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Albanese set to announce $2 billion investment in social housing
The prime minister will announce the $2 billion one-off investment — which will be distributed among the states and territories within the next two weeks — during  a speech at the Victorian Labor Conference today. ⌘ Read more
South Australia's budget shows the state's debt is growing. Here's why it's in the red
South Australia is on track to reach a debt figure of $37.6 billion within the next four years, in what the opposition has described as "astronomical". But Treasurer Stephen Mullighan says it's below what has been previously predicted. ⌘ Read more
These devices can be a lifesaver for finding your keys. Victims say they also enabled their stalkers
Apple's Airtags and similar devices like Tile are marketed as useful tools for people to keep track of their belongings. But domestic violence awareness groups claim in the wrong hands, the devices can be used to track people against their wishes. ⌘ Read more
The five factors that provide clues to when Australia's interest rate pain will end
There's a veritable shopping list of economic elements that will need to move in "right" direction for the RBA to stop lifting interest rates, but there's only one number that can seal the deal for cheaper borrowing costs in a concrete way, writes David Taylor. ⌘ Read more
Five things we learned on day one of the Ashes as England's start stuns their skipper
England's approach to Test cricket was always going to provide some hectic moments in the Ashes, and so it proved on day one of the first Test. ⌘ Read more
Cyclist Gino Mäder dies after ravine crash during stage five of the Tour de Suisse
Swiss rider Gino Mäder has died after crashing into a ravine on the descent towards the finish line in Thursday's stage five of the Tour de Suisse, his team Bahrain Victorious said on Friday. ⌘ Read more
Explosions rattle Kyiv as African leaders on peace mission visit Ukraine
Air raid sirens blare and at least two explosions rock Kyiv as African leaders begin a peace mission, hoping to mediate between Ukraine and Russia. ⌘ Read more
Police officer apologises for recommending bail for DV offender days before killing, inquest hears
Inadequate training led a Northern Territory police officer to recommend a dangerous domestic violence offender be released on bail three days before he killed his partner, the NT coroner has heard. ⌘ Read more
'Simple' photo taken in a home studio wins 2023 National Photographic Portrait Prize
A straightforward portrait of artist Emma Armstrong-Porter with "a lot of stuff going on" underneath its simplicity is selected as this year's National Photographic Portrait Prize winner. ⌘ Read more
NRL live: Cowboys host the league-leading Panthers in Townsville
The Cowboys will have a tough task stopping Penrith's winning streak when they host the Panthers in Townsville. Follow our ScoreCentre for all the live scores and stats. ⌘ Read more
AFL live: Desperation time for Swans against Lions at the Gabba
The Lions look to bounce back against the Swans — but a loss for last year's grand finallists could mean goodbye to September chances. Follow our live AFL ScoreCentre for all the scores, stats and results. ⌘ Read more
'Absolutely disgusted': Victims of McDonald's 'rampage' tell court of trauma
A McDonald's manager who was punched and spat on by a customer tells the Adelaide Magistrates Court he still has flashbacks of the incident and has to attend therapy sessions. ⌘ Read more
'A matter of fairness': 'Golden ticket' visa holders protest against permanent residency processing time
About 50 applicants for permanent Business Innovation and Investment Programme (BIIP) visas, or subclass 888 visas, hold demonstrations in Sydney and Melbourne, calling for the government to speed up processing of their permanent residency. ⌘ Read more
US energy department, other federal agencies hit in global hacking spree
The new victims add to a growing list of entities in the US, Britain and other countries whose systems were infiltrated through the MOVEit Transfer software. ⌘ Read more
Harry and Meghan's $29m Spotify deal ends after one podcast series
A multi-million-dollar deal between streaming giant Spotify and a media group run by Prince Harry and his wife Meghan has ended by mutual agreement, according to the two parties. ⌘ Read more
Liberal Party's Victorian branch to decide David Van's future at weekend meeting
Senator David Van's future in the Liberal Party will be decided at an urgent meeting of the Victorian branch on the weekend. ⌘ Read more
Boomers 'good to go' for FIBA World Cup regardless of Simmons' decision, says coach Goorjian
Boomers coach Brian Goorjian says Ben Simmons would be a bonus addition to his World Cup squad but likes Australia's medal chances either way. ⌘ Read more
SA building industry welcomes budget stamp duty measures as demand for new house builds fall
The South Australian building industry says the government's stamp duty measures have come at the right time and will be "great for the economy". But the opposition has raised questions about the scheme's narrow scope amid rising property prices. ⌘ Read more
Man acquitted of fatally shooting 'best mate' after drinking session deteriorates
A Supreme Court trial that heard evidence from a self-professed prophet and featured a gun demonstration has ended in the acquittal of a man accused of murdering his childhood friend. ⌘ Read more
Plane crashes while attempting to land on Groote Eylandt
Initial reports indicate six people were on board, with four being taken to local clinics in serious conditions. ⌘ Read more
Humpback whale stranded off Queensland coast dies, citizen scientists called to monitor population
Researchers investigate whether the world's first heritage whale site is equipped to welcome a growing population, as a whale dies near Hervey Bay. ⌘ Read more
Gold Coast house at centre of complex legal dispute over ownership sells for $2.66m at auction
A couple bought the home in 2018 at a mortgagee auction, but after a five-year legal battle found they never actually owned it. Today, it sold for more than double the previous sale price. ⌘ Read more
The latest COVID-19 news and case numbers from around the states and territories
Here's a quick wrap of the COVID-19 news and case numbers from each Australian jurisdiction from the past week. ⌘ Read more
Scientist who discovered whales could sing, dies at 88
Payne figured out whales could sing during a research trip in 1967 and used the discovery to promote interest in whale conservation. ⌘ Read more
Rare, prehistoric, toothy and jaw-less fish spotted in popular Limestone Coast swimming spot
They may have a scary face and feast off the blood of their fellow fish, but conservationists say it's great news to see this prehistoric fish in our waterways. ⌘ Read more
Canberra house prices drop 8.8 cent in past year, though market may be recovering
Despite the downturn, almost half of Canberra's suburbs still have a median house price of $1 million or more, CoreLogic's data shows. ⌘ Read more
Former police officer could walk free from prison within a year after sexually abusing a teenage girl
Former police prosecutor Mario Didulica, who sexually abused a 14-year-old girl and tried to convince her to elope to France with him, could be released from prison next year. ⌘ Read more
Train derailment rocks Katherine residents who helped rescue injured crew
Katherine residents detail the dramatic scene they witnessed after a freight train collided with a truck on the outskirts of town earlier this week. ⌘ Read more
Why a steep drop in buy-back offers for flood-damaged homes in the Northern Rivers should be no surprise
The sums never made sense so it shouldn't come as a shock to many that the NSW government has walked back its offer to buy 2,000 homes impacted by the Northern Rivers flood, Bruce MacKenzie writes. ⌘ Read more
Real estate agent who stole from clients to fund good end-of-life for wife jailed
Upon handing down a year-long jail term, a County Court judge has described Ballarat real estate agent Richard Hayden, who embezzled nearly $800,000 from clients, as a man of "otherwise unblemished character". ⌘ Read more
Man sentenced for burning ex-girlfriend's new partner with 'improvised flamethrower'
The man was sprayed in the face with an aerosol can of wasp killer before a lighter was ignited after swinging a baseball bat. ⌘ Read more
Tornado devastates US town, killing one person and injuring dozens
A tornado rips through the Texas town of Perryton, killing at least one person, injuring dozens more and causing widespread damage as another in a series of fierce storms carves its way through America's South. ⌘ Read more
Second trial date set for FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried
A second trial has been tentatively set while prosecutors await approval from authorities in the Bahamas to proceed with a new set of charges against Sam Bankman-Fried. ⌘ Read more
Motorcyclist's six-hour wait in 'absolute agony' sparks push for more outback airstrips
Jim Cullen's ordeal was not over when help finally arrived after a crash in the NT that left his mates fearing for his life. Rather than an emergency airlift, he then had to endure a 60km trip along a rough dirt road to an airstrip. ⌘ Read more
Bail extended for Ballarat teacher facing 34 child sex offence charges
New details emerge about the child sexual abuse charges levelled against a Ballarat school teacher as he appears in court. ⌘ Read more
Search for 10-year-old girl expands as possible link to second missing person revealed
Police believe that Breanna Horsten, who has not been seen for 10 days, is with her father and that a 24-year-old woman may be in their company. ⌘ Read more
Mother's plea to find autistic son Luke, missing for a week in Qld bush
Amid sub-zero overnight temperatures, the ADF is joining an urgent search to find 28-year-old Luke Fergusson lost in bushland north-west of Brisbane since last Friday. ⌘ Read more
US targets North Korea's missile development in fresh sanctions
The punitive sanctions against North Korea come after South Korean military reported its neighbour fired two short-range missiles off its east coast in response to military drills staged by South Korean and US troops. ⌘ Read more
Hopes gas leases 'don't see light of day' again after Origin surrenders them to Queensland government
Australia's largest energy company has surrendered 10 out of its 11 gas licenses in Queensland's fragile Channel Country, but some are concerned the government could sell them on to another bidder. ⌘ Read more
DNA match identifies human remains found stuffed in garment bag 45 years ago
How Florence Charleston wound up dead and buried in a shallow grave hundreds of kilometres from her home remains a mystery. ⌘ Read more
Lauded football star Barry Cable ordered to pay $800,000 in damages for sexually assaulting girl
Cable abused a young girl over several decades, starting from when she was aged just 12, a judge in the civil case rules. ⌘ Read more
Young patient was kept secluded for hours, restrained face down at Adelaide children's hospital
The incidents occurred when the patient, identified only as "Mr J", was admitted to the Women's and Children's Hospital's mental health ward in August 2021, and breached basic restraint and seclusion rules, a report released today has found. ⌘ Read more
Environmentalists on the hunt for 'fugitive' methane emissions by Australian mining companies
A European environmental group hopes to reveal fossil fuel companies that are underestimating their emissions, by screening for methane leaks at line sites across the country. ⌘ Read more
Broome Hospital staff place average of 1.5 code black calls a day as aggression, threats increase
Aggression against nurses at Broome Hospital has doubled in the past two years as patients battle long wait times. ⌘ Read more
'Great joy out of great sadness' as slain paramedic's wife gives birth to their baby girl
Madison Tougher, who married Steven Tougher weeks before his alleged murder, has welcomed their daughter into the world, the NSW Ambulance service has announced. ⌘ Read more
Trailblazing justice Susan Kiefel to retire early from the High Court
The first woman to be the chief justice of the High Court, Susan Kiefel announces her early retirement from the highest court in the land. ⌘ Read more
Alex Greenwich outlines 'hateful' abuse he says he suffered after Mark Latham tweet
The independent politician, who is suing the NSW One Nation leader for defamation, says his offensive tweet was seen by 6,171 people on Twitter. ⌘ Read more
Jess Hull and Olli Hoare power to Australian records at the Bislett Games in Oslo
Aussie runners push their global rivals at the Bislett Games, and claim Australian records with strong performances in Oslo. ⌘ Read more
Fishers 'gobsmacked' by record-breaking haul of illegal crab pots
A total of 195 "ghost" pots have been pulled from a south-east Queensland waterway, in a three-day clean-up operation by marine park rangers and fisheries officers. ⌘ Read more
Farms are getting bigger but suffer from fewer new farmers
Pinnaroo farmer Wade Nickolls says bigger farms need more employees to operate which can then bring new people to the region. But the trick is how to attract them. ⌘ Read more
O'Callaghan 'over the moon' after pipping Titmus, as Queenslanders dominate Aussie swimming trials
Mollie O'Callaghan's meteoric rise in Australian swimming continues, as Queenslanders dominate the pool in Melbourne. ⌘ Read more
'Terrifying' phone porting scam stealing millions but cybersecurity experts say it's unavoidable
Claire Ryan says she's still recovering from losing her identity and tens of thousands of dollars by mobile porting fraud, where scammers port your mobile number to another device. ⌘ Read more
Peter Dutton says he was made aware of another allegation against Senator David Van
Following Senator David Van's expulsion from the Liberal party room over allegations made by Senator Lidia Thorpe and former senator Amanda Stoker, the Liberal leader Peter Dutton says claims by another person informed his decision. ⌘ Read more
Bodycam vision shows intense gun fights as Ukraine pushes on with counteroffensive
Ukraine says it is pushing Russian forces back in places along the southern and eastern frontlines, while Moscow announces plans for elections in occupied areas in its latest bid to signal it is in control. ⌘ Read more
At least 15 people dead in Canada truck crash with vehicle used to carry elderly and disabled people
Video from the scene that showed firefighters spraying water on a burning white vehicle that was in a ditch to the side of the road. ⌘ Read more
Man accused of leaking US military secrets on Discord indicted by grand jury
The 21-year-old is accused of committing one of the most serious US security breaches since more than 700,000 filed appeared on WikiLeaks. ⌘ Read more
Sand-pumping helped to shape one of Australia's most famous surf breaks, but there was a trade-off
A remarkable feat of engineering is the secret to the Gold Coast's iconic surf break. ⌘ Read more
Bags containing $2 million in cash uncovered during SA truck stop, police say
Two men from New South Wales will face court today charged with money laundering after a traffic stop on South Australia's Eyre Highway allegedly led to the discovery of more than $2 million in cash stashed in three bags. ⌘ Read more
This myth about the Voice pushed by No campaigners including Jacinta Nampijinpa Price refuses to die
With a referendum on the Voice to Parliament approaching in the second half of the year, there's one myth about the proposed body which refuses to die, despite repeated debunking. ⌘ Read more
WA government stands firm on Aboriginal heritage reforms despite growing calls for delay
WA's Aboriginal Affairs Minister says concerns raised by farmers and landholders about the state's post-Juukan Gorge heritage reforms are misplaced. ⌘ Read more
Treasury gets the chocolates as gift registry exposed
Treasury staff must register all gifts received. Those over $100 go on the internet. Those below that value have been uncovered in FOI documents obtained by the ABC. ⌘ Read more
'He's as mad as a box of squirrels': Behind the scenes of the final Indiana Jones adventure
Dial of Destiny is the fifth and final instalment in the Indiana Jones franchise, which started with 1981’s Raiders of the Lost Ark. ⌘ Read more
Police dig up mine shaft in hope of solving baffling WA outback murder mystery
Pictures document a painstaking search for clues in WA's remote Mid-West region, as police return to the century-old mineshaft where the body of an amateur prospector was found eight years ago. ⌘ Read more
Weather apps are a farmer's best friend, but in this outback town they're useless
A weather blackout zone in the heart of the country means graziers don't know what the sky will do, and the Bureau of Meteorology can't tell them. ⌘ Read more
Greece scours shipwreck site as hundreds feared drowned in boat's hold
As authorities continue to look for the hundreds of missing passengers, nine survivors accused of being part of the smuggling ring behind the tragedy are arrested. ⌘ Read more
Canberra man who allegedy used a rifle to shoot at car with baby inside told driver he 'wouldn't miss' next time
A gunman charged with shooting at a car with two people and their infant inside allegedly told the driver of the vehicle, the next time "I won't f\\*\\*\\*ing miss you". ⌘ Read more*
After 10 years as a referee, Alex came out as transgender. She was met with mixed reactions on the football field
Being a gender-diverse person on the sporting field can come with challenges. For Alex and Roxie, the reaction from their local football community has been mixed. ⌘ Read more
Employer who tried four-day work week 'can't think of a downside' and he isn't alone
A report by Swinburne University of Technology found 10 companies who trialled a four-day work week continued it after a pilot, with four organisations adopting the change permanently. ⌘ Read more
As the Brisbane Lions search for answers at the MCG, we look at what makes some teams struggle at certain venues
Brisbane has lost 12 games in row at the MCG during the home-and-away season, but that's not the worst run of any one team at any one ground in AFL/VFL history. ⌘ Read more
Medical regulator probes drug prescription allegations at Victorian prison
The national medical regulator AHPRA is investigating allegations addictive opioid substitution drugs were improperly prescribed at a jail in Victoria's east, which is run by a major prison contractor. ⌘ Read more
Adelaide carer says SA budget cost-of-living relief is a 'band-aid' as industry welcomes stamp duty changes
The state opposition and a business group say the Labor government's budget doesn't address rising expenses for households and businesses, as industry welcomes changes to stamp duty for first home buyers. ⌘ Read more
Australia's energy woes shift west as state's power and gas prices head skywards
A supposed exemplar of energy security and prescience just last year, Western Australia is now facing calls for a shake-up of its policies amid soaring prices and supply strains. ⌘ Read more
More than $240k donated to Hunter Valley wedding bus crash victims and their families
A fundraiser to help those impacted by the fatal bus crash in the NSW Hunter Valley raises an astonishing amount of money, as hundreds gather for a community vigil at the crash site. ⌘ Read more
How the Brisbane Olympics will redefine Queensland's suburbs and regions
Everyone's talking about the Gabba, but more than a dozen Queensland suburbs are included in the 2032 master plan. ⌘ Read more
Sudden surge of record high temperatures could propel 2023 as warmest year on record
This year has already produced record high ocean temperatures and record low Antarctic sea ice, and global air temperatures have been well above average all year. ⌘ Read more
Tasmanian homes ruled 'unsafe', set for demolition
A Tasmanian council has ordered three new homes to be demolished, after an engineering assessment found they were structurally unsound. ⌘ Read more
Images of a baby's scratched face shocked parents. So what can be done to prevent childcare injuries?**
Shocking images of a 10-week-old baby covered in scratches inflicted by another child at a Melbourne childcare centre have sparked cause for concern among parents this week. So what can parents do to prevent injuries at childcare? ⌘ Read more
Weekly news quiz: From a big skink to a big award and a big pay rise (for some)
It has been a big week of news — have you been paying attention? ⌘ Read more
How cost-of-living pressures and high airfares are affecting Australians' holiday plans
Amid rising inflation and interest rates and stubbornly high prices for flights, the number of Australian residents travelling overseas has yet to return to pre-pandemic levels. But some countries are getting more Australian visitors than others. ⌘ Read more
Daniel lives with chronic pain and spent months trying to find a GP willing to prescribe him opioids
Opioid prescriptions dropped 30 per cent between 2016 and 2021. But amid the shift away from these drugs, chronic pain sufferers like Daniel King have experienced acute distress. ⌘ Read more
New Zealand is officially in a recession. These charts show how Australia compares
New Zealand was among the first developed economies to start increasing interest rates, and it is yet to see inflation in its target zone. This is how the country compares to Australia. ⌘ Read more
High-performance guidelines released for transgender and gender diverse inclusion in Australian sport
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) releases its guidelines for the inclusion of transgender and gender diverse athletes in high performance sport ⌘ Read more
Messi inspires Argentina past Socceroos in Beijing
The irrepressible Lionel Messi again brings the Socceroos' undone, scoring the fastest goal of his international career as Argentina claim a friendly victory in Beijing. ⌘ Read more
India, Pakistan evacuate over 180,000 people as cyclone makes landfall
More than 180,000 people in Pakistan and India are evacuated as cyclone Biparjoy makes landfall. ⌘ Read more
'Deliberate' misleadings and contempt: How the partygate scandal saw Boris Johnson walk out of UK Parliament
Throughout the partygate scandal, Boris Johnson maintained "hand on heart" he believed the lockdown parties were lawful. Here's why a parliamentary committee didn't believe him. ⌘ Read more
Tourist dead after being pushed into a ravine near Germany's Neuschwanstein Castle
One woman is dead and another injured after a man attacked them near Germany's idyllic tourist spot at Neuschwanstein Castle. ⌘ Read more
Two-time Oscar winner Glenda Jackson, who mixed acting with politics, dies at 87
Glenda Jackson, a two-time Academy Award-winning performer who had a second career in politics as a British lawmaker, dies aged 87. ⌘ Read more
Police charge senior Indian government MP with sexual harassment of female wrestlers
Indian police file charges of sexual harassment and criminal intimidation against the chief of the country's wrestling federation, a powerful member of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), following complaints by female wrestlers. ⌘ Read more
Champion yachtsman and wine boss Sir James Hardy dies aged 90
The yachtsman, winemaker and businessman — who was part of the team that wrested the America's Cup from the United States — dies in Adelaide aged 90. ⌘ Read more
'She's trying to get help, isn't she?': Coroner hears recording of DV victim's final police statement
The NT coroner hears how less than a week before a woman's partner lit a house fire that claimed both of their lives, she told police he had threatened to kill her. ⌘ Read more
Bill Cosby sued by nine women in Nevada for alleged sexual assaults
One woman alleges that Cosby, claiming to be her acting mentor, lured her from New York to Nevada where she was assaulted. ⌘ Read more
Ski lifts to open this weekend at Victoria's big alpine resorts
Generous dumpings of snow have finally fallen in Victoria's alps, after a slow start to the ski season last weekend. ⌘ Read more
South Australia's budget looks to help those doing it tough. But not everyone's a winner
The South Australian government's second budget — with big investments in health — shows Labor is determined to avoid the fate of its Liberal predecessor, writes Rory McLaren. ⌘ Read more
Thieves as young as 10 behind dramatic rise in home burglaries, car theft
The latest crime statistics show teenage burglaries in Victoria have increased by a staggering 86 per cent. ⌘ Read more
Hong Kong protest anthem disappearing from streaming services as government seeks ban
Various versions of the pro-democracy protest anthem Glory to Hong Kong disappear from music streaming services including Apple's iTunes Store and Spotify after the city's government seeks an injunction banning the song. ⌘ Read more
Blues superstar Latrell Mitchell ruled out of must-win State of Origin clash
New South Wales centre Latrell Mitchell will miss the Blues' must-win Origin showdown at Lang Park with a calf injury — the same injury that ruled him out of the series opener. ⌘ Read more
Devastating banana disease spreads with new case on Queensland farm
The fungal disease Panama TR4, which has no known cure or treatment, is confirmed on an eighth property in the Tully Valley. ⌘ Read more
Canberra man found guilty of murdering partner who clung to bonnet of his car
A jury has found a Canberra man guilty of murdering the "love of his life", siding with the argument of the prosecution that she fell from the bonnet of his car. ⌘ Read more
Exclusive: Working Australians struggling to afford basic needs, new data shows
Many working Australians simply won't have enough to make ends meet each week, according to new research provided exclusively to the ABC's The Drum. ⌘ Read more
'Compassion fatigue' blamed for veterinarian shortage as inquiry calls for submissions
A regional vet says the unique emotional burden of the profession must be better understood, as a parliamentary inquiry prepares to unpack the industry's problems. ⌘ Read more