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Kerrie is one of thousands of Australians who withdraw super early to pay their mortgage
Australians are withdrawing hundreds of millions of dollars in superannuation to pay their mortgages, but some still fear it won't be enough to stop them losing their homes. ⌘ Read more
RAAF crews offered counselling after tense encounters with China's military
RAAF Air Commander, Air Vice Marshal Darren Goldie, says his pilots and crews are now routinely debriefed after flying sorties to Australia's north, with counselling services provided as required. ⌘ Read more
Simon is back on shop floor after struggling to get junior mechanics to help run Sydney business
Both major parties need to do more to help with the current skills shortage, especially among young unemployed people in Western Sydney, the small business peak body says. ⌘ Read more
The prominent independent vowing to make pokies cashless — even if Labor wins NSW election
Alex Greenwich is adamant the state will have cashless gaming regardless of which party wins and, as the likely kingmaker in the event of a hung parliament, he could be right. ⌘ Read more
The government-owned mint where this former Hells Angels bikie can shop for gold — no questions asked
A Four Corners investigation has uncovered major holes in the money laundering defences of Australia's biggest mint — failings that could cost taxpayers billions of dollars. ⌘ Read more
Chips, ships and diplomats: Xi’s cash splash bucks a belt-tightening trend
By shoring up the power of Xi Jinping in this third term, China will intensify its battle for technology and influence against the US, writes East Asia correspondent Bill Birtles. ⌘ Read more
Prime Minister James Marape directs PNG's crime and corruption watchdog to investigate PNG Ports
The Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea James Marape says the country's corruption watchdog will investigate the state-owned PNG Ports Corporation in response to revelations by the ABC. ⌘ Read more
Why the RBA is firing all the wrong ammunition in all the wrong places
With the official cash rate set to rise for the 10th time in a row tomorrow, our monetary masters may be using a blunt tool that is no longer effective, writes business editor Ian Verrender. ⌘ Read more
Gina Rinehart's company declared a political donation 444 days late, but will regulators investigate?**
Gina Rinehart's company Hancock Prospecting declares a $150,000 political donation 444 days after the legal deadline, following questions from the ABC. ⌘ Read more
'Everything burnt to ashes': Rohingya refugees left homeless after blaze at Bangladesh refugee camp
A fire has destroyed shelters at a Rohingya refugee camp in south-eastern Bangladesh, leaving more than 10,000 people homeless, an official says. ⌘ Read more
Oscar Piastri suffers horror F1 debut, lasting 15 laps before car failure
Electrical issues end the Australian's Formula 1 debut after 15 laps, while Red Bull sounded a warning shot to their rivals with a flawless performance. ⌘ Read more
Petrol bombs thrown as thousands protest in Athens
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis offers up an apology to the victims of the Greek train crash as thousands of protesters swam the streets of Athens. ⌘ Read more
'There's always going to be speculations': Bol opens up on drug test
Peter Bol says his name will never be fully cleared, even after his ban was lifted following an "atpyical finding" to an EPO test. ⌘ Read more
'Terribly significant': Bennett full of praise after Dolphins make winning start in NRL
Just as he did with the Broncos 35 years ago, Wayne Bennett guides the Dolphins to victory in their premiership debut, admitting his side was given little chance of beating the Sydney Roosters. ⌘ Read more
Sydney Kings level NBL Championship series with victory over New Zealand Breakers
A dominant first quarter has seen the Sydney Kings lay the foundations to level the NBL Championship series with an 81-74 victory over the New Zealand Breakers in Auckland. ⌘ Read more
'We'll do our homework': Piastri faces massive challenge in F1 debut
The Australian will need to produce a flawless debut race if he is to score points at the Bahrain Grand Prix. ⌘ Read more
Heatwave conditions in NSW, large parts of the state set for total fire ban
Much of inland New South Wales will record temperatures well into the 30s, with some areas tipped to be close to 40 degrees, in heatwave conditions expected to last up to several days. ⌘ Read more
As floodwaters recede in parts of the NT, evacuated locals still don't know when they're returning home
Residents of several remote communities say they still do not know when they will be allowed to return home, as flooded transport links cause empty supermarket shelves across the border in Western Australia. ⌘ Read more
'I've got a whole lot of heart in this little body': Alex de Minaur fights back to win Mexican Open
Alex de Minaur lost the first set but responded superbly to claim the next two to beat American Tommy Paul in three sets at the Mexican Open in Acapulco and move back into the world's top 20. ⌘ Read more
Prince Harry tells trauma expert he always felt 'different' from other UK royals
Prince Harry reportedly revealed he has long felt "slightly different" to the rest of Britain's royal family in an interview on Saturday with a trauma expert. ⌘ Read more
Brumbies score statement win over New Zealand heavyweights in Super Rugby Pacific
The ACT Brumbies show they are not to be messed with this Super Rugby Pacific season, beating the Blues 25-20 in Melbourne. ⌘ Read more
'I'm not a victim': Chris Rock addresses Will Smith's Oscars slap in new Netflix special
Chris Rock uses his new comedy special to speak at length for the first time about being slapped by Will Smith. ⌘ Read more
Cate Blanchett hides from host Hasan Minhaj at Film Independent Spirit Awards
Blanchett and other stars prefer to hide under their tables than participate in Minhaj's jokes. ⌘ Read more
Two International Red Cross workers kidnapped in Mali amid ongoing political crisis
The kidnapping is the latest abduction in the troubled West African country. ⌘ Read more
NRL live: Dolphins face Sydney Roosters in debut appearance
History is made, as the Dolphins contest their first NRL match when they face the Sydney Roosters at Lang Park. Later, the Wests Tigers host Gold Coast. Follow our live ScoreCentre. ⌘ Read more
Foreign ownership of Aussie gold mines to rise above 50 per cent if Newmont-Newcrest deal goes ahead
Foreign ownership of Australia's gold mining industry will rise above 50 per cent if a $24.4 billion takeover bid for the country's biggest producer is successful, according to an analyst. ⌘ Read more
UN treaty puts 30 per cent of world's oceans into protected status
Negotiators from more than 100 countries complete a UN treaty to protect the high seas, a long-awaited step that environmental groups say will help reverse marine biodiversity losses and ensure sustainable development. ⌘ Read more
Max Verstappen takes Bahrain F1 pole, Aussie Oscar Piastri ousted in first Q1
Max Verstappen secures the first pole position of the new F1 season in Bahrain while Australia's debutant Oscar Piastri is an early elimination in qualifying. ⌘ Read more
Police shoot man dead after being called to reported domestic violence incident in Sydney's south west
Paramedics gave the man first aid and he was rushed to Liverpool Hospital but died a short time later. ⌘ Read more
Motocross rider dies after falling from bike at Victoria's Wonthaggi Motocross Track
A man in his 20s dies from head injuries after falling from his bike at the Penrite ProMX Championship at Wonthaggi. ⌘ Read more
China should pursue 'peaceful reunification' to resolve 'Taiwan question', premier tells parliament
China's Premier Li Keqiang says its armed forces should devote greater energy to training under combat conditions and boost combat preparedness. ⌘ Read more
15 people rescued from Central Victorian mine after fire
It took six hours to rescue workers from an underground refuge after a fire broke out at the Augusta Mine in Costerfield. ⌘ Read more
Why are black swans becoming stranded in the ocean off WA?**
Hungry and tired baby swans are being abandoned by their parents around Busselton. Stuck at sea, with nothing to eat or drink, FAWNA comes to their rescue. ⌘ Read more
Have employers used high inflation as cover to make excessive profits?**
What will it take for policymakers to develop new tools to tackle inflation, asks Gareth Hutchens. ⌘ Read more
How this young Indigenous artist is taking inspiration from anime and manga to celebrate his own Indigenous culture
Yama Harradine has always had a passion for animation and he now channels that inspiration to showcase subjects and issues close to his heart. ⌘ Read more
Andrew Tate shuts down cancer rumors, is accused of recruiting politicians to his cause
A Romanian court determines the controversial influencer will stay in police custody until at least March 29. ⌘ Read more
'If carers are going to survive, they need this', says resident pioneering dementia respite care centre
After caring for her husband for 15 years, Cherry Servis says she doesn't want others to go through what she went through. ⌘ Read more
Barb has been boating around her outback station for months — but she's not complaining
After back-to-back floods, water in the Darling River and its tributaries reaches levels not seen since the 1970s. ⌘ Read more
Australia's oldest running coal-fired power station is about to close. Are bills set to rise?**
The "Grand Old Lady", as it is fondly referred to by some workers, holds an impressive life span of nearly 52 years. ⌘ Read more
Driver of ute charged with manslaughter after teen dirt bike rider dies in hit-and-run accident
A 17-year-old rider of a motorbike dies at the scene from his injuries, and a 19-year-old pillion passenger suffers a serious leg injury. ⌘ Read more
Five-centuries-old saffron and ginger found preserved in shipwreck off Sweden
Archaeologists say they have uncovered a "unique" cache of well-preserved spices, from strands of saffron to peppercorns and ginger, on the wreck of a royal ship that sunk off Sweden's Baltic coast more than 500 years ago. ⌘ Read more
Michael's gone from drug addict to long-distance runner — now he's giving back
Michael Rowcroft nearly lost his life two years ago in a stabbing, but now he is planning to run more than 300 kilometres to raise money for the rehabilitation centre that helped turn his life around. ⌘ Read more
Systemic racism, use of guns and 'consequences' for Constable Rolfe: What you missed when the Kumanjayi Walker inquest resumed
After a three-month break, the Northern Territory coroner last week resumed the inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker, with a focus on the territory's police force. ⌘ Read more
Macron says no 'double standards' between Ukraine and Africa as Congo leader urges France to back sanctions against Rwanda
Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi urges visiting French President Emmanuel Macron to pursue international sanctions against Rwanda for its alleged military support to M23 rebels. ⌘ Read more
They can be cheeky, nippy, and playful but these camels are also helping put a business on the map
Sharing snippets of life as a camel farmer online has opened up a whole raft of opportunities for a small family farm. ⌘ Read more
Neurodivergent children are three times more likely to drown than their peers — this class is working to change that
Confidence in swimming can make all the difference for children, and a class for those who are neurodivergent is making it possible for all. ⌘ Read more
Kade was young and fit, but then he had an unexpected fatal heart attack
Kade Handford was one of the 17,331 Australians to die from coronary heart disease in 2021. Here are the warning signs he missed — and why the Heart Foundation wants everyone who has had COVID-19 to get check-ups. ⌘ Read more
Mooney's Aussies humbled in Gujarat loss in WPL opener
The inaugural WPL season is off to a tough start for the Australians in the Gujarat Giants, with the team — coached by Rachael Haynes — on the wrong end of a big loss to Mumbai Indians and a knee injury to star batter Beth Mooney. ⌘ Read more
Former detainee and advocate Behrouz Boochani brings new life to an ancient play
The producers of a new adaptation of the Greek tragedy Women of Troy say the thousands-of-years-old play could have been written for a contemporary audience. ⌘ Read more
Death threats, home security and a decade of scrutiny: Engineers speak out after criticised for 2011 Brisbane floods
A decade after the flood that caused 33 deaths and left a damage bill of about $2.3 billion, the engineers have finally responded to their detractors. ⌘ Read more
Self-help author Marianne Williamson launches primary challenge against Joe Biden for 2024 Democratic nomination
Self-help author Marianne Williamson launches another long-shot bid for the presidency, becoming the first Democrat to formally challenge President Joe Biden for the 2024 nomination. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane tipped to reach 35C this week with summer not over yet for Qld
A low-severity heatwave, with temperatures peaking in the mid-30s in south-east Queensland and northern NSW, will sweep across the region from Monday. ⌘ Read more
Therapy program that saved Paul's speech expands across three Australian states
The aphasia rehabilitation program that helped stroke survivor Paul Fraser learn how to speak again is about to be expanded from one Queensland hospital service to eight hospital and health services across three states. ⌘ Read more
Ali tried to transfer $30 for his nephew's birthday. It was flagged as potentially breaching economic sanctions
A Bank of Melbourne customer is left confused after being told to contact the economic and trade sanctions team over a $30 transfer to a family member. ⌘ Read more
Chinese migrants walked a gruelling 500km to Victoria's goldfields in the 19th century. Some wouldn't survive
Between 1857 and 1863, more than 17,000 Chinese migrants walked from the seaside town of Robe, home to about 200 residents, to Ballarat. ⌘ Read more
In 2023, queer Pacific Islanders still 'fear for their livelihoods, their actual existence'
Pacific queer activists call for greater acceptance, decriminalisation during Sydney WorldPride celebrations ⌘ Read more
'We still played at Lang Park': The brutal death of the South Queensland Crushers
As the NRL's newest team prepare for their first game, learn the story of the end of the South Queensland Crushers, the Brisbane giants who could have been. ⌘ Read more
Sydney is struggling to replace its ageing ferry fleet. Could electric vehicles be the answer?**
With a state election fast approaching in New South Wales, both sides of politics are being urged to commit to replacing the city's ageing RiverCat ferries with electric-powered vessels. ⌘ Read more
Kakadu National Park rangers in war against feral animals as populations boom
Government figures reveal Kakadu's feral pig population has doubled and buffalo numbers are up by 50 per cent. So what's gone wrong? ⌘ Read more
Artists unmask disabilities in push to break barriers in Australia's music scene
Sheldon Riley is one of Australia's most famous neurodiverse artists, but there are many others unmasking their disabilities and pushing to smash barriers and change attitudes in music. ⌘ Read more
'The deadline was yesterday': With renewable energy sources well behind schedule, how will WA keep the lights on?**
New data shows the state received just 5 per cent of the renewable energy capacity that companies committed to last year, raising concerns about whether coal-fired power stations will be able to close at the end of the decade. ⌘ Read more
Meet the warm hubs: winter refuges emerge amid soaring energy prices in Britain
Warm hubs are sprouting across Britain by the thousands this winter as soaring food and energy prices drive millions to turn down the thermostat or skimp on hot meals. ⌘ Read more
How a 21yo man with the code name 'Svyat' smuggled residents past Putin's private army
On a mud-covered, shrapnel-dented minibus, 21-year-old Svyat unloads his latest round of civilians evacuated from the besieged Ukrainian city of Bakhmut. Once they're safely off, he'll turn around and make the deadly journey again. ⌘ Read more
The messy family drama behind one of the world's biggest K-pop empires
A family succession drama is unfolding between K-pop's two biggest players: SM Entertainment and HYBE, the home of global phenomenon BTS. ⌘ Read more
'Skill up NSW': Chris Minns pledges to get young people working as Labor launches election campaign
NSW Labor says it will hire an extra 1,000 apprentices and trainees within state-run agencies if elected, as the party officially launches its election campaign in Sydney's south. ⌘ Read more
Anna called police to report an assault, but they took out a family violence order against her
Tasmania Police's power to issue final family violence orders is exacerbating the problem of victim misidentification, experts say, making it difficult to correct cases where officers have made the wrong call and upending the lives of potentially hundreds of women every year. ⌘ Read more
Sherpa are world famous for their work, which is synonymous with their name. Far fewer know their real story
The tiny village of Kurima, deep in the forested mountains that lie below Mount Everest, has been home to Sherpa families for generations. But tourism and development have put the traditional Sherpa culture at risk. ⌘ Read more
The Ukraine war may be a battle for the global order – but whose rules are we fighting for?**
The war in Ukraine is the latest conflict to be defined as a battle for the future of the global rules based order. But many nations are now questioning the utility of a Western-centric order that has too often been exploitative, violent and hypocritical, writes Stan Grant. ⌘ Read more
Housing policies favour the rich and leave first home buyers high and dry. How did it come to this?**
Billions have been spent helping first home buyers into their own homes. But permanent renting is the reality for many as house prices rise and dreams of a crash remain unlikely. This is how we got here and what needs to change, writes Alison Pennington. ⌘ Read more
Storms threaten north-east United States after tearing through the south, leaving 10 dead
A large storm system in the United States took aim at the country's north-east on Friday, threatening heavy snow and coastal flooding after heavy winds and possible tornadoes left 10 dead and damaged homes and buildings across the south and midwest. ⌘ Read more
'Dastardly and heinous crime': Philippines governor killed at home by unknown gunmen
Negros Oriental governor Roel Degamo, 56, was shot dead by six unidentified gunmen. He is the latest victim of a string of targeted political assaults. ⌘ Read more
'Pincers are closing': Ukrainian forces under pressure as Russians shell roads out of Bakhmut
A Russian victory in Bakhmut, with a pre-war population of about 70,000, would give it its first major prize in a costly winter offensive, after it called up hundreds of thousands of reservists last year. ⌘ Read more
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart slams NRL, RLPA following further concussion controversy
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart has joined the chorus of coaches calling for an overhaul to the NRL's current procedure for spotting concussions. ⌘ Read more
Can the dogs of Chernobyl teach us new tricks when it comes to survival?**
More than 35 years after the world's worst nuclear accident, the dogs of Chernobyl somehow still survive. Now scientists hope these descendants can teach us how to live in the harshest environments, too. ⌘ Read more
Flooding in southern Malaysia forces 40,000 people to flee homes
Flooding resulting from days of torrential rain forces almost 40,000 people to flee their homes in Malaysia's southern Johor state. ⌘ Read more
Labor's pledge for mega koala park in south-west Sydney welcomed by conservation groups
Public land between Glenfield and Appin would be used for the new Georges River Koala National Park to save local colonies which, unlike other populations in the Sydney basin, are chlamydia-free and thriving. ⌘ Read more
Hong Kong court convicts three members of Tiananmen vigil group for security offence, as publisher behind Xi biography released
Three former members of a Hong Kong group responsible for organising annual vigils to mark China's 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown, are found guilty of not complying with a national security police request for information. ⌘ Read more
'Celebrity leaders': Mike Pompeo, Nikki Haley take veiled jabs at Donald Trump in CPAC remarks
Republican presidential hopefuls call for new leaders but their refusal to call Donald Trump out by name underscores the risks faced by potential and declared challengers. ⌘ Read more
Tom Sizemore, Saving Private Ryan actor, dies aged 61
The '90s star was hospitalised in February after suffering a brain aneurysm. ⌘ Read more
'How dare they': Possum Magic author hits out at 'ridiculous' Roald Dahl edits
Possum Magic has turned 40 — but its audience remains as young as ever, and author Mem Fox maintains that, notwithstanding changes to Roald Dahl's work, she would not change a single word. ⌘ Read more
'Heartbroken': Matildas midfielder suffers serious injury ahead of World Cup
With the FIFA Women's World Cup just over four months away, Elise Kellond-Knight appears set to miss the tournament after rupturing an Achilles tendon. ⌘ Read more
Australia's biggest drug bust: $1 billion worth of cocaine linked to Mexican cartel intercepted
A covert police operation stops 2.4 tonnes of cocaine, linked to the Mexican drug cartel, from entering Australia. The seizure has led to 12 arrests. ⌘ Read more
NRL live: Bulldogs begin new era in clash with reborn Sea Eagles
With a new coach and plenty of new recruits the Bulldogs are chasing a fresh start against the Sea Eagles. Follow our ScoreCentre for all the live scores and stats. ⌘ Read more
'We have got the balance right': PM gives Greens' super demands short shrift
The prime minister quickly dismisses calls from the Greens to expand the scope of the government's changes to superannuation tax concessions. ⌘ Read more
'I got that wrong': All Blacks star apologises for 'throat-slitting' gesture
Hurricanes captain Ardie Savea says he regrets threatening a Rebels opponent during Friday night's Super Rugby Pacific match in Melbourne. ⌘ Read more
Families of Greece train crash victims grieve and protests grow as death toll rises to 57
The first known funeral after Greece's worst train disaster, which killed at least 57, takes place in the northern town of Katerini, as police say 52 bodies have been identified — almost all from DNA tests. ⌘ Read more
Plans to redevelop 'eyesore' on prime riverside land fall apart as billionaires exit
The transformation of the East Perth power station site, described as a derelict eyesore, has been put on ice, following two years of negotiations between the WA government and billionaires Kerry Stokes and Andrew Forrest. ⌘ Read more
Aussie para-snowboard ace Tudhope crowned dual world champion
Australia's Ben Tudhope claims the para-snowboard cross and para-snowboard World Cup crystal globes, making him a dual overall season champion. ⌘ Read more
As floodwaters rose in an Indigenous community, art centre staff raced to save repatriated artefacts
Amid the devastation of the NT's flood zone, quick action by art centre staff saves Aboriginal artefacts that had just been repatriated to their community. ⌘ Read more
Boutique investment firm puts $US1.87b into Adani, confident of 'substantial' long-term growth
A US boutique investment firm buys shares worth $US1.87 billion in Adani group companies, marking the first major investment in the Indian conglomerate since a short-seller's critical report sparked a stock rout. ⌘ Read more
Vanuatu hit by two cyclones and twin earthquakes in two days
Vanuatu's capital is hit by a second major tropical cyclone in as many days, after twin earthquakes also struck parts of the country. ⌘ Read more
UK Big Brother contestant sentenced to 21 months for sharing 'revenge porn' on OnlyFans
The 33-year-old stopped outside Chelmsford Crown Court in Essex to take seflies with fans before his sentencing. ⌘ Read more
Screen boom luring famous faces has Tropical Queensland wondering if it 'might be the new Hollywood'
A romantic comedy starring Delta Goodrem is the latest in a string of movies and TV shows to be shot in Queensland's tropics, where communities are the reaping economic benefits as film crews explore the region. ⌘ Read more
Deaths of two motorcyclists, including 23yo, spur promise of 'controversial' SA road safety ads
Two motorcyclists are the latest people to lose their lives on South Australia's roads, amid a horror start to the year and repeated police warnings to drivers. ⌘ Read more
'What else is down there?' Dredging crews uncover waste in seemingly clear waterways
On most days, Gold Coast waterways are a glistening blue-green, but scratch below the surface and the golden sands reveal something more sinister. ⌘ Read more
Seasonal workers put food on Australian tables. Are we providing them with enough support?**
Asimel one of more than 25,000 seasonal workers helping to address critical labour shortages in Australia. But when workers arrive from the Indo-Pacific region, they're often forced to rely on their own community groups to help in an emergency. ⌘ Read more
After China stopped taking it, Indonesia is becoming a major customer for scrap paper and cardboard
Australia has a long history of exporting cattle and wheat to Indonesia, but now looks set to increase shipments of woodchips and wastepaper. ⌘ Read more
Crowd laughs as Russia's foreign minister claims Ukraine war 'was launched against us'
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov provokes laughter after referring to the invasion of Ukraine as "the war which was launched against us" during a diplomatic forum in India. ⌘ Read more
Art meets science as handmade shells help marine life grow off Kangaroo Island
One thousand ceramic razorfish shells have been buried in the seabed of waters off South Australia's Kangaroo Island to help encourage a threatened native flat oyster species to rejuvenate. ⌘ Read more
Rare sighting of bird 'like Beyonce, Prince and Elvis all turning up at once'
A species of duck that has not been seen in Central Australia for more than 120 years turns up at the Alice Springs sewage ponds. ⌘ Read more