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Jonassen proud of clutch performance after helping Aussies reach T20 World Cup final
Spinner Jess Jonassen says she thrived on the opportunity to bowl at a pivotal moment in Australia's Women's T20 World Cup semifinal win over India. ⌘ Read more
Ian Thorpe urges sporting bodies to do more for inclusivity awareness
Ian Thorpe says sports organisations have made great strides for LGBTIQ+ inclusivity, but still have a role to play in the wider community. ⌘ Read more
Aussies heading into third India Test with 'a lot of energy' as Green declares himself fit
Cameron Green says Australia still has "a lot to play for" in the remaining two Tests against India, while confirming he is available for selection in Indore. ⌘ Read more
Two Pakistani brothers released by US from Guantanamo Bay after 20 years
Abdul and Mohammed Rabbani are freed from the Guantanamo Bay detention facility after being held for decades by the US under suspicion of aiding Al Qaeda. ⌘ Read more
Indonesian man arrested over death of Perth father in Bali
An Indonesian cafe owner has been arrested over the death in Bali of a West Australian man who was allegedly hit over the head with a wooden stool. ⌘ Read more
Canberra man allegedly stole vehicle, assaulted his partner and rammed police car days after prison release
The 34-year-old man, who was released from prison on Tuesday and was subject to a good behaviour order, is charged with 32 offences in the ACT Magistrates Court. ⌘ Read more
Sydney WorldPride: The best pictures and all the colour from the opening concert
Sydney's biggest weekend in years has kicked off with the WorldPride opening concert featuring a star-studded cast including Kylie Minogue and Jessica Mauboy. ⌘ Read more
Penguin to publish 'classic' Roald Dahl books alongside new editions after 'censorship' backlash
Penguin Random House announces it will publish "classic" unexpurgated versions of Roald Dahl's children's novels after it received criticism for cuts and rewrites in new editions. ⌘ Read more
Two teens charged over fatal stabbing south of Brisbane
Two boys are charged with murder after a "chance meeting" led to a 20-year-old man being fatally stabbed in Logan in the early hours of Friday. ⌘ Read more
'Be a son': Pat Cummins urged to stay home for rest of India series
Former Australian fast bowler Jason Gillespie says Pat Cummins should be afforded time to be with his sick mother and not be asked to return for the fourth Test. ⌘ Read more
Police investigate series of deliberately lit fires north of Adelaide
Emergency services respond to eight grass fires at a number of locations near Adelaide. ⌘ Read more
Brazilian community finds 'spiritual home' in this beachside Australian suburb
Brazilians are samba-ing their way to Scarborough in Perth, and bringing the Rio party with them. ⌘ Read more
Building costs keep rising and if you need a brickie, chippie or sparky get in line
No sign of new home builds getting cheaper as prices for energy-intensive materials such as concrete and glass continue to rise, despite supply chain delays easing. ⌘ Read more
Third Bunbury girl since 2016 diagnosed with rare brain tumour as child cancer trial launches
Ten-year-old Evie Whipps was happy and healthy two weeks ago, but her life has been turned upside after being diagnosed with an incurable tumour, a condition that has claimed the lives of two other children in her region since 2016. ⌘ Read more
'Pragmatic and realistic': Drug safety advocates praise Queensland's pill testing announcement**
The government today announced they developing protocols around how the testing will operate, and are searching for a provider to trial at fixed and mobile locations in the state. ⌘ Read more
Death toll from earthquake passes 50,000, as 18,000 war refugees return to Syria
Many Syrians who went to Türkiye — which is home to more than three-and-a-half million refugees — to escape the civil war, say the earthquakes were even more frightening than the conflict. ⌘ Read more
Look back at the heritage buildings of Adelaide that have disappeared like the Thebarton Police Barracks will soon
The Jubilee Exhibition Building once stood proud on Adelaide's North Terrace but, like many other architectural wonders of yesterday, it is no longer standing. Soon, the Thebarton Police Barracks will join their ranks. ⌘ Read more
'We had the premature birth, then we had the war': Australian girl born amid Russian attack turns one
Baby Alba, born 12 weeks early via surrogate in Ukraine as war broke out, has overcome enormous battles in her first year of life, and her grateful parents couldn't be more proud. ⌘ Read more
Raed has been waiting 10 years to see his sons again. A recent change to visa policy means he's now one step closer
Refugees on temporary protection and safe haven enterprise visas, including Raed Zannoun, are one step closer to reuniting with loved ones after a change in immigration policy that could also see them permanently settle in Australia. ⌘ Read more
Police treating fire in Melbourne's west as suspicious
Firefighters say the cause of a blaze that burned through buildings in Melbourne's west and prompted a watch-and-act alert is being treated as suspicious. ⌘ Read more
'Unprecedented' prolonged fire season expected for Queensland's western regions
The Rural Fire Service says it will have manage volunteer fatigue as it anticipates a longer than usual fire season stretching through autumn. ⌘ Read more
Young voters feel 'silenced', can't make ends meet as they prepare to head to polls
Gen Z and millennials will make up 40 per cent of the voting population in the upcoming NSW election, and they are warning politicians not to ignore their concerns. ⌘ Read more
From the worst food at an athletes' village to winning gold, Susie O'Neill shares her Olympic memories
Many young athletes will be setting their sights on the Brisbane 2032 Olympics. So how did the prospect of competing at the 2000 Games in Sydney motivate swimming great Susie O'Neill? ⌘ Read more
Groundhog Day for Queensland Health as maternity crisis, doctor shortage caught in perpetual loop
Next week yet another forum will be held on the state's regional maternity and birthing crisis. Experts say it's the Queensland Health version of Groundhog Day, writes Janelle Miles. ⌘ Read more
'This year is going to cost $10,000': Registration, insurance, travel — the rising costs of kids' sports
Parents are being forced to choose between their children playing sport and putting food on the table, as the cost of living crisis continues to squeeze out budget non-essentials. ⌘ Read more
Neighbours, Aboriginal leaders 'dumbfounded' by decision to build drug rehab centre next to homes
Residents living near the site in Dubbo say the centre won't be big enough to meet demand and local Indigenous leaders say the decision is "wrong in so many ways". ⌘ Read more
A serial killer, a sweary septuagenarian and a breastfeeding detective star in summer's best books
The eight reads our critics couldn't put down this summer include a new book from the author of American Psycho and one for Jane Harper fans. ⌘ Read more
First openly gay hockey player in national league to join Kookaburras
Davis Atkin of the Canberra Chill will make his international debut at the Men's Pro League mini-tournament in India in March. ⌘ Read more
Zelenskyy says Chinese interest in the war ‘not bad’, reveals plans to meet Xi Jinping
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says China's interest in the war is "not bad", as he reveals plans to meet President Xi Jinping after Beijing called for urgent peace talks to end the Ukraine war. ⌘ Read more
When Robert moved next to a freeway, he worried about the noise. No-one told him to worry about the air
At Robert Richard's house dust is constantly covering the white weatherboards. Until recently, he had no idea he was living next to one of Australia's biggest silent killers. ⌘ Read more
Welcome to The Friendly Town where 'it's not utopia, but it's awfully good'
What started as a music festival in a motel has brought out the best of one small country town, and a new generation of visitors and even home owners in the process. ⌘ Read more
Airport mishap leaves family 'devastated' by delay in life-saving transplant
Stem cells that were donated as a "last chance" for a six-year-old Queensland boy were left behind at an American airport this week. ⌘ Read more
Harry Styles is bypassing Brisbane for a big Gold Coast show. Here's what you need to know
Shoeys, Horses and feather boas. Harry Styles has been rocking capital cities on his Australian tour but his only Queensland gig will be a record-setting win for the glitter strip. ⌘ Read more
Doug's dialysis meant he couldn't drive long distances, so he took matters into his own hands
ABC Science wanted to hear from Australia's backyard inventors. What we found were creations that range from the practical to the ethereal and the gravity-defying. ⌘ Read more
It took 60 years for Jonathan to come out, now he's marching in Mardi Gras
A glimpse at young love nudged Jonathan Watcham to finally tell his family and friends the truth. Now he feels a sense of self-worth he couldn't imagine 30 years ago. ⌘ Read more
How a footy card in Peter Haby's lunch box started a lifelong love affair with Hawthorn
Museum curator Peter Haby has been a part of Hawthorn's history for 45 years. Now, his service to the brown and gold has been recognised by the AFL. ⌘ Read more
As annual turnover passes $50 billion, politicians ponder what to do with sports betting
The value of bets taken by Australian sports gambling companies each year has passed $50 billion, as new figures show the migration of gamblers to digital platforms during the pandemic is here to stay. ⌘ Read more
The alcohol bans were only half the battle. Has Anthony Albanese turned his back on Alice Springs?**
The bans were brought back on the advice of an Aboriginal voice hand-picked by Anthony Albanese during his whirlwind trip to the town last month. But Dorrelle Anderson made another recommendation, that appears to have gone unheard. ⌘ Read more
Ukrainians who fled the war fear for family and friends who stayed home
Ukrainians living in Australia after fleeing the war still fear for the safety of their family and friends at home. ⌘ Read more
Just how far does Xi's 'no-limits partnership' with Putin go? The world may be about to find out
China's pitch to play honest broker in the Ukraine conflict is likely to face scepticism from many Western leaders, given Xi Jinping's de facto support for Vladimir Putin over the past year, writes Bill Birtles. ⌘ Read more
Cocaine Bear is based on true events. Here's the real story behind 'Pablo Eskobear'
Cocaine Bear's premise is pretty self-explanatory, but it's actually based on true events. So what really happened in a Georgia forest in the 1980s? ⌘ Read more
A Singaporean man tried to date his female friend. When she refused, he took her to court for $3m**
The man is seeking millions in damages from a woman he says caused him trauma by rebuffing his romantic advances and telling him she saw him only as a friend. ⌘ Read more
'I was afraid to puff': Gyms can be intimidating, but Pony Club is changing the game
No fatphobia, homophobia or transphobia: take a look inside the LGBTQIA+ friendly gym that's flipping the script on mainstream fitness settings. ⌘ Read more
Crown seeks to tempt AFL clubs to end their pledge to refuse gambling sponsorship
Disgraced casino operator Crown Resorts is offering sponsorship deals to multiple AFL clubs that could see them abandon a pledge not to accept money from gambling companies. ⌘ Read more
Two big themes collided for Labor this week — and it could bring home a windfall
National security, the Prime Minister told us this week, can have many faces, write Laura Tingle. ⌘ Read more
The Reserve Bank justified raising rates by claiming there was strong wages growth. Now we know there wasn't
The Reserve Bank has justified its decision to raise interest rates by claiming there was evidence of strong wages growth. Now it's clear there wasn't, writes David Taylor. ⌘ Read more
Why the 'weight set point' makes it so hard to keep the kilos off
There's a scientific reason many people return to their previous weight after dieting, and understanding the science behind the weight set point theory is key to achieving long-term weight loss, writes Nick Fuller. ⌘ Read more
Ace woke up to police at her door. She spent three months in jail before a judge let her out
A gradual tightening of bail laws has fundamentally shifted who goes to prison and why. With a record percentage of prisoners on remand, experts warn that people are being unnecessarily pushed into incarceration. ⌘ Read more
Thorpe's call for a 'progressive no' vote timed for maximum impact
This week was dubbed a "week of action" by those campaigning for a yes vote in the referendum expected later in the year as they tried to leave the Canberra bubble. One senator had other ideas, writes Dan Bourchier. ⌘ Read more
Pop princess Kylie shares the love at the opening of Sydney WorldPride
Kylie Minogue surprised the audience by performing with her famous sibling in an electric opening night for Sydney WorldPride, that was both a party and an homage to the fight for gay rights. ⌘ Read more
'Complicit in Putin's atrocities': Ukraine tensions flare at G20 finance meetings in India
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen condemned the "illegal and unjustified war against Ukraine" at a session attended by Russian officials, and reiterated calls for G20 nations to do more to support Ukraine and hinder Moscow's war effort. ⌘ Read more
Death toll from floods, landslides rises to 54 in Brazil
The death toll from heavy rain that devastated coastal areas of Brazil's south-eastern Sao Paulo state has risen to 54, official figures show. ⌘ Read more
Woman jailed for murder after running down partner on mobility scooter in car
A judge found the South Hedland woman's use of her car as a weapon against a defenceless human was a "gross overreaction" to an earlier argument, jailing her for a minimum of 14 years. ⌘ Read more
West Australian man dies in Bali after allegedly being assaulted in bar
Troy Johnston was allegedly hit with a stool while drinking in the Jimbaran area early Thursday morning. ⌘ Read more
US winter storm kills firefighter, knocks out power, grounds flights as LA gets first blizzard warning in 34 years
A coast-to-coast storm that paralysed roads and blacked out nearly 1 million homes and businesses was set to pound California on Friday, sparking the first blizzard warning for Los Angeles since 1989. ⌘ Read more
NZ police say 23 people still uncontactable following cyclone destruction
Authorities say they are working hard to get in touch with people still unaccounted for two weeks after ex-Cyclone Gabrielle hit New Zealand, but heavy rain is hampering their efforts. ⌘ Read more
'The longest day of our lives': Zelenskyy marks one year since Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has marked the first anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion with a sombre message of defiance to his people, saying "we will defeat everyone". ⌘ Read more
'Doped up on drugs': Perth couple jailed after getting children hooked on pain medication they didn't need
A judge tells the parents who gave their three children excessive doses of addictive pain medications they had "scarred" them "for life" as she sends them both to jail. ⌘ Read more
Buried up to his neck in a grain silo, John thought: 'I'm going to get bloody drowned'
A 78-year-old Queensland farmer tells how he tried not to panic when he found himself in a life-threatening nightmare after falling into a grain silo. ⌘ Read more
Four men arrested over shooting of police officer in Northern Ireland
A police detective is in a stable condition after being shot a number of times by gunmen in the small town of Omagh on Thursday. ⌘ Read more
Discarded cigarette butt, DNA tests solve 52-year-old US cold case
Detectives say DNA evidence from a discarded cigarette found near the body of a 24-year-old US school teacher in 1971 points to an upstairs neighbour being responsible for her murder. ⌘ Read more
Live: Kylie Minogue, Charlie XCX and more from WorldPride opening concert in Sydney
The WorldPride opening concert tonight kicks off with performances by Kylie Minogue, Charlie XCX, Jessica Mauboy, and more. Follow all the action in our live blog. ⌘ Read more
Mum's lifetime of grief as son sentenced for stabbing his sister to death
Murderer Dennis Sore had a history of violent crimes before he stabbed his sister, a Queensland court has heard. ⌘ Read more
Former Nauru president and China critic to be elected as new Pacific Islands leader
Former Nauru president Baron Waqa is set to take the reins of the Pacific's peak regional body, after a special leaders meeting in Fiji. ⌘ Read more
Nine people killed in Papua riot, Indonesian security forces deployed to region
Indonesian security forces have tightened security in the town of Wamena in the easternmost region of Papua, where nine people have been killed during a riot triggered by rumours about a child being kidnapped, according to an official. ⌘ Read more
Former Labor MP Steve Whan puts hand up for Monaro candidacy following exit of Terry Campese
Steve Whan was Labor's sitting member for Monaro for eight years and is hoping to make a comeback in the upcoming NSW election. The former politician is seeking pre-selection and says he still has "plenty of fire in the belly". ⌘ Read more
Cummins to miss third Test in India due to family illness, Smith to captain Australia
Australia captain Pat Cummins will remain in Sydney and miss the third Test against India to be with his seriously ill mother. ⌘ Read more
Russian spacecraft blasts off on mission to rescue crew stranded by coolant leak
Two Russian cosmonauts and a US astronaut had been due to end their mission in March but were left stuck after the cooling system of their return capsule started leaking two months ago. ⌘ Read more
'I didn't sleep that night': Beekeepers demand explanation after hive eradication zone shifts
Beekeepers on the New South Wales Mid North Coast are demanding answers after a shift in the location of the state’s latest varroa mite emergency zone. ⌘ Read more
North Korea test fires cruise missiles to demonstrate nuclear counterattack
State media reports the four missiles hit a target, demonstrating the "war posture" of the North Korean nuclear combat force. ⌘ Read more
Greg suffered burns to more than half his body in 2021. Now he's playing in Tasmania's biggest golf tournament
A northern Tasmanian man who suffered burns to more than 50 per cent of his body after a distillery blaze is now playing in the state's biggest golf competition in an "amazing" comeback. ⌘ Read more
'Antithesis of what a man should be': Dating app stalker jailed for harassing 25 women
A South Australian serial stalker is sentenced to just over six years' jail for his "disturbing" harassment of 25 women he met on the street, on dating apps and through social media. ⌘ Read more
500 hours of recordings from bug planted at Folbigg's home tabled to inquiry at last minute
The second inquiry into Kathleen Folbigg's convictions for killing her four children is adjourned until April after police tabled, at the last minute, recordings from a listening device that was planted in Folbigg's Hunter Valley home in 1999. ⌘ Read more
4.2m crocodile shot dead after attacking man, eating his dog
Queensland wildlife officers killed the reptile about 200 metres from the boat ramp where the incident took place. ⌘ Read more
Australian golf legend Jan Stephenson diagnosed with breast cancer
Jan Stephenson — a three-time major champion and World Golf Hall of Fame member — will begin treatment with chemotherapy and radiation in the coming weeks. ⌘ Read more
'Our hearts are broken': Families of men killed in Philippines light plane crash pay tribute to loved ones
Four men, including South Australians Simon Chipperfield and Karthi Santhanam, were on board the twin-engine Cessna when it crashed on Saturday. ⌘ Read more
More rare blood types added to Australian Red Cross Lifeblood bank thanks to Islamic community
Australia's Islamic community is participating in what it hopes will be one of the nation's largest religious blood drives for the Australian Red Cross's Lifeblood. ⌘ Read more
Cabinet documents failed to mention Robodebt would use income averaging, royal commission hears
An ex-Department of Human Services general manager takes the stand for a second time, and is grilled over details contained in cabinet documents. ⌘ Read more
Aggie's business has been vandalised six times in a year. She's no longer shocked by the damage
Dozens of frustrated business owners are renewing calls for more police resources to combat an increase in youth crime in Queensland's Wide Bay Burnett region. ⌘ Read more
'Small' chance seven-year-old girl might have lived if treated in hospital sooner, coroner finds
There was a "small possibility" seven-year-old Aishwarya Aswath, who died of sepsis after waiting almost two hours to be admitted to Perth Children's Hospital, might have lived if she had received care sooner, the state's coroner has found. ⌘ Read more
Can Canterbury halfback Kyle Flanagan become the playmaker the Bulldogs need him to be?**
Kyle Flanagan has worn plenty of hats and tried to be plenty of different players in his tumultuous NRL career but, as Canterbury chase a finals berth, he just wants to be … Kyle Flanagan. ⌘ Read more
Victorian government reveals plan to pay landowners for hosting controversial power infrastructure
Landowners will be eligible to receive payments of $8,000 per kilometre of transmission infrastructure for 25 years, but those in line say it's not enough to ease their concerns about a project that has been "shambolic" in its planning. ⌘ Read more
Man stabbed to death in Sydney park after brawl between two groups, police say
Police are searching for up to 10 men seen running from a Western Sydney park, leaving a blood trail on the ground, after a 24-year-old man is stabbed to death. ⌘ Read more
Sussan Ley decries Voice to Parliament as Prime Minister's 're-election vanity project'
As Prime Minister Anthony Albanese pursues bipartisan support for a Voice to Parliament in the coming referendum, the deputy Liberal leader makes some of the most critical remarks of the Voice yet. ⌘ Read more
Ukrainian authors speak out on withdrawal from Adelaide literary festival
Ukrainian authors who have chosen to withdraw from Adelaide Writers' Week have opened up on their reasons, with one saying she could not participate in "any kind of event that gives voice" to doubts about her nation's sovereignty. ⌘ Read more
Zachary Rolfe says NT Police will attempt to 'medically retire' him, defends racist text messages in statement
Constable Zachary Rolfe has released a lengthy public statement days before the inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker resumes in Alice Springs. ⌘ Read more
Emergency warning issued for Kangaroo Flat fire north of Adelaide
A bushfire at Kangaroo Flat is threatening lives and homes in Gawler and Adelaide's northern fringes. ⌘ Read more
Operator of NT's sole rail link rerouting freight after multi-wagon derailment blocks line
A single-track section of the Adelaide to Darwin rail line has been out of action  for over 24 hours after a single carriage of a freight train derailed. ⌘ Read more
Live: It's been 12 months since Russia invaded Ukraine. Our experts are answering your questions
To mark the anniversary of Russia's war in Ukraine, our experts are answering your questions as the conflict enters its second year with no end in sight. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Raids on rural properties uncover more than $31 million worth of illegal tobacco
The Australian Taxation Office says two raids on properties in rural Victoria have helped to disrupt the operations of organised criminals. ⌘ Read more
It's the middle of the Top End's wet season. Why are rangers burning country?**
Northern Australia's tropical savannas are among the most fire-prone regions in the world, but rangers and traditional owners are working to reduce the impacts of fire and climate change. ⌘ Read more
Jeff is fed up with public drinkers ruining his country. He's among thousands calling for a banned drinker register
Community leaders in Cairns, Townsville, and Mount Isa demand the Queensland government introduce a banned drinker register to address alcohol-related violence. ⌘ Read more
Danielle Scott claims silver medal in aerials World Championships
Three-time Olympian Danielle Scott claims her second World Championships silver medal in tough conditions in Bakuriani, Georgia. ⌘ Read more
There's been a lot of misinformation in the wake of the Ohio train derailment. Here are the facts
The Ohio train derailment has led to a wave of misinformation. Here are the facts. ⌘ Read more
Would you pay up to $3,000 for a handcrafted knife?**
A one-year backlog is common for those ordering custom-made knives as interest in the ancient craft of knifemaking "explodes" in Australia. ⌘ Read more
How the Gold Coast community is rallying to help get Huddy to the World Dwarf Games in Germany
The 10-year-old's family once worried he'd never be able to play sport, but now he is competing on an international stage, with the help of his local community. ⌘ Read more
Calls to lower rent and 'turn the lights on' in empty spaces amid push to revitalise Perth's CBD
There is widespread agreement that the city centre needs more residents, businesses and foot traffic but considerable disagreement on the best way to encourage people to come back. ⌘ Read more
Decade of data reveals Australia's deadliest inland waterways
A new Royal Life Saving report on drowning fatalities at inland Australian waterways lists the country's most dangerous rivers, creeks, lakes and dams. ⌘ Read more
Police launch homicide investigation after stabbing death of 20yo man south of Brisbane
The area has been declared a crime scene, with detectives appealing to anyone with information, CCTV or dashcam footage showing a dark-coloured SUV in the area, to come forward. ⌘ Read more
Surveillance footage shows the moment a coal mine collapses in China, killing at last five people
Surveillance camera footage shows the moment the mine collapses, as miners and trucks are swallowed, as well as evacuation efforts, with authorities saying they have detained people under an investigation into the disaster. ⌘ Read more