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Live: Got a question about neighbourhood disputes? Join our legal experts for a live Q and A
Where do you stand with the law when you are fighting with your neighbour over things like noise, solar panels or trees? Join our live expert Q and A to find out. ⌘ Read more
British police investigate whether murder of trans girl was a hate crime
British police investigate whether the murder of a transgender teenage girl in north-west England on the weekend was a hate crime, as a vigil is held in her memory. ⌘ Read more
US-backed report says Russia has held at least 6,000 Ukrainian children for 're-education'
Researchers identify a network of camps and facilities that stretches across Russia where thousands of children, the youngest just months old, are being held and trained in combat. ⌘ Read more
British, Czech boxers join US-led boycott of world titles
A stand-off is growing between amateur boxing authorities and nations over Russian and Belarusian athletes competing under their own flag, with Britain and Czech Republic announcing a boycott of this year's world titles. ⌘ Read more
Why falling sea freight costs are a massive win for Australian growers
Food such as grapes, citrus, and grain may be shipped to more overseas markets this year due to a drop in global sea freight rates. ⌘ Read more
Woman charged after 16-year-old girl shot at Toowoomba hotel
Police charge an 18-year-old woman with multiple firearm-related offences following a shooting at a hotel on Queensland’s Darling Downs. ⌘ Read more
Australian's citizenship resumed after it was cancelled under outdated law
Matthew Niall has his citizenship resumed after he shed light on the plight of Australians who automatically lost their citizenship due to a now-repealed law. ⌘ Read more
From humble beginnings to a national award, it's now time for this seafood couple to call it a day
After 25 years, Mark and Debbie Ahern are walking away from the notoriously tough seafood industry on their own terms. ⌘ Read more
Author of Hawthorn racism report arrested as part of fraud investigation at Aboriginal body
Phil Egan again denies wrongdoing after he was arrested by police as part of an investigation into alleged fraud at the Murray Valley Aboriginal Cooperative. ⌘ Read more
Can you tell if these pieces of music were created by humans or AI? Take our quiz
Here are five pieces of music created by humans and five created by AI. Can you tell them apart? ⌘ Read more
Families forced to bury loved ones in mass graves as bodies line the streets of Türkiye and Syria
As the death toll from the deadly series of earthquakes that hit Türkiye and Syria last week passes 41,000, how are these numbers being counted and how are communities dealing with so many bodies? ⌘ Read more
Charlie's Angels of rescue dogs are devoted to pushing prams for the cause
Despite regular hold-ups over tangled leads, this trio of rescue-dog-loving nannas are devoted to their cause of proving that old dogs can have new homes. ⌘ Read more
'It's time for a new generation': Trump’s first 2024 challenger makes her move
Nikki Haley has launched her bid for president with a call for 'generational change'. But does the former South Carolina governor really have a shot at dethroning Donald Trump? ⌘ Read more
'You can't stop people drinking': Outback town faces influx from Alice Springs
Katherine in the Northern Territory already has one of nation's highest homelessness rates. Officials say more people are now pouring into the town, putting a strain on services. ⌘ Read more
'Shortages everywhere': NT heads overseas to in a bid to fill thousands of job vacancies
Industry groups and the NT government are travelling as far as the UK and India in an effort to ease crippling worker shortages in hospitality, mining and construction. ⌘ Read more
Hundreds of resort residents set to lose electricity and water amid body corporate dispute with service provider
Couran Cove Island Resort on south Stradbroke Island will have essential services like power, gas and water cut off indefinitely today over claims of unpaid body corporate levies. ⌘ Read more
‘I'm not in anywhere near as much pain’: How coming out transformed Kae Tempest’s life and art
The prolific poet, musician and author has always been drawn to creative escapism, but it took the better part of their life to realise they were also escaping themselves. ⌘ Read more
Live: ASX set to edge higher, US inflation up 6.4 per cent, Wall Street stocks waver
US annual inflation comes in at 6.4 per cent, sending the Dow down as ASX investors await key earnings from CBA, Wesfarmers and others. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. ⌘ Read more
Thousands of tonnes of peanuts are imported each year. This crop research could change that
A trial in northern Australia is looking at giving peanuts growers an extra revenue stream to encourage more plantings. ⌘ Read more
Kimberley families still in limbo nearly 12 months after funeral insurance fund collapse
Indigenous Kimberley residents impacted by funeral insurance fund Youpla going into administration are continuing their fight for compensation. ⌘ Read more
Queensland's likely to see fewer cyclones, but when they come they'll wreak more havoc
The frequency of tropical cyclones in Queensland is likely to decrease but the weather events may become more severe, according to two new government reports. ⌘ Read more
Aged care provider pulls out of remote Queensland due to underfunding
A major health organisation is withdrawing its aged care service from remote Queensland citing underfunding and staff shortages. Local leaders are calling on the federal government to do more to support elderly residents. ⌘ Read more
How will the cost of living change how we live? Here are four scenarios
New research suggests the rising cost of living is likely to increase household energy use as people economise by doing more at home, write Kari Dahlgren and Yolande Strengers. ⌘ Read more
Ex-Australian embassy employee pleads guilty over cameras found in women's bathrooms at Bangkok mission
A former staff member at the Australian embassy in Thailand pleads guilty to installing tiny hidden cameras inside women's bathrooms at the secure government building. ⌘ Read more
'A great Australian shame': Carers struggling to meet cost of living demands
The payment and allowances for carers has not increased in nearly a decade and advocates say it is pushing already exhausted carers into more stress and poverty. ⌘ Read more
Claims land clearing fines often seen as 'cost of doing business'
Tasmania's former forests regulator says penalties for unapproved land clearing are often just seen as "the cost of doing business" for private landowners. ⌘ Read more
Cynthia moved to the country for cheaper housing. She didn't expect a 104 per cent rates increase
Households and businesses in regional New South Wales are facing "astonishing" rates rises of more than 100 per cent, just to maintain existing local government services. ⌘ Read more
'Step up our efforts': Firm engaged to find and serve summonses on NSW premier's brothers
The chair of a committee investigating allegations of impropriety at a Sydney council says it appears Jean-Claude and Charles Perrottet are avoiding being called as witnesses. ⌘ Read more
Australians need good financial advice more than ever to pay for soaring interest rates. Here’s how to get it
Five years ago, Australia had 28,000 financial advisers. Today there are 16,000. So where can you get financial advice? A new report offers a good answer — and it's something I used to argue against, writes Peter Martin. ⌘ Read more
Weeks before Darcey and Chloe died in a hot car, child safety was warned they were at risk. Why didn't it intervene?**
Before Darcey and Chloe Conley died in 60-degree temperatures inside a locked car, authorities failed to heed warnings the toddlers were at risk and prematurely closed their file on the children, an ABC investigation reveals. ⌘ Read more
Why 1 million mortgage-paying households could be forced to cut back
A prominent economist now puts the risk of recession at 50 per cent, as households face the prospect of making substantial spending cuts to meet rising home loan repayments. ⌘ Read more
This Australian island is constantly covered in a fine layer of dust. Now locals want answers
On Groote Eylandt, off the NT's Arnhem Land coast, a fine dust coats the houses and cars. Community members say it could be putting their health at risk. ⌘ Read more
Greens offer support for key climate laws with a single change: no new coal or gas
The Greens say they are prepared to "live with" concerns over the government's signature plan to reduce emissions if new coal and gas projects are blocked from development. ⌘ Read more
Live: Australia faces Bangladesh in second T20 World Cup group match
Australia's women's team will look to maintain momentum in their T20 World Cup defence as they take on the improving Bangladesh in Gqeberha. Check out the live scores and stats in our ScoreCentre. ⌘ Read more
'Proof of life': Papua hostage takers say images show NZ pilot is alive
Independence fighters in Indonesia's Papua region release videos and photos of a New Zealand pilot they are holding hostage, declaring the images and video are proof of life. ⌘ Read more
Philippines President summons China envoy over laser incident in South China Sea
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr summons China's ambassador over accusations a Chinese coast guard ship hit a Philippine patrol vessel with military-grade laser and temporarily blinded crew members. ⌘ Read more
Nikki Haley announces 2024 Republican presidential bid in first major challenge to Donald Trump
Nikki Haley, the former South Carolina governor and United Nations ambassador, announces her candidacy for president, becoming the first major challenger to former president Donald Trump for the 2024 Republican nomination. ⌘ Read more
Pacific Island leaders announce Biden is set to visit to the region in the 'near future'
Five Micronesian countries declare that President Joe Biden will visit the Pacific for a leaders' meeting later this year, in another sign the US remains intent on ramping up high level diplomatic engagement with the region. ⌘ Read more
German ballet director suspended after dog poo attack on newspaper critic
A German newspaper critic has animal faeces smeared on her face in the city of Hannover by a ballet director who apparently took offence at a review she wrote. ⌘ Read more
Laws reimposing alcohol bans on town camps, Aboriginal communities pass Northern Territory parliament
The legislation passed parliament on Tuesday night only hours after it was introduced and is expected to take effect by the end of the week. ⌘ Read more
Earthquake survivors trapped under quake debris for nearly 200 hours rescued in Türkiye as Syria allows for more UN aid
Survivors continue to be pulled from the rubble nearly 200 hours after the magnitude-7.8 earthquake struck, as Syrian President Bashar al-Assad agrees to allow more UN aid to access the war-torn country from Türkiye. ⌘ Read more
Tax officials raid BBC offices in India following controversy over Modi documentary
The British broadcaster says Income Tax Authorities are at BBC offices in New Delhi and Mumbai, weeks after the BBC aired a documentary critical of Narendra Modi's role in the 2002 Gujarat riots. ⌘ Read more
Ford set to slash 3,800 jobs in Europe as it pivots to electric vehicles
Ford says it plans to cut 3,800 product development and administration jobs in Europe in the next three years, citing rising costs, the need for a leaner structure and changing demands as it shifts to electric vehicles. ⌘ Read more
Australia Post CEO questions five-day letter delivery after $200m loss
Australia Post's chief executive tells federal parliament changes need to be made to the corporation's business model, as losses from its letter-delivery service near $200 million in six months. ⌘ Read more
Police say teenage girl shot at Toowoomba hotel
The incident occurred at the Oaks Toowoomba Hotel on Tuesday afternoon. Police say a 16-year-old girl has been taken to hospital in a serious condition. ⌘ Read more
NRL delays kick-off for pre-season trials due to extreme heat
With Sydney set to cop a scorcher on Saturday, the NRL will delay the kick-off for three matches, including the World Club Challenge. ⌘ Read more
Victorian paper producing plant to close with loss of up to 200 jobs
Australia's last white paper manufacturer will permanently close after months of speculation about the company's future. ⌘ Read more
Head-on bus crash in South Africa kills 20, injures 68 others
Paramedics say the tour bus rolled from a bridge on the freeway into a river below after the crash, and police divers are searching the river for people who may have been swept away. ⌘ Read more
Two more women to testify they were allegedly abused by Barry Cable
Another two witnesses are set to testify that they were sexually assaulted as children by Barry Cable, bringing the total number of women who allege they were abused by the football legend to five. ⌘ Read more
Commonwealth spends more than $7.6 million prosecuting whistleblowers
The Commonwealth has racked up more than $7.6 million in legal fees pursuing whistleblowers, with the bulk of that bill relating to a now-dumped prosecution. ⌘ Read more
Man sentenced over fatal taxi rank bashing
Angered by a supposed slight at his partner, Peniola Liu repeatedly struck his victim because he did not want him to get up, a court heard. He's been sentenced to 11 years behind bars. ⌘ Read more
WA government offers $19.5 million bail out of Collie coal mine
The WA government says it has offered a struggling overseas-owned coal miner almost $20 million dollars to continue operations in a bid to protect the state's electricity supply. ⌘ Read more
Woman who died from rare heart condition 'could not have been saved' due to lack of surgery capability in NT
The NT coroner heard that even if the Indigenous woman's rare heart condition had been detected earlier, she could not have been saved because the NT's main hospital lacked the surgical treatment she required. ⌘ Read more
Concerns over environmental impact of offshore wind farm proposed for SA's Limestone Coast
Plans for an offshore wind farm off South Australia's coast have been released, but locals still have concerns. ⌘ Read more
Has the NT's controversial infrastructure hub at Middle Arm found its first tenant?**
Tivan appears to be the first company to publicly state its intention to be a tenant of the controversial Middle Arm Sustainable Development Precinct. ⌘ Read more
At least one building damaged by grassfire on Melbourne's north-west fringe
Firefighters have contained a blaze that was burning out of control at Bulla in Melbourne's north-west, with at least one building damaged by the fire. ⌘ Read more
Police search for trio after 365kg of cocaine found in capsized boat
Australian Federal Police officers are searching for three men who were found clinging to an esky after hundreds of kilograms of cocaine was subsequently found in their capsized boat. ⌘ Read more
With Nick Goiran 'unrestricted' and Labor facing preselection woes, here's what to expect in WA parliament today
An "unrestricted" Nick Goiran, headaches for Labor in replacing Alannah MacTiernan and new leaders for the Liberals and Nationals — here's how the first day of parliament is shaping up. ⌘ Read more
Man to return to prison after 'terrifying' kidnapping in Victoria's east
A man who has spent most of his adult life in prison has been sentenced to another 21 months behind bars after he kidnapped a woman in Moe in Victoria's east in 2021. ⌘ Read more
At least three killed in shooting at US university, police hunting gunman
A gunman has opened fire at Michigan State University in the US, killing three people and leaving at least five injured. ⌘ Read more
Large hail recorded as severe storms lash south-east Queensland
The Bureau of Meteorology said large hail was observed near Toowoomba and storm warnings extend from the Wide Bay and Burnett including Gayndah and Eidsvold, the Lockyer Valley, Gympie and through to Brisbane City. ⌘ Read more
Pastoralists 'blindsided' by firearms act re-write after weapons cache discovery
The WA government and police say the discovery of a suburban weapons cache highlights the need for reform, but pastoralists and farmers are sceptical. ⌘ Read more
Police searching for NT man accused of luring child away from house, indecently assaulting her
Police said the unknown man started talking to the child in her front yard before leading her to a nearby abandoned vehicle where he is believed to have indecently assaulted her. ⌘ Read more
'We have people trapped on roofs': Rescue efforts hampered by strong winds in NZ’s Hawkes Bay
There are fears for people in New Zealand's Hawkes Bay region, where many are trapped on their roofs, communications are down, and helicopter rescue efforts are being hampered by strong and unrelenting winds caused by former tropical cyclone Gabrielle. ⌘ Read more
Trio accused of Cassius Turvey murder face court over alleged kidnapping of another teen
Three people accused of murdering Indigenous schoolboy Cassius Turvey face court for the first time on a new charge of kidnapping another Perth teenager in the days before the alleged fatal assault. ⌘ Read more
Longer seasons, higher pay: NRL and RLPA hammer out new deal for women's stars
The NRL and RLPA have reached an in-principal agreement on a new pay deal for women in the NRLW. ⌘ Read more
'Infected by apprehended bias': Scott Morrison's NSW gas licence decision quashed by court
A Federal Court judge quashes the former prime minister's call to reject an exploration licence off the NSW coast, finding it might have been made when his mind was "closed to persuasion". ⌘ Read more
Take a look at the start of the Brisbane Metro tunnel designed to end traffic chaos in the CBD
Starting underneath Adelaide Street at the Brisbane Square library and eventually passing just metres from blissfully unaware drinkers at the Criterion pub, the next stage of tunnelling works for Brisbane Metro is underway. ⌘ Read more
Brain tumour patient who thought Charlie Teo was 'God' never recovered from surgery, hearing told
An elderly brain tumour patient never recovered after Charlie Teo operated on her in February 2019, while the Health Care Complaints Commission allege he should never have performed the surgery. ⌘ Read more
Philip's dream is to be reanimated after his death to reunite with his parents
Philip Rhoades says "if you're frozen, you're still in the game". He hopes his late parents' consciousness can also return after their brain tissue was preserved in 2016. ⌘ Read more
Australia's sheep flock grows by 15 million, offering improved export opportunities
Move over New Zealand, Australian sheep could be widening the export market gap if our numbers for 2023 are anything to go by. ⌘ Read more
Cunk on Earth answers a lot of questions, except the biggest one: Are the experts in on the joke?**
From wondering if Beyonce's Single Ladies is more culturally significant than the Renaissance, to pondering if Jesus was the first victim of cancel culture, Cunk on Earth is baffling experts while blasting Pump Up the Jam. ⌘ Read more
Rush to find cure for 'horrendous' sea turtle disease
A "grotesque" mystery disease is ripping through the green sea turtle population, with a major wildlife hospital warning it has treated almost 80 in the past 12 months. ⌘ Read more
Sydney Flames coach Shane Heal under investigation after bullying allegations
The Sydney Flames have revealed coach Shane Heal has been suspended amid an investigation into bullying allegations levelled by several players. ⌘ Read more
Dead woman and her accused killer had a relationship marred by violence, abuse and drug taking, court told
A man allegedly murdered his partner out of jealousy and anger over her relationship with another woman, a court has been told. ⌘ Read more
Gene mutation 'reasonable explanation' for deaths of two of Folbigg's children, inquiry told
A genetics expert who visited Kathleen Folbigg in jail to get her medical history has told an inquiry a rare genetic mutation may have led to the deaths of two of her four children. ⌘ Read more
Asteroid explodes, lighting up UK night sky
An asteroid has illuminated the night sky over the English Channel as it burned upon entry to Earth's atmosphere. ⌘ Read more
Adjournment in court case of man accused of murdering his mother
Wendy Sleeman's body was found in a car in a garage on Brisbane's north side last month, two days after she was reported missing from her Elanora home. ⌘ Read more
How do Canberra's new mobile phone detection cameras work?**
Canberra drivers are now being watched by artificial intelligence trained to detect illegal mobile phone use. But don't expect to be warned about the locations of the cameras. ⌘ Read more
$500,000 of illegal tobacco and vapes seized in raids after reports they were allegedly sold to children
Two people have been arrested after more than 100kg of illicit tobacco and thousands of illegal vapes were allegedly seized from businesses in North Queensland. ⌘ Read more
Health alert issued after mosquito-borne encephalitis death in northern Australia
Authorities are urging people to apply insect repellent and wear long-sleeved shirts if venturing near mosquito-prone areas, after a fatal case of the brain infection was diagnosed in the Top End. ⌘ Read more
'The relief I am feeling is hard to describe': Peter Bol says his B Sample has come back negative
Australian Olympian Peter Bol says he has been cleared of doping allegations and a provisional suspension has been lifted after his 'B' sample came back negative. ⌘ Read more
Queen Consort Camilla catches COVID for second time
King Charles's wife Camilla cancels all her public engagements after a positive COVID test which came after she experienced cold-like symptoms. ⌘ Read more
Your relative is in love, but you think it's a scam. How do you talk to them about it?**
If you suspect someone you love is being fleeced in a romance scam, how do you break it to them without them getting defensive? An expert from Relationships Australia talks us through it. ⌘ Read more
Czech international Jakub Jankto the latest pro male footballer to come out as gay
The Sparta Prague midfielder announces his sexuality in a social media video, following in the footsteps of Australia's Josh Cavallo and England's Jake Daniels. ⌘ Read more
Home Affairs Minister warns foreign interference is worsening and autocracies are targeting opponents in Australia
In a speech to the National Security College at the Australian National University, Clare O'Neil reveals ASIO disrupted a foreign government operation to target dual citizen political dissidents, as she warns the government will name countries behind interference campaigns. ⌘ Read more
South West WA footy star the latest Aussie recruit to take a punt on American college football
Former Hawthorn player Damon Greaves will become the latest Australian to try his hand at the American code when he joins the Kansas Jayhawks after accepting a scholarship to play in the US. ⌘ Read more
Sign warning to stay away from dolphins 'utterly pathetic' despite concerning parliamentary report
A Greens MP says a sign warning people to stay away from dolphins with calves near Port Adelaide is "pathetic", a week after a parliamentary inquiry called for more public awareness of how to prevent injuries to the marine mammals. ⌘ Read more
Shock and relief among refugees as government ends 10-year visa limbo
Perth refugees on temporary visas say they were in disbelief when they learned they would be eligible for permanent residency — along with social security, bank and student loans. ⌘ Read more
'Gentleman' Uber driver with 'beaming smile' mourned after alleged murder by teen passengers
The 47-year-old's body was found at a boat ramp on the Fraser Coast on the weekend. ⌘ Read more
Australian man who wasn't even supposed to be at the Super Bowl ends up catching winning kick
Melbourne man Eamonn Dixon had the day of his life at Super Bowl LVII — not only did a TV ad he worked on feature in the broadcast of the game, he also caught the winning field goal in the stands. ⌘ Read more
Mother and daughter identified in Adelaide arson murder-suicide
Police say yesterday's fatal house fire in the Adelaide suburb of Edwardstown was a murder-suicide. ⌘ Read more
Man drowns at Sunshine Coast beach, hazardous surf warning extended
Surf Life Saving Queensland is urging people not to swim if beaches are closed as "dangerous" surf conditions from ex-Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle affect the coastline. ⌘ Read more
Lack of Winter Olympic bids may lead to rotating fixed hosts
The IOC is facing increasing problems finding bidders to host the Winter Olympics, and skiing legend Lindsey Vonn says there are talks ongoing to bring in a rotating roster of cities to put on the Games. ⌘ Read more
Caught up in the Optus data hack? There's two weeks left to apply for a free Qld drivers licence
From March 1, Queensland Transport and Main Roads is discontinuing the free replacement of driver licences, with new cards setting drivers back over $80. ⌘ Read more
Council sells off 34 blocks of land starting from $5,500 to buyers across Australia
Land in outback Queensland has been snapped up at "bargain" prices after attracting hundreds of bidders from around the country. ⌘ Read more
Mario wants to save this historic beauty before it's too late, but he needs help
The sinking of historic fishing boat, the Almonta, in Port Lincoln more than a year ago drew a crowd, some of who were in tears, as they watched helplessly as 60 years of stories and memories went under. ⌘ Read more
In the schoolyard of politics, when can WA's Liberals be the cool kids again?**
The first day of parliament is like the first day of school. Do new leaders Shane Love and Libby Mettam have what it takes to take the shine off Mark McGowan? ⌘ Read more
Live: Wall Street rallies as investors eye inflation, ASX set to rise as profit reporting season continues
Wall Street has a good night as investors hope the US central bank will ease back on the rate rises. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. ⌘ Read more
Legislation to reinstate alcohol bans to be fast-tracked through NT parliament
NT parliament looks set for testy first sittings of 2023, as political opponents and crossbenchers criticise the Labor government over its liquor ban backflip. ⌘ Read more