Hemp advocates hail the much-maligned crop as the billion-dollar saviour to Victoria's ailing timber industry, but politicians are concerned the industry could pave the way to legalising cannabis. ⌘ Read more
Hemp advocates hail the much-maligned crop as the billion-dollar saviour to Victoria's ailing timber industry, but politicians are concerned the industry could pave the way to legalising cannabis. ⌘ Read more
Police search for a truck driver involved in a hit-and-run crash on the Eyre Peninsula, which has resulted in the death of a woman days later. ⌘ Read more
Rebecca Payne will serve a jail sentence for murdering her husband and stuffing his body into a freezer in Victoria for three days in September 2020. ⌘ Read more
Mining giant BHP admits it has underpaid almost 30,000 workers, dating back to 2010, and it will cost more than $400 million to make amends. ⌘ Read more
Behind a real estate agent office in a repurposed yoga studio, students of the marital art watch as their instructor demonstrates how to choke, grapple, and roll — a scene far removed from Marcelo's day job as a GP. ⌘ Read more
No, cows that eat chocolate don't produce chocolate milk, but it's pretty close. These chocolate bars are eaten by dairy cows in a win for both their food requirements and for reducing landfill. ⌘ Read more
The National Capital Authority has failed to have a lease agreement for a new Russian embassy in Canberra torn up. ⌘ Read more
Police say two men may have been lying on the road before they were hit on the NSW south coast. ⌘ Read more
Drinking taps, water fountains or bubblers; whatever you call them, there is a divide within the community over how hygienic they are to use. ⌘ Read more
Russia's most powerful mercenary, Yevgeny Prigozhin, asks prosecutors to investigate whether senior Russian defence officials committed any "crime" before or during the war in Ukraine. ⌘ Read more
The owners of a 60-year-old beach shack destined for demolition to make way for a major road upgrade on the Sunshine Coast say they'll keep fighting the council "until the end". ⌘ Read more
Found in Tokyo in a 2022 auction, the painting was returned after negotiations from both countries. ⌘ Read more
All eyes are on the US House of Representatives ahead of a vote on a bill to lift the $US31.4 trillion debt ceiling, while the ASX is set to open lower as investors weigh the possibility of a rate hike. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
In a clash Nick Kyrgios described as a 'popcorn match', Thanasi Kokkinakis brings down Stan Wawrinka at the French Open. ⌘ Read more
A woman's "lonely death" of starvation in the suburbs of an Australian capital city raised "several issues", including with police inaction, a Tasmanian coroner has said. ⌘ Read more
Roger Cook has stood alongside WA Premier Mark McGowan for years, but he may take a new approach on some issues, writes state political reporter Keane Bourke. ⌘ Read more
First came the floods. Now rural residents across Queensland are battling rats and mice, with this year's big wet supercharging the growth of grasses and leading to bushfire concerns. ⌘ Read more
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The Queensland government's debt collector is chasing down millions of dollars in unpaid parking fines, with one individual or company owing more than $35,000. ⌘ Read more
What happens when you hear that your building company has gone broke and work on your half-built house comes to a grinding halt? ⌘ Read more
Two psychiatrists say they will have no choice but to close their practices when a Hobart private mental health hospital stops operating next month — cutting loose thousands of patients in an already stretched system. ⌘ Read more
Australian kids in out-of-home-care usually go through multiple placements and rarely get therapeutic support to deal with trauma. A new model of care that pays mental health experts to become full-time foster parents aims to change that. ⌘ Read more
The Queensland Human Rights Commissioner says the rental crisis is impacting those from diverse backgrounds disproportionately. ⌘ Read more
NASA holds its first public meeting on "unidentified aerial phenomena," commonly known as UFOs, a year after launching a study into unexplained sightings. ⌘ Read more
Perhaps it was no accident that Philip Lowe used his Senate Estimates appearance to give the political class some advice about the need to rethink how Australia fights inflation, even if he knew his words would likely fall on deaf ears, writes David Speers. ⌘ Read more
We are "destabilising the entire planet" warn an international team of scientists, who outline the planetary boundaries we need to stay within in order to provide a "safe and just" future. ⌘ Read more
These 19th century doctors and scientists experimented with drugs such as hashish, cocaine and chloroform. For some, it led to trouble. For others, it resulted in remarkable discoveries. ⌘ Read more
The federal government proposes a possible classification system for AI technologies, with more stringent requirements for higher risk tools. ⌘ Read more
All HECS-HELP loans will increase by 7.1 per cent today. ⌘ Read more
As Australia passes the milestone of 100,000 electric vehicles on our roads, an environmental downside is looming: huge numbers of batteries that could end up in landfill. ⌘ Read more
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders share stories and language, culture and wisdom, that have been passed down from generation to generation. ⌘ Read more
Desperate defence, a contentious sin-binning and a prop taking to the air all contributed to one of the most dramatic and unlikely State of Origin wins in Queensland history. Here's the five main talking points. ⌘ Read more
National house prices lifted sharply in May, according to data from CoreLogic. Sydney continues to lead the recovery, with rises across the capital cities, as the number of properties advertised for sale fell further. ⌘ Read more
UN appeals judges expand the war crimes sentences of two allies of the late Serbian president Slobodan Milosevic in the final case before The Hague tribunal dating from the Balkan wars of the 1990s. ⌘ Read more
After Queensland found all the answers in State of Origin I, New South Wales leaves Adelaide with nothing but more questions. ⌘ Read more
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the naming of partners at consulting giant PwC involved in misusing confidential government information will happen "in time". ⌘ Read more
PriceWaterHouse Coopers insists it will comply with a request to hand over information to the Tax Practitioners Board looking into the leaking of confidential treasury documents. ⌘ Read more
Authorities in Bali will distribute a list of "dos and do nots" for visitors arriving at the tourist island and are warning they will cancel visas amid a wave of disrespectful tourists. ⌘ Read more
Toyota says the vehicle data and personal information of some Australian customers may have been publicly accessible due to a human error that saw a cloud storage system set to public instead of private. ⌘ Read more
A Supreme Court murder trial into the alleged shooting of Jason De Ieso hears a key witness initially lied to police about a firearm believed to be linked to the 2012 death. ⌘ Read more
Queensland miner Rozlyn Walker, found guilty of causing the road death of healthcare worker Tammy Frewin during February 2022, has been reprimanded by the magistrate for giving false evidence that left her feeling "exasperated". ⌘ Read more
State of Origin Game I hits Adelaide Oval, as New South Wales looks to avenge last year's series defeat against Queensland in the city of churches. Follow all the action in our live blog. ⌘ Read more
Fijian coup leader George Speight, who is serving a life sentence for treason, is seeking a presidential pardon and could be released in as little as a month. ⌘ Read more
The world’s top-ranked male tennis player Carlos Alcaraz is inspiring fans and competitors with his talent and winning smile. Could the young Spaniard become the new king of Roland Garros? ⌘ Read more
Tensions rise in the northern region of Kosovo following raids of Serb-dominated areas. ⌘ Read more
During his heyday, "Slammin' Sam" Backo was among the toughest rugby league players. Now, he's facing his biggest test yet and hoping to inspire Queensland to an Origin series win. ⌘ Read more
The mystery surrounding the mother of two's disappearance a quarter of a century ago has captured the attention of millions through the popular podcast The Lady Vanishes. ⌘ Read more
The Australian College of Nursing head says she is hearing from nurses across the country who say they are concerned about their safety while trying to deliver healthcare, reigniting calls for permanent onsite security at four regional hospitals in SA. ⌘ Read more
A three-year-old boy is and a 45-year-old man is taken to hospital in a critical condition after an incident in Riverwood unit, which police are investigating. ⌘ Read more
Long-serving Dragons forward Jason Ryles has rejected the to job at his boyhood club in favour of Assistant Coaching position at the Melbourne Storm, while the Dragons main sponsor, St George Bank, announces it will no longer back the club. ⌘ Read more
Defence Chief Angus Campbell reveals the United States military warned Australia's defence chief that allegations of war crimes may affect future cooperation. ⌘ Read more
An NT property owner has asked for its land-clearing permit to be revoked, bringing an end to an environment group's Supreme Court challenge over its original approval. ⌘ Read more
A man who was shot dead by police in Adelaide's west four years ago made several calls to mental health services before his death. ⌘ Read more
A former student at the high school where convicted killer Chris Dawson taught tells a court of the moment she saw her schoolmate sitting on his lap. ⌘ Read more
The RBA governor says strong population growth is exacerbating Australia's housing crisis and we need more people to live in each dwelling. ⌘ Read more
Health warnings on individual cigarettes and new graphic images on cigarette packets are among changes the federal government plans to introduce. ⌘ Read more
Friends say 29-year-old Tim Schultz was flown home to Brisbane with a medical escort after spending a week in Thai hospital. ⌘ Read more
A Supreme Court jury finds a man guilty of murder, after he killed his girlfriend of only a few weeks and dumped her body in a household rubbish bin. ⌘ Read more
The gap to access lifesaving healthcare for regional patients is filled with isolation and expenses. Little Wings is trying to fill it with solutions. ⌘ Read more
Vladimir Putin blames Ukraine for the largest drone attack on Russia, but a warfare expert casts doubt on the claim and raises questions of a false flag strategy being deployed by the Kremlin. ⌘ Read more
A police investigation has found the two officers involved in a fatal shooting in South Australia's Mid North earlier this month were acting in self-defence. ⌘ Read more
The circumstances surrounding the death of the family is being examined at an inquest which started in Brisbane on Wednesday. ⌘ Read more
After spending the morning meeting with a key WA Labor faction, it is confirmed Roger Cook will be the state's new premier. ⌘ Read more
Research shows a garlic variety grown in Mildura can reduce the spread of viral cells in the digestive tract, leaving the body's defences to concentrate on fighting viruses in the respiratory system. ⌘ Read more
Queensland police say interstate witnesses may hold the key to finding a man responsible for an alleged coward punch on the Gold Coast Saturday night that left a 39-year-old man in a critical condition. ⌘ Read more
Two other men were indicted for the performer's murder in 2020. ⌘ Read more
A Perth prospector who has been missing in the Midwest outback since Saturday has been found alive. ⌘ Read more
A popular dog breeder in Tasmania's north has been charged with over-breeding its female dogs, with one dog allegedly having six litters in just under two years. ⌘ Read more
Ashley Park was funny, bright and loved by her family, but the demons that plagued the teenager took her away. ⌘ Read more
Northern Territory Police charge a man for the alleged assaults of three people in Katherine last year and find a live crocodile during a search of his home. ⌘ Read more
A week after a coroner ruled their daughter was dead, a court hears of a proposed settlement for Barbara and Ted Grimley, as creditors battle to claw back lost funds. ⌘ Read more
Winter in Tasmania is not all snow-capped mountains and teeth-chattering frosts. The coldest season brings all kinds of possible weather around the island state. ⌘ Read more
An AFL panel has made no findings against former coaches and staff over racism allegations, but the AFL CEO says the club could still face punishment. ⌘ Read more
Robert "Bobby" Bourke was on trial for his role in the attempted blackmail of fellow Bathurst councillor Jacqui Rudge in March 2020. ⌘ Read more
Bendigo residents are used to seeing grey-headed flying foxes in Rosalind Park, but the colony has grown so big some worry it is becoming a "smelly" place where you cannot have a picnic less something lands "in your pizza box". ⌘ Read more
Voters in Melbourne's north-east will head to the polls for the third time in just over a year, after Liberal MP Ryan Smith — a critic of leader John Pesutto — called time on his Victorian political career. ⌘ Read more
The very first Myanmar refugee to establish a life in the Western Australian town recounts the long journey there after escaping conflict at home, then spending a decade in a Thailand camp where he and his wife raised four children. ⌘ Read more
Adam Goodes tells Rio Ferdinand that he wishes he could go back in time and stop his mum from being a part of the Stolen Generation. ⌘ Read more
The Insurance Council of Australia says extreme weather events are helping to push up premiums. They are also pushing many small business owners in Queensland to the brink. ⌘ Read more
Ahead of her New South Wales debut, Jesse Southwell is a product of the past and a vision of the future when it comes to State of Origin football. ⌘ Read more
Police say the man was armed with a knife and that he threw roof tiles at officers, who were not injured, during a three-hour stand-off in Blair Athol. ⌘ Read more
Roger Cook will meet with the right faction of the party today to confirm his endorsement as WA's next Premier, as the Opposition slams the role of the unions in anointing him. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane CBD's air quality — which was rated "very poor" yesterday and has fluctuated since Sunday — could remain hazy until Friday. ⌘ Read more
A live export ship that broke down at Darwin Port after it was loaded with about 1,800 head of cattle two weeks ago has been repaired, reloaded and departed for Indonesia. ⌘ Read more
A 17-year-old boy is charged with murder over the stabbing of teenager Pasawm Lyhym in an altercation between two groups at Sunshine, in Melbourne's west, this month. ⌘ Read more
WA's incoming premier has every reason to be brimming with confidence, but he also faces the challenge of keeping a cohesive cabinet and controlling a massive cohort of backbenchers, writes state political reporter James Carmody. ⌘ Read more
While Victoria has had a horror week on the roads with 10 lives lost in four days, Laurie Whelan feels the families' pain, 21 years on from his own road tragedy. ⌘ Read more
Blood donations save the lives of others during emergencies and also help people facing serious illness. It's the same for our pets too – and more cat blood donors are needed. ⌘ Read more
Upper house MPs spent all night debating the laws, which will significantly increase potential penalties for people who engage in seriously disruptive protests. ⌘ Read more
South Korea's military says North Korea launched a purported space-launch vehicle after announcing a plan to put its first military spy satellite into orbit. ⌘ Read more
Like many in his community, Douglas Graham wants to see the Queensland town of Woorabinda — and the lives of the people in it — improve, but he is unsure if or how the Indigenous Voice to Parliament would help. ⌘ Read more
The discovery of a rudimentary shelter, some half-eaten fruit and a fresh footprint leads authorities to say they are "very close" to finding the children, who they believe have roamed the jungle since a plane crash. ⌘ Read more
One sting from a jack jumper ant lurking in Jennie Kun's garden could be deadly. She's just started a treatment program to train her body to stop being allergic, but says it needs to be made more accessible. ⌘ Read more
Tesla boss Elon Musk meets China's Foreign Minister Qin Gang in Beijing. US stocks finish mixed as investors worry that the bill to lift the US government's borrowing limit won't get through Congress. ⌘ Read more
This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories as they happen. ⌘ Read more
With the route from Laverton to Winton set to be sealed by the end of the decade, advocates are pushing for expanded EV infrastructure along with it. ⌘ Read more
A Chinese fighter jet carried out an "unnecessarily aggressive" manoeuvre near a US military plane over the South China Sea in international airspace, the United States says. ⌘ Read more
The 39-year-old startup founder could spend more than 11 years inside a prison camp in Texas for defrauding investors in a blood testing hoax. ⌘ Read more
Two years after signing a $430,000 fixed price contract, boilermaker David Niblitt can no longer afford to finish the home that he and his wife had hoped they'd be living in by now. ⌘ Read more
Air quality in Darwin and Palmerston deteriorated to unhealthy levels in recent days amid back-burning ahead of the Top End's fire season. ⌘ Read more