NASA's real-life Armageddon mission to move an asteroid off course was even more of a smashing success than early results indicated. ⌘ Read more
NASA's real-life Armageddon mission to move an asteroid off course was even more of a smashing success than early results indicated. ⌘ Read more
Police in Peru seize the mummified human from the former food delivery man who claimed to have had it at his home for three decades. ⌘ Read more
Greta Thunberg is detained in Norway while calling for the removal of 151 wind turbines from reindeer pastures used by Sami herders. ⌘ Read more
Australia Post's weekday letter-delivery obligations are "no longer financially sustainable" and need to be reviewed, according to a new consultation paper released as part of a federal government review of the postal service. ⌘ Read more
A man is arrested over the collision of a passenger and a freight train in central Greece that has killed at least 36 people and injured dozens. ⌘ Read more
Journalist Lisa Wilkinson will rely on qualified privilege to defend herself in a defamation case brought by former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann. ⌘ Read more
Vanessa Bryant — the wife of the late NBA star Kobe Bryant — has settled her remaining claims against the County of Los Angeles over the sharing of graphic photos of her husband and their daughter after the two were killed in a helicopter crash in 2020. ⌘ Read more
A multi-billion-dollar body overseeing seven Catholic schools in Victoria has written to apologise to parents after receiving a notice that it has failed to carry out its obligations under child safe standards. ⌘ Read more
One of Australia's biggest banks investigates after customers' personal data is discovered "floating down the street" after being dumped in a skip. ⌘ Read more
Former minister for Indigenous Australians and 'Yes' campaigner Ken Wyatt and senior 'No' campaign leader Warren Mundine discuss key issues on the Voice referendum. ⌘ Read more
The 17-year-old was being evacuated from the community of Daguragu, due to major flooding in the region, when he was bitten. ⌘ Read more
The Senate inquiry into concussions and repeated head trauma hears an emotional plea from the daughter of late Bulldogs legend Steve Folkes, the first NRL player to be diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy — a degenerative brain disease. ⌘ Read more
No federal support is on the table for Territory Labor's promise to ensure that all Beetaloo Basin emissions are offset, as the territory cabinet weighs its decision on whether to allow full-scale fracking to go ahead. ⌘ Read more
More than 40 aged care residents at Feros Care village in Byron Bay are in a state of shock, after being told they will need to find a new home due to redevelopment plans. ⌘ Read more
In a national first, the corporate watchdog will take Queensland's Terracom, and four senior company figures at the time, to court for conduct it alleges harmed a whistleblower. ⌘ Read more
An estimated 4,000 children in NSW will need intensive trauma support following the February and March floods diasters of last year, a new report has found. ⌘ Read more
Director Christopher Wray's comments follow a Wall Street Journal report that the US Energy Department has assessed with low confidence the pandemic resulted from an unintended lab leak in China. ⌘ Read more
Tasmania's Racing Minister acknowledges she was aware the head of the state's peak racing body had been sacked, despite almost a week later issuing a press release stating he was moving to Sydney "to spend more time with his family". ⌘ Read more
A jury has found a South Australian woman guilty of fatally colliding with a cyclist on a straight, clear section of highway in western Victoria and failing to stop. ⌘ Read more
In her opening address, the Crown prosecutor claimed former NSW Labor minister Milton Orkopoulos demonstrated a pattern of behaviour during the time of the alleged offences between 1993 and 2003. ⌘ Read more
A former Commonwealth public servant will not spend time in jail for establishing a fictional Centrelink account in order to receive $4,000 in JobSeeker payments. ⌘ Read more
At least 65 people, including 14 minors, died when their overcrowded wooden boat slammed into shoals 100 meters off the coast of Calabria and broke apart early in rough seas on a trip from Türkiye to Italy. ⌘ Read more
Australia's Paralympic sporting chiefs lay out their blueprint for the next 10 years — but the plan comes with a warning not to repeat the mistakes of Sydney 2000, where Para-sport missed out on increased levels of funding. ⌘ Read more
COVID-19 cost Queensland Health about $1.3 billion last financial year, including almost $200 million in expected write-offs for unused rapid antigen tests (RATs), a report by the state's auditor-general has found. ⌘ Read more
A Surf Life Saving Australia report identifies the reasons behind the devastating summer death toll. Drownings in the NSW accounted for more than half the national toll of 54. ⌘ Read more
A fight over national security erupts days before an expected announcement on the AUKUS submarine plan, with Peter Dutton warning against acquiring a future fleet from the UK. ⌘ Read more
Millions of Australians' personal details have been compromised by unpublicised data breaches – separate from the Optus and Medibank hacks – according to figures released by the national information watchdog today. ⌘ Read more
Nigeria's ruling party candidate has been declared president-elect of Africa's most populous nation in the early hours of Wednesday after a weekend election disputed by the main opposition parties. ⌘ Read more
Samba Brown's dad says his little girl would have died had it not been for the rapid response of Apollo Bay locals. ⌘ Read more
Five of Queensland's regions have been labelled the most popular destinations for Australians to relocate to in 2022, according to internal migration data. ⌘ Read more
A pedestrian has been hit by a train west of Adelaide, the second incident in the past two days. ⌘ Read more
Multiple governments have already pursued similar bans, citing espionage fears. Could Australia be next? ⌘ Read more
A major supermarket is providing financial support to affected workers after the collapse of a trucking company, but farmers are concerned about how much stock will be lost. ⌘ Read more
Clocks don't tick on the Moon as they do on Earth, but space agencies still want to establish a time zone there. ⌘ Read more
With the Border-Gavaskar Trophy safely in Indian hands, Australia hopes to restore some pride in the third Test at the Holkar Stadium in Indore. Check out the live scorecard. ⌘ Read more
Australia has had ten days to ruminate on their second-Test defeat at the hands of India, and hopes to have regrouped to test their hosts at the Holkar Stadium in Indore. Follow all the action in our live blog. ⌘ Read more
Former Arafura MLA Lawrence Costa, who died suddenly late last year at the age of 52, has been remembered as a “big man with a big heart” who tirelessly served his people for years. ⌘ Read more
US federal health advisers narrowly back an experimental vaccine from Pfizer that could soon become the first shot to protect older adults against the respiratory illness known as RSV. ⌘ Read more
A thrilling encounter between Moana Pasifika and Fijian Drua to kick off the Super Rugby Pacific season kickstarted a big year for rugby in the Pacific Islands, with team development and more home games on the horizon. ⌘ Read more
The Victoria Daly Regional Council has confirmed residents in a remote NT community have been evacuated due to flooding, as a wet weather system makes its way through the region. ⌘ Read more
A new tracker is giving insight into the life of loggerhead turtles, including the location of a previoussly unknown feeding ground. ⌘ Read more
Russian officials say drones targeted regions inside Russia along the border with Ukraine and deeper into the country, but caused no injuries and did not inflict any significant damage. ⌘ Read more
Renee Ferguson is given eight months' home detention — and will be forced to relocate back to Tasmania — for stealing over $5,000 in cricket membership fees. ⌘ Read more
The 1000-bed quarantine facility cost taxpayers more than $220 million in set-up and running costs last year, but only about 730 people ever stayed there. ⌘ Read more
A 37-year-old woman and a 35-year-old man from the Whyalla area have been killed in a two-car crash on the Lincoln Highway on South Australia's upper Eyre Peninsula. ⌘ Read more
The Adelaide man has been ordered to stand trial after pleading not guilty to nearly two dozen crimes, including actions to prepare or plan a terrorist act, and possessing unregistered firearms. ⌘ Read more
Four carriages derail when two trains collide head-on outside the city of Larissa in Greece, with passengers describing people screaming and panicking after the crash. ⌘ Read more
Elizabeth Holmes says her recently born child is one more reason why she should be allowed to delay the start of a prison sentence for duping investors in her multi-billion-dollar company. ⌘ Read more
Two-times All-Australian Chloe Molloy's move from Collingwood to Sydney becomes official on the opening day of the AFLW priority sign and trade period. ⌘ Read more
There are concerns the land will begin to 'cook' as more rain hits the region over the coming week. ⌘ Read more
Australia's economy grew 0.5 per cent in the final three months of 2022, well below most economists' forecasts. ⌘ Read more
Unit prices on the Gold Coast have risen by 3.95 per cent over the past quarter, while house prices have risen by 0.36 per cent. ⌘ Read more
Not everyone who experiences disordered eating will develop an eating disorder, but all eating disorders develop from disordered eating — and it's affecting a significant percentage of children and young adults. ⌘ Read more
Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff's hopes for a stadium and an AFL team are dealt a blow, with the state's RSL sub-branches announce their unanimous opposition to the proposed location. ⌘ Read more
Hundreds of Iranian girls in different schools have suffered "mild poison" attacks over recent months, the country's health minister says, with claims they could have been targeted by religious groups opposed to girls' education. ⌘ Read more
The pair had taken off for a private leisure flight on Christmas Eve around nearby Whitsunday islands when the plane crashed and killed an 83-year-old man. ⌘ Read more
Jodie Williams suspects the growls of her injured dog Baloo are evoked by the scent of wild dogs still hiding on her Noosa hinterland farm. ⌘ Read more
Photographers and stargazers spot auroras further north than usual. Why is this happening and how much longer will it last? ⌘ Read more
Evacuations are under way in some areas of Vanuatu as Cyclone Judy crosses the country, bringing heavy rain and gale-force winds. ⌘ Read more
Some Queensland farmers lost 100 per cent of their crops during vicious weather last year but didn't receive government support as no disaster was declared. As climate change gets worse, they fear for their futures. ⌘ Read more
Entally House in Tasmania's north was to host its biannual Gardenfest last weekend, but it was abruptly cancelled on Friday afternoon due to what organisers said were "unforeseen circumstances". ⌘ Read more
The foot patrol members help kids find a lift home and get some food in their bellies. ⌘ Read more
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he has not broken an election promise not to make any changes to superannuation, saying the change for the largest super accounts will take effect after the next federal election. ⌘ Read more
Sydney property developer Jean Nassif's 27-year-old daughter Ashlyn is due to appear in court today after spending the night behind bars. ⌘ Read more
Steve Smith says filling in as Australia captain will help him recapture his prolific best during the third Test against India at Indore's Holkar Stadium. ⌘ Read more
Dr Stuart Reece was single-handedly treating about 15 per cent of Queenslanders receiving opioid substitution treatment when his inner-Brisbane clinic closed. ⌘ Read more
The Australian share market is set to open lower, after a mixed performance on Wall Street as investors bet on interest rates having to rise by more than they initially expected, while the ABS will release a significant update about Australias solid —but slowing — economic growth. ⌘ Read more
Julie Papworth is one of 150 Victorians searching for a new in-home aged care provider after VincentCare decided to stop providing the service due to federal government changes. ⌘ Read more
A farm north of Alice Springs could help reduce Australia's reliance on imported garlic. ⌘ Read more
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
The Chinese-made vehicle will cost you almost $93,000 and is being heralded as a step forward, but doubts are being raised about whether it will pass muster in the agricultural sector. ⌘ Read more
Australia has set a goal of building a million new homes in the next decade, but new homes built to the national minimum standard are unlikely to be liveable in the aftermath of extreme weather events. ⌘ Read more
As Australians struggle to find affordable housing, there have been hostile responses to reports of a sudden influx of international students from China. It's time for a reality check, writes Angela Lehman. ⌘ Read more
Tourists discover one of the most complete fish fossils in Australia. Here's what was found in its belly. ⌘ Read more
A new report says more than 3.4 million Australian customers have a rooftop solar system, with the rate of new installations running at roughly 300,000 a year, accelerating the decline of fossil fuel-fired power. ⌘ Read more
Millions of Australians have buy now, pay later accounts, but the easy credit may soon be harder to come by as the government vows to crack down on the industry by the end of the year. ⌘ Read more
The Supreme Court has heard that Noel Payne abused his wife, sons and live-in sexual partner before he was fatally drugged in 2020. Rebecca Payne has pleaded guilty to manslaughter and is on trial for murder. ⌘ Read more
Treasurer Jim Chalmers blocks Yuxiao Fund's application to the Foreign Investment Review Board to increase its stake in Northern Minerals Limited from just under 10 per cent to nearly 20 per cent. ⌘ Read more
The low temperatures are abnormal as climate change now ensures the vast majority of seasons are warmer than past years, even when the cooling influence of La Niña is present. ⌘ Read more
A senior Tasmanian government MP is at the centre of fresh questions about a perceived conflict of interest, after a community project he and his family are involved with won $1 million in taxpayer funding following recent state and federal elections. ⌘ Read more
Ahead of today's Sydney WorldPride Human Rights Conference, transgender support groups say the "wear and tear" of constant commentary and hate is causing serious mental health problems in the community. ⌘ Read more
Jim Chalmers isn't the first treasurer to act on a rort that allows retirees with $1.7 million in a retirement account to escape a tax bill of $85,000. The idea was floated by Scott Morrison when he was in the treasurer's chair, writes Peter Martin. ⌘ Read more
A lack of properties for sale and the first rise in Sydney home prices in more than a year stabilise real estate values across the nation. But for how long? ⌘ Read more
The latest economic growth figures, to the end of last year, are expected to show a robust economy. But the outlook for 2023 is far less rosy, warn many analysts. ⌘ Read more
The 200 kilometre fence will be over three metres tall with barbed wire, night vision cameras, lights and loudspeakers. ⌘ Read more
The man credited with inventing the cell phone 50 years ago is optimistic that future advances in mobile technology can transform human lives. ⌘ Read more
Rajwinder Singh, the prime suspect in the alleged murder of Far North Queensland woman Toyah Cordingley is being extradited from India back to Australia to face trial. It brings the years-long investigation that rocked the Cairns community one step closer to being heard in court. ⌘ Read more
Prosecutors have issued indictments to Japanese companies suspected of rigging bids for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. ⌘ Read more
Italian police say a Turkish man and two Pakistani nationals sailed a boat from Türkiye in terrible weather before a crash that killed at least 64 people. ⌘ Read more
The recall affects 44 products, including cough syrup and lozenges manufactured by Gold Benadryl, Bisolvon, Codral, TerryWhite, Difflam, Duro-Tuss and others. ⌘ Read more
Russian troops are stepping up their efforts to take the city of Bakhmut, which would be their first major prize in half a year and open the way to fully occupying the Donbas region. ⌘ Read more
Ian Fleming's family says new editions of the James Bond books feature "very small" changes inspired by a 1955 US edition of Live and Let Die which the author preferred. ⌘ Read more
Gina Merritt says much of her family's suffering of the last 16 years could have been avoided if police had done "their job" and not treated the disappearance of Jay Brogden in 2007 as a suicide. ⌘ Read more
John Lee says the measure will take effect from Wednesday but high-risk places, like hospitals, will be able to decide whether to impose mask-wearing for staff and visitors. ⌘ Read more
As the inquest into the police shooting of Yuendumu man Kumanjayi Walker continues, NT Police leadership say their remote operations are dangerously stretched by under-staffing, poor infrastructure and a 30 per cent increase in overall crime. ⌘ Read more
Doctors' groups have hit back at Yvette D'Ath's remarks ahead of a women's health workforce forum later this week. ⌘ Read more
Targa-style tarmac racing in Australia will undergo a "hard reset" with a raft of safety enforcements which organisers admit will "adversely affect" competitors, in the wake of four deaths in two years during recent Tasmanian events. ⌘ Read more
Perth's summer has been described as one to "savour", making it through the full season without hitting 40 degrees, but the heat isn't over just yet. ⌘ Read more
This logging truck can travel up to 500 kilometres on renewable energy, stopping for a five-minute battery swap-over before continuing on its way. ⌘ Read more
In a bid to keep American data safe, all US federal agencies must eliminate TikTok from their phones and systems and prohibit internet traffic from reaching the company, the White House says. ⌘ Read more