lower, while the third quarter GDP data will be released later in the morning. ⌘ Read more
Shane Warne surpassed Queen Elizabeth II for the most-Googled death. Here's what else Australians searched for in 2022
Google keeps track of questions and topics as they are punched in to its search engine. Here's what the search engine giant says about what Australians wanted to know about the most. ⌘ Read more
Five sentenced to death in Iran over killing of paramilitary member during protests
Five people have been sentenced to death and 13 others jailed over the killing which, according to a report, happened when a group of men chased and attacked Ruhollah Ajamian with knives and stones. ⌘ Read more
'A dog ripped my arm open': Former meter reader says dog attacks a daily concern
Daniel Davidson, a meter reader around Ipswich and Brisbane for four years, says aggressive dogs all too often posed a danger to meter readers. ⌘ Read more
'Quality sludge': Dirty nappy recycling program stopping waste going to waste
Disposable nappies are convenient but come at a huge cost to the environment. Efforts are underway near Adelaide to recycle some of the hundreds of millions that end up in Australian landfill every year. ⌘ Read more
Could allowing eco-tourism in this national park open the floodgates for more commercialisation?**
Conservationists fear an eco-tourism development between Noosa and Rainbow Beach in south-east Queensland could have flow-on consequences for other environmentally-protected land in the state. ⌘ Read more
Inquiry hears two long-serving APY Lands mental health workers investigated
A senior SA Health bureaucrat tells a parliamentary committee two long-serving mental health workers on the APY Lands who were removed last year have been investigated, but won't reveal why. ⌘ Read more
Project providing period underwear for low-income women expands across Tasmania
A life-changing project giving free period underwear to low-income women in Hobart has now expanded across the state, alleviating cost-of-living pressures and reducing landfill. ⌘ Read more
Farmers relive 'fairly scary' close calls in reminder to book heart check-up
David was moving cattle across his flooded farm when he felt "massive pains" in his chest. This is what he wants you to know. ⌘ Read more
Some of the worst offenders in NSW aren't locked up in cells at this prison - and it's safer for it
Inmates convicted of murder, rape and terrorism are given many freedoms at the 'fully relaxed' Macquarie prison and data shows violence against staff and fellow inmates is much lower. ⌘ Read more
Fiji's election supervisor accuses major political parties of 'misinformation'
Fiji's elections supervisor has blasted one of the country's major political parties over claims that attorney-general Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum visited an election ballot printing centre and ordered CCTV cameras be turned off. ⌘ Read more
Ajar was told she 'co-opts disability for convenience', but she won't cut that friend off
As a brown, Muslim disabled woman, I don't have the luxury of cutting off friends who offend me. If I were to cancel every person who made an ableist, sexist, Islamophobic, or racist comment, I would truly be isolated. ⌘ Read more
Former Cameroon star Samuel Eto'o apologises for 'violent altercation' in Qatar
Former Barcelona and Inter Milan star Samuel Eto'o says he was provoked by a fan in Qatar before he appeared to strike him. ⌘ Read more
Man arrested after egg thrown in direction of King Charles III
Not for the first time in recent memory an egg has been hurled in the direction of King Charles III and the alleged offender arrested. ⌘ Read more
Eddie Jones sacked as England rugby coach after poor run of results
Eddie Jones's roller-coaster ride as England rugby coach is at an end after he was sacked following a poor run of results that saw the side win just five of their last 12 Tests. ⌘ Read more
'Drone attack' on Russian airport follows air base raids
A Ukrainian drone attack caused a fire at Kursk airport, a regional governor says, a day after two drone strikes on air bases deep inside Russia. ⌘ Read more
Child suffers 'serious head injuries' from being hit by car after getting off bus
The ABC understands the child was taken to hospital in a serious but stable condition after the incident in Darwin's rural area. ⌘ Read more
China pauses to pay tribute to former president Jiang Zemin
China's former president, Jiang Zemin, has been remembered as a loyal Marxist-Leninist who oversaw the country's rapid economic rise while maintaining rigid Communist Party control over society. ⌘ Read more
Peter Malinauskas says he is in 'furious agreement' with Anthony Albanese that nuclear power would not work for Australia
The South Australian premier has comprehensively rejected the future use of nuclear power generators in Australia, saying the "completely uneconomic" technology had already been thoroughly investigated and dismissed. ⌘ Read more
Forget the cryptoverse winter, this is a bitcoin 'bloodbath'
It's been a brutal year for investors, with the cryptocurrency market losing more than a $1.6 trillion in value. ⌘ Read more
Eastern Australia's chances of drier weather over summer looking better, Bureau of Meteorology says
The Bureau of Meteorology's latest climate driver update offers some hope to flood-weary communities, with drier weather on the cards despite La Niña's likely persistence into January or February. ⌘ Read more
ACT ambulances and maternity patients diverted from Calvary Hospital after electrical fire
A small fire leads to ambulances and maternity patients being sent to other hospitals, with the emergency department open for urgent cases only. ⌘ Read more
'You wouldn't wish this on anybody': Family 'distraught' after viewing CCTV of police car hitting young mum
Relatives of a 20-year-old woman who is fighting for her life after being hit by a police car say they are "shocked and distraught" after viewing CCTV footage of the incident. ⌘ Read more
Lack of paediatric cardiac surgeon at Adelaide hospital is putting lives at risk, inquiry is told
A senior obstetrician has told a parliamentary committee that two babies had to be resuscitated while waiting to be transported to Melbourne for surgery because Adelaide's Women's and Children's Hospital does not have a paediatric cardiac surgeon. ⌘ Read more
Pastor tried to organise meeting so Frank Houston could seek 'forgiveness', court told
Hillsong founder Brian Houston's court hearing is told a Sydney pastor tried to organise a meeting with Frank Houston and his alleged victim in the late 1990s. ⌘ Read more
Heatwave 'emergency' to be declared across Australia's north as temperatures soar above 40C
Nearly all of the Northern Territory is set to swelter through a heatwave 'emergency' later this week as temperatures build, triggered by a 'pseudo-monsoon' which last week dragged moisture away from northern Australia. ⌘ Read more
Meta threatens Facebook news blackout over proposed US media law
Facebook's parent company says it will consider removing news from its platform if Congress passes a proposal aimed at making it easier for news organisations to negotiate collectively. ⌘ Read more
Police search for man from supported accommodation facility who has been missing for three days
Police say missing man Daniel Johnson suffers from medical conditions which "might be cause for concern" if left untreated. ⌘ Read more
24-year-old who stomped on man's head in Noosa brawl jailed over 'cowardly' attack
Jordan Troy Savage will serve at least four months behind bars over the early morning assault at Noosa Heads late last year, which left a man unconscious. ⌘ Read more
Which banks have passed on the December RBA rate rise to mortgage borrowers? What's in it for savers?**
The Reserve Bank of Australia has increased the cash rate by 0.25 of a percentage point, now bringing the official rate to 3.1 per cent. Here's a breakdown of how the major banks have responded to the RBA's December decision so far. ⌘ Read more
Amnesty International Canada says it was targeted by China-sponsored cyber attack
The Canadian branch of Amnesty International says it has been a target of a cyber attack sponsored by China. ⌘ Read more