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Women's Ashes live: Australia trying to wrap up the series in final T20 at Lord's
The English and Australian teams head to Lord's for the third and final T20 International in the Women's Ashes series. Check out the live scores and stats in our ScoreCentre. ⌘ Read more
Heartbreak for Tour de France legend as record remains intact
On the cusp of Tour de France history, British rider Mark Cavendish crashed out of the race on stage eight. ⌘ Read more
Zelenskyy marks 500th day of war against Russia from famous Snake Island
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy hailed the country's soldiers from the Black Sea island where guards once told a Russian warship "go f\\*\\*\\* yourself". ⌘ Read more*
Leslie Van Houten, follower of cult leader Charles Manson, is one major step closer to freedom
California's governor says he won't ask the state Supreme Court to block parole for Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten, paving the way for her release after serving 53 years in prison for two infamous murders. ⌘ Read more
Saints count the injury cost as Demons sure up their spot in the top four
St Kilda has let a chance to move into the top four slide after losing to Melbourne, but they faced an uphill battle from the start after losing key players early. ⌘ Read more
Canadian farmer ordered to pay $92,000 fine after confusion over the meaning of a thumbs-up
The judge ruled that a thumbs-up emoji the farmer sent in response to a photo of a contract was enough to agree to its terms. ⌘ Read more
Live: Rain threatens as Australia looks to build big lead at Headingley
Australia is in position to pile on the runs and set England a big total in the third Ashes Test at Headingley, as long as the rain does not intervene. Follow all the updates in our live blog. ⌘ Read more
Giants season well and truly alive as Coniglio stars in win over Hawthorn
Stephen Coniglio puts on a clinic as the GWS Giants down the Hawks to move onto the edge of the top eight. ⌘ Read more
Local communities push back against Victorian government housing projects
Protests were held in two Melbourne suburbs as residents expressed their concerns about major housing projects. ⌘ Read more
US destroys last of its declared chemical weapons
The stockpile of rockets filled with sarin nerve agent reached more than 30,000 tonnes by the end of the Cold War and the announcement of the destruction of its final munition comes as the Biden administration prepares to ship cluster bombs to Ukraine. ⌘ Read more
Man charged with murder over the alleged stabbing death of his partner in remote community
Northern Territory Police have charged a man with murder after a woman died in the remote community of Jilkminggan on Thursday night. ⌘ Read more
Gunston kicks a bag for Brisbane in his AFL return, as West Coast's nightmare season continues
Jack Gunston returns to the AFL with a bang, as the Brisbane Lions prolong West Coast's shocking 2023 season. ⌘ Read more
Hundreds of 'invisible' and 'abandoned' flood victims rally on iconic NSW bridge
Residents from communities along the Richmond River have rallied on a bridge where harrowing scenes played out during last year's catastrophe. ⌘ Read more
Roughly 443,000 Australians received false Robodebt notices. These are some of their stories
Robodebt Commissioner Catherine Holmes says the disastrous debt recovery scheme "made many people feel like criminals". ⌘ Read more
AFL live: Lions have Eagles in their sights at the Gabba
Brisbane and West Coast meet at the Gabba to launch Saturday footy, before GWS continue their unlikely finals push against Hawthorn. Follow our live AFL ScoreCentre for all the scores, stats and results. ⌘ Read more
NRL live: Eels and Warriors face off in top eight showdown
Parramatta will be missing three key players to State of Origin when they take on the Warriors. Follow our ScoreCentre for all the live scores and stats. ⌘ Read more
Aussie sports fans embrace the 'night shift' as Ashes, Tour De France, Wimbledon collide
Welcome to the world of power naps and sleep banking as Australian sports fans embark on an endurance event of their own — staying up to watch all the action and then trying to function the next day. ⌘ Read more
Bandidos bikie gang linked to two men shot in Sydney's inner west hair salon
Police sources have told ABC News the victims, a 33-year-old man and a 20-year-old man, are associated with the Bandidos bikie gang, and believe it's a targeted attack. ⌘ Read more
How the legendary Noble Rot fell from grace in the Coonawarra Cup guinea pig race
It's been almost 40 years but the memory of a champion racer who met an untimely end lives on among the twisted vines of South Australia's Limestone Coast. ⌘ Read more
How Aboriginal woman Gladys Callope came to love a 'rough' town that hurt her people
Her story is one of many in a new short film shining a spotlight on the lives of Indigenous elders in the Gulf of Carpentaria, with the hope of healing and uniting outback communities. ⌘ Read more
Opposition leader criticises the 'glee' of Labor leaders over Robodebt findings, apologises to victims
Peter Dutton says he does not know whether any of his former ministerial colleagues had been referred for further investigation, accusing Anthony Albanese of trying to "unseal" the contents of the confidential chapter. ⌘ Read more
Prominent NSW winery to be sold after 40 years in business
Prominent winemaker, John Cassegrain says significant financial struggles have forced him to put the winery on the market, but he hopes the family can retain ties to the business. ⌘ Read more
Want to build a tiny house out of reclaimed materials? You can get a lot done in the space of a week
People looking for a career change, women seeking secure housing in later life and professional builders are among those enrolling in tiny home courses. ⌘ Read more
Brazil building collapse leaves five dead, eight still missing
Rescuers spent Friday searching among the rubble for survivors of a building collapse in Brazil's north-eastern state of Pernambuco. ⌘ Read more
Man charged with murder over fatal machete attack at Perth service station
WA Police charge a 28-year-old man with murder after another man died in an altercation involving a machete at a service station in Perth's north. ⌘ Read more
US gunman given 90 consecutive life sentences for Walmart mass shooting
The 24-year-old may still face the death penalty in Texas after being handed 90 consecutive life sentences. ⌘ Read more
Man faces 33 charges after alleged serious domestic violence and animal cruelty
The 21-year-old Chester Hill man faces 33 charges after a 20-year-old woman was allegedly assaulted and threatened with physical violence on many occasions. ⌘ Read more
Epic finish denies Mark Cavendish a slice of Tour de France history with victory in stage seven
Britain's Mark Cavendish comes up short in his effort to break the record for most Tour de France stage victories after finishing second to Jasper Philipsen. ⌘ Read more
'The remotest capital on planet Earth': Perth punching above its weight on world cycling stage
Four of the 12 Australians racing in this year's Tour de France have their origins in Perth, prompting suggestions one of the world's most remote capital cities may just offer the perfect pressure cooker environment to cultivate cycling greats. ⌘ Read more
Pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle on NT highway, police investigating
Police say the incident occurred on the Stuart Highway in Darwin's satellite city on Friday night. ⌘ Read more
Search for solo sailor in Great Australian Bight, as severe weather hits SA
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority launches a search after an emergency beacon was activated from a Queensland-registered six-and-a-half metre sail boat. ⌘ Read more
As Caleb Ewan hunts sprinting glory at the Tour de France, if he can't be first he may as well be last
As he slogs through another Tour de France, Caleb Ewan has a simple approach to his cycling life — you're either the winner of the race or you're the first loser. ⌘ Read more
Grass, fat livestock and young families bring Western Queensland back to life
Grass, fat livestock, and young people — this year's season in Western Queensland is the reason rural folk endure the hard times. ⌘ Read more
Bulldozers stopped at Lee Point after cultural heritage injunction
Land clearing has paused at a controversial housing development in Darwin after 11 people were arrested and an emergency injunction was sought. ⌘ Read more
A journeyman on the run of his life is the last Aussie left standing at Wimbledon
With Alex di Minaur crashing out, Chris O'Connell is the last Australian remaining at Wimbledon, but the 29-year old has hit the form of his career at just the right time. ⌘ Read more
Halfway through a domestic violence inquest, the NT coroner is unravelling a system in crisis
A landmark series of inquests examining the domestic violence deaths of four Aboriginal women at the hands of their partners has reached the halfway point. Here's what we've learned. ⌘ Read more
At 68 Barry discovered he had another son and the resemblance was uncanny. But there was a tragic twist
When former ABC Radio presenter Barry Whitehead first discovered he had another son, he admits he buried his head in his hands and "didn't want to know about it". ⌘ Read more
How an Egyptian boy taught never to criticise government ended up in Canberra holding politicians to account
Journalist Nabil Al-Nashar gets excited about things most of his Australian friends take for granted — fair and honest elections, free speech — due to where he came from. ⌘ Read more
The Robodebt findings have been handed down – what happens next?**
The Robodebt findings include a lot of legal jargon, as victims ask what the consequences will be for those deemed responsible. Here's a breakdown of how things might play out. ⌘ Read more
How indie developers and mobile games saved Australia's video game industry
You've probably played a video game made by an Australian developer, and you just don't know it. It's an industry that's gone from being almost non-existent after the global financial crisis to pioneering in the space of 15 years. ⌘ Read more
How beekeeping has become an important side hustle for women in one Pacific country
While bees are proving their worth as an effective side hustle, they're also helping communities in Solomon Islands in the fight against climate change. ⌘ Read more
Internal division over Path to Treaty expected to boil over at LNP convention
It's come as a surprise to some Queensland LNP members that there's one glaring omission from the motions set to be openly debated at the Liberal National Party's state convention this weekend, writes Rachel Riga. ⌘ Read more
Earth breaks record for hottest day three times, ice the size of WA missing from Antarctic
This week has seen Earth break its record for the hottest day on three occasions and set new July highs for ocean temperatures. While in the Antarctic, the amount of sea ice is well below that recorded in previous years. ⌘ Read more
The uncomfortable question looming large from NSW inquiry into suspected gay hate crimes
An inquiry into decades-old suspected gay hate crimes in NSW has highlighted investigative deficiencies, the loss or destruction of evidence and unreliable police record-keeping ⌘ Read more
'He had this secret life': Eliza's husband had sex with more than a hundred people during their marriage
Eliza didn't know where to turn for help when she found out about her husband's sex addiction. Eighteen months on she is still living with the consequences of the revelation and wants others to know they're not alone. ⌘ Read more
Aleisha was told she had miscarried. Then a second ultrasound revealed a healthy pregnancy
Her allegations are one of a litany against the hospital after the ABC revealed staff had turned away a baby with a potentially life-threatening condition. ⌘ Read more
Inside 'nuke school', the elite US training ground preparing Australians for AUKUS
At an elite naval school in South Carolina, the first three Australian submariners are graduating from a nuclear training program, in preparation for the first stage of nuclear-powered subs to be delivered under the AUKUS deal. ⌘ Read more
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says US not seeking 'winner-take-all' competition with China
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen meets with Chinese Premier Li Qiang during a visit to Beijing aimed at repairing fractious economic relations. ⌘ Read more
One woman's contribution to science has saved 'millions of lives'. But there's a good chance you don't know her name
The next time you book yourself in for a cervical screen, spare a thought for the woman who endured a similar procedure every day for 21 years. ⌘ Read more
Robots in world's first AI press conference say they won't steal jobs or rebel against humans
In the world's first robot-human conference in Geneva, robots say they expect to increase in number, help solve global problems, and will not steal humans jobs or rebel. ⌘ Read more
If Australia is to win the Ashes, it needs an urgent solution to its Ben Stokes problem
In a Test match being played at breakneck speed, one thing became clearer than ever — if the Australians are to win the Ashes, they're going to have to go through Ben Stokes. ⌘ Read more
The US will give Ukraine cluster bombs. Here's why they're being sent now
The United States confirms it will send cluster munitions to Ukraine to help its military push back Russian forces entrenched along the front lines. ⌘ Read more
The meanness at the heart of our politics exposed in Robodebt report
Robodebt Royal Commissioner Catherine Holmes has called out how the narrative of welfare recipient vs taxpayer has been used by all sides of politics for decades to generate political populism, writes Laura Tingle. ⌘ Read more
Auctions can be chaotic and stressful, so why are Australians so attached to them?**
A bunch of people waving their hands on a suburban street might sometimes feel like a chaotic and stressful way to land a property. Here's why economists believe the property auctions which are so common in Sydney and Melbourne are still an "efficient" way to land a fair price. ⌘ Read more
From Blackpink to Barbie, why is pop culture caught in a geopolitical crossfire?**
The communist government of Vietnam has caught the sugary pink Hollywood film and the popular K-pop girl band in the crosshairs of a geopolitical stoush in the South China Sea. ⌘ Read more
Animal cruelty and neglect on the rise as pet owners bitten by cost of living pressures
Pet owners around the country are facing difficult choices as the rising cost of living leaves them choosing between their own needs and those of their four-legged friends, as cruelty reports spike. ⌘ Read more
An unlikely partnership: How a crocodile catcher helps scientists do their job
There aren't many workplaces that include crocodiles in their work health and safety plans. But in the waterways of the Northern Territory, it is essential. ⌘ Read more
How the people of Belarus were dragged into a 'game of power between tyrants'
Alexander Lukashenko has projected himself as a key negotiator in bringing the Wagner mutiny to an end, but the Belarusian leader now faces a real risk that his peacemaker deal will unravel and leave him with little power and a backyard full of mutinous mercenaries. ⌘ Read more
Five quick hits — Warner remains Broad's bunny and Todd Murphy breaks through
David Warner falls to Stuart Broad for the 17th time in Tests, but England's battered bowling attack still has work to do. Here's the five things you missed overnight on day two of the third Ashes Test at Headingley. ⌘ Read more
Japan's nuclear regulator approves release of Fukushima water
A two-year review from the International Atomic Energy Agency says Japan's plan for the release will have a negligible environmental impact. ⌘ Read more
Twitter threatens legal action over Meta's 'copycat' Threads app, as platform draws in millions
The move ramps up the tensions between the social media giants since Threads debuting this week, targeting those opposed to changes Elon Musk has made to the platform since buying it last year. ⌘ Read more
For the fourth day in a row, Earth has broken or equalled its hottest average temperature record
The planet's average temperature hit 17.23 degrees Celsius on Thursday, surpassing the 17.18C record set on Tuesday and equalled on Wednesday. ⌘ Read more
NRL live: Can Dragons fire against the Raiders in Wollongong?**
The Dragons host top-four contenders Canberra in Wollongong as they seek a first win in four weeks. Follow our ScoreCentre for all the live scores and stats. ⌘ Read more
AFL live: Bulldogs try to take down the Magpies at Docklands
The Bulldogs have to keep winning to maintain their top four hopes — next up is the AFL's biggest challenge as they face Collingwood at Docklands. Follow our live AFL ScoreCentre for all the scores, stats and results. ⌘ Read more
Live: Australia looks for quick wickets on day two at Headingley
Australia will be hoping to claim quick English wickets on day two of the third Ashes Test at Headingley. Follow all the updates in our live blog. ⌘ Read more
'Only way to make our mob stronger': Leaders champion Yes vote at NAIDOC march
Thousands take to the streets of Darwin CBD for a NAIDOC parade that sees renewed calls for a treaty between First Nations people and the federal government, and calls for a Yes vote for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. ⌘ Read more
Promising Alzheimer's drug gets green light in US as Australia evaluates application
US officials grant full approval to the closely watched Alzheimer's drug Leqembi, as Australia receives an application. ⌘ Read more
Man accused of throwing partner into path of oncoming traffic facing more domestic violence charges
A Perth man who allegedly threw his partner out of a car and into the path of oncoming traffic is facing more horrific physical and sexual abuse charges relating to the same woman. ⌘ Read more
Victorian police officer clocked at 230kph cleared of dangerous driving charges
Leading Senior Constable Bradley John Beecroft says he is "relieved with a just outcome". Charges were brought against him after he responded to an incident involving another police officer in 2021. ⌘ Read more
What did the Robodebt royal commission find about the people who oversaw the scheme?**
The political recriminations for findings of the Robodebt royal commission have been swift, with the prime minister dubbing the former debt collecting mechanism a "gross betrayal" of the Australian people. So what did the commission find about those who oversaw the scheme? ⌘ Read more
Police launch interstate search for man over Brisbane stabbings
Police are searching for Ipswich man Awan Awan in connection to a spate of stabbings in Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
Australian tourist killed during Italy scooter crash described as having a 'zest for life'
Matthew Borromei, from Kalgoorlie-Boulder in Western Australia, was killed when he lost control of the scooter he was driving on the island of Sicily. ⌘ Read more
Two handwritten wills could hold the key to Aretha Franklin's final wishes
Music superstar Aretha Franklin died without a formal will. An upcoming trial over two handwritten documents, including one found in couch cushions, could determine who gets her valuable estate. ⌘ Read more
Solomon Islands marks 45 years of independence amid new geopolitical concerns
Solomon Islands' PM thanks Australia, leaves out China in annual speech while questioning 'LGBTQIA+ threat'. ⌘ Read more
Top jockey Jamie Kah charged by racing stewards over 'white powder' images
Racing authorities accuse Jamie Kah and two others of breaching the sport's rules over pictures showing them with a white powder. ⌘ Read more
Two men shot at business in Sydney's inner west, one left in critical condition
Police say two burnt out cars have been discovered nearby after a shooting at a Marrickville business this afternoon. ⌘ Read more
Melbourne woman convicted of slavery handed more jail time over bid to intimidate victim
A County Court judge says Kumuthini Kannan's attempt to prevent a woman she had enslaved in her Melbourne home from giving evidence in court struck at the heart of the justice system, as she is sentenced to another year behind bars. ⌘ Read more
NSW man sentenced to more than 14 years' jail for daylight murder in Canberra CBD sparked by drug dispute
A 20-year-old New South Wales man has been jailed for 14-and-a-half years for a murder committed in broad daylight in a Canberra alleyway in December 2021. ⌘ Read more
'Conspiracy theory' and abuse from hostile mountain folk behind animal shelter closure, RSPCA says
The RSPCA's chief executive says the "fierce opposition" to an upgrade at its Katoomba animal shelter has been "staggering" and that staff members have been abused on the streets the Blue Mountains town. ⌘ Read more
All the latest COVID-19 case numbers from around Australia — plus the news you may have missed
Here's a quick wrap of the COVID-19 news and case numbers from each Australian jurisdiction from the past week. ⌘ Read more
Peter Dutton opting for the nuclear option for Australia's energy future
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is ramping up calls for nuclear power in Australia, arguing reactors could be built on the sites of coal-fired power stations. ⌘ Read more
Bowie the blind dog found safe and well 300km from Gold Coast home
The four-year-old Australian shepherd was reported missing after an alleged break-in at Southport earlier this week. ⌘ Read more
Netherlands to return looted Asian artefacts, more than two centuries later
A richly decorated cannon, stolen in 1765, is just one of 478 cultural objects the Dutch government will hand back to Sri Lanka and Indonesia. ⌘ Read more
Mum opens up home to Harry's friends so they can grieve together
The Central Coast community remembers Harry Mcwilliam as a "charming young man … adored by every person", as they mourn the 20-year-old who died working on Newcastle's John Hunter Hospital redevelopment this week. ⌘ Read more
Coroner slams hospital over 'substandard' medical records that potentially compromised treatment
A Tasmanian coroner slams the Launceston General Hospital for keeping "substandard" medical records that potentially compromised a patient's treatment and made the investigation of her death "extremely difficult". ⌘ Read more
FIFA to allow First Nations flags at Women's World Cup
FIFA announces that the Aboriginal, Torres Straight, and Māori flags will fly alongside Australian and New Zealand flags during the Women's World Cup. ⌘ Read more
'An amazing day': Union secures 8.5pc pay rise for lowest-paid health workers in NSW
The union had threatened industrial action from Monday, arguing the NSW government's offer of 4 per cent to all public sector workers was inadequate and would not meet the rising cost of living. ⌘ Read more
Individuals referred for criminal prosecution after Robodebt royal commission findings revealed
The architects of Robodebt will be referred for criminal and civil prosecution after a royal commission handed down its report into the unlawful scheme today. ⌘ Read more
Colombian student jailed for 10 years over manslaughter of Sydney sex worker
Hector Valencia was found guilty of manslaughter in February after he pressed a lamp cord against Kimberley McRae’s neck and left the 69-year-old’s body inside her Sydney apartment in January 2020. ⌘ Read more
Amy has a special way of soothing her newborn Ivy. It connects them to their land and ancestors
This Birpai woman knows it is easy for mothers to get anxious when their baby is unsettled. Now a new initiative is helping both mum and bub stay calm. ⌘ Read more
Man accused of murdering Gold Coast father named in court as 'long-standing friend'
Daniel McJannett is charged with the murder of Matthew Berry, 37, who was found dead inside a Tamborine Mountain home. ⌘ Read more
Spain's 'Ivory Lady' challenges assumptions of prehistoric gender roles
A new scientific technique identifies a body interred in an impressive 5,000-year-old tomb on Spain's Iberian peninsula as a woman, giving new insights into gender roles we know "preciously little about". ⌘ Read more
Sydney Trains apologises for system chaos caused by one sick staff member
An investigation is launched into a major suspension of services on the Sydney train network after a signaller called in sick and a replacement could not be found. ⌘ Read more
'Dark forces' and the push to the right: What a defection signals for the future of South Australian Liberals
The departure of a South Australian MP from the Liberals left internal party fights playing out in public once again. Recent events within the party paint a bigger picture of where the SA Liberals is heading, writes Leah MacLennan. ⌘ Read more
How a town lowered burglary and theft by 75 per cent
Last summer, feuding between different groups in the Western Desert town of Balgo saw brawls break out in the streets. But an innovative new youth program has helped turn things around. ⌘ Read more
Weekly news quiz: From Barbie to the Taliban, and drugs in the White House
It's time to test your knowledge of the week that was. ⌘ Read more
Woman dies after being allegedly stabbed by man in remote Northern Territory community
Police say a woman has died after being allegedly "stabbed in the back" in Jilkminggan community, south-east of Katherine. ⌘ Read more
Greta Thunberg charged over anti-oil protest in Sweden
The climate activist refused to follow police orders to leave Malmö harbour in June while protesting the use of fossil fuels. ⌘ Read more
'Missing' man Rudy Farias spent eight years with his mother hiding his existence
A few days after Rudolph "Rudy" Farias IV was found unconscious outside a Houston church, police say he and his mother had spent eight years maintaining the ruse he was a missing person. ⌘ Read more
DV is the leading cause of homelessness in the NT. This program aims to change that
The program funds community housing providers in Darwin and Alice Springs to sub-lease properties to people escaping domestic violence and at risk of homelessness. ⌘ Read more