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Closer security ties flagged with Vanuatu as Australia wrestles with China's Pacific rise
Australia will look to cement closer security ties with Vanuatu as the strategically located Pacific nation assures a visiting bi-partisan delegation that it isn't discussing a similar deal with China. ⌘ Read more
'Soul destroying' decision to halve access to cheaper psychology sessions criticised
The health minister points to an independent evaluation of COVID-era psychology sessions to justify cutting the program — but that report actually recommended keeping the sessions. ⌘ Read more
'They were happy to lie to protect my brother': Prince Harry puts rumoured feud with William on full display
Prince Harry says people lied to protect his brother Prince William while his wife Meghan says she was "fed to the wolves" in the latest trailer of their Netflix documentary series. ⌘ Read more
Aussie talent gets nod as Golden Globes 2023 nominees announced
Australian talent Cate Blanchett, Margot Robbie, Hugh Jackman and Baz Luhrmann are nominated for Golden Globes. ⌘ Read more
North Korean cyber spies deploy new tactic to gain vital information from foreign experts
Foreign affairs analysts and others are now being targeted by suspected North Korean hackers to gain information and the techniques being used are so simple they could easily be overlooked. ⌘ Read more
Indonesia summons UN official after criticism of new laws
Indonesia's foreign ministry says it has summoned a United Nations official after concerns over the newly-ratified revisions to its criminal code. ⌘ Read more
NZ says it warned former defence staffer working with flight school linked to China
A former New Zealand Defence Force staffer was reminded about security obligations after the South African flight school he was working for came under scrutiny by British authorities for China ties, defence officials say. ⌘ Read more
Shooting victim identified as Adelaide father as police release CCTV footage
Homicide detectives investigating the fatal shooting of 41-year-old Glenn Holton release CCTV footage from the suburban Adelaide street in which he was found with a gunshot wound on Sunday night. ⌘ Read more
England defeats Pakistan in Multan to claim Test series win
Mark Wood's fearsome pace helps England beat Pakistan by 26 runs in the second Test, as the tourists take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. ⌘ Read more
British nurses go on strike for first time in union's 106-year history
The walkout comes as strikes cripple Britain's rail network and postal service, airports brace for disruption and junior doctors, midwives and teachers prepare to ballot, threatening to further jam up an economy that is likely already in recession. ⌘ Read more
Police say 19-year-old driver 'lost control', veered into opposite lane before fatal crash south of Darwin
Police say the 19-year-old man died at the scene of the crash near the Batchelor turn-off, with the force of impact so strong that his vehicle was torn in two. ⌘ Read more
National Gallery of Australia issues funding plea, independent senator says 'up to half' of jobs could go
The National Gallery of Australia (NGA) may have to cut up to half its staff if the national institution's funding isn't increased by June of next year, independent senator David Pocock says. ⌘ Read more
Carpenter's crash death devastates partner in weekend of road tragedies
The partner of a young man who was killed in a Far North Queensland car crash has spoken of her love for the Cairns carpenter with a "heart of gold". ⌘ Read more
Farmer facing 80 animal cruelty charges accused of causing deaths of two animals, disabling others
A man has appeared in court, accused of underfeeding more than 1,000 livestock and failing to provide appropriate care to sick animals at a farm in Central Victoria. ⌘ Read more
Peruvian president gives in to demands to bring forward election as protests turn deadly
Two people have reportedly died during protests in Peru, where new President Dina Boluarte has given in to demands to bring forward an election. ⌘ Read more
Iran executes detainee over alleged stabbing of paramilitary 'students' amid ongoing unrest
The execution shows the speed at which Iran now carries out death sentences for those detained amid demonstrations the government hopes to crack down on. ⌘ Read more
Fiona Stanley Hospital accepts donated breast milk for first time
The milk is given to premature babies when the mother can't produce enough. The move comes amid calls for more regulation to curb a growing black market for breast milk. ⌘ Read more
'I thought I wasn't supposed to exist': Heartbreak High actress Chloé Hayden on growing up autistic
The popular award-winning actress has discussed the difficulty of growing up without role models while appearing at the disability royal commission, which this week is exploring what should be done to create a more inclusive society. ⌘ Read more
Bali governor says new laws prohibiting sex outside marriage won't affect tourists
Bali's governor says there will be no checking of visitors' marital status when they arrive at accommodation on the island. ⌘ Read more
It's been empty since isolation rules relaxed, and now Defence is eyeing the Top End's 'gold standard' quarantine facility
More than 60,000 people quarantined at Howard Springs during the height of the pandemic. But the Defence Department is now considering using the facility to house thousands of military personnel during training exercises. ⌘ Read more
Australian farmers on alert as another devastating cattle disease spreads through Indonesia
Lumpy skin disease has moved another step closer to our shores and experts say if the disease is detected here, it could cost Australia's agriculture sector $7 billion within a year. ⌘ Read more
'A request followed by a big stick': Robodebt inquiry hears ATO's threat to 'shut down' scheme
An ATO bureaucrat is asked about his threats to "shut down" the Robodebt scheme in 2017, by requesting a federal department cease and desist using tax office data. ⌘ Read more
China's healthcare system put to the test as COVID curbs fade
Beijing's abrupt COVID policy shift, while cheered by some, has also sparked apprehension in the country where there is a relatively low vaccination rate and people have been taught to fear the disease. ⌘ Read more
Court hears of father's attempt to reason with daughter after she shot him
A father shot in the face and repeatedly stabbed by his daughter tried to reason with her during the attack in his home, a court has heard. ⌘ Read more
Think you've got COVID-19? From next year you'll need to get a referral to get a PCR test
The government is changing its approach to COVID-19 tests, shifting away from them being a surveillance tool to one used for ensuring "quick access" to antiviral treatments. ⌘ Read more
James Mason found guilty of the murder of girlfriend Alexis Parkes after setting her home alight
Queensland man James Mason, who torched his girlfriend's home while she was inside, is found guilty of her murder after a jury took less than a day to reach a unanimous verdict. ⌘ Read more
New wind-powered land speed record set on salt lake in South Australian outback
Team New Zealand sails a wind-powered craft at more than 222 kilometres per hour to beat the record set 13 years ago. ⌘ Read more
Sydney barrister was portrayed as a dog 'thief' on A Current Affair, court hears
A Sydney court is told barrister Gina Edwards' reputation was damaged in stories run by A Current Affair, which were so inaccurate, calling them gutter journalism would "be kind". ⌘ Read more
Posties suffer 'horrific injuries' amid 55pc jump in dog attacks
Australia's postal service reports a 55 per cent increase in dog attacks on posties who are suffering "horrific injuries" from household pets. ⌘ Read more
Central Coast woman is found guilty of murdering friend Danielle Easey
One of two people accused of murdering a woman, whose body was dumped in a creek near Newcastle, has been found guilty of murder. ⌘ Read more
Psychologist rebates halved for mental health patients.
Subsidised visits to psychologists will be halved within weeks, with the  federal government abandoning a program added at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. ⌘ Read more
Telstra 'error' made customer data available on White Pages and directory assistance, company executive says
Telstra chief financial officer Michael Ackland says the names, addresses and phone numbers of 146,000 customers were accidentally made publicly available on White Pages and directory assistance. ⌘ Read more
Managers of home at centre of Australia's worst COVID aged-care outbreak ordered to appear at inquest
The managers of a Greek nursing home at the centre of Australia's worst COVID-19 outbreak will be forced to give evidence at a coronial inquest after losing an appeal in Victoria's highest court. ⌘ Read more
Search resumes for teen missing in lake after weekend fishing accident
Police say two 16-year-old boys fell out of a tinny when it was hit by a wave on a lake on the NSW-Victorian border, but bystanders were only able to pull one safely to shore. ⌘ Read more
Iran accuses Australia of promoting violence and hatred for sanctioning people over human rights violations
Iran lashes out at Australia after Penny Wong imposed sanctions for "egregious human rights violations and abuses" over the crackdown against anti-government protesters and the supply of drones to Russia for its ongoing invasion of Ukraine. ⌘ Read more
Fiona Patten concedes defeat in Victorian election after eight years in upper house
Reason Party leader Fiona Patten thanks supporters as she concedes defeat in her bid to retain an upper house seat. Former Labor MP Adem Somyurek is likely to win a seat after switching to the Democratic Labour Party. ⌘ Read more
Barcelona's exhibition match highlights cultural identity problem at the root of the A-Leagues struggles
What the APL can learn from the Barca game: culture/tribalism/embracing ethnic and political histories. If a bunch of kids do well: LEAN INTO YOUTH. ⌘ Read more
A-Leagues criticised for grand final decision as boss compares call to English cup matches at Wembley
The Australian Professional Leagues announced that the grand finals of their men's and women's competitions will be held in Sydney for the next three years. ⌘ Read more
Woman to appear in court charged with manslaughter after man's death in the Pilbara
Homicide squad detectives have charged a woman with manslaughter following the death of a 49-year-old man in the Pilbara. ⌘ Read more
For VCE students, the wait is over
Many students have woken up to their VCE results after a year disrupted by floods and the pandemic. ⌘ Read more
Jessica injured her ankle in a car park fall — 14 days later, she died in hospital
A woman who fell and injured her ankle in a Launceston car park last year was initially treated with a moon boot and crutches before developing deep vein thrombosis and dying in hospital, a coroner finds. ⌘ Read more
Georgia Holt, actress, singer and Cher's mother, dead at 96
Cher revealed in September that her mother had been admitted to hospital with pneumonia. ⌘ Read more
Two Shooters MPs resign over comments made about female colleague by party leader
The two MPs say they had no choice but to resign after comments made in parliament earlier this year by Shooters leader Robert Borsak about another former MP Helen Dalton. ⌘ Read more
How a Victorian school more than doubled the number of students cycling to class in two months
Horsham College students are walking and wheeling their way to school to boost health and reduce climate impacts in a program that is yielding promising results. ⌘ Read more
Why workers are using 'Tinder for housemates' to get a room in this city's tight rental market
People are turning to share accommodation apps instead of rental agencies to find a room on the Gold Coast. But demand in some beachside suburbs outweighs supply 70:1. ⌘ Read more
MPs resign after failed Shooters party leadership spill
Member for Barwon Roy Butler has quit the Shooters, Fishers, and Farmers party after a failed leadership challenge against party leader Rob Borsak. ⌘ Read more
PM confident government will pass energy relief bill this week
Anthony Albanese is "very confident" his government's energy relief package will pass parliament with the support of all major parties on Thursday, despite the Greens flagging they will oppose sections of the bill. ⌘ Read more
Rental bidding to be banned in NSW by Christmas, state government says
The NSW Liberal and Labor parties say the secret auction that takes place during the rental application process will be banned, as the state election nears. ⌘ Read more
Live: ASX set for falls ahead of busy week for central banks
The Australian share market is set for falls as investors expect three of the world's major central banks to hike rates steeply later this week. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Victorian floodwaters raise risk of mosquito-borne viruses this Christmas
A health practitioner warns that an influx of snakes, spiders and mosquitoes, along with skin infection and gastro are likely to hit riverside communities as floodwaters stagnate. ⌘ Read more
With the suspected bombmaker in US custody, the 1988 Lockerbie terror attack returns to the public eye
The 1988 bombing of Pan Am flight 103 is the deadliest terror attack ever carried out in the UK. The alleged bombmaker, Abu Agila Masud, is now in US custody. Here's what you need to know. ⌘ Read more
Former Synergy chief engineer fears WA power users are in for white knuckle ride this summer
On a warmish evening across Perth and southern WA recently, something happened to make Andy Wearmouth feel very uncomfortable, while just about everybody else in the state remained blissfully ignorant. ⌘ Read more
Flood victims search for Christmas cheer in emergency accommodation as village grows
Hundreds of people displaced by flooding in Victoria will spend Christmas in a makeshift community centre, with more residents moving in each day. ⌘ Read more
Would you pay to swim in the NT's most famous natural pools? From next year tourists will have to
Tourists already fork out money for flights, accommodation, camping and walks. From next year they'll also have to pay to visit some of the NT's most famous national parks and swimming spots. ⌘ Read more
A Ukrainian woman's harrowing quest to find her family
Nina Melenets buries her son more than seven months after she says he was killed by shelling in their village in eastern Ukraine. ⌘ Read more
ACT opposition calls for wide-ranging inquiry into allegations of 'political interference' in Bruce Lehrmann trial
Canberra Liberals leader Elizabeth Lee writes to ACT Attorney-General Shane Rattenbury, urging him to establish a wide-ranging board of inquiry into allegations of interference in the Bruce Lehrmann trial. ⌘ Read more
More domestic violence, AVO breaches in regional NSW than Greater Sydney, new crime data shows
Crime data shows domestic violence offences are increasing across NSW, but some services trying to help victims say they aren't eligible for new funding. ⌘ Read more
This pioneering, horse-riding, chain-smoking scientist's experiment is still running in Victoria's high country, 75 years on
One of Australia's longest-running ecological experiments, recently heritage listed, began with the "legendary" Maisie Carr (nee Fawcett), who had to learn to ride a horse to carry out her work, and became a friend and foe of local cattlemen in Victoria's high country. ⌘ Read more
NASA's Orion capsule splashed down in the Pacific Ocean after uncrewed voyage around the moon
After making it more than 430,000 kilometres from Earth during its three-week test flight around the moon, NASA's Orion capsule speeds through Earth's atmosphere at 32 times the speed of sound before a successful return home. ⌘ Read more
The anatomy of a scam: How the 'Hi Mum' fraud keeps taking victims and what to watch for
It's the scam that preys on our emotions and has seen criminals steal at least $7.2 million from 11,100 Australians so far this year. We spoke to an expert about some of the tactics the scammers are using so you can avoid being the next victim. ⌘ Read more
As thousands of Australians return to 'uninsurable', destroyed homes, is there a way to protect them?**
Flood insurance claims since 2020 have surpassed $12.3 billion and flood victims say they can't afford to pay premiums — but what can be done about it? ⌘ Read more
The favourite, the hometown hero or the wildcard: Who will get the nod for Australia at the Gabba
With Josh Hazlewood set to miss the first Test against South Africa at the Gabba, Australia selectors have a choice to make regarding who keeps their spot in the team and who gets dropped for the returning Pat Cummins. ⌘ Read more
There is a decision being made about you in this box
As algorithms make decisions about more and more parts of our lives, there are creative ways to seize back some control. ⌘ Read more
Epochs last thousands of years. We may be entering a new one — but scientists have to decide on a 'golden spike'
We've been discussing the "Anthropocene" for more than two decades, but it's not an official geological term. A group of scientists are voting this week to try and change that. ⌘ Read more
The 'teal' independent taking on the Liberals in a blue-ribbon Sydney heartland
Jacqui Scruby was part of the team behind federal "teal" independent MP Sophie Scamps. She's now running in the same area on the Northern Beaches for the state election in March 2023. ⌘ Read more
Inside the world of dating agencies and match makers where someone paid $7,500 for one date in 18 months:
Sick of swiping right with the hopes of finding your romantic match? There's another way, but it'll cost you. In best-case scenarios, thousands of dollars. In worst-case scenarios, your trust, self-esteem and even, as one Sydney woman discovered, your business. ⌘ Read more
There are two very different ways to deal with Xi — the smart way and the un-smart way
Two leaders – Australia's Anthony Albanese and Canada's Justin Trudeau – made a choice about how to deal with a foreign leader in Xi Jinping. Now they will live with the consequences, writes John Lyons. ⌘ Read more
'Calm must be restored': EU issues warning as tensions flare in northern Kosovo
As a war of words continues between Kosovar and Serbian leaders tensions continue to escalate in norther Kosovo. ⌘ Read more
Russia increasing production of 'most powerful' weapons, warns former Russian leader
Russia's ex-president Dmitry Medvedev says the country is ramping up production of new-generation weapons to protect itself from enemies in Europe, the United States and Australia. ⌘ Read more
Federal government to change child abduction law to consider domestic violence
Attorney General Mark Dreyfus says the law will be amended so allegations of family and domestic violence can be considered before Australian judges issue orders for women and children to be returned to their home countries. ⌘ Read more
Lockerbie bomb maker suspect in custody 34 years after deadliest attack on UK soil
Abu Agila Masud is taken into custody in the United States 34 years on from the bombing of Pan Am flight 103 that killed all 259 people on board. ⌘ Read more
'Meaningful step': Japanese company launches world's first commercial moon lander
A Japanese startup launches a spacecraft to the moon after several delays from Cape Canaveral in Florida, sending a watching crowd in Tokyo into raptures. ⌘ Read more
Australian teen snowboard sensation wins first ever big air title
Valentino Guseli claims the biggest win of his snowboarding career in Edmonton, and at 17 years old is the youngest ever Australian World Cup winner on the snowboard circuit. ⌘ Read more
'Fundamentally wrong': Steve Smith opens up on David Warner's lifetime leadership ban
Smith says Warner has "served his time" following the 2018 ball-tampering scandal, conceding the ongoing saga has been a distraction for the Australian opener. ⌘ Read more
'It's getting more and more embarrassing': Former West Indies captain Carl Hooper calls for urgent change after series loss
Former West Indies skipper Carl Hooper calls for sweeping change in Caribbean cricket administration after the series loss to Australia, warning that every time he thinks the team has hit rock bottom, they keep going lower. ⌘ Read more
Greens vow to oppose any plan to compensate 'greedy coal and gas corporations'
The Greens will oppose any compensation for coal companies affected by proposed price caps under a national plan aimed at curbing skyrocketing energy prices. ⌘ Read more
Missing woman Esther Wallace's body found in bushland near Orange
Esther Wallace, 47, was reported missing after becoming separated from a companion while walking at the Mount Canobolas State Recreation Area. ⌘ Read more
Body of man found in waters in SA's Riverland, police say
The body of a man has been found in waters at Taylorville, near Waikerie in South Australia's Riverland. ⌘ Read more
Flood recovery concert gives Shepparton the 'medicine' it needs to continue healing
Rapper and spoken word artist Bricky B believes live music is "food for the soul" that can help his community recover after devastating floods. ⌘ Read more
'Overcome every challenge so far': Young netball player keen to return to the court after surprise cancer diagnosis
In just a few weeks, an Adelaide boy has dealt with a shock cancer diagnosis and had his leg amputated. But he's already keen to get back on the sporting field, with the support of his local community. ⌘ Read more
'We just want some answers': Residents tired of uncertainty over major Adelaide infrastructure project
Some residents in Adelaide's north-west receive updated acquisition notices, as new plans for the North-South Corridor project are set to be revealed this week. ⌘ Read more
'We have a right to an education as much as everyone else': How Keeley's Cause is changing lives
In just five years, Keeley Murphy's charity has given away more than 300 iPads to children with disabilities. The recent high school graduate now plans to take her charity's work global. ⌘ Read more
One dead, another injured in serious crash south of Darwin
A person has been killed in a two-vehicle crash along the Stuart Highway, authorities have confirmed. ⌘ Read more
Socceroos World Cup hero calls for greater 'grassroots' investment in Australian football
In the wake of the Socceroos' inspiring performance in Qatar, Craig Goodwin says Australian football needs increased funding in junior development if the national teams are to be more competitive on the international stage. ⌘ Read more
Underwater divers, airwing and SES search Lake Mulwala for missing teen
A 16-year-old boy is missing after the tinny he was in was hit by a wave on Lake Mulwala. ⌘ Read more
Police search for sex offender after escape from Ararat correctional facility
Andrew Darling was in post-sentence custody at the facility on Warrack Road when he fled the facility just after 2am. ⌘ Read more
Charred Easter Island Moai statues are a sign of growing tensions between landowners and conservationists
The 164-square-kilometre island — slightly smaller than the New York suburb of Brooklyn — has seen tension grow in recent years between old families, who want to raise cattle on their ancestral lands, and authorities focused on conservation. ⌘ Read more
Live: Australia needs six wickets to claim victory over West Indies in Adelaide
Australia has laid the groundwork to earn themselves an extra day off, needing just six wickets to claim a 2-0 series victory over the West Indies on day four at the Adelaide Oval. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Kosovo police exchange fire with local Serbs blocking roads to protest officer's arrest
Kosovo Serbs and the country's police exchange gunfire after a flare-up of tensions in the volatile northern part of the country. ⌘ Read more
It's the elephant in the room: can we grow the economy without destroying nature?**
The "growth" paradigm dominated post-war economic development, but what has it done to the planet? asks Gareth Hutchens ⌘ Read more
'Not bad for a skanky stripper': Bridges lets her fighting do the talking with victory over O'Connell
Ebanie Bridges hits back at Shannon O'Connell after 'disrespectful' comments, winning the IBF bantamweight world title. ⌘ Read more
Peru's president asks cabinet to take anti-corruption pledge
Peru's newest president Dina Boluarte swears in her Cabinet and asks each minister to pledge not to be corrupt while in office. ⌘ Read more
Close calls, crazy fans and déjà vu: The 11 photos that sum up England's World Cup heartache
We've seen it all before, and for England fans worldwide it will be another four years of World Cup heartache. These are the 11 photos that sum up the match with France. ⌘ Read more
'He should have been here': Tributes pour for journalist Grant Wahl who died at World Cup
Tributes pour in for Grant Wahl as FIFA honours the US sports journalist who died at the World Cup. ⌘ Read more
Nobel Peace Prize winners blast Putin's invasion of Ukraine
The winners of this year's Nobel Peace Prize from Belarus, Russia and Ukraine share their visions of a fairer world and denounced Russia's war. ⌘ Read more
Could growing coral in 'nurseries' help to save the Great Barrier Reef?**
Pieces of broken coral are being used to help regenerate the reef, but marine scientists say it's no substitute for action on climate change. ⌘ Read more
From flickering fireflies to lowly dung beetles, insects are vanishing
Amid deforestation, pesticide use, artificial light pollution and climate change, insects are struggling — along with the crops, flowers and other animals that rely on them to survive. ⌘ Read more
CCTV shows dramatic hit-and-run before alleged tomahawk threat
Police have released CCTV footage of a hit-and-run in Sydney's west after the victim was allegedly threatened with a tomahawk. ⌘ Read more
Staff take last-ditch action over impending closure of Werribee Animal Hospital
Veterinary nurses whose jobs will be affected by the closure of Victoria's only dedicated teaching hospital are taking action through the Fair Work Commission. ⌘ Read more
From pineapples to red wine, how your Christmas spread can help Aussie farmers
Would you consider adding extra items to the Christmas food shopping list to help Aussie farmers facing oversupplies? ⌘ Read more