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The 'glory days' may be over, but Australian companies are 'doubling down' on trade with China
It's a relationship worth more than $17 billion and counting. But can the Australian government have its "cake and eat it" when it comes to China? ⌘ Read more
Detoxes, cocaine and colonics: Here's what you need to know about Celeste Barber's new Netflix show
If you've ever forced yourself to drink cold-pressed juice instead of eating a hot meal, taken supplements the size of a bottle cap, or gotten dizzy from a detox, then Wellmania is for you. ⌘ Read more
'There have always been people like me': Jo is on a mission to help other sistergirls find their voice
Ever since she was a kid, Jo’s known she was a sistergirl. She wants others to know they’re not alone. ⌘ Read more
Tight contest declared in Upper Hunter as Nationals' Dave Layzell claims victory
Dave Layzell holds off Labor's Peree Watson to retain the ultra-marginal seat of Upper Hunter for the Coalition. ⌘ Read more
Queensland renters facing the prospect of giving up groceries to keep a roof over their heads
In a few months, the rent for Stacey Paul's Brisbane home — where she has lived for 10 years — will increase by $250 a week. And despite the financial stress, she does not dare leave. ⌘ Read more
Solar switch takes sting out of pumped up power bills
Businesses in Victoria's north-west are using the sun as a superpower to avoid the worst of a forecast 31 per cent electricity rate hike. ⌘ Read more
Canberra snake catcher brings venomous reptiles to meet their local politicians in bid to encourage education and protection
ACT snake catcher Gavin Smith brings some venomous reptiles to meet their local politicians in a bid to encourage education and protection for the species. ⌘ Read more
Water licence for Malaysian-owned cattle station cut by 90 per cent
One of the Northern Territory's largest water licences is slashed under the government's "use it or lose it" policy. ⌘ Read more
When this COVID-19 quarantine hub was used for flood victims, some felt 'unsafe' amid violence and drug use
Documents obtained by the ABC under Freedom of Information record dozens of incidents involving violence and drugs at a former COVID-19 quarantine facility used to house flood victims. ⌘ Read more
Mary was midair when 9/11 unfolded — what happened next has now been set to music
For several days after the September 11 terrorist attacks, Adelaide radiologist Mary Moss was stranded in a remote part of Canada along with thousands of other airline passengers, whose story is being retold in one of the world's most successful musicals. ⌘ Read more
What's driving Saints', Kangaroos' success as the Lyon and Clarkson show returns to the AFL
St Kilda and North Melbourne fans' hopes of improvement for their teams under coaches Ross Lyon and Alastair Clarkson have been more than satisfied so far — Andrew McGarry takes a look at the big shifts driving the teams' early success in 2023. ⌘ Read more
Report reveals 'alarming' number of farmers contemplating self-harm, feel their work is not valued by Australians
The National Farmers' Federation has called for governments to take action to stop the decline of mental health of farmers, where 30 per cent have attempted self-harm or suicide. ⌘ Read more
Legalise Cannabis allowed to use Centrelink recipients as volunteers ahead of NSW election
The government cracks down on which organisations can use job seekers chasing mutual obligations points as volunteers, after questions from the ABC led to an admission it mistakenly approved a political party. ⌘ Read more
'Cybersecurity incident' strikes luxury hotel giant, personal ID documents may have been accessed
One of Australia's biggest property giants has been hit by cybercriminals who may have made off with highly sensitive personal data including birth certificates and bank details, as well as information about salaries and disciplinary proceedings. ⌘ Read more
Adriane says consumers have more protection buying a toaster than building a home
Tasmania is set to get new laws protecting home owners from dodgy and defective building works but for some like Adriane, who have spent hundreds of thousands of dollars already, it will come too late. ⌘ Read more
Hobart lord mayor to 'vigorously defend' assault charge
Hobart's lord mayor takes to social media to say she will "vigorously defend" an allegation of assault brought against her by fellow councillor Louise Elliot. ⌘ Read more
Storm spell douses dry autum predictions as rains enter ninth day
A storm outbreak across south-east Australia is now in its ninth day, boosting March rain totals to near record levels along parts of the slopes and ranges while defying dry predictions for autumn. ⌘ Read more
The crossbench could play a crucial role in the next NSW parliament — here's who they are
NSW Labor is likely to need the crossbench if its going to pass its legislation through the lower house. These are the people they’ll have court, and what they’ll be expecting in return. ⌘ Read more
The government's climate policy will 'keep the lights on' for the energy industry, but could it increase power prices?**
The federal government's landmark climate policy to drive down emissions generated a mixed reaction from the energy industry, but experts say it is unlikely to stop future coal and gas projects or increase power prices. ⌘ Read more
Left without food while the government took 40 per cent of his pension, and it was all legal
A family member applied for the Public Trustee to take control of an age pensioner's assets to stop him from being financially exploited. But now for every dollar he gets back, the state charges him a dollar too. ⌘ Read more
How will the federal government's $15 billion plan to rebuild Australia's manufacturing industry work?**
The $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund is aimed at broadening Australia's domestic industrial base and reducing the nation's dependence on imports. But how will it do this? ⌘ Read more
Myanmar junta dissolves Suu Kyi's party and 39 others as election deadline passes
The move comes as the military is fighting to crush ethnic minority armies and resistance movements across Myanmar as hostilities worsen. ⌘ Read more
Bankman-Fried charged with paying $59 million bribe to Chinese officials
The indictment says Chinese law enforcement authorities in early 2021 froze certain trading accounts on China's largest cryptocurrency exchanges, which was followed by a bribe payment. ⌘ Read more
'Like hitting a brick wall': Who do you turn to when you’re scammed on socials?**
When scammers started using Magellan Logistics' name to trick Australian consumers, their phones ran hot, and the company didn't know who to turn to. ⌘ Read more
At least 39 people dead after fire at Mexican migrant facility near US border
More than three dozen migrants die in a fire at an immigration detention centre in northern Mexico near the US border, an official says. ⌘ Read more
How a nanny and a Toyota Tarago revived one of Australia's most remote schools
Three years ago, Stonehenge State School in outback Queensland only had three students and parents and staff were worried about its future. A reliable bus service led to a spike in enrolments and 17 pupils now attend the school. ⌘ Read more
Jurors return alleged gold stealing verdict after barely two hours of deliberations
The jury in a District Court trial of five people accused of a million-dollar gold theft in WA's Goldfields has returned not guilty verdicts on all counts. ⌘ Read more
'Climate lockdown' anger drives Swiss grandmother to sue government at EU court
Her frustration with what she calls "climate lockdown" is part of her motivation for suing the Swiss government alongside more than 2,000 other elderly women. ⌘ Read more
'May the Force be with you': How Luke Skywalker became the voice of Ukraine's air alert system
It's a surreal moment in an already surreal war: the grave but calming baritone of actor Mark Hamill, Luke Skywalker of Star Wars, urging people to take cover whenever Russia unleashes another aerial bombardment on Ukraine. ⌘ Read more
Alleged gold theft trial hears envelope of cash was for 'hard work over several years'
The jury in the District Court trial of five people accused of an alleged million-dollar gold theft in WA's Goldfields has retired to consider a verdict. ⌘ Read more
'Bro-y and hyper-masculine': How Formula 1 found a new fanbase despite male dominance
By their own admission, Scout Boxall is far from your typical F1 fan but the Melbourne comedian is part of a new generation of followers for the sport. ⌘ Read more
Easter holiday warning as mosquito-borne virus detections spread in SA
Authorities say travellers need to take every precaution after the state's surveillance program detected viruses in places they are not usually found. ⌘ Read more
Calls for investigation after shocking pig gassing footage aired
There are calls for greater scrutiny of the pork industry after the ABC's 7.30 program aired footage of pigs being stunned by carbon dioxide before slaughter. ⌘ Read more
Russia test-fires anti-ship missiles in Sea of Japan
Russia's Defence Ministry says its boats launched a simulated missile attack on a mock enemy warship in the Peter the Great Gulf, successfully hitting the target with two cruise missiles. ⌘ Read more
Jury in Malka Leifer sex abuse trial close to reaching unanimous verdicts
The jury in the Malka Leifer child sex abuse trial has reached unanimous verdicts on some of the charges in the case, but is yet to reveal its decision in court. ⌘ Read more
Walt Disney Company begins laying off 7,000 staff in bid to control costs, turn profit with Disney+
The entertainment industry has undergone a period of cutbacks since its early enthusiastic embrace of video streaming, when established media companies lost billions as they launched competitors to Netflix. ⌘ Read more
Collaboration the answer to Murray-Darling river politics on back of NSW election, advisors say
Environmental experts are calling for more help to allow Murray-Darling Basin wetlands to thrive long after the recession of floodwater. ⌘ Read more
Man faces court after $5m in cocaine, ice allegedly found in airport luggage
A Tasmanian man appears in court accused of trying to smuggle more than $5 million worth of cocaine and methylamphetamine into the state in his luggage. ⌘ Read more
US regulator sues top crypto exchange Binance for operating 'illegal' exchange, 'sham' compliance efforts
The world's biggest cryptocurrency exchange is being sued by the CFTC for operating what the regulator alleges are an "illegal" exchange and a "sham" compliance program. ⌘ Read more
Kim wants North Korea to make more nuclear material for bombs
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un calls for his nuclear scientists to increase production of weapons-grade material to make bombs to put on his increasing range of weapons. ⌘ Read more
Beefed up search powers to help WA police 'break the power' of bikies to distribute drugs
Citing lessons learned during COVID border closures, the WA government hands police "world leading" search powers at its border crossings to stem the flow of illegal drugs into the state. ⌘ Read more
Bail changes for violent knife crime announced in the Northern Territory
Chief Minister Natasha Fyles announces tougher bail measures to try to halt a rising level of violent assaults in the territory, a week after the fatal stabbing of a young bottle shop worker. ⌘ Read more
Three floods and sewage spills have decimated James Ford's oyster growing business
One natural disaster can be a massive setback for a business, but oyster grower James Ford has had three — as well as sewage spills. ⌘ Read more
Man who allegedly shared Christchurch terrorist attack footage arrested by SA security police
An Adelaide man will face court later this year after he allegedly shared extremist material online relating to the 2019 Christchurch terrorist attack, in which 51 people were murdered. ⌘ Read more
Pork industry hits back at slaughter process criticism after 'distressing' footage made public
The pork industry says stunning pigs with carbon dioxide gas before slaughter is "science-backed", legal and best practice after illegally obtained footage of the practice was aired by the ABC's 730 program. ⌘ Read more
Man who killed friend during drunken argument sentenced to nine years in prison
The South Australian Supreme Court has sentenced a man who killed his friend of 30 years during a drunken "petty argument" about a whisky bottle to nine years behind bars. ⌘ Read more
Gold hunter's $240k payday as more Victorians try their hand at getting rich
A regional Victorian amateur prospector is celebrating a $240,000 find after unearthing a 2.6kg nugget. As an ounce of gold reaches $2,984, the attraction to pick up a metal detector is tempting for more and more Victorians. ⌘ Read more
Raiders star Jack Wighton informs club he'll test his value on the open market
Jack Wighton could be on the move for the first time in his NRL career after telling Canberra he plans to test the open market. ⌘ Read more
'He was being untruthful': Bid to extend restrictions on Charlie Teo's medical licence
The Health Care Complaints Commission is attempting to extend the restrictions on Charlie Teo's medical licence, claiming the neurosurgeon isn't credible and has changed his evidence throughout disciplinary hearings. ⌘ Read more
This project is making sure Aboriginal WWI veterans are properly honoured, more than 100 years after their service
When they died, South Australian half-brothers John Brett and John Wrestbury were buried in unmarked graves, but now they have permanent memorials to their lives. ⌘ Read more
'I put him to sleep': Man jailed for one-punch killing of stranger on Gold Coast party strip
Ricky Lefoe hit 29-year-old Brazilian student Ivan Susin, who he did not know, causing him to strike his head on a cement pathway in Surfers Paradise in 2019. ⌘ Read more
Influencers gifted flights, accommodation and meals to attend exclusive Sam Smith concert
Social media influencers were given free trips to South Australia to watch an “exclusive” concert by British singer Sam Smith in exchange for two or three posts on their accounts according to documents obtained by the ABC. ⌘ Read more
Climate 200-backed candidate tipped to win NSW election seat moves to distance herself from 'teal' label
The ABC is predicting the seat of Wollondilly will go to independent Judy Hannan, who says voters in her electorate are frustrated by overdevelopment on Sydney's urban fringe. ⌘ Read more
SA Police launch search for remains of man killed in 2019 after receiving 'credible' information
Police have launched a search in South Australia's Mid North for the remains of a man killed in 2019, after receiving what they say is "credible" information. ⌘ Read more
Former SAS soldier charged with war crime is granted bail due to 'potentially dangerous environment'
A former Australian special forces soldier charged with a war crime related to his deployment in Afghanistan is granted bail, after a Sydney magistrate accepted he was in a potentially dangerous position in custody. ⌘ Read more
Queensland man to fight possession charge over heroin worth $1 million found in disposable gloves
Van Dung Vu has pleaded not guilty to possessing 3.3 kilograms of heroin discovered in a package that arrived in Australia from Vietnam addressed to a Mackay business. ⌘ Read more
Gareth Ward 'confident' of innocence after facing court on sexual assault charges
The incumbent Kiama MP Gareth Ward has pleaded not guilty to four sexual assault charges and one count of common assault in the district court at Nowra. ⌘ Read more
Australian banks are boring, scrutinised … and safe, says APRA boss
In his first public speech, the chair of bank, insurance and super regulator APRA moves to reassure Australians that our banks are safe amid the recent turmoil on global financial markets. ⌘ Read more
Judith signed up for a water-saving experiment that is saving her town three-fold
Judith Goddard is one of hundreds of residents in the small Victorian town of Birregurra who are saving water and money thanks to the Living Laboratory run by Barwon Water. ⌘ Read more
How the Nashville primary school shooting unfolded
There have been 129 mass shootings in the United States this year alone. Here's what we know about the latest shooting in Nashville, Tennessee. ⌘ Read more
Goalkeepers can no longer 'unfairly distract' penalty takers: IFAB
The International Football Association Board (IFAB) have introduced a new law saying goalkeepers can no longer "unfairly distract" penalty takers. ⌘ Read more
Jeremy Renner walks on 'anti-gravity treadmill' after snowplough accident
Jeremy Renner was run over by his own 6.35-tonne snowmobile while helping free a relative's car from a snowdrift earlier this year. ⌘ Read more
Apiarists, almond industry divided on border bans for bees as varroa mite outbreaks continue
The almond industry wants state governments to ease beehive movement restrictions to ensure supply for pollination, but SA producers would prefer demand for beehives be met by honey producers within the state. ⌘ Read more
Hawthorn racism review couple, 'abandoned' by the AFL and club, consider legal action
A couple at the centre of the Hawthorn racism review is considering taking legal action against the club, which they say left them feeling "abandoned" after its public pledge of support after the scandal broke. ⌘ Read more
This is what 'taking an adventure' looks like at 81
Taking inspiration from Jules Verne's novel Around the World in 80 Days, Ellie Hamby and Sandy Hazelip are currently completing the Australian leg of their journey. ⌘ Read more
Police offer $500,000 reward for information on suspected murder of missing teenager
North Queensland teenager Linden Malayta was last seen in the rural town of Ayr in 2019. Now police believe he has been murdered. ⌘ Read more
Minns gets backing of independents as new premier likely forming minority government
Chris Minns and his ministry will be sworn in today, and currently hold 45 seats, two less than required to form a majority government. ⌘ Read more
'Everyone is really hoping change happens': Harness racing insiders hope review is more than 'toothless tiger'
Harness racing industry insiders are urging the Tasmanian government to ensure the review into betting and race-fixing allegations ensures people can trust the Office of Racing Integrity again. ⌘ Read more
Have you refinanced your mortgage recently? Tell us
With interest rates at its highest in over a decade, we'd like to hear your experience on refinancing your mortgage. ⌘ Read more
How did Perth become the longest city in the world, and can sprawl be stopped?**
Stretching 150km along the coast from Two Rocks to Mandurah, Perth has a claim to be the world's longest city. How did it get here and is it sustainable? ⌘ Read more
Greens vow to use new pollution trigger in climate bill to challenge future coal and gas projects
After begrudgingly agreeing to a deal to force the nation's biggest polluters to cut their emissions, the Greens vow to use the new trigger they have secured to challenge future gas and coal projects. ⌘ Read more
'Employees are fed up': Germany at a standstill as huge strike halts planes and trains
Airports and bus and train stations across Germany have been at a standstill, causing disruption for millions of people during one of the largest walkouts in decades — in Europe's biggest economy — as soaring inflation stokes wage demands. ⌘ Read more
Queensland’s premier wants rental cap to head off housing crisis, but others blame short-term and holiday lets
Brisbane rents have risen more than a third since COVID-19, and it’s become the second least affordable city to rent in, according to recent reports. ⌘ Read more
Myanmar junta chief vows to crush resistance forces in rare speech
Myanmar's junta chief — flanked by tanks and missile launchers — vows not to let up in a crackdown on opponents and says elections will be held, weeks after the military conceded it did not control enough territory to allow a vote. ⌘ Read more
Second NSW resident infected with Murray Valley Encephalitis after death of Victorian woman
The Murrumbidgee Local Health District has confirmed a man in his 50s in the state's Riverina region was hospitalised after contracting the MVE mosquito virus between January and February. ⌘ Read more
Liberal MP Moira Deeming 'not off to a good start' as she appears to walk back rally condemnation
Victorian Liberal Leader John Pesutto says MP Moira Deeming's social media posts will be scrutinised after she appeared to walk back condemnation of key speakers at a controversial anti-trans rights rally. ⌘ Read more
Katherine residents sign anti-crime petition as justice reinvestment work continues
A petition calling for tougher action on youth crime in Katherine is due to be tabled in the NT parliament this week as residents report an escalation in theft and property damage. ⌘ Read more
Bumper WA salmon season could bring schools north to Perth's coastline
Salmon schools could be spotted as far north as Perth this Easter with a bumper season forecast. ⌘ Read more
AFL coaches in favour of ditching the traditional centre bounce
Ross Lyon and Chris Scott say the AFL should make it easier for high-quality umpires to get into the game by changing the centre bounce to a ball-up, which would also mitigate the risk to rucks. ⌘ Read more
GP from the city opens doors in remote community that went two years without a doctor
After years of searching, and a recruitment campaign that made national headlines, the remote town of Julia Creek has finally welcomed a permanent doctor. ⌘ Read more
Is the Beetaloo Basin fracking project really in doubt following safeguard amendments?**
Fracking proponents say safeguard mechanism amendments have created certainty for the Beetaloo Basin. ⌘ Read more
Counting to resume in Kiama as vote tightens, incumbent prepares to face court
Liberal turned independent Kiama MP Gareth Ward is closing in on Labor candidate Katelin McInerney's lead after a batch of pre-poll votes favoured the incumbent. ⌘ Read more
Live: ASX to rise as Silicon Valley Bank deal boosts markets
The local share market look set to open higher after calm was restored on global markets overnight. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. ⌘ Read more
One year on, devastated funeral fund customers hit the road to try secure compensation
Vennessa Poelina is flying 3,000 kilometres to try to convince the government to fulfil its "moral obligation" to compensate for her $20,000 in lost pre-paid funeral plans. ⌘ Read more
How Celeste Barber landed a millions-strong fanbase and a Netflix gig by refusing to hate her body
The actor, comedian and writer now has more followers than Gwyneth Paltrow as well as her first leading TV role in new Australian comedy Wellmania. ⌘ Read more
The Greens have agreed to vote for Labor's key climate policy. So what is it, and what's changing?**
After weeks of negotiations and plenty of strong words, the federal government has secured the support it needs to pass its key climate policy into law. So what is it, and what's changing? ⌘ Read more
Live: Elton and Prince Harry take publisher to court, protest erupts in Kenya and Biden calls for gun control after school shooting. 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
NDIS mark-ups as bad as wedding price gouging, insiders say
It's been coined the "disability tax" where some NDIS participants are being charged double or even triple the price of services compared to those not on the scheme, for the exact same treatment or product. ⌘ Read more
New study hopes to help 150,000 Australians with epilepsy by using smart watches to detect oncoming seizures
Researchers will examine whether purpose-built smart watches can help patients assess seizure risk by detecting stress signals. ⌘ Read more
A pipe dream rises to expectations as it celebrates 40 years at its permanent Adelaide home
Tucked away under a theatre stage in Adelaide's south lies a striking organ that ascends to stage level to entertain cinemagoers before movie screenings. ⌘ Read more
With the avocado glut set to continue, some growers are looking to sell up
Avocado plantations in the Atherton Tablelands have tripled in the past decade, but low fruit prices and a glut have some farmers worried. ⌘ Read more
Succession recap and power rankings: The sun is starting to set on Logan Roy
Succession is back! To celebrate (or mourn) the show's final hurrah, we unpack the season four premiere and decide who comes out on top in our weekly power rankings. ⌘ Read more
Ocean photographer 'beyond words' to have images appear on screens across the world
When Wollongong ocean photographer Warren Keelan received an email from Microsoft saying they wanted to license some of his photos to feature on billions of computer screens, the first thing he did was make sure it was not a hoax. ⌘ Read more
Amanda-Jo and Glenn's personal data stolen in Latitude's hack. They're fed up with the 'radio silence'
With confirmation that millions of personal data files were stolen in Latitude Financial's cyber hack, customers past and present are growing tired of the company's lack of communication. ⌘ Read more
Doipayon and Larissa were 'priced out' of established Melbourne suburbs — now there are calls for change
Victoria's independent infrastructure adviser is calling on the state government to fast-track approvals of good quality townhouses in Melbourne's established suburbs and phase out stamp duty. ⌘ Read more
'Extremely disappointed': Victorian government fails to provide thousands of documents to Indigenous inquiry
Internal police reports on systemic racism and confidential ministerial briefings on bail reform are among the thousands of documents the state government is withholding from Victoria's Indigenous truth-telling inquiry. ⌘ Read more
A rare 'long-track' tornado buried Darian in rubble. He 'Incredible Hulked' his way to freedom
Residents of rural Mississippi heard that a few tornado warnings were in place for their community, but nothing could have prepared them for the monster that arrived. ⌘ Read more
How farmers are fighting back against power price hikes
Farmers faced with 30 per cent electricity bill rises are finding ways to streamline their operations and generate their own power to temper price volatility. ⌘ Read more
At least six dead in primary school shooting in Nashville
All three children who died had gunshot wounds from the shooting at The Covenant School, a Presbyterian school for about 200 students. ⌘ Read more
Leah sought respite at an aged care facility but they didn't have the staff to give her pain relief
There are fears a shortage of nurses in aged care is having an impact on residents being able to access medication, with one nurse claiming it is resulting in proper procedures not being followed. ⌘ Read more