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Tony Abbott advising controversial conservative lobby group Advance Australia
Former prime minister Tony Abbott is among a group of advisers to a conservative lobby group that last month was found to have published false information about the Voice to Parliament proposal in Facebook ads. ⌘ Read more
Are private schools worth the price tag?**
Your postcode – rather than whether you go to a public or private school – is more likely to determine your academic success. ⌘ Read more
Iraq stadium crowd crush kills at least two, injures dozens
A stampede outside a stadium in southern Iraq has killed at least two people and injured dozens, a health official says. ⌘ Read more
Victoria to stop outsourcing women's prison health care to for-profit companies
The state government will end outsourcing of health care for female prisoners to a for-profit company, admitting the current arrangement "hasn't always" fulfilled duty of care. ⌘ Read more
Is there a future where Australia's major arterial roads will ever be flood-proof?**
This week's deluge has resulted in 12 sections of Queensland's Bruce Highway being cut, stranding travellers and causing significant freight issues. ⌘ Read more
'The sound of people coughing': In the rural village where Daqing lives in China, the crematorium is full
Experts warn of a deadly COVID-19 spread to rural areas of China, where medical resources are limited and the population is ageing, as an estimated 2.1 billion people begin travelling home as part of the final Lunar New Year travel rush. ⌘ Read more
PNG prepares to sign Defence Cooperation Agreement with US as it seeks to 'make its presence known'
Papua New Guinea is preparing to sign a Defence Cooperation Agreement with the United States, as it also finalises a security treaty with Australia. ⌘ Read more
Why more women working in construction could also make it a better workplace for men
Female tradies are still a rare breed, but the sector is slowly growing more diverse. Both men and women in the industry say making construction more female-friendly would be better for all workers. ⌘ Read more
Maggie Clark is only 15, but Australian gambling companies are taking bets on her matches
The national children's commissioner blasts some of Australia's biggest gambling companies for offering bets on international cricket matches involving underage players. ⌘ Read more
Actor Alec Baldwin to be charged over Rust shooting
Halyna Hutchins was killed when a revolver Baldwin was rehearsing with during filming in New Mexico fired a live round that hit her and movie director Joel Souza, who survived. ⌘ Read more
Judi struggles to move around her home, but she doesn't have anywhere else to go — and she is not alone
Judi needs new accommodation and is on an ever-growing list of Tasmanians without suitable housing — and advocates say a "complete lack of transparency" in the process leaves those waiting in a state of "total despair". ⌘ Read more
New stadium would lose $300m over 20 years, analysis finds — but premier won't be swayed
A new estimate suggests Hobart's proposed AFL stadium could lose about $300 million over 20 years — but Tasmania's premier says it will be an economic and cultural boon for the state. ⌘ Read more
Sydney family torn apart after migration agent failed to lodge visa application
Bexley resident Mohamed Barghachoun moved from Lebanon to marry his long-term partner, who paid more than $8,000 to a migration agent to help him apply for a visa. ⌘ Read more
Phil asked Greek Australians why they anglicised their surnames. He was surprised by some of the responses
Countless immigrants changed their surnames after arriving in Australia. Did they regret it? ⌘ Read more
Jacinda Ardern's shock resignation could be a game-changer for NZ's October election
Jacinda Ardern's resignation will come as a shock to many, given the international reputation she earned over the past five years. But it's less of a surprise for close watchers of NZ politics, writes Grant Duncan. ⌘ Read more
Murray launches incredible comeback to beat Kokkinakis in Australian Open five-set classic
In a match lasting a staggering five hours and 45 minutes, Andy Murray calls upon his fighting qualities to defeat Thanasi Kokkinakis, after finding himself two sets down against the Australian. ⌘ Read more
Cate Blanchett, Catherine Martin get BAFTA nods, All Quiet on the Western Front leads nomination count
The German remake of the anti-war classic All Quiet On The Western Front led the nominations, overtaking other award-season favourites with 14 nods. ⌘ Read more
France hit by nationwide strike as unions fight Macron's plan to raise retirement age
French workers went on strike and joined marches across the country on Thursday, halting trains and cutting electricity production in a nationwide day of protest. ⌘ Read more
Students' numeracy skills in decline, as report slams strategy for doing 'little' to help
The Productivity Commission blasts Australia's national education strategies, saying they have done "little" to improve student outcomes over the past five years. ⌘ Read more
'Deeply embarrassing': Australia misses another deadline to implement anti-torture treaty
Australia misses another deadline to implement an international anti-torture agreement, with the country's three largest states accused of dragging their feet and bickering with the Commonwealth over funding. ⌘ Read more
Alexei Popyrin rides wave of confidence after 'emotional' Australian Open victory
His win over top-10 player Taylor Fritz had the packed crowd at Melbourne Park chanting his name, and now Alexei Popyrin wants to taste more success, as his Australian Open campaign continues. ⌘ Read more
Elon Musk depicted as liar and visionary in damages trial over 'false' Tesla tweet
Elon Musk is depicted as both a liar who callously jeopardised the savings of "regular people" and a well-intentioned visionary during rival lawyers' opening statements at a trial focused on a Tesla buyout that never happened. ⌘ Read more
Man in his twenties drowns on Gold Coast beach
Three men were seen struggling in the water at The Spit near Main Beach on Thursday afternoon. ⌘ Read more
Perth mental health nurse charged with sexually assaulting teen girl patient freed on bail
Perth detectives say the 48-year-old man sexually assaulted a girl who was aged just 14 at the time of the first alleged offence. ⌘ Read more
Man shot dead at Tenterfield police station after pointing gun at officers
The 48-year-old man was shot after entering the Tenterfield police station at about 5.45pm and pointing a firearm at officers. ⌘ Read more
Former Greens' candidate detained in Japan as family seek answers from authorities
The family of Donna Nelson, who is a Perth-based Aboriginal health advocate and former Greens' candidate, is seeking answers after she was detained by Japanese authorities while on a personal trip overseas. ⌘ Read more
French city asks Madonna for loan of $1.8m painting
The mayor of Amiens believes the superstar is in possession of a 19th-century painting with a local connection, and wants to borrow it to boost the city's European Capital of Culture hopes. ⌘ Read more
Health department stands by decision to remove Indigenous prisoner's 'at-risk' status, prior to suicide death
On the third and final day of a coronial inquest into the final moments of Bernard Hector's life, the 31-year-old's family say they feel the coroner has heard their concerns about his treatment in a Darwin prison. ⌘ Read more
Baby born in mountain village cut off by flooding finally makes it to hospital
Born during a six-day rain storm in North Queensland that isolated her first-time mother from the nearest hospital, Hayley has finally made her way to the maternity ward. ⌘ Read more
Three more people charged with murder over death of WA teenager Cassius Turvey
Two men and a woman are charged with the murder of WA teenager Cassius Turvey, who died on October 23. ⌘ Read more
Argentinian farmer celebrates World Cup victory with corn crop depicting Lionel Messi's face
The field, in Los Condores in central Cordoba province, was sown using an algorithm that calculated where seeds would need to be planted so when the corn grew it created a huge visual image of Messi's bearded visage. ⌘ Read more
Unseeded Jenson Brooksby downs number two seed Casper Ruud in remarkable Australian Open upset
In one of the biggest upsets of the Australian Open so far, Jenson Brooksby stages a remarkable resurrection to defeat Norwegian star Casper Ruud. ⌘ Read more
Australia is on track to eliminate cervical cancer by 2035, but some women might be left behind
Experts say more needs to be done to improve cervical-cancer screening and awareness of the HPV vaccine among women from culturally diverse backgrounds. ⌘ Read more
Queensland man jailed for 12 years for child abuse material
The Moreton Bay man was charged after a tip-off from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children in the US. ⌘ Read more
'You looking at the birds?': Umpire accused of making 'biggest mistake of the Australian Open'
French veteran Jeremy Chardy is involved in a heated exchange with a chair umpire following a contentious incident during his match with Dan Evans at Melbourne Park. ⌘ Read more
Teenage boy dies after electric shock at Gladstone train bridge
A central Queensland boy died after he came into contact with live electrical wires and fell. ⌘ Read more
Mother's memorial plaque swapped for another, in 'very distressing' discovery for daughter
A South Australian woman visited her mother's memorial plaque on a beachside bench, only to discover it had been replaced by a member of the public. ⌘ Read more
A horrific massacre, a live-on-TV earthquake, and stinging rebuke to a reporter: Jacinda Ardern's time as PM
In almost six years as leader, Jacinda Ardern faced the aftermath of a massacre and delivered stinging rebukes to those questioning her age and gender. Here's a look back at her time in office. ⌘ Read more
These Australians are being told to avoid induction stoves
They are fast becoming one of the most popular new kitchen appliances, but around 200,000 Australians have to avoid them while they are in operation. ⌘ Read more
Greens warn 'zombie DAs' risk bulldozing precious areas of coastal NSW for development
As house prices rise, historic development applications are being revived but the Greens warn these "zombie DAs" don't stack up under modern environmental standards. ⌘ Read more
Australian government 'deeply troubled' by delays to writer's espionage trial verdict in China
Foreign Minister Penny Wong expresses concerns after Chinese authorities delay a verdict in the espionage trial of Australian writer Yang Hengjun until April — the seventh such delay. ⌘ Read more
Dozens of jobs lost, 'grim' years to come as 100-year-old timber mill shuts down
The WA government's native logging ban is being blamed for the closure of the Nannup mill. ⌘ Read more
NT football club threatened with $10,000 fine after forfeiting game due to 'unrest and illness'
AFL Northern Territory says the $10,000 fine will be suspended for the remainder of the season and will only be enforced if they forfeit again. ⌘ Read more
Live: Seeds tumbling at Australian Open, with Ruud on the brink
Seeds are tumbling in the men's and women's draw at the Australian Open. And now the men's second seed, Casper Ruud, is also on the brink of an early exit. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Morialta Secondary College students head to university because high school not finished
Builders at a new Adelaide public high school are granted a project extension, leaving more than 150 year 7 students to start their first term at a nearby university. ⌘ Read more
Plenty of fish in the sea — just not in Perth's market right now
Perth is in the midst of a fish shortage, as ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie continues to hinder supplies from Western Australia's northern waters. ⌘ Read more
At least eight reportedly killed in Tibet avalanche
The avalanche has occurred on a section of road between Pai village in Mainling county, in Tibet's south-west, leaving people and vehicles stranded. ⌘ Read more
Mountain community isolated by landslips waiting for emergency supplies
With large boulders, trees and mud strewn along much of the road to the Queensland town, residents are pooling their resources to keep cupboards stocked. ⌘ Read more
Further reported crocodile sightings as wildlife rangers flown in to help with search off Stradbroke Island
Wildlife rangers are searching waterways on North Stradbroke Island off Brisbane after reports a large saltwater crocodile was sighted in mangroves near the town of Dunwich yesterday amid further reports of sightings today. ⌘ Read more
Is a mega-sanctuary the answer to saving koalas? Labor thinks so
NSW Labor is going to the state election with an $80 million plan to create a Great Koala National Park, which they say will protect 20 per cent of the state's koala population. ⌘ Read more
Actor Julian Sands missing in Southern California mountains for five days
The 65-year-old English actor has been missing in mountains north-east of Los Angeles since Friday, with rescue teams unable to resume a ground search due to trail conditions and avalanche risks. ⌘ Read more
'We're just normal teenagers': Coco Gauff's advice for those putting pressure on young tennis stars
Just like Emma Raducanu, Coco Gauff was thrust under the spotlight from a young age, but the 18-year-old American warns the weight of expectation she and others face is unfair. ⌘ Read more
American qualifier achieves 30-year Australian Open first with upset win over world number nine
Katie Volynets enjoys the most significant win of her career with her defeat of Veronika Kudermetova, while fifth seed Aryna Sabalenka moves through to the last 32 at Melbourne Park with relative ease. ⌘ Read more
Guinness World Recorder holder takes on new challenge of world's longest busking session
Wollongong musician Scotty Burford has taken his latest world record attempt to the streets of the Tamworth Country Music Festival, where he hopes to busk for more than 26 hours straight. ⌘ Read more
Fertiliser prices are falling, but there's no guarantee food prices will follow
Farmers and consumers are waiting to see how a global fertiliser price drop will impact their bottom lines and grocery budgets. ⌘ Read more
Hopes for smoother sailing as another cruise ship cancels on Tasmania's north-west
Of the 35 cruise ships due to dock in Burnie this season, five have already been unable to make the stop, and it means local tourism operators and businesses are missing out. ⌘ Read more
ACT police issue warning as Canberra woman allegedly scammed into handing over $70,000 in cash
ACT police say the alleged scam prompted them to issue a warning to the public and to "stress the need to be vigilant". ⌘ Read more
Shatter-proof glass among measures on table for Alice Springs as mayor meets federal A-G to discuss crime nightmare
NT Attorney-General Chansey Paech says his government is discussing a range of "realistic ideas and solutions" with the community to "reclaim the CBD at night". ⌘ Read more
Malaysian authorities never looked into cause of Adelaide woman's death, inquest hears
The children of an Adelaide woman whose bones were found on a Malaysian construction site say it was "heartbreaking" to hear that an investigation never looked into how she died, only whether they were human or not. ⌘ Read more
WestConnex nears completion with new 7.5km tunnel opening tomorrow
Two of Sydney's major motorways have been linked, and, from tomorrow, drivers will be able to access 7.5 kilometres of new tunnels as the massive WestConnex project nears completion. ⌘ Read more
Ukraine's interior minister was killed when a helicopter crashed into a kindergarten. Here's what we know so far
Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the fatal helicopter crash. ⌘ Read more
RSL sub-branch member sanctioned after telling Aboriginal artist to 'leave' Australia
RSL South Australia has apologised to an Aboriginal artist after an admin of a sub-branch Facebook page wrote an offensive comment on the artist's page. ⌘ Read more
Qantas flight turns back to Sydney after 'potential mechanical issue'
Qantas says a flight was forced to return to Sydney "as a precaution" this morning after pilots received a warning about a "potential mechanical issue". ⌘ Read more
Launceston's historic Boag's Brewery to shut its doors to tourists amid downturn in beer consumption
Brewery operators say the impact of COVID-19 and declining beer consumption is forcing them to close the visitors centre and stop tours at the end of the month. ⌘ Read more
As China's population shrinks, country faces challenges, from recruiting soldiers to supporting its elderly
China's population has been declining for years but new numbers reveal changes coming faster than expected, leaving the ruling Chinese Communist Party (CCP) facing many challenges. ⌘ Read more
'Tired and frustrated' by constant recovery and rehab, another injury has Rafael Nadal's tennis future in doubt
Nadal says if the latest hip injury that knocked him out of the Australian Open keeps him off the court for too long, it will be tough to muster the energy to make another comeback. ⌘ Read more
Botanical artist on international climate change crusade through 8-metre scrolls that chronicle life
After witnessing the impacts of climate change, urban encroachment, and tree diebacks, Sharon Field is drawing a plant species a day on paper scrolls, which have been on display as far afield as New York. ⌘ Read more
Twitter auctions off equipment from its San Francisco offices, including its neon blue bird logo
Ever thought of owning Twitter's blue neon sign from one of its offices? Well, someone out there does now. Twitter has auctioned off everything from office furniture to kitchen equipment. ⌘ Read more
Farmer pleads for help to rehome dozens of chickens injured in WA bushfires
Donnybrook farmer Belinda O'Brien lost about 200 chickens when a bushfire hit her property, now she needs help to give her injured chickens some tender loving care. ⌘ Read more
Young farmer's emotional thanks to heroes who saved her life
Kasey Williams barely survived a horror rollover in WA. She is forever grateful to a family in a caravan and emergency service volunteers who helped her following the crash. ⌘ Read more
Gladstone Hospital secures emergency obstetrician but women still have to travel 100km for births
The Gladstone Hospital's maternity unit is set to provide 24/7 emergency obstetrics cover for the first time in six months, but women will still have to travel to Rockhampton for births. ⌘ Read more
Two teenage boys charged over alleged Tara shooting
The teenagers are assisting police with investigations after shots were allegedly fired on a residential street near an area of Queensland where two police officers were killed last month. ⌘ Read more
Heartbroken Nucoal investors find hope in long-running compensation fight
There was a huge snowball effect when a Hunter mining executive was accused of wrongdoing. He has cleared his name and shareholders say they deserve justice. ⌘ Read more
Some of the biggest names in snooker are charged over match-fixing scandal
In the sport's biggest corruption scandal, 10 players receive bans from competing in World Snooker Tour, while the governing body continues to probe allegations they fixed matches, approached players to manipulate matches and bet on outcomes. ⌘ Read more
In rare attack, polar bear kills mum, 1-year-old infant in remote Alaskan village
A polar bear chased several residents around an isolated Alaskan village, killing a mother and her 1-year-old son in an extremely rare attack, before the bear was shot and killed by another resident. ⌘ Read more
European carp population booming following floods amid calls to release herpes virus
As videos of massive spawning events appear on social media, there are renewed calls to release the carp herpes virus to control the invasive pest. ⌘ Read more
'Take cover, hide': Ukrainian dad describes reaction after helicopter crashes into son's kindergarten
A fatal helicopter crash into a kindergarten in Brovary, near the capital Kyiv, claims the lives of at least 14 people, including Ukraine's interior minister. One child dies in the crash and three remain in critical condition. ⌘ Read more
Why does the tap water in these country towns taste so bad?**
A combination of climate change, floods, and ageing equipment is responsible for brown, dirt-flavoured tap water in regional towns. ⌘ Read more
'I was hitting it so soft': Aussie wildcard reflects on 70-shot rally in Australian Open loss
Jason Kubler was not expected to beat Russian 18th seed Karen Khachanov but he put up a typically dogged fight, epitomised by a ridiculously long rally to break his more fancied opponent at a crucial point in their second-round match. ⌘ Read more
Man drowns at northern NSW beach while trying to save daughter
NSW Police say the Lennox Head man was trying to rescue his daughter after she was swept out on a bodyboard at Seven Mile Beach. ⌘ Read more
The art of taxidermy and tanning to give animals 'a second life'
In her small rural town, Trace taught herself leather craft, before moving on to tanning and taxidermy after a long-held fascination with the art forms. ⌘ Read more
After launching three NASA rockets, this remote space centre unveils more sky-high ambitions
Equatorial Launch Australia made history with three launches in 2022 – now it's revealed some big changes and a possible return to space this year. ⌘ Read more
Sun Cable: How Australia's biggest renewable energy project hit a snag
The company behind a visionary solar project backed by two of Australia's richest men entered voluntary administration last week. We explain what it means. ⌘ Read more
Margot Robbie plays a wannabe starlet in this damning, sordid vision of Hollywood’s ‘golden age’**
Babylon, the latest from the director of La La Land, Damien Chazelle, stars Robbie, Brad Pitt, an elephant and a mountain of cocaine. But is it more a pile of dung? ⌘ Read more
Is there a safe limit of alcohol you can drink? New guidelines from Canada say there's not
More than two drinks a week is risky, and no amount of alcohol is safe, a major Canadian study concludes. ⌘ Read more
Why community batteries could be the next step in the solar power revolution
This year the federal government will begin rolling out 400 community batteries to store excess energy produced by households — an initiative that is expected to prompt an uptick in solar panel purchases. ⌘ Read more
Are property investors the solution to Australia's rental crisis?**
Renting a property in an Australian capital city is set to become harder in 2023 an increase in demand and lack of supply drives up rental prices. But is more property investment the answer to the crisis? ⌘ Read more
Shaken by Nepal's Yeti Airlines crash, how can Australians ensure they fly safely overseas?**
The European Union has banned all Nepalese airlines from flying to the continent, but other destinations — frequently visited by Australians — have also made the list for not addressing safety standards. ⌘ Read more
Microsoft to cut 10,000 jobs as tech lay-offs intensify
The job cuts reflect about 5 per cent of the computer giant's workforce, and the move comes after other recent mass lay-offs from companies including Amazon, Meta and Twitter. ⌘ Read more
One-upmanship in wake of mum's fatal stabbing a 'political death spiral', criminologist says
A prominent criminologist says Queensland is experiencing a crime surge that must be addressed, but he believes both sides of politics are getting it wrong on youth crime. ⌘ Read more
Live: Deadly Ukraine helicopter crash cause unknown, Elon Musk auctions off Twitter's furniture, and an awkward tennis win
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
Dark cloud looms over north Queensland mango growers who'll lose multi-million-dollar crops if big wet continues
Mango farmers fear for their multi-million-dollar crops as they grapple with ongoing torrential rain and muddy orchards. ⌘ Read more
International hunt for deadly cocaine haul suspects continues as 21yo granted bail
Australian investigators are working with overseas agencies to try to track down more suspects believed to be involved in a $20m cocaine importation operation that was uncovered last year. ⌘ Read more
Teachers to be freed of HECS debt, but only if they’ll venture very remote
Teachers who spend four years in a very remote community can now have their HECS debts waived, but teacher Daniel McLaren says that's not the best reason to do it. ⌘ Read more
As wait times and financial pressures increase, more people are delaying dental treatment
Dental practitioners say they're seeing a rise in tooth decay and damage, particularly among culturally and linguistically diverse communities. ⌘ Read more
Are the climate wars really over? The response to a big new policy last week provides some clues
Attempts to land climate policy have spelled the doom of several former prime ministers, but cautious agreement from energy, business and environment groups last week on the Albanese government's plan to bring down emissions suggests the climate wars might be over. ⌘ Read more
There is talk about a fifth COVID vaccine dose, but how many should I already have and who is eligible?**
The federal government is waiting on advice about whether Australians should have a fifth COVID vaccine. So, how many people have had the current boosters and who is eligible for what? ⌘ Read more
How an Icelandic footballer has changed the game for pregnant players everywhere
Sara Björk Gunnarsdóttir sets a new precedent for pregnant players everywhere, suing her club Olympique Lyonnais for pregnancy discrimination. ⌘ Read more
ASX-listed agribusiness leases Central Arnhem property to grow cotton
Duxton Farms signs a five-year lease on the 141,000-hectare Mountain Valley Station with plans to trial dryland cotton among other broadacre crops. ⌘ Read more
Aviation industry awaits answers why Qantas issued 'surprising' mayday alert
The Qantas flight QF144 issued the emergency warning mid-flight after one of two engines on the Boeing 737-800 failed. ⌘ Read more