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Everything you need to know about the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix 2023
Red Bull is unbeaten in 2023, but a passionate Monaco crowd will be willing their Ferrari driver to the top of the podium. ⌘ Read more
Contentious question of who can call themselves Aboriginal examined in provocative new play
Tasmanian playwright Nathan Maynard is using the safe space of the theatre to examine the fraught issue of who can call themselves Aboriginal, in his play At What Cost? ⌘ Read more
What does it take to knock out a main battle tank?**
Western tanks are arriving while Russia dusts off 70-year-old museum pieces. But although Ukraine has the quality, experts say Moscow has the upper hand in quantity and warn "there's no such thing as a tank that can't be killed". ⌘ Read more
Avalanche kills 11 people from nomadic tribe in Pakistan
Police say the avalanche hit as the tribe crossed a mountainous area in northern Pakistan, adding that harsh weather conditions hampered the rescue operation. ⌘ Read more
I work on Q+A's social media and I see racist abuse every day. You might be shocked by who's writing it
I work as the social media producer for Q+A and have seen the things some of you write about Stan Grant. If you knew what your relatives and close friends are saying behind the comfort of their screen, you would be horrified, writes Neryssa Azlan. ⌘ Read more
'Cease immediately': Doctors forbidden from using artificial intelligence amid patient confidentiality concerns
While there is huge potential for artificial intelligence to revolutionise health care, Australia's peak medical association calls for national guidelines to control the use of ChatGPT. ⌘ Read more
Turkish officials deport alleged mastermind behind one of Australia's biggest heroin hauls
Federal police work with Turkish authorities to arrest Guy Habkouk, who they allege was behind the shipment of almost 350 kilograms of heroin in December 2020. ⌘ Read more
If you're after an Australian visa and you're prepared to pay, you might hear about this woman
If you're a migrant wanting to stay in Australia, you might hear about "Tia". She operates in messaging apps and few have met her in person, though many have handed over tens of thousands of dollars in the hope of getting an Australian visa. ⌘ Read more
China deletes 1.4 million social media posts in crack down on 'self-media' accounts
China's cyberspace regulator says the posts have been deleted following a two-month probe into alleged misinformation, illegal profiteering, and impersonation of state officials, among other "pronounced problems". ⌘ Read more
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic steps down as party leader, citing need for 'slightly different approach' to unite the country
The move came a day after tens of thousands of people from across Serbia and neighbouring Kosovo, Montenegro and Bosnia rallied in the centre of Belgrade in a show of support for Mr Vucic. ⌘ Read more
Drone attacks damage Russian oil pipeline installations as Russia claims to have downed UK-supplied missiles
Ukraine has struck oil pipeline installations deep inside Russia with a series of drone attacks, according to Russian media ⌘ Read more
Man arrested over Downing Street collision charged with making indecent images of children
A man arrested after driving a car into the gates of Downing Street, the site of British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's home and office, is separately charged with making indecent images of children. ⌘ Read more
Corey Harawira-Naera collapses during Canberra's match with South Sydney
Raiders backrower Corey Harawira-Naera has collapsed during Canberra's match with South Sydney at Stadium Australia on Saturday night. ⌘ Read more
Gallant Magpies fall to Lightning in emotional loss
Collingwood Magpies' tumultuous week ends on a heartbreaking note with a valiant 66-62 defeat to Sunshine Coast Lightning. ⌘ Read more
Former Hawks staffer says he 'overstepped the mark' in incident with First Nations player, but has nothing to apologise for
Former Hawthorn welfare manager Jason Burt says he has 'nothing to say sorry for' after he was named in a club investigation into the treatment of First Nations players. ⌘ Read more
'Grief will never leave us': Stolen Cootamundra women have a message for Australia on the eve of Reconciliation Week
Survivors of the Stolen Generations gather for an emotional Sorry Day commemorative reunion on Gadigal Country, Sydney for a day of healing and connection ahead of Reconciliation Week. ⌘ Read more
Ex-NSW Liberal president preselected for Senate seat, defeating Andrew Constance
Western Sydney businesswoman Maria Kovacic is preselected to fill the Senate seat left vacant by Jim Molan, dashing the hopes of ex-NSW cabinet minister Andrew Constance. ⌘ Read more
Teenager dies after falling unresponsive during football game in regional Victoria
A 17-year-old boy from Castlemaine dies in hospital after becoming unresponsive during a football match in Kyneton on Saturday. ⌘ Read more
NRL live: Broncos head to Napier to tackle Warriors
The Broncos head to Napier to take on the Warriors. Later, the Rabbitohs and Raiders lock horns in a big top-eight clash. Follow our ScoreCentre for all the live scores and stats. ⌘ Read more
Cheering and clapping as Blue Mountains Zig Zag Railway gets back on track after bushfire 'sucker punch'
The Zig Zag Railway has been closed since 2012 following multiple disasters. Today more than 900 visitors celebrated the return of the heritage-listed attraction. ⌘ Read more
Cambodian man killed by 40 crocodiles after falling into their enclosure
Police say the 72-year-old man was trying to move a crocodile out of a cage where it had laid eggs when it pulled him in. ⌘ Read more
Man who opened Asiana plane door in mid-air tells police he did it because he was 'uncomfortable'
A passenger on an Asiana Airlines flight tells police he opened a door on the plane minutes before it landed in Daegu, South Korea, because he was "uncomfortable". ⌘ Read more
On this island where a childcare shortage can drive people out, the council has posed a solution
Flinders Island only has one childcare facility and it's full. That's affecting the whole community, forcing some parents to confront the possibility of leaving altogether. ⌘ Read more
Bear breaks into bakery garage, helps itself to 60 cupcakes, strolls away
Employees at the Connecticut bakery in the US are given a scare when the bear makes its way into the garage, undeterred by their screams. ⌘ Read more
AFL live: Saints eye return to top four against Hawks
St Kilda and Hawthorn kick off Saturday's AFL action, while Melbourne host Fremantle in a crunch clash. Follow our live AFL ScoreCentre for all the scores, stats and results. ⌘ Read more
Four people killed in single-car crash in Victoria's west
Police say the driver of a car carrying four people lost control before leaving the road and hitting a tree near Hamilton. Four females died at the scene while another female was taken to hospital with serious injuries. ⌘ Read more
AFP Commissioner misquoted study about Gen Z workers needing praise three times a week
A national chord was struck this week when the Australian Federal Police Commissioner commented on how much praise different generations needed in the workplace. ⌘ Read more
Melissa's 3,000-plus books got their own home when they crowded her out of her house
With a collection of thousands of stories in her shed, Melissa Boyes's passion for paper books is in no danger of withering in the digital age. ⌘ Read more
12,000 new travel vouchers to revive SA Riverland's tourism
Another round of tourism vouchers to support River Murray businesses will be on offer next month for South Australians and cross border communities. ⌘ Read more
Families of 1967 campaigners reflect on Indigenous rights on referendum anniversary
More than half a century ago, Australians were asked to head to the polls in a referendum to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as part of the population and allow the federal government to make laws for them. ⌘ Read more
Olympics beckon as Jamieson Leeson rises to the top in wheelchair boccia
The 20-year-old from the tiny NSW town of Dunedoo is crowned the second best boccia player in the world, with her sights firmly set on the 2024 Paralympics. ⌘ Read more
Meg Lanning forced to pull out of Ashes tour in major blow for Australian hopes
Australian skipper Meg Lanning is ruled out of the Ashes tour due to "medical reasons". ⌘ Read more
Pro-government rally held in Serbia amid growing discontent after mass shootings
Tens of thousands of people converge on the Serbian capital for a major rally in support of President Aleksandar Vucic, who faces an unprecedented revolt triggered by two mass shootings that stunned the nation. ⌘ Read more
Accusations crumbling and concessions coming thick and fast in inquiry into trial of Bruce Lehrmann
The inquiry into the prosecution of former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann over the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins should have been simple enough. Though the independent probe has been anything but — particularly for the ACT officials in the hot seat. ⌘ Read more
Australia's biggest steelmaker BlueScope bolsters coal import capability
Upgraded berths will allow BlueScope to import coal from Queensland and supply from Illawarra mines declines ⌘ Read more
'Beautiful snapshot' of Australian life celebrated through 90 years of the Women's Weekly
In its heyday, 1 in 4 Australians read the Women's Weekly, with the publication supporting women in journalism, including war correspondent Dorothy Drain. ⌘ Read more
Spectre of ‘forest wars’ returns to Tasmania after Victoria’s decision to end native forest logging
It's been more than a decade since a peace deal was signed to put an end to Tasmania's "forest wars". But Victoria's decision this week to end native forest logging has reignited debate about the future of the industry in the island state. ⌘ Read more
'Monster' parents jailed for killing child months after he was returned to their care
Stephen Boden and Shannon Marsden are jailed after inflicting dozens of fractures, bruises and burns on the child. ⌘ Read more
Seismic blasting opponents gear up for fight over Victoria's whale habitat as energy company cites high gas demand
A multinational gas and oil giant says it remains committed to consultation amid rising community concerns over proposed testing off south-west Victoria. ⌘ Read more
Curry croc burger, croc pies — even croc soap. Buyers snapping up crocodile products like never before
More people are sinking their teeth into crocodile meat than ever before and the popularity of croc oils and leather is rising domestically. So what is driving the demand? ⌘ Read more
Aussie fast bowler hits record-equaling T20 century, having never scored a 50 previously
In 76 innings of T20 cricket, Sean Abbott had never hit more than 41 runs at bat — but now the fast bowler sits alongside Andrew Symonds for one of the quickest hundreds in history. ⌘ Read more
Indian official drops phone while taking a selfie, drains dam to get it back
Pumps run for three days to drain a dam in central India after a food inspector dropped his mobile phone while taking a selfie. ⌘ Read more
Strength of ABC reporting on show at 2023 Tasmanian media awards
ABC Tasmania's investigative reporter Katri Uibu is named Tasmanian Journalist of the Year, with six other categories also won by the Tasmanian newsroom. ⌘ Read more
Fire Rescue Victoria criticised for response to cyber hack potentially affecting thousands
A cyber attack at Fire Rescue Victoria in 2022 potentially exposed the personal data of thousands of people. Some victims and cyber experts say the organisation's response has been less than perfect. ⌘ Read more
Could self-contained solar systems be the key to reliable energy in remote areas?**
In some regional towns, power outages are so common they're not even worth counting. But a Victorian-first trial of self-contained solar systems could change that. ⌘ Read more
Daniel Andrews say independent schools have had a 'sweetheart tax arrangement'. The schools reject that
A host of non-governmental schools call for the government to drop changes to payroll tax exemptions affecting high-fee schools. ⌘ Read more
UTI trial the latest front in 'turf war' between Pharmacy Guild and peak GP group
A Queensland pilot allowing pharmacists to prescribe antibiotics for UTIs was popular with patients, but the peak body for GPs has serious concerns with the program and it's opened up a new front in their turf war with pharmacists. ⌘ Read more
Frosty weekend ahead for nearly every state and territory as pool of cold air sweeps across Australia
Large swathes of the country are set to shiver through freezing conditions this weekend, with morning frost forecast across nearly every state and territory. ⌘ Read more
Wild nights with The Who and drinking with Jerry Lee Lewis. The retired Toowoomba cabbie with a rock star past
Back in the 60s and 70s, Jim Nairn was known across much of Europe as James Royal — a blue-eyed soul-singing dynamo whose howl was his ticket to work with some of music's biggest stars. ⌘ Read more
This real estate agent sold homes through the boom but has now walked away. And he's not alone
After years of booming market conditions, hundreds if not thousands of Queensland real estate agents are leaving the industry. ⌘ Read more
'A wolf in shepherd's clothes': Megan's babysitter was a paedophile priest who left a lasting impact on her life
Megan was a quick-witted and mischievous child, but when she was five, a predator entered her home and stamped out all that made her who she was. He didn't leave her life for 30 years. ⌘ Read more
Sovereign citizen loses bid to carry guns after attempt to get police officer arrested
Nevin John Cartwright loses his gun licence after attempting to get the officer-in-charge of the Rockhampton Police Station arrested. ⌘ Read more
'He's in a rough spot': Voss backs misfiring spearhead as Carlton's season hangs in the balance
Carlton coach Michael Voss says he has faith Harry McKay, after the key forward kicked poorly in the team's loss to Sydney. ⌘ Read more
The five books our critics couldn’t put down this month
A beautiful grifter, a defiant prodigy and a political prisoner star in this month’s best books, which our critics describe variously as "utterly engaging", "beguiling" and "profound". ⌘ Read more
As netball tries to move on from its past failures, it needs to do more during its First Nations Round than just pay lip service
Netball has a complicated relationship with First Nations culture, and although many would love to move on from the sport's past failures and instead shift the focus to the progress that has been made, it would be remiss to only tell one side of the story. ⌘ Read more
Why F1 fans are wondering if Lewis Hamilton will join Ferrari
This weekend's Monaco Grand Prix has been overshadowed by massive speculation about Lewis Hamilton's future. ⌘ Read more
Electricity prices are rising in July. Here's why, and how you can cut costs
Energy costs are set to rise, once again. Here's a breakdown of what's happening, along with answers to some of your burning energy questions. ⌘ Read more
Victims of Indonesia's 1998 violence continue to fight for justice 25 years on
The tumultuous end of Indonesian strongman Suharto's 32-year regime in 1998 was punctuated by widespread riots with mobs targeting ethnic Chinese and a deadly crackdown on student protests. Twenty-five years on, the victims and their families are still fighting for justice. ⌘ Read more
Fathers from both sides of the Israel-Palestine conflict united by 'unbearable pain'
A former Israeli soldier and ex-Palestinian freedom fighter have dedicated their lives to promoting peace after their young daughters were killed in the ongoing violence in their homeland. ⌘ Read more
British Cycling bans transgender women from competing in female category
British Cycling became the latest sports governing body to ban transgender women from competing in the female category of competitive events on Friday, tightening its rules around participation to "safeguard the fairness" of the sport. ⌘ Read more
US doctor reprimanded and fined for talking about 10-year-old rape victim's abortion
Gynaecologist Caitlin Bernard, the doctor who drew national attention for revealing she had performed an abortion on a 10-year-old rape victim, was reprimanded and fined by a medical board for violating patient privacy laws. ⌘ Read more
West Papuan separatists threaten to shoot New Zealand pilot hostage unless independence talks begin
Rebels in Indonesia's Papua region threatened to shoot a New Zealand pilot they took hostage in February if countries do not comply with their demand to start independence talks within two months, a new video released by the group showed. ⌘ Read more
Just as giving blood saves lives, poo donations are also needed for lifesaving transplants
Poo donations are being used to treat a deadly gut infection, with trials recording a huge cure rate. Donors say its easier than giving blood, but there's not enough of them. ⌘ Read more
'Inevitable' home loan arrears will rise as 'mortgage prisoners' struggle with rate surge, says analyst
Around half of fixed rate borrowers whose low-rate home loans are expiring over the next two years are planning to leave their current lender, but it's those customers who can't that might prove a bigger problem for the banks, new research finds. ⌘ Read more
Ukraine has been promising a counteroffensive. One general warns Russia will 'envy the dead'
Ukraine has long been warning of a spring counteroffensive and despite next week marking a new season, Kyiv has a deadly warning for those Russian soldiers inside its border. ⌘ Read more
'I couldn't believe it': Liz Henderson watched in horror as Sydney fire destroyed family's legacy
The daughter of the man who once owned the RC Henderson hat factory in Surry Hills, where she worked as a teen, was watching on television as the historic site was reduced to rubble. ⌘ Read more
Hugh Grant given green light to sue The Sun newspaper over phone-tapping
The actor claims The Sun used private investigators to tap into his phone and burgle his home. ⌘ Read more
Passenger arrested after opening emergency plane door in mid-air in Korea
South Korean police detain a man who opened the door of an Asiana Airlines plane minutes before it was due to land in the city of Daegu. ⌘ Read more
Russian rocket hits Ukrainian medical clinic, killing two and injuring 23
At least two people have been killed and 23 injured in a Russian missile strike on a medical clinic in the eastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro, the regional governor says. ⌘ Read more
Pod of orcas ram into sail boat off the coast of southern Spain
A sail boat has been severely damaged by a pod of orcas, adding to a number of attacks on Spanish coasts. ⌘ Read more
'An incredible experience': Forty years of Cannes film festivals through one man's camera lens
Photographer Eric Gaillard has been taking photos at the festival since 1981, when it was a small and intimate affair. ⌘ Read more
Hundreds march through Adelaide CBD calling for government to ease its crackdown on protests
Pressure is mounting on the South Australian government to ease its crackdown on protests, with unions, human rights campaigners and community groups upping their fight against the proposed law changes. ⌘ Read more
NRL live: Eels take on understrength Cowboys
Parramatta looks to build on last week's impressive win over South Sydney when it faces a North Queensland side missing its State of Origin contingent. Follow our ScoreCentre for the live score and stats. ⌘ Read more
Youth detainees in overcrowded Alice Springs detention lose bid to avoid transfer to Don Dale
The children will be sent to a detention centre 1,500 kilometres away because the Alice Springs youth detention centre is full, after the children's lawyers filed an injunction to prevent the transfer on the grounds their physical and mental health would suffer. ⌘ Read more
AFL live: Swans host Blues in must-win Friday night clash at SCG
Sydney and Carlton have both lost four of their last five games, and there is no more margin for error, as the two teams are desperate to keep in touch with the top eight. Follow our live AFL ScoreCentre for all the scores, stats and results. ⌘ Read more
Man who bashed 91-year-old in assault sparked by attacker's young son jailed for more than two years
A man is sent to prison for more than two years for bashing an elderly man in an altercation which was started by the attacker's eight-year-old son. ⌘ Read more
Bungendore landscaper who tried to import cocaine in excavator arm sentenced to over 11 years jail
Timothy Engstrom is sentenced to 11 and a half years in prison over his part in a plot to import nearly 300 kilograms of cocaine hidden in the arm of an excavator from South Africa. ⌘ Read more
NSW Crime Commission to review claims landmark money laundering report was 'constrained'
NSW MP Alex Greenwich says he has been informed by "reliable sources" the major investigation into money laundering did not reflect its "full extent". ⌘ Read more
Lack of consultation about Calvary takeover in breach of enterprise agreement, nurses' union says
The ACT branch of the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation says its members were not consulted about the planned government takeover of Calvary Public Hospital and were only told of it two weeks ago. ⌘ Read more
While Carla fights for life after an alleged hit-and-run, her family is searching for her dog
Carla Benson is in a critical condition after allegedly being hit by a drink driver who fled the incident, and her beloved dog Chopper is still missing. ⌘ Read more
Man dumps a horse's head at the door of NSW Parks building
Police are investigating after a man filmed himself leaving a decapitated horse head on the doorstep of the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) office in the NSW Snowy Mountains. ⌘ Read more
Family pay tribute to 'sweet soul' shot dead by police, question why body-cameras were switched off
Steve Pampalian's family is struggling to comprehend what prompted his knife-wielding rampage in Sydney's lower north shore, and want to know why officers' body-worn cameras were not switched on. ⌘ Read more
Six times the safe level of lead detected in water at two Queensland Health facilities
Routine testing of water at Atherton Hospital and Yarrabah Health Facility picked up the lead contamination, according to Queensland Health ⌘ Read more
Australian man who allegedly went on drunken rampage in Indonesia will avoid jail after reaching agreement with victim
An Australian man accused of going on a naked, drunken rampage in a conservative Indonesian province will avoid jail after reaching a compensation deal with his alleged victim. ⌘ Read more
FBI files uncover threats to kill Queen on a 1980s trip to US
Newly released FBI documents reveal a possible IRA threat to Queen Elizabeth II's life during her official visit to the United States in 1983. ⌘ Read more
Police release images of two vehicles in relation to January disappearance of Angie Fuller
Months after Angie Fuller was last seen, NT Police call for information on two vehicles believed to have been travelling on the Stuart Highway north of Alice Springs around the time she went missing. ⌘ Read more
'People still say it never happened': Stolen Generations survivors say Australia still doesn't accept history
While a lot has changed in 25 years, Stolen Generations survivors and descendants say more needs to be done for Australia to reconcile with its history. ⌘ Read more
Woman charged over allegedly helping famous jeweller plan robbery of his own Sydney store
Police have charged a 57-year-old old woman with offences including aggravated robbery and being an accessory to an armed hold up at a Germani Jewellery store in January. ⌘ Read more
Former UK child migrants urge King Charles to intervene after 'disgusting' Fairbridge compensation offer
Former British child migrants are demanding King Charles III step in, after they were told they may receive just 1 per cent of their compensation claims for childhood abuse. ⌘ Read more
Mike Cannon-Brookes defeats Andrew Forrest in bidding war over $30b Sun Cable project
Billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes claims control of the controversial Sun Cable solar export project, winning a bidding war with his former project partner, Andrew Forrest. ⌘ Read more
Thousands of assessments still to be made by June 30 deadline for flood-affected residents
Northern Rivers residents are frustrated and some are relocating while they wait for either buyback, house raising, or retrofit 14 months after the disaster. ⌘ Read more
Taken from his mother, Daryl faced criminal charges as a toddler. He wants 'sorry' to mean the end of the cycle
As Australians gather to acknowledge Sorry Day, a Stolen Generations survivor in northern Victoria is working to prevent history repeating itself. ⌘ Read more
Five-year-old schoolboy's fatal choking on nectarine stone prompts push for first aid review
An inquest into the 2017 death of a five-year-old boy who choked on a nectarine stone in an Adelaide classroom urges changes to South Australia's first-aid protocols in schools, including that all teachers hold up-to-date qualifications. ⌘ Read more
ABC chair Ita Buttrose calls racist treatment of Stan Grant 'abhorrent'
ABC chair Ita Buttrose says Australians need to reflect upon their "abhorrent" and "unacceptable" behaviour on social media, following the treatment of high-profile Indigenous journalist Stan Grant. ⌘ Read more
First polar cyclone discovered on ice giant Uranus
NASA scientists were able to gaze deeply into the planet's atmosphere painting a picture of a planet more dynamic than previously known. ⌘ Read more
Steeper Queensland traffic fines sees revenue rise nearly $200m in one year
Steeper fines imposed last July have boosted the revenue haul from Queensland road cameras by nearly 70 per cent this financial year. ⌘ Read more
'Her legacy will live on': Former Katherine mayor Fay Miller celebrated at state funeral
Fay Miller has been remembered as a matriarch, a guiding light and a formidable advocate at a state funeral attended by hundreds of family, friends, politicians and delegates. ⌘ Read more
Regional Victorian engineering company fined 6.5 years after worker crushed to death
A1 Engineering has been fined and convicted over a workplace incident in December 2016 where two workers were inside a container preparing to move a 770kg piece of machinery when it fell on them, killing one and badly injuring the other. ⌘ Read more
Vandals use power tools to scar sacred Sunshine Coast mountain in 'disgusting act'
An attack at the Glass House Mountains National Park has angered traditional owners, hikers and park rangers and vandals could face a $500k fine if caught. ⌘ Read more
Tracey's grandkids hold their breath outside her house to avoid 'rotten egg smell' coming from local dumps
An independent review conducted to find out if current laws have adequate compliance powers and appropriate penalties has made several recommendations. ⌘ Read more