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'A disaster waiting to happen': Man jailed over fatal Northbridge stabbing
A man is jailed for the fatal stabbing of another in Northbridge, after making the "stupid" decision to go on a night out armed with a 19 centimetre knife. ⌘ Read more
Steve Irwin's dad calls for penalties after croc that ate dog forced to pay 'the ultimate price'
Bob Irwin says he's sick of seeing crocodiles culled after attacks he believes are caused by people taking unreasonable risks. He and other conservationists want to see an investigation into an incident in Queensland last week that left a man in hospital and a crocodile dead. ⌘ Read more
Malka Leifer protested her innocence in tears as she was stood down, sex abuse trial hears
Appearances from former staff members at the ultra-Orthodox Adass Israel Jewish School detailed how Mrs Leifer denied wrongdoing after she was accused of abusing three sisters in her role as principal. ⌘ Read more
Killer's 'overwhelming guilt' after dying woman found naked in pool of blood
A man who stabbed a woman to death in a Victorian caravan park made several phone calls after the murder, but none of them were to triple-0. ⌘ Read more
'I can't be clearer': NSW Premier vows not to sell any more public assets if re-elected
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet shuts down speculation his government will sell more public assets and completely ruled out privatisation if re-elected next month. ⌘ Read more
'We will double down': Former minister refused advice to apologise for Robodebt, inquiry hears
Former top bureaucrat Renee Leon says she was forced to step in and stop the illegal Robodebt scheme because ministers refused. ⌘ Read more
A $50b reason to target super concessions, but could property tax breaks be next?**
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has set the scene for a battle on superannuation tax concessions. It remains to be seen whether the government will decide to tackle areas that are costing the budget heavily, such as property tax breaks, writes Nassim Khadem. ⌘ Read more
Ban on engineered stone over silicosis risk a step closer after ministers' meeting
Federal Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke says he and other ministers have asked Safe Work Australia to look into what would be needed to put in place a ban on the material. ⌘ Read more
Mum's tiny home future in limbo as restrictions come to light
A Sunshine Coast mum thought she had locked in some housing security after struggling to find a rental. But she has since learned her tiny home option comes with council rules. ⌘ Read more
Fears of tower collapse at Sydney chemical plant could cause 'significant fire and explosion'
Emergency crews are working to prevent a tower from falling on a supply of highly-flammable hydrogen gas stored next to the plant on Denison Street, Banksmeadow. ⌘ Read more
Aboriginal man taken off waiting list for mental health bed a week before prison suicide, inquest told
An inquest hears Tim Garner was seen by a Risk Intervention Team multiple times in the months and weeks leading up to his death in his jail cell in 2018. ⌘ Read more
Rupert Murdoch agrees Fox News hosts 'endorsed' false election claims
Rupert Murdoch's Fox News and Fox Corp are being sued for defamation by voting machine company Dominion over false claims that the 2020 US election was stolen. ⌘ Read more
Heavy rain causes further supply chain havoc in East Kimberley
The only sealed road into the the region is now closed in both directions, as residents deal with wild weather and empty supermarket shelves. ⌘ Read more
Elderly drink driver had five wines and three whiskies before mounting kerb and fatally hitting pedestrian
An elderly drink driver who hit and killed a pedestrian during the Sculpture by the Sea exhibition in Cottesloe is released on bail so a judge can get a report on whether his medical needs will be adequately met if he is jailed. ⌘ Read more
Premier flags potential move for Banksia Hill detainees to adult prisons after officer suffers serious head injury
An officer at WA's only juvenile detention centre suffers a "potentially" fractured skull after being struck by a brick allegedly thrown by youth detainee. ⌘ Read more
New Zealand beats England by the minimum in Test classic after following-on in Wellington
New Zealand clinches a stunning win over England at the Basin Reserve, becoming only the fourth side in Test history to win after following-on. ⌘ Read more
Child blood lead levels in Port Pirie 'stabilise' but still far above national average
Karen Davis recently moved to a new property in Port Pirie further away from a lead smelter in a desperate bid to reduce her child's blood lead levels, as data shows the problem is not improving for children in the region. ⌘ Read more
The Tweed still 'raw' as residents mark anniversary of devastating floods
A Tweed resident says "the promises stopped coming" six months after flooding which exposed the region's vulnerability to natural disasters. ⌘ Read more
Author shocked to find book listed on Amazon under different author's name
Imagine writing a 350-page children's book and having it published — only to find a duplicate copy for sale on Amazon with someone else's name attached. That's exactly what happened to Tasmanian writer Lian Tanner. ⌘ Read more
Deadly snakes pulled from drains, shoes and couches amid spike in outback call-outs
Rex Neindorf has been catching snakes in Alice Springs for more than 20 years and says this season has been his busiest ever, thanks to three years of wet summer weather. ⌘ Read more
Cost for Darwin road upgrade hiked up again to $165 million, nearly triple original price tag
The cost to grade-separate two of Darwin's key arterials has blown out by at least $100 million, with the NT government blaming a broad increase in the cost to build infrastructure. ⌘ Read more
Northern lights seen all the way to southern England in rare display
In a rare occurrence, strong solar wind activity gives residents of southern England front-row seats to the aurora borealis. ⌘ Read more
Treasurer caps super tax breaks for multi-million-dollar accounts
Treasurer Jim Chalmers will double the tax rates paid by Australians with superannuation account balances worth more than $3 million, in a move he says is about budget sustainability and equity. ⌘ Read more
WA Premier reveals Aishwarya Aswath's family given 'ex gratia' payment over daughter's death
The family of a seven-year-old girl who died of sepsis after waiting almost two hours to be admitted to Perth Children's Hospital has already received ex gratia support, according to Mark McGowan, but could receive more. ⌘ Read more
Man admits to daylight murder in Canberra's CBD in 2021
New South Wales man Kenan Dowden-Carlisle changes plea to guilty, admitting he murdered a 29-year-old man in a 2021 CBD attack. ⌘ Read more
'Trees and gardens left without leaves': Groups say concerns of spray drift are ignored
A group of farmers, scientists and concerned regional residents say spray drift is causing widespread tree and plant deaths in NSW, and the authorities are not taking it seriously. ⌘ Read more
Cricket and football umpire pleads guilty to child sex offences
A South Australian cricket and football umpire has admitted to committing child sex offences with an Adelaide court hearing another 12 potential victims have been identified. ⌘ Read more
Barkly community misses out on $250 million in new funding to tackle alcohol-related harm
A combination of alcohol, unemployment, and the loss of hope has left residents dismayed that the Barkly will not have access to any of the millions allocated to the Northern Territory Government by the federal government. ⌘ Read more
Company convicted and fined over catastrophic crane failure that left worker dead
A crane company is convicted and fined $400,000 over the death of a worker who had a giant bucket of concrete fall on him at a Melbourne building site. ⌘ Read more
'Any idiot can swing a hammer': It's technique, not brute force, keeping blacksmiths in red-hot demand
Blacksmithing is far from the outdated image of medieval sword-making. It's one of the dozens of trades recently added to the government's Apprenticeships Priority List. ⌘ Read more
Canberra woman accused of 'orchestrating' home invasion that led to murder, denied bail
The woman accused of orchestrating the home invasion, where Canberra man Glenn Walewicz was killed, will have to wait out the time before her trial behind bars after she was refused bail in the ACT Supreme Court. ⌘ Read more
White House says there is no conclusion on COVID origins despite US report pointing to lab leak
Washington and Beijing respond to reports the US Energy Department has concluded the pandemic likely originated from a Chinese laboratory leak. ⌘ Read more
Professor recovering on home soil after week-long PNG hostage ordeal
Australian archaeologist Bryce Barker touched down in Toowoomba on a specially chartered flight on Monday night. A colleague says his arrival brought an "enormous sense of relief". ⌘ Read more
Actor Jansen Panettiere died of an enlarged heart. What causes it to happen?**
Jansen Panettiere's family revealed the actor's death was caused by an enlarged heart. What are the symptoms and what causes it? ⌘ Read more
Being gay was illegal when Ian Walker was a young man. His story is part of a history that is only now being told
The State Library of WA is collecting oral histories of WA's LGBTQIA+ history, such as Ian Walker's memories of activism and advocacy during the AIDS crisis. ⌘ Read more
Freight company that supplies Coles and Aldi in receivership with fears for 1,500 jobs
The Transport Workers Union says it will work with receivers to ensure workers are prioritised after Australia's largest cold chain transport operator goes into administration. ⌘ Read more
'No excuse': Australia's ambassador to Ukraine should return to Kyiv, former UK high commissioner says
The Australian ambassador to Ukraine should return to the country, former UK high commissioner George Brandis says, after Ukraine's president jokes he should come back to Kyiv "on a Bushmaster". ⌘ Read more
'I was terrified of being on the other end of the phone as mum slowly drowned'
On the anniversary of her hardest day on the job, an ABC journalist remembers near-overwhelming emotions as Lismore flooding threatened her loved ones and community. ⌘ Read more
Adelaide train line closed after child hit by train in northern suburbs
The line between Elizabeth and Gawler is closed in both directions and emergency services are at the scene after a child was hit by a train at a station. ⌘ Read more
Matildas to face France in final friendly before 2023 Women's World Cup
For the first time in 22 years, France will travel Down Under to take on Australia a week before the World Cup kicks off. ⌘ Read more
Novak Djokovic breaks record for most weeks as world number one
As he starts his 378th week as world number one, Novak Djokovic passes Steffi Graf for the most weeks spent atop the men's or women's tennis rankings. ⌘ Read more
Australia's biggest emitters urged to act on climate with 'death and taxes' not the only certainties in life
Climate action groups are warning some of the nation's biggest emitters face growing increasingly isolated from shareholders and industry groups if they do not act to reduce their carbon output. ⌘ Read more
From backyards to greenfield development, these planning experts spell out how Sydney can boost its urban nature
A new report from a Sydney think tank advises incentives for developers, a First Nations ecology training centre, and turning laneways into active ecologies. ⌘ Read more
Andrew Tate to be detained for third month after losing court appeal
Controversial social media influencer Andrew Tate, who is being held on suspicion of organised crime and human trafficking, loses a court appeal against a third 30-day detention period as authorities investigate allegations against him. ⌘ Read more
In revealing Australia's queer history, Zoë Coombs-Marr uncovers lesbian convict games and a gay bushranger
Comedian Zoë Coombs-Marr says there are common threads running through Australia's queer history: isolation, loneliness and defiance. ⌘ Read more
Mould, builder shortages and no timeframes to return home: One year on from Brisbane's devastating floods
Valerie is still living in her Beenleigh home that was 2.7-metres underwater a year ago, in what she describes as "sub-human conditions", while other families are still waiting for repairs and rebuilds. ⌘ Read more
Alastair Clarkson defends temper after latest clash with reporter
The North Melbourne coach says his testy exchange with a female reporter at Kangaroos training was a "wake-up call", but admits he cannot guarantee it will not happen again. ⌘ Read more
'They omitted everything': Tiwi Islanders accuse Santos of downplaying environmental risks of proposed gas project
Tiwi elder Therese Bourke says she felt like Santos was "sweetening up" community members at consultation meetings last month. ⌘ Read more
How a $200 outback hut is helping veterans find peace
Veteran Ted Robinson says the isolation, serenity, and a small community in outback Queensland help him find "a bit of peace". Now he's working to give others the same experience. ⌘ Read more
Live: The Loop: Death toll from migrant boat crash rises, Andrew Tate to be held in Romanian jail for third month
The news Australia is searching for and all the news that happened while you snoozed: This is the Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories as they happen. ⌘ Read more
Youth justice overhaul will disproportionately affect First Nations children, government warned
Advocates warn proposed law changes will disproportionately affect First Nations children. ⌘ Read more
'Not all decisions we make are popular': Power prices and stadium to dominate Tasmania's parliament
Premier Jeremy Rockliff is expected to announce grants of up to $20,000 for businesses struggling with power prices rises when state parliament resumes today. Along with a new stadium and housing shortages, cost of living pressures are likely to dominate the parliamentary year, writes Adam Holmes. ⌘ Read more
Decision by the health watchdog triggers fears of spike in Brisbane drug overdoses and crime
Almost 1,100 people being treated for opioid addiction have been left in limbo after their Brisbane GP suddenly closed, sparking warnings of overdoses and crime, a leaked document reveals. ⌘ Read more
Considering going off antidepressants? Here's what to think about first
There are lots of reasons someone might want to stop taking antidepressants, from a life change to wanting to take a break. But the process of tapering off medications needs to be carefully managed, writes Treasure McGuire. ⌘ Read more
One year on from the Northern Rivers flood catastprophe, the community is still grappling with hard realities
On the first anniversary of the deadly northern NSW flood event, Lifeline counsellors are available at an event in Lismore as the community comes together to reflect on the catastrophe. ⌘ Read more
From flying cars to David battling Goliath, F1 history happens when Australians make their debut
Oscar Piastri's grand prix career begins this weekend. Four Australians have won races in Formula 1 — here is how they fared in their debut grands prix. ⌘ Read more
Global cities may hold solutions to Sydney's housing crisis, but will the Harbour City pay attention?**
Renting and buying in the Harbour City has never been less affordable, but the solutions to the deepening crisis could be staring us right in the face. ⌘ Read more
Sam Mendes bases new film, Empire of Light, on his mum's struggle with mental illness
The COVID pandemic gave a lot of people time to think and reflect. Some made sourdough, some learned to knit. Director Sam Mendes wrote his first film. ⌘ Read more
Online gambling industry regulation back in focus as inquiry's hearings resume
John's addiction to online gambling cost him everything. Now he and advocacy groups are calling for more scrutiny on whether betting companies' interventions for problem gamblers are being done responsibly. ⌘ Read more
Victorian survey and blood work reveals surprising spread of Japanese Encephalitis Virus
A survey of about 800 people finds more people have been infected with Japanese Encephalitis Virus than originally thought, as the Victorian government expands eligibility criteria for vaccinations. ⌘ Read more
Russian invasion unleashed 'widespread death and destruction', says UN Human Rights
United Nations chief António Guterres has spoken of Ukraine's cases of sexual violence, enforced disappearances, arbitrary detention and violations of the rights of prisoners of war in his speech to the Human Rights Council. ⌘ Read more
China and Russia not welcome at Avalon Airshow, where new armed drone will be revealed
Air force chiefs from across the world are in Melbourne for the Avalon International Airshow, but Russia and China were not invited. ⌘ Read more
Python, skink, kept by reptile expert without permit, court told
A veteran reptile handler is accused of allegedly keeping a python and skink without a suitable permit with wildlife officers allegedly discovering dead snakes in a freezer at his home — and a headless snake in a bedroom. ⌘ Read more
Natalie's group home was supposed to look after her. Instead, the royal commission found she faced abuse
The disability royal commission tells one of Australia's largest disability service providers to consider paying financial compensation to a woman who was sexually assaulted by one of their support workers. ⌘ Read more
Will China help Russia with weapons in Ukraine? There are three reasons it might
While China has much to gain by the war between Ukraine and Russia continuing to absorb Western attention and arms, it has far more to lose by intervening now, argues Mick Ryan. ⌘ Read more
New study reveals why ovarian cancer treatment stops working in some patients
A team of international researchers, led by Australian scientists, has identified why some ovarian cancer patients become resistant to treatment. ⌘ Read more
New Brexit deal struck with EU after Northern Ireland trade complications
The UK signs an an agreement with the EU on trade in Northern Ireland, three years and three prime ministers after Brexit came into effect. ⌘ Read more
Thunberg joins indigenous protesters blocking energy ministry over wind farms
Climate activist Greta Thunberg joins protesters in Norway in bid to stop wind turbines being built on land traditionally used by indigenous Sami reindeer herders. ⌘ Read more
Image-based abuse is the 'scarlet letter of the digital age'. This move by Meta is set to help young Australians
Australian Facebook and Instagram users will have access to a new US-based platform developed to help young people remove sexually explicit content of themselves. ⌘ Read more
Anti-government activists claim Russian surveillance aircraft damaged in drone attack in Belarus
Belarus's exiled opposition says anti-government activists have destroyed a Russian military plane at an airstrip near the capital of Minsk. ⌘ Read more
'Visceral with hatred' for the West: Q+A panellist recalls meetings with Putin
Sharan Burrow met Vladimir Putin several times over the years and she tells Q+A what she remembers is a "narcissistic" man whose "absolute vitriol" towards the West consumed him. ⌘ Read more
No bail for ex-husband and in-laws charged with murdering Hong Kong model Abby Choi
Abby Choi's ex-husband, his father and his brother have been detained and charged with murdering the Hong Kong model. Warning graphic content. ⌘ Read more
One killed in new Türkiye quake as buildings collapse
The magnitude-5.6 earthquake hit Malatya province, which was among the 11 Turkish provinces hit by the quake three weeks ago. ⌘ Read more
K-pop star applies to start mandatory military service
Another member of K-pop boy band BTS starts the process to serve his mandatory military service. ⌘ Read more
Braddon Butler sentenced for manslaughter of Jay Brogden off Airlie Beach 16 years ago
A mother addresses the second man convicted over the death her 21-year-old son, saying she looks forward to the day she can remember Jay Brogden without being "haunted by the faces of those who took his life". ⌘ Read more
China accuses US of 'endangering' peace after military plane flies over Taiwan Strait
Taiwan's defence ministry says the aircraft flew in a southerly direction above the sensitive waterway, over which China claims sovereignty. ⌘ Read more
‘Secret’ COVID-19 New Year's Eve party organiser almost jailed due to internet banking delay
Friends of a man who helped organise a Perth New Year's Eve party during COVID-19 restrictions enable him to walk free from court, after an internet banking delay threatened to put him behind bars. ⌘ Read more
Businesses count the cost following ram raids in WA town
The new owner of a Carnarvon supermarket says there have been three major incidents in the three weeks he has had the store. ⌘ Read more
Sydney mayor's luxury expenses 'out of step with community expectations', inquiry finds
A NSW upper house inquiry recommends a review of expenditure guidelines after the Canterbury-Bankstown mayor was reimbursed for a massage, clothes and alcohol bought overseas. ⌘ Read more
Space X launch of space station crew postponed two minutes from lift-off
The launch of four astronauts to the International Space Station is called off due to trouble with the Falcon 9 rocket's engine ignition system occurring minutes from lift-off. ⌘ Read more
Roads impassable, remote communities cut off as heavy rain continues in the NT's Top End
More alerts for flooding and severe weather have been issued for parts of the region, as residents at one outstation that has been cut off call for evacuations. ⌘ Read more
Chris Bowen 'not proposing' federal funding to help with NT government promise to offset Beetaloo emissions
The Northern Territory government is seeking to downplay growing doubts about how it will ensure all greenhouse gas emissions from fracking in the Beetaloo Basin are offset, with the federal government appearing to rule out providing any dedicated support. ⌘ Read more
Parents of child who died waiting for treatment at Perth hospital call for WA Health shake-up
The father of a girl who died of sepsis after waiting almost two hours to be admitted to a Perth hospital calls for clarification of the coroner's report on her death, and a new head WA Health Department head. ⌘ Read more
Auditor-general warns NSW not preparing for climate change-fuelled fire risks
An audit of NSW's rural firefighting resources has found the RFS has no overarching strategy guiding the distribution of its firefighting fleet and is failing to prepare for future fires. ⌘ Read more
Clean sweep for Everything Everywhere All at Once at the SAGs as actors cheer each other on
Everything Everywhere All at Once was the clear winner at this year's Screen Actors Guild Awards. But there were plenty of other key moments including a win for Jennifer Coolidge and The White Lotus and a show of support from actors who knew the struggle to those currently experiencing it. ⌘ Read more
Chinese bank chairman cooperating with authorities after going missing
For the first time, mainland China-based boutique bank China Renaissance Holdings gives a reason for the disappearance of its founder, who was reported missing 10 days ago. ⌘ Read more
'Whispers of our ancestors': Culturally significant Mexican artefacts seized in Australia handed back to Mexico
A painting by a Mexican worker who was trapped in a mine and a tiny copper bowl caught the attention of Australian authorities, leading to the artefacts being returned to Mexico. ⌘ Read more
Former private school drama teacher says alleged sexual abuse of teens did not happen
Former Penrhos drama teacher Jay Walsh testifies in his sexual abuse trial, denying all of the allegations against him. ⌘ Read more
Belarusian artist charged with act of indecency ahead of Adelaide Festival
An Adelaide Festival performer has been charged over an "indecent act" on an international flight to Australia where he was due to perform, a court has heard. ⌘ Read more
A $15,000 payment would have changed Chloe's career path
When Chloe Winkler Sheean was offered a job at the Launceston Hospital, she had to turn it down. She says a financial incentive to move to Tasmania's north could have changed everything. ⌘ Read more
Kalgoorlie man pleads guilty to arson attack on real estate office
Raymond John O'Brien, 60, will undertake a psychiatric assessment after pleading guilty to dousing a woman in petrol and setting an office building alight in Kalgoorlie during December. ⌘ Read more
John Barilaro 'inappropriately' interefered in recruitment process for highly paid trade commissioner job, committee finds
A final parliamentary report into a lucrative NSW trade commissioner job finds the former deputy premier wooed former NSW Business Chamber CEO Stephen Cartwright for the role over coffee, saying the government would pay for suitable family accommodation and cleaning. ⌘ Read more
Business accused of 'greed-price spiral' as profits again easily outstrip wages growth
While workers' pay packets are growing at the fastest pace in a decade, profits are still rising even faster, according to official data. ⌘ Read more
Many visitors to this major NT hub are forced to sleep rough. The situation has sparked renewed calls for a solution
Ruth Rory has travelled eight hours by bus to Katherine from the remote Northern Territory community of Borroloola. Without safe and affordable accommodation, she's forced to sleep at a public toilet block. ⌘ Read more
Potentially thousands of parcels stolen in alleged Australia Post mail centre heist
An arrest has been made as police allege a group of people disguised as Australia Post workers broke into a mail centre and stole parcels and a car. ⌘ Read more
New Zealand launches global fundraiser for post-cyclone reconstruction
An international fundraising appeal is being launched to help pay for the massive reconstruction work needed after Cyclone Gabrielle tore across the country's North Island earlier this month. ⌘ Read more
Fate of bottled-water extraction site near World Heritage rainforest to be decided in court appeal
A company denied permission to extract water near a national park on the Gold Coast that is home to a number of endangered species will have its appeal heard in the Queensland Planning and Environment Court from today. ⌘ Read more
Arrest of former cop who ran online drug syndicate 'probably' saved his life
A former police officer who ran a "one-stop shop" online drug trafficking syndicate became addicted to cocaine and "probably" would have died had he not been arrested, court has heard. ⌘ Read more
All-conquering Australian women's cricket team in a league of their own
Australia's latest Women's T20 World Cup win adds to the team's glittering reputation, and with Ash Gardner's all-round ability, Meg Lanning's leadership, and the group's undimmed desire for success, there seems no end in sight, writes David Mark. ⌘ Read more
Man who staged wife's murder as suicide sentenced to life in prison for 'objectively heinous' crime
Adrian James Basham, who staged his estranged wife's murder as a suicide in what a Victorian judge describes as "the ultimate act of family violence", is sentenced to life in prison. ⌘ Read more