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Roma set Italian attendance record with slim loss to Barcelona in UWCL
Almost 40,000 people flock to watch first-time UWCL quarter-finalists Roma against Barcelona. ⌘ Read more
Gwyneth Paltrow faces court over skiing collision
Gwyneth Paltrow's lawyer calls the story of a retired optometrist who is suing her over a 2016 skiing collision "utter BS" as a trial over the matter gets underway in Utah. ⌘ Read more
Teenagers hit by truck on main road near Adelaide school
A girl and a boy, both aged 16, who were hit by a truck near a school in Adelaide's east have been rushed to hospital with serious injuries. ⌘ Read more
NSW premier denies asking health minister for 'favours' to get sick wife an ambulance
Premier Dominic Perrottet is quizzed ahead of Saturday's state election about calling the state's health minister before his wife ended up in hospital. ⌘ Read more
Sergio's deleted tweet has told the world, and Max Verstappen, he wants to be king
There have been rumblings around the team for some time that all was not well at Red Bull and now a deleted tweet has set in motion what could be the story of the season, writes Michael Doyle. ⌘ Read more
Crows to appeal against Shane McAdam's bump suspension
Adelaide will challenge Shane McAdam's three-match ban for rough conduct, after the AFL tribunal rejects the Crows' submission that his bump on GWS' Jacob Wehr was "entirely fair" because it did not involve the head. ⌘ Read more
During the pandemic, this Colombian doctor worked as a cleaner. Now he's where we need him most
Juan Torres thought it would be impossible to walk through an Australian hospital corridor as a doctor. Then Dinesh Palipana answered his call. ⌘ Read more
Live: US indices up, ASX likely to follow
Foreign stockmarkets have jumped after the governments in the US and UK sought to reassure markets the stability of the global financial system. Follow the day's financial news with our live blog. ⌘ Read more
Biscuit or beer-themed coffin? Why loved ones are being farewelled in creative caskets
A growing number of families and individuals are personalising coffins and end-of-life ceremonies, according to a Queensland funeral home owner and civil celebrant. ⌘ Read more
Plans for Paralympic Centre of Excellence announced ahead of Brisbane 2032 Olympics
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said Queensland will provide $44 million for the centre and ask the federal government to match the funding. ⌘ Read more
What to expect from Trump's possible arrest, including the charges he faces
Donald Trump could soon become the first former US president to be charged with a crime. But will it end his bid to return to the White House? ⌘ Read more
Nadal out of top 10 for first time since 2005 but planning fearsome clay-court comeback
Current world number one Carlos Alcaraz was just two years old the last time the men's top 10 was without Rafael Nadal, and with the clay-court season coming, the 22-time major champion is not expected to be out of it for long. ⌘ Read more
A bee-killing pest could have been sniffed out by dogs — but the government stopped training them to detect it
When the varroa mite arrived in Australia, a critical defence that could have prevented it was not in place, because the government had stopped training sniffer dogs to detect the bees that carry it. ⌘ Read more
Lanning's Capitals reach WPL final with win over Healy's Warriorz, but there's still hope for a rematch
Alyssa Healy's UP Warriorz are into a play-off against Mumbai to see who will face Meg Lanning's Delhi Capitals in the final of the inaugural Women's Premier League tournament. ⌘ Read more
People injured as truck crashes into Launceston house
Police ask people to avoid Goderich Street in Launceston's north after a "serious crash" involving a truck. Injuries have been reported. ⌘ Read more
Can a chatbot help women report racism?**
When Priyanka was told to "take her COVID virus back to where she came from" during the height of the pandemic, she decided to create Maya Cares, the first chatbot to help women of colour identify whether they have gone through a racist incident. ⌘ Read more
The UK’s latest migration crackdown is almost a direct copy of Australia’s policies – here’s why some say it’s not a good idea
The United Kingdom's latest migration crackdown, its toughest yet, is almost a replica of Australia's asylum seeker policy. Refugee advocates warn the Australian system should be a cautionary tale, not a blueprint. ⌘ Read more
Canberra's iconic Telstra Tower to get a makeover and reopen to the public, celebrating Ngunnawal culture
Black Mountain's iconic Telstra Tower is set for a makeover, with the telecommunications giant confirming that it wants to restore the site as a "premier destination" that celebrates Ngunnawal culture. ⌘ Read more
How do you explain to the kids when money's too tight to mention? Honestly, says a child psychologist
As living costs mount and families count where every dollar goes, there are ways to ease anxiety among the young when it comes to cutting back, explains a child psychologist. ⌘ Read more
This suburban side has produced 22 AFL players in nine years — what's its formula?**
Jason Horne-Francis is the talk of the AFL after a stand-out performance against the Lions — but the club that helped nurture his skills believes there could be plenty more young guns within its ranks. ⌘ Read more
He's hosted China, Japan and the United States this week. Why is the leader of this small island nation so popular?**
During the past three days, the office of Solomon Islands Prime Minster Manasseh Sogavare has been like a mini-United Nations. Nick Sas and Chrisnrita Aumanu-leong explain why. ⌘ Read more
Twenty new pelvic pain and endometriosis clinics are opening. This is where they will be
One in five women suffer from pelvic pain, with one in nine dealing with endometriosis. There's hope new clinics will help those suffering debilitating pain. ⌘ Read more
From the fall of Kabul to the heights of the MCG, Shadi Khan Saif is on a quest to reunite his family
I fled the horrors of state collapse in Afghanistan and am gradually feeling embraced by Melbourne. However, there's still one thing that overshadows my life here, writes Shadi Khan Saif. ⌘ Read more
How artificial intelligence is helping untrained staff scan patients for heart disease
People with no formal training are scanning hearts in remote areas using software that guides them through the potentially life-saving procedure. But can they produce the same results as a specialist? ⌘ Read more
Xi and Putin vow to have one-another's back on energy as Russia warns UK over nuclear supply
Presidents Xi and Putin hail a close strategic partnership as Western sanctions on Russia open a door for trade with China. ⌘ Read more
Thirty years on, this detective still believes someone knows something about what happened to Nancy
On a Friday in 1993, German traveller Nancy Grunwaldt hopped on her red bike, rode south out of the small Tasmanian town of St Helens and was never seen again. Three decades on, with another lead amounting to nothing, police say the case will "stay open" until there is an answer. ⌘ Read more
How hundreds of international experts came together to produce the most definitive climate change warning yet
A child born now is likely to suffer, on average, three to four times as many climate extreme events in their lifetime as their grandparents did, write Frank Jotzo and Mark Howden. ⌘ Read more
'I thought it would benefit me': Thousands of Papua New Guineans caught up in Golden Sun 'pyramid scheme'
Thousands of Papua New Guineans fall victim to a scheme that promises money in return for reviews of 15-second blockbuster movie clips. ⌘ Read more
Coalition set to support referendum framework bill as deadline nears for final wording
Negotiations on the Voice to Parliament referendum on two fronts are close to concluding, as a likely final meeting is held on the recommended wording, and the Liberals entertain supporting the bill that would establish how the referendum is run. ⌘ Read more
'There's usually not just one cockroach, there's more than one': Why the collapse of SVB is having a 'contagion effect'
The SVB collapse didn't just leave the banking sector in disarray; technology start-ups are bracing for a harder time, and there are fears the global economy is at risk of recession. ⌘ Read more
The unnerving truth about how Australia will pay for its new nuclear submarines
To pay for megaprojects like Australia's new nuclear submarine program, or the COVID-era JobKeeper scheme, the Government has to find an awful lot of money from somewhere. Or does it? Peter Martin explains. ⌘ Read more
Warren and Geert had just met when they hiked up a mountain together. Then their lives changed forever
Nature was always Warren's 'antidote' to a busy life. Then he had a devastating accident on Hinchinbrook Island and didn't know if he'd make it out alive. ⌘ Read more
There's a technical revolution happening in filmmaking that producers don't want you to notice
Filmmakers say virtual production marks a new era in cinema. So how does it work and where did it come from? The answer involves a 2003 Aussie detergent ad and a 2018 bounty hunter in a shiny suit of armour. ⌘ Read more
'Filthy rich officials': How Indonesian public servants are flaunting their wealth and being brought down
An Indonesian official calls a press conference to declare his wife's designer handbags are indeed fake as a national scandal dubbed "Filthy Rich Officials" unfolds. ⌘ Read more
Five Ecuador TV stations receive letter bombs, one explodes in office, injuring reporter
The prosecutor's office has opened a terrorism investigation, without stating why the news stations were specifically targeted, or by whom. ⌘ Read more
Winnie the Pooh horror film screening cancelled in Hong Kong, likely due to Xi comparisons
Chinese censors have in the past targeted the film's main character, originally conceptualised by English author A A Milne, due to memes that compare the bumbling bear to President Xi Jinping. ⌘ Read more
'Half-baked account': Boris Johnson admits he misled parliament over lockdown parties
Boris Johnson says he unintentionally misled parliament when he assured his colleagues no parties had taken place during the UK's COVID-19 lockdown. ⌘ Read more
Kaufusi to miss Brisbane with four-game ban for late hit
Dolphins backrower Felise Kaufusi will miss the NRL club's next four games, including the derby against Brisbane, for his hit on Newcastle's Jackson Hastings. ⌘ Read more
London police institutionally racist and sexist, major review finds
An independent review into London's Metropolitan Police after the murder of Sarah Everard in 2021 has found "women and children do not get the protection and support they deserve". ⌘ Read more
Rubbish fills Paris streets as collectors protest against plan to raise retirement age
Tourists in Paris desert outside dining as rubbish piles high on the streets and the smell lingers. ⌘ Read more
Sydney lawyer Sevag Chalabian, who was part of Plutus Payroll's tax fraud, is jailed for 12 years
A Sydney lawyer has been jailed for 12 years for laundering $24 million as part of the Plutus Payroll tax fraud. ⌘ Read more
Furore over neo-Nazi presence at anti-trans rights rally spills into federal parliament
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has rebuffed a fiery tirade from Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus in question time over the presence of neo-Nazis at an anti-trans rights rally in Melbourne on Saturday attended by a state Liberal MP. ⌘ Read more
'We need more beds': 'Code yellow' declared at Royal Darwin and Palmerston hospitals
NT Health says staff at the Royal Darwin and Palmerston hospitals are "experiencing significant levels of demand and high occupancy" as the doctors' union pleads for more beds and health staff. ⌘ Read more
Fish kill clean-up finally underway, a week after river fills with millions of dead creatures
The clean-up of millions of stinking, rotting, dead fish is finally underway, almost a week after an unprecedented fish kill affected a far-western New South Wales town. ⌘ Read more
Furious farmers accuse controversial Victorian energy project's representatives of 'running into the bushes' to avoid tractor protest
A protest against a major energy transmission project planned for Central Victoria turned ugly this afternoon when nearly 100 farmers rallied with tractors against the controversial Western Renewables Link (WRL). ⌘ Read more
'Like a flat battery': Adelaide boy hears family sing Happy Birthday for the first time after cochlear implant bungle
Jun Ting Song — who has just turned nine years old — is one of 30 identified children whose cochlear implant was not programmed properly at Adelaide's Women's and Children's Hospital. ⌘ Read more
Woman who survived high school trauma finds abuser is on staff at her new uni, court is told
When Katrina Munting started her science degree at university, she found the teacher who had sexually abused her as a high school student working at the same university's science department, a court is told. ⌘ Read more
Woman who worked at Brisbane high school charged with child grooming offences
A 28-year-old Brisbane high school worker is charged with grooming offences after allegedly having contact with a boy outside of school on a number of occasions. ⌘ Read more
DPI announces six new varroa mite infestations along NSW's east coast, hives to be destroyed
NSW's Department of Primary Industries believes surveillance is working and it is at the "forefront of where the mites have moved" as six new infestations are detected in multiple regions. ⌘ Read more
'We're fired up': Labor's bus mishap shrugged off four days from election
New South Wales Labor's tour bus runs out of juice during a Western Sydney trip, but Chris Minns says it's not a sign of the campaign slowing down ahead of the election on March 25. ⌘ Read more
Murder charge laid after Modbury man allegedly bashed by attackers on pushbikes
A second man has been arrested over the alleged bashing murder of a 62-year-old in Adelaide's north-eastern suburbs last week. ⌘ Read more
Cattle farmer launches grassroots campaign to challenge live sheep export ban plan
Michael Thompson runs cattle in Western Australia, but he has launched a campaign to fight the federal government's phase-out of the country's live sheep export industry. ⌘ Read more
'Selfish' drunk driver to spend six months in prison over crash that killed wife
Ferenc Farkas was sentenced to five years in jail, to be suspended after six months, after earlier pleading guilty to dangerous driving causing death whilst adversely affected by an intoxicating substance. ⌘ Read more
Satellites and space junk are blurring our cosmic vision, researchers say
Night skies are getting lighter and that is affecting astronomy research, cultural traditions and the natural world, a study has found. ⌘ Read more
Tennis legend Martina Navratilova says she is now free of cancer
The Czech-American tennis legend says she is cancer-free, nearly four months after announcing she had been diagnosed with throat and breast cancer. ⌘ Read more
After more than five months at sea, the crew of this abandoned livestock carrier can finally go home
The crew of the Yangtze Fortune has been stranded at sea for more than five months after being abandoned by the ship's owner. But now, they're finally preparing to go hoem. ⌘ Read more
Judge rejects call for more lenient sentence for Canberra man who ran down three police officers
The ACT's Chief Justice rejected suggestions Thomas Matthews should be spared more jail time because of a diagnosed mental health condition. ⌘ Read more
WA Police officer allegedly dragged handcuffed woman through home before kicking her, court hears
A court hears a Perth police officer who allegedly dragged a handcuffed woman through her house and kicked her was told by his partner he was "out of line" during the incident. ⌘ Read more
'The market is playing hunt and destroy' with the banking sector. Who's next?**
The banking crisis across the US and Europe is increasingly resembling a game of whack-a-mole, as financial authorities cause fresh problems by trying to patch over existing ones. ⌘ Read more
Man admits to killing 76-year-old in hit-and-run, but he won’t be charged
James Sidney Murphy died after he was hit by a car when he was leaving a Queensland pub in August 2019. After four years authorities finally know who hit him, but no-one will be charged. ⌘ Read more
Minister defends decision not to tell premier about issues with Perth Mint as he breaks silence
The minister responsible for the Perth Mint says he is not aware of the taxpayer-owned organisation breaching any Australian regulations and defends his decision to not tell the premier about issues with gold sold to China. ⌘ Read more
'It's absolutely heartbreaking': Political debate erupts after fatal stabbing at Darwin bottle shop
The NT Chief Minister is expected to meet with liquor and hospitality industry representatives today to consider options for reducing alcohol-related crime, following the fatal stabbing of a young worker at a bottle shop in Darwin. ⌘ Read more
Chance meeting at small town post office leads to life-changing carer bond
The parents of a woman living with Down syndrome say they have seen major changes in attitudes towards the condition during their daughter's lifetime. ⌘ Read more
Backbencher speaks out on AUKUS as Labor insists it's united on the nuclear submarine pact
Federal Labor is playing down suggestions the party is divided over the government's plans to spend up to $368 billion buying and building a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines. ⌘ Read more
SA public sector and council workers to be guaranteed paid domestic and family violence leave
Workplace leave specifically for public sector and council workers experiencing domestic and family violence will be enshrined in law in South Australia, granting victims and survivors up to 15 days paid leave to access legal, medical and other services. ⌘ Read more
Is Kangaroo Island at risk of being loved to death with latest tourism accolade?**
Australia's third-largest island is gaining in popularity worldwide for its rugged natural beauty, as international mastheads name it in their 'places to see' lists. ⌘ Read more
Lawyer calls for merciful sentence for father who stabbed son after argument over computer game
Adelaide's District Court is preparing to sentence a man who fatally stabbed his son on the APY Lands after an argument over a computer game the teenager wanted. ⌘ Read more
Calls for more nature protection as South Australia powers ahead with renewable energy
Peak environment groups in SA urge the state government to increase natural protections as renewable projects advance. ⌘ Read more
Candidates say demographic change from post-flood exodus could affect vote
The lingering effects of last year's catastrophic flood may be a key factor in deciding who wins the marginal seat of Lismore. ⌘ Read more
'Worst it has ever been': Foodbanks for Victorian towns delayed as demand boils over
More than four years on, these two regional Victorian locations are still waiting for promised Foodbanks to be delivered. ⌘ Read more
Search underway after shots allegedly fired between cars on Gold Coast highway
Police say shots were fired on the M1 motorway, south of Brisbane, with a woman arrested and a search for the driver of a second vehicle underway. ⌘ Read more
'Teacher said Indigenous people should've never been born': Report sheds light on racism experienced by Canberra children
A report from the ACT Human Rights Commission reveals racism is a pervasive problem for children and young people, outlining actions it says should be taken by the government, schools and sporting bodies. ⌘ Read more
'Athletes have the right to have a voice': Sports minister weighs in after Visit Saudi sponsorship scrapped
Anika Wells argues athletes should have a greater say over sports sponsorships in the wake of FIFA coming under fire for a potential partnership between Saudi Arabia and the 2023 Women's World Cup. ⌘ Read more
Demons coach declares 'the bump is dead' after Kozzie Pickett suspension
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has not spoken to Kysaiah Pickett about the way he plays following his ban for his high hit on Bailey Smith — but the Demons' mentor says there is no need for the bump in AFL. ⌘ Read more
Prosecutors consider charges over Horizontal Falls boat crash
Dozens of tourists were injured in the accident in May last year, sparking an investigation by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority. ⌘ Read more
Cop Shop actor and former Labor MP Terry Norris dies aged 92
Terry Norris was a familiar face on Australian television in the 1960s and 1970s before turning to state politics. His acting career continued into his 90s. ⌘ Read more
SA's voluntary assisted dying scheme receives more than 30 applications in first seven weeks
At least six terminally ill South Australians have ended their lives using voluntary assisted dying since new laws came into effect seven weeks ago. ⌘ Read more
Ron DeSantis has a chance at the Oval Office 'if he can be a giant killer', outgoing ambassador says
Arthur Sinodinos is finishing his time as Australian ambassador to the United States as the country once again reckons with the prospect of a Donald Trump presidency. ⌘ Read more
Fifth member of $105 million tax conspiracy found guilty
Patrick Willmot is convicted of conspiring to dishonestly cause a loss to the Commonwealth and dealing with more than $1 million in the proceeds of crime after 11-month trial. ⌘ Read more
Police charge 19yo with murder after stabbing death of Darwin bottle shop worker
The 19-year-old man is due to face court after being charged with murder, aggravated robbery and breach of bail. ⌘ Read more
Alleged gold thief tells court $1.7m 'waste pile' was 'my dirt'
A WA mining executive tells the District Court he was "uncomfortable" transporting Doré bullion on the back seat of his car for his former boss, who he asked to let him have a pile of gold-bearing ore that had to be "worth something". ⌘ Read more
Company running Perth Mint cryptocurrency withdraws support for tokens, but questions linger over GoldPass app
The company that runs the Perth Mint's cryptocurrency announces it will no longer support the digital tokens because of alleged breaches of Australian and US laws by the mint. ⌘ Read more
Birthday video shows Bruce Willis joking, singing one year after aphasia diagnosis
Bruce Willis has been out of the public eye since his family announced his diagnosis, but videos from the 68-year-old Die Hard star's birthday reveal how he and his family are coping with his illness. ⌘ Read more
Dozens of mystery minions have popped up in a tiny town and it's got accusations flying
Someone is making minions out of scrap metal and installing them around Warrack. It's got tongues wagging across the entire town, and there are a few prime suspects. ⌘ Read more
Russian Su-35 jet scrambled over Baltic to intercept two US bombers, Ukraine says Avdiivka could become 'second Bakhmut'
Russia's defence ministry says a Russian Su-35 fighter jet scrambled over the Baltic Sea after two US strategic bombers flew in the direction of the Russian border. ⌘ Read more
Rupert Murdoch to marry for fifth time at 92
Media mogul Rupert Murdoch has announced he is engaged to his partner Ann Lesley Smith, a former police chaplain. ⌘ Read more
'Deliberate' leaking of Canberra patients' health records to be investigated by police
Some Canberra Health Services patients' records have been emailed to people outside of the organisation, in what has been described as a "serious breach of privacy". ⌘ Read more
A nuclear sub and a 'bloody difficult' co-star: There's more to Sam Neill's memoir than his cancer diagnosis
Early headlines about Sam Neill's memoir have centred on his cancer diagnosis rather than the dozens of behind-the-scenes vignettes he has woven together in this look back on his acting career of more than 50 years. ⌘ Read more
Living with a 'fake identity': Ten years after apology, forced adoption survivors still struggling to reclaim true identities
A decade on from a historic apology to thousands of Australians affected by the forced adoption era, survivors head back to Canberra to push for the support they say they were promised, but never received. ⌘ Read more
'Time up' for hotel developer of prime Hobart waterfront land as council votes to buy back land
After six years of design revisions and false starts, the Clarence City Council is moving to buy back land that was going to be the site of a five-star hotel at Kangaroo Bay, on Hobart's eastern shore. ⌘ Read more
Grace Harris launches Warriorz into WPL finals, sending slew of other Aussies home
Rapid fifties from Grace Harris and Tahlia McGrath send their UP Warriorz to the WPL playoffs, but knock a raft of fellow Australians out of the competition. ⌘ Read more
How this unique regional community theatre scene has shaped generations of talented musical performers
Despite growing up hundreds of kilometres from a capital city, Kara Lane, Gretel Scarlett, and Lorinda May Merrypor say their formative years in this Queensland city helped shape their future success. ⌘ Read more
Tyalgam residents to get their road back one year after flooding as Tweed council awards contract
A landslip during 2022 flooding destroyed part of this road, impacting businesses and adding hours to school drop offs. But with complex repair work on the way, the route is expected to be reopened to at least one lane later this year. ⌘ Read more
Xi brought Putin a peace plan, but he also wants Russian backing for his contest with the US
Russian leader Vladimir Putin has welcomed his most important backer to Moscow on a trip that will showcase just how serious or not Xi Jinping is about pushing for peace in Ukraine, writes Bill Birtles. ⌘ Read more
Conservative think tank's 'bizarre' anti-emissions-reduction campaign labelled 'scaremongering'
The Institute of Public Affairs is warning regional NSW that net-zero emissions targets will cost tens of thousands of people their jobs, just days out from the state election. ⌘ Read more
Channel Country towns brace for weeks of inundation as Gulf floodwaters move south
Floodwaters peaking over 2019 levels are expected to reach outback Queensland properties this weekend as communities are bracing for major flooding and weeks of isolation. ⌘ Read more
Opposition Leader Chris Minns says New South Wales is highest-taxing state. We check the facts
State Opposition Leader Chris Minns claims New South Wales residents have the greatest tax burden in Australia, adding to their cost-of-living pain. Is that true? RMIT ABC Fact Check investigates. ⌘ Read more
Veterans unite to call for changes to help remove potentially deadly red tape
In an unprecedented push, three regional Victorian veterans organisations are calling for improved access to mental health support for former military personnel. ⌘ Read more
The gas industry claims up to 6,000 jobs will be created from Beetaloo Basin fracking. But how many will go to the local Indigenous people?**
An unpublished report commissioned by the federal government has cast doubt on the fracking industry's promise of jobs and economic benefits for Indigenous communities in the Northern Territory. ⌘ Read more
Live: ASX set to gain as Wall Street rebounds on bank bailout optimism
Banks lead US stocks higher amid bailout optimism, as the ASX looks set to recover some of yesterday's fall. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. ⌘ Read more