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CLP more than six months overdue in disclosing political donations to NT Electoral Commission
The NT Electoral Commission says it has sent "numerous reminders" to the CLP regarding its filing obligations, as it awaits the disclosure of thousands of dollars in donations from the 2021-22 financial year. ⌘ Read more
Mother and daughter impacted by cochlear implant bungle 'suffered in silence'
A mother whose nine-year-old daughter's cochlear implant was wrongly programmed at the Women's and Children's Hospital says her issues with the hospital's audiology department date back years and include misdiagnoses and delayed treatments. ⌘ Read more
Gen Z voters want action on housing, environment and gambling as NSW election looms
For the first time, the under-40s will make up the majority of voters at the NSW election on Saturday. And they have clear messages about the issues they care about most. ⌘ Read more
Live: White House urges China to press Putin, climate report gives stark warning, and Shaq has hip surgery. 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
How to reduce your risk when signing a builder, in the wake of two major construction industry collapses
Two giants in the building industry have failed in recent weeks, leaving trails of unpaid debts. So how can customers keep their money safe? ⌘ Read more
On his first day in aged care, a resident told Pratik to go back where he came from. The racism continued for years
A workforce shortage, exaggerated by the pandemic, is increasing Australia's dependency on culturally diverse aged care workers. But researchers say that workforce is on the receiving end of racism "on a daily basis". ⌘ Read more
20 years ago Simone was kicked out of Opera Australia – now she's a global superstar
The story of Australia's greatest living conductor rivals the drama of Tár, but its real-life protagonist is relatively unknown. A new documentary for ABC TV wants to change that. ⌘ Read more
Changing advice on food allergies 'confusing' some parents as researchers look in utero
Researchers in Western Australia are studying the effects of pregnancy diets on children developing food allergens, but warn changing messages are leaving some parents confused about how to nip allergens in the bud. ⌘ Read more
Thousands of Australians will not be able to vote in Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum
Thousands of people — including a significant number of First Nations Australians — will be prevented from voting on the referendum to establish an Indigenous Voice to Parliament if amendments to the referendum machinery bill are voted down in the Senate. ⌘ Read more
Samoan prime minister says she understands Australia's push to obtain nuclear-powered submarines
Samoa's prime minister speaks about Australia's deepening political engagement with Pacific Island nations at Lowy Institute. ⌘ Read more
Massive NSW bushfire has led to 'near total destruction' of native wildlife, carers say
The 18,000-hectare Alpha Road fire in the state's Central Tablelands has wiped out precious Australian animals and habitat, conservationists say. ⌘ Read more
Macron's government survives motion of no confidence by just nine votes
As widespread protests sweep through the country, the French government narrowly survives a vote of no confidence, bringing a deeply unpopular pension reform into law. ⌘ Read more
'Not native to Tasmania': Man fined after shooting 350 kookaburras
A Tasmanian man who shot 350 kookaburras because they were impacting the native wildlife is fined $5,000 — not for the birds' deaths, but because he had the wrong firearm permit. ⌘ Read more
Government purchase or property developers? The fight over this art deco Sydney building
An art deco building is at the centre of a fight between theatre advocates and a property developer. It highlights the question of what to do with neglected heritage buildings. ⌘ Read more
How an offshore casino ‘partners’ with Facebook to illegally target Australians
A series of advertisements for an online casino that target Australians are being shown on Facebook. The case has reopened the debate about how easy it is for offshore businesses to use the internet to evade Australian law, writes Casey Briggs. ⌘ Read more
Imran Khan alleges court appearance would have been 'death trap'
As a rocket attack takes the life of some of his supporters Imran Khan makes a plea to appear for court only by video link due to his fear of another attempt on his life. ⌘ Read more
'Dear friends' Putin and Xi meet to discuss China's plan for peace in Ukraine
China's President Xi meets with Vladimir Putin in Moscow, assuring the Russian leader he has the backing of his people to win the presidential election next year. ⌘ Read more
Russia defies Vladimir Putin arrest warrant by opening its own case against ICC
Russia's top investigative body opens a criminal case against the ICC prosecutor and judges who issued an arrest warrant for President Vladimir Putin on war crimes charges. ⌘ Read more
'I cut him down': Veterans Affairs Minister pressured after Timor veteran's wife speaks of his suicide attempts
Australian Army veteran Dave tried to end his life more than 30 times since returning from Timor, he and his wife used a Q+A appearance to implore the government to do more. Warning graphic depictions of self-harm. ⌘ Read more
Climate scientists issue 'survival guide for humanity' as UN chief makes plea to act quickly
The world’s climate scientists have issued what one expert says is a “final warning” before global warming exceeds 1.5C, threatening planetary systems human life depends on. ⌘ Read more
'Washed their hands and focused on Ukraine': Desperate pleas for aid to Somalia as tens of thousands die in record drought
A new report says an estimated 43,000 people died amid the longest drought on record in Somalia last year and half of them likely were children. ⌘ Read more
Council worker dies in Central Queensland workplace incident while unloading machinery
The Central Highlands Regional Council has expressed its sympathies for the family of one of its staff members who died in a workplace incident in the Arcadia Valley on Monday. ⌘ Read more
New species of 'rare and giant' trapdoor spider discovered in Queensland
The nocturnal species can be found burrowed inside trapdoors about the diameter of a 50-cent piece in the black soil west of Bundaberg. ⌘ Read more
More arrests following discovery of torso in wheelie bin in Adelaide suburb
Another two arrests have been made by police investigating the alleged murder of Adelaide man Geoffrey McLean, whose torso was found in a wheelie bin in October. ⌘ Read more
Tasmania's transgender community braces ahead of Tuesday rally after Nazi outrage in Melbourne
An anti-trans rights rally outside Tasmania's parliament will go ahead on Tuesday, with authorities declaring "censoring free speech is not in the interest of a democratic society" — despite ugly scenes at a Melbourne event on the weekend. ⌘ Read more
Thanks a million: Adelaide Fringe sets national seven-figure ticket sales record
The Adelaide Fringe becomes the first Australian festival to sell 1 million tickets, according to organisers, attracting record crowds over the past four weeks. ⌘ Read more
Should parliament be able to vote on whether to go to war? A former-intelligence-officer-turned-MP is arguing it should
Independent MP Andrew Wilkie blew the whistle on faulty evidence that had led to the Iraq War in 2003. Now, 20 years on, he is inside parliament, arguing decisions on whether to go to war should be made by the whole of parliament, not just by the government. ⌘ Read more
Abuse survivor takes ex-teacher and Tasmanian government to court
When she was a student in the 1990s, Katrina Munting was sexually abused by a teacher, who was later jailed for three years. Now, she is suing that former teacher and the government, in a case believed to be the first of its kind in the state. ⌘ Read more
Deni Varnhagen returns to active AFLW football after vaccination challenge
After more than a year on the sidelines, AFLW player and nurse Deni Varnhagen will return to active elite football, months after she failed in a bid to challenge the South Australian vaccine mandate for healthcare workers. ⌘ Read more
Embattled lawyer chosen as Labor's replacement for Alannah MacTiernan as party declares he'll sit on crossbench
A recount confirms community lawyer Ben Dawkins will replace Alannah MacTiernan in the upper house, but WA Labor veterans declare they don't want him representing their party. ⌘ Read more
China's Xi Jinping to visit Vladimir Putin in Moscow, days after arrest warrant issued for Russian leader
The visit is the first by a world leader since the  the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin. ⌘ Read more
Bushfire warning forces bride and groom to organise 'emergency wedding' in matter of hours
When Ash Bent's wedding venue was evacuated 90 minutes before the vows were to be exchanged, he was fairly sure the whole thing would have to be cancelled. As it happened, a hastily formed "plan B" worked out perfectly. ⌘ Read more
Liberal MP says she will fight party expulsion after attending anti-trans rights rally
Victorian MP Moira Deeming vows to fight moves to expel her from the parliamentary Liberal Party after her involvement in an anti-trans rights rally attended by neo-Nazis. ⌘ Read more
What to do if you think your drivers licence, passport, medicare details were exposed in the latest cyber attacks
Personal details of more Australians are feared to have been accessed by hackers. Here's what to do if you think you're at risk. ⌘ Read more
Rugby league great John Sattler dies, aged 80
John Sattler — who famously captained South Sydney to victory in the 1970 grand final after breaking his jaw — has died. He was aged 80. ⌘ Read more
'I don't want to play a team that mucks around': Fisher-Harris ready for fireworks in explosive grand final rematch
After declaring "Parra are our sons" in the aftermath of the Panthers' premiership win last year, Penrith's James Fisher-Harris is ready to handle any Eel retribution in Thursday's grand final rematch. ⌘ Read more
Forget chocolate eggs. The CSIRO's joined the great shark egg hunt and they need help
Sometimes dubbed mermaid's purses, these strange and wonderful works of nature are a common find on Australian beaches and scientists want beachcombers to help them learn more. ⌘ Read more
Major delays as NSW highway shut down after crash, disrupting students' trips home
A major car crash has closed a busy highway on the state's Central Coast this afternoon, prompting traffic chaos amid the school pick-up. ⌘ Read more
CQU course inspiring medical students to work in hometowns where patients are 'not just a number'
Kirsty Taylor is among Central Queensland University medical students keen to work in their hometowns through a course that aims to overcome regional health care shortages. ⌘ Read more
It was Victoria's largest recorded earthquake. Now researchers believe they have found the cause
A magnitude-5.9 earthquake, which was felt across five Australian states and territories, was caused by a previously unknown fault line deep within the earth's crust, according to new research. ⌘ Read more
Flood-damaged WA national parks to shut for 2023, tour operators scramble to 'adapt'
January's record-breaking floods destroyed key infrastructure and washed away significant portions of one of the Kimberley's most-visited destinations. ⌘ Read more
Former lawn bowls coach pleads not guilty to abusing two juniors
Daniel Norman Hatton, 55, has pleaded not guilty to allegedly abusing two juniors in the sport, with the court hearing he told police he "physically couldn't do it" due to erectile dysfunction. ⌘ Read more
Minister admits government will miss deadline to employ around-the-clock nurses in aged care
Labor promised to have nurses in aged care homes at all times within a year of winning the federal election. The aged care minister now admits the government will miss that deadline. ⌘ Read more
Questions raised about the independence of BHP dust report in Pilbara town
Documents show regulators backed down on health advice regarding dust after it was "contested" by the mining giant. ⌘ Read more
Caravan, campervan destroyed in shocking hit-run as police seek witnesses
A crash survivor says witnesses thought he "would be dead" after seeing his campervan roll on stretch of WA highway. ⌘ Read more
Alcaraz number one again after Indian Wells win, Rybakina beats Sabalenka in Australian Open rematch
Carlos Alcaraz reclaims the men's number-one ranking after his tournament victory in Indian Wells, while Elena Rybakina avenges her Australian Open defeat to Aryna Sabalenka in the women's decider. ⌘ Read more
Man pleads guilty to crash causing elderly pedestrian to have leg amputated
The elderly man was forced to have his leg amputated after he was trapped against his own vehicle by the accused's car in November 2021. ⌘ Read more
Latitude Financial warns customers that data breach could widen and hack 'remains active'
The amount of customer data stolen from Australian company Latitude Financial may grow, with the non-bank lender confirming that drivers licenses, passports and Medicare numbers of more than 300,000 people have already been hacked. ⌘ Read more
Police arrest former SAS soldier shown in Four Corners video
Police arrest a decorated former SAS soldier who was shown in a Four Corners program shooting an Afghan man in a wheat field. He is expected to become the first Australian serviceman or veteran to be charged with a war crime under Australian law. ⌘ Read more
Putin made a trip to Mariupol days after a warrant was issued for his arrest. What exactly was he doing there?**
The Russian president has visited the occupied Ukrainian port city of Mariupol, his first since Moscow claimed to have annexed it. So what inspired him to make the trip and what exactly was he doing there?  Here's what you need to know. ⌘ Read more
Former hospital director banned from practising after misconduct findings
A Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal found the former Bacchus Marsh hospital director Lee Gruner had failed to ensure the safe delivery of clinical services, following a string of stillbirths and newborn deaths. ⌘ Read more
Tin was 'wanted' by the Myanmar government. In Australia, she found love and safety — but also stigma
With every shared meal, volunteering shift and fundraising project, Tin Hta Nu is determined to challenge stereotypes and show how much refugees contribute to their communities. ⌘ Read more
Western Sydney council's developer deal paves way for Charlie Teo-backed hospital
Blacktown Council agrees to sell a large part of its CBD to developers, with plans for the site including a private hospital and research centre backed by controversial neurosurgeon Charlie Teo. ⌘ Read more
Seven minutes of mayhem turns FA Cup tie around, as Fulham have three sent off against Manchester United
A few short minutes of mayhem see Fulham throw away an FA Cup lead against Manchester United at Old Trafford, with the Cottagers losing two players, their manager, two goals and eventually the match. ⌘ Read more
Donald Trump says he's expecting to be arrested tomorrow. Here's what we know
The former US president's all-caps social media posts say he's expecting to be taken into custody this week and repeats false claims about voter fraud in the country's last presidential election. ⌘ Read more
Lawyers investigating if Australian pilot accused of training Chinese military was 'lured back' home by US authorities
Daniel Duggan's legal team is fighting a US request to extradite him after he was arrested in October last year  accused of helping train members of the Chinese military to fly fighter jets. ⌘ Read more
Man arrested after employee stabbed to death at Darwin bottle shop
Police say the 19-year-old man was assaulted with a knife about 9pm Sunday and declared dead at the scene, while another 19-year-old man has been arrested. ⌘ Read more
Flood-hit residents 'suffering' as they enter second month without work
Residents cut off by major floods in parts of the Gulf of Carpentaria are facing another month without work while businesses grapple with mass cancellations for the tourist season. ⌘ Read more
Tributes for farmer killed after hazard reduction burn goes wrong
A much-loved grandfather is being remembered as a "good bloke" who died following a "tragic accident" when a hazard-reduction burn in the New South Wales Central West went wrong. ⌘ Read more
WA's worst-ever flood reveals 'hundreds' of people were never registered after birth
Hundreds of Indigenous residents in WA's north have potentially been living their lives unregistered, the recovery from record flooding has shown. ⌘ Read more
US study finds higher cancer rate among military pilots, ground crews
A year-long Pentagon study finds high rates of cancer among US military pilots, and for the first time shows ground crew members who fuel, maintain and launch those aircraft are also getting sick. ⌘ Read more
Once the envy of Australian men for his pecs appeal, adventurer Alby Mangels now lives life under pseudonyms
He was the iconic Australian documentary maker who travelled the world in search of adventure, but these days Alby Mangels spends most of his time living under an assumed name in a secret island location — but he still has one more adventure in the works. ⌘ Read more
Fijian beekeepers experience a boom in interest, but expansion plans have hit a hurdle
A boom in beekeeping in the Pacific helps improve yield and quality for more than 30 per cent of the country's pollination-dependent crops, but it comes as Fiji faces a decline in pollen. ⌘ Read more
Jemma had a stroke at 25. If her partner hadn't recognised the signs she might have died
Strokes in young people are more common than you may think, which is why this 25-year-old stroke survivor from regional WA is urging young people to learn about the warning signs. ⌘ Read more
Cowboys investigate 'vile and abhorrent' abuse of player Kyle Feldt after loss
The NRL club is threatening to cancel memberships, saying it has a zero-tolerance policy for abusive behaviour, after several players and their partners were targeted. ⌘ Read more
Live: ASX the first major market to react to UBS's Credit Suisse takeover, coordinated central bank action
Australia will be the first major financial centre to react to UBS's takeover of Credit Suisse. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. ⌘ Read more
Australia sanctions Iran over human rights abuses, supply of drones to Russia
The Australian government says it is imposing Magnitsky-style sanctions on 14 Iranian individuals and 14 entities over "egregious human rights abuses and violations in Iran". ⌘ Read more
Thousands without power as wild winds lash Adelaide
Thousands of people are without power across Adelaide as wild winds continue to lash the city. ⌘ Read more
Could you live without electricity? Residents in these small towns are fighting to keep the lights on
Residents of a regional West Australian community are threatening legal action against Western Power after more than a decade of persistent network problems. ⌘ Read more
Lance was given two hours to leave his home. With nowhere to go, a friend suggested Musgrave Park
Lance Bath has been living in a tent in an inner-city park for 10 weeks. And every week, more people join him there. ⌘ Read more
McLeod's Daughters star Peter Hardy identified as Fremantle beach drowning victim
Family and friends pay tribute to the Australian actor, who had been visiting from his new home in London. ⌘ Read more
Piastri beats McLaren teammate, drawing praise from former F1 world champion
Formula 1 racer Oscar Piastri has claimed his first win over teammate Lando Norris, surviving 49 laps on one set of tyres at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix — a feat applauded by Nico Rosberg. ⌘ Read more
Yolngu educator and 'bilingual warrior' Yalmay Yunupingu retires from teaching
A dedicated Arnhem Land teacher and linguist described as a warrior for bilingual education is retiring after 40 years of fighting to keep Yolngu language and culture strong. ⌘ Read more
Live: South African corruption investigator shot dead, and Kate's new royal family photos. 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
In this liberated Ukrainian city, civilians still pay the price of war
The Ukranian city of Izium presents a gruesome reminder of the ongoing cost of war, as residents fall victim to land mines riddled throughout the liberated area long after the occupation ended. ⌘ Read more
Turkish undertaker moves family to cemetery as he buries earthquake victims
With his home damaged by Türkiye's devastating earthquakes, Ali Dogru moved his family to the only place he knew he could keep them safe — the cemetery where he is working relentlessly to bury victims of the disaster. ⌘ Read more
Adelaide hospital wrongly programs cochlear implants in children, causing developmental delays
Adelaide's Women's and Children's Hospital apologises for wrongly programming the cochlear implants of one in four children in its program, causing what are expected to be lifelong development problems. ⌘ Read more
'NO WAR' Sydney Opera House protest items to sit alongside Australian fighter jet in new Iraq War gallery
On the 20th anniversary of the start of the Iraq War, the Australian War Memorial reveals that its new gallery marking the conflict will feature anti-war protest material alongside a F/A-18 Hornet. ⌘ Read more
Frantic texts reveal Ashley's desperate and painful struggle for medical help in her final weeks
Ashley believed she had one last shot to get help. Like millions of Australians every year, she looked for it in a hospital emergency department. ⌘ Read more
UQ's COVID vaccine technology finally moves to human trial phase after 2020 false start
A human trial has been launched into the University of Queensland's second-generation COVID vaccine, more than two years after the original technology was abandoned amid patients falsely testing positive to HIV. ⌘ Read more
Call for new multiple birth grant to help families facing unexpected costs
Imagine budgeting for one more baby, but a surprise twist means you end up with three — that's the situation Silje Andersen-Cooke and her partner found themselves in. She backs a new report that says the federal government needs to step up the financial assistance given to multiple-birth families. ⌘ Read more
How this community is trying to prevent suicide, as cost-of-living distress increases
As concern about suicide rises nationally, almost 200 people in central Victoria have stepped up to remember loved ones lost and champion prevention. ⌘ Read more
How John Boyega's Black Lives Matter speech connected him with late actor Michael K Williams
When John Boyega gave an impassioned speech at a Black Lives Matter rally in June 2020, he worried it would ruin his career in movies. Instead, it led him to his latest project, Breaking. ⌘ Read more
Perez wins F1 Saudi Arabia Grand Prix while Alonso stripped of third place just after receiving trophy
Red Bull continues their early dominance of the Formula 1 season, as Sergio Perez takes victory in Saudi Arabia ahead of his charging teammate. ⌘ Read more
Why the world's fittest woman won't be back to defend her title — for now
Tia-Clair Toomey has won the world CrossFit Games six times consecutively from 2017 until 2022. She also placed runner-up in 2015 and 2016. She was intending to defend her title in 2023, until a surprise announcement. ⌘ Read more
Properties, shares and income sources — council to vote on whether you should know it all
A new policy to proactively declare councillors' potential conflicts of interests before they arise is set to be voted on at a Hobart City Council meeting this evening. ⌘ Read more
UBS to take over Credit Suisse
Beleaguered bank Credit Suisse is bought out by Swiss rival UBS. ⌘ Read more
Happier staff and more profitable companies — can the four-day week fix burnout and labour shortages?**
A UK trial of the four-day week found it made companies more money and staff happier and healthier, while businesses in an Australian trial are already making it permanent. ⌘ Read more
Australia's largest skin cancer study hit by data breach, personal information 'may have been compromised'
Australia's biggest skin cancer study has been hit by an unpublicised data breach, with the personal details of more than 1,000 people feared to have been accessed by hackers. ⌘ Read more
'There's no rules whatsoever': Voters hit hard by rental crisis could return key seat to Labor at NSW election
The key Western Sydney seat lost by Labor in 2011, has the second-highest proportion of renting households in the state, for voters under stress it will be front of mind at the ballot box. ⌘ Read more
Russian ambassador to Australia accuses the ICC of bias after Putin arrest warrant
Russia's ambassador to Australia says the International Criminal Court has "tunnel vision" after an arrest warrant was issued for President Vladimir Putin. ⌘ Read more
What next for a troubled banking world after two collapses in the US?**
The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank in the US are a timely warning that rapid changes in monetary conditions can have sudden and unintended consequences, writes business editor Ian Verrender. ⌘ Read more
AFL Round-Up: Pre-season promises lead to round one delight in gripping AFL opener
After an AFL pre-season of bold proclamations and lofty promises, some teams leave round one with their prospects emboldened while others search for answers. We digest the week that was. ⌘ Read more
Business groups push for climate deal but warn government against conceding to Greens
The government has been locked in negotiations with the Greens and key crossbenchers for weeks over its proposed changes to the so-called safeguard mechanism, with the Coalition remaining steadfastly opposed. ⌘ Read more
The corporate world could learn some lessons from school about celebrating multiculturalism
When I'm sitting through another corporate Harmony Week speech, I think back to the schoolyard — where celebrating multiculturalism was simply something we did every day, writes Emma Ruben. ⌘ Read more
Aussie one-two crowns stellar aerials season for Danielle Scott
Australian skier Danielle Scott wins her first crystal globe as World Cup aerials champion after finishing second behind fellow Aussie Laura Peel in Almaty. ⌘ Read more
Vladimir Putin visits Mariupol as part of surprise tour of occupied Ukraine
The Sunday visit comes after Mr Putin travelled to Crimea in an unannounced weekend stopover and just two days after the International Criminal Court issued a warrant for his arrest. ⌘ Read more
Victorian Liberal MP Moira Deeming set for expulsion over anti-trans rally
Victorian Liberal leader John Pesutto will move to expel controversial MP Moira Deeming from the party over her role in an anti-trans rally. ⌘ Read more
'Significant planning' underway to clean up massive fish kill in NSW's far west
An emergency response centre, headed by NSW Police, has been put into action in the state's far west to coordinate the clean-up of the worst mass kill ever to hit the Darling River in Menindee. ⌘ Read more
Nineteen killed in Bangladesh after bus crashes into ditch
At least 19 people have been killed and dozens injured after a speeding bus veered off a major expressway in central Bangladesh and plunged into a ditch. ⌘ Read more