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'Not logical': Experts question Queensland government plans to build mega pumped hydro
Questions are being raised over the feasibility of the Queensland government's pumped hydro schemes announced last year. ⌘ Read more
'Really damaging' if Philip Lowe were reappointed as Reserve Bank governor, economist says
The treasurer will soon announce the fate of the RBA governor and economists are split over whether Philip Lowe should stay until rates settle or make way for new blood to guide the bank through turbulent economic times ahead. ⌘ Read more
The PNG gang that kidnapped an Australian professor may now be unleashing new horrors on teen girls
A group of bandits that kidnapped an Australian professor in the PNG Highlands appears to have struck again, this time snatching and assaulting a group of women and girls. Warning: Readers might find the details in this story distressing. ⌘ Read more
Five quick hits — protesters disrupt play on day one of second Test at Lord's
Australia was put into bat, and then dominated under leaden skies, as protesters threatened to steal the show early on day one of the second Ashes Test at Lord's. ⌘ Read more
Debris from imploded Titan submersible returned to shore as investigation continues
The first pieces of debris from the Titan submersible are brought back to port in Canada, with investigators hoping they can learn more about the submersible's implosion. ⌘ Read more
Labor axes Morrison government's billion dollar Australian satellite program
Labor will rely on international partners to provide crucial Earth observation data, after scrapping a Morrison government plan to develop new Australian satellites. ⌘ Read more
Lukashenko says Putin wanted to 'wipe out' Prigozhin, as Zelenskyy calls Russian leaders 'bandits'
Mr Putin initially vowed to crush the Wagner Group's mutiny, but hours later a deal was clinched to allow Mr Prigozhin and some of his mercenary fighters to go to Belarus. ⌘ Read more
Gold Coast teen Arisa Trew becomes the first female to land a 720 in competition
The 13-year-old Olympic hopeful nailed the trick made famous by Tony Hawk in front of the skateboarding legend himself. ⌘ Read more
'Pure escapism': Idris Elba challenges audience expectations in new Hijack show
Actor Idris Elba describes his latest TV series Hijack as "pure escapism" as he continues to challenge audience expectations throughout his successful career. ⌘ Read more
Child soldiers on the rise in Syria even as fighting subsides
A 13-year-old Kurdish girl went missing on her way home, after being approached by a man. Her parents immediately feared the worst — that she had been persuaded to join an armed group and was taken to one of its training camps. ⌘ Read more
Two more bodies pulled from wreckage of Russian-striked Ukrainian restaurant
A Russian missile strike on a busy restaurant in the city of Kramatorsk in eastern Ukraine has killed at least 10 people and injured dozens. ⌘ Read more
Live scorecard: England vs Australia, second Ashes Test
Check out all the scores and stats from the second Ashes Test between England and Australia at Lord's in our live scorecard. ⌘ Read more
DV inquest shown body-worn footage of killer, hours before fatal attack
The footage shows the man telling police to "take [him] to prison" for setting a car on fire and threatening to light up a petrol station. But responding officers "dismissed the red flags" and did not arrest him, the NT coroner has heard. ⌘ Read more
Live: England sends Australia in to bat on day one of second Ashes Test at Lord's
After the drama of Edgbaston, the Ashes heads to Lord's for the second Test of the series with Australia holding a crucial 1-0 lead. Follow all the updates in our live blog. ⌘ Read more
Ryan Seacrest announced as new US host of Wheel of Fortune, replacing Pat Sajak
Pat Sajak will host Wheel of Fortune's upcoming season, the show's 41st, before Ryan Seacrest kicks off a multi-year deal starting with season 42. ⌘ Read more
Birdsville Track closure leaves Big Red Bash goers stranded
South Australian road trippers on their way to the Big Red Bash in Birdsville are left stranded with the Birdsville Track in the state's far north forced to close due to heavy rain. ⌘ Read more
US court dismisses Hans Niemann's $150m defamation lawsuit against fellow chess star Magnus Carlsen
A US federal court judge rejects Hans Niemann's claims Magnus Carlsen and Chess.com broke antitrust laws by colluding to exclude him from lucrative tournaments. ⌘ Read more
Flood-damaged homes hit the market as owners struggle with uncertainty
Rather than repair their properties, some South Australians affected by last year's floods are walking away, but a real estate agent says interest in riverfront homes remains strong. ⌘ Read more
Man arraigned for baby's manslaughter, eight years after Alyviah Hayne's death
Jake Robert Luscombe has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of his partner's seven-month-old daughter in 2015, while the baby's mother, Brooke Skinner, says eight years was too long to wait for justice. ⌘ Read more
Think you could be treasurer? Try this 'build your own budget' interactive
The Parliamentary Budget Office releases a sophisticated "build your own budget" interactive. ⌘ Read more
Police deliberately refused to investigate Bondi deaths as gay hate crimes, inquiry told
An inquiry into suspected unsolved deaths suspected of being gay hate crimes has heard NSW Police sought to discredit a coroner's finding that the deaths of three men in Bondi in the 1980s was likely murder. ⌘ Read more
Youths clash with police in Paris after teenager shot dead
A 17-year-old boy who worked as a delivery driver has been shot dead by police during a traffic stop, sparking anger and unrest. ⌘ Read more
Corey Enright becomes first Eyre Peninsula footballer inducted into AFL Hall of Fame
Described by friends as "just a modest bloke" who "applied himself better than some", Kimba-born Corey Enright is inducted into the Australian Football League Hall of Fame. ⌘ Read more
South Koreans become one year younger today
South Koreans become a year or two younger today as new laws that require using only the international method of counting age take effect, replacing the country's traditional method. ⌘ Read more
What happened to Veronica and baby Adell? Coroner probes 25-year-old WA cold case mystery
It's been 25 years since Veronica Lockyer and her baby daughter vanished without trace on the outskirts of Perth, and now an inquest is trying to piece together the mystery. ⌘ Read more
Logging fears for NSW koalas as government urged to fast-track $80m reserve
The Labor government has promised to create the Great Koala National Park connecting 300,000 hectares of state forests and existing national parks between Coffs Harbour and Kempsey to protect koala populations. ⌘ Read more
WTA announces plan towards equal pay for men's and women's circuits by 2027
The governing body for women's tennis announces a new circuit structure designed to ensure equal prize money for men and women by 2027. ⌘ Read more
'Maccas spitter' first person to be sentenced under harsher retail assault laws in SA
A young woman who spat at and punched staff at the Hindley Street McDonald's in Adelaide's CBD in October 2022, has been sentenced to an 18-month-good-behaviour bond. ⌘ Read more
Weather 'challenging' efforts to find missing Belgian tourist in Tasmania
A Belgian tourist missing in Tasmania is described as an "inexperienced hiker", as police continue to search a forest where she is thought to have become lost days ago. ⌘ Read more
Trump countersues E Jean Carroll for defamation
The former US president is alleging she falsely accused him of rape after a jury found that he sexually abused her, and is seeking retraction and compensation. ⌘ Read more
Natalie felt like she was being 'tortured' while giving birth. She has joined other women to push for change
A year after dozens of women launched a complaint about their treatment while giving birth at this regional hospital, more are coming forward to share their "traumatic" experiences. ⌘ Read more
Tip-off leads to record-breaking vape seizure, but just one prosecution despite crackdown pledge
A truck carrying 17,000 vapes worth $1 million is intercepted in Perth, but there has been just one prosecution despite promises to clamp down on the illegal trade. ⌘ Read more
Mural in Adelaide's CBD labelled 'misstep' as SA Police refuse to outline cost
A new mural in Adelaide's CBD depicting two police officers on duty has been labelled a "misstep" by a state MP. ⌘ Read more
Lobbying firm allegedly planned to funnel money to Stuart Robert in return for favours, former employee claims
The ex-husband of a former owner of a Canberra lobbying firm has used parliamentary privilege to make explosive claims that it planned to offer kickbacks to former Liberal minister Stuart Robert in return for support to win contracts. ⌘ Read more
NRL star Dylan Brown pleads guilty to groping woman at Sydney pub
Dylan Brown was charged with five counts of sexual touching without consent. In court today, he pleaded guilty to two of the charges while the remaining three were dropped by police. ⌘ Read more
'Holy grail' of whale watching captured right next to the NSW coastline
A pod of orcas swims into the bay at Merimbula, including one that has been sighted on and off for 15 years. ⌘ Read more
Man refused bail after allegedly robbing teens at knifepoint on school holiday camping trip
A man who allegedly robbed two 14-year-old boys using their own knife will remain in jail after his bail was refused. ⌘ Read more
'Children should feel their safest at school': Andrews announces inquiry into abuse at Victorian school
Two years after former St Kilda footballer Rod Owen shared his story, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews announces an inquiry into child abuse at Beaumaris Primary School. ⌘ Read more
Can Nicho Hynes rebound from 'brutal' NSW axing and secure a State of Origin recall?**
With a host of Blues spots up for grabs in State of Origin III, Cronulla's Nicho Hynes has the opportunity for a second chance in sky blue. ⌘ Read more
Take a sneak peek at one of Melbourne's new underground train stations
The ABC has been given exclusive access to one of five new underground stations being built as part of the Metro Tunnel Project. Despite some cost overruns and controversy, test trains are expected to start running later this year. ⌘ Read more
Could treating the gut help people like Jodie finally get a good night's sleep?**
More than half the country experiences disrupted sleep, but an Australian-first clinical trial of a bacteria-based treatment for insomnia is delivered "very promising" results. ⌘ Read more
Fewer people with psychosocial disability may be added to NDIS, as minister flags 27,000 to be diverted under reforms
Stressing that no current NDIS participants would be removed from the scheme, NDIS Minister Bill Shorten said reforms to the scheme may lead to fewer future entrants with psychosocial disability, as the government seeks to curb growth by 27,000 over the next few years. ⌘ Read more
Former Sydney teacher Chris Dawson found guilty of sexual relationship with student
The NSW District Court hears ex-Newtown Jets rugby league player is guilty of carnal knowledge, related to sexual activity with one of his high school students in the 1980s. ⌘ Read more
Queensland Health boss resigns days after disagreement with minister
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says Shaun Drummond's decision to quit as Queensland Health acting director-general is his own, and that when he was appointed last October he said he would not stay for the full term. ⌘ Read more
Inflation falls sharply as fuel prices tumble
The latest monthly consumer price indicator shows inflation fell sharply to 5.6 per cent over the 12 months to May, down from 6.8 per cent in April. ⌘ Read more
Former NFL starting quarterback dies in apparent drowning at Florida beach
Former Patriots, Ravens and Texans quarterback Ryan Mallett dies in an apparent drowning at a Florida beach. ⌘ Read more
Honourary Oscars are awarded to a select few recipients — Angela Bassett will be one of them
Angela Bassett may have gone home empty handed at the Oscars in March, but she'll be getting a golden statuette this year after all. ⌘ Read more
Live: Is Putin in trouble? Join our experts to discuss the latest struggle for power inside the Kremlin
Recent developments in Russia raise serious questions about the future of President Vladimir Putin and the war in Ukraine. Join our live Q&A as our experts unpack your questions. ⌘ Read more
Fourteen-year-old girl the driver in fatal collision, police say
A teenage girl is under police guard in hospital after allegedly being behind the wheel of a crash in northern Victoria that has left a woman dead. ⌘ Read more
Interrupted preparation not a concern for US star, as Rapinoe's role looks set to change for reigning champs
Four years after her heroics saw the US claim the World Cup, Megan Rapinoe is back — but with a different role to play. ⌘ Read more
The 'elimination matrix' which brought this husband and wife undone
If you saw them in the street you might think they seem like most older married couples — but a jury has just found them guilty of the shooting murder of their former son-in-law in 2009. So , why did it take 11 years to charge them? ⌘ Read more
Tasmanian couple found guilty of 2009 murder of ex son-in-law
A Tasmanian couple accused of murdering their former son-in-law in 2009 are found guilty. ⌘ Read more
Queen Victoria Market to undergo historic $1.7 billion redevelopment amid community concerns
Melbourne City Council say the development will create more than 4,000 jobs, with affordable housing and student accommodation in the works. ⌘ Read more
England makes bold selection call for Lord's Test as Stokes prepares for Aussie stars to bounce back
Ben Stokes says he is prepared for Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne to bounce back in the second Test, as England drops Moeen Ali for an extra seamer. ⌘ Read more
Taylor Swift pre-sale tickets are released today. Sellers are braced for huge demand
General sale tickets will be released on Friday, but Swift fans will be attempting to secure their spots in a special pre-sale event. It's going to be tense. ⌘ Read more
Pizza's possible 'distant ancestor' found painted in the ruins of Pompeii
A fresco depicting what could be a "distant ancestor" of pizza is found in the ruins of a house in Pompeii. ⌘ Read more
Detectives recommend charges against William Tyrrell's foster mother over toddler's disappearance
NSW detectives recommend William Tyrrell's foster mother be charged with covering up the death of the three year old who went missing in 2014. ⌘ Read more
This 17-month-old was allegedly murdered — here's what we know so far about Ronan's death
The death of 17-month-old Ronan this month is declared a major crime. No arrests have been made or charges laid. Here's a look at what is known so far. WARNING: This story contains details readers may find distressing. ⌘ Read more
Alice Springs crime rate hits four-year low during month of May
Police say the month of May was the quietest recorded in Alice Springs since 2019, allowing for some pause for officers on the ground. ⌘ Read more
Stone artefacts discovered 14m underwater at Australia's deepest known ancient Aboriginal site
Researchers say the discovery in an underwater passage off the Pilbara coast provides "critical evidence" of major changes in the landscape. ⌘ Read more
Actor Julian Sands confirmed dead five months after he disappeared on hike
British-born actor Julian Sands, best known for his role in the Oscar-celebrated film A Room with a View, is confirmed dead, five months after he went missing while out for a hike in snow-covered mountains near Los Angeles. ⌘ Read more
Harrison Ford and Phoebe Waller-Bridge hunt treasure and punch Nazis in Indiana Jones finale
Taking over the reins from George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, director James Mangold had his work cut out for him bringing this four-decade story to a close. Did he succeed? ⌘ Read more
Renewed push to save southern cassowary, Australia's own 'living dinosaur'
There's a national push to save this "beautiful" giant bird — that looks akin to its prehistoric ancestors — from disappearing. ⌘ Read more
'Discriminatory' school course focusing on conservative Catholic values under review
Catholic Education Tasmania is reviewing a religious instruction course planned for college students next year after feedback from principals. An LGBTIQA+ support group has called it "discriminatory" and has threatened to lodge formal complaints. ⌘ Read more
'We have to do the right thing': Hall of Fame inductee uses speech to laud AFL's Voice stance
Port Adelaide's only AFL premiership coach uses his Hall of Fame speech to back the Voice referendum, as seven new faces are added to the illustrious group. ⌘ Read more
Car crashes into building in Adelaide's inner south
Emergency services were called to Goodwood Road in Daw Park in the early hours of this morning after reports that a car had crashed into a building. ⌘ Read more
Deadly Russian missile strikes hit popular restaurant in Ukraine's Donetsk region, killing four
Emergency services scurried in and out of the shattered restaurant as residents stood outside surveying the damage from the strike, which occurred just before 8pm local time on Tuesday night. ⌘ Read more
Gambling ads should be banned within three years to tackle addiction crisis, parliamentary committee says
Committee chair Peta Murphy says Australians are among the biggest gambling losers anywhere in the world, and previous attempts to regulate gambling advertising have failed to address the problem. ⌘ Read more
Woman dies at scene of retirement home blaze in NSW
The cause of the fire at the North Coast retirement facility is under investigation. ⌘ Read more
Live: Wall Street gains on strong economic data, all eyes on latest inflation figures
US stocks rallied as strong economic data eased recession fears. Inflation tipped to cool ahead of RBA meeting. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. ⌘ Read more
Pilot killed after helicopter crashes during mustering operations on remote station
Helicopter charter company Top End Mustering said the "highly experienced pilot" was performing routine mustering when their Robinson R22 chopper crashed on Tuesday. ⌘ Read more
The government knows cost of living is hurting Canberrans, but it needs the Commonwealth's help to address it
With interest rate rises and years of slow wage growth, Canberrans are talking about how they're going to keep a roof over their heads. Yesterday's ACT budget aimed to address that issue, but the territory government's promises rely on federal support. ⌘ Read more
Outback gang the Jon Bon Jovi Boys on NT Police radar after months of destruction and unrest
The Jon Bon Jovi Boys, or Jovi Boys, hail from a remote community of less than 200 people. Residents there say they're "terrorising" the community and they've had enough of their bad behaviour. ⌘ Read more
Queensland 'dairy-free' yoghurt manufacturer COYO sued after UK woman's anaphylaxis death
A Sunshine Coast company which manufactures "dairy-free" coconut yoghurt and ice cream products is being sued in the Queensland Supreme Court following a woman's death in the UK. ⌘ Read more
Donald Trump says recording of him discussing secret documents is 'actually an exoneration'
The audio file includes a moment when Mr Trump seems to indicate he is holding a secret Pentagon document with plans to attack Iran, and he refers to something as "highly confidential" and "secret information". ⌘ Read more
Could brightening clouds help tackle climate change? These scientists are trying to find out
Queensland scientists are the first to practically test the cloud brightening theory, shooting sea spray over the Great Barrier Reef. ⌘ Read more
'Domino effect' in cost-of-living increases hit already struggling customers
As the current financial year comes to an end, councils across Tasmania are upping their rates, leaving residents and business owners struggling to balance the books. ⌘ Read more
This Grafton high school library has a mummified human head. Its story is baffling
With mystery surrounding its origins, the mummified head poses all sorts of questions about the past, present and future. ⌘ Read more
Sydney man accused of selling secrets in China received warning from suspected US spy
New details of the case emerge in court, with the Sydney businessman accused of selling Australian defence and security secrets in China. ⌘ Read more
Residents divided after Western Sydney airport proposed flight paths released
People across Western Sydney have gained a clearer idea of how the new international airport, opening in 2026, will affect them — and some are describing it as a "nightmare scenario". ⌘ Read more
A convicted murderer fought for Wagner in Ukraine. Ten days after returning to Russia, he allegedly killed an old lady
When Ivan Rossomakhin returned home from the war in Ukraine three months ago, his neighbours in the village east of Moscow were terrified. ⌘ Read more
Australia is not giving Ukraine the military support it needs — sending our retired jets would be a start
Australia's geographic distance is no excuse for weak support to a state attempting to counter an illegal and devastating invasion. We can, and should, be doing considerably more to counter Russia's attack on Ukraine, writes James Dwyer. ⌘ Read more
Morrison government HomeBuilder scheme 'overheated' construction, blind-sided states and lacked controls
Multiple previously secret reports scrutinising the $2.3 billion HomeBuilder scheme have found a lack of governance, controls and risk management. ⌘ Read more
Pistol found by police at Bondi Junction crime scene where drug kingpin was found dead
Detectives have found a firearm left behind at one of the crime scenes after Tuesday's shooting death of a prominent Sydney underworld figure, which may be the potential murder weapon. ⌘ Read more
The Americas' biggest monkey returns from the brink of extinction
Four decades ago there were just 50 northern mariquis left in Brazil's Atlantic forest and the Americas' biggest monkey was threatened with extinction. ⌘ Read more
Lukashenko says Prigozhin is in Belarus, as Putin praises Russian troops for averting 'civil war'
Russian authorities have closed a criminal investigation into the aborted armed rebellion led by mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin, and are pressing no charges against him or his troops. ⌘ Read more
Reece Walsh to miss Origin III after being hit with three-match suspension
Brisbane's minor premiership hopes and Queensland's chances of securing an Origin clean sweep have "received a serious blow after Reece Walsh was "hit with a three-match ban for verbally abusing referee Chris Butler. ⌘ Read more
Italy vows to find and punish Colosseum vandal
Italy's culture and tourism ministers vow to find and punish a tourist who was filmed carving into the wall of Rome's Colosseum. ⌘ Read more
DV victims left waiting for hours by stretched police force, inquest hears
A senior NT Police dispatcher breaks down while giving evidence at a coronial inquest into the domestic violence death of a woman, telling the NT coroner "all we do for 12 hours is prioritise". ⌘ Read more
'Significant institutional failure' by SA's ICAC, but investigation into top bureaucrat's travel still 'justified'
There was "sufficient evidence" to justify an investigation into former Renewal SA boss John Hanlon's interstate and international travels, but South Australia's anti-corruption watchdog "substantially mismanaged" parts of its inquiries, a review finds. ⌘ Read more
Sinkhole may link to underground Mount Gambier passages
Cave divers are itching to explore a new Mount Gambier sinkhole and discover if it forms a new passage under the city. ⌘ Read more
Ex-Audi boss convicted of fraud after pleading guilty in Volkswagen diesel emissions scandal
The former head of Audi, Volkswagen's luxury division, admitted wrongdoing and regret for his failure to keep rigged cars off the market even after the scandal had become public knowledge. ⌘ Read more
Holidaymakers still dreaming of the tropics but international airlines slow to return
A cold snap in the southern states pushes more travellers to north Queensland but international tourists are competing for a limited number of flights into the region. ⌘ Read more
Water birds dying in oil spill south of Perth as authorities probe cause
WA's environmental watchdog looks for the cause of an engine oil spill that is killing and harming birds in Perth's southern waterways. ⌘ Read more
'We respect that and move on': Broncos go cold on potential Ben Hunt move
With St George Illawarra turning down another release request from Ben Hunt, Brisbane say they are moving on from signing the Queensland and Australian hooker. ⌘ Read more
Young mum warns of rock fishing dangers after losing husband and son
A young mother who lost her son and husband at one of Sydney's popular beaches is calling for more to be done to warn about the dangers of rock fishing. ⌘ Read more
Remus is a renter who lives with a disability, Tess is a mother of three — what's in the ACT budget for them?**
ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr says the budget comes at a time of global economic uncertainty — so what local solutions are the government delivering to ease the fiscal burn being felt by households across the territory? ⌘ Read more
Here are five things we've learned from the ACT budget
The ACT government has tabled its latest budget, at a time of rising prices and growing pressure on households. Here's a guide to what's in it. ⌘ Read more
Police find car of missing Belgian tourist at waterfall track car park
Tasmania police say they are concerned for the welfare of a Belgian tourist after her car was found at a remote tourist track. ⌘ Read more
Flood-affected community facing 'greatest fears' as scope of home buyback scheme in doubt
Key recovery bodies cannot seem to agree on how many flood-damaged homes in the NSW Northern Rivers will be eligible for a buyback, raising or retro-fitting offer. ⌘ Read more