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Lightning shock Giants in Super Netball boilover, Thunderbirds make winning start
Sunshine Coast Lightning loom as this season's big improver following a trouncing of the Giants, while the Adelaide Thunderbirds score a convincing triumph over the Queensland Firebirds. ⌘ Read more
ODI live: Australia looks to level the ODI series against India
Australia is out to avoid another batting collapse and level the ODI series agsinst India in Visakhapatnam. Check out the live scores and stats in our ScoreCentre. ⌘ Read more
Xavier Cooks makes NBA debut just days after winning NBL title with Sydney Kings
Fresh from leading the Sydney Kings to another NBL title, Xavier Cooks plays four minutes off the bench for the Washington Wizards in his NBA debut. ⌘ Read more
How the Black Dog Ride helped Josh turn his life around when he was in a 'dark place'
After coming through a "bit of a dark spot" five years ago, Josh Salter now leads an iconic "one-dayer" motorcycle ride to help others going through a tough time. ⌘ Read more
Voice to Parliament named as reason for Labor victory in remote NT by-election
Labor's Manuel Brown made his first public appearance in Darwin following last-night's Arafura by-election victory. ⌘ Read more
French President faces new fury after forcing through pension law
Paris police clash with demonstrators for a third night as thousands of people march throughout the country amid anger at the government pushing through a rise in the state pension age without a parliamentary vote. ⌘ Read more
NRL live: Bulldogs host Wests Tigers at sold-out Belmore
After last week's first victory under new coach Cameron Ciraldo, Canterbury returns to its spiritual home to play the winless Wests Tigers. Later, the Raiders face Cronulla in Canberra. Follow our live ScoreCentre. ⌘ Read more
Feral animals and weeds a priority for key regional independents ahead of NSW election
The Invasive Species Council warns of an impending biosecurity "disaster" due a lack of frontline staff, drawing the support of regional independents and crossbenchers who may hold the balance of power after the NSW election. ⌘ Read more
Victorian government may consider amending laws after Nazi salutes at Parliament rallies
The Victorian government says it is open to looking at further action against the display of hate symbols, after a group of protesters performed Nazi salutes outside parliament yesterday. ⌘ Read more
Army and Torres Strait community salute 'remarkable' chapter in military history
When war was on the doorstep to Australia's north 80 years ago, nearly 900 Torres Strait Islanders signed up to help protect the country despite not being able to enter pub, earn a fair wage, or be counted in the Commonwealth census. ⌘ Read more
Immense pride as Stevie becomes first person in her family to graduate high school
A program supporting Indigenous women on their education journeys is having tremendous results in regional NSW. ⌘ Read more
Third fatal crash in as many days on SA roads
A woman has died in a two-car crash in Adelaide's north-eastern suburbs last night, the third fatality on South Australian roads since Friday evening. ⌘ Read more
AFL live: Giants start new era against hungry young Crows
Under new coach Adam Kingsley, GWS face a tricky opening-round game against an Adelaide side ready to make a move up the ladder. Follow our live AFL ScoreCentre for all the scores, stats and results. ⌘ Read more
Magnitude 6.8 earthquake shakes Ecuador, at least 14 deaths reported
At least 14 people are killed in a strong earthquake that shook a coastal region of Ecuador and northern Peru, causing structural damage to multiple homes, schools and medical centres. ⌘ Read more
Phasing out kangaroo leather to have 'opposite effect' on native population
The kangaroo industry argues its leather is more sustainable than sheep and cattle equivalents, and say Nike and Puma's decision to phase its use out will actually result in more roos being shot. ⌘ Read more
UK defends plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda as 'compassionate'
The UK government's interior minister visits the Rwandan estate where asylum seekers will be deported to under a new plan, as thousands protest the immigration bill in London. ⌘ Read more
With their robotics workshop a popular brainstorming destination these inventors aim to save lives
A group of inventors operating out of a small workshop in regional Victoria are creating surveillance technology that will help the military by replacing dangerous patrol duties. ⌘ Read more
Why Dean Mosquito and his local council in WA are a step ahead of the Voice to Parliament
As the formal vote on the proposed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament draws closer, one community in WA's far north isn't waiting to take action. ⌘ Read more
Zoo fighting to save life of white tiger cub abandoned in a rubbish bin
The tiger, found outside the Athens Zoo in Greece, is believed the be victim of illegal wildlife trade. ⌘ Read more
Support for potential Taiwan conflict not part of the AUKUS submarine deal, defence minister says
Defence Minister Richard Marles says the federal government made no promises to the United States that Australia would support it in any future conflict over Taiwan in exchange for American nuclear submarines. ⌘ Read more
One year after the floods, dairy farmers are battling to lift milk production as illness takes its toll
The dairy industry on the NSW North Coast is still struggling with low milk production, ongoing repairs and an ice cream factory that is months from reopening. ⌘ Read more
NDIS rules out support as mum watches 'one child thriving and one child surviving' with epilepsy
When Luke Oxley was diagnosed with epilepsy as a child he enjoyed the chance to be different from his brother. But the novelty wore off when he realised his world was rapidly shrinking. ⌘ Read more
ICC to decide fate of Afghanistan women's team without speaking to a single player
The exiled Afghanistan women's cricket team is waiting for someone to take steps to restore their ability to play — but the ICC board deciding their fate has not spoken to them, writes Tracey Holmes. ⌘ Read more
Mark suffered concussions and a bleed on the brain. Now the focus on brain injuries in footy really hits home
With multiple class actions by former AFL stars throwing a spotlight on concussion risks, ABC radio producer and former amateur footballer Mark Foreman knows the risks aren't limited to the top flight. ⌘ Read more
They promised to 'fix the ramping crisis', but will that slogan come back to haunt the SA Labor government?**
It was arguably the slogan that won SA's 2022 election: "Labor will fix the ramping crisis". But a year on from Labor's landslide win and ramping is worse now than the day it took office. ⌘ Read more
Rod Stewart cancels Geelong concert after last-minute illness
The 78-year-old was due on stage with Cyndi Lauper and Jon Stevens on Saturday afternoon, but promoters cancelled the show just hours before gates opened, leaving fans devastated. ⌘ Read more
Residents want better security, but some say surveillance trend in homes is alarming
Demand is strong for high-tech surveillance systems in Queensland as worried residents try to deter break and enters and car thefts. But there are concerns that privacy laws aren't keeping up and civil liberties are being compromised. ⌘ Read more
The Dockers' premiership window is open. Can they break through to lift the club's first flag?**
For the first time in eight years, Fremantle's men's side enter a footy season being talked about as realistic flag contenders. But will the young team handle the weight of expectation? ⌘ Read more
If the Perth Mint saga is a 'storm in a teacup', just how big is Mark McGowan's cup?**
West Australians have some way to go before understanding the size of the "storm" around the Perth Mint, or whether it might put a crack in Premier Mark McGowan's teacup, writes Keane Bourke. ⌘ Read more
Lismore 'red zone' resident rejects $500k buyback offer, calls for more options
After rejecting a buyback offer of about $500,000, Graham Askey is among those Northern Rivers homeowners who are calling for support to raise their homes — not relocate. ⌘ Read more
Ireland beats England in Dublin to clinch Six Nations Grand Slam
The Irish complete a Grand Slam with a win over England in Dublin on St Patrick's Day — now it's on to September's Rugby Union World Cup for the world's number-one men's team. ⌘ Read more
'There won't be anything in the future': People driving illegally over sacred Aboriginal site, map shows
Aboriginal rangers who patrol Preminghana in Tasmania's far north-west say it's being destroyed, little by little, by four-wheel drivers and bikers who stray from the tracks. ⌘ Read more
Is accessible tourism achievable without a disability workforce?**
Getting on stage at festivals and events has come with its challenges for MC Wheels. He's found ways around it, but he wants it to be made easier for others. ⌘ Read more
From sheep poo to festival gala: Comedian Daniel Connell is glad he got his start in the capital
The Batemans Bay-born comedian performed at the first three Canberra Comedy Festivals, and said getting to start in the capital gave him more opportunities. ⌘ Read more
'You are the chosen ones': Inside a Christian fundamentalist community
After spending decades in fundamentalist religious organisations, these Australians are speaking out about what it takes to move on and heal. ⌘ Read more
As the volume of vaping waste soars, how do we safely dispose of the new 'cigarette butt'?**
Vapes and e-cigarette cartridges are full of hazardous materials, including toxic liquids, nicotine and lithium batteries that can catch fire, and there is growing confusion over the best way to responsibly dispose of them. ⌘ Read more
Australia's getting nuclear subs with the AUKUS deal, but where will they be based?**
Port Kembla, Newcastle and Brisbane are all shortlisted as possible east coast sites for a nuclear submarine base, but what are the pros and cons of each location? ⌘ Read more
New Compass host Indira Naidoo on spirituality and the touching thing that happened after her sister's suicide
Journalist Indira Naidoo shares her experience of finding meaning and how spirituality can help us navigate the darkest moments of our lives. ⌘ Read more
We tracked where Dominic Perrottet and Chris Minns have campaigned — one seat stood out
Following the Liberal and Labor leaders' movements this month has revealed one Sydney battleground seat is getting the most attention, as people in NSW prepare to head to the polls next Saturday. ⌘ Read more
Anti-Russia guerillas in Belarus take on 'two-headed enemy'
Belarusian guerillas sabotage their own country's railways as well as Minsk-based Russian military aircraft in an attempt to force Vladimir Putin's troops out of Belarus. ⌘ Read more
The reality of China's power is clear, but we don't have a clear response
Let's not pretend the world has never been in doubt about what and who China is. We have just preferred to look away when it suited us, writes Stan Grant. ⌘ Read more
Actors and filmmakers say Australia needs to catch up on diversity
When Australian actor Jillian Nguyen watched Everything Everywhere All at Once command Hollywood's biggest stage at the Oscars this week, she felt a flood of emotions. But while she's overwhelmed with hope, she says Australia is still "very, very behind". ⌘ Read more
'Security of Crimea top priority': Putin tours annexed Black Sea peninsula
Russian President Vladimir Putin travels to Crimea to mark the ninth anniversary of the Black Sea peninsula's annexation from Ukraine. ⌘ Read more
US fighter pilot accused of helping China moved to maximum security jail in NSW
A former US fighter pilot accused of helping train Chinese military pilots has been moved to a maximum security jail in regional New South Wales ahead of his next court appearance. ⌘ Read more
Equality FC: Meet the Aussies playing at the world's only gender-equal football club
Isobel Dalton and Libby Copus-Brown know what football inequality looks like. Now, in a small corner of England, they're part of a club that's trying to fix it. ⌘ Read more
At the heart of the Murdaugh murders is a dynasty with a history of 'tragedy and trains'
The media tents and trucks have packed up and left and the wall-to-wall cable network coverage of the six-week trial of South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh has ended. However, in rural Hampton County, it's a difficult, uneasy time. ⌘ Read more
How influencer 'pantry porn' is fuelling our desire for the perfect kitchen
Maybe you can't have a designer kitchen. But you can still beautify your bulk food storage, writes Jenna Drenten. ⌘ Read more
Imran Khan supporters clash with police outside Islamabad court
Police in Pakistan storm former prime minister's residence in the eastern city of Lahore while he was on his way to appear at an Islamabad court, where supporters clashed with police. ⌘ Read more
Donald Trump says he expects to be arrested on Tuesday, calls for protests
Donald Trump says in a social media post that he expects to be arrested Tuesday as a New York prosecutor is eyeing charges in a case examining hush money paid to women who alleged sexual encounters with the former president. ⌘ Read more
Wyoming governor signs law outlawing use of abortion pills
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon signs a bill prohibiting abortion pills in the state and also allowed a separate measure restricting abortion to become law without his signature. ⌘ Read more
Townsville Fire smash Southside Flyers in WNBL grand final record-breaker
The Fire are one win away from their fourth WNBL championship after demolishing the Flyers 94-63 in game one of the best-of-three grand final series. ⌘ Read more
Labor declares victory for Manuel Brown in Arafura by-election
The government says Maningrida-based Manuel Brown has held on to the remote Top End seat for Labor. ⌘ Read more
'He's clearly committed war crimes': Joe Biden says ICC's arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin is justified
The US President says that Russian President Vladimir Putin has clearly committed war crimes and the International Criminal Court's (ICC) decision to issue an arrest warrant for him was justified. ⌘ Read more
Magpies shine against Swifts in Super Netball opener
Collingwood makes a dynamic start to its 2023 Super Netball campaign with an impressive 71-63 win over the NSW Swifts at Melbourne's John Cain Arena. ⌘ Read more
Horse euthanased after fall at Moonee Valley racecourse
A jockey has been injured and his horse has died after a fall during a race at Moonee Valley racecourse. ⌘ Read more
Magpies star Howe undergoes surgery on broken arm, sidelined indefinitely
Collingwood puts no timeline on when it expects Jeremy Howe to return after he fractured his left forearm in a horrific collision during the Magpies' win over Geelong at the MCG on Friday night. ⌘ Read more
NRL live: Titans host Storm to kick off Saturday action
The Storm are on the Gold Coast to take on the Titans in the first of three games. Follow our ScoreCentre for all the live scores and stats. ⌘ Read more
AFL live: Clarkson era at North Melbourne begins with West Coast showdown
Alastair Clarkson's North Melbourne and West Coast kick off a loaded Saturday of round one action. Follow our live AFL ScoreCentre for all the scores, stats and results. ⌘ Read more
The old man and the Cheese: How the Roosters ignited their fire
The Roosters scratched their way through the opening fortnight of the season but one move from Trent Robinson has them looking like premiership favourites again. ⌘ Read more
Police identify three youths in relation to penguin mistreatment and killing
Tasmanian police have identified three youths in relation to the killing and mistreatment of penguins a week ago in Burnie in the state's north. ⌘ Read more
How are war crimes in Ukraine being investigated?**
More than 74,500 war crimes have been alleged in Ukraine since Russia invaded. But bringing those to trial is no simple task, with successful prosecution requiring a high standard of proof. ⌘ Read more
Donald Trump returns to YouTube and Facebook after two-year ban
Former US president Donald Trump posts to YouTube and Facebook in a return to the tech platforms he used to power his political rise. ⌘ Read more
Two fatal crashes in two days adds to SA's horror road toll
A 51-year-old Glenelg woman died following a crash, which also injured five others, at Hackham in the early hours of Saturday morning, while a 59-year-old man from the Barossa died in a motorcycle crash on Friday evening. ⌘ Read more
Raccoon dogs and COVID-19 virus in 'close proximity' after Huanan market samples examined
Genetic material collected at a Chinese market near where the first human cases of COVID-19 were identified show raccoon-dog DNA commingled with the virus, adding evidence to the theory the virus originated from animals, not from a lab, international experts say. ⌘ Read more
Local businesses disappointed at winter closure of popular tourist attraction
The historic West Coast Wilderness Railway will close over winter, leaving the region without one of its major tourism attractions. Local businesses say it is a blow but say upgrades are necessary. ⌘ Read more
Millions of fish dead in horrific mass kill in Menindee, deemed worst ever to hit region
Authorities have confirmed the overall scale and size of this mass fish kill eclipses similar events in 2018 and 2019. ⌘ Read more
It's unclear if central banks can contain the international banking crisis, analysts warn
Analysts say the worldwide banking system is facing a crisis of confidence, with the international banking sector entering an uncertain period in the coming days. ⌘ Read more
There are mixed feelings about future jobs in this coal-fired NSW electorate
People in the most marginal seat in regional NSW, Upper Hunter, usually work in coal mines, power stations, or on farms. There's both concern and optimism about traditional jobs. ⌘ Read more
Man dies in hospital a day after alleged assault in Adelaide's north
A man dies in hospital a day after he was allegedly assaulted by two men on pushbikes in Adelaide's north-eastern suburbs. ⌘ Read more
Fire authorities on high alert as temperatures soar across several Australian states
Total Fire Bans are in place in parts of Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia with temperatures expected to soar into the high 30s and low 40s in some parts today. Queensland's heat wave shows signs of passing. ⌘ Read more
On election day in this vast NT bush seat, all political parties agree on what voters want fixed
With polls in the Arafura by-election set to close at 6pm tonight, infrastructure and healthcare access emerge as key issues in the race. ⌘ Read more
'This goes beyond the boundary': Pies coach pays tribute to Daicos brothers after emotional week
Collingwood coach Craig McRae says the club has put its arms around their young stars after the death of a family member. ⌘ Read more
How this artist is using his lived experience to challenge preconceived notions about living with disability
Artist Bruno Booth is challenging ideas of what it means to be disabled with an obstacle course that shows participants first-hand just how much strength and skill is involved in getting around on two wheels. ⌘ Read more
Former coal miner's fears for future of job 'no one ever leaves'
David Ashen says his family is one of 500 in the South Burnett region who face an uncertain future as Queensland phases out coal-fired power by 2035. ⌘ Read more
As the volunteering sector struggles, some clubs are bucking a trend of declining numbers
The Lions Club of Alice Springs will soon close down after almost six decades serving its community, but some service groups are finding new ways to attract volunteers. ⌘ Read more
APY Lands board reappoints Richard King as general manager in special meeting
The executive board of the APY Lands has reappointed embattled general manager Richard King in a vote held in Adelaide that is being contested by some members. ⌘ Read more
Lawyers 'heavily' crafted gold theft statement for mining boss, court hears
Lawyers for a mining executive accused of stealing gold have questioned the involvement of a private lawyer and another company director in crafting a police statement for a well-known WA entrepreneur. ⌘ Read more
Breeding program helping bring an endangered turtle species back from the brink
A University of New England research program will also his investigate the effect flooding has on hatching success for the reptiles. ⌘ Read more
As the NT's senior population grows, so too are fears of an aged care crisis
The Northern Territory is set to get 60 new aged-care beds, but advocates say it will not meet the growing demand. ⌘ Read more
Lillardia travels hundreds of kilometres for her fashion course — and she is one of the lucky ones
The Yorta Yorta woman is making a name for herself in the industry with her own label inspired by her country. She says more Indigenous people would have the opportunity if courses were offered closer to home. ⌘ Read more
Amelia was born still after a straight-forward pregnancy. Her mum says 'we still have birth stories'
After feeling like a "ghost" for months after the stillbirth of her baby, Collette Butler channelled her grief into journalling and creating baby loss bundle boxes to help other parents feel supported. ⌘ Read more
The penguin population here was devastated by dog attacks, so the community stepped up
After years of dog attacks, the little penguin colony at Low Head on Tasmania's northern coast is rebuilding — and it is in part thanks to a community project. ⌘ Read more
Grandmother leads fight to fix one of Australia's worst 'childcare deserts'
Fed up with seeing parents unable to return to work due to having no childcare, Nancy Stewart is determined to find a solution for her small seaside town. ⌘ Read more
A Sydney developer is selling apartments 'in the heart of Parramatta'. They're actually in a different suburb
A developer is lobbying to officially change the boundary between two western Sydney suburbs to offer potential buyers a more sought-after — and expensive — address. ⌘ Read more
Prince Harry seeking win without trial in case against Mail newspapers
Prince Harry's lawyers tell a High Court judge the Mail newspapers have no defence against his defamation claim, as they seek to avoid trial. ⌘ Read more
Paying more for organic food? The industry says customers are being ripped off
Business owners say consumers paying premiums for organic products are being ripped off because of a lack of national standards. ⌘ Read more
Heritage concerns stop Canberra man from installing more solar panels on his 22-year-old house
Graham Mannall sought to put more solar panels on the roof of his 22-year-old Canberra home, but a heritage listing stopped him. ⌘ Read more
State government waiting on federal advice before issuing possible TikTok ban
The WA government will wait for Commonwealth advice before making a decision on potentially banning TikTok from its devices. ⌘ Read more
Aussie Matt Graham rebounds after Olympic heartbreak
Australian moguls star Matt Graham has completed his bounce-back from an injury-ravaged Olympic year, sealing second place in the FIS World Cup circuit with a bronze in the season finale in Kazakhstan. ⌘ Read more
Rolls-Royce given green light to develop nuclear power on the Moon
Rolls-Royce scientists and engineers are developing a nuclear reactor that could be used to power a future base on the Moon. ⌘ Read more
High rents forced Suellyne into emergency housing. Are rent increase limits needed?**
Despite a rental crisis forcing people from their homes, housing minister and real estate lobby says limits are  not needed ⌘ Read more
Coalition wars on display in Port Macquarie in first head-to-head contest since 1999
The Coalition's battle scars from the 2020 "koala wars" are exposed in the New South Wales election campaign for Port Macquarie, where the Nationals are running against the sitting member who left them to join the Liberal Party. ⌘ Read more
Russia, the US and a 'pro-Ukraine group' are all suspects in the Nord Stream sabotage. How do the theories stack up?**
Several suspects have emerged since the Nord Stream gas pipelines were spectacularly sabotaged last year, including the Russians themselves, the US and a non-state "pro-Ukraine" group. ⌘ Read more
The minister, the attorney-general and a working group searching for a united Voice
In just a few short months, the country is heading to its first referendum in close to three decades. We know the principle of what we'll be voting on, but when it comes to the exact wording, we're still in the dark, writes Dana Morse. ⌘ Read more
Two years ago, her world was turned upside down — but now, Emma is a world champion
When Emma Dieters went in for surgery to fix neck pain, the mother of two didn't expect to emerge an incomplete quadriplegic. But a chance encounter provided hope through the heartache. ⌘ Read more
Courtney has landed the data-breach trifecta: she is furious and wants companies to do more to protect her personal information
As well as being a Latitude Financial customer, Courtney was also caught out by the Medibank and Optus cyber-attacks. She says companies need to do more than send generic emails and platitudes. ⌘ Read more
Elon Musk's Starlink brought the internet to Brazil's Amazon — and criminals love it
As Brazil cracks down on illegal mining in Indigenous territory in the Amazon, criminal groups have a potent new tool: satellite communication gear that is reliable, fast and can be installed and relocated without special training. ⌘ Read more
This is how the women of Gippsland are growing cricket in country Victoria
Fortnightly games, a T20 format and a flexible uniform are getting more women to the wicket in regional Victoria. ⌘ Read more
ICC issues arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin over Ukraine war crimes
The International Criminal Court issues an arrest warrant against Russian President Vladimir Putin, accusing him of being responsible for the war crime of illegal deportation of children from Ukraine. ⌘ Read more
Mercedes have asked their fans not to panic, in the clearest sign yet they are panicking
The team that dominated Formula 1 for eight years finds itself miles off the pace, with their champion driver wondering if he'll ever win another title, writes Michael Doyle. ⌘ Read more