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Turkish family grieve loss of 36 relatives one month on from earthquake
Tremors still rattle Türkiye's south and Syria's north, one month after devastating twin earthquakes that claimed more than 50,000 lives. ⌘ Read more
Droughty Point plan in doubt as growth boundary bid rejected
A housing development on Hobart's eastern shore, described as "likely the most significant development in Australia", has hit a major hurdle but could still proceed with help from the planning minister. ⌘ Read more
Kabir can't work and lives on $400 a month. He's hoping for a Biloela-style reprieve
Kabir is one of thousands of asylum seekers living in Australia without a visa. He has not been detained, but without the right to work or access to Medicare, he is trapped nonetheless. ⌘ Read more
Nicolaas Bester pleads not guilty to using Twitter to 'menace' Grace Tame
Grace Tame sits in court as the man who abused her as a schoolgirl pleads not guilty to using Twitter to harass her online. ⌘ Read more
A 'bizarre' experience to track down siblings as donor-conceived Queenslander welcomes reform proposal
Sarah found out she was donor-conceived on her 18th birthday. It would take her a decade to find her donor but proposed law reforms could change that for others. ⌘ Read more
Live: Report into Sea World helicopter crash says pilot did not hear radio call
A preliminary report into the deadly mid-air collision of two helicopters above the Gold Coast Broadwater is released by the transport safety authority. ⌘ Read more
Japan commits $2.35 billion for hydrogen made from Latrobe Valley coal
Japan is pressing ahead with plans to make hydrogen made from Victorian coal after a successful test last year, but environment groups have questioned its plans to handle the emissions. ⌘ Read more
Victoria's controversial safe-injecting room here to stay after review finds dozens of lives saved
Premier Daniel Andrews says he will work with local residents still opposed to the North Richmond supervised-injecting facility, which a review finds has saved dozens of lives. ⌘ Read more
Three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an escape hatch? The new reality of living in a flood zone
Lismore residents say their efforts to build back better are being hamstrung by rules around insurance claims and government payouts for flood-affected homes. ⌘ Read more
Toblerone ditches 'Swissness' as production moves to Slovakia
The Swiss flag and the nation's iconic Matterhorn mountain will be absent on packaging of Toblerone bars made outside of the country, in keeping with 2017 law. ⌘ Read more
Four US citizens kidnapped after crossing Mexican border for medicine
The FBI is offering a $50,000 reward for the return of the four victims kidnapped after crossing the border for medicine. ⌘ Read more
'Seize or squander': Bowen challenges parliament to accept emissions reduction laws, or risk losing momentum
The energy minister issues an ultimatum to federal parliament: Accept the government's plan to make big polluters cut their emissions, or risk losing the entire deal. ⌘ Read more
More than 100 unaccompanied minors found abandoned in Mexican truck
Mexican authorities find 343 migrants from Central America in an abandoned truck trailer in Veracruz. ⌘ Read more
Final Test match in Australia-India series set to break MCG crowd record
The fourth and final Test between India and Australia at Narendra Modi Stadium could smash the MCG's world record crowd for a single day of red-ball cricket. ⌘ Read more
NT government continued to build houses on known floodplain, mayor says
Letters show the mayor of a region devastated by floodwaters had warned the Northern Territory government about the dangers of building new homes near a river bank. ⌘ Read more
This fisherman says if people could see the damage seismic testing causes 'there would be an uproar'
National plans to create a framework for compensating fishers affected by seismic surveying have failed. What does it mean for fishers fighting big oil and gas companies? ⌘ Read more
It took six years to get a ramp installed at this courthouse — and it's still not fully accessible
Kristina Greenwood successfully lobbied for a wheelchair ramp at her local courthouse after she was forced to use the criminals' entrance. She wants people concerned about heritage values to understand "this is our world too" and accessibility is important. ⌘ Read more
Cynthia has experienced one natural disaster after another. She’s learned nothing lasts forever
Through loss and uncertainty have come personal lessons of resilience, community and stability for young Australians affected by natural disasters. ⌘ Read more
The 'egg timer' test told Anneline she was sterile at 35. But experts say it does not measure fertility
A so-called egg timer test — which gives an indication of how many eggs a woman has left — told Anneline Padayachee she was sterile at 35. ⌘ Read more
High Court to decide if Facebook is liable for a possible breach of 300,000 Australians personal data
A personality quiz on Facebook, which led to the now-infamous Cambridge Analytica data breach, will take centre stage in the High Court of Australia today. ⌘ Read more
Full cream milk back in favour following updated heathy eating advice
Supermarket sales data compiled by the national dairy industry body show that full cream milk sales jumped 10 per cent in 10 years, taking a greater share of dairy milk drinking from its low fat or skim counterparts. ⌘ Read more
A mother's love: One mum's fight to make sure her son would never be forgotten
The film Till is based on the true story of the lynching of 14-year-old African-American boy Emmett Till, a murder Martin Luther King Jr called "one of the most brutal and inhuman crimes of the twentieth century". A decision by Emmett's mother changed the course of history. ⌘ Read more
Australian farming bonanza as sector produces record $90 billion of food, fibre
Good growing conditions and high prices for fresh produce have driven a boom across the farming industry, but will the future be as sunny? ⌘ Read more
Myanmar army accused of killing 17 people in two villages
The bodies of 14 people, including three women, are found on a small island in a river in Nyaung Yin. Three more male victims are found in Tar Taing, including two members of the local resistance. ⌘ Read more
'I need help': A woman living with MS facing the prospect of living in a campervan
As a person living with multiple sclerosis Wendy Reid has been warned to avoid stress, but recently she couldn't escape it. Despite being offered a home after going to the media about the difficulties in finding a place to live in Hobart, the accommodation she has been offered still may not be suitable. ⌘ Read more
Italy's PM has vowed to stop the boats, but is that a promise she can deliver on?**
Italy's prime minister Giorgia Meloni puts her controversial stamp on the long-running war between the Italian government and charities saving refugees from shipwrecks in the Mediterranean. ⌘ Read more
Tackling 'school refusal' by supporting kids to feel calm, focused and ready to learn
When Josh Bond was 15 he was struggling to make it to school more than two days a week. But thanks to a new program designed to help 'school refusers', he has turned a corner and is re-engaging with education. ⌘ Read more
Perrottet promises to build 500 new preschools in four years if re-elected
The new preschools, 97 to be built in Western Sydney, are for the rollout of the free, universal pre-kindergarten year for all four-and five-year-olds, which is set to be in place by 2030. ⌘ Read more
From 'scrawny' kid to master manipulator: How Putin rose to Russia's top job
Vladimir Putin grew up in 'brute, almost Darwinian conditions'. But his skills as a master manipulator would take him far. ⌘ Read more
'The gossip was amazing': Life behind the lolly counter at Australia’s humble corner shops
Once a staple of every Australian neighbourhood, the corner shop (or deli, or milk bar, or general store, or mixed business) is a vanishing species. But their legacy in Australia runs deeper than pick-a-mix lollies and convenience, writes Annabel Crabb. ⌘ Read more
Large bushfire in NSW's central west downgraded but 'not yet under control'
A large bushfire in the central west of New South Wales has been downgraded from an emergency warning after conditions eased overnight. ⌘ Read more
Punch-up in Georgian Parliament over 'Russian-inspired' law
Georgian Parliament descends into a brawl over a proposed law critics say resembles the start of Russia's crackdown on civil disobedience. ⌘ Read more
Iran's top leader says suspected poisonings of schoolgirls an 'unforgivable crime'
Iran's supreme leader says that if a series of suspected poisonings at girls' schools are proven to be deliberate, the culprits will be sentenced to death. ⌘ Read more
Cricket great and former PM Imran Khan's speeches banned in Pakistan
The ban is the latest in a political tug-of-war between the former cricket star turned Islamist politician and the government of his successor, Shahbaz Sharif, as Imran Khan campaigns for early elections. ⌘ Read more
Watch house officers 'should have done more' to check on woman the night she died, inquest told
A joint coronial inquiry is underway into the deaths of Vlasta Wylucki and Indigenous woman Shiralee Tilberoo, who both died in custody of natural causes. ⌘ Read more
'Bureaucracy or betrayal': Wagner chief says Russian position at Bakhmut at risk without promised ammunition
The head of Russia's Wagner mercenary force warns Russia's position around the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut is in peril unless his troops get ammunition, the latest sign of tension between the Kremlin and the private militia chief. ⌘ Read more
'A scandal of the highest level': Perth Mint sold non-compliant gold to China, got caught, and tried to cover it up
In a bid to save money the world's largest processor of newly mined gold started "doping" its bullion. Then its customers started asking questions. ⌘ Read more
All NT government agencies to be reviewed for systemic racism, Walker inquest hears
Former NT Australian of the Year Leanne Liddle fronts an inquest into the shooting death of an Indigenous man in Alice Springs, telling the coroner she has seen "many" examples of systemic racism in the NT Police Force. ⌘ Read more
Review of core Labor climate policy splits on party lines
A Senate committee reviewing the government's proposed changes to the safeguard mechanism splits along predictable lines, with Labor MPs supporting the legislation and Greens and crossbenchers arguing it is not ambitious enough. ⌘ Read more
Canberra man who choked four-year-old autistic boy he was babysitting avoids jail
A man who choked a four-year-old autistic boy avoids time in prison and is sentenced to 180 hours of community service. ⌘ Read more
TikTok animal cruelty video of pet dog attacking marsupial results in fine
A Tasmanian woman who uploaded to TikTok a video of her holding a native marsupial by its tail while her dog savaged it is ordered to pay a $4,000 fine — with a wildlife carer saying people convicted of such offences should be made to care for sick and injured animals. ⌘ Read more
Are recreational fishers spreading disease by using uncooked imported prawns as bait?**
The commercial fishing industry is again blaming recreational fishers for spreading highly contagious diseases like white spot in Australian waters, and they believe studies show it's coming off supermarket shelves. ⌘ Read more
Rare leatherback turtle found dead at popular beach north of Sydney
Wildlife experts are investigating how a rare sea turtle died after it was found washed ashore. ⌘ Read more
Students from two schools banned from Darwin shopping complex following fights, vandalism
Unless accompanied by an adult, students from Sanderson Middle and Casuarina Senior College will be barred from entering for the next four weeks. ⌘ Read more
Army of 800 fishers catch 5.7 tonnes of carp after breeding frenzy
Carp are the cane toads of Australian waterways, and in one corner of the Murray-Darling Basin, locals and travellers are casting a line to help reduce their numbers after floods. ⌘ Read more
Lynyrd Skynyrd founding member Gary Rossington dies aged 71
Guitarist Gary Rossington, the last surviving founding member of Florida southern rock legends Lynyrd Skynyrd, whose songs included Sweet Home Alabama, Free Bird, and Tuesday's Gone, has died. ⌘ Read more
Court hears taxi driver allegedly followed passenger into bedroom and kissed her
A woman apologised to a taxi driver for becoming emotional while he was driving her home before he allegedly followed her into her house and assaulted her, a court has heard. ⌘ Read more
'No evidence of corrupt conduct': ICAC delivers verdict on John Barilaro's trade job posting
The corruption watchdog says it has found no evidence of corrupt conduct by former NSW ministers John Barilaro and Stuart Ayres, and it has halted its investigation. ⌘ Read more
Ladbrokes fined $78,000 but allowed to keep $758,000 in bets made by disgraced financial planner
Ladbrokes approached the gambler out of the blue after a staff member knew how much he had been betting at a competitor. ⌘ Read more
Court told former Labor minister allegedly plied boys with drugs at election party
A friend of a boy allegedly abused by Milton Orkopolous has told a court he used to smoke "pot" with the former MP two or three times a week. ⌘ Read more
Coroner recommends cross-border policing improvements following death of psychiatric patient
An inquest into a 25-year-old psychiatric patient's death has resulted in recommendations for police on both sides of the Victoria-NSW border to improve coordination on missing persons cases. ⌘ Read more
'Sad state of affairs': ADF sending personnel to Vanuatu after 'evil twin' cyclones wreak havoc
Australian is sending RAAF planes, HMAS Canberra and 600 personnel to help Vanuatu's population rebuild after "evil twin" cyclone event. ⌘ Read more
Fresh food supplies dwindling, rail line and roads cut as flooding severs freight routes in northern NT and WA
Severe flooding is threatening fresh food supplies for people living in Australia's north, with rising floodwaters cutting key road and rail links over the weekend. ⌘ Read more
Train was travelling so slowly passengers may not have even realised it had derailed, manager says
A popular tourist train derailed with 90 people on board in Tasmania — but it was travelling so slowly the railway's manager says he "doesn't think the passengers really knew what happened". ⌘ Read more
Four years since it was first promised, Labor recommits to 'game changer' tourist centre for Kakadu
The federal government has recommitted to funding a multi-million dollar visitors centre in Kakadu National Park but says careful consultation is continuing with traditional owners. ⌘ Read more
Reseachers classify new 'plasticosis' disease caused by the ingestion of plastic by seabirds
A team of scientists in Australia and the UK discover a previously unknown disease attributed to plastic consumption by Lord Howe Island seabirds, which is creating extensive scar tissue in their stomachs. ⌘ Read more
Two charges dropped in Malka Leifer abuse trial
Two of the 29 charges against former Melbourne school principal Malka Leifer are dropped as the sex abuse trial nears its conclusion. ⌘ Read more
Djokovic pulls out of Indian Wells Masters amid US visa row
Novak Djokovic formally withdraws from the Indian Wells Masters in an indication the world number one's application for a COVID-19 vaccine waiver to enter the United States may have failed. ⌘ Read more
'Hitchhiking' possum treks from Sydney to Gold Coast, faces long road trip home
After making an unexpected journey in a removalist van, Queenie the possum is facing a much longer trip down the NSW thanks to a relay of wildlife carers. ⌘ Read more
Adelaide Festival actor claims he has no memory of indecently touching passenger on flight to Australia
Belarusian actor Aleh Sidorchyk has apologised to a woman he indecently touched during his flight to Australia to perform in the Adelaide Festival, claiming he has no memory of his crime. ⌘ Read more
Former Labor MP, Miss Australia accused of emotional abuse of partner
A former Tasmanian government MP and Miss Australia is alleged to have punched her partner in the face, made throat-slitting gestures, and verbally abused him multiple times over a decade, according to court documents. ⌘ Read more
Robodebt concerns revealed in text messages of former PM Malcolm Turnbull
Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull has faced questioning on Robodebt, appearing today via video link at the Brisbane royal commission into the illegal scheme. ⌘ Read more
Aussie aerial skiers Scott, Peel go 1-2 in Switzerland World Cup event
Fresh from a podium finish at the world championships, aerial skiier Danielle Scott continues her career-best season, while fellow Australian Laura Peel claims silver. ⌘ Read more
Police cars forced to retreat after being 'actively targeted' by stolen vehicles
Police say three stolen cars repeatedly sideswiped their vehicles and forced them to withdraw during an incident last night, with one officer taken to hospital. ⌘ Read more
Police request more time in case against woman accused of murdering Biggenden baker and his daughter
Kristen Leslie Olsen, accused of murdering baker Todd Mooney and his 10-year-old young daughter, Kirra, was not required to be present at Maryborough Courthouse. ⌘ Read more
'Worrying' bushfire leaves properties at risk amid NSW heatwave
The Rural Fire Service says around 48 properties are in jeopardy as an out-of-control bushfire spreads in the New South Wales central west. ⌘ Read more
Heritage riverboat sinks in outback river after 2,300km move
A 98-year-old paddle wheeler has sunk in the Thomson River at Longreach, just weeks out from the start of peak tourist season. ⌘ Read more
Gulf of Carpentaria communities battling biggest floods in decade brace for further heavy rain
With fuel supplies dwindling and phone lines down in some communities, emergency services are bracing for even more rainfall expected later this week. ⌘ Read more
'I want to dedicate this title to Ukraine': Marta Kostyuk wins emotional first WTA title
Marta Kostyuk wins her first WTA tournament in Texas, thanking American crowds for giving her support and dedicating the victory to her home country of Ukraine amid the war with Russia. ⌘ Read more
French 'feather storm' returns to Womadelaide prompting environmental debate
Gratte Ciel director Stéphane Girard says the company is used to generating headlines about the duck feathers it uses in its aerial ballet, and welcomes discussion about animal products. ⌘ Read more
Construction target set for Russell Crowe's 'Aussiewood' film studio in regional NSW
Two years since the actor announced his vision for a film studio in Coffs Harbour, the multi-million dollar project that will include onsite accommodation is taking shape. ⌘ Read more
Will planned burns reduce bushfire intensity for this endangered greater glider or risk its life?**
Conservation groups say planned burns will kill hundreds of southern greater gliders in northern Victoria. The fire authority says an uncontrolled bushfire would be worse. ⌘ Read more
'It doesn't do anything to change or shift the culture': South Australian Liberal Party rejects gender quotas
The South Australian Liberal Party has rejected enforceable quotas, and will instead adopt targets in its attempts to increase the number of women in the state's parliament. ⌘ Read more
Business manager who stole $430k from Melbourne High jailed
Frances Walshe will spend at least 14 months in jail after stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars to feed an out-of-control gambling addiction. ⌘ Read more
Meet the girls giving up dance classes for martial arts
Muay Thai was different from every other after-school activity Georgia Ralphs had tried, but it didn't take her long to fall in love with it — now she's a world champion in a sport that has traditionally been for men. ⌘ Read more
Roads cut as part of Far North Queensland receive more than 300mm of rain in 24 hours
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a flood watch covering hundreds of kilometres of river systems as the wet season deluge continues, causing landslides and havoc on the region's roads. ⌘ Read more
Supermarkets seek to safeguard supply as Scott's Refrigerated Logistics goes under with loss of 1,500 jobs
About 1,500 people will lose their jobs following the collapse of Scott's Refrigerated Logistics after moves to find a buyer for the company were unsuccessful. ⌘ Read more
Charges dropped against Qld doctor accused of raping patient
Prosecutors have dropped all charges against a former doctor accused of raping a woman who was his patient in Townsville. ⌘ Read more
Arsenal's Aussie duo defeat Sam Kerr's Chelsea in Women's League Cup final
Steph Catley and Caitlin Foord win their first trophy for Arsenal in front of a sold-out crowd at Selhurt Park in London. ⌘ Read more
People sleep under bridges, on riverbanks as Queensland's housing crisis bites
A community group feels "lousy" that it's unable to give people a place to live, as more families and pensioners sleep rough. ⌘ Read more
Live: Malcolm Turnbull fronts Robodebt royal commission
Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull is due to appear via video link before the Robodebt royal commission in the final week of public hearings. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, officially invited to King Charles III's coronation
Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, receive an invitation to his father's coronation on May 6, but are not yet publicly confirming whether they will attend. ⌘ Read more
Manchester United humiliated as thumping loss to Liverpool equals 92-year record
Liverpool hands Manchester United their worst loss since well before World War II, with a 7-0 drubbing at Anfield that could change the make-up of the top four. ⌘ Read more
'Thrilling' success of breeding endangered mouse in captivity, with tiny squeaks heard from nests
Less than 12 months after the launch of a captive-breeding program for the Pookila mouse, more than 20 pups have been born. ⌘ Read more
Two years after conversion therapy controversy, Albany hosts one of Australia's biggest regional Pride festivals
In a town that was known to be conservative, Pride festival organisers say their 10-day event celebrates and accepts people for who they are. ⌘ Read more
Thai soccer player farewelled less than 10km from cave where he became trapped with teammates
Former teammates of Thai soccer player Duangpetch Promthep gather in a temple with a floral wreath and old jerseys to farewell the captain of the team rescued from cave. ⌘ Read more
Sydney set to sizzle with hottest day in two years predicted as heatwave scorches state
With temperatures set to reach 38 degrees Celsius in the Sydney on Monday, the city is bracing for a scorcher, the hottest temperature experienced in more than two years. ⌘ Read more
Labour shortage compounds fears 'lives are at risk' in extended Central Australia bushfire season
An outback landholder maintains fire breaks on Crown land herself amid the NT government's challenges finding contractors to do the work, as concerns are raised that "inaction" on contentious buffel grass threatens to put "lives at risk". ⌘ Read more
In winning their inaugural match, the Dolphins have found a special kind of history
After their first NRL game, the Dolphins could win a thousand matches but they can only win for the first time once. ⌘ Read more
Live: ASX set to climb after US markets surge for no apparent reason
The ASX is poised for solid gains after Wall Street ended last week higher, for little apparent reason other than hopes rates will not rise too far. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. ⌘ Read more
TikTok bans 'haphazard and inconsistent', as departments make own rules on banning app
TikTok has been banned from government devices in most federal departments and agencies, but a number still permit it, as the home affairs minister decides against an outright ban. ⌘ Read more
Woman struck by train at Adelaide railway station dies
A woman who was struck by a train at a pedestrian crossing in Adelaide's west last week has died. ⌘ Read more
Adelaide teens, man charged with conspire to murder
The two teenagers and the 20-year-old man were all refused bail and will appear in court today. ⌘ Read more
Here’s what may happen to you savings, super and HECS debt if you're young and die without a will
Few people like to think about their own death, but dying without a will in place throws up numerous problems that can fall on your loved ones. ⌘ Read more
Both of Lisa's parents died from melanoma, and she has a mission to save others
Research into melanoma is advancing, but the skin cancer is still a leading cause of death among young people. ⌘ Read more
'I don't think it's right': ACT public wait list for endoscopy services blows out to 6,000 overdue patients
Doctors are warning the long public wait times for the common cancer screening test are "catastrophic" and pose a "high risk". ⌘ Read more
SA man charged with 'terrifying' sexual violence against partner released on bail due to trial delays
SA's highest-ranking judge found that the current delays in getting the case to trial amounted to "special circumstances" and ordered the man's release from custody under strict conditions. ⌘ Read more
Large-scale timber felling to reveal new views of majestic Glass House Mountains
Wide-sweeping views of the Sunshine Coast hinterland's Glass House Mountains are about to be revealed, and drivers on the Bruce Highway are urged not to be "alarmed". ⌘ Read more
Bringing the bugs back to this winery has saved time, money — and insects
The global population of insects has declined by 41 per cent in the past 40 years, with researchers saying the overuse of chemicals in agriculture is a key reason. ⌘ Read more
'I had to be less African to fit in': Why racially marginalised women act 'white' to get ahead
Racially marginalised women across Australian workplaces say they "act white" to fit in and get ahead, according to a new survey launched ahead of International Women's Day. Many also report still facing racism and sexism. ⌘ Read more