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Seymour Stein, record executive who signed Madonna and the Talking Heads, dies aged 80
Seymour Stein, the brash, prescient and highly successful founder of Sire Records who helped launched the careers of Madonna, Talking Heads and many others, dies aged 80. ⌘ Read more
Coles supermarket chain moves into milk production buying two Saputo factories
Supermarket chain Coles will become a milk processor for the first time, buying two milk factories from Canadian dairy giant Saputo for $105 million. ⌘ Read more
Data hack by ransomware group poses no threat to Tasmanians, minister says
Tasmania's technology minister says no government-held data was compromised as part of a hack of a third-party file transfer site by a cybercrime enterprise, but added the investigations were ongoing. ⌘ Read more
Young man's body recovered from Queensland dam
The circumstances surrounding the 26-year-old's death are under investigation. ⌘ Read more
Police investigate fraudulent purchase of five unique guitars worth $20,000**
Steve Salvi says five guitars were purchased from his Adelaide guitar store using an allegedly stolen credit card, before being sold on to a pawn shop. ⌘ Read more
Kicked, spat at and lives threatened — nurses at this hospital say enough is enough
A union is calling for round-the-clock onsite security to protect nurses at a hospital in South Australia's Riverland, where it says staff deal with "violence and trauma" on a regular basis. ⌘ Read more
It's a common activity, but vets say throwing a stick to your dog could be putting their life at risk
All across the world right now, dog owners are currently playing a game of fetch with their four-legged friends. Many are using a stick, but that's something vets say is placing dogs' lives at risk. ⌘ Read more
Turtle, raw prawns and poultry meat found in 'one of the largest hauls in Australian history'
Almost 40 tonnes of high-risk foods, including turtle and frog meat, are seized by Australian biosecurity officials. ⌘ Read more
'A national treasure': Tributes flow for Indigenous leader Yunupingu
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has led the tributes for the Gumatj clan leader, remembering him as a man who "walked in two worlds with authority, power and grace". ⌘ Read more
How this Cairns artist put his best hoof forward and secured a role alongside Marlon Brando
David Hudson has led an extraordinary life, but his stint as a half-human, half-bison hybrid alongside the Godfather star and Val Kilmer while filming The Island of Dr Moreau remains his strangest claim to fame. ⌘ Read more
Snowy Hydro and contractor fined $30k over Kosciuszko National Park pollution
The EPA says the companies caused a two-kilometre sediment plume to appear in Yarrangobilly River. ⌘ Read more
Jodie Comer, Paul Mescal take acting gold at Olivier Awards
Paul Mescal and Jodie Comer score prizes at London's Olivier Awards for their first West End stage roles. ⌘ Read more
'It could have been horrific': Australian Grand Prix boss promises thorough investigation after track invasion
Australian Grand Prix boss Andrew Westacott says there will be a "thorough investigation" after fans broke through security to access the Albert Park track before the race was over. ⌘ Read more
Their van may be a 'tiny' home, but it's given Vaughn and Kobie freedom to hit the open road
Quitting your 9-5 office job to live in a van and travel around Australia is a pipe dream for many people. But Kobie Notting and her partner Vaughn Turner made it happen and haven't looked back. ⌘ Read more
Sydney mother to be charged with murdering son after allegedly trying twice
The 30-year-old woman will have one charge of attempted murder upgraded after her son died in hospital. ⌘ Read more
A political warrior who walked tall in two worlds — how Yunupingu opened Australia's eyes
From a land rights "radical" to a steely elder who had the ear of successive prime ministers, the late northeast Arnhem Land leader, Yunupingu, leaves a powerful legacy. ⌘ Read more
Ann-Maree has worked at a commercial laundry for 20 years. She loves the friends she's made — and the income
Industry leaders are calling on all tiers of government and the private sector to do more to boost the employment participation rate for people living with disability. ⌘ Read more
New rules including mandatory breaks to tackle problem gambling at Melbourne's Crown Casino
The Victorian government has revealed new measures to address problem gambling at Melbourne's Crown Casino in the wake of the royal commission into Crown's licence. ⌘ Read more
Matildas sweat on Caitlin Foord's health after Arsenal star appears to hurt hamstring
Caitlin Foord is subbed out of Arsenal's clash with Chelsea after appearing to hurt her hamstring, as the Matildas prepare for a pair of friendlies. ⌘ Read more
Trailblazing Aboriginal land rights leader Yunupingu dies in Arnhem Land, aged 74
One of Australia's most influential Aboriginal leaders, the trailblazing land rights fighter Yunupingu, has died in the Northern Territory aged 74. ⌘ Read more
Mobile phone ban in NSW public high schools to start in late 2023
The new state government says a ban on mobile phones during school hours will start from Term 4. ⌘ Read more
Oil powers announce surprise cuts of more than one million barrels per day
Saudia Arabia leads major oil powers in surprise production cuts, which is a "precautionary" move aimed at stabilising the market. ⌘ Read more
Racing minister 'missing in action' as harness racing review scope revealed
A week on from the ABC's explosive report into allegations of race fixing in the Tasmanian harness industry, the terms of reference for a review have been released — but the racing minister is 'missing in action'. ⌘ Read more
Donald Trump set to speak in Florida after his arraignment
Former US president Donald Trump is set to make public remarks in Florida on Tuesday after being arraigned in New York on charges related to hush money payments. ⌘ Read more
AFL Round-Up: Just how worried should we be about Geelong?**
Reigning premiers Geelong are the only winless team left in the AFL, as round three delivers another Showdown to remember and a Demons performance that caught the eye. We digest the week that was. ⌘ Read more
Matt Burton has everything an NRL star could want but he can still have so much more
In the aftermath of Canterbury's remarkable golden point victory over North Queensland, the talents and future of Matt Burton feel limitless. ⌘ Read more
Tully started as a 'very little dancer'. Now she's off to perform at Edinburgh Castle
While tartan kilts aren't necessarily suited to the hot climate, a small Queensland town has produced another dancer who will take the stage at the prestigious Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. ⌘ Read more
Abbi spent hours in 'horrific pain' waiting for treatment while in ED. Qld's wait times don't surprise her
Queensland Health figures show the Wide Bay's three public hospitals – Bundaberg, Hervey Bay and Maryborough — had the highest number of patients who stayed in an ED longer than 24 hours. ⌘ Read more
Red seaweed could be the answer to slashing methane emissions from cows, study shows
Forget fair-trade coffee beans and cows' milk substitutes, low-emission lattes could be the next big thing to land at your local cafe. ⌘ Read more
Live: Twitter controversially demotes The New York Times, and a 'cruel' prank against an Oscar-winner. Catch up with The Loop
This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories as they happen. ⌘ Read more
Plane missing with two passengers in North Queensland
CQ Rescue conducted an aerial search last night near Mackay after a small plane was reported overdue at an airpark but did not find the aircraft. ⌘ Read more
Ukrainian ballerina uprooted by war flies high again in Swan Lake
Ganna Muromtseva left her pointe shoes behind when she fled Ukraine after Russia's invasion. Now, she is on stage again performing to audiences in Hungary. ⌘ Read more
All the pine nuts sold in Australian supermarkets are imported, but that could change
Pine nuts are one of the world's most expensive nuts, and none of those sold in Australian supermarkets are grown here. Farmers are embarking on a journey to change that. ⌘ Read more
How can better planning make our urban environments cooler?**
Everyone can think of a hot part of town where the sun shines brighter and there's no shade. Could heat mitigation and cooling be integrated further into planning and development? ⌘ Read more
Rising chorus to halt student loan indexation as inflation sends debts soaring
A growing chorus of university graduates is calling for an overhaul of the HECS-HELP debt system, as loan amounts balloon due to high inflation. ⌘ Read more
Your money in the bank is safe. Here's why
There are global ructions in banking. But Australian bank customers shouldn't be worried, our deposits are safe, explains Daniel Ziffer. ⌘ Read more
'More concerned about medals': Australians embroiled in Paralympics scandal
Former athletes and officials tell Four Corners the system of Paralympic classification is flawed and easily manipulated. ⌘ Read more
Sharks, tourists jostle for space around iconic Thai destination island
Made famous as the set of Leonardo Di Caprio's 2000 thriller The Beach, almost every shark was driven away by tourists. Now they've returned, authorities are limiting tourism. ⌘ Read more
Russia dismisses US concerns, says court will decide detained journalist's fate
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov tells US Secretary of State Antony Blinken that Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich's fate will be determined by the courts. ⌘ Read more
Tadej Pogačar wins Tour of Flanders after massive crash brings down half the peloton
Slovenian rider Tadej Pogačar solos to Tour of Flanders victory ahead of two-time winner Mathieu van der Poel, to claim his third monument victory. ⌘ Read more
Oscar-winning Japanese composer and musician Ryuichi Sakamoto dies of cancer
Ryuichi Sakamoto, the Oscar-winning Japanese composer famed for his scores for The Last Emperor, Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence and other films, has died aged 71. ⌘ Read more
Property prices rise for the first time in 10 months, while chronic rental shortage continues
Sydney's average property price is back above $1,000,000, according to CoreLogic data for March, but rents are still rising in major capital cities, with a federal report finding 46,500 households are experiencing homelessness. ⌘ Read more
Ukrainian official offers plan for a Crimea without Russia, suggests renaming Sevastopol 'Object Number 6'
A top Ukrainian official outlines a series of steps the government in Kyiv would take if the country reclaims control of Crimea, including dismantling the strategic bridge that links the seized Black Sea peninsula to Russia. ⌘ Read more
Two adults dead, girl injured after hot air balloon catches fire near Mexico City
Two people have died and a girl has been injured after the hot air balloon they were riding in caught fire near Mexico City. ⌘ Read more
'Unfair and unsustainable': Grattan calls for much more radical super tax overhaul
While the government gears up for a battle on its plans to increase tax on very large superannuation balances, the Grattan Institute argues super tax changes should go much, much further. ⌘ Read more
Zachary Rolfe informed NT police force intends to dismiss him, sources say
Sources have told the ABC that Constable Zachary Rolfe has been issued a letter notifying him the NT police force intends to dismiss him. ⌘ Read more
Fever thrash Magpies as Fowler sets goal-scoring record, Vixens beat Giants
West Coast Fever remain undefeated after three rounds of Super Netball following a 27-goal mauling of the Collingwood Magpies, while the Melbourne Vixens needed a strong last quarter to beat the Giants at home. ⌘ Read more
NT Police 'in the dark' about Commissioner Jamie Chalker's reported resignation request
The head of the Northern Territory Police Force's media unit says she is "in the dark" about reports that Commissioner Jamie Chalker has been asked to resign from his post. ⌘ Read more
Hundreds of Ukrainian athletes have been killed over the course of Russia's invasion
Ukraine's Sport Minister says 262 athletes have been killed, and 363 sports facilities destroyed, over the course of the war that is now in its second year. ⌘ Read more
Teenage sprinter creates history at national track and field championships
At just 18, Queenslander Torrie Lewis becomes the youngest Australian to claim the sprint double at the national titles following her victory in the women's 200 metres in Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
Paris votes on banning e-scooters for hire as pedestrians complain of 'a sort of anarchy'
The City of Lights is voting on whether to ban the hiring of e-scooters and, as critics point to dangerous accidents, pedestrians say there is no space left for them, while the vehicles' environmental credentials are being questioned. ⌘ Read more
Baby admitted to hospital in South Australia with meningococcal disease
A baby has been admitted to hospital with invasive meningococcal disease and is in a stable condition, while people who had contact with the infant have been identified, health authorities say. ⌘ Read more
NRL urged to 'look after' retired players amid concerns about long-term concussion effects
Rugby league cult hero Mark Carroll calls on the NRL to assist retired players who are struggling with the effects of concussion suffered during their careers. ⌘ Read more
Family car-jacked, stolen vehicle crashed, businesses ram-raided in wild night of crime near Darwin
NT Police allege a group of five to eight people were involved in multiple business break-ins and vehicle thefts, while in a separate incident a man car-jacked a vehicle from a family before crashing it on a major highway. ⌘ Read more
NRL live: The Sharks and Cowboys lock horns after coming off big wins
The Sharks are back at home after a thumping derby victory, taking on a Warriors team also coming off a victory last time out. Follow our ScoreCentre for all the live scores and stats. ⌘ Read more
Tax experts and climate scientists are increasingly saying the same thing
Can we reform the tax system and combat climate change at the same time? asks Gareth Hutchens. ⌘ Read more
Record 2-tonne cocaine haul found in banana shipment in Dominican Republic
More than 2,000, 1-kilogram boxes of cocaine are found by authorities while inspecting a load of bananas in transit from Ecuador to the Netherlands, bringing the Caribbean nation's total to 5 tonnes of drugs seized so far this year. ⌘ Read more
New South Wales Premier vows 'not to work with' Mark Latham, urges Liberals to do the same
Premier Chris Minns condemns One Nation NSW Leader Mark Latham for trying to "import Trump-style politics", saying his homophobic comments about independent MP Alex Greenwich make it impossible to work with him. ⌘ Read more
South Australian government announces deal to return trains and trams to public control
The South Australian premier says his government has reached an agreement to return trains and trams to public ownership, after they were privatised by the previous government. ⌘ Read more
Daniel Andrews downplays transparency criticism after 'very successful' trade trip to China
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews labels his surprise trade trip to China "a very successful visit" and downplays concerns about transparency during the four days of meetings. ⌘ Read more
Live: Excitement at Albert Park rises for the Australian Grand Prix
Round 3 of the Formula 1 season is in Melbourne. Red Bull is aiming to make it three wins to start the year. Follow all the action of the Australian Grand Prix on our live blog. ⌘ Read more
Artist tests limits of 'human authorship' of AI art as battle continues over who holds copyright
After having copyright of an 18-page graphic novel rejected because an AI produced the images, artist Kris Kashtanova is testing the limits of what the US Copyright Office considers to be "human authorship". ⌘ Read more
AFL live: Suns and Cats both searching for first win as Sunday footy gets underway
Gold Coast play host to Geelong as two sides yet to win in 2023 meet for a crucial clash. Follow our live AFL ScoreCentre for all the scores, stats and results. ⌘ Read more
Adelaide woman, 27, dies after car crashes into tree and bursts into flames
The woman's death is the 40th life lost on South Australian roads this year, compared with 18 by the same time last year. ⌘ Read more
Aussie champ Titmus has 'fire in the belly' after Canadian teen claims 400m freestyle record
Olympic champion Ariarne Titmus says it was a "tough pill to swallow" after losing her 400m freestyle world record, but she's looking forward to reclaiming it. ⌘ Read more
Marburg disease is a highly infectious disease, akin to Ebola, and it's spreading. What does that mean?**
Health officials are working to contain the highly infectious, Ebola-like disease, for which there is no approved vaccine. ⌘ Read more
Spearfishing ban 'not on the table' for WA tourist town after blue groper death
Western Australia's Fisheries Minister will not ban spearfishing at popular beaches around Margaret River but describes the behaviour of people who left a speared blue groper on the beach as "not good". ⌘ Read more
Body of Florida toddler found in alligator's jaws
The body of 2-year-old Taylen Mosley was found two days after his mother was discovered in a "very violent crime scene" and his father presented to hospital with cuts on his arms and hands. ⌘ Read more
Peter Dutton cannot win government without Victoria, and there are more challenges on the horizon
Liberal Leader Peter Dutton is caught in the blustery winds of political change, and the party's compass is still spinning, writes political editor Andrew Probyn. ⌘ Read more
'I've dreamt of this for a long time': Rising star claims victory at Albert Park as car fires play havoc
He already made a name for himself as the youngest pole-sitter in Supercars history, and Broc Feeney made a great weekend even better with victory at Albert Park. ⌘ Read more
How Australian craft brewers and hops growers are finding flavour and favour around the world
The growing popularity of craft brews and the brewers' quest for distinctive aromatic taste has put the focus back onto hops breeders and new varieties. ⌘ Read more
Stolen Generations survivor, twice taken from his family, searches for his children
Harry Mills was taken from his family twice: first when he was seven, then as a young man from his own kids. He hasn't seen his two of his children since the 1970s and as his health deteriorates, he's desperate to reunite with them. ⌘ Read more
Farmers of wild Fijian coffee embrace agritourism with 'paddock-to-plate' cafe
One of Fiji's first agritourism ventures is introducing tourists to the taste of the country's wild coffee and it's supporting Fijian women to become financially independent in the process. ⌘ Read more
Earth monster heading home as Mexico reclaims 'most-sought Olmec piece' from US
Mexico's foreign minister confirms a 1.8-metre tall, 1-tonne bas-relief carving that is more than 2,400 years old is about to return home. ⌘ Read more
What lies beneath the cemetery in WA's 'spookiest town'? Scientists are trying to find out
Archaeologists and geophysicists are mapping the ground beneath this cemetery to find burial sites dating back to the 1850s. ⌘ Read more
Indigenous services to manage fostering of Aboriginal children to create 'strong cultural identity'
In acknowledging that the foster care system "is not working" for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, Life Without Barriers is transferring the responsibility to Aboriginal-led organisations across Australia. ⌘ Read more
In financial markets, past performance is not indicative of future results — but in politics, that's a good thing
When it comes to state Liberal MPs staying in the party, SA leader David Speirs will hope past exits are not a reliable indicator of future outcomes, writes state political reporter Rory McClaren. ⌘ Read more
Poetry club good for the soul
Vivana Luzochimana always thought her writing would just be for herself. That is, until she found an open mic night catered to people of colour. ⌘ Read more
'Danger tourist' British YouTuber among three UK nationals detained by Taliban
Three British men have been detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan, UK non-profit group the Presidium Network says, believing the detentions to be a misunderstanding. ⌘ Read more
This town has long tried to shake its troubled reputation. But one Chinese cyclist loved it so much he named his son Moe
The Victorian town of Moe has long struggled to shake its image of crime, poverty and hard knocks. But one Chinese cyclist had such a great experience he named his son Moe. ⌘ Read more
Simple piece of fabric is changing the game for women in mining
As many mining companies work towards a 50-50 workforce, obstacles remain in an industry that can sometimes struggle to attract women. ⌘ Read more
'I hope we'll win the bye': Sheens takes cheeky dig at his Wests Tigers team after fifth-straight loss
Tim Sheens remains bullish that his Wests Tigers team can turn around its fortunes after another loss — and it didn't stop him from making light of the dire situation. ⌘ Read more
Dutton says he 'accepts responsibilty' for Aston by-election loss
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says he must take responsibility for the Liberal Party's devastating loss at the Aston by-election, after claiming during the campaign the result would be a "verdict on the leaders". ⌘ Read more
Hinkley bemoans 'collective' failure after Port's late capitulation to dynamic Crows
Power coach Ken Hinkley says his team failed defensively against the Crows, as an Adelaide star reveals his surprise at Showdown Medal victory. ⌘ Read more
My patient needs a home if she is going to sort her health issues, says GP — and she's not the only one
A Melbourne doctor says a patient experiencing homelessness after fleeing domestic violence needs a roof over her head to improve her health, not counselling or medication. ⌘ Read more
Taliban close women-run Afghan station for playing music
Afghanistan's only women-run radio station is shut down for playing music during the holy month of Ramadan. ⌘ Read more
Roger says he's spent around $50,000 to fund his Australian dream
To keep their heads above water, some migrants find themselves working in fields not relevant to their studies while being burdened by enormous debts and arduous visa requirements. ⌘ Read more
More Australian soldiers prepare for deployment as part of 'significant' mission to train Ukrainian fighters in the UK
Australia is about to send a second group of 70 soldiers to the United Kingdom to train Ukrainians to fight against Russia, as one expert warns we need to be measured in our contribution to the conflict. ⌘ Read more
How Pat Rafter's formative years in Mount Isa helped shape his future
Australian tennis legend Pat Rafter opens up about his barefooted childhood as one of 10 kids – and an emotional homecoming to visit his brother's grave. ⌘ Read more
'The mental load is a lot': Charting the course for paediatric care in Canberra
A health program aimed at easing the burden on Canberra region families with sick children who have to travel interstate for treatment or see multiple specialists is being expanded. ⌘ Read more
'It's not ideal': Unbeaten Saints face two fresh injury concerns after win over Dons
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon gives further details on two fresh injury concerns as the Saints keep their unbeaten start to the season alive. ⌘ Read more
Gallery yet to decide fate of artworks donated by suspected Nazi collaborator
The problem of what to do with 141 valuable artworks bestowed on Wollongong Gallery by Bronius "Bob" Sredersas is weighing on the minds of historians, art lovers and members of the Jewish community. ⌘ Read more
The female fan base is growing in Formula 1 — but can they turn that into higher representation?**
With some reports suggesting about 40 per cent of its fans are women, Formula 1 is being asked the difficult question — can it turn around its gender imbalance in the pits? ⌘ Read more
From TV to rural champion, Alison is on a mission to grow childcare and GPs in the bush
When Alison Jones took a gamble on a reality TV show more than a decade ago, she never imagined it would end up transforming her life and the small rural town she'd eventually call home. ⌘ Read more
Ukraine farmers battle with paddocks seeded with land mines
Ukraine's crop forecast continues to fall as farmers struggle to access paddocks seeded with mines. ⌘ Read more
Deb struggled to stay warm in winter, until a community organisation offered help
A community project is retrofitting technology in low-income households to protect vulnerable people against extreme heat, cold and rising energy costs. ⌘ Read more
'On tour in hell': Wounded soldiers recount tales from Ukrainian front line
The battle in Bakhmut has been bloody, with soldiers describing endless days of combat, often at close quarters. The wounded are stretchered into an evacuation bus by volunteer paramedics who work on the front line. ⌘ Read more
Samsul was one of the last Rohingya in Bangladesh let into Australia. A decade later his friends are getting on boats
Since July 2012 less than 60 visas have been granted to Rohingya refugees wanting to migrate to Australia. ⌘ Read more
Ukrainian priest under house arrest for allegedly condoing Russia's invasion, as Zelenskyy slams UN
A Ukrainian court orders a leading Orthodox priest accused by authorities of condoning Russia's invasion to be put under house arrest, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticises Russia's rotating presidency of the UN Security Council. ⌘ Read more
After a bombshell indictment, the terms of Trump's surrender are now being negotiated inside Mar-A-Lago
Donald Trump and his lawyers are engaged in talks with New York officials about exactly how they will take a former commander-in-chief into custody, fingerprint and book him, and charge him. ⌘ Read more