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These Australians are turning their passions into lucrative side hustles as cost pressures bite
More Australians than ever before are working multiple jobs, but despite concerns over burn out, for some people it has become their driving force. ⌘ Read more
An author's revenge: When sibling rivalry spills out onto the page
Benjamin Stevenson is an identical twin and the author of Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone. He has a unique approach to sibling rivalry – he gets his revenge on the page. He's one of more than 400 authors participating in the 2023 Sydney Writers' Festival. ⌘ Read more
'Standard protocol': Police called to aged care homes not rare, industry expert says
The family of 95-year-old taser victim, Clare Nowland, maintain a bedside vigil as questions are raised about why NSW Police police were called to her nursing home. ⌘ Read more
What's the most popular drink in the world after water? Hint: It's not alcohol or coffee.
This is the story behind the drink that started wars and shaped the modern world. ⌘ Read more
The NT is looking to adopt its own First Nations Voice. How will it work?**
After South Australia unveiled its own regional Indigenous Voice to Parliament, the NT is now looking at a "statutory" body. But how are these different from the federal proposal? ⌘ Read more
Massacre in the forest: How a religious community in Kenya spiralled into a grisly starvation cult
A religious community followed a taxi driver-turned-televangelist into the forests of eastern Kenya. Just weeks later, they turned into a starvation cult. WARNING: Readers might find the details in this story distressing. ⌘ Read more
Jasmine wants to box for Fiji, but she needs more competition and support
Jasmine Daunakamakama loves boxing, but finds it hard to get ahead because of a lack of competition. The teenager says the perception in Fiji that it's a "man's sport", is holding women back. ⌘ Read more
As rural Australia's doctor shortage bites, an 'unusual' GP in Jindera is in town for the long haul
For two decades Jindera has had the same GP – an "unusual" former lawyer who just wants to "do some good" for a small country town undergoing rapid change. ⌘ Read more
Central Coast Mariners beat Adelaide to reach A-League grand final
Central Coast Mariners have a chance for their first A-League title since 2013, after they beat Adelaide United in their two-leg semifinal. ⌘ Read more
'A day of joy': Released from a Russian prison, Brittney Griner makes WNBA season debut
The American basketball star plays her first regular-season WNBA game since being freed from custody in Russia after a high-profile prisoner swap. ⌘ Read more
Giants keep finals hopes alive with win over Lightning
The Giants claim an important 70-64 win over Sunshine Coast Lightning in their fifth-versus-sixth Super Netball battle in Sydney. ⌘ Read more
Motorcyclist flown to hospital after crashing into group of kangaroos
The woman was believed to be riding in a group in Queensland's Southern Downs when the group of kangaroos jumped onto the road. ⌘ Read more
Wallaroos subdue spirited Fijiana to post convincing Test victory
Four tries and an impressive defensive display helps the Wallaroos score a 22-5 win over Fijiana at Sydney Football Stadium, as skipper Shannon Parry bows out of Test rugby. ⌘ Read more
Rare interchange infringement costs North Melbourne victory against Sydney
A rare interchange infringement by North Melbourne in the final minute hands Sydney the opportunity to snatch victory in their round 10 clash. ⌘ Read more
Former Australia Test cricket captain and Olympian Brian Booth dies, aged 89
Cricket Australia pays tribute to Brian Booth, who played 29 Tests and represented his country in hockey at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics. ⌘ Read more
'I truly apologise': Biden and Albanese meet on G7 sidelines after Sydney summit cancelled
President Joe Biden was due to travel from the G7 summit in Japan to Australia to attend the Quad Leader's meeting in Sydney, but domestic politics got in his way. ⌘ Read more
Skydiver taken to hospital after crashing into powerlines in SA's Mid North
The man was taken to hospital with leg and abdominal injuries but is in a stable condition. ⌘ Read more
NRL live: Sharks clash with Knights as Indigenous Round continues
Cronulla and Newcastle face off in Coffs Harbour, before the Wests Tigers play North Queensland, and Dolphins host the Melbourne Storm. Follow our ScoreCentre for all the live scores and stats. ⌘ Read more
Timber trade resumes with China. So why is this woodchip exporter's share price falling?**
China's paper stocks are piling up, putting pressure on Australia's woodchip exporters despite a much celebrated ban on timber exports being lifted this week. ⌘ Read more
Patients diverted from major hospital south of Perth after mould discovered in air conditioning
Patients are being diverted from Peel Health Campus in Mandurah following the discovery of mould in its air conditioning system. ⌘ Read more
AFL live: North begin life under interim coach Ratten against Swans
North Melbourne take to the field under interim coach Brett Ratten against a Sydney side looking for a bounceback win, while two in-form sides in the Western Bulldogs and Adelaide do battle. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Washington DC police officer charged with lying about leaks to Proud Boys leader
A Washington DC police officer is arrested on charges that he lied about leaking confidential information to Proud Boys extremist group leader Enrique Tarrio. ⌘ Read more
SA hit by 'triple whammy' of COVID, flu and RSV cases, epidemiologist says
A South Australian epidemiologist says COVID infection numbers are rising at a near record level in the state. ⌘ Read more
Rogue MPs stand with Tasmanian premier to guarantee supply ahead of state budget
Eight days after defecting and plunging Tasmania's Liberal government into minority, two rogue MPs say they'll vote with the party to guarantee supply — but Hobart's AFL stadium, at the centre of their quarrel, will now face scrutiny by an upper house the government doesn't control. ⌘ Read more
'Our spirits are part of the jersey': The story behind the 2023 Newcastle Knights Indigenous kit
Worimi artist Gerard Black was standing on a beach with his pop, elder Uncle John Ridgeway, when the design for the jersey came to him. ⌘ Read more
Roosters star Victor Radley facing lengthy suspension following headbutt in loss to St George Illawarra
Victor Radley is facing another heavy suspension after the Roosters lock was put on report for an alleged headbutt in the Tricolours shock loss to St George Illawarra. ⌘ Read more
Victorian Liberal leader John Pesutto booed by Moira Deeming supporters at state council
Supporters of expelled Victorian Liberal MP Moira Deeming interrupt a state party conference, booing Opposition Leader John Pesutto while holding up masks of Ms Deeming's face. ⌘ Read more
Bachelorette pads, cuddle puddles and solar-powered pests: The secret life of Tasmania's tiny bees
Tasmania's native bees aren't as notorious as the Tassie devil or the swift parrot. But these tiny, unassuming and strangely beguiling bugs are incredibly important to the state's forests and fields. ⌘ Read more
Just six new dwellings were approved to be built in this regional Tasmanian city in nine months
The state's construction industry has expressed surprise and concern at the Burnie figures, especially as the city has traditionally been the economic centre of the north-west coast. ⌘ Read more
Trees in one of world's largest inner-city parks were dying, but renewed life found in surprisingly simple solution
Twenty years ago, scientists noticed many trees in Perth's Kings Park were dying. Now wo decades of testing and research are finally paying off, and the solution could help revive trees around the world. ⌘ Read more
WA's youth justice puzzle growing more complex, as the government shows few signs of being able to solve it
The trouble at Banksia Hill is shaping the lives of young people desperately in need of rehabilitation, and the WA government needs to fix it, writes Keane Bourke. ⌘ Read more
Coroner rules 46-year-old S Club 7 member died of natural causes
There will be no inquest into the death of Paul Cattermole, who died just weeks after the band announced a 25th anniversary tour. ⌘ Read more
Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin wins NASA contract to take astronauts to the Moon
A team led by Jeff Bezos's rocket company wins a coveted $5.1 billion NASA contract to build a spacecraft to fly astronauts to the Moon's surface. ⌘ Read more
From 'footy mad' Pinjarra to America's deep south, basketballer Marshall Kearing is standing tall
Indigenous Western Australian basketballer Marshall Kearing is hoping his pathway from "humble country kid" to player on the competitive US college circuit can inspire others to achieve dreams of their own. ⌘ Read more
Iran executes three men over recent 'anti-government' protests
Iran executes three men it says were implicated in the deaths of three members of its security forces during last year's anti-government protests. ⌘ Read more
Locals baffled by gigantic mushrooms mysteriously popping up. But what are they?**
The Limestone Coast in regional South Australia is well known for its magic-like ghost mushrooms, but massive fungi is sparking the curiosity of locals. ⌘ Read more
'You don't come this far then call it quits': Residents prepare for round three in battle against floodplain development
Sunshine Coast residents who have spent 14 years fighting property giant Stockland over its plans to build a housing estate on a floodplain are preparing to do battle once again. ⌘ Read more
ICAC is challenging the NT government to get serious about corrupt recruitment. Will they do that?**
The chief minister only released two lines in response to a serious recommendation from the NT's corruption watchdog about the risk of corrupt conduct in the public service. But the ICAC has been ringing the alarm for months now ⌘ Read more
Wade is on a mission to save tonnes of e-waste from landfill. In the digital age, it's a massive job
Only 20 per cent of the world's enormous amount of electronic waste is recycled, but NSW South Coast man Wade Cawley is trying to change that with his own two hands. ⌘ Read more
More midwives, more babies — how this Victorian hospital turned its maternity services into a good health story
Maryborough District Health Service is celebrating one year of a new model of maternity care that has attracted midwives, increased birth numbers and is viewed as a standard other regional health services can follow. ⌘ Read more
Rogue MPs who plunged Tasmanian Liberal government into minority stay mute ahead of budget
Two ex-Liberal MPs who stunned Tasmanian political watchers with their defection eight days ago stonewall during a much anticipated radio interview — with one conceding it had been a "difficult week". ⌘ Read more
'People have told me that I shouldn't have bred': Why Mandy wants Australians to learn more about Tourette's
Mandy Maysey has three children who live with Tourette syndrome and says the community needs to better understand the condition. Experts agree and say national guidelines are urgently needed. ⌘ Read more
To eat or not to eat? The fight over Tasmanian salmon
This chef vows he'll never serve it, while a local in a rural community says she is "sick of people coming from Hobart telling us we're unhappy with fish farms" — why is the salmon industry so divisive in Tasmania? ⌘ Read more
Melissa Caddick mystery may remain unsolved as inquest findings to be released
The Melissa Caddick case would leave investors gobsmacked, captivate the nation, prompt drawn-out litigation over millions of dollars, and spur an assortment of imaginative conspiracy theories. ⌘ Read more
'Children are cash shredders': Couples in China set aside traditional values to choose child-free life
As Beijing ramps up efforts to tackle China's low birth rate, "double income, no kids" couples explain why they are choosing a child-free life. ⌘ Read more
Public drunkenness laws will soon be scrapped in Victoria, but stakeholders say they're still waiting for clarity
Key unions and Aboriginal legal advocates fear tragic outcomes after the decriminalisation of public drunkenness, amid confusion over aspects of the new health-led response, due to be rolled out in just five months. ⌘ Read more
Chris Minns fends off fight with union boss, but more combatants are waiting in the wings
Labor this week fulfilled its UFC election promise, but other priorities, like lifting the wage cap for health workers could be headed for a showdown, writes state political reporter Ashleigh Raper. ⌘ Read more
Palaszczuk's cabinet shake-up is a move for political survival. But is it enough?**
Labor wants to win a fourth term in government and knows it is performing poorly in key areas, Rachel Riga writes. ⌘ Read more
Daniel Andrews is preparing Victoria for a 'challenging' budget, and it's going to make for tough reading
Labor is preparing to tighten the purse strings in the upcoming state budget as it deals with the rising costs of its building projects and pays the bills incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic. ⌘ Read more
Parkour, skydiving, wing foiling — the women over 50 finding freedom in adventure sports
Penny is finding her strength again at parkour, Denise has jumped out of a plane more than 500 times and Helena loves to "hoon" around the bay on her wing foil. All of these women are over 50 years of age and won't be stepping back. ⌘ Read more
Defamation laws prevent Jaguar Jonze from telling her story, so she's found a way to show it
The Taiwanese Australian singer is using rope bondage to explore her trauma — and reclaim power — in a new performance. ⌘ Read more
After a promising start, Adam Scott comes unstuck in second round of PGA Championship
Adam Scott's double bogey to finish round one at Oak Hill proves a portent of things to come, with the Australian battling in a 4-over-par second round at the PGA Championship. ⌘ Read more
Why the co-inventor of Siri is worried about the rapid growth of AI
Tom Gruber is a strong believer in humanistic artificial intelligence (AI) — making intelligent machines that serve humans rather than corporations. But what he and long-time colleagues working on AI have seen in the past 18 months has scared them. ⌘ Read more
Armanda was taken hostage and raped as a teenager. Today, Timor-Leste is free and she's not afraid any more
When 63-year-old Armanda Ferriera talks about Timor-Leste's bloody struggle for independence, tears spill from her eyes. ⌘ Read more
'The age of vampirism': How the world fell in, then out, then in love again with leeches
The use of leeches is a blood-thirsty practice that's been helping us heal for millennia. Medicine has moved on since they were "used like aspirin" to treat conditions like obesity, but there is still a place for them today. ⌘ Read more
My birthing experience was the gold standard – but it's not like that for all mothers with disabilities
It was the first time medical professionals had really considered what I needed to feel supported during a procedure. I felt seen, heard and above all respected. ⌘ Read more
Biden endorses F-16 training for Ukrainians as Zelenskyy set to take part in G7 summit
President Joe Biden tells allies he is approving plans to train Ukrainian pilots on US-made F-16 fighter jets, as leaders of the world's most powerful democracies work to toughen punishments on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. ⌘ Read more
NSW community disgusted by police tasering of elderly woman
Great-grandmother Clare Nowland remains in a critical condition at Cooma Base Hospital after the incident on Wednesday, as Cooma locals say other means should have been used to subdue her. ⌘ Read more
The reaction to Martha Stewart's stint in Sports Illustrated tells us more than her bikini shoot itself
When Martha Stewart turned up on the cover of Sports Illustrated, a friend fulminated that, even in our 80s, women's looks still have to be geared towards the sexualised male gaze of a blokes' magazine. But is this what's going on, asks Virginia Trioli. ⌘ Read more
Ukraine president attends Arab League Summit
Volodymyr Zelenskyy is attending the summit before going to the G7 summit. ⌘ Read more
Hyundai and Kia agree to $US200m settlement over car thefts
The Korean automakers agree to a consumer class-action lawsuit settlement worth $US200 million following rampant car thefts driven in large part by social media videos. ⌘ Read more
Cyclone Mocha official death toll reaches 145 in Myanmar's Rakhine state
The cyclone, the nation's most destructive in at least a decade, brought widespread flash floods and power outages, while high winds tore roofs off buildings and crumpled phone towers. ⌘ Read more
Crocodile that ate dog shot by rangers in Far North Queensland
A saltwater crocodile that killed a dog last month near Weipa has been euthanased, sparking debate over whether it should have been relocated instead. ⌘ Read more
AFL live: Power tackle Demons in top four showdown to launch Sir Doug Nicholls Round
Port Adelaide and Melbourne's hot form have carried them into the AFL's top four, setting up a potential Friday night classic to kick off round 10. Follow our live AFL ScoreCentre for all the scores, stats and results. ⌘ Read more
Teenager taken into custody over fatal stabbing of boy identified as Pasawm Lyhym
A teenage boy stabbed to death at a train station in Melbourne's west on Thursday has been remembered as a good and kind person. ⌘ Read more
'A supremely gifted musician': The Smiths bassist Andy Rourke dies aged 59
Johnny Marr, the band's guitarist, confirmed Andy Rourke's death, saying he will be remembered "as a kind and beautiful soul". ⌘ Read more
Ricky John Williams sentenced to 24 years' jail over fatal stabbing of ex-partner in Victoria
The Wangaratta Supreme Court previously heard Ricky Williams, 44, fatally stabbed his ex-partner, Carmen Niklaus, three times and did not call triple-zero or attempt first aid. ⌘ Read more
'No capacity to flex': Rural healthcare left exposed as staff redeployed during pandemic, report finds
A new report into NSW Health's response to COVID-19 shows already under-staffed rural and remote health services did not have capacity to "surge" the workforce at the peak of the pandemic. ⌘ Read more
Narara couple who pleaded guilty to scores of child offences 'show no remorse'
A Crown prosecutor has argued that NSW Central Coast couple Julia and Paul Bamforth, who are facing scores of child sex abuse charges, do not have good rehabilitation prospects. ⌘ Read more
China's Xi Jinping unveils grand development plan for Central Asia
China stands ready to synergise development strategies with the five Central Asian nations of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. ⌘ Read more
'Part of them feels his pain': Laywer for ex-Hawks player speaks after Clarkson takes leave
The lawyer representing a family at the centre of the Hawthorn racism investigation says they have again been left feeling "traumatised" by the elongated investigation. ⌘ Read more
Extinction Rebellion protestors spared jail after pleading guilty to damaging property
Three Extinction Rebellion activists have been fined and received good behaviour bonds after a protest outside the Santos building in Adelaide. ⌘ Read more
Chris Bowen says offsetting Beetaloo gas emissions will involve other states, territories
The federal Climate Change Minister indicates other states and territories may be called upon to help the government meet Recommendation 9.8 of the NT's Pepper Inquiry, ensuring no net increase in carbon emissions. ⌘ Read more
Townsville police arrest four teenagers over alleged assault of 81yo woman during stolen car crime spree
Police say the juveniles were spotted hooning along a main road in a stolen car before crashing into another stolen car and attempting to flee on foot. ⌘ Read more
Stan Grant steps away from Q+A citing 'relentless' racial abuse, accuses ABC of 'institutional failure'
Stan Grant accuses the ABC of "institutional failure", saying the organisation has failed to publicly defend him amid a storm of racist abuse which has forced him to step away from hosting Q+A. ⌘ Read more
Mother 'tormented' by daughter's murder, South Australian court hears
Tarijkot Singh wanted to "forcibly marry" 21-year-old Jasmeen Kaur after she refused him "one hundred times", Ms Kaur's mother tells a South Australian court. ⌘ Read more
Speeding motorbike rider Tyson Denny jailed after killing cyclist John Peters in Beckenham
An off-road motorbike rider, who killed a Perth man on a suburban pathway he was not entitled to be on, is jailed. ⌘ Read more
Who are the three Russian scientists accused of state treason?**
Anatoly Maslov, Alexandr Shiplyuk and Valery Zvegintsev face "very serious accusations" of state treason, the Kremlin says. Here's what we know about the hypersonic missile scientists. ⌘ Read more
On Monday I'll present Q+A, then walk away. Racism is violence and I have had enough
Although I try to shield myself from the racist abuse I'm frequently subjected to, the fact it is out there poisons the air I breathe. Now I have had enough – so on Monday night I will present Q+A, then walk away, writes Stan Grant. ⌘ Read more
Sports are expensive, but five-time Olympian Natalie Cook is helping young athletes 'rattle the tin'
Olympic gold medallist Natalie Cook funded her sporting dream through car washes and pie drives. Now she's helping young athletes do the same. ⌘ Read more
Alleged AK-47-wielding Brisbane fugitive arrested in Sydney, Queensland to apply for extradition
After allegedly shooting at people in two separate instances, police say Mitchell James Wilson set a house on fire. After more than a month on the run, he has been arrested. ⌘ Read more
Earthquake off New Caledonia triggers tsunami warning for Lord Howe Island
The Bureau of Meteorology warns of a possible tsunami after a magnitude-7.7 earthquake south-east of the Loyalty Islands in New Caledonia. ⌘ Read more
Isolated Aboriginal community thrilled to welcome first international tourists
One of the most remote Indigenous towns in Australia showcases its rich culture to its first foreign visitors, with leaders excited about the economic and social impact of tourism. ⌘ Read more
DNA testing underway to identify mother of newborn baby abandoned in Western Sydney
A woman who appears to be the mother has presented herself to officers after the discovery of a newborn baby in Blacktown last month. ⌘ Read more
Boarding house residents 'kidnapped' for their NDIS funding: report
People with high-value NDIS plans are being bribed with fast food, kidnapped and having their funding drained by providers that are supposed to help them live better lives, according to a new report into Victoria's boarding home industry. ⌘ Read more
Japan is hosting this year's G7 and its setting is a highly symbolic warning about the dangers of Putin's nuclear threats
The leaders of the world's wealthiest democracies are meeting in Hiroshima, the site of the world's first nuclear attack, as they discuss the dangers of Russia and China. ⌘ Read more
History made in English football playoff as Sheffield Wednesday produce comeback for the ages
Football drama abounds, with Sheffield Wednesday mounting a never-been-done-before comeback to win their League One play-off semifinal, while West Ham players families are attacked in the stands after a Europa Conference League semifinal win. ⌘ Read more
Businesses to pay higher premiums, mental health claims restricted in Victorian WorkCover overhaul
Businesses will be slugged with higher premiums and criteria around mental health claims tightened as the state government grapples with a "broken" WorkCover system. ⌘ Read more
Former Perth hospital chief admits guilt over videos of girls being sexually abused
Kempton Cowan, the former head of one of Western Australia's largest hospitals, is facing a jail term after pleading guilty to accessing, soliciting, and transmitting child abuse material. ⌘ Read more
Want to use your drone during the WA whale migration? Here's what you should know
It's the perfect time to spot the mammals from locations along WA's south coast — and to send the drone up. But there are certain rules that must be followed. ⌘ Read more
Man, 90, found two days after going missing north of Adelaide
The 90-year-old was found this morning and was "very unwell", according to ambulance crews. He has been taken to hospital for treatment. ⌘ Read more
Boosting potential protest fine by 66 times, with possible jail time, slammed by SA unions
In response to this week's Extinction Rebellion demonstrations, the South Australian government has proposed changes to a state law relating to the obstruction of public spaces, including possible jail time and significantly higher fines for those found in breach. ⌘ Read more
'We just want to make friends': Why Morgan is raising awareness about a rare genetic condition
Morgan says she often has to explain her condition to support workers and teachers, so she's using social media to highlight how it affects everyday life for those living with the rare syndrome. ⌘ Read more
Mitchell's medication was prescribed for repeated seizures. His parents suspect his group home used it to control him
Mitchell was in and out of group homes for 10 years. His parents became concerned when he began begging not to go. ⌘ Read more
Risk to residents, as copper thieves leave wires exposed in busy areas
Powercor and Telstra say their infrastructure has been targeted by copper thieves several times, causing significant damage and a risk to public safety. ⌘ Read more
Supreme Court rules against Andy Warhol Foundation in a case about a portrait he made of Prince
The case involved images Warhol created of Prince as part of a 1984 commission for Vanity Fair. ⌘ Read more
Elderly Perth doctor released after being held captive for seven years in West Africa
Australian doctor Kenneth Elliott is released "safe and well" after being kidnapped in Burkina Faso in 2016 by a group believed to have links to al Qaeda, with Foreign Minister Penny Wong saying the 88-year-old has been reunited with his family. ⌘ Read more
Jessica Harris says it's 'impossible to get pediatric care for her son and specialists say an 18-month wait is not unusual
Hundreds of Australian families are on long waitlists to see a paediatrician and specialists say an overhaul is urgently needed. ⌘ 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
Noel Pearson slams fellow campaigner Mick Gooda, who says Voice to Parliament is losing support
Noel Pearson says fellow campaigner Mick Gooda's fears that the Voice to Parliament is losing support are unfounded, while launching a tirade against the former Indigenous social justice commissioner. ⌘ Read more