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Russian forces wrest control of strategic Ukraine town of Soledar
The small industrial town may be a strategic gateway for the Kremlin's forces to push further into the Donbas. ⌘ Read more
Man accused of Toyah Cordingley murder tells court he wants to fight charge in Australia
Former Queensland nurse Rajwinder Singh makes his first official statement to the Delhi District Court, saying he wants to be extradited as soon as possible to contest the charge. ⌘ Read more
Dutton seeks assurances about limits of Voice to Parliament's role
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton wants assurances on the limits of the power of the proposed Indigenous Voice to Parliament, while remaining tight-lipped on how the Liberal Party will manage its position on the looming constitutional question. ⌘ Read more
Grandfather found dead next to boat in Riverland to be 'sadly missed' by Loxton community
The 78-year-old man who was found not far from his upturned dinghy in the Riverland this morning is identified as a local grandfather. ⌘ Read more
Thousands take to streets in Brazil to protest against capital rioters and Jair Bolsonairo
Thousands of Brazilians stream into the streets of Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo to protest against the storming of Brazil's capital by supporters of former president Jair Bolsonaro. ⌘ Read more
Philanthropist dubbed 'Saint Peter' steps in to save Twinnies Pelican and Seabird Rescue centre
A philanthropist offers $1 million to buy the land from where Australia's best-known identical twins have saved thousands of injured, orphaned and sick native birds after their landlord flagged selling the property. ⌘ Read more
NSW Labor candidate cleared of corruption allegations aired in parliament
Canterbury-Bankstown mayor Khal Asfour says he has been "vindicated" after a review finds no evidence of the corruption alleged by former Labor MP Tania Mihailuk. ⌘ Read more
'Spiritual healer' allegedly drugged and raped two women in purported 'healing ceremony', police say
Police allege a 50-year-old man drugged two women with "stupefying and hallucinogenic substances" before raping them. ⌘ Read more
Woman feared for her life when run over in alleged teenage burglary
Queensland police warn against fighting back against offenders after a woman was run over by her own car while attempting to stop alleged thieves. ⌘ Read more
Suspected human remains actually cow carcass in tracksuit jumper
WA police are frustrated they spent a whole day investigating remains in the Pilbara that turned out to be from a cow, not a human. ⌘ Read more
Love lost at popular wedding snap location, One Tree Hill, as farmers shut gates to public
It is known internationally but from next month newlyweds will no longer be able to enter this property on the Sunshine Coast after the council received several complaints about people using the property. ⌘ Read more
Grim reality of 'mammoth' flood clean-up laid bare as water recedes in WA's north
Floodwaters have receded around Fitzroy Crossing, making it much easier for help to arrive. But the departure of water has made the damage painfully clear to see. ⌘ Read more
What should you do in an earthquake, and what makes some regions more prone to them?**
Residents in Australia's north woke to shaking homes and cars overnight, when a massive earthquake struck under the Banda Sea. Here's what you should do in an earthquake, and why the Top End region is prone to them. ⌘ Read more
'Thousands' of dead wombats, but these are the lucky ones to survive River Murray flood
Carrot soup, antibiotics and 10 healthy wombats: How an iconic Australian species is surviving the River Murray flood ⌘ Read more
Grassfire along railway line at Albury causes Hume Highway delays
Firefighters are battling to contain a large grassfire at Albury in New South Wales, which has caused delays along a stretch of the Hume Highway. ⌘ Read more
Helicopter crash survivor Nicholas Tadros faces several surgeries in 'major test' to recovery
The 10-year-old boy who was critically injured in the fatal crash that killed his mother is set to undergo five surgeries within six hours today as he remains in hospital. ⌘ Read more
Help for parents struggling with back-to-school costs
More parents seek support from charities to help fund the cost of school uniforms and supplies ahead of the new school year. ⌘ Read more
Residents west of Brisbane urged to check their yards as search for missing woman enters 12th day
Seventy-four-year-old Kate Mandala, who had recently arrived in Australia, wandered away from her family home on December 30. ⌘ Read more
Vatican reopens investigation into disappearance of teenager in 1983
Emanuela Orlandi, who lived in the Vatican City as the daughter of an employee, was 15 years old when she went missing. The mystery of her case has gripped Italy for decades. ⌘ Read more
China's ambassador to Australia invokes WWII in quarrel with Japanese counterpart
China's ambassador criticises his Japanese counterpart in Canberra, accusing him of not doing his job properly and suggesting Tokyo may launch a military attack on Australia again in the future. ⌘ Read more
The Top End flood crisis has highlighted Australia's 'dreadfully forgotten' outback roads. What needs to be done?**
Extreme weather events are placing unprecedented strain on Australia's vast road network, cutting off communities and impacting the flow of essential freight. What can be done to make them more resilient? ⌘ Read more
Fire emergencies in WA's South West and Wheatbelt after storms, lightning strikes
Overnight electrical storms and high temperatures spark multiple bushfire emergencies across regional WA. ⌘ Read more
Huntress, salvaged Sydney to Hobart yacht, will be repaired 'to former glory' after island ordeal, crew vows
After appearing doomed, stuck in the sand on a remote Tasmanian beach with no road access, the Sydney to Hobart yacht Huntress has been refloated and is licking its wounds in port — with its crew vowing to repair it to its "former glory". ⌘ Read more
Australia's biggest carbon polluters told to cut emissions by 4.9 per cent each year to 2030
The government will revamp a climate mechanism introduced by the Coalition government, proposing a 4.9 per cent cut on emissions for the nation's biggest emitters each year to 2030. ⌘ Read more
NSW premier declares Liberals will regain seat from incumbent who faces sex abuse charges
Premier Dominic Perrottet says the "Liberal Party is going to win the seat of Kiama" despite not having a candidate two and a half months out from the NSW election. ⌘ Read more
Row over 'template letter' to inform patients of alleged mental health crisis in northern Tasmania
The wording of a letter informing patients their mental health service is in crisis is "a template, in case it's needed in the future", Tasmania's health department says — but a health union says it shows mental health care is "in such a state it might be embarrassing to admit". ⌘ Read more
It might be sweet potato fries for a while as national chip shortage lingers
Owners of a coastal fish and chip shop are taking matters into their own hands to recover from the national potato chip shortage and reel customers back in. ⌘ Read more
Department of Justice reviewing potentially classified documents found at Biden's former office building
A small number of documents with classified markings were discovered as Joe Biden's attorneys were clearing out the offices of the Penn Biden Center, where the president used to keep an office. ⌘ Read more
US farmers win the right to repair their John Deere tractors
US farm machine manufacturer John Deere and the American Farm Bureau Federation sign a memorandum of understanding that ensures farmers have the right to repair their own farm equipment. ⌘ Read more
Spike in severe sunburn cases at hospital burns unit prompts warning
South Australia's health authorities issue an urgent reminder to parents days after a spike in the number of children admitted to an Adelaide hospital burns unit with severe sunburn. ⌘ Read more
Teacher shot by boy, 6, hailed a hero for evacuating children from classroom
A US teacher is hailed a hero for evacuating students from her classroom after being shot. ⌘ Read more
Former US fighter pilot's extradition over China training approved by Attorney-General
The lawyer for a former US fighter pilot facing secret charges related to his prior employment in China says his client is "acutely disappointed" with the Attorney-General's decision to approve an extradition request. ⌘ Read more
Two more men charged over shooting murder of escaped prisoner near Hobart
Another two men have been charged over the murder of escaped prisoner Nicholas Scott, who was found shot dead outside a home north of Hobart last week. ⌘ Read more
WA's uptake of latest COVID-19 booster lags as second-lowest in Australia
Health experts are concerned that slumping fourth-jab numbers in WA will lead to a spike in more severe cases like those that led to restrictions earlier in the pandemic. ⌘ Read more
New kid on the block hopes to break harvest records despite late finish
With 5,000 tonnes of grain expected to be harvested, Frankland River farmer Grant Bernhardt is all smiles after his first year of farming in Western Australia. ⌘ Read more
'Significant increase' in number of patients being given wrong medication: Ambulance Tasmania
Ambulance Tasmania reported a significant increase in patients being given the wrong medication, doses, and routes last year, in what a union says is a result of excessive workloads. ⌘ Read more
Horses reined in on streets of Surfers Paradise after beach race escape
The incident began after a jockey was thrown from a horse during the Magic Millions event. ⌘ Read more
'Damage is extraordinary': Receeding waters reveal impact of WA's worst-ever flooding
WA's premier describes the infrastructure damage caused by flooding in the Kimberley as "extraordinary", with the daunting task of rebuilding towns and communities becoming clearer as water levels drop. ⌘ Read more
Almost everyone in China's third most populous province has been infected with COVID
Official data from the health commission for central Henan province indicates about  88.5 million people have been infected with COVID as authorities across China brace for a surge in cases expected as Lunar New Year travel and celebrations approach. ⌘ Read more
Veronica Nelson's partner sues Victorian government over death in custody
The partner of an Indigenous woman who died in a Victorian prison after making multiple calls for help sues the state and other parties, alleging her treatment breached human rights laws. ⌘ Read more
Pharmacists report nationwide shortage of some antibiotics amid supply issues
Overseas supply issues are leading to a shortage in some antibiotic medications used to treat illnesses such as pneumonia and strep throat. ⌘ Read more
NFL player Damar Hamlin returns to Buffalo in a major step towards recovery from on-field collapse
After a week in a Cincinnati hospital following his collapse during an NFL game, Damar Hamlin is back in Buffalo as he takes a massive step on his road to recovery from his cardiac arrest. ⌘ Read more
Regulator allowed aged care facility to skip audit one month before resident's alleged murder
A report seen by the ABC shows Baptistcare Bethel in Albany WA, where 70-year-old Monica Mary Stockdale was allegedly murdered, had been given an exemption for its latest audit due to "exceptional circumstance" related to the COVID-19 pandemic. ⌘ Read more
Georgia jury ends probe of Donald Trump over 2020 election, judge to decide if report is made public
The Georgia special grand jury that has been investigating whether former US president Donald Trump and his allies unlawfully sought to interfere in the state's 2020 election results has issued its final report. ⌘ Read more
US says Iran may be 'contributing' to war crimes in Ukraine
National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan says Iran has chosen to go down a road where their weapons are being used to kill civilians in Ukraine. ⌘ Read more
Ten times more overseas migrants expected to move to Melbourne than regional Victoria over next four years
The chief economist of the Regional Australia Institute says the federal government needs to ensure enough overseas migrant populations are flowing into non-metropolitan areas. ⌘ Read more
United Nations says ozone layer is slowly healing, hole to mend by 2066
A United Nations report says the Earth's protective layer is healing at a pace that has the potential to fully mend the hole over Antarctica within about 43 years. ⌘ Read more
Kim's paintings were used to train AI without their consent. Now they're calling for better protections for artists
AI image generators are learning from human illustrators without their consent. Now artists are speaking out. ⌘ Read more
Central Australia remains on flood watch as Timber Creek calls for review of emergency response
A number of remote communities in the Northern Territory remain isolated but have "sufficient supplies" for now, as a flood watch continues in the aftermath of ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie. ⌘ Read more
Live: Nasdaq jumps as Tesla shares surge, ASX set to open higher and dollar above 69 US cents**
Wall Street stocks are mixed, with the Nasdaq surging thanks to electric car maker Tesla. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. ⌘ Read more
Live: The Loop: Jair Bolsonaro hospitalised, Gareth Bale retires, Damar Hamlin returns to home state
The news Australia is searching for, and all the news that happened while you snoozed: This is The Loop, your quick look at this morning's stories as they happen. ⌘ Read more
River Murray search for missing man in flood-hit South Australian region
A search will continue this morning in South Australia's flooded Riverland region for an elderly man who was reported missing just after 1:30pm on Monday. ⌘ Read more
Stopping a 'silent killer' to help save beloved native species
A pathogen branded a "biodiversity bulldozer" is the second biggest threat to native flora and fauna after rabbits but has not received the same attention as other pests. A new trial aims to change that. ⌘ Read more
A good guy and 'a devil': The contradictory sides of Nick Kyrgios on show in new Netflix documentary
Nick Kyrgios loves entertaining, until he doesn't. He loves the attention, until it becomes too much. So his presence in Netflix's new all-access documentary series was always going to draw the eye. ⌘ Read more
Are polishes, acrylics and powders bad for my fingernails? Do I need a breather between manicures?**
People are increasingly opting for regular manicures with vibrant layers of polish, gel, acrylic or powder. But should we hold off from treatments, and give our nails a break every now and then? ⌘ Read more
Why you might be seeing more dragonflies and their 'delicate' cousins in Victoria this year
Dragonfly populations are booming in Victoria, with swarms of the colourful insects emerging from ponds, pools and waterways thanks to wet weather that favours their breeding patterns. ⌘ Read more
Heart disease in women 'grossly' under diagnosed, cardiologist says
Jennifer Tucker was 34, healthy and active when she began struggling to breathe. She was told she didn't need an angiogram, but subsequent testing showed otherwise. ⌘ Read more
How to survive 21 days naked in the wilderness
After a career as a stunt performer in Hollywood, Ky Furneaux was used to danger. But her most extreme experiment came when she was asked to spend 21 days naked in the wilderness. ⌘ Read more
Small business owner Monique never thought she would fall for a phone scam, then she got a call on holiday
While travelling on holiday with her family, Monique Svenson almost lost thousands of dollars during a single phone call. ⌘ Read more
NSW election pledges to make housing cheaper could have opposite effect, experts say
Both major parties are hoping to appeal to voters with their competing stamp duty schemes but property experts say few buyers would actually benefit and housing prices could be pushed up. ⌘ Read more
Fire crews bombing Lake Pedder bushfire ahead of temperatures rise
Firefighters working in Tasmania's south-west wilderness are hitting a bushfire hard ahead of hot conditions expected later in the week. ⌘ Read more
Traded biodiversity 'credits' are key to Labor's environmental plans, but critics are not convinced
A market where koala credits are traded is now central to the federal Labor government's plan for halting Australia's extinction crisis, but critics are not convinced that demand is strong enough to make a serious impact on the environment. ⌘ Read more
Russian actor facing criminal charges for 'anti-Russian' statement
From playing a Soviet war hero to facing criminal charges for his 'anti-Russian' remarks, actor Artur Smolyaninov is the latest public figure to come under the scrutiny of the Kremlin's censorship laws. ⌘ Read more
Hundreds of Brazilian police surround protester camp after Congress attack
One day after rioters launch an astonishing attack on Brazil's state institutions, hundreds of police are deployed to stop further trouble from massed protesters. ⌘ Read more
Ukrainian officials decry Russian 'terrorists' after missile attack on market
A 60-year-old woman has been killed and several other people have been wounded in a Russian missile strike on a market in eastern Ukraine, according to officials. ⌘ Read more
Residents prepare to flee Darling Downs bushfire as overnight wind change threatens
Authorities say the event, about 200 kilometres west of Brisbane, was started by a grass fire. Residents have been asked to prepare to leave. ⌘ Read more
Charity forced to remove piles of dumped Christmas goods
The St Vincent de Paul Society has been forced to order extra trucks over the Christmas break to pick up donations that members of the South Australian community have dumped outside closed stores. ⌘ Read more
'I want to know you're sober': Wild claims, farcical scenes as ex-senator faces trial over alleged WA border breach
Former One Nation senator Rod Culleton claims to be a Commonwealth officer, while his co-accused requests the magistrate take a sobriety test as the pair's trial begins. ⌘ Read more
Prime Minister announces 'significant' financial emergency aid for WA flood victims
People affected by WA's worst-ever floods can access thousands of dollars in flood relief as locals count the cost of the 'massive' damage to homes, infrastructure and animal deaths. ⌘ Read more
Australian cricket pioneer Norma Johnston dies aged 95
The cricket community pays tribute to the trailblazing Johnston, who was Australia's oldest living Test cricketer until her death. ⌘ Read more
Is Brazil having its own version of the US's January 6 insurrection? An expert explains
The storming of key democratic institutions in Brasilia has parallels with the January 6 assault on the US Capitol but was different in one key way: the position of the military. ⌘ Read more
'The money is gone': Bahamas tries to turn page after FTX downfall
Cryptocurrency exchange FTX's collapse leaves people in the Bahamas feeling frustrated after initial hope for its future, with one bishop turning to song to express his feelings. ⌘ Read more
England's NHS rushes to discharge hospital patients to free up beds
The state-run health service is under strain following years of relative underinvestment, the fallout from COVID-19 and strike action by frontline staff. ⌘ Read more
Gloomy outlook for Riverina winegrape growers facing soggy vineyards and diseased grapes
Winegrape growers are preparing for a delayed and diluted vintage due to heavy rains and flooding, which has destroyed some crops and left others infected with downy mildew. ⌘ Read more
Family hike ends with race against tide and airlift to hospital, as rescue chopper flies 2,300km in two days
A busy weekend sees the CQ Rescue Service helicopter fly eight missions, with call-outs ranging from dislocated knees to potentially deadly jellyfish stings. ⌘ Read more
In India's 'unknown hills', sidecar ambulances help mothers give birth safely
Central India's Chhattisgarh has one of the highest rates of pregnancy-related deaths for mothers across the country. A growing fleet of motorbike ambulances is working to change that. ⌘ Read more
Rahm wins in Hawaii as Morikawa suffers nightmare final five holes
Jon Rahm benefits from a fourth-round nightmare for US golfer Collin Morikawa to claw back a seven-shot deficit and win the PGA's Tournament of Champions. ⌘ Read more
'Absolutely ridiculous': Tennis boss slams calls to move Australian Open date
Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley dismisses suggestions the event should be moved to a date later in the year, but concedes the international tennis season is too long. ⌘ Read more
Men charged with raft of offences after gunpoint arrest in Hungry Jack's drive-through near Darwin
NT Police alleged one of the men had breached parole and threatened residents at a home with a crossbow and shotgun before the dramatic arrest in Coolalinga last week. ⌘ Read more
Fuel payments for drivers after River Murray floods cut more than 120 roads and ferries
Low-income locals and pensioners struggling to get around their River Murray communities because of dozens of road and ferry closures could be eligible for financial support to ease the cost of paying for extra fuel. ⌘ Read more
Salvaged Sydney to Hobart yacht 'belongs to Aborigines', Land Council says
The Aboriginal Land Council of Tasmania claims a Sydney to Hobart yacht that washed up on a remote beach is the property of Indigenous Australians and they are entitled to a third of its worth, despite the vessel already being salvaged. ⌘ Read more
Second-generation corpse flower grown from leaf cutting blooms at Adelaide Botanic Gardens
The Adelaide Botanic Gardens is being inundated with visitors with some reporting an hour-and-a-half wait to catch a glimpse — or rather a whiff, of a corpse flower that bloomed at the weekend. ⌘ Read more
University gives staff the option to work on Australia Day
The University of Wollongong says it acknowledges that January 26 is not a day of celebration for all Australians, following similar moves by other prominent employers. ⌘ Read more
Woman accused of murdering baker and his daughter to spend months in custody
Kristen Leslie Olsen did not appear when her matter was briefly mentioned in the Maryborough courthouse today. ⌘ Read more
'It was soul-destroying': Woman with vision impairment refused drink because she 'didn't have a carer' with her
A woman living with a vision impairment says she was refused a drink by an Adelaide bartender because she was "unaccompanied" and "didn't have a carer" with her. ⌘ Read more
New research finds most cyberbullies have these two things in common
A study from the US and India uncovers levels of online bullying that surprises its researchers. So, where does Australia stand? ⌘ Read more
New harbour swimming spot opens next to Sydney CBD
Marrinawi Cove, at Barangaroo, is the latest urban area opened up for swimming west of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, but water quality experts say the area needs to be monitored carefully. ⌘ Read more
From Kate and William to his stepmum Camilla, no-one is spared during Prince Harry's latest interview
In a 90-minute interview with ITV, Prince Harry has painted a picture of a toxic dynamic between his family and the British tabloids, who reported on their every move. Here are the biggest revelations. ⌘ Read more
'Drivers are leaving in droves': Adelaide bus drivers strike over safety fears
Up to 1,000 bus drivers across Adelaide have gone on strike, affecting at least 70 per cent of the city's bus network. ⌘ Read more
Geoff says he lost $140,000 after company lured him into foreign exchange trading
Former customers of an Australian company claim they were lured into the high-risk world of foreign exchange trading under false pretences and subjected to high pressure-sales tactics which contributed to them losing huge sums. ⌘ Read more
Ashton Agar India-bound, three quicks an option for Aussies
Ashton Agar will be one of several spinners Australia take to India, but the tourists may pick three quicks for some matches on the four-Test tour. ⌘ Read more
Live: ASX rises as Wall Street soars, home values record the largest decline on record
A rally on Wall Street has sent Australian stocks higher, while property values in the country have recorded the biggest fall on record. Follow the latest updates in our live blog. ⌘ Read more
Grain growers signal dire economic warning if rail transport fee hike goes ahead
Millions of taxpayer dollars were spent on a stretch of central Queensland rail line which could soon be too expensive to use. ⌘ Read more
This couple has spent decades filming the wild, but one animal is their favourite
David Parer and Liz Parer-Cook make award-winning natural history films that capture amazing footage of animals in the wild. ⌘ Read more
Facial recognition software's unique use in sea dragon conservation
Known for their leaf-like appendages, the seahorse-like creatures found along the Australian coastline can be identified by the markings on their faces and along their chiselled snouts. ⌘ Read more
Mikaela Shiffrin emotional after matching Lindsey Vonn for skiing record
American ski queen Mikaela Shiffrin has been left full of emotion after matching Lindsey Vonn's women's World Cup skiing record with an 82nd win. ⌘ Read more
Eddie's roof was ripped off in a cyclone. Now he's making resilient renovations to withstand future disasters
After recovering from one disaster, and witnessing the devastation of others, SES first responder Eddie Cowie is doing everything he can to make his home more resilient. ⌘ Read more
Protesters supporting Brazil's former far-right president Jair Bolsonaro storm National Congress in capital
Supporters of Brazil's former far-right president Jair Bolsonaro invade the Supreme Court, the National Congress building and surround the presidential palace in the country's capital, Brasilia. ⌘ Read more
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie returns to the NT, bringing heavy rainfall to remote Central Australia
South-western parts of the Northern Territory experience severe weather and access to some roads and remote communities are cut after the system returns from WA this weekend. ⌘ Read more
Live: Prince Harry opens up about relationship, tensions with the royal family in new interviews
Prince Harry's interviews about his upcoming memoir, Spare, are airing overseas. Follow live. ⌘ Read more