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All the latest COVID-19 case numbers from around Australia — plus the news you may have missed
Here's a quick wrap of the COVID-19 news and case numbers from each Australian jurisdiction from the past week. ⌘ Read more
These are the key figures in the Donald Trump indictment case
As Donald Trump fought his way to victory in the 2016 presidential campaign, key allies tried to smooth his bumpy path by paying off two women. Here are they key figures in the case. ⌘ Read more
Leaking roofs, low fences and closed doors: Women's shelter unable to accept a single client since opening
It was supposed to provide a crucial safe space for Yolngu women and children fleeing domestic and family violence, but operators claim this new shelter cannot operate due to safety risks. ⌘ Read more
Father jailed for fatally stabbing teenage son over PlayStation argument
A Supreme Court judge has found there are special reasons to give a lenient jail term to a man who stabbed his son in the thighs, unintentionally causing the teenager's death. ⌘ Read more
Rebels must reckon with power of the Drua in historic Fijian double header
When the Melbourne Rebels head to Suva to take on the Fiji and Fijiana Drua they'll be taking part in a historic double-header for the two leagues. ⌘ Read more
Who is running the Voice to Parliament No campaigns?**
The Yes and No referendum campaigns have both been established but are taking very different strategies in the run up to the referendum. While the Yes campaign is largely centralised, the No campaign is being run by multiple groups. So who are they? ⌘ Read more
Liberals' Wendy Tuckerman feels 'like a winner' after retaining seat in face of swing to Labor
Wendy Tuckerman says she is very proud after holding on to the seat of Goulburn in "really difficult" circumstances. ⌘ Read more
Fears new Amsterdam ad campaign could just attract more boozy tourists to 'party Valhalla'
There are fears that Amsterdam's latest bid to discourage young British men from heading to the city for weekends of booze, drugs and sex could in fact have the opposite effect. ⌘ Read more
Lack of parental leave is skewing councils to not reflect their communities, outgoing councillor warns
Cr Jess Scully feels she cannot balance the demands of council and being a new parent, as she is expecting her second child this year. ⌘ Read more
Home builder Porter Davis collapses, with 1,700 projects affected in Victoria and Queensland
A major Victorian builder has collapsed and another construction firm has entered voluntary administration, in a further sign pressures on the construction industry are not going away. ⌘ Read more
Federal Court to get its first female chief justice
Melbourne-based justice Debra Mortimer will become the Federal Court of Australia's first female chief justice, following the mandatory retirement of her predecessor, Justice James Allsop. ⌘ Read more
'Major hole in protections for whistleblowers': Richard Boyle lawyers consider appeal, expert raises alarm
The Supreme Court ruling that Australia's public interest immunity laws do not allow whistleblowers to conduct "their own investigation" or collect evidence of discreditable conduct, has an expert expressing alarm. ⌘ Read more
Man jailed for at least 12 years over 'profoundly tragic' stabbing murder in Bourke
Kenneth James Knight will spend time behind bars for the murder of his partner of nearly 30 years in remote western New South Wales, described by a judge as an "impulsive and spontaneous" act in which he had no intention to kill. ⌘ Read more
Has your boss asked if you want to work this Easter? Employers on 'back foot' after court decision, lawyer says
The Federal Court finds BHP was in breach of the Fair Work Act when it rostered workers on for shifts on Christmas Day and Boxing Day in 2019 without consulting them. A lawyer says the judgement could have far-reaching implications. ⌘ Read more
Canberra Airport shooter sentenced to three years in jail
The man who fired shots inside Canberra Airport, grounding planes and causing panic, is sentenced to just over three years in jail. ⌘ Read more
Sam Kerr's Chelsea through to UWCL semis after penalty shootout win over holders Lyon
A last-gasp equaliser in extra-time and some goalkeeping heroics guide Chelsea past reigning champions Lyon 4-3 on penalties. ⌘ Read more
Nicky Winmar hails Jamarra Ugle-Hagan for taking the baton in the fight against racism
Nicky Winmar describes the fight against racism as a relay race, with Jamarra Ugle-Hagan taking the baton with his emulation of the Saints star's iconic 1993 stand. ⌘ Read more
'Badly disorganised': Public inquiry lists widespread police failings in Canada's worst mass shooting
A public inquiry has identified widespread failures in how Canada's federal police force responded to a 2020 massacre that saw 22 killed, recommending the government to rethink the country's policing. ⌘ Read more
Are you expecting a wage increase and will it be enough for you to cope with rising costs? Tell us
With cost of living pressures mounting, we'd like to hear whether you think a pay rise will help. ⌘ Read more
Fingerprints, a mugshot and negotiations: Here's what could happen after Trump's indictment
After days of intense speculation, Donald Trump has been indicted. So what happens now? Will we see Mr Trump in handcuffs? Will he have to pose for a mugshot? Here's what we know so far. ⌘ Read more
'I go in there to end dudes': Ahead of his UFC debut, Junior Tafa is ready to bring the thunder
There's nothing in the world Junior Tafa loves more than knocking someone out, so there's no prizes for guessing what he has planned for his UFC debut. ⌘ Read more
Russia seeks arms-for-food deal with North Korea, US says
The White House says it has new evidence that Russia is looking again to North Korea for weapons to fuel its war in Ukraine, this time in exchange for food and other commodities. ⌘ Read more
Turkey's parliament ratifies Finland's membership in NATO
Turkey's parliament ratifies Finland's application to join NATO, lifting the last hurdle in the way of the Nordic country's long-delayed accession into the Western military alliance. ⌘ Read more
Police allege woman falsely claimed Sea World pilot Ash Jenkinson was driving her car in bid to avoid traffic fine
A Queensland woman is facing a fraud charge after allegedly claiming Sea World chief pilot Ashley Jenkinson was driving her car to avoid a December traffic infringement. Mr Jenkinson was killed in a mid-air chopper crash on January 2. ⌘ Read more
Gwyneth Paltrow not at fault for ski collision, jury decides
Gwyneth Paltrow has won her court battle over a 2016 ski collision at a posh Utah ski resort after a jury decided that the actor wasn’t at fault for the crash. ⌘ Read more
Teenager arrested after police pursuits end in dramatic crash
The 17-year-old covered almost 400 kilometres in a car police allege was stolen from Nowra, before crashing in Wagga Wagga. ⌘ Read more
US outlets report that a grand jury voted to indict former president Donald Trump
Multiple US media outlets are reporting that a grand jury in New York has voted to indict former president Donald Trump. ⌘ Read more
Live: Donald Trump indicted over hush money probe, US media says
Donald Trump has been indicted in a case brought by the Manhattan district attorney's office into his alleged cover-up of a hush money payment to a porn star ahead of the 2016 presidential election. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Tassie apple variety Southern Bliss about to enter market as national harvest numbers drop
Tasmanian apples could fetch top prices this season, with its apple season escaping the bad weather that plagued interstate orchards. ⌘ Read more
'Shaman' accused of raping women in excorism-like ceremonies used accomplice to silence victims, police allege
Court documents obtained by the ABC show detectives allege a man was recruited to "silence" the alleged victims of a 50-year-old "shaman". ⌘ Read more
Buffel grass working group to consider NT weed declaration
A technical working group is being established by the Northern Territory government to assess the impacts of buffel grass and explore how it is to be managed in Central Australia. ⌘ Read more
We fact checked Pauline Hanson's claim that Labor broke an election promise on migration. Here's what we found
Pauline Hanson says Labor broke an election promise by increasing migration. But Labor never made any promises about migration levels. ⌘ Read more
Hospital addresses allegations it failed to detect button battery stuck in toddler's throat
The Mackay Base Hospital is investigating two cases of children presenting to its emergency department and ending up in induced comas, including a one-year-old girl who swallowed a button battery. ⌘ Read more
Man dies after car strikes pedestrian in Adelaide's north
A pedestrian dies after being hit by a car at Smithfield in Adelaide's north, making it the 38th death on South Australia's roads this year. ⌘ Read more
Research suggests your thirsty plants could be silently screaming at you
Research suggests plants can tell you exactly when they need watering and generate popping sounds in response to stress. These sounds are outside human earshot but are loud enough for other creatures to hear up to five metres away, writes Alice Hayward. ⌘ Read more
Live: ASX to rise after Wall Street gains overnight, US Treasury boss calls for tighter bank regulation
The ASX is set to follow Wall Street and open higher in early trade, while US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says US banks may need more regulation. Follow the day's events and insights on the ABC News live markets blog. ⌘ Read more
Necho lost the job she loved because she was trans. Now she's studying law to advocate for her community
Necho Brocchi was in the early stages of medically transitioning when she said she was fired for being trans. ⌘ Read more
After 50 years, Robyn's family planning centre is about to charge clients for the first time
The only free family planning centre in Australia is about to start charging a gap fee, due to rising inflation and wage increases. ⌘ Read more
From growing veggies to improved insulation, here's what's changing for Canberra renters from tomorrow
The ACT has become the first Australian jurisdiction to remove all forms of tenancy termination without a legitimate cause in a raft of changes that also bans encouraging rental bidding. ⌘ Read more
Why cookie-cutter suburbs don't work when it comes to keeping cool in the tropics
As heatwave conditions persist, technology improves and buildings become outdated, an energy consultant says sometimes it is cheaper to demolish an inefficient home and start again. ⌘ Read more
Ever heard of code-switching? You might be doing it right now
For many of us, it's become a survival strategy. And we may not even be aware we're doing it. ⌘ Read more
Everything you need to know about the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix
Melbourne is the focus of the F1 world as the drivers and teams prepare for round 3 of the championship. ⌘ Read more
'It's just too expensive': Patients delay dental care as dentist visits become a 'luxury'
More people are delaying routine dental care amid cost-of-living pressures with dentists worrying the oral health of Australians will worsen. ⌘ Read more
Will Santos's $4.7 billion Barossa gas project go ahead?**
Santos's Barossa gas project is one of the most carbon-intensive in the world. Will it still go ahead after the federal government's safeguard mechanism reforms? ⌘ Read more
Costs 'you wouldn't have even considered' add up to deter foreign-trained nurses
The incoming NSW government plans to hire more nurses, but will be facing competition from other states and aged care providers trying to beat a deadline. ⌘ Read more
In the US, a debate is raging over TikTok and the outcome could change the lives of its influencers
US politicians say they're moving forward with plans for a national ban on TikTok. But how would it even work? And what happens to the American influencers who rely on the app? ⌘ Read more
Regional Victorians get cheaper public transport, but can V/Line keep up with demand?**
Travellers on long-distance V/Line trains save more than $40 each return trip with the new fare caps, but the Public Transport Users Association is calling for more services across the regions to keep up with demand. ⌘ Read more
Indigenous Australians can hear, smell and see the changing seasons, but they're not flowing like they used to
Stunning videos and images illustrate how the First Australians rely on cues in the world around us to determine the change of seasons, but climate change is disrupting the natural order. ⌘ Read more
Veteran radio personality Doug Mulray dead at 71
Veteran Sydney radio broadcaster Doug Mulray has died, aged 71, radio station Triple M Sydney confirms. ⌘ Read more
One Nation split as Pauline Hanson condemns 'disgusting' Mark Latham tweet
Mark Latham is embroiled in his second controversy over LGBT issues in as many weeks, just days after queer activists were allegedly bashed outside one of his pre-election speeches. ⌘ Read more
Defence struggling to process staff security clearances needed ahead of AUKUS rush
Defence insiders say the department is facing "a massive backlog" for vetting new employees, a crucial requirement for anyone working on the highly secretive endeavour involving the United States and United Kingdom. ⌘ Read more
T-rex had lips like a lizard rather than a crocodile's toothy grin, study shows
Instead of the terrifying toothy tyrant in Jurassic World, T-rex had a gob that looked more like a goanna or Komodo dragon, a new study reveals. ⌘ Read more
From election interference to gold smuggling, Russians are pulling strings across this continent
The world is watching Russia's actions in Ukraine. But are we missing what it's doing elsewhere? ⌘ Read more
One man lost $500,000 to a scammer after it looked like they called from his bank
You phone says the call is coming from your bank, the caller knows your address and they're using the same language a banker would use, but it feels off. Here's why it might be a scammer. ⌘ Read more
We need more tax revenue, but don't ask the major parties how we'll get it
Despite the general recognition that big economic reforms are needed, neither government nor opposition dares go there. Taxation is the stand-out example. ⌘ Read more
FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried pleads not guilty to new charges
The new charges add to the pressure on Bankman-Fried, who faces a possible sentence of decades in prison if convicted at a trial set to start on October 2. ⌘ Read more
Residents flee homes after fiery train derailment in Minnesota
Residents in a Minnesota town are evacuated from their homes after a train hauling ethanol and corn syrup derailed and caught fire. ⌘ Read more
Banking executives convicted for helping Putin ally move millions through Swiss accounts
Four bankers who helped a close friend of Vladimir Putin move millions of francs through Swiss bank accounts have been convicted of failing to perform due diligence in financial transactions. ⌘ Read more
Pope Francis getting better as hospital treatment continues, Vatican says
Pope Francis's health is improving after he was hospitalised with a respiratory infection and he has resumed working while treatment continues, the Vatican says. ⌘ Read more
Vatican formally rejects 'Doctrine of Discovery' used to justify colonisation of Indigenous peoples
The statement is a response to decades of Indigenous demands for the Vatican to formally rescind the papal bulls that provided the Portuguese and Spanish kingdoms the religious backing to expand their territories in Africa and the Americas for the sake of spreading Christianity. ⌘ Read more
Rare complete T-rex skeleton to go under the hammer in Switzerland
Standing 3.9 metres high and measuring 11.6 metres long, TRX-293 Trinity is only the third T-rex skeleton to be offered at auction, and the first in Europe. ⌘ Read more
Homelessness Census data 'under represents' true situation in South Australia, support groups say
Stan Boreham had been sleeping rough on-and-off for 37 years until he was found at a Glenelg car park in Adelaide's south-west. While he is now in accommodation, thousands of South Australians are ⌘ Read more
Ugle-Hagan channels iconic Winmar moment in stand against racism
Nearly three decades to the day since AFL legend Nicky Winmar took his famous stance against racism, emerging star Jamarra Ugle-Hagan makes his own statement. ⌘ Read more
North Korea executes people for drugs, sharing South Korean media, and religious activities according to new report
South Korea's Unification Ministry, which handles inter-Korean affairs, based the 450-page report on testimony collected from 2017 to 2022 from more than 500 North Koreans who fled from their homeland. ⌘ Read more
Why Russell Crowe wanted to play the Pope's exorcist
The Australian actor stars in The Pope's Exorcist, based on the real-life story of the Vatican's Chief Exorcist, Father Gabriele Amorth. ⌘ Read more
Russia arrests Wall Street Journal reporter for alleged espionage
Evan Gershkovich is the first reporter for an American news outlet to be arrested on espionage charges in Russia since the Cold War. ⌘ Read more
Taiwan's president touches down in US after China threats
Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen has landed in New York on a sensitive US stopover after China threatened retaliation if she met US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. ⌘ Read more
Japanese oil giant warns world peace at stake amid fears Australia 'quietly quitting' LNG
The head of Japan's biggest oil and gas producer has warned that Australia risks undermining global security through a decision to "quietly quit" the international gas trade. ⌘ Read more
Former Southern Highlands school teacher jailed for sexually abusing students
Brian Napper has become the second paedophile jailed for sexually abusing students in the 1980s at a private boarding school south of Sydney. ⌘ Read more
Two US army helicopters crash during training in Kentucky
The status of the crew members is not known, however fatalities are expected. ⌘ Read more
COVID payments to end for thousands of workers
Thousands of workers in high-risk settings who miss work because they have tested positive for COVID-19 will soon no longer be eligible for federal financial support. ⌘ Read more
Golfer dies three weeks after being struck by lightning while on the course
Dirk Kotze was struck at Wantima Golf Course in Brendale on Sunday March 12, when a severe storm broke out over parts of Queensland's south-east. ⌘ Read more
Police confirm officers who shot dead Mareeba man were not wearing body cameras
Acting Deputy Commissioner Mark Wheeler says the specialist police who fired the lethal shots "generally don't" wear body cameras, which are standard for first responder QPS officers. ⌘ Read more
Employees to be investigated over deadly Mexico detention centre fire after damning video surfaces
Video showed guards hurrying away from the smoky fire apparently without trying to free detainees. ⌘ Read more
Mark Latham under fire for graphic and homophobic tweet sent to Alex Greenwich
One Nation NSW leader Mark Latham is condemned by the prime minister and party founder Pauline Hanson for making a homophobic remark aimed at independent MP Alex Greenwich. ⌘ Read more
Man charged with alleged abuse of child at abandoned motor inn
A second man has fronted a WA court charged with the alleged abuse of a child at a derelict Geraldton building. ⌘ Read more
Case dropped against crew member accused over 400-kilogram cocaine shipment
Commonwealth prosecutors drop their case against one of four men arrested over a huge shipment of cocaine that was dropped in deep waters off SA's Yorke Peninsula. ⌘ Read more
Fierce advocate Stella Young immortalised with hometown statue
A schoolgirl says Stella Young's words remain her inspiration nearly a decade after the disability advocate's sudden death. ⌘ Read more
'Less protection, less clarity': Proposed new rules for salmon farms blasted
New environmental standards proposed for the Tasmanian salmon farming industry are blasted as "half-baked" and weaker than the ones already in place — but the industry defends its practises as "world class". ⌘ Read more
NT government launches voluntary buy-back scheme for grocery store liquor licences
The voluntary buy-backs scheme comes after the introduction of a range of other policy measures by the NT government following the fatal stabbing of a young bottle shop worker last week. ⌘ Read more
Lawyer loses fee dispute with Henry Keogh, whose 'body in the bath' murder conviction was overturned
A South Australian court has rejected lawyer Michael Hegarty's claim that he was owed as a result of Henry Keogh's overturned murder conviction and subsequent multi-million-dollar payment from the state government. ⌘ Read more
Dramatic photos capture rescue of survivors from burning ferry carrying 250 passengers
Many of those rescued had jumped off the ferry in panic at the height of the fire and were plucked from the sea by the coast guard. ⌘ Read more
Clive Palmer to sue Australia for $300 billion over iron ore project
Mining billionaire Clive Palmer seeks $300 billion in damages from the Australian government over an iron ore project in Western Australia's Pilbara region. ⌘ Read more
First four cheetah cubs born in India, 70 years after species extinction in the country
One of eight Cheetahs relocated to India last year gives birth to four cubs. ⌘ Read more
Safety boosted at 'violent hotbed' McDonald's store on Adelaide nightclub strip
The McDonald's outlet on Adelaide's Hindley Street is ordered to install safety screens to create a barrier between customers and workers, following recent reports of violence and abuse towards staff. ⌘ Read more
Hammer involved in 2017 Gold Coast murder to be retested after claims of 'fresh evidence'
In 2021, a jury found Andrew John Cobby beat his estranged wife with a hammer owned by his roommate, before choking her. ⌘ Read more
Residents in parts of Perth could soon need permission to remove trees over 8m tall
In what has been described as a "watershed moment," two inner-suburban Perth councils have voted to protect trees on private properties to help preserve the city's urban canopy. ⌘ Read more
17yo girls on Gold Coast allegedly grabbed, NSW man awaits extradition
A Sydney man is in custody following two incidents involving teenage girls having to flee for help after allegedly being grabbed in public areas on the Gold Coast. ⌘ Read more
Ex-Labor minister accused of child abuse pressured boy to change statement, court hears
A court hears a child who was allegedly abused by Milton Orkopoulos was forced to sign a document retracting his allegations. ⌘ Read more
New gold mine near Bathurst approved despite environmental concerns
NSW's Independent Planning Commission approves a new gold mine near Bathurst, in the state's central west, saying the positives will outweigh any negative social and environmental impacts. ⌘ Read more
Ban on private e-scooter riders lifted as trial hailed an 'enormous success'
Electric scooter riders in Victoria will be able to ride their own scooters on the road without risking a $925 fine. ⌘ Read more
Alice Springs Hospital sees sharp fall in domestic violence cases since return of alcohol bans
The Central Australian town of Alice Springs had, for months, been dealing with high levels of assaults and alcohol-related hospital presentations, but new figures suggest that's begun to ease since the Northern Territory government reinstated liquor bans. ⌘ Read more
Man faces court over alleged rape of resident at aged care facility in Adelaide's south
Police allege the offences occurred earlier this year while the 47-year-old was working at an aged care facility in Adelaide's southern suburbs. ⌘ Read more
What is Prime drink, is it okay for kids and why have schools in Australia banned it?**
Created by controversial YouTubers Logan Paul and KSI, the drink has sold out multiple times in the US and the UK, and now it is here in Australia — but what's in it and is it OK for kids? ⌘ Read more
Are short-term accommodation companies like Airbnb and Stayz keeping Canberrans from finding affordable rentals?**
The ACT Greens will bring forward a motion today in the Legislative Assembly, proposing a cap on the number of short-term rentals in Canberra. ⌘ Read more
Prisoner charged with murder of inmate who kidnapped girl from Perth park
Police charge a 42-year-old prisoner with murder over the death of Ashley Bropho in Hakea Prison earlier this month. ⌘ Read more
Five years after Raecene McGregor left the Dragons, she returns as arguably the best women's rugby league player in the world
Raecene McGregor returns to St George Illawarra as one of the most decorated players in women's rugby league and the star playmaker's best days may still be in front of her. ⌘ Read more
Funding announced to protect 22,000-year-old Indigenous site after vandals destroy rock art
The federal government has announced $400,000 in funding to improve the security of the Koonalda Cave in the Nullarbor Wilderness Protection Area. ⌘ Read more
Resident jumps from second-floor balcony to escape fire
Fire crews have been praised for preventing what could have been a "major disaster" after a man jumped from a burning unit complex. ⌘ Read more
'Reliving the past': refugees distressed after decision to demolish units
Refugees Hanaa and Mouna have found a safe community in suburban Melbourne. Now a decision by St Vincent's Care Services to decommission their housing has left them fearful about the future. ⌘ Read more