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Dutton says Roberts-Smith ruling a 'tough day for our country' as Taliban alleges there were 'uncountable crimes'
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says the court ruling against decorated war veteran Ben Roberts-Smith was a "tough day for the country" and believes there has been a "significant culture change" at the Australian Defence Force. ⌘ Read more
Landmark WA food festival cancelled for first time in 21 years because it can't find enough volunteers
The festival, which put the old timber town of Manjimup on the tourism map, has struggled to rebuild its volunteer numbers. ⌘ Read more
Homicide squad detectives probe woman's death in Leonora
Police are investigating the death of a woman in her 30s in the northern Goldfields town of Leonora overnight. ⌘ Read more
From 'Australian hero' to 'disgracing' his country — inside a decorated soldier's massive fall
Once a hero to politicians and civilians alike, a court found the 44-year-old's reputation is now so lowered that two unproven allegations of battlefield murder weren't enough to defame him. ⌘ Read more
Defence contractor Thales fined $450k over worker's death on Hawkei production line
Joe Kane was 20 minutes into his shift as a painter when a subframe of the military vehicle fell on him at a factory in northern Victoria. ⌘ Read more
Principals say 'schools should not have to accept violence' in pushback to reduce suspensions
Queensland's education department says it's determined to reduce the number of at-risk students being suspended, but the teachers' union is arguing schools are best placed to make decisions about poor behaviour. ⌘ Read more
All the latest COVID-19 case numbers from around Australia — plus the news you may have missed
Here's a quick wrap of the COVID-19 news and case numbers from each Australian jurisdiction from the past week. ⌘ Read more
MP lashes developer's 'aggressive stance' on project threatening koala habitat
Independent NSW MP Judy Hannan has used her first private member's statement to demand a halt to a development that could put endangered koalas at risk. ⌘ Read more
Broken Hill council's decision to stop paying for Welcome to Country causes division during Reconciliation Week
In a week that is meant to promote relations between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians, an amendment to a civic and ceremonial policy has upset the local Aboriginal community and divided Broken Hill City councillors. ⌘ Read more
Ben Roberts-Smith stays silent as war crimes judgement reverberates around the globe
Justice Anthony Besanko's judgement reverberated far further than the courtroom yesterday, as some of Australia's most high-profile people, and international media, dissect the decision. ⌘ Read more
Traditional Owners welcome Queensland's draft plan that could end fracking in Lake Eyre Basin
The Lake Eyre plan is part of a 2015 election promise that the Queensland government committed to restoring protections in the wild rivers, and ultimately limit gas exploration in the Channel Country. ⌘ Read more
Paramedic among two women treated in hospital after Alice Springs stabbing death
The female paramedic was allegedly assaulted to the head, while another woman sustained facial injuries, in the clash that killed one man. ⌘ Read more
Australian minimum wage increased by 5.75 per cent in Fair Work Commission decision
Australia's minimum wage has increased by 5.75 per cent, which is lower than the current rate of inflation of 7 per cent. ⌘ Read more
'I'm going to dance till the very end': At 78, Wendy has returned to ballet
They're known as the Silver Swans and their numbers are growing across Australia as dancers enjoy physical and mental health benefits. ⌘ Read more
80yo man charged for allegedly scamming $700k from elderly people
Police will allege the victims handed the money over for investment schemes for their retirement, but the suspect used the money for other purposes. ⌘ Read more
Which public servants will receive salary boosts under the plan to fix pay gaps?**
The government's proposal is expected to increase the pay of about 2 per cent of its workforce. These charts show exactly who those staff are. ⌘ Read more
Waste of taxpayer money or cost-of-living lifeline? Student and apprentice travel card faces chopping block
A travel card designed to ease cost-of-living burdens in regional NSW could be scrapped as a Labor minister says the money may be better allocated to road repairs. ⌘ Read more
Authorities in western Mexico find 45 bags with human remains
Authorities in western Mexico find 45 bags containing human remains in a gorge on the outskirts of Guadalajara and are trying to determine how many bodies there are. ⌘ Read more
'Name has been cleared': Sexual assault charges dropped against Armie Hammer
A woman accused the actor of sexually assaulting her in 2017. ⌘ Read more
Mariners relish the prospect of a 'David and Goliath battle' in A-League decider
The Central Coast Mariners are set for a tough grand final in Parramatta this weekend, facing premiers Melbourne City. ⌘ Read more
Wangaratta's Rainbow Ball delayed due to safety worries for young LGBTIQA+ community
A regional youth ball celebrating the local LGBTQIA+ community is postponed following "hateful narrative" from groups with radical views. ⌘ Read more
'One of the richest towns and we can't even get a doctor': Pilbara residents left stunned by GP clinic closures
With Sonic HealthPlus closing its clinics in South Hedland and Newman, residents fear they'll be unable to access a reasonable standard of healthcare. ⌘ Read more
US and Taiwan ink trade deal as China issues warning on 'wrong signals' to independence forces
The United States and Taiwan sign a trade deal aimed at deepening economic relations between both sides in a move that has sparked a warning from Beijing. ⌘ Read more
Junior doctors report bullying and harassment in South Australian hospitals
One in five trainee doctors at each of South Australia's major public hospitals felt they were recently bullied or harassed, according to data compiled from a national survey. ⌘ Read more
'No' campaign accused of misrepresenting First Nations commentators in advertisements
Quotes from prominent First Nations activists, writers, academics and politicians who have critiqued the notion of a Voice to Parliament have appeared in new 'No' campaign social media ads. But some are not willing participants. ⌘ Read more
Goodwin, Chidiac win prestigious A-League awards
Australian internationals Craig Goodwin and Alex Chidiac claim top honours after stand-out seasons in the respective domestic leagues. ⌘ Read more
It has a $300m stadium and legions of fans, but this city is no longer attracting music royalty
North Queensland once hosted world-renowned artists Elton John and Billie Eilish within months of each other. Now it's being overlooked as the live music industry grapples with an uncertain future. ⌘ Read more
Live: Wall St gains as debt ceiling deal advances, hopes of Fed rate pause rise
Wall Street's key index climbs to a nine-month high as a debt ceiling deal nears congressional approval and amid hopes the Federal Reserve will pause its rate hikes this month. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. ⌘ Read more
Sinner exits French Open after wasting match points in thriller, Russian teenager advances
In one of the upsets of the tournament so far, men's eighth seed Jannik Sinner goes down in five sets, while 16-year-old Mirra Andreeva becomes the youngest player to win a match in the women's main draw ar Roland Garros since 2005. ⌘ Read more
On Mark McGowan's last day, these are the decisions that helped shape his legacy
The WA premier's handling of the pandemic inspired tattoos and even a cereal brand, but what else will people remember him for, and what issues remain unresolved? ⌘ Read more
Anthony Albanese lands in Singapore for security forum ahead of Vietnam visit
Mr Albanese will give the keynote speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue in front of US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and China's Defence Minister Li Shangfu. ⌘ Read more
Live: Joe Biden falls, minimum wage rise expected, and potatoes cause havoc on roads. Catch up with The Loop
This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories as they happen. ⌘ Read more
Queensland man charged over alleged one-punch attack after 39yo dies
Police charge a 24-year-old man with unlawful striking causing death following an alleged violent attack at an event on the Gold Coast. ⌘ Read more
For the success of the women's Origin series to continue the game must be put in a position to succeed
The opening match of the 2023 women's Origin series might have been far from the elite product we have come to know, but it was also proof that it is time for women's rugby league to go to the next level. ⌘ Read more
Two teenagers charged over multi-vehicle pile-up on the Gold Coast, three others allegedly on the run
Police allege five teenage boys were travelling in a stolen Mazda when it crashed into another vehicle, closing three of the four southbound lanes of the M1 in peak commuter traffic. ⌘ Read more
No ID? No worries: The lack of rules for alcohol delivery services in Queensland has many worried
With concerns about ease of access for underage and binge drinkers, the Queensland government has opened consultations on how regulations impacting the industry could change. ⌘ Read more
'A free for all': Authorities investigate suspected unlicensed dams on Victorian watercourses
Advocates say the Moorabool River in Victoria's west is facing a deepening crisis, with a reported 218 new private dams appearing in the catchment since 2012. ⌘ Read more
South Australia's protest laws are changing. Here's how
South Australia's parliament has passed laws increasing the fine and adding jail time for obstructing a public place in response to Extinction Rebellion protests in Adelaide. But legal experts have raised questions about the wording of the law and its potential consequences. ⌘ Read more
Charlie is one of a growing number of young men falling victim to 'sextortion' scams — he wants you to learn from his mistakes
English backpacker Charlie Wade was surprised when a girl he met on Snapchat asked him to send a nude photo. Her next message left him in a state of shock. ⌘ Read more
US imposes sanctions against those 'perpetuating violence' in Sudan after ceasefire violations
The US announces sanctions in Sudan as violence escalates, leading to the largest number of people killed in an attack around the capital since fighting broke out two months ago. ⌘ Read more
Stacey's garden was so overgrown she feared eviction — then a stranger stepped in
A local business in Tasmania began mowing lawns free of charge after noticing a lot of clients simply couldn't afford their services — for Stacey Gaspero, it may just have saved her from being evicted. ⌘ Read more
Weekly news quiz: A hungry bear, a friendly whale and an exiting premier
Have you been tuning into the news this week? Let's see how much you remember about the biggest — and weirdest — stories. ⌘ Read more
Latest Spider-Man movie is a dazzling, inventive and often hilarious challenge to the status quo
Across the Spider-Verse serves up more variations on the character — and more dazzling visuals — than a spider-man could point his finger at. But it's not just eager to please. ⌘ Read more
Rory's using music to take on a 'toxic mindset'. This week, 100 boys' voices have joined in
At just 16, songwriter Rory Phillips is challenging the centuries-old view that the strong, silent bloke is the epitome of Australian manhood. ⌘ Read more
Danielle lost a limb to save her from a 'silent killer'. She says she's one of the lucky ones
Peripheral artery disease is described as a "silent killer", but women don't always show traditional symptoms, which is leading to underdiagnosis. ⌘ Read more
A coincidence is playing out in Canberra, and a new player might have spotted its first target
By coincidence, the furore around the consultancy firm PwC is raging just as the National Anti-Corruption Commission is gearing up for its start of business on July 1. ⌘ Read more
Here's what comes next for Ben Roberts-Smith after losing his defamation battle and reputation
Ben Roberts-Smith has lost one of the most expensive defamation trials in Australia, and along with it his reputation. There are other factors that now need to be considered too. ⌘ Read more
'Tortured and raped': The darker horrors of a WWII massacre revealed
Vivian Bullwinkel was the sole survivor of a wartime massacre, but the full extent of the horrors she experienced is only now being told. ⌘ Read more
Chinese students say detector tools mistakenly flag original writing as AI-generated text
International students say tools to detect AI-generated text are inaccurate, as a US study suggests the detectors are biased against people writing in English as a second language. ⌘ Read more
When Russians came looking for Vyacheslav, he had already fled. So they took his mum to the torture chamber
In a basement in a Ukrainian village on the Russian border, the remnants of a torture chamber tell a horrifying tale. Those investigating what happened here say the depraved orders came from the top. WARNING: Readers might find the details in this story distressing. ⌘ Read more
Kyiv mayor launches investigation after two women and child die outside locked air raid shelter
Witnesses say the three were killed by falling debris while trying to enter the shelter, in what was the highest casualty toll from a single Russian attack on the capital over the past month. ⌘ Read more
Alex de Minaur stopped in his tracks at French Open by unseeded Argentine
Alex de Minaur's hopes of French Open glory end at the hands of the tour's in-form clay court specialist, unseeded Argentine Tomás Martín Etcheverry in straight sets. ⌘ Read more
England debutant earns long-time fan $95K**
One English cricket supporter put a 100-pound bet on his mates son to one day play Test cricket for England. 14 years on, that faith has paid off. ⌘ Read more
South Africa faces political dilemma over whether to arrest Vladimir Putin during upcoming BRICS summit
A member of the ICC, South Africa would theoretically be required to arrest Mr Putin under a warrant issued in March by the court, which accused him of the war crime of forcibly deporting children from Russian-occupied territory in Ukraine. ⌘ Read more
CSIRO deputy chair David Knox overpaid by $200,000, money still unrecovered
The payment error was revealed by Greens senator David Shoebridge, who asked CSIRO chief executive Larry Marshall about the overpayment during Senate Estimates. ⌘ Read more
Six people seriously injured, two critical, after house fire in Western Australia's Mid-West
Two teenage boys have been critically injured in a house fire in the Geraldton suburb of Mount Tarcoola. ⌘ Read more
Police actions 'reasonable' during police pursuit resulting in fatal crash in Darwin, officer says
The Northern Territory coroner is examining the actions of police during a pursuit that resulted in the fatal crash that killed a woman in Darwin’s northern suburbs in 2021. ⌘ Read more
Police officer accused of assaulting drunk woman denies losing control of his emotions
A South Australian police officer denies a claim that his "annoyance and frustration" got the best of him during an attempt to arrest a young woman in 2021. He is facing three counts of aggravated assault. ⌘ Read more
Ugandan president says his country won't be swayed by threats to cut aid over harsh anti-LGBTQ law
The law stipulates capital punishment for "serial offenders", as well as life sentences for same-sex intercourse and 20-year sentences for promotion of homosexuality. ⌘ Read more
Environmental officers investigate bright green substance in Melbourne's Yarra River
Authorities say it's likely the bright green substance, believed to be non-toxic, made its way into the river via a nearby drain. People are being urged to steer clear until its source is confirmed. ⌘ Read more
PNG delays bilateral security pact with Australia over sovereignty concerns
The security agreement was committed to in January but PNG is not happy with the proposed wording and has raised concerns with Australia's defence minister. ⌘ Read more
Concerns some schools are contravening disability legislation by not accepting neurodiverse children
Jana Hunt's four-year-old son Harrison has autism and oppositional defiant disorder. The Sydney mother is worried she won't be able to find the right school for him to start at next year. ⌘ Read more
Students and elders come together to meet Kempsey's traumatic Indigenous past head-on
Once home to the notorious Kinchela Boys Home, Kempsey's Dunghutti community continue to grapple with the region's traumatic history, but it is hoped the next generation will continue taking steps towards reconciliation. ⌘ Read more
What did Ben Roberts-Smith do? This is what his civil case found
Justice Anthony Besanko's full reasons for his judgement are yet to be released, but today he outlined the serious allegations Nine's lawyers had proved the "substantial proof" of. ⌘ Read more
Recording shows Donald Trump acknowledging he kept classified document on Iran
Justice Department prosecutors obtain an audio recording of former president Donald Trump from after he left office in which he talks about holding onto a classified Pentagon document. ⌘ Read more
Father under police guard in Sydney hospital after 3yo boy fatally stabbed
The 45-year-old father recently underwent surgery and is now in a stable condition. He is expected to face charges over the boy's death. ⌘ Read more
It's an age-old question: What makes a good kick in the AFL?**
What constitutes an effective or ineffective kick has been discussed for years, but one data scientist thinks he may have unlocked the next evolution of settling this debate, write Cody Atkinson and Sean Lawson. ⌘ Read more
Graphic images of 'nightmare' greyhound death reignite safety debate
Joyous Treasure was the 27th dog to die on a NSW racetrack this year. An anti-racing group says the "traumatic" accident highlights ongoing issues with track designs and animal welfare. ⌘ Read more
When the inflation bubble visited the Canberra bubble
The Reserve Bank Governor may have triggered a flurry of passive-aggressive share house notes and crushed the dreams of shadow treasurer Angus Taylor in a single Senate Estimates appearance, writes Annabel Crabb. ⌘ Read more
Ben Roberts-Smith tried to clear his name — it proved to be an expensive own goal
If Ben Roberts-Smith thought his reputation was in tatters before today, it's hard to imagine what state it's in now, after a Federal Court judge threw out his defamation lawsuit and ruled the most serious imputations made against him had been proven. ⌘ Read more
EU and US set to advance global AI code of conduct amid 'extinction' warning
The European Union and the United States say they expect to draft a voluntary code of conduct on artificial intelligence "within weeks" in the hope that other democracies will sign on. ⌘ Read more
Authorities were expecting the worst. So how did this flood-prone town 'dodge a bullet'?**
When a major flood warning was issued for Huonville on Wednesday night, authorities feared a repeat of the devastating floods that hit the town in 2016. But by daybreak, the outlook had improved dramatically.  So why was the modelling so different to the outcome? ⌘ Read more
Inquest hears Charmaine McLeod claimed husband raped her and her children in years prior to fatal crash
Charmaine Harris McLeod, her two daughters, Aaleyn, 6, and Matilda, 5, and her two sons Wyatt, 4, and Zaidok, 2, died after their car collided with a truck near Kingaroy in May, 2019. ⌘ Read more
Murder charges laid over fatal Wellington Loafers Lodge hostel fire
The man accused of murder over the fire that killed five people is already in custody, having been charged with two counts of arson. ⌘ Read more
Elderly sex offender who modified children's dolls jailed for 10 months
Errol Leonard Warner, who lost sight in one eye after being attacked in a WA prison last year, has been sentenced to 10 months behind bars. ⌘ Read more
Drought declarations revoked but graziers warn they're not out of trouble
The state government has lifted drought declarations in nine local government areas after an improvement in conditions. But a complete recovery is still some way off. ⌘ Read more
Detectives investigate after child dies in Alice Springs house fire
Authorities say the child was carried from the burning building but could not be revived. ⌘ Read more
'Worrying' warm, dry winter tipped for virtually all of Australia
The Bureau of Meteorology forecasts parched conditions across virtually all of Australia this winter as a double whammy of drought-linked climate drivers brew in waters to the west and east. ⌘ Read more
Court battle begins as Calvary Health Care tries to halt ACT government's hospital takeover
The ACT government remains steadfast in its planned takeover of Calvary Public Hospital as national executives for the Catholic-owned facility follow through on threats of legal action. ⌘ Read more
Scientists amazed by 'incredible' deep-sea diversity after dive off WA coast
A research paper reveals that scientists observed 52 different organisms in three hours during a survey of the 5,500-metre-deep Wallaby-Cuvier Escarpment. ⌘ Read more
Break-ins and vandalism take their toll on Katherine residents
A community-led initiative is helping patch up businesses and homes targeted by youth crime. But many of the victims say they want to leave the regional NT town altogether. ⌘ Read more
Victims' advocate defends her show of support for Brittany Higgins during rape trial
ACT Victims of Crime Commissioner Heidi Yates says walking into court with the alleged victim during Bruce Lehrmann's trial was one of her statutory duties. ⌘ Read more
Pastoralists slam government's 'insulting' $215 million offer to settle live export dispute
Australia's northern cattle traders have reacted with anger at the federal government's offer to end the industry's class action. ⌘ Read more
Pink is the new orange with consumers hungry for photo-worthy new citrus varieties
New varieties of citrus like cara cara navels and blood oranges are growing in popularity, but farmers say supermarkets need to stock more to grow demand. ⌘ Read more
Live: Ben Roberts-Smith to learn outcome of mammoth defamation battle
Justice Anthony Besanko will soon say whether decorated war veteran Ben Roberts-Smith was defamed by news articles alleging he committed war crimes in Afghanistan. Follow live ⌘ Read more
Police launch appeal after vulnerable man conned out of $1,700 in fortune-telling scam
Police say they are looking for two men who allegedly tricked a vulnerable passer-by into giving them his rent and pension money by pretending to tell his fortune. ⌘ Read more
Rapper set to make history in tiny Indigenous town
J-MILLA's poignant and at times confronting lyrics have brought the young Indigenous rapper critical acclaim and a burgeoning social media following. His concert in the small, remote Northern Territory community of Wadeye will be going global. ⌘ Read more
'We just can't go on': Concerns future racism will be overlooked after Hawthorn probe ends
Indigenous voices in the Northern Territory say they hope the finalisation of the AFL's investigation into allegations of mistreatment of First Nations players at Hawthorn will not be the end of any action to address culture problems across the code. ⌘ Read more
And just like that, Kim Cattrall returns as Samantha Jones
She was not part of the show's first season, but Kim Cattrall is stepping back into Samantha Jones's shoes. However, there is a catch. ⌘ Read more
Man who followed, then raped woman in Adelaide CBD sentenced to at least five years' jail
A 32-year-old man will spent more than five years behind bars after raping a woman in Adelaide's CBD in 2021. ⌘ Read more
Man dies after one-punch attack outside Gold Coast bar
Police say Michael Hayes, 39, was assaulted on Saturday night by a man wearing a dark tracksuit. ⌘ Read more
Polish company says it 'tolerated' Bioelektra Australia using its name due to potential benefits
A recycling company headquartered in Warsaw is working to distance itself from Bioelektra Australia, after the local business announced it had entered voluntary administration. ⌘ Read more
Harriet was getting ready for basketball training when she lost feeling in her legs
Bendigo teenager Harriet Caldwell was active and healthy four weeks ago. She was stretching, getting ready to go to basketball training when she suddenly couldn't feel her legs after feeling a pop in her back. ⌘ Read more
Locals say they've been priced out of Jindabyne as house prices more than double over five years
The NSW Snowy Mountains town has seen the highest rise in median house price of any town or suburb in NSW, according to new data from Proptrack. ⌘ Read more
It started with two tents on a tropical island off the Queensland coast, now Lizard Island is a hub for scientists
It has been 50 years since a couple of tents were the humble beginnings of what's become an internationally renowned research station on one of Australia's most remote tropical, tiny islands in the Coral Sea. ⌘ Read more
North Korea's Kim Yo Jong promises more spy satellite launches as Pyongyang moves to increase surveillance
North Korea's Kim Yo Jong — sister of leader Kim Jong Un — says her country will soon put a military spy satellite into orbit as Pyongyang moves to increase its surveillance capabilities. ⌘ Read more
Man charged with murder after allegedly ramming car on rural road
A 22-year-old man has died in hospital after the car he was in was allegedly rammed and crashed at Kogan in southern Queensland. ⌘ Read more
As El Niño looms, there's a warning for iconic environmental sites such as the Coorong
Ecosystems like South Australia's Coorong could be at risk from extended dry conditions if environmental action isn't taken immediately, experts say. ⌘ Read more
How to protect yourself from midges at your next outdoor BBQ
Ten people go to a backyard party and only one wakes up the next day with red welts all over their legs from getting bitten by midges. Why? ⌘ Read more
Dairy farmers' $25 million Fonterra class action payout slashed as legal fees, funders get the rest
Dairy farmers who were part of a class action over slashed milk payments in 2016 estimate they will get about 10 per cent of what they lost. ⌘ Read more