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Beach cabanas are a cool craze but they're causing problems for surf lifesavers
From constantly moving the patrol set-up to kids being unable to find their families — a Queensland lifesaver says the rising popularity of beach cabanas is creating issues. ⌘ Read more
Vets warn of severe skin diseases in animals following extreme rain
Many pet owners and farmers are breathing a sigh of relief that their animals are safe after the wild weather. But vets say our four-legged friends are not out of the woods yet. ⌘ Read more
Unlocking phone towers could improve mobile reception in the bush 'within weeks, not months'
Mobile phone towers are locked to specific telecommunication providers, but mandatory roaming advocates say unlocking them is a simple process that will have big benefits for rural communities. ⌘ Read more
Melbourne man charged with using 'Hi Mum' SMS scam to obtain 'substantial' sum of money
Police charge a man from Melbourne's north-east with using the scam, in which a message is sent claiming to be from a child who lost their phone, to trick people into handing over a "substantial amount of money". ⌘ Read more
How sisters Jamie-Lee and Lisa changed this tiny town with an everyday service
The town had been without a permanent hairdresser for a year before Jamie-Lee and Lisa arrived. They are among many hairdressers choosing to live in regional Australia since the pandemic. ⌘ Read more
Could there be life on Jupiter? Europe has set a launch date for a space mission that hopes to find out
Has any living object ever survived in the Jupiter system? Is it a possibility? The European Space Agency is hoping to answer these questions and more using its Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer satellite. ⌘ Read more
US charges two men with facilitating sanctions evasion of Russian oligarch's yacht
Vladislav Osipov, 51, a Russian national, and Richard Masters, 52, a UK national, are charged in indictments unsealed in a US court. ⌘ Read more
She toured with the likes of Keith Urban in the 90s, then one day the music stopped
By the age of 16, TC Cassidy had recorded her first album and received two Golden Guitar Award nominations. A personal struggle put the brakes on her career for 30 years, but now she's making her comeback. ⌘ Read more
Man shot during break-in at Adelaide home, police hunt trio who fled with cash
A 59-year-old from Elizabeth Vale is in hospital after being shot in the leg during a home invasion in which three men broke into his house and demanded cash. ⌘ Read more
'Henry' the seal escorted back to sea after surprising locals in Victorian coastal town
Social media videos show the seal, who locals dubbed 'Henry', making its way across roads and towards a service station entrance in Point Lonsdale. ⌘ Read more
'It's an honour': Pilbara man wins bureaucratic battle to be buried in hometown of more than 60 years
Port Hedland stalwart Arnold Carter has won the right for him and his wife to be interred in the town's pioneer cemetery, despite it officially being full and closed. ⌘ Read more
Who is the man set to replace Jacinda Ardern as NZ prime minister?**
New Zealand Education Minister Chris Hipkins is set to become the country's next prime minister. Here's where you may have seen him before. ⌘ Read more
Court case highlights concerns over unlawful detention of patients in Perth hospitals
Security guards and law experts say a recent court case in which a patient was stopped from leaving a Perth hospital has highlighted the legal risks of detaining some people in hospital. ⌘ Read more
Wallaby Kurtley Beale granted bail in Sydney with sexual assault
The arrest comes after police received a report a 28-year-old woman was sexually assaulted at the Beach Road Hotel, in Bondi, on December 17. ⌘ Read more
An 'exciting time' as Tasmanian devil 'insurance' program breeds success at Aussie Ark
Tasmanian devil joeys born last year in a mainland breeding program have been captured and "audited", with researchers saying they appear healthy and happy. ⌘ Read more
ODI live: Australia looking for clean sweep as Pakistan ODI series moves to Sydney
After two easy wins in Brisbane, Australia and Pakistan are in Sydney for the third game of their ODI series. Check out the live scores and stats in our ScoreCentre. ⌘ Read more
What's the connection between Robert O'Hara Burke and a bunch of hairballs?**
An eclectic collection of curiosities was brought together 160 years ago in the name of the man in charge of the Burke and Wills expedition. Now there are plans to expand. ⌘ Read more
A dolphin has been injured by a bull shark off one of Sydney's most popular beaches
Three bull sharks are spotted near Shelly Beach in Manly, prompting lifesavers to order swimmers from the water. ⌘ Read more
Farmers, environmental groups say coal mine's water licence should never have been approved
Environmental groups are planning fresh legal action against the New Acland Coal mine, arguing a permit obtained by the mine is "a licence to take or interfere with water". ⌘ Read more
Peru grapples with 'nationwide chaos' as protests spread
Thousands descend in Lima to call for sweeping change angered by the mounting death toll from on-going protests, which officially rose to 45. ⌘ Read more
Police shut down Alice Springs bottle shops amid crime crisis
The two busiest bottle shops in Alice Springs will be shut this weekend as the town grapples with an ongoing crisis of alcohol-fuelled violence and crime. ⌘ Read more
Unbeaten Kookaburras march into Hockey World Cup semi-finals with South African demolition
Blake Govers strikes his 123rd goal in 133 games as Australia marches into the Hockey World Cup semi-finals. ⌘ Read more
Afghan photographer connects with outback cameleers in film
Connecting with the descendants of Australia's Afghan cameleers helps Muzafar Ali understand where he fits in his new home. ⌘ Read more
Declassified documents reveal ASIO spied on Pine Gap peace protesters in 1980s
The national security agency planted covert operatives among the group to assess whether it posed a threat to the outback military facility, but one of the protesters says he always assumed there were spies in their midst anyway. ⌘ Read more
How much do you know about the Lunar New Year?**
Sunday is the first day of the Lunar New Year, kicking off 15 days of celebrations around the world. How much do you know about the Lunar New Year? ⌘ Read more
'I'm definitely the worst athlete in the family': Son of Australian Open champion stuns Medvedev with upset win
Sebastian Korda jokes that he is still the worst athlete in his family despite downing Daniil Medvedev in straight sets at the Australian Open. ⌘ Read more
Symphy feels a responsibility to replace her typical English garden with natives
Symphy Huggins has always loved the outdoors, but it's only been in the past five years she's turned her hand to gardening — and she has found native plants are great at replacing the traditional English garden styles. ⌘ Read more
UK PM fined for failing to wear seatbelt in 'brief error of judgement' social media video
It is the second penalty for Mr Sunak, who was last year found to have broken COVID-19 lockdown rules, along with then-prime minister Boris Johnson. ⌘ Read more
'It's completely unreasonable': Rohan has been on a waitlist to see a medical specialist for almost a year and a half
Canberrans waiting to see medical specialists or undergo surgery through the public health system are facing lengthy delays. ⌘ Read more
Chris Hipkins to become New Zealand's next PM following Ardern's resignation
Education Minister Chris Hipkins will become New Zealand's next prime minister, following Jacinda Ardern's resignation. ⌘ Read more
'Pharma Bro' Martin Shkreli face new legal woes after allegedly flouting ban
The US Federal Trade Commission asks a judge to hold disgraced pharmaceuticals baron Martin Shkreli in contempt for allegedly impeding its efforts to determine whether he flouted a ban on working in the industry. ⌘ Read more
From all corners of Australia, these heroes are making the nation a fairer place
From supporting teenage mums to providing food relief and finding lost pets, the nominees for Australian of the Year Local Hero have gone above and beyond to help their communities. ⌘ Read more
US to impose new sanctions against Russia's Wagner private military group
White House national security spokesperson John Kirby says the US Treasury Department will designate Wagner as a significant Transnational Criminal Organisation. ⌘ Read more
The Nazi salute is grounded in hatred and extreme violence — should we ban it?**
Australian states and territories are moving to ban Nazi symbols. But can such laws cover a Nazi salute? Here are some of the difficulties in drafting and enforcing such legislation, writes Josh Roose. ⌘ Read more
Germany denies blocking Leopard tank deliveries to Ukraine
Germany's Defence Minister denies Berlin is unilaterally blocking shipments of Leopard battle tanks to Ukraine, but says the government is ready to move quickly on sending them if there is consensus among allies. ⌘ Read more
Judge fines Trump calling frivolous lawsuits 'abuse of the courts'
A Florida judge has ordered former President Donald Trump and one of his attorneys to pay more than $1 million for filing what he says was a bogus lawsuit against Trump's 2016 rival Hillary Clinton and others. ⌘ Read more
The war in Ukraine continues to rage on, but there's already one clear winner
Ukraine continues to need American weapons to hold out against Russia, and now a global military spending boom is set to further benefit the US arms industry. There are accusations of "profiteering", but is there any alternative? ⌘ Read more
Imitation guns and a Vietnam-era flamethrower among weapons surrendered in first year of gun amnesty
Almost 18,000 weapons have been surrendered in the first year of Australia's national permanent gun amnesty, including automatic weapons and a flamethrower from the Vietnam War-era. ⌘ Read more
As PM, Jacinda Ardern became a global star, but she also had a target on her back
New Zealand's outgoing leader proved it was possible to be 37, prime minister, mother, partner, and for the person with political power to be a beacon of hope — but she paid a heavy price, writes Emily Clark. ⌘ Read more
China's shrinking population will determine how fast the global population declines
The decline in China's population last year will be long-lasting, even if it is followed by a temporary rebound in births, bringing forward the day the world's population peaks and starts to shrink, writes Xiujian Peng. ⌘ Read more
COVID is still wreaking havoc across Australia but when it comes to pandemic politics … crickets
The Albanese government finished 2022 having achieved significant legislative reform. But it is starting 2023 looking like it hasn't really thought through what it has to say about COVID, let alone what it might do about it, writes Laura Tingle. ⌘ Read more
‘I fear each time I go on a plane’: Inside Nepal’s tourism industry and the risks travellers are willing to take
Regular visitors to Nepal are very familiar with the risks that come with travelling throughout the country, but it's unlikely to stop them from going back. ⌘ Read more
Romanian court extends Andrew Tate's detention on alleged human trafficking
A judge in Romania grants a request to extend the arrest of internet personality Andrew Tate by another 30 days after he was detained on charges of being part of an organised crime group, human trafficking and rape. ⌘ Read more
Sebastian Korda stuns former world No.1 Danieel Medvedev in big Australian Open upset
Emerging star Sebastian Korda has knocked dual runner-up Daniil Medvedev out of the Australian Open with a dazzling straight-sets upset. ⌘ Read more
Intense battle between Somali soldiers, Al Qaeda-linked extremists leaves more than 100 dead
Somalia's government and Al Qaeda-linked fighters claim more than 100 people were killed in the deadliest battle since the government launched a major military offensive against extremists in August. ⌘ Read more
Google's parent company Alphabet to sack 12,000 workers worldwide
Google's parent company Alphabet is eliminating about 12,000 jobs, or 6 per cent of its workforce, marking the latest cuts to shake the technology sector. ⌘ Read more
Counter-terror police arrest SA teen accused of 'intent to kill or cause harm'
A teenage boy faces court after being arrested by SA Police's Counter Terrorism and Security Section, which has charged him with possessing a device with an intent to kill or cause harm. ⌘ Read more
'There's nothing there': Biden says he has 'no regrets' over handling of classified documents
The frustrated US president says he is "fully cooperating" with investigators over his handling of classified documents that were found at his home and former office. ⌘ Read more
Court to rule on murder suspect Rajwinder Singh's extradition to Australia next week
Police say Mr Singh fled to India the day after Ms Cordingley was found dead on Wangetti Beach north of Cairns in 2018. ⌘ Read more
FAA says 'unintentionally deleted files' caused US domestic flight groundings earlier this month
The Federal Aviation Administration says the problem occurred while staff were working "to correct synchronisation" between databases, and has "so far found no evidence of a cyber attack". ⌘ Read more
Former judge takes aim at Mark McGowan over 'seriously misleading' youth crime comments
WA Premier Mark McGowan’s comments on youth crime are a political strategy to distract from the unlawful treatment of children in the state’s youth justice facility, a former president of the WA Children’s Court says. ⌘ Read more
'I'm kind of a perfectionist': Why Australian Open contender Jess Pegula is her own harshest critic
Setting the highest standards may leave Jessica Pegula frustrated at times, but the world number three knows such an approach is the only way for her to break through for success at the majors, perhaps even this fortnight in Melbourne. ⌘ Read more
Police review footage of Noosa incident allegedly involving former Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke
Queensland Police confirms it is investigating a public argument between Clarke and his partner, Jade Yarbrough, which was filmed by a bystander in Noosa last week. ⌘ Read more
Former tennis star Jelena Dokic hits back at 'disgusting' online trolls
Former tennis star Jelena Dokic reveals the comments levelled at her on social media, saying she will keep fighting against online trolls. ⌘ Read more
SA's celebrity tourism strategy to be reviewed following Sam Smith concert
The SA government defends its strategy of employing celebrities and influencers to market the state, but says it will review the approach to ensure there is value for money. ⌘ Read more
Woolworths closing 250 instore butchers, nearly 500 workers redundant
Woolworths has announced it will close 250 of its butcher counters within its supermarkets around Australia, citing rising sales of pre-packaged meats. ⌘ Read more
Australian Open runner-up Collins crashes out in third round
Danielle Collins is eliminated from the Australian Open, 12 months after going down to Ash Barty in the women's final, while fellow American Jessica Pegula races through to the last 16. ⌘ Read more
Man who buried himself in mud during major Gold Coast man hunt jailed for cocaine, weapons possession
Troy Aviet's arrest in May last year was captured on police body cameras, after he fled the scene of a four-car crash on a busy motorway. ⌘ Read more
'Serious concerns' for missing mother in Central Australia, as bushland search, criminal investigation continues
Police say Angie Fuller, 30, has not accessed her bank accounts or social media accounts since her disappearance, as efforts to find her continue across a vast area of Central Australia. ⌘ Read more
Australian Olympian Peter Bol suspended after failing an out-of-competition drug test
Australian Olympian Peter Bol declares his innocence after being provisionally suspended for failing an out-of-competition drug test. ⌘ Read more
Boeing to face court on charge related to 737 Max crashes
A US judge's ruling orders Boeing to hear a charge stemming from the fatal crashes of two 737-MAX jets, threatening to unravel an agreement the company negotiated to avoid prosecution. ⌘ Read more
Rugby star Kurtley Beale arrested over alleged sexual assault in Bondi
Kurtley Beale is in police custody after an alleged sexual assault of a 28-year-old woman in a Bondi licensed venue on December 17. ⌘ Read more
'Really frustrating': Indigenous leaders angered by decision to shut down NT Treaty Commission
Independent NT politician Yingiya Guyula says the $4 million already spent on the treaty process has been squandered. ⌘ Read more
Research suggests how governments should respond if we're 'unlucky enough' to get worse COVID variants
Future COVID-19 variants and outbreaks would be best managed by ongoing vaccination and the quicker scaling up of restrictions, according to new research published in the Lancet Regional Health — Western Pacific journal. ⌘ Read more
Parts of NSW declared varroa mite-free, borders open as authorities warn against 'free-for-all' bee travel
Australian states and territories are expected to revoke a ban on New South Wales bees and hives in the coming weeks. ⌘ Read more
Donald Trump misidentified rape accuser E Jean Carroll as his ex-wife, deposition shows
In documents unsealed by a US judge, Mr Trump also accused Ms Carroll of being a "nut job" and claimed she said "rape is sexy". ⌘ Read more
Live: Sinner fights back against super-fit Fucsovics at Australian Open
Marton Fucsovics may have been lauded for his phenomenal physique, but youngster Jannik Sinner is showing him there is no substitute for outright talent. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Untouched ancient tombs discovered in Mexico
Well-preserved murals and hundreds of objects are found in the tombs, which experts say may date back 2,000 years. ⌘ Read more
QUT confirms personal data of thousands of staff compromised in cyber attack
Thousands of staff and 67 students at one of Queensland's largest universities have had their personal data compromised in a cyber-attack last month. ⌘ Read more
Trio charged with murder of schoolboy Cassius Turvey to remain behind bars after court appearance
Aleesha Louise Louise Gilmore, 20, Mitchell Colin Forth, 24 and Brodie Lee Palmer,  27 appear in court to face a charge of murdering 15-year-old Cassius Turvey, who died after suffering head injuries. ⌘ Read more
High taxi fare requests at Australian Open 'damaging' Victoria's brand, industry figure says
A taxi industry representative says high set fares requested by drivers outside the Australian Open are "damaging" Victoria's brand, after tennis fans were once again left stranded in the early hours of Friday morning. ⌘ Read more
Cop guilty of assault after punching man who fired arrow at police
A police officer who punched a man in the head after he fired an arrow and drove away in a car was not acting in self-defence and used unreasonable force, a Tasmanian court finds. ⌘ Read more
Alec Baldwin will be charged with involuntary manslaughter. Here's how the fatal shooting on the Rust set unfolded.
A prosecutor announces she will charge Alec Baldwin and armourer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed over a shooting on a movie set, after more than a year of investigation. ⌘ Read more
'Cursed war' brings its horrors to children at Ukrainian kindergarten
Anna Maiboroda says she feared the worst when a helicopter carrying Ukraine's interior minister crashed near her daughter Vika's kindergarten, setting the building ablaze with her daughter inside. ⌘ Read more
Russia's security agency accuses American of spying
The FSB did not name the person or provide any other details, nor did it say whether the suspect had been arrested. ⌘ Read more
'A national disgrace': Peter Dutton calls for PM to take urgent action on Alice Springs crime
Peter Dutton says he fears there'll be '"tragedy" in Alice Springs as the town battles an intense, violent and prolonged crime crisis. ⌘ Read more
Former NSW police sergeant jailed for accessing 5,000 child sexual abuse images
Judge Ian Bourke accepted the former policeman was searching for the sexually suggestive images for personal use, but noted children were abused in the creation of the material, a court hears. ⌘ Read more
US Supreme Court unable to identify leaker of draft Roe v Wade abortion decision
The leak of the draft ruling prompted an internal crisis at the court, ignited a political firestorm and prompted rallies by abortion rights supporters. ⌘ Read more
Leleiga is about to get an Australian licence after a six-year struggle
A new program helping seasonal farm workers apply for an Australian driver's licence is proving a gamechanger in the Goulburn Valley. ⌘ Read more
1960s folk-rocker David Crosby dies aged 81
Singer-songwriter David Crosby, a founding member of 1960s rock bands the Byrds and Crosby, Stills and Nash, has died aged 81. ⌘ Read more
'No other sport does this': Late finish for Murray-Kokkinakis Australian Open match pilloried by tennis great
As impressive as it is to watch two remarkable athletes slug it out until just before sunrise, fans are pointing out that it is not really fair on anyone to have Andy Murray and Thanasi Kokkinakis playing until 4am. ⌘ Read more
'We're back!': Perth Fringe World festival emerges from shadow of COVID-19 with slew of international acts
With Western Australia border closures a distant memory, Perth's Fringe World festival welcomes back international and interstate acts in an expanded program that chief executive Sharon Burgess hopes is its best yet. ⌘ Read more
NSW Labor candidate Khal Asfour steps down claiming 'vicious smear campaign' against him
The Canterbury-Bankstown Mayor Khal Asfour will not campaign for a seat in the state's upper house. ⌘ Read more
After record-breaking floods, one man's journey home from the airport is a 4,770-kilometre detour past Uluru
Record-breaking floods mean one Kununurra resident's journey home from the airport has blown out to over 4,700 kilometres, and it's taking him past some of Australia's most stunning scenery. ⌘ Read more
'Culture of silence' reduces women's access to abortion in this conservative city, say GPs
Women rely on "word of mouth" to access medical abortions in New South Wales' largest inland city and sometimes they're too late, according to these GPs. ⌘ Read more
Gold Coast contortionist breaks Guinness World Record for foot archery
A Gold Coast circus performer and contortionist has broken the Guinness World Record for shooting the longest bow and arrow bullseye using her feet. ⌘ Read more
'People don't want to party': How Australia Day will look far different in Perth this year
It used to draw crowds of more than 300,000, but Perth's Australia Day Skyworks has lost its lustre. Has the massive pyrotechnics show been extinguished for good? ⌘ Read more
Regional NSW struggles with EV charger demand
Lengthy waits at electric vehicle charging stations at regional towns along the Pacific Highway have prompted calls to improve regional charging infrastructure. ⌘ Read more
Bunbury mums building a 'village' to help manage the stress of parenting
Eb Beresford's first attempts to start a new mothers' group failed but she persevered and it now attracts up to 40 people who are making lasting friendships and learning more about parenting. ⌘ Read more
South Australia set to get First Nations' Voice to Parliament after proposal wins Greens' support
By the end of the year, South Australia is set to be the first state to have a First Nations' Voice to Parliament. ⌘ Read more
Symbols, traditions and superstitions: How is Lunar New Year celebrated?**
Millions of people around the world are observing the Lunar calendar as New Year celebrations kick off across many Asian communities. So, what is Lunar New Year and how is it celebrated? ⌘ Read more
Billions in weapons pledged for Ukraine but uncertainty hangs over German tanks
Fearing winter will give Russian forces time to regroup and unleash a major attack, Ukraine is pushing for the Leopard battle tanks, which are held by an array of NATO nations but whose transfer to Ukraine requires Germany's approval. ⌘ Read more
Weekly news quiz: Did you hear about the giant laser, the dodgy housemate and the cool echidnas?**
There have been some wild news stories this week, both literally and figuratively. Let's see how many you remember. ⌘ Read more
I'm a science reporter and a mozzie magnet — so I did a deep dive on how to stop the itch
When it comes to alleviating the annoying itchiness of a mosquito bite, there are all sorts of remedies people swear by. But what does science say? ⌘ Read more
Live: The Loop: Halyna Hutchins's family thanks investigators after Rust charges announced, 'unbelievable' Kokkinakis out of Aus Open
What Australia is searching for, what's coming up today and the news that happened while you snoozed: This is The Loop, your quick look at this morning's stories. ⌘ Read more
Presenting All Dressed Up with Nowhere to Go, the winning quilt that took 1,000 hours to create
Quilter Katherine Jones spends hundreds — sometimes thousands — of hours to create original designs that win national and international awards. Her latest piece is considered one of Australia's best. ⌘ Read more
Forecasters warn 'no room for complacency' this cyclone season
After torrential rain and flooding in central and north Queensland, conditions are ripe for an active summer cyclone season, forecasters say. ⌘ Read more
Soaring population leaves schools at capacity as Queensland set to open four new state schools
Four new state schools costing almost $330 million will open their gates to students in south-east Queensland next week, as the region grapples with the pressures of soaring population growth. ⌘ Read more
Melbourne start-up makes packaging out of fungi with aim to reduce plastic waste
A Melbourne company is the first in Australia to use wine waste and fungi to make bottle packaging in an effort to curb plastic waste. ⌘ Read more
Influencer crackdown as ACCC gets set to sweep social media for hidden ads
Influencers and content creators with millions of followers are on notice to come clean about their commercial deals and income streams as Australia's consumer watchdog prepares for a sweep of social media platforms. ⌘ Read more