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Brett's AFL umpiring journey started 24 years ago. He's about to make history
Brett Rosebury is set to enshrine his name in history by supervising most matches at the AFL when he enters the arena at Docklands to see Richmond take on the Western Bulldogs. ⌘ Read more
''Immeasurably harmed': Ex-childcare worker jailed over abuse of 4-year-old girl
A Supreme Court judge sentencing a childcare worker for persistent sexual abuse says his four-year old victim may have helped save others when she disclosed his actions to her parents. ⌘ Read more
Last winter Michael was in a caravan, now he has a place he can call home and it has 'changed everything'
Housework isn't something many people celebrate, but for war veteran Michael Reardon, it's symbolic of something much bigger — having a home. His is a good story amid a housing crisis in his state. ⌘ Read more
Could flat pack bungalows help ease public housing overcrowding? One family thinks so
A family says a flat pack bungalow assembled in their Moe backyard gave their daughter the space she needed to complete high school. ⌘ Read more
Over 100 'stolen' Cambodian artefacts sitting in prestigious Australian museums, experts say
A team of visiting experts from Cambodia say there are hundreds of "stolen" artefacts in three of Australia's top museums, as well as in private collections. ⌘ Read more
This sunflower is popping up in public places across the world. This is what it means and what to do if you see it
The hidden disability sunflower has become an internationally-recognised icon, but advocates say it's still relatively unknown in Australia. Here's what it’s all about. ⌘ Read more
'This is bush parliament': Thousands to gather for the annual Garma Festival
Garma began as a family gathering and grew to become the largest meeting place of First Nations peoples in the country. Here, the festival's founding family reflects on what the event means to them. ⌘ Read more
Lessons from Queensland's 'struggling' eradication program as fire ants tipped to spread
An ecologist says it is likely fire ants are already in NSW and if they get into grain-growing regions they will spread quickly. So, how can they be stopped? ⌘ Read more
'Shame, self-blame, threats': Why child sex abuse victims don't speak up, and what parents can do to help
Less than half of Australian parents and guardians are open with their kids about consent and their body. It could be part of the reason why child sex abuse victims stay silent. ⌘ Read more
Live: Trump lands in Washington to face 2020 election interference charges
Donald Trump has arrived in Washington after being indicted on charges related to his conduct in the 2020 presidential election. Follow our live updates. ⌘ Read more
China's overseas police 'contact point' joins the cloud and remains operational in Australia
The ABC can reveal a "contact point" linked to police in a Chinese city has gone online and remains operational in Australia. Similar operations have been investigated by US authorities for espionage, but Australian authorities remain unconcerned. ⌘ Read more
US Air Force 'mission planning' centre to be built in Nothern Territory
A new US Air Force will build a "mission planning" and operations centre in Darwin, as part of $630 million in American spending across the top end over the next two to three years. ⌘ Read more
'Our rent is significantly lower.' The European city where most people live in social housing
Vienna is often pointed to as a Western city that is getting its housing strategy right. So how do they do it? ⌘ Read more
Five quick hits — Germany's pain may be Matildas' gain
Germany, two-time champions and number two-ranked side are out, but Morocco's Atlas Lionesses are dreaming of further success after victory against Colombia. ⌘ Read more
Albanese is trying to build a solid fence around the Voice debate. It's not working
The Voice debate has become far more complex than Anthony Albanese would have wanted it to be but his government is at risk of letting down the 'yes vote' by being too cautious, writes Michelle Grattan. ⌘ Read more
Protesters arrested after climbing atop UK PM's mansion and covering it in black fabric
Police arrest four people after the five-hour protest against new oil and gas projects at Rishi Sunak's Yorkshire property, prompting calls for investigations into security breach. ⌘ Read more
One dead, 13 injured in stabbing, ramming attack in South Korea
Police say at least nine people were stabbed and four others were injured by the vehicle city of Seongnam near Seoul. ⌘ Read more
'Too outrageous to not be addressed': Lizzo responds to sexual harassment lawsuit
Grammy-winning pop star Lizzo labels claims of sexual harassment made against her by former dancers "false" and "outrageous". ⌘ Read more
England shock Australia to hand Diamonds first defeat of Netball World Cup campaign
England record a drought-busting 56-55 win over Australia to send the Diamonds crashing to their first loss of the 2023 Netball World Cup in Cape Town. ⌘ Read more
Nine described Tredrea as 'excellent ambassador', unfair dismissal case hears
Channel Nine's Adelaide news director has defended his network's dismissal of former AFL star Warren Tredrea, telling the Federal Court the sports presenter's on-air performance had failed to improve — despite a glowing 2018 performance review describing him as an "excellent ambassador". ⌘ Read more
Russian shelling damages landmark Ukrainian church that once held 18th-century commander's remains
Eight people were wounded in separate shellings on St Catherine's Cathedral in Kherson. It once held the remains of a commander who annexed the Crimean Peninsula 240 years ago. ⌘ Read more
Man in custody as Department of Communities office fire leaves WA staff in 'shock and distress'
A police helicopter in Geraldton for a community engagement event has been used to find a person of interest after a fire at the local Department of Communities office prompted an evacuation. ⌘ Read more
Australia's space industry 'in limbo' after key programs axed
Australia's space industry is warning the sector is "in limbo" and facing an uncertain future after the axing of several key space programs. ⌘ Read more
NRL live: Sea Eagles continue finals push as they take on struggling Roosters
Manly sits one point outside the top eight as they face the Sydney Roosters at the SCG in the opening match of round 23. Follow our NRL ScoreCentre. ⌘ Read more
Suns unhappy as Miller receives belated ban for grabbing Zorko's groin
Gold Coast fume as captain Touk Miller is suspended for one AFL game for conduct unbecoming over his contentious tackle on Brisbane rival Dayne Zorko. ⌘ Read more
Live: Group H goes down to the wire on the final day of group stage action
All four Group H teams remain in the hunt for a place in the FIFA Women's World Cup knockout rounds as South Korea and Germany meet in Brisbane and Morocco takes on Colombia in Perth. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Tasmania's leading greyhound trainer under investigation following release of graphic video footage
Video of dogs in allegedly sub-standard enclosures, dead marsupials and a horse's head on the property of a leading greyhound trainer prompts an investigation by Tasmanian authorities. ⌘ Read more
Mass shooter Hoffmann 'feared for life' before alleged prison assault with hot coffee
One of the Northern Territory's most well-known murderers has told the Darwin Local Court he feared for his life before allegedly assaulting a fellow prisoner. ⌘ Read more
Three men jailed after helping Fremantle Ports employer allegedly siphon $5 million of taxpayers' money overseas
Three accomplices of a corrupt Fremantle Ports worker, who left the country with his wife before they could be arrested over allegations they misappropriated more than $5 million of taxpayers money, have been jailed. ⌘ Read more
Homicide detectives investigating death of woman in Melbourne's west
A man at the scene who police say was acting erratically was apprehended and taken to hospital with serious injuries. ⌘ Read more
NRLW live: Roosters, Dragons face off in top-four clash
A loss for either the Sydney Roosters or St George Illawarra may see them drop out of the top four by the end of the round, as the NRLW premiership heats up. Follow our ScoreCentre. ⌘ Read more
Butcher who paid $50,000 hush money to victim found guilty of historic child abuse
A man who told police "I've got to confess, I did molest him" after being confronted by his victim says he made payments over the years because he didn't want his name out in the open. ⌘ Read more
'That was his business': Kimberley Land Council founder denies involvement in suspected death of Indigenous man
A founder of the Kimberley Land Council says he had nothing to do with the suspected death of a man who has not been seen for nearly 30 years. ⌘ Read more
WWF ranks NSW last among every state, federal government for fighting deforestation
World Wildlife Fund Australia is urging environmental reforms in NSW after the state ranked last in its efforts to fight deforestation. ⌘ Read more
Harrison went to the doctor after feeling a 'niggle' in his back, three years later the pain has only gotten worse
Back pain affects one in six Australians and costs health system billions every year. ⌘ Read more
Man found not guilty of murder in case of woman whose body was found in a creek near Newcastle
The Supreme Court trial has found Justin Kent Dilosa did not murder a Hunter Valley woman in 2019. ⌘ Read more
How Iranian-made kamikaze drones became part of Russia's arsenal in its war with Ukraine
Iranian-made drones loaded with explosives leave a trail of destruction in Ukraine. Here's what you need to know. ⌘ Read more
Archer's doctor says his genetic condition means he can have all the junk food he wants
Archer Brady's family has a long association with Jeans for Genes Day. It wasn't until he was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis that it became personal. ⌘ Read more
Man jailed for brutal golf club assault that left victim with brain damage
A 41-year-old man who brutally bashed a stranger with a golf club, leaving him with significant brain damage has been sentenced to 15 years in jail. ⌘ Read more
Fatal crash takes SA road deaths above total for whole of last year
The death of a driver in Adelaide's north early this morning takes the number of lives lost on SA's roads so far this year above what it was for the whole of 2022. ⌘ Read more
Bruce Lehrmann inquiry report heavily criticises man who prosecuted the case of 'knowingly lying' to Chief Justice
The board of inquiry into the prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann over the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins was sparked by allegations made by ACT Director of Public Prosecutions Shane Drumgold against police. But its final report has found those allegations were "incorrect" and "without any rational basis". ⌘ Read more
Alleged serial graffiti vandal charged over $15,000 damage to trains
A man accused of graffitiing dozens of Melbourne trains, causing $15,000 damage, is extradited from South Australia and charged. ⌘ Read more
Senator Linda Reynolds sues Brittany Higgins for defamation over social media posts
The Liberal senator launches legal action in the WA Supreme Court against Brittany Higgins, alleging two social media posts defamed her. ⌘ Read more
Arizonans swap photos of dying cacti as Phoenix suffers under record heat dome
Cacti are wilting and shedding limbs across Arizona as Phoenix sets a monthly heat record for any US city. ⌘ Read more
Melissa got a sympathy card from her father's aged care home after he died. She sent it back
Melissa Daun says for the two years her father lived at Southern Cross Care's aged care home in South Hobart it felt like "banging your head against a wall". ⌘ Read more
ABC reporter denies being 'wilfully blind' to soldier's version of events over war crimes claim, court told
The second journalist involved in stories a former commando claims defamed him tells a court the reporting was about "an important public interest matter". ⌘ Read more
Sydney entrepreneur Andrew Spira granted bail in NT after alleged 'drug-induced' crime spree
Andrew Spira, 24, was charged by Northern Territory Police in May with a string of fraud, firearm and drug offences after he travelled to the NT while on bail granted by a New South Wales court weeks earlier. ⌘ Read more
Aerial firefighting now a key global strategy as bushfire season looms, authorities say
Despite a tragic accident in Greece, local fire authorities emphasise the effectiveness of aerial firefighting in bushfire protection. An Aerial Pacific Conference in Dubbo has gathered fire authorities from various continents to discuss innovations in aerial firefighting and supporting traditional methods. ⌘ Read more
Body found stuck in Texas-Mexico border buoy barrier ignites fresh safety concerns
The Mexican foreign minister has raised fresh safety concerns after the discovery of the body found stuck in the barrier of buoys in the Rio Grande. ⌘ Read more
NSW premier unsure whether Hunter projects have been compromised by dumped minister's private interests
Chris Minns says there are a "vast" number of properties not disclosed as required by the code of conduct and he is concerned Newcastle MP Tim Crakanthorp may have used his public role to benefit his private interests. ⌘ Read more
Hunter Valley bus crash driver to face 43 additional charges
Brett Andrew Button will appear in court next week on a total of 63 offences, after a bus crash in June in which 10 people died. ⌘ Read more
SA government looks to remake regulations to block Hells Angels from Ponde property
South Australia's Attorney-General Kyam Maher says the government has given the property owners, who are Hells Angels members, three weeks to "put forward their views". ⌘ Read more
Drivers 'very lucky' not to be hurt in Rainbow Beach landslip
A major landslip has buried a car and damaged another at a popular tourist destination. Residents say it is the biggest slip they have seen in the region. ⌘ Read more
Banned NT media outlet threatens legal action over chief minister's 'misinformation' claim
The NT Independent is the subject of a prolonged NT government ban, which Chief Minister Natasha Fyles has defended by saying it publishes "misinformation". ⌘ Read more
Hawthorn Football Club cultural safety review author Phil Egan charged with fraud-related offences
The author of the Hawthorn Football Club cultural safety review and former CEO of the Murray Valley Aboriginal Cooperative has been charged as part of a Victoria Police investigation into alleged financial mismanagement. ⌘ Read more
Live cattle exporters await lumpy skin disease testing, responding to Indonesian concerns
Cattle producers in northern Australia are facing a nervous wait, as authorities scramble to test animals for lumpy skin disease to reassure Indonesian authorities it is not in the country. ⌘ Read more
Russian hackers posing as tech support behind cyber attack on Microsoft Teams
Russian hackers posing as tech support staff in Microsoft Teams chats have stolen log-in credentials from dozens of global organisations. ⌘ Read more
The disease formerly known as monkeypox has been recorded in Victoria for the first time in months
Victoria's health department says two cases of mpox have been recorded in the state. They are first known cases in Victoria since November 2022. ⌘ Read more
Gabba redevelopment options revealed, new East Brisbane State School location announced
As the state government unveils the design options it considered for the Gabba rebuild, Education Minister Grace Grace reveals East Brisbane State School is moving to Coorparoo. ⌘ Read more
US woman escapes after being kidnapped, locked up in homemade cell
The FBI is looking for more potential victims after a woman kidnapped and locked in a makeshift cell by a man posing as an undercover police officer managed to escape. ⌘ Read more
Are sister city relationships meaningful, or just an excuse for junkets?**
A WA town is reviewing its five relationships after a council flagged issues with one Chinese city, but a local government expert says they still have value. ⌘ Read more
Have doctor shortages and workplace culture improved in regional NSW hospitals? A new inquiry is set to find out
A NSW parliamentary inquiry will investigate whether healthcare in regional, rural and remote areas has improved, since a scathing upper house committee report delivered last year found it was "failing residents". ⌘ Read more
Amid gang violence, hunger and scarce aid, a hospital in Haiti is helping malnourished newborns
In one of Haiti's poorest and most dangerous neighbourhoods, a hospital is working to help malnourished newborns. ⌘ Read more
'We just take the good with the bad': Farmers and rural communities optimistic as dry El Niño weather looms
Queensland farmer "Sno" Harm has seen many El Niño weather patterns in his 50 years of growing cotton. He says he "can't really prepare" for the next drought and remains hopeful for rain. ⌘ Read more
US expresses 'great concern' over China's call to mobilise entire nation in counterespionage
The US State Department expresses "great concern" after China's Ministry of State Security calls on the public to help implement a new counterespionage law. ⌘ Read more
Industrial action could lead to fuel outages in the NT, peak body says
The national peak body for fuel retailers says local petrol stations are prepared to mitigate possible fuel outages as a result of industrial action at the Darwin port. ⌘ Read more
Queensland farmland might be sitting on a mountain of buried copper amid global shortage
There is the potential for dozens of new copper mines near Central Queensland's Mount Chalmers mine, most of them on farms, a mining company says. ⌘ Read more
BBC cricket presenter warned after 'Barbie' comment to Aussie cricketer
The BBC says comments made on air about female Australian all-rounder Maitlan Brown were "not appropriate". ⌘ Read more
Ex-Australia and England captains suggest plans to tackle slow play as both teams penalised after Ashes
Ricky Ponting and Nasser Hussain suggest ways to force players to give fans a full day's play, after Australia and England are punished for slow over rates during the Ashes. ⌘ Read more
Australian cyclist Rob Stannard to miss world cycling titles
Aussie cyclist Rob Stannard denies taking a banned substance after being suspended for an anti-doping rule violation that ends his world championship hopes. ⌘ Read more
Adidas will donate Yeezy profits to groups fighting anti-Semitism
The brand dropped the sneaker label after Ye's anti-Semitic remarks but Jewish communities are cautiously optimistic about the relaunch. ⌘ Read more
How do you produce the healthiest carton of milk?**
Researchers hope a close examination of the milk from a string of WA dairies will help strengthen the link between good herd management and healthier, higher levels of vitamins and minerals. ⌘ Read more
Balloon releases banned as Queensland launches plastics hit list
A range of single-use plastics will be banned from September 1 as the Queensland government weighs up if it will go ahead with even more bans next year. ⌘ Read more
World Cup five quick hits — Brazil great Marta bows out as another Marta scores possible goal of the tournament
Panama captain Marta Cox scores a stunning free kick against France, the World Cup career of a legend ends, and South Africa takes down football giants. Here are five quick hits from Wednesday's matches. ⌘ Read more
These nests are not the work of birds, but thousands of years of human knowledge
Black Summer bushfires devoured the golden-tipped bat's nest structures made of fine dried twigs and vegetation. Then Indigenous elders stepped in to help. ⌘ Read more
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau separates from wife
Justin Trudeau and his wife — a former model and TV host — are splitting after 18 years, saying they still have a "deep love and respect for each other". ⌘ Read more
Algorithm to bring big brother to the chicken sheds in effort to improve welfare
A Queensland researcher has developed a camera-based system that can analyse the behaviour of chickens when they think there are no humans watching and determine how happy they are. ⌘ Read more
Halls Creek Post Office under the pump for cash as Kimberley community lobbies for bank ATMs
Kimberley residents in Western Australia are finding it difficult to access their cash without paying "astronomical ATM fees" as a local post office struggles to meet community demand. ⌘ Read more
Live: Wall St falls after ratings cut, ASX to follow
The Australian stock market is set to fall after a big slump on US indices. ⌘ Read more
'Inconsistencies' in evidence during inquest into loving father's jail death
A New South Wales coroner has noted "a number of inconsistencies" in the accounts of the nurse on duty and doctor on call at the Junee Correctional Centre on the morning an inmate complained of chest pains. ⌘ Read more
Jobs will be 'transformed' and potentially 'destroyed': Businesses told to embrace AI or get left behind
Artificial Intelligence is coming, the employment landscape will be disrupted and the best strategy is to try to keep up — that was the key message at a major business conference. ⌘ Read more
Property market strength set to continue, according to new report
The report analyses consumer behaviour by extracting property market data from 12.1 million Australians. ⌘ Read more
Drone strikes on Moscow skyscraper a form of 'psychological warfare'
The IQ Complex in Moscow's west has been the target of successive drone strikes in what Russia called an attempted "terrorist attack". ⌘ Read more
With Canada's World Cup elimination, football's greatest striker takes a quiet bow
Christine Sinclair was quietly subbed off at half-time against the Matildas, drawing to a close a monumental World Cup career in a fittingly under-stated fashion. ⌘ Read more
Some Ruby Princess passengers signed a contract waiving rights to class actions. They're taking the fight to the High Court
A number of passengers of the COVID-affected Ruby Princess had signed a contract waiving rights to join class actions. The customers say that contract breached Australian consumer law. ⌘ Read more
‘I call Australia my home’: Djawa Yunupiŋu’s musical call for national unity ahead of Garma Festival
The younger brother of two former Australians of the Year is following in his family’s footsteps, using his new song to urge all Australians to come together as one. ⌘ Read more
Another construction company has bitten the dust. Is this a trend we can expect to continue?**
As another Victorian construction company folds, consumers are questioning who is next and is it safe to build a home. Master Builders Victoria says things should ease soon. ⌘ Read more
Pelvic injury is common after childbirth. But what is this group of muscles and how can you look after it?**
The pelvic floor is something most people don't talk about and many don't even know about. Here's why it's important and how to look after yours. ⌘ Read more
When Ollie was homeless at 16, he managed to find support. But he worries others won't be as lucky
Outreach workers say young people risk becoming trapped in cycles of homelessness due to a lack of mental health services. ⌘ Read more
'They leave our cries unheard': Universities accused of failing sexual assault victims
Universities are failing to meet a key recommendation set out by the Australian Human Rights Commission to support students who are victims of sexual violence, as pressure grows on the federal government to hold the sector accountable. ⌘ Read more
Fight brews on AI copyright law, as unions say big tech must pay to train AI, while Google, Microsoft ask for exemptions
The media and arts union tell the government AI owners should pay compensation for the content used to train their tools, while big tech asks for exemptions from copyright laws. ⌘ Read more
Samantha can't lift her kids because she injured her pelvic floor during labour. She wants better care for women like her
New research suggests the number of Australian women who sustain life-altering injuries to their pelvic floor after birth is far higher than acknowledged. ⌘ Read more
Rising interest rates have been costing corporate Australia. We're about to find out just how much
Australia's biggest companies are detailing the impact cost-of-living pressures and high interest rates have had on their bottom line. Analysts say the results will give an early warning sign as to where the economy is heading. ⌘ Read more
Bel broke up with her red bin. Her advice is to start small
Professional garbologist Bel has so little landfill waste she's ditched her red bin. Here's how she did it. ⌘ Read more
Cafe owner Phillip says costs are too high as a report finds many small businesses make zero profit
The majority of small business owners are earning less than their own employees, according to new data from the Australian Small Business Ombudsman. ⌘ Read more
Tourist town losing the people who 'give it life' as median house price nudges $1m**
A lack of affordable and available housing is driving young families from Port Fairy, prompting fears for the future of the town's two primary schools. ⌘ Read more
Australia has a plan to stop corporations from evading tax offshore. It might backfire
A global minimum tax is designed to stop multinationals avoiding taxes. But some experts argue it may have unintended consequences. ⌘ Read more
Tristan went on a date that ended in a police raid. Now he's suing police for alleged assault
Tristan Hockings claims his hearing problems "significantly deteriorated" after the alleged assault in July 2019, forcing him to leave his job as a nurse. ⌘ Read more
‘The Falcon’, the con man and a $2.3m deal: How looted treasures wound up in an Australian museum
In 1994, a looter code-named The Falcon dug up an ancient treasure that decades later would end up in an Australian gallery. Now, it's being given back. ⌘ Read more
PNG's central bank is feuding with a major fuel supplier. Now the government has declared a national emergency**
The Papua New Guinea government is deeply concerned about ongoing fuel supply in the country, after declaring a snap 30-day national emergency on Monday. Here's how we got here. ⌘ Read more