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Russian bombing of grain port in Ukraine prompts global wheat price hike
Global wheat prices jump $33 per tonne overnight after Russia bombs the Odesa grain port and threatens to destroy any cargo ships leaving Ukraine. ⌘ Read more
Crime Stoppers offers $10,000 reward for information about crocodile killings
Crime Stoppers and a community organisation have partnered to offer a reward and the anonymous tip service for anyone with information about the killing of two saltwater crocodiles in the Daintree. ⌘ Read more
Parents fight for better care as WA coroner finds death of baby Ashlee 'preventable'
Jono and Jodie Reindl said changes at the Joondalup Health Campus since their baby died on the day she was born did not go far enough to prevent future healthcare failures. ⌘ Read more
Have you got what it takes? Moulin Rouge on the hunt for Australian dancers
One of the world's most famous cabarets has arrived in Australia in a bid to find the next batch of dancers to join the razzle and dazzle of the Moulin Rouge. ⌘ Read more
Goodbye ABC Radio Melbourne: It's my time to hang up the Afternoons headphones, writes Jacinta Parsons
Like so many of us, life over the past 12 months, post the gloominess of lockdowns and introspection it dealt, has meant that I have a new set of responsibilities that need attending, and so life must change. ⌘ Read more
'They were elected on our team': Tasmanian premier issues stern reminder to rogue MPs
Jeremy Rockliff announces he is stepping down as health minister, while also issuing a stern reminder to two rogue MPs. ⌘ Read more
For nearly a decade, this farmer has had to stand on a fence to make a phone call and he's fed up
Lynton Barrett wants to know if the phone coverage will improve at his Lameroo farm before he invests more than $10,000 in mobile boosters. ⌘ Read more
Man who killed elderly Brisbane couple before being shot by police was 'absolutely radicalised', inquest hears
The 22-year-old was fatally shot by officers on the side of a Queensland motorway after he came toward them holding a knife. ⌘ Read more
Court hears of horrific final moments of man’s life before 'brutal' murder by laughing, meth-crazed killer
A Cooma man who stabbed his friend more than 15 times during a paranoid drug-fuelled rage on an isolated Snowy Mountains road in 2021, has been sentenced to 24 years behind bars for his murder. ⌘ Read more
Rock fisher dies after being swept into sea south of Port Macquarie
Police say the man and a friend were fishing in rough conditions on the NSW Mid North Coast when the tragedy occurred. ⌘ Read more
'Breathtaking in its audacity': Woman who embezzled millions from NAB jailed for 15 years
Helen Mary Rosamond embezzled millions from the NAB to fund a life of opulence between 2013 and 2017, including luxury holidays, business class flights. ⌘ Read more
Perth racing figure Kellie Kersley jailed for possessing almost half a million dollars of suspicious cash
The court heard there is "significant suspicion" around the cash, with concerns it is linked to an outlaw motorcycle gang. ⌘ Read more
Liddell power station closure contributed to higher energy prices, regulator says
The closure of the Liddell coal-fired power station in the NSW Hunter Valley in April has helped drive up energy costs, a new report shows. ⌘ Read more
Gold Coast mayor says city prepared to host '26 Commonwealth Games, with provisos
Two days after his deputy rejected the idea, Tom Tate says the tourist strip can turn "Victoria's lemon ... into lemonade". ⌘ Read more
Jacinta Parsons calls time on ABC Radio Melbourne's Afternoons
The presenter says she's "desperately sad" to have to scale back her workload, but loyal listeners will still have a chance to hear her broadcast on ABC Radio Melbourne. ⌘ Read more
The Inky Isle? From tattoos of iconic peaks to native animals, Tassie is leaving its mark on people
Welcome to Tattsmania. From mountains, devils, tigers, and tunes, why is it that tattoos are so popular in Tasmania? ⌘ Read more
Labor leaders past and present gather to farewell Simon Crean at state funeral
The former member for Hotham has been remembered by those who knew him as a great Australian, and a "courageous son" of the Labor movement. ⌘ Read more
Wild police chase through Sydney suburbs ends with car smashing into traffic lights
Camera footage shows a car weaving in and out of traffic, hurtling through intersections, and driving on the wrong side of the road at high speeds. ⌘ Read more
Retiree's bird's-eye view of Australia from his homemade jet aircraft
It started with model aeroplanes as a teenager. Then he piloted gliders. Now, retired dentist Andre Viljoen has built his own jet aircraft to see Australia's best sights. ⌘ Read more
WA department lost at least $30 million after investing in company for housing developments
WA's Corruption and Crime Commission finds the state's Department of Communities lost tens of millions of taxpayer dollars after buying shares in a private company. ⌘ Read more
US soldier had served time for assault in South Korea prison before crossing to North Korea
Private Travis King had served time for assault in a South Korean prison and was due to board a flight back to the US when he fled the airport and joined a civilian tour to the demilitarised border village of Panmunjon. ⌘ Read more
ACT ESA Commissioner Georgeina Whelan steps down amid calls for cultural change within agency
Georgeina Whelan's resignation comes after two no-confidence motions in her leadership and a review that uncovered bullying and blaming in the Emergency Services Agency. ⌘ Read more
Outer Sydney development will create 13,000 homes — but only 187 are earmarked as affordable
The NSW government is being urged to "do better" by increasing the number of affordable homes in one of the state's biggest development projects on the outskirts of south-western Sydney. ⌘ Read more
Former Queensland police officer charged with almost 70 child abuse offences
The offences are alleged to have been committed on the Gold Coast between 1995 and 2002, when the man, now 75, was a serving officer. ⌘ Read more
Broad explains how an 'Australian mindset' led to him becoming our chief bowling antagonist
As Stuart Broad took his 600th Test wicket and moved to top of the list for most Australian scalps, the fast bowler explains how an Aussie mentality is the secret to his success. ⌘ Read more
Kathryn Campbell suspended from $900K job after damning Robodebt findings
The senior bureaucrat who oversaw the rollout of the Robodebt scheme is suspended without pay after the royal commission found she did "nothing of substance" after discovering illegalities. ⌘ Read more
Police 'flabbergasted' no lives lost in fiery crash involving US tank as highway partially reopens
One lane has reopened on the Bruce Highway this morning as investigators piece together the chain of events that led to a crash involving several caravans, large trucks and a US military tank. ⌘ Read more
Murder accused extradited from Victoria to NSW over discovery of John Simpson's body in shallow grave
John Simpson went missing before his body was found in a shallow grave in May. A man has now been charged with his alleged murder and extradited to face court today. ⌘ Read more
Fears camel, horse and donkey numbers could explode without government aerial shooters in WA
Biosecurity groups in Western Australia are concerned a halt to government-run aerial culling operations will allow feral animal numbers to get out of control in pastoral areas. ⌘ Read more
NT government extends Alice Springs takeaway alcohol restrictions
Chief Minister Natasha Fyles says current alcohol restrictions in Central Australia will be kept in place for at least 12 to 18 months. ⌘ Read more
While the Commonwealth Games have been in the headlines, athletes like Jordan could be 'devastated' for another reason
Perth had been in prime position to host the event but could lose the opportunity without state and federal government funding. ⌘ Read more
WA council rejects offer to have EV charging stations installed in town
The proponent says regional WA needs a reliable EV charging network to help facilitate the uptake of electric vehicles. ⌘ Read more
Women find their passion in the once male-dominated world of saddle making
The heritage craft of making, repairing, or selling saddles and other equipment for horses inspires these young women to pursue perfection. ⌘ Read more
Live: UK inflation falls by more than expected, Australia's unemployment rate out this morning
UK inflation falls by more than expected in June, latest unemployment rate for Australia out this morning. ⌘ Read more
No sausage sizzles, no fried takeaway as ban puts remote town on healthier path
While a sausage in white bread is a staple of community events, leaders in Djarindjin, north of Broome, are putting their foot down by demanding healthier options be served. ⌘ Read more
The $6 billion canary in a cost-of-living crisis: The mystery blowout that sank the Commonwealth Games
Given the scepticism over the new Commonwealth Games costings and the outcry from athletes and regional communities, the pressure to release the analysis the Victorian premier is relying on will only build, writes David Speers. ⌘ Read more
Live: Three dead after reported shooting in Auckland
Two people have been killed and a male offender is dead after an emergency incident in Auckland's CBD. ⌘ Read more
At least one person trapped as crash between two trucks closes section of southern NSW highway
There is "no forecast" for when the major road will re-open, according to the Transport Management Centre. ⌘ Read more
NZ police on scene after reports of gunman in Auckland CBD
Police have cordoned off several streets in Auckland's CBD as they respond to a serious unfolding incident involving a reported gunman. ⌘ Read more
How are you doing your bit to cut down on waste? Tell us
It's easy to accumulate waste. The real challenge lies in limiting what and how much we throw out so we want to hear your creative solutions in dealing with everyday waste. ⌘ Read more
Clint's family has been fishing for 80 years. He says a new ban on gillnets will destroy the industry
Fishing is all Queensland's Clint Waldon has ever known, but he's worried new regulations banning the use of gillnets will see the end of his business and decimate the industry. ⌘ Read more
Students call on federal government to tackle sexual violence at universities
Students and safety advocates say the federal government needs to take immediate and substantial action to curtail sexual violence at universities. ⌘ Read more
Australia is gripped by Women's World Cup fever, but it's a slow burn across the Tasman
In Aotearoa/New Zealand, there are virtually no clues the world's third-largest sporting event is about to kick off ahead of the co-host nation's Football Ferns' clash with Norway. ⌘ Read more
How you store fresh produce could mean less food waste — which means saving money
Inflation might be tracking down, but many of us are still feeling the price pinch — particularly at the supermarket. Here are some ways to make your groceries go further and last longer. ⌘ Read more
Mountain bike rider dies days after crash in Adelaide's south
The 41-year-old man was rushed to hospital after the crash on a bike track at Woodcroft on Sunday morning but died on Tuesday, police said. ⌘ Read more
Mysterious horse death toll rises to 13 as date for a national traceability system remains uncertain
Progress on developing a national horse traceability system remains months away, as more than a dozen horses die shortly after falling ill in Victoria. ⌘ Read more
Barbie may just be the most hyped movie of the year, but is it any good?**
The iconic doll has become somehow more ubiquitous than she already was, thanks to Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie’s candyland cinematic creation, which claims to be for lovers and haters alike. ⌘ Read more
How the Brisbane Lions are switching directions to achieve attacking success
Sitting third on the AFL ladder, the Lions' attack has featured renewed verve this season, as they push towards another finals campaign. ⌘ Read more
NSW police shoot dead man allegedly armed with knife in Sydney's inner west
The 43-year-old man was allegedly armed with a knife when he confronted police officers just before midnight. ⌘ Read more
Simon's family fought for Aboriginal rights in the 1967 referendum. Now he says it's his turn
So far, only two of Victoria's 11 registered Traditional Owner groups are advocating for a Yes vote in the Voice to Parliament referendum. ⌘ Read more
Are the Commonwealth Games really so hard to host?**
Victoria hardly had to beat rival contenders for the now-dumped 2026 Commonwealth Games, a far cry from the prize fight bidding war for the coveted Olympics. It begs the question — which event is preferable to host? ⌘ Read more
'Someone will be hurt': Urgent inspections amid safety concerns at SA Health clinic
Reports of mould, asbestos and bug infestations have prompted a SafeWork SA review of Adelaide's Pregnancy Advisory Centre. ⌘ Read more
Forecast for Splendour suggests bright weather, but there are storm clouds over music festival industry
Splendour in the Grass has failed to sell out of the first time since 2011, and it's not the only festival feeling the pinch. ⌘ Read more
What we learnt trying to trace thousands of 'Vote No' flyers being posted across the country
An indigenous artist and elder is "disgusted" that a painting he composed of Uluru has been reappropriated to help spread misinformation about the Voice to Parliament. ⌘ Read more
Aileen has been unknowingly living in an asbestos-contaminated house. She fears others may be too
This 89-year-old thought she was getting a "good deal" when a salesman knocked on her door in the late 1960s and offered to install new insulation on her roof. Now she has lung cancer. ⌘ Read more
Crown blamed previous fines, threatened bankruptcy as it tried to shrink AUSTRAC penalty
Crown's chief financial officer used details of the casino giant's cash-flow woes to argue down a penalty from financial crimes agency AUSTRAC. ⌘ Read more
Regional city shop believed to be first to stock keepsakes for families struggling with loss of a baby
Emily and Nick's son Jack was born still at 39 weeks. They wanted to buy a keepsake to remember him, and were surprised by how difficult it was to find something. ⌘ Read more
Video appears to show Russian mercenary chief Prigozhin for first time since mutiny
Mr Prigozhin's mutiny, which posed the most serious threat to President Vladimir Putin's 23-year rule, was billed by the mercenary chief as being aimed at ousting Russia's top military leaders whom he accused of incompetence. ⌘ Read more
How are you doing your bit to cut down on waste? Tell us
It's easy to accumulate waste. The real challenge lies in limiting what and how much we throw out, so we want to hear your creative solutions in dealing with everyday waste. ⌘ Read more
Are we all paying the price for 'superstar' firms?**
Far from improving our lives, a growing body of economic evidence is pointing the finger at big tech as a major factor in economic stagnation and lower wage growth. ⌘ Read more
ChatGPT is blocked in China but techies are creating ways to get around restrictions
Internet users are bypassing China's great firewall to connect with a US-made chatbot, as Beijing releases rules paving the way for the country's generative AI boom. ⌘ Read more
'Like a Monty Python skit': Telstra 'harassed' Jenny for nine years over her dead husband's account
Jenny Moncur's husband Royce died in 2014 after being diagnosed with cancer. Almost a decade later, she was still being contacted about his Telstra account. ⌘ Read more
Out of the shadows: How women's football flourished after 50 years of darkness
Women's football started with sell-out crowds in the 1920s, only to be banned a year later. Through five decades of darkness, football's pioneers carried the torch for future generations. ⌘ Read more
Have you tested positive for COVID but had no symptoms? Scientists find a gene that could explain why
One in five people who test positive for COVID don't get symptoms. This could be explained by a genetic variant and exposure to the common cold, a new study suggests. ⌘ Read more
Could a tax against empty homes help end Australia's housing crisis?**
In 2018, Canada's British Columbia introduced a tax against vacant homes. Three years later, more than 20,000 rentals were back on the market. ⌘ Read more
Five quick hits — Stuart Broad hits a milestone and Jonny Bairstow takes a screamer
Australia were put in to bat on day one of the fourth Test, which allowed Stuart Broad take his 600th Test wicket and Jonny Bairstow to put his keeping woes behind him. Here are the five things you missed from day one of the fourth Ashes Test. ⌘ Read more
Ukraine sets up temporary shipping route after Russia quits corridor deal
Russia attacks Ukraine's Black Sea Odesa port for the second consecutive night, while Ukraine looks to alternate shipping routes. ⌘ Read more
Rangers 'humanely euthanase' dingo responsible for attacks on K'gari (Fraser Island)
One of the dingoes involved in the attack of a young woman on K'gari earlier this week has been destroyed. The animal was also responsible for the hospitalisation of a six-year-old girl in April. ⌘ Read more
Mammals may have hunted dinosaurs for dinner, rare fossil suggests
The fossil shows two creatures from the Cretaceous period locked in combat, a badger-like creature chomping down on a small, beaked dinosaur. ⌘ Read more
Respect and integrity 'compromised' in Victoria's Commonwealth Games decision, says federation vice-president
Commonwealth Games Federation vice-president Kereyn Smith questions Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews's integrity over his decision to axe the 2026 Games. ⌘ Read more
Live scorecard: England vs Australia, fourth Ashes Test
Check out all the scores and stats from the fourth Ashes Test between England and Australia at Old Trafford in our live scorecard. ⌘ Read more
Defence minister happy for Australia to support Solomon Islands defence force
Richard Marles says the government is "very keen" to help Solomon Islands establish a defence force, with experts saying Canberra wants to stop any military cooperation between Beijing and Honiara. ⌘ Read more
Live: Ashes resumes with everything to play for at Old Trafford
Australia has not lost to England at Old Trafford in 44 years, but rain could complicate matters as visitors chase Ashes glory. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Former AFL player Shane Tuck's mental health was declining 14 years before his death, coronial inquest hears
A coronial inquest hears AFL player Shane Tuck, who had chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), displayed obsessive behaviours and heard voices before his death. ⌘ Read more
Thai court suspends prime minister candidate, protesters gather outside parliament
Pita Limjaroenrat was the only candidate for leader of his party, which was the top finisher in May's general election, and is hoping to have another tilt but opponents say he was unqualified to run due to owning shares in a media company. ⌘ Read more
Victoria said no to the Commonwealth Games. Where else could they be held?**
There are less than three years until the 2026 Commonwealth Games are to begin and few cities are capable of stepping in as host. ⌘ Read more
The cheap and healthy swaps to make to save money on meat and dairy
The cost of groceries has risen substantially over the last year, but there are clever ways to save money without missing out, writes Clare Collins. ⌘ Read more
Ticket sales down by 30 per cent for this weekend's mega music festival Splendour
Splendour in the Grass organisers say lessons have been learnt after last year's traffic chaos, but even Lizzo, Flume, and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs might not be able to raise the bar as hip pocket pressures hit ticket sales. ⌘ Read more
WA shire spends thousands on legal letters to residents over 'attack' comments on Facebook
The Shire of Dundas spent $4,500 to ask a number of residents to delete Facebook comments that allegedly defamed its president and chief executive. ⌘ Read more
Flood-affected Brisbane shopping centre to be demolished
Brisbane City Council approves the demolition of Toombul Shopping Centre, which has been closed since it was severely damaged during last year's floods in south-east Queensland. ⌘ Read more
Theft increase prompts supermarket self-serve checkout security upgrades
Woolworths is installing new AI security technology in response to a nationwide theft spike. ⌘ Read more
New venomous species of desert snake discovered through genetic research
A new venomous species of snake is discovered after being mistaken as a different species for decades, researchers say. ⌘ Read more
Arresting Putin would be a 'declaration of war', South Africa's president says
Cyril Ramaphosa is rejecting calls from the country's opposition to arrest the Russian president if he attends an economic summit next month. ⌘ Read more
Driver killed in three-car collision at northern Victoria's Killawarra
A driver, the only occupant, has been killed after three cars collided at Killawarra on the Wangaratta-Yarrawonga Road this afternoon. ⌘ Read more
'Excessive force': Court releases full details of Clare Nowland's alleged tasering by police officer
NSW Police allege in court documents Senior Constable Kristian White's decision to deploy his taser on the elderly woman "does not meet the threshold" of acceptable use for officers. ⌘ Read more
Significant number of young Australians not getting enough sleep, study finds
A landmark study examining the sleep health of young Australian adults finds many are not getting enough sleep, putting their physical and mental wellbeing at risk. ⌘ Read more
'Non-paying' insurance companies 'need to be held accountable' as new flood inquiry announced
Eugowra's Lesley and Brian Smith are welcoming the setting up of a federal parliamentary inquiry into the response of insurance companies to Australia's 2022 flood disasters. ⌘ Read more
A teen sex ed book has been removed from Big W shelves to protect staff from abuse. This is what's actually inside
Yumi Stynes and Melissa Kang's sex education guide for teens is a topic of hot debate for its frankness. It also provides comprehensive, inclusive sex education that combats misinformation. ⌘ Read more
Body found in vehicle on Adelaide street, but unclear if death is suspicious
Police are investigating if the death of a person whose body was found inside a vehicle in Adelaide's north-west is suspicious. ⌘ Read more
Rugby Australia revives Anzac XV for 2025 British and Irish Lions tour
For the first time in 36 years, the Lions will face a combined Australia-New Zealand team as part of a nine-match tour, which will also feature three Tests against the Wallabies. ⌘ Read more
Police investigated 145 incidents involving Howard Springs flood evacuees, figures show
Nearly half of the reports received by police were domestic violence related, authorities say, after hundreds of residents from remote communities were evacuated from their flood-ravaged homes in early March. ⌘ Read more
Axe-wielding driver who sped across cricket oval in stolen Holden gets six years in jail
A man who drove a stolen car through an Adelaide cricket game, with police in pursuit, is sentenced to up to six years in jail by a judge who said he had demonstrated "terrifying and wanton disregard" for public safety. ⌘ Read more
$30 million announced to tackle varroa mite, but industry says incursion costs run into billions
The state government has almost doubled its funding to tackle varroa mite but there are calls for more transparency on what the money is going towards. ⌘ Read more
White Island trial hears of 'near miss' as expert gives evidence on volcano risk
The criminal trial into the White Island disaster has heard from volcano monitor GNS Science about how it changed its risk assessment process after a "near miss". ⌘ Read more
Domestic violence triple-0 calls 'overwhelming' NT Police
Acting Commissioner Michael Murphy says the demand placed on the Northern Territory Police Force from domestic violence reports is "incredible". ⌘ Read more
For sale sign in front of old school sparks memory of legal agreement to buy it for $1**
A disability supporter provider has been able to buy back a property they previously owned for the bargain price of $1, thanks to the long memory of an employee. ⌘ Read more
Woman accused of killing 94yo parents with insulin says prison authorities are mistreating her diabetes
The lawyer for Raelene Polymiadis, who is accused of murdering her parents by injecting them with her own insulin, tells an Adelaide court her client's diabetes has been misdiagnosed by prison health authorities. ⌘ Read more
New trial hopes to close the loop on 'shocking' amounts of single-use plastics dumped by hospitals
Brenton Lovering and Mat Usher were shocked by the amount of plastic thrown out in health care. Their Tasmanian pilot program is aiming to change that. ⌘ Read more
Horse dies from Hendra virus near Newcastle in second case in two years
A vet has been called to do a risk assessment on a Hunter property where the horse succumbed to the virus. ⌘ Read more
Convicted killer, once one of Australia's most wanted fugitives, pleads guilty to Gold Coast stabbing
Michael Davidson Tillman was originally arrested in September 2010 and charged with attempted murder. ⌘ Read more