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Indian family facing deportation because of son's Down syndrome allowed to stay after minister intervenes
A family of four who were facing deportation from Australia due to their son's disability are told they can stay in the country after Immigration Minister Andrew Giles intervenes in the case. ⌘ Read more
Aboriginal artist wants body of Australian of British descent for 'sacrifice to past sins'
A Tasmanian artist says he has already received responses to his ad seeking an Australian of British descent to donate their "future deceased body" for an art installation whih he says will "speak to sacrifice for past sins perpetrated" against Aboriginal people. ⌘ Read more
Second man admits guilt over Australia's biggest ever drug seizure linked to Mexican cocaine cartel
A US national becomes the second person in as many days to admit their involvement in Australia's biggest ever drug bust that saw $1 billion worth of cocaine — linked to a Mexican drug cartel — seized by WA police. ⌘ Read more
Network Ten files defence to defamation case, including questions media outlet says it sent to Bruce Lehrmann
Network Ten lays out its defence in defamation proceedings brought by former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann over an interview on The Project alleging the rape of Brittany Higgins. ⌘ Read more
Musk apologises after mocking laid-off Twitter worker, questioning his disability
Elon Musk apologises to a laid-off employee after publicly calling into question his disability and need for special working conditions. ⌘ Read more
Sydney's train network grinds to halt due to communications issue
Passengers have reported on social media of being stuck at stations, or halted mid-journey for more than half an hour. ⌘ Read more
'We would have called them out': Robodebt documents withheld from investigators, inquiry hears
Ex Ombudsman staffer tells the inquiry that had their investigators been shown documents flagging Robodebt's illegality, they would have called for the scheme to end. ⌘ Read more
Teacher pleads guilty to sex with 16yo student after anonymous letter sent to school
The court heard the woman approached the boy when he was upset at school and exchanged Instagram details with him, which progressed to online conversations and eventually to sex in the teacher's car at a pine plantation. ⌘ Read more
Adelaide man charged with child abuse crimes after five-year Interpol, AFP manhunt
The AFP said the use of new technology led to the arrest of Adelaide man Samuel Joe Frost, who has been charged with child abuse crimes including persistent sexual exploitation of a child. ⌘ Read more
With Mitchell fit and firing, South Sydney want to widen the crack in Penrith's windscreen
Latrell Mitchell is clear to play, giving South Sydney every chance of backing up his bold words and prove Penrith really do have a "crack in the windscreen". ⌘ Read more
Minister unaware of dysfunction at sacked council until murder of senior manager
The Victorian Minister for Local Government says the murder of a council executive was the first sign there was something wrong at Moira Shire Council. But the commissioner says it has been in trouble for a decade. ⌘ Read more
British High Commissioner confronts Dutton over UK submarine comments
Vicki Treadell says she raised comments Peter Dutton made last week warning against using UK nuclear submarines as part of the AUKUS deal with him, and that she told him she did not believe they were helpful. ⌘ Read more
Man's shack destroyed by River Murray floodwaters, but mobile phone survives
When Matthew Lehman accidentally dropped his phone into the rising River Murray, he assumed it was gone for good. But months later when floodwaters receded, he was shocked to find the phone – and even more remarkably, it still works. ⌘ Read more
Snow-go for drivers when mountain roads get icy
The snow has fallen on Hobart's mountain and all you want to do is get up there for a frolic and build a snowman with the kids — so why are the roads almost always shut? ⌘ Read more
Moving flood-prone remote communities to higher ground 'would be a huge cost', NT chief minister says
Natasha Fyles has defended the construction of new homes for the remote community of Pigeon Hole in a known flood zone, saying the location was decided after consultation with residents. ⌘ Read more
Voters have picked the worst road in NSW. Do you know where it is?**
Sydney's worst roads for congestion and condition have been named and shamed in a list compiled by motoring body NRMA. ⌘ Read more
Here's what we know so far about the SA ICAC report titled 'Yes Minister'
SA's premier and opposition leader both say the unnamed minister in an ICAC report is not them and they don't believe it to be any of their colleagues either. ⌘ Read more
This summer it reached 39C inside Charles's rental home
There's nothing illegal about the conditions Charles Pratt is living in. In most Australian states and territories, landlords do not need to provide heating or cooling. ⌘ Read more
Major manhunt in Melbourne after fatal attack in Reservoir home
Police believe Shaun Sanderson was inside the home in Melbourne's north during a fatal attack which left a 29-year-old man dead and a 65-year-old woman seriously injured. ⌘ Read more
Mark McGowan says he had no knowledge of Perth Mint gold 'doping' issue until Monday
The WA Premier says he only became aware this week of issues concerning gold that was sold to China by the Perth Mint and that could leave taxpayers with a multi-billion-dollar bill. ⌘ Read more
Australian Defence Force to help end food shortage in flooded East Kimberley
No fresh food has been delivered to the region in days thanks to lack of road access, leaving locals to "get what you can, and hope for the best." ⌘ Read more
Investors in court battle with Melissa Caddick's parents over Sydney property
A dispute has arisen as to whether a $2.25 million property is among the assets to be used to pay back investors who lost millions to alleged Sydney fraudster Melissa Caddick. ⌘ Read more
Woman who missed out on NSW trade job sues Barilaro, Ayres
A woman suing John Barilaro and Stuart Ayres says they knew she would suffer "reputational and economic damage" after withdrawing an offer for a plum US trade commissioner job. ⌘ Read more
Being a woman under Taliban rule is like being ‘sentenced to death in slow motion’**
Meet the 22-year old journalist who refuses to stop reporting on the Taliban’s abuses against women. ⌘ Read more
Roman shrine uncovered beneath graveyard in Leicester Cathedral in England
Archaeologists uncover what they believe to be a Roman shrine beneath a former graveyard in the grounds of a cathedral in central England. ⌘ Read more
Man's body found in Darwin car park, police investigating reports of altercation
Police are treating the 40-year-old man's death as suspicious, after his body was found in a car park at Milner in Darwin's northern suburbs. ⌘ Read more
Man tries to open plane door and stab cabin crew with broken spoon mid-flight
A 33-year-old Massachusetts man who was "screaming and threatening people" on a weekend flight faces life in prison if convicted on charges including using a dangerous weapon. ⌘ Read more
US intelligence reportedly blaming 'pro-Ukraine' group for blowing up the Nord Stream gas pipelines
New intelligence reviewed by US officials suggests a "pro-Ukraine group" — likely comprised of Ukrainians or Russians — attacked the Nord Stream gas pipelines in September, but there are no firm conclusions, the New York Times reports. ⌘ Read more
Emergency services battle logistical nightmare amid rising flood water in north-west Queensland
Record-breaking rain has fallen in an already saturated north-west Queensland. Emergency services are battling rising river levels to re-supply towns that have been cut off for three months. ⌘ Read more
'No question' the High Seas Treaty will improve the protection of the world's oceans and its animals
Australian conservationists and researchers are celebrating an international agreement to protect the ocean and its animals ⌘ Read more
Crash survivor urges road users to take extra care on SA country roads after horror start to 2023
Holly Scott spent a month in rehabilitation learning to walk again after she crashed while avoiding a kangaroo in the Adelaide Hills, and has been sharing her story in an effort to reduce road accidents. ⌘ Read more
Train derails at level crossing after collision with a truck, two in hospital
A train has derailed in southern New South Wales after a collision with a grain truck this morning. ⌘ Read more
'We get it': As crisis calls climb, treasurer and finance minister say they know rate rises are hurting
The government acknowledges a growing number of people making financial distress calls to crisis support hotlines, as the Reserve Bank governor says the mental health concerns of Australians weighs heavily on him. ⌘ Read more
Concerns critical shortage of doctors, nurses could threaten Aboriginal life expectancy gains
There are fears a healthcare staffing crisis in Alice Springs could have serious ramifications for Indigenous communities, in a situation "unacceptable for a country as wealthy as Australia." ⌘ Read more
Two Americans dead, two rescued after Mexico kidnapping
A road trip to Mexico for cosmetic surgery ends with two Americans dead and two others found alive in a rural area near the Gulf coast after a shootout and abduction. ⌘ Read more
Aussie stars shine yet again in Women's Premier League, as Lanning's side trumps Healy's
Meg Lanning and Jess Jonassen come out on top in the WPL against Alyssa Healy and Tahlia McGrath, despite McGrath top scoring with 90 not out. ⌘ Read more
Port Hedland sea rescues to diminish, and calls diverted to Fremantle, if group closes
A marine rescue group in the world's largest export port is facing potential closure next year if funding is not allocated for a new facility, forcing emergency calls to be routed 1,600km south. ⌘ Read more
Reserve Bank 'closer to pause' on rate rises, but timing depends on economic data
The Reserve Bank governor says the board is considering a pause after 10 consecutive interest rate rises, but the timing will depend on incoming economic data. ⌘ Read more
Victorian-first trans health service 'over-promised and underdelivered', advocate says
Four years ago, it was touted as a first for regional Australia, but this transgender health clinic is yet to prescribe any gender-affirming hormones. ⌘ Read more
Lustre lost: Will the Perth Mint gold 'doping' controversy take the shine off the McGowan government?**
As the Perth Mint gold bullion 'doping' controversy rages on, questions of the government mount — but answers are proving hard to come by, writes Keane Bourke. ⌘ Read more
Why these women stripped off their clothes in the main street of a country town
Dozens of women have removed their clothes and posed naked in the main street of a Western Australian country town, demanding autonomy over their bodies after centuries of sexualisation and abuse of their gender. ⌘ Read more
Lisa Millar addresses 'disgusting' social media commentary live on News Breakfast
News Breakfast host Lisa Millar addresses the "obnoxious commentary" and media coverage she has received in recent days, but says "the response over that rubbish gives me hope". ⌘ Read more
More pitch confusion in India as two strips appear prepared for fourth Test
Australia remains in the dark about which pitch will be played on in the fourth Test in Ahmedabad, with Indian curators preparing two wickets. ⌘ Read more
Aircraft refuellers begin 24-hour strike at Melbourne Airport but Qantas says flights aren't affected
The Transport Workers Union says its been disappointed by pay negotiations with The Rivet Group, which is contracted to refuel aircraft at Melbourne Airport. ⌘ Read more
From young adult to survivor, these images in the National Portrait Gallery celebrate an Aboriginal elder's journey
Gomeroi and Anaiwan woman Polly Cutmore says she sees her family and its history in the portraits — from Moree's segregation laws, to her activism work today. ⌘ Read more
'I could not breathe': On the outside Aleisha Power was a Hockeyroo. On the inside, she was at rock bottom
As a Hockeyroos goalkeeper, Aleisha Power is as tough as they come. But while everything on the outside appeared well, inside she was falling apart. ⌘ Read more
Mudgee statue celebrates Louisa Lawson, advocate for women's rights and suffrage
This town of 12,000 never had a statue of a female, so locals decided to raise nearly $130,000 to honour its most well known advocate for women's rights, Louisa Lawson. ⌘ Read more
Billionaire Andrew Forrest doubles mango footprint in WA's Gascoyne
Andrew Forrest's Harvest Road Group will double its mango footprint in northern WA. ⌘ Read more
Live: ASX to drop the day after 10th rate hike, as US markets also feel interest rate fears
Global markets are still feeling the impact of rate hike fears, while this morning in Sydney the governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia will speak publicly in the wake of Australia's 10th consecutive rate rise. Follow the day live on our ABC markets blog. ⌘ Read more
Tenants stuck in 'substandard' homes exposed to 'miserable experience' during hotter months
A new report shows some rental homes topped 40C during summer as tenant advocates call for the Queensland government to extend electricity bill rebates. ⌘ Read more
Employment stoush shines 'troubling' light on parliamentary working culture
A Federal Court challenge between high-profile political staffer Sally Rugg and teal MP Monique Ryan shines a light on Australia's "troubling" parliamentary culture and prompts experts to call for employment legislation to be overhauled. ⌘ Read more
Australia's first female federal politicians set to be part of new first for Canberra
Australia's first female federal politicians will break new ground again when they are immortalised in what will be the first statues of women in Canberra's Parliamentary Zone. ⌘ Read more
Live: Ukraine denies involvement in Nord Stream attack, and two Americans dead in Mexico kidnapping. Catch up with The Loop
The news Australia is searching for, and all the news that happened while you snoozed: This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories as they happen. ⌘ Read more
The Bulldogs fell flat in Round 1. Can they pick up the pieces against an undermanned Storm?**
Canterbury had six months to get ready for the first game of their brave new world, but after falling flat against Manly the Bulldogs have just seven days to get ready for their second. ⌘ Read more
'Society looks down at obese people': The surgery that helped Ann-Rose get her confidence back
Seven members of the same Queensland family have had obesity surgery, collectively shedding hundreds of kilograms in weight. ⌘ Read more
People used to say Darlene lived in a 'sardine can'. One of these huts recently sold for $700,000**
Decades before the tiny house movement, prefabricated "tin can" Nissen huts helped ease the housing shortage for thousands of British families migrating to Australia. ⌘ Read more
Peter's business relies on water, but too much of it has left him with no income
River Murray floodwaters wiped out Peter Singh's Renmark vineyard late last year — and now he is faced with the difficult question of what to do next: rebuild or sell? ⌘ Read more
How 'a bit of country hospitality' during COVID turmoil shows 'there's good in the world'
Deliveries of baked goods, firewood, pet lambs and even a Lachie Neale visit helped these border residents form lasting bonds with the officers at COVID border checkpoints. ⌘ Read more
Regulated power prices set to soar 'at least 20 per cent' this winter, as summer energy bill reprieve ends
Benchmark power prices are tipped to rise by more than 20 per cent within months, as the enormous costs from last year's energy crisis flow through to consumers' bills. ⌘ Read more
'Thinking outside the box': Could rewilding native animals include dingoes?**
Scientists are starting to think outside the box when it comes to 'rewilding' — a practice of reintroducing native animals back into their habitat — but could bringing in predators like Tasmanian devils also help deal with foxes and feral cats on mainland Australia? ⌘ Read more
Police's 55-minute response time in spotlight after woman's brutal death
The family of a woman found beaten to death in northern NSW calls for answers from police about why it took them 55 minutes to respond the night she was allegedly murdered. ⌘ Read more
Some kids play with dolls, Tyler played with a metal detector. Now, at 25, she's a world-renowned gold miner
Growing up, Tyler Mahoney spent her days searching for gold in the WA desert. She still loves the 'dopamine hit' of finding it. ⌘ Read more
India's tech boom has caught the attention of the world. Now Australia wants in
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is due to touch down in India today for a visit to shore up ties with the South Asian nation as it strives to become the next economic superpower. ⌘ Read more
'You will not be entitled to a life in the UK': Sunak lays out plan to stop the boats
Britain's conservative government says it will 'push the boundaries of international law' in a harsh new bill legislating the detaining of asylum seekers. ⌘ Read more
Bangladesh building explosion kills at least 14, dozens injured
An explosion in a seven-story commercial building in Bangladesh's capital has killed at least 14 people and injured dozens more. ⌘ Read more
'Brutal and brazen': Ukraine investigates alleged Russian shooting of prisoner of war
Kyiv opens a criminal investigation into what it says is Russia's "brutal and brazen shooting of an unarmed person" depicted in a video spread on social media. ⌘ Read more
Senate probe clears Lidia Thorpe of contempt over undisclosed relationship
A parliamentary investigation into Senator Lidia Thorpe's undisclosed relationship with a former motorcycle gang leader Dean Martin has cleared her of contempt of parliament. ⌘ Read more
Ousted Liberal MP Melanie Gibbons to take on Gareth Ward in Kiama
Melanie Gibbons made the announcement to take on the the independent member for Kiama hours ahead of nominations closing. ⌘ Read more
Constable Rolfe and Kumanjayi Walker 'never should have met', former AFP assistant commissioner tells coronial inquest
A former assistant commissioner of the Australian Federal Police has criticised the executive oversight of the team deployed to Yuendumu to arrest Kumanjayi Walker in 2019, describing it as "totally lacking". ⌘ Read more
Former inmate suing Canberra's jail over strip search she says breached her human rights
A former prisoner says it felt like she was being "pack raped" when officers removed her from her cell before a strip search that she says breached her human rights. ⌘ Read more
Wind war sparked by 'disappointing' EPA approval of $1.6b energy farm
An environmental war is waging again in Tasmania as a clean energy company fights to save its $1.6-billion wind farm project, while opponents say "half-baked" EPA conditions don't go far enough. ⌘ Read more
Parents of pregnant woman who died after misdiagnosis say death was 'preventable'
The Victorian coroner releases the findings of an inquest into the death of Annie O'Brien, who died from septicaemia in 2017 shortly after miscarrying her baby. ⌘ Read more
Indigenous woman's death in custody was not inevitable or acceptable, sister tells coroner
Sister of woman who died in custody at a Brisbane watch house tells inquiry she should still be here today. ⌘ Read more
Ten of the most influential women in Australian sport
From federal ministers to elite athletes to influential journalists, here's a list of the women who shape the Australian sporting landscape. ⌘ Read more
Japanese rocket and disaster-management satellite destroyed in space after engine failure
The new H3 rocket, designed to cut launch costs and compete with SpaceX's reusable Falcon 9, fails on its first flight, causing mission officials to issue a destruct command. ⌘ Read more
'Most, if not all' homes badly damaged in flood-hit NT communities, evacuees told
Authorities say it is likely to be at least a month before residents from two flooded remote communities are able to return to home, as heavy rain and rising rivers isolate more communities and threaten food supplies. ⌘ Read more
Zelenskyy vows not to retreat from Ukrainian city of Bakhmut
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy vows not to retreat from Bakhmut on the basis of military advice, as Russian forces continue to encroach on the eastern city they have sought to capture for six months at the cost of thousands of lives. ⌘ Read more
Five people face trial over alleged $1m gold swindle at Coolgardie's Greenfields Mill
Prosecutors are set to call eight witnesses to testify as the trial of five people accused of a million-dollar gold swindle gets underway today in Western Australia's Goldfields. ⌘ Read more
Looking for a rental below $400 a week? Your chances of finding one have halved
Experts have described the latest figures from the PropTrack Market Insight Report as "really worrying". Here's a breakdown of the data and how you may be affected, depending on where you live. ⌘ Read more
Opposition demands Royal Commission into Perth Mint following gold 'diluting' allegations
Western Australia's opposition calls for a royal commission into the Perth Mint after allegations about the government-owned organisation were aired on the ABC's Four Corners. ⌘ Read more
'Historical first' as Labor's Lucy Hood welcomes Liberal brother Ben Hood to SA parliament
A new Liberal MP has been sworn in to South Australia's Legislative Council but Ben Hood's first day of parliament has been a bit different to most, with his sister Lucy, who is a Labor MP welcoming him to the house. ⌘ Read more
NSW premier's younger brother reappears in Sydney after evading parliamentary inquiry
Jean-Claude Perrottet is filmed by Channel Nine in Sydney but did not explain where exactly overseas he had been during the inquiry hearings. ⌘ Read more
Son of former ATO deputy commissioner found guilty over role in $105m tax fraud
Adam Cranston, the son of former ATO deputy commissioner Michael Cranston, is found guilty by a NSW Supreme Court jury over his role in a $105 million tax-fraud scheme — believed to be the largest in Australian history. ⌘ Read more
Border Force allegedly find child abuse material on man's return from Philippines
A West Mackay man has been accused of possessing child abuse material after border force officers allegedly found messages and photos on his phone. ⌘ Read more
Police close road in Adelaide's north for hours due to 'high-risk incident'
Police cordon off a section of a road in Adelaide's northern suburbs in a stand-off with at least one resident of a house. ⌘ Read more
Access to Falls Creek to be restored next month after landslide
The only road in and out of Falls Creek, Bogong High Plains Road, will reopen in April after a landslide cut access to the village for six months. ⌘ Read more
Amateur crocodile wrangler busted on TikTok fined $12,000 for 'idiot' behaviour
The Townsville man who filmed himself capturing freshwater crocodiles and posted it on social media has been found guilty of 12 counts of taking a protected animal. ⌘ Read more
Wineries eye further opportunities in US as producers continue to feel the squeeze from China tariffs
More than two years after China placed tariffs on Australian wine, SA producers are still looking for alternative markets for their product. ⌘ Read more
Lucy has barely bought fruit in 12 years. As rate hikes hit hard, here's how she keeps her pantry full
As the cost of living soars, some people are growing their own fruit and vegetables as a community to help keep grocery bills down. ⌘ Read more
Man pleads guilty after Australia's biggest-ever drug bust involving $1 billion worth of cocaine
One of the men charged over what has been described as the country's largest-ever drug sting, which stopped 2.4 tonnes of cocaine from entering Western Australia, pleads guilty in a Perth court. ⌘ Read more
Karratha man 'lucky to be alive' after being attacked while sleeping on his couch
Detectives in WA's Pilbara region are appealing for information about an alleged assault that left a 24-year-old man in hospital with serious face and arm injuries. ⌘ Read more
Reserve Bank of Australia delivers 10th straight rate rise
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) raises interest rates for the 10th consecutive meeting, taking the cash rate target to 3.6 per cent. ⌘ Read more
Pacific visa 'lottery' opposed by Coalition
The federal opposition has ruled out backing a new Pacific visa lottery scheme, labelling it as arbitrary and patronising to the Pacific community at home and abroad. ⌘ Read more
'Reprehensible' COVID vaccine fraudster fined for paying vulnerable woman to have jab on her behalf
An Adelaide woman who exploited a vulnerable person to have a COVID-19 vaccination in her name to keep her job has been fined nearly $8,000 for her crime, with the sentencing judge describing her conduct as "reprehensible". ⌘ Read more
High Court dumps Facebook's challenge against prosecution for Cambridge Analytica privacy breaches
The social media giant had argued it could not be responsible for Australian privacy breaches in 2014 and 2015, as it had no business here at that time. ⌘ Read more
Writer rejects 'cheerleader for Putin' label ahead of Adelaide literary festival talk
In a sometimes heated interview ahead of her appearance at Adelaide Writers' Week, Susan Abulhawa condemned the Russian president for committing "horrible crimes", but repeated criticism of Volodymyr Zelenskyy. ⌘ Read more
'We are deeply sorry': 120 Australian Atlassian jobs to go as tech firm sheds 5 per cent of its workforce globally
Australian software company Atlassian will reduce its workforce by 5 per cent in response to changing economic conditions, but co-founders Mike Cannon-Brookes and Scott Farquhar say the company is not facing financial difficulties. ⌘ Read more
Former Logan mayor Luke Smith pleads guilty to crime and corruption commission charges
He pleaded guilty to one count each of misconduct in relation to public office, failing in his obligation to update his register of interests and receiving a secret commission by an agent. ⌘ Read more
Tony Mokbel's jail sentence reduced in wake of Lawyer X scandal
The prison sentence of one of Victoria's most notorious gangland figures, drug trafficker Tony Mokbel, is reduced following the quashing of one of his convictions due to the Lawyer X scandal. ⌘ Read more
Northern Territory Children's Commissioner found not guilty of abuse of office after case withdrawn
After a direction from the presiding judge on on Tuesday morning, the jury returned a verdict of not guilty in Colleen Gwynne's trial. ⌘ Read more