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Carey wouldn't hesitate repeating Bairstow stumping despite English abuse
Alex Carey would not hesitate to repeat the Jonny Bairstow stumping on another batter, saying he blamed himself when falling victim to a similar dismissal early in his career. ⌘ Read more
From space travel to 'making Mars liveable', Nicola helps to nurture the dreams of aspiring scientists
Aerospace Academy gives regional kids opportunities to explore career paths in space exploration, designing rockets, Mars and Moon rovers and space agriculture. ⌘ Read more
Man charged after shooting in Adelaide's north-east
A 51-year-old man is charged with murder after the shooting of two women triggered an hours-long stand-off with police in Adelaide's north-eastern suburbs. ⌘ Read more
'I'd be in jail right now': How life on the land changed Quentin's future
Moving from a remote town with a high youth crime rate to a cattle station changed Quentin Skeen's life and he wants more young people to have the same opportunity. ⌘ Read more
Gas-guzzling grunt and swagger of Aussie cars in the 70s put on display
A new exhibition in regional Victoria takes vintage car lovers on a cruise down memory lane to the automotive hedonism of 1970s Australia. ⌘ Read more
The factional feud prompting claims the SA Liberals are 'at war with themselves'
While the SA Liberals have publicly rubbished comments from Labor claiming they 'are at war with themselves', in private some party moderates are concerned about what's going on, writes Rory McClaren. ⌘ Read more
South Korean President Yoon likens Ukraine conflict to Korean War in surprise visit
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol makes a surprise visit to Ukraine, offering support for the invaded country in its war with Russia. ⌘ Read more
The underwater 'Amazon' off Australia's coast that could help tackle climate change
Groundbreaking new research shows the climate benefits of protecting and restoring underwater kelp forests could be equivalent to planting a billion trees. ⌘ Read more
Why have saltwater crocs been appearing in the NT's freshwater swimming holes?**
According to a crocodile expert, it's "very normal" for saltwater crocodiles to end up in freshwater swimming holes. This is how, and why, they got there. ⌘ Read more
Why phasing out 'conventional cages' in the egg industry doesn't mean the end of caged eggs
States and territories have agreed to phase out "conventional cages" in egg production by 2036. Could this make it easier to buy eggs from happy hens? ⌘ Read more
Rare Lewis Carroll classic among treasures up for auction at Lifeline book fair
Canberra's Lifeline book fair has become a haunt for book lovers, with rare first editions among the gems up for auction, and all proceeds going to those in need of mental health support. ⌘ Read more
Could more city doctors doing a stint in mobile clinics help solve rural Australia's health crisis?**
Heart of Australia founder Rolf Gomes is living proof specialists can be city-based and still treat rural patients. Now, he is showing medical students the ropes in mobile healthcare and encouraging them to follow his lead. ⌘ Read more
How El Niño, climate change and warming oceans threaten to supercharge the world's weather
From blistering heatwaves in southern Europe and Asia to month-long floods in California, extreme weather has swept the world this year — and climate scientists warn it may be just a taste of what's to come. ⌘ Read more
LNP and Labor hone message after Caldwell wins by-election for Opposition
The win in the LNP safe seat comes after two bruising losses for the Coalition, April's Aston by-election and last May's federal election. ⌘ Read more
Mass crash gives Jai Hindley a literal 'pain in the arse' as he drops off TDF podium
Australian Jai Hindley loses his place on the Tour de France podium after an early crash in the 14th stage costs him precious time and leaves him with a literal "pain in the arse". ⌘ Read more
Les sleeps in a crawl space every night on the edge of Geelong's CBD. He's a sign of the times in regional Victoria
Homelessness is growing three times as quickly in regional Victoria as it is in Melbourne, with support services being forced to turn away people in need. ⌘ Read more
Meet the Matildas supporter group creating a safe space for fans of women's sport
Matildas Active Support was born during the last Women's World Cup. They're hoping more members come on board with the event on home turf this year. ⌘ Read more
One Queensland hospital has saved $580,000 and changed lives in PNG through recycling
Repurposed medical supplies from Queensland hospitals are improving health services for rural Papua New Guineans, who volunteers say have been left behind by their government. ⌘ Read more
Thousands join Budapest Pride in protest at Hungary's anti-LGBT moves
Thousands of Hungarians brave scorching heat for the annual Pride march in Budapest, protesting against government controls over public displays by the LGBT community. ⌘ Read more
Prime ministers, popes and Paul Kelly — how a kick-to-kick 30 years ago led to a national footy phenomenon
From Melbourne to Brisbane and Hobart to Fremantle, musicians and media gather every year to kick a footy for a cause — and it was all started on the streets of St Kilda. ⌘ Read more
NSW government reveals five suburbs where thousands of homes will be fast-tracked
About 100 projects were submitted by developers to the Rezoning Pathways Pilot— a controversial scheme initiated by the former state government. ⌘ Read more
Are mammograms for older women? Jess was 27 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer
You only need to get a screening for breast cancer when you're older, right? We break down everything to do with mammograms and with the help of these experts, bust some myths about them. ⌘ Read more
Terminally ill man facing deportation after criminal conviction pleads to spend his last days at home
Robert Taylor has lived in Australia since he was a baby but is facing deportation after being convicted for aggravated burglary. There are calls for him to be allowed to die with his family beside him. ⌘ Read more
Russia's war in Ukraine left Oksana's family without drinking water. That could be the least of their worries
Just across a dry riverbed from the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant lies the Ukrainian town of Nikopol. Despite the Kakhovka dam attack cutting off their water supply and constant shelling from Russia, they say they won't be driven away. ⌘ Read more
Nineteen, brainwashed, and tripping on LSD: How a murderer found freedom from a cult behind bars
Leslie Van Houten entered prison as a fresh-faced 19-year-old, devoted to notorious cult leader Charles Manson. This week the 73-year-old walked free. ⌘ Read more
Vondrousova becomes first unseeded woman to claim Wimbledon title
The 24-year-old became the first unseeded player to win the Wimbledon women's singles title in the professional era. ⌘ Read more
Pope approves new bishop of Shanghai as Vatican chides China for violating deal
The Vatican and China have a 2018 pact to stop a bishop not recognised by the Holy See being installed. ⌘ Read more
Thai election winner Pita open to coalition ally leading government if he fails PM bid
After losing an initial vote for prime minister, the leader of the election-winning Move Forward Party said he would ask the Pheu Thai party to lead the government if he lost a second vote for the top job. ⌘ Read more
LNP candidate Cameron Caldwell projected to win the Fadden by-election
The ABC projects that LNP candidate Cameron Caldwell has won the Fadden by-election. ⌘ Read more
The Rugby Championship live: Wallabies look to rebound against Pumas
A week after an embarrassing loss to the Springboks in South Africa, the Eddie Jones-coached Wallabies meet Michael Cheika's Pumas on home soil, as the build-up to the Rugby World Cup continues. Follow our live ScoreCentre. ⌘ Read more
Suspected Long Island serial killer arrested in decade-old mystery case
An architect has been charged with the murder of three out of 11 victims in the long-unsolved Gilgo Beach murders, after US detectives matched DNA from a pizza he ate to genetic material found on the women's remains. ⌘ Read more
'We need to deal with AI now': Susan Sarandon says striking actors need new contract for new business
Academy-Award winner Susan Sarandon joins the chorus of striking Hollywood actors warning about the growing threat of artificial intelligence, saying that AI could use "my face, my body and my voice" without permission. ⌘ Read more
Rescued sailor retrieves damaged yacht from the ocean with help from SA fishermen
Xavier Doerr says he set out on Wednesday night with the crew of Port Lincoln prawn vessel FV Challenge to locate and retrieve the yacht, and arrived back in Port Lincoln this morning. ⌘ Read more
SA Police responding to 'high-risk incident' in Adelaide's north-east
Officers said Hill Street, Victor Road, Elm Road and surrounding streets have been blocked off and have asked the public to avoid the area. ⌘ Read more
Cheap imports 'decimated' Australia's flower industry. Could micro farms save it?**
Twenty years after cheap flower imports flooded the Australian market, the focus is back on locally grown blooms as shoppers "push towards sustainability". ⌘ Read more
Homicide detectives to investigate woman's death in Kununurra
Police say a woman is helping them with their enquiries, after the death of another woman found seriously injured outside a Kununurra leisure centre this morning. ⌘ Read more
NRL live: Broncos celebrate end of Origin period in clash with Bulldogs
The Brisbane Broncos are in Belmore for today's showdown with the Bulldogs. Follow our ScoreCentre for all the live scores and stats. ⌘ Read more
Artist uses Swiss mountain slopes as his canvas for massive frescoes
A Swiss-French artist has used biodegradable paint to create two giant frescoes of children sketching how they see the world around them in the Swiss village of Villars-sur-Ollon. ⌘ Read more
Footballer Benjamin Mendy found not guilty of rape
A jury has found the Ex-Man City defender not guilty of one count of rape and another of attempted rape at a retrial. ⌘ Read more
Hong Kong urges public to dissuade smokers with disapproving stares
Hong Kong's health secretary says the territory could build a non-smoking culture if "everyone stares in disapproval" at people who light up where they shouldn't. ⌘ Read more
First Nations artist designs Diamonds' World Cup uniform after powerful artwork goes viral
Alkina Edwards knew she was watching something special when Indigenous player Donnell Wallam made her debut with the Australian Diamonds last year. What she didn't know was the game would change her life too. ⌘ Read more
How Lisa Marie Presley's weight loss surgery contributed to her death
Lisa Marie Presley died after developing a small bowel obstruction — a severe complication of bariatric surgery years ago — according to the autopsy report. Experts say these types of complications are a known but rare risk. ⌘ Read more
Live: Counting down triple j's Hottest 100 Like A Version. Who will be #1?**
Join us as we count down the 100 most popular triple j Like A Version's of all time! ⌘ Read more
How a 135-year-old traditional Japanese house became a family home in a small Queensland town
Built in Japan, shipped to Brisbane and later purchased for just 600 pounds, the building has no windows and removable walls – but its owners can't imagine living anywhere else. ⌘ Read more
Hundreds killed as monsoon rain causes flooding and landslides across Asia
Hundreds of thousands of people are forced to evacuate amid intense monsoon rains that have killed more than 200 people across Asia. ⌘ Read more
Marianne was heading to the movies when her doctor called her with urgent news
Scans revealed a tumour and Marianne Allan was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Now she and her husband Ross have pledged to donate $1 million to fast-track research projects aimed at detecting the cancer in early stages. ⌘ Read more
Alcaraz mauls Medvedev at Wimbledon to take on Djokovic in dream final
The Spaniard describes his first Wimbledon semifinal as one of the best matches of his career and warns there is still more to come. ⌘ Read more
'Same work for lower pay': 23 jobs could be cut from UWA student wellbeing program, sparking concern from staff, students
Wellbeing and student support jobs at the University of Western Australia are on the chopping block under a proposed restructure. ⌘ Read more
Tiny town's explosive WWII tragedy exhumed from 'sands of time'
More than 80 years ago, two naval officers were killed by a German mine in Beachport, South Australia, but it's not a well-known part of history. ⌘ Read more
Smiling Harley determined to make his Parkinson's useful in finding a breakthrough
When Harley Stanton was first diagnosed with Parkinson's disease four years ago, he hid his diagnosis — but he is "silent no longer" and is instead using the knowledge of his own condition to help others. ⌘ Read more
A 'lethal' new drug is alarming health officials in Australia. Here's what we know about protonitazene
The novel synthetic opioid protonitazine has been detected in Victoria, Queensland, and most recently in South Australia, where health authorities have linked it to an Adelaide man's death and multiple overdoses. ⌘ Read more
Why the footy at this remote festival draws AFL scouts from 1,800km away
On a graded red dirt oval in WA's Western Desert, barefoot players battle it out to be crowned the winners of one of the country's most remote football competitions. ⌘ Read more
What Threads tells us about whether social media is in decline or ushering in a new era
Early-adopters of Meta's new text-based platform are showing they want something more than an endless stream of "stuff". ⌘ Read more
Hemi's rent went up by $160 — so he took his concerns straight to parliament
Seventeen-year-old Hemi Edwards and his family have copped three rent increases since 2020 and he can't afford to move out. But he and group of other young change makers are determined to have their voices heard. ⌘ Read more
Residents hope a new mine will revive this once-thriving town, but the mining company has other plans
This outback community has more than 100 empty houses. A new mine could bring an influx of residents, but the mining company doesn't want its employees to stay in town. ⌘ Read more
'It is unforgivable': Darwin man pleads guilty to prolonged abuse of stepdaughter
A Darwin man who was caught with more than 500 videos and almost 3000 images depicting child abuse of his own stepdaughter has pleaded guilty to more than 30 charges in the Northern Territory Supreme Court. ⌘ Read more
'I was called every name under the sun': Acts of abuse towards Canberra's public sector workers on the rise
Government workers have been driven at, verbally abused and threatened, and the rate of those incidents has only gone up, the ACT government says. ⌘ Read more
How a marriage breakdown and solo Christmas Day adventure led Kathryn to her 'great love'
As thousands of hikers compete to book their journey across Cradle Mountain on the Overland Track, 71-year-old Kathryn Conlin understands their yearning for the wilderness. ⌘ Read more
Belinda hopes cashless gaming trial will prevent others experiencing the gambling misery she did
Belinda Downes was born with a facial cleft and her mum had a gambling addiction. She says the latter impacts her more to this day. ⌘ Read more
Philip Lowe's term as RBA governor was split in two, and he divided opinions towards the end
Philip Lowe's term as governor had two distinct halves, and they couldn't have been more different, writes Gareth Hutchens. ⌘ Read more
The physics of coal power made Australia's grid strong. What happens when it's gone?**
Coal plants have long provided intrinsic strength to Australia's grid. How to replace those properties is one of the big challenges in the energy transition. ⌘ Read more
There's a federal by-election in Fadden today. Here's why experts are confident about who will win
Thousands voters on the Gold Coast will elect a new federal MP today. Here's what you need to know. ⌘ Read more
Surge in influenza B cases, and deaths of two children, prompt call for free flu vaccine
Dozens of unvaccinated Queensland children with influenza B have been admitted to hospital in the past two weeks. ⌘ Read more
The ADF was a 'godsend' in the Queensland floods, but a report recommends they should be a 'last resort'
A defence review has recommended army personnel be brought in to help in natural disasters only in "extreme circumstances". ⌘ Read more
After 18 months of study, evidence of Lorena's childcare course vanished when the provider collapsed
The collapse of registered training organisation Inspire Education left many students — including some close to completing qualifications in industries with labour shortages — having to start over. ⌘ Read more
Mascot Towers saga sparked building reforms in NSW, but for unit owner Brian his life remains on hold
A string of high-profile building defects paved the way for building reforms, while some see "green shoots" in the industry, owners of the uninhabitable Mascot Towers feel they've been left behind. ⌘ Read more
Premier Daniel Andrews says he still 'has a lot to do', but speculation about his future is rife
Just this week Victoria's third-term premier told media he had his eye on winning a fourth election in 2026, but others are convinced Daniel Andrews may soon hang up his boots, writes political reporter Richard Willingham. ⌘ Read more
Blink and you'll miss it: How the Matildas' win over France reflects their much longer journey
Two-and-a-half years after Tony Gustavsson was hired, has his bigger picture for the Matildas finally come into view? ⌘ Read more
Confronted by a lack of interesting female stories, Marta Dusseldorp is making her own
Marta Dusseldorp, who starred in Janet King and A Place to Call Home, has become a producer and is focused on creating female-led stories, like the new TV show Bay of Fires. ⌘ Read more
What could Albanese's invitation to China mean for detained Australian Cheng Lei?**
For years, hostage diplomacy has been Beijing's coercive tactic in dealing with the West. However, it could also cost Beijing dearly, Bang Xiao writes. ⌘ Read more
Australia's obsessed with big cars. This is why it's a problem
Australians love big cars, and it's undoing the good work of the shift to more electric and hybrid vehicles. ⌘ Read more
Archaeologists search US boarding school site for remains of missing Native American children
A search for the remains of Native American children buried at the site of a former boarding school in Nebraska will continue next week after four days of searching fail to uncover bones. ⌘ Read more
Tech innovations on the front line have brought the violence of the war in Ukraine to our screens
Fickle algorithms, a steady stream of content, and a lack of reliable moderation on social media is creating gaps for violent content generated on the front lines of Ukraine to slip through. ⌘ Read more
'What's your p(doom)?': The risk we're teaching AI an apocalyptic sleight of hand trick
It started as a dark in-joke. It could also be one of the most important questions facing humanity. ⌘ Read more
'You have to play so many games': Inside the strange and lucrative world of luxury handbag investors
From the Hermès Birkin to the Chanel classic flap, some are seeking out breathtakingly expensive handbags. But the bags aren't just status symbols — they can also be a savvy investment. ⌘ Read more
Wham! gave us too-tight shorts, too-white teeth and a lesson in friendship
Those of us with men in our lives fervently wish they would seek out and nurture good friendships with their mates in the way that women — and Wham! — so often do better, writes Virginia Trioli. ⌘ Read more
Australian sprinter Caleb Ewan out of Tour de France
Australian sprinter Caleb Ewan left the Tour de France without a stage win after pulling out before the Grand Colombier climb on stage 13. ⌘ Read more
Kevin Spacey says sexual assault allegations against him were made up for money
The Oscar winner is facing court after being accused of sexually assaulting four different men in the United Kingdom. ⌘ Read more
Putin says Wagner group 'does not exist', while Biden jokes that Prigozhin should be careful what he eats
The Russian president said he offered mercenaries the opportunity to keep fighting if Prighozin was replaced with another commander, but the Wagner chief declined. ⌘ Read more
Florida man filmed wrestling and capturing world-record-length Burmese python
The amateur snake catcher said it was "one hell of a fight" capturing the python without getting bitten. ⌘ Read more
The hottest spot on Earth draws in visitors amid a major heat wave in US
As the US experiences a major heatwave and extreme temperatures are expected to keep rising, tourists are not shying away from the famous desert sites of the country's national parks. ⌘ Read more
Thailand's Move Forward party moves to curb Senate power after old guard blocks party's PM candidate
Only 13 senators backed Move Forward's Pita Limjaroenrat, with the rest voting against him or abstaining, which the party said indicated some were acting under duress. ⌘ Read more
Russian parliament takes step toward banning gender reassignment surgery
The bill bans medical workers from "performing medical interventions designed to change the sex of a person," including prescribing hormone therapy to patients. ⌘ Read more
AFL live: Top four showdown at MCG as Demons host Lions
The Demons have teams chasing their fourth place spot and the double chance, so they can't afford to slip up against the high-flying Lions at the MCG. Follow our live AFL ScoreCentre for all the scores, stats and results. ⌘ Read more
NRL live: Knights seek another big win, hosting Tigers in Newcastle
The Knights will be full of confidence after their crushing win over the Bulldogs - can they keep the momentum going against Wests Tigers in Newcastle? Follow our ScoreCentre for all the live scores and stats. ⌘ Read more
China executes kindergarten teacher who poisoned 25 of her students, killing one
The teacher, who had also previously poisoned her husband with the same toxin she used on the children, was first sentenced to nine months in jail but that was upgraded to the death penalty. ⌘ Read more
'More could have been done' to supervise 73yo who went missing from nursing home, coroner finds
NSW Deputy Coroner Harriet Grahame has found there were multiple lapses by staff at a Moree nursing home in the lead-up to the 2018 death of William John Torrens in 2018. ⌘ Read more
Live: Matildas take on France in final World Cup warm-up
Australia will test their World Cup credentials against 2019 hosts France in their final friendly before the tournament kicks off. ⌘ Read more
MP pushes for fresh Cheryl Grimmer inquest after family's request denied
Greens MP Sue Higginson says NSW Attorney-General Michael Daley should step in and grant the request to the Grimmer family, who she says have been failed by the system. ⌘ Read more
Family's nightmares over slain teen's 'unmerciful' stabbing death
The family of stabbing victim Nicholas Henry say they have nightmares of his brutal end as he tried to flee three young men who "hunted" him down. ⌘ Read more
Monika Mann died just days after birthing twins. Her family is struggling to understand why.
A health advocate says the death of a Perth mother days after giving birth to twins in hospital should be subject to an external review. ⌘ Read more
Activist sentenced to three months' jail over mining protest in Tasmania
For the first time in over 10 years, an environmental activist is jailed for protesting against mining in Tasmania. ⌘ Read more
NSW woman sentenced to 24 years in jail for murdering husband as he slept
Dale Vella is sentenced to 24 years in prison for the murder of her husband, Mark Vella, who she shot in the eye as he slept in their Murrumbateman home in August 2021. ⌘ Read more
Tasmanian child care worker charged with child exploitation, possessing bestiality material offences
A worker at an early learning centre in Tasmania's north is charged with child exploitation offences and possessing bestiality material following an Australian Federal Police investigation. ⌘ Read more
Wine grape growers hit by worst disease pressures in decades raise concerns about unmanaged vineyards
Riverland wine grape growers are experiencing higher crop losses this year due to disease, possibly worsened by neglected vineyards nearby. ⌘ Read more
Actors in Hollywood are striking. Will your favourite TV show be impacted?**
Actors in Hollywood will go on strike. What shows will come to a halt and how will it impact Australian productions? ⌘ Read more
Council considers closing nursing home where great-grandmother was allegedly tasered, move 'not linked' to incident
The council has been trying to divest its aged care facilities since 2020, pointing to a $9 million loss since that year across its services. ⌘ Read more
Teen accused of Easter Monday assault facing murder charge after 63-year-old's death
Police don't believe the 17-year-old accused killer and 63-year-old Richard Matthews knew one another. Mr Matthews died in hospital more than two months after he was allegedly bashed on a footpath. ⌘ Read more
Man who shot cousin over gold watch 'did not know his conduct was wrong', judge rules
A man charged with attempted murder after shooting his cousin amid a dispute about a gold watch is found not guilty by an SA Supreme Court judge, who ruled that "the defendant was mentally incompetent to commit the offence". ⌘ Read more
Officials trying to capture 'very bold' sea otter that's been wrestling surfboards off surfers
Sea otter 841 is a five-year-old female who has a history of aggression towards surfers. She'll probably end up in a zoo, but she may be euthanised. ⌘ Read more