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Former top South Australian and Northern Territory police officer dies in bike crash in Adelaide
A former Northern Territory police commissioner and South Australian police assistant commissioner is identified as the victim of a bicycle crash in Adelaide's east. ⌘ Read more
'You can't stop her': Sam Kerr's last-minute header rescues draw for Chelsea in London derby
Chelsea remains unbeaten from its past 10 games after Sam Kerr saved them with a late goal to give them a 1-1 draw against Arsenal. ⌘ Read more
Class action firms join forces to litigate Medibank breach
Australian law firms have joined forces to run a landmark data breach complaint against private health insurer Medibank after data from millions of customers was hacked and released on the dark web in October. ⌘ Read more
Bass Strait island enlists land and air response to feral cats
Almost a thousand cats have been trapped in a decade by a cat controller enlisted in the fight against feral cats on an island in the Bass Strait. ⌘ Read more
Cost of stone fruit on the rise in NSW following poor harvest, while Queensland could have bumper crop
Heavy rainfall and disease are being blamed for a poor harvest of stone fruit in NSW, with experts saying this will lead to an increase in Queensland crops in supermarkets. ⌘ Read more
Former Afghan female MP shot dead in Kabul home
Mursal Nabizada had been among the few female parliamentarians who stayed in Kabul after the Taliban seized power in August 2021. ⌘ Read more
Three years on from COVID chaos, this is what couples now want from their weddings
Industry experts say couples are spending more on their weddings this year as large events return and many people opt to pay top dollar for the stress-free option. ⌘ Read more
Police say Dakota Lee Nagel has been found
Melbourne woman reported missing last week has been found, police say. ⌘ Read more
Lindy Lucena was found dead just days into the new year. Her community has had enough
Hundreds of residents turned out to mourn the death of a Ballina woman earlier this month, and to push for an end to domestic violence. ⌘ Read more
Parents are under pressure to make Insta-perfect lunches, but don't overlook this humble staple
Social media may push intricate Insta lunches in bento boxes, but dieticians say there's no need to drop the "humble" sandwich. ⌘ Read more
Live: 'Minimal' chance of survivors in Ukraine apartment strike. 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
River Murray flooding causes new problems for Coorong after years of low flows
Scientists say the River Murray flood has been "disastrous" for the region's bird species, prompting urgent calls for better management and intervention of the river system. ⌘ Read more
Moe aged care home investigated over resident's shocking death
Questions over the death of a man on the pavement outside his aged care home may soon be answered with a series of investigations underway. ⌘ Read more
Scammers invent relief agency to target WA flood victims
Fitzroy Crossing residents are being preyed upon by online crooks looking to exploit them during a time of desperation. ⌘ Read more
Carbon is a climate change villain, but could be the hero of our green energy future
If we're to transition to green energy, we need help from carbon. New research into carbon-based materials is improving lithium-ion batteries, hydrogen fuel cells and solar panels. ⌘ Read more
Graves sink, fisheries shrink as climate change hits Fiji
As coastal villages in Fiji confront the reality of climate change, the government estimates more than 600 communities could be forced to move, with 42 places under urgent threat. ⌘ Read more
Debt has allowed Australia to kick its economic problems down the road, but are we at a dead end?**
Australia has been kicking a can full of economic problems, mainly related to housing and household debt, down the road for decades. Is 2023 the year we reach the end of the road, asks Michael Janda. ⌘ Read more
Famous for insulting Australia, this Chinese ‘wolf warrior’ has been mysteriously shuffled aside
China's controversial diplomat Zhao Lijian has stepped back from China's diplomatic frontline. Does that mean China will give up the aggressive and assertive Wolf Warrior diplomacy? ⌘ Read more
From today, first homebuyers in NSW can opt into government's land tax scheme
First-time home owners who bought property in the past two months and now want to opt into the NSW government's land tax scheme will have their stamp duty refunded within two weeks. ⌘ Read more
Philanderer? Fraudster? Spy? The British MP who faked his death and ran away to Australia
He was a British MP who faked his own death to start a new life in Melbourne, Australia. But what's the truth about the elusive, alleged spy John Stonehouse? ⌘ Read more
'Hard to take': Aussie rider Toby Price falls agonisingly short of third Dakar crown
Two-time champion Toby Price led heading into the final stage of this year's race, only to suffer heartbreak as he missed glory by 43 seconds. ⌘ Read more
Police believe woman missing for a week still alive as helicopters, drones search near Alice Springs
Police say the boyfriend of Angie Fuller, 30, is assisting them with their inquiries and continue to believe she could still be alive, as they continue their search  across a vast area north-west of Alice Springs. ⌘ Read more
At least 16 killed in Nepal plane crash
First responders are combing the hillside site where a Yeti Airlines plane carrying 72 passengers and crew crashed in central Nepal. ⌘ Read more
Three women arrested over partly naked climate protest at Tour Down Under
Three women aged in their late 60s and early 70s are charged with indecent behaviour after a protest against energy giant Santos's sponsorship of Tour Down Under. ⌘ Read more
Perry declares Aussies won't take Pakistan lightly in white-ball series
They top the world rankings in both ODIs and T20Is, but the Australians will be showing Pakistan the utmost respect when they clash over the next few weeks, according to star all-rounder Ellyse Perry. ⌘ Read more
Gold Coast helicopter crash survivor Nicholas Tadros 'responsive'
Ten-year-old crash survivor Nicholas Tadros remains in a critical condition at the Queensland Children's Hospital in Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
Nigeria's female bouncers show their strength fighting stereotypes
Emem Thomas employs women of a certain weight and shape to her Dragon Squad security team, creating a safe space for plus-size women to excel in a traditionally male-dominated field. ⌘ Read more
Border praises Cummins's captaincy but warns of 'acid test' against India, England
Allan Border — one of Australia's greatest captains — likes what he sees in Pat Cummins's performance as men's skipper, but he knows the pace spearhead is about to meet his toughest challenge during the next 12 months. ⌘ Read more
Romania seizes luxury cars in Andrew Tate case
Authorities descend on a compound near Bucharest to remove a fleet of luxury cars and other assets belonging to British-American influencer Andrew Tate, who faces charges of human trafficking and rape. ⌘ Read more
Girl, 7, seriously hurt and others injured in drive-by shooting near London church
A child is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after she and five others were hurt when shots were fired outside a church in London where a funeral was taking place. ⌘ Read more
Thousands protest in Tunisia on anniversary of revolution
Thousands of Tunisians angry at the country's economic crisis and the president's increasing authoritarianism march through the capital on the 12th anniversary of the uprising which triggered the Arab Spring. ⌘ Read more
Australian passports are among the world's most powerful. So where can it take you?**
The passports of the world have been ranked by an international citizenship assistance firm, and Australia has come out among the most powerful once again. ⌘ Read more
Authorities investigating Melbourne ferry crash
Authorities are investigating a boat crash at Melbourne's Docklands that occurred with about 200 people on board. ⌘ Read more
Worried about mosquitoes and encephalitis viruses? Here's everything you need to know
Japanese encephalitis and Murray Valley encephalitis have health authorities concerned. We spoke to the experts to find out everything you need to know about the viruses. ⌘ Read more
Maximum security prisoners recycle 80 tonnes of waste bound for landfill
Inmates at the NSW prison are raising vital funds for charity through the initiative. ⌘ Read more
Storm-battered California gets more wind, rain and snow
Further flood warnings and evacuations are issued in California with the state being dumped with rain and snow since late December, cutting power to thousands, swamping roads, and triggering landslides. ⌘ Read more
Bushfire in south-west WA downgraded to watch and act
The blaze in Donnybrook-Balingup Shire, which was sparked by lightning on Tuesday, is now contained but not controlled. ⌘ Read more
Detectives concerned for the welfare of Melbourne woman missing for a week
Police say they hold concerns for the welfare of a Dakota Lee Nagel, who has not been seen by her friends or family since last week. ⌘ Read more
Cause of Adelaide Hills bushfire investigated as injured firies recover
Two firefighters are recovering after being injured fighting a blaze in the Adelaide Hills in extreme conditions yesterday. ⌘ Read more
World Cup fans boost UK economy, easing recession risk
Britain's economy unexpectedly ekes out some growth after a boost from World Cup drinkers and video game sales. ⌘ Read more
China reports huge rise in COVID-related deaths after data criticism
China says nearly 60,000 people with COVID-19 have died in hospital since it abandoned its zero-COVID policy last month. ⌘ Read more
Severe weather to continue for north and central Queensland, with flash flooding and huge rain totals predicted
A severe weather warning remains in place for Queensland's central coast, with heavy rainfall and flash flooding forecast to develop throughout the day. ⌘ Read more
Trees down, roofs off and power out after Victorian storms
The north-east Victorian town of Benalla is recovering after being hit by a storm that dumped 18 millimetres of rain in just 15 minutes and tore roofs off buildings. ⌘ Read more
Electric vehicle sales have 'exploded' in this state. These Tesla owners have some thoughts on why
The membership of the Tesla Owners Club WA has grown to more than 2,500 as the state records Australia's highest growth in sales for the past two years. ⌘ Read more
A modern pilgrimage in pursuit of peace connects Tasmania to Ukraine
In Tasmania, it was hot but peaceful for those taking part in the Way of St James pilgrimage — for Ukrainian Oleg Shostak, who joined in from his home of Lviv, it was a chance to imagine a time without war. ⌘ Read more
SA company to farm seaweed used to make product worth $395k per kilo
The red seaweed grown in the Spencer Gulf will be turned into fertiliser, chicken feed and a natural food pigment. ⌘ Read more
This dental problem is the 'canary in the coal mine', health professionals say
You might not even realise you're doing it, but here's what dentists want you to know about teeth grinding and how to manage it. ⌘ Read more
Love at first ride: Why young girls packing into this underground venue are part of a larger trend
As girls pile into a skate park below the hubbub of peak-hour commuters in North Perth, they represent a larger trend across the country, as women steer a growth in the popularity of skateboarding. ⌘ Read more
'There must be serious consequences': Federal government investigates NT land clearing
The federal environment department is investigating allegations of unlawful land clearing in the Northern Territory, where satellite images obtained by the ABC suggest swathes of unique savanna have been flattened to make way for a cotton industry. ⌘ Read more
Beach-driving mindset the focus of collaboration to reduce hoon driving
A researcher working to stop people driving dangerously on Queensland's beaches says it is "like a switch" is flicked when some people drive on sand. ⌘ Read more
Eleven-year-old Jaya's love of carnivorous plants saw him win Landcare's national photography prize
Jaya Hunn took the winning photo of a sundew plant while helping keep his local nature reserve clean, and has no plans to slow down his conservation mission. ⌘ Read more
After nearly 50 years of caring for Kempsey railway station, this 'humbled' worker has come to the end of the line
When Bernie Keast sat his NSW Railways exam in 1975, he didn't expect to start his lifelong career a few days later. Nearly five decades later, he's decided to call it a day. ⌘ Read more
Paul Jones travelled to a remote Indonesian village of subsistence whale hunters. This is what he learnt
Australian photojournalist Paul Jones spent months on a remote Indonesian island, living in a village without electricity or running water, to learn about whale hunters and their subsistence lifestyle. ⌘ Read more
With few trees in her suburb, Ronda would rather jump in the car than walk on scorching footpaths
As experts push for faster action to boost tree cover in Melbourne's canopy-starved west, councils in other parts of the city are making moves to boost the shade within their own regions. ⌘ Read more
Death threats and Persian rug payments — how an Australian coach took Pakistan to their first Women's Cricket World Cup
Jodie Davis had played cricket for Australia and moved on to coaching when she got a phone call that would change her life forever, forging a new path for Pakistan's female cricketers. ⌘ Read more
Lawyers find more classified documents at Joe Biden's Delaware home
The White House says lawyers for US President Joe Biden have found five additional pages of classified documents at his home in Wilmington, Delaware. ⌘ Read more
UK to supply tanks to Ukraine, as Russia renews rocket attacks on Kyiv and Dnipro
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak promises to provide tanks and artillery systems to Ukraine, amid renewed missile attacks by Moscow targeting multiple Ukrainian cities for the first time in nearly two weeks. ⌘ Read more
Many Australian beaches are disappearing before our eyes. So what's the solution?**
For decades, residents along a section of suburban Australian coastline have witnessed their beach dissolve before their eyes, sometimes literally dropping into the sea. It's a problem that is also confronting coastal towns throughout the country — and the world — as sea levels continue to rise. ⌘ Read more
'Like playdough to be moulded': The quest for the perfect body that's always just out of reach
Natasha spent thousands of dollars to attain her curvy, Kardashian-esque physique. But now she's noticed fashion designers and celeb circles are celebrating thinness. What's going on? ⌘ Read more
Shocking 'secret' memo attacking the Pope ensures Pell's crusade will outlive him
Cardinal George Pell had been actively working against the current pope, and to secure the right man to be the next. And after his death, his vigorous crusade to save the Catholic church from itself continues, writes Noel De Bien. ⌘ Read more
‘Each government hasn't had the guts’: The beach shacks that keep beating demolition despite the odds
Shack life and crayfish defined four villages 220 kilometres north of Perth for more than five decades. But 2020 delivered a double whammy that nearly spelled the end. ⌘ Read more
Martin Luther King Jr set American democracy a test it's still struggling to meet
If the US is to have a future, if democracy is to have a chance, it will have to keep faith with Martin Luther King Jr's America, writes Stan Grant. ⌘ Read more
When Alexander travelled home to Russia, his first surprise was how normal life is on the home front
Alexander Titov took a trip home to St Petersburg in December. Here's what he found. ⌘ Read more
'A callous and cowardly act': UK Prime Minister condemns Iran's execution of British-Iranian man
Iran executes a British-Iranian national who once served as its deputy defence minister, its judiciary says, defying calls from London for his release after he was handed the death sentence on charges of spying for Britain. ⌘ Read more
'Just wrong': Docklands roof six rule raises questions in BBL derby
The Melbourne Renegades win a tense BBL derby, despite two Melbourne Stars players being awarded six runs for shots that hit the Docklands Stadium roof. ⌘ Read more
Funeral of Cardinal George Pell begins at St Peter's Basilica at the Vatican
Pope Francis is expected to give the final blessing at the funeral of Cardinal George Pell, which is underway at St Peter's Basilica at the Vatican after the former Archbishop of Melbourne died at the age of 81 on Tuesday. ⌘ Read more
'Never be satisfied': Jonassen credits attitude for Aussies white-ball success
Jess Jonassen says a desire to always improve is why the Australian women's cricket team are world champions in both limited-overs formats. ⌘ Read more
Zelenskyy plans UN visit on anniversary of Russian attack
The Ukrainian leader wants to address a high-level United Nations meeting in New York in February if the "security situation" permits, a senior official says. ⌘ Read more
'Can't sweep it under the rug': Protests at Perth Cup rerun two weeks after horse death
Protesters gathered at the rescheduled Perth Cup at Ascot Racecourse, a fortnight after the on-track death of a horse, calling for an end to the sport. ⌘ Read more
Tennis chief says United Cup is here to stay as part of Australian Open build-up
Tennis Australia chief executive Craig Tiley backs the United Cup to become "the pre-eminent global teams' event" in tennis, amid calls for changes to be made to the competition following its debut. ⌘ Read more
Marshall Islands, Palau near new cooperation deals with US
Washington is close to finalising agreements with two Pacific Island nations that are seen as critical in maintaining US influence in a region where China is becoming increasingly assertive. ⌘ Read more
Emergency warning issued for bushfire in south-west WA
The blaze in Donnybrook-Balingup Shire, which was sparked by lightning on Tuesday, has been upgraded after jumping a containment line. ⌘ Read more
What happens to Graceland after Lisa Marie Presley's death?**
As his only child, Lisa Marie Presley, played a big role in preserving Elvis's home and his memory — so what happens now? ⌘ Read more
Indonesia sends warship to monitor Chinese coastguard vessel
The Chinese vessel has been sailing the contested, resource-rich Natuna Sea since December 30. ⌘ Read more
Actor Ezra Miller gets fine, probation after home break-in
The Justice League actor avoids a three-month jail sentence after pleading guilty to a charge relating to a break-in and theft of alcohol at a neighbour's home. ⌘ Read more
Europe's largest-known rare earth metals deposit found in Sweden
Rare earth elements are currently not mined in Europe, but are essential for manufacturing electric vehicles and wind turbines. ⌘ Read more
NT Police concerned for safety of missing woman last seen on outback road
Angie Fuller, 30, was last seen travelling on Tanami Road on Monday evening, according to NT Police. ⌘ Read more
'I'm gonna miss you guys big time': Tomljanović makes 'tough decision' to pull out of the Australian Open
Australia's top female player announces she will pull out of the Australian Open, as she battles an ongoing knee injury. ⌘ Read more
'Your husband is a polar bear': Emergency agency fires group for nonsensical Alaska translations
After a rare typhoon damaged homes along Alaska's western coast, residents opened emergency response paperwork to find bizarre phrases passed off as Alaska Native languages. ⌘ Read more
Robbie Knievel, daredevil son of Evel Knievel, dies at 60
The American stunt performer set records with daredevil motorcycle jumps following the tire tracks of his thrill-seeking father. ⌘ Read more
Emergency warning for bushfire in Adelaide Hills just outside of metropolitan area
An emergency warning is issued for a bushfire on Gorge Road at Montacute, just east of the Adelaide suburb of Athelstone. ⌘ Read more
Young child found dead after being reported missing in remote NT
NT Police say a child was found dead near a home in East Arnhem Land hours after being reported missing. ⌘ Read more
Life-threatening flash flooding on the radar for north and central Queensland
Dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding is possible for parts of north and central Queensland, with the Bureau of Meteorology warning up to 300 millimetres could fall in some areas. ⌘ Read more
Police believe zoo fence 'intentionally' cut in case of missing clouded leopard
When Texas zookeepers counted their animals on Friday morning, they realised their clouded leopard named Nova was missing. ⌘ Read more
Katie has been a truckie for just 18 months but now she's taking on mammoth 12,000km runs to help flood victims
Rookie truckie Katie Gianoncelli is one of many drivers undertaking massive journeys in long-haul trucks to resupply Western Australia's flood-hit communities. ⌘ Read more
Police release dashcam footage of high-speed crash on busy Melbourne thoroughfare
As part of an ongoing investigation, police release footage of a stolen car being driven down the wrong side of a busy Melbourne street and hitting another vehicle at high speed. ⌘ Read more
NSW Labor says Perrottet should not resign over Nazi uniform scandal
New South Wales Labor leader Chris Minns does not think Premier Dominic Perrottet should have to resign as leader after it was revealed he wore a Nazi uniform to his 21st birthday party. ⌘ Read more
From just two bags and a dream to two successful businesses, Filipinos Mark and Winnie Santos are inspiring other migrants
It took Mark and Winnie years to feel at home in Australia. But a decade on they are prospering and helping new migrants do the same. ⌘ Read more
'They're served very poorly here': Flooding from ex-cyclone highlights lack of remote community services
A remote community health worker says access to medical care was an ongoing issue in remote communities, especially during flooding events. ⌘ Read more
Frida Kahlo immersion, an indoor beach, 'sound baths' in the CBD: Experience mania hijacks Sydney
In its opening week, Sydney Festival pulled out all the stops to entice audiences with "immersive" and unique experiences in unusual locations — but how was the art? ⌘ Read more
Can football be saved? A new European Super League documentary wants us to decide
Covering the four pivotal days that saw the rise and fall of the European Super League, a new documentary reveals the shadowy machinations of football's elite. ⌘ Read more
Stuck between regional and metro, Ipswich hospitality businesses are struggling to stay open
Despite a busy festive period, Ipswich business are closing their doors, struggling to find staff to cope with demand. ⌘ Read more
UTAS to start paying back $11m owed to staff amid multi-million-dollar CBD redevelopment
The review into the underpayment of some University of Tasmania staff, which determined the institution owes more than $11 million, is dragging into 2023, while it spends more than $130 million on a new facility in the Hobart CBD. ⌘ Read more
'A lightning rod for discontent': The divided legacy of Cardinal George Pell
While many with the Catholic Church remember him as compassionate, he's reviled by many others inside and outside religious spheres. ⌘ Read more
Direct beach access for billionaire's Ningaloo resort blocked after plans to re-route road scrapped
The state government has walked away from a road realignment that could have used at least $6 million of taxpayers' money, due to Aboriginal heritage and environmental concerns. ⌘ Read more
'Beautiful, large and raucous' black cockatoos make themselves known in coastal region
In parts of northern New South Wales, residents have been spotting large numbers of yellow-tailed black cockatoos. A bird expert says there could be a few reasons why. ⌘ Read more
It's been 30 years since Radiohead's Creep became a hit. Here's how a single 'too depressing' conquered the charts
Creep was a monster that charted around the world and gave a British act a rare hit in the United States. But when the single was first released, the BBC refused to play it and Radiohead's label eventually gave up on it. ⌘ Read more
Dominic Perrottet says his Nazi costume scandal isn't about politics — this is why he's wrong
The NSW premier could lose his job over the Nazi costume scandal, but whether he will or not depends on politics, writes state digital editor Riley Stuart. ⌘ Read more
'Australia's best kept secrets': Calls to better recognise the north's forgotten wartime bombings
It has been 80 years since remote northern corners of the country were struck by Japanese bombs – but historians say many wartime stories from northern Australian are at risk of being forgotten. ⌘ Read more
'A network of underground cities': Inside the salt mines of Soledar prized by Russian mercenaries
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the landscape around Soledar is covered in Russian corpses. The head of Russia's feared Wagner Group calls neighbouring Bakhmut a "meat grinder". So why do the Russians keep coming? ⌘ Read more