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Rudy Giuliani's former associate sues for $15 million for alleged sexual assault
Donald Trump's former personal lawyer is accused of hiring the woman to fulfil his desire for a sexual relationship. ⌘ Read more
Heather used to wear her winter coat and beanie to bed. Not anymore
A housing program is cutting people's energy bills and keeping people warmer in Victoria's winter months as many struggle with health issues due to poorly insulated homes. ⌘ Read more
NSW paramedics and transport service workers plan 24-hour strike
Patients discharged from hospital in New South Wales are set to be without government transport home on Thursday as the health union increases pressure over wages. ⌘ Read more
'Every woman's worst nightmare': Man jailed for 32 years after sexually assaulting three women
A WA man will spend at least three decades behind bars for breaking into three houses and sexually assaulting the female occupants during a rampage in Kalgoorlie-Boulder. WARNING: This article contains details that readers may find distressing. ⌘ Read more
Nathan Lyon sends England warning ahead of Ashes
After England paceman Stuart Broad ruffled a few feathers with an inflammatory remark, Australian spinner Nathan Lyon has returned serve ahead of The Ashes. ⌘ Read more
South Australian government to probe 'serious allegations' of interference in Aboriginal art
The South Australian government will spearhead a national review into the origins of First Nations artwork following allegations non-Indigenous workers have interfered in works by Aboriginal artists. ⌘ Read more
Would you pay 30 per cent more for a jug of beer after 10pm? There's no avoiding it in some pubs
The Oxford Hotel has copped criticism for its late-night price hike, but it's far from the only venue in Sydney upping costs after dark. ⌘ Read more
Queensland health minister admits backlog of 10,000 cases awaiting DNA testing, with retesting adding to 'incredible pressure'
With more than 10,000 cases awaiting DNA testing and a global shortage of forensics staff, Queensland labs are under "incredible pressure". ⌘ Read more
NT government 'inaccurate' in claiming Beetaloo Basin fracking risks have been addressed
The Federal Member for Lingiari claims a key recommendation around water use has not been implemented despite plans to allow fracking in the region, and it has left traditional owners, environmentalists and pastoralists with serious concerns. ⌘ Read more
RFS commander defends decision to start Black Summer back-burn that led to destruction of 100 homes
A Rural Fire Service commander tells an inquest into the 2019-20 bushfire disaster that he did not ignore concerns raised by a pilot about the decision to conduct a back-burn that jumped containment lines when the weather changed. ⌘ Read more
Federal MP says 'mismanagement' at Victoria's largest council is 'unacceptable'
A Geelong federal MP raises concerns of "mismanagement" at Victoria's largest regional city council, amid community outrage sparked by plans to close local libraries. ⌘ Read more
'I should have shut the gate': Inquest opened into NT toddler who drowned in backyard pool
The two-year-old was found lifeless in a backyard pool during a party in April 2022. ⌘ Read more
School students trapped after bus collides with truck in Melbourne's outer west
It is believed 22 students were on the school bus when it rolled just before 4pm. Paramedics are still assessing people at the scene of the crash. ⌘ Read more
Russia launches intense air raid on Kyiv
Ukraine says it shot down all 18 missiles launched by Russia in what Kyiv authorities describe as an "exceptional" attack, while China's top diplomat is due to tour Ukraine and Russia aiming to discuss a "political settlement" to the war. ⌘ Read more
Police hold 'serious concerns' for missing Hunter Valley man as bushland search continues
Police are ramping up efforts to try to find a man they believe may have gone missing near his home in a rural hamlet 90 minutes north of Sydney. ⌘ Read more
Banksia Hill damage bill could hit $30 million, says Mark McGowan
The WA premier reveals an astronomical damage bill after the latest disturbance at Banksia Hill Detention Centre, conduct he described as "appalling". ⌘ Read more
'I was blamed': Former soldier says she was sexually assaulted twice but Defence offered little support
An Australian Army veteran, who alleges she was sexually assaulted twice while serving, blasts the response from the Department of Defence at the time. ⌘ Read more
Mem Fox's book Guess What? reportedly included in controversial 'book ban' in Florida
Renowned children's author Mem Fox says a message from her literary agent that one of her books had been banned in the US state of Florida made her "howl with laughter". ⌘ Read more
Farmland value surges, outpacing residential property and stocks, but clouds are gathering
Excellent conditions, low interest rates and big family farmers looking to snap up neighbouring properties help grow farmland prices by double-digit figures. ⌘ Read more
Contamination victims fear long-term health impacts after securing $132m payout
Julie Garner has been eating fruit and vegetables grown in PFAS-contaminated soil for years and now fears the impact it could have on her health. ⌘ Read more
Confirmation of water ice in asteroid belt may help solve mystery of Earth's oceans
The discovery of water vapour around a "main belt comet" inside Jupiter's orbit is being hailed as a breakthrough in understanding where Earth's abundant water came from. ⌘ Read more
Court fines native title holder for illegally harvesting abalone from NSW's far south coast
A magistrate finds an Aboriginal man caught fishing abalone is not protected by native title because he harvested them for a party to which non-Aboriginal people were invited. ⌘ Read more
This is the cheapest red meat in Australia, but chances are you can't buy it
It costs half as much as lamb and farmers have too much of it, so in a cost-of-living crisis why aren't we eating more goat meat? ⌘ Read more
Bruce Lehrmann's former barrister says ACT's top prosecutor was hostile to police, not other way around
Steve Whybrow gives a second day of evidence to an inquiry examining how the case against Mr Lehrmann was handled by the relevant criminal justice agencies. ⌘ Read more
Shop worker stabbed in designer handbag theft in Melbourne's CBD
Police have urged witnesses to come forward after a man stabbed a shop worker in a Melbourne department store today. ⌘ Read more
How a 1978 message in a bottle found its addressee after 45 years
A letter penned to a young girl and launched into the Pacific 45 years ago has been unearthed on the NSW far south coast, revealing a treasured "blast from the past" and intergenerational friendship. ⌘ Read more
Ukraine enlists Eurovision stars to lobby Australia for Hawkei fighting vehicles
Ukraine's Eurovision pop duo Tvorchi join a campaign to "free the Hawkei" — an Australian-made light armoured vehicle Kyiv hopes to use to in its fight against Russia. ⌘ Read more
The highly lucrative bromance between John Farnham and Glenn Wheatley
John Farnham and Glenn Wheatley had one of the most successful partnerships in Australian music history, a rock solid union now depicted in a new film. ⌘ Read more
Prominent journalist Paul Kent stood down from Fox Sports show over domestic violence charges
NRL 360 host Braith Anasta says "Paul Kent is stood down while he deals with personal issues" after domestic violence charges are laid against the prominent News Corp and Fox Sports journalist. ⌘ Read more
Human remains found in WA bushland near last known location of missing 26-year-old
Police are declining to speculate on whether the remains are those of the young man, but say they are treating the discovery as linked to the investigation into his disappearance. ⌘ Read more
Ex-prison guard who was caught with illegal drugs pleads guilty to intimate relationship with prisoner
A woman who was employed by Queensland Correction Services was found to have been in a relationship with an inmate and in possession of 195 strips of an illegal drug. ⌘ Read more
Volunteer army steps up to meet rising demand for food relief
Demand for a twice-weekly free community meal program has almost doubled in a year as residents across Melbourne's bayside suburbs feel the pinch. ⌘ Read more
Teen rushed to hospital after alleged stabbing at Queensland school
An 18-year-old man has been taken into custody after allegedly attacking an 18-year-old woman known to him at a college in Far North Queensland. ⌘ Read more
US to renew strategic pact with Federated States of Micronesia in bid to counter China
Renewing the agreements has become a key part of US efforts to push back against China's bid to expand its influence in the Pacific. ⌘ Read more
'Rip it up, boys': Beau McCreery's mum has Pies players in stitches with surprise pre-game speech
Collingwood's Beau McCreery had no idea his mum had been invited to deliver a rev-up speech to players before Sunday's Mother's Day game. ⌘ Read more
Dog rescued after climbing Scafell Pike, injuring paw
A dog is rescued after hiking up Scafell Pike and becoming too exhausted to walk back down. ⌘ Read more
Ninety-two rooms, full beds and no sprinklers: Investigations begin into NZ hostel fire
Emergency services teams begin work to assess the fatal fire at Loafers Lodge, determined to understand how the tragedy occurred. ⌘ Read more
The Weeknd reverts to his real name, Abel Tesfaye, joining prominent artists in killing their stage names
The Weeknd's name change comes after the award-winning artist told W Magazine that he wanted to "kill The Weeknd" — and he's not the only artist to ditch their stage name. ⌘ Read more
'No transition without gas': Renewable energy leader South Australia defends fossil fuel
South Australia's energy minister launches defence of gas industry, saying his state's global leadership in the switch to green power would not be possible without the fuel. ⌘ Read more
Rescuers 'hoping for a another miracle' as search continues for man lost at sea
An air and sea search continues for a missing man after his yacht sank in waters north of K'Gari (Fraser Island) on Sunday night, despite poor weather making conditions "difficult". ⌘ Read more
A police officer's misconduct shattered Victoria's life. He has today been jailed for six months
On the day former police officer Brett Johnson is sentenced for abusing his position of power to pursue vulnerable women, one of his victims speaks exclusively to the ABC about the devastating impact his offending had on her life. ⌘ Read more
Interest rates unlikely to fall back amid 'once-in-a-generation' battle against inflation, says former RBA boss
Consumer confidence tanks after this month's surprise interest rate rise, as a former Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) governor warns higher inflation and interest rates are here to stay. ⌘ Read more
Truckies call out 'ridiculous behaviour' of drivers in smaller vehicles amid claims accidents increasing
Truck drivers say smaller vehicles are the leading cause of crashes involving heavy haulage vehicles and that more education is needed. ⌘ Read more
Why the Dragons had no choice but to move on from the Anthony Griffin era
The Dragons always saw Anthony Griffin as the bridge to a brighter future but when that future never arrived the club had no choice but to move on the veteran coach. ⌘ Read more
In Tennant Creek a yearly horse race is bringing together new and long-term residents
Station workers, long term locals and Tennant Creek's international community embrace friends and fashion at the Two Cup Race Day. ⌘ Read more
Gillard says she 'got it incredibly wrong' on marriage equality debate
Former prime minister Julia Gillard concedes that her desire to have a debate around the merit of marriage in modern society, instead of supporting marriage equality itself, was "wrong". ⌘ Read more
Like hypnotising the world's biggest fish, scientists stop whale sharks in their tracks
In sampling parasites off the lips of whale sharks, scientists have found the world's biggest fish would stop in the water to be cleaned. ⌘ Read more
Cambodia's only credible opposition party disqualified from running in upcoming election
The ruling Cambodian People's Party currently holds every seat in parliament and its strongman leader has said he wants it to dominate politics in the South-East Asian nation for 100 years. ⌘ Read more
We're heading in to 'mega mould' season and renters are at greater risk
Rental properties are more likely be mouldy than other homes and excessive mould growth is known to harm human health. So what can you do about it? ⌘ Read more
Man in critical condition after jumping from Adelaide Festival Plaza balcony
SA Police say the man ran and jumped from the Festival Plaza concourse, fell several metres onto the ground below and was taken to the Royal Adelaide Hospital in a critical condition. ⌘ Read more
This roadhouse is now a 'must visit' thanks to a local larrikin and his dad jokes
Outback Way is famed for being "Australia's longest shortcut", but in recent years its Warakurna Roadhouse has earned its own reputation as a must stop for another reason — jokes. ⌘ Read more
WA town of Denmark invites Princess Mary to visit ahead of FIFA Women's World Cup
It's called Denmark but its residents have an Australian accent? Meet the tiny town reaching out to its namesake ahead of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Perth. ⌘ Read more
'Stagnated' outback town turns to sport and recreation to drive down youth crime
Halls Creek is battling entrenched social issues but leaders say children are flocking to use a new BMX pump track, seen as just the beginning of plans to make the town more liveable. ⌘ Read more
Storms lash south-east Qld, dumping heavy rain and hail
Some areas have received a month's worth of rain overnight, while Tuesday morning commuters on the M1 have been delayed by flash flooding on the Gold Coast. ⌘ Read more
Thelma's home is her haven, but when it was destroyed by flood she couldn't get the same help as others
After months of assessments and reports, the NSW Reconstruction Authority says Thelma Murphy's home in a caravan park is not eligible for further disaster relief, leaving her to ask why her home is "deemed less worthy". ⌘ Read more
Exxon Mobil settles Indonesian torture case after more than 20 years
Indonesian villagers — who allege they were subjected to torture, sexual assault, beatings and watching their loved ones being shot by Indonesian soldiers contracted by ExxonMobil in 2001 — agree to a settlement. ⌘ Read more
Europe backs Microsoft's deal to buy Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard, but still faces legal challenges
European regulators have approved Microsoft's US$69 billion ($102 billion) purchase of video game company Activision Blizzard, deciding the deal will not suppress competition for popular console titles like Call of Duty. ⌘ Read more
Reward offered over the suspicious death of a woman at Healesville in 2003
Homicide detectives have revisited the investigation into the death of Healesville woman Marea Yann in 2003. A $1 million reward for information is being offered. ⌘ Read more
Live: ASX set to open flat, Wall Street rises as US debt ceiling debate drags on
The Australian share market is likely to start its day relatively flat, after modest overnight gains on Wall Street amid concerns about a slowing US economy and wavering optimism over a debt ceiling deal in Washington. ⌘ Read more
Live: 'Tragic event for all involved': Crews on scene after hostel fire leaves multiple people dead
A hostel fire in New Zealand's capital has left multiple people dead in a "tragic event for all involved", authorities say. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Rising costs forcing small business owners in regional SA to change their model
From growing their own vegetables to going wholesale, these small regional businesses are doing things differently to stay afloat as the flow-effects from the COVID-19 pandemic, floods and inflation amp up the pressure. ⌘ Read more
Rugby league dismayed after France withdraws as next World Cup host
French Rugby League World Cup organisers pull out of hosting the 2025 World Cup, saying financial pressures from the country's government are too great. ⌘ Read more
First Nations leaders' hopes to end 'strange' power divide in remote communities
Billions of dollars is poured into mining in remote Australia, so why don't the lights stay on in nearby communities? ⌘ Read more
FBI lacked evidence for alleged Trump-Russia collusion probe, US Special Counsel finds
The FBI lacked evidence to investigate Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign and relied too heavily on tips provided by Mr Trump's political opponents to fuel the probe, US Special Counsel John Durham concluded in a report released on Monday. ⌘ Read more
Natasha can pull apart and recycle 97pc of your TV, but e-waste is still swamping Australia
A recycling program has found a way to divert tonnes of discarded electronic devices and huge amounts of precious metals and other components from landfill, while also providing disability employment. ⌘ Read more
Multiple people dead in New Zealand after fire breaks out in Wellington hostel
Multiple people have died after a fire broke out overnight at a four-storey hostel in New Zealand's capital, Wellington, authorities have confirmed. ⌘ Read more
Queensland tour operator with 'the shakes' after friendly encounter with rarely seen blue-tailed monitor
Tour operator Max Jackson said the monitor lizard, which was rarely spotted in Australia, was a calm juvenile that allowed him to interact with it. ⌘ Read more
Joshua was at crisis point when he returned from combat. But help was a long way away
Many veterans need help adjusting when they return home. But for Tasmanians, that help can be a long way away. ⌘ Read more
Katy says making a $5 mortgage repayment has kept her bank at bay, for now
Home owner Katy says she's been struggling to meet her loan demands, and fears losing her home. What are the steps between missing a payment and losing your property? ⌘ Read more
Five years on, Adelaide's Tarrkarri project remains a hole in the ground
It was supposed to be a "globally significant" cultural institution, but five years after an Aboriginal art gallery was first promised, the project remains on hold. ⌘ Read more
So, when is the right age to freeze your eggs? Understanding some of the risks and rewards
Hopes, dreams, and disappointment. Five women aged between 24 and 41 share their stories of egg freezing. ⌘ Read more
A day of reckoning is coming for Australian businesses, with gender pay gaps to be published
An embarrassing day is coming for Australian businesses that have a large gender pay gap, with the data from individual organisations to be made public. ⌘ Read more
The spookiest park in Taiwan is an accidental monument to its divisive former dictator
Taiwan is littered with monuments to one of its most divisive leaders. However, as efforts to remove them stall, some activists to are taking matters into their own hands. ⌘ Read more
Richard Boyle faces life behind bars for uncovering the dirty business behind the PwC tax scandal
It's a crisis that calls into question the wisdom of government outsourcing crucial functions and highlights the often cosy relationship between government, bureaucracy, regulators and the corporate world, writes Ian Verrender. ⌘ Read more
Türkiye's longtime president faces main rival in run-off election as uncertainty looms
The head of Türkiye's High Election Board (YSK) confirms the presidential election will go to a run-off between President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and his main rival on May 28 as neither can reach the 50 per cent threshold to win outright. ⌘ Read more
Thailand opposition parties agree to coalition as poll winner Move Forward cheered in by voters
Thailand's two main opposition parties agree to form a ruling coalition after they trounced in a weekend of election military-backed rivals that have controlled government for nearly a decade. ⌘ Read more
Alastair lost his business due to pollution from toxic foam — but he won't get a cent from a class action payout
NSW farmer Alastair McLaren has lost hundreds of thousands of dollars due to contamination from PFAS chemicals, but he's not one of the 30,000 people who will be compensated. ⌘ Read more
Tattoos and erotic fan fiction; camaraderie and catharsis: Why The Cure fans are so devoted to the band
The British post-punk band has many dedicated older female fans, but their fandom is not about fancying lead singer Robert Smith. It's much more interesting. ⌘ Read more
Plibersek's pledge for no new extinctions on thin ice as endemic Tasmanian ray population plummets
Researchers say Tanya Plibersek's pledge of no new extinctions is under serious threat as the only known population of an endangered ancient Tasmania ray continues to nose dive. ⌘ Read more
UK and Ukraine working towards 'jets coalition' as Russia claims downing of Storm Shadow missile
While the UK prime minister says his country alone cannot supply Ukraine with fighter jets, he pledges to support Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the creation of a "jets coalition" between allies. ⌘ Read more
Florida man breaks record for longest time spent living underwater — but he's not resurfacing just yet
Joseph Dituri has been living in the Jules' Undersea Lodge, 9 metres underwater, without depressurisation since March 1. ⌘ Read more
Firefighting goats protecting Chilean forests from deadly blazes
In the southern Chilean city of Santa Juana, hit hard by wildfires earlier this year, locals have a special task force helping them fight blazes — and its members have four legs and horns. ⌘ Read more
Man, 68, refused bail after alleged attempt to fatally stab woman on NSW driveway
The man is accused of stabbing a 56-year-old woman several times before smashing up her car and breaking into her NSW Central Coast home. ⌘ Read more
NSW's chief scientist begins review into Menindee's mass fish kill that left about 20 million native species dead
NSW's chief scientist is aware his team will need to overcome distrust from some Menindee locals as it begins a review into the cause behind a mass fish kill in the Darling River during March. ⌘ Read more
FIFO worker found guilty of raping 'comatose' colleague at BHP mine site
A former fly-in fly-out worker is found guilty of raping a colleague at a remote mine site in WA, in a case that came to the public's attention amid wide-ranging allegations of sexual assaults and harassment within the mining industry. ⌘ Read more
Body found in search for missing diver off Victorian coast
Police have located a body in the search for a diver who went missing off Gellibrand Lower, in Victoria's south-west, last month. ⌘ Read more
Powerful Cyclone Mocha floods homes in western Myanmar, at least 700 injured
At least five people have died but the true impact of the disaster is not yet clear as the storm moves inland and weakens. ⌘ Read more
Launceston Mayor Danny Gibson resigns following 'vile attacks, stemming from media reports'
Tasmanian mayor Danny Gibson resigns, saying "vile attacks" in media reports have taken a toll on his mental health and have become "a distraction from the important work of the City of Launceston". ⌘ Read more
Wagner head reportedly offered to reveal Russian troop locations to Ukraine
Yevgeny Prigozhin offered to reveal the position of Russian troops to the Ukrainian government, the Washington Post reports, citing leaked US intelligence documents. ⌘ Read more
China jails US citizen for life on espionage charges
Seventy-eight-year-old American passport holder and Hong Kong resident John Shing-wan Leung is sentenced to life imprisonment. ⌘ Read more
Man charged over allegedly stabbing home invasion victim with shovel
The 31-year-old has been charged with breaking into a home and stabbing the occupant in the neck with a shovel before stealing their car. ⌘ Read more
Adelaide man found not guilty of attempting to rape 13yo girl in Adelaide's inner-north
Anthony James Stengewis had been accused of attempting to rape a schoolgirl at a bus stop at Gilberton, but the prosecution and defence agree he is mentally unfit to stand trial after reviewing medical reports. ⌘ Read more
High-profile candidates put hands up for Liberal nomination in Fadden by-election
Stuart Robert's resignation announcement has prompted high-profile candidates to chase Liberal Party pre-selection for his safe Gold Coast seat. ⌘ Read more
This doctor warns women not to 'jump into' egg freezing
Celebrity endorsements and social media influencers are helping drive more women to freeze their eggs. But one doctor is warning young women to seriously consider the financial, physical and emotional toll. ⌘ Read more
Pushing 85 and pushing a wheelbarrow: Why veterans keep coming back for unique race
Raising funds for causes close to their hearts is just an added bonus for a team of military veterans who are part of a race that means a lot to the communities it visits. ⌘ Read more
China launches projects to build 'new-era' marriage and child-bearing culture
Pilot projects will be launched in more than 20 Chinese cities to encourage women to marry and have children, the latest move by authorities to boost the country's falling birth rate. ⌘ Read more
Speculation over Lukashenko's health after Belarusian leader skips event
The Belarusian president, who has not been seen in public since Tuesday, failed to appear at a ceremony in Minsk on Sunday, triggering speculation the veteran leader is seriously ill. ⌘ Read more
Tassie the dog has chewed up 20,000km on motorcycle road trips, and can't wait for the next one
Six years on from adopting a little dog in Tasmania, Andrew Darwood has travelled most of Australia with his mate, Tassie, sitting at his back on a motorcycle. ⌘ Read more
Cleo Smith's family still 'sad, hurt, scared, angry, terrified', more than 18 months after kidnapping
The mother of Cleo Smith, Ellie Smith, says her family remains angry and heartbroken after the sentencing of the man who snatched her five-year-old daughter from a remote WA campsite. ⌘ Read more
Physical myki cards to tap out as Victoria gives ticketing contract to new company
It's the end of the line for many physical myki cards, with Victorian commuters to be able to pay for public transport with their debit and credit cards from 2024. ⌘ Read more