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Djokovic reveals what's driving his Australian Open campaign after reaching semifinals for 10th time
After clinically dispensing with fifth seed Andrey Rublev in the quarterfinals, Novak Djokovic says he has "extra" motivation to win yet another title at Melbourne Park. ⌘ Read more
Australia has been left off the destination list for Chinese group tours. Some operators say it's retaliation
After Australia imposed additional COVID-19 testing requirements on travellers from China, Beijing has left Australia off a list of 20 countries Chinese travellers on guided group tours can visit. ⌘ Read more
Cancer Council applauds beach cabana popularity as tide turns on getting sun smart
The explosion of beach cabanas across Queensland beaches may be a sign that sun safety messaging is cutting through, but the Cancer Council warns a shelter alone is not enough to protect people from harmful UV radiation. ⌘ Read more
CBD '23: What the heart of our nation’s cities can expect three years after COVID-19 began
Three years since the pandemic began, the centres of our big cities are still struggling to find a new identity and business model amid the boom in working from home. ⌘ Read more
Memories still raw 20 years on from historic bushfires in east Victoria
It was the biggest fire Victoria had seen for almost 70 years. It burnt for 60 days and destroyed 41 homes. Twenty years on, residents are still processing what they saw. ⌘ Read more
Two killed, several injured in knife attack on northern German train
Police say the attacker used a knife to harm several passengers shortly before a regional train travelling from Kiel to Hamburg arrived at the Brokstedt station. ⌘ Read more
Voice referendum, plan to 'abolish' Australia Day in spotlight at rallies around the country
As the so-called change-the-date debate continues around the country, Dunghutti rights activist Paul Silva is floating another idea: abolish Australia Day altogether. ⌘ Read more
'Nothing has changed': Tasmanian Aboriginal community frustrated over colonial monuments
Tasmanian Aboriginal community members say it is frustrating that the state still has no public physical recognition of its bloody history of frontier violence. ⌘ Read more
For me, Invasion Day is a chance for reflection. Is Australia as a nation all it should be?**
Some people write about us as if we are not here. They speak over us or about us. Politics has a way of diminishing us, writes Stan Grant. ⌘ Read more
It's 1961 and two boys from Maroubra are about to reinvent the surf sound
Six decades since two boys from Sydney first became The Atlantics, the Aussie surf rock band is releasing its latest album. And if you close your eyes, you can sense the sun, the pounding surf and the smell of salt on the air. ⌘ Read more
How a crime wave in Alice Springs grew into a national political crisis
Anthony Albanese may have only been in Alice Springs for a few hours, but the reality of the town's problems have been all too apparent to local residents and community leaders, who have spent months desperately calling for something to change. ⌘ Read more
'It is not our life's purpose to be at war with our body': Australian of the Year Taryn Brumfitt's speech in full
Campaigner, director, successful author and mum of four, Taryn Brumfitt's work on body image has inspired millions across the globes. Here's the 2023 Australian of the Year's acceptance speech in full. ⌘ Read more
Germany answers Ukraine's plea for tanks, other EU nations expected to contribute
After weeks of hesitation, Germany announces it will provide Ukraine with Leopard 2 battle tanks and approve requests by other countries to do the same. ⌘ Read more
Musicians, actors, researchers among those recognised in Australia Day 2023 Honours
Some of the recipients of this year's Australia Day honours are well-known personalities, while others have been quietly working away in not-for-profit organisations and laboratories. The awards have also posthumously recognised songwriter and activist Archie Roach. ⌘ Read more
North Korean capital reportedly under lockdown due to 'respiratory illness'
Authorities in Pyongyang have ordered a five-day lockdown due to rising cases of an unspecified respiratory illness, according to a government notice seen by a Seoul-based news site. ⌘ Read more
'Disaster' in Alice Springs stems from Intervention, traditional owners say, as fresh alcohol bans loom
The crime wave and anti-social behaviour unfolding in Alice Springs is a product of dislocation caused by the Northern Territory Intervention, says a senior elder from Alice Springs. ⌘ Read more
New Zealander killed in Ukraine helped hundreds, parents say
The parents of a New Zealand scientist who was killed in Ukraine say he helped save hundreds of people while volunteering in the dangerous Donbas region. ⌘ Read more
Senior NSW Labor figure parachuted into parliamentary spot, replacing Khal Asfour
Bob Nanva is credited with introducing corporate governance reform during an overhaul of NSW Labor after a corruption probe into party donations. ⌘ Read more
Amar Singh, who feeds those hit by disaster and poverty, is Australia's Local Hero
A Sikh from Western Sydney who feeds the needy and champions tolerance has been named this year's Australian Local Hero. ⌘ Read more
Missing 61yo Elanora woman's son arrested as search continues
Police arrested the 30-year-old man in Brisbane's south as the search for 61-year-old Elanora woman Wendy Sleeman continued. ⌘ Read more
Miracle in Launceston keeps Hurricanes' BBL hopes alive with win over Heat
The Hobart Hurricanes keep their chances of making the Big Bash League finals alive with a thrilling two-run victory over the Brisbane Heat in Launceston. ⌘ Read more
Scores of people die as freezing weather sweeps across Afghanistan
Extreme weather compounds a humanitarian crisis in poverty-stricken Afghanistan, leaving scores of people and vital livestock dead. ⌘ Read more
Australian Indigenous leader detained in Japan a victim of romance scam, friends and family say
Family and friends of a WA Indigenous leader being held in Japan say she is the victim of a romance scam that resulted in her being arrested with drugs in luggage she was carrying. ⌘ Read more
Final warning issued as 'high-density' poo zones identified in Margaret River
Margaret River is internationally renowned for its natural beauty, but something foul is afoot – or perhaps underfoot – at its parks and ovals. ⌘ Read more
Witness admits his department made 'false' statements about Robodebt to ombudsman
A senior bureaucrat who approved a letter to the ombudsman investigating Robodebt has conceded his department made "false" statements about the unlawful scheme. ⌘ Read more
Who has it worse when it comes to Australians with mortgages? Boomers or millennials? Tell us
A spike in mortgage repayments isn't an uncommon experience across generations. But we'd like to find out who has it worse. ⌘ Read more
Treasurer 'absolutely ropeable' over consultant leaking confidential government briefings
Jim Chalmers says there was a breach of trust when a former partner at consulting firm  Price Waterhouse Coopers leaked confidential government briefings to the firm's staff and partners. ⌘ Read more
Rick and Morty co-creator dropped from show amid domestic battery charges
Adult Swim has confirmed the show will continue without co-creator Justin Roiland, who voices the two main characters. ⌘ Read more
'We can't wait that long': Kalgoorlie council reluctantly supports $3 million workers' camp
Kalgoorlie council 'reluctantly' support $3 million workers camp in the CBD to address accommodation crisis. ⌘ Read more
Garbage truck driver sentenced for 'momentary' lapse which ended in death of Sydney grandmother
Christopher Sultana was making a legal three point turn but did not notice a woman who had just stepped onto the road behind the truck as he was reversing. ⌘ Read more
Prison SA manager who stole $100k from inmates spent $1m at casino, court told
A former general manager of the Adelaide Remand Centre who stole more than $100,000 in cash from prisoners gambled away $1 million about the same time as the theft, an Adelaide court is told. ⌘ Read more
Video shows Halls Creek youths pelting business owner with rocks in attempted carjacking
A business owner says the latest incident he's faced is a worrying escalation as Halls Creek struggles with record youth crime rates. ⌘ Read more
Rosalind's surgery cancelled for the third time as a Grafton hospital 'bed block' frustrates fly-in surgeons
A northern NSW health chief says it "hurts to the bone" that doctors are being paid to fly in and work in local hospitals only to cancel operations due to a lack of available beds. ⌘ Read more
Online dating platforms warned they will be hit with mandatory codes if they don't clean up their apps
A national roundtable on online dating has secured commitments to improve safety on dating apps, with a warning that platforms will be hit with mandatory codes if they fail to meet expectations. ⌘ Read more
Teenager bailed over alleged one-punch attack on NBL star
A 19-year-old man has been released on bail following his arrest over an alleged attack on basketballer Harry Froling outside a Wollongong nightclub. ⌘ Read more
Greg Lynn to stand trial over alleged murder of Victorian campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay
Former Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn has been committed to stand trial for the alleged murder of campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay in the Victorian High Country. ⌘ Read more
Facing a driver boycott, Queensland commits $60 million to improve bus and train safety
More safety barriers between passengers and bus drivers will be installed and additional network officers will begin patrolling public transport services. ⌘ Read more
Live: O'Neil, Serena, Linette? Pole closing in on rare Aus Open feat
No one expected Poland's Magda Linette to be in the last four of the women's singles, but if she goes on to win the title she will join a very unique group. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Nicolette Fraillon was told she couldn't be a conductor 'because I was a woman'
The Australian conductor says sexism is still an issue within the classical music scene. ⌘ Read more
Unseeded Pole downs former world number one to reach Australian Open semis
Poland's Magda Linette had never been past the third round of a major when she arrived for this year's Australian Open. Now, she's in the semifinals. ⌘ Read more
60 families left scrambling as NSW daycare centre forced to close
Parents with children at a South Coast daycare centre have been given one month to find a new service after the Department of Education announced it would not renew the lease for the site. ⌘ Read more
Former Jacqui Lambie staffers ordered to pay $47k over 'unreasonable conduct' in court case
Two of Tasmanian senator Jacqui Lambie's former staffers are ordered to pay tens of thousands of dollars in costs because of their "unreasonable conduct" in a court case they ultimately lost. ⌘ Read more
One of Australia's longest-running ferry services could be saved thanks to green hydrogen
Previously described as unsafe and unsustainable and thought to have made its final trip, Tasmania's Spirit of Devonport ferry service could be back on the water this year. ⌘ Read more
Santos ordered to pause Barossa project pipeline construction after watchdog's surprise inspection
In another setback for Santos' $4.7 billion Barossa gas project, the national regulator has ordered the company to pause construction of its pipeline over concerns about its potential impact on Indigenous cultural sites. ⌘ Read more
It's up for Best Picture and touted to nab Cate Blanchett her third Oscar: A quick guide to Tár**
The psychodrama about a conductor facing abuse allegations and her own mental unravelling just picked up six Academy Award nominations, yet hardly anyone has seen it. Luckily, we have. ⌘ Read more
Corruption watchdog to look into South Australian government's grant processes
The Independent Commission Against Corruption has announced it will investigate the state government's grant administration system. ⌘ Read more
'We're not villains': Azarenka sympathises with Djokovic after revealing 10-year anxiety struggle
Victoria Azarenka feels for Novak Djokovic after he hit out about speculation surrounding his injury, saying it took her a long time recover from what she believed was unfair treatment from the media. ⌘ Read more
What do we know about the disappearance and possible murder of Angie Fuller?**
Two weeks after her last confirmed sighting at a truck stop in Central Australia, police have declared the case of missing mother Angie Fuller a suspected homicide. Here's what we know so far. ⌘ Read more
DNA testing of fish and chips reveals threatened shark on the menu
Scientific examination of servings of fish and chips has uncovered a finding that might set some people's teeth on edge — various threatened species of shark being marketed as "flake". ⌘ Read more
Mother pleads not guilty over drowning deaths of her young sons
The bodies of the boys, aged three and five, were found in a Townsville river in February 2019. ⌘ Read more
Germany approves sending Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, reports say
Local media reports that Germany will send Ukraine at least one company of Leopards, which usually comprises 14 tanks — but Berlin is yet to confirm the move. ⌘ Read more
Blue Mountains parking rates to match Bondi in major meter rollout
Echo Point is the only place in the region with paid parking but the council plans to roll out parking meters in several towns and at 10 natural attractions. ⌘ Read more
NSW promises to cut study time for aspiring teachers with one-year postgraduate degree
A one-year masters program will be made available to qualified individuals who want to re-train as an educator, if the NSW government is re-elected in March. ⌘ Read more
Chris Hipkins sworn in as New Zealand prime minister
Mr Hipkins becomes the new prime minister of New Zealand in a ceremony days after he is elected Labour Party leader to replace Jacinda Ardern. ⌘ Read more
Diamonds to face New Zealand in Quad Series final after beating South Africa
Australia and New Zealand will face off in yet another netball final after the Diamonds beat South Africa and Silver Ferns kept England winless. ⌘ Read more
Dentists call for expansion of child dental subsidy to include senior Australians
The Child Dental Benefits Scheme has been extended for another four years, giving families access to potentially cheaper dental healthcare. But advocates say older Australians are missing out. ⌘ Read more
US air safety board says Boeing 737 Max likely hit a bird before crashing in Ethiopia
US accident investigators disagree with Ethiopian authorities over the cause of a sensor malfunction that preceded a March 2019 crash of a Boeing 737 Max shortly after take-off from Addis Ababa. ⌘ Read more
Diane has survived child sexual assault. But finally being heard is causing fresh trauma
Under the National Redress Scheme, the Jehovah's Witnesses are required by law to apologise to this woman. Yet, three months later, she is still waiting. ⌘ Read more
Here's how WA's carbon emissions targets will work and what the pitfalls might be
WA is soon to legislate ambitious emissions reduction targets, and while they've been embraced by many, some are warning it could be business as usual for the state's big polluters for at least the next decade. ⌘ Read more
More reports of 'ruthless' money scams targeting young people as teen loses $36k**
Aurora Casilli lost her life savings in a scam when hackers infiltrated an existing message thread with her bank. She warns others the process seemed legitimate. ⌘ Read more
Police seek 'urgent assistance' to find 'high-risk' missing 61yo woman on the Gold Coast
Police are looking for a 30-year-old man who is believed to be travelling in a blue Honda Jazz, with registration 952AT4. ⌘ Read more
'That was dangerous': Stefanos Tsitsipas narrowly avoids disqualification as he romps into Australian Open semis
Stefanos Tsitsipas is through to the semifinals of the Australian Open for the fourth time since 2019 after beating Jiri Lehecka in straight sets, but it almost came crashing to a sudden stop after a moment of frustration in the third set. ⌘ Read more
Why are lifetime residents of this outback Queensland town thinking about moving on?**
Nearly 30 cars are stolen over 30 days in the outback city of Mount Isa as reinforcements are brought in from Townsville to help local police with rising youth crime, and long-time residents are considering moving elsewhere. ⌘ Read more
'Justice for all': Ukraine sacks top officials in anti-corruption shake-up
The outgoing officials include five regional governors, four deputy ministers and a senior presidential official seen as close to Volodymyr Zelenskyy, as the Russian invasion enters its 12th month. ⌘ Read more
Live: ASX set to slip, Wall Street lower, US sues Google over ad monopoly
Australian shares are set to open lower, while Wall Street wobbles on company results. Google's down as the US launches fresh legal action. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. ⌘ Read more
Coal miner accused of 'overestimating' economic value of plan to expand NSW mine
The Australia Institute says allowing another 40 million tonnes of coal to be mined in the NSW central west does not stack up economically or environmentally. ⌘ Read more
Doping scandal surrounding Peter Bol gives him 'no chance' of running well at Paris Olympics, coach says
Peter Bol's lawyer says the Australian athlete's career hopes hang on his B sample result, but his coach says the doping accusations have already damaged his Paris Olympics medal chances. ⌘ Read more
Did A-League Men attendances benefit from the Socceroos' Qatar World Cup bump?**
Tens of thousands gathered in public to watch the Socceroos' run in Qatar. But did Australia's top domestic league capitalise on the interest? ⌘ Read more
How rising interest rates on agricultural loans may stop dairy farmers from going green
Kate Hand is hoping to borrow money to transform the family farm into a robotic dairy, but rising interest rates may stifle her dream. ⌘ Read more
Classified documents uncovered at former US vice-president Mike Pence's home
Mike Pence's representative says in a letter the FBI came to the former vice-president's home after outside counsel was engaged to review records stored there. ⌘ Read more
Live: Germany to send Leopard tanks to Ukraine, documents found at Mike Pence's home, and Oscar nominations drop. 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
Rezwan spent his teens on dialysis, missing out the sports he loved — until he found badminton
Raised in a refugee camp in Bangladesh, Rezwan Mohammed needed a kidney removed as soon as he arrived in Australia.
After coming to Australia from a Bangladeshi refugee camp, Rezwan Mohammed suffered from kidney disease throughout his childhood. Not allowed to play contact sports, he turned to badminton to get his sporting fix. ⌘ Read more
Katherine business owner ready to walk away after back-to-back break-ins
The latest police statistics paint a bleak picture for Katherine, with "peer pressure, being goaded into it by mates and social media" playing a big part in driving up crime rates. ⌘ Read more
Seven dead in second mass shooting marks California's bloodiest gun violence in decades
The second attack comes as California suffers one of its bloodiest spates of gun violence in years. ⌘ Read more
Iranian hackers may be selling your data or using it for extortion
Iran's Revolutionary Guard-affiliated actors have launched targeted cyber attacks on Australian organisations, aiming to use the data obtained for extortion, a report tabled in parliament shows. ⌘ Read more
Less than 1pc of the world's stem cell donors are Pacific Islanders, but these rugby players want to change that
With donors from diverse communities already under-represented in the Australian Bone Marrow Donor Registry, it is difficult for patients from Pasifika backgrounds to find the right match. ⌘ Read more
Kai wants to win gold for Australia. But the current rules won't let him
Kai Ryan and his supporters are lobbying for the tennis world to become much more inclusive. ⌘ Read more
Albanese's double hurdle has critics finding their Voice
Anthony Albanese is returning to the playbook that delivered Labor government, but it remains unclear if that will deliver constitutional recognition for First Australians. ⌘ Read more
Australian soldier removed from secretive jihadist hunting unit for 'shoving' phone up colleague's skirt
An Australian Special Forces soldier is removed from a secretive multinational operation tracking foreign jihadists after multiple allegations of sexual harassment from other members in the program. ⌘ Read more
Students cheating with AI? Don't worry, teachers can spot it, Tasmania's education department says
Teachers already have their hands full screening student works for plagiarism and fakery – with AI-generated text getting more human-like by the day, one jurisdiction has banned access to the technology for kids, but says education staff will be able to spot it anyway. ⌘ Read more
What we know about Australian teacher's disappearance in the Congo
The family of an Australian teacher thought to have died in Central Africa were told he was planning to return home before he disappeared in October. ⌘ Read more
Cate Blanchett scores best actress Oscar nomination but Baz Luhrmann snubbed for best director
Cate Blanchett will be looking to win her third Oscar after she was nominated for her leading performance in Tár, while Baz Luhrmann's Elvis biopic scores seven nominations - but not one for best director. ⌘ Read more
Police in Brazil pin murders of British journalist Dom Phillips and activist on drug lord
Police in Brazil say they have strong evidence that an alleged drug trafficker ordered the murders of British journalist Dom Phillips and an Indigenous activist in the Amazon last June. ⌘ Read more
'Bang for your buck': Investment buyers turn to SA as only state where property prices continue to rise
New data shows Adelaide has become the only Australian capital city where real estate prices continue to rise, attracting the eyes of investors. ⌘ Read more
Lebanon blast investigator charges former PM, top public prosecutor
Judge unexpectedly resumes inquiry into the blast after it was paralysed for more than a year by political resistance and legal complaints. ⌘ Read more
Myanmar activists, victims file criminal complaint in Germany over alleged atrocities
Myanmar activists have filed a criminal complaint in Germany, accusing top generals of instigating genocide against Rohingya Muslims and other atrocities since a military coup two years ago. ⌘ Read more
Zelenskyy makes sweeping personnel changes amid corruption allegations
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says personnel changes are being carried out at senior and lower levels of his government following high-profile graft allegations. ⌘ Read more
Rajwinder Singh to be extradited to Australia to stand trial for Toyah Cordingley's murder
The man accused of murdering 24-year-old Cairns woman Toyah Cordingley will be extradited from India to Australia to stand trial. ⌘ Read more
Two-time winner Azarenka ends 10-year drought with Australian Open upset
Victoria Azarenka turns back the clock to beat one of the tournament favourites, world number three Jessica Pegula, in straights sets to advance to the semifinals at Melbourne Park. ⌘ Read more
Jacinda Ardern bids farewell on last day as New Zealand prime minister
The outgoing New Zealand prime minister thanks her supporters for "the greatest privilege of my life", saying she leaves the role with a greater love for her country and its people than when she started. ⌘ Read more
Australian woman detained in Japan stripped of board position amid 'personal challenges'
Uncertainty remains over the fate of a West Australian Aboriginal community leader detained in Japan, after the organisation she chaired removes her from the position. ⌘ Read more
Bulk carrier takes on water off Queensland coast with 24 people on board
A bulk carrier waiting at a coal-loading zone off the coast of North Queensland has taken on water, triggering a multi-agency emergency response. ⌘ Read more
New alcohol restrictions announced for Alice Springs after PM's visit amid crime spike
New alcohol restrictions will be introduced in Alice Springs after days of political and media pressure over crime and alcohol-fuelled violence. ⌘ Read more
South Australia to tackle 'insulting' laws that prevent Aboriginal people giving cultural evidence in court
Hearing cultural evidence from Aboriginal people is currently restricted by hearsay and opinion laws in South Australia, but the state government says it will introduce legislation to catch up with Commonwealth laws changed in 2008. ⌘ Read more
Helicopter pilot faces court accused of importing illegal gun parts into South Australia from the US
Prosecutors have told an Adelaide court that a helicopter pilot allegedly imported illegal gun parts into South Australia from the United States on eight occasions over four years. ⌘ Read more
Swedish PM under fire after aide admits fishing for eels without a licence, lying to police
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson says his state secretary's actions were "stupid" but should not disqualify him from holding his job. ⌘ Read more
Meet the cast of Better Date Than Never — a dating show with a difference
Amid a saturation of dating shows and questionable dating culture, Better Date Than Never looks to find a deeper connection. ⌘ Read more
'These are children's lives': Fears for at-risk kids as investigation times blow-out
As new figures show it's taking 20 per cent longer to start and finish child safety investigations in Tasmania, one worker says they are struggling to keep on top of priority cases, let alone others. ⌘ Read more
Prosecutor argues for jail time for father responsible for killing toddler in buggy crash
Victoria's Department of Prosecution calls on a term of imprisonment for a father who killed his son in a buggy crash on Christmas Day. ⌘ Read more
Türkiye's president tells Sweden not to expect support for NATO membership
The Türkish president says Sweden should not expect Türkiye's support for its NATO membership, following a protest near the Türkish embassy in Stockholm which included the burning of a copy of the Koran. ⌘ Read more