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Tasers deployed, dancefloor assaults and an unprovoked headbutt: Police decry violence in Canberra
ACT Policing is condemning antisocial behaviour at Canberra's night spots after officers encountered two consecutive weekends of "unexpected" violence. ⌘ Read more
Live: Former champions Japan kick off day seven's action at the FIFA World Cup
Former FIFA Women's World Cup winners Nadeshiko Japan are in action first up on day seven, taking on Costa Rica in Dunedin. That's followed by Spain vs Zambia in Auckland and Ireland against Canada in Perth. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Planning minister defends 'probably lower than what people expect' affordable housing in Appin development
NSW Planning Minister Paul Scully defends his decision to approve a 13,000-home development in the Wollondilly Shire with just 187 affordable dwellings, saying that adding more would be a cost to the developer. ⌘ Read more
Hot-tub temperatures in Florida ocean and wild fires across Greece: see how the heatwave is playing out
Extreme weather has caused havoc across the Northern Hemisphere. Here's a look at how at how hardest-hit areas have been impacted by the current heatwave. ⌘ Read more
Casuals could soon have a new pathway to permanent roles, but some prefer not to be 'locked' in
Jack Robertson has been a casual care worker for 12 years, but he says he won't be looking for the permanent role he could be eligible for under a proposed legal change. ⌘ Read more
UN ship begins risky mission to siphon millions of barrels of oil from rusting tanker
An international team begins siphoning oil out of a decrepit tanker off the coast of Yemen, a crucial step in a complex salvage operation aiming to prevent a potential environmental disaster. ⌘ Read more
Tears as women who left child on daycare bus sentenced over 'nightmare situation'
A childcare boss's decision after learning two of her staff had left a three-year-old on a bus in central Queensland for several hours has been credited with saving the girl's life. ⌘ Read more
72yo drug dealer jailed for selling deadly heroin batch to Wire star
Carlos Macci, 72, sold fatal fentanyl-laced heroin to actor Michael K Williams, who was best known for playing Omar Little in the HBO show. ⌘ Read more
Former Sydney deputy principal jailed for trying to meet fictitious 14-year-old girl for sex
Damien Wanstall, who previously taught maths at Kellyville High School, was unaware the person he was engaging with online in 2020 was actually an undercover police officer and was arrested when he arranged to meet. ⌘ Read more
A non-profit raised millions for Trump's border wall. Here's why a third man behind the campaign has been sentenced
A Colorado businessman receives the longest prison sentenced yet imposed over a fraudulent scheme to raise money for Donald Trump's border wall. ⌘ Read more
Sydney criminal defence lawyer shot outside home in what police say was targeted attack
Police say 31-year-old Mahmoud Abbas was shot by an unknown man outside a property in Greenacre this morning. ⌘ Read more
Search for young Magnetic Island man called off
Police have abandoned a search for the 22-year-old man who went missing in rugged terrain on Magnetic Island more than a year ago. ⌘ Read more
SA government announces greyhound inquiry following ABC report into alleged mistreatment
The announcement comes after the ABC obtained vision showing multiple greyhounds, including puppies, apparently being kicked and punched by a person on a property south-east of Adelaide. ⌘ Read more
Inflation slows more than expected, chance of an August RBA interest rate rise reduced
Inflation has slowed down again, with consumer prices up 6 per cent over the year to June, below most economist forecasts and reducing the chance of an RBA rate rise next week. ⌘ Read more
Travelling tent boxer Beaver Brophy becomes camel racing champion in Queensland outback
She's best known as a travelling tent boxer with leg hairs so sharp "they could spear a rat" but Beaver Brophy, who has a CV that reads like a handful of darts thrown at a careers handbook, has added a bizarre new skill to her list of qualifications. ⌘ Read more
Matildas lose another attacking weapon in crucial World Cup clash with Nigeria
With Sam Kerr already on the sidelines, the Matildas lose Mary Fowler ahead of their clash with Nigeria in Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
Inquiry to delve into mining health impacts on nearby residents
The discovery of heavy metals in people's blood and rainwater has triggered a NSW parliamentary inquiry into the potential link to gold, silver, lead and zinc mines. ⌘ Read more
From swimming in the Seine to volleyball at the Eiffel Tower, here's what we know about the Paris Olympic Games
Known for its murky, toxic water, Paris's River Seine will be restored for swimming in time for the 2024 Olympics. ⌘ Read more
Five quick hits — South Korean teen breaks World Cup record and controversial VAR denies New Zealand
VAR breaks New Zealand hearts, a teenager makes history for South Korea, and Norway's star striker fails to make it to kick-off. These are today's five talking points from the Women's World Cup. ⌘ Read more
Massive bushland search underway for missing Tasmanian teen Shyanne-Lee
The largest police operation ever undertaken in northern Tasmania is underway, searching for a teenage girl missing for more than three months. ⌘ Read more
Former US gynaecologist jailed for 20 years for molesting patients
Robert Hadden abused trusting and vulnerable patients for years and will serve the maximum sentence for the offences, which a judge described as "horrific". ⌘ Read more
Never heard of 'credential stuffing' cyber attacks? It's just one way scammers use your details gained from a data breach
A Byron Bay woman's $1.8m legal nightmare highlights how hackers use username and password combinations leaked online to access other accounts, a scam on the rise due to recent major data breaches, experts warn. ⌘ Read more
Balancing life as a world champion sprint kayaker and a full-time firefighter takes 'a lot of juggling'
As a reigning world champion and dual Olympic athlete, sprint kayaker Aly Bull has a lot on her plate, but she still finds time to work full-time for Queensland Fire and Rescue Service. ⌘ Read more
Workers stage protest after man critically injured in Cross River Rail construction site fall
Workers are rallying in Brisbane amid investigations into a serious accident at a Cross River Rail construction site, calling for safety concerns to be resolved before they return to work. ⌘ Read more
Taliban ban on beauty salons comes into force
The one-month deadline shops were given to close has now ended, and despite rare public opposition beauty salons have started shutting their doors. ⌘ Read more
Resumes are difficult for people with communication issues, but digital visual CVs could help
Disability advocate Jane Turnbull says traditional resumes unfairly disadvantage people who struggle with writing, but she has come up with a fairer option for people with disabilities. ⌘ Read more
Perry hurts her knee as Australia cruises to victory over Ireland in Dublin ODI
Ellyse Perry suffers a "minor" knee injury after scoring 91 off 99 balls to lead Australia to victory over Ireland. ⌘ Read more
Most of Hannah's students are musically 'illiterate'. Instead of despairing she's doing something about it
Australian primary school teachers receive an average of about eight hours music training across their degree. That pales in comparison to countries like Korea and Finland. ⌘ Read more
'A moral victory': Harry Brook continues English triumph narrative despite Australia retaining the Ashes
Batter Harry Brook says England will claim a 'moral victory' at The Oval if they win the Test, despite Australia retaining the Ashes. ⌘ Read more
One person missing after fire at retirement village in Kilmore, north of Melbourne
Around 80 firefighters are at the scene of a blaze at a retirement village at Kilmore, north of Melbourne. One resident is missing. ⌘ Read more
Kimberley's RSPCA inspector tackles an area bigger than Germany as community steps up to help
With only one RSPCA inspector working to curb animal cruelty across Western Australia's far north, a community support organisation is helping alleviate the burden by offering assistance to neglected pets. ⌘ Read more
This grandfather worked his whole life. Now he can't afford to buy groceries
Bunbury resident Bob Barber says he and his wife would be "starving" without food support from organisations like Doors Wide Open and Foodbank. ⌘ Read more
Live: Price rise pull-back predicted, IMF warns of economic challenges, US stocks rise
Economists predict rapid rate rises by the Reserve Bank will see a slow down in price rises over the June quarter, while the International Monetary Fund warns of persistent challenges for the global economy. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. ⌘ Read more
LeBron James Jr in a stable condition after cardiac arrest
The 18-year-old son of NBA legend LeBron James is recovering in hospital after the health scare during practice. ⌘ Read more
'Technical issues': No fines issued since school zone speed cameras switched on in Queensland
After six months and two school terms, the state government has confirmed the cameras have not resulted in a single fine for speeding motorists. ⌘ Read more
South Australian greyhounds captured on video apparently being kicked, punched
The ABC has obtained vision showing multiple greyhounds, including puppies, apparently being kicked and punched by a person on a property south-east of Adelaide. Warning: This story contains content that may distress some readers. ⌘ Read more
Rachel's home insurance payments increased by $840 this year. She's just one Australian sharing the cost of more claims
One in 25 Australians have lodged an insurance claim because of extreme weather since 2020, but should the remaining policyholders be responsible for sharing the cost of increased premiums? ⌘ Read more
Louise Taylor to become Australia's first female Indigenous Supreme Court judge
Kamilaroi woman Louise Taylor will be appointed the first Indigenous female Supreme Court judge today. It is the second time she has made history, after she was appointed as the ACT's first Indigenous magistrate in 2018. ⌘ Read more
Great care was taken over the design of Robodebt letters, right down to the colour. Here's why
Behavioural economics is a discipline that seems blind to empathy. The care with which Robodebt letters were designed — and the so-called science behind those devastating design decisions — showed what it could do, writes Peter Martin. ⌘ Read more
Therapists try psychedelics for themselves, amid concern over mixed results for patients
Australia has just legalised psilocybin and MDMA for treating depression and PTSD, but is the health profession ready? ⌘ Read more
Chris wants to make EVs less scary for regional drivers. New sales show it may not be difficult
Since buying an electric car two years ago, Chris Roulston has fully embraced his electric lifestyle. He wants others to make the switch too. ⌘ Read more
Plastic not so fantastic: do you know which numbers can't be recycled?**
Do you know your PP from your HDPE, your PVC from your soft plastics? Plastic recycling is a minefield, so here's how to tell what you're dealing with and which bin you should put it in. ⌘ Read more
From fielding calls from mums of young offenders to stopping for chats, this is a different kind of police patrol
It's a different way to tackle youth crime in a state with a rising young offender arrest rate, and a suite of new tough-on-crime laws. ⌘ Read more
How soccer's greatest star was lured to America by the Beckhams and a promise of many millions
Soccer hasn't been a particularly popular sport in the United States, but its upward trajectory may be about to go stratospheric as Lionel Messi signs a lucrative deal with Inter Miami. ⌘ Read more
Western Sydney retailers hit hard by light rail project delays renew compensation calls after class action win
A legal win for businesses that suffered losses during the construction of the Sydney CBD light rail, is a "positive development" for Parramatta retailers in the same predicament. ⌘ Read more
REDcycle founder says she had 'no doubt' stockpiled plastic would be recycled
Liz Kasell, who founded the REDcycle soft plastic recycling scheme which collapsed with thousands of tonnes of plastic stockpiled in warehouses across the country, insists she believed materials being collected by the company would be saved from landfill. ⌘ Read more
Plane fighting wildfires in Greece crashes killing two on board
Footage broadcast on state television shows the plane dropping water over a fire and then crashing into a hillside and bursting into flames. ⌘ Read more
Inside the brain of a suspected CTE patient, 3D scans show impact of repeated head knocks
The effect of head knocks over Gordi Kirkbank-Ellis's decades-long sporting career isn’t immediately obvious. That is, until you see what’s happening to his brain. ⌘ Read more
'A wicked, evil mindset': Behind many historic British buildings, there's a very uncomfortable truth
Britain is having a belated reckoning with its slave past — a past that is closely connected to rum. ⌘ Read more
Albanese heads across the Tasman — talks of domestic politics, defence and trade on the table
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will jet into the Kiwi capital Wellington today for defence and economic talks with his New Zealand counterpart Chris Hipkins. ⌘ Read more
Mortgage arrears rising as 'at risk' borrowers hit pre-GFC peaks
The level of mortgage arrears is creeping higher and the number of borrowers at risk of mortgage stress is at its highest level since 2008. ⌘ Read more
Kaylee McKeown wins women's 100 backstroke world title in Japan
Kaylee McKeown seals her place as the queen of the 100m backstroke, claiming Australia's fifth gold of the World Aquatics Championships in Japan. ⌘ Read more
China replaces missing foreign minister with the man he took over from
Qin Gang was seen as close to Chinese President Xi Jinping and became one of China's youngest foreign ministers last December, when he replaced the man who will now return to the job. ⌘ Read more
Russia rebuffs UN call to resume Black Sea grain export deal
The Kremlin says it cannot return to the UN-brokered deal to ensure global food security, because there has been no progress on ensuring Russian exports in the face of Western sanctions. ⌘ Read more
Port Adelaide's Willie Rioli has striking ban downgraded at AFL tribunal
Port Adelaide forward Willie Rioli has his two-game ban for striking Collingwood defender Nathan Murphy downgraded to one at an AFL tribunal. ⌘ Read more
Art collective criticises review's terms of reference, saying artists were not consulted
The art collective facing allegations of interference in Aboriginal art says a review's terms of reference set out by the South Australian government was published without consultation. ⌘ Read more
Labor is taking climate change 'seriously' but cannot 'defy science', PM says
With communities still recovering from the Black Summer bushfires, Prime Minister Albanese says his government is taking a "practical" approach to climate change ahead of the upcoming bushfire season. ⌘ Read more
Man charged with child stealing after theft of car with toddler on board in Melbourne
The toddler was later found unharmed at a local supermarket and reunited with his parents. ⌘ Read more
Multi-billion-dollar decision looms for Australia to replace Vietnam War-era army vehicles
A ferocious battle is playing out inside the corporate boardrooms of Germany and South Korea, as a decision looms on a five-year-long tendering process for one of the Australian Army's most lucrative contracts on record. ⌘ Read more
A new fee will invest millions in renewable energy zones. But the community wants it to benefit the most needy
Regional communities will be able to access hundreds of millions of dollars in a new fund created to spread the benefits of the renewables boom. ⌘ Read more
Miles Franklin won by author whose debut novel was rejected by publishers as 'not Australian enough'
Shankari Chandran was told her debut novel was not 'Australian' enough to find an audience; her latest novel, exploring what it means to be Australian, has just won the country's highest literary accolade. ⌘ Read more
Rising stars of astronomy celebrate after asteroids named in their honour
Two Queensland astronomers will be immortalised in space after the International Astronomical Union announced the asteroids would be named after them. ⌘ Read more
Hunter man refused bail, two 11yo Filipino girls in care after probe into alleged child abuse overseas
The 51-year-old Stanhope man stands accused of encouraging two women in the Philippines to produce child abuse material involving two children in their care. ⌘ Read more
'The toll is horrendous': Wife of jailed former US marine accused of training Chinese pilots calls for his release
Daniel Duggan, 54, denies allegations he helped train Chinese military pilots more than a decade ago, which relate to his work at the Test Flying Academy of South Africa. ⌘ Read more
'Destructive and thoughtless': Queer Malaysians respond to The 1975 singer Matty Healy's rant against Malaysia's anti-LGBTQ laws
Members of Malaysia's queer community are left fuming after the frontman of UK pop band The 1975, Matty Healy, kissed a male bandmate and criticised the country's anti-LGBT laws onstage at a Kuala Lumpur festival. ⌘ Read more
Stranded whale calf euthanased at Lennox Head
A whale calf believed to be only a couple of days old has been euthanased on a NSW North Coast beach — the eighth calf stranding in the past fortnight along the east coast. ⌘ Read more
Father who sexually abused his daughter 'became the monster' he was meant to protect her from, court hears
A Canberra man who admitted sexually abusing his young teenage daughter for more than two years is jailed after his daughter told the ACT Supreme Court he was a monster who had ruined her life. ⌘ Read more
Matildas raring to go for high-stakes WWC Nigeria reunion
The Matildas will take on Nigeria in Brisbane eight years after they faced off at the 2015 Women's World Cup in Canada and they expect a difficult test. ⌘ Read more
Worker critical after falling from scaffolding and hitting 'a number of obstacles'
A crane has been used to help emergency services reach a man who fell from scaffolding in Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
New Tasmanian cabinet unlikely to chart new course
After at least five cabinet reshuffles in the past few years, Tasmania's new Liberal ministry has been sworn in. It's unlikely to herald any monumental policy changes. ⌘ Read more
Penguin that 'should never pop up on the mainland' discovered on SA beach
For the first time in 17 years, a northern rockhopper penguin has been discovered in SA. Carers hope the drastically underweight migratory bird will make a full recovery and return to the wild. ⌘ Read more
NSW premier refuses to rule out cancelling $25bn Metro West project after cost blowout
The new rail line which will cut travel time between Sydney's CBD and Parramatta to about 20 minutes has significantly blown out in costs. ⌘ Read more
Woman accused of leaving pedestrian 'for dead' allegedly drank more than a litre of wine before crash, court hears
A woman accused of killing a prominent South Australian neuropsychologist and leaving him for dead in a hit-and-run crash on Goodwood Road has gone on trial in Adelaide's District Court. ⌘ Read more
Woman charged with murdering parents taken to hospital after medical episode
A woman accused of murdering her parents has been taken to hospital after an apparent medical episode in court. ⌘ Read more
Peter Dutton briefed on suspected corrupt contractor before department signed multi-million Nauru deal
Police have told parliament they briefed Peter Dutton while he was Home Affairs minister about a man suspected of bribing Nauru officials, a month before his department entered into a contract with his company. ⌘ Read more
RSPCA investigating 'absolutely abhorrent' attacks on kangaroos in WA's South West
The RSPCA has received four separate reports of attacks on kangaroos in the Bunbury area, including decapitation, in a series of incidents that are believed to be linked. ⌘ Read more
Queensland creates new containment lines to stop fire ants spreading to New South Wales
It is hoped a horseshoe-shaped containment area and baiting three times a year will stop the spread of fire ants after the pests were recently detected just 5km north of the NSW border. ⌘ Read more
Woman pleads guilty to tax fraud using ABN for non-existent pet grooming business
A court hears Jennifer Blanke and her deceased partner, who was stabbed to death in Mildura last year, faked four tax claims between them in an attempt to scam the ATO out of $115,000. ⌘ Read more
Authorities monitoring WA whale pod amid fears of mass beaching
Wildlife officials are monitoring the behaviour of a large pod of pilot whales spotted off the coast at Cheynes Beach this morning. ⌘ Read more
'Beloved part of our family': Obamas' personal chef drowns near family's home at Martha’s Vineyard
Former president Barack Obama's personal chef Tafari Campbell drowns while paddle boarding in Massachusetts. ⌘ Read more
Coroner's findings into Kimberley child's hospital death prompts questions over reliance on agency nurses
A coroner's report into the death of a child at a Kimberley hospital says better resources could have prevented her death, with a nursing union saying it's a sad example of desperately needed changes to regional health care. ⌘ Read more
Mundine defends fellow No campaigner after comments surrounding Aboriginality 'blood tests'
No campaign chief Warren Mundine says an ex-Labor minister should remain a member of the No camp despite calling for blood tests to prove Aboriginality, which prompted Yes campaigners to demand his resignation. ⌘ Read more
Zoomers will likely change careers seven times in their working lives — for some, that's great news
Madelyn Long, 19, decided to take a gap year while she figured out what path to pursue. She says research about the changing nature of work in Australia has helped to ease the pressure of making such an important decision. ⌘ Read more
Mental health support shortfall leaves 19,000 South Australians in the lurch
Thousands of South Australians are being denied the basic mental health support they need because of a lack of services and funding at a grassroots level, an independent review into delivery and funding finds. ⌘ Read more
Jury told dead woman believed she had bounty on her head
A Supreme Court jury has been told a woman found dead in a creek near Newcastle had told her father she had a $25,000 bounty on her head. ⌘ Read more
Rhodes has been on fire for over a week. Here's how the emergency is unfolding
Authorities have undertaken the largest evacuation effort in the country's history as strong winds and extreme heat continue to fuel the blaze. ⌘ Read more
Russia launches attack on Kyiv as tensions boil in the region
The Ukrainian capital's military said its air defences have been engaged, after Kyiv claimed a drone attack on Moscow. ⌘ Read more
Mines found at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, UN watchdog says
The International Atomic Energy Agency says mines were found in "restricted areas", and that any detonation should not affect the plant's nuclear safety and security systems. ⌘ Read more
US sues Texas over floating border barriers designed to stop migrants
The newly installed floating barrier on the Rio Grande is the Republican Governor Greg Abbott's latest tactic to try to stop migrants from crossing into the US from Mexico. ⌘ Read more
Live: From commercial to household rubbish — how can we fight the war on waste? Join our live Q&A**
Ahead of tonight's premiere of War On Waste, host Craig Reucassel, eco stylist Nina Gbor and scientist Professor Veena Sahajwalla are on deck to answer your recycling questions, bust myths, and provide the inspiration to take action. ⌘ Read more
The Commonwealth Games would have put Paul's business 'on the map'. Now the future is unsure
Like so many other regional businesses, this man has struggled through the pandemic. Now his hopes of recovering the lost revenue are dashed. ⌘ Read more
Basin Plan targets won't be met on time, says water minister
Water minister Tanya Plibersek says time is running out to complete the $13 billion Murray-Darling Basin Plan after a decade of stalled water recovery. ⌘ Read more
WA Farmers pledge to fight heritage, live export 'attacks' from state, federal governments
At a rally in WA's Great Southern, farmers say the combined policy push from state and federal Labor is hurting rural communities. ⌘ Read more
Months of waiting, excessive costs, inexperienced medical staff — what it's like to get an ADHD diagnosis
Imogen describes life with ADHD as "like running a race and realising you're the only one wearing weights on your ankles". She's sharing her story in the wake of a parliamentary inquiry. ⌘ Read more
Platypus rescue hospital to open to combat looming drought
Despite flooding rains across most of the state last year, parts of NSW this year are in drought. Animal conservationists are concerned about the impact these dry conditions could have on monotremes. ⌘ Read more
England opener says drawn Ashes series would be 'fair' as Australia hunts for 22-year first
As Australia looks to win its first Ashes series on English turf in 22 years, Zak Crawley says a 2-2 result would be fair. ⌘ Read more
Shorten says businessman who left country is the 'key link' in Stuart Robert contracts saga
A businessman who has "severed all relations" with Australia and left the country is the key to unravelling accusations made under parliamentary privilege that a Canberra consulting firm planned to funnel payments to former minister Stuart Robert. ⌘ Read more
Hijabs were only authorised by FIFA in 2014 — Nouhaila Benzina is the first to wear one at the Women's World Cup
Had Morocco qualified for the Women’s World Cup a decade ago, a player who wanted to wear the hijab during a game might have been forced to choose between faith and football. ⌘ Read more
Tragic news forced this fisher back to land. After decades of hard work, his wife is about to be left with nothing
When Liza Putzka's husband was diagnosed with terminal cancer they were forced to wind down their Spanish mackerel fishing business. She always thought she could sell their licence and boat and retire comfortably — but that is not the case. ⌘ Read more
Canberra man charged with manslaughter over heroin overdose that killed partner nearly two years ago
Christopher Roy Weaver, 40, faces court nearly two years after the death of Laura Crncevic of a heroin overdose. ⌘ Read more