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Severe thunderstorms forecast for parts of Queensland, bringing a short break from extreme heat
The forecast rain is expected to provide relief from the recent extreme heat felt across south-east Queensland — but it won't last. ⌘ Read more
Eight-year-old boy dies from suspected electrocution at Fiji resort
An eight-year-old Australian boy is suspected to have died after being electrocuted at a Fiji resort while on holiday with his family. ⌘ Read more
New Zealand declares National State of Emergency due to Cyclone Gabrielle
New Zealand declares a National State of Emergency due to the impact of Cyclone Gabrielle on the country. ⌘ Read more
'Am I meant to be here?': Matildas winger Cortnee Vine is still catching up to herself
The Sydney FC forward opens up about impostor syndrome, falling out of (and back in) love with football, her geeky hobby, and Sam Kerr’s "elite" lessons. ⌘ Read more
High Court to decide if road-user tax for Victorian electric vehicle owners constitutional
Victoria charges electric vehicle users by how much they travel under a law the High Court is being urged to strike out on the basis the state does not have the power to impose the charge. ⌘ Read more
Teen survives 182 hours under rubble, but hope fades in Türkiye and Syria with rescues 'coming to a close'
The combined earthquake death toll in Türkiye and Syria rises above 37,000 and hope is dwindling for many more rescues as the emphasis switches to caring for survivors and the homeless. ⌘ Read more
Alex's parents trusted he would be safe at a disability provider. He never came home
Five years ago, Alex Raichman's parents entrusted a disability services provider to look after him while they were away. He never came home. ⌘ Read more
Flower growers feel 'blessed' people want to buy local
This year up to 10 million roses will be flown into the country for Valentine's Day. Does it matter where your flowers come from? ⌘ Read more
What we found in this pristine rainforest has been hidden from the world
Australian businesses are trying to offset their greenhouse gas emissions through carbon credit projects that promise to save rainforests. The reality on the ground is nothing like the glossy marketing. ⌘ Read more
From easybeats to finalists: The rise of Tasmania's intellectual disability cricket team
Not that long ago, Tasmania's intellectual disability cricket side was open to whoever wanted to join. However, after surging up the ladder, selection is tough. ⌘ Read more
Cost of living the number one issue for NSW voters, but not everyone agrees with the solution
Both major parties are promising to help households struggling to stretch pay packets to afford basics, amid rising calls for pay increases — but is that the solution? ⌘ Read more
With the final puzzle piece in place, Putin is beginning new offensives – and he desperately needs a victory
As the one-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine approaches, the Russian army has commenced the preliminary phase of its 2023 offensives. There are three reasons why it's doing so now, writes Mick Ryan. ⌘ Read more
Kevin O'Connor lost his mother and daughter to the same disease. He made sure their deaths were treated differently
Both women shared a mutated gene and died from the same disease in their 40s, but Kevin wanted to change the way death and grief were experienced by his family. ⌘ Read more
Ash Gardner goes for the second highest amount at inaugural Women's Premier League auction
Australian cricketer Ashleigh Gardener is one of the big winners after a player auction for the inaugural Women's Premier League in India, and will earn more than half-a-million dollars for the three-week tournament. ⌘ Read more
Portugal Catholic clergy sexually abused nearly 5,000 minors: inquiry
At least 4,815 children were sexually abused by members of the Portuguese Catholic Church — mostly priests — over the past 70 years, a commission investigating the issue says. ⌘ Read more
Politicians see 'mums begging for food' but offer no answer to the rising cost of living on Q+A
Politicians tell Q+A they see Australians begging for food and counting coins to buy bread but fail to offer any immediate solutions to rate rises or inflation on Q+A. ⌘ Read more
Accused found with blood-stained clothes, 30cm knife told police it was his 'first time murdering', court hears
A court in Alice Springs has heard a late-night quarrel between two men who did not know each other well ended with one fatally stabbing the other at least three times in the chest and throat. ⌘ Read more
Fortescue Metals Group agrees to hand over sexual harassment documents to investigators but will redact names
The mining giant says it will hand over documents that detail allegations of sexual harassment to WorkSafe, but will remove the names of the employees involved. ⌘ Read more
Zelenskyy hails efforts to restore power as US embassy tells citizens to depart Russia 'immediately'
Ukraine's president hails efforts to restore power generation systems damaged by Russian attacks as the US embassy in Moscow warns its citizens residing or travelling in Russia to leave now. ⌘ Read more
China says US sent balloons into its airspace 10 times since beginning of January 2022
The allegation from Beijing follows the United States shooting down what it says was a Chinese spy balloon off the coast of South Carolina earlier this month. ⌘ Read more
Zac began building thinking he would get HomeBuilder support, but is now among hundreds who may miss out
Enticed by the HomeBuilder scheme, Zac Meyers and his partner began building a townhouse in Adelaide's west 18 months ago. He now says they stand to lose $25,000. ⌘ Read more
'One step down from attempted murder': Trio jailed over inner-Brisbane gang bashings
Three men involved in the gang bashing of two 17-year-old boys are sentenced to jail. ⌘ Read more
Medical watchdog announces major shake-up after ABC investigation into doctors accused of sexual misconduct
The Australian health watchdog concedes it needs to "raise the bar" to protect patients from sexual misconduct, announcing major changes to how it regulates health professionals in the wake of a Four Corners investigation. ⌘ Read more
Clarion call for $5.5b in national road repairs to secure future of freight network
A new rural roads alliance says an already strained supply chain is further being strangled by an inadequate national road network and it's calling on the federal government to pay attention. ⌘ Read more
Man pleads guilty to daylight rape of unconscious woman in Darwin park
The court heard the "brazen" assault happened in a public park and the offender was interrupted by three separate witnesses. ⌘ Read more
Japanese encephalitis virus vaccine eligibility opened up to 100,000 in SA
South Australia's Chief Public Health Officer Nicola Spurrier says all residents in the state's flood-hit Riverland and Murraylands regions will now be eligible for the free JEV vaccine. ⌘ Read more
'Allergic to a free press': Cambodian PM shuts down leading independent media outlet
VOD was one of the few independent news websites left in Cambodia. The latest move echoes steps the government took ahead of the last election to shut down news outlets and curtail press freedom. ⌘ Read more
Australian commanders to have complete control over nuclear-powered submarines and reactors
Australian Navy commanders will have full operational control over their nuclear submarines and their powerful reactors, but the boats may have foreign engineers onboard when they are deployed. ⌘ Read more
Chinese ship temporarily blinds Philippines coast guard crew with 'military-grade' laser, Philippines says
The Philippines coast guard says the Chinese coast guard ship manoeuvred dangerously close to block the BRP Malapascua from approaching the Philippine-occupied Second Thomas Shoal on February 6. ⌘ Read more
Ayhan lives in regional Queensland, but he experienced the Türkiye earthquake in real-time
The Hervey Bay resident is one of many Turkish-Australians who have been impacted by the devastating twin earthquakes, so nearby Maryborough, a regional Queensland city with strong ties to Türkiye, held a vigil in their honour. ⌘ Read more
Man tells Charlie Teo complaints hearing he was 'sold hope' neurosurgeon could save wife
A man has told a medical disciplinary hearing that controversial brain surgeon Charlie Teo "sold hope" that he could keep his wife alive until their six-year-old son turned 18. ⌘ Read more
Toowoomba man dies from injuries a week after alleged assault at taxi rank
Robert Brown, 75, is being remembered for his wonderful smile, after he died from injuries suffered when he was allegedly pushed from behind. ⌘ Read more
Third India-Australia Test moved to new venue due to 'harsh winter conditions'
Indian cricket officials confirm the third Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test has been moved from Dharamsala to Indore because poor weather in the region has affected the playing surface at the original venue. ⌘ Read more
'Spectacular' winning moment ruins Aussie's Super Bowl
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Philadelphia Eagles in a thrilling Super Bowl, with commentators calling a "spectacular" punt return the momentum-shifting moment. ⌘ Read more
Warehouse fire in heart of Perth sparks evacuations, threatens properties
Firefighters are trying to stop a large blaze in Northbridge from spreading to neighbouring properties. ⌘ Read more
'Tragic outcome' likely in search for missing father feared drowned after rescuing children
Police say the man was swimming at a lake in Far North Queensland with his children, aged seven and 10, when they got into difficult on Sunday. ⌘ Read more
The Aussie player every team could be gunning for in the WPL
A new era dawns on women's cricket tonight as people from all over the world tune in to watch the very first Women's Premier League auction in India. But will the most sought-after Australian player be an obvious choice? Kristen Beams weighs in. ⌘ Read more
Townsville private school teacher remanded in custody after child exploitation arrest
In a letter to parents and caregivers shortly ahead of a court hearing today, Ignatius Park College principal Shaun Clarke said the arrest on Sunday of Leonard John Farren, 65, was "being treated with the highest priority". ⌘ Read more
Ben Affleck in the drive-through and a Breaking Bad reprise: Here's what happened in this year's Super Bowl ads
Advertisers are making the most of the Super Bowl's millions of viewers by featuring some of Hollywood's biggest names and sprinkling some nostalgia into their ads. ⌘ Read more
This Arrente teenager is helping to address youth issues in Alice Springs. But he needs more support
Communities have been calling for governments to support Aboriginal-led solutions to tackle youth issues in Alice Springs. With alcohol restrictions back in place, will the heart of this complex issue get solved? ⌘ Read more
Third woman alleges Barry Cable sexually abused her, this time while he was coaching North Melbourne in the VFL
Another woman comes forward accusing football legend Barry Cable of sexually abusing her as a child, saying she was too "scared and intimidated" to tell anyone about the alleged abuse. ⌘ Read more
Murder victim's daughter hopes father's 'piercing' eyes will 'haunt' killer
The daughter of Nathan Russell, who was murdered at an Adelaide unit block two years ago, tells the Supreme Court she takes solace in the thought her father's "piercing blue eyes" will haunt his killer Dylan John Kovarskis. ⌘ Read more
Spy chief says right-wing terror threat has receded amid eased COVID restrictions
The threat of a terror attack by nationalist extremists or conspiracy theorists has fallen significantly, the head of ASIO says, with far-right groups largely failing to recruit from COVID-19. ⌘ Read more
Knights captain Kalyn Ponga blames toilet cubicle incident on food poisoning
Ponga addresses the media for the first time since last year's scandal, saying he was sick and "shouldn't have been out" at all on the night he and teammate Kurt Mann were ejected from a Newcastle pub bathroom. ⌘ Read more
Cyclone watch current for Top End gulf region as forecasters monitor low near Groote Eylandt
A cyclone watch remains in place for parts of the Top End gulf region, as a tropical low develops in the Gulf of Carpentaria. ⌘ Read more
Rihanna performs while pregnant at super bowl half-time show
Pop star Rihanna unveils her baby bump at the Super Bowl, in a roundabout way announcing her second pregnancy to the world. ⌘ Read more
Mpox vaccination encouraged ahead of WorldPride as Sydney prepares to welcome thousands of visitors
Australians heading to Sydney WorldPride who are eligible for mpox (previously monkeypox) vaccination are being encouraged to roll up their sleeves and get a jab ahead of the global LGBTIQ+ festival later this month. ⌘ Read more
Legal challenges to land clearing for cotton launched by land council, NT environment group
An environmental group and a the Top End's Aboriginal land council are bringing separate lawsuits over a clearing permit they say could damage important habitats and jeopardise sacred Indigenous sites. ⌘ Read more
Community program in need of mentors to support growing number of children in state care
A not-for-profit community program says it needs more mentors to help support children and young people in state care, as numbers continue to rise. ⌘ Read more
Second man jailed over wheelie bin murder where killer accidentally marked his name on victim
A second man is sentenced to life in jail for a murder where the victim's body was found in a wheelie bin floating in a dam in Perth's east. ⌘ Read more
Man dies from suspected drug overdose after Sydney music festival
Police say a 26-year-old man died after presenting himself to Bankstown Hospital on Sunday morning after attending a music festival. About 12 others were taken to hospital for treatment. ⌘ Read more
Aussie Walker claims second World Cup monobob medal
Bree Walker's love affair with the Igls track in Austria continues, with the Australian Olympian winning silver in the World Cup monobob event. ⌘ Read more
Kathleen Folbigg's diary entries show 'grieving mother' not guilty conscience, inquiry told
A special inquiry hears diary entries made by convicted killer about struggling with motherhood were characterised as "admissions of guilt", but a range of experts who have since analysed them have a very different view. ⌘ Read more
Gold Coast murder accused refuses legal representation in court appearance
The man appeared shirtless in court this morning over the alleged bludgeoning of a 62-year-old to death saying he has "never harmed a fly". ⌘ Read more
Peter Dutton apologises for boycotting apology to Stolen Generations
Liberal leader Peter Dutton apologises for walking out of the parliament's formal apology to the Stolen Generations in 2008. ⌘ Read more
No conviction recorded for officer who punched man with 'biggest hook' he had ever done
A Tasmanian police officer who punched a man, who had earlier been armed with a bow and arrow, in the head during a dramatic arrest cops a fine but avoids having a conviction recorded. ⌘ Read more
Local news is having a renaissance now the 'big boys' have left town
While bigger companies have closed regional newsrooms or shifted to digital-only editions, community-owned news outlets are choosing to scale up. ⌘ Read more
Power station operator to pay $1.5m after worker's death
Electricity giant Energy Australia has been ordered to pay $1.5 million in fines over the death of a Victorian power station worker in 2018. ⌘ Read more
With his uncle missing in Türkiye, this Sydney man flew around the world for a recovery mission
The family of a Sydney man killed in last week’s catastrophic earthquakes in southern Türkiye says he might have survived if not for a flawed response that left his nephew flying around the world to recover his remains himself. ⌘ Read more
To her, with love … Why a day dedicated to friendship and elevating other women continues to gain momentum
"Galentine's Day" has been steadily gaining traction for more than a decade — and was even accepted into the Merriam-Webster dictionary last year. But what is it and how did it start? ⌘ Read more
Man dies after being struck by wave as warnings remain along NSW coast for hazardous surf
A 75-year-old man dies in rough surf on the NSW Mid North Coast as hazardous conditions persist in the wake of ex-Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle. ⌘ Read more
Live: ASIO boss to front Senate Estimates
The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation will front a Senate Estimates hearing in Canberra. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Live: Eagles and Chiefs meet in Super Bowl LVII
The Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles meet in a historic Super Bowl LVII to cap off the NFL season. Follow all the action from Arizona in our live blog. ⌘ Read more
Live: ASX set for steady start amid rates uncertainty, corporate profit results
The ASX is set for a flat start to trade after a mixed session on Wall Street to end last week, and as a raft of companies unveil their earnings, including JB Hi-Fi, IAG and Carsales. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. ⌘ Read more
Residents of south-west Queensland describe 'horrible roar' of fast-moving bushfire as multiple properties lost
Multiple properties have been destroyed in yesterday's bushfires near Tara, north-west of Brisbane, with residents still unable to return to their homes to inspect the damage. ⌘ Read more
Two teens charged with murder after man's body found near boat ramp
Police believe it is the body of a 47-year-old Fraser Coast man who was reported missing on February 10. ⌘ Read more
How cricket hopes to inspire the next generation of Indigenous stars
Only eight Indigenous people have represented Australia in international cricket. An Aboriginal pathways program launched in central New South Wales is hoping to change that. ⌘ Read more
Meet the 13yo from outback NSW taking her rainbow shoelaces to WorldPride
When Abbie Kelley started making little packs of rainbow beads for LGBT kids and their friends to thread on their shoelaces, she had no idea it would catch the imagination of people all over the world. ⌘ Read more
United States military shoots down fourth flying object near Canadian border
The US military has shot down another flying object over Lake Huron, near the United States-Canadian border, in the fourth such interception by American fighters this month. ⌘ Read more
Robotic traps with AI target feral cats in wet tropic rainforests
Feral cats are among the biggest killers of native wildlife in Australia. One company has developed a trap that can work out whether what it sees is indeed a cat. ⌘ Read more
Alex Volkanovski loses UFC 284 battle but the war is just beginning
Alex Volkanovski might have come up short in his quest to become a two-weight UFC champion but his rivarly with Islam Makhachev is only just getting started. ⌘ Read more
Noongar family seeking answers over death of grandmother three days after hospital discharge
Noongar woman Glenda Binder cried as she called her doctor to say she was being discharged from hospital. She died at home three days later. ⌘ Read more
'I feel violated': Multiple detainees claim they were sexually and physically abused by Don Dale staff
A former Don Dale detainee is suing the NT government alleging sexual abuse by staff as nine other ex-juvenile inmates come forward with similar complaints over a 23-year period. ⌘ Read more
Police attend scene of suspicious fire at Adelaide home
Police are at the scene of a suspicious fire at a home in Adelaide's inner south-west. ⌘ Read more
Cancer almost led Kay to homelessness, until someone paid her rent
Uniting Ballarat paid one month of Kay's rent after she was diagnosed with cancer and it saved her from homelessness. She wants others to have the same privilege. ⌘ Read more
You may never have heard of these cities, but they're set to house as many people as Cairns and Gladstone
As Queensland grapples with the ongoing housing crisis, two burgeoning cities an hour south of Brisbane continue to steadily grow. But what do residents who were first attracted to the area think? ⌘ Read more
Tropical low in Queensland's north-west could develop into cyclone, says BOM
The bureau is watching a tropical low in Gulf Country, with severe thunderstorms also forecast for the state's south. ⌘ Read more
Rookie publican saves pub by punting on people — not pokies
When Jackson MacDonald bought a historic timber pub off the beaten track and began renovations, he was told he wouldn't succeed without poker machines. ⌘ Read more
Suzie's dream of retirement among nature's paradise in tatters after land clearing for subdivision
Having bought her "little cottage" on Tasmania's popular Bruny Island with the intention of enjoying retirement nestled in nature — Suzie, and other locals, say the unapproved clearing of trees by a developer has devastated the area. ⌘ Read more
Calls for Australia to boost green spending amid claims 'mammoth' US bill could derail net zero agenda
Renewable energy developers and operators warn Australia's decarbonisation efforts could be derailed because of massive green spending plans by the US. ⌘ Read more
Paralympian Kurt Fearnley finds hearts of gold shining brightly in Tennant Creek
Back Roads guest presenter Kurt Fearnley journeys into Australia's last gold-rush town to meet locals determined to improve things for the next generation. ⌘ Read more
Not familiar with the new faces in F1? Here is what you need to know about each Formula 1 driver
There is a new Australian face on the Formula 1 grid as Max Verstappen strives for a third consecutive world championship. Find out what you need to know about all 20 drivers for the 2023 F1 championship. ⌘ Read more
Federal government unveils $425 million Closing the Gap plan
The federal government acknowledges there has been an "enormous failure" in attempts to close the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians, as it unveils a fresh national plan and hundreds of millions of dollars of funding. ⌘ Read more
'Sometimes I go to the park and scream': The cost-of-living crunch pushing households to the brink
These people say they're overworked, underpaid and fed up. The reason behind their frustrations is on the rise in Australia, and rated the number-one issue for voters in the country's most populous, and expensive state. ⌘ Read more
Time to change the way we think about burnout — starting with who we blame for it
How we understand burnout needs to change, argues Black Dog Institute founder Gordon Parker. He says there's too much blame placed on individuals. ⌘ Read more
Why the Reserve Bank is pushing Australia towards a recession that we don't need to have
Economists are suddenly beset with doubts about the relationship between jobs, wages and inflation, which is terrible timing for Australia, writes business editor Ian Verrender. ⌘ Read more
This Arctic region's last coal mine is shutting down - but workers fear their identity is being erased too
The last mine in a remote Norwegian archipelago is set to be shut down in two years, cutting carbon dioxide emissions. But its closure will erase the identity of a century-old mining community that fills many with deep pride. ⌘ Read more
Canada looks for debris of shot down object US believes is a balloon
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says that investigators are hunting for wreckage of the flying object shot down by a US fighter jet over Yukon territory. ⌘ Read more
Türkiye issues more than 130 arrest warrants for dodgy building contractors
As despair turns to rage at the agonisingly slow rescue efforts, the focus turns to who was to blame for not better preparing people in the earthquake-prone region. ⌘ Read more
'No longer in limbo': Thousands of refugees to be granted permanent visas
From Monday, around 19,000 refugees who arrived in Australia before Operation Sovereign Borders started in 2013 will be able to apply to transition to a permanent Resolution of Status visa as Labor moves to enact its pre-election commitment. ⌘ Read more
EU envoy to Syria says 'absolutely unfair' to be accused of shirking earthquake aid
The Chargé d'Affaires, Dan Stoenescu says the bloc and its member states have gathered more than 50 million euros to provide aid and back rescue missions and first aid in both government-held and rebel-controlled parts of Syria. ⌘ Read more
'If it happens, it happens': Kuhnemann relaxed about potential Test debut in India
Inside the space of a week, Matthew Kuhnemann may go from playing a Sheffield Shield match in front of a handful of spectators to making his Test debut for Australia in front of a parochial Indian crowd. ⌘ Read more
Evacuations at Tara as bushfires erupt across Queensland
Queensland Fire Service says the Tara fire is travelling in multiple directions, and may be a threat to people's lives. ⌘ Read more
Burney warns those who boycotted stolen generations apology not to repeat mistakes of the past
The minister for Indigenous Australians says those parliamentarians who walked out on the apology to the stolen generations should avoid taking similar actions against the Voice. ⌘ Read more
More than 100 ducks found dead at swamp in Victoria, wildlife rescuers say
Concerned locals raise the alarm after noticing dead ducks in a nature conservation reserve in Central Victoria. Initial test results show no signs of human involvement in the deaths. ⌘ Read more
Shark enclosure to be installed on Swan River in Perth's south following fatal attack
A shark barrier will be installed at Bicton Baths in Perth's south following a fatal shark attack in the Swan River last Saturday. ⌘ Read more
Top End on standby for potential formation of tropical cyclone
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a tropical cyclone warning for communities along the Top End's east from Groote Eylandt to the Queensland border. ⌘ Read more
'Get QF13 over to Mumbai': Kuhnemann into Australian squad for second Test, as Cowan calls for tactical, selection changes
Former Test opener Ed Cowan says the loss in Nagpur shows how far Australia is from the mark in Indian conditions — he calls for Travis Head to come in for the second Test, and a bolter from outside the squad who is being flown in. ⌘ Read more
This paramedic says NSW ambulance waits of at least an hour are now 'what's expected'
Tess Oxley works in western Sydney, where she says patients are calling for an ambulance to get health care because they can't get into a GP — an issue highlighted by new union research into NSW Health funding. ⌘ Read more
This steak would 'melt in your mouth' with a marble score off the chart
If you love a good steak, then imagine being a judge at this year's Wagyu-branded beef competition. ⌘ Read more