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Huge dropout rate due to strict rule changes force Targa to cancel Tasmania, Queensland events
Targa events in Tasmania and Queensland have been cancelled for 2023, with organisers saying strict new rules around the motorsport event, put in place following a horror run of deaths, have seen a "withdrawal of over 80 per cent of tour participants". ⌘ Read more
Ukraine receives cluster munitions, pledges limited use as Russia threatens to use similar banned weaponry
The weapons arrived a week after the United States said it would send them as part of an $US800 million security package. ⌘ Read more
Crews praised for rapid response to Kalgoorlie Super Pit fire, damage bill could reach $700k**
A firefighter says the blaze "definitely had the potential to spread", but was contained to a single tank and dealt with "very well" by emergency responders. ⌘ Read more
Birth control pill approved for over-the-counter sales by US regulators
The US Food and Drug Administration has cleared Opill to be sold without a prescription, making it the country's first such medication to be moved out from behind the pharmacy counter. ⌘ Read more
Health authorities issue warning over synthetic opioid after suspected death
A man has died and a young woman remains in hospital following suspected overdoses involving a synthetic opioid called protonitazene. The latest cases follow two confirmed overdoses last week. ⌘ Read more
Outback real estate agent accused of duping seller out of $27.5k appears in court
Janessa Bidgood has faced court in Queensland for allegedly defrauding a seller by presenting her own offer to buy their property and leading them to believe that there were other interested parties. ⌘ Read more
Japan space agency rocket engine explodes during test
A rocket engine has exploded during a test in northern Japan, with live stream video capturing the moment it bursts into flames. ⌘ Read more
Low-cost ketamine could help people with severe, hard-to-treat depression, study finds
A cheap version of ketamine commonly used as a sedative might help some people with hard-to-treat depression, research finds, raising hopes that the off-label treatment could become less expensive. ⌘ Read more
Following claims a public servant urinated on colleagues, pesticides authority CEO and board chair resign
The pesticides authority CEO and board chair resign, after a review triggered by allegations one of the agency's workers urinated on his colleagues. ⌘ Read more
University underpaid thousands of mostly casual workers $8 million
The University of Wollongong has admitted to underpaying thousands of staff $8 million as the union describes the university as a "feudal system" between management and staff. ⌘ Read more
Keen to keep your community connected? Buy an outback pub, says Tracy
The Wellshot Hotel is the life of a tiny outback town, but life hasn't always been easy for its publican. ⌘ Read more
As the cost of fuel in the NT hits 214c per litre, Central Australian seafood retailers are feeling the pressure
In Australia's Red Centre, seafood had to be trucked more than 1,500 kilometres from the northern and southern coasts — and as the price of fuel skyrockets, fishmongers are being forced to pass on the cost. ⌘ Read more
Number plate wedged between branches as flaming Audi brings down tree in suburban Adelaide
The crash was one of several recent incidents on SA roads, with a Queensland pair arrested after a stolen car with a space saver tyre was detected at 170kph, and a teenage pedestrian taken to hospital after a car allegedly mounted a kerb. ⌘ Read more
Juveniles slapped with nearly 100 charges after stolen car rampage
Residents say they feared for their lives while pedestrians narrowly avoided being hit, police say. Local leaders call for a complete overhaul of the youth justice system. ⌘ Read more
Michele Bullock becomes first woman to serve as RBA governor, replacing Philip Lowe
Michele Bullock will become the first woman to lead the Reserve Bank of Australia, replacing incumbent Philip Lowe following months of speculation about the governor's future. ⌘ Read more
An awkward Emmys and no more Barbie red carpets: What happens next with Hollywood on strike?**
The last time Hollywood's actors and writers went on strike at the same time, the biggest stars were fighting for residual pay cheques. Decades later, streaming giants and artificial intelligence are at the heart of the debate. ⌘ Read more
What would a new RBA governor mean for interest rates?**
Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Philip Lowe won't be in the top job for much longer, but he hasn't been fired. Here's a quick guide to get you up to speed. ⌘ Read more
Man charged with murder after woman's body found at home in Sydney's west
A man is set to face court charged with murder after the death of his former partner at a home in Rooty Hill on Tuesday. ⌘ Read more
No DNA, fingerprints found on cocaine in White House lobby
A Secret Service report says a thorough FBI crime lab analysis and review of surveillance footage failed to identify a suspect. ⌘ Read more
'Serial liar': Andrew Tate sues woman accusing him of human trafficking
Andrew Tate, a social media personality known for expressing misogynistic views online, and his brother say the allegations have cost them their freedom and millions in revenue. ⌘ Read more
Relief for aged care patients stuck in hospital beds but crisis far from over
Mark Sewell says he knows aged care patients who died in hospital waiting for a much better place to live and recover. He is welcoming new beds in the Illawarra. ⌘ Read more
Super Netball veteran Mentor heading back to England as search for eighth team drags on
Geva Mentor announces she is returning home to England, with contract talks on hold across the competition as Netball Australia searches for a replacement for the Magpies. ⌘ Read more
CheckMate: Do WA's new Aboriginal cultural heritage laws 'do the same thing' as the Voice?**
Fair Australia has shared a quote from WA Premier Roger Cook saying the state's new Aboriginal cultural heritage laws and the Voice "do the same thing". But the quote was shared out of context. ⌘ Read more
Live: Next RBA governor to be announced after cabinet meeting
The next RBA governor will be announced after a cabinet meeting this morning, as current governor Philip Lowe is confirmed to not have his term renewed. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
US will 'under no circumstances' pay climate reparations to developing countries
John Kerry, the US special envoy on climate change, told a congressional hearing the government would not contribute to a fund to pay countries that have been damaged by climate-driven disasters. ⌘ Read more
What happens when you die with no next of kin?**
A South Australian man's body could lie in a funeral home for three months before he is given a dignified burial. His is one of 25 bodies in the state that has no next of kin. ⌘ Read more
Shark barrier plan sparks fears for dolphins in Swan River
As plans progress for a shark-proof enclosure in Perth's south in the wake of a fatal attack, an expert raises concerns they could leave dolphins more vulnerable to collisions with boats. ⌘ Read more
Philip Lowe will not be re-appointed as RBA governor
The ABC can confirm Philip Lowe will not be re-appointed as Reserve Bank of Australia governor. ⌘ Read more
How Jesse's dress is overturning the army's gender diversity policy
When Captain Jesse Noble realised they were gender diverse, it felt like being " hit in the face with a truck". A Christian marriage, their faith, and their career in the army were all at stake. ⌘ Read more
The story of the Batavia is a bloody chapter in maritime history. Now, its wreck has new life
Marine archaeologists create a haunting digital reconstruction of the Batavia using Dutch models and photos of the wreck site off the coast of Western Australia. ⌘ Read more
Farm up for sale after failed $30 million plan to rehabilitate hundreds of retired greyhounds
Greyhound Racing NSW sought approval to convert the property into a "world-first" rehabilitation centre for retired greyhounds, but was unsuccessful. ⌘ Read more
What will the federal anti-corruption watchdog mean for the NT's ICAC?**
It's only been in operation for two weeks, but already the National Anti-Corruption Commission has received over 300 reports. So where does that leave the Northern Territory's corruption watchdog? ⌘ Read more
Should GPs bring up a patient's weight during appointments? We asked five experts
Australian of the Year Taryn Brumfitt has called for doctors to avoid raising the issue of weight in consultations about other matters. We asked the experts if they should — or not. ⌘ Read more
Social services body calls for cost-saving energy schemes to be expanded
Switching from gas heating to reverse-cycle air conditioning could save households hundreds on their annual power bills, a report finds. ⌘ Read more
Penned in by high-rises, these unit owners fear body corporate law reform could see them forced out
Unit owners living in some of Queensland's most in-demand real estate hotspots fear proposed changes to the state's body corporate laws could allow developers to squeeze them out of their homes. ⌘ Read more
The platypus survived megafauna and continental drift, but can it survive us?**
The death of a platypus found in a city suburb may reflect the fate of the entire species if we don't pay closer attention to how this Australian animal is faring. ⌘ Read more
'I haven't looked back': Meet the young women ditching hair dye and going grey
Meet social media's "greyfluencers" — mostly young women who are encouraging others to embrace the beauty of their natural hair colour. ⌘ Read more
Hollywood actors join writers in strike for first time in more than six decades
Screen Actors Guild president Fran Drescher says "we are the victims here", as Hollywood actors join writers on strike. ⌘ Read more
Do Queenslanders still want regular COVID reports? Lorraine says they could help her protect her loved ones
When was the last time you sought out your local COVID statistics? Many Queenslanders have gone from checking them daily to barely looking at all — but some are still desperate to stay up-to-date. ⌘ Read more
Aunty Betty is frustrated that calls for a local Murri Court have fallen upon deaf ears. She's not alone
Queensland has 15 Murri Courts, made specifically for First Nations defendants — but not a single one in Logan, which has one of the highest Indigenous populations in the state. ⌘ Read more
Outgoing Green not done with creating headaches for Liberals just yet**
A tearful Cassy O'Connor had many thinking she was done with politics when she announced she was standing down as Leader of the Tasmanian Greens — in less than a minute it became clear she is just switching targets, writes Adam Langenberg. ⌘ Read more
Which age group of men are the loneliest? This survey had surprising results
Australian men are reporting high-level loneliness. These experts are trying to understand why, and what can be done to fix the problem. ⌘ Read more
Toyota claims it can double the range of electric vehicles. Do those claims stack up?**
Toyota has announced a technological breakthrough in batteries, but questions have been raised over the company's dubious EV track record. ⌘ Read more
Barbie went from a stick-thin blonde to saris and nose rings. But has she changed enough?**
Sixty-four years ago, women all around the world couldn't see themselves as Barbie: a stick-thin doll with big-boobs, blonde hair and blue eyes. Three women share whether that's changed for them. ⌘ Read more
India to launch its latest lunar rocket as it moves towards a manned mission to the Moon
India aims to become just the fourth nation, along with the United States, the former Soviet Union and China, to land spacecraft on the Moon as it tests technology it hopes to use in future interplanetary missions. ⌘ Read more
A huge hurdle is coming for Dutton — but a bigger challenge is right behind
The Federal by-election for the seat of Fadden could deliver a blow or a boost for Peter Dutton next week, writes Michelle Grattan. ⌘ Read more
Vondrousova produces Wimbledon first by defeating Svitolina
For the first time in tennis's Open Era, Wimbledon will have an unseeded woman in the women's singles final as Marketa Vondrousova ends the Elina Svitolina fairytale. ⌘ Read more
Brawl breaks out in Kosovo parliament after Prime Minister is showered with water
Water is thrown before a brawl erupts between politicians and Kosovo's parliament descends into chaos. ⌘ Read more
Mass grave with at least 87 bodies found in Sudan's volatile Darfur region
At least 87 people — some of them from the ethnic African Masalit tribe — were killed by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and an affiliated Arab militia, the UN Human Rights Office said. ⌘ Read more
Actor Kevin Spacey tells London court he was 'crushed' by sexual assault allegations
The actor told the court he could not believe one of the complainants would "stab me in the back". ⌘ Read more
Thailand's Pita Limjaroenrat defeated in parliament bid for prime minister
The leader of election winning party Move Forward ran unopposed but couldn't gather the required support of more than half of the 749-member parliament, despite the backing of an eight-party alliance. ⌘ Read more
Hollywood actors' strike looms after negotiators fail to reach deal by midnight deadline
The looming strike has cast a shadow over the upcoming 75th Emmy Awards, the nominations for which were announced just hours before negotiators announced they had failed to strike a deal. ⌘ Read more
TikTok star arrested in Dubai over video poking fun at Emiratis
The self described 'Car Expert' is accused of promoting wrong and offensive mental images of Emirati citizens. ⌘ Read more
Private college fined after teenager drowns during school trip
A private college in Adelaide's north is fined $420,000 for breaching the Work Health and Safety Act after a teenage student drowned during a 2021 school camping trip. ⌘ Read more
Elon Musk, who has warned of AI's potential for 'civilisational destruction', launches own AI startup
The startup, called xAI, will be led by Mr Musk, who is already the CEO of electric car maker Tesla, CEO of rocket launch company SpaceX and owner of Twitter. ⌘ Read more
AFL live: Swans seeking a boost against Bulldogs at SCG
The Sydney Swans are playing for pride — can they put a dent in the Western Bulldogs' finals aspirations at the SCG? Follow our live AFL ScoreCentre for all the scores, stats and results. ⌘ Read more
Rapper The Kid LAROI sponsors outback footy club's Indigenous guernsey
From the west coast of the United States, rapper The Kid LAROI is making his mark on his former hometown in outback New South Wales.
The 19-year-old is sponsoring his old team's inaugural Indigenous football guernsey. ⌘ Read more
Soccer referee accused of indecently assaulting teenager pleads not guilty, returns home to New Zealand
A senior referee and veteran police officer accused of assaulting a teenage colleague in Canberra is cleared to return home to New Zealand. ⌘ Read more
Focus on livestock tracing intensifies under new strategy to protect agricultural industry
Australia's agriculture minister says improved monitoring for animals from farm to killfloor will help protect producers from biosecurity threats and appease consumers keen to know the origins of their meal. ⌘ Read more
GP closes Norseman clinic after dispute with council, leaving residents 123km from nearest doctor
With 88 vacancies for doctors across regional Western Australia, the Shire of Dundas faces a difficult task at replacing its only Norseman GP, who closed his clinic this week amid an ongoing dispute with the council. ⌘ Read more
Young renters under most strain, but full mortgage pain yet to be felt, warns CBA boss
Only 60 per cent of the Reserve Bank's increases in the cash rate have been felt by households so far, says CBA boss. ⌘ Read more
Actor Vince Colosimo has tens of thousands in traffic fines wiped by court
Lawyers for the 56-year-old said the film and TV star had struggled with mental health and substance abuse issues while racking up more than $60,000 in fines. ⌘ Read more
Pilbara Indigenous leaders back Voice, but say 'real understanding' still lacking
Indigenous leaders from across WA's North West have used the return of a landmark bush meeting, which was attended by Richard Marles and Linda Burney, to call for a genuine, grassroots approach to dealing with their remote communities. ⌘ Read more
Future Matildas to take football to 'next level' ahead of Women's World Cup
In south-western Sydney, the Gregory Hills Football Club's under nine girls team have been training hard to follow in the footsteps of the Matildas. ⌘ Read more
'She is not the victim here': Woman to be released from prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter of partner in violent fight
Liddel Ramsey was originally charged with the murder of Delroy Bin-Garape in 2019, but pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of manslaughter on Thursday. ⌘ Read more
Solomon Islands PM says US and Australian concern over China's Pacific expansion a 'misunderstanding'
Solomon Islands prime minister wraps up a week-long visit to Beijing by lavishing praise on China, suggesting the country has been unfairly tarred by the West and has no "strategic interests" in the Pacific. ⌘ Read more
End date endorsed for caged eggs but states, territories left to make final call
An egg industry advocate says farmers will need to be compensated if a suggested end date for battery hens in Australia becomes a reality. ⌘ Read more
WA police accept latest wage offer as nurses and firefighters continue to hold out
WA's police union says its members have accepted the state government's wage policy, ending a long-running and heated period of negotiations. ⌘ Read more
Chihuahua dies after being shot with arrow in Broome suburb
Layla the dog was shot while sleeping on a chair in the driveway of a Cable Beach home, sparking a police investigation. ⌘ Read more
'He has blood on his hands': Sydney man charged over alleged gangland shooting murder
A 22-year-old man is charged with murder over the shooting death in May of a 24-year-old man in Sydney's south-west. ⌘ Read more
Plastic surgeon who streamed procedures on TikTok banned from practising in Ohio
An Ohio plastic surgeon's state medical licence is revoked after a medical board determined she harmed patients while live streaming their surgeries. ⌘ Read more
Zayn Malik opens up about One Direction departure in first interview in six years
The former One Direction star was interviewed by Alex Cooper, the host of Call Her Daddy, one of Spotify's most-streamed podcasts. These were the biggest moments he revealed. ⌘ Read more
An army of everyday Australians is saving the health budget billions each year. Advocates say they need a break
Queanbeyan carers will benefit from a planned respite facility, as researchers point out the economic and mental burden many families are shouldering. ⌘ Read more
AFP 'not up to scratch' as zero charges laid for foreign interference through social media
Death threats from suspected foreign agents are a common occurrence in Australia's multicultural communities but the Australian Federal Police says they haven't been able to lay any charges in five years. ⌘ Read more
Forest warrior O'Connor to take time out, until next political battle begins
The resignation of Greens leader Cassy O'Connor leaves Tasmania's House of Assembly without one of its most passionate voices, never one to shy away from battles on matters close to her heart. ⌘ Read more
Work-from-home deal 'groundbreaking', but business groups warn of CBD 'death knell'
Thousands of Australian public sector staff will be allowed to permanently work from home following a "groundbreaking" union deal — but business lobby groups in one capital city say any move to follow suit at local level would be a "death knell" for CBD retail. ⌘ Read more
'I remember hearing mum scream ... my name':  Eruption survivor recalls escape from Whakaari
The criminal trial into the Whakaari White Island disaster in New Zealand hears evidence from its first Australian witness, including details of their harrowing journey back to the mainland. ⌘ Read more
Have you returned to the workforce from retirement? We'd like to hear why
With such a tight labour market, many employers have been hiring older workers. If you run one of those businesses, or a worker who has come out of retirement, we'd like to hear from you. ⌘ Read more
NASA's 'chaotic' new image reveals detail undetectable to the human eye
The James Webb Space Telescope has given us another stunning image, this time revealing a close up a stellar nursery. ⌘ Read more
Staff shortages force closure of Queensland aged care home that had been flying in staff from Melbourne to stay open
A Queensland aged care home was flying in staff from Melbourne in a desperate attempt to keep it's doors open. Now, it's going to be forced to close. ⌘ Read more
Cassy O'Connor, Tasmanian Greens Leader, resigns from politics
Tasmanian Greens Leader Cassy O'Connor announces she is retiring from politics, effective immediately. ⌘ Read more
Fisherman lucky to be alive after being stranded offshore by king wave
A Geraldton man walks away injury-free after being rescued from his capsized boat off WA's midwest coast. ⌘ Read more
Milan Kundera, author of The Unbearable Lightness of Being, dies aged 94
Kundera, dubbed "the most European of writers", died in his Paris apartment following a long illness. ⌘ Read more
Police find human remains, multiple gas bottles after house fire north of Brisbane
Murrumba Downs residents reported hearing an explosion that afternoon, shortly before the Nambucca Close home burned to the ground. ⌘ Read more
Why this country footy club created a coaching role that has nothing to do with the game
When a sports club in north-east Victoria noticed its younger players were being overwhelmed by digital peer pressure and rapidly evolving technology, it decided to do something about it. ⌘ Read more
Man charged over alleged threatening emails sent to federal MP
A man has been charged with several offences, including one count of using a carriage service to make a threat to kill, after allegedly sending threatening and harassing emails to a federal politician. ⌘ Read more
Group of teenage girls carjack ride-share Lexus at knifepoint, SA police say
The four Adelaide girls are expected to be charged with a number of serious offences including aggravated robbery and illegal use of motor vehicle. ⌘ Read more
This city's teens hope to turn a patch of dirt into a tiny forest to fight climate change
As the race to find new ways of sequestering oxygen from trees intensifies, Wollongong City Council – with the help of students from Dapto High School – is spearheading the creation of tiny forests. ⌘ Read more
Peter Dutton says two candidates to become next RBA governor should be ruled out of consideration
As the government weighs whether to keep or replace Philip Lowe as RBA governor, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says two key candidates from treasury and finance should be ruled out of the running. ⌘ Read more
Stolen jerseys, a broken wrist, and an historic goal — how Australia helped launch the pilot Women's World Cup
In 1988, FIFA organised the first ever Women's Invitational Tournament to test-run a Women's World Cup. 35 years on, the Matildas who were there reflect on how far the game has come. ⌘ Read more
China's US envoy makes rare Pentagon visit for security-related talks
China's ambassador to the United States holds a rare meeting at the Pentagon with the top US defence official for Asia in talks that followed US criticism of Chinese reluctance to engage in military communications. ⌘ Read more
Hindley remains in third overall as Philipsen again proves his sprint class at Tour de France
Belgium's Jasper Philipsen claims his fourth Tour de France stage win as Australia's Jai Hindley remains in third overall. ⌘ Read more
Three dead, 14 injured after bus crashes into truck trailers at highway rest area in Illinois
At least three people die after a bus crashes into a highway rest area in the US's Madison County. ⌘ Read more
With 'extreme' stunts, loud crowds and a 'party atmosphere', this equine sport is not for the faint-hearted
Fans of extreme cowboy racing — the country's fastest-growing equine sport — hope it will soon become a household name as Australia's champion prepares for the global stage. ⌘ Read more
Deadline looms for Hollywood actor strike as last-ditch talks begin
A-list stars including Jennifer Lawrence and Meryl Streep are ready to walk off the job if talks between actors union SAG-AFTRA and major studios fail. ⌘ Read more
Neser presses claims for Ashes call up — but he does it with the bat
Michael Neser puts in a claim for an Ashes call up, scoring an unbeaten 176 for Glamorgan. ⌘ Read more
Gang feud believed to be behind string of arson attacks across Melbourne, police say
Victoria Police believe two feuding organised crime gangs are behind a string of arson attacks across Melbourne, including a Collingwood supermarket that was torched last month. ⌘ Read more
Shane sleeps on a ute tray at night. He pretends he's camping to save face
In only four months, the Wimmera's only homelessness outreach worker has found more than 60 rough sleepers. Injured abattoir worker Shane is one of them — and the number of people like him is expected to "explode". ⌘ Read more
Artist surprises 'hundreds' of Ballarat residents with custom paintings of their homes
Simon Laffey is behind the artwork that residents have been finding inside their letterboxes, and says the gesture is a "tribute to Ballarat's great beauty". ⌘ Read more
Mission Impossible 7 promised Tom Cruise’s irresistibly deranged Hollywood charm — did it deliver?**
The now late-middle-aged Ethan Hunt returns with his posse of sidekick operatives to take down a menacing sentient AI — and a few past foes — one analog stunt at a time. ⌘ Read more