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'Legendary' lion Loonkito, one of the world's oldest, speared by herders in Kenya
A Kenyan lion believed to have been the world's oldest in the wild has died after being speared by herders when he reportedly strayed into a livestock pen. ⌘ Read more
Stunning final quarter keeps Adelaide top of Super Netball
Adelaide outscored Queensland 24-9 in the final quarter to surge to a 63-46 victory and stay top of the Super Netball ladder. ⌘ Read more
Archaeologists discover 4,000-year-old temple in western Peru
Experts believe people carried out religious ceremonies in the U-shaped temple after discovery a carving of an ancient cross symbol. ⌘ Read more
Queensland Speaker of the house taking time off for mental health
Curtis Pitt says he will take time off to address his mental health after he missed time during the state parliament's historic sitting in his home town of Cairns this week due to illness. ⌘ Read more
AFL live: Swans host Freo to launch massive Saturday of footy
Sydney welcome Fremantle to the SCG, while North Melbourne and Port Adelaide meet for the first time since the Jason Horne-Francis trade in Tasmania. Follow our live AFL ScoreCentre for all the scores, stats and results. ⌘ Read more
NRL live: Two-win Tigers face ultimate test against on-fire South Sydney
Coming off two wins for the first time in more than a year, the Tigers come up against South Sydney, who are in top-class form. Follow our ScoreCentre for all the live scores and stats. ⌘ Read more
Jarome Luai silenced the doubters against the Roosters. But was it enough to earn a State of Origin recall?**
Penrith five-eighth Jarome Luai has been under the blowtorch all season but after he tore the Roosters to shreds his chances of holding his State of Origin spot have never been brighter. ⌘ Read more
Three levels of government struggle to communicate as homelessness rises in Brisbane, mayor points to COVID facility
The Brisbane Lord Mayor has committed $1 million dollars to relocating people living in the city's parks to the empty $400 million COVID quarantine centre near the airport, but has not spoken to the federal government, who own the facility. ⌘ Read more
Three generations of royals pose together in new official portrait
The royal family releases an official portrait of King Charles III alongside his direct heirs, Prince William and Prince George, as part of new photos released taken on the day of the King's coronation. ⌘ Read more
Can GPS trackers help curb youth crime? Former top cop says the 'door should be left open' as trial continues
Bob Atkinson, who also sat on the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, says the use of GPS trackers may be a useful tool into the future, despite a low uptake during a Queensland trial. ⌘ Read more
Noosa nudists seek amnesty after police crackdown
Queensland is the only mainland state where nudist beaches are illegal, but a recent police blitz has sparked a discussion about legislative change. ⌘ Read more
These mates are driving crappy cars almost 4,000km to raise money for cancer research
More than 400 people, driving cars worth less than $1,500, will drive from Newcastle in New South Wales to Townsville in north Queensland to raise funds for the Cancer Council. ⌘ Read more
Former ByteDance executive makes raft of accusations against tech giant
The former head of engineering made the complaint as part of a wrongful termination lawsuit. ⌘ Read more
Aussie Kemp on top of leaderboard at LPGA Tour's Founders Cup
Sarah Kemp enjoys a share of the halfway lead at the LPGA Tour event in New Jersey, with fellow Australian and defending champion Minjee Lee one shot back in a tie for third place. ⌘ Read more
Palestinian militants fire more rockets, as Israeli air strikes hit Gaza despite cease-fire efforts
Hopes of a truce between Israel and Palestinian militants after four days of fighting are dashed after a series of Israeli air strikes on Gaza kill a sixth senior member of Islamic Jihad and rockets are fired towards Jerusalem. ⌘ Read more
'Red ink everywhere': Livestock prices fall sharply
Livestock prices fell sharply this week, as cattle and sheep numbers continued to pour into saleyards around the nation. ⌘ Read more
Australian trade minister returns from China trip with agreements to 'step up' dialogue
Trade Minister Don Farrell returns from a two-day trip to China without concessions from Beijing on a raft of trade bans against Australian exports, but says there is "positive momentum" in the countries' relationship. ⌘ Read more
Man attacked by shark off coast of SA's Eyre Peninsula
A man has been attacked by a shark near Elliston on the west coast of South Australia's Eyre Peninsula. ⌘ Read more
Youth-led climate lawsuit challenging Montana's pro-fossil fuel policies heads to trial
A US judge says a climate change lawsuit from young people challenging Montana's pro-fossil fuel policies will proceed to trial despite efforts by the state to derail the case. ⌘ Read more
Pitcher's rise to baseball's world stage hails from country town where cricket, footy reign
Pitching prodigy Blake Townsend hopes Australia's breakthrough performance on the world stage will help encourage a new generation of talent to take up the sport. ⌘ Read more
Muslim doctors grapple with end-of-life ethical questions at first ever Islamic medicine conference in Sydney
A highly-respected Shariah scholar and London-based general practitioner will address a gathering of Muslim doctors who will discuss ethical issues raised by end of life care and organ donation. ⌘ Read more
These women refuse to settle for 'basic' jobs in remote and regional Australia
A $500,000 university project aims to lift women's workforce participation and get them not just job-ready, but career-ready. ⌘ Read more
'The bone came out': Warriors youngster ignores pain of compound fracture to help defeat Bulldogs
After scoring the match-sealing try in the Warriors' 24-12 victory over Canterbury, Ronald Volkman reveals he played with a serious finger injury, choosing not to have a painkilling injection at half-time. ⌘ Read more
Crash victim brandishes axe as emergency staff try to rescue her from rolled car
Police say they expect to charge a road crash victim who used a hatchet to threaten emergency service workers when they tried to rescue her from her car in Adelaide's south last night. ⌘ Read more
After being sexually abused by her school teacher, Emily is telling her story to reclaim her life and help others
She was a teenage athlete with the world at her feet, but when Emily was sexually abused by a teacher at her high school, her world was turned on its head. Now she wants to help others in the same situation. ⌘ Read more
Olympic athletes told to pay up as Shooting Australia splashes cash on administrators
With just over 12 months until the 2024 Paris Olympics, Australia's elite clay target shooting athletes are in the midst of a funding crisis. ⌘ Read more
This historic boathouse is a photographer's dream but it nearly ended up in the river
A Sunshine Coast couple battles time, tide and flooding to restore an old timber boathouse and tourist drawcard from the brink of ruin. ⌘ Read more
'Major impacts' expected as tropical cyclone heads for refugee camp in Bangladesh
A tropical cyclone is set to hit the world's biggest refugee camp in Bangladesh with a storm surge of 2.5 metres. ⌘ Read more
How Reign the spoodle's life on the road is helping anxious travellers spread their wings
Scott Daniel rarely left the house before he was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. But he has since made up for lost time with faithful companion Reign by his side. ⌘ Read more
Fears for fish stocks in Shark Bay's World Heritage marine ecosystem
Residents of a popular fishing town in Western Australia say a government move to protect fish stocks in southern areas has left their unique marine ecosystem vulnerable. ⌘ Read more
With no-one to pick up the thread, 115yo tailoring business to sew final stitch
A family-run tailoring and clothing business in regional Victoria is closing its doors after more than a century spent dressing its township. ⌘ Read more
Who is going to be Twitter's new CEO?**
NBCUniversal's head of advertising Linda Yaccarino is set to become the new CEO of Twitter, Elon Musk confirms. ⌘ Read more
Shane Drumgold prompted the inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann's case. This week it was he who came under fire
The inquiry into the prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann was sparked by ACT Director of Public Prosecutions Shane Drumgold, but so far only his actions have faced intense scrutiny. ⌘ Read more
The need for speed: Why the ACT government is moving quickly to take over Calvary Public Hospital
The ACT government has been attacked this week for its acquisition of Calvary Public Hospital, but the health minister insists the goal is only to make Canberra's healthcare system more efficient. ⌘ Read more
Sydney FC confident of conquering Melbourne City in ALM semifinal second leg
Despite a 1-1 draw on home soil in the first leg, the Sky Blues are backing their chances of upsetting the A-League Men premiers in their return clash in Melbourne next week. ⌘ Read more
The festival that transformed a conservative dairy town into a haven for hippies and herbs
It is 50 years since the first Aquarius festival was held in Nimbin, but the counter-culture event has left a lasting legacy that is still being celebrated. ⌘ Read more
Libraries are 'one of the last free, safe' spaces in a cost-of-living crunch. So why is Geelong losing three of them?**
Victoria's second-largest council area is set to lose three libraries and see opening hours slashed at seven others, as Geelong's council cuts costs to help "stay afloat" amid financial pressures. ⌘ Read more
Call for Victorian Liberals to be 'united and outward looking' after Moira Deeming expulsion
After Victorian Opposition Leader John Pesutto described the expulsion of Moira Deeming as a "turning point" in his plan to reform the Liberals' party room, state president Greg Mirabella joins calls for unity. ⌘ Read more
Could these tanks of psychedelic colours be the answer to conserving the Great Barrier Reef?**
Spawning at Australia's largest coral farm gets a boost, as scientists search for resilient species of coral. ⌘ Read more
After suffering an unprovoked attack while fishing on Anzac Day, Job responded with 'radical kindness' — and locals rallied around him
On what should've been a day of national pride, one man's bizarre outburst at a group of hobby fishermen has been described as "embarrassing for our country". ⌘ Read more
'You see things no-one else could': Train driver's story a unique view of life on, and off, the rails
After five decades working on Tasmanian railways, a driver takes readers on a thrilling ride where some days are literally train wrecks, and others operatic odysseys. ⌘ Read more
These outback kids, spread across an area twice the size of Victoria, have rehearsed a musical almost entirely online
It's a feat of persistence and imagination — 87 children come together to perform a most unlikely musical. Whether they're bull riders, dancers or lawn bowlers, they're all discovering themselves in isolation. ⌘ Read more
Chris Minns wants a more polite parliament but this week in the 'bear pit' was anything but
Cheap jokes, finger pointing and obstructive behaviour don't align with what Chris Minns wants for the new parliament but it's exactly what he got this week, writes state political reporter Ashleigh Raper. ⌘ Read more
WA government promises 'genuine' cost of living relief, but it's not enough for everyone
The cost of living crisis has upended Sandra Davis' retirement plans, and she says this week's state budget won't be enough to change that. ⌘ Read more
Parents in some areas are waiting up to 18 months for childcare, and experts say it's hurting the economy
Experts say access to childcare varies across the country, with regional and remote locations impacted by much patchier coverage. ⌘ Read more
'We must, we must, we must increase our bust!': How Judy Blume captured the awkwardness of youth
A new documentary and adaptation of 1970 classic Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret proves how radical and timeless the work of the 85-year-old writer really is. ⌘ Read more
Rio's favelas needed a sewage network. Instead, they got a cable car — that no longer works
How Rio de Janeiro's defunct cable car became a symbol of the city's extreme social inequality and its disappointing Olympic legacy. ⌘ Read more
'No retreat, no surrender': Zaira community leader vows to fight Australian man's plans to log 'precious relic'
Villagers in Solomon Islands say they'll fight to prevent an Australian-owned company from logging in their pristine rainforest. ⌘ Read more
How a DNA swab test to discover your ancestors could turn you into a police informant
More than 30 million people across the world have used a DNA testing kit. But third parties, like the police and pharmaceutical corporations, could be legally accessing this data. ⌘ Read more
With spring already sprung in Ukraine, where is the much-anticipated counteroffensive?**
Ukraine has been saying for months that it's planning a "spring offensive" in a bid to recapture territory from Russia and end the winter deadlock in the conflict. But with spring already sprung, what is Kyiv waiting for and what will they hope to achieve when the offensive finally begins? ⌘ Read more
When is the 2023 Eurovision grand final and how can I watch it in Australia?**
After two electric semi-finals we’ve finally arrived at Eurovision’s pièce de résistance — the grand final. ⌘ Read more
The robotic tower that can bring entire towns back online during war, bushfires
The new technology has piqued the interest of authorities in war-torn Ukraine, and there's hope it can revolutionise communication in defence, mining and natural disasters. ⌘ Read more
His grip on power has been unshakeable for two decades. Will Türkiye's strongman go if he's pushed?**
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has ruled Türkiye for two decades, but with rising discontent among the public and a formidable opponent waiting in the wings, observers believe he could be about to lose it all. ⌘ Read more
Is this the end of the stadium — and Tasmania's AFL dream?**
Two Tasmanian Liberals have quit over the stadium deal, but, given the widespread joy that emanated following the granting of the AFL licence, handing it back after just 10 days would be as embarrassing as it is unlikely, writes Chris Rowbottom. ⌘ Read more
Indian film star faces deportation for outspoken stance against Modi
Where many in the Indian film industry refrain from criticising the Modi government, actor Chetan Kumar Ahimsa is unafraid to take vocal stands on a range of social issues. Now his visa has been cancelled. ⌘ Read more
Zac was young, fit and sport-obsessed. One incident changed everything, and every day since has been a battle
The long-term effects of multiple head knocks and concussion in professional sport has recently been in the spotlight. But, as Zac found out, just one hit can be life changing. ⌘ Read more
You might have heard more GPs look set to bulk-bill. Here's what else is changing in terms of healthcare
Tuesday's federal budget included a $5.7 billion boost for general practice, but that's not all the budget had in store for primary health care. Let's take a look at everything that's been announced and what it could mean for you and your health. ⌘ Read more
Coach accused of raping former AFL player was once employed by the league
Court documents reveal a coach accused of raping former Melbourne Demons player Daniel Hayes served as the AFL's regional manager for northern NSW, helping to establish the Sydney Swans' academy in Coffs Harbour. Warning: This story includes text messages including graphic sexual content. ⌘ Read more
'Raped, beaten and treated like a dog': The most shocking stories from the disability royal commission
The final disability royal commission hearing wrapped up this week. Many in the disability community hope all Australians now see how widespread their abuse and exploitation is. ⌘ Read more
Man who fatally choked New York city subway rider Jordan Neely surrenders to police
The man who kept a chokehold around the neck of an agitated fellow passenger in the New York City subway, leading to the other rider's death, turns himself in to authorities. ⌘ Read more
'Grubby political deal': Security stoush over changes to parliament's intelligence committee
Greens MPs and other crossbenchers could soon join parliament's high-powered intelligence committee under proposed government changes which the opposition warns will increase the risk of classified material leaking. ⌘ Read more
Pakistan court releases former prime minister Imran Khan on two weeks' bail
A high court in Islamabad grants former prime minister Imran Khan a two-week reprieve from arrest in a corruption case and grants him bail on the charges, three days after he was taken into custody by Pakistan authorities. ⌘ Read more
Sam Kerr wins back-to-back FWA player of the year prizes
Sam Kerr wins the award for a second-straight year, the first woman to do so, while Manchester City striker Erling Haaland caps his first season in the Premier League by claiming the men's award. ⌘ Read more
'There is absolutely no justice in Malaysia for Mum': Anna Jenkins's family shattered by inquest findings
Anna Jenkins's family say they are disgusted by the findings of a coronial inquest into the 65-year-old's mysterious death in Penang, saying the judicial system in Malaysia is broken. ⌘ Read more
Reds end decade-long drought in Super Rugby Pacific boilover
It has been 10 years and 21 matches since the Reds won a Super Rugby match on New Zealand soil but they managed a 25-22 victory against the previously unbeaten ladder leaders, the Chiefs. ⌘ Read more
World's oldest dog Bobi celebrates his 31st birthday
More than 100 people, some travelling from overseas, are due to attend the festivities which will include plenty of local food and a dance troupe which Bobi will dance with. ⌘ Read more
AFL live: Tigers and Cats MCG blockbuster kicks off Friday night double-header
Richmond are desperate for a win against Geelong in front of a big MCG crowd, before West Coast and Gold Coast face off in Perth. Follow our live AFL ScoreCentre for all the scores, stats and results. ⌘ Read more
Prisoner filmed dashing through streets of tourist town pleads guilty to escape, car theft
Warrick Walkerbear has admitted to climbing over the fence of a century-old outback prison and leading police on a chase through Broome's streets and mangroves. ⌘ Read more
'You will be believed': Survivor calls for others to come forward as paedophile priest jailed for six years
As former Tasmanian Anglican Priest Louis Victor Daniels is sentenced to six years in jail for the sexual abuse of two boys in the 1970s and 80s, one of them makes a plea for more abuse survivors to come forward. ⌘ Read more
75-year-old facing dozens of historic rape charges granted bail a day after extradition
The man, who is accused of treating a teenage girl in his care four decades ago like "a prize in a card game", will be allowed to return to his home in SA after facing court in Queensland today. ⌘ Read more
Papua New Guinea's Foreign Minister Justin Tkatchenko steps aside
PNG foreign minister faced widespread calls to resign after he called critics of a video, made during a taxpayer-funded trip to the coronation of King Charles III and posted on social media by his daughter, "primitive animals" and "useless individuals". ⌘ Read more
AustralianSuper's 'alarming' $70m double-up on customer accounts sparks calls for wider investigation
Australia's biggest superannuation fund reveals that it has been double charging some customers, and will refund around $70 million in fees and insurance costs to about 100,000 people. ⌘ Read more
Art Gallery of NSW to hand back 800-year-old carving that was stolen from Nepalese temple
The gallery is preparing to hand back a sacred medieval wooden carving, nearly two years after it was identified on social media as being stolen from the Kathmandu Valley. ⌘ Read more
NRL live: Bulldogs host Warriors before blockbuster clash between Panthers and Roosters
The Bulldogs are hosting the Warriors in Sydney before a high-profile clash between the Panthers and Roosters in Penrith. Follow our ScoreCentre for all the live scores and stats. ⌘ Read more
Threats against staff working in feral horse program force National Parks staff to wear body cameras
The public service union says threats are escalating against National Parks and Wildlife rangers trying implement feral horse control programs in alpine NSW. ⌘ Read more
'Virtual kidnapping' scams on the rise, as scammers 'prey' on Chinese international students in Sydney
Police know of four cases across NSW in the past month, with Chinese students as young as 17 targeted and ordered to pay sums of up to $280,000 or face being deported. ⌘ Read more
Man jailed over botched robbery that left 25-year-old dead
Simon Carberry will be eligible for parole in 2026 after fatally stabbing Sayed Mousawi in Griffith, NSW, in 2020. ⌘ Read more
ACT's top prosecutor admits he should have done more to correct media reporting of Lisa Wilkinson's Logies speech
Media reports at the time claimed journalist Lisa Wilkinson had been given a clear direction from the ACT Director of Public Prosecutions not to give the speech, which her lawyer disputes. ⌘ Read more
This tiny Swiss village is at risk of being hit by a wall of rocks as history repeats
History is repeating itself in the village of Brienz as residents are ordered to abandon their tiny mountain home. ⌘ Read more
Infant dies of Murray Valley encephalitis in NT, as officials issue warning following spike in cases
Health officials say there have now been four cases, inlcuding two fatal, of the disease this year in the Northern Territory compared to two cases in the previous five years. ⌘ Read more
Calls for answers after recycling company that promised a 'revolution' collapses
Bioelektra Australia has entered into voluntary administration after it was engaged to use Polish technology to divert 90 per cent of a NSW council's waste from landfill. ⌘ Read more
Murray Bridge woman airlifted to hospital after crashing suspected stolen luxury car
The impact of the crash was so severe the engine was ripped from the red Mercedes Benz and landed some distance away, South Australia Police said. ⌘ Read more
Ellie Price murder trial abandoned for a second time after new evidence emerges
Ricardo Barbaro will face a third murder trial over the death of Melbourne woman Ellie Price after a jury was discharged to give lawyers time to examine new evidence. ⌘ Read more
Imran Khan's Australian supporters take to the streets to denounce military and 'injustice'
Members of the Pakistani diaspora, chanting "this terrorism has a uniform behind it", protest in Canberra, Sydney and Melbourne following the arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan in Islamabad this week. ⌘ Read more
Bomber's family considers posthumous mercy bid days after his death
The family of Dominic Perre, who died earlier this week less than a year after he was convicted of murdering a detective in the 1994 NCA bombing, is considering making a petition for mercy. ⌘ Read more
New coal mine in central Queensland set for approval — if a vulnerable snake can be protected
The Isaac River Mine in central Queensland has been flagged for approval if a vulnerable snake can be protected, but an environmental group says people who voted in favour of climate action have a right to feel betrayed. ⌘ Read more
Murray Bridge abattoir looking for hundreds of workers as it reopens after fire
Thomas Foods International is looking for hundreds of workers for its new Murray Bridge facility, five years after the previous one was destroyed by fire. ⌘ Read more
Russia denies reports of Ukrainian breakthroughs along frontlines near Bakhmut
Moscow reacts after Russian military bloggers report Ukrainian advances north and south of the fiercely contested city of Bakhmut in the east of Ukraine, while some US Senators accuse the Pentagon of undermining a war crimes probe by refusing to share information with the ICC. ⌘ Read more
Another budget week bites the dust, but not before the Dutton Button was deployed
The stately architecture of budget week follows a similar path each time, but this year it had the Dutton Button added in, writes Annabel Crabb. ⌘ Read more
Migrants risk life and limb to jump Mexico trains in rush to US border as Title 42 draws to an end
Thousands of migrants in Mexico have been clambering onto dangerous freight trains rumbling northward in a scramble to reach the US border by the time the United States ends a tough migration policy. ⌘ Read more
Club's embrace of all-abilities netball team 'life-changing' for small town players
A new team at the Kingston Saints Netball Club provides benefits to players learning the game as well as the club through volunteers and friendships. ⌘ Read more
How 'Chainsaw Kev' came out of the woodwork to fix south-west Victoria's decapitated ram sculpture
The tiny town of Narrawong was shocked when a mighty wooden ram that guards the district was callously decapitated in February. Then Chainsaw Kev came to the rescue. ⌘ Read more
Immigration agent jailed for 'terrifying' attacks on colleagues he drugged, sexually assaulted and filmed
A serial rapist will spend decades behind bars for spiking the drinks of female colleagues, sexually abusing them while they were passed out and posting images of the attacks online. ⌘ Read more
Peter Hollingworth says he will no longer officiate as Anglican priest after church investigation finding
Former governor-general Peter Hollingworth says he has given up his permission to officiate as an Anglican priest, after a church investigation last month found he committed misconduct by knowingly allowing paedophiles to remain in the church. ⌘ Read more
Queensland's minister calls it a health sector 'arms race', but these doctors say they're not the ones winning
Regional GPs say twin incentives to lure more health staff to Queensland and increase bulk-billing are a "shot in the arm", but could backfire in places where they're needed most. ⌘ Read more
Former chief minister cleared of alleged political interference in Rolfe murder charge
Michael Gunner has been cleared of alleged political interference over the decision to charge former Northern Territory police officer Zachary Rolfe with the murder of Kumanjayi Walker. ⌘ Read more
'This is their home': Takeaway worker's call to stand up against racism
The manager of a regional Victorian pizza shop is calling out racism after several incidents which she believes targeted Pakistani staff. ⌘ Read more
Philippine court acquits former senator who launched inquiry into Rodrigo Duterte's 'war on drugs'
Leila De Lima — one of the fiercest critics of former president Rodrigo Duterte — is acquitted of a criminal charge stemming from allegations that, as a cabinet minister, she received money from drug dealers. ⌘ Read more
Transparency, accountability and change: New SA child protection boss outlines top priorities
South Australian public servant Jackie Bray is announced as the new head of the state's heavily scrutinised child protection department. She says transparency, culture and change are among her top priorities. ⌘ Read more
This could be our last year competing in Eurovision, but why is Australia in Eurovision in the first place?**
For the past eight years, Australia has been welcomed into the glitter-laced arms of Eurovision, but this may come to an end very soon. ⌘ Read more