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Piggery causes a stink with neighbours saying they are unable to open windows, entertain guests
Neighbours of a WA piggery say they are still battling the stench left by its former owner, which copped a $700,000 fine for the odours last week. ⌘ Read more
Libya announces investigation after Lockerbie bombmaker's alleged abduction to US
Libya's chief prosecutor has opened an investigation into the extradition of the man accused of making the bomb that downed Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie in Scotland in 1988. ⌘ Read more
This man just knocked Elon Musk off the top of the rich list. Who is Bernard Arnault?**
He made a lot of noise on his way to the top, but now Elon Musk has fallen from the top of global rich lists. The title now belongs to Bernard Arnault, a man who's known to some as "the wolf in cashmere". ⌘ Read more
How to be mindful of people living with eating disorders this festive season
The festive season can be one of the toughest times of the year for people living with eating disorders. Here's how you can be mindful of that and help everyone enjoy the holidays. ⌘ Read more
Lawyer calls for dating app stalker to have remainder of sentence suspended
An Adelaide man who stalked multiple women he met on social media and dating apps over a nine-year period should be released from jail after sentencing as his "future will be more certain", an Adelaide court hears. ⌘ Read more
Changes to double jeopardy laws proposed, managers given show cause notices amid DNA lab testing failures
A proposal to amend double jeopardy laws in Queensland will be brought forward following the fallout from the inquiry into the state's failed DNA testing lab with managers Kathie Allen and Justin Howes served with show cause notices. ⌘ Read more
Tom Trbojevic suffering another serious hamstring injury
The luckless Tom Trbojevic is set for another stint on the sidelines, with Manly confirming their star fullback has copped another hamstring injury. ⌘ Read more
Margot Robbie and Cate Blanchett both up for best actress at Critics Choice Awards
The yet-to-be-released Babylon gives Margot Robbie another best actress nomination, this time for the Critics Choice Awards. ⌘ Read more
Judge discharges jury unable to reach verdict over Danielle Easey killing
Trial ends with jurors deadlocked over case against man accused of bludgeoning Ms Easey to death and dumping her in a creek near Newcastle. ⌘ Read more
Peter Dutton becomes emotional during condolence motion for Queensland shooting victims
The Opposition Leader, who was a police officer in Queensland before entering politics, has paid tribute alongside a number of other MPs to the people shot and killed during Monday siege. ⌘ Read more
Police given mobile phone footage linked to alleged gang rape, Adelaide court hears
Mobile phone footage linked to an alleged gang rape in Adelaide has been given to police, a defence lawyer tells the Adelaide Magistrates Court. WARNING: Readers may find details in this story distressing. ⌘ Read more
Constable Zachary Rolfe loses Supreme Court bid to avoid answering questions at Kumanjayi Walker inquest
Constable Zachary Rolfe will be forced to front the coronial inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker when it resumes next year. ⌘ Read more
Mexican president asks Bad Bunny to perform 'victims of fraud' for free
Mexico's president makes a public request to reggaeton star Bad Bunny to play a free concert in Mexico City, to make up for a fake ticket scandal that recently left thousands frustrated outside his sold-out appearance. ⌘ Read more
NSW government intervenes on Byron Bay's 90-day holiday rental cap decision
The Byron Shire Council was on the verge of making a ground-breaking vote today to restrict holiday rentals around the tourist hotspot. Then the state government took the decision out of its hands. ⌘ Read more
Nearly three weeks on, car remains lodged in small-town pub
The car punched a huge hole in the side of Apsley's Border Inn early on the morning of Monday, November 28, with such force that it drove through three walls. ⌘ Read more
Iranian footballer sentenced to death for joining protests, Iran ousted from UN women's group
Footballer Amir Reza Nasr Azadani joins at least 27 protesters facing execution in connection with anti-government demonstrations, as the UN removes Iran from a key women's rights group. ⌘ Read more
Climate activist who blocked Sydney trains avoids jail after being charged days before tough new laws introduced
Wenzel Auch used a rope suspension from a rail bridge to block trains on a critical Sydney freight route, with a magistrate today calling  his actions "irresponsible" and "unlawful". ⌘ Read more
France shooting for 60-year first and Mbappé's busy night: Five things from the World Cup semifinal
Kylian Mbappé had time to check on a stricken fan and a heartbroken friend as France reached back-to-back World Cup finals for the first time in their history with a 2-0 victory over Morocco. ⌘ Read more
Rex Minerals pushes ahead with Yorke Peninsula mine plans
The mining giant announces it will seek financing of $850 million dollars to begin construction of a copper and gold operation near Pine Point. ⌘ Read more
Fire Rescue Victoria's dispatch system down, firefighters relying on mobile phones, radio
Fire Rescue Victoria says community safety has not been compromised by a dispatch system outage, which has been ongoing since the early hours of this morning. ⌘ Read more
Unemployment holds steady despite surprise jobs surge in November
Australia's unemployment rate remains steady at 3.4 per cent, despite the shock addition of 64,000 extra jobs over the past month. ⌘ Read more
River Murray flood alert extends downstream as water rises take SES by surprise
SA's State Emergency Service says the volume of water along the River Murray has been "a bit of a surprise" and is advising Mannum locals to ready themselves for further advice messages in the next 24 hours. ⌘ Read more
$500k salary finally attracts doctor to outback town after two years without a GP
Locals in this Queensland town have been crying out for a permanent doctor. Now, thanks to a story highlighting the town's plight and lucrative sweeteners, their determination looks set to pay off. ⌘ Read more
Do you have to pay for a fence built before your house existed? In this state, you do
Shortly after Shannon moved into her newly built home, her neighbour handed her a letter asking her to pay half the cost of a dividing fence built 17 years earlier. ⌘ Read more
After their incredible recent rise, Tonga's netball team more than earned a royal homecoming
A rapid rise through the world rankings has propelled Tonga's netball team into the spotlight and earned them a royal welcome on a recent tour to the Pacific Island nation. ⌘ Read more
Nancy Pelosi's husband's accused attacker was motivated by 'evil in Washington', court hears
The man accused of attacking the husband of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi allegedly said there was "evil in Washington". ⌘ Read more
Abattoirs and factories once lined its shores. Now this Sydney Harbour spot will soon be open to swimmers
Swimmers will soon be able to dive in at Pirrama Park in Pyrmont after the installation of new technology providing water quality information every 15 minutes. ⌘ Read more
As the River Murray floods, nature flourishes — and the region is springing into life
Australia is a country of droughts and flooding rains — and that contrast is nowhere more starkly illustrated at the moment than SA's Riverland, where water is seeping into desiccated landscapes for the first time in decades. ⌘ Read more
Businessman's bid to buy notorious outback bar knocked back by liquor commission
A hearing before the Northern Territory Liquor Commission revealed the would-be buyer of the Alice Springs venue had just 40 hours' experience working behind a bar. ⌘ Read more
New play program is having a big impact on younger and older Australians
Social isolation is a major issue affecting older Australians, but a program north of Brisbane is helping to bridge generational gaps. ⌘ Read more
Rising star Pallister claims third gold medal as Aussies break another Dutch relay record
Australia breaks the Dutch world record in the 4x200m freestyle as Lani Pallister claims her third gold. ⌘ Read more
Live: Plan to curb skyrocketing energy prices expected to sail through parliament
An energy relief package agreed to by national cabinet will go to a vote today, with parliament recalled to deal with the legislation ahead of Christmas. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Aboriginal massacre site's heritage register listing gives descendant hope
The site where at least 14 Aboriginal people were murdered by British soldiers is added to the State Heritage Register, protecting it from plans for a major housing development. ⌘ Read more
Twitter suspends Elon jet-tracking account, despite Musk's pledge to keep it
Twitter suspends an account that used publicly available flight data to track Elon Musk's private jet, despite a promise by the social media platform's new owner to allow it because of his free speech principles. ⌘ Read more
Warnings over 'sizeable' shortfall coming in WA's gas supply
Western Australia's increasingly fragile electricity system is issued another warning, with a caution that demand for gas could outstrip supply for much of the coming decade. ⌘ Read more
Peru declares state of emergency as political upheaval claims six lives
Peru enters a month-long state of emergency following protests over the removal of ousted president Pedro Castillo, as prosecutors seek to detain him for 18 months. ⌘ Read more
Bushwalkers accidentally discover Australia's first known bioluminescent millipedes
Scott Kemp first saw glow-in-the-dark millipedes in the Illawarra 18 years ago, but he had no idea he was making a significant scientific discovery. ⌘ Read more
Domestic violence in this district accounts for 60 per cent of police time
Rates of domestic violence are markedly higher in western communities in NSW and the housing crisis isn't helping an already dire situation. ⌘ Read more
China sends home six consulate staff wanted for questioning over incident in Manchester
British Foreign Minister James Cleverly says the officials left after a police request for them to waive diplomatic immunity for interview over an alleged assault on a demonstrator. ⌘ Read more
Warnings about 'backyard' piercings after 13yo girl suffers serious infection
A young girl in Gippsland was taken to an emergency department after her tongue piercing swelled and became infected. A local tattoo artist says this isn't uncommon. ⌘ Read more
Meet Vladimir Ovchinnikov, the Russian pensioner using street art to protest against the war in Ukraine
For 20 years, Ovchinnikov was known for his street murals in the small town of Borovsk. Now he is using his art to criticise Russia's invasion of Ukraine — and it's drawing the attention of Russian authorities. ⌘ Read more
Global tech giants accused of failing to prevent the spread of child sexual exploitation
Some of the world's biggest technology companies, like Microsoft and Apple, aren't doing enough to prevent the spread of child sexual exploitation on their platforms, according Australia's e-Safety Commissioner. ⌘ Read more
Live: Ellen Show's dancing DJ dies at 40, and China removes six officials from UK. Catch up with The Loop
The news Australia is searching for, and all the news that happened while you snoozed: This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories as they happen. ⌘ Read more
The mystery bank account, the missing records, and the ethanol plant that never was
A NSW council is under fire over its "cavalier" handling of a multi-million-dollar deal with a Korean-backed ethanol company, including paying $100,000 into an unknown bank account. ⌘ Read more
World-first melanoma vaccine may be 'the penicillin moment' in cancer treatment, researchers say
A world-first melanoma vaccine which personalises treatments for patients may put an end to melanoma as a "death sentence", according to Australian experts. ⌘ Read more
This popular holiday spot is now surrounded by 7km dingo fence to stop attacks
Authorities hope a new dingo fence encompassing the K'gari (Fraser Island) township of Orchid Beach will help keep both humans and dingoes safe, as wild dog numbers on the island continue to grow. ⌘ Read more
Annette recruited two doctors to her rural GP clinics, but then they pulled out overnight
New rules allowing overseas-trained doctors to work in some outer suburbs of Melbourne and Sydney, and in major regional cities, mean even fewer GPs are willing to work in the bush. ⌘ Read more
Archie Roach's life and legacy to be honoured at state memorial in Melbourne
As thousands of mourners prepare to gather for a state memorial service in Melbourne to honour Uncle Archie Roach, the singer is described as a generous man whose legacy will transcend music. ⌘ Read more
Rachel was 15 when she went to police for protection, instead she says she was 'preyed upon'
The ABC has spoken to three women who say Victoria Police officers accessed the LEAP database to stalk, harass or pursue relationships with them. Lawyers fear these are not isolated incidents. ⌘ Read more
How you can help the European Space Agency solve the mystery surrounding tonight's 'Christmas asteroid'
Put away the doomsday kit though, this space rock won't collide with the planet. ⌘ Read more
Investigation launched into bees 'falling from the sky' and thousands of dead crayfish at SA property
South Australia's primary industries department is investigating the deaths of thousands of bees and freshwater crayfish at a farm south of Adelaide. ⌘ Read more
COVID-19 deaths are three times higher than previously reported, WHO estimates
New estimates show COVID-19 has been responsible for approximately 14.83 million excess deaths worldwide, up to three times more than previously reported. ⌘ Read more
Parliament reconvenes for urgent sitting to rein in skyrocketing power prices
An extraordinary proposal to cap coal and gas prices and billions in financial assistance for rising power bills will be enacted as parliament reconvenes for an urgent end-of-year sitting. ⌘ Read more
These are the seven Robodebt issues put to Scott Morrison for 'consideration and comment'
The Robodebt royal commission saw seven matters put to former prime minister Scott Morrison for his "consideration and comment". Here's how he responded. ⌘ Read more
'A lot of happier people' and 'a giant birthday party' — what's life like a year after Tasmania's COVID wall came down
On the eve of Tasmania's COVID border wall coming down in 2021, the ABC spoke to people to see how they were feeling — a year on, with the disease surging again, we ask how they are going. ⌘ Read more
A grief no parent should bear — almost a year on from the jumping castle tragedy, the pain goes on
Georgie Burt has lived with the "greatest pain" a parent can bear, losing a child. Now, almost a year on from the Hillcrest jumping castle tragedy, Ms Burt says life without Zane is "a pain I can't put into words". ⌘ Read more
Australian delegation arrives in Palau, one of few nations in Pacific to favour Taiwan over China
The tiny nation of Palau, which continues to defy pressure from Beijing to drop diplomatic ties with Taiwan, has welcomed a bi-partisan delegation from Australia as concerns grow over China's rising presence in the Pacific. ⌘ Read more
At least four dead after boat carrying migrants capsizes in English Channel
Lifeboats, helicopters and rescue teams working with the French and British navies rescue a reported 43 migrants as the British government comes under growing pressure to prevent boat arrivals from France. ⌘ Read more
Iran set to be ousted from UN women's body in US-requested vote amid ongoing unrest
A US official says they have seen "consistently seen growing support" to remove Iran from the UN's Commission on the Status of Women. ⌘ Read more
When COVID protests erupted in China, the internet turned to Teacher Li
When China's historic protests against COVID curbs erupted last month, a 30-year-old Chinese man in a flat in Italy became one of the most important conduits of information on the unfolding drama via a lone Twitter account. ⌘ Read more
Agreement struck for Italian company to buy WA building firm Clough's Australian business
Italian building company Webuild reaches an agreement to buy embattled WA construction firm Clough Group's Australian business. ⌘ Read more
At least 120 killed after floods in Congo rip apart a major highway and engulf entire neighbourhoods
The heavy rains also caused landslides and sinkholes across the nation's capital. ⌘ Read more
Bipartisan US bill seeks to block Huawei's access to American banks
A Republican bill backed by senior Democrats seeks to "severely sanction" Chinese 5G companies, freezing them out of the US financial system on accusations of economic espionage against America. ⌘ Read more
Walker Flat residents urged to evacuate because of flooding
Authorities in South Australia have issued an emergency evacuation warning for the River Murray town of Walker Flat. ⌘ Read more
Property developer one of two men arrested over alleged arson of historic Sydney mansion
Two men have been taken into custody over a suspicious house fire that destroyed a $24 million Sydney property earlier this year. ⌘ Read more
Inquest hears pilot complaint made months before fatal South Stradbroke crash not passed on to authorities
Day two of a coronial inquest into a plane crash that killed two people in 2019 has heard of questions over the adequacy of the pilot's training and how CASA was not alerted about a complaint regarding his earlier flight performance. ⌘ Read more
West Australian university student dies suddenly after flying to Bali for a dental treatment
The family of a Perth university student who died suddenly in Bali after flying there to undergo a dental procedure is seeking to repatriate her body. ⌘ Read more
Meta accused of stoking violence, hatred in Ethiopia
A new lawsuit alleges Facebook boosted violent posts in Ethopia, including several that preceded the murder of a plaintiff's father. ⌘ Read more
'It looks like it was hit by an earthquake': Sinkhole appears in regional road after floods and rain
Wimmera farmer Matt Rohde was so shocked by the depth of a canyon on a thoroughfare near his farm, he hopped in the trench. He could barely believe it when it was deeper than his chest. ⌘ Read more
Ukrainian authorities report explosions in Kyiv after drone attacks
Ukrainian authorities have reported explosions in the capital, saying two administrative buildings were hit in a downtown district that is home to many government buildings. ⌘ Read more
Teenage boy dies at notorious drowning spot in Western Sydney
A 16-year-old boy who disappeared while swimming at a dangerous spot on the Hawkesbury River in Western Sydney has been found dead. ⌘ Read more
The report on Launceston General Hospital has arrived. Now Zoe's family is demanding change
What happened to Zoe Duncan at the Launceston General Hospital is something her sister Amanda wants no family to endure. And now a report on the hospital is in, changes must be made, she says. ⌘ Read more
Why this coastal tourist town wants to restrict Airbnbs to affluent suburbs
A proposal that would have restricted where Airbnbs could be run ignites a heated debate about people's freedoms. ⌘ Read more
War of words erupts as fallout from A-Leagues grand final decision continues
A Melbourne Victory shareholder and former director criticises the current chairman, as other A-Leagues clubs distance themselves from the grand final debacle. ⌘ Read more
Mother vents anger after 'inclusive school' excludes son with autism from mainstream graduation and formal
Amy Goel says her son, who attends an inclusive school in the Hunter Valley, was not included with other children leaving year 6. ⌘ Read more
Jimmy Barnes recovering from hip surgery a fortnight after pulling out of summer shows
The Australian singer has been up on his feet since the operation, but says he will be recuperating "for a while". ⌘ Read more
'A love letter to our ancestors': Why Charmaine Bingwa wants people to forget the drama and embrace Emancipation
A torrent of negative publicity surrounding actor Will Smith following that Oscars slap shouldn't prevent people from tuning into Emancipation, according to Australian actor Charmaine Bingwa, who co-stars in the film and says the story is too "important" to ignore. ⌘ Read more
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried denied bail in Bahamas as extradition to US looms
Sam Bankman-Fried has been denied bail by a Bahamian judge after being accused of what has been described as one of America's biggest financial frauds. ⌘ Read more
Man accused of stabbing 25-year-old football player to death in caravan park set for full committal
A year to the day after Birdsall Fa'apepele was allegedly stabbed to death in a caravan park, his girlfriend and family are still waiting for answers. ⌘ Read more
'Everything has been skyrocketing': Fijians vote in country's third election since 2006 coup
Fiji's opposition parties are confident they can beat Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama and win power in the Pacific Island country. ⌘ Read more
WHO warns of tough times ahead for China as it begins to loosen strict COVID rules
A week after China began dismantling its tough "zero-COVID" controls, the World Health Organization has warned of "very tough" times ahead. ⌘ Read more
'Automated' bills for helicopter rescues during deadly flash flood set to be waived
Several victims of the Eugowra flood, including a child and an 87-year-old man, were billed more than $1,000 by NSW Ambulance after they were winched to safety during the sudden devastation in November. ⌘ Read more
Songwriters agree to drop copyright case against Taylor Swift over Shake It Off lyrics
The matter was due to go to trial in January, but songwriters Sean Hall and Nathan Butler have told a judge they will dismiss their case with prejudice, meaning it cannot be refiled. ⌘ Read more
A meticulous professional: Energy Australia pleads guilty over worker's death
The County Court heard Graeme Edwards' death while performing maintenance at the Yallourn power station was avoidable and preventable. ⌘ Read more
Police ask bar owner to consider UFC star shoey mural's reflection on town
The owners of a new bar in Geraldton are painting over an artwork depicting UFC star Tai 'Bam Bam' Tuivasa doing a shoey due to complaints. ⌘ Read more
'This time love wins': US Respect for Marriage Act becomes law
Cyndi Lauper and Sam Smith perform in front of thousands of people at the White House as the US president signs a law providing federal recognition to same-sex marriages. ⌘ Read more
Former WA MP admits to hindering corruption probe after lying under oath, throwing phone into ocean
Another former WA politician pleads guilty to hindering a corruption investigation into his misuse of electoral allowances, which later found he had used taxpayers' money to pay for visits to a Japanese bath house and the strippers. ⌘ Read more
Oregon governor swaps death-row sentences for life without parole
Governor Kate Brown says the state's 17 prisoners awaiting execution will instead serve life in prison without possibility of parole. ⌘ Read more
NASA rover captures sound of Martian dust devil for first time
The Perseverance has captured about 10 seconds of rumbling wind gusts and the pinging of hundreds of dust particles as they hit the rover's body. ⌘ Read more
Former PM Scott Morrison tells Robodebt inquiry he was told scheme didn't need legislation
Scott Morrison's evidence to the Robodebt inquiry becomes fiery as Commissioner Catherine Holmes asks the former prime minister if he understands parliamentary privilege. ⌘ Read more
Car boot kidnappers given lengthy jail terms as judge says crime 'beggars belief'
Nisha Phillips was kidnapped from a home in Sydney's south west last year after she was stabbed over a music dispute. ⌘ Read more
Plan to cap gas and coal prices wins enough support to pass parliament
The federal Greens are lending their support to a plan to cap coal and gas prices and provide energy bill relief in return for a funding package to help households and businesses get off gas faster. ⌘ Read more
Legal win for artist whose funding was revoked for performance piece showing self-insemination
Casey Jenkins is suing the Australia Council for snatching away a $25,000 grant over an exhibition which showed audiences the possible moment of conception through monthly self-inseminations and daily IVF injections. ⌘ Read more
Long wait for voluntary euthanasia laws nearly over in bittersweet victory for Qld advocates
Weeks out from Queensland's new voluntary assisted dying laws taking effect, advocates say too many people have suffered "ugly" deaths because change took so long. ⌘ Read more
Child protection, domestic violence minister stripped of portfolios in Mark McGowan's WA cabinet reshuffle
Simone McGurk, who was also the long serving minister for women's interests and community services was one of the biggest losers in the McGowan government political shake-up. ⌘ Read more
Five men linked to Sydney postcode gangs jailed for fatal bashing of teenager at party
Five men are jailed for the fatal bashing of a teenager who was punched and stomped to death outside a house party in Sydney's south-west. ⌘ Read more
Need help understanding the fusion energy 'breakthrough'? You've come to the right place
An elusive goal in the global race to create clean, green nuclear energy has been achieved by US scientists. So how significant is the "breakthrough" announcement? ⌘ Read more
Mother pleads not guilty to murdering children who were found in suitcases in New Zealand
A 42-year-old mother accused of killing her two children and stashing their bodies in suitcases that were later sold at auction enters a plea of not guilty in a New Zealand court, after her extradition from South Korea. ⌘ Read more
US finalising plans to send Patriot missile defence system to Ukraine, officials say
The Patriot would be the most advanced surface-to-air missile system the West has provided to Ukraine to help repel Russian aerial attacks. ⌘ Read more
Why will deer be shot from helicopters in a Tasmanian national park? Here is what you need to know
Specialist aerial hunters will be employed next year to cull feral deer in Tasmania's world heritage wilderness areas. But how will it work? And what about the carcasses? ⌘ Read more