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'Highly effective': new studies reveal true impact of NASA's asteroid-smashing mission
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
Preuvian man caught with 800-year-old mummy in cooler box by local police
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
Thunberg detained during protest against wind farms built on reindeer pastures
Greta Thunberg is detained in Norway while calling for the removal of 151 wind turbines from reindeer pastures used by Sami herders. ⌘ Read more
Daily letter deliveries in the firing line as part of new Australia Post review
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
Station master arrested over deadly Greece train collision
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
Defiant Wilkinson lays out defamation defence
Journalist Lisa Wilkinson will rely on qualified privilege to defend herself in a defamation case brought by former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann. ⌘ Read more
Kobe Bryant family settles lawsuit for $41 million over graphic 2020 helicopter crash photos
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
Edmund Rice Education Australia issues apology to parents at Victorian school for failing to meet child safety standards
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
ANZ bank apologises after customers' personal information found in Perth skip bin
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
Key figures from the Voice 'Yes' and 'No' campaigns explain the state of play
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
Teenager bitten by crocodile in remote NT floodwaters
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
Memory problems and a lack of support: Senate inquiry on concussion hears of rugby league legend's difficult final days
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
NT government denies Beetaloo Basin gas plans in doubt without federal support for offsets promise
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
Josie's aged care home told her it was about to close, just three weeks after letting her move in
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
Legal action launched against Queensland mine operator after allegations of fake coal quality reports
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
Rain triggers anxiety, emotional 'meltdowns' in children who lived through floods, report finds
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
FBI says COVID-19 laboratory leak from China 'likely'
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
Calls for minister to resign over racing boss exit explanation
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
Truck driver guilty of dangerous driving that killed cyclist
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
Former NSW minister Milton Orkopoulos stands trial over allegedly drugging, sexually abusing four boys
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
'Not driven by greed, but by need': Former public servant avoids jail over JobSeeker fraud
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
Migrants paid suspected smugglers nearly $12,500 to board 'voyage of death'
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
Paralympics Australia calls out 'injustices', fires warning for Brisbane 2032
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
Sick leave, wasted RATs, 'administrative burdens': COVID's impact on Queensland's health system revealed
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
NSW beaches record deadliest summer of all time
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
Dutton warns against UK submarines for AUKUS, drawing fire from government
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
Data breaches affecting millions of Australians are on the rise, Information Commissioner says
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
Former Lagos governor Bola Tinubu declared Nigerian president-elect despite opposition protest
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
Six-year-old rescued after 2.5m sand dune collapse left her buried for five minutes
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
Queensland wins biggest share of internal migration, affordable housing a 'key' driver
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
Pedestrian hit at railway station in Adelaide's west, a day after child struck
A pedestrian has been hit by a train west of Adelaide, the second incident in the past two days. ⌘ Read more
The US is considering a nationwide TikTok ban over Chinese spying concerns. Could Australia follow suit?**
Multiple governments have already pursued similar bans, citing espionage fears. Could Australia be next? ⌘ Read more
How farmers and supermarkets will deal with collapse of national freight carrier
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
Why space agencies want a set time zone for the Moon
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
Live scorecard: India vs Australia, third Test
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
Live: Steve Smith leads Australia in third Test against India
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
‘He gave so much of himself’: Late NT politician who died while in office farewelled in tearful state funeral in Darwin
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
Pfizer's RSV vaccine narrowly secures backing from FDA panel
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
Fijian Drua, Moana Pasifika Super Rugby Pacific opener showcases islands rugby in style
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
Residents evacuated from homes in NT community as BOM issues major flood warning
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
Mother turtle reveals secrets of endangered loggerhead's movements
A new tracker is giving insight into the life of loggerhead turtles, including the location of a previoussly unknown feeding ground. ⌘ Read more
'Ukrainian' drone crashes near Moscow as Putin orders tighter security
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
Woman in Tim Paine sexting scandal sentenced to home detention for thefts
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
Wellcamp COVID quarantine facility contract will not be renewed by Queensland government
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
Drivers killed in two-car crash on SA regional highway
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
Terror plot accused Artem Vasilyev pleads not guilty to 23 charges
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
Trains collide head-on in Greece, killing 16 and injuring at least 85
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
Disgraced Theranos CEO cites birth of second child as reason to stay out of jail
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
Swans bring in former Magpie Molloy as AFLW priority sign and trade period begins
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
Outback Queenslanders ready for it to 'stop raining' as residents enter third month of isolation
There are concerns the land will begin to 'cook' as more rain hits the region over the coming week. ⌘ Read more
Australia's economy slowing more than expected at end of 2022
Australia's economy grew 0.5 per cent in the final three months of 2022, well below most economists' forecasts. ⌘ Read more
Why Gold Coast unit prices have risen to a 'fresh new peak'
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
About a fifth of kids and young people experience disordered eating. It can quickly take a life-threatening turn
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
RSL announces unanimous opposition to Hobart AFL stadium that would 'overshadow' cenotaph
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 poisoned in attacks on schools
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
Man charged with manslaughter over plane crash that killed passenger on Queensland beach
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
Noosa hinterland residents fed up with their animals being savaged by wild dogs
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
Aurora australis is normally synonymous with Antarctica, but we're seeing it further north
Photographers and stargazers spot auroras further north than usual. Why is this happening and how much longer will it last? ⌘ Read more
Cyclone Judy hits Vanuatu's Port Vila
Evacuations are under way in some areas of Vanuatu as Cyclone Judy crosses the country, bringing heavy rain and gale-force winds. ⌘ Read more
Farmers stripped of 12 months' income by freak hailstorm want changes to disaster recovery arrangements
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
Popular garden festival at historic estate cancelled hours before it starts due to 'clerical error'
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
New youth patrol walking streets of Carnarvon at night
The foot patrol members help kids find a lift home and get some food in their bellies. ⌘ Read more
Prime minister denies changes to super accounts over $3m represent broken promise
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 developer Jean Nassif's daughter charged with fraud after police raids
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 hoping Test captaincy brings return to batting form in India
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
Health minister defends response after hundreds left without opioid substitution treatment
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
Live: Australian shares set to fall ahead of GDP results, Dow Jones slips in last session of February
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
'The ageing population cop it': St Vincent de Paul to exit in-home aged care in Victoria
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
Desert garlic crop takes root in the Red Centre
A farm north of Alice Springs could help reduce Australia's reliance on imported garlic. ⌘ Read more
Live: The Loop: Russia bans officials using foreign words, Puerto Rico to close only zoo over alleged neglect
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
Electric ute now on sale, but will it be able to handle Australian farming conditions?**
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
Raising the standard —  how to future proof Australian housing in the face of extreme weather events
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
'Not all of us come from rich families': Three myths about international students and Australia's housing crisis
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
Huge predator fish fossil found so intact you can see what it had for breakfast
Tourists discover one of the most complete fish fossils in Australia. Here's what was found in its belly. ⌘ Read more
Rooftop solar set to take mantle as 'Australia's biggest power source' as coal woes hasten
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
Buy now, pay later? Not so fast, as the government looks to tighten regulation
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
Man killed by temazepam biscuit and stuffed in freezer terrorised family, court hears
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
Federal government blocks Chinese fund from increasing its stake in Northern Minerals
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
Why parts of Australia just recorded their coolest summer in more than a decade
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
Million-dollar windfall for club connected to senior Tasmanian Liberal
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
'Hellish' online hatred and misinformation is bombarding young trans people, advocates say
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
Chalmer's retirement tax plan is far from dramatic. In fact, it follows in Morrison's foot steps
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
'Bottom of the cycle or eye of the storm?': House prices stabilise nationally, rise in Sydney
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
'Recession risks are rising' but the latest GDP numbers are expected to show 'solid' growth
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
Finland starts to construct $597 million barbed wire fence on Russian border
The 200 kilometre fence will be over three metres tall with barbed wire, night vision cameras, lights and loudspeakers. ⌘ Read more
'We are going to conquer disease': Father of 'brick' mobile phone sees hope in new tech
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 extradited from India to face murder charges over Toyah Cordingley's death on a QLD beach
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
Japanese companies indicted over alleged Olympic contract bid rigging
Prosecutors have issued indictments to Japanese companies suspected of rigging bids for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. ⌘ Read more
Police arrest three alleged human traffickers over deadly crash off Italy
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
TGA recalls cough medicines containing pholcodine after investigation shows link to potentially fatal anaphylaxis during general anaesthesia
The recall affects 44 products, including cough syrup and lozenges manufactured by Gold Benadryl, Bisolvon, Codral, TerryWhite, Difflam, Duro-Tuss and others. ⌘ Read more
'Extremely tense' as Russians bid to encircle Ukraine's Bakhmut, says commander
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
'Offensive' language removed from new editions of James Bond books
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
Mother of murdered Whitsunday man Jay Brogden blames years of 'torment' on delayed investigation
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
Hong Kong drops COVID-19 mask mandate after nearly 1,000 days
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
300-officer shortfall leaves NT police overwhelmed by demand, deputy chief tells Yuendumu inquest
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
Qld Health Minister labels some temporary doctors' fees 'unconscionable' amid maternity unit crises
Doctors' groups have hit back at Yvette D'Ath's remarks ahead of a women's health workforce forum later this week. ⌘ Read more
'I'm not going to be popular': Huge changes to affect Targa tarmac events after race deaths
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 goes through entire summer without 40C day, as autumn ushers in heatwave
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
Electric vehicle logging truck trial underway in South Australia as state government watches on
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
White House sets 30-day deadline for purging TikTok from US government devices
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