# I am the Watcher. I am your guide through this vast new twtiverse.
# 
# Usage:
#     https://watcher.sour.is/api/plain/users              View list of users and latest twt date.
#     https://watcher.sour.is/api/plain/twt                View all twts.
#     https://watcher.sour.is/api/plain/mentions?uri=:uri  View all mentions for uri.
#     https://watcher.sour.is/api/plain/conv/:hash         View all twts for a conversation subject.
# 
# Options:
#     uri     Filter to show a specific users twts.
#     offset  Start index for quey.
#     limit   Count of items to return (going back in time).
# 
# twt range = 1 63478
# self = https://watcher.sour.is?uri=https://feeds.twtxt.net/ABC_JustIn/twtxt.txt&offset=39078
# next = https://watcher.sour.is?uri=https://feeds.twtxt.net/ABC_JustIn/twtxt.txt&offset=39178
# prev = https://watcher.sour.is?uri=https://feeds.twtxt.net/ABC_JustIn/twtxt.txt&offset=38978
After a decade of bleaching and cyclone damage, coral shoots of recovery are emerging
Coral fields destroyed by weather and bleaching have been growing back at "very successful" rates, thanks to some simple seabed technology and local expertise. ⌘ Read more
Ron's first Ford tractor got bogged so he bought his second to pull it out. Now there are 120 in the shed
Ron Dehne's interest in the Ford began when he was a teenager working his first job at a regional Victorian dealership. This weekend he plans to open his collection to the public. ⌘ Read more
Nicola Gobbo seeking damages from Victoria Police for her use as an informer, Supreme Court documents reveal
Documents filed in the Supreme Court reveal Nicola Gobbo is seeking to claim aggravated damages from the state of Victoria for the "high-handed, insulting or reprehensible conduct" of the police in engaging her as an informer. ⌘ Read more
More than 30 flights cancelled at Sydney Airport on first day of school holidays
Passengers at Sydney Airport have been hit with a second day of flight cancellations and delays due to gusty winds. ⌘ Read more
'It felt like hell': Four men burned in Canberra gas explosion speak of ongoing physical and mental scars
The four men who were badly burned when a gas bottle exploded in a shipping container in Canberra nearly five years ago say they are still suffering from the pain and trauma. ⌘ Read more
Tasmania's "turbo chooks" to continue thriving, study finds
The humble native Tasmanian hen, also known as the "turbo chook", is a familiar creature on the southern island. New research suggests it's going to stay that way even in the face of a changing climate. ⌘ Read more
'Obviously wrong': PR firm partner to fill in as premier's media advisor
A move to use a partner from a private PR firm to backfill as the media advisor for the Tasmanian premier is labelled "wrong" and "inappropriate" and should be "terminated forthwith", critics say. ⌘ Read more
Gina Rinehart stakes a claim in UK beef market, as new free trade agreement begins
Australia's richest woman was in London this week celebrating the arrival of tariff-free beef from her cattle enterprises, as the UK free trade deal kicks into gear. ⌘ Read more
Traveller shoots two people dead at Moldova airport, officials say
Authorities say a Tajik man who was denied entry into Moldova's main international airport fatally shot two security officers. ⌘ Read more
'My voice mattered': Seven-year-old wins bid to make Queensland playground more accessible
The council initially said "site challenges" had made it impossible to make a truly inclusive playground, but have now committed $100,000 to upgrades. ⌘ Read more
A Tour de France great is on the cusp of history. One Aussie is in his corner — and another is hell-bent on stopping him
As British sprinter Mark Cavendish looks to break Eddie Merckx's record for stage wins at the Tour, Tadej Pogačar and defending champion Jonas Vingegaard resume their battle for overall honours when then race gets underway tonight. ⌘ Read more
Why people in the NT hold tight the right to blow things up for one wild night each year
This year 228 tonnes of fireworks have been imported and people will detonate them with few rules and regulations — long after cracker nights were banned in every other state and territory. ⌘ Read more
Oscar winner Alan Arkin dies at 89
Tributes from Hollywood flood in after the actor's sons confirmed their father's death. ⌘ Read more
Brazilian court bars former president Bolsonaro from office until 2030 over 'violent speech and lies'
Brazil's Supreme Electoral Court votes to bar former president Jair Bolsonaro from public office until 2030 for his conduct during last year's fraught election. ⌘ Read more
Why holiday-makers heading north for winter sun could be in for unpleasant surprise
Unseasonable rain continues to fall across Australia's north in what's meant to be the region's wet season, helping lower temperatures to near-record levels. ⌘ Read more
Allan Border reveals he has Parkinson's disease
Australian cricket great Allan Border tells News Corp it will be "a miracle" if he makes it to 80 after living with Parkinson's for years. ⌘ Read more
Former kids' TV presenter creates bawdy comedy about women on Australia's goldfields
Jack Yabsley, a former presenter of Saturday Disney and Totally Wild, describes his new TV series Gold Diggers as an anti-patriarchal, "grubby, political, silly, sexy comedy". ⌘ Read more
England's absurd batting gifts Australia Ashes advantage and puts Bazball in the firing line
With the match in the balance on the third morning, an incredible display of irresponsible English batting gifted Australia the ascendancy and again raised questions about the validity of the host's tactical approach. ⌘ Read more
'Putin will die in office': The ways Vladimir Putin's reign over Russia could end
As the war grinds on and the traitor Yevgeny Prigozhin is allowed to live on in exile, the question must be asked: Is Vladimir Putin losing his grip on power? ⌘ Read more
As electric vehicles power ahead, drivers risk being caught short as infrastructure lags behind
While the take-up of electric vehicles has surged in recent years, EV advocates say Victoria has fallen behind New South Wales in its spending on charging stations. ⌘ Read more
In India, marriage, divorce, adoption and inheritance laws differ for every religious group
As the next federal elections loom in India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is pushing for a single legal code to cover matters currently governed by different sets of laws for different religious groups. ⌘ Read more
Federal politics officially has a new cop on the corruption beat — Here's how will it work
For years, debate has raged in the nation's capital about the need for a federal anti-corruption watchdog — one with actual teeth. Now the National Anti-Corruption Commission is here, so what will it achieve? ⌘ Read more
Macron says children in France riots are 'intoxicated' by video games
French President Emmanuel Macron calls on parents to keep child rioters off the streets, while saying some young people appeared to be copying violent video games which had "intoxicated" them. ⌘ Read more
The government could do more to put a lid on interest rate hikes. Here's what that would look like
The cost-of-living crisis cannot be resolved by one institution alone and raising interest rates isn't the only way to take money out of the economy, writes David Taylor. ⌘ Read more
Five quick hits — Stuart Broad gets in a strop after England's batters fall in a heap again
England's ultra-attacking batting costs them dearly once again, with near misses during Australia's second innings twisting the knife into Stuart Broad in particular. ⌘ Read more
Boris Johnson ally quits UK government, underlining divide in Sunak's party
British international environment minister Zac Goldsmith resigns, saying Britain has lost its claim to a global leadership role on climate and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was "uninterested" in environmental issues. ⌘ Read more
Russians reducing personnel at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, Ukrainian intelligence says
The accusation came after Kyiv accused Russia earlier in June of planning a "terrorist" attack at the nuclear plant involving the release of radiation, which Moscow has denied. ⌘ Read more
Kevin Spacey described as 'sexual bully' by prosecutors as allegations aired in court
The trial of Kevin Spacey for a dozen allegations of sexual assault is under way in London, during which prosecutors allege the actor "delights in making others feel powerless and uncomfortable". ⌘ Read more
Nick Kyrgios in Wimbledon draw, ready to play at All England Club
Nick Kyrgios looks set to compete at Wimbledon after Australia's 2022 finalist was given a first-round draw against David Goffin at the All England Club. ⌘ Read more
Nathan Lyon's calf injury 'significant', with his Ashes future in doubt
Australian off spinner Nathan Lyon faces "a period of rehabilitation" after the current Ashes Test at Lord's, with only three days between the second and third games of the series. ⌘ Read more
Jury finds former NSW police officer guilty of sex with minor
The ex-officer has been found guilty in Lismore District Court of knowingly having sex with a child under the age of 16. ⌘ Read more
Senior NT cop 'no longer fulfilling' acting assistant commissioner role after 'unfortunate interview', DV inquest hears
The coroner heard the officer had been relieved of his acting assistant commissioner duties after giving an "unfortunate interview" on ABC Radio, where he was questioned about the NT police force's response to domestic violence call-outs. ⌘ Read more
Rex Airlines to cease flying Whyalla to Adelaide route from July 1
The airline will stop flying the route despite Whyalla City Council confirming an 11th-hour security screening funding extension from the federal government. ⌘ Read more
AFL live: Swans have to step it up against the Cats at the SCG
The Sydney Swans are fresh off a stunning 171-point win over West Coast, but Geelong will provide a much stiffer challenge at the SCG. Follow our live AFL ScoreCentre for all the scores, stats and results. ⌘ Read more
Live: Second Test delicately poised with Ben Stokes at the crease for England
Australia will hope to restrict England and establish a first-innings lead at Lord's on day three of the second Ashes Test. Follow all the action in our live blog. ⌘ Read more
'Barbie means the whole world to me': Fans flock to Sydney's CBD to meet stars of film
It's day two of the Australian publicity tour and Barbie stars Margot Robbie, Issa Rae, America Ferrera and director Greta Gerwig have delighted fans with an event at the Pitt Street Mall in Sydney. ⌘ Read more
Survivors of Greek migrant tragedy say coastguard rope toppled boat
Survivors of a boat disaster that likely killed hundreds of migrants near Greece recount the hellish conditions above and below deck. ⌘ Read more
Lismore flood survivors protest 're-traumatising' recovery amid long wait 'for nothing'
Northern Rivers flood survivors have been waiting 16 months for property buybacks or retrofitting but, after receiving "devastating cold calls" this week, some feel support may never arrive. ⌘ Read more
Expectant mothers say lack of birthing services has left them 'scared', and could be very costly
Birthing services in Whyalla have been put on hold, leaving mothers with no option but to travel vast distances to deliver their babies. ⌘ Read more
Socceroos World Cup midfielder Aaron Mooy announces shock football retirement at age 32
Barely six months after forming a crucial part of Australia's World Cup campaign, Socceroos midfielder Aaron Mooy has announced his retirement from all forms of the sport. ⌘ Read more
NRL live: Warriors top-four hopes on the line against Rabbitohs
Can the Warriors push into the top four with a win over the Rabbitohs? Later it's the match of the round as the Storm host Penrith in Melbourne. Follow our ScoreCentre for all the live scores and stats. ⌘ Read more
Court hears parents used meth before 3yo daughter found dead in stormwater drain
A Townsville court has heard how a man and a woman allegedly injected methamphetamine together in the days leading up to the death of their young daughter. ⌘ Read more
'Pumped up to the eyeballs': Court hears trainer's phone taps
A greyhound breeder from NSW's central west has faced court charged with corrupting the outcome of a race and gambling on it. ⌘ Read more
Tonnes of poo is being used to grow food in Japan, and farmers can't get enough
Cheap, recycled and bearing centuries of tradition, "shimogoe" — or "fertiliser from a person's bottom" — has found new favour in Japan as Russia's invasion of Ukraine has raised the price of chemical alternatives. ⌘ Read more
10 years' jail for man who fatally stabbed partner in 'another senseless and tragic death'
Following the manslaughter of Kwementyaye McCormack, a Supreme Court judge has described domestic violence as "a scourge on our society" that causes "deep and lasting trauma". ⌘ Read more
Government reveals 'embarrassing' surplus thanks to 'barn-burning revenues'
In an extraordinary turnaround, updated financial statements show the government is swimming in cash. ⌘ Read more
Clashes with police, burning cars and widespread demonstrations — What is happening in France?**
France entered its third night of riots after police shot dead a 17-year-old in his car. What is happening and why is it escalating? ⌘ Read more
Human Rights Watch reports new evidence of Ukrainian use of banned landmines
Human Rights Watch says it has found new evidence of the indiscriminate use by Ukrainian forces of banned anti-personnel landmines against Russian troops. ⌘ Read more
'She chose a bum': Berejiklian supporters urge former NSW premier to appeal corruption report findings
Federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says Gladys Berejiklian paid a big price for choosing "a bad guy", while other supporters urge the former NSW premier to appeal yesterday's corrupt conduct findings. ⌘ Read more
Heritage and engineering 'challenges' may block light-rail route near Parliament House
Six years after Canberrans were first consulted about possible light-rail routes between Civic and Woden, there remains no clear option that satisfies all parties. ⌘ Read more
Gold miner moves to change underground operations after dust emission finding
A gold miner says it has changed its underground operations to comply with the NSW mining regulator after residents reported elevated levels of heavy metals in their blood. ⌘ Read more
WA insurance data potentially stolen, published on dark web in major law firm hack
The WA government has been caught up in the hacking of a major law firm by a notorious Russian ransomware gang, with information from potentially more than 300 insurance claims stolen. ⌘ Read more
Teen charged with attempted murder of police officer in regional South Australia
A teenage boy is arrested and charged with attempted murder after he allegedly twice hit a police officer in the head with the man's torch at Whyalla Stuart in regional South Australia late yesterday. ⌘ Read more
Hopes fade for missing Belgian tourist, as Tasmanian SES teams battle harsh terrain
As the search for missing Belgian woman Celine Cremer nears the end of its fourth day, police release vision showing the hostile conditions teams face as hopes fade for her to be found alive. ⌘ Read more
Rapper Travis Scott will not face criminal charges after deadly crowd surge at festival
A Texas grand jury declines to indict rap superstar Travis Scott in a criminal investigation of a deadly crowd surge at the 2021 Astroworld festival. ⌘ Read more
Recreational fishers call for a buyback scheme to reduce waste from yabby net ban
The opera house yabby net is set to be banned because it causes unnecessary deaths to air-breathing animals like the rakali. But there are fears the discontinued equipment will be an environmental hazard cluttering riverbanks. ⌘ Read more
Man fined for being married to two women after AFP arrest in rare case of bigamy
Gary Henry White, 48, has admitted he married a second woman when he was still legally wed to his first wife in an extremely rare prosecution of bigamy. ⌘ Read more
A YouTuber has denied child grooming allegations — in a song. Here's why she's become so controversial
When it comes to YouTube apology videos, Colleen Ballinger, known as Miranda Sings, did not stick to the status quo. Here's why she's at the centre of a YouTube controversy. ⌘ Read more
Stop fighting. Here are the official rules of Spotto
If you're playing Spotto these school holidays and it gets a bit intense, know there's a Spotto federation that provides all the non-negotiable rules of play. ⌘ Read more
Health services failed Aboriginal women who died of preventable heart condition
A Queensland coroner has found inadequate record keeping and poor clinical practices contributed to the deaths of three women who suffered rheumatic heart disease. She has made 19 recommendations to address the issues. ⌘ Read more
Italian police say man filmed carving name on Colosseum a tourist from UK
Italian police vow to find and punish the tourist who carved "Ivan+Haley 23" on the wall of Rome's Colosseum. ⌘ Read more
Geoff waited 50 years to dig up a time capsule, but he'll have to wait a couple more days to see what's inside
Trinkets and messages are sitting inside a time capsule previously buried in a regional NSW park. But concerns over what could be inside mean opening it has to wait. ⌘ Read more
Face-to-face encounter with curious whale leaves a boating couple with 'incredible' memories
Colleen Smetham and her husband, Paul, were on their boat when they anchored for lunch. Then they had a visitor. ⌘ Read more
Alastair Clarkson to return to North Melbourne senior coaching duties before season's end
Alastair Clarkson has returned to Arden Street after a self-imposed break from the game, but will not take charge of North Melbourne's senior side until later in the season. ⌘ Read more
Frog cake maker and 'Australia's oldest bakery' bought by expanding WA pie company
Renowned South Australian baked goods manufacturer Balfours — perhaps best known for its distinctive coloured frog cakes — is changing hands, after being purchased by a WA-based pie-maker. ⌘ Read more
Qantas chief says Alice Springs' tourism groups need to do more as visitation drops
Outgoing Qantas chief Alan Joyce says crime is to blame for a drop in flights and hike in flight prices to Alice Springs. ⌘ Read more
Rescuers say a busy road frequented by koalas is a 'kill zone'. But it's not just a danger to the animals
Wildlife rescue volunteers operating on a busy road say they feel increasingly anxious not just for the koalas they are trying to rescue but for their own safety. ⌘ Read more
Think power price rises of 25pc are bad? It could be much worse for many households
Some households are facing power price hikes of up to 100 per cent as the "long tail" of last year's energy crisis hits home hard, according to consumer advocates. ⌘ Read more
Anatomy of a demolition — how the Swans picked apart the Eagles to create AFL history
It was one of the biggest losses in AFL history — so how did the Swans do it, and what's next for the struggling Eagles? Cody Atkinson and Sean Lawson explain. ⌘ Read more
Police appeal after father-of-two identified as homicide victim
Homicide investigators ask for information from the public as they examine the death of 37-year-old Matthew Berry on the Gold Coast hinterland. ⌘ Read more
Scientists see 'ghost' particles originating from the Milky Way for the first time
In a world-first, scientists say they produced an image of the Milky Way not based on electromagnetic radiation — light — but on ghostly subatomic particles called neutrinos. ⌘ Read more
Police believe an elderly South Australian couple were murdered. Here's what we know so far
Brenda and Lynton Anderson died a year apart, both aged 94. Now police have declared a major crime investigation into their deaths, suspecting the couple may have been murdered by the same person. Here's what we know so far. ⌘ Read more
Michelle Bright, 17, was murdered in 1999. Today, a jury found Craig Rumsby guilty of killing her and dumping her naked body
Craig Rumsby is found guilty of murdering 17-year-old Michelle Bright at Gulgong in the Central West of New South Wales in 1999. ⌘ Read more
Boomers confirm Ben Simmons will not play in August's basketball World Cup
In a move that will surprise few, Basketball Australia confirms Ben Simmons will not play for the Boomers in the FIBA World Cup. ⌘ Read more
Passengers stranded as dozens of flights cancelled at Sydney Airport due to strong winds
Almost 50 domestic flights are cancelled across the major airlines including Qantas, Virgin and Jetstar with the airport restricted to one runway. ⌘ Read more
Residents living close to swollen Victorian reservoir say they feel like 'sitting ducks'
Lake Eppalock is at 97-per-cent capacity, leaving nearby residents on edge as the lake swells to tipping point again. ⌘ Read more
'It's a big loss for us': Australia facing a 10-year first as injury puts Ashes plans in a spin
As Australia nervously waits for news on Nathan Lyon's calf injury, key figures have thrown their support behind back-up spinner Todd Murphy. ⌘ Read more
This magistrate says her courtroom has an unusual approach to justice, but it works
Magistrate Elaine Campione presides over a court whose task is to keep people out of jail. But she says it is not soft on crime. ⌘ Read more
Didn't manage to get Taylor Swift tickets? Here's how to avoid getting scammed on the resale
The Victorian government says they're on high alert for dodgy scammers selling tickets to Taylor Swift's Eras Tour but there are other ways fans can protect themselves. ⌘ Read more
This 'rockstar' of a stray journeyed nearly 3,000km to get to his new home, with help from police pilots
When Elvis the stray pup from Halls Creek was adopted by a Perth family, his animal shelter reached out to pilots, truckies and travellers to help the hound on an epic journey south. ⌘ Read more
Wallaroos skipper apologies to fans after Australia trounced 50-0 by New Zealand in Pacific Four opener
Wallaroos stand-in skipper Michaela Leonard apologies to fans as New Zealand thumps the Australians 50-0. ⌘ Read more
Branson's rocket plane takes its first paying passengers to the edge of space
The flight marked a long-delayed breakthrough for the company after 20 years of development setbacks. ⌘ Read more
Deputy acquitted of all charges for failing to act during deadly Parkland school shooting
A former Florida sheriff's deputy has been found not guilty of failing to protect students during the 2018 Parkland school shooting. ⌘ Read more
Fact checking Linda Burney’s claim that the Voice would not offer advice on moving Australia Day
Minister for Indigenous Australians Linda Burney said the Voice would not recommend moving or abolishing Australia Day. But is there anything in the proposal to stop it from doing so? ⌘ Read more
Storm Hunter the only Australian survivor from brutal Wimbledon qualifying as main draw looms
Storm Hunter will join Daria Saville as the only two Australian women in the main Wimbledon draw, as 10 other Aussies fell out of contention. ⌘ Read more
What ICAC found out about Gladys Berejiklian's ex-boyfriend, former Wagga Wagga MP Daryl Maguire
The Independent Commission Against Corruption has uncovered much more than former MP Daryl Maguire's secret relationship with then-premier Gladys Berejiklian. ⌘ Read more
Live: US Federal Reserve expects 'moderate' rate rises to resume, H&M shares soar as profit jumps, ASX to open higher
Stronger than expected economic data out of the US suggests its central bank will resume its "moderate pace of interest rate decisions" at its next meeting, while European markets gained after inflation data and profit figures. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Police release CCTV of missing Tasmanian teen, continue search for mystery car
Tasmania Police have released CCTV footage showing the last known movements of teenager Shyanne-Lee Tatnell, who has now been missing for two months. They have also narrowed down the vehicles of interest to just one. ⌘ Read more
Erin told a family court report writer her father abused her. She was then forced to live with him full time
Experts warn a culture of disbelief in Australia's family court system is resulting in children being sent to live with their alleged abusers, leaving them with lifelong consequences. ⌘ Read more
'I cried myself to sleep': The highs and lows of chasing Taylor Swift tickets
When Bridget Saric sat down at her computer before sunrise on Wednesday, all the preparations for battle were in place. It wasn't enough to land her pre-sale Taylor Swift tickets. ⌘ Read more
Weekly news quiz: Did you hear about the pop star tours, the cockroach race and the aborted mutiny?**
Have you been paying attention this week? Let's find out. ⌘ Read more
Former youth detainee says staff turned off fire sprinklers
A former detainee at Ashley Youth Detention Centre claims staff turned off fire sprinklers, leading him to suffer burns and smoke inhalation. ⌘ Read more
Vicki uses her laptop for her daily training. She and other ecyclists hope the world of online sports continues to grow
Former professional road cyclist Vicki Whitelaw used to tackle the Canberra streets on two wheels, now she simply opens her laptop for her training to compete in the online world of ecycling. ⌘ Read more
ACT's top prosecutor Shane Drumgold to return from extended leave taken amid Bruce Lehrmann inquiry
The ACT's Director of Public Prosecutions Shane Drumgold went on leave in May, during hearings for the board of inquiry into the case against Bruce Lehrmann. He is due to return to his job on Monday. ⌘ Read more
Man dies after 'serious fall' from e-scooter in Brisbane
Multiple paramedics responded to reports of a "serious fall" around 3:30am on Friday, but the man died at the scene. ⌘ Read more
Locked in a building dispute over her new home, Rebecca's backing calls for an overhaul of the mediator
Leaked documents show the Victorian government's expert panel on building reform wants stricter regulations for high-rise developers, and an overhaul of the state's disputes service as wait times blow out to three months. ⌘ Read more
From superannuation to working from home — these are the July 1 financial changes
From July 1, Australians are looking at a raft of financial changes. Here's a breakdown of each change happening from July 1. ⌘ Read more
Mount Gambier residents call for risk mapping as 7-metre-wide sinkhole grows
After nine years with a growing sinkhole impacting her business, a caravan park manager wants locals better informed of their risk of ground collapses. ⌘ Read more
Wealthy and mostly local: Report busts myths about Hobart's short-stay property owners
A report by the Tenants Union of Tasmania has found despite popular belief, most short-stay properties are owned by Tasmanians, not international investors and the average owner has a property portfolio worth much more than average household wealth. ⌘ Read more
SA's Voice to Parliament promised to lead the way, now it will lag behind
A six-month delay announced by the South Australian government shifts the first Voice elections from the lead-up to the national referendum to long afterwards, writes state political reporter Leah MacLennan. ⌘ Read more