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Jury unable to reach verdict for truck driver over fatal ambulance crash
A 42-year-old truck driver had pleaded not guilty to dangerous operation of a vehicle causing death after the truck he was driving hit the back of an ambulance, killing a nurse and his patient. ⌘ Read more
Precious Aboriginal site allegedly trampled by feral horses after flood hay drops
Traditional owners and environmental groups allege the decision feed feral horses during flooding in Victoria led to a sacred site being damaged. ⌘ Read more
Bruce Lehrmann appears in Court to argue for more time to sue news media over Brittany Higgins interviews
Former Liberal Party staffer Bruce Lehrmann makes a surprise appearance in the Federal Court as his lawyers argue he should be allowed extra time to sue media outlets and journalists over interviews with Brittany Higgins about her alleged rape at Parliament House. ⌘ Read more
Should you be worried about the Latitude hack? This is what we know so far
Digital financial services company Latitude says the personal information of almost 330,000 customers has been stolen, including drivers' licences. This is what we know about the company, what happened and whether you should be worried. ⌘ Read more
Out-of-control grass fire on NSW Southern Tablelands threatening rural properties
A grass fire in the NSW Central West has reached emergency level during a day of extreme fire danger. ⌘ Read more
WA beach closed after shark up to 6m long bites surf ski, knocking woman into water
Authorities are working to determine the species of shark after the terrifying incident this morning. ⌘ Read more
The 'fine art' of feather repair saving birds of prey from starvation
Damaged or broken flight feathers can be a death sentence for birds such as raptors and owls. Fortunately, Melanie Barsony is skilled in a rare and difficult technique needed to fix them. ⌘ Read more
Could Casey O'Neill be Australia's next UFC champion?**
After losing a year to a knee injury, Casey O'Neill makes her UFC return this weekend and the Gold Coast fighter might just be Australia's best shot at producing a female world champion. ⌘ Read more
Police make drug trafficking, weapon arrests during investigation into suspected murders of three SA men
Five people are arrested over drug trafficking, firearm and weapons offences as a result of an ongoing investigation into the suspicious deaths of three SA men. ⌘ Read more
Calls for Queensland government to release full investigation after toddlers left to die in hot car
Queensland's opposition demands the state government release the full investigation report examining its handling of the child safety case involving two toddlers who died in a hot car. ⌘ Read more
Her life was made a 'living hell' after her colleague's murder, and this police officer wants answers
Cath Nielsen is calling for positive change to the Queensland Police Service six years after the shooting death of her police partner Brett Forte. ⌘ Read more
Gun, axe, gel blasters seized after alleged road rage in Adelaide's north
Police say they have uncovered numerous weapons while investigating alleged road rage involving an axe in Adelaide's northern suburbs. ⌘ Read more
Teachers' union SA branch secretary resigns after video posted of her allegedly shoplifting
The branch secretary of South Australia's teachers' union resigns, following accusations she stole from a business in the state's south-east. ⌘ Read more
'Security Bond-2023' unites Russia, China and Iran for naval drills in Gulf of Oman
Naval forces from China, Iran and Russia — countries at odds with the United States — stage joint drills in the Gulf of Oman. ⌘ Read more
Cyclone Freddy survivors describe 'coffins lined up' and whole villages washed away
After killing hundreds and displacing thousands as it barrelled through Mozambique and Malawi, twice, Cyclone Freddy dissipates over land, although flooding remains a threat in both countries. ⌘ Read more
Courtrooms are no stranger to drama, but this opera raises the bar
There will be a Trial by Jury of a different kind when South Australia's District Court building hosts a Gilbert and Sullivan operetta as part of the Adelaide Fringe. ⌘ Read more
Bat-linked blackouts on the rise as SA flying fox colony expands
SA Power Networks says dozens of blackouts last year linked to Adelaide's growing bat colony left more than 100,000 homes and businesses in the dark, and is warning of further power cuts in coming weeks. ⌘ Read more
​​​​​​​Latitude Financial hit by cyber attack, more than 300,000 identity documents stolen
Buy now, pay later and finance company Latitude has revealed hackers have stolen more than 300,000 personal identity documents. ⌘ Read more
'Ecological threat' closes 70 per cent of world heritage-listed Lord Howe Island
The majority of land on Lord Howe Island has been temporarily closed to all non-essential visitors due to the escalating risk of the highly transferable myrtle rust. ⌘ Read more
Jobs bounce keeps pressure on for April interest rate rise
A strong bounce in jobs last month will maintain pressure on the Reserve Bank to keep increasing official interest rates, despite global banking jitters. ⌘ Read more
Your AFL team's predicted finish for 2023
Cody Atkinson and Sean Lawson run the ruler over the 18 AFL teams ahead of round one, predicting the finishing order and keys to each team's season. ⌘ Read more
Why reining in Victoria's 'broken' WorkCover scheme presents thorny political choices for Daniel Andrews
There are no easy solutions for the Andrews government as it attempts to put the brakes on ballooning costs for the state's workplace insurance agency, which are being driven up by rising mental health claims. ⌘ Read more
Five Quentin Tarantino movies to watch ahead of final release
The writer-director — who also often appears in his own films — is making his 10th and final film, called The Movie Critic. So, here are five Tarantino movies to watch ahead of his final release and where to see them. ⌘ Read more
Neither party can win without these seven seats, western Sydney report says
The Centre for Western Sydney is urging Liberal and Labor candidates not to treat seats in the region as an "electoral battleground". ⌘ Read more
Low-intensity heatwave to hit parts of Queensland, extreme fire danger for NSW
Temperatures are well above average today for parts of South East Queensland but records are yet to tumble, as a low-intensity heatwave encumbers the region, while extreme fire danger is forecast for New South Wales. ⌘ Read more
Live: New moonwalking spacesuits unveiled, US judge mulls abortion pill ban, and Chile culls chickens. 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
Fines for drivers after 4WDs cause $50,000 damage in protected wetlands
The drivers became bogged during heavy rain and were rescued by swift water crews and a helicopter. ⌘ Read more
WA's former top cop to manage growing corella invasion
As corella populations reach "plague proportions" in WA towns, the state's former police commissioner Karl O'Callaghan has been tasked with managing the birds dubbed "flying cane toads" by locals. ⌘ Read more
Scientists focus on gut health to treat debilitating rheumatoid arthritis
Scientists investigate whether introducing live, beneficial bacteria to the gut could treat or even cure the disease in a world-first trial. ⌘ Read more
Cuba ends Australia's World Baseball Classic adventure, as players hope they've changed the game
Australia's historic ride at the World Baseball Classic finally ends in a 4-3 defeat by Cuba in the quarterfinals after taking an early lead. ⌘ Read more
Live: Wall Street drops after share rout in Europe, ASX expected to follow
The ASX200 is expected to lose value in the opening session of trading today, after a rout on European stock markets and losses on Wall Street overnight. ⌘ Read more
More jobs, better roads or a Voice to Parliament? Voters in this remote community outline their priorities
In a by-election held in the Top End, locals are being asked to choose between one party that supports a Voice to Parliament, and another that's deeply divided over it. But what do locals really want? ⌘ Read more
'It's a cop out': Euthanasia advocates furious that Northern Territory is not moving to make change
Once a world leader on voluntary assisted dying, advocates say the Northern Territory is now lagging behind the rest of Australia. ⌘ Read more
Why Melbourne's booming west will be home to Victoria's biggest new cemetery in a century
Melbourne's planners have earmarked 128-hectares of land on the city's western fringe, which they hope will provide enough burial and cremation space for the next 150 years of population growth. ⌘ Read more
Farmers accuse government of deliberately delaying compensation for unlawful live export ban
Three years after a federal court ruled a live cattle export ban unlawful, farmers say they are yet to see a dollar and have accused the federal government of intentionally delaying compensation. ⌘ Read more
Why the NRL has to step in to protect players from themselves
Despite the science linking repeated head knocks and chronic brain conditions, the NRL still cops criticism for trying to protect players. But the latest moves show the league has no intention of stepping back, writes Jonathan Healy. ⌘ Read more
Why are electricity prices set to rise in some states? What can I do to save on electricity?**
Power bills look set to rise for many Australians from July — but that all depends on where you live and which energy provider you're with. ⌘ Read more
NT government-owned electricity provider could be first buyer of Beetaloo gas
A gas company looking to develop the Beetaloo Basin says the Northern Territory government could be one of its first customers for fracked gas. ⌘ Read more
High Court to decide if tenants in this remote community can sue the government for distress and disappointment
Two Northern Territory public housing tenants will have their case heard in Australia's top court today, asking it to overturn a ruling that they are not entitled to compensation for the impact of a lack of property repairs. ⌘ Read more
How will Queenslanders be impacted by the next electricity price surge?**
Grocery store operator Jane Yap says she's paying 40 per cent more for electricity compared with the same time last year. Now, bills are expected to increase yet again. ⌘ Read more
Drivers lose more than $660k to toll road scam as phishers throw mud at wall 'to see what sticks'
Toll road scams are luring hundreds of people like Heidi every week, as an expert warns fraudulent websites are becoming increasingly sophisticated and phishing attempts are surging in the wake of major data breaches. ⌘ Read more
Data 'silos' giving inaccurate picture of domestic violence prevalence across Australia
Australia's first Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence Commissioner visits Alice Springs to meet frontline workers, acknowledging that better data is needed to set successful targets for the reduction of domestic violence. ⌘ Read more
Teen sensation secures Socceroos call-up amid stunning form
Tanzanian-born teenager Nestory Irankunda has been called up to Australia's national side at just 17 years of age, after taking the A-League by storm. ⌘ Read more
Labor's Chris Minns desperately campaigns to be NSW Premier – but can he hang onto his seat?**
After 12 years in the political wilderness, Labor is hoping its leader Chris Minns, who faces the extra challenge of holding his own seat in the party's most marginal electorate, has what it takes to seize power back in New South Wales. ⌘ Read more
Bill Nighy movie about the search for meaning has all the profundity of a Hallmark card
The British actor was nominated for best actor at the Oscars for his role in this 50s-set drama written by Nobel Prize-winning novelist Kazuo Ishiguro. ⌘ Read more
Locked up with only 'the sound of torture', Iranian protesters say they are being forced to confess
Zahra, 17, recalls how she sat handcuffed and blindfolded, waiting to be tortured for the ninth day in a row. Six months into the ongoing protests against the Islamic regime, this is a daily reality for many Iranians pushing to overthrow the government. ⌘ Read more
Junior doctors say they're expected to work overtime for free. Now they're taking hospitals to court
A string of class actions against health services in Victoria, NSW and the ACT is underway over the alleged underpayment of junior doctors. ⌘ Read more
'We're not going to drop it': The woman whose body has been in the morgue for two years
Debbie-Lee Gill died in January 2021. Since then, her body has been in a NSW morgue, as her family search for answers and step up legal fights. ⌘ Read more
The Australian government just spent nearly $900 million on consultants. Was it value for money?**
Critics say governments are outsourcing their own knowledge and activities to consulting firms, yet these firms aren't held to the same standards as the public sector. ⌘ Read more
Credit Suisse shares close near record low, sparking fears from investors
Credit Suisse shares close down more than 24 per cent, stoking fears of another bank collapse following the closing down of Silicon Valley Bank in the United States. ⌘ Read more
Banksy artwork on derelict farmhouse destroyed by builders
The elusive street artist posts a photo of a new artwork on the side of a derelict farmhouse, followed by another of it being destroyed by builders. ⌘ Read more
'Need to be more careful': US tells Russian ambassador over downed drone
As the Kremlin and United States continue to play the blame game over a downed US drone, Ukraine's foreign minister warns more incidents like this may continue to happen with a Russian-controlled Crimea. ⌘ Read more
Six thousand tonnes of garbage line Paris's streets as protests and strikes rage on
Rubbish collectors in Paris walk out for a second week in protest to the government's plan to raise the retirement age to 64. ⌘ Read more
Kings make it back-to-back NBL titles
The Sydney Kings claim a second consecutive NBL title in front of the largest crowd in the league's history. ⌘ Read more
Honduras will seek diplomatic ties with China, leaving Taiwan recognised by only 13 countries
Honduras president Xiomara Castro announces that her government will seek to establish diplomatic relations with China, which would imply severing relations with Taiwan. ⌘ Read more
ABC Sport's Tracey Holmes honoured with ASC Lifetime Achievement Award
ABC Sport journalist and reporter Tracey Holmes is honoured for her stellar career with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Australian Sports Commission Media Awards. ⌘ Read more
Ukrainian blacksmith transforms weapons of war into symbols of hope
Viktor Mikhalev takes discarded guns and ammunition and turns them into "flowers of war", making the art as a keepsake and a souvenir of the war in Ukraine. ⌘ Read more
Japanese parliament expels YouTuber MP who never showed up to work
A YouTuber has become the first MP expelled by Japan's parliament in more than 70 years after not showing up for work once since he was elected last year. ⌘ Read more
'What am I going to do? Hold a hose?': NSW minister declines to visit massive fireground in his electorate
Dugald Saunders says a visit to the Tambaroora fireground will only lead to accusations that he is "there for the cameras". Paul Toole, whose electorate has also been impacted, says he's concerned about "getting in the way". ⌘ Read more
Australian drivers face steep fines for 'ICEing' electric vehicle charging stations
Australian drivers are facing fines of up to $3,200 for parking in electric vehicle charging spots, after changes to laws in four states and territories. ⌘ Read more
Equipment hire company, director handed record $1.14 million fine over Darwin worker's death
Titan Plant Hire was fined $960,000 over the death of 30-year-old Dwayne Beaumont, who died after he was struck by an unsecured excavator bucket in 2019. ⌘ Read more
Bali wants to ban foreigners from renting scooters and motorbikes
After a spate of incidents involving foreign riders abusing police, failing to wear helmets and using fake number plates, Bali's governor asks national authorities to help crack down on traffic violations and bad behaviour. ⌘ Read more
Gold theft trial hears how detectives uncovered alleged million-dollar swindle
Detectives from WA's Gold Stealing Detection Unit were investigating two prospectors when they stumbled across the alleged $1.17m theft at Greenfields Mill. ⌘ Read more
Volunteers and rangers rescue green sea turtle in 'unusual' find at SA's Middleton Beach
Green sea turtles are usually found in tropical or sub-tropical waters, but this did not stop a large marine animal, believed to be suffering from plastic ingestion, from finding its way to a beach south of Adelaide. ⌘ Read more
Mainland bill shock sparks concerns Australia's smallest state will be hit hard
A huge increase in Victoria's power prices has stoked fears that a dramatic price rise could also be on the way in Tasmania — with a social services advocate warning people "do not have any room left in their budgets". ⌘ Read more
Teachers' union secretary caught on CCTV allegedly shoplifting from country clothing store
South Australia's teachers' union will hold an urgent meeting tomorrow, after a Mount Gambier business accuses the organisation's state secretary of shoplifting. ⌘ Read more
Death of Indigenous woman at Royal Darwin Hospital from rare condition 'unavoidable', coroner finds
The Northern Territory coroner has found that staff provided "appropriate" care in the lead up to the 35-year-old woman's death from an "exceedingly rare" heart condition. ⌘ Read more
Special prosecutor in Alec Baldwin Rust shooting case steps aside after separation of powers complaint
Prosecutor Andrea Reeb steps down after actor Alec Baldwin's legal team raised constitutional objections based on her seat in New Mexico's House of Representatives. ⌘ Read more
Saleyard lamb prices have declined after summer of highs, but will supermarkets pass on the savings?**
After holding up in the face of plunging cattle values, lamb prices are beginning to drop at a fast pace. ⌘ Read more
Fiji's PM tells Anthony Albanese he backs AUKUS deal
Anthony Albanese didn't need a long stopover in Fiji to secure support from Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka for the long-awaited details of Australia's pathway to nuclear powered submarines under the AUKUS deal. ⌘ Read more
Early NAPLAN schedule criticised as more than 1 million students begin sitting tests
Students are sitting NAPLAN tests two months early this year, which one education expert says is too early to show whether students are learning appropriate concepts and risks harming those who are already disadvantaged. ⌘ Read more
Teenage passenger dies four days after Melbourne car crash
A 16-year-old girl dies following a serious crash between two vehicles at Carlton in Melbourne's inner north at the weekend that saw a driver charged with dangerous driving and possessing methylamphetamine. ⌘ Read more
Shane Tuck's family among lead plaintiffs of second AFL concussion class action
Shaun Smith, Darren Jarman and the late Shane Tuck's family are the lead plaintiffs in a second class action launched against the AFL regarding concussion-related injuries. ⌘ Read more
Nearly entire population of Urandangi stranded in Mt Isa motel as they wait for floodwaters to recede
Evacuees from flood-ravaged towns in north-west Queensland feel like they are living limbo as they wait to return home, with some getting by with just the clothes on their back. ⌘ Read more
'Inadmissible in principle': Romanian court denies Andrew Tate's bail request
A Romanian court denies the request of social media personality Andrew Tate to be released on bail as he faces a criminal investigation into alleged sex trafficking. ⌘ Read more
NSW Labor leader coy on whether scrapping wage cap will mean more money for public service
NSW Labor leader Chris Minns stops short of saying whether his promise to scrap the public sector wage cap of 3 per cent would amount to a pay rise for workers. ⌘ Read more
Bull shark responsible for fatal attack on teenager in Perth river, prompting expanded tagging program
DNA tests confirm a bull shark was involved in the death of 16-year-old Stella Berry in Perth's Swan River last month, as the WA government moves to widen its shark tagging program. ⌘ Read more
Union boss says vaping needs crackdown on the scale of anti-smoking campaigns
A teachers' union says a Tik Tok video of Queensland children vaping in a classroom exemplifies an issue that needs addressing well beyond the school gate. ⌘ Read more
Canberra man who stalked child protection worker, impersonated journalist sentenced to jail
A man is sentenced to six months in jail for harassing a Child and Youth Protection Services worker who was managing the removal of his children. ⌘ Read more
Save the Darling-Baaka River campaign launched by NSW Greens ahead of state election
A plan to drastically change current water management practices in the Darling River has been launched by the NSW Greens, with the aim to oust the National party from water management portfolios. ⌘ Read more
NSW horse owner Janice Louise Denny jailed for 'unpardonable' animal cruelty
The far south coast woman had failed to comply with a court order restricting her ownership of horses and, according to the magistrate, had caused a grey pony mare "unpardonable suffering". ⌘ Read more
Man, young boy rescued after 'help' message written in sand spotted by drone operator
The badly injured man managed to scrawl the word on the beach where he and the boy washed up after their boat capsized on the NSW South Coast. ⌘ Read more
Cook at Indian restaurant went unpaid for more than two years under threat of deportation, tribunal hears
A woman worked for more than two years at an Adelaide Indian restaurant without pay after the owners threatened her with deportation if she reported the issue, a tribunal hears. ⌘ Read more
Jury finds Rebecca Payne guilty of murdering husband and stuffing his body in freezer
The jury took two days to reach the verdict. During the trial, the Supreme Court heard Payne had fed her husband biscuits laced with temazepam. ⌘ Read more
'Worst deal in all history': Former Labor PM Paul Keating savages AUKUS submarine deal
Former prime minister Paul Keating has taken aim at Australia's AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine deal with the United States and the United Kingdom, calling it the "worst international decision"  by a Labor government since conscription in World War I. ⌘ Read more
Why appealing to everyone doesn't appeal to Dylan Moran
The Irish comedian and actor very much wants people to attend his upcoming tour, but there's a caveat — the invitation isn't an open one. ⌘ Read more
Family of golfer struck by lightning thanks 'selfless' playing partner who 'didn't give up on him'
Dirk Kotze was struck at a Brendale golf course on Sunday afternoon as intense storms swept across the state's south-east. ⌘ Read more
'We're better than that': Corruption watchdog head calls for overhaul of police dog use against Indigenous kids
The head of Western Australia's anti-corruption body criticises the police's use of dogs against young people, and says policies governing their deployment were not "racist in intent, but are racist". ⌘ Read more
Women's national team players call on FIFA to equalise World Cup prize money
One hundred and fifty players from 25 nations including Australia, Japan, Norway and the US have signed a letter calling on FIFA to make significant reforms. ⌘ Read more
'You can't argue': FIFA hits back at women's football doubters
FIFA's second Women's Football Benchmarking Report shows the game is growing exponentially. What's holding it back are those ignoring the numbers. ⌘ Read more
Toddler dragged under car in horror Geraldton crash
Geraldton Police are investigating the Tuesday evening crash at Rangeway, which has left a three-year-old boy in a critical condition. ⌘ Read more
Will nuclear waste from AUKUS subs be dumped in SA? Not necessarily
South Australia has been chosen to build submarines under the AUKUS deal, but its premier says that doesn't necessarily mean the state is the best location for the required nuclear waste dump. ⌘ Read more
Tasmanian man appears in court over alleged murder of mother-of-four Jacqui Purton
James Austin is named in court and remanded in custody over the alleged murder of Tasmanian mother-of-four Jacqui Purton. ⌘ Read more
From this week, Canberrans will see seaplanes taking off from and landing on Lake Burley Griffin
Seaplanes are one step away from taking passengers between Sydney and Canberra as trial flights begin on Lake Burley Griffin. ⌘ Read more
Major mines suspend operations after floodwater enters sites, damages infrastructure
Some of the biggest minerals mines in Queensland will be shut down for weeks and months. Environmental experts are being engaged to assess any potential spills at hte sites. ⌘ Read more
Rising electricity bills to bite lowest income earners, advocates say
Brooke and her family love the footy, fishing and family drives. But expected increases to their energy bills are making them rethink their plans. ⌘ Read more
Justin Gaethje, the UFC's human highlight reel, primed for another title run
The big names at the top of the UFC's lightweight division might have changed but two-time title challenger Justin Gaethje is still the sport's blunt-force artist. ⌘ Read more
NRL live: Dragons clash with Titans, Ponga concussed in Knights' gutsy win over Wests Tigers
St George Illawarra makes its season debut against Gold Coast, while Newcastle's 14-12 victory over Wests Tigers is soured by another concussion sustained by Kalyn Ponga. Follow our live ScoreCentre. ⌘ Read more
NRL to introduce mandatory 11-day break for concussed players
The NRL continues its attempts to mitigate the impact of concussions on players, implementing a break that will force concussed players to sit out at least one game after a concussion. ⌘ Read more
Nurses' union launches legal action against NSW government over staffing ratios
The nurses' union claims patients at several major NSW hospitals have missed out on hundreds of thousands of hours of nursing care due to "systemic understaffing". ⌘ Read more