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Mother issues desperate plea after son, 12, allegedly assaulted twice at school bus stop
Parts of the community are calling for greater safety measures at a Shepparton bus interchange some say has a growing reputation for violent incidents involving students. ⌘ Read more
Indigenous boss of family, welfare programs demands tougher action on parents of child offenders
An Indigenous organisation head who signed a joint letter to WA's leaders highlighting Kununurra's youth crime crisis wants child protection workers to come down harder on parents of children who roam the streets at night. ⌘ Read more
Live: NSW Coroner to hand down Melissa Caddick inquest findings
More than two years after Melissa Caddick was last seen at her Dover Heights home, a corner will hand down inquest findings into her disappearance. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Rapper Fetty Wap sentenced to prison for drug trafficking, admitting his income dried up during pandemic
The 31-year-old rapper, whose legal name is William Junior Maxwell II, pleaded guilty to distributing 25 kilograms of cocaine. ⌘ Read more
It's time to properly value the migrants who choose to live and work beyond our cities
International migration is crucial to the future of Australia. But as the Albanese government works to reform the migration system, the plan for beyond the big cities is unclear. ⌘ Read more
Thor has visited every country in the world without flying — it took him a decade
It took him six years longer than planned, but Danish traveller Thor Pedersen has finally completed an ambitious mission to visit 203 countries without ever boarding a plane. ⌘ Read more
Melbourne couple arrested for allegedly keeping woman as slave at their suburban home
It is alleged the pair exercised coercive control over the woman, limited her movements and physically assaulted her at their home in Melbourne's south-west for 10 months in 2022. ⌘ Read more
We fact checked Adam Bandt on his claim about rents and wages. Here's what we found
Greens leader Adam Bandt says rents are rising six times faster than wages. Is that correct? RMIT ABC Fact Check investigates. ⌘ Read more
Aussie pair both one win away from boosting Australia's depleted French Open stocks
Jaimee Fourlis and Storm Hunter continue their impressive runs in French Open qualifying as they look to boost Australia's stocks at Roland-Garros. ⌘ Read more
Australia joins intelligence partners to blame China for US infrastructure cyber attack
Australia has joined the United States and other Five Eyes cyber agencies to identify China as the culprit behind recent cyber attacks targeting "critical infrastructure" in the US. ⌘ Read more
School used to make Nicholas anxious and angry. Leaving mainstream education changed everything
Nicholas used to beg his mum to stay home from school, a place that made him feel judged and misunderstood.  But enrolling in a special assistance school has made all the difference. ⌘ Read more
Live: Trump rival Ron DeSantis enters 2024 Republican primary race ahead of Twitter Q&A with Elon Musk
Mr DeSantis has officially entered the 2024 presidential race, becoming former president Donald Trump's main challenger in the Republican primary race for the party's nomination. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
A reborn David Fifita has flown under the radar to become Queensland’s secret weapon for State of Origin I
David Fifita isn't used to going unnoticed but the Titans backrower is poised to strike from the shadows for Queensland in State of Origin I. ⌘ Read more
Canberra man who had been accused of raping woman in BDSM meet-up has all charges dropped
A Deloitte employee who was accused of raping a woman he met on a dating app has all charges against him dropped. ⌘ Read more
Live: ASX set to slide as Australian dollar falls; regulator reveals default electricity pricing
The Australian dollar slides with shares set to follow after a drop on Wall Street. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. ⌘ Read more
Tina Turner and her Australian connections: From the rugby league anthem to Nutbush
From rugby league to the Nutbush City Limits line dance and even What's Love Got to Do with It, Tina Turner had deep connections to Australia. How that happened. ⌘ Read more
Phil thought his drinking problem would kill him. Now he's celebrating a year sober
After 20 years of alcohol dependence, Phil Hoye thought he was "too far in" to stop and was resigned to his fate. But now things have changed and he says he can't believe how good he feels. ⌘ Read more
'How far have they spread?': Patients impacted by NT health record data breach
A data "incident" report, obtained by the ABC through freedom of information, reveals the NT Government breached the privacy of thousands of public health patients. ⌘ Read more
Man charged with attempted murder after allegedly ramming police officers in stolen truck
Police allege two detectives were trapped between the truck and a police car before being thrown across the bonnet and onto the road. ⌘ Read more
'True gentleman' of NT cattle industry remembered for his 'quiet strength' after death at 83
Colin Brett's family led a class action against the federal government's 2011 live export ban. Industry figures say Mr Brett leaves a "tremendous legacy". ⌘ Read more
Big changes are planned for Adelaide's skyline, but who will build it?**
Construction industry bodies are warning thousands of workers will be needed to meet demand across the state. ⌘ Read more
Why did the giant crayfish cross the road? Conservationists want to know — and stop it
The endangered Tasmanian crustacean risks becoming roadkill when it chooses to climb creek banks instead of taking a safer path through culverts, puzzling observers. ⌘ Read more
When the new Little Mermaid was cast it caused a stir. But she's the best thing about the remake
Making her feature film debut, 23-year-old pop star Halle Bailey is the face of Ariel for a new generation and her performance easily outshines her seasoned co-stars. ⌘ Read more
German police raid climate activists who blocked traffic
Police have searched 15 properties and prosecutors are investigating seven suspects aged between 22 and 38 on suspicion of forming or backing a criminal organisation, police said. ⌘ Read more
Famous wins and deadly crashes: The 100-year history of the 24 Hours of Le Mans in pictures
This week marks a century since the first 24 Hours of Le Mans was held. From great feats of driving to fatal accidents killing dozens, the cultural icon has a storied history. ⌘ Read more
More than 1.3 million displaced in Sudan as army fighter jet reportedly downed near Khartoum
Clashes between rival military factions have broke out, threatening to shatter a fragile ceasefire designed to allow for the delivery of aid. ⌘ Read more
Simone juggles social media stardom and two jobs. It hasn't been an easy road
Like many Australians, Simone Erdedi became depressed and anxious during COVID-19 lockdowns. With help from her community, she's back to thriving and ready to empower others. ⌘ Read more
Paralysed man walks using only his thoughts for the first time in scientific breakthrough
After more than a decade of work by researchers in France and Switzerland, a paralysed man has regained the ability to walk naturally using only his thoughts. ⌘ Read more
Tasmanian government enters budget day with punters preferring Opposition Leader Rebecca White
The recent poll will make sobering reading for Tasmanian premier Jeremy Rockliff who has had to fight for his political life since the defections of Lara Alexander and John Tucker, writes Adam Langenberg. ⌘ Read more
Sajad reckons he was underpaid $20,000 by employers and says many migrants like him are being ripped off
When migrant workers get exploited, all Australians pay the price with potentially lower wages. The federal government is looking to reform visa rules to make it easier for vulnerable migrants to speak out. ⌘ Read more
Mojib got caught up in a scam, then his bank seized $100k from his accounts
Mojib Rahman went from scam victim to "money mule", as he tried to recover his lost funds. Now his bank has apologised for the way it handled his case. ⌘ Read more
How the Tongan volcano eruption disrupted precise GPS technology as far away as Townsville
The Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano eruption last year was so powerful it created a "super plasma bubble" in the upper atmosphere over northern Australia, likely disrupting precise GPS for hours. ⌘ Read more
The latest budget will provide over $11 billion to aged care workers. It might not be enough to save the sector
Australia's aged care sector has long struggled with employee retention. But unstable revenue, COVID, inflation and reforms are other crises that are bleeding the industry dry. ⌘ Read more
Dutton is now engaged in a boots-and-all take-down of the Voice
The number of Liberals now supporting the Voice, is difficult to discern and mood amongst those few who are still publicly on board has turned to dismay as Peter Dutton delivered a full-scale denunciation of the Voice proposal that went much further than many were expecting, writes David Speers. ⌘ Read more
Australians are about to be given much more information on the movies they're going to watch
Australia's classification board will now be able to advise movie-goers about a much wider range of content, from very mild slapstick violence to mental health themes to strong animal cruelty. ⌘ Read more
'Queen of Rock 'n' Roll' Tina Turner dies aged 83
Singer Tina Turner has died aged 83, one of her representatives said on Wednesday. ⌘ Read more
Duchess of Edinburgh 'deeply saddened' after woman, 81, hit by royal escort dies
An elderly woman who was struck two weeks ago by a police motorcycle escorting Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh in London, dies. ⌘ Read more
Clare Nowland, 95-year-old woman allegedly tasered at Cooma nursing home, dies
Mrs Nowland fell and fractured her skull after she was allegedly tasered by police during an incident at a Cooma nursing home last week. ⌘ Read more
'A disgrace to your people': Senators McCarthy and Thorpe clash over 'black money' funding NT police
Labor frontbencher Malarndirri McCarthy calls a fellow Indigenous senator a "disgrace to your people" in a fiery exchange about funding for First Nations initiatives at Senate estimates. ⌘ Read more
Wagner mercenary group chief warns Russia faces revolution unless elites take war seriously
Yevgeny Prigozhin says the children of Russian elites are sunning themselves while ordinary people watch their kids come home in zinc coffins, calling for martial law and for Moscow to prepare for "an arduous war". ⌘ Read more
Treasury refers PwC matter to AFP for criminal investigation
The Federal Treasury refers a former PwC executive to the Australian Federal Police (AFP), after the consulting firm used confidential Treasury information to benefit its client base. ⌘ Read more
Government admin error leaves hundreds of opal miners without a licence as cease work order is issued
Hundreds of opal miners in western New South Wales have had their "livelihoods cut off" after the discovery of a government administrative error rendered their licences invalid. ⌘ Read more
'We've fallen short': ABC boss says broadcaster will work with other media companies to end racist abuse of staff
ABC executives have indicated they want to work with other media platforms to try and tackle racist abuse of their staff. ⌘ Read more
Royal Adelaide Hospital at 'crisis' levels as patient demand outweighs beds
South Australia's biggest public hospital is operating above its official capacity, with staff told to delay non-urgent tasks as they struggle to deal with an influx of patients leading into winter. ⌘ Read more
Gold Coast hospital patients being sent to Sea World Resort rooms to free up beds ahead of winter
A Gold Coast Health spokeswoman said patients are cleared by their doctor to be transferred, and strict clinical criteria for patient eligibility applied. ⌘ Read more
Former Bathurst mayor 'Bobby' Bourke's trial told blackmail letter was never meant to be a threat
The Bathurst businessman who penned an anonymous letter at the centre of a blackmail trial has told a court that he never intended it to be a threat. ⌘ Read more
Sydney entrepreneur detained in NT after allegedly attempting to flee overseas with illegal passport
Andrew Spira's lawyers argued he was "deranged" when he allegedly lodged an application for a passport at the Darwin passport office, telling officials his old one had been stolen when in fact it had been surrendered to police in NSW. ⌘ Read more
Regional Australia Institute report highlights regional job vacancy crisis
Michael Mbaogu has worked as a GP for 15 years but has never seen a worker shortage this bad. He's one of many business owners who are hiring, but struggling to fill roles. ⌘ Read more
Murder accused admitted lying to police about whereabouts on night son-in-law died, jury hears
A jury is played a police interview in which Shane Barker's mother-in-law, who has pleaded not guilty to his murder, admits lying to police about her whereabouts the night he died in 2009. ⌘ Read more
Amey had to pay almost $5,000 upfront for her cancer diagnosis. Now she's taking the fight to parliament
A funding anomaly means patients are being hit with thousands in out-of-pocket costs. Now 12,000 people are calling for change. ⌘ Read more
'Extraordinary conflict of interest': Christian Porter won't represent Clive Palmer in legal stoush with Commonwealth
Christian Porter will no longer act for the mining magnate in his $300 billion claim against the federal government after a senate estimates committee heard he received confidential and privileged information about the case when he was the attorney-general. ⌘ Read more
Hawthorn chief executive Justin Reeves quits club 'to prioritise mental health'
Hawthorn chief executive Justin Reeves quits the club, telling the board he wishes to "prioritise his mental health and wellbeing" in the wake of a turbulent nine months for the club. ⌘ Read more
Police officers seriously injured as stolen truck rams their car near Toowoomba
Two Queensland police officers have been seriously injured after an allegedly stolen truck rammed their car during an incident near Toowoomba this afternoon. ⌘ Read more
Judge grants suppression order over 'graphic' CCTV in Declan Laverty murder case
CCTV footage from the Darwin bottle shop where Declan Laverty was allegedly murdered is suppressed by the court after a request from prosecution and defence lawyers. ⌘ Read more
Teenage boy arrested after gun fired in Perth school carpark
A 15-year-old boy is taken into custody after he allegedly fired a gun in the car park of a Perth school. ⌘ Read more
Senior cop walks back claims Brittany Higgins's support person was 'inappropriate'
A senior police officer has walked back his criticism of ACT Victims of Crime Commissioner Heidi Yates acting as a support person for Brittany Higgins. ⌘ Read more
Albanese promises 'swift action' on temple vandals: Modi
Narendra Modi says Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has assured him there will be "strict action" against Sikh separatist groups in Australia, which have been agitating for an independent state in India. ⌘ Read more
New hope for critically-endangered turtle as pairs mate for first time at breeding facility
Conservationists at a NSW breeding facility are "cheering" as they attempt save the Manning River turtle from extinction. ⌘ Read more
'Rug up': Cold snap on the way before 'funny' warmer winter kicks in
Weather experts warn Queenslanders to keep their woollies close with temperatures about to drop this weekend, ahead of a warmer, drier winter on the cards with an El Niño imminent. ⌘ Read more
NT Police charge two people over disappearance of Darwin man Tony Rowe
A year after Tony Rowe was last seen in Darwin's suburbs, police charge a 29-year-old man and a 21-year-old woman in relation to his disappearance. ⌘ Read more
Scourge of slavery looms large as Forrest calls out Australia's solar supply chains
Australia imports more than $25 billion in goods that may have used modern slavery, and for the first time solar panels are one of the most valuable, according to a human rights group funded by Andrew Forrest. ⌘ Read more
US zoo apologises after treatment of kiwi sparks concern from New Zealanders
A US zoo stops offering encounters after a video of a kiwi called Paora raises concern among New Zealanders. ⌘ Read more
Four people charged with murder of Cassius Turvey committed to stand trial
Jack Brearley, Aleesha Gilmore, Mitchell Colin Forth and Brodie Lee Palmer will face a trial in the WA Supreme Court after pleading not guilty to murdering the Indigenous schoolboy. ⌘ Read more
Guyana school fire that killed 19 was lit by student angry over confiscated phone
Police say a fire in a school dormitory in Guyana that killed 19 children was lit by a student after school authorities confiscated her mobile phone. ⌘ Read more
'The rest of our lives don't stop': Unpaid placements a burden on health students
Students studying to become health professionals are increasingly struggling with the demands of unpaid placements as inflation rises. ⌘ Read more
Government defends Banned Drinkers Register as scheme rolls out in Carnarvon
Just 12 people in the Gascoyne have been added to the register, and fewer than 300 are on it across Western Australia as a trial of the scheme expands. ⌘ Read more
US issues fresh North Korea sanctions on 'illicit' IT workforce
The United States announces new North Korea sanctions related to thousands of IT workers, many operating in China and Russia, whose labours allegedly help fund weapons of mass destruction and missile programs. ⌘ Read more
Welsh police face questions over road deaths that sparked Cardiff riot
Several dozen youths pelted police with objects and set cars and bins alight on Monday night following the death of two boys aged 15 and 16 in an e-bike crash. ⌘ Read more
Twickenham to fly rainbow pride flag after Israel Folau selection
World XV coach Steve Hansen claims the selection of Israel Folau can help highlight inclusion after the RFU says it will fly the pride flag at Twickenham on Sunday. ⌘ Read more
Imogen is scared she'll lose her licence for driving after taking her prescribed meds
Despite relying on medicinal cannabis to ease pain caused by chronic illness, Imogen fears the drug could get her in legal strife on the road. ⌘ Read more
Pain still runs deep, but Juukan Gorge remediation underway three years after blast
It's been three years since Rio Tinto blew up sacred rock shelters at Juukan Gorge in WA's Pilbara region. While nothing will make up for the destruction, traditional owners are working to rehabilitate the site. ⌘ Read more
Sienna, 9, is unique among her peers. She is the only child born in her remote community
With limited health services, anyone expecting a baby has to leave this Flinders Island before their due date. A community leader says it is "really sad for women who are pregnant." ⌘ Read more
Police despair as Queensland region leads road toll devastation
Extra police officers are being sent to the Wide Bay region to "stem the loss of life" as authorities grapple with a worsening road toll. ⌘ Read more
The time has come for Payne Haas to dominate State of Origin football
Payne Haas is the runaway Dally M leader and has a claim to be the best rugby league player in the world. After four years playing for New South Wales, the time has come for him to dominate State of Origin football. ⌘ Read more
Renee just lost $6,500 because of a power outage and she is demanding consequences
Renee Johnstone's Saturday trade usually covers her cafe's grocery bill for the following week. She and other business owners are fed up with what they say is a lack of accountability from energy providers. ⌘ Read more
UK watchdog forces Meta to sell Giphy, resulting in multi-million-dollar loss
Facebook parent company Meta sells animated graphics company Giphy at a major loss after the UK competition regulator ordered it to divest the startup over competition concerns. ⌘ Read more
As expected, Jeremy Rockliff survived a no confidence motion. So what was the point?**
Tasmania's Premier did not have to agree to debate Tuesday's no-confidence motion in parliament over the AFL stadium deal, but in a marathon session every MP had a say. It's a sign of a government under pressure, says Adam Langenberg. ⌘ Read more
Live: ASX set to fall after Wall Street lost ground and US debt negotiations dragged on
US stocks slip as little progress is made between Democrats and Republicans over lifting the US government's borrowing limit. Follow the day's events, with insights from our business reporters, on the live markets blog. ⌘ Read more
Hundreds of complaints about inappropriate behaviour, including sexual misconduct, lodged in Royal Australian Navy command
Nearly 700 complaints about unacceptable behaviour – including sexual misconduct – affecting most senior ranks have been reported within the Royal Australian Navy Fleet Command in the past two years. ⌘ Read more
Office of Governor-General says no rules broken hosting daughter's wedding at Government House
Governor-General David Hurley's daughter was married at Government House on March 11, 2023. Yesterday, his office told a Senate estimates hearing he was entitled to use his official Canberra residence as the venue. ⌘ Read more
Rare black cockatoo with white feathers spotted in Margaret River
A clean capture of a rare leucistic Baudin's black cockatoo has put to rest a rumour which had been circulating among the bird lovers of Margaret River. ⌘ Read more
Elders step up to provide NSW town with clean drinking water after government solutions fail
Aboriginal elders in Walgett say they will provide free filtered drinking water for their remote community after repeated failures by the state and local government. ⌘ Read more
More crops, cotton and land clearing part of NT plan to grow agriculture industry by $700 million
The NT government's strategy proposes changing laws to allow pastoral leases be used for growing crops, as environmental groups accuse the government of again acting recklessly to grow the economy. ⌘ Read more
NT government staff put on notice after corruption findings, internal email reveals
In an internal email to all Northern Territory government employees after the ICAC findings, the Public Employment Commissioner said potential employees' qualifications had to be "carefully verified" to maintain "integrity in recruitment". ⌘ Read more
Victoria's budget takes an almost aggressive approach to reclaim revenue, and it's not without risk
Victoria's budget targets a group of people many may view unsympathetically, and the government's calculating they will complain about it, then pay up, writes Daniel Ziffer. ⌘ Read more
After a dalliance with the AFL, Florida-born Starling becomes a citizen and a 36er on same day
A decade after Alex Starling moved to Australia to pursue an AFL career, the American has fulfilled a very different sporting dream — joining the NBL with the Adelaide 36ers on the same day as he became an Australian citizen. ⌘ Read more
US reporter detained by Russian court for further three months on spying charges
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich is the first US correspondent since the Cold War to be detained in Russia on spying charges. ⌘ Read more
Police and sniffer dogs continue search for Madeleine McCann at Portuguese dam
German prosecutors confirm the search is taking place but say they can not give further details "for tactical investigative reasons". ⌘ Read more
Got a HECS debt? Here's how much it will go up by when indexation bites
More than 3 million Australians will have their HECS-HELP debts indexed at 7.1 per cent come June 1. ⌘ Read more
'Money mules' helped shift Jenny's money out of the country. Police say they're very hard to catch
Over a four-hour phone call, scammers gained access to Jenny's computer and transferred $300,000 out of her account. By the time she alerted the bank, it was too late. ⌘ Read more
Queensland police's new youth crime documentary may show officers violating police manual rules, advocate says
In a new half-hour film designed to show the challenges of policing youth offenders, more than 20 shots of children appear in handcuffs. Critics say using this level of force is excessive. ⌘ Read more
Joanne's kids call hotels home and eat at a servo while waiting for housing
Becoming homeless has meant 'Joanne' and her kids have lived in six hotels, two shelters and one caravan park in three years. Her family is part of an increasing number of people struggling to find shelter in Tasmania. ⌘ Read more
When this artist wanted to create a 'more beautiful' version of his neighbourhood, he turned to AI
From using AI to create more beautiful versions of existing streets to harnessing machine learning to help cities respond to climate change, emerging technology is helping shape the future of our public spaces. ⌘ Read more
Boris Johnson referred to police over new allegations of lockdown breaches
Former British prime minister Boris Johnson has been referred to police by the government's Cabinet Office over new allegations he broke lockdown rules during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to reports. ⌘ Read more
Federal police hunting crime syndicate behind elaborate $270 million Sydney ice bust
Three hundred kilograms of methamphetamine was drilled out of a cargo shipment in Sydney in what police say was the work of a well-funded syndicate. ⌘ Read more
Fresh push to revoke Afghanistan medals following Brereton war crimes inquiry
Defence Chief Angus Campbell launches an attempt to remove awards from those who held command positions in the Afghanistan war. ⌘ Read more
Paul Kelly gets it if you're bored by poetry — but he wants to change your mind
The beloved Australian musician argues poetry is not something to be afraid of. Rather, Kelly reckons it might change your life. ⌘ Read more
One of the most powerful women in America is ill and seemingly confused. Should she step down?**
Dianne Feinstein is one of just two senators representing the 40 million people of California. But at 89 and struggling with poor health, many Democrats are asking if she's up to the job. ⌘ Read more
Hate crime investigation launched after effigy of Real Madrid star Vinícius Júnior hung from bridge
Police detain seven men over separate alleged racist incidents against Real Madrid football star Vinícius Júnior as Spain's main football league urged changes to Spanish law that would enable it to take steps to curb racism in stadiums. ⌘ Read more
Convicted paedophile and former entertainer Rolf Harris dies aged 93
Rolf Harris, the disgraced Australian entertainer who was convicted of sexual offences against girls and young women in 2014, dies aged 93. ⌘ Read more