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Live: ASX expected to lose ground on opening, as recession warnings get louder
The ASX200 is expected to lose ground this morning, while economists warn that a recession has become likelier for Australia. ⌘ Read more
Italian court drops COVID case which investigated former PM Conte for manslaughter and mishandling the pandemic
An Italian court on Wednesday dropped a case against former prime minister Giuseppe Conte and former health minister Roberto Speranza over their initial handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, a court document said. ⌘ Read more
Dozens evacuated from aircraft at Moranbah Airport following fire in tail section
As many as 77 people were evacuated at Moranbah in central Queensland before take-off on Wednesday evening after a fire was found in the tail of the commercial flight. ⌘ Read more
Iga Swiatek dominates American again, as Brazilian breaks 55-year grand slam hoodoo
Polish star Iga Swiatek sees off Coco Gauff, as Beatriz Haddad Maia becomes the first Brazilian woman since 1968 to reach a grand slam semifinal. ⌘ Read more
Léa Seydoux is a single mum caught between a steamy affair and her ailing father in new drama
The No Time to Die actor plays a 40-something widow juggling care duties and desire in the erotically charged, lyrical drama One Fine Morning. ⌘ Read more
Twin earthquakes rattle Australia's east coast
Two strong tremors rock Far North Queensland and northern NSW within hours. ⌘ Read more
Bustling with people getting advice, this is not a hardware store but a tool library
Hundreds of people come together, share ideas, and help each other at the Triangle Tool Library in Cobargo, fuelled by the generous donations that poured into the bushfire-affected community after the Black Summer. ⌘ Read more
Live: Wrestling icon The Iron Sheik dies, and CNN's boss ousted after a tumultuous year. Catch up with The Loop
This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories as they happen. ⌘ Read more
From student activist, to marathon man: What makes WA's new premier Roger Cook tick?**
More than 15 years after taking his seat in parliament, Roger Cook today reaches the top job in state politics. Political reporter Keane Bourke examines what drives WA's 31st premier. ⌘ Read more
There is no PGA Tour-LIV Golf merger. The truth is much darker than that
News of a PGA Tour-LIV Golf union shook the sport to its core, but the unseemly truth is the real merger is with the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund, and will likely spell the end for LIV. ⌘ Read more
AGL to tackle brain-eating amoeba in Lake Liddell near retired power station
The Hunter Valley waterway has been closed to fishing, swimming, and skiing since 2016 when the deadly amoeba was detected, likely thriving in the comfortable warm water discharged by the Liddell power station. ⌘ Read more
Could vacant offices help solve Darwin's tight student accommodation market?**
The vice-chancellor of the NT's biggest university calls for people to open up spare bedrooms to students, as calls grow for vacant office space to potentially be used as a temporary solution. ⌘ Read more
Damien has travelled Australia talking to communities about the Voice. Here's what he found
In some of Australia's most remote communities, where many don't speak English as a first language, an Indigenous community broadcaster is reaching out to learn residents' views about the Indigenous Voice to Parliament ahead of the referendum. ⌘ Read more
Ryan, 20, was studying the signs of stroke when he had one himself, making him more determined to be a rural doctor
As rural communities grapple with unprecedented doctor shortages, young medical students like Ryan Luck could be part of the solution. But first he had to overcome his own medical issue. ⌘ Read more
'Nation's toughest' dog laws have not stemmed reports of attacks
The ACT government rarely declares dogs to be "dangerous" despite hundreds of complaints a year. The opposition want victims to be told why. ⌘ Read more
‘I can’t walk away from $18,000’: Collapsed home builder customers barred from compensation scheme
Victorians who have fallen through the cracks in the wake of the Porter Davis collapse are calling for the government to include them in a $15 million insurance scheme. ⌘ Read more
Retired Australian fighter jets a step closer to joining Ukraine's war effort, but obstacles remain
Kyiv assures the White House that it would not deploy second-hand Australian warplanes into Russian airspace if dozens of the retired F/A-18s are transferred to Ukraine. ⌘ Read more
Think you've been spiked? Here's what you should do
There are reports coming from all around the country of people being needle and drink spiked. Here's a guide on what to do if you think you're one of them. ⌘ Read more
Premature replacement of solar panels polluting landfill driven by rising power costs, researchers warn
Researchers say rising electricity costs are pushing some home owners to replace their solar panels prematurely, increasing the need for bespoke recycling facilities to avoid them going to waste. ⌘ Read more
With another interest rate rise, there's a large group of home buyers who are 'immune' from its impacts
New research shows more than 25 per cent of homes sold in Queensland, Victoria and NSW were paid for in cash by older Australians who have benefited from high property prices and are "basically immune" to the effects of rising interest rates. ⌘ Read more
Ava's heart monitor was disconnected for more than 18 months. She was under state care the entire time
The state forced Katelyn apart from her mother, who has dementia, for two years. She says her mother was left without important medical care as her guardian struggled to manage an excessive workload. ⌘ Read more
Purrs echo around Norma as a robotic cat helps her reconnect
Aged care workers say robotic pets are helping residents reduce anxiety, depression and social isolation. ⌘ Read more
'Welcome to hell': Dark Mofo shocks its way to free publicity, yet again
The latest "blatant agenda to bring hell to earth" in sleepy old Hobart is about to kick off — and, true to form, has timed the pressing of the wowser button to perfection. ⌘ Read more
Human remains found in bags are missing call centre staff, Mexican authorities confirmed
As many as eight young workers are confirmed dead in Mexico after they apparently tried to quit jobs at a call centre operated by a violent drug cartel that targeted Americans in a real estate scam. ⌘ Read more
This week's interest rate rise has exposed cracks in the consensus between Chalmers and Lowe
It's not just stretched borrowers being pushed closer to breaking point. The consensus between the treasurer and the RBA governor is also cracking – at least when it comes to the impact wages are having on inflation, writes David Speers. ⌘ Read more
Putin calls dam breach is a 'catastrophe', Ukraine says it's made advances in Bakhmut
Russian President Vladimir Putin says the destruction of the Kakhovka dam is an "environmental and humanitarian catastrophe" during a call with Turkish counterpart Tayyip Erdogan. ⌘ Read more
Lionel Messi to join Major League Soccer side Inter Miami after PSG exit, reports say
Lionel Messi will snub a lucrative contract in Saudi Arabia and move to Major League Soccer side Inter Miami as a free agent,  the BBC reports. ⌘ Read more
Prince Harry says phone-hacking was done on industrial scale by UK press
Prince Harry says he would feel a sense of injustice if the High Court ruled he had not been a victim of phone hacking. ⌘ Read more
NSW MP Gareth Ward will not be suspended a second time, says ethics committee
The Kiama independent pleaded not guilty to criminal charges over historic sexual abuse allegations. ⌘ Read more
'Sleeping at the wheel': Treasury response to PwC scandal criticised as KPMG proposes reforms
Consulting firm KPMG has labelled the behaviour of its competitor PwC disturbing and unacceptable and proposed a list of reforms as part of a Senate inquiry into the integrity of consultants engaged by the federal government. ⌘ Read more
Queensland will not meet 2031 deadline to close the gap on First Nations life expectancy, report finds
First Nations patients are more likely to miss medical appointments and be discharged from hospital against medical advice, according to the Queensland Audit Office. ⌘ Read more
Pope Francis to undergo abdominal surgery, stay in hospital for several days
Pope Francis will be put under general anaesthesia and hospitalised for several days following abdominal surgery in Rome. ⌘ Read more
Live: Australia takes on India in the World Test Championship Final
Australia and India, the two top-ranked Test sides in the World lock horns at The Oval to decide who will be the second ever ICC World Test Champions. Follow all the day one action in our live blog. ⌘ Read more
Australia vs India, live scorecard
Live scores as Australia takes on India in the ICC World Test Championship final at The Oval in London. ⌘ Read more
Dutton denies shadow ministers misrepresented federal court judges during Voice debate
Peter Dutton denies members of his party deliberately misrepresented the opinions of federal court judges during debate on the constitution alteration bill on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. ⌘ Read more
Documents show natural gas could play major role in $1.5b Middle Arm precinct
NT government documents show so-called blue hydrogen requiring natural gas will play a significant role at the Middle Arm Sustainable Development Precinct on Darwin Harbour. ⌘ Read more
Miners to receive compensation after department's eight-year blunder leaves them without jobs
The government will pay refunds to opal miners who have been stripped of their licences due to an administrative error that has left them with invalid licences. ⌘ Read more
Canberra Health Staff could remain barred from accessing Calvary Public Hospital until early next week
Canberra Health Services staff won't be able to go onto the site of Calvary Public Hospital to finalise transition arrangements for a little longer – until the ACT Supreme Court makes a decision on Calvary's bid for an injunction to halt the takeover. ⌘ Read more
'People will call me a hypocrite': Why golf competitions the PGA, LIV and European Tour are merging
"Two years of disruption and distraction" in golf are over and pending lawsuits between the parties will now be dropped — and missing from all the announcements was Australia's Greg Norman, the commissioner of LIV Golf. ⌘ Read more
Aged care taskforce looking at new taxes, and more self-funding for wealthy elderly Australians
The aged care minister leaves the door open for wealthy people to fund their own aged care, or imposing a levy on Australians to pay for rising costs, as Baby Boomers begin to enter the system. ⌘ Read more
Why Australia's top donor drives 200km every fortnight to give blood
The Red Cross warns a "perfect storm" of blood shortages is looming, so Geoff Blogg keeps rolling up his sleeve. ⌘ Read more
CSIRO planning to introduce random drug testing of workers
CSIRO staff across the nation would be randomly tested for the presence of drugs in their system under a plan from management. That would include testing for cannabis, even though a large number of staff are legally able to possess and use the drug. ⌘ Read more
'Cruel murderer' Joon Seong Tan labelled a 'bastard' by victim's family, now admits killing Melbourne mother Ju 'Kelly' Zhang
The mother of slain Melbourne woman Ju Zhang comes face-to-face with her daughter's killer in the Supreme Court, calling for the harshest of punishments to be handed down. ⌘ Read more
Jenny Craig collapses in Australia and New Zealand after no buyer found for weight-loss company
Jenny Craig's Australian and New Zealand operations will immediately stop trading after administrators failed to find a buyer for the weight-loss company's physical stores. ⌘ Read more
Nic Naitanui to have surgery on Achilles tendon, ruled out for the season
West Coast Eagles coach Adam Simpson is confident the big star can come back from his latest severe injury, despite him playing just eight games last year and none this season. ⌘ Read more
French painter who loved — and later left — Picasso, dies aged 101
Acclaimed French artist, author and former partner of Pablo Picasso, Françoise Gilot, dies age 101. ⌘ Read more
Workers at one of Victoria's most loved tourist attractions vote to strike
Operations at Sovereign Hill could be affected if workers decide to go on a full strike. ⌘ Read more
Disgraced MP Milton Orkopoulos bashed in prison, treated for multiple injuries
The former NSW Labor minister and convicted paedophile has been treated for multiple injuries after the incident. ⌘ Read more
Rain welcomed by outback graziers after dry, dusty conditions
A wet winter front has changed the fortunes of far west NSW farmers who had been waiting for months for rain to return. ⌘ Read more
Army major tells bushfire inquiry he may not have approved 'whiz break' that led to massive blaze
An army major tells an inquiry into a destructive bushfire south of Canberra in 2020 he may not have authorised a helicopter to land for a crew member's toilet break if he had been asked. ⌘ Read more
Truck driver who allegedly struck two schoolchildren at pedestrian crossing faces court
An Adelaide truck driver who was involved in a crash that injured two school students has appeared in court for the first time on two counts of dangerous driving. ⌘ Read more
Man who 'clubbed' estranged wife over the head with 1.8kg sledgehammer pleads not guilty to murder
Shaun Sturgess is on trial for the domestic violence murder of his estranged wife Jacqueline in April 2020. ⌘ Read more
Woman pleads not guilty to manslaughter over fatal crash in WA's South West
A 26-year-old woman has pleaded not guilty to allegedly killing a man and injuring two others in a drunken, high-speed crash on a country road near Busselton. ⌘ Read more
Woman arrested after three-car crash in Adelaide's north-west
Police allege the woman failed to stop for police before being involved in a three-car crash nearby. ⌘ Read more
Outbreak of mosquito-borne disease in the NT sparks health warning
The Northern Territory has recorded seven cases and two deaths from Murray Valley encephalitis (MVE) this year, as the health department urges people to protect themselves against mosquito bites. ⌘ Read more
National Gallery of Australia formally postpones exhibition featuring APY artwork
The National Gallery of Australia has indefinitely shelved a controversial exhibition of artworks from South Australia's APY Lands. ⌘ Read more
Crypto crackdown by US securities could transform the industry
The cryptocurrency industry has long argued tokens do not constitute a "security", however the results of cases against Binance and Coinbase could change that. ⌘ Read more
Former fire chiefs fear 'dangerous' emergency reforms in lead up to next bushfire season
A merger between Tasmania Fire Service and the State Emergency Service has drawn criticism, with former fire chiefs saying it will create "dangerous" levels of bureaucracy. Last week, the TFS chief officer quit his post over the concerns. ⌘ Read more
Two years after buying dilapidated Lamb House, the Wilsons are just months away from moving in
It has taken more than two years and the spend has ballooned well beyond the original estimate, but this passion project is almost complete and the owners are excited. ⌘ Read more
Domestic assault charges dropped against Oympic boxer Harry Garside
The Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist says the ordeal has been personally devastating, as he prepares for qualification for the 2024 Paris Games. ⌘ Read more
LIV-PGA merger … good for the game, or 'one of the saddest days in golf'?**
Reactions to the merger, range from joy and relief to frustration and even fury, with some accusing golf's leaders of choosing money and giving up their principles. ⌘ Read more
Unseasonable storms bring warmest start to Australian winter in decades
In a complete reverse of the cold pattern of southerly winds in May, we are now seeing one of the warmest starts to winter on record. ⌘ Read more
Bill Johnston stripped of corrective services portfolio as incoming WA Premier reshapes cabinet
Roger Cook announces his new cabinet, with Bill Johnston stripped of the problem-plagued corrective services portfolio, as Rita Saffioti steps up as the new treasurer. ⌘ Read more
Customers $4 million out of pocket after cruise company collapse
A 53.5m luxury superyacht was sold earlier this year to pay back debts to international creditors, but more than $4 million owed to customers is unlikely to be returned. ⌘ Read more
Lawyer for NRL star Dylan Brown says CCTV 'does not' support groping allegations
The 22-year-old was charged over the weekend after he was accused of groping a woman at a Double Bay venue in Sydney's eastern suburbs. ⌘ Read more
Australia's economy grew by 0.2pc in March quarter, signalling marked slowdown
Australia's economy grew by 0.2 per cent in the March quarter, slower than economists were expecting, dragging the annual rate down to just 2.3 per cent. ⌘ Read more
'Maggots were falling from the ceiling': Cloncurry, Charters Towers residents demand hospital upgrades
Residents in regional Queensland are crying out for basic upgrades to what have been labelled unacceptable hospital conditions, some 140 years old. ⌘ Read more
Prawn farmers fired up over disease risk after biosecurity review fails to deliver raw prawn import bans
The federal government is under fire, accused of failing Australian prawn farmers, who warn it is a matter of “not if but when” more devastating crustacean diseases enter the country, potentially spreading to lobsters. ⌘ Read more
A mountain bike crash left Harrison an incomplete quadriplegic in year 9, he finished school as dux
When a traumatic mountain biking accident left Harrison an incomplete quadriplegic it was recommended he scale back his studies. Instead, he became dux of his school. ⌘ Read more
Cassie Siataga's kick to go down in Samoan rugby history
The Samoan fly-half has pulled off a penalty kick to win Manusina's first-ever regional title, snatching the championship away from Fiji, but she has also scored every point for her team's victory. ⌘ Read more
'The whole system is about to fall apart': Aussie writer in LA raises alarm as strike continues
An Australian comedy writer based in Los Angeles says the Hollywood writers strike is a serious matter that will have implications for the global entertainment industry. ⌘ Read more
Fisherman's death first known case of two crocodiles preying on a human, department finds
The grim details of a fatal crocodile attack on a fisherman in Far North Queensland have been revealed following a coronial investigation into his death. ⌘ Read more
'Environmental bomb of mass destruction': Ukraine and Russia blame each other at UN for dam destruction
The US says it is "not certain" where the blame for the dam's destruction lies, but it does not make sense that Kyiv would unleash an environmental disaster on its own people. ⌘ Read more
Influx of foreign workers helps growers and towns 'starting to really feel alive'
More fruit and vegetables are expected to hit supermarket shelves soon as backpackers and holidaymakers return to north Queensland. ⌘ Read more
Australian tourist 'looking forward to putting this chapter behind him' after alleged drunken rampage
The family of an Australian man accused of a drunken, naked rampage in Indonesia has thanked everyone involved in the deal to free him as he makes his way home. ⌘ Read more
Alcaraz defies third set wobble against Tsitsipas to set up French Open showdown with Djokovic
Young Spanish star Carlos Alcaraz cruises past Stefanos Tsitsipas at Roland Garros to set up a mouth-watering French Open last-four showdown with Novak Djokovic. ⌘ Read more
Lowe warns mortgage pain 'not a reason to avoid using the tool that we have' to get inflation down
Take one for the team. That is essentially the message Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe has delivered to the millions of Australians faced with surging mortgage repayments. ⌘ Read more
After living alone for 16 years, a female crocodile cut out the middleman and had a ‘virgin birth’**
An American crocodile managed to reproduce by herself, in a process scientists call parthenogenesis, or 'virgin birth', DNA reveals. Scientists say the discovery suggests the phenomenon may have also occurred in extinct reptiles like dinosaurs. ⌘ Read more
Thousands of SA properties without power after severe weather
The Bureau of Meteorology says about 65,000 lightning strikes were recorded in the 24 hours to 5am. ⌘ Read more
Snot comes in many colours depending on what's happening up your nose. But be careful with how you use nasal spray
Our noses perform some important functions every day of our lives, but we often only notice when disease changes how they work, writes David King. ⌘ Read more
Paediatricians sound alarm over fracking-related health risks
Forty-five medical specialists, supported by federal independent MP Monique Ryan, have outlined their concerns of both the direct and indirect health risks of fracking in a letter addressed to the NT Chief Minister. ⌘ Read more
Live: GDP figures in focus as ASX set to open higher, Wall Street rises
Investors are awaiting the latest economic growth figures in the wake of the Reserve Bank raising interest rates. Meanwhile, US stocks have increased. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. ⌘ Read more
'I don't support the war': Belarusian tennis star Aryna Sabalenka opens up about invasion of Ukraine
Having skipped two press conferences at Roland Garros after being grilled by the media about her personal stance on the invasion of Ukraine, Sabalenka tells reporters she does not want her country involved in any conflict. ⌘ Read more
Fashion has a waste problem, and retailers in Australia are reluctant to sign up to a possible solution
Australia's biggest fashion retailers are being threatened with a mandatory levy on garment sales, after many big names failed to sign up to a new scheme to tackle the 200,000 tonnes of old clothes going into landfill each year. ⌘ Read more
Canberra rape support centre says journalists contacted it for information on Brittany Higgins
The Canberra Rape Crisis Centre has called out the Australian media for its reporting surrounding sexual assault and says journalists have been contacting it about Brittany Higgins. ⌘ Read more
'Local solutions to local problems': NT communities welcome justice reinvestment funding
Katherine, Darwin, Groote Eylandt and Lajamanu in the NT are among 15 communities across the country which will get a share of $69 million in federal funding to develop justice reinvestment strategies. ⌘ Read more
Trump backer turned critic Chris Christie enters US presidential race
Chris Christie, who served as an adviser to Donald Trump's successful 2016 campaign but has since been an outspoken critic of the former president, has filed paperwork declaring his candidacy. ⌘ Read more
Boarding school families 'ecstatic' after allowance boosted by $4,000**
It costs Queensland rural families like Kylie Cook's tens of thousands of dollars every year to boarding school, but it's about to become cheaper due to a "game-changing" commitment. ⌘ Read more
Older dogs and cats that need a home for their final years find perfect matches with these retirees
It may sound like Tinder for older Australians, but the Seniors for Seniors program is about finding the special kind of love only a four-legged friend can provide. ⌘ Read more
Thieves are targeting number plates — how can you protect yours from being stolen?**
Criminal networks are using stolen number plates to commit offences and avoid police, but there are simple solutions to stop your car becoming a target. ⌘ Read more
Almost 600 hospital beds were occupied by COVID and flu patients in Queensland yesterday
Public hospitals in Bundaberg and Mackay have already re-introduced compulsory mask wearing with significant numbers of Omicron and flu cases circulating together across the state for the first time. ⌘ Read more
Westpac launches new cards for visually impaired
The bank launched the cards to help those who have vision impairments. ⌘ Read more
Hard lads, emo crushes and horny skeletons: Eight queer games of pride and resistance
From dating as a trans man to caring for house plants, here are a selection of video and tabletop games made by queer designers from Australia and New Zealand. ⌘ Read more
Australia takes on India in the World Test Championship — but what is it?**
Australia and India meet at The Oval to decide the ICC World Test Championship but, with the Ashes looming, how much are Australia focused on this one-off match? ⌘ Read more
Same job, same pay: A matter of fairness or a 'dangerous' attack on business?**
A campaign has been launched to try and kill off the government's proposed "same job, same pay" changes. What do we know about what the government is looking to achieve? ⌘ Read more
'I need a roof over my head': Growing demand for social housing sees waitlist balloon
A year ago, Thomas was a home owner. Now he expects to wait years before securing social housing. ⌘ Read more
Investigation underway after 30 women complain about maternity experience at NSW hospital
An independent investigation is underway and a review has been conducted after a group of 30 women complain about maternity care they received at the Wagga Wagga Base Hospital in NSW's Central West. ⌘ Read more
Time is running out for RBA chief — but so is the patience of borrowers and renters
Reserve Bank Governor Philip Lowe and his board have pushed up interest rates yet again – for the twelfth time in 14 months – because they want to damage the economy further, writes Peter Martin. ⌘ Read more
If you're applying for jobs, there's one 'dangerous word' this expert says you should look out for
It's deflating to start a new job only to realise what it seemed like on paper doesn't match the reality. Here's how to avoid getting trapped. ⌘ Read more
Kathleen Folbigg's release from prison might seem like a storybook ending but some challenges are just beginning
Kathleen Folbigg spent 20 years in jail for killing her children. The NSW Attorney General has now extended an unconditional pardon. But there are psychological and practical challenges ahead. Here's what the research tells us. ⌘ Read more