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Sat nav blamed for sending traffic on 'lower standard road' to deadly Murray Valley Hwy intersection
A northern Victorian council says it is aware of long-held safety concerns about the stretch of road where three people died when two cars and a truck collided at the intersection of the Murray Valley Highway and Labuan Rd on Thursday. ⌘ Read more
'She does not speak for us': Central Land Council condemns 'divisive' politics of Jacinta Price
The powerful land council issues a strongly-worded statement criticising Shadow Minister for Indigenous Australians Jacinta Nampijinpa Price for divisive politics and asking her to "not tell lies" about local Indigenous people. ⌘ 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
Mountain climber rescued from depths of crevasse in Nepal
Five Sherpas and two foreign climbers use ropes to rescue Anurag Maloo, who fell on Monday as he was returning to a Nepalese base camp after failing to reach the summit of Mount Annapurna. ⌘ Read more
'They had a coffee machine and an air fryer': Family of four rescued after spending five days stranded in desert
A New South Wales family of four has been rescued after being stranded in Munga-Thirri National Park, formerly the Simpson Desert, since last week. ⌘ Read more
Police investigating 'very disturbing' racist sign displayed on bridge over major Adelaide road
South Australian Police investigate reports of a racist banner displayed on a bridge in Adelaide's north, that has since been removed, as the local mayor describes the incident as "very disturbing" and not reflective of her multicultural community. ⌘ Read more
WA Liberals appoint as state director man once sacked by Victorian Liberals for 'treacherously' undermining leader
A man who once ran a scathing and anonymous blog aimed at a state Liberal leader is chosen as the WA Liberal party's new state director. ⌘ Read more
Voice to Parliament constitutionally sound, according to solictor-general's legal opinion
The federal government releases opinion from the solicitor-general on the Voice to Parliament, which deems the proposed amendment legally sound and an "enhancement" to the constitution. ⌘ Read more
Deer breaks into Melbourne home, leaving trail of destruction
The stag smashed its way into the Alphington home through a window, before becoming trapped on the ground floor for about two hours. ⌘ Read more
Lachlan Murdoch drops defamation case against Crikey publisher
Crikey published the article in 2022, which focused on the January 6 Capitol riots. Mr Murdoch said he was portrayed as conspiring with Donald Trump. ⌘ Read more
Driver's lucky escape after wood flies from log truck into windscreen
A driver has narrowly avoided serious injury when a stray chunk of wood from a passing log truck smashed through their windscreen on a road in Tasmania's north. ⌘ Read more
Aussie opener dismissed cheaply in county clash after securing Ashes squad position
Marcus Harris falls victim to difficult conditions in a county cricket match, as the Ashes spotlight focuses on Australia's opening options. ⌘ Read more
Tourists, locals to be left out in the cold as key bus transit centre shuts
Launceston's transport hub is closing, leaving travellers to be picked up and dropped off on the side of a street. ⌘ Read more
Outback leaders call for investigation on impact of cashless debit card's removal
East Kimberley leaders say the federal government needs to examine how struggling Indigenous families are coping without the income management scheme. ⌘ Read more
Former attorney-general Mark Speakman confirms run for leadership of NSW Liberals
The former attorney-general this morning confirmed speculation he would nominate for the position, and is considered to be ahead of former planning minister Anthony Roberts. ⌘ Read more
Housing unavailability forces mother to move 600km away from partner
Victorian homelessness rates are 42 in 10,000 people. Some say it's a "nightmare" and experts say there's a strong link between the crisis and mental health. ⌘ Read more
The new model looking to solve the aged care crisis in regional communities
A volunteer organisation says it has found the future of aged care in regional areas, by connecting ageing residents with local workers. ⌘ Read more
Itchy bomb trees 'loved' by city but hated by neighbour set to be felled
Twelve Norfolk Island hibiscus trees are facing the chop in Mt Gambier after a woman who built a house next to them complained they were damaging her property and forcing her family to stay inside. ⌘ Read more
Intense hail ends T20 clash in Pakistan, as Warner registers first win of IPL season
Hail hammers the Pindi Cricket Stadium in Pakistan, while the relief is evident on David Warner's face as his team registers its first win in the IPL. ⌘ Read more
Over half a century, John Miller continues to stamp his mark on the jewellery trade
The self-described "rebel of the jewellery industry" John Miller has been honing his craft for 50 years with his intricate work some of the most recognisable art inspired by Western Australia's flora and fauna. ⌘ Read more
Cattle producer loses appeal against fracking exploration as court 'sadly sets a precedent'
A cattle company has lost its Supreme Court appeal to stop a gas company entering its property for fracking exploration. ⌘ Read more
Why Pauline Hanson's claims on the National Indigenous Australians Agency are hardly a 'bombshell'
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has told parliament that Freedom of Information documents show the "danger" of the Voice to Parliament. So what's actually in the documents? ⌘ Read more
Man dies in hospital days after crashing into tree in Adelaide's north
A 27-year-old Elizabeth North man has died days after suffering serious injuries in a car accident, becoming the 45th person to lose their life on South Australia's roads this year. ⌘ Read more
O'Callaghan delivers again as Chalmers proves too strong for teenage rivals
Mollie O'Callaghan lays claim to being Australia's best swimmer ahead of Paris 2024 with another impressive swim on the Gold Coast. ⌘ Read more
Live: ASX to open lower after Tesla shares drive Wall Street to drop at close
The Australian share market is set to open lower as the dust starts to settle after yesterday's RBA review, while Wall Street has finished lower after Tesla stock prices tumbled. Follow the day's events with our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. ⌘ Read more
Weekly news quiz: Fox settles, Broadway show closes and remote WA town goes dark. Were you paying attention?**
Let's see how much you remember about the headlines this week. ⌘ Read more
What's going on with Air India's muti-billion-dollar deal for 470 new planes?**
Air India has just made the biggest aircraft order in aviation history – so what exactly are they planning to do with all their new planes? ⌘ Read more
'It's not worth it': Why Angus is trying to quit his 3,500 puffs-a-week vape habit
What started as an experiment in Year 7 turned into an intense nicotine addiction for Angus, who is warning other teenagers not to take up vaping, as authorities plan a crackdown on the black market. ⌘ Read more
With State of Origin on the horizon, can Jarome Luai hold off the challenge of Nicho Hynes?**
State of Origin speculation season has officially begun and the fiercest battle seems certain to be Jarome Luai's battle with Nicho Hynes for the Blues five-eighth spot. ⌘ Read more
Barbara was once banned from the members' stands Randwick Racecourse — now she's leading the way
As a horse mad young woman, Barbara Joseph was once prohibited from entering the member's area at race meets. A lot has changed in the 48 years since, but she says more is needed. ⌘ Read more
The NT government has proposed changes to the water act. Experts say 'the devil is in the detail'
The government wants to regulate some of the territory's biggest water users. But academics and water policy experts say there are problems with the proposed changes that can't be sugar coated. ⌘ Read more
Will the 'No' signs be dusted off as Tasmanian council mergers hit the agenda again?**
Residents from a small Tasmanian council voted against a merger in 2019, but four years later it is back on the agenda — and the rest of the state is on notice too. ⌘ Read more
Alec Baldwin to have charges dropped in fatal accident on Rust film set
Prosecutors plan to drop an involuntary manslaughter charge against Alec Baldwin in the fatal 2021 shooting of a cinematographer on the set of the Western film Rust, Mr Baldwin's attorneys said. ⌘ Read more
Is Anzac Day a public holiday in 2023 and how can I find services near me?**
From dawn services to marches, there are many ways you can get involved with Anzac Day this year. ⌘ Read more
Optus data breach class action launched for millions of Australians caught up in cyber attack
Slater and Gordon lawyers say they will pursue "substantial" compensation for up to 10 million current and former Optus customers whose data was exposed in the recent hack. ⌘ Read more
'It became a catalyst': How Rahma coped with Ramadan while in recovery for an eating disorder
As Ramadan draws to a close and Eid begins, the focus on fasting and feasting can be triggering for people with eating disorders. So what are some solutions to help people cope? ⌘ Read more
Far from home, these Pacific Islanders are bringing village values to regional Australia
From helping the elderly with their gardening to moving furniture, Pacific Islander workers are creating a sense of connection and camaraderie far from home in the regional Victorian town of Stawell. ⌘ Read more
Victoria to raise age of criminal responsibility to 12, but experts say it's still not high enough
Victoria will raise the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to a 12 — but advocates saying a raise to age 14 is urgently needed to improve outcomes for children. ⌘ Read more
Sarah lost $25k to scammers posing as NBN. She says one bank was helpful, the other was 'rude'
After Sarah was robbed of her life's savings she entered a lengthy dispute with her bank to get her money back. She says she was treated rudely, and after months of fighting, she only got a fraction back. ⌘ Read more
The COVID pandemic showed how harmful burnout is to mental health. Could a new code of practice help protect workers?**
Experts say the code recognises that the workplace can impact our mental health, and employers could be held responsible for harms. ⌘ Read more
First El Niño in eight years increases likelihood of dry, warm weather
A US federal department is predicting the probability of El Niño as now close to 80 per cent, and the weather pattern could be one of the strongest in decades, increasing the odds of drier and warmer weather across eastern Australia. ⌘ Read more
Fourth man charged with murder over Alabama 16th birthday shooting
Four men accused of opening fire on a crowd of young people celebrating a 16th birthday have been charged with reckless murder and will face trial as adults. ⌘ Read more
Canberra removes then reinstates controversial Sikh flags
The Australian Capital Territory government clashed with Canberra's Sikh community earlier this month after removing flags bearing a symbol of the faith, fearing they could be interpreted as support for an Indian separatist movement. ⌘ Read more
Joaquin Phoenix is a middle-aged virgin with mum issues in horror-comedy from Hereditary director
In Ari Aster's Beau Is Afraid, Phoenix journeys from the city to suburbia, from a magical forest to a dystopian stadium, in an effort to appease his mother. ⌘ Read more
Does everyone welcome the Reserve Bank overhaul?**
Economists have welcomed many of the proposed changes to the Reserve Bank of Australia, but some have raised concerns. ⌘ Read more
How a battle for gold and power in the heart of Africa saw two men and their armies go head to head
Two generals cut a ruthless path to power in Sudan. But once their grip on power was challenged, they turned on each other. The bloody battle for the top could shape the future of the country. ⌘ Read more
The government asked for 'letters to Santa' — but now judgement time is coming
Treasurer Jim Chalmers is trying to find ways to constrain spending, to allow maximum room for budget repair, rather than expand it, writes Michelle Grattan. ⌘ Read more
Elephant seals sink and twirl like falling leaves when they sleep at sea
Researchers have found elephant seals falling asleep out at sea, tumbling hundreds of metres deep in uncontrolled spirals and sometimes "laying motionless on the sea floor". ⌘ Read more
When is Eid al-Fitr 2023 and how can I join the celebration?**
The setting of the sun on Friday marks the end of the fasting season and signals the beginning of the feasting season. ⌘ Read more
'I don't know': Rafael Nadal's tilt at more French Open glory in serious doubt
After skipping several tournaments, the 22-time major singles champion says his recovery is continuing and he will not compete in the upcoming Madrid Open, putting further doubt on his chances of defending his French title. ⌘ Read more
SpaceX's Starship rocket explodes minutes after launching
Elon Musk’s company was aiming to send the nearly 120-metre Starship rocket on a round-the-world trip from the southern tip of Texas, near the Mexican border. ⌘ Read more
Image of Mariupol hospital attack in Ukraine wins World Press Photo of the Year award
Warning this story contains graphic depictions of war. A Ukrainian photographer's image of a wounded woman, her left hand on her bloodied lower left abdomen, drove home the horror of Russia's brutal onslaught early in the war. ⌘ Read more
NATO chief visits Ukraine as Russia tries to bolster army recruits
Jens Stoltenberg's visit is likely to irritate Russia, which regards the NATO alliance as a hostile military bloc that disrupts its sphere of influence. ⌘ Read more
Man was beaten repeatedly with frying pan, court hears as five face charges
An Adelaide man was allegedly stripped and subjected to "deliberate, systematic series of assaults and pain inflicted" before he died in a suspected murder, a court has heard. ⌘ Read more
Complete T-rex skeleton named 'Trinity' sells for $8 million at Zurich auction
The composite skeleton, featuring 293 bones, was the showpiece of an auction that featured some 70 lots, with the skull on display next to the auctioneer's podium throughout. ⌘ Read more
Two people make it to shore safely after light plane crashes into sea in Perth's south
A small plane crashes into the ocean off Leighton Beach in Perth's south, with two people onboard making it to shore safely. ⌘ Read more
NRL live: Rabbitohs face Panthers in heavyweight clash
South Sydney will test its title credentials against the defending premiers, as round eight gets underway at Stadium Australia. Follow our ScoreCentre for the live score and stats. ⌘ Read more
Confused about what the RBA review means for your mortgage? Let's break it down
A scathing review of the Reserve Bank of Australia has delivered a shake-up to the central bank not seen in a generation and here's what it means for interest rates, your mortgage, and RBA Governor Philip Lowe. ⌘ Read more
Hundreds of migrant workers in Malaysia paid to get employment. Now they face forced labour
Malaysia launches an investigation to uncover how hundreds of migrant workers arrived from South Asia without jobs, despite having paid steep fees to get employment. ⌘ Read more
After years of disputes, rock climbing banned at 'place of sorrow' that needs 'time to rest'
Climbers and custodians have clashed over the use of Margaret River's Wallcliffe cliffs for many years, but now the shire has opted to respect the wishes of the traditional owners. ⌘ Read more
Four Indonesian soldiers killed in Papua clash
Security forces are searching for a fifth soldier who is still missing, but bad weather conditions and steep forested terrain have impeded their search and evacuation operation. ⌘ Read more
Water buybacks loom as Victoria shelves Murray-Darling Basin projects
Projects set to deliver the bulk of Victoria's alternative to Murray-Darling water buybacks have been put on hold as the state government pushes for a deadline extension. ⌘ Read more
Zac's household is being forced onto the rental market. The local council may have a solution
Zac Lewin and his housemates are the latest Hobart renters to face having their accommodation converted to an Airbnb. Sixteen objections to the landlord's application could not stop it. ⌘ Read more
In pictures: Solar eclipse captivates onlookers in Australia and beyond
It was over in less than a minute, but today's stunning eclipse gripped the attention of thousands in WA, Indonesia and Timor-Leste. ⌘ Read more
Faster prostate cancer treatment offered for the first time in regional NSW
Stereotactic radiotherapy can cut treatment times from up to eight weeks down to just one — and it is now available to prostate cancer patients on the mid-north coast of New South Wales. ⌘ Read more
Murder charge downgraded for man who shot dead Wellington handyman
Aaron Hegedus, 33, pleads guilty to the manslaughter of 48-year-old grandfather Frank Smith in Wellington three years ago. ⌘ Read more
'Force for good': Greg Norman defends controversial golf series
The Adelaide event begins on Friday, and is set to feature some of the world's top players, but human rights advocates have described the LIV Golf tour as a "blatant example of sportswashing". ⌘ Read more
Lidia Thorpe says prime minister trying to undermine her following strip club altercation
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese encouraged independent senator Lidia Thorpe to seek support after an expletive-laden altercation outside a Melbourne strip club at the weekend. The senator says the PM and others are trying to undermine her work. ⌘ Read more
Numbers of one of Australia's oldest and rarest butterflies increase after wet weather
The critically endangered bulloak jewel butterfly is only found in pockets of Queensland's Southern Downs. Conservationists who have been working to protect it are delighted by an increase in the population. ⌘ Read more
'I've let him emotionally abuse you': Court sees video woman made before allegedly murdering her husband
The NSW Supreme Court hears 54-year-old Dale Vella's marriage was a difficult one in which she suffered frequent verbal abuse. ⌘ Read more
Queensland moves to become first state to protect title of 'surgeon' amid cosmetic industry crackdown
State Health Minister Yvette D'ath introduced the legislation in parliament today, which would see practitioners who have not completed advanced formal training prohibited from using the title. ⌘ Read more
Will the RBA shake-up leave you better off? Probably not
Don't expect the Reserve Bank review to mean lower interest rates. It may even produce exactly the opposite result, writes Ian Verrender. ⌘ Read more
Family of Michael Schumacher plan legal action over 'deceptively real' AI interview
Michael Schumacher has not been seen in public since suffering a brain injury in a skiing accident, but a German magazine published an AI-generated interview with the seven-time F1 World Champion. Now the former champion's family are taking legal action ⌘ Read more
Bus driver pleads not guilty over woman's death outside NSW shopping centre
Craig Hollan Marjoram, 64, was charged after his bus allegedly ran over a pedestrian in Bateau Bay last year. Today he pleaded not guilty in the District Court and a date for his trial has been set. ⌘ Read more
Sale of Perth Mint on the table as WA government announces review
The WA government is considering whether or not to sell the scandal-plagued Perth Mint, as it sets aside $1 million for an "independent options analysis". ⌘ Read more
New research reveals federal electorates where no doctors offer bulk-billing
Jasmine Davies packed up and moved when she was unable to find a bulk-billing GP in Newcastle. Despite being NSW's largest regional city, it's one of four federal electorates where no GPs offer the concession. ⌘ Read more
Frank Ocean pulls out of Coachella weekend two after ‘chaotic’ performance
R'n'B artist Frank Ocean's first live performance in six years at Coachella last weekend was marred by delays and injuries. Now he has pulled out of his next appearance at the festival. ⌘ Read more
Academic explores what Labor water rights election statement would mean in the bush
A promise to protect Sydney and Hunter water infrastructure in the constitution has opened a conversation about enshrining a right to safe, clean reliable water for all of NSW. ⌘ Read more
CCTV footage released of notorious Sydney crime figure's shooting death
Mahmoud 'Brownie' Ahmad, 39, was shot and killed when he left a friend's house on April 27, 2022. Police say he was only ever going to end up in a body bag, or back in jail. ⌘ Read more
Woman jailed for poisoning cheesecake in attempt to kill her lookalike
A Russian-born woman is sentenced to 21 years in a US prison for trying to kill her American lookalike with poisoned cheesecake and then stealing her identity. ⌘ Read more
Off-road racing was on Ben's bucket list. So he built a 60km track to practise on
Known for taking on big challenges, South Australian farmer Ben McNamara turned a section of his property into a 60-kilometre dirt circuit in just under a year. ⌘ Read more
Australia's largest private landholder expands portfolio
Viv Oldfield adds well-situated Middle Creek Station, south of Katherine in the Northern Territory, to his vast property portfolio. ⌘ Read more
German president asks for forgiveness on 80th anniversary of Warsaw Ghetto Uprising
The leaders of Israel, Germany and Poland gather to mark the 80th anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, as thousands take part in unofficial commemorations. ⌘ Read more
Spearfishing attracts a new wave of 'hippy' enthusiasts keen to source food sustainably
Spearfishing has traditionally been dominated by "blokey blokes" but a new wave of "spearos" — including many more women — is building, a Tasmanian instructor says. ⌘ Read more
Queensland grazier Melinee Leather is breaking stereotypes by planting a 10ha tree corridor on farmland
An ambitious regeneration project will see four central Queensland landholders plant 30 hectares of forest on agricultural land to increase animal habitat and biodiversity. ⌘ Read more
Moonbin, member of K-pop boy band Astro, dies aged 25
K-pop star Moonbin, a member of the boy band Astro, has died at the age of 25, with his music label saying he is now "a star in the sky". ⌘ Read more
Police still awaiting the autopsy results of Queensland Uber driver allegedly murdered by two teenagers
The case of an 18-year-old man charged with the murder of 47-year-old Scott Cabrie has been briefly mentioned in the Hervey Bay Magistrates court. ⌘ Read more
Sydney judge throws out COVID fines challenge from Black Lives Matter protesters
Chad Stratton and Ruby Pandolfi both attended unauthorised rallies during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, and challenged their fines. ⌘ Read more
Man sentenced to life imprisonment over fatal house fire set in 'serious vengeance'
A jury has found David Alan Bradshaw guilty of the murder of Mark Edward Peterson, who died of smoke inhalation from a fire at his Lakes Creek home in 2019. ⌘ Read more
Live: Countdown to the total solar eclipse, as our panel of experts help unpack today's event
The total solar eclipse will occur in Exmouth in WA at about 11:29am AWST. Follow the live updates. ⌘ Read more
18 months after deadly accident on set killed Halyna Hutchins, filming for Rust is about to resume
Production of the Western Rust is to restart, 18 months after actor Alec Baldwin fired a live round that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during filming in the US state of New Mexico. ⌘ Read more
Man charged over alleged death threats to Brittany Higgins, her fiance and their dog
Detectives from the NSW Police Terrorism Investigation Squad arrest a 49-year-old man after he allegedly sent out threatening messages to Brittany Higgins. ⌘ Read more
Spit hoods now banned in most parts of Australia but usage could be rising in WA prisons
The use of controversial spit hoods to block detainees from spitting has been discontinued in most parts of Australia, but WA prisons and police say they need to keep using them. ⌘ Read more
Australian swimming's newest rising star continues his Championships domination
Nineteen-year-old Sam Short storms to victory in the men's 800m freestyle to complete the treble, after already securing the 400m and 1500m titles at the Australian Swimming Championships. ⌘ Read more
RBA decision-making shake-up looms after review calls for an overhaul
The Reserve Bank is set for its biggest overhaul in decades, with a review into the central bank finding it needs major changes to ensure it is "fit for the future". ⌘ Read more
Hundreds of Porter Davis clients left without homes or insurance to be reimbursed by Victorian government
The Victorian government says it will reimburse deposits paid to home builder Porter Davis by about 560 families who were left without a home or insurance when the company collapsed. ⌘ Read more
How farmers are trying to save a $500,000 black market bird from extinction
Fewer than 8,000 glossy black-cockatoos remain in the wild across Australia. In response, a group of farmers are planting trees in their thousands to bring back the species' habitat. ⌘ Read more
'High-grade' gold find tipped to bring wealth, jobs to Queensland region
The discovery of gold and copper in Queensland's Wide Bay-Burnett region has mining industry leaders excited about what it could mean for the state. ⌘ Read more
Drink driver dozed at drive-through after crashing through barbed wire, police say
A "hungry, high-range drink driver" crashed through a barbed wire fence before falling asleep in a fast-food drive-through area in Adelaide's north early this morning, police say. ⌘ Read more
Why are cycling participation rates so much lower for young women than men in Australia?**
A new campaign by WA's peak cycling group aims to address the barriers to getting young women involved in cycling. ⌘ Read more