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Australian grandmother 'victim of romance scam' charged with importing almost 2kg of drugs to Japan
Donna Nelson, who is a prominent Perth-based Indigenous leader, has been charged with importing almost two kilograms of an illegal stimulant into Tokyo. ⌘ Read more
Actor who played Wednesday in the original Addams Family series dies, aged 64
Lisa Loring is being remembered as "a ton of fun" and honoured for being "embedded in the tapestry that is pop culture". ⌘ Read more
Bill Gates complained to tech companies about 'laughable' COVID conspiracy theories
The Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates says he complained to technology companies about COVID-19 conspiracy theories about him being spread online. ⌘ Read more
Johnson says Putin threatened to target him in missile attack
The former UK prime minister claims the Russian president threatened him with a missile attack during a phone call between the two leaders ahead of the invasion of Ukraine. ⌘ Read more
Ahead of Cardinal Pell's funeral on Thursday, protesters are silently showing their support of victim-survivors
Solidarity ribbons tied to the fence of St Mary's Cathedral in Sydney put a spotlight on clergy abuse, but as quickly as they are tied the ribbons are being taken down. ⌘ Read more
'It's time they stepped up': Socceroos head coach Graham Arnold lays out his vision
Following his appointment as head coach until after the 2026 World Cup, Graham Arnold reveals out his plans for Australian football — and he needs the government's help. ⌘ Read more
'Deliberately-lit' fires rage in bushland near site of deadly police shooting
Multiple blazes that have swept through more than 1,000 hectares of land at Wieambilla on Queensland's Western Downs are being treated as suspicious. ⌘ Read more
Emma's body was dumped in a forest — here's why her mum is backing a controversial CCTV plan
An Adelaide suburban councillor whose daughter was murdered more than 15 years ago says enhancing CCTV surveillance in her council area could help spare others from the kind of pain she has been through. ⌘ Read more
Former SA Liberal Party leader turned fugitive now 'unfit' to stand trial on fraud charges
A former South Australian Liberal Party President and lawyer who fled Australia more than 30 years ago on a fake passport is now too unwell to stand trial for defrauding clients. ⌘ Read more
How a family cat has survived being bitten by snakes three times
Jaffa the Bengal cat's recovery times are slowing but he keeps pulling through after coming off second best with snakes at his western Victorian home. ⌘ Read more
Uncertainty around return of alcohol bans in Alice Springs after NT Chief Minister's press conference
NT Chief Minister Natasha Fyles would not say if she expects opt-out bans to be reimposed this week, as flagged by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. ⌘ Read more
'Raising and recovering debts in bad faith': Former government services minister was warned Robodebt could lead to legal action
Former government services minister Stuart Robert was warned continuing the illegal Robodebt scheme could lead to the civil action, the royal commission is told. ⌘ Read more
'He hasn't been ruled out': Cam Green racing the clock for Indian campaign
As Australia ramp up preparations for their tour of India, coach Andrew McDonald has revealed Cameron Green could play in the first Test. ⌘ Read more
Kiribati to rejoin Pacific Islands Forum, Fijian prime minister says
Fiji's prime minister says Kiribati will rejoin the Pacific's peak political forum, finally ending a persistent and bitter leadership split and striking a blow for regional unity. ⌘ Read more
A small radioactive capsule has been lost in Western Australia. Here's how authorities plan to find it
It has been five days since authorities found out a dangerous radioactive capsule was missing in Western Australia, but search efforts to find the tiny device across a 1,400 kilometre distance are ongoing. ⌘ Read more
Campaign against Voice to Parliament gains high-profile politicians
A group of high-profile Indigenous Australians has banded together with a former deputy prime minister to co-ordinate the No campaign ahead of this year's Voice referendum, running on the slogan "Recognise a Better Way". ⌘ Read more
Bookkeeper pleads guilty to stealing $750k from employers over 13 years
The offending led to the affected business owners working extra hours over several years to keep their business afloat. ⌘ Read more
Snorkelling tour was 'outside the permit zone' on day woman drowned, inquest set to hear
A coronial inquest into the drowning death of an international tourist on a South Australian snorkelling tour is expected to hear the tour company was operating outside of its permit zone and with limited rescue and first aid equipment on board. ⌘ Read more
Auckland faces more flooding and landslides if rains don't let up
Four people have already lost their lives in the flash floods that have hit Auckland over the last three days, and millions of dollars of damage has occurred. ⌘ Read more
NSW train dispute ends as union votes to accept government deal
More than 10,000 rail employees voted in the ballot, which will bring more than a 12 months of industrial action to an end. ⌘ Read more
Councillor wins reprieve on order to dismantle bridge
A Launceston councillor who is being taken to court by his own council has been given a last-minute reprieve to dismantle a bridge while a tribunal sorts out whether it's illegal or not. ⌘ Read more
Rapid drop in Brisbane and Hobart house prices sets new record — but barely dents pandemic gains
Both cities hit "spectacular" highs during COVID-19 and have now seen a rapid and steep price decline. ⌘ Read more
Viral warfare on river pest could reduce ecosystem destruction
Introducing a virus to cull carp in southeast Queensland waterways has in-principle support from the government but concerns for the effects on other species mean it is not yet a done deal. ⌘ Read more
Cleo Smith abductor Terence Kelly pleads guilty to obstructing police following arrest
The man who abducted four-year-old Cleo Smith from her family's tent in WA's north has pleaded guilty to obstructing police officers following his arrest. ⌘ Read more
Russian missile hits Kharkiv apartment building, killing one and injuring others
This missile strike is the latest in a series of Russian attacks appearing to target civilian infrastructure. ⌘ Read more
Allowing Kanye West entry would 'fan the flames' of anti-Semitism, Holocaust museum warns
An Adelaide Holocaust memorial group previously targeted by neo-Nazis is backing calls for the federal government to block any moves by Kanye West to enter Australia, in light of his recent anti-Semitic comments. ⌘ Read more
Hundreds of orcas are gathering off WA's south coast – but where have they come from?**
The apex predators appear at the Bremer Canyon every summer to search for food and find a mate, but their migration patterns leave scientists baffled. ⌘ Read more
Satellite data shows European drought worse than expected
There has been no significant rise in groundwater levels across Europe, according to new data from satellites orbiting Earth. ⌘ Read more
Annie Wersching, the 'backbone of many of your favourite shows' dies, aged 45
Actor Annie Wersching — best known for playing FBI agent Renee Walker in the series 24 and providing the voice for Tess in the video game The Last of Us — has died, aged 45. ⌘ Read more
Calls for federal rent assistance to increase by 50pc as desperate families fall further behind
A national housing campaign is calling for Commonwealth Rent Assistance to go up by at least 50 per cent, with nearly one in two recipients in rental stress. ⌘ Read more
Crikey 'benefited financially' from article allegedly defaming Lachlan Murdoch, court told
Fox News boss claims Australian media outlet Crikey made a "commercial decision" to republish an allegedly defamatory article and then lied to readers about it. ⌘ Read more
Rough end of pineapple glut causing tonnes of fresh fruit to go to waste
Tonnes of Queensland pineapples will be left to rot in fields as farmers struggle to keep up with a prematurely ripened crop, and consumers are being asked to do their bit. ⌘ Read more
ChatGPT banned from WA public schools amid cheating concerns
An AI chatbot that can pump out essays, summaries, and short stories is banned in WA's public schools ahead of the start of the school year. ⌘ Read more
Couple charged after woman reportedly escapes captors after being burned and held for days, before man's body found
New South Wales police allege a woman, 44, raised the alarm after she escaped a Central Coast unit on Saturday, claiming she'd been burned and detained before a man's body was found. ⌘ Read more
Severe thunderstorms, flash flooding forecast for Queensland's south-west
Recent light winds and high humidity have combined to increase the severity of thunderstorms and heavy rains in large parts of Queensland today. ⌘ Read more
Has there been an increase in sharks? Or are we just getting better at spotting them?**
Aerial vision just off a popular Gold Coast beach after a handful of evacuations confirms that sharks have been cruising in the shallows. We asked a biologist what it all means. ⌘ Read more
David Honey pulls out of WA Liberal leadership vote, Libby Mettam set to take role
Libby Mettam is set to be elected the next leader of the WA Liberal party unchallenged, after current leader David Honey indicated he would not stand. ⌘ Read more
Victorian coroner backs changes to 'disaster' bail laws after Veronica Nelson's death in custody
Victorian Coroner Simon McGregor has described the conditions in the lead-up to the 37-year-old Gunditjmara, Dja Dja Wurrung, Wiradjuri and Yorta Yorta woman's death as "harrowing", while labelling the state's bail laws a "complete and unmitigated disaster". ⌘ Read more
Tasmania's most Instagram-able spot gets new viewing platform
One of the largest gems in Tasmania's tourism crown, Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, has been made more friendly to visitors, with the new Dove Lake viewing shelter officially unveiled. ⌘ Read more
Billions of litres slashed from Alcoa refinery's water license due to 'unsustainable' environmental risks
WA's water department says climate change is forcing it to make significant cuts to the Murray region's water limits, leaving some areas with no more water to allocate. ⌘ Read more
Israel seals home of Palestinian synagogue shooter as PM vows crackdown
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu announces plans to make it easier for Israelis to carry guns in the wake of Friday's deadly attack on worshippers outside a synagogue in East Jerusalem. ⌘ Read more
Graham Arnold to remain Socceroos head coach until 2026
After Australia's best finish at a men's World Cup, Football Australia has extended Arnold's contract for four more years. ⌘ Read more
Wake up call for FIFO workers as study finds lack of sleep reduces miners' alertness by 20 per cent
Researchers tracking the sleep of fly-in fly-out workers find most are "barely scraping" the threshold for adequate rest on days off — let alone days on shift — in the largest study of its kind. ⌘ Read more
Greg woke up one morning in August 2017 and thought it was 2005
The Hunter Valley resident rushed out of bed thinking he was going to miss the bus for university. Then he discovered his kids had grown up and moved out, and that what he was experiencing was amnesia. ⌘ Read more
Live: ASX trades cautiously ahead of US, European and British interest rate hikes
The Australian share market is trading near a nine-month high ahead of a busy week, during which the US Federal Reserve, Bank of England and European Central Bank are due to lift interest rates in an effort to bring inflation down from a multi-decade high. ⌘ Read more
Meet the Queensland couple juggling full-time work and dragon fruit farming
From hand pollinating flowers at night to avoiding cactus pricks, growing this unique fruit is a labour of love for Gary and Sue Lee. ⌘ Read more
Molly Picklum hopes to ride a wave from the WSL Championships all the way to the 2024 Olympics
At 20, the young surfer is already "set to go down in history" for a recent Pipe Masters win in Hawaii. But the WSL Championship tour kicking off today could put her on the Olympic stage. ⌘ Read more
Usman Khawaja has one more brilliant Heat outing as Test stars leave before biggest BBL finals
The Brisbane Heat and Sydney Sixers will play a grand final qualifier on Thursday, but both teams will be without their biggest stars as they are called up for Test duty. ⌘ Read more
Final Boeing 747 delivery brings jumbo jet age to a close after 53 years
The last commercial Boeing 747 will be delivered to Atlas Air this week, ending the pioneering aircraft's reign as "Queen of the Skies". ⌘ Read more
Government proposes scrapping 'equal' shared parenting responsibility in family law overhaul
The federal government plans to reform to the strained family law system, including removing the presumption that both parents should be considered equally in parenting disagreements. ⌘ Read more
Police release computer-generated image of suspect who allegedly grabbed 17-year-old boy
Police are seeking the public's help to identify four men who allegedly abducted a 17-year-old boy in Adelaide's beachside suburb of Somerton Park Thursday night. ⌘ Read more
The WA Liberals are no strangers to leadership tussles, but this morning's spill is more awkward than most
The most awkward of leadership spills will come to a head this morning, when WA Liberal MPs vote to decide who the best person is to lead the party back from oblivion. ⌘ Read more
Relatives and friends pay tribute to New Zealand volunteer killed in Ukraine
New Zealand scientist Andrew Bagshaw, who died near front lines in eastern Ukraine alongside another volunteer, has been farewelled in Kyiv. ⌘ Read more
Adani's $3.52 billion share sale faces crucial day after Indian rout
Adani expects its second day of share sales to go better than the first, with analysts describing it as "critical" and saying recovery from a sharp drop in prices may be difficult. ⌘ Read more
Serious fire at Brisbane apartment complex, one person dead, others missing
A man dies and several others are missing as an apartment complex in Clayfield is evacuated due to a serious fire early on Monday morning. ⌘ Read more
Five teens injured, four horses dead after crash in northern Tasmania
Five people are taken to hospital and four horses die after a four-wheel drive towing a horse float crashes into a tree stump in Tasmania's north. ⌘ Read more
The Australian Open was missing spectators from a specific nation — and it signals a wider dilemma
How does China really feel about Australia? Tourism may show us, as the nation and its people decide whether they'll head back Down Under in the same numbers they were pre-pandemic. ⌘ Read more
Sam Kerr scores another hat-trick to send Chelsea into FA Cup fifth round
Chelsea's FA Cup title defence is alive and well thanks to Sam Kerr's trio of goals in a 3-2 win over Liverpool. Meanwhile, fellow Aussie Caitlin Foord also scored in a 9-0 win for Arsenal. ⌘ Read more
Upside-down wheelie bins crucial in Christmas Island cat fight
Parks authorities are on track to remove most cats from the island by the end of 2023, but first they needed to stop giant crabs messing with traps. ⌘ Read more
What you need to see the 'green comet' passing overhead of Australia early this week
Depending on where you are in the country, there's a possibility you'll be able to catch a glimpse of comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) early this week. ⌘ Read more
Dreaming of a sea change? Here are some factors to consider before making the big move
Jason and Tansiri moved to Jervis Bay from Sydney, lured by the promise of more space and access to nature. They've made new friends, bought a dog and taken up surfing, but it hasn't all been smooth sailing. ⌘ Read more
Sam Smith breaks records - and barriers - with new music
Sam Smith became the first out non-binary artist to reach number one with their song Unholy. Now, their new album Gloria is set to storm up the charts. ⌘ Read more
Retirement village to be converted into social housing, but unused student accommodation project still lagging
The vacant retirement village will provide at least 30 dwellings for those in need, but there's no clear timeline on when they will be ready for residents. ⌘ Read more
'That hurts me and him': Djokovic reveals emotional pain after father misses Australian Open final win
After claiming a 10th Australian Open crown, Novak Djokovic says it was tough not having his father in his courtside box to support him during the straight-sets victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final. ⌘ Read more
The truth about caffeine debt might put you off your coffee
You might think coffee gives you the energy to get through the morning or the day, but it may not be giving you as much as you think, writes Emma Beckett. ⌘ Read more
How an island community solved its used glass bottle problem
The people of Flinders Island have a waste problem. But locals in the town of Killiecrankie are taking things into their own hands, one bottle at a time. ⌘ Read more
Albanese government 'ignored' end of Intervention-era alcohol bans, say Aboriginal groups
Indigenous groups say they received no proper support when the 15-year-old Commonwealth bans lapsed last year, as the NT and federal governments pledge funds for future solutions. ⌘ Read more
'It feels unfair': Small businesses call for compensation over Parramatta light rail impact
Western Sydney's light rail construction has one year to go before the first stage is completed, but some small businesses on the construction route say they won't last that long. ⌘ Read more
Is too much screen time since the onset of COVID-19 making school refusals more common?**
There is growing evidence that the overuse of digital devices throughout the first years of the pandemic may be a major factor in children refusing to go to school. ⌘ Read more
Students at private Sydney school taught masturbation is a disorder, pornography puts holes in your brain
Dozens of students from private schools in Sydney that are affiliated with the Opus Dei movement have spoken out about disturbing teachings within the schools. ⌘ Read more
Annie was raped by her ex — but it took years for her to understand what happened
Annie\\* waited more than a decade before she told police she was raped on three occasions by her former partner — and she's not alone in being reluctant to report. ⌘ Read more*
The generational crisis brewing in our schools
The pandemic has exposed existing cracks in the teaching profession which need to be fixed urgently — and whether and how we respond now will be crucial for future generations of teachers and students, writes Fiona Longmuir. ⌘ Read more
UK prime minister Sunak sacks party chairman Nadhim Zahawi over ministerial breach
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak fires Conservative Party chair Nadhim Zahawi after an investigation finds he was insufficiently open about a tax probe which he settled while finance minister. ⌘ Read more
'Community minded, caring and passionate': Wendy Sleeman remembered during Gold Coast vigil
More than 100 people meet at a park near her home in Elanora on Sunday evening to pay tribute to the 61-year-old who was found dead in a car in Brisbane last Thursday. ⌘ Read more
Bus crash in southern Pakistan kills 41
More than 40 people died after a bus fell into a ravine and caught fire in the southern Pakistani province of Balochistan, officials say. ⌘ Read more
What's next for Team Kinky? Jason Kubler speaks after his Australian Open doubles win with Rinky Hijikata
They're the unlikely heroes of Melbourne Park with an Australian Open men's doubles crown, now all Jason Kubler and Rinky Hijikata need is a memorable nickname to go with the title — and they certainly have an eye-catching tag for their team right now. ⌘ Read more
Live: Novak Djokovic goes for a tenth Australian Open crown against Stefanos Tsitsipas
Novak Djokovic is staring down the barrel of a tenth Australian Open singles title, with young Greek star Stefanos Tsitsipas standing in his way on Rod Laver Arena. Follow all the action in our live blog. ⌘ Read more
Woman, 20, dies in single vehicle crash near Adelaide River, south of Darwin
A young woman dies after the vehicle she was driving rolls over on the Stuart Highway south of Darwin, Northern Territory Police says. ⌘ Read more
'This is a very dangerous material': Frantic search continues in WA for missing radioactive capsule
As the desperate search continues for a tiny radioactive capsule in Western Australia, the state's deputy premier calls for a review into how it came to be missing. ⌘ Read more
Streaming giants to be required to make Australian films and TV under major rules shake-up
From mid-2024, the federal government will require major streaming platforms such as Netflix, Disney and Amazon Prime to put some of their revenue back into Australian content. ⌘ Read more
Phones banned at SA schools, but ChatGPT allowed
South Australia public high schools will begin introducing mobile phone bans from tomorrow. But while phones are being switched off, students will be allowed to use artificial technology such as ChatGPT. ⌘ Read more
Why Brazil's Yanomami are being decimated by disease and gold mining
Many in Brazil were left wondering how the public health emergency gripping the Yanomami indigenous population could materialise so quickly, but this is no sudden disaster. ⌘ Read more
Legacy acts and nostalgia permeated triple j's Hottest 100 of 2022
Two trends emerged in triple j's Hottest 100 of 2022 and they both had a lot to do with nostalgia. ⌘ Read more
'No Ukrainian can go home': Australian Open director urges sports to support war-affected players and athletes
At the end of a controversial tournament, Australian Open director Craig Tiley defends the decision to ban Russian flags from Melbourne Park, and sends a message to his sport and others to provide more support and financial assistance to Ukrainian players away from their war-torn country. ⌘ Read more
More magistrates to clear backlog of domestic violence cases if NSW Coaltion re-elected
Further promises to stamp out domestic violence are made by the government in the lead up to the election, with a sentencing review and a specific women's and family court all on the table. ⌘ Read more
The Oscars announce 'campaign procedures review' after shock nomination
The review aims "to inform ... whether changes to the guidelines may be needed in a new era of social media and digital communication." ⌘ Read more
Biden, trans people and EVs in firing line as Trump opens 2024 run
The events in early-voting states mark the first campaign appearances since he announced his latest run more than two months ago. ⌘ Read more
T20 live: Australia shooting for clean sweep against Pakistan in final hit-out before World Cup
Just two weeks out from the World Cup in South Africa, Australia is shooting for a clean sweep of all six matches against Pakistan this month in the final Twenty20 in Canberra. Check out the live scores and stats in our ScoreCentre. ⌘ Read more
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu unveils plans to 'strengthen' settlements after fatal shooting attacks
Israel's hardliner-dominated Security Cabinet approves measures in response to a series of gun attacks, which have killed seven Israelis and wounded five. ⌘ Read more
New study by Indigenous rangers sheds light on secret lives of one of Australia's most elusive marsupials
The scaly-tailed possums living in a largely impenetrable series of gorges in a remote part of the Kimberley have lived undetected, until now. ⌘ Read more
Rick Astley sues rapper Yung Gravy over Never Gonna Give You Up soundalike
It seems that Yung Gravy may have "Rickrolled" a little close to the Sun. ⌘ Read more
Child protection advocate hopes new department chief will be found within SA
Belinda Valentine has fought for improvements to the state's child protection department since her granddaughter died 11 years ago, and hopes a new chief can bring change. ⌘ Read more
Staff shortages at leading cancer hospital prompt surgery delays
Patients at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre could have potentially life-changing surgeries delayed due to staff shortages. ⌘ Read more
Two arrested after man's body found, woman allegedly kidnapped on NSW Central Coast
A man, 30, and woman, 33, are being questioned by police after a man's body was found and a woman was allegedly kidnapped at Wyong. ⌘ Read more
This picturesque creek in Far North Queensland has claimed many lives, but people keep venturing in
They may appear alluring to thrill seekers and those seeking the perfect social media snap. But these waters are deceptively deadly and have authorities desperately searching for ways to keep visitors out. ⌘ Read more
Three-time Olympian and former IOC member Phil Coles dies aged 91
The former Olympic rower will be remembered for his lifelong commitment to sport, particularly his role in ensuring athletes got to compete at the Moscow 1980 Olympics against the wishes of then-PM Malcolm Fraser. ⌘ Read more
Red tape thwarts farmers' bid to help fix flood-damaged roads
Farmers need urgent repairs to council roads in the bush but councils can't fix them and won't allow the farmers to do it either. ⌘ Read more
How the simple art of connection is filling a major gap in the disability sector for Indigenous Australians
Gathered around a home-cooked meal, members of an Aboriginal disability yarning group bask in laughter and stories at their weekly catch up. It may seem like a simple concept but it's filling a major gap in the disability sector. ⌘ Read more
What should we do with Australia's huge stockpile of soon-to-expire RATs?**
In the past year alone, Australia has purchased enough Rapid Antigen Tests for everyone to get 22 each — millions of which are about to expire, prompting calls for free giveaways for all. ⌘ Read more
Power and precision — the distinct strategies that will shape tonight's Australian Open final
As Stefanos Tsitsipas looks to spoil Novak Djokovic's Australian Open party, Cody Atkinson looks at the strategies that will shape tonight's men's final. ⌘ Read more