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Hawks captain banned over tackle despite club's attempts to place blame on another player
James Sicily is suspended for three weeks for a tackle on Hugh McCluggage, as Hawthorn attempted to use a doctor to explain another Hawk was to blame for the incident. ⌘ Read more
Truck crash causes major delays on Adelaide freeway
Early morning commuters are experiencing significant traffic delays in both directions on the South Eastern Freeway after a truck crashed into a concrete barrier near Stirling. ⌘ Read more
Global grain giants Bunge and Viterra agree to $34 billion merger
Two agribusiness conglomerates, Bunge and Viterra, have agreed to merge — a decision that's likely to prompt close scrutiny from Australia's competition watchdog. ⌘ Read more
Putin says he might try to seize Ukraine lands near Russian border to prevent more strikes
Russian President Vladimir Putin spends more than two hours giving some of his most detailed remarks about Russia's invasion of Ukraine in months, as the first independent confirmation of the results of Kyiv's counteroffensive come through from the frontlines. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane woman dies in 'unfortunate hiking accident' in Canadian wilderness
Australian hiker Julia-Mary Lane, known affectionately as JM, has been found dead in Canada. ⌘ Read more
Tradie mum turns down dream job after being placed 110th on childcare waitlist
When electrician Erin Bohanna moved to Gladstone with her family she already had work lined up. But after trying to secure daycare for her daughter, she realised she would not be able to take the position. ⌘ Read more
Trump's day in court featured a not guilty plea, a warning from the judge and a round of ‘happy birthday’ from supporters
Former US president Donald Trump faces criminal charges for the second time in as many months. Here's how his day in court unfolded. ⌘ Read more
If Australian rugby wants to thrive in the 'golden decade', it needs to ditch the private schoolboy image
With the competition for sporting talent in Australia the fiercest it has ever been, rugby union needs to look beyond its traditional grassroots base in private schools if it wants to stay relevant, writes Luke Pentony. ⌘ Read more
Live: US interest rate pause expected as inflation slows, ASX eyes gains
Investor optimism that the Federal Reserve will keep rates on hold this week drives stocks higher. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. ⌘ Read more
WA government reveals millions more spent to keep ageing Griffin coal mine running
The WA government spends millions of dollars more than it expected to keep a failing foreign-owned coal mine in the state's south-west running. ⌘ Read more
Housing crisis laid bare as renter forks out $160 a week to share a room with two strangers
An orange picker says he only learnt of Australia's rental crisis after arriving in the Victorian town of Mildura. It comes as a landlord reluctanctly hikes rents to cover his increasing mortgage. ⌘ Read more
'Mindless act of violence': Teenage Banksia Hill detainee sentenced after seriously injuring guard during February riot
The Perth Children's Court hears a teen armed himself with a wooden plank weighing about three kilograms that he threw at a guard, fracturing his skull. ⌘ Read more
'We've no faith in senior management': VICSES volunteers say concerns fall on deaf ears
VICSES volunteer numbers have fallen to a decade-low — and members say it's because of ageing facilities, lack of real training, and poor management. ⌘ Read more
Outback ultramarathon draws runners to Munga-Thirri Simpson Desert
The challenge of sandy dunes and rocky plains lures more than 100 people into the desert to experience Australia's natural beauty, heat, and solitude. ⌘ Read more
Eggs are getting pricey and hard to find — here's why
Hard boiled with soldiers, poached, fried, or scrambled, whichever way you have your eggs, you'll be paying more for the privilege. ⌘ Read more
ADF shakes up its training to better assist in the Indo-Pacific
The Australian Army is undergoing a major change to how it trains for conflict, with soldiers spending more time on the water as Australia focuses on its role in the Indo-Pacific region. ⌘ Read more
Live: Nick Kyrgios loses comeback match, and 10 injured in mass shooting after Denver's NBA win. Catch up with The Loop
This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories as they happen. ⌘ Read more
Flood affected Riverland residents urged to take up 'free' government support
The Riverland's flood recovery coordinator reveals thousands of eligible property owners haven't taken up state government support for repairs, but locals say there isn't enough workers to help get the job done. ⌘ Read more
Yes23 campaign under pressure as final vote legislation looms
The group is under pressure to take control of the campaign for an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice. ⌘ Read more
What relief is there for Queenslanders from the cost of living crunch?**
The state government says its power bill rebates will "fully offset" energy price increases for the typical Queensland household. ⌘ Read more
Money for sports clubs as Brisbane's Lord Mayor prepares to hand down $4.3b budget
Brisbane's Lord Mayor will hand down a record budget on Wednesday which will include grants to boost flood resilience for sports and community clubs. ⌘ Read more
Veep’s Julia Louis-Dreyfus stars in painfully relatable comedy about our daily little white lies
Insecurities and mediocrity make for painfully relatable comic fodder in You Hurt My Feelings, the latest feature from the director of Friends With Money and Please Give. ⌘ Read more
Heard of the triple threat this winter? How to tell if you have the flu, COVID or RSV
COVID-19, the flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are together driving a wave of respiratory illnesses. But how do I know which one I might have? ⌘ Read more
History is against Australia in these Ashes. This team is perfectly constructed to defy it
An unwanted record is staring Australia in the face as it prepares to take on England in the 2023 Ashes. But Pat Cummins's side could not be more perfectly placed to defy history and emerge victorious. ⌘ Read more
Crisis support centres set up in Hunter Valley as 'ripples' from horror crash felt across the community
Drop-in clinics will be open Singleton and Branxton and will be staffed by disaster response and senior mental health clinicians, along with other services, as the identities of the crash victims are confirmed. ⌘ Read more
Balance of power MP demands Tasmanian government fixes school buildings
A Tasmanian MP whose support the minority state government needs won't rule out using that power to force fast-tracking of east coast school repairs. ⌘ Read more
Artist calls on Australia for help in 'very absurd' attempt from Chinese government to stop his exhibition
The Chinese government is attempting to shut down an exhibition in Poland showing works by Chinese-Australian artist, Badiucao, which an official says "hurt Chinese people's feelings". ⌘ Read more
Elisabetta Di Nardo wants to expose ANZ bank for failing to verify her home loan application
Elisabetta Di Nardo has been battling with ANZ for almost two years for loaning her money she says was based on inaccurate information provided without her knowledge. ⌘ Read more
Live: Donald Trump faces federal court in Miami over handling of classified documents
The former US president is being arraigned on federal charges relating to his handling of classified national security records. ⌘ Read more
Wage inflation hits double digits … for chief executives
While a 5.75 per cent increase in award wages attracts widespread criticism, a new report reveals the nation's big business leaders are receiving an average 15 per cent base pay rise. ⌘ Read more
Andrew Tate under investigation on 'more serious' human trafficking charges in Romania
The controversial social media personality and his brother are under house arrest pending investigations related to previously separate charges of trafficking. ⌘ Read more
Police scour mine shaft where gold prospector is believed to have been killed eight years ago
A scrap of clothing found by a member of the public is believed to have prompted police to re-examine a mine shaft where the body of an amateur prospector — whose wife remains missing — was found eight years ago. ⌘ Read more
Paul McCartney says 'final Beatles record' out this year aided by AI
The Beatles — which comprised of McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr — split in 1970. ⌘ Read more
Attorney-General 'deeply concerned' as AFP investigate possible leaking of Bruce Lehrmann trial documents
Lawyers for Network Ten refer the leak of a five-hour pre-interview involving Lisa Wilkinson and Brittany Higgins, which appeared in multiple Australian media outlets this week, to the federal police. ⌘ Read more
Three dead in Nottingham, one arrested, say UK police
Nottinghamshire Police said they had arrested a 31-year-old man on suspicion of murder after police were called to an incident at 4am. ⌘ Read more
'That's what we've been planning for': Sam Kerr confident Matildas can peak at right time for World Cup
Matildas superstar Sam Kerr is back on familiar soil, and says a win over England has given the side a lot of confidence as they gear up for a home World Cup. ⌘ Read more
Cafe owner concerned power price hikes could force coffee cost to $10 a cup
The hospitality and agricultural industries in regional Queensland are bracing for impact with electricity bills expected to surge by nearly 30 per cent next month. ⌘ Read more
Bail denied for former X Factor contestant Mitchell Callaway, charged with 2018 murder of baby
Mitchell Callaway was arrested and charged last week following a five-year police investigation into the death of a nine-month-old girl in the state's central west. ⌘ Read more
Former world 100m champion Tori Bowie died from childbirth complications, autopsy reveals
The three-time Olympic medallist was found dead on May 3 at the age of 32. ⌘ Read more
Mum tells court she's a 'prophet', speaks in tongues during trial examining son's alleged murder
A self-proclaimed "prophet" has spoken in tongues at a Supreme Court trial examining her son's alleged murder in a remote bush village in Far North Queensland in 2021. ⌘ Read more
The government is announcing the biggest financial advice shake-up in years. Here's what it could mean for you
The Albanese government wants to make quality financial advice far more affordable for households. ⌘ Read more
Richmond stand down Marlion Pickett as two-time premiership winner faces court
Richmond have over-ruled Marlion Pickett and won't play him in Saturday's clash against St Kilda after the dual Tigers premiership hero faced court in Perth. ⌘ Read more
Number of homes eligible for buyback in Northern Rivers slashed as new flood maps released
Around 2,000 homes were expected to be eligible for the voluntary scheme, but the Northern Rivers Reconstruction Corporation has revised that figure down to 1,100 households across the region. ⌘ Read more
Tributes flow after actor Treat Williams dies in motorcycle crash
Tributes flow for the 71-year-old actor famous for roles in Hair and Everwood. ⌘ Read more
‘Quite concerning’: NT government accused of minimising impact of crime on tourism
An Alice Springs politician says her town is struggling with its worst-ever start to a tourism season, and is pointing the finger at an ongoing “crime crisis” as the main reason. ⌘ Read more
Tens of thousands of dead fish wash up on Texas beach due to low oxygen levels
While no-one has connected this specific incident to climate change, researchers have said such kills may become more prevalent as temperatures warm and oxygen levels in lakes across the United States and Europe drop. ⌘ Read more
This divisive digger was executed for war crimes — but defenders want his name on a war memorial
One of Australia's most divisive diggers Harry "Breaker" Morant could be in line for a posthumous honour of sorts, more than 120 years after he was executed for war crimes. ⌘ Read more
Man accused of killing mother with shotgun deemed fit for trial
A man accused of shooting his elderly mother has been declared fit for trial, despite previously being deemed unfit due to his delusional disorder. ⌘ Read more
Manager found guilty of neglect over death of teenager at H&M construction site
A magistrate finds a manager's neglect contributed to the death of Wesley Ballantine at a construction site in Perth's CBD. ⌘ Read more
At least three dead, scores wounded after Russian strike on civilian buildings in Kryvyi Rih, in central Ukraine
At least three people were killed and 25 injured in Russia's overnight missile strikes on Kryvyi Rih that destroyed a five-storey residential building, the governor of Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region says. ⌘ Read more
What we know about victims of Hunter Valley wedding bus crash
A junior doctor and "an amazing athlete" were among 10 wedding guests who died after a bus they were travelling on rolled over late on Sunday night. ⌘ Read more
Family hears knocking at woman's wake, opens coffin to find her breathing
The 76-year-old woman was declared dead at a hospital in Ecuador after being rushed to the emergency room with a possible stroke and cardio-pulmonary arrest. ⌘ Read more
Who are the winners and losers in this year's Queensland budget?**
Powered by a windfall of coal and oil royalties, the Queensland budget for 2023/24 has seen cash splashed across a number of areas. ⌘ Read more
'Young people deserve a seat at the table': Campaign to lower the voting age to 16
Young people are increasingly concerned about the future of the planet and want to have a say, according to organisers of the Make It 16 campaign. ⌘ Read more
Former Cronulla premiership-winner Shane Flanagan to be appointed new coach of St George Illawarra
Shane Flanagan's five-year exile from head coaching is over with the former Sharks mentor to be appointed as Anthony Griffin's replacement at St George Illawarra. ⌘ Read more
World's largest salt company defends project as opponents say saltworks will 'kill' fragile ecosystem
K + S Salt Australia has released environmental studies which it believes show it should be able to develop a major project within a nationally significant wetland. ⌘ Read more
Are you struggling with the cost and availability of childcare? Tell us
With long waiting lists and tighter wallets from the increase in cost of living, childcare is becoming a concern for families. We want to know how you're coping. ⌘ Read more
Brad Fittler no stranger to Origin gambles, but stakes have never been higher going into Game II
Brad Fittler has taken plenty of chances during his time as Blues coach. But this time, if he loses, it will likely mean the end of his Origin tenure. ⌘ Read more
'It has changed': Kate Jenkins says parliament culture is getting better
Kate Jenkins, who led the inquiry into the culture of parliament, says the workplace has improved — but warns of the potential damage being done to victims of sexual assault by recent reporting. ⌘ Read more
Katy Gallagher offers full denial to Senate over Brittany Higgins allegations
Senator Gallagher fiercely denies she misled parliament over statements she made in relation to Brittany Higgins, telling the Senate that recent events have harmed progress in making parliament safer. ⌘ Read more
Power bill rebates and free kindy: What's in the Queensland budget to ease cost-of-living pressures
Every Queensland household will have power bills slashed as part of $1.6 billion in new cost-of-living relief being rolled out in the state budget. ⌘ Read more
Bias against women is the same as it was a decade ago, says UN
The world is unlikely to meet the UN's goal of gender parity by 2030, new research finds. ⌘ Read more
$500m allocated to upgrade Queensland's largest dam as cost blowout revealed
The state government will spend a total of $1 billion increasing the capacity of a north Queensland dam by 150,000 megalitres. ⌘ Read more
No scripts and a win for inclusivity — Tony Awards make history amidst Hollywood's writer's strike
This year's Tony Awards were almost cancelled because of the Writers Guild of America strike blazing through Hollywood. But the show must go on — and so it did. ⌘ Read more
Denver Nuggets clinch first NBA title with win over Miami Heat
Denver Nuggets clinch their first-ever NBA title, with a win over the Miami Heat at home as Serbian superstar Nikola Jokić leads the way. ⌘ Read more
Not enough evidence to resolve mystery of WWII veteran's disappearance 30 years ago, coroner finds
Leslie Ball's car was abandoned at the Townsville Railway Station in the 1990s and his trailer was found burnt out in bushland near his home, but his body has never been found. ⌘ Read more
Golden Globes to become a 'commercial enterprise' as the Hollywood Foreign Press group disbands
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) sells the Golden Globes to private investors, spelling the end of the embattled non-profit after 80 years of handing out the entertainment awards. ⌘ Read more
Mena was hoping to make the under-17 Matildas squad when her physical and mental health began to decline
Mena's mental health deteriorated after an injury forced her to stop playing soccer. Now the program that helped her develop positive coping strategies has lost its Commonwealth funding, prompting outrage from the ACT government. ⌘ Read more
Mother in England jailed for 28 months after medicated abortion later in pregnancy
A 44-year-old mother of three has been sentenced to more than two years in an English prison for medically inducing an abortion about eight months into her pregnancy. ⌘ Read more
This possum is nearly extinct in parts of WA — but museum specimens from the 1800s could help save it
Populations of the brushtail possum have been declining in arid regions of WA since European settlement, but scientists believe reclassifying the species could be key to its survival. ⌘ Read more
Dangerous pest that could be 'worse' than the cane toad breaches containment zone
The red fire ant, which can be lethal to humans and animals, has been found on the western side of the Great Dividing Range for the first time. ⌘ Read more
Man accused of mowing down WA police officer charged with murder
The charge against 23-year-old Reagan Chown, who is accused of running down Perth police officer Anthony Woods, is upgraded to murder. ⌘ Read more
Almost 900 trainees granted approval to teach while not fully qualified
Queensland schools are increasingly employing people before they're fully qualified to teach classrooms as they face critical workforce shortages. ⌘ Read more
Hunter Valley bus driver granted bail after court hears of 'strong' prosecution case
Brett Andrew Button, 58, will be released with strict conditions after a bail application before Cessnock Local Court on Tuesday morning. ⌘ Read more
Outpouring of grief for Tasmanian killed in Hunter Valley bus crash
Tributes are pouring in for a Tasmanian man in his 20s who was killed in the tragic Hunter Valley crash on Sunday night. ⌘ Read more
Australian says there is 'a lot more to achieve' from debut F1 season
Monday's Canadian Grand Prix will be Oscar Piastri's first, with the Australian working hard at McLaren's headquarters to hit the ground running in Montreal. ⌘ Read more
Does this box contain the answer to the problem of space junk?**
Space junk is made of hundreds of millions of fragments orbiting Earth — and while it isn't a giant space bin, a small high-tech cube could be used to help hoover up some of the debris. ⌘ Read more
'Huge relief' as birthing service resumes at Gladstone Hospital, specialist staff still needed
Central Queensland hospitals have seen multiple birthing services being pulled, but the Health Minister says a chronic lack of staff that caused the closures is now being addressed. ⌘ Read more
Country council to import workers after battling aged care workforce shortages for years
A southern NSW council is spending more than $600,000 to bolster its aged care workforce by sponsoring overseas staff, training them to be nurses, and building them a house. ⌘ Read more
'A lifetime on the precipice of disaster': Calls for redress for mistreated mental health patients
Victorians who suffered "gross human rights violations" during mental health treatment against their will should be offered financial redress by the state with a full public apology from the government, a special report commissioned by the Andrews government finds. ⌘ Read more
Trapped brumbies set free as feral horse control program struggles to find homes
A Victorian government plan to reduce the state's brumby population through rehoming has approved only 11 applications, while dozens of trapped horses have been released because they don't fit preferences. ⌘ Read more
Old-growth logging by organised crooks on the rise in Victoria, authorities say
This winter Parks Victoria is cracking down on organised groups felling river red gums at unprecedented rates. ⌘ Read more
Major blow for prawn farmers as white spot restrictions extended
The NSW government has increased biosecurity restrictions in the Clarence Estuary by up to two years, prompting calls for a significant support package. ⌘ Read more
NSW bring in four players to side for Origin II
NSW make four changes for Origin II on June 21, with Parramatta playmaker Mitchell Moses and Souths hooker Damien Cook coming in along with two debutants. ⌘ Read more
We fact checked first-term Labor MP Michelle Ananda-Rajah on rough sleepers. Here's what we found
Labor backbencher Michelle Ananda-Rajah said on Q+A that there are 122,000 people sleeping rough. Is that correct? RMIT ABC Fact Check investigates. ⌘ Read more
Live moment: Police give update on fatal NSW Hunter Valley wedding bus crash after driver charged
The bus driver charged over the fatal bus crash near Greta on Sunday night is set to face court today, as senior police give a new update. ⌘ Read more
Live: Wall Street rallies as investors hope US central bank will pause rate hikes, ASX set to rise
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq jump to a 13-month high, boosted by tech stocks. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. ⌘ Read more
NSW councils condemn 'secret' housing rezoning process for major developments
The state government faces pressure to abandon a pilot program that allows developers to bypass councils to nominate major housing projects. ⌘ Read more
Jeffrey Epstein victims reach $430 million settlement with JPMorgan Chase bank
JPMorgan Chase has agreed to pay about $430 million to settle a lawsuit by Jeffrey Epstein's victims who had accused the bank of being the financial conduit that allowed him to continue operating a sex trafficking operation. ⌘ Read more
Karen's Diner employees' concerns remain unresolved as liquidators appointed to multiple restaurants
Viral social media restaurants Karen's Diner close, leaving former workers alleging sexual and physical harassment claims in doubt. ⌘ Read more
Dan Daw's show comes with a warning – you'll see kink, and 'sexy disabled people'
The South Australian artist grew up thinking his body — and sexuality — was wrong. In his new show, he moves past shame into pride and power. ⌘ Read more
Kindy will be free for all Queensland families from 2024, state government says
All Queensland families will be able to send their kids to kindy for free from 2024, the state government has announced. ⌘ Read more
Donald Trump flies to Florida to face charges in documents case
Supporters gather outside a Miami golf club the former president owns, while Mr Trump calls for a planned protest outside the courthouse where he is due to face  charges and surrender to authorities. ⌘ Read more
Land councils say lack of consultation on NT agriculture strategy undermines rights
As debate ramps up around a Voice to Parliament, which aims to give First Nations Australians a say in government policy, Central Land Council CEO Les Turner says it is "a strong point" that the NT government has not sought out land councils' views. ⌘ Read more
Sick of having lamb prices dictated to him by supermarkets, this farmer went direct to the customer
Farmer Colin Harper was fed up with being a price taker — and not a price maker — when it came to selling his lambs. To solve the problem, the Riverina farmer decided to step away from the saleyards. ⌘ Read more
Returned from the Bakhmut front line, Ukrainian soldiers say Australia's Bushmasters helped them survive
As Ukrainian forces continue their push in and around Bakhmut, soldiers returned from the frontline say the Australian-built armoured personnel carrier is helping keep them alive. ⌘ Read more
Australia's guidelines for treating chronic fatigue are well out of date, leading expert says
An Australian professor recognised as a world expert in ME/CFS — chronic fatigue syndrome — says Australia's treatment guidelines failed to reflect scientific advances in the pathology of the illness. ⌘ Read more
A family friend's gift gives Prue the chance to have a baby
Born without a uterus, Prue always wanted children of her own. After trialling different options for a baby, a family friend offered her a transplant. ⌘ Read more
South African miner adds to green portfolio with New Century tailings project acquisition
Sibayne Stillwater sets up shop in Australia citing a "robust and high-quality mining industry" and strong opportunities as it shifts to green energy. ⌘ Read more
This nurse has three decades of experience, but Medicare says her time is worth $12.70**
Nurses outside of hospitals say they are not being used to their full capacity, with one group blaming Medicare rules for holding them back. ⌘ Read more