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Former NT chief minister Adam Giles becomes beef boss for Gina Rinehart
The former chief minister of the Northern Territory, Adam Giles, is the new CEO of Gina Rinehart's Hancock Agriculture and S. Kidman & Co. ⌘ Read more
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
Weekly news quiz: Will you win the tournament, travel in style and find the lost dog?**
Let's see how much you know about some of this week's news stories. ⌘ Read more
WTA to end China boycott, conceding Peng Shuai requests 'will not be met'
The women's professional tennis tour will bring its events back to China later this year, announcing the end of a boycott instituted in late 2021 over concerns about the safety of former player Peng Shuai. ⌘ Read more
Paramedic stabbed at McDonald's restaurant in Sydney
The male paramedic was treated at the scene before being taken to Liverpool Hospital. ⌘ Read more
Suspected killer of Cash App founder Bob Lee in police custody
Police arrest a fellow tech executive in connection with the fatal stabbing of Cash App founder Bob Lee in San Francisco. ⌘ Read more
Report shows diversity on Australian TV is 'moving in the right direction' but there's still work to do
A report from Screen Australia shows diversity in Australian television has improved over the last five years, but TV shows do not yet fully reflect Australia's population. ⌘ Read more
Unemployment is at a 50-year low nationwide, but a recruiter is warning jobseekers not to get lazy
An employment specialist says widespread workforce shortages are driving complacency among job applicants, who aren't marketing themselves well to employers. ⌘ Read more
New body scanners sit unused at Canberra's jail during almost 300 strip searches
Scanners worth $550,000 are sitting idle at the jail while controversial strip searches of detainees continue. ⌘ Read more
Three senior department bosses shown the door by new Minns government
The new Labor government has sacked the most senior bureaucrats in education, transport and treasury as part of a major revamp of the public service. ⌘ Read more
Overturned boat found, two people missing off North Queensland coast
A search operation is underway after a capsized boat was found 150 kilometres from the mainland with no sign of the occupants. ⌘ Read more
A teen girl and a talking chair face off against a cat-god and a shapeshifting slug in this anime
Inspired by the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, director Makoto Shinkai crafts a story where the characters draw on their memories to avert disaster. ⌘ Read more
Matthew Nicks delighted by emerging Crows — and meeting Guy Sebastian
Matthew Nicks was equal parts proud AFL coach and star-struck fanboy after Adelaide opened Gather Round with a stunning 56-point upset win over Carlton. ⌘ Read more
The key to green energy or gold-plated folly? Opinions splinter over need for new power lines
As questions turn to how — rather than if — Australia will decarbonise its power system, arguments about the best way forward are becoming more intense. ⌘ Read more
Australia is a country of dog lovers, but what happens when those animals become dangerous?**
There have been five dog attacks in Queensland in the past week, and three of those injured were small children. ⌘ Read more
'A generation of kids is being left behind': Attendance rate for NT's most-remote schools falls below 50 per cent
Attendance rates at Northern Territory schools are continuing to fall, with the attendance rate of the most-remote schools slipping below 50 per cent, according to the latest government figures. ⌘ Read more
This national index has ranked 334 regions according to wellbeing. Five of the bottom 10 are in Queensland
The index looks at seven well-being indicators including wealth, employment, and work-life balance. ⌘ Read more
18,000 cows killed in Texas dairy farm explosion
The Southfork Dairy Farm explosion is one of the deadliest barn fires on record since animal welfare groups began tracking them. ⌘ Read more
Australian wine growers hearing 'positive noise' from China as rumours of end to trade freeze swirl
A wine grower from Victoria says she's been contacted by Chinese importers over the past three months who are confident the two countries' wine trade will soon resume. ⌘ Read more
As flood-affected Melbourne rebuilds, there are fears hard lessons haven't been learnt
As residents along Melbourne's Maribyrnong River attempt to rebuild after last year's shocking floods, their local council fears they could be setting themselves up for future devastation with "like-for-like" rebuilds in the flood-prone area. ⌘ Read more
Kim lost part of her hearing after catching COVID. She hopes sharing her experience will raise awareness**
Kim Gibson suffers tinnitus, vertigo and hearing loss after catching COVID-19. Her experience has been published in the British Medical Journal, with hopes it will lead to more research into post-illness symptoms. ⌘ Read more
Frog that looks like poo, sticks eggs to trees, among new species from PNG
New Guinea has the most diverse array of tropical island frogs in the world and its mountains and forests are still revealing their secrets. Here are five newly classified species. ⌘ Read more
Racing minister can't recall going to the races
Tasmanian's Racing Minister Madeleine Ogilvie has told an Upper House inquiry she couldn't say whether she'd attended any race meets at northern Tasmanian racetracks, or met with racing clubs in her time as minister, but would "take that on notice and provide dates". ⌘ Read more
'This is our path': Can Melbourne Victory add another chapter to their fairytale finals story?**
Having won the past two A-League Women championships from fourth and third, Melbourne Victory know how to overcome the odds. Can they do it a third consecutive time? ⌘ Read more
With rising premiums, is private health insurance worth it?**
Thinking about taking up private health insurance — or giving it up? Here are some things to consider. ⌘ Read more
Live: WA residents told to stay sheltered as Tropical Cyclone Ilsa downgraded to category four system after landfall
Tropical Cyclone Isla is forecast to maintain intensity as it tracks further inland, before weakening overnight Friday as it moves into the Northern Territory. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Milkrun riders say they're not surprised the $86 million start-up couldn't deliver
The instant grocery delivery service will shut up shop today in a bittersweet end that leaves former and current workers sad, but not entirely surprised. ⌘ Read more
Residents claim 'negligence' as asbestos left on government-owned Sydney lot for months
New South Wales' health and safety regulator is investigating "potential asbestos management issues" after residents alleged state government negligence at a vacant Sydney block. ⌘ Read more
'Parents have never had this education.' There’s a reason talking about sex with kids seems hard – but it doesn't have to be
Conversations about sex can be hard but providing good information leads to better health outcomes for kids. So here's where to start. ⌘ Read more
How an apparent leak of military secrets saw the Pentagon enter the strange world of meme lords
The suspected leak of highly classified Pentagon documents has forced defence officials into the online worlds of gamers, meme lords and their leagues of followers, and exposed an unavoidable weakness in US national security. ⌘ Read more
Nick moves from house to house carrying '10 IKEA bags'. High rentals keeps his hopes for stabity at arm's length
Experts say a major cultural and legal shift is needed to fix the ongoing housing crisis in big cities like Sydney, as renters turn to short-term "hacks". ⌘ Read more
Farmers are cashing in on wind farm expansions, but that's leaving some communities divided
Power and money are pitting neighbour against neighbour as one old farming community grapples with a new, rapidly growing industry. ⌘ Read more
Grants announced to help First Nations, remote families after stillbirth and miscarriage
The federal government is directing more than $5 million in grants toward better support for families in high-risk communities grieving a stillbirth or miscarriage. ⌘ Read more
How an old story retold turned into an exploding cigar for the government
The Albanese government had no intention of giving the Low and Middle Income Tax Offset a further lease of life. It just would have preferred that a pesky journalist hadn't highlighted it. ⌘ Read more
Severe Tropical Cyclone Ilsa crosses the coast of WA as communities remain locked under red alert
Severe Tropical Cyclone Ilsa has crossed the WA coast just after midnight local time, bringing gale force winds and heavy rainfall. ⌘ Read more
North Korea appears to have tested new type of missile that's easier to move and faster to fire
The first missile launch in a month saw Japan urge residents on the northern island to take shelter. ⌘ Read more
Fashion icon Mary Quant, whose miniskirts set the tone for swinging London, dies aged 93
The visionary fashion designer whose colourful, sexy miniskirts epitomised Swinging London in the 1960s and influenced youth culture around the world has died peacefully at home. ⌘ Read more
Russia opens probe into alleged beheading video, Norway expels 15 Russian diplomats
Russia's General Prosecutor's Office opens an investigation into a video showing the alleged beheading of a Ukrainian soldier. ⌘ Read more
Dog that travelled 241km across the Bering Sea — and was bitten by a seal or polar bear — returns home
The dog's owner and her family were visiting an Alaskan island when the Australian Shepherd went missing — somehow, Nanuq managed to show up a month later across the frozen Bering Sea. ⌘ Read more
Rodents beware: New York City hires former teacher as city's first 'rat tsar'
Every New York City mayor has waged war — and mostly lost — against one of humanity's most cunning and enduring foes: the common brown rat. But has the city's vilest enemy finally met its match? ⌘ Read more
Holy Land Christians say vandalism, hateful graffiti and violent attacks rising in far-right Israel
Christian leaders warn that the rise of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right government has made life worse for Christians in the birthplace of Christianity, as vandalism, hateful graffiti and violent attacks rise. ⌘ Read more
NRL live: Bennett's Dolphins host South Sydney at Lang Park
Wayne Bennett comes up against another of his former clubs, as the Dolphins face the Rabbitohs at Brisbane's Lang Park. Follow our ScoreCentre for the live score and stats. ⌘ Read more
Darwin businessman fails in second appeal to overturn pollution notice conviction, $300,000 fine
A Darwin developer and businessman who failed to comply with requests to remove 15,000 tonnes of construction waste from the Darwin Harbour loses a second attempt to appeal his conviction and $300,000 fine. ⌘ Read more
AFL live: Crows and Carlton kick off Gather Round at Adelaide Oval
A four-day festival of footy in South Australia starts with the Crows and Blues at Adelaide Oval. Follow our live AFL ScoreCentre for all the scores, stats and results. ⌘ Read more
With Tropical Cyclone Ilsa set to rip through Pilbara at strength, inland communities could face unprecedented risk
Inland Pilbara communities could be heading into uncharted territory with Severe Tropical Cyclone Ilsa looking set to rip through the region at sustained strength. ⌘ Read more
New Orleans court preserves access to abortion drug, tightens rules
New Orleans Federal Appeals Court preserves access to an abortion drug, for now, but under tighter rules that will only allow the drug to be dispensed up to seven weeks into a pregnancy, and not 10, and not by mail. ⌘ Read more
Mother sentenced for killing daughter, young woman during 2019 brawl
In a statement to the court, Linda Britton, 55, said she was "already serving a life sentence" over the incident in Nambucca Heads, NSW. She will serve at least three years behind bars for manslaughter. ⌘ Read more
SA's last locally produced commercial news show axed
The ABC understands some Southern Cross Austereo staff were unaware that last night's broadcast was the final one. ⌘ Read more
Fagan frustrated by lack of repercussions for 'cowardly' racist abuse directed at Charlie Cameron online
The Lions coach spoke about racist remarks made online at star Indigenous forward Charlie Cameron last weekend, but fears the perpetrator will be impossible to find. ⌘ Read more
Hospital chief dons sandwich board in bid to attract staff
The head of a regional health service says a few resumes have landed since he tried a hands-on approach to recruitment. ⌘ Read more
Woman found with 'blood on her hands' pleads guilty to manslaughter
A Palmerston woman who stabbed her partner in the heart with a 13-centimetre kitchen knife pleads guilty to manslaughter in the Northern Territory Supreme Court. ⌘ Read more
Major housing redevelopment in doubt as NSW government launches review
Housing Minister Rose King says the Coalition's Future Directions policy has failed to deliver, which could lead to the abandonment of a plan to redevelop an estate in Coffs Harbour. ⌘ Read more
Fugitive drug kingpin jailed for 20 years after extradition from Thailand
Robert Gordon Pollybank Gee was arrested in Adelaide in 2006 but, while on bail, he absconded to Thailand using a forged passport in 2011. ⌘ Read more
Alleged military whistleblower to face trial four years after he was charged
Former military lawyer David McBride will be tried in November, as the Australian Defence Force investigates alleged Afghanistan war crimes. ⌘ Read more
Melbourne man jailed for 12 years over 'completely unprovoked' CBD attack on stranger
A man who teamed up with his son to commit a violent, random attack in the Melbourne CBD has been jailed for 12 years. ⌘ Read more
Former Service NSW employee granted bail over alleged involvement in Sydney kidnapping
Police allege the 21-year-old accessed addresses and driver's licences through her government job before passing it on to members of a criminal syndicate. ⌘ Read more
'Unconvincing, unreliable' captor's hands shake as judge sends her to jail
A judge was unable to find a Tweed woman genuinely remorseful for her role in detaining a Brisbane school teacher who died when hit by a truck soon after being released. ⌘ Read more
Peter Dutton calls for urgent action in Alice Springs, months after town hit national spotlight
On a visit to Alice Springs, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says levels of crime and violence in the town "wouldn't be tolerated in other parts of the country". ⌘ Read more
Tevita Pangai Junior's last hunt begins with his career at the ultimate crossroads
There are few more thrilling and destructive forces in rugby league than Tevita Pangai Junior, but the Bulldogs enforcer must find the best of himself or risk losing his shot at greatness. ⌘ Read more
Severe Tropical Cyclone Ilsa to cross WA coast as powerful category five system
Severe Tropical Cyclone Ilsa will intensify into a category five storm as it reaches the Australian mainland tonight, making it the most powerful cyclone to make landfall in WA in 14 years. ⌘ Read more
Cape York man who died in police custody self-harmed, court hears
The 51-year-old Kowanyama man was found unresponsive in a police cell late last year, a pre-inquest conference has heard the first details of what happened. ⌘ Read more
An energy boost in 'milliseconds' promised as the Big Canberra Battery finds an owner
The ACT government announces it's partnering with Eku Energy to deliver the much-hyped Big Canberra Battery which could power one-third of Canberra for two hours. ⌘ Read more
If you get a letter offering to buy your house privately, is it actually a scam?**
When Mount Gambier resident Dee Bentley received a letter out of the blue offering to buy her house without going through a real estate agent, she was unsure if it was a scam or just a way for the buyer to get a bargain. ⌘ Read more
Wildlife rangers plea for public to stop feeding Queensland wildlife
Queensland wildlife rangers have fined a fisherman for hand-feeding a wild dolphin off the coast of Tin Can Bay, less than three hours north of Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
Elders' new homes to help address systemic overcrowding in Wilcannia
For decades, the problem of overcrowding has plagued the outback NSW town, but some relief is in sight with five elder housing units completed and more to come. ⌘ Read more
Unemployment steady as jobs boom continues
The unemployment rate remains steady at 3.5 per cent, with the creation of an estimated 53,000 jobs in March. ⌘ Read more
Sydney woman dies after contracting tetanus in first NSW fatality in 30 years
A woman in her 80s contracted the infection from contaminated garden soil entering a wound in her leg. ⌘ Read more
'We've got some choppy waters to navigate': The treasurer's economic warning for Australians
Jim Chalmers says his budget will be built on the expectation that the economy will "slow considerably" but Australia is "better placed than most to deal with this global uncertainty". ⌘ Read more
Harry Potter TV series, Game of Thrones prequel coming to new streaming service
Author JK Rowling's seven Harry Potter books have sold more than an unprecedented 600 million copies worldwide — and now, The Boy Who Lived is heading to a new streaming service with a new series. ⌘ Read more
Donald Trump suing former lawyer for more than $US500m after testimony
Former US president Donald Trump is suing his former lawyer Michael Cohen for more than $US500 million, according to a filing in federal court in Florida. ⌘ Read more
Inside NASA's Mars habitat simulation where four "astronaut-like" people will live for a year
NASA plans to send astronauts to Mars sometime in the 2030s, but before take-off, the space agency will observe the effects of a four-person crew staying in a simulated Mars habitat for one year. ⌘ Read more
Jeremy Renner makes first public appearance since snowplough crush
The Avengers actor used a cane and knee scooter to assist him down the red carpet at the LA premiere of his new show, Rennervations. ⌘ Read more
Victorian police say public drunkenness decriminalisation leaves officers without sufficient powers
Victoria's Police Association says the state's decriminalisation of public drunkenness, which comes into effect on Melbourne Cup Day, will leave officers powerless to act in some situations. ⌘ Read more
After losing his first fight against a boxer, Jake Paul is going back to the well of old UFC greats
Jake Paul has already beaten ex-UFC stars Tyron Woodley, Ben Askren and Anderson Silva in boxing bouts, and in August he will take on former world champion Nate Diaz. ⌘ Read more
Born into the Stolen Generation, one woman's thunderous voice paved a brighter future for her people
She took on the church and the government until her dying breath, to ensure the rights of First Nations people were enshrined and a better future promised. ⌘ Read more
Winter is coming, and so are hordes of Portuguese millipedes
Cooler weather and the first rains of autumn have led to huge numbers of Portuguese millipedes infiltrating WA homes as they search for a mate. ⌘ Read more
Out of court settlement reached for Chinese national who lost her son and husband on a family holiday to the Whitsundays
A resolution has been reached following a multi-million-dollar negligence claim following the death of a father and his young son. ⌘ Read more
Japan warns residents to shelter following North Korean missile launch
The Japanese government warns residents of the northernmost main island of Hokkaido to take immediate cover, saying a missile was likely to fall near the island. ⌘ Read more
Regional airline Rex says pilot attrition has left WA services 'not up to standard'
The airline says skilled labour shortages, supply chain issues, and the highest pilot attrition rate since the global financial crisis are to blame for recent cancellations and delays in Western Australia. ⌘ Read more
Major League Baseball teams adjust after pitch clock gives them less time to sell booze
The introduction of the pitch clock has made MLB games shorter and more palatable, but has had an unexpected impact on concession sales. ⌘ Read more
Some countries provide contraception for free — and there are calls for Australia to do the same
As parts of Europe and Canada start to provide free access to contraception, women's rights and sexual health advocates are asking for a similar change here. ⌘ Read more
Live: Federal Reserve expects mild recession in US, US inflation slightly higher, Wall Street falls
US stocks fall as Federal Reserve warns the banking crisis could spur a recession and inflation rises again. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. ⌘ Read more
On the eve of her due date, Andrea has found out she can give birth 'up the road'
Instead of travelling 100 kilometres while worrying about the logistics of who will look after her 15-month-old son, Andrea Williams will be able to have her baby five minutes away from her house. Advocates say the change is great for Gladstone, but more needs to be done. ⌘ Read more
Why Tunisia's president is cracking down on political opponents and singling out undocumented migrants
Tunisia's revolution was the spark that ignited the Arab Spring. But 10 years on, its economy is failing and observers say an increasingly authoritarian government is using black Africans as scapegoats, inciting a wave of racially motivated violence and rhetoric. ⌘ Read more
Chequebooks, upsets and the Artful Dodger — inside the proud history of South Australian footy
From Barrie Robran to John Halbert, South Australia is a hotbed of footy talent that went largely unnoticed in the east. As the AFL heads to Adelaide for Gather Round, we look back at the best of the bunch. ⌘ Read more
The AFL has tried to reconnect with its roots before, and the 'Gather Round' starting tonight is another shot at it
With games being played at Norwood Oval and the minuscule Mt Barker Oval, the professionalised AFL is nodding towards its origins in paddocks and fields in regional towns. ⌘ Read more
Why Lea, 79, wants more people her age to consider using e-scooters
When Lea Weaver was diagnosed with a condition that made walking painful 10 years ago she opted for an e-scooter. Now they're legal in Victoria, she's encouraging more people her age to start riding. ⌘ Read more
Poor cousin of the Hass: Why the humble Shepard avocado is so overlooked
Every avocado season a battle arises between Australia's two most popular varieties — Hass and Shepard. The Hass always prevails … but why? ⌘ Read more
Police warn social media encryption will make 'sextortion' of teens harder to investigate
Police warn the online 'sextortion' of teens is about to become harder to investigate as social media platforms introduce end-to-end encryption. ⌘ Read more
A year ago Nayana knew little about beer making. Now she's among the NT's first female professional brewers
Nayana Patmore fell into the brewing world by chance and is forging a career in a heavily male-dominated industry. Now in a unique position, diversity advocates are hoping there will be more people like her. ⌘ Read more
Sally addiction to work saw her burn out three times, now researchers want to understand why
Sally McGrath's relationship with work used to be all-consuming to the point she became withdrawn from life. And she's not alone — researchers are using a global survey to learn more about work addiction. ⌘ Read more
Police renew cold case investigation into 1984 disappearance of 'beautiful vibrant girl'
Police renew calls for public assistance in their investigation into the disappearance of Melbourne woman Debra Campbell nearly 40 years ago. ⌘ Read more
What's the one thing First Nations people don't want with the Voice to Parliament? White guilt
Three young, Aboriginal women share their views on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament – but don't expect them to fall neatly into Yes or No camps. ⌘ Read more
Need to be paid before payday? There's an app for that — but finance gurus urge caution
When Sharmy Walker was hit with a huge vet bill, she turned to a new type of fast-money app to help cover it. Now, she says she's trapped in a "vicious cycle" of debt. ⌘ Read more
Locals 'bracing for impact' as Tropical Cyclone Ilsa nears coast bringing heavy rain, gale-force winds
Communities along Western Australia's Kimberley and Pilbara coasts could be hit with winds of up to 270 kilometres per hour tonight as Tropical Cyclone Ilsa makes landfall. ⌘ Read more
Lawyers for jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny say he is being poisoned
The Russian opposition leader has been routinely kept in punitive solitary confinement where he has grown increasingly ill. ⌘ Read more
Sparks fly as energy experts call plans for transmission projects 'monumental mistake'
Energy experts call on state and federal governments and AEMO to scrap major projects planned for Victoria, warning they will lead to higher bills and greater blackout and bushfire risks. ⌘ Read more
Indexation is tipped to be higher this year. So is HECS still a 'good debt'?**
Student debts are expected to go up by 7 per cent on June 1. If you've got a higher education debt, here's what you need to know. ⌘ Read more
There's a rare hybrid solar eclipse on the way. Here's where you'll see it best
Thousands of people are flocking to Exmouth in Western Australia this month hoping to catch a solar eclipse. So what are solar eclipses, and how much will the rest of Australia see? ⌘ Read more
Years after a brutal assault sparked protests, women are still fearful using this Melbourne trail
Three years since women marched to reclaim Melbourne's Merri Creek trail following a brutal sexual assault, ongoing harassment is prompting concerns that not enough has changed. ⌘ Read more