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WA farmers eye another record harvest, but a Christmas finish is off the table
The stop-start beginning to the grain harvest has put WA growers behind schedule in what could be another record year. ⌘ Read more
How the WNBL is leveraging the Opals' World Cup success
After a successful Women's Basketball World Cup in Sydney, can the WNBL capitalise on the momentum in the long term? ⌘ Read more
Backlog of complaints against Brisbane councillors grows as ethics committee meetings stall
A Brisbane City Council ethics committee set up under state legislation in 2020 has only sat three times, with political divisions creating problems, according to councillors. ⌘ Read more
'I was a shell of myself': Mobile-phone gambling addicts speak up
Three years ago, Mark Kempster was in the grip of a mobile-phone betting addiction that cost him $100,000 and almost destroyed his life. Now he's telling a government inquiry about the predatory tactics being used to try to lure him back. ⌘ Read more
Mother whose five-year-old daughter died in Canberra Hospital says she didn't know about care escalation program
Advocates are worried ACT hospital patients and their families are not being told about the 'Call and Respond Early' program that lets them access a second medical opinion. ⌘ Read more
They call themselves the Rock Chicks, and they've just made an astounding Australian-first fossil discovery
In remote outback Queensland, new fossils are being unearthed "every day", but it's not always palaeontologists who are making the most astonishing discoveries. ⌘ Read more
Darwin is one of the most expensive Australian cities to rent in. And it's only set to get worse
With some of the highest rents in Australia, a vacancy rate under one per cent and little to no new housing on the horizon, some renters in Darwin are being pushed to the brink — and property experts say there's little relief in sight. ⌘ Read more
Retreat or protect? The dilemma facing coastal communities as sea levels are predicted to rise
Annette's dream of retiring by the sea with her husband has come true, but now she fears they'll be the last to enjoy their idyllic coastal home. ⌘ Read more
Millions of dollars in hard cash is being flown into Afghanistan but the source of the money is unclear
This picture is said to show millions in cash arriving in Kabul. It's one of several images published by the Taliban-controlled central bank of Afghanistan in recent weeks that has some experts concerned. ⌘ Read more
Do we report the digital age bomb threat? Tricky editorial questions journalists faced covering the Medibank data hack
As hackers held Medibank to ransom, ABC News journalists wrestled with how to cover the story without giving the perpetrators what they wanted: publicity. ⌘ Read more
'I regard Putin as my elder brother': Is the Russian strongman's last remaining friend about to betray him?**
If he throws in his lot with Vladimir Putin, Europe's "last dictator" may watch in horror as his men stop their march towards Kyiv, turn around and head home to overthrow their despotic ruler. ⌘ Read more
Why are young people turning away from the Coalition
Young people have been ignored by politicians and in policy debates for years. Is it any wonder they're turning away from the major parties in huge numbers? ⌘ Read more
UK police fear more deaths after explosion on Channel Island of Jersey
Chief Officer Robin Smith, of Jersey Police, confirms one death after the early Saturday morning explosion on the island off the coast of northern France. ⌘ Read more
Police confirm end to hostage situation in German shopping centre, with 62yo woman found dead
Radio Dresden says a gunman tried to enter a building near the city's main train station, firing several shots before fleeing and alarming shoppers during the busy pre-Christmas period. ⌘ Read more
Socceroos quartet honoured in A-League Men return as Sky Blues trump City
The Sky Blues come away with a 2-1 win over Melbourne City, as Socceroos heroes Andrew Redmayne, Mathew Leckie, Jamie Maclaren and Marco Tilio receive a rousing reception in Sydney. ⌘ Read more
India's Kishan creates ODI history with fastest double century
In just 126 deliveries, Ishan Kishan writes himself into the record books with a breathtaking batting performance in India's clash with Bangladesh. ⌘ Read more
Extrajudicial killings, injustices condemned as hundreds of Filipinos take to the streets in Manila
Hundreds of people march in the Philippines, protesting what they says is a rising number of extrajudicial killings and other injustices under the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ⌘ Read more
Ex-NSW Liberal warns he'll back breakaway independents if preselection 'games' continue
Former Liberal Matthew Camenzuli, who took Scott Morrison to court over preselections ahead of the federal election, warns over ongoing "games and chicanery" ahead of the NSW election. ⌘ Read more
Pro-democracy media tycoon jailed in Hong Kong
A Hong Kong court sentences a pro-democracy media tycoon to five years and nine months in prison over two fraud charges linked to lease violations, the latest of a series of cases critics say are aimed at crushing dissent in the city. ⌘ Read more
'You can't put it into words': Family's stress and heartache as floodwaters continue to rise in SA
A family who relocated to Morgan earlier this year lose their house as rising flood waters continue to wreak havoc in communities along the River Murray. ⌘ Read more
NSW education minister apologises for early release of HSC results after IT glitch
NSW Education Minister Sarah Mitchell says she's disappointed after a glitch allowed a "small number" of students to access their HSC results five days before their official release. ⌘ Read more
Australia's Emma Dieters wins World Para Surfing Championship
Sydney's Emma Dieters became an incomplete quadriplegic when a spinal fusion surgery went wrong. Now, nearly two years later, she's become a surfing world champion. ⌘ Read more
Aussie Cool Runnings: meet the man from tropical Queensland taking on the snow sledding world
The lush rainforest and intense humidity of tropical Queensland may be the last place you'd expect to find a contender for the world's most famous dog sled race. ⌘ Read more
Past and present Aboriginal soldiers honoured with new artwork at busy Adelaide intersection
It's hoped a new artwork positioned beside a major Adelaide intersection will cause people to reflect on the role and sacrifice of Aboriginal soldiers who fought for Australia in past conflicts. ⌘ Read more
China counters US influence in Gulf with more energy deals
Chinese leader Xi Jinping vows to import more oil and natural gas from energy-rich Gulf Arab states while not interfering in their affairs, likely seeking to cast Beijing in a more favourable light than Washington as America's attention in the region wanes. ⌘ Read more
Woman dead after being hit by motorcycle north of Perth, 14yo rider fighting for life
A 53-year-old woman is dead after being hit by a motorcycle ridden by a 14-year-old boy, who was critically injured in the crash. ⌘ Read more
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle 'never cited privacy' for stepping down. Let's look back at what they said
Whether you love, loathe or don't care about the pair, Prince Harry is the King's youngest son (and fifth in line to the throne) and the Duchess of Sussex is a Hollywood actor. So let's break the situation down quickly. ⌘ Read more
Woman accuses former Backstreet Boy Nick Carter of 2001 sexual assault in civil lawsuit
A woman claims she was invited onto the Backstreet Boys tour bus while waiting for an autograph, before being sexually assaulted by Nick Carter. ⌘ Read more
US sports writer Grant Wahl dies in Qatar while covering the World Cup
US Soccer confirms Grant Wahl died while covering the Argentina-Netherlands World Cup quarterfinal this morning, with his wife tweeting she was "in complete shock". ⌘ Read more
Pitch invasions, brawls and utter arrogance: The 12 photos that sum up the World Cup's 'game of the tournament'
From a pitch invasion to bench-clearing ball, Argentina and the Netherlands provided one of the games of the World Cup in Qatar. These are the 12 photos that sum up the madness. ⌘ Read more
Australia announces sanctions targeting Iran's morality police and Russian intelligence operatives
Iran's morality police and Russians involved in the attempted assassination of former opposition leader Alexei Navalny face new sanctions imposed by the Australian government. ⌘ Read more
Investment fund threatens to divest from Lendlease over 4,000-home development in koala country
An investment fund says it will have no choice but to divest from Lendlease unless the developer explains how it will protect a vulnerable koala colony on the site of a proposed housing estate south-west of Sydney. ⌘ Read more
Braided Aussie garlic a surprising, unique Christmas gift supporting Aussie farmers
When paramedic Richard Cawley and his teacher aide wife Sharon were looking for a crop to grow on their ex-dairy, bean, and banana farm at Como near Kin Kin, they settled on Aussie Purple garlic. ⌘ Read more
Tram stop gardens part of plan to increase greenery in Melbourne's centre
Drought-tolerant plants evoking the grasslands that once covered Melbourne will grow from the roofs of some of the city's tram stops in an attempt to reintroduce greenery to the bustling CBD. ⌘ Read more
Emma says this is a pub where everyone is welcome. Now as waters rise, it will also become this town's anchor
Cobdogla is small, with a population that is just shy of 400 people. But at its centre is a community club with a big heart. ⌘ Read more
Swapping kelpies for huskies, the South Australian country boy who became a polar explorer
Inspired by the Antarctic heroes of Shackleton, Mawson and Scott, John Rymill set out to lead his own expedition. His "breakthrough" came when he learned from East Greenlanders how to survive in polar conditions, before he headed south. ⌘ Read more
Not everyone on the Murray River believes the floods are natural 'disaster'
These philosophical Murray River residents have been isolated by rising waters, but say floods are to be expected and are necessary for the environment. ⌘ Read more
'You left the world far too early': Tina Turner pays tribute to son Ronnie
Rock icon Tina Turner pays tribute to her son Ronnie who has died, age 62, outside a Los Angeles home. ⌘ Read more
The program tackling teen mental health head-on, in a place where suicide rates are a major concern
Exercising, having fun and opening up to each other. How these young men in Alice Springs are learning tools to deal with life's challenges. ⌘ Read more
What do we know about the ancient animals that roamed Tasmania before the dinsoaurs became exctinct?**
Meet Tasmaniosaurus, the ancient reptile fossil found in West Hobart. ⌘ Read more
Six Chinese snooker players suspended as sport deals with major betting scandal
Snooker's governing body suspends six Chinese players over allegations of "manipulating" professional matches for betting. ⌘ Read more
After 150 years of music, murder and rioting, patrons of the Forth pub have a lot to talk about this weekend
A music festival this weekend celebrates a much-loved Tasmanian bush pub with a colourful, sometimes tragic, history. ⌘ Read more
Where are these AI images coming from and are there security concerns?**
The whimsical images floating around on social media allow people to imagine what they might look like in a fantasy world. But they're raising alarm bells for artists and security experts. Here's why. ⌘ Read more
Paul Kelly, Taylor Swift, and 58 frogs: A new album of Australian frog calls has hopped into third spot on the ARIA charts
The group behind an Australian bird songs album that made ARIA charts history last year hope their new album — this time featuring 58 frog species — will soon leapfrog Taylor Swift for first place. ⌘ Read more
Ex-cop who kneeled on George Floyd’s back jailed for aiding and abetting
The former Minneapolis police officer who kneeled on George Floyd’s back while another officer kneeled on the Black man’s neck is sentenced to three-and-a-half years in prison. ⌘ Read more
Outback council turns 'dating agency for properties' to ease housing crisis
Dozens of houses once sat empty and in disrepair in Cunnamulla, but an innovative intervention from the local council is giving the town a new lease on life. ⌘ Read more
Wholesale diesel prices are going down, but why isn't it reflected at the bowser?**
The situation has prompted some to claim that motorists are being "held to ransom", but fuel companies say critics don't see the bigger picture. ⌘ Read more
The 'heroes' and 'angels' of the pandemic would much rather you just called them nurses, study finds
Critical care nurses who were at the frontline of the COVID pandemic say the labels makes them feel like "political pawns" who do not need better working conditions. ⌘ Read more
Argentina survives stunning Netherlands comeback to secure a place in World Cup semi-finals
Argentina is through to the World Cup semi-finals after giving up a late 2-0 lead to the Netherlands in Qatar. ⌘ Read more
Aussies keep unbeaten cricket run alive as Beth Mooney clobbers India in Mumbai
Beth Mooney stars with an unbeaten knock against India as Alyssa Healy leads Australia to victory in her first match as captain. ⌘ Read more
Russia-Iran ties deepen as NATO chief says Ukraine war could become wider conflict
A British envoy says Moscow is seeking hundreds of ballistic missiles and offering unprecedented military support to Iran, while the head of NATO says fighting in Ukraine could spin out of control and become a war between Russia and NATO. ⌘ Read more
Murray River floods threaten to wash away much-needed tourism dollars in north-west Victoria
A caravan park and houseboat rentals operator says he's already refunded nearly half a million dollars as tourists cancel their Murray River plans at a time when businesses need their money more than ever. ⌘ Read more
An entire election was called to address child protection — deaths have almost doubled since
Peter Beattie called a snap election in 2004 amid a crisis over Queensland's child protection system — but 18 years on and despite reforms and pledges, vulnerable children are still dying. ⌘ Read more
Why you shouldn't use Santa to threaten your kids at Christmas time
With frazzled parents and feral kids plentiful over the festive period, the same threats are rolled out year after year. But is the threat to "call to Santa" a wise disciplinary choice? ⌘ Read more
'Women still with their catheter bags': New mother recalls Calvary Hospital fire evacuation
An electrical fire at the hospital this week forced an evacuation and the closure of maternity services, prompting concerns about the impact on new parents and the extra burden on staff at other hospitals. ⌘ Read more
What an upside U — and science — say about how much you like Christmas music
How do you feel when you hear Christmas music? Joyful and happy? Or so frustrated at the looming holiday season that you want to scream? ⌘ Read more
Former Port Augusta prison officer who was victim of assault slams Department for Correctional Services
A woman who worked at the Port Augusta Prison before she was assaulted by a former colleague speaks out, slamming the Department for Correctional Services for their part in her experience. ⌘ Read more
'Palestine has been the winner': The other political protest happening in Qatar
As Morocco's players celebrated their historic World Cup win over Spain, they used their platform to draw attention to a nation that is not even competing. ⌘ Read more
As war rages in Ukraine, Russians sign up for lessons on how to use automatic weapons
While Western countries have condemned Moscow's invasion as a devastating post-imperial land grab, what the Kremlin refers to as "a special military operation" is seen differently by some Russian civilians who are preparing to take up arms. ⌘ Read more
Croatia shocks Brazil in shootout to advance to World Cup semifinal
Croatia comes back from a goal down in extra time and battles past heavy favourite Brazil on penalties to reach the World Cup semifinals for the second consecutive time. ⌘ Read more
Northern Australia under heatwave warning with temperatures tipped to hit 48C in Western Australia's Pilbara
Parts of Australia are forecast to reach temperatures as high as 48 degrees Celsius this weekend, as large parts of the north bake under some of the hottest temperatures in the world. ⌘ Read more
How does a price cap on gas and coal lower your power bill, in theory?**
The federal government has announced a price cap on gas and coal to help ease the cost of energy, but how will this help to lower your power bill? ⌘ Read more
Effie thought she just had headaches. It turns out she had 'the silent thief of sight'
A headache is a common occurrence for many of us, but for Effie, it was the first sign that she had glaucoma. ⌘ Read more
Shocking photo shows what happens when you flush with the lid up
Every time you flush a toilet, it releases plumes of tiny water droplets into the air around you. We used lasers to show how, writes John Crimaldi. ⌘ Read more
Bank fires warning shots at corporate Australia over price gauging's role in cost of living crisis
At 3.4 per cent, Australia has close to what economists call 'full employment'. But with wages growth still lagging, many are burning the candle at both ends. ⌘ Read more
Labor has a hard sell ahead of it for voters who expect their energy bills to fall
With households suffering from energy price shocks, and sharp increases in mortgage payments, federal and state politicians are working urgently to provide economic relief, writes Laura Tingle. ⌘ Read more
Ten miners killed and four rescued after coal mine explosion in Indonesia
Videos from the National Search and Rescue Agency show rescuers carrying victims on stretchers and giving them oxygen from tanks after the accident in West Sumatra. ⌘ Read more
Brittney Griner back on US soil after Russian prisoner swap
Brittney Griner returns to the United States, nearly 10 months after the basketball star's detention in Russia made her the most high-profile American jailed abroad and set off a political firestorm. ⌘ Read more
Australia seeks to include Japan in AUKUS defence pact with US and UK
Defence Minister Richard Marles sends a clear signal that Australia wants Japan to be included in the AUKUS pact, declaring that security ties between the two nations were becoming "indispensable". ⌘ Read more
Russian forces shell entire frontline, targeting city recaptured by Ukrainian forces
Russia intensifies efforts to secure some of the territory it has claimed in eastern Ukraine, as Vladimir Putin appears to alter his war goals. ⌘ Read more
Cricket Australia stands firm on Warner review process, labels ball-tampering claims 'unfounded'
Australian cricket's governing body rejects claims it should not have handed over control of the David Warner leadership review, while distancing itself from an allegation that it gave players permission to tamper with the ball. ⌘ Read more
NT medics seeing horrific injuries from grog-related violence, remote jobs program 'broken', inquiry hears
The chief executive of an Indigenous health service has told a federal inquiry she supports the return of liquor bans in the NT and that Aboriginal families "have the right to conduct their lives free of alcohol-fuelled violence." ⌘ Read more
Bones exhumed in regional city street identified as pre-colonial Aboriginal remains
Human bones unearthed by workers excavating a street in regional South Australia will be handled "in accordance with Aboriginal heritage guidelines", after being identified as ancient remains. ⌘ Read more
Footage shows explosion at a Moscow shopping centre that killed one person
A fire engulfs a large shopping centre near Moscow that had been home to Western retail chains before their departure due to the Ukraine conflict. ⌘ Read more
Labor claims Bass, bringing party its 56th seat and finalising make-up of Victorian lower house
Jordan Crugnale has claimed victory in Bass, delivering Labor its 56th seat and finalising the make-up of the Victorian lower house. ⌘ Read more
NSW accused of making a 'mockery' of its own climate stance as gas pipeline declared 'critical'
A pipeline to connect gas projects in NSW has been declared critical state significant infrastructure, which opponents fear will fast-track approval and limit debate. ⌘ Read more
Fears for over 60s without up-to-date COVID vaccinations as cases in Queensland jump 20pc
A "large number" of people over 60 who were not up to date with their COVID vaccines are among the newly infected, the state's chief health officer says. ⌘ Read more
'What does that mean for us?': Sydney unit owners worried as developer stripped of licence
Owners in the Vicinity complex in Sydney's inner west are worried a decision to strip Toplace of its building licence might have unintended consequences in their fight for remediation works. ⌘ Read more
Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa picks K-pop star TOP, DJ Steve Aoki to join SpaceX Moon trip
Japan's billionaire fashion tycoon, Yusaku Maezawa, has revealed K-pop star TOP and DJ Steve Aoki will be among the eight crew members he plans to take on a trip around the Moon as soon as next year, hitching a ride on one of Elon Musk's SpaceX rockets. ⌘ Read more
COVAX to be phased out, but poorer countries won't be left without COVID jabs
The global scheme to provide jabs to poorer countries is to be wound down after 2023, but organisers pledge to keep supplying low-income states, where UN data shows fewer than a third of people have been vaccinated. ⌘ Read more
Brazilian police release suspect in murders of British journalist and Indigenous expert in Amazon rainforest
The previously detained fisherman was suspected of hiding the bodies of Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira, whose remains were found buried in the jungle. ⌘ Read more
Parents face jail time for making children addicted to pain medication, confining them to wheelchairs
A Perth couple gave their three children pain medication they didn't need, which made them sleep "through years of their life", while also unnecessarily putting them in wheelchairs, a court hears. ⌘ Read more
Coroner calls for change to pursuit protocols after death of 22-year-old Indigenous man
Tyrone Adams died after being chased by police at Tweed Heads in 2018, when he crossed onto the wrong side of the M1 motorway, lost control of his car and crashed into a tree. ⌘ Read more
Elon Musk 'not above the law' says attorney, as women fired from Twitter file discrimination lawsuit
In their discrimination lawsuit, two women — who lost their jobs at Twitter after billionaire Elon Musk took over — allege 57 per cent of female employees were laid off after the Tesla chief executive's takeover, compared to less than half the men. ⌘ Read more
Live: Energy price hikes on national cabinet agenda as state and territory leaders meet with PM
National cabinet is meeting to discuss strategies to curb expected energy price hikes, with the federal government promising to intervene in the energy market by Christmas. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
COVID wave shows no signs of abating in SA, with spike in number of deaths
Predictions of an end to South Australia's current COVID wave appear dashed, with the state recording another jump in cases and deaths at the same times as ambulance figures show an increase in ramping across the hospital system. ⌘ Read more
Department for Child Protection office directed to close all non-urgent notifications without investigation, inquest told
The Department for Child Protection directed staff — in an South Australian town where a baby died in squalor — to close all non-urgent notifications without action because of understaffing in the office, an inquest is told. WARNING: Readers may find details in this story distressing. ⌘ Read more
Mental health outlet becomes national amateur boxing title for outback grazier
Paul Christie first started boxing as a way to channel his frustrations during the drought impacting regional NSW. ⌘ Read more
Search to continue for missing woman after clothing found 10 days after disappearance
Police say they are not ruling anything out in the search for missing woman Esther Wallace, including the possibility she has chosen to disappear. ⌘ Read more
Danielle wanted to give up 'so many times'. She just found out she's playing one of Australia's biggest music festivals
In a Port Moresby hotel, Papua New Guinean singer Danielle Morgan had tears streaming down her face as she made history as the first female winner of the region's largest music competition, Pacific Break. ⌘ Read more
Police questioned researchers' independence in gay hate crime review, inquiry hears
NSW Police were worried academics engaged to help review suspected gay-hate murders could be bias if they were "connected to the gay community", an inquiry hears. ⌘ Read more
US authorities launch legal action to derail Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard
The Federal Trade Commission sues to block Microsoft's planned $US69 billion takeover of video game company Activision Blizzard, saying it could suppress competitors to Microsoft's Xbox game console. ⌘ Read more
3,000 tonnes of soft plastics discovered in Melbourne warehouses as EPA probes REDCycle
Victoria's environmental watchdog says it's working to mitigate fire risks after discovering 3,000 tonnes of soft plastics in half a dozen warehouses, weeks after the national REDcycle recycling program was halted. ⌘ Read more
Lives turned upside down as Riverland residents brace for flood peak
Matt Irvine and his family have to use a boat to get to and from work and school as the River Murray rises ahead of its expected peak later this month. Other residents are getting ready for a long time away while their homes are underwater. ⌘ Read more
ACCC wins 'cartel' case against steelmaker BlueScope
A Federal Court justice backs a claim by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission that BlueScope and a former manager engaged in “cartel conduct” over the supply of flat steel products. ⌘ 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
What is stiff person syndrome, the disease forcing Celine Dion to cancel some of her shows?**
The rare neurological disease can cause muscle rigidity and spasms, sometimes leading to falls, impacting patients' ability to walk and leaving some people bedridden. ⌘ Read more
Police arrest sixth person over alleged gang rape in Adelaide car park stairwell
Detectives charge a 20-year-old Gilberton man with two counts of rape after an alleged gang rape in Adelaide over the weekend. ⌘ Read more
A decade ago, Sam should have died. Her doctors say she's a 'walking miracle'
Geraldton mother Sam Prunster is sharing her story to encourage others to never lose hope in the face of life's challenges. ⌘ Read more
Man arrested over alleged attempted sexual assault of a child at home near Darwin
Police say they expect to charge the 22-year-old man later today. ⌘ Read more