Two soccer matches are abandoned in Austria after allegations of racism against New Zealand and Irish players. ⌘ Read more
Two soccer matches are abandoned in Austria after allegations of racism against New Zealand and Irish players. ⌘ Read more
An expert in medical law warns WA health workers they need to be aware they can not legally keep someone in hospital if they do not want to be there. ⌘ Read more
Hobart City Council has voted to double the rates charged for short-stay accommodation properties in a bid to get more properties back on the long-term rental market. ⌘ Read more
For the first time in 24 years, Australians are heading to the polls to decide on a change to the constitution. Legislation setting up a referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament passed the Senate on Monday, meaning a referendum has to be held before the end of the year. ⌘ Read more
North Korea's "Jangmadang Generation" grew up facing immense hardship after a devastating famine. Now those fortunate few who escaped find the skills they used to survive rather helpful in capitalist South Korea. ⌘ Read more
Finding an appropriate healthcare professional to help manage an athlete's return to sport postpartum can be tricky, particularly at an amateur level. ⌘ Read more
This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories as they happen. ⌘ Read more
Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek concedes the development will have "significant" impacts on the endangered Gouldian finch, but says that is acceptable if changes are made to approval conditions. ⌘ Read more
Victorian councillors want more training for those new to local government ahead of the 2024 elections, with one suggesting more thorough background checks. ⌘ Read more
Fish around the world have declined in size as water temperatures warm, but the reason why is poorly understood. Our experiments offer some clues as we prepare for a warmer future with smaller fish. ⌘ Read more
For the first time, the Australian government will sponsor a poet to represent the country, but the details of how they will be selected remain a mystery. ⌘ Read more
When filming a story about Mick Curran and Jamie Teh, producer Kristine Taylor discovered a common mistake sighted people often make when interacting with people who are blind. ⌘ Read more
Australia has raised eyebrows with its anti-Bazball measures in the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston, but all the spread fields and conservative bowling could yet add up to a famous win. ⌘ Read more
He's one half of much-loved comedy duo Roy and HG, but Greig Pickhaver says a diagnosis of dyslexia was both a "blessing and a curse" as he carved out a successful career "making up things on the spot". ⌘ Read more
Management of the Port Arthur historic site says the personal data of some staff caught up in an "inadvertent publication" on a website did not contain information about the 1996 massacre and the incident was human error, not a data breach. ⌘ Read more
A polar air mass sends the mercury plunging over south-eastern Australia on Tuesday and Wednesday, while a thick rain band is brewing in the north west and set to deliver falls across the country by the end of the week. ⌘ Read more
Baby Jarrod was in "absolute agony" when his parents took him to the emergency department two days in a row. He only received a diagnosis when his father called in Ryan's Rule. ⌘ Read more
While economic growth is slowing, the jobs market hasn't been this strong since the 1950s. Unemployment is plumbing half century lows — a development that has everyone from central banks to politicians scratching their heads, writes Ian Verrender. ⌘ Read more
Across Australia, more than 46,000 clients under state control are prevented by law from being identified, but there are growing calls for change. Some say gag laws that were designed to protect vulnerable people are shielding these agencies from scrutiny. ⌘ Read more
England started day four of the first Ashes Test with a wild reverse ramp from Joe Root, and never looked back on a thrilling day of Test cricket. Here's the five things you missed overnight. ⌘ Read more
A search is underway for a submersible craft that is missing near the wreck on the TItanic. ⌘ Read more
Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah meets with Anthony Albanese to reaffirm their nations' cooperation on a range of issues, despite past concerns over the sultanate's human rights record. ⌘ Read more
The actions of Australia's politicians in parliament come under fire on Q+A after a week that saw David Van leave the Liberals and Katy Gallagher grilled by the Coalition. ⌘ Read more
Nick Kyrgios has pulled out of the grass-court tournament in Halle with a knee injury, but says he still hopes to be fit to play Wimbledon. ⌘ Read more
Hawthorn will be without captain James Sicily for their next three AFL matches after his appeal against a suspension for rough conduct was rejected. ⌘ Read more
Pakistani authorities arrest 14 suspects responsible for the alleged trafficking of several migrants who drowned after their boat capsized in the sea off Greece. ⌘ Read more
The untold spy story of a mole in ASIO's ranks who sold the Soviets highly classified intelligence and got away with it. ⌘ Read more
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping as he wrapped up a two-day high stakes visit to Beijing. ⌘ Read more
The first Ashes Test at Edgbaston is tantalisingly poised, with Australia looking for more quick wickets to shake up England's batting order and restrict their lead. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Belarusian actor Aleh Sidorchyk is fined $750 but has avoided jail, after he inappropriately touched a female passenger several times on a Malaysia Airlines flight to Australia in February ahead of this year's Adelaide Festival. ⌘ Read more
Albermale's 500-person facility was given the green light by state planning authorities, but remained fiercely opposed by Binningup residents. ⌘ Read more
Members of the Association of South-east Nations (ASEAN) are declining Thailand's invitation to discuss a proposal to "fully engage Myanmar at the leaders' level" despite the country being banned from the association since the 2021 coup. ⌘ Read more
Members of the Association of South-east Nations (ASEAN) are declining Thailand's invitation to discuss a proposal to "fully engage Myanmar at the leaders' level" despite the country being banned from the association since the 2021 coup. ⌘ Read more
The Israeli military said it launched the raid in Jenin to detain Palestinians suspected of carrying out attacks. ⌘ Read more
The length of the looming AFLW season is still being negotiated by the AFL and the Players Association, AFL chief executive elect Andrew Dillon says. ⌘ Read more
Tamara Lorimer is charged with unlawfully killing her partner Doreen Lindsay, who died after being run over by a reversing ute. ⌘ Read more
A deadly cyclone tears through southern Brazil, forcing thousands from their homes. ⌘ Read more
A community wants answers after a toddler died in hospital following several presentations, as local mayors demand better health services from the premier. ⌘ Read more
The court heard Woorabinda man Edward Brian Oakley entered a stranger's house through an unlocked door last year before walking into the bedroom of a 13-year-old girl and stroking her leg. ⌘ Read more
An injured Victorian bushwalker survives a night in the freezing Tasmanian wilderness sheltering in a 113-year-old hut near the Overland Track, as authorities urge adventurers to reconsider travel in the area. ⌘ Read more
Junk food advertising aimed at children could be banned in a bid to tackle child obesity under a bill introduced to the federal parliament. ⌘ Read more
The 20-year-old bottle shop worker was stabbed to death in March, triggering a bail review. Three months later, the NT government says it will release it to the community. ⌘ Read more
In a 280,000-hectare triangle of preserved Amazon rainforest, Indigenous communities hope for "total eviction" of non-Indigenous settlers. ⌘ Read more
British military officials say both Russia and Ukraine are suffering high numbers of casualties as Kyiv fights to dislodge the Kremlin's forces from occupied areas. ⌘ Read more
A Bray Park man is transported to hospital suffering gunshot wounds after police respond to a domestic incident in Brisbane's north. ⌘ Read more
A 31-year-old man pleads guilty to choking two teenagers in retaliation for a slapping game gone wrong, in which he believed his stepson was hurt. ⌘ Read more
Pharmacists in rural communities say they "won't be able to protect communities" against further medicine shortages from the 60-day prescription scheme as a new report claims huge losses for the industry. ⌘ Read more
With New South Wales heading to Queensland on the brink of losing another series, the Blues will need their embattled skipper to produce another legendary Origin night, wites Nick Campton. ⌘ Read more
Top North Korean officials have labelled their botched attempt to launch a spy satellite their "most serious" shortcoming this year and vowed to make a second attempt soon. ⌘ Read more
The family of John Campbell Kerr have released a photograph of the 87-year-old in the hope it will encourage more witnesses to come forward to help with the investigation into his death at Noosa Heads on Sunday. ⌘ Read more
St George Illawarra CEO Ryan Webb said he had been left "surprised" by captain Ben Hunt's requests for an immediate release but hoped to "turn him around." ⌘ Read more
The federal government has suffered its first major defeat in the Senate, with the Greens and Coalition uniting to reject Labor's centrepiece housing policy. ⌘ Read more
During the height of the pandemic, Lisa was working as a nurse in the COVID outbreak squad. She had to leave the unit due to incontinence. Lisa is one of 5 million Australians suffering incontinence. ⌘ Read more
As many as 750 men, women and children from Syria, Egypt, the Palestinian territories and Pakistan were on the vessel, trying to reach relatives in Europe. ⌘ Read more
The football club that lost five of its members in last week's Hunter Valley bus crash has spoken publicly for the first time since the tragedy. ⌘ Read more
Wyndham Clark claims his first major after a rollercoaster back-nine battle with Rory McIlroy. ⌘ Read more
A young rugby league player from the NSW Hunter Valley has died after a tackle during a game at Port Stephens on the weekend. ⌘ Read more
Detectives are urging members of the public who saw a man "naked", "or in various stages of undress", on Noosa's Hasting Street on Sunday morning to come forward with any further information. ⌘ Read more
The Senate votes in favour of the Voice to Parliament legislation, finalising the form of the referendum. ⌘ Read more
The images taken from above the Kakhovka Dam show Russia had the means, motive and opportunity to bring down the structure. ⌘ Read more
The nominees for the 63rd TV Week Logies are out, with three ABC personalities set to go head to head for the coveted Gold Logie for the first time in history. ⌘ Read more
Rory Lane was last seen walking with a friend around the West Canungra Creek circuit shortly before 5pm on Saturday. ⌘ Read more
The report by Equity Economics found literacy levels in the ACT are worse than 20 years ago. There are now calls to overhaul how reading is taught in public schools. ⌘ Read more
The 56-year-old says people with disabilities should be given clearer information about in-home services. ⌘ Read more
Cody Simpson and Mack Horton miss out on spots in the Australian swim team for the world champs, as the son of Hayley Lewis makes it in. ⌘ Read more
Barcaldine's population has been dwindling for years, but a new green energy powered industrial development hopes to create 500 jobs and boost local manufacturing. ⌘ Read more
England bowler Ollie Robinson appears to say 'f\\*\\*\\* off, you f\\*\\*\\*ing prick' to Usman Khawaja after finally getting the Aussie opener out in the Ashes. ⌘ Read more
When Vicky Yates began her apprenticeship as a butcher she bucked the gender trend, joining an industry where only 6 per cent of the workforce is female. ⌘ Read more
The three suspects, Austrian citizens of Bosnian and Chechen origin, had radicalised online and sympathised with the Islamic State group, authorities say. ⌘ Read more
Pensioner Alan Thiele is not using a heater this winter due to the rising cost of living and site fee increases, which a group of residents are fighting in the New South Wales Civil and Administrative Tribunal. ⌘ Read more
This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories as they happen. ⌘ Read more
Farmers need workers, and thanks to TikTok and Instagram many are emerging wanting to be a ringer, spending their days mustering cattle in dusty paddocks under wide-open skies. ⌘ Read more
Life with kids means less sleep — especially for the half a million Australian children living with a neurodisability — but a new study hopes to change that. ⌘ Read more
Australia have named their 2023 Netball World Cup squad for Cape Town and head coach Stacey Marinkovich has made some big calls, as the Diamonds look to win back the crown New Zealand pinched from them four years ago. ⌘ Read more
The $107 million funding boost comes after continued complaints about the ACT having the lowest number of police per capita in the country. ⌘ Read more
City of Darwin wants to improve infrastructure, including adding more bike lines, electric charging stations, and e-scooter parking spots across the city to make it easier for people to use e-scooters to commute. ⌘ Read more
For decades, John and Katrina Kelly have been selling wallaby meat in Tasmania. Over that time, they say the public perception of the meat has changed dramatically. ⌘ Read more
Noah commutes from regional South Australia to Adelaide up to 12 times a year for medical appointments. But his most recent trip was for a very different reason — a surprise training session with Alex Starling from the Adelaide 36ers. ⌘ Read more
The rain came in heavy on day three at Edgbaston, but not before Australia unleashed a brief storm of its own to set up a fascinating final two days of the opening Ashes Test. ⌘ Read more
Millions of middle-income families who believe they should be working towards a more comfortable life, are instead increasingly feeling the pinch. ⌘ Read more
Lies, threats and manipulation — how recordings exposed a rogue expert witness, in a case legal practitioners say is the tip of the iceberg. ⌘ Read more
Since taking office in March, the Minns government has been painting a bleak picture of the state's finances and foreshadowed that cuts to spending will need to be made. ⌘ Read more
Switching from gas to all-electric has significant financial and environmental benefits, but many households face hurdles that make it hard or impossible to do. Here's how governments could make it easier, writes Esther Suckling. ⌘ Read more
The number of people choosing to start a family on their own is on the rise in Australia. Meet two women who followed different paths into solo parenthood. ⌘ Read more
Price caps on gas and energy bill subsidies may be lowering inflation. Can we do more things like that, instead of just raising interest rates? ⌘ Read more
Australia took two quick wickets between rain delays, Jonny Bairstow missed another catch and Moeen Ali was fined. Here's what you missed overnight at the Ashes. ⌘ Read more
The Dutchman will aim for his sixth win of the season at the Canadian Grand Prix, with the Aston Martin of Fernando Alonso starting second. ⌘ Read more
At least 96 people die in two of India's most populous states over the last several days, with swaths of the country reeling from a heatwave. ⌘ Read more
Michael Gove describes a video of a party at the Conservative Party's headquarters during a lockdown in 2020 as "terrible", as COVID rule-breaking gatherings continue to hang over the government. ⌘ Read more
Australia looks set to chase down England's first innings total on the third day of the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston. Follow all the action in our live blog. ⌘ Read more
The Victorian Liberal Party announces charity business development manager Nicole Ta-Ei Werner will run in the Warrandyte by-election later this year, following a preselection contest that saw nine candidates vying for the Liberal ticket. ⌘ Read more
More than two years after Aishwarya Aswath died at Perth Children's Hospital, new nursing staff-to-patient ratios are set to take effect to improve safety, but there are concerns over where the extra staff will come from. ⌘ Read more
The 3.1 magnitude tremor just north of Douglas Park happened at 2.05pm on Sunday afternoon, at approximately 3 kilometres below the earth's crust. ⌘ Read more
A spear fisherman who spent the night on a remote island in the Beowa National Park has been found safe and well on day two of the search. ⌘ Read more
Maritime accidents are common in the Philippines due to weather and poor safety regulations in the country's remote regions. ⌘ Read more
Police say Major Crash detectives are investigating the circumstances around the crash, north-east of Alice Springs, and have notified the Northern Territory's workplace watchdog of the incident. ⌘ Read more
The Sharks take on the Bulldogs in the only NRL game being played today. Follow our ScoreCentre for all the live scores and stats. ⌘ Read more
Unable to find a rental that would allow numerous pets, Lizzy Wilkins made the "hard decision" to surrender her dog to the RSPCA. The South Australian government hopes proposed rental reforms will stop others from being in similar situations. ⌘ Read more
With demand for support exploding, the government has announced it will be expanding its multi-million-dollar scheme to help flood victims. ⌘ Read more
Red Bull is a perfect seven wins from seven races in 2023, with a commanding lead in the constructors' championship. ⌘ Read more