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'How are the fish doing?': Criminal runs high-level drug syndicate from behind bars using code words
The court heard George Marrogi's girlfriend impersonated his law firm's receptionist and spoke in code to arrange the importation of $55 million worth of meth and heroin from Thailand. ⌘ Read more
Eight people shot in California's third mass shooting in three days
One person is killed in a mass shooting at an Oakland petrol station. ⌘ Read more
Qantas flight turns around above Nullarbor because of incomplete paperwork
A Qantas flight from Adelaide to Perth is forced to turn around mid-air, delaying passengers by four hours, in the latest of a series of problems for the airline. ⌘ Read more
Oregon bill aims to ban 'unconscionable' sale of kangaroo products
The bill takes aim at sports apparel manufacturers using kangaroo leather to make their products, despite Australian researchers previously calling a ban "an own goal". ⌘ Read more
Anthony Albanese is visiting Alice Springs, but will anything change?**
It will be hard for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's Alice Springs visit to not look hurried and reactive, because it is, writes Alice Springs-based reporter Steven Schubert. ⌘ Read more
Australian teacher poisoned in Africa, body dumped in Congo River, alleged killer says
Mark Ciavarella, who had been teaching at a school in the Republic of the Congo, is dead, as local authorities post a video online of his alleged killer explaining the murder. ⌘ Read more
Robodebt scheme 'set off alarm bells from the get-go', inquiry hears
Royal commission hears Robodebt scheme had no "legally founded process" and key critic held concerns from the "get-go". ⌘ Read more
'Cruel' animal experiments still allowed in NSW, despite inquiry's advice
A decision not to phase out tests that expose rodents to cigarette smoke and the danger of drowning is "incredibly disappointing", a NSW upper house member says. ⌘ Read more
NBL star Harry Froling recovering from 'alleged assault' during night out, will miss remainder of season
Brisbane Bullets basketballer Harry Froling is recovering in hospital after getting knocked unconscious and suffering a serious head injury during a night out in Wollongong over the weekend. ⌘ Read more
AMA calls for urgent action on 'intolerable' antibiotic shortage
The peak body says the amoxicillin shortage is "potentially fatal" and cannot be addressed soon enough. ⌘ Read more
Wimbledon champ Rybakina storms into Australian Open semis
Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina is the first player through to the Australian Open semifinals following a rain-interrupted straight-sets win over Jeļena Ostapenko. ⌘ Read more
Alex Antic distances himself from flyers as 'Big Brother' battle breaks out
An Adelaide mayor says 52,000 flyers critical of council plans to boost CCTV have been left in letterboxes across the local council area, but Liberal senator Alex Antic says his name and image were used without his permission. ⌘ Read more
Perrottet says Ayres will return to frontbench if government re-elected
Stuart Ayres resigned from the frontbench and as Liberal deputy leader in August last year over his role in the controversial appointment of former deputy premier John Barilaro as trade commissioner in New York. ⌘ Read more
Mayor forced to apologise after calling out colleague who wore bathrobe to Zoom meeting
An arbiter says it is regrettable she was called in to resolve fallout from a Facebook comment about a councillor's attire at a confidential online meeting. ⌘ Read more
From the Open to O-week – meet the American juggling grand-slam tennis with university
If Ben Shelton makes Sunday night's Australian Open final, he may struggle to back up for the next item on his schedule: returning to university studies in the United States next week. ⌘ Read more
Live: 'Only my injuries are questioned': Djokovic rails against double standard
Novak Djokovic says there is a double standard when it comes to his injuries versus those of other high-profile tennis stars. Meanwhile the quarters continue at Melbourne Park. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
'The hurdle is high': WA's target of reaching net zero by 2050 to be enshrined in law
WA's environment minister concedes the government has set a high bar with its emissions reduction target, given the state's heavy reliance on high-emitting industries like mining, resources and agriculture. ⌘ Read more
Seven people killed at two locations in latest California mass shooting
Officials say a suspect, labelled a "disgruntled worker" at one of the locations, is in custody. ⌘ Read more
Queensland tops lists for child detention and youth repeat offenders, new data reveals
More than half of the Queensland children released from supervision in 2019-20 offended again within 12 months, according to figures just published by the Productivity Commission. ⌘ Read more
'I was shocked': Ghislaine Maxwell says Jeffrey Epstein was murdered in US jail
Convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell claims disgraced late US financier Jeffrey Epstein was murdered in prison, in an interview with a British broadcaster. ⌘ Read more
South Australia set to review duck hunting laws as pressure builds from animal rights advocates
After the Victorian government announced it would consider banning duck hunting, South Australia will also look at the future of the practice. ⌘ Read more
Man jailed for three days after riding unicycle joins calls for electric devices to be made legal on SA roads
A man who spent three days in jail after riding his unicycle is joining calls for electric skateboards, e-scooters and other personal electric transport devices to be allowed on South Australian roads and footpaths. ⌘ Read more
'That's my husband': Owner of drone lost in Tasmanian river found — in Antarctica
The search for the owner of a drone lost in a river in central Tasmania has led all the way to the frozen wastes of Antarctica, with the pilot — now based at Casey Station — "hugely thankful" it has been found. ⌘ Read more
NT Police suspend outback search efforts for Alice Springs woman after 'suspicious' disappearance
Police say they will continue a criminal investigation into the disappearance of Angie Fuller, who was last seen on the remote Tanami Road. ⌘ Read more
'Because I wanted to': Why Novak Djokovic so completely dismantled the last local hope at the Australian Open
After weeks of speculation about his hamstring injury, Novak Djokovic says he wanted to get off the court quickly while it was feeling good against Alex de Minaur at the Australian Open. ⌘ Read more
14yo national champ proves lawn bowls is no longer just an 'old man's game'
Cooper Dart doesn't fit the stereotype of a lawn bowls champion, but the NSW teen is among a rapidly growing cohort of young people changing the face of the sport. ⌘ Read more
'A poor bunny': Magistrate disqualifies herself from ICAC case over previous comments
A South Australian magistrate has disqualified herself from hearing an ICAC case, after publicly expressing reservations about the agency's interview approach and whether a young woman was being "unfairly" prosecuted. ⌘ Read more
WHO calls for 'immediate' action over child deaths linked to toxic cough syrups
More than 300 children — mainly aged under 5 — in Gambia, Indonesia and Uzbekistan died last year of acute kidney injury, in deaths that were associated with contaminated medicines, the WHO says. ⌘ Read more
Concerns about noise, chemicals in search for gold near historic spa town
A Ballarat-based mining company has been granted a licence to see if any gold is left around Daylesford, leaving residents worried about long-term impacts. ⌘ Read more
Prime Minister expected to fly into Alice Springs amid pressure over alcohol-fuelled crime crisis
Anthony Albanese is expected to join Northern Territory Chief Minister Natasha Fyles on the trip, after days of pressure from the federal opposition and national media. ⌘ Read more
'You're making offensive remarks': Mayor threatens to call police on man who quotes his own comments
A Tasmanian mayor says he stands by shutting down a council meeting and threatening to call the police on a ratepayer after they quoted remarks he made two years ago referencing Nazi Germany. ⌘ Read more
Buying mushrooms from a backyard grower? Here's how you know they're safe to eat.
Small mushroom farms are popping up all over Australia, but without their own food safety standard, it's hard to prove they're safe to eat. ⌘ Read more
Spotify latest tech name to cut jobs, axes 6 per cent of workforce
Music streaming service Spotify says it is cutting 6 per cent of its global workforce, or about 600 jobs, becoming yet another tech company forced to rethink its pandemic-era expansion as the economic outlook weakens. ⌘ Read more
Police search for gunman after 19yo shot on the Gold Coast
Police are searching for a gunman after a man was shot in the arm in the car park of a Helensvale fast-food restaurant last night. ⌘ Read more
International push for Nuremberg-style tribunal to hold Putin responsible for war in Ukraine
An international push is underway to hold Russian President Vladimir Putin and his most senior allies criminally responsible for the war in Ukraine. ⌘ Read more
US lawyer goes on trial over 2021 killings of wife, son
Disgraced South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh faces a murder trial and a string of financial misdemeanour charges, but insists he did not kill his wife and son, in a case which has gripped America. ⌘ Read more
How a boy from the bush became one of Australia's greatest musical talents
Australian of the Year finalist William Barton left his outback school at the age of 12 to pursue didgeridoo playing and quickly climbed the musical ladder, with the British royal family among those he's performed for since. ⌘ Read more
Paragliders clung to rocks for hours, climbed cliff to survive accident
After one paraglider crashed into the ocean near Albany and his mate tried to rescue him, the two men thought they were going to drown. ⌘ Read more
Ex-high ranking Wagner Group member arrested in Norway for illegal entry
Norway's immigration police say Russian Andrey Medvedev was arrested for allegedly entering the country illegally, but his lawyer says his client is not suspected of any offence. ⌘ Read more
Victoria urged not to delay bail reforms as state awaits Veronica Nelson inquest findings
Legal groups urge the Victorian government not to delay reforming the state's tough bail laws, in anticipation of recommendations from the coronial inquest into Aboriginal woman Veronica Nelson's death in custody. ⌘ Read more
Steve Smith puts on another Big Bash masterclass but misses out on unprecedented third straight ton
The Sydney Sixers deal the Hobart Hurricanes' Big Bash League finals hopes a big blow with a 24-run win on the back of a 33-ball 66 from Steve Smith. ⌘ Read more
Flood-stricken residents say it feels 'like Australia has completely forgotten about the Kimberley and Derby' as tensions rise
Authorities are calling for calm as residents protest food shortages and liquor bans in the wake of the catastrophic Kimberley floods. Meanwhile another cyclone is brewing. ⌘ Read more
Germany is one of the world's biggest arms dealers — so why won't it send tanks to Ukraine?**
Germany's decision paralysis on providing more military support for Ukraine does not help perceptions of NATO unity — and it especially does not help Ukrainians, writes Matthew Sussex. ⌘ Read more
Bundaberg still without evacuation plan on 10th anniversary of ex-Tropical Cyclone Oswald disaster
Ten years after ex-Tropical Cyclone Oswald battered the Queensland coast and prompted what was then Australia's biggest ever peacetime evacuation, calls for long-awaited flood mitigation plans have been renewed. ⌘ Read more
Live: Tech rebound lifts Wall Street, ASX likely to open higher
The Australian share market is likely to hit a fresh nine-month high, while Wall Street's tech-heavy Nasdaq index jumps as investors pile into beaten-down tech stocks on hopes that inflation has peaked in the US. Follow the latest updates in our live blog. ⌘ Read more
Former top FBI official arrested, accused of working for a sanctioned Russian oligarch
Charles McGonigal, who led the agency's counterintelligence division in New York before retiring in 2018, faces four counts including sanctions violations and money laundering. ⌘ Read more
Senator urges alcohol industry to limit sales across the Northern Territory amid rising crime
Assistant Minister for Indigenous Australians Malarndirri McCarthy calls on the liquor industry to 'step up' and help clamp down on alcohol-fuelled violence in Central Australia. ⌘ Read more
Californian man hailed a hero after disarming Monterey Park shooter
A Californian man is hailed a hero after seizing the gun from a suspect who killed 11 people at a Los Angeles ballroom where he frequented. ⌘ Read more
Luxury 15-storey unit block proposed for the grounds of one Brisbane's oldest surviving properties a step closer
The proposal is for an apartment building with 37 luxury units to be built on the Shafston House grounds, right next to the 172-year-old state heritage-listed building. ⌘ Read more
Boris Johnson's chancellor in hot water over murky tax trail
Former UK chancellor Nadhim Zahawi faces an investigation following revelations he paid millions to the tax office to settle a dispute while he served under former prime minister Boris Johnson. ⌘ Read more
What is ChatGPT and how will it change the world?**
Generative AI ChatGPT can offer accurate and well-rounded responses to any question or prompt. While it raises challenges for educators, some see it as a major opportunity. ⌘ Read more
Ozempic helps people lose weight. But who should be able to use it?**
You've probably heard of semaglutide or Ozempic, the diabetes medication being used for weight loss. So what are the risks and benefits? And who should have access to it? ⌘ Read more
Two people die after police pursuit in Sydney's inner west
Two people have died in a crash in Sydney's inner west after being pursued by highway patrol police officers. ⌘ Read more
Even under an injury cloud, Novak Djokovic shows he's a class above in de Minaur thrashing
Despite his admission he is managing his leg injury "day to day", nine-time champion Novak Djokovic feels his brutal defeat of Alex de Minaur shows he can go all the way and claim another title at Melbourne Park. ⌘ Read more
US hits Iran with new sanctions over crackdown on protests
The move, taken in coordination with Britain and the European Union, is the latest US response to the Iran's deadly crackdown on unrest. ⌘ Read more
Tár review: Is the new Cate Blanchett movie an attack on cancel culture or a portrait of power?**
This psychodrama about a brilliant conductor facing #MeToo allegations and her own mental unravelling is willfully enigmatic — but also funnier than you might think. ⌘ Read more
Stillbirth autopsy funding to provide extra support to bereaved parents
For Hayley and Liam, having autopsies on their twin boys who died at 21 weeks gave them valuable peace of mind about what caused their deaths. It's hoped new government funding to increase stillbirth autopsies will help other families. ⌘ Read more
'What sort of celebration is it if we can't celebrate together?': Hobart's council shuns 'divisive' Australia Day for citizenship
Hobart City Council becomes the first council in Tasmania and one of the first in Australia to move its citizenship ceremony away from Australia Day — but the vote only just succeeded. ⌘ Read more
From today, eligible NSW drivers can claim hundreds in toll relief
The government expects half a million drivers across the city to be eligible for the new scheme, with Western Sydney residents set to be some of the biggest winners. ⌘ Read more
'It's not dad's car, mate': How the search for a missing father led to closure for another family
A diver emerges from a river clutching a car's number plate, captured on video — could it be from the car owned by a man who went missing more than 14 years ago? After this weeks' remarkable discovery solving another cold case disappearance, one Tasmanian family hopes that they, too, will soon find peace. ⌘ Read more
Before my husband's death, I thought we had our affairs in order. I was wrong
Why on earth have we allowed bureaucracy to dominate our lives so heartlessly at such a painful time, asks Muriel Porter. ⌘ Read more
Almost 5 million Australians struggle with migraines. So why is this condition under diagnosed and under treated?**
Experts say there are many reasons why medical practitioners struggle to treat migraine but there are ways to address it. ⌘ Read more
Tens of thousands of serious incidents reported to aged care watchdog under new scheme
More than 37,800 "serious incident notifications" are received by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission in the last financial year, according to data in a report assessing the efficiency and effectiveness of key government services. ⌘ Read more
Poland intends to send German-made Leopard tanks to Ukraine regardless of Berlin's permission
Poland's prime minister says his Government will ask Germany for permission to send Leopard tanks to Ukraine — but plans to send them whether or not Berlin agrees. ⌘ Read more
Trump's MAGA forces threaten to up-end vote for Republican National Committee chair
By week's end, the Republican National Committee is set to resolve a bitter leadership feud that has exposed perilous divisions within the institution charged with electing the next GOP leader. ⌘ Read more
Razzie Awards announce 2022 nominees, celebrating the 'worst' of film
As Hollywood swings into Oscars season, the satirical Razzie Awards are preparing to give Golden Raspberries to some of the less-celebrated films of 2022. ⌘ Read more
Australia to fast-track purchase of high-tech sea mines to protect ports, trade routes
Amid China's growing influence in the Pacific, Australia will accelerate plans to buy advanced sea mines designed to differentiate between military targets and other types of ships. ⌘ Read more
Clean energy finally gains a foothold in India, but coal still rules the roost
In a country where 70 per cent of its electricity is generated by fossil fuels, the push is on to step up the use of renewables, but can India wean itself off coal as electricity demands rise? ⌘ Read more
Brazilian, Argentinian leaders propose common South American currency
The plan is aimed at boosting regional trade and reducing their reliance on the US dollar, with Buenos Aires suggesting the new currency be called the "sur", meaning "south" in Spanish. ⌘ Read more
Lucky net cord sends Andrey Rublev through and Holger Rune out at Australian Open
After saving two match points and fighting his way back into the fifth set, Russia's Andrey Rublev prevails against Danish teenage sensation Holger Rune, with a net cord sealing a dramatic victory. ⌘ Read more
Why Craig Foster will never stop using sport to fight for human rights
Former Socceroos skipper Craig Foster opens up about his drive to advocate for human rights and why more sports stars should be using their platform. ⌘ Read more
Manyallaluk man denied bail after allegedly assaulting partner with weapon, setting home on fire
NT police say they were called to a damaged house in the remote community of Manyallaluk in the early hours of Monday morning, where a woman had allegedly been assaulted and a pet dog was found dead. ⌘ Read more
Pakistan suffers nationwide power outage
The power ministry says work to revive the system is ongoing, with electricity restored in some parts of the country. ⌘ Read more
Japan's PM says country faces 'most severe and complex security environment' since WWII
Japan's prime minister, Fumio Kishida, pledges a military build-up and a plan to tackle his nation's rapidly declining birth rate. ⌘ Read more
Rugby Australia to stand by Giteau Law as Eddie Jones returns
As Eddie Jones prepares to arrive in Australia and begin his Wallabies revolution, Rugby Australia says the Giteau Rule will not be tweaked before the World Cup. ⌘ Read more
Nine men with nuclear keys develop non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
Nine US servicemen were all previously stationed at the same air force base, supervising 150 Minuteman III nuclear silos. ⌘ Read more
Enormous elephant seal that smashed windows may have appeared on the Mornington Peninsula
Victoria's Conservation Regulator says the same elephant seal that broke windows in Point Lonsdale on Friday may have reappeared on the Mornington Peninsula. ⌘ Read more
Almost 180,000 Russians dead or wounded in Ukraine, Norwegian general says
About 180,000 Russians have so far been killed or wounded during the war in Ukraine, while the figure for the Ukrainians is 100,000 military casualties and 30,000 dead civilians, according to estimates released by Norway's army chief. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane man charged with assault and torture after three children found with extensive injuries
A 29-year-old man from Wishart, in Brisbane's south, is charged with 14 offences including grievous bodily harm, assault and torture after three children were found with extensive injuries. ⌘ Read more
Pensioner tells royal commission of 'sheer terror' at receiving Robodebt bill worth almost $65,000**
Rosemary Gay wiped away tears while telling the royal commission into the Robodebt scheme of her "sheer terror" at receiving a debt notice for almost $65,000. ⌘ Read more
Police made thousands of secret recordings of man accused of killing campers in Victoria's High Country
A hearing into the alleged murders of campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay in the Victorian High Country reveals police made more than 5,000 covert recordings of accused man Greg Lynn during their investigation. ⌘ Read more
Ludmilla fled Russia with her family a decade ago, she fears prison or death if she's forced to return
A Russian woman who guides tourists on camel rides along one of northern Australia's well-known beach destinations says she will be killed if she has to go back to her country of birth. ⌘ Read more
Thousand rally across US to mark 50th anniversary of now-axed Roe v Wade
Marching even in below-freezing temperatures, protesters take to the streets in dozens of cities to demand protections for reproductive rights. ⌘ Read more
This employer wants to give staff the option to work on Australia Day, but it's hit a roadblock
January 26 is a public holiday under the National Employment Standards which apply to all employees covered by the national workplace relations system. And it's proving to be difficult to change. ⌘ Read more
Dan Christian says stars needed to keep Big Bash revival going
After several lean summers, the Big Bash League is making a comeback of sorts. Retiring Sydney Sixers veteran Dan Christian says big stars are needed to keep it going. ⌘ Read more
Truck driver charged over school bus crash involving Ballarat students
A 60-year-old Croydon man will face court this afternoon over a crash on a Victorian freeway that saw 33 people, including dozens of students, taken to hospital. ⌘ Read more
Zelenskyy promises crackdown on corruption amid reports of senior Ukrainian official being detained
Ukraine has a long history of rampant corruption and shaky governance, with Transparency International ranking the country at 122 out of 180 countries — not much better than Russia. ⌘ Read more
Workers fear for future as mill produces last ream of Australian white paper for foreseeable future
Opal Australian Paper's Maryvale mill, in eastern Victoria, has suspended white paper production indefinitely due to a lack of timber supply. ⌘ Read more
Canberra lawyer and accountant lose bid to challenge undercover operation that saw them charged with money laundering
Ben Aulich and Michael Papandrea face the ACT Magistrates Court accused of conspiring with an undercover police officer to launder money from the sale of illegal cigarettes. ⌘ Read more
How the manhunt for the Monterey Park mass shooter unfolded
The body of the man suspected of opening fire and killing 10 people in Monterey Park has been found. How did the manhunt unfold and what do we know about the mass shooting? ⌘ Read more
Police officers in WA now more likely to die by suicide than on duty, union says
Western Australia's police union calls for more mental health support after it's own research found the number of suicide deaths in the force has surpassed the number killed in action. WARNING: This article contains content that some readers may find distressing. ⌘ Read more
Djokovic, de Minaur prepare for first meeting with an Australian Open quarterfinal spot up for grabs
On paper, this evening's match between Novak Djokovic and Alex de Minaur should go the way of the nine-time Australian Open champion. But Djokovic is facing a significant challenge this time around in Melbourne. ⌘ Read more
'Should go there tomorrow': Prime minister urged to visit Alice Springs amid escalating crime, violence
Federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says the government needs to be pouring more resources into dealing with escalating crime rates in the Central Australian town. ⌘ Read more
Tim Tszyu to fight for a world title on Australian soil in March, with Tony Harrison bout locked in
Tim Tszyu will fight Tony Harrison for the WBO super welterweight world title on March 12 in a still-to-be-decided Australian city, with Gold Coast, Sydney and Melbourne rumoured to be in the running. ⌘ Read more
Black swans quickly die from bird flu. The reason is hidden in their DNA
The graceful black swan is a familiar sight in waterways across Australia, but it could disappear if avian flu ever takes hold here, a study of its genes reveals. ⌘ Read more
LA police confirm 72-year-old found dead in van was suspect in Monterey Park shooting
Los Angeles police confirm a man found dead in a white cargo van is the suspect in a mass shooting which left 10 people dead and at least 10 injured at a Lunar New Year celebration. ⌘ Read more
National campaign launched ahead of public holiday to highlight dangers of swimming at unpatrolled beaches
The campaign comes after a drowning at a Sunshine Coast beach on Sunday and as the search for a missing man off the Cooloola Coast enters its third day. ⌘ Read more
Lebanese migrant at centre of visa fail granted last-minute extension
Mohamed Barghachoun was less than 24 hours away from leaving Australia when the federal government intervened — the Lebanese man had paid $1,500 to a migration agent who failed to submit his visa application. ⌘ Read more
'When is it going to turn my way?': How two-time champ Azarenka stayed alive at the Australian Open
It was after 2am in Melbourne when Azarenka triumphed over Zhu Lin, with the former world number one admitting she was staring at a fourth-round exit before clawing her way back into the match. ⌘ Read more
High power prices taking extra toll on sick Spaniards
With electricity bills tripling since Russia invaded Ukraine, Spain's middle class is being dragged into poverty, and its ill citizens are suffering the most. ⌘ Read more