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Queensland stone installer who exposed workers to dust linked to silicosis fined $32,500**
The court heard two workers were exposed to dust from artificial stone products, which can cause silicosis. ⌘ Read more
Paedophile cult leader faces court over alleged breach of supervision orders
William Kamm, who refers to himself as "Little Pebble" and founded a notorious doomsday cult on the NSW South Coast, applies for bail in the Supreme Court. ⌘ Read more
Tanya Plibersek urged to reject sand mine expansion in threatened ecological area
A NSW conservation group wants the federal environment minister to use her powers to stop the mining project near the Minnamurra River. ⌘ Read more
Mother and daughter hit by car in Adelaide CBD during school drop-off
SA Ambulance say the mother was pinned underneath the car and taken to hospital with serious injuries, while her six-year-old daughter suffered minor injuries. ⌘ Read more
Study reveals how immune system of astronauts breaks down
New research shows travelling in space dials down the activity of genes in white blood cells that are crucial to the immune system. ⌘ Read more
Andrew Price and Jake Brown given seven-year sentences over killing of Jarrad Lovison
Jake Brown and Andrew Price will be eligible for parole in less than three years. ⌘ Read more
Lab-grown chicken to make restaurant debut in US
The meat is made in tanks by cultivating and feeding cells from a living animal or a fertilised egg. ⌘ Read more
72 victims, 192 charges of abuse: The 'terrible crimes' of paedophile priest Gerald Ridsdale
Gerald Ridsdale appeared via video link from St John's Hospital at Port Phillip Prison, appearing very frail and significantly weaker than the last time he appeared in front of the court. ⌘ Read more
Colombian military searches for rescue dog that helped find lost Amazon kids
The Colombian military leaves 70 soldiers in the Amazon jungle to look for a beloved search dog who helped them rescue a group of missing children earlier this month. ⌘ Read more
Long-serving Victorian Labor MP 'Snappy' Tom Roper dies aged 78
The giant of the Victorian Labor Party, who served as a minister in the Cain and Kirner governments, is being remembered as a fierce social justice advocate, a hard worker, a reformer, an early campaigner for climate action, a mentor and a top bloke. ⌘ Read more
Over 1,100 nursing jobs face the axe as money runs out
Nurses hired during the pandemic now stand to lose their jobs with no money set aside to cover their temporary contracts past mid-2025, and the NSW Labor government yet to commit to keeping the positions. ⌘ Read more
'I had a terrible accident every time I raced': How Jana Pittman is changing the approach to continence
Jana Pittman is a world champion, doctor and mother - and suffers incontinence. She's one of the five million Australians that have continence issues. ⌘ Read more
Investigation launched into hospital's treatment of baby with potentially life-threatening infection
Senior staff at Caboolture Hospital had apologised to the child's parents after his condition was misdiagnosed and he was not admitted. ⌘ Read more
International chefs underpaid by employer to receive $200k after wage dispute
The Federal Court orders a New South Wales restaurateur to compensate two men over "egregious and flagrant" contraventions of the Fair Work Act. ⌘ Read more
Thieves are stealing from Michelle's store every single day, as shoplifting bounces back in NSW
She says the thefts range from someone slipping pencils into their pocket to people walking off with a trolley filled with $500 in decorations. ⌘ Read more
AFP commissioner accused of failing to declare conflict of interest after meetings with PwC 'friend'
Australian Federal Police commissioner Reece Kershaw was directly involved in meetings with PwC partner Mick Fuller, the former NSW police chief, to discuss a $750,000 contract awarded without a tender. ⌘ Read more
'They're human beings': Calls to support rough sleepers as temperature drop in NSW
As the east coast endures a cold start to winter, there are calls for more to be done to help the growing number of people sleeping rough in New South Wales. ⌘ Read more
Tiger King star, zoo owner convicted of wildlife trafficking
A jury convicts a wild animal trainer who featured in the popular Netflix series Tiger King of wildlife trafficking in Virginia. ⌘ Read more
Critic slams 'disastrous' plan for more prison officers at Banksia Hill under 'fresh start' for WA youth justice
The WA government announces what it calls a "fresh start" for the state’s troubled youth justice system, including more guards from adult prisons at Banksia Hill and greater Aboriginal engagement. ⌘ Read more
The legend of Lindsay Collins is the making of a special kind of Queensland hero
Lindsay Collins is the front-row fashionista with a missing tooth, an Origin man-of-the-match medal, and hero status in Queensland after another powerhouse performance in maroon. ⌘ Read more
How likely is it that the noises detected underwater are coming from inside the missing Titanic tourist submersible?**
A few days after a submersible with five people aboard has gone missing, a Canadian surveillance vessel has detected underwater noises, more narrowly defining the search area for rescue crews. But the question remains whether the noises came from the tourist submarine. ⌘ Read more
'Over the moon': Queensland education department backflips on controversial equestrian ruling
Queensland state school students were bitterly disappointed by the decision not to allow them to represent their schools at an upcoming equestrian event, but that has changed. ⌘ Read more
Des Hasler to become Gold Coast Titans coach as club sacks Justin Holbrook
Des Hasler will become the coach of the Gold Coast Titans next season, after the club gave Justin Holbrook his marching orders. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane was 'definitely holding dates' at huge stadium for Taylor Swift, but she's not coming. Here's why
Much to the disappointment of Swifties in the Sunshine State, Brisbane will miss out on the superstar's Eras tour. A stadium manager explains why. ⌘ Read more
In his 60s and sporting a bushy beard, pole dancer Allan has made it to international television
When you picture a pole dancer, 62-year-old Allan Reinikka might not be the first person that comes to mind. But his skill has seen him appear on American reality television, and he's hoping the coverage encourages others to take up the sport. ⌘ Read more
Suspected Pentagon Discord leaker pleads not guilty to six counts
Jack Teixeira, 21, is facing up to 60 years in prison, charged with six counts of wilful retention and transmission of classified information relating to national security. ⌘ Read more
How Darcie Brown has become an integral cog in the Australian women's cricket squad
Darcie Brown has only played 35 matches for Australia, but her trophy cabinet is already stacked to the brim, with the quick a key part of Australia's success. ⌘ Read more
Victoria's chief prosecutor hits back at claims she should have authorised Lawyer X scandal charges
Victoria's director of public prosecutions Kerri Judd has rejected criticism that she should have authorised criminal charges over the Lawyer X scandal. ⌘ Read more
'Struggling' renters heartbroken as hotel set to replace homes in town centre
Margaret River local Lisa Cloud admits she has been lucky to avoid Western Australia's rental crisis. Now, a plan to turn her home into a hotel has left her distraught. ⌘ Read more
Bangers and smash as runaway tyre bursts into butcher shop, leaving $12k damage bill
Staff at an Adelaide butcher shop were shocked by the sudden appearance of a runaway tyre, which smashed through the front of the store on Wednesday morning, damaging a new cabinet and ruining the meat. ⌘ Read more
Outback national park made famous by Chris Hemsworth ad closes indefinitely
Indigenous cultural sites have been damaged at Boodjamulla National Park (Lawn Hill) with the closure of the iconic travel hotspot putting a dent in an already-suffering tourism industry in outback Queensland. ⌘ Read more
Major miner reveals damage caused by Pilbara train derailment as track reopens
Rio Tinto re-opens a rail line in northern Western Australia that was damaged after the derailment of a driverless train. ⌘ Read more
When Ruth needed an organ donation, her sister Sara stepped forward with a life-changing gift
Ruth Bland has lived with type 1 diabetes for about three decades, causing damage to her kidneys. Then her sister, Sara McManus, decided to help. ⌘ Read more
Live: Search for missing submersible enters crucial stage as oxygen due to run out
Authorities say the search for the submersible missing near the Titanic wreck is entering a critical stage, with fears the five occupants will run out of oxygen and develop hypothermia if not found soon. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Two men charged and sports cars seized over alleged $5.5m cryptocurrency scam
Police seize luxury cars worth approximately $2.7 million after investigating what they allege is a cryptocurrency scam that defrauded two companies. ⌘ Read more
Amazon accused of duping millions of customers over Prime sign-ups
The US Federal Trade Commission says Amazon uses deceptive "dark patterns" to enrol customers in its paid-for premium service. ⌘ Read more
Andrew Tate appears in Romanian court on rape, human trafficking charges
Andrew Tate, a social media personality known for expressing misogynistic views online, has appeared in a court in Romania, where prosecutors have charged him with rape, human trafficking and forming a criminal gang to exploit women. ⌘ Read more
Environmentalists call for new national park near Melbourne to prevent future logging
As the end of native logging approaches in Victoria, Sarah Rees wants to see permanent protection of old-growth forests, but timber town residents disagree. ⌘ Read more
'All you idiots have work tomorrow': Luai responds to fans as Origin rivalry with Maroons star heats up
Jarome Luai has a dig at Origin fans on his social media account, as Reece Walsh says he respects the Blues star after their Origin blow up. ⌘ Read more
Training to help bar staff detect drink spiking will be debated in NSW parliament today. So how bad is the problem?**
A petition calling for mandatory training for all bar and security staff on identifying drink spiking and sexual violence will be discussed by state politicians today, after gaining more than 20,000 signatures. ⌘ Read more
'NSW falling behind': Sydney MP Alex Greenwich pushes ahead with equality bills, including ban on gay conversion
Member for Sydney Alex Greenwich will give notice of his equality legislation, which he says will bring NSW in line with other Labor states. ⌘ Read more
Live: House prices to reach new record in coming financial year, rate hikes likely in US and England, ASX to open lower
New research suggests Australia's housing market will continue to recover from the 2022 downturn and reach new high prices by mid-next year, while more interest rate rises are likely on the way in the US and England. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Massive NSW gold mine ordered to act over 'unacceptable' levels of dust pollution
One of the largest gold mines in the world has been told it must comply immediately with clean-air laws or risk further action, including licence suspension and court orders. ⌘ Read more
Are Australian consumers ready for imported 'Manila mangoes'?**
Australia's first consignments of famously sweet carabao mangoes imported from the Philippines are reportedly due within weeks. ⌘ Read more
'It worries me greatly': Electoral commissioner reports rise in online abuse, misinformation ahead of referendum
As Australia readies for a referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament, the election watchdog is worried by an increase in social media users posting misinformation about the voting process. ⌘ Read more
Chloe says WA's proposed new abortion laws would have helped her 'cherish' a tragic pregnancy
Nineteen weeks into her pregnancy, Chloe was told her baby would not survive longer than a month. She says WA's proposed new abortion laws would have made a painful journey easier. ⌘ Read more
The Lions, the Cats and the Miracle on Grass — revisiting the moment that brought the Gabba to its feet
A run-of-the-mill match at the Gabba turned wild after Brisbane produced one of the great all-time comebacks against Geelong and the Miracle on Grass was born — 10 years ago tomorrow. Andrew McGarry looks back at a day of footy drama. ⌘ Read more
Former Little League coach to face court for historical child sex abuse charges
The former primary school teacher was charged following investigations into reports at a Victorian school. ⌘ Read more
Farmers criticise pause in aerial shooting of feral animals as El Niño provides tantalising opportunity
As farmers battle a boom in pest numbers, and no way to effectively cull them, the increased possibility of El Niño will likely create an opportunity for authorities to "crash" the feral animal population. ⌘ Read more
Feral animals increase after aerial culling pause, but El Niño provides chance to 'crash' populations
A six-week ban on aerial culling last year is being blamed by farmers in New South Wales for an "explosion" in pest numbers. ⌘ Read more
'Gobmacked' foster carers find they've been eligible for personal accident insurance for decades
Fostering kids is "a privilege and a joy", Mary Blake says, and she would know, having done it for nine years. She also wrote the handbook for Tasmanian carers, so it comes as a shock to learn she's entitled to compensation and insurance that no-one ever told her about. ⌘ Read more
'We never taught you this': DOCG's culture wanted him to be a doctor, lawyer or engineer but he chose his own path
Many Asian-Australian migrants encourage their children to choose a stable, high-paying profession. But these Asian-Australians have defied their parents' and cultural expectations to carve their own identity in the creative industries. ⌘ Read more
'I have to make an excuse': How the lack of bus services in Pawan's area impacts her life and her job
The Victorian government is accused of "hoarding" hundreds of millions of dollars for Melbourne's sprawling outer suburbs as communities in these areas struggle without basic amenities. ⌘ Read more
Brianna was 'told off' at school for her hair. She's not alone, a recent study shows
A University of South Australia study finds African-Australian students have been discriminated against when they wear braided hair to school. ⌘ Read more
Live: Canadian Coast Guard detects more underwater noises, and Dark Mofo strips down for solstice swim. Catch up with The Loop
The news Australia is searching for, and all the news that happened while you snoozed: This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories as they happen. ⌘ Read more
Tax return getting you down? Here are some ways to tackle it
The end of financial year is just over a week away, meaning it's a good time to start getting return-ready. There is also help available if you're a vulnerable taxpayer and need free advice. ⌘ Read more
Long before Madonna's vogue, a thriving LGBTQ+ subculture danced its five elements. This tradition continues**
The fourth West Ball pays homage to the ballroom scene's roots in Australia while carving out a safe space for future generations. ⌘ Read more
Jade says her 'five-star' house is so defective she considered demolishing it
It's the biggest investment most people make, but in the "buyer beware" market, what you see is not always what you get, as these people found out. ⌘ Read more
At least 29 people injured in Paris explosion
A blast rips through a street in the busy Latin Quarter of central Paris, causing the facade of a building to collapse, blowing out windows and starting a huge blaze. ⌘ Read more
Why the Titanic tourist submersible is so hard to find, even if it has surfaced
It's not just the location and the enormous search area making it hard to find the Titan. ⌘ Read more
Marina logged 52 hours trying to get her phone fixed. The ombudsman wants new rules
An ombudsman report says too many telcos are failing to comply with the rules, and some of the rules are too soft, causing distress for phone and internet users. ⌘ Read more
Australia issues Twitter with a 'please explain' notice over surge in online hate
Billionaire Elon Musk's social media platform Twitter has been issued with a demand from Australian authorities for information on what it is doing to tackle online hate. ⌘ Read more
Zelenskyy says Ukraine's counteroffensive 'slower than desired'
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the country's counteroffensive progress is "slower than desired", stressing that the counteroffensive is not a "Hollywood movie". ⌘ Read more
How cruel twists of fate and self-inflicted wounds ended an era for New South Wales
A New South Wales era ended in frustrating and dire fashion at Lang Park as the Blues once again failed to get out of their own way. ⌘ Read more
Five quick hits — DCE's Scott Sattler moment and a late-game brawl highlight Queensland's Origin-sealing win
A stunning try-saving tackle, three send-offs and a bitter Blues injury blow in the opening minutes. Here are the five key points from State of Origin Game II. ⌘ Read more
Uganda's military rescues students abducted by Islamist fighters
The Ugandan military rescues three of the six students that were kidnapped by Islamist fighters at the Lhubirira Secondary School in Mpondwe, Uganda. ⌘ Read more
More than 40 women dead, most burnt to death in Honduras prison riot
Honduras president says the attacks were planned by street gangs who wield power inside the country's prison system. ⌘ Read more
Parliamentary report finds PwC engaged in 'calculated breach of trust', but won't release list of staff involved in tax leaks
A parliamentary committee has described the actions of consulting firm PwC in monetising confidential federal government information as "a calculated breach of trust". ⌘ Read more
Action For Alice founder hits pause, with mental, emotional toll 'unsustainable'
After shining the spotlight on the crime wave in Alice Springs, Darren Clark is putting his prominent Facebook page on pause due to its toll on his mental health. ⌘ Read more
Inquiry to probe undergrounding of thousands of kilometres of renewable energy powerlines
Regional communities want to know whether powerlines connecting renewables to the grid to power the state's transition can go underground — but the answer may not be so simple. ⌘ Read more
Three climate activists arrested in Brisbane as protests cause peak-hour traffic havoc
Five people have been arrested in Brisbane since the group's national climate action began three days ago. ⌘ Read more
Australia and England fined for low over rate in first Ashes Test, Labuschagne loses top Test batter spot to Root
Australia and England are penalised two World Test Championship points each and fined 40 per cent of their match fees after being found guilty of maintaining slow over rates during the first Ashes test, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said. ⌘ Read more
Live: Queensland hosts New South Wales with the State of Origin series on the line
The Maroons can claim State of Origin series victory over New South Wales in Game II in front of a sold-out Lang Park in Brisbane. Follow all the updates in our live blog. ⌘ Read more
Ford set to axe 400 jobs, with Geelong workers facing biggest cuts
Ford's planned job cuts will amount to about 22 per cent of its workforce in Australia, with the majority impacting Geelong workers in product development and design roles. ⌘ Read more
'Bullying culture' claims at SA forensic facility triggers independent review
SA Health says an independent review will investigate claims of a "dire" culture of bullying directed towards workers at the James Nash House forensic mental health facility. ⌘ Read more
WA Premier rules out any delay, as opposition to WA's new Aboriginal Cultural Heritage law intensifies
While nearly 30,000 people have called for a six-month delay to WA's new Aboriginal Heritage Act, the Pastoralists and Graziers Association wants the laws scrapped and rewritten. ⌘ Read more
Proposed development near entrance to Canberra could bring 5,000 new residents to city's inner-north
Lyneham in Canberra's north could have an extra 5,000 residents in the coming years, following a new development application from the Yowani Country Club. ⌘ Read more
Man who defrauded farmers of $1.8m and blew money on pokies, horses and alcohol jailed
A court hears Cameron Gidley-Baird is "disgusted" with himself and "desperately sorry" as he is sentenced to a maximum of six-and-a-half years' jail. ⌘ Read more
Funding cut for domestic violence outreach solicitor in Western NSW
From June 30, vulnerable NSW communities are losing legal outreach support for women experiencing domestic and sexual violence. ⌘ Read more
Emotional impact of cleaning up after Murray River flood takes its toll
Kyle Smith says it's been a rough road since floodwaters receded months ago, but he's grateful for the support of volunteers helping to clean up his community. ⌘ Read more
Why are non-alcoholic drinks so expensive when they have less tax and no booze?**
Going alcohol-free can spare you a hangover and save money — unless your new drink of choice is the zero-free version of certain high-profile tipples, writes Cameron Shackell. ⌘ Read more
Health forum hears four-year-old Indigenous children are vaping as addiction rates rise
A health service executive says young kids are getting the devices from home, amid calls for more education about the dangers of the habit. ⌘ Read more
Investigations continue into Katherine collision involving freight train and truck
Four people were injured after a freight train and a truck collided at a railway level crossing in the Katherine suburb of Cossack last week, with authorities still investigating the cause. ⌘ Read more
Court hears of man's remorse after girlfriend dies of overdose from taking drugs he supplied to her
A Canberra court hears how a man was "shattered" when his girlfriend died from an overdose of drugs he had supplied to her. ⌘ Read more
Police investigating Noosa man's Hastings St death release CCTV of potential witnesses
John Kerr, 87, was found on Noosa's Hastings Street with severe head injuries on Sunday morning. ⌘ Read more
Daughter jailed for fatally stabbing mother in Adelaide's north
A woman who fatally stabbed her mother in a drunken rage at their home in Adelaide's north could be eligible for parole in less than two years after a judge found there were "exceptional circumstances". ⌘ Read more
Date set for release of corruption findings into former NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian
The delivery of the report into whether Gladys Berejiklian breached public trust faced lengthy delays and comes more than two-and-a-half years ago after the corruption watchdog's hearings. ⌘ Read more
New laws will make it easier to access abortions. Here's what you need to know
Reforms to WA's outdated abortion laws have been introduced into parliament today. Here's everything you need to know. ⌘ Read more
Rio Tinto bows to community pressure, withdraws mining application for south-west forest
The announcement follows a similar decision by US aluminium giant Alcoa, which vowed to not mine an 8,400-hectare zone around Dwellingup that environmentalists call "greenwashing". ⌘ Read more
Vic town's only GPs vow to leave if sale of health service proceeds
A rushed takeover sale could leave a regional Victoria community without any doctors due to "clinical governance" concerns. ⌘ Read more
Underwater noises detected by US Coast Guard in search for missing submersible
Underwater noises have been detected by a US Coast Guard aircraft in the search for the missing submersible. ⌘ Read more
Records broken as parts of country's south-east freezes through sub-zero temperatures overnight
Temperatures across NSW plummeted overnight. It's now been confirmed many towns have experienced their coldest morning on record. ⌘ Read more
Iceland suspends whale hunting over animal welfare concerns
Iceland's government says it is suspending this year's whale hunting until the end of August due to animal welfare concerns, likely bringing the controversial practice to a historic end. ⌘ Read more
'No eyewitnesses, no credible motive': Defence claims case against Barker murder accused doesn't add up
A defence lawyer has told a northern Tasmanian court the evidence against a husband and wife on trial for killing their former son-in-law "does not add up to beyond reasonable doubt". ⌘ Read more
NSW train line blocked as anti-coal protestor sits 9m above rail bridge
A series of protests targeting rail lines leading to the Port of Newcastle this week have been causing ongoing disruptions. ⌘ Read more
For decades, the plight of people under state control has been hidden, but change is coming
Confidentiality laws have long kept the plight of people whose finances are controlled by the state hidden from view, but there are growing calls for the agencies these vulnerable people depend on to be subjected to greater scrutiny. ⌘ Read more
Was the Titan safe? Questions raised over what went wrong with the missing submersible
As the search continues for the missing Titan submersible, questions are being raised around the vessel's safety and what could have possibly gone wrong. ⌘ Read more
Man admits murdering partner in 'horrific domestic incident' while couple's daughters were at home
Steven Dean pleads guilty to the murder of Emmerich Lasaker while their two children were at home in the Perth suburb of Kewdale, in what police at the time said was a "tragically sad" example of domestic violence. ⌘ Read more
Australian sets world record after running 685km in four days on a cattle farm
Phil Gore ran from Saturday morning until this afternoon to claim the Backyard Ultra title. ⌘ Read more
Biden calls Xi a dictator, claims he was embarrassed by 'spy' balloon incident
US President Joe Biden refers to Xi Jinping as a "dictator" during a fundraiser in California, also saying his Chinese counterpart was embarrassed when a balloon "full of spy equipment" blew into United States airspace earlier this year. ⌘ Read more