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16yo boy who called an Uber and fled the scene after causing crash that killed two teenage girls faces court
After a crash on the Monaro Highway last year, the 16-year-old driver and another boy left the two girls in the crushed back seat and fled the scene, hailing an Uber to take them home. ⌘ Read more
Clayton waited 12 hours in a rural hospital after having a stroke. Now he can't walk or talk properly
The Queensland man's family hopes life-saving scanners will be deployed in regional areas to help speed up treatment times. ⌘ Read more
Family of man shot dead by police while attacking his mother sues state of Victoria
Gabriel Messo was shot dead by Victoria Police during a violent attack on his mother in 2020. Now, his family is suing the state of Victoria for negligence, citing how they sought help for their mentally ill son at multiple healthcare facilities in the lead up to his death. ⌘ Read more
Jane Birkin wasn't the only star to inspire decades of designer bag purchases
Jane Birkin is the latest celebrity to have her legacy immortalised by a handbag she inspired. ⌘ Read more
What to do if a dingo approaches you or your kids on K'gari
Recently there has been a spate of dingo attacks on K'gari island, off the Queensland coast. ⌘ Read more
Labour hire company under investigation for alleged 'bullying', mistreatment of Pacific workers
Linx Employment is under investigation as seasonal workers in Queensland allege they have not been given adequate hours and have been left homeless, without enough money to return home. ⌘ Read more
Tasmania in a 'bizarre' spring bloom as warm winter temperatures cause garden chaos
Mild temperatures in July are tricking some plants into budding — and that'll be bad when the frost returns. ⌘ Read more
Tasmanian Liberals baulk at forcing council mergers in order to survive
It was inevitable Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff would rule out forcing local councils to amalgamate: the Liberals are in minority, the party faithful in the regions are grumpy and Labor are weaponising the issue, writes Laura Beavis. ⌘ Read more
The Queensland government built 485 social houses last financial year. Advocacy groups say that's 'absolutely insufficient'
The Queensland government has built 485 social homes in the past financial year, a figure social service groups have labelled "absolutely insufficient" given current housing needs. ⌘ Read more
Victorian barristers condemn premier as Lawyer X special investigation closes with no charges
Thirty-eight of Victoria's most eminent legal practitioners have signed a letter condemning the comments of Premier Daniel Andrews and calling for a public apology following the closure of the special investigative office set up to probe the Lawyer X scandal. ⌘ Read more
New Alzheimer's drugs showing promise in patients in early stage of disease
Decades of research on Alzheimer's disease have started to come to fruition, with at least three new drugs demonstrating the first glimmers of promise. ⌘ Read more
A furious Putin, a busted bridge and a torn-up deal: Russia and Ukraine's wild 24 hours explained
The day started with two mysterious explosions on Putin's beloved Kerch bridge and ended with Russia withdrawing from a crucial deal to allow Ukrainian grain to pass through the Black Sea. Here's everything we know. ⌘ Read more
People evacuate as two wildfires rage near Athens
Villagers are ordered to leave their homes as two separate wildfires fanned by strong winds damaged houses south-east and west of Athens. ⌘ Read more
Elton John backs Kevin Spacey's testimony at sexual assault trial
One of the alleged victims says he was driving Spacey to John's summer ball in Windsor when he grabbed him aggressively. ⌘ Read more
Nine killed after apartment buidling collapse blamed on resident removing walls
Cairo's Deputy Governor says the collapse was caused by one of the ground floor residents removing a number of walls. ⌘ Read more
Russia withdraws from Ukraine grain deal that feeds millions and helps curb global food prices
The UN-brokered initiative helped export more than 32 million tonnes of food from Ukraine, and feed some of the most food insecure nations, but Russia says it wants changes to a memorandum of understanding about its own exports. ⌘ Read more
Alleged child sexual abuser used social media to procure children, court hears
A North Queensland court has heard how police broke an alleged child exploitation network after a three-month investigation. ⌘ Read more
Man found guilty of near-fatal stabbing in dispute over $50 drug debt
Mark John Walters, 48, is found guilty of stabbing a former school mate in Mt Gambier, leaving blood spurting from his neck and his bowel exposed. ⌘ Read more
Singapore PM announces resignation of speaker, MP over 'inappropriate relationship'
The exit of house speaker Tan Chuan-Jin and MP Cheng Li Hui marks the latest in a spate of high-profile Singaporean political scandals. ⌘ Read more
Cecil Patrick Kennedy stands trial accused of giving toddler fatal amount of antidepressant drug
The Crown has alleged a Hunter Valley toddler was unlawfully killed after ingesting a toxic amount of an antidepressant drug. ⌘ Read more
'Don't stuff it up, mate': Postecoglu imagines his late father's advice on managing Tottenham
As Ange Postecoglou makes his debut as Tottenham Hotspur manager, the history-making Australian will begin the greatest challenge of his career. ⌘ Read more
Lismore's mayor calls for overhaul of 'embarrassing' Sydney-led approach to flood recovery effort
Seventeen months on from Lismore's devastating flood, the city's mayor calls for a  reset of the state government's recovery approach, saying the private sector is "doing more good to get people back into their homes". ⌘ Read more
Rhonda Hayes calls them 'her sons, her grandsons, her angels' who helped her in her darkest hour
Two weeks after floods tore through Rhonda's home her son died but, thanks to the kindness of strangers who rebuilt her flood-damaged property from the ground up, she's finally been able to return home. ⌘ Read more
Man faces court over shooting that left a woman dead and another injured in Adelaide's north-eastern suburbs
A man faces court charged over the murder of a woman and the attempted murder of her daughter. ⌘ Read more
Couple's newly built 'dream home' under threat by proposed Toowoomba transport corridor
A young couple who moved into their bush block home just two months ago are shocked to learn it is now in the path of a proposed transport corridor. ⌘ Read more
Solomon Islands PM accuses Australia of foreign interference over China pact
The prime minister of Solomon Islands says China has agreed to provide funding to prop up the country's troubled budget, and also accused Australia and development partners of suddenly withdrawing financial support worth millions of dollars. ⌘ Read more
Man found not guilty of murdering parents on the grounds he was mentally ill
A judge finds Robert Dent was of unsound mind when he killed his parents with a mallet in Capel, in Western Australia's south west. ⌘ Read more
Bus drivers 'punched in the head, spat on, threatened' as state government runs crackdown on antisocial behaviour
The state government will hire almost two dozen passenger service workers to help target antisocial behaviour on Adelaide's public transport network, with the union saying its drivers have been 'punched in the head, spat on' and 'threatened' in recent months. ⌘ Read more
Terminally ill man facing deportation granted bridging visa to stay in Australia
Robert Taylor has cancer and was facing deportation to a country he hasn't lived in since he was 10 months old, but the ABC understands the federal government has intervened to allow him to stay in Australia. ⌘ Read more
Fresh concerns over Aboriginal heritage laws as 'spooked' landcare groups cancel tree-planting events
Landcare groups say a run-in with the CEO of a local Aboriginal corporation highlights issues with the implementation of WA's reformed Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act. ⌘ Read more
Inquest into elderly couple's stabbing murders and police shooting of 22-year-old suspect begins
Raghe Mohamed Abdi was shot and killed by police on the Logan Motorway, after he lunged at them with a knife. Later that day, the bodies of Maurice and Zoe Antill were found in the backyard of their Parkinson home, with police alleging Mr Abdi had stabbed them to death the night before. ⌘ Read more
Andrew Forrest cleared of wrongdoing after Fortescue investigation into claims of inappropriate behaviour
Fortescue Metals hired lawyers to investigate the behaviour of its executive chairman Andrew Forrest after receiving an anonymous complaint, but made no adverse findings against the billionaire philanthropist. ⌘ Read more
Microsoft says Call of Duty will stay on PlayStation. What's the latest in its bid to acquire Activision Blizzard?**
As Microsoft works to close its acquisition of video game company Activision Blizzard, the company assures fans the Call of Duty series will remain available on PlayStation consoles. ⌘ Read more
Mount Canobolas, known to the Wiradjuri as Gaanha Bula or 'two shoulders', is officially renamed
The landmark mountain near Orange in NSW — where First Nations people have been gathering for thousands of years — will now be known as Gaanha Bula-Mount Canobolas. ⌘ Read more
Judge berates driver who blacked out and drove five times over the alcohol limit
A Darwin woman has pleaded guilty to high range drink driving and careless driving after colliding into a traffic sign on Boxing Day last year. ⌘ Read more
Techno Vikings triumph over US Marines in beer can boat race
More than a dozen teams participated in the NT's wildest race, diligently gathering, gluing and sealing beer cans, plastic containers, drums and other discarded materials together. ⌘ Read more
Deloitte CEO admits he should not be paid seven times more than PM during Senate grilling
The executives of one of Australia's leading consultancy firms are criticised for their unwillingness to share information and how they handle complaints of misconduct. ⌘ Read more
'It still bothers me': Court hears of moment Whakaari survivor was separated from family
The criminal trial into the Whakaari White Island disaster has heard evidence from an Australian survivor who lost both his parents and his only sister in the 2019 eruption. ⌘ Read more
Luxury Fleurieu Peninsula holiday house destroyed by fire
A recently purchased luxury holiday home on South Australia's Fleurieu Peninsula has been destroyed in a fire overnight. ⌘ Read more
Blasts reported on bridge between Russia and Crimea, road and rail traffic diverted
Crimea's Russian-installed governor said an "emergency" situation had occurred near the 145th pillar of the bridge, which links the Crimean peninsula to the Russian region of Krasnoda. ⌘ Read more
Armed robber apologises, pays back money and asks for lift home after seeing victim at pokies
A Gippsland man who broke into a family's home carrying an imitation firearm will be released from prison after a judge said he showed "immediate remorse". ⌘ Read more
Man charged after alleged siege in inner-Brisbane suburb
A man has been charged with more than a dozen offences after an alleged siege in Brisbane on Sunday. ⌘ Read more
Multi-billion-dollar renewables project earmarked for Yindjibarndi native title land
The Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation has fought for years for compensation from iron ore mines in the Pilbara, but may soon be producing renewable energy to sell to those same companies. ⌘ Read more
Where to watch Matildas games in Sydney (if you haven't scored a ticket)
Football fans are asked to be patient as crowds descend for the Women's World Cup, with Thursday's game between Australia and Ireland shaping up to be the tournament's biggest opening match on record. ⌘ Read more
Eels duo facing lengthy suspensions in horror finals blow
As Parramatta begin to walk the finals tightrope, they face two key Eels spending time on the sidelines. ⌘ Read more
Woman charged with murder after Kununurra car park argument
Maryanne Undalghumen has been charged with murder after a woman in her 30s died outside a local leisure centre on Saturday. ⌘ Read more
Man dies from gunshot wound after 21-hour siege with NSW police
Police believe the 29-year-old man died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after they tried to negotiate with him from about midday yesterday. ⌘ Read more
Why have these tiny, colourful Gouldian finches vanished from a Kimberley refuge?**
While numbers of this tiny endangered bird are on the rise elsewhere, Gouldian finches are nowhere to be seen in this Kimberley environmental buffer designed to protect them. ⌘ Read more
'Terrible culture' and 'bullying' within ADF among key themes confronted by royal commission
Two years after the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide was formed, one of the commissioners tells the opening hearing in Adelaide that key themes to have emerged so far include a "terrible ADF culture" and "bullying, harassment, and abuses of power". ⌘ Read more
South Korean president orders all-out effort as flood death toll rises to 39
Days of torrential rain leaves dozens dead and at least nine missing, many of whom were trapped in a flooded tunnel in the central city of Cheongju. ⌘ Read more
Plant-based food industry makes leap forward as scientists discover missing 'fatty' meat flavour
Alternative protein producers in Australia are navigating a period of reset following a dramatic year of stock market price falls for major meat substitute companies. ⌘ Read more
Woman attacked by four dingoes on K'gari
A woman has been attacked by four dingoes while jogging along the beach on K'gari (Fraser Island). ⌘ Read more
Sandra scored Australia's first international goal in women's soccer wearing boots stuffed with newspaper
Sandra Brentnall was just 17 when she scored Australia's first international goal in women's soccer, despite wearing boots that were two sizes too big. ⌘ Read more
Live: ASX set for flat start as Wall Street offers mixed lead
The ASX is set for subdued trade after Wall Street ended last week with flat trade on Friday. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. ⌘ Read more
Cut food waste and save money with five tips from a famous foodie
Australians each throw out a whopping 300 kilograms of food every year. But these tricks from award-winning author and broadcaster Alice Zaslavsky can help reduce your waste — and put money back into your wallet. ⌘ Read more
From a refugee camp to qualifying for the Basketball World Cup, Bul Kuol is at the top of his game
From a refugee camp to qualifying for the Basketball World Cup, Bul Kuol has come a long way. But passing his love and knowledge of the game onto the next generation is what gives him the most joy. ⌘ Read more
Authorities investigate mysterious horse deaths in Victoria
Agriculture Victoria says 10 horses have died from mysterious causes in recent days on the Mornington Peninsula and in south-east Melbourne and south-west Victoria. ⌘ Read more
Country nurses quarters sits abandoned with $1m to fix it re-directed despite accommodation crisis
Doctors and nurses are among those struggling to find accommodation in regional Western Australia, yet a 12-bed nursing quarters at a country hospital in Collie remains closed with no plans to fix it. ⌘ Read more
Man charged with murdering his partner at Alice Springs bush camp
A 51-year-old man will appear in Alice Springs Local Court today after being charged with murder, breaching a domestic violence order and being armed with an offensive weapon at night. ⌘ Read more
All abilities footy helps country kid overcome struggle to find place in traditional sporting clubs
An inclusive rugby league team is learning skills and meeting new people ahead of playing in a NRL curtain raiser when the Dolphins play the Bulldogs in Bundaberg. ⌘ Read more
Marnee has been in limbo since landslips made her house unlivable
The survivors of last year's devastating landslips in the northern New South Wales flood catastrophe say they are in no man's land while they wait for news of a land buyback. ⌘ Read more
The questions Australian selectors have to answer ahead of the fourth Ashes Test
The case for and against David Warner retaining his opener spot as Australia faces tough selection choices ahead of the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford. ⌘ Read more
Thousands evacuated, homes destroyed as fire burns on La Palma
Authorities evacuate at least 4,000 people as firefighters work to contain a wildfire on La Palma in Spain's Canary Islands. ⌘ Read more
Matildas sound equality call on eve of 2023 Women's World Cup
From prize money to collective bargaining to a full-time A-League Women, the Matildas have used their platform to advocate for the entire women's game. ⌘ Read more
From pink cocaine to dangerous opioids — what Australia's first drug-checking site found in its inaugural year
From pink cocaine and dangerous opioids to a never-before-seen drug dubbed CanKet, Australia's first drug-checking service has made history-making discoveries in 12 months. ⌘ Read more
Scientists say loneliness is as deadly as smoking or obesity. So why are Australians socialising less?**
Australians have a reputation for being a sociable bunch, but we're spending more time alone than ever before. Experts say social media, living alone and a fashion for being busy is driving the trend. ⌘ Read more
Angie Fuller disappeared from Alice Springs six months ago. What do we know?**
Six months on from when Angie Fuller disappeared from the side of an outback highway, and a homicide investigation was launched, police are considering offering an award for information. ⌘ Read more
'We want it to stay as it is': Indigenous Protected Area declared in Crocodile Islands
Traditional owners celebrate the federal government's decision to establish the Crocodile Islands archipelago off Arnhem Land as an Indigenous Protected Area. ⌘ Read more
Woman 'traumatised' after dirt bike collision south of Adelaide
A woman who says she was seriously injured after being hit by a dirt bike on a walking and cycling track south of Adelaide is fearful a similar incident could occur again. ⌘ Read more
The fight to save Victoria's endangered grasslands lands government with $92m compensation bill
The Victorian government is ordered to pay $92 million in compensation to a prominent family after it added environmental protections to their land, which reduced its overall value. ⌘ Read more
School's in and so is the flu, so what should parents be looking out for as cases surge?**
Influenza B remains at concerning levels just as NSW students begin to return to schools from holidays and two children die after contracting the virus — a year 9 student from the Central Coast and an 11-year-old in Queensland. ⌘ Read more
Gymnastics Australia backs away from pledge to assist survivors of childhood sexual abuse
Gymnastics Australia declares itself financially incapable of assisting abuse survivors three years after publicly pledging its commitment to a redress scheme. ⌘ Read more
Lifting the veil on one of Australia's most beautiful, but least known, long walks
News Breakfast co-host Lisa Millar swapped the studio for a 250-kilometre walk over Victoria's coastline, forest and riverbanks — from Portland to Nelson on the South Australian border — for an episode of ABC TV's Back Roads. ⌘ Read more
'It's just who I am': Everything started to make sense for Ash when they came across the term 'asexual'
Tasmania is the first state to officially recognise those who identify as asexual, adding the A to the LGBTIQ+ initialism on all government documents. ⌘ Read more
The best players you've never heard of to watch at the Women's World Cup
More than 700 of the world's best football players will take to stadium pitches all over Australia when FIFA 2023 kicks off next week. The ABC has crunched the data — these are the stars and breakthrough talents you should be looking out for. ⌘ Read more
They made more than $10b from us in a decade, but taxpayers are kept in the dark
Until now, the big four accounting firms had built themselves an aura of credibility and trust in government and corporate Australia, writes Adele Ferguson. ⌘ Read more
This family empire has left a trail of defective buildings, unpaid tradies and bankrupt businesses
For years, Dyldam's string of company collapses has anguished apartment buyers, angered subcontractors, and frustrated liquidators. ⌘ Read more
The evolution of Barbie: From blonde bombshell to career-minded and diverse
Barbie's longevity may come down to the fact that she has not remained the same, adapting to appeal to changing societal values. ⌘ Read more
Alcaraz ends Djokovic's Wimbledon streak in five-set epic
Men's world number one Carlos Alcaraz has produced a stunning performance to claim his maiden Wimbledon title and end Novak Djokovic's 34-match win streak at the All England Club. ⌘ Read more
Spectator knocks rider causing major Tour de France crash
Aerial footage shows American rider Sepp Kuss — riding for Jumbo-Visma — hitting the arm of a spectator with roughly 129km left on stage 15 of the race. ⌘ Read more
British actress and singer Jane Birkin dies aged 76
French media report the 1960s wild child was found dead at her home in Paris. ⌘ Read more
Iran's morality police return to streets to enforce hijab wearing
The morality police had largely pulled back after 22-year-old Mahsa Amini died in police custody, sparking mass protests in Iran and around the world. While protests have largely died down, many women in Iran have continued to reject the official dress code. ⌘ Read more
'Haven't even scratched the surface': Former Matilda blames lack of research for knee injuries
Former Matildas forward Sarah Walsh's comments come ahead of the Women's World Cup, which kicks off on Thursday. ⌘ Read more
Women's Ashes live: Australia need to hit back against England in second ODI
Australia's women's Ashes campaign has been derailed by three straight defeats, but the second ODI against England offers a chance to respond. Get the live scores and stats in our ScoreCentre. ⌘ Read more
Trans-Pacific trade pact is gathering information on aspiring partners as UK joins the group
As Britain becomes the twelfth member of the regional trade pact, members say they are gathering information on countries such as China and Taiwan to see whether they meet the group's "high standards". ⌘ Read more
Siege underway in Brisbane as armed man negotiates with police
Four residents have voluntarily left the Nundah address, but a man and woman are refusing to come out. ⌘ Read more
Putin says Russia ready to use 'sufficient stockpile' of cluster bombs
Speaking on state TV, the Russian president said Moscow reserves the right to activate cluster bombs "if they are used against us" in the conflict in Ukraine, after Kyiv received a supply of the controversial munitions from the US. ⌘ Read more
NSW domestic violence police operation makes 592 arrests, lays more than 1,000 charges
The four-day blitz under the latest Operation Amarok comes as police say more than half of the state’s murders are domestic violence related. ⌘ Read more
Women's World Cup teams set to kick-off at new Perth football centre, as major works completed
Some of the world's best female football players are set to test out the field at the new football centre in Perth ahead of Women's World Cup kick-off this week. ⌘ Read more
It's been 130 years since the NT's first execution. Now there's finally been a 'recognition of culture'
An Aboriginal-Irish man became the first person in the Northern Territory to be executed in 1893. To mark the anniversary of his hanging, a smoking ceremony was held at Darwin's old Fannie Bay Gaol. ⌘ Read more
SA government seeks to abolish 'no cause' evictions amid rental crisis
South Australian tenants will be protected from so-called 'no cause' evictions under rental reforms proposed by the state government. ⌘ Read more
Sydney park lights up for football fans after survey finds most women feel unsafe out at night
Recycled VIVID lights will help to illuminate Moore Park, a main thoroughfare to one of the venues hosting a number of matches for the FIFA Women's World Cup. ⌘ Read more
Forced council amalgamations ruled out, so what now for local government reform in Tasmania?**
The Tasmanian government says it won't force any councils to merge, getting in ahead of a report that's expected to recommend them. ⌘ Read more
NRL live: Warriors trying to make a top-four push against Sharks
This afternoon's showdown between the Warriors and Sharks will have major finals implications. Follow our ScoreCentre for all the live scores and stats. ⌘ Read more
British backpacker in hospital after alleged stabbing at Noosa
The 25-year-old was allegedly attacked by a 15-year-old boy wielding a knife and a bottle at  about 4am on the Sunshine Coast. ⌘ Read more
Hundreds of drones plunge into the Yarra River after technical malfunction
Divers are attempting to retrieve potentially hundreds of drones from the bottom of Melbourne's Yarra River after a technical malfunction during an aerial light show on Friday night. ⌘ Read more
Search for man missing at sea after boat sinks off WA's north-west coast
Several boats and a helicopter are searching for man in his 20s after his boat sank on Sunday morning in the Dampier Archipelago. Another man on the boat swam to shore. ⌘ Read more
Days of torrential rain in South Korea leave at least 31 dead in landslides and floods
Rescue workers scramble to reach people trapped inside their vehicles in a tunnel submerged by heavy rains in central South Korea. ⌘ Read more
Car crashes into hotel in Adelaide's east, driver allegedly flees
Police are searching for the driver of a car that crashed into a hotel near one of Adelaide's most notorious roundabouts last night. ⌘ Read more
'It can't stop you in life': What an 11-year-old wants people to know about life with diabetes
Sienna Lehmann was feeling unwell during a weekend away with her family last year. Within 48 hours she had a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes, leading to life changes within her family — including a career change. ⌘ Read more