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Are you a landlord or a tenant? Tell us your property manager stories
With tensions across the rental industry at a fever pitch, we want to know how it's impacting you — whether you're a landlord, tenant or real estate professional. ⌘ Read more
Three Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in West Bank, ministry says
Israeli forces killed three Palestinians in Balata refugee camp in the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian health ministry says. ⌘ Read more
Final player in bungled Abrolhos Islands drug smuggling mission jailed for 26 years
Frenchman Antoine Dicenta will spend at least 18 years behind bars for his part in a failed attempt to import drugs with a street value of up to $185 million into Western Australia. ⌘ Read more
Woman who murdered her abusive husband with drug-laced biscuits should be shown mercy, lawyers argue
A court has heard Walpeup man Noel Payne was violent and abusive towards his wife and another woman who lived at his property before he was murdered in 2020. His wife Rebecca Payne is to be sentenced for his murder. ⌘ Read more
Here's what you need to know about one of the largest rail shutdowns WA has ever seen
The 18-month closure of the Armadale line will have a big impact on the 10,000 commuters who use the transport route each day. Here's everything you need to know about how to minimise the disruption. ⌘ Read more
More footy clubs flag mergers to survive, as sports administrator says competition is 'antiquated'
Country football clubs are on their knees as they struggle to attract enough players to field teams. Several are now merging with long-time rivals to keep them alive. ⌘ Read more
Socceroos to play Argentina and Lionel Messi in World Cup rematch in Beijing
The Socceroos will take on world champions Argentina in a friendly match in Beijing on June 15, six months after they faced off at the World Cup. ⌘ Read more
As Queensland looks to the future for State of Origin I, New South Wales banks on the past
With Brad Fittler and Billy Slater naming their teams for State of Origin I, both states are in unfamiliar positions their opponents would know well. ⌘ Read more
Mark Latham's lawyer labels Alex Greenwich defamation action an 'absolute try-on'
The NSW One Nation leader is set to defend proceedings launched by the Independent Sydney MP over an alleged "defamatory and homophobic" tweet. ⌘ Read more
Succession recap: With only one episode until the finale, it's every Roy for themselves
It's Succession's penultimate episode and the balance of power has never been more volatile. As Americans take to the streets to protest the election result, the Roys brace themselves for an emotional funeral. ⌘ Read more
Foo Fighters reveal Josh Freese as their new drummer after Taylor Hawkins' death
The band introduces their new drummer in a star-studded live stream video featuring Chad Smith, Tommy Lee and a few poodles. ⌘ Read more
By-election date set for Gold Coast seat following Stuart Robert's resignation
The former minister, who took "absolute responsibility" for the implementation of the Robodebt scheme, formally resigned from politics last week after holding the seat since 2007. ⌘ Read more
Fewer tea drinkers, rising costs force nation's largest producer to put farm into 'hibernation'
Demand for black tea on supermarket shelves is dropping each year, and a major producer is now shuttering its plantation. ⌘ Read more
Former Australian rock climbing coach sentenced to more than 13 years in prison for sex offences
In sentencing former national rock climbing coach Stephen Mitchell, a judge said he had abused a "gross disparity of age and power". ⌘ Read more
Police officer guilty of assaulting Indigenous teen with 'leg sweep'
Constable Ryan Barlow is found guilty of assaulting an Indigenous teenager during an arrest in Sydney in 2020, in which he held the boy's arms and used a "leg sweep" to take him to the ground. ⌘ Read more
Trevi fountain's water runs black as police grapple with climate protesters
Rome's mayor condemns climate activists who poured charcoal into the famous Trevi fountain to protest against subsidies for fossil fuel companies. ⌘ Read more
Meet the women prioritising wellbeing, creativity, freedom over the grind of work
Exhausted and aware whatever she did at work was "never enough", Jodie Tuckwell-Knight gave away her chief executive position at a Melbourne charity to move to "an untapped treasure" to enjoy walks on the beach and time to notice things. ⌘ Read more
Paul has collected 70 Ford cars and tractors. But he is not allowed to drive them
This farmer can only see the world through a spot the size of his thumbnail, but he has amassed an impressive collection of classic Ford motors. ⌘ Read more
Rabbit dumpling soup and hearty venison stroganoff: Hunters cook creatively with invasive species
Hobbyist hunter Shauna Pickin loves using her culinary skills to prepare meat from invasive species for her family. ⌘ Read more
Brooks Koepka, a LIV golfer, just won the PGA Championship. Will it change the game?**
Twelve months after the lowest point of his career, Brooks Koepka is a major champion again. Two things have changed to take him to the top of the mountain again — he got healthy, and he joined LIV Golf. ⌘ Read more
How costs, red tape capsized a father's dying wish for his unique inland maritime museum
The Finch family home in Kyogle was once an homage to life at sea — attracting tourists from far and wide. But when its founder Frank Finch passed away, no safe harbour could be found for his maritime memorabilia. ⌘ Read more
Virtual reality providing a whole new outlook for aged care residents
Colin never strayed far from his rural hometown until he ended up in aged care, but he's now having virtual experiences so real he feels as if he can reach out and touch the worlds he's immersed in. ⌘ Read more
Saudi Arabia sends first woman to space on SpaceX-chartered mission
The SpaceX rocket is carrying two Saudi and two American astronauts to the International Space Station on a Saudi-sponsored mission. ⌘ Read more
Live: ASX set to slip as US debt ceiling talks drag on
Australian shares are set to lose ground after US debt ceiling talks fail to make progress in the absence of president Joe Biden. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. ⌘ Read more
Calls to make airport charges fairer after Rex cancels Whyalla to Adelaide service
There are calls for the federal government to make funding for security screening at country airports more equitable after Rex Airlines cancelled its service in a regional South Australian city. ⌘ Read more
Blues name squad for opening Origin match in Adelaide
NSW coach Brad Fittler announces the Blues' squad for the State of Origin series-opener in Adelaide, with Cronulla's Nicho Hynes set to make his debut. ⌘ Read more
Fire destroys historic Commercial Hotel in Yass
It took more than 10 fire crews some three hours to extinguish the blaze which gutted the Commercial Hotel in the main street of Yass. ⌘ Read more
Sunshine Coast man charged over crash that left motorbike rider dead, another critical
The 31-year-old from Eumundi will appear in court this morning over an incident in Burpengary that killed a 57-year-old man and left another rider fighting for life in hospital. ⌘ Read more
Guitar smashed by Nirvana's Kurt Cobain sells for nearly $900,000**
A guitar smashed on stage by Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain sells for nearly $US600,000, almost 10 times its original estimate. ⌘ Read more
Club pro Michael Block steals the show with incredible hole in one at PGA Championship
The cult hero of this year's PGA Championship, Michael Block, produces a moment for the ages with a slam-dunk hole in one during the final round of the year's second major. ⌘ Read more
Sam Kerr stars again as Chelsea stands on the brink of a fourth straight Women's Super League title
Matildas star Sam Kerr plays a key role in Chelsea's victory over Arsenal, as the club stands one game away from another title. ⌘ Read more
Cam Green hits match-winning IPL century for Mumbai as Indians make finals
Australia's gun all-rounder Cameron Green finally delivers his very best for Mumbai Indians with a glorious match-winning Indian Premier League ton off just 47 balls, as his team clinches a spot in the finals. ⌘ Read more
This NT pensioner is going hungry so he can afford to see a doctor. It's hoped a new government scheme will change that
Pensioner Paul Bevington struggles to afford groceries, and he can't find a general practitioner who will bulk bill his medical appointments in his hometown of Alice Springs. ⌘ Read more
Salt harvesters keep 200 tonnes a day from leaching into Murray River system
Highly saline brine pumped from a deep aquifer on the Murray Darling Basin is being harvested for an essential mineral that has uses beyond the kitchen table. ⌘ Read more
GM banana could save $20b industry from devastating fungus, researcher says
Australian researchers have developed the world's first genetically modified (GM) banana, but don't expect it in a fruit bowl near you anytime soon. ⌘ Read more
Students have just nine days to pay HECS before indexation kicks in
Time is running out for millions of university graduates to slash their HECS debts before they increase by 7 per cent. ⌘ Read more
Tasmanian government promises consultation over Hillcrest memorial after mother says she feels 'forgotten'
The mother of a boy killed in the Hillcrest jumping castle tragedy says consultation over recovery efforts has been lacking – leaving her feeling the family has been "forgotten". ⌘ Read more
Live: A tennis legend's cancer update, and Saudi astronauts on a private SpaceX flight. Catch up with The Loop
This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories as they happen. ⌘ Read more
AFL Round-Up: Thrills and spills make Sir Doug Nicholls Round the best of the year so far
A series of thrillers lit up the Sir Doug Nicholls Round, where classic finishes and controversy made for the best weekend of the 2023 season so far. We digest the week that was. ⌘ Read more
'My brown skin is beautiful': Prarthana's message for young girls trying to fit in
From wanting to speak in an Aussie accent to comparing herself to others around her, Prarthana has learnt how to feel confident in her own skin. ⌘ Read more
This American cricketer is making big waves internationally, and hopes to elevate the game at home
Tara Norris stunned the cricket world by taking five wickets in an innings in the inaugural WPL. Now the little-known American is making a name for herself in women's cricket. ⌘ Read more
Community in shock after fatal caravan fire on rural southern Queensland property
The bodies of 26-year-old Jane Strong and 22-year-old Eli Johnson were found inside the burnt-out caravan. Ms Strong's partner was also injured in the blaze. ⌘ Read more
This year's Giro has been attritional, but one year just eight riders finished
Torrential rain, freezing temperatures and a COVID-19 outbreak have turned this year's Giro d'Italia into a survival of the fittest. But 99 years ago, things were so much worse, with just eight finishers of the most brutal race in history.. ⌘ Read more
Chris Minns set to abolish first home buyer land tax choice
Almost 5,000 properties are locked into the previous Coalition government's signature scheme since it started late last year, but from July 1 it will no longer exist. ⌘ Read more
Mental wellbeing falls to levels last seen during COVID-19 lockdowns as cost-of-living pressure grows
A new survey has revealed that 45 per cent of 1,000 employees surveyed have felt overwhelmed by debt. ⌘ Read more
Ukrainian troops aiming to encircle Bakhmut as Russia claims the ruined city
Ukraine says its forces are still advancing around the edges of Bakhmut, aiming to encircle the ruined city, after Moscow congratulated the Wagner private army and Russian troops for capturing it. ⌘ Read more
'All I could do was cry': Australians reveal how they're dealing with the cost-of-living crisis
Last year, the ABC issued a call-out asking readers to share their stories about how they were coping with rising interest rates and prices for everyday goods and services. Here's what some of them say they are doing now, nearly 12 months later, to make ends meet. ⌘ Read more
Lindy has a terminal illness. This is what made her laugh again
Doctors told Lindy Bok she had two years to live. The psychedelic compound found in "magic mushrooms" is helping her face death, and get "20 years of therapy in one hit". ⌘ Read more
Family of elderly woman handcuffed by police in nursing home speaks out
After dementia sufferer Rachel Grahame was handcuffed by police at an aged care centre in Sydney's east in 2020, her daughter wants authorities to be more accountable after the latest incident in Cooma. ⌘ Read more
'I've seen judges take it with a glass of single malt': The people selling Australia its cocaine tell all
Australians are the biggest consumers of cocaine in the world, and we pay top dollar for it. For the first time, three dealers lift the lid on this booming industry. ⌘ Read more
'I was the most anxious I have ever been in my life': The mental and physical toll of long working hours
Many Australians work very long hours, compared to other similar nations. This can lead to a poor work-life balance and a constant feeling of being time poor. ⌘ Read more
India's Modi lands in Papua New Guinea to host senior leaders at forum for India-Pacific Islands cooperation
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi lands in Port Moresby to host the third Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC), which brings together leaders and top officials from New Delhi and 14 Pacific Island nations. ⌘ Read more
G7 nations agree on united approach to China as Joe Biden aims for meeting with Xi Jinping
The US president says the Group of Seven nations has agreed a united approach to China that called for diversifying supply chains and hinted he could speak with China's president soon. ⌘ Read more
Buy now pay later industry to be regulated under Credit Act as part of changes by federal government
Buy now, pay later services, including Afterpay and Zip Pay, will be regulated under the Credit Act and required to obtain an Australian Credit Licence under proposed changes by the federal government. ⌘ Read more
Swifts beat Magpies, Fever too hot for Firebirds in Super Netball
The NSW Swifts mark a couple of milestone games with a big win over the beleaguered Collingwood, while the West Coast Fever consolidate their top four Super Netball spot with a win over the Firebirds. ⌘ Read more
'Head would be cut off' remark by SA opposition leader labelled 'disgraceful' and 'not appropriate'
The SA Greens and Human Rights Watch condemn a remark defending SA's controversial protest penalties by opposition leader David Speirs, who said that in some countries "your head would be cut off" for taking to the streets. ⌘ Read more
US promises more ammunition and artillery as Ukraine appears to lose key city to Russian invaders
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appears to acknowledge his country has lost control of Bakhmut to Russia as he meets with Joe Biden on the sidelines of the G7. ⌘ Read more
ABC boss commits to review, apologises after Stan Grant accuses broadcaster of 'institutional failure'
ABC managing director David Anderson apologises to Stan Grant and commits to a review into the ABC's response to racism affecting staff. ⌘ Read more
Man shot dead by police after reports of stabbing in suburban Brisbane
Emergency services were called to Days Road at Grange after reports of a domestic violence-related incident. ⌘ Read more
'Avalanche of fans': At least nine dead after stampede at El Salvador soccer stadium
An official from the Rescue Commandos first aid group says more than 500 people were treated, with more than 100 taken to hospital. ⌘ Read more
How Victoria used burlesque to fall back in love with herself after feeling 'lost' and alone
At 45, Victoria Brooke was overweight, drinking heavily and without friends or hobbies. But a burlesque studio in Mackay helped her rediscover herself and reclaim her body. ⌘ Read more
British veteran conquers Mount Everest, 13 years after losing his legs in Afghanistan
Hari Budha Magar, who lost his legs while serving in Afghanistan, becomes the first double above-knee amputee to conquer Mount Everest. ⌘ Read more
Labor won the federal election exactly a year ago. What have been some of the key moments since then?**
Over the past 12 months, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his government have put in place many of their key election promises, signed historic defence deals and re-engaged with China, but the year hasn't been without its curve balls either. ⌘ Read more
Hopes high-tech nesting boxes can help save native critters from 'terrible trajectory'
Timber boxes with infrared detectors and radio communications are creating hope for some of the country's most vulnerable species in an Australian-first pilot program on the Sunshine Coast. ⌘ Read more
Woman takes on yacht club over backdown on 'misogynistic' boat name ban
When Kitty O'Sullivan complained about a lewd boat name at Mornington Yacht Club, the owner was given two weeks to change it. But then the club reversed its decision. ⌘ Read more
Wire-stem Chickweed discovered after Victorian wetland floods for the first time in 50 years
Fiona Murdoch describes the plant as being less than 10-centimetres tall with a red stem surrounded by a small rosette of leaves and white flowers. ⌘ Read more
Caring for a critically endangered plant is helping these women 'feel whole'
The Tumut grevillea is the focus of a project studying how ecosystems benefit when Aboriginal people are involved in looking after traditional lands. ⌘ Read more
NRL live: Bulldogs take on Titans ahead of Raiders-Sea Eagles clash
The NRL's Indigenous Round continues with Canterbury hosting Gold Coast, before Canberra faces Manly in the national capital. Follow our ScoreCentre for all the live scores and stats. ⌘ Read more
Angela began running to beat the pain. Now she's running 180km a week
Angela Nuss continues to live by her mantra, "Why walk when you can run?" After suffering horrific injuries in a car accident, the 60-year-old says going for a run is nothing compared to her painful recovery. ⌘ Read more
AFL live: Hawks and Eagles meet in Tassie for battle of the AFL strugglers
One of Hawthorn or West Coast will claim their second win of the season when they meet in Tasmania, before Carlton and Collingwood's MCG blockbuster. Follow our live AFL ScoreCentre for all the scores, stats and results. ⌘ Read more
Tara had to quit her job due to a childcare shortage in her town. She's just one of many
Parents in this remote region in WA face wait times of up to two years for childcare, due to a shortage of qualified staff that's having a huge impact on the community. ⌘ Read more
'The sky lit up first white then green': Astrophysicist confirms meteor sightings in Queensland
It's estimated the meteor was between half a metre to a metre in size and would have been travelling within 100,000 to 150,000 kilometres per hour. ⌘ Read more
'Huge appetite' for unique content as regional Queensland cashes in on film industry boom
Local and international filmmakers are choosing to make more films in North Queensland, so could Cairns be the next industry hotspot? ⌘ Read more
Government launches new website about the Voice to Parliament
The Australian government launches a new website as part of its information program, which is designed to be a neutral campaign, in the lead up to the referendum on the Voice to Parliament. ⌘ Read more
Felise Kaufusi needs a miracle to play State of Origin after getting hit with three-game ban
The only chance for Felise Kaufusi to play State of Origin will be if he fights his grade-two careless high tackle charge and wins at the judiciary. ⌘ Read more
Koepka closes on Masters redemption by seizing control at PGA Championship
Brooks Koepka holds a one-shot lead after shooting the low round on Saturday of the PGA Championship, as heavy rain causes havoc on the leaderboard. ⌘ Read more
'Incredible piece of history': How an old boat model is shining a light on ship-building secrets
Before blueprints took hold, many boats were made using wooden models and a pantograph tool, with a piece of that history being uncovered on the NSW Central Coast. ⌘ Read more
'They’re gorgeous creatures': Inside the world of pedigree guinea pig shows
You might think they’re just a humble children's pet, but guinea pig breeding is serious business with owners going to great lengths to prepare their animals for show. ⌘ Read more
If economists want more unemployment, will they volunteer to join the dole queue?**
Some economists want more unemployment to bring inflation back down, writes Gareth Hutchens. ⌘ Read more
Toni's experience in hospital emergency was overwhelming — now she's helping to make it better for others
Toni Grayson, 11, found going to the emergency department overwhelming — and by speaking up out about it, she has helped develop a new program to ensure other autistic kids don't have the same harrowing experience. ⌘ Read more
Drone vision captures $23 million cannabis crop seized north-west of Brisbane
The large-scale commercial production consisted of 19 greenhouses containing almost 3,000 cannabis plants, with police also discovering more than 1,500 seedlings and 32kg of dried cannabis. ⌘ Read more
Independent report provides answers to historic town's traffic problem, some locals say
The chair of the local community association says the independent report confirms what some locals have been saying for years. ⌘ Read more
PM backs G7 leaders' calls for China to rein-in ambition in Indo Pacific region
The leaders of the worlds most advanced economies issued a joint statement late yesterday, calling out China's economic coercion of other countries and stating they remained "seriously concerned about the situation in the East and South China Seas". ⌘ Read more
NSW Police arrest second man after missing man's body found in metal container
The 22-year-old man's body was discovered in the Nambucca Valley after a drug supply investigation. ⌘ Read more
Greece recovers hundreds of artefacts from art thief
Greece recovers hundreds of looted Neolithic-to-Byzantine-era artefacts, including a second-century bronze statue of Alexander the Great, from a notorious British antiquities dealer after a 17-year legal battle. ⌘ Read more
Woman left 'lying and dying' on Melbourne roadside in hit-and-run collision
Police say it "beggars belief" how a driver of a white van left a Melbourne woman "lying and dying on the side of the road" at Noble Park on Saturday night. ⌘ Read more
It's used to induce severe vomiting, but what is kambo and why do people pay for it?**
Two recent coronial inquests have thrust kambo into the spotlight in Australia. So why do people choose to burn their skin and apply the frog poison? ⌘ Read more
More people are paying down their HELP debt. Here is what you need to know before May 25
Thousands of people are making voluntary contributions to their Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) debts ahead of the 7.1 per cent jump in indexation on June 1. ⌘ Read more
Credits roll on more drive-ins, as we near the end of a unique era in cinematic history
Soaring land values and cultural changes are behind the dwindling number of drive-in cinemas in Australia, a historian says. But is there still time for an encore? ⌘ Read more
Cold water swims are far from comfortable — for Tasmanian Simon Banks, that's the point
Tasmania's waterways are some of the most beautiful in the world but taking a dip is not for the faint of heart in winter — but that's no deterrent for Simon. If anything, that's the appeal. ⌘ Read more
Damien Hardwick drags his Tigers for 'diabolical' performance in one-point loss to Bombers
Richmond coach Damien Hardwick makes his thoughts clear after the Tigers struggle and fall to Essendon by one point in the Dreamtime at the 'G match. ⌘ Read more
Air strikes hit Khartoum's outskirts as Sudan's war enters sixth week
Air strikes hit outer areas of the Sudanese capital Khartoum, as fighting that trapped civilians in a humanitarian crisis and displaced more than a million enters its sixth week. ⌘ Read more
How Australia's many old mine shafts could be used to make renewable energy
About 100,000 legacy mine shafts around the country could be repurposed to generate renewable energy thanks to technology using gravity that has been around since the 1600s. ⌘ Read more
Ten years after Melbourne's trees got email addresses, people are still sending them love letters
More than a decade ago, every council-owned tree in Melbourne was given an email address. It was a way to keep on top of maintenance, but it soon took a more romantic turn. ⌘ Read more
A US-based firm is taking over myki in December, but questions have been raised about their credentials
The company runs public transport payment systems in cities around the world, but promised features like open payments remain unavailable in many places. ⌘ Read more
'It just rips your heart out': Queensland sporting clubs are being repeatedly targeted by copper thieves
Police say farms, energy providers, water supplies and community venues are also being targeted, and reports are on the rise. ⌘ Read more
British novelist Martin Amis dies aged 73
Martin Amis, a writer of dark comedic novels, dies from cancer. ⌘ Read more
Ukraine says situation in Bakhmut is 'critical', as Russia's Wagner group chief claims control of city
Russian mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin says his Wagner fighters have completed the capture of Bakhmut, but Ukraine has rejected the claim and says fighting was still going on. ⌘ Read more
Ukrainian leader travels to G7 summit in Japan, seeks broader support from other nations
Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy has held talks with India's Narendra Modi and is due to meet other "Global South" leaders at a Group of Seven summit aimed at broadening support for his country in its war against Russia. ⌘ Read more
In the US, every state offers compensation for victims. For Black families, it often isn't fair
A New York mum fights for compensation to pay for the funeral of her son, who was fatally shot in 2006. ⌘ Read more