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ACT Supreme Court dismisses Calvary Health Care's bid to stop government's hospital takeover
The ACT Supreme Court has dismissed Calvary Health Care's bid to stop the ACT Government from taking over Calvary Public Hospital Bruce. ⌘ Read more
Cyber hack of law firm HWL Ebsworth may affect Tasmanians, government says
The Tasmanian government may have been caught up in another data breach, months after a separate hack compromised names, addresses and bank statements. ⌘ Read more
Ammunition at accused's property matched bullets that killed ex son-in-law, murder jury hears
Ammunition found at a Tasmanian property belonging to two people accused of murder was discharged by the same gun that fired the bullets which killed their former son-in-law, a court hears. ⌘ Read more
Fledgling farmhand stops emu eggs from being crushed by tractor in surprising find
A strange sight in a Western Australian paddock turns out to be a clutch of emu eggs, with farmers giving the site a wide berth while seeding. ⌘ Read more
Feral cats kill thousands of native animals each year, but this all-women ranger team is taking action
The Tjuwanpa Women Rangers have taken up arms to protect native animals from feral predators in central Australia and have been sharpening their shooting skills. ⌘ Read more
'Nonsense': Anthony Albanese rejects claims of Labor coordination over Higgins' allegation
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese insists Finance Minister Katy Gallagher did not mislead parliament and has rejected suggestions that Labor coordinated to politically benefit from former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins' allegation as "nonsense". ⌘ Read more
Former Soviet colonel Dmytro was out and about getting some exercise. Then he woke up in a pool of blood
As Russia continues its campaign in Ukraine, estimates place the number of civilian casualties in the thousands. But beyond the facts and figures are real lives changed forever by the war. ⌘ Read more
Sydney man extradited to Cairns to face court on child sex charges
A man accused of the rape and indecent treatment of a child has been flown to Cairns by Queensland detectives to appear in court. ⌘ Read more
'Absolutely blindsided': Dumped Blain MLA Mark Turner accuses Labor of denying him natural justice
Mr Turner says he only found out Labor would not be renewing his membership after being contacted by a journalist, after the party issued a statement yesterday. ⌘ Read more
Use of social media to groom kids 'disgraceful', judge says in sentencing 61yo
A 61-year-old Tasmanian man is sentenced to two years and nine months in prison for grooming two young girls with the intent to procure them for sexual abuse — with the judge issuing a warning over the use of social media. ⌘ 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
The power to rule — why this Port trio is the best high-end draft haul in 18 years
It has been almost 20 years since the Power won a flag, but a clever investment in the 2018 draft has put the club in its best position yet to rectify that, writes Cody Atkinson and Sean Lawson. ⌘ Read more
ABC radio services set to be downgraded in five-year plan, as audience moves to digital
ABC managing director David Anderson flags an acceleration of the transition to digital and away from broadcast, as he releases details of the organisation's five-year plan. ⌘ Read more
Driest May on record hurts farmers desperate for relief
Farmers are facing tough decisions as rainfall creeps to a halt just 12 months after widespread flooding. ⌘ Read more
Trump's second indictment of the year may not be his last. This is what we know about his legal woes
For the second time this year, former US president Donald Trump has been indicted on criminal charges. So, what happens now? Here's everything we know. ⌘ Read more
Gen Z gym bros resurrecting Christianity as religion makes godlike gains on social media
Hugo Byrnes is one of a growing number of unlikely digital disciples spreading the word about Christianity online through meme accounts and Bible puns. ⌘ Read more
Qld man in critical condition after stabbing and balcony fall
Police are investigating following the stabbing and two-storey balcony fall of a man in the Townsville CBD, leaving him with life-threatening injuries. ⌘ Read more
No strike action for Sovereign Hill workers until holiday rush ends
Unionised workers at Ballarat's most popular tourist attraction have delayed any protected strike action until next week, amid concerns about impacts this long weekend. ⌘ Read more
Arrest warrant granted for Sydney developer Jean Nassif over alleged fraud offences
Detectives from the NSW Organised Crime Squad are granted a warrant to arrest the Toplace founder, who is believed to be overseas. ⌘ Read more
Optimism prevails for Vic ski season despite road access briefly cut
Just days before the King's Birthday long weekend marks the beginning of the snow season, Falls Creek businesses are optimistic about the months ahead after taking a "big hit" over the summer. ⌘ Read more
Detectives hunt killer of country driver shot and left in shallow grave
The homicide squad reveals a man missing in the Hunter Valley for a month before his body was found was murdered. ⌘ Read more
Top End electricity supply to continue to rely on emergency gas
Supply issues at an offshore gas field force the government-owned electricity provider to rely on emergency gas deals with LNG exporters to keep generators running. ⌘ Read more
Australian wines are going through a 'golden period' — now there's awards to prove it
Australian wines have been labelled 'the best in the world' after dominating a prestigious international wine awards, taking home more 'Best in Show' awards than any other country ⌘ Read more
The Zaporizhzhia power plant used water from the destroyed Ukrainian dam. What happens now?**
One of the world's largest nuclear power plants relies on a reservoir attached to the Nova Kakhovka dam. What does that mean now the dam has been destroyed? ⌘ Read more
Journalist pays penalty over report slamming referee's conduct
Gippsland Times journalist Zoe Askew was suspended and fined $600 by the local league she plays in after publishing a report which criticised the behaviour of a match official. ⌘ Read more
Julian Assange will fight UK High Court decision in last legal option against extradition to the US
Australian Julian Assange will fight to overturn a United Kingdom High Court ruling that rejected his appeal against extradition to the United States. ⌘ Read more
Weekly news quiz: A humpback, a nightclub, a golf controversy and a new look at augmented reality
Have you been paying attention? It's time to test your news knowledge from the week that was. ⌘ Read more
Could 'offensive' social media posts really put you behind bars in Queensland?**
Following the proposal of new anti-discrimination laws in Queensland, claims swirled online that it meant offensive posts on social media could lead to three years of jail. Is that correct? ⌘ Read more
Fish and chip prices to rise with ban on major form of fishing, a fisheries scientist says
There are fears fresh fish prices could "go through the roof" with a ban on gillnet fishing, paving the way for more imported seafood. ⌘ Read more
Lack of snow delays start to NSW ski season
With more grass that snow visible on the NSW slopes, resorts have postponed skiing and snowboarding for the long weekend. ⌘ Read more
Victoria's chief health officer Brett Sutton resigns after stint as face of COVID-19 response
Professor Sutton will join national science agency CSIRO after four years in the role as chief health officer. ⌘ Read more
It's 35 years since Bob Hawke was presented with the Barunga Statement. What's changed?**
The Barunga Festival gets underway, marking 35 years since Indigenous leaders presented the Barunga Statement to former prime minister Bob Hawke. So, what's changed since then? ⌘ Read more
Ade hit rock bottom when he had a stroke, but now he helps others thrive in Australia's screen industry
Looking behind the glitz and glamour of Australia's media and entertainment industry, a report finds people with disabilities face discrimination, poor access and and a pay gap, but things are improving. ⌘ Read more
Pedestrian killed in vehicle collision on major Darwin road
Police say traffic diversions along one of Darwin's busiest roads are in place, after a pedestrian was reportedly struck and killed by a vehicle this morning. ⌘ Read more
Teen in custody after woman and 11-year-old girl stabbed at Ipswich home
Police have taken a 16-year-old boy into custody after a woman and 11-year-old girl were stabbed at a home in Rosewood, leaving them both critically injured. ⌘ Read more
Sharon lost her dad in mass flash flooding. Now she's slowly putting her life back together
Eugowra resident Sharon Radwick has finally moved back home after a flash flood destroyed her house in Central West NSW. But some scars will never heal. ⌘ Read more
'I apologise institutionally, but also as a human being': New Zealand ancestral remains returned after 150 years
A delegation from New Zealand is in Germany tasked with repatriating more than 100 Māori and Moriori remains looted or traded during colonial times. ⌘ Read more
Australian tennis star Jack Crawford was on top of the world with a Tasmanian racquet in his hand
Ninety years ago Jack Crawford became the first Australian to win the French Open, playing with a racquet made by Launceston's now defunct Alexander brand. Since then, the company has disappeared from international tennis, but its former factory still stands as a reminder. ⌘ Read more
Dandenong Ranges residents struggle with insurance and building costs two years on from massive storm
It's been two years after a powerful storm brought down trees across the Dandenong Ranges, east of Melbourne, many are still struggling to repair and rebuild from that night, and not a single home has been rebuilt. ⌘ Read more
Travellers fined thousands for trying to sneak plant cuttings into Australia
Plant cuttings disguised as botox, tea, and seafood have cost four travellers entering Australia $22,000 for biosecurity breaches. ⌘ Read more
'We've had windows damaged, doors kicked in': Hobart businesses struggle with youth crime
A parliamentary committee has heard just 40 Tasmanian children are responsible for half of all youth offending, but children's advocates say they're appalled that authorities seem to think more arrests are the answer. ⌘ Read more
Childhood dementia will cut these sisters' lives short. Their parents want better respite services — not sympathy
The McWaters have two daughters with childhood dementia as a result of Batten Disease. They say they are luckier than some as they get to see their children grow up, but they want to see a better understanding of the disease and respite options. ⌘ Read more
Everything's going up, including wages. But is that a good thing?**
The trajectory of wages is just one of the unknowns in the complex situation facing the economy, and thus the government, over the next year, writes Michelle Grattan. ⌘ Read more
These scientists want to turn your watch into a disease alarm and stop the next pandemic
Australians would be warned within minutes if they were falling sick under an ambitious new plan from scientists, who hope artificial intelligence will be the key to stopping the next pandemic or slowing the spread of weaponised diseases. ⌘ Read more
Sydney council spends millions blocking developments, as mayor at risk of losing her view
North Sydney Council's ballooning legal bill comes as a new report from the NSW Productivity Commission finds the city's most affluent suburbs must become higher and denser to arrest the housing crisis. ⌘ Read more
Sixty-six people earned an average of $14.5 million in 2020-21. None of them paid a cent in tax
Sixty-six people earned more than $14 million in the 2020-21 financial year, but new data from the Australian Taxation Office shows they paid zero income tax. ⌘ Read more
Alexander forgot his concession card on a train, a mistake which ended in his arrest and hospitalisation
Each year, dozens of people claim to have been injured by police, but only a handful of officers end up facing court for those alleged assaults. In South Australia, police have been accused of charging their alleged victims instead, to stop their allegations being properly investigated. ⌘ Read more
Russia's invasion of Ukraine is causing so much environmental damage it will take decades to heal
The war in Ukraine has not only destroyed infrastructure and claimed human lives, but the natural environment and wildlife have been decimated and could take decades to recover when the war finally ends. ⌘ Read more
US religious broadcaster Pat Robertson dies aged 93
Pat Robertson, a religious broadcaster who turned a tiny Virginia TV station into the global Christian Broadcasting Network, ran for president and helped make religion central to Republican Party politics in America, has died at 93. ⌘ Read more
Imran Khan granted bail on new charges accusing him of link to murder
The former Pakistani prime minister says he is facing nearly 150 charges, all of which he denies, since his initial May 9 arrest. ⌘ Read more
NT politician Mark Turner expelled from Labor Party
Mr Turner says he was made aware of Territory Labor's decision not to renew his membership at the same time as the media. ⌘ Read more
BBC, British Airways among first big-name victims in global supply-chain hack
The Cl0p ransomware syndicate announces on its dark web site that victims have until June 14 to negotiate a ransom or risk having sensitive stolen data dumped online. ⌘ Read more
ASEAN to hold first joint military exercise off Indonesia as South China Sea tensions simmer
China says all of the South China Sea belongs to it and presses its claims with a huge deployment of coast guard and fishing boats as far as 1,500km off its coastline, while Indonesia says the planned exercise is about  strengthening "ASEAN centrality". ⌘ Read more
South Korean inquiry to investigate 237 more foreign adoptions suspected to be fraudulent
The country's Truth and Reconciliation Commission has previously acknowledged the records of many adoptees sent to the West were manipulated and falsely described them as orphans, increasing their adoptability. ⌘ Read more
Social media platforms face complaints about 'misleading' crypto promotion
The European Consumer Group alleges misleading promotion of crypto assets by advertisers and influencers could cause great harm to consumers. ⌘ Read more
NRL live: Titans host Tigers at Robina to kick off round 15
The Titans host West Tigers at Robina, needing a win to keep in touch with the top eight. Follow our ScoreCentre for all the live scores and stats. ⌘ Read more
Eight young children wounded in stabbing attack in France
Eight children, all around three years old, and one adult are injured in a knife attack in the French town of Annecy. ⌘ Read more
NSW Premier vows to snub MP's questions in parliament while 'very serious' criminal charges remain
The NSW Premier says he will continue to take Kiama MP Gareth Ward's questions on notice only, despite a committee warning against suspending members who face criminal charges. ⌘ Read more
Live: Australia looks to press home its advantage on day two of WTC final
Steve Smith and Travis Head have already put on 251 runs, and they'll look to press home Australia's advantage over India on day two of the World Test Championship final at The Oval. Follow all the updates in our live blog. ⌘ Read more
AFL live: Franklin lines up for his 350th game as Swans, Saints clash at the SCG
The Swans and Saints return after their bye round, as Lance Franklin marks another milestone in his stellar career, lining up for his 350th AFL game. Follow our live AFL ScoreCentre for all the scores, stats and results. ⌘ Read more
About 600 square kilometres of Ukraine's Kherson region reportedly under water after dam destroyed
Ukraine says the average level of flooding in the Kherson region is 5.61 metres as authorities work to evacuate more people after the collapse of the Nova Kakhovka dam. ⌘ Read more
$175m flood levee confirmed for Bundaberg, but not all residents protected
A new levee is set to help a city that hasn't forgotten flood devastation of a decade ago. ⌘ Read more
Luxury NSW resort to temporarily close due to supply access issues
The luxury resort in New South Wales' Wolgan Valley, which guests sometimes access by helicopter, says damage to a main access road during a November has led it to close for the "foreseeable future". ⌘ Read more
Health worker Sara says her teenage daughters' vaping addictions came as a horrifying shock
A crackdown on the sale of illegal e-cigarettes throughout South Australia secures the support of an Adelaide mother and healthcare worker, who has spoken out about the impact of vaping addiction on two of her children. ⌘ Read more
Airline says 'no longer financially viable' to offer Bathurst service
Bathurst Airport will soon be grounded after the last remaining commercial airline to offer flights there announced it is pulling out in July. ⌘ Read more
Council announces big rate hike — with ratepayers invited to say what they can do without to save cash
A council in Tasmania's south is increasing rates by 12 per cent next financial year to deal with rising debt levels. It's looking at asking residents which services they'd like see cut, to reduce their rate bill in future. ⌘ Read more
Former sheriff's deputy on trial for failing to intervene in US school shooting
In a US first, a former sheriff's deputy is on trial for child neglect and culpable negligence for failing to protect students during a 2018 school shooting in Florida. ⌘ Read more
Sydney man jailed for nine years over manslaughter of Scott Johnson
Scott White was arrested in 2020 over Scott Johnson's death, decades after the then-27-year-old's body was found at the base of cliffs in Manly near a gay beat. ⌘ Read more
Magistrate rejects bid to have charges over drowning thrown out
A council has argued a legal technicality to have charges dropped, following the 2018 deaths of a father and son at Airlie Beach Lagoon in the Whitsundays. ⌘ Read more
'Every element of Banksia Hill failing' says damning report into WA's notorious youth detention centre
A mental health crisis amongst detainees, 'neglected' hygiene and living conditions as well as infrastructure in 'state of disrepair' are among the serious issues discovered at WA's only youth detention centre. ⌘ Read more
Emergency Services Commissioner says faster reporting of Orroral Valley fire 'unlikely' to have impacted response
The ACT's Emergency Services Commissioner has told an inquiry she does not think a more timely report of the Orroral Valley bushfire would have made a major difference to the emergency response. ⌘ Read more
Qantas and Jetstar first airlines to fly domestically from Sydney's new $5.3b airport
Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce says the new Western Sydney Airport will be the most technologically advanced and efficient in Australia when it opens in late 2026. ⌘ Read more
Japan court rules not allowing same-sex marriage is 'in a state of unconstitutionality'
Japan's Fukuoka District Court makes a ruling on same-sex marriage that falls short of marriage-equality activists' expectations. ⌘ Read more
'There's always two sides': Eddie Jones says he is committed to long-term Wallabies future
Wallabies coach Eddie Jones says he will coach the Wallabies to the 2027 World Cup, despite earlier comments to the contrary. ⌘ Read more
Little penguins to reclaim Tasmanian car park as city-based population thrives
Hundreds of the world's smallest penguins call the foreshore of the Tasmanian city of Burnie home, and they'll soon have more room to move following the reclamation of a car park. ⌘ Read more
Anthony Albanese says he's optimistic about the economy, as interest rates bite and recession warnings grow
As economists warn the prospect of keeping the economy on "an even keel" has further diminised, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he is optimistic the economy can ride out inflation. ⌘ Read more
'We had a great friendship': Fagan says his relationship with former Hawks star was 'positive'
Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan backs his relationship with Cyril Rioli, after the former Hawks star identified himself as one of the complainants in the Hawthorn investigation. ⌘ Read more
Rex Airlines skips scheduled stop mid-flight, leaving passengers stranded
Those onboard a delayed Rex Airlines flight intending to travel from Perth to Monkey Mia were told mid-flight the plane wouldn't be stopping and they would need to find their own way to their destination. ⌘ Read more
Man charged with murder of baby girl in country NSW in 2018
The 37-year-old was arrested at a house in Bowraville on Thursday morning after a five-year investigation by task force detectives. ⌘ Read more
'He wanted to keep the premiership dirt on him': How a small town and big dreams were the making of Jarrod Croker
Jarrod Croker has become a Canberra Raiders legend en route to his 300th NRL game but before he was anything else in rugby league, he was a 16-year-old premiership winner with the Goulburn Stockmen. ⌘ Read more
Canadian wildfire smoke has engulfed the US east coast. How did they start and why is it travelling so far?**
Eerie images of New York City's skyline veiled by a layer of yellowish haze resemble scenes from science fiction film Blade Runner 2049. But why and how is it spreading so far? ⌘ Read more
Can we beat this super pest? Red fire ants are now within 23km of NSW border
The "super pest" has so far been confined to south-east Queensland since its discovery there in 2001, but has crept 10 kilometres closer to NSW since 2017. ⌘ Read more
Adelaide man charged over donation thefts from Buddhist temples
A man is arrested after a police investigation into thefts of donations from numerous Buddhist temples across Adelaide. ⌘ Read more
One of tennis's biggest stars spoke out against a tyrant, history says it may leave her marked for punishment
Aryna Sabalenka is "not an expert in politics" and never has that been more apparent than when she denounced a war and an autocratic strongman with a history of revenge. ⌘ Read more
Man fined for working as an escort while claiming compensation for a bad back
An air-conditioning technician has been convicted after caught working as an escort and cleaner despite claiming thousands of dollars for a back injury. ⌘ Read more
Victoria's road toll is the worst it's been since 2007 and police want drivers to take care this weekend
Victoria Police has launched an operation targeting road safety after 142 people died on the state's roads for the year-to-date. That number is up by 35 per cent on last year's road toll for the same period. ⌘ Read more
Landlords should be forced to put solar panels on tenants roofs: rental advocates
Rental advocates call for mandates requiring landlords to install solar panels on tenants' roofs amid warnings renters are missing out on the benefits of green energy. ⌘ Read more
Trump lawyers notified that former US president is the target of classified documents probe
Federal prosecutors have notified former US president Donald Trump's attorneys that he is the target of an investigation into his handling of classified materials, adding to his legal troubles as he campaigns for the White House in 2024. ⌘ Read more
What if you could eat a serve of veggies in an ice-cream?**
Each scoop of pumpkin or cauliflower ice-cream has half a serve of vegetables and the same nutritional value of cooked vegetables. And as a bonus, is also a way to tackle Australia's growing food waste problem. ⌘ Read more
ACT passes nation-first ban on irreversible surgery for young intersex children
Australian-first laws banning unnecessary and irreversible medical procedures for intersex children pass in the ACT Legislative Assembly. ⌘ Read more
Do people with strong religious beliefs have fewer nightmares and dreams about death? This study aims to find out
An investigation into whether faith and spirituality influences how people dream is underway, including whether people who are religious are less likely to have nightmares and dreams about death. ⌘ Read more
Anthony Albanese faces questions on whether he planned with Brittany Higgins to pursue Coalition
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces questions on whether he coordinated with Brittany Higgins over her allegation of rape, which was never proven, and claims of a cover-up by the former government. ⌘ Read more
What made Zoe decide to pursue a career in agronomy?**
An agronomy graduate program run has doubled its intake, with more women than men entering the industry as strong growing seasons drive the demand for specialist advice. ⌘ Read more
Daintree croc tour favourite Lizzie's butchered remains prompt probe into suspected illegal killings
Authorities are investigating the decapitations of two crocodiles in weeks, including a decades-old female well-known to tour operators in Queensland's far north. ⌘ Read more
Accused fatal one-punch attacker granted bail
A man accused of a fatal one-punch attack on the Gold Coast last month has been ordered by a court to wear an electronic tracker and report to police every day. ⌘ Read more
'Heartbreaking': Palaszczuk opens up about miscarriage, commits to improving care for women
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has opened up about her own "heartbreaking" miscarriage after an internal review was ordered into the emergency department care a woman received after losing her child. ⌘ Read more
Victorian city records wettest June day in a century
Ballarat has recorded 46 millimetres of rain yesterday; the wettest June day since 1923. ⌘ Read more
Wildlife carers push through trauma of system that 'categorically needs to change'
Hundreds of thousands of wild animals are helped by volunteers across Australia each year. But a vet says an ongoing reliance on goodwill is unsustainable. ⌘ Read more
Dozens of new refuges to give domestic violence survivors 'somewhere safe to go'
It's hoped 27 new refuge centres to be built across regional New South Wales will help more than 3,000 women and children leave abusive relationships. See the locations. ⌘ Read more
'Sacrificial lamb': Rory McIlroy responds to golf 'merger' as Greg Norman says LIV Golf is here to stay
Four-time major champion and LIV Golf critic Rory McIlroy says he feels like a "sacrificial lamb" as details of the "merger" with the PGA emerge. ⌘ Read more