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Abandoned island resort and former celebrity hideout given ultimatum to open as government 'runs out of patience'
Bought in 2012 for $5.68 million and once favoured as a getaway destination for celebrities, there are now growing calls for a Hong Kong-based billionaire to be stripped of the lease for a tropical island in Far North Queensland that has fallen into disrepair. ⌘ Read more
Actor Georgie Stone calls for better protection for transgender people
Stone says a recent uptick in hate speech against the trans community makes her genuinely fearful for her safety and is urging the federal government to intervene to improve protections. ⌘ Read more
Uranium miner ERA hopes to raise $369 million to fund Ranger mine rehabilitation
Mining company ERA is hoping to raise $369 million to continue funding the rehabilitation of a uranium mine in Kakadu National Park. ⌘ Read more
Zachary Rolfe formally dismissed from the Northern Territory Police Force
Zachary Rolfe is dismissed from the Northern Territory's police force a year after he was found not guilty of murder in the Supreme Court over the fatal shooting of Kumanjayi Walker. ⌘ Read more
Canberra community farewells 'most loved and most senior Ngunnawal elder' Aunty Agnes
The life and accomplishments of Aunty Agnes Josephine Shea OAM, a foundation member of the United Ngunnawal Elders Council and a member of the advisory board to ACT Health, are celebrated at St Christopher's Cathedral in Canberra. ⌘ Read more
Pastoralists cut off but 'smiling like hell' as record rain soaks Western Australia's outback
Pastoralists rarely say no to rainfall on parched country, but the timing could have been better for one family forced to miss out on an important event. ⌘ Read more
How 38 tonnes of smuggled high-risk meat, plants ended up in a Sydney warehouse
Not since Johnny Depp was issued a 50-hour warning to remove his mutts Pistol and Boo from Australia have biosecurity officials been so best in show. ⌘ Read more
Betting inquiry sees wagering companies squirm over blocking winning gamblers
The head of Australia's largest online sports betting company and the chair of a parliamentary inquiry looking into internet gambling share a tense encounter in Canberra over whether successful gamblers get blocked from betting. ⌘ Read more
Personal information of more than 2,000 TAFE SA students stolen in 'serious' data breach
TAFE SA says the stolen documents were uncovered during an unrelated SA Police investigation and included copies of driver's licences, proof of age cards, tax file numbers and passports. ⌘ Read more
'Unbelievably degenerate': Victorian man sentenced to three years' jail for bestiality, child abuse offences
The man pleaded guilty to nine charges relating to transmitting and soliciting images, videos, and desires to have sex with children. ⌘ Read more
Former NRL player Jarryd Hayne guilty of sexual assault after third trial
A jury finds former NRL star Jarryd Hayne guilty of sexually assaulting a woman in her bedroom more than four years ago, after a third trial over the allegations. ⌘ Read more
Prosecutors drop charges against four men accused of raping two women in Hindley Street car park
Charges against four men accused of raping two women in the stairwell of an Adelaide CBD car park last year have been dropped. ⌘ Read more
'Rapper' music banned from Sydney's Royal Easter Show amid safety concerns
Rap music has been banned at Sydney's Royal Easter Show, after a teenager was fatally stabbed at last year's event. ⌘ Read more
Queensland man charged with attempted murder over alleged 'long-bladed weapon' attack
Charges against Queensland's Jayden Wade Doyle, 25, have been upgraded to attempted murder after an alleged attack on a 56-year-old man on Sunday night that police said caused significant injury. ⌘ Read more
Man, 65, dies in central Queensland helicopter crash
Firefighters were called to the crash scene and were involved in extinguishing the smouldering helicopter. ⌘ Read more
We may soon know the reason former intelligence officer Witness J was secretly jailed in Canberra
The federal Attorney-General backs a call to release sentencing remarks in the ACT Supreme Court, which saw the man dubbed Witness J secretly jailed for mishandling classified information. ⌘ Read more
Warning to parents after dingo attacks girl at holiday hot spot
A dingo attack on a young girl at K'gari [Fraser Island] has prompted a warning for parents to be mindful of the threat while visiting the popular tourist destination. ⌘ Read more
Liquidator warns some uninsured customers of collapsed home builder Porter Davis set to lose deposits
Liquidators appointed to take over collapsed Victorian home builder Porter Davis have warned some customers who had paid a deposit, but not had received permits, have been left uninsured. ⌘ Read more
Senior Islamic State leader killed by US military in Syria
The US says Khalid 'Aydd Ahmad al-jabouri was responsible for planning Islamic State attacks into Europe and developing the leadership structure for the group. ⌘ Read more
Pilot flew Soviet-era aircraft below 500 feet before crashing into the ocean, inquest finds
Investigators were not able to determine with certainty that Gold Coast pilot Martinus van Hattem was completing an aerobatic manoeuvre immediately before the fatal crash off South Stradbroke Island during 2019, but it was considered a possibility.
A Gold Coast pilot was performing manoeuvres below 500 feet in a vintage military aircraft before crashing into the ocean ... ⌘ Read more
Bonza airline reunites family split between Mildura and Sunshine Coast with passenger launch
Budget airline Bonza has launched passenger flights in and out of Mildura airport today, reuniting a family split between states. ⌘ Read more
'Not fit for purpose': Fraud and non-compliance leeching up to $3 billion from Medicare annually, review finds
Between $1.5 billion to $3 billion is being lost to Medicare fraud and non-compliance every year, according to an independent review that also warns the overly-complex system is out of date and risks bleeding more taxpayer money. ⌘ Read more
After a warm welcome, Cameron Smith's is aiming high for the US Masters
Cameron Smith wasn't sure what to expect on return to Augusta National but now he's back at a course he loves the Australian is hopeful he can end his run of poor form. ⌘ Read more
Young people urged by federal resources minister to work in mining to help the environment
Madeleine King calls on young people in Australia to consider employment in the resources sector to help the world decarbonise, saying the commitment to net zero emissions needs more mining, not less. ⌘ Read more
Teenager to receive $7 million payout from Canberra Hospital in medical negligence case
A 17-year-old will receive a $7 million settlement from the Canberra Hospital as part of a medical negligence case over his diagnosis and treatment for pneumococcal meningitis and septicaemia when he was just three months old. ⌘ Read more
'Ego and hubris': Frustrated judge criticises Lachlan Murdoch, Crikey over lengthy court battle
A defamation battle being waged between media heir Lachlan Murdoch and the publisher of online news site Crikey appears to be driven by "ego and hubris", a judge has declared. ⌘ Read more
Hundreds of mushroom poisoning calls prompt warning to parents about death caps
About half of the more than 300 mushroom-related calls made to SA's poisons hotline in the past three years have been in relation to children aged under five. ⌘ Read more
By buying WWE, the UFC is going back to its roots as a travelling carnival
The UFC started as a shameless promotion, bordering on a Victorian-era freak show. After a brief stint as a pretty pure combat sport, the merger with the WWE has it firmly back in touch with its roots. ⌘ Read more
US teacher shot by six-year-old sues school leaders
A Virginia teacher sues school administrators for $US40 million ($59 million), after being shot by a six-year-old student in January. ⌘ Read more
Mother and baby reunited in Türkiye nearly two months after earthquake
A baby girl, who was rescued after being buried under rubble for 128 hours in Türkiye, is finally reunited with her mother. ⌘ Read more
Donald Trump will go to court to tomorrow. Here's a quick breakdown on why
The countdown is on until the former US president faces court. Get up to speed about what's happening before proceedings kick off. ⌘ Read more
California snowpack poses flood risk as storm-ravaged areas brace for more severe weather
This year's epic snow in California's Sierra Nevada could top records, state officials believe, with significant flooding expected when it melts and flows down from the mountains. ⌘ Read more
Highway becomes runway after rollover leaves driver critically injured
The highway connecting South Australia and Western Australia was temporarily transformed into a runway on Saturday as paramedics responded to a vehicle rollover that left a 53-year-old man with critical injuries. ⌘ Read more
The Paralympics has lost its way. It needs to get back on track
As the Paralympics has grown more popular, it has strayed from its fundamental purpose. Changes are needed to restore fairness for athletes with disability, dual Paralympic gold medal-winning cyclist Peter Brooks writes. ⌘ Read more
Tesla ordered to pay millions to former employee in US race bias case
Tesla has to pay $US3.2 million ($4.7 million) to a Black former employee after a jury in San Francisco found the electric-vehicle maker failed to prevent severe racial harassment. ⌘ Read more
Breast health researcher shocked by findings on international female cricket players
A NSW breast health expert is heading overseas to help educate athletes and prevent an alarming rate of breast injuries. ⌘ Read more
Paul Toole faces leadership challenge as NSW Nationals look to 'turn ship around'
The NSW Nationals may change leader tomorrow, as Paul Toole faces a likely challenge from former agriculture minister Dugald Saunders. ⌘ Read more
US says it cannot confirm China collected real-time data from spy balloon
The United States cannot confirm reports that China was able to collect real-time data from a spy balloon as it flew over sensitive military sites in February. ⌘ Read more
TikTok to be banned from government devices
The federal government is expected to impose a ban on TikTok on government devices, following fears the app's security is compromised, and the platform could be used for foreign interference by China. ⌘ Read more
Son of alleged Bogie shooter awarded $22k after refusing to give police access to phone
Derek Young had his phone seized by police as part of the investigation into the shooting deaths of three people in North Queensland. ⌘ Read more
More than 300kg of heroin siezed by authorities in Queensland
Federal police say the seizure, which has a street value of about $268 million, is the second-largest heroin shipment ever detected in Australia. ⌘ Read more
'Absolutely devastated': Fire destroys workshop at heritage railway
Fire crews from across Tasmania's north-west have been called in to help save some of the state's most significant heritage railway infrastructure after fire broke out at the Don River Railway. ⌘ Read more
'To have a voice, someone has to listen': Leader of remote Aboriginal town concerned about Voice impact
The leader of a remote Aboriginal town is hoping the Voice to Parliament will mean his people will not have to call out so loudly to be heard, but he is concerned that may not be the outcome. ⌘ Read more
UFC merges with WWE to create $31 billion empire
The company that owns and operates the Ultimate Fighting Championship will take a majority stake in the professional wrestling outfift operated by Vince McMahon. ⌘ Read more
How voicebots are showing high school girls a possible future in IT
Voice assistants and artificial intelligence are becoming more common in our lives, but who is building the technology? A program at Monash Tech School is showing girls in years 7 to 9 that they can be part of this booming industry. ⌘ Read more
NASA's first Moon crew in 50 years includes woman, Black astronaut
For the first time a woman and an African American have been chosen for NASA's mission to fly around the Moon next year. ⌘ Read more
The long tale of recovery for dozens of labradoodles saved from squalor at a WA puppy farm
After 39 labradoodles were rescued from a puppy farm in Bridgetown, more litters were born, bringing the number in care to 55. Their psychological rehabilitation is ongoing 12 months later. ⌘ Read more
Rugby league clubs' close relationships with betting increasingly at odds with other sports
NRL and AFL bosses are preparing to face a House of Representatives committee inquiry about online gambling. ⌘ Read more
Indigenous knowledge leads scientists to reveal what's underneath 'fairy circles'
Aboriginal elders had knowledge that helped a research team excavate "unequivocal" evidence behind a mysterious phenomenon in remote WA. ⌘ Read more
Horse paddocks in the suburbs are a unique part of the bush capital, but can they survive as Canberra grows?**
Horse paddocks in the suburbs are a unique part of the bush capital, but Canberra's growth and the government's preference for so-called "urban infill" see paddocks earmarked for closure or downsizing. ⌘ Read more
The pandemic has changed the way we travel. Could this new holiday booking trend be here to stay?**
Fewer people have booked holidays this Easter school holidays but hotels and airlines are ready for a last-minute surge. ⌘ Read more
Trump Tower surrounded as former president arrives to face charges
Former US president Donald Trump arrives in New York city to learn what charges he will be indicted with, as chaotic scenes ensue. ⌘ Read more
A migratory bird that's only harvested in Tasmania has become a delicacy for generations of hungry islanders
Eating mutton bird is part of a long culture in the Furneaux Island group. While the rest of Australia is enjoying the short-tailed shearwater with binoculars, island dwellers are getting out their knives and forks. ⌘ Read more
To avoid being homeless, Bruce had his name down for aged care. Then a miracle happened
Bruce was 74 when he moved into this social housing unit without a mug to his name. Then, a simple social media post changed everything. ⌘ Read more
'Should not have been there': Victorian Liberal president scolds Deeming on Q+A
As activist Deni Todorovič calls on Australia for acceptance of the trans community they also say Victorian MP Moira Deeming should have been dismissed, brooking a defence of her from the branch president. ⌘ Read more
'Extreme' group's plan to influence your local council
A group brought together by anti-vax sentiment is trying to build a parallel society, and it has your local council in its sights. ⌘ Read more
Lyn's town hasn't flooded in 68 years, but her insurance has jumped five-fold in 12 months
Narromine residents say it was 1955 when the Macquarie River last flooded in their town. They are angry their insurance premiums are spiking now. ⌘ Read more
Young couple killed in plane crash were expecting their first child together
Friends and family have shared heartfelt tributes to a "beautiful" western Queensland couple who died after their light plane crashed near Proserpine on Sunday. ⌘ Read more
COVID-19 one of the biggest natural disasters on the planet in 100 years, Queensland Chief Health Officer says
About 4 million Queenslanders contracted COVID-19 at least once last year, infecting more people in a single year than any other virus in the state's history, Chief Health Officer John Gerrard said. ⌘ Read more
How a political awakening from Chinese-Australians was a big factor in Labor's Aston win
Labor's historic win in Aston has shown the public sentiment in the quiet and marginalised Chinese community — many were long-term Liberal supporters, but now they are switching, writes Bang Xiao. ⌘ Read more
$300 a week to pitch a tent in a living room — the reality of renting in Sydney for international students
When Zoe Jiang was at home in China, packing her bags to stay in Sydney, she did not think to bring an item that would prove essential — a tent. ⌘ Read more
Minns' government may need to go slow — and that could prove to be good for NSW
If history is anything to go by, the 58th government under NSW Labor Chris Minns won't be unstable because it's two seats short of a majority — but it will face some heavy interrogation. ⌘ Read more
Paralympians and officials call for urgent action on cheating scandal
Paralympic athletes and high-ranking officials express alarm at what they say is widespread and growing cheating, calling for urgent action to salvage the credibility of the Games – one of the world's most-watched sporting events. ⌘ Read more
China built its economy on the back of its booming population. Now it's India's turn
India will soon replace China as the world's most populous country. It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to become a global superpower, but India will need to carefully manage the boom without revisiting its dark history of population control. ⌘ Read more
Are cost efficiency and productivity measures harming Australia's justice systems?**
Since the 1980s, a neoliberal focus on output and efficiency has entered Australia's public systems, including the courts and policing. Does this impact how justice is served? ⌘ Read more
Why are Russia and Ukraine fighting so hard for the small city of Bakhmut?**
The battle for Bakhmut is the longest and bloodiest fight of the war so far, and it is heating up again. What makes the city so important and what's the state of play? ⌘ Read more
CFCs were banned in 2010. So why are some increasing in our atmosphere?**
Despite being banned since 2010, five different types of ozone-eating chlorofluorocarbons have increased in our atmosphere, and are thousands of times more potent greenhouse gases than carbon dioxide. ⌘ Read more
Former Kosovar president Thaci rejects claims of 'abuse, murder and torture' at war crimes trial
The former president and three others charged led a pro-Kosovo guerilla faction during the break-up of Yugoslavia. ⌘ Read more
Arctic scientists in race to preserve ancient ice
Arctic scientists are set to start drilling to save samples of ancient ice for analysis before the frozen layers melt away due to climate change, mission organisers said on Monday. ⌘ Read more
Women make up half of Labor's new frontbench — a first for NSW
Premier Chris Minns unveils a pared down frontbench that includes gender parity within the Ministry for the first time in New South Wales. ⌘ Read more
Russia to 'strengthen its military potential' on Finland border in response to NATO expansion
Russian state media report a threat from the Kremlin to take "additional steps" with its military in response to Finland joining NATO, expanding the alliance to Russia's doorstep. ⌘ Read more
French minister poses for Playboy as government battles worker strikes and protests
A French government minister who has appeared — clothed — on the cover of Playboy has defended her decision as a feminist statement. ⌘ Read more
Dingo attacks young girl, tries to hold her underwater at K'gari-Fraser Island
A young girl has been flown to hospital after she was bitten on her head and hands by a dingo while swimming at Queensland's K'gari-Fraser Island. ⌘ Read more
Malaysia passes sweeping legal reforms to remove the mandatory death penalty
Crimes in Malaysia that previously were punishable by a mandatory death sentence can now be punished with whipping or prison, after sweeping legal reforms. ⌘ Read more
Suspect Darya Trepova arrested over killing of Russian military blogger in St Petersburg cafe explosion
Witnesses say the suspect asked questions and exchanged remarks with Tatarsky before the explosion. ⌘ Read more
Security tightened around Manhattan court ahead of Donald Trump's arraignment
Former US president Donald Trump is set to fly from Florida to New York City on Monday, ahead of his scheduled arraignment related to hush money paid to a porn star before the 2016 election. ⌘ Read more
Dismissed appeal finds Catholic Church liable for clergy's child abuse
A decision by Victoria's highest court in upholding a landmark ruling is being hailed as a win for victim-survivors with the Catholic Church being deemed vicariously liable for the abuse by its priests. ⌘ Read more
Demeaning names for women, bullying and sexual harassment revealed in AAD review
An independent review of workplace culture at the Australian Antarctic Division has found one-in-four female staff respondents had experienced workplace sexual harassment, with the majority in Antarctic stations. ⌘ Read more
NT chief minister refuses to say if she has confidence in police commissioner amid reports he has been asked to resign
The NT chief minister has today refused to clarify media reports that Police Commissioner Jamie Chalker has been asked to resign, stating several times that the commissioner is on leave. ⌘ Read more
Crippling shortage of gas no longer likely, says competition watchdog
Warnings about a gas shortage across Australia's eastern states have been scrapped after the competition watchdog said supplies would meet demand. ⌘ Read more
Fifteen years after the death of an Indigenous elder, review finds WA prisoner transports have improved
A review has found the transport of prisoners in regional WA is being conducted "safely and efficiently", 15 years after the death of an Aboriginal elder due to severe heatstroke in a van that had broken air conditioning. ⌘ Read more
Three dead after 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Papua New Guinea
A magnitude-7.1 earthquake rocks Papua New Guinea's East Sepik province. ⌘ Read more
Just finished Succession? We need to talk about that karaoke scene
The GoJo deal is looming, and our rebel alliance is looking fragile as Logan promises a new dawn at ATN. But first: karaoke! ⌘ Read more
Canberra-made remote weapons system to be sent to Ukraine
A Canberra-based defence company has inked a $120 million dollar deal to export its locally made Remote Weapons System (RMS) to Ukraine and is hopeful of soon securing further arms sales to the war-torn country. ⌘ Read more
Hospital responds to review finding mothers, babies at risk due to maternity delays
The only public high-risk maternity service in regional Queensland will be allocated more staff and funding to respond to delays. ⌘ Read more
'He left me like an animal': Former human rights lawyer tells court doctor husband's push left her with severe injury
A former human rights lawyer tells a court her husband, a prominent Perth doctor, pushed her to the ground and left her screaming in pain during an argument over another woman. ⌘ Read more
How young Aussie golfer Harrison Crowe went from viral sensation to Masters debutant
After going viral last year when he hit a ball onto the 18th green from outside a pub at St Andrews, Harrison Crowe now wants to create a stir by making an impression at the Masters. ⌘ Read more
'No matter how much soap I used, I felt disgusting': Victim tells court of lasting impact of paedophile's assault
The victim of paedophile Angus Gottaas-Hughes tells the ACT Supreme Court of the lasting impact his sexual abuse has had on her. ⌘ Read more
First east coast low of year possible as another wet weather system forms off NSW
Forecast models indicate the low-pressure system could pass through the NSW coast, bringing with it heavy rain tomorrow and Wednesday. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane woman had 'no intention' of hitting unfaithful husband with her SUV, court hears
The 38-year-old pleaded guilty to a lesser charge after being acquitted of two counts of malicious acts with intent to disable last year. ⌘ Read more
Construction company fined $425k over death of worker at LNG facility near Darwin
In sentencing Whittens Group over the death of 56-year-old Carl Delaney, Judge Tanya Fong Lim said the company had not done enough to prevent non-compliance by workers. ⌘ Read more
Parisians vote overwhemlingly to banish for-hire e-scooters from city streets
City Hall said more than 103,000 people voted, with 89 per cent rejecting e-scooters and just 11 per cent supporting them. ⌘ Read more
Extra $140,000 added to truck mechanics' fine after triple fatal crash
The Court of Appeal has ruled a fine issued last year to mechanics over a triple fatality near Wodonga in 2014 was manifestly inadequate. ⌘ Read more
Malka Leifer found guilty of 18 charges after jury reaches verdict
A Victorian jury finds the former school principal guilty of 18 sexual offences and not guilty of nine, following a weeks-long trial on the historical allegations. ⌘ Read more
Police search rubbish dump for missing remains of Geoffrey McLean
Police are searching a landfill site in Adelaide's northern suburbs in the hopes of finding more remains of alleged murder victim Geoffrey McLean. ⌘ Read more
Open-cut silver, lead and zinc mine near Mudgee given planning approval despite community concerns
The NSW Independent Planning Commission has conditionally approved a controversial lead and silver mine in central-west NSW. ⌘ Read more
Liberal Party to discuss Voice to Parliament position this week
The Voice would be a permanent body to advise parliament, representing First Nations people on policies that affect their lives. ⌘ Read more
Wondering about the weather this Easter? Here's what to expect across Australia
Parts of southern Australia could experience their coldest temperatures of the year this Easter. But for those making their way to the east coast it's looking sunny, fine and warm for the start of the long-weekend. ⌘ Read more
Easter petrol reprieve for motorists to be 'short-lived' as global oil cartel slashes production
Australians hitting the road this Easter are likely to be spared any immediate hit from a bid by the global oil cartel to boost sagging prices. ⌘ Read more
SA Police search Kudla property for missing person
Police are searching a property at Kudla for a person missing from Adelaide's northern suburbs after charging a man at the address last night with gun and drug offences. ⌘ Read more