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First Nations mother appeals to the federal government over international custody dispute
A First Nations mother is appealing to the federal government to intervene in an international custody dispute that has separated her from her two-year-old daughter. ⌘ Read more
Police intercept package allegedly containing millions of dollars worth of cocaine in Adelaide
Police say officers intercepted a package on arrival containing five kilograms of cocaine, which they say has a street value of $2 million. A 28-year-old man has been arrested and charged with drug offences. ⌘ Read more
Emergency warning issued for bushfire burning in Port Kennedy, south of Perth
Authorities issue an emergency warning for a bushfire that is threatening lives and homes in Port Kennedy in the City of Rockingham. ⌘ Read more
Tasmanian devil mistaken for 'plush toy' by Hobart mum
A Hobart mum has bent down to pick up her dog's Tasmanian devil-shaped stuffed toy, when the "toy" started running, resulting in her and the kids taking refuge on the kitchen table until the animal bolted out the back door. ⌘ Read more
Australia says no change yet to COVID-19 rules regarding travellers from China
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Australia is making no change yet to its rules around allowing travellers from China into the country, despite measures by some countries, such as the US, to require mandatory COVID-19 tests for arriving visitors. ⌘ Read more
Travellers urged to stay put as floods swamp arterial roads between NT and Qld
Entire road networks have become swamped by floodwater with emergency services warning against travelling throughout north-west Queensland and across the Northern Territory-Queensland border as a monsoon threatens even more rain. ⌘ Read more
Sun's out, bums out: The group baring all in the name of body positivity
It's a hot summer's day in the nation's capital and members of Get Naked Australia are cooling off by taking it all off, ready to pose in a particularly colourful photo shoot. ⌘ Read more
Whoopi Goldberg denies 'doubling down' on 'hurtful comments' about the Holocaust
The Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony winner issues a statement again apologising for her earlier comments about the Holocaust, saying she was explaining her remarks to a journalist and not "doubling down". ⌘ Read more
Christmas bells bloom in 'beautiful show' after drought, fires and floods
The vibrant native Christmas bell is thriving in Mid North NSW in the wake of natural disasters and consecutive years of high rainfall. ⌘ Read more
Motorcycle rider dies in two-vehicle crash, woman arrested for alleged stabbing
A 25-year-old motorcycle rider has died in a two-vehicle crash in Adelaide's north, while a woman has been arrested for allegedly stabbing a man in Adelaide's CBD. ⌘ Read more
Buffalo storm death toll could rise as National Guard goes door-to-door for welfare checks
With more than 30 people already dead, the US National Guard goes door to door in Buffalo performing welfare checks, facing the possibility of finding more victims. ⌘ Read more
'A really big problem': England football skipper speaks out about endometriosis
England's Women's Euros-winning football captain speaks out about her endometriosis diagnosis, and her fears of how the painful condition could affect her ability to play key games for her country. ⌘ Read more
Death toll rises in Philippines Christmas floods, with more heavy rain expected
The death toll from Christmas Day floods in the Philippines rises to 29, with storms expected to dump more rain over the hardest-hit southern and central regions. ⌘ Read more
From sea to shucked, growing oysters is a fascinating process
Despite oysters being a popular mainstay on many summer menus, the process of farming them from spat to plate-worthy is not well understood for most Australians. ⌘ Read more
Live: Wounded Australian bowling line-up hunting quick victory on day four of Boxing Day Test
After wrapping up the first Test in two days, Australia is in the box seat to beat South Africa by more than an innings on day four at the MCG. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Iranian chess players compete without hijab, 100 Iranian detainees could face death penalty
At least 100 Iranians, including five women, are charged with capital offences in connection with protests in Iran, Norway-based Iran Human Rights says, as two Iranian chess champions defy hijab laws during a chess tournament in Kazakhstan. ⌘ Read more
Citizen scientist unearths 'layer of weird' by discovering new mould species in NSW
It feeds on meat-eating fungi, is invisible to the naked eye, and was discovered by accident in a New South Wales rainforest before being named after the man who found it. ⌘ Read more
Live: Australia's stock market expected to open lower
Australia's share market is expected to open lower this morning, after noticeable losses on Wall Street overnight. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Teen dies after being thrown from ute tray, with police seeking driver
Detectives from the Northern Territory Police's major crash unit are being flown to the remote community of Palumpa, after a teenage boy was flung from the tray of a ute. ⌘ Read more
Emma Watkins signs up for post-Wiggles passion project sparked by childhood fascination
As a child growing up in Sydney, Emma Watkins was always enthralled by sign language and she is channelling that interest into a new passion project for children. ⌘ Read more
The man behind the reality TV character: The real story of My Mum Your Dad's Roe Owens
Roe Owens has no regrets about going on the reality TV show My Mum Your Dad, but his reality makes for a better story than what we saw on the show. ⌘ Read more
New real-time bushfire alerts can keep you safe in WA, but what's the catch?**
The ServiceWA app can now deliver real-time, location-based  bushfire alerts to help keep you safe, but there are fears it may come at a cost. ⌘ Read more
Man drowns at Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast
An interstate visitor aged in his 40s drowns at Surfers Paradise, with an 11-year-old boy also pulled from the water. ⌘ Read more
Entire families sleeping in single rooms almost a week after flood evacuations, raising health concerns
Community leader Lorraine Jones says about 50 people are crowded into dongers at a workers camp after being evacuated from flooded homes. ⌘ Read more
It’s been dubbed a ‘sustainable’ manufacturing hub. But FOI shows Middle Arm was pitched as a ‘new gas demand centre’**
Documents obtained by the ABC show the original business case for a "sustainable" development precinct proposed for Darwin Harbour described it as a "new gas demand centre", prompting critics to question the environmental merits of a project that has received $1.5 billion in federal funding. ⌘ Read more
Residents evacuated amid fears for River Murray flood levee
Houses are likely to become flooded amid fears a flood levee will break in the South Australian town of Mannum. ⌘ Read more
A generation has grown and the city has changed, but Richard still loves driving a Melbourne tram
After more than three decades driving trams up and down Swanston Street, Richard Augustus says the CBD has changed before his eyes. But the reasons he loves his job have not. ⌘ Read more
Dog's lucky escape after swallowing barbed fishing lure
An X-ray revealed why Nala the dog was in such distress after finding and eating something while on a walk — a barbed fishing lure was stuck in her throat. ⌘ Read more
How to pick the best fruit for your summer platter
Fruit platters are a summer staple, but how do you make sure every bite is as sweet as it can be? ⌘ Read more
Warning against 'knee-jerk' crime crackdown after teens charged with mother's fatal stabbing
Emma Lovell was fatally stabbed in the chest on her front porch on Monday night, prompting a call for a crackdown on youth crime. ⌘ Read more
Why it's illegal to have pet hamsters and gerbils in Australia
Gerbils are not allowed to be imported into Australia for any purpose. And while certain hamsters can technically be imported live, this is only for tightly controlled research purposes. Here's why. ⌘ Read more
China to resume issuing passports and visas, as world's strictest COVID controls to ease in New Year
China's rolling back of virus restrictions may cause a potential flood of Chinese going abroad for next month's Lunar New Year holiday. ⌘ Read more
Travel writer Catherine Best says you should give caravanning a go — and here are the best spots to try
There are plenty of different price-points for getting into caravanning.The travel writer explains the costs, as well as offering advice on how to get started and tips for destinations. ⌘ Read more
Possum cloaks are undergoing a renaissance, but their history goes back thousands of years
Possum-skin cloaks are making a comeback as a symbol of First Nations culture worn by Indigenous leaders at special events and in parliament. But the cultural practice wasn't always celebrated. ⌘ Read more
The scam behind the scammers: Lured, trapped, tortured and forced to catfish strangers
When Nokyoong and Neung set off for new jobs in Cambodia, they hoped to give their loved ones a better life. Instead they were trapped in an elaborate scam and left fearing for their lives. ⌘ Read more
'Crying crocodile tears': The impact of Airbnb as Australia's rental crisis bites
Exclusive data shared with the ABC shows the number of short-term rentals such as Airbnb in Australia has dropped dramatically. But experts say it is still a major problem in some areas. ⌘ Read more
A rapper, a Star Trek trailblazer and a drummer: Remembering the creative minds lost this year
The world lost trailblazers, pioneers and giants this year from many walks of life. Take a look back at the international stars who died this year. ⌘ Read more
Australia had more than 10 million COVID cases this year. But how many more went unrecorded?**
We’ve always known official COVID case data didn't capture the full scope of transmission, but 2022 was the year that Australia lost grip of just how big an underestimate it is. ⌘ Read more
Pair behind $8.75 billion scam handed massive jail sentence in Singapore's 'most serious case' of stock market manipulation
John Soh Chee Wen, who orchestrated the scheme, and his accomplice, Quah Su-Ling, were handed a collective 56-year jail term following the four-year trial. ⌘ Read more
Russia intensifies attacks on liberated Kherson and eastern Ukraine
Russian forces have stepped up mortar and artillery attacks on the recently liberated city of Kherson in southern Ukraine, Ukraine's military says. ⌘ Read more
Reggae artist Jo Mersa Marley, Bob Marley's grandson, dies aged 31
The Jamaican singer was found unresponsive in a vehicle on Tuesday morning after reportedly suffering an asthma attack. ⌘ Read more
Pope Francis asks for prayers for former pope Benedict XVI who he says is 'very sick'
The 95-year-old Benedict, who lives on the Vatican grounds after retiring in 2013, has become increasingly frail in recent years. ⌘ Read more
Aussie satellites to be launched on SpaceX rocket with unexpected benefits for flying
Five Australian-made satellites are about to launch in a project designed to close gaps in air traffic management systems and reduce bumpy flights. ⌘ Read more
Aboriginal man dies at a Midwest prison, WA's second death in custody in days
The Department of Justice said the man collapsed while playing basketball at the regional prison, and died at the scene despite prison officers and medical staff providing first aid. ⌘ Read more
South Korea to spend $651 million until 2027 to counter North Korean drones
An incursion of drones into South Korean airspace on Monday triggered criticism of the South's air defences as it tries to curb the North's evolving nuclear and missile threats. ⌘ Read more
After being raped and suffering a miscarriage, Aurelia was sent to prison
About 200 women are still in prison in Mexico under outdated anti-abortion state laws, despite the Supreme Court decriminalising abortion last year. ⌘ Read more
'This is a nightmare': Family pays tribute to teenage couple who lost their lives in crash
Family and friends are mourning the loss of a young couple who died in a road crash in South Australia's Mid North. ⌘ Read more
Alex Carey's first Test century powers Australia into unbeatable position in Boxing Day Test
With Australia already sitting pretty in the Boxing Day Test, wicketkeeper Alex Carey bats South Africa completely out of the match on day three at the MCG. ⌘ Read more
Millmerran murder accused involved in argument before driving car into house, police say
Queensland police are trying to piece together the moments before a man was killed when a car allegedly drove deliberately into his home on Christmas night. ⌘ Read more
Philippines hunts for 26 people still missing after Christmas floods and landslides
The national disaster agency says deaths, mostly from drowning in flash floods, have increased to 25 with search efforts continuing for those still missing. ⌘ Read more
Cold, snow and winds: Why blizzards are so deadly
Blizzards not only risk the lives of people attempting to survive or drive outside in violent, snowy winds, but they can also wreak havoc on people attempting to take shelter inside their homes. ⌘ Read more
Australian man killed fighting in Ukraine, says DFAT
The mother of Victorian man Sage O'Donnell said he "died in action defending the freedom of the Ukrainian people" just before Christmas, DFAT says. ⌘ Read more
After years of misery, can these big-money signings end Wests Tigers' decade of misery?**
After 11 seasons without finals football, the Tigers have ponied-up big money for star recruits in 2023. But will it be enough? ⌘ Read more
NSW holiday-makers warned to be water safe after boating death of two teenage girls
Two teenagers aged 13 and 14 were riding on an inflatable "biscuit" when they hit a submerged tree stump. ⌘ Read more
Customers of failed crypto company FTX file class action after alleged 'fraud of epic proportions'
Customers of collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX have filed a class action lawsuit against the company and its former top executives, including Sam Bankman-Fried, seeking a declaration that its holdings of digital assets belong to customers. ⌘ Read more
River Murray peak passes Renmark, up to 1,800 properties flooded so far
Authorities are confident the River Murray flooding has reached its peak in Renmark overnight, with about 1,700 to 1,800 properties inundated so far. ⌘ Read more
Bushfire damage to accommodation adds to pain of housing shortage
Essential accommodation for mine workers on Tasmania's west coast has been destroyed in a bushfire that raged through the small community of Rosebery — with authorities set to review warnings which were sent out during the emergency. ⌘ Read more
Jetstar apologises after 'miscommunication' sees Bali flight returned to Melbourne
Jetstar launches an investigation after a "miscommunication" sees a plane load of holiday-makers en route to Bali turned around and sent back to Melbourne. ⌘ Read more
Nick Kyrgios pulls out of United Cup due to injury
The United Cup loses one of its top drawcards, with Australia's Nick Kyrgios pulling out due to injury, less than 24 hours before the start of the tournament. ⌘ Read more
Man missing for five days after driving out of outback town
Robert Daw, 31, was last seen on December 23 driving out of the town of Katherine. ⌘ Read more
Calls to upgrade West Australian road where young couple died on Christmas Day
There are calls to upgrade the road where a Christmas Day crash claimed the lives of a young couple, leaving their three children stranded for two days on a remote road in Western Australia. ⌘ Read more
Ticketing for Sydney NYE fireworks back in spotlight as Labor promises to make event free
The New South Wales opposition is promising to overturn an unpopular decision to charge admission to watch the Sydney New Year's Eve fireworks at some harbourside locations, arguing it's a "fundamental" experience that should be free. ⌘ Read more
Discussions to find 'the most viable option' for $18m port project following voluntary administration
A multi-million-dollar port project remains on track and budget despite the contractor's parent company plunging into financial turmoil. ⌘ Read more
Investigation underway after Brisbane death in custody
Ethical Standards Command is investigating the man's death, after he was found unresponsive in a police vehicle. ⌘ Read more
Three teens, a camera and a four-day camping trip along the Heysen Trail
A South Australian high school student is encouraging young people to unplug from their devices and reconnect with nature through the art of film. ⌘ Read more
UN Security Council denounces Taliban bans on women in Afghanistan
The United Nations Security Council calls for the full, equal and meaningful participation of women and girls in Afghan society. ⌘ Read more
Outback drivers on wombat watch as populations boom across Nullarbor
If you're driving between SA and WA this holiday season, keep your eyes peeled for southern hairy-nosed wombats, with up to 200 per square kilometre in some parts of the desert. ⌘ Read more
Ringleader of Michigan governor kidnap plot sentenced to 16 years in prison
The leader of a foiled plot by members of right-wing militia groups to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is sentenced to 16 years in prison. ⌘ Read more
Live: Warner says he can bat again as Australia builds big Boxing Day Test lead over South Africa
As Australia tries to build a dominant first-innings lead in the Boxing Day Test, David Warner is allowed to bat again after retiring hurt on 200 not out while suffering cramp and heat exhaustion on day two. Follow day three at the MCG live. ⌘ Read more
Australian bowling injuries offer South Africa hope at MCG
Australia might have a depleted bowling attack for South Africa's second innings, boosting the tourists' hopes of a long-overdue batting fightback even as one of their own bowlers escapes injury after a freak accident with a camera. ⌘ Read more
'I will look after your daughters': Tributes for mother killed in alleged home invasion, amid fresh calls for tougher laws
Queensland Opposition Leader David Crisafulli describes the incident as "shocking, alarming and soul-destroying", saying it would "rock the state". ⌘ Read more
Family tug business under pressure from global shipping giants
A small-scale tugboat operator in WA's south-west is struggling to stay afloat as multinational businesses encroach on Australian ports. ⌘ Read more
Mealtimes can be stressful for Darcy, but these strategies are helping him expand his diet
Fussy eaters can be a real challenge for parents and having an autistic child who is highly selective about food means tensions can run high at mealtimes. But these tips could help manage the stress. ⌘ Read more
'Deafening' trains roll past the Corbett's place six times a day. By 2040 that number will be 40
Stan and Suzanne Corbett have sent "hundreds of letters" about the effect the train line would have on "booming" south-west Logan, but say their worries have fallen on deaf ears. ⌘ Read more
Ethnic fighting kills 56 in South Sudan, official says
The United Nations peacekeeping mission is monitoring the escalation of tensions and violence in the region plagued by blood feuds and clashes over cattle and land. ⌘ Read more
Woman suffers life-threatening burns in incident in Melbourne's south-west
Police are investigating an incident outside a home in Werribee South that left a woman in a critical condition in hospital with burns. ⌘ Read more
How far can you go if there isn't a limit? James found out by walking 5,100km across Australia
COVID-19 made James's dream of walking across Australia possible, but then derailed his journey halfway through. Two years and 13 days later, he has finished what he started, crossing some of Australia's most remote and desolate landscapes, with the help of generous strangers. ⌘ Read more
Australia is the world's largest lithium producer, so why are battery start-ups leaving?**
Australian start-ups are being lured overseas to capitalise on the booming electric vehicle market and are calling on the federal government to match other countries that are spending big to manufacture batteries domestically. ⌘ Read more
Burglars love the holiday season. This is how they pick which house to rob
Why do offenders commit burglary during the Christmas season, what are they looking for and how do they decide which house to target? Here's what you need to know. ⌘ Read more
'We just lost that battle': Riverland family struggle to save home as levee breaks
A Riverland couple hope their 119-year-old home can be saved from rising floodwaters that have turned their property into an island. ⌘ Read more
Russia bans oil sales to countries that accept price cap
President Vladimir Putin delivers Russia's long-awaited response to a Western price cap, signing off on a five-month ban on the supply of crude oil and oil products to nations that impose the cap. ⌘ Read more
Got a Christmas gift you hate? Seinfeld can help
There are unspoken rules around giving and receiving gifts, and they're not always easy to understand. Just ask George Costanza. ⌘ Read more
How a 25-year-old Melburnian’s funny, weird little game about a frog detective became a cult hit
When Grace Bruxner made Frog Detective as her final-year university project, she had no inkling it would find a global audience and turn into a trilogy. ⌘ Read more
Serbs put up new roadblocks as tensions soar in ethnically divided Kosovo
The new barriers, made of heavily laden trucks, were put up overnight in Mitrovica, a northern Kosovo town divided between Kosovo Serbs and ethnic Albanians. ⌘ Read more
NSW Liberals avoid messy preselection fight, strike deal on women-focused upper house ticket
The party strikes a deal for gender parity on their upper house ticket ahead of next year's state election, just days after a first attempt was struck down in a blow to Premier Dominic Perrottet. ⌘ Read more
South Korean military slammed for response to North Korea's drone incursion
President Yoon Suk-yeol says he will set up a unit specialising in drones, after the military failed to shoot down any North Korean drones which crossed into South Korea on Tuesday. ⌘ Read more
Three children airlifted to hospital after suspected Irukandji jellyfish stings on K'gari (Fraser Island)
Irukandji jellyfish are a small, extremely venomous species of box jellyfish, approximately two centimetres in diameter. ⌘ Read more
China is racing to vaccinate its elderly population, but many are reluctant
Getting a jab into the arm of elderly Chinese is the biggest hurdle the ruling Communist Party faces before it can lift the last of the world's most stringent antivirus restrictions. ⌘ Read more
Indigenous woman dies after suffering 'medical event' in Perth prison
WA's Department of Justice says the woman died on Christmas Eve after spending three days on life support at Fiona Stanley Hospital. ⌘ Read more
David Warner scores historic double century in 100th Test, emphatically ending run of outs
After the better part of three years without a Test century, David Warner clatters 200 runs on day two of his 100th Test, leaving South Africa scrambling at the MCG. ⌘ Read more
Mypolonga dairy farm 'going underwater' as Murray River levee bursts
A dairy farmer is racing to save his robotic dairy after a levee at Mypolonga breaches, despite peak floodwaters still a week or two away from arriving. ⌘ Read more
Meet the miniature artist recreating gritty New York street scenes and finally cashing in
With his nimble fingers and child-like enthusiasm, Danny Cortes re-creates in miniature the hip-hop-infused street scenes of a gritty New York. ⌘ Read more
Deadliest year for Rohingya at sea in a decade, as 180 people presumed drowned
The feared sinking of a migrant boat in recent weeks with 180 people onboard could make 2022 one of the deadliest years at sea in almost a decade for Rohingya Muslims, a UN agency says. ⌘ Read more
'Happy' Kyrgios key to emulating Ash Barty and one of Australian Open's 'greatest wins', says Craig Tiley
The Australian Open tournament director says Nick Kyrgios can learn from Ash Barty's skill at handling pressure, while he hopes Australians will give Novak Djokovic a "warm" welcome. ⌘ Read more
A voice like no other: Why Whitney herself took centrestage in new biopic
Described as "the greatest voice of her generation", it goes without saying that Whitney Houston's original vocals just had to be heard in newly opened biopic I Wanna Dance with Somebody, writes Mawunyo Gbogbo. ⌘ Read more
Residents told be ready to flee, as bushfire burns near Tasmanian town
Residents of Arthur Street in Rosebery near Tasmania's west coast should prepare to leave, as an uncontrollable bushfire threatens residences. ⌘ Read more
High temps hit swathes of the country before the new year
Large parts of the country are sweltering through high temperatures for the first time this summer, with South Australia experiencing what is expected to be its hottest day since January 2021. ⌘ Read more
Police appeal for public help to find young family missing in WA outback
Police express "urgent" welfare concerns for a young family who went missing on their way to a Wheatbelt town on Christmas Day. ⌘ Read more
'Don't let a minority ruin our game': John Aloisi defends embattled ALM competition
Western United coach and Socceroos great John Aloisi says he will continue to fight for football and the A-League Men's competition despite a dire fortnight. ⌘ Read more
Woman walks 35 kilometres through flooded roads to find help after travellers stranded in north-west Queensland
The group were travelling from Mount Isa to Lake Nash cattle station in the Northern Territory when their car broke down on a waterlogged road. ⌘ Read more