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New Zealand abandons friendly with Qatar mid-game after allegations of racism
Two soccer matches are abandoned in Austria after allegations of racism against New Zealand and Irish players. ⌘ Read more
Warning for WA health workers over keeping patients in hospital against their will
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 council doubles rates for short-stay owners
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
It's official — the Voice referendum is happening. Here's what comes next.
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
She was a child entrepreneur who risked death to survive in starving North Korea. Now Ju Chan Yang is free
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
Jessica needed help preparing her postpartum body for a return to hockey. Finding that help wasn't easy
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
Live: Wealthy businessman missing on Titanic explorer, and Putin critic Navalny's new trial begins. Catch up with The Loop
This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories as they happen. ⌘ Read more
Darwin residents devastated after environment minister approves Lee Point housing project
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
Councillor says election process is too easy amid calls for more governance training
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
The world's fish are getting smaller. We're trying to figure out why
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
Australia will choose its first-ever poet laureate, but the details on who it will be remain a mystery
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
Australian Story produced an episode where half the interviewees were blind. This is what we learnt
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 and England follow different paths to meet for a thrilling climax to Edgbaston Test
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
Greig 'HG Nelson' Pickhaver on the 'blessing and curse' of his dyslexia
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
Port Arthur historic site staff records 'live' on website due to human error, not data breach
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
South-eastern Australia to shiver through prolonged frosty weather, with 'tropical' rain on the way
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
'We dropped the ball': Hospital boss apologises for failing to admit baby with potentially fatal infection
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
Can record low unemployment pull us through a recession?**
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
Once silenced by the state, now Uli, Fran and Peter are speaking out
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
Five highlights from the Ashes as England's wild batting sets Australia tough chase
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
Rescue efforts underway after Titanic tourist submersible goes missing
A search is underway for a submersible craft that is missing near the wreck on the TItanic. ⌘ Read more
The Sultan of Brunei and Anthony Albanese meet to discuss renewed partnership
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
'Toxic': Shorten takes aim at behaviour of politicians in parliament
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 out of Halle with knee injury but still hopes to play Wimbledon
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
Hawks skipper James Sicily fails in AFL suspension appeal
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
Suspects arrested in Pakistan over Greece boat disaster
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 identity of Russia's mole in Australia's spy agency has been a secret. Until now
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
Blinken meets Chinese President Xi in bid to ease soaring US-China tensions
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
Live: First Ashes Test on a knife edge with Australia hunting English wickets on day four
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
Actor who indecently touched female passenger on flight to Australia fined $750 but not jailed
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
US lithium giant abolishes plans for workers' camp in WA coastal town following backlash
Albermale's 500-person facility was given the green light by state planning authorities, but remained fiercely opposed by Binningup residents. ⌘ Read more
ASEAN members stay away as Thailand host gathering with Myanmar junta officials
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
ASEAN members stay away as Thailand host gathering with Myanmar junta officials
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
Three Palestinians killed in fierce clash with Israeli troops in the occupied West Bank
The Israeli military said it launched the raid in Jenin to detain Palestinians suspected of carrying out attacks. ⌘ Read more
AFLW season length still being negotiated, says incoming AFL chief Dillon
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
Defence lawyer labels Broome woman's driveway death a tragedy as manslaughter trial begins
Tamara Lorimer is charged with unlawfully killing her partner Doreen Lindsay, who died after being run over by a reversing ute. ⌘ Read more
Cyclone leaves 13 dead, three missing in Brazil as record rain floods streets
A deadly cyclone tears through southern Brazil, forcing thousands from their homes. ⌘ Read more
Community demands answers after toddler death at Bamaga Hospital
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
Man sentenced for entering teen's bedroom, stroking her leg while she slept
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
Injured Victorian bushwalker rescued on Tasmania's Overland Track
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
Proposed law seeks to regulate junk food advertising aimed at children
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
Chief minister promises to release bail review, months after Declan Laverty's fatal stabbing
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 an increasingly threatened rainforest, Indigenous teens carry out a rite of passage
In a 280,000-hectare triangle of preserved Amazon rainforest, Indigenous communities hope for "total eviction" of non-Indigenous settlers. ⌘ Read more
Ukraine, Russia suffering heavy casualties during Kyiv's counteroffensive, UK assessment says
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
Man suffers gunshot wounds in Brisbane suburb of Bray Park
A Bray Park man is transported to hospital suffering gunshot wounds after police respond to a domestic incident in Brisbane's north. ⌘ Read more
Canberra man pleads guilty to choking two 13-year-olds in retaliation for slapping game gone wrong
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
Outback Aussies told to brace for more medicine shortages amid scathing report on 60-day prescriptions
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 NSW facing Origin oblivion, can Tedesco summon greatness one more time?**
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
North Korean officials vow to launch another spy satellite after failed attempt
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
Family calls for witnesses after 87-year-old John Campbell Kerr's death at Noosa Heads
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
Dragons CEO blindsided by Hunt's contract release request, doubles down on retaining him
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
Government gains early election trigger as Senate rejects housing bill
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
Lisa was a nurse in the COVID outbreak unit. She would regularly wet herself from the PPE
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
Pakistan declares day of mourning for victims of shipwreck off Greece
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
'Unfathomable heartache': Singleton Roosters speak a week on after fatal Hunter Valley bus crash
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
American Wyndham Clark wins US Open after rollercoaster battle with Rory McIlroy
Wyndham Clark claims his first major after a rollercoaster back-nine battle with Rory McIlroy. ⌘ Read more
Young NSW rugby league player dies after on-field tackle
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
Charges laid after 'naked' assault on prestigious Noosa street
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
Senate passes referendum plan, cementing Voice vote before end of the year
The Senate votes in favour of the Voice to Parliament legislation, finalising the form of the referendum. ⌘ Read more
Drone footage appears to show explosive-rigged car atop Ukrainian dam before collapse
The images taken from above the Kakhovka Dam show Russia had the means, motive and opportunity to bring down the structure. ⌘ Read more
2023 Logie Award nominations: Leigh Sales in the running for top honour
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
Search for missing man Rory Lane at Lamington National Park in Gold Coast hinterland enters third day
Rory Lane was last seen walking with a friend around the West Canungra Creek circuit shortly before 5pm on Saturday. ⌘ Read more
A significant number of Canberra students aren't meeting reading benchmarks, report finds
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
Craig spent hours on the floor after a fall at home. Finding a carer became a four-week mission
The 56-year-old says people with disabilities should be given clearer information about in-home services. ⌘ Read more
Son of a gun in, former pop star out as Australia names its team for world swimming champs
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
Green light for 'transformational' renewables project luring big business, former locals to work in outback
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
'I don't really care': Robinson defends expletive-laden send-off after bowling Khawaja
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
Vicky started her apprenticeship 'in a man's world' at age 35, and hasn't looked back since
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
Possible attack on Austrian Pride parade by alleged IS sympathisers foiled by authorities
The three suspects, Austrian citizens of Bosnian and Chechen origin, had radicalised online and sympathised with the Islamic State group, authorities say. ⌘ Read more
Homeowners take residential park owner to tribunal over 'unscrupulous' fee hikes
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
Live: The Logie nominees are being announced and a sausage dog world record is set in Melbourne. Catch up with The Loop
This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories as they happen. ⌘ Read more
It's not rocket science, but working as a ringer is no Yellowstone. Here's what you need to know
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
'It's an essential need': National study aims to improve the sleep of children with neurodisability
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
Sophie Garbin makes the Netball World Cup team and Ash Brazill gets a Diamonds send-off after Pies season from hell
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
Canberra will get 126 new police officers as part of a major funding boost to ACT Policing
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
As e-scooter tech rapidly advances, this capital city is reviewing the role they play in transport
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
From 'pet food' to 'fine food', a Tasmanian couple's 30-year effort to change attitudes to wallaby meat
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
Young boy living with craniosynostosis has 'dream come true' in 36er meet and greet
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
Storm clouds inspire Australia's most thrilling spell, and set up potential Edgbaston classic
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
This family road tested a financial adviser's top tips for saving money. Here's what worked (and what didn't)
Millions of middle-income families who believe they should be working towards a more comfortable life, are instead increasingly feeling the pinch. ⌘ Read more
False witness: Recordings expose family court report writer investigated by medical regulator
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
NSW Treasurer to warn state's credit rating is under threat
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 is better for your budget and the planet
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
'I left a very good and happy relationship.' Alexandra's partner didn't want a baby, so she did it alone
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
Beat inflation without raising interest rates? We can do it, but it's slow, hard and politically risky
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
Five highlights from day three of the first Ashes Test as Khawaja falls into a trap and Moeen cops a fine
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
Live: Verstappen and Alonso on the front row as rain threatens chaos in Canada
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
Nearly 100 die as India battles sweltering heatwave
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
'Completely out of order': Senior UK minister says latest lockdown party video is 'terrible'
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
Live: Australia hunting for a first innings lead on day three
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
Charity business developer Nicole Ta-Ei Werner to run on Liberal Party ticket in Warrandyte by-election
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
Two years after Aishwarya died in Perth hospital, new staff ratios are set to take effect — but concerns remain
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
Magnitude 3.1 earthquake strikes Appin region on the outskirts of Sydney's south-west
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
Relief and elation as missing diver found after spending night on remote island
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
Philippine ferry carrying 120 passengers catches fire at sea
Maritime accidents are common in the Philippines due to weather and poor safety regulations in the country's remote regions. ⌘ Read more
Driver killed, passenger injured in Central Australia single-vehicle rollover
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
NRL live: Sharks and Bulldogs providing the only Sunday rugby league fix
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
SA government moves to ban 'unfair disadvantage' for pet owners who rent
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
'Protect home owners, taxpayers': Expansion of government scheme to offer additional support
With demand for support exploding, the government has announced it will be expanding its multi-million-dollar scheme to help flood victims. ⌘ Read more
Everything you need to know about the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix
Red Bull is a perfect seven wins from seven races in 2023, with a commanding lead in the constructors' championship. ⌘ Read more