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High jump legend Dick Fosbury, who pioneered the 'Fosbury flop', dies aged 76
Dick Fosbury is hailed as "a true legend" of athletics for creating the technique used by high jumpers the world over. ⌘ Read more
Sydney trains digital radio system parts 'obsolete', according to confidential report
A confidential NSW government document reveals NSW transport officials were warned a year ago that parts of the digital trains radio system that crashed last week were outdated. ⌘ Read more
The force is with Ladies Who Lightsaber as demand for technique class grows
"When you give someone a lightsaber, their face lights up," says the instructor of a female-only lightsaber combat class, which has exploded in popularity after its launch in Perth. ⌘ Read more
A case of ifs, buts and maybes as Australia fall just short in India
The record books will show that Australia left India without the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, but the series defeat offers plenty of opportunity for introspection ahead of the Ashes. ⌘ Read more
Jacinta Price says CLP 'unified' in anti-Voice position despite president's dramatic resignation
The Northern Territory senator has denied her party is fractured over the upcoming referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament, despite conflicting positions held by the rank-and-file, parliamentary party and outgoing president. ⌘ Read more
New varroa mite cases detected in Hunter and Central Coast
Nine new cases of the deadly varroa mite are identified across the New South Wales Central Coast and Hunter regions. ⌘ Read more
'The pain is indescribable', say women about the trauma of stillbirths
Newcastle mother Sophie was put in a lunch room to wait before her stillbirth. She is one of many calling for access to bereavement rooms in all hospitals. ⌘ Read more
Police respond to reports of armed man in Warwick, south-west of Brisbane, declare exclusion zone
Officers declared an exclusion zone around 10pm on Monday night in the town of Warwick, where they are negotiating with a man holed up inside a property. ⌘ Read more
Chantelle stopped psychologist visits due to cost. She says they've become something only the wealthy can afford
The cutting of Medicare-subsidised mental health sessions sparked fierce debate. But for many lower-income earners, it ignored a bigger, more important picture. ⌘ Read more
Hayden was told autism would stop him from being a pilot. Now he's flying around Australia
Faced with no opportunities in aviation, Hayden decided to make his own. He's flying solo around Australia to show others that the sky's the limit. ⌘ Read more
When people learn Ayla is deaf, the conversation can 'shut down'. It's the last thing she wants
SA woman Ayla Regione says society is getting better at talking about and responding to hearing loss — but social situations can still be difficult to navigate. ⌘ Read more
Shifts in weather are causing Italian families to rethink an inter-generational tradition
Italian-Australian communities are facing uncertainty over whether they'll be able to keep their annual sauce-making tradition this year due to a tomato shortage. ⌘ Read more
Long COVID has left Sue too tired to return to work. Researchers may have unlocked a reason why
World-first research being conducted in Queensland has identified a link between chronic fatigue syndrome and long COVID. ⌘ Read more
Mining boss Peter Bartlett 'stunned' by $1.17m gold theft allegations against 'protégé'
Well-known mining entrepreneur Peter Bartlett has told the trial of his former "protégé" that he was in "shock", "stunned" and "broken" when Patrick Keogh was accused of stealing gold and repeatedly "begged" him to change his statement. ⌘ Read more
King Charles III calls for action on climate change in address to Commonwealth leaders
King Charles III issues a call to Commonwealth leaders to act on climate change in his first Commonwealth Day address as King. ⌘ Read more
Documents reveal Perth Mint advised of potential US commodity law breaches, but did not publicly reveal scale of issue
Documents show the Perth Mint potentially breached commodity regulations in 23 US states, but did not publicly reveal the scale of the concerns. ⌘ Read more
Australia has fewer million-dollar homes than a year ago as real estate values fall
Australia records its largest decline in house and unit values, according to CoreLogic data, with a drop  of 7.9 per cent in a year. ⌘ Read more
Anika, 9, worries her coal miner dad 'might die' at work
When veteran miner Scott Leggett goes to work, he leaves behind his nine-year-old daughter Anika who worries he "might get badly injured" or that he won't come home at all. ⌘ Read more
Bowen calls for compromise on Labor's climate policy, as final vote on the legislation looms
If passed, the federal government's Safeguard Mechanism Bill will require the nation's 215 largest-polluting facilities to reduce their emissions by 4.9 per cent each year to 2030. ⌘ Read more
Silicon Valley Bank's collapse is being called 'Lehman 2.0', but it is it as bad as the GFC?**
Based in Santa Clara and with more than $US200 billion in assets, Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) was the 16th-largest in America, making it the biggest bank failure since the global financial crisis of 2008. The implications for financial markets and the global economy are big. ⌘ Read more
Bigger-picture concerns raised around BHP's renewable diesel alternatives
Mining giant BHP has launched a "renewable diesel" trial to reduce carbon emissions at a Pilbara iron ore mine, but an environmental engineer says the company may be better off with the real thing. ⌘ Read more
Joe Biden approves controversial Alaskan oil project, despite promises to halt drilling
While the White House will protect 16 million acres of Alaska from new drilling, the controversial Willow oil project is expected to go ahead at three sites. ⌘ Read more
Part owners of company behind housing project facing drug trafficking charges
Two men involved in a housing development north of Hobart are facing criminal charges in Canberra, with police allegedly finding drugs and firearms during a raid at one of the men's properties. ⌘ Read more
Canadian version of Perrottet's 'kids future fund' reveals who really benefits
The NSW premier says his "Kids Future Fund" will give every child across the state a head start, but data from the initiative that inspired it tells a different story. ⌘ Read more
'Why can't someone who's in their 80s have an extra bowl of ice cream': Experts say everything about aged care needs a rethink
Australia's residential aged care system is struggling. According to some, the solution is embracing a system that values the input and experience of older Australians. ⌘ Read more
Death toll climbs as Cyclone Freddy slams Malawi, Mozambique
Mozambique and Malawi are counting the cost of Tropical Storm Freddy after it ripped through southern Africa for the second time in a month over the weekend, leaving a trail of destruction and killing more than 60 people. ⌘ Read more
Dutton offers to support budget cuts needed to fund AUKUS program
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has offered bipartisan support to pass budget savings the Albanese government will need to fund the massive submarine program. ⌘ Read more
COVID-era policies blamed for inflation on Q+A as audience member reveals personal cost
A young Australian tells Q+A she has been forced to forego her education due to the spiralling cost of living, opening the door for economist Gigi Foster to blame COVID-era government policy for rising inflation in Australia. ⌘ Read more
Lineker returned to BBC Match of the Day, social media review announced
The Former England striker, who has hosted Match of the Day since 1999, came under fire for his social media commentary on the government's asylum seeker policy. ⌘ Read more
At least eight dead after people-smuggling boats capsize off California coast
Two small boats, carrying 15 people, ran into trouble in shallow but treacherous surf, authorities say, with heavy fog hampering rescue efforts. ⌘ Read more
Truck driver accused of driving negligently, killing two people in ambulance, faces court as trial begins
Crown prosecutors allege Timothy Lee Wilson was driving negligently the day his truck crashed into the back of an ambulance, killing a nurse and his patient. Mr Wilson has pleaded not guilty, with his trial now underway. ⌘ Read more
'Need visionary policies': Business group takes aim at major parties, calls for startup fund
Business NSW criticises the Coalition and Labor for a lack of bold ideas for business in the lead up to the election, saying that startups are slipping through the cracks. ⌘ Read more
Two more men charged over man's death in Darwin shopping precinct car park
The men, aged 33 and 37, are facing the same three offences as an 18-year-old man charged last week. ⌘ Read more
Historic wins for women of colour and a whale of a comeback — here are the Oscars' key moments
Sci-fi comedy Everything Everywhere All At Once sweeps the 95th Academy Awards, with Michelle Yeoh becoming the first Asian woman to win best actress. ⌘ Read more
Gruesome details revealed of man's alleged double murder of parents in Western Australia's South West
Robert Dent's application for a judge-alone trial is approved on the basis he was of unsound mind when he killed his parents in their home in Capel. WARNING: This article contains content that readers may find distressing. ⌘ Read more
Cracks in the system: Why the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank matters
Unlike the debacle surrounding the collapse of Sam Bankman-Fried's crypto kingdom FTX late last year, the sudden demise of Silicon Valley Bank last weekend has its origins at the other end of the financial spectrum. ⌘ Read more
The Last of Us season finale had everything from boggle to betrayal. When is season 2 coming and who will be returning?**
After nearly nine weeks of tense and traumatic drama, season one of The Last of Us has reached its climax — and the internet's reactions were nothing short of entertaining. Here's what's happening with season 2 and when we can expect it. ⌘ Read more
Australia achieves historic first with World Baseball Classic win over Czech Republic
In what has been described as a "significant" moment, Australia defeats Czech Republic 8-3 to advance to the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals for the first time. ⌘ Read more
'Treat me like a human being': Isabella says Singapore Airlines discriminated against her because of her disability
Student Isabella Beale, 23, is accusing the airline of discriminating against her for being an amputee on her flights to and from Europe. ⌘ Read more
Man charged after teen fell to his death on Perth worksite tells court safety and management of staff not his job
A man charged over the death of a teenager at a worksite in Perth has gone on trial, arguing worker safety was not his responsibility. ⌘ Read more
Industrial manslaughter charge dropped in case against Darwin construction company
The charge was laid by NT WorkSafe last year after the death of a worker in a remote town when a chain allegedly recoiled into him during a towing operation. ⌘ Read more
Court told 120kg of gold bars were once transported on back seat of car
A mining executive transported up to 120 kilograms of unstamped gold bars on the back seat of his car to the Perth house of his employer, the same boss who now alleges he stole gold-bearing ore, the District Court has heard. ⌘ Read more
Court hears motorcyclist seen speeding, doing wheel stands on pathway before crashing, killing elderly cyclist
A 24-year-old man accused of killing an elderly cyclist while riding his unregistered off-road motorbike, at speed, on a dual-use pathway that he was not entitled to be on, goes on trial. ⌘ Read more
Gold Coast's controversial $2.1 million light display attracts hoons who do 'well-lit burnouts', police and MP say
An unreadable light installation welcoming motorists to the Gold Coast has become a beacon for hoons, police say. ⌘ Read more
Newcastle Knights star facing lengthy NRL suspension for high tackle
Newcastle's State of Origin prop Jacob Saifiti may serve a suspension of at least five matches after being dealt a grade-three charge over his high shot on Wests Tigers hooker Jake Simpkin. ⌘ Read more
Tiffany struggles to provide three meals a day for her family. She's not the only one
Children are increasingly going hungry, with research showing half a million Australians are struggling to afford food on any given day. ⌘ Read more
What is an Academy Honorary Award? And why not just give Samuel L Jackson and Diane Warren an actual Oscar?**
When a couple of heavyweights were announced as honorary Oscar recipients, people started to ask questions. So, what is an honorary Oscar, and why are people awarded them? ⌘ Read more
Alleged abuse victim tells court he received envelope of cash after he was allegedly touched by former ALP minister
A man who says he was abused by Milton Orkopoulos has told Sydney's Downing Centre District Court he got an apology and received an anonymous envelope with $1,000 cash in the letterbox after he claims he was first touched. ⌘ Read more
Xi Jinping says China's military should become a 'Great Wall of Steel'
Speaking to the National Peoples' Congress, the president says China must ensure its military can safeguard the country's sovereignty, security and developmental interests, as their new premier takes a swipe at the US. ⌘ Read more
Police investigating sudden death of infant near Mackay
Police were called to an address in Alexandra, near Mackay, on Sunday morning after the sudden death of an infant. ⌘ Read more
Port Kembla community concerned about potential nuclear submarine base
The NSW Ports boss says she has been kept in the dark by Defence about whether it will host a nuclear submarine base at Port Kembla, despite reports the port is now firming up as the preferred location. ⌘ Read more
Daughter of ex-ATO deputy commissioner found guilty over role in $105m tax fraud
Lauren Cranston, the daughter of a former deputy commissioner of the ATO, is found guilty of her role in a $105 million tax-fraud conspiracy. ⌘ Read more
'Whitewashes historic and ongoing racism': Government facing pressure over Harmony Day
The federal government is facing calls to restore Harmony Day to its original and internationally recognised name, with the Greens saying it "whitewashes historic and ongoing racism in Australia". ⌘ Read more
'Degrading to the human condition': Packed WOMAD cops criticism from disability advocate amid record crowds
WOMADelaide fans unhappy with an apparent scarcity of toilet facilities at the jam-packed venue vent their frustration on the event's Facebook page, with a disability advocate saying her son confronted other challenges. ⌘ Read more
Live: Australia needs to bat out the day to avoid defeat in Ahmedabad
Australia resumes its second innings in Ahmedabad needing to bat out most of the final day to avoid defeat on day five of the fourth Test. Follow all the action live. ⌘ Read more
North Korea launches missiles from submarine as US-South Korean drills begin
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff say the military is on high alert and the country's intelligence agency is working with its US counterpart to analyse the specifics of the launch. ⌘ Read more
Rugby Australia to trial new laws lowering legal tackle height from shoulders to sternum
Rugby Australia says it will participate in a trial of lowering tackle heights in community rugby to below the sternum to help protect players from head injuries and concussion. ⌘ Read more
Former NRL star Jarryd Hayne pleads not guilty to sexual assault as trial begins in Sydney
A woman who was allegedly sexually assaulted by the former NRL star in 2018 said "no" and "stop" during the 30-second incident, a court hears. ⌘ Read more
'Catastrophic' losses seen in flood-ravaged Gulf of Carpentaria as emergency operations continue
Widespread destruction of property and major cattle losses are taking a mental toll on residents impacted by floods in the Gulf of Carpentaria. Emergency services are flying more supplies into isolated communities that are expected to be cut off for months yet. ⌘ Read more
Australia Post recommences mail deliveries to Alice Springs homes
Mail and parcel deliveries resume today to hundreds of Alice Springs homes, almost a week after Australia Post suspended its service following allegedly violent attacks against a veteran postie. ⌘ Read more
King Charles's horse to race in Adelaide Cup as large crowds, protesters expected
Bred by the late Queen and owned by His Majesty the King, the Adelaide Cup is set to host a royal horse this year — along with a large crowd. ⌘ Read more
The thorny devil is older than the Australian deserts. Scientists hope genetics can tell us why
Citizen scientists are being called upon to help unlock the mysteries of the thorny devil and better understand the desert dweller's evolution. ⌘ Read more
India's government opposes recognising same-sex marriage as fight goes to country's top court
In a historic verdict in 2018, India's top court decriminalised homosexuality by scrapping a colonial-era ban on gay sex, but the government remains opposed to recognising same-sex marriages, with the fight heading to the country's Supreme Court. ⌘ Read more
NT Country Liberal Party president quits over party's opposition to a Voice to Parliament
CLP president Lawson Broad says he was "strongly opposed" to the recent announcement that the party's rank-and-file members had voted to back the 'No' campaign in the upcoming referendum. ⌘ Read more
The BBC faces international criticism over suspending sports presenter Gary Lineker. What's it all about?**
Dozens of BBC sports presenters and reporters have walked out of their jobs in support of broadcaster and former football legend Gary Lineker. Here's a look at who Lineker is, the debate surrounding his comments, and how it has affected the BBC. ⌘ Read more
Robert's tap water is so bad not even a filtration system could make it suitable for drinking
Residents in Wowan say their non-potable water is bleaching clothes, rusting cutlery and corroding toilets. The local council says a desalination plant is too expensive but is looking at other options. ⌘ Read more
Ukraine and Russia report heavy casualties amid battle for Bakhmut
Kyiv and Moscow are reporting heavy casualties in Ukraine's Donbas region, the focus of Russia's long-running advance into its neighbour's territory, with Ukraine saying its forces have killed more than 1,100 Russian soldiers in a week of fighting around Bakhmut. ⌘ Read more
Mum of WA teen who died by suicide faced long wait to get him specialist help
A heartbroken mother outlines her desperate efforts to get help for her 14-year-old son who took his own life just weeks ago. ⌘ Read more
QCWA calls on cooks to support pineapple growers after 'vicious' season
These country women are cooking up a delicious action plan to help struggling pineapple farmers after a disastrous harvest. Are you up for the challenge? ⌘ Read more
'A lot of laughs and tears': Voluntary assisted dying gave Phil the chance to plan his last day
As one of the first Tasmanians to access the state's voluntary assisted dying scheme, Phil Laing was able to spend his last day at his own home, drinking champagne with his closest family and friends. ⌘ Read more
Oscars winners list: All the nominees and which films are coming out on top
The Oscars 2023 winners are set to finally be announced. Follow our full list as awards are handed out. ⌘ Read more
Hillsong leaders announce financial review after federal parliament allegations
Hillsong church announces it will commission an independent financial review after being accused in federal parliament of "fraud, money laundering and tax evasion". ⌘ Read more
A third of NT adults say they go fishing, but the government wants to make it even more accessible
A survey by the federal government shows recreational fishing contributed $270 million to the Northern Territory economy in 2018-2019. ⌘ Read more
Oscars' red carpet: Sparkles, shoulder pads and a carpet colour choice that bucks tradition
While there's been plenty of big red-carpet moments this year, the Academy Awards is a bit like the grand final of awards season, so we're expecting something dazzling. ⌘ Read more
Riverina residents ordered to evacuate due to dangerous flash flooding
An evacuation order has been issued for parts of Cootamundra following more than 100mm of rain falling in the catchment overnight. ⌘ Read more
Live: ASX set for bumpy start after Silicon Valley Bank collapse
The Australian share market is set for a bumpy start amid the fallout from the collapse of startup-focused lender Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), the biggest US bank failure since the 2008 financial crisis. ⌘ Read more
Calls for 40kph speed zones around childcare centres to prevent road deaths
An intersection in Sydney where a three-year-old was killed is being held up as an example of why traffic calming measures need to be considered. ⌘ Read more
Child allegedly forgotten on daycare bus for five hours
The three-year-old was taken to hospital suffering dehydration and a temperature, and police are investigating. ⌘ Read more
Woman's death 'suspicious' after reportedly being hit by car on Tasmanian property
A woman's death is being treated as suspicious and a man is in custody after police received a report that a person was hit by a car at a property north-east of Hobart. ⌘ Read more
'A system in chaos': Man on remand spends 15 days in isolation and solitary in Perth jail
A Perth man on remand is forced to spend more than two weeks in isolation and solitary confinement at Casuarina Prison, due to staffing issues and COVID-19 restrictions. ⌘ Read more
Gifting baby clothes could be considered a waste. These people want you to think differently about kids' clothing
More than 200,000 tonnes of clothing end up in landfill each year. With children's clothing a significant part of the problem, some people are turning to renting or op shopping to reduce waste. ⌘ Read more
Ruby and Taylah's lives have been shaped by family violence, and they want to break the cycle
Ruby left an abusive relationship so her son would not grow up thinking violence was normal. Taylah's aunty was killed by her partner. Both young women are speaking out against domestic violence. ⌘ Read more
Why a senator wants to stop a power-station demolition 'in case of a rainy day'
Pro-coal Nationals senator Matt Canavan is calling on the federal government to hold the Hunter Valley's Liddell Power Station in "care and maintenance", rather than approving its demolition. ⌘ Read more
'He can't take my punch': Injured world champ fires warning shot at Tim Tszyu after Aussie wins interim belt
As Tim Tszyu celebrates his maiden world title, unified champion Jermell Charlo says the Australian should expect "a different animal" in their undisputed bout in Las Vegas. ⌘ Read more
Millions of Australians live with a disability, but dental care remains out of reach for many
Millions of Australians live with a disability, yet a costly private dental system is leaving thousands languishing on public waitlists while those who can afford to go private struggle to find someone who will treat them. ⌘ Read more
'Maths anxiety' is a real thing. Here are three ways to help deal with it, according to education specialists
Maths anxiety is the feeling of tension and worry that interferes with a person's ability to solve mathematical problems. It can be seen in children as young as five. ⌘ Read more
How a fuse worth just 15 cents can delay a harvest worth thousands of dollars
The right to repair their equipment may soon be on the table for farmers, who say machinery breakdowns cost them dearly as they wait for company-specific technicians to arrive. ⌘ Read more
Melbourne retiree supporting Ukraine, one postcard at a time
When Peter Ramadge saw news reports about the war in Ukraine he wanted to do something to help. Now he is providing moral support by collecting and sending postcards to the frontline. ⌘ Read more
Canberra's population centre has crossed Lake Burley Griffin for the first time
Canberra's demographic heart recently climbed out of the lake and began crossing Parkes Way, after spending generations on the south side. ⌘ Read more
Could this year's Oscars ceremony see some records tumble?**
Can Everything, Everywhere, All At Once win every Oscar all at once? If it does, it will be a rare feat. ⌘ Read more
Number of children in watch houses could 'explode' under new youth justice laws, advocates warn
Queensland parliament is set to debate new youth justice laws which advocates warn will put more girls behind bars. ⌘ Read more
Australian Ethical divests from Lendlease fearing for one of the last healthy koala colonies in NSW
A multi-billion-dollar investment fund has divested from Lendlease, accusing the property developer and the NSW government of not being transparent about a fast-tracked housing estate to be built in sensitive koala habitat. ⌘ Read more
We honour the service of our armed forces, but what about our war animals?**
Animals have stood side-by-side with soldiers in some of the bloodiest battles in history, and saved countless lives, yet some people say their roles in war are still overlooked. ⌘ Read more
'We will fight you to the death': How a gambling lobby group targeted a minister
A senior Liberal minister has spoken for the first time about how a powerful Australian gambling lobby group forced him out of the portfolio and has called for an investigation into its influence over government. ⌘ Read more
From next week, many Twitter accounts will be less secure. Here's how to not get hacked
Twitter will remove a basic safety feature in a week for free accounts. Here's what you can use instead of SMS two-factor authentication. ⌘ Read more
Young voters like Czar and Phillip outnumber baby boomers — and could hold key to NSW election
The under-40s make up the majority of the state's population — that translates into more power at the ballot box, and come March 25, climate change and cost of living will be some of the key issues that will determine how they vote. ⌘ Read more
What the super tax debate means for government budget repair
The uncomfortable truth is that the super concessions — costing a monumental $48 billion a year — are social welfare payments the nation can no longer afford, writes business editor Ian Verrender. ⌘ Read more
Australia defeated by home favourites Japan 7-1 in World Baseball Classic
Japan have ended Australia's unbeaten run at the World Baseball Classic with a 7-1 thumping. ⌘ Read more
Moldova police say Russian-backed plot to cause "mass disorder" foiled
Moldovan police say groups of specially trained Russia-backed actors had planned to cause mass unrest during a protest in the capital against the country's new pro-Western government. ⌘ Read more
Rapper Costa Titch dies on stage while performing at Ultra music festival
Videos of his performance at Ultra Festival in South Africa show him performing with when he appears to fall, continues to sing and collapses again. ⌘ Read more