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3D printers help to rebuild coastlines being washed away by rising seas
These 3D-printed biodegradable structures are helping to restore mangrove forests in eroding coastal areas. ⌘ Read more
By the numbers: What the data says about gun deaths in the US
This week's Nashville school shooting is the latest in the long history of mass shootings across America, with the number of incidents rising significantly in the last decade. ⌘ Read more
NSW government to wait on Gareth Ward's possible parliament suspension until after vote
Independent Gareth Ward, the predicted winner of the South Sydney seat, yesterday pleaded not guilty to sexual abuse charges and says he should not be suspended from parliament. ⌘ Read more
Organisers of Obama speaking tour apologise after Aunty Joy Murphy dropped from Melbourne event
Event organisers say security arrangements meant it could not accommodate last minute requests from Wurundjeri elder Aunty Joy Murphy at a speaking event with Barack Obama. ⌘ Read more
Elon Musk, co-founder of OpenAI and industry experts urge AI pause citing 'risks to society'
Elon Musk and a group of artificial intelligence experts and industry executives are calling for a six-month pause in developing systems citing potential risks to society. ⌘ Read more
Lawyer says lives of gold stealing accused 'irreparably damaged' despite not guilty verdict
A defence lawyer for one of the five people acquitted says they will bear the burden of court costs and ongoing impacts from the four-week trial. ⌘ Read more
Live: Four seats on knife's edge, NSW election vote dump expected this morning
Labor's hopes of forming majority government hang in the balance, as the NSW Electoral Commission counts a significant number of new votes this morning that could affect the four seats that remain too close to call. Follow live ⌘ Read more
Bill to trigger Voice referendum introduced to parliament
The bill that will trigger the first referendum in more than 20 years has been introduced to parliament, as the government claims it has taken the first "formal" step towards constitutional recognition of First Nations people. ⌘ Read more
Treasurer backs pay rises for minimum wage workers as unions push for 7pc increase
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says a coming minimum wage review should not allow the lowest-paid workers to fall further behind, saying minimum wage earners are not driving inflation. ⌘ Read more
'Mental health crisis' unfolding across the nation with rural areas hit particularly hard
Psychologists say they are struggling to meet skyrocketing demand for services and it is creating a national mental health emergency with people living in the bush far worse off. ⌘ Read more
'People forget there's actually a person': Lexi Rodgers speaks out about trying to join NBL1 as a trans woman
By revealing her face and name, Lexi Rodgers says she hopes it will serve as a reminder that there are people, not just ideas, at the centre of the debate around trans inclusion in sport. ⌘ Read more
Small-scale pig farmers call for end of carbon dioxide stunning
With a centralisation of pig abattoirs owned by large multinationals, many small-scale pig farmers say they have limited choices on where to send their pigs for slaughter. ⌘ Read more
Australians seek 'relief from the grid' as household battery uptake surges to record high
Last year was something of a turning point for household battery systems in Australia, with the number of new installations soaring. ⌘ Read more
Treaty talks underway on landmark laws, but some say key voices are missing
Traditional owners and communities in rural and remote Queensland say many people missed out on attending public forums to discuss the state's Path to Treaty bill due to poor communication. ⌘ Read more
The world's highest court has been asked to issue an advisory opinion on climate change, so what does it mean?**
A landmark resolution by Vanuatu law students and its government to get climate change to the world's highest court has been adopted by the United Nations, in a bid to clarify if states are responsible for preventing climate harm. ⌘ Read more
Petition calling for free desexing to address 'cat crisis' in South Australia attracts 11k signatures
A Waikerie woman is one of many advocating for free cat desexing in South Australia. A petition on the issue has gained more than 11,000 signatures. ⌘ Read more
The Reserve Bank doesn't need an overhaul, Australia needs fairer policies, says former governor
Former governor Bernie Fraser says the Reserve Bank of Australia's attempt to improve the welfare of all Australians has been undermined by decades of neoliberalism. ⌘ Read more
Albanese’s promised police funding for Alice Springs yet to be rolled out amid police staffing crisis
Changes to policing to curb a prolonged surge in violent crime are "unsustainable", the union says, amid reports of a chronic shortfall in officers. ⌘ Read more
Animals become 'things to collect' as pet ownership descends into hoarding
A veterinarian of more than 20 years' experience says he'll never forget an animal hoarder found with a foal in her Sydney home, then "living in a car with 27 dogs and her mother" in Queensland. ⌘ Read more
Mount Gambier's only nightclub shuttered by landlord, along with 'Tiger' hotel
Landlords take possession of Mount Gambier's only nightclub, as well as a pub known for hosting the mysterious Tantanoola tiger. ⌘ Read more
ASX set to rise, as Wall Street rallies with tech stocks the way
The Australia share market is in for a positive day, after Wall Street was boosted overnight by tech stocks. ⌘ Read more
Can the Eagles capitalise from Fremantle's missing connection?**
As we get set for the Western Derby, Fremantle is under pressure to bounce back after a poor start to the season against their biggest rivals. Cody Atkinson and Sean Lawson look at the Dockers and their most glaring weakness — scoring. ⌘ Read more
Pope Francis hospitalised with respiratory infection ahead of Easter
Pope Francis has a respiratory infection and will need to spend "a few days" in hospital for treatment, the Vatican says. ⌘ Read more
'It's a little community': The clinic providing safe space for young people with kidney disease
The clinic designed or adolescents and young adults with kidney problems and is aimed at easing the huge transition between child and adult services. ⌘ Read more
Expect to see less canned tomatoes on supermarket shelves this year
SPC-branded canned tomato products will not be produced again until next year as Victorian tomato growers are struggling to recover after flooding and hail. ⌘ Read more
Google Maps hasn't yet caught up with this ground, but the AFL is about to
This new regional sporting complex at Mount Barker will make its AFL debut when Gather Round comes to town — and residents and the local council hope it could herald the start of a new trend. ⌘ Read more
How a former soldier, driven by the loss of his son, is helping others fight for their lives
Guy Mead witnessed some of the ugliest sides of humanity during his years in the military, yet nothing prepared him for losing his son to drugs. He's now using boxing to help people at risk to beat their toughest opponent — themselves. ⌘ Read more
Inside Tennis Australia's plan to become the most successful nation in the world
Australia's best tennis coaches have set up a camp for 27 promising juniors to flourish in Queensland – and many are already among the best in the world for their age. ⌘ Read more
'Dramatic' changes to Southern Ocean by 2050 likened to The Day After Tomorrow plot
A landmark study projects dramatic changes in ocean circulation in the Southern Ocean over the next three decades, with wide-reaching impacts on weather and fishery populations. ⌘ Read more
'I'm a bit pissed': New Year's Eve drunken gatecrash at party devastates three victims, court told
A court hears bourbon, wine and beers were consumed in the lead up to woman's New Year's Eve drunken row and gatecrashing incident in 2021 which left three people with life-changing injuries. ⌘ Read more
George's parents were told he would be put into care if they didn't find suitable housing
Recovering addicts Lekita and Justin want to give their son the best possible chance in life, but say they constantly face roadblocks because of their past — with advocates warning families like theirs are at risk of losing their children if they cannot get a roof over their heads. ⌘ Read more
The Liberals may be expecting a narrow win in Aston, but they're far more nervous than Labor about what's at stake
A bad result in the Aston by-election — with no Scott Morrison to blame — would confirm that the suburban drift away from the Liberal Party continues and heighten internal debate over policies and personnel, writes David Speers. ⌘ Read more
'That dog has given me so much': How donning the Wilfred suit changed Jason Gann's life
Wilfred actor Jason Gann spent years off the leash indulging in LA’s high life. But could he ever escape the fluffy dog suit that got him there? ⌘ Read more
Welcome to Wrexham, where swelling Welsh pride has some eyeing an exit from the UK
Ryan Reynolds reminded Wrexham that being Welsh was "cool". Now some are wondering whether they’d be better off outside the United Kingdom. ⌘ Read more
Rugby union convert Joseph Sua'ali'i isn't the first rugby code-hopper, and he won't be the last
Rugby league appears to have got itself in a tizz with the upcoming defection of Joseph-Aukuso Sua'ali'i to the Wallabies, but his is just the latest of a long line of moves between the codes, writes Simon Smale. ⌘ Read more
King Charles III and Camilla welcomed to Germany for first state visit as monarchs
After the royal Plan A to visit France was spiked over violent protests, King Charles makes his first trip abroad as monarch to Germany. ⌘ Read more
'Ultramassive' black hole roughly 33 billion times the mass of the Sun discovered
Astronomers making use of a phenomenon known as gravitational lensing have discovered a black hole about 33 billion times the mass of the Sun. ⌘ Read more
'Legitimate target': Sweden summons Russian ambassador after threats over NATO membership
Sweden summons the Russian ambassador after he said it and neighbouring Finland would become a "legitimate target" of "retaliatory measures" -- including military ones -- if they join NATO. ⌘ Read more
Australia condemns Myanmar military junta disbanding political parties ahead of election
Myanmar's military announced that 40 parties were automatically disbanded for failing to sign up under the new Political Party Registration law requirements by Tuesday's deadline. ⌘ Read more
Couple accused of petrol thefts from Adelaide servos had 1,000-litre fuel tank, police allege
Police investigating dozens of petrol thefts from Adelaide service stations in recent months have arrested two people who allegedly used a modified 1,000-litre fuel tank to steal thousands of dollars worth of fuel. ⌘ Read more
Alexei Navalny's chief of staff says increased economic pressure could push Putin out of office
The chief of staff for imprisoned Russian opposition leader, Alexei Navalny, is urging Australia to continue to exert financial pressure on the Kremlin. ⌘ Read more
Tougher bail laws pass NT parliament after fatal stabbing of bottle shop worker
Tougher bail laws have passed the Northern Territory parliament following the stabbing death of a bottle shop worker in Darwin 10 days ago, but the reforms will not apply to offences involving improvised weapons such as rocks and bottles. ⌘ Read more
Adidas retracts its opposition to Black Lives Matter three-stripe design
Sportswear giant Adidas withdraws a request to the US Trademark Office to reject a Black Lives Matter application for a trademark featuring three parallel stripes. ⌘ Read more
Gwyneth Paltrow ski trial comes down to proving who was uphill
The highly publicised ski collision trial between Gwyneth Paltrow and Terry Sanderson hinges on a code of responsibility that says the skier downhill has right of way. ⌘ Read more
Senior Elder Aunty Joy Murphy 'shocked' after being removed from Barack Obama speaking event
Senior Wurundjeri Elder Aunty Joy Murphy says she is "shocked and distressed" after event organisers stopped her from performing a Welcome to Country at a speaking event held by former US president Barack Obama. ⌘ Read more
How South Australian farmers produced a record multi-billion-dollar crop
The state's largest and most valuable crop on record has been harvested after growers were given reprieve from a difficult start to the season. ⌘ Read more
Vanquished Adelaide mayoral candidate drops legal challenge contesting result
Former senator Rex Patrick withdraws a legal challenge to the outcome of the recent Adelaide lord mayoral election in which he was narrowly defeated, saying evidence from SA's Electoral Commission indicated he had little chance of success. ⌘ Read more
WA attorney-general won't 'interfere' amid allegations of exploitation in state care due to ongoing inquiries
The WA attorney-general says he'll wait before addressing allegations against the state's Public Trustee, amid claims the agency is charging people exorbitant fees and leaving people without money for food. ⌘ Read more
'I don't have the brains': Court hears celebrated Canberra chef who admitted to money laundering, is 'socially incompetent'
The former operator of Canberra's Courgette Restaurant had high-functioning autism, but his condition led to a naivety and a reduced ability to determine the motives of other people, a court hears. ⌘ Read more
How intergenerational knowledge has helped these women identify safe wild mushrooms to feast upon and sell
Rich in protein, antioxidants and fibre, wild mushrooms are a revered delicacy and income earner in Zimbabwe, where food and formal jobs are scarce. ⌘ Read more
'Fake' Brueghel the Younger painting sells for $1.27m after valuer looks behind the right door
Pieter Brueghel the Younger's oil painting The Village Lawyer was bought in 1900 by a French family who believed it was fake — until an expert spotted it poking out past a door in a dimly lit room. ⌘ Read more
'A glorified tin shed': Netball SA Stadium needs desperate upgrade after abandoned game
The unfit court surface and power outage that led to a Super Netball match being abandoned in Adelaide has shone a spotlight on the state's outdated home venue and playing facilities. ⌘ Read more
The EPA has decided this cattle station's irrigation plan requires the highest level of assessment
For the first time in the NT's history, a horticultural project will be subject to the highest level of environmental assessment before it can proceed. ⌘ Read more
Ukraine urges Russians not to adopt 'stolen' Ukrainian children
Ukraine considers almost 20,000 children to be illegally deported. Russia has not concealed a program under which it has brought thousands of Ukrainian children to Russia, but it presents it as a humanitarian campaign to protect orphans. ⌘ Read more
Afghan education activist on a mission to 'eliminate illiteracy' arrested by Taliban
A prominent education activist is arrested in Afghanistan by the Taliban amid calls to allow teenage girls and women back into classrooms. ⌘ Read more
Leading greyhound trainer says he placed bet that will be examined in harness racing inquiry
A leading Tasmanian greyhound trainer defends placing a $1,400 track side bet at long odds on a harness race at the centre of an integrity probe, as the Greens leader produces photos in parliament she says raises animal cruelty concerns at the trainer's property. ⌘ Read more
Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns Russian victory in Bakhmut would embolden Putin and hurt Ukrainian morale
The Ukrainian President, touring his country to boost his people's morale, says he can not afford to show Vladimir Putin any sign of weakness as the war heads into its second year. ⌘ Read more
Turf club fined after apprentice jockey death at Melbourne racetrack
The Cranbourne Turf Club was sentenced in the Melbourne County Court, after pleading guilty to breaching health and safety laws over the death of 22-year-old Mikaela Claridge. ⌘ Read more
'Australia's most reformist agriculture minister' John Kerin dies at 85
John Kerin steered Australian agriculture onto a world stage away from protectionist policies during the Hawke/Keating era. He is being remembered for his "indelible contribution" to agriculture and the environment. ⌘ Read more
Australia has invented world-leading wave energy technology, but lack of political support means it'll go offshore
Australia has the potential to house a cutting-edge manufacturing industry that combats climate change, but the lure of Europe's progressive energy laws may have left the country out in the cold. ⌘ Read more
Aged care worker accused of stealing resident's debit card to fund lifestyle after 73yo died
Police allege Sione Kula stole a debit card belonging to an aged care resident before using it to pay for for food, clothing, cigarettes, streaming services and public transport. ⌘ Read more
Farmers tell federal inquiry climate change 'threatens our food security'
A federal parliamentary inquiry into food security has heard that climate change, supply chain issues, and biosecurity management are the greatest threats to Australia's produce supply. ⌘ Read more
Amsterdam asking young British men to stay away as it cracks down on drug-fuelled parties
A new advertising campaign attached to internet searches such as "stag party Amsterdam" aims to discourage "nuisance tourists" to the Dutch capital — beginning with young British men. ⌘ Read more
Umbrella days numbered as Australia set for hot, dry autumn
The rain and storms lashing much of the country this week won't last for too much longer, as the weather bureau’s three-month outlook predicts a warm and parched autumn. ⌘ Read more
Ambulances 'forced' to ramp in car park at major Adelaide hospital
Ambulances are being ramped in a dedicated space on the fourth floor of a major Adelaide hospital. ⌘ Read more
Homemade taser seized from cyclist on night-time ride, police say
Police have seized a homemade taser after stopping and searching a cyclist allegedly on a night-time ride in South Australia's Riverland. ⌘ Read more
Queensland truck driver pleads not guilty over crash on South Eastern Freeway
Queensland truck driver Ross Hicks, who allegedly caused a seven-vehicle crash on the South Eastern Freeway last year, has pleaded not guilty to all charges against him. ⌘ Read more
NSW premier vows to investigate mass fish deaths during visit to scene of disaster
Chris Minns and Acting Water Minister Penny Sharpe heard from locals about the impact of the event and vowed to try to prevent similar incidents from happening. ⌘ Read more
ADHD inquiry announced, but government urged to make sure it listens
Senators from across the political spectrum are set to examine the impact that ADHD is having on people around the country and what help is needed. ⌘ Read more
Taxidermist acquires serious bacterial infection at Queensland Museum in Australian first
An investigation found one woman, who was a taxidermist, acquired a chronic case of Q Fever while at work and suffered a serious spinal abscess. ⌘ Read more
Two-thirds of Australians say not enough being done to protect from unsafe AI
A report by the peak industry body for artificial intelligence says it is time for government to develop an AI plan and that the lack of one is hampering the industry and exposing Australians to risk. ⌘ Read more
Canadian teen Summer McIntosh smashes Ariarne Titmus' 400m World Record
Ariarne Titmus's reign as 400 metres freestyle queen has been spectacularly ended by 16-year-old Canadian Summer McIntosh, who smashed the Australian's world record. ⌘ Read more
Jamshid prays by his brother's grave for justice. He's not convinced a Sydney court will deliver
As a historic war crimes case gets underway, the family of an Afghan villager who was killed by an Australian soldier calls for more ADF personnel to be brought to trial. ⌘ Read more
Estranged husband admits murdering Lynn Cannon at home in Perth's north
Paul Anthony Cannon pleads guilty to murdering his former partner Lynn Cannon at a home in Landsdale in Perth's northern suburbs last December. ⌘ Read more
Charlie Teo failed to get references from fellow Australian neurosurgeons, hearing told
No Australian neurosurgeon would provide a reference or letter of support ahead of celebrity surgeon Charlie Teo's disciplinary proceedings, a hearing is told. ⌘ Read more
Four people charged with murdering Indigenous schoolboy Cassius Turvey face court
Four people who allegedly murdered Indigenous schoolboy Cassius Turvey face court on all the charges they are facing. WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains an image of a person who has died. ⌘ Read more
When will the Manhattan grand jury decide whether to indict Donald Trump?**
The New York grand jury hearing evidence about former President Donald Trump's role in a hush-money payment is yet to vote on charges. When will it reach its verdict? ⌘ Read more
Labor declares victory in Monaro after double-digit swing, but incumbent yet to concede
Steve Whan says he is "certain" he will reclaim the seat, which he held from 2003 until 2011. ⌘ Read more
Queensland now has 'the strongest hate crime laws in the country'. Here's what that means
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said there was no room for hateful ideologies, after several recent anti-Semitic incidents in Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
Russian whose daughter drew anti-war picture flees ahead of two-year penal colony sentence
A Russian man who was investigated by police after his daughter drew an anti-war picture at school flees as a court sentences him to two years in a penal colony. ⌘ Read more
Paul Brereton appointed to lead National Anti-Corruption Commission
Paul Brereton, who led the Afghanistan war crimes inquiry, is appointed to lead the National Anti-Corruption Commission. ⌘ Read more
Seaside suburb still a mobile blackspot after decade-long push for phone tower
Killcare Heights is located only a stone's throw away from the northern Sydney beaches, but residents living here have remained in a mobile blackspot for decades. ⌘ Read more
Inflation keeps falling, increasing chances of a Reserve Bank interest rate pause
The official measure of inflation falls for the second month in a row, easing pressure on the Reserve Bank to hike interest rates next week. ⌘ Read more
Lonely and isolated, Rochelle found a lifeline in a social group for women without children
As the number of women having children in Australia remains on a downward trend, people without kids are starting their own social groups to address loneliness and avoid judgement. ⌘ Read more
Liberals apologise for injuring parliamentary attendant in rush to avoid vote
Speaker of the House Milton Dick reads the riot act to a group of Coalition MPs, saying he was "disgusted" after they injured a female parliamentary attendant while trying to avoid a vote on Tuesday afternoon. ⌘ Read more
Qld man banned from practising law after moonlighting as lawyer
A tip-off led to a search of his home, the Supreme Court has found Surendra Raghoobar engaged in legal practice without being an Australian legal practitioner. ⌘ Read more
Canberra's Pialligo Estate announces permanent closure leaving staff and those with future weddings in the lurch
Canberra restaurant and function centre Pialligo Estate announces it will permanently close its doors after recent speculation over the financial stability of the business. ⌘ Read more
Survey lays bare stalling attitudes toward domestic and family violence
Almost half of Australians incorrectly believe women and men equally commit domestic violence according to a major survey which shows "extremely troubling" community attitudes towards violence against women. ⌘ Read more
Emergency declaration made as firearms and grenades surrendered at Gold Coast business
A street in the Gold Coast's central business district has been shut down by police after grenades and firearms were dropped off at an office building. ⌘ Read more
Teenage star Phoebe Litchfield named in Australia's Women's Ashes squad for England
Meg Lanning will lead a 15-player squad to England for this year's Women's Ashes, with a group including rising star Phoebe Litchfield and former Irish international Kim Garth. ⌘ Read more
Live: Another Sydney seat called for Liberals, vote counting continues
Liberal incumbent Eleni Petinos retains the seat of Miranda, in another blow to Labor's chances of reaching majority government in NSW. Today Premier Chris Minns is visiting the far west of the state. Follow live ⌘ Read more
Maryland court reinstates Adnan Syed's murder conviction after podcast raised doubts saw him released
A Maryland appeals court has reinstated the murder conviction of Adnan Syed, who was found guilty of the 1999 killing of his former girlfriend in a case that drew attention after the Serial podcast raised doubts about his guilt. ⌘ Read more
How farmers use sunbeds, sunscreen to give their apples the perfect hue
These apples get a beauty treatment to make them more appealing to customers who "buy with their eyes". ⌘ Read more
These teeth belong to 50kg plant-eating mammals that roamed the outback more than 25 million years ago
Paleontologists working at an undisclosed fossil bed in the Northern Territory's outback have discovered at least two new marsupial species, including a wombat-like creature with a "pretty powerful bite". ⌘ Read more
Cynthia refuses to give up her pet dog to find a rental. But hundreds of pets are being dumped in NSW
Newcastle woman Cynthia has been denied hundreds of rentals partly because of her pet dog, but she would rather be homeless then surrender her furry friend. ⌘ Read more
Eyelid skin cancers cause 'huge burden' on health system, surgeons urge sun safety
Wayne Grimley grew up spending a lot of time in the sun, without sun safety measures. Now he's had surgery to remove the skin cancer from his eyelid ⌘ Read more
Queensland music industry celebrates 'immense talent' with top gongs for Thelma Plum, Ball Park Music
Plum's single Backseat of My Mind will be immortalised in a plaque on Fortitude Valley's Walk of Fame after winning Song of the Year and the Pop Award. ⌘ Read more
Peter Bol's lawyer says independent labs found no synthetic EPO in Aussie track star's sample
Peter Bol's team wants Sporting Integrity Australia to drop its investigation into the Australian athletics star and a public apology after two independent laboratories found no signs of synthetic EPO in his sample. ⌘ Read more
Live: ASX to follow Wall Street lower, US regulator slams Silicon Valley Bank for 'terrible' risk management
The Australian share market is likely to start its day lower, following a modest fall on Wall Street, as investors continue to worry about the stability of the US banking sector. Follow live for the latest updates. ⌘ Read more
NT Police Commissioner rebuffs rumours he's quitting, defends handling of crime surge
The territory's top cop says he is still questioning why crime is hitting record rates in the jurisdiction but his agency is not to blame. ⌘ Read more