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Live: Rain continues to cast pall over fourth Ashes Test on day five in Manchester
Australia continues to hang on for a draw that would seal the Ashes at a dank and drizzly Old Trafford on the final day of the fourth Ashes Test. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
NZ police name victims of Auckland shooting
Solomona Tootoo, 45, and Tupuga Sipiliano, 44, both worked on the CBD construction site where a 24-year-old gunman opened fire early on Thursday morning. Police believe the offender, now dead, previously also worked at the site. ⌘ Read more
Ricciardo is back and Hamilton is on pole. Here is what you need to know about tonight's Formula 1
Australian Daniel Ricciardo is stepping into arguably the slowest car on the grid for the Hungarian Grand Prix, and he has his work cut out for him if he is going to score points. ⌘ Read more
Family of young mum killed in triple fatal crash south of Gympie say man who helped her 'deserves a medal'
Three people — a 25-year-old woman, a 65-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman — were killed in Friday's crash on the Bruce Highway. ⌘ Read more
NSW Liberal apologises for expletive-laden text messages sent to senior female Liberal
Taylor Martin's apology comes as the Liberal Party sets up an independent investigation into a formal complaint lodged against the NSW MP by a senior woman in the party. ⌘ Read more
'I've got a lot of living to do': Lengthy wait for cancer diagnosis causing grandfather stress
An Adelaide grandfather says an ongoing wait for a public hospital appointment to learn whether or not he has bowel cancer has caused him so much stress he now sees a psychologist. ⌘ Read more
The 1975 cancel shows in Taiwan, Indonesia after same-sex kiss at Malaysian music festival
The band releases a statement saying "due to current circumstances, it is impossible to proceed with the scheduled shows". ⌘ Read more
Live: Powerhouse Sweden takes on South Africa in Women's World Cup
Sweden are consistently one of the strongest teams in women's football, but are yet to go all the way in the World Cup. They get their campaign underway against South Africa. ⌘ Read more
Pride of the Pilbara, these BMX siblings are set to take on the world's best
Nate and Lacey Robinson are preparing for the biggest competition of their lives, representing Australia at the BMX World Championships. ⌘ Read more
How long can the unemployment rate stay near 3.5 per cent?**
Despite the RBA's attempt to slow the economy down by rapidly hiking interest rates, the unemployment rate has averaged 3.5 per cent since July last year. So, when will the unemployment rate start to rise, if at all, asks Gareth Hutchens. ⌘ Read more
The 'nuclear football' follows the US president everywhere. Here's the story behind it
The heavy black bag carried by military aides who follow closely in the president's footsteps has been shrouded in secrecy for decades. Little is known about the contents of the bag, as most documents about it remain classified, but one nuclear war researcher has dug deep into its history. ⌘ Read more
NRL live: Bulldogs hope for a miracle against full-strength Panthers
Canterbury will be hoping for something special when they take on a rejuvenated Panthers side. Follow our ScoreCentre for all the live scores and stats. ⌘ Read more
New ministry created to deliver new AFL stadium and Tasmanian team for Liberals
Tasmania's premier announces a raft of changes to the portfolio responsibilities of his Liberal government minsters — as well as a brand new ministry called Stadia and Events that help deliver the promised AFL stadium and team. ⌘ Read more
Lily wants to beat her teenage phone addiction so she jumped aboard a 'pirate' ship to learn to sail
The Windeward Bound brigantine ship is sailing along the Queensland coast from Tasmania to help teach young people like Lily Watson life skills out on the seas. ⌘ Read more
Sussan Ley says she has Dutton's support amid 'unusual' preselection challenge
The most senior female politician in the Liberal Party, Ms Ley faced a similar challenge in the lead-up to the 2022 federal election before Scott Morrison intervened. It is unclear if Peter Dutton will do the same as his predecessor. ⌘ Read more
Family ties ensure two-up's existence is no longer just a coin flip
Punters call it the fairest game in the world — and this month marks 40 years since two-up was legalised in Western Australia's Goldfields. ⌘ Read more
When a farmer and a pharmacist fell in love, they never imagined the impact it would have
Spring Ridge hasn't had a doctor for 30 years, but that all changed when a local farmer fell in love with a pharmacist. ⌘ Read more
A zoologist is flying 20,000km around Australia to help save migratory shorebirds and wetlands
Amellia Formby has been flying around the coast of Australia for more than a year, on a mission to highlight the importance of a group of endangered but crucial birds. ⌘ Read more
NRLW live: New era continues with first western Sydney derby and expansion club showdown
The first round of the new NRLW season will conclude with a clash between western Sydney rivals Parramatta and Wests Tigers before Cronulla play Canberra. Follow our ScoreCentre for all the live scores and stats. ⌘ Read more
Sunshine Coast Council opposes housing estate, says it clashes with another and risks the environment
A developer wants to build thousands of homes on the Sunshine Coast but the council says the proposed estate will clash with an emerging housing project nearby and is not a solution to the current housing crisis. ⌘ Read more
Australia has hosted more Commonwealth Games than any other nation. So what happened to all the mascots?**
While mascots help the public remember moments, they also indicate the pulse of a city or country at the time. But not all Commonwealth Games mascots have found their place in the sun. ⌘ Read more
'My dog loves the piano': Darwin dogs treated to special concert
A pack of Darwin dogs have been broadening their musical horizons this weekend, thanks to a special concert by Australian composer Charlie Chan. ⌘ Read more
Thirteen-year-old Aussie skating prodigies win gold at X Games
Chloe Covell and Arisa Trew break records at the 2023 X Games in California. ⌘ Read more
Farmers 'paralysed with fear' and authorities flooded with calls over WA's new Aboriginal heritage laws
Western Australia's planning authorities are fielding an average of 25 phone calls and 50 emails a day from landholders, confused over the state's new Aboriginal heritage laws. ⌘ Read more
Forging helped Dean with his PTSD. Now he is helping other veterans heal through blacksmithing
Forging knives like a blacksmith was always a dream for this man. After a career in the defence and police force, it has become his latest way to serve others. ⌘ Read more
Port Adelaide forward Willie Rioli hit with racist online abuse after Collingwood game
Port Adelaide forward Willie Rioli receives racist messages online after his side's narrow two-point defeat to AFL premiership favourites Collingwood. ⌘ Read more
Wildfire on Greek island of Rhodes forces mass evacuations, as tourists attempt to leave
Coastguard vessels and private boats evacuate thousands of people, including tourists, from beaches on the south-eastern part of the island, with people in nearby villages also warned to leave as flames approached. ⌘ Read more
Carol Astbury was one of Australia's first civil celebrants. Until 1973 her job wasn't legal
Carol Astbury says people still used to ask her "is this legal" when she started as a civil celebrant in 1974. This July marks the 50th anniversary of when civil celebrants were legally allowed to perform marriages in Australia. ⌘ Read more
Cambodian leader's son set to take reins of power — but will he bring change?**
Hun Sen has been Cambodia's autocratic prime minister for nearly four decades. Now, he says he is ready to hand the premiership to his eldest son. ⌘ Read more
Futurama — the show that just won't die
For the third time in its 24-year history, much-loved animated series Futurama is being brought back from the dead. ⌘ Read more
Theatre company director uses racism experiences to spread message of 'respect for everyone'
Adelaide theatre company ActNow Theatre is touring South Australian schools with interpretive anti-racism workshops drawing from personal experiences. And one school says it's having a dramatic impact on discrimination. ⌘ Read more
'I went to hell and back': Jamie Foxx tells fans on Instagram he is recovering from an undisclosed illness
The Academy Award winning actor, singer and comedian makes his first public comments since being hospitalised for a "medical complication" in April, telling fans he is able to return to work. ⌘ Read more
Hundreds of thousands march in Israel against controversial legal overhaul
Hundreds of thousands of Israelis take to the streets in Tel Aviv and other cities around the country. ⌘ Read more
Why are staff at one of Australia's national institutions playing video games on the job?**
Unable to part with your old video games because of nostalgia? Staff at the National Film and Sound Archive know the feeling. In fact, they want to keep them for hundreds of years. ⌘ Read more
Beekeepers look to untapped potential of propolis, or 'bee glue', as alternative revenue stream
Australian beekeepers discover the untapped potential of propolis, a sticky substance used by bees as "bee glue" in their hives. ⌘ Read more
A key to solving the GP crisis could be right under our noses — we just need to ask Aboriginal Australians
Despite constant headlines about general practice being in crisis, research shows one area is shining brightly. So what can we learn from Aboriginal-run health services? ⌘ Read more
Three people in hospital after 'targeted' shooting at Greenacre in Sydney
Two men are in a critical condition and a woman is seriously injured after Sydney's latest public shooting in Greenacre. ⌘ Read more
Ever thought about cage-diving with great white sharks? Some people want you to think twice
Did you know South Australia is home to the only great white shark cage-diving tour in Australia? It's been around since the 1970s, but some locals aren't a fan. ⌘ Read more
‘It’s so bad’: Commuters in this growing regional city leave home at 5am to beat the rush
Victorians in regional growth areas like Geelong are facing two-hour bus trips and five-hour car commutes because roads and public transport are not keeping up. ⌘ Read more
Jason Day leads Aussie charge as Brian Harman has Open title in his sights
Jason Day is Australia's best hope to bring back the Claret Jug but he has a big chase left to catch Open leader Brian Harman. ⌘ Read more
Man charged with murder of woman, 74, at Queensland retirement village
A man, 68, is in police custody after a woman was found dead in her retirement village home in central Queensland last week. ⌘ Read more
Five quick hits — Haitian teenage star impresses and Denmark leaves it late
Denmark cap their return to the FIFA Women's World Cup with a late, late winner, while Haiti christen their maiden appearance with a brave performance against a shot-shy England. The five things you missed from day three. ⌘ Read more
Susan lost everything in the 2019 NSW fires — she's worried it's going to happen again this year
NSW fire crews have already responded to more than 800 grass, scrub and bushfires this month. And communities like Susan Alexander's are turning their attention to preparing their properties for the coming summer. ⌘ Read more
Sarah is a mental health nurse, but she missed the signs of her daughter's eating disorder
As a mental health nurse, Sarah Lovell has cared for patients with eating disorders. But little could prepare the single parent for when her own teenager daughter developed anorexia nervosa. ⌘ Read more
Australia's wealthiest mining heiresses to battle over royalties and ownership of lucrative mines
Australia's richest woman Gina Rinehart is at the centre of a legal showdown between the descendants of WA's iron ore pioneers, Lang Hancock and Peter Wright, with billions of dollars potentially at stake. ⌘ Read more
Swimming had its Race of the Century two decades ago — but the 400m free at the World Champs will run it close
What do you get if you put the defending world champion, defending Olympic champion and current world record holder together in the pool? Arguably one of the most anticipated races of all time. ⌘ Read more
Drone hits Crimean ammunition depot as Russia blames journalist death on cluster munition
A Ukrainian drone reportedly hit an ammunition depot in central Crimea, as Russian authorities blame the death of a Russian journalist in Ukraine on cluster munitions. ⌘ Read more
Labuschagne helps Australia rediscover its grit, setting up a final-day fight for the Ashes
Thanks to a fighting Marnus Labuschagne century — and more than a little help from the rain — Australia still holds out hope of rescuing a draw at Old Trafford, setting up yet another grandstand finish. ⌘ Read more
'Music is my superpower': How singing helped Ruby tackle depression
Like many teenagers, Ruby was struggling with her mental health. Then, like magic, music and a community of like minds came to the rescue. ⌘ Read more
'This is the way the world ends': Nevil Shute warned us of nuclear annihilation. It's still a hot-button issue
Nevil Shute's classic novel of nuclear annihilation, On the Beach, was published in June 1957. But the threat he warned of is still very much at the top of our collective mind, writes Alexander Howard. ⌘ Read more
'Simply too late': Flu season is so bad this year some experts are calling for more antiviral use
Influenza case numbers are soaring around the country, with young people and children the hardest hit. Some experts say it is time to make better of use of antivirals. ⌘ Read more
This Aussie champion scored our first goal in Women's World Cup history — but we can't show you footage of the moment
Angela Iannotta scored Australia's first ever World Cup goal at the 1995 Women's World Cup in Sweden — but there's hardly any proof it happened at all. ⌘ Read more
If you're wounded on the frontlines of Ukraine's brutal war, Lidia and her high-tech bus are your best hope
On the frontlines of Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine, soldiers are facing a brutal onslaught. It's up to a volunteer team of medics, the Hospitallers Battalion, to evacuate the wounded back to safety in a race against the clock. ⌘ Read more
Five quick hits — Root, rain and Labuschagne make for topsy-turvy day at Old Trafford
Marnus Labuschagne stands tall for Australia before losing a battle with Joe Root on a rainy day four in Manchester. Here are the five things you missed overnight at Old Trafford. ⌘ Read more
Aussie diver Rousseau wins historic world champs gold to deny China clean sweep
After China won gold in the opening 12 diving events at the World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, Australia's Cassiel Rousseau bucks the trend with victory in the men's 10-metre platform. ⌘ Read more
Italy's homeless struggle in ongoing heatwave
As southern Europe grapples with extreme heat, Rome recorded a record high temperature of 41.8 Celsius, leaving many of the city's homeless with nowhere to cool down. ⌘ Read more
Live: Rain threatens to wash out day four of fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford
Rain sets in on day four of the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford, and Australia needs it to hang around to give them hope of salvaging a draw. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Malaysia halts music festival after same-sex kiss by UK band The 1975
In videos posted on social media, the band's frontman Matty Healy can be seen kissing bassist Ross MacDonald after criticising the Malaysian government's stance against homosexuality in a profanity-laden speech to the festival audience. ⌘ Read more
'Trustworthy', 'beautiful soul': Loved ones express heartbreak following highway triple fatality
Mother-of-two Gypsy Satterley and Imbil alpaca breeder Jessica Townley are remembered after their deaths in a horrific crash on Queensland's Sunshine Coast. ⌘ Read more
Vaping, smoking targeted in new campaigns released by the SA government
The South Australian government launches a $2 million advertising blitz to reduce the number of people taking up vaping and smoking, with a special focus on young people. ⌘ Read more
Man accused of stealing $170k via email scams targetting Australian businesses
A man who allegedly helped launder more than $170,000 stolen from Australian businesses via email scams has been brought down by a year-long investigation. ⌘ Read more
Mystery continues as dig fails to turn up bodies of lost Native American schoolchildren
The result has confounded researchers, after geophysical surveys detected four anomalies that could indicate grave shafts, and cadaver dogs detected the scent of human remains. ⌘ Read more
NRL live: Roosters try to resurrect season against ailing Titans
The Roosters season will be hanging by a thread when they take on Gold Coast. Follow our ScoreCentre for all the live scores and stats. ⌘ Read more
Search continues for missing man after boat crash that claimed life of prominent art dealer
Rescue crews are searching for a 51-year-old Sydney man believed to be on the boat with late art dealer Tim Klingender. ⌘ Read more
Fiery Bairstow says Australia set a poor example for children with his controversial Lord's dismissal
Despite veteran English players backing Alex Carey, Jonny Bairstow says Australia set a poor example for kids with his Lord's dismissal. ⌘ Read more
AFL live: Resurgent Tigers take on Hawks as Blues host Eagles
Saturday's AFL action kicks off with the Tigers facing the Hawks, and the Blues clashing with the Eagles. Follow our live AFL ScoreCentre for all the scores, stats and results. ⌘ Read more
NRLW live: Cowboys make competition debut in season opener
The expanded NRLW season is upon us as the campaign beginning with one of the league's new clubs making their debut. Follow our ScoreCentre for all the live scores and stats. ⌘ Read more
Man dies in hospital after being tasered by police during siege arrest
A 46-year-old Frankston North man who was tasered multiple times and shot with bean bags rounds while being subdued by Victoria Police following a siege on Thursday has died in hospital. ⌘ Read more
OpenAI, Google and other AI companies agree to White House safeguards
US President Joe Biden announces seven US companies have made voluntary commitments to ensure their AI products are safe before release. ⌘ Read more
Citizen scientists capture whale songs in the Whitsundays
The giants of the sea give up their secrets to citizen scientists as tiny microphones capture the songs of humpback whales in the Great Barrier Reef. ⌘ Read more
Why is Russia bombing Ukraine ports and threatening Black Sea ships?**
The latest attacks on Ukrainian port cities damaged critical infrastructure and grain terminals. Experts say this latest escalation in the war could have far-reaching impacts on global food security. ⌘ Read more
Bushfire threat intensifies in grassy stretches as rural areas dry out
Fire agencies are looking to the Northern Hemisphere for an indication of what is ahead and it is prompting them to urge property owners to get ready for bushfires. ⌘ Read more
Resistance training, massages are all in the mix to get this lost baby turtle restart its migration
Baby loggerhead turtles washed ashore after winter storms blew them off course need plenty of TLC before they can get back to their globe-crossing journey to Africa. ⌘ Read more
Man charged with allegedly kidnapping girl as she walked to school
The man in his 30s has been charged after police interviewed the girl he's accused of kidnapping while walking to school on Friday morning. ⌘ Read more
India curbs rice exports to calm domestic market, global prices expected to rise
India's decision to ban non-basmati white rice exports will spur traders to cancel contracts to sell around 2 million metric tons of the grain, worth $1.4 billion, on the world market, dealers say. ⌘ Read more
Live: Women's World Cup favourites USA take on Vietnam
It's another cracker day of World Cup action, with perennial powerhouse the USWNT beginning their campaign against Vietnam. It's the first of four games on a bumper Saturday. ⌘ Read more
Five quick hits — Dutch blow up over training conditions and England keeper hits out at Nike over kit sales
The Dutch team shares concerns over training on a field with a cricket pitch and Mary Earps hits out at Nike over a refusal to sell her jersey. ⌘ Read more
The company turning french fries into eco-friendly cling wrap
The plant-based bio-wrap industry is challenging the dominance of petroleum-based plastics, as consumers become increasingly willing to pay for environmentally friendly alternatives. ⌘ Read more
'I live in the shed': Rocking horse craftsman's painstaking passion
Tommy Besant wakes up every morning in a messy work shed surrounded by tools, timber and a stable of elaborate rocking horses he's brought to life with his own hands – and he owes his obsession to a childhood gift from his father. ⌘ Read more
'Sent back out to training': Former soldier alleges no counselling offered after fatal accident
A former Australian soldier tells the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide that no counselling was offered to staff at the base where a young man was killed during a training drill. ⌘ Read more
Will's walking style may not look flash but his marathon efforts are helping break down stigma
Will Boag's openness about his life with Parkinson's disease is helping dispel some of the fear about the neurodegenerative disorder. ⌘ Read more
Schrödinger's striker: How the Sam Kerr paradox affects the Matildas
As one of the best players in the world, Sam Kerr will be crucial for the Matildas to go all the way at the Women's World Cup. And that's the problem, writes Samantha Lewis. ⌘ Read more
The tall but true tale of how a retiree found a $300,000 gemstone in Queensland's Central Highlands
Gemfields residents heard the tale of a 424-carat sapphire being found, but thought it was a tourism ploy. It turns out the stone is real and the lucky finder has returned to set the record straight. ⌘ Read more
Staff records disclosed in court reveal conditions inside Don Dale
Details of what it is like inside Don Dale Youth Detention Centre have been aired during the trial of a teenager charged with assaulting three youth justice officers. ⌘ Read more
Helen was pregnant when she vanished without a trace. 15 years on, there's $500,000 for anyone with information to help police
Young mother Helen Munnings was pregnant with her second child when she disappeared without a trace. A coronial inquest failed to shed much light on the case — but 15 years on, Tasmania Police are convinced someone knows something. ⌘ Read more
Last year northern NSW was in flood. Now it's so dry farmers are trucking in hay at 'astronomical' prices**
As an El Niño looms and fears of drought creep in, farmers and hay suppliers in the Hunter and New England are struggling to find local stock feed. ⌘ Read more
Melbourne's famous graffitied laneways are going green. Here's how greening permits could transform the city
Birds chirping, an array of ferns, succulents and creepers intertwined with sticker and graffiti art and the scent of daphne blossoms mixed with coffee: Welcome to Guildford Lane, a vision of what could be replicated across Melbourne. ⌘ Read more
'The difference between life and death': Women's survival skills instructor encouraging hikers to learn the basics
Kellie Jackson has taught about 5,200 Canberran women survival skills, from using a compact mirror to attract attention to using tampons and lip balm to start a fire. ⌘ Read more
Remnants of 2,000-year-old curry shed light on trade routes and role of spices in ancient civilisations
Analysis of micro-remnants found on a stone grinding tool in Southern Vietnam revealed a range of spices including ginger, nutmeg, and cinnamon. ⌘ Read more
'A moment I'll never forget': Australian journeyman Smyth hits historic hole-in-one at British Open
Travis Smyth nails a hole-in-one on the controversial 17th at Royal Liverpool, as two Australians remain in the realistic hunt to claim the British Open. ⌘ Read more
The 'Swiss army knife' of social media is worth more than the sum of its parts
Many WeChat-using Chinese-Australians have not even heard about the proposal to ban it — but those of us who have are watching this space with mounting anxiety, writes Wanning Sun. ⌘ Read more
From food prices to commodities, how El Niño could impact the economy
Economists warn an El Niño weather event could add further pressure on Australia's already high cost of living, although the country may be shielded from some of the larger impacts likely to be felt overseas. ⌘ Read more
A decorated public servant made allegations of government corruption. He says it cost him his career — and almost his life
For decorated public servant Trevor Crawford, the retribution he says he faced after alleging corruption in the Queensland public service drove him to consider taking his own life. ⌘ Read more
Aussie stunt actors used to need a second job to survive but not anymore
Stunt performers risk life and limb to create our favourites films. Before actors in the US went on strike, many say they were cashing in on Queensland's booming film industry, thanks to new interest from Hollywood. ⌘ Read more
A couple's lives were 'destroyed' during a police press conference. What happened when they tried to fight back?**
Ola Ouda and Amjad Shehada were publicly humiliated when the federal police laid fraud charges against them. When the charges were dropped, it failed to make the headlines. ⌘ Read more
It was the call no-one saw coming, but the signs were there
On Monday, a curtain of silence fell on the Victorian government. On Tuesday, it dropped a bombshell. ⌘ Read more
'I know it's high risk': Cambodian Australians face threats for protesting. Here's why they're speaking out anyway
Cambodian Australians are facing down threats to their safety as they call on the Australian government not to recognise the "sham" Cambodian election to be held this weekend. ⌘ Read more
A ghost ship could explode and cause a catastrophe in the Red Sea. Now comes a risky recovery mission
For eight years, a rusted tanker carrying more than 1 million barrels of oil has sat neglected in the Red Sea, threatening to cause the world's worst oil-spill disaster. After years of planning, a daring salvage operation is now underway. ⌘ Read more
Putin's crackdown on perceived traitors continues. Next up? The man accused of shooting down MH17
While Igor Girkin may never face justice for killing 298 people on MH17, he could soon be jailed in the country that once protected him from prosecution. ⌘ Read more
Only rain can save Australia against England at Old Trafford as it spirals toward Ashes reckoning
Australia is left praying for two days of rain to save its Ashes hopes at Old Trafford as England preys on the tourists' ever-deepening woes to take control of the series. ⌘ Read more