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Film cameras make a comeback as young people embrace slowness and imperfection
Despite a worldwide shortage of film, and long waits for development, a new generation is falling in love with analog photography. ⌘ Read more
This small coastal community has a win over access to their dog beach
The community faced losing access to the beach they had used for years, but they fear others may face the same battle with National Parks and Wildlife Service changing boundaries. ⌘ Read more
'Fickle' planning laws blamed for Victorian community's five-year fight against proposed abalone farm
For residents in Portland's Dutton Way, an "exhausting" battle against the construction of an aquaculture facility near their homes may finally be coming to an end. But an expert in planning law says the process shouldn't have taken so long. ⌘ Read more
‘Halfway house for breakdowns’: Why this stretch of coastline is a hot spot for marine rescues
The Capricorn Coast has one of the highest rates of marine incidents per capita in Queensland and was the scene of several dramatic rescues last year. The local coast guard says there a number of factors at play. ⌘ Read more
When Daniel picked up a dropped box on a busy road, he had no idea it would lead to the 'best present ever'
Daniel MacManus stopped to pick up a box from the middle of a highway, but never would have imagined what he would find inside. ⌘ Read more
'I don't have any money': Blind 98-year-old woman thought she'd have to sell her couch to pay Robodebt bill
A 98-year-old widow called her care provider in tears, saying she did not have anything else to sell, a written submission to the Robodebt royal commission says. ⌘ Read more
Bravus issued with Environment Protection Order over future underground works at Carmichael mine
Bravus must now do extra groundwater modelling after providing Queensland's environment department with new information indicating that future underground mining may draw down on water from the nearby Doongmabulla Springs. ⌘ Read more
Many migrants living with a disability haven't been using their NDIS plans, advocates say
The Migrant Resource Centre has been helping Tasmania's newest arrivals for 40 years, but its work is rapidly evolving. Helping migrants living with a disability through the NDIS is becoming a large part of what the organisation does. ⌘ Read more
Badminton's popularity is exploding around the country, and it's mainly thanks to Asian migrants
Badminton is an unlikely contender in Australia's sporting landscape, but its participation numbers are growing around the county. ⌘ Read more
Family facing deportation because son has Down syndrome calls on immigration minister to intervene
This family has called Australia home for seven years but faces imminent deportation because their son has Down syndrome. And only the immigration minister can help. ⌘ Read more
What does it mean to be under the LGBTQIA+ umbrella?**
What do the LGBTQIA+ letters stand for – and what does it mean to identify with one (or more) of them? The Drum asked three people about their identity and why it is important to them. ⌘ Read more
When Natalie arrived in Türkiye, she found 'beautiful, grateful' people amid the 'utter destruction'
Australian firefighter Natalie Tarrant is specially trained in search and rescue, but nothing could have prepared her for what she experienced when arriving in earthquake-devastated Türkiye. ⌘ Read more
The NT gets the largest share of federal funds per capita. So why is Central Australia still crying out for help?**
Despite a constant flow of money into the territory, Indigenous leaders say life is not improving for remote communities. A critic of the state government says the money is being spent on an "boat ramps, footy games" and an "over-staffed public service". ⌘ Read more
'Excessive' force incidents discovered too late to discipline Zachary Rolfe, coroner hears
Assistant Commissioner Bruce Porter told the coroner that two arrests made by Constable Zachary Rolfe, which were deemed appropriate by his superiors, would have likely been deemed "excessive" upon further review. ⌘ Read more
Indian police arrest three Marion Biotech staff in relation to toxic cough syrup investigation
Indian police have arrested three employees of a pharmaceutical firm whose cough syrups was linked to the deaths of 19 children in Uzbekistan, a police officer says. ⌘ Read more
'I am fiercely, loyally Australian': How a composer, journalist and accountant lost citizenship — and got it back
After Australian man Matthew Niall revealed how he lost his citizenship under an outdated law, several others have come forward with their own stories of being stripped of their citizenship and how they regained it, showing his situation was far from an isolated case. ⌘ Read more
Fire at Indonesia's Pertamina's fuel storage station kills at least 17 people
More than a dozen people have been killed after a fire broke out at a fuel storage station operated by Indonesia's state energy company Pertamina in the capital Jakarta. ⌘ Read more
Head silences doubters as Lyon steps up when his country needed him most
Everyone knew Nathan Lyon would be key for Australia to win in India, but Travis Head's recovery from his first Test snubbing to lead Australia home on the toughest of pitches cannot be understated, writes Simon Smale. ⌘ Read more
Was Andy Warhol the first influencer? Examination of his photos shows icon through different lens
A new exhibition of snaps and portraits by Warhol and his peers reveals a lesser-known but influential aspect of his practice — and a different side of the man himself. ⌘ Read more
To kill or not not to kill? This group wants to protect the crocodile, not shoot them
Crocodile attacks are becoming more common in the country's far north — but one group says they can help stop them through education, not eradication. ⌘ Read more
Cancelled photos, tense meetings and smoke breaks: Inside an awkward meeting of world leaders
Despite Narendra Modi pleading with G20 foreign ministers to be civil, the acrimonious gathering ended without a joint communique or the traditional family photo. ⌘ Read more
When HECS began, it helped more Aussies go to uni. Today, it's 'feeding women's disadvantage'
It has been more than 30 years since the HECS system widened access to tertiary education. But after a number of changes over the years, there is concern about inequity between men and women. ⌘ Read more
'They're loved. But they're also feared': How a powerful family in America's Deep South was undone by murder
The Murdaughs held a tight grip on a South Carolina county for more than a 100 years until a double homicide and a twisted web of crimes brought the family patriarch undone. ⌘ Read more
The Robodebt fiasco has been laid bare. An overhaul of public service culture must be next
At the Robodebt Royal Commission, we've heard ministers who oversaw the portfolio during this period say they weren't responsible for what their department officials did. An investigation of public service culture must be next, writes Laura Tingle. ⌘ Read more
What happens next if Australia's economic pain turns into a recession?**
Households are under pressure as inflation and rising interest rates squeeze budgets ever tighter. Now there's growing concern Australia is on the cusp of slipping into a recession — and it's not clear if or when the Reserve Bank will step in, writes David Taylor. ⌘ Read more
Emily was studying law when she had to go to court. A magistrate’s comment told her something was wrong with the system
New data has revealed courts across the country are still grappling with delays, forcing victims, witnesses and the accused to endure wait times far beyond nationally agreed benchmarks. ⌘ Read more
Humans are still hunting for aliens. Here's how astronomers are looking for life beyond Earth
We have long been fascinated with the idea of alien life. In the last 80 years, programs dedicated to the search for extraterrestrial intelligence have worked tirelessly searching for cosmic "hellos" in the form of radio signals, writes Sara Webb. ⌘ Read more
Ukrainians say they were pressured to register babies as Russian during occupation
Residents of Kherson, which was under Russian occupation for eight months last year, have said troops pressured them to accept Russian citizenship for their newborns, with some being threatened. ⌘ Read more
Four new crew members from US, Russia and UAE arrives at International Space Station
A new crew has arrived at the International Space Station for a six-month mission, after overcoming trouble with one of the capsule's docking hooks. ⌘ Read more
Nigerian court extends old banknotes to December 31 amid cash shortage caused by botched currency replacement
Sixteen states in Nigeria had brought the case to the court, arguing that most Nigerians were stuck with old notes and needed more time beyond the February 10 date when the bills originally ceased to be legal tender. ⌘ Read more
Val Guseli wins World Championship silver as Aussie medal rush continues
Valentino Guseli earns his first World Championship medal, finishing just half a point from winning gold in the snowboard halfpipe at Bakuriani in Georgia. ⌘ Read more
Breakers upset banged-up Kings in NBL grand final opener
Sydney Kings duo Xavier Cooks and Derrick Walton Jr sustain game-ending leg injuries as the New Zealand Breakers draw first blood in the best-of-five NBL grand final series with a 95-87 win. ⌘ Read more
Belarusian court sentences Nobel Peace Prize winner to 10 years in prison
Ales Bialiatski, a pro-democracy activist and founder of the Viasna human rights group, was convicted of financing protests and smuggling money. ⌘ Read more
Trump can be sued for January 6 riot harm, US Justice Department says
Former US president Donald Trump can be sued by injured Capitol Police officers and Democratic politician, the Justice Department says in a federal court case testing Mr Trump's legal vulnerability for his speech before the riot. ⌘ Read more
A two-year-old girl has died from injuries received when a car hit a tree near Halls Gap, western Victoria
A toddler has died at the Royal Children's Hospital from injuries received when the car she was travelling in hit a tree near Halls Gap in western Victoria. ⌘ Read more
Hundreds of Sydney real estate agents on notice for breaching new rent bidding rules
Fair Trading officials will start attending open house inspections after hundreds of real estate agents were issued with warnings for breaching new rent bidding rules. ⌘ Read more
'Have book thrown at them': Perrottet backtracks over council inquiry involving his brothers
The NSW premier says the state executive of the Liberal Party is looking at investigations of impropriety "as we speak" after previously labelling the inquiry a political game which targeted his family. ⌘ Read more
Air Force chief insists Australian drones already part of 'kill chain'
The Air Force Chief says unarmed drones are already providing valuable support to Australian operations, as he stops short of saying when this country will get armed systems. ⌘ Read more
NRL live: Warriors host Knights before Panthers launch premiership defence against Broncos
The first Friday night double-header of the year sees the Warriors play Newcastle in Wellington, before Penrith faces Brisbane at home to kick off its title defence. Follow our live ScoreCentre. ⌘ Read more
Legal action a possibility if 'thin edge of the wedge' live sheep export ban goes ahead
Federal Agriculture Minister Murray Watt says it is up to sheep producers to decide if they want to fight the government through legal avenues, or work with it to put an end to live sheep exports. ⌘ Read more
Health authorities declare tuberculosis outbreak on the APY Lands
Health authorities are working to contain an outbreak of tuberculosis on the APY Lands in South Australia's far north, with 10 cases of the preventable disease diagnosed so far. ⌘ Read more
Man found paddling in circles on Lake George in boat with bed sheet sail
The man was spotted in trouble 2 kilometres from the lake's shore about 6:30pm on Thursday. ⌘ Read more
Kaolin ore to be mined by end of year on Eyre Peninsula, SA government gives approval
Up to 300,000 tonnes of kaolin ore will be mined on South Australia's Eyre Peninsula annually, with the state government rubber-stamping construction of the Great White project. ⌘ Read more
Labor leader apologises for mocking Tasmanian MP's speech stumble in parliament
A Liberal politician who stumbled while asking a question in parliament was heckled by Tasmania's Labor leader, who joked "an edu-ma-cation's a good start" — a barb she has since apologised for after learning he has "a bit of a speech impediment". ⌘ Read more
Case against trucking boss charged over Eastern Freeway police deaths permanently put on hold
A Victorian Supreme Court judge labels the case against trucking boss Simiona Tuteru a "misuse of the court process", with the DPP still not ready to proceed after two and a half years. ⌘ Read more
How Colombia plans to handle Pablo Escobar's ranch runaway hippo problem
The hippos, descendants of four imported from Africa illegally by the late drug lord in the 1980s, have spread far beyond the Hacienda Napoles ranch and are a biodiversity problem. ⌘ Read more
Condition of Victorian court so 'disgraceful' judges are refusing to work in it, lawyer says
Bendigo's new $152m law complex is now open for business, but advocates say it's highlighting the problems with other regional courts that are run down and unsafe, particularly for domestic violence victims. ⌘ Read more
Prominent Cambodian opposition figure sentenced to 27 years' house arrest for treason
Kem Sokha was arrested in 2017 over accusations he was conspiring with the United States to overthrow self-styled strongman Hun Sen, who has ruled Cambodia for nearly four decades — charges he has denied. ⌘ Read more
Coroner calls for changes to aerosol labelling in wake of 16yo's chroming death
Bradley Hope died after inhaling aerosol deodorant during a sleepover at a friend's house in 2019. His family hope recommendations from a coronial inquest will spare others their grief. ⌘ Read more
Bureaucrat concerned about Robodebt secretly ordered letter system be 'switched off', royal commission told
Former director at the Department of Human Services Tenille Collins says she had concerns with the Robodebt scheme's practice of sending welfare recipients a debt if they did not respond to a letter from Centrelink after 21 days. ⌘ Read more
Drama teacher's sex abuse victims at elite girls' school 'have to rescue each other', woman says
One of the women who was sexually abused by Jay Walsh at Perth's Penrhos College in the 1980s urges any other possible victims to come forward, saying the guilty verdicts handed down to the teacher yesterday gave her great relief. ⌘ Read more
'This is our video diary. We hope we survive': Colleagues rescued from floodwaters in remote NT
As rising floodwaters surrounded their vehicle on a remote road in the Northern Territory earlier this week, Tess Foxworthy pulled out her phone to capture the predicament she and her colleague were in. ⌘ Read more
Incomplete medical records contributed to Indigenous prisoner's death in custody, coroner finds
When he was growing up, his principal told his family their gifted boy could be the first Aboriginal astronaut. At the age of 37, he died in a NSW prison cell. ⌘ Read more
Live: Australia chasing low target on tough pitch for victory
Australia only needs 76 runs to secure a historic victory over India at the Holkar Stadium in Indore, but the heavily criticised pitch may yet scupper Australia's hopes. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Students pay to skip the queue as demand peaks for driving tests in Perth
The head of Western Australia's Department of Transport has strongly criticised the "unfair" practice of bulk booking and "reselling" driving test appointments. ⌘ Read more
Man sentenced for killing housemate over unpaid rent immediately eligible for parole
The Supreme Court in Rockhampton heard Arthur James Spencer, who today pleaded guilty to manslaughter, had "pulverised" the face of his victim over a $300 debt and later found him not breathing. ⌘ Read more
Drugged-up murderer sentenced to 20 years' jail, while victim's sister shows empathy
A man who donned a balaclava and stormed a man's Adelaide CBD unit, stabbing him within nine seconds, will spend 20 years behind bars. ⌘ Read more
'Barbaric' torturer who helped kill Adelaide teen claps at news of imminent release
One of five people convicted over the horrific and torturous murder of young Adelaide woman Tracy Muzyk in 1996 will be eligible for release from jail in two months, after South Australia's Supreme Court set a new non-parole period. ⌘ Read more
New species of 'big prickly' geckos discovered on mountainous island 50 kilometres off Mackay coast
Leaf-tailed geckos are an "ancient group of Australian geckos", once widespread, but constrained as rain forest contacted across the country. ⌘ Read more
Roxlyn Bowie's only living child begs to know what happened to her mother
The daughter of convicted murderer John Bowie tells the NSW Supreme Court that she often still feels like "the angry little girl that lost her mum". ⌘ Read more
Sally Rugg's $160k salary didn't justify 80-hour work week for teal MP, lawyer tells court
Sally Rugg argues her $160,000 salary was not enough to compensate for the overtime she was asked to work as chief-of-staff for teal MP Monique Ryan, with the Federal Court hearing the staffer sometimes put in more than 70 hours a week. ⌘ Read more
Mysterious duck deaths in Western NSW town
Local Land Services rule out avian influenza as the cause of a number of mysterious duck deaths in a town in Western New South Wales. ⌘ Read more
Succession has dropped its last trailer. Here's what it tells us about the surprise final season
Succession is hurtling towards the finish line, with the final trailer ever giving us an insight into the beginning of the end for the Roys. ⌘ Read more
Firefighters battle high-rise blaze in Hong Kong's shopping district
Hong Kong firefighters are battling a blaze that broke out at a construction site in the city's popular Tsim Sha Tsui shopping district. ⌘ Read more
Pair charged over murder of Adelaide man whose torso was found in bin
SA Police charge a man and a woman over the alleged murder of an Adelaide man whose torso was found in a wheelie bin. ⌘ Read more
Pilbara police launch crackdown on 'mad' public drinking
Like many towns in Western Australia's north, Newman in the Pilbara continues to deal with high crime rates and social issues. ⌘ Read more
Healthcare worker's 'total disbelief' as Amazon scam leads to $30k loss 'within seconds'
Sharon Watson was fortunate enough to get her money back, but she and consumer advocates say it's time banks did more to protect their customers. Meanwhile, Australians have already lost $53m to con artists this year. ⌘ Read more
Cancelling anti-Zelenskyy speaker would be 'step towards Putin's Russia', SA Premier says
Peter Malinauskas says he strongly considered cancelling funding to Adelaide Writers' Week amid controversy over an author's views on Russia's invasion of Ukraine, but his overriding consideration was to "ensure freedom of speech isn't compromised by cancel culture". ⌘ Read more
'It's peak bizarre': Bill Shorten takes aim at Stuart Robert's Robodebt defence
Government Services Minister Bill Shorten has criticised former Coalition minister Stuart Robert after he admitted holding deep doubts about the robodebt scheme while publicly endorsing it. ⌘ Read more
Laura Wishart working hard 'to prove them wrong' after taking over family's vineyard
One sure way to make Laura Wishart commit to something is to tell her she cannot do it, and after throwing herself into the management of a vineyard north of Albany she is proving her detractors wrong. ⌘ Read more
China is building six times more new coal plants than the rest of the world combined, new research shows
China approved the construction of another 106 gigawatts of coal-fired power capacity last year — the equivalent of two large coal power plants per week — new research shows. ⌘ Read more
ACT pharmacists to administer broader range of vaccines, over-the-counter UTI medication
The ACT government announces plans to allow pharmacists to provide vaccines over the counter for an expanded range of common diseases, in a move similar to a pilot program heavily criticised in Queensland by local doctors. ⌘ Read more
Alex Murdaugh found guilty of murdering wife and son
A US jury finds disgraced South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh guilty of murdering his wife and son on their sprawling country estate. ⌘ Read more
Adani faces probe into market maniuplation after India's top court orders investigation
India's top court orders an expert committee to investigate any regulatory failures related to the country's second-largest conglomerate, the Adani Group. ⌘ Read more
CheckMate: Does Labor plan to use your super as a 'piggy bank' to fund its pet projects?**
The Coalition says Labor plans to use your super as a 'piggy bank' to fund its pet projects. What are the facts? ⌘ Read more
Federal government considers review of $2.1b highway plan amid environmental concerns
The plan to build a second highway between the Gold Coast and Brisbane could face further delays as conservationists urge the government to reassess the project because of its potential impact on koalas. ⌘ Read more
Aleks the Husky pulled from earthquake debris in Türkiye in 'miracle' rescue
A dog named Aleks is rescued alive 23 days after a catastrophic earthquake struck south-eastern Türkiye, rescuers say. ⌘ Read more
NSW Labor vows to ditch plan for Australia's longest road tunnel through Blue Mountains
The party promises to reallocate money from the controversial Great Western Highway upgrade to spend on roads across western Sydney and regional NSW if it wins this month's state election. ⌘ Read more
Ukraine clings to Bakhmut, top US official tells Russian counterpart Washington backs Kyiv all the way
Ukrainian forces strengthen defensive positions as Russian soldiers backed by Wagner mercenaries encircle the key strategic city of Bakhmut. ⌘ Read more
Vets struggling to cover 12,000 sq km as farmers warn of danger to livestock
A shortage of vets in rural communities is putting animals at risk and risking a further exodus of workers from the industry, according to farmers and veterinary clinics. ⌘ Read more
Why Harry Styles' penchant for feather boas is a concern for animal activists
Pop star Harry Styles and Sydney's hosting of World Pride are credited with driving demand for feather boas. But animal welfare activists want revellers to understand the origins of their fashion items. ⌘ Read more
Victorian underworld figure Tony Mokbel taken to hospital
Convicted drug trafficker and crime boss Tony Mokbel has been taken to hospital from Victoria's maximum-security Barwon Prison to hospital for unknown reasons. ⌘ Read more
'We deserved more': What World Cup player boycotts say about paradox of power in women's football
Despite the rapid growth of women's football, where players have more power than ever, they must still sacrifice their careers in order to create long-lasting change. ⌘ Read more
From four-metre fall to five-star high, this acrobat's back, but his career was hanging in the balance
When Anthony Tran plunged to the ground during an aerial routine in front of a live audience in Perth three years ago, he fractured four vertebrae. The acrobat spent months in recovery, but the hard work is now yielding dividends. ⌘ Read more
Racist comments made by NT children's commissioner demonstrate 'malice or hostility', court hears
Colleen Gwynne is accused of abusing her office by allegedly providing a misleading employment reference and attempting to recruit a friend to an assistant commissioner role. ⌘ Read more
Sweet smell of success as country music legend James Blundell sings cannabis crop's praises
The performer and farmer says "covert" youthful attempts to grow his own have turned into a new enthusiasm to produce hemp on an industrial scale — and he's not alone. ⌘ Read more
Aged care worker facing rape charges, accused of sexually assaulting elderly resident
An aged care worker has been charged with rape after he allegedly repeatedly sexually assaulted an elderly resident at a facility in Adelaide's southern suburbs. ⌘ Read more
Live: The Loop: Little Mermaid statue vandalised with Russian flag, fire erupts in popular Hong Kong shopping district
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
Three skiers dead, four injured after avalanche in British Columbia
Three skiers — all foreign nationals — die in an avalanche in western Canada's Kootenay Rockies, bringing the total snow slide fatalities this season to a dozen, police say. ⌘ Read more
Live: ASX set to rise, after positive day on Wall Street and EU markets
Local shares set to rise, after a positive day on US and European indices. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. ⌘ Read more
The surf is her salvation, but Nikki fears rocket launches will spoil her beach haven
Having battled addiction and trauma, surfing at a popular local beach is a form of therapy for Nikki Honeychurch. But she's worried her bay paradise could be off-limits during planned rocket launches. ⌘ Read more
'A very dark chapter': Nauru's president, Baron Waqa, to fill one of the most powerful Pacific diplomatic roles
The controversial choice of former Nauruan president Baron Waqa as the Pacific Islands Forum's next secretary-general is attracting criticism from human rights groups and former political opponents. ⌘ Read more
This safe Liberal seat has been hit by back-to-back floods, but will it have any bearing on votes?**
The Hawkesbury River in New South Wales has flooded multiple times since the last state election. As voters prepare to head to the polls this month, debate rages about how to manage future floods for those residents determined to stay. ⌘ Read more
New Canberra homes connected to gas despite looming ban and high conversion costs
Gas plumbing is still installed in about 80 per cent of new ACT homes, imposing tens of thousands of dollars in future electrification costs on owners. ⌘ Read more
'Bare' supermarket shelves sparks calls for aid as community remains trapped by floodwater
The only grocery store in a vulnerable community is being criticised for its "horrific" prices and bare shelves, and stranded residents are calling for government help. ⌘ Read more
'Homophobia is a Russian worldview': How the war has spurred Ukraine's fight for LGBT rights
The war poses special risks and challenges for Ukraine's LGBT community, but as Ukrainians become "more united", and try to distance itself from Russian values, the conflict has become a catalyst for change. ⌘ Read more
How Tony's terminal brain cancer saved his wife Samantha's life
Tony Cook was told he had stage-four brain cancer and three months to live. His diagnosis would lead to another curveball for the family. ⌘ Read more
‘A time bomb’: Hundreds of families forced to abandon homes in sinking Indian town
A town in India's Himalayan mountains is declared a disaster after calls for help from residents whose houses are sinking go unanswered. ⌘ Read more
The forgotten queer history of Tasmania's convict past and how it shaped social attitudes for decades
In 1997, Tasmania became the last Australian state to decriminalise sex between men, and one activist believes that enduring homophobia can be directly traced to the penal colonies of the island's past. ⌘ Read more
Weekly news quiz: From space time to superannuation, the SAG awards and a royal stoush
Another week of news has passed us by, which means another news quiz has hit your screen. ⌘ Read more