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NT solar investment will 'fall flat on its face', government renewables expert warns
The architect of the NT government's renewable energy road map says the jurisdiction is at risk of missing its 2030 target due to "unrealistic" regulation. ⌘ Read more
Les lost everything but his dogs and his car in a bushfire. Police believe it was deliberately lit
There's been an outpouring of support from the tight-knit rural community on Darwin's outskirts after Les Ferguson lost nearly everything he owns in the blaze. ⌘ Read more
National Trust calls for better protections for Bright's scenic trees from development
An avenue of scenic trees in Bright gains the support of the National Trust, as housing developments prove to be a major threat to urban trees. ⌘ Read more
'You don't know the rules': Female referees report surge in abuse from spectators
Hardened rugby union referees are walking away from the game amid a dramatic surge in abuse, prompting Rugby Australia to dish out tougher sanctions to offenders. ⌘ Read more
Integrity of Victoria's upper house voting system a major concern for voters, inquiry submissions show
The Daniel Andrews Labor government is facing mounting pressure to clean up the upper house voting system, which still uses group voting tickets despite every other Australian jurisdiction having dumped them. ⌘ Read more
Being abused as a child left Phoebe Staggard with ongoing trauma. It has also left her homeless
Australians with mental health issues are the fastest-growing group needing specialist homelessness services, according to a federal government report. Here, a Queensland woman reveals how she has come to be among them. ⌘ Read more
Man accused of abusing four exes would be the first to call police 'to imply I was causing trouble', court hears
The ex-girlfriend of a man accused of abusing her and three other women tells a court he would sometimes call police after he physically or sexually assaulted her, to imply he was the "victim, not the aggressor". ⌘ Read more
Can employers advertise a job as work-from-home and then change their mind?**
Larry took three jobs that were advertised and agreed upon as being work-from-home. Then the employers changed their minds. ⌘ Read more
'You have to suck up or shut up': The clampdown on Bollywood's unforgivable sin
In India, the Modi government is accused of waging a war on Bollywood and using it for party propaganda. ⌘ Read more
Behind Carlton spearhead Charlie Curnow's push for a second straight Coleman Medal
Charlie Curnow is on track for a second Coleman Medal in as many years. This is how Carlton is getting the best out of the multifaceted star key forward. ⌘ Read more
Attack ad mocked-up as 'power bill' blasted by Tasmanian Liberals
Its layout and colour scheme are similar to an actual power bill — but if you look closer, it is a Labor attack on power prices under the Liberals, something the Tasmanian premier says is a "disgraceful scam" that has people "needlessly scared". ⌘ Read more
Three-day horse ride just to get to a dance: Sketchbook shows 'honest' portrayal of how colonial women lived
Riding horses for three days to get to a dance in the city, chasing kangaroos and jumping fences. An 1800s sketchbook reveals the unlikely life of a colonial woman. ⌘ Read more
'An incredibly rare find': This ancient amphibian almost ended up forgotten inside a backyard renovation project
Almost 30 years after a chicken farmer found an almost perfectly preserved fossil in a slab of sandstone, scientists have identified the skeleton as a prehistoric amphibian. ⌘ Read more
After fleeing Iraq, Ali was left shocked when he was told what he had to provide to get government aid
Asylum seekers say they want to live with dignity and contribute to the country that has taken them in, but declining government assistance makes that impossible. ⌘ Read more
Despite being named after the goddess of chaos, scientists say this COVID variant is nothing to be anxious about
A COVID-19 variant nicknamed "Eris" — after the Greek goddess of chaos, strife and discord — has been in the news after spreading overseas. But the variant has actually been in Australia for four months. ⌘ Read more
Rodriguez, subject of Searching for Sugar Man documentary, dies at 81
The singer died in Detroit after a short illness, according to his family. ⌘ Read more
Next week holds an important moment for housing policy — and renters are gaining influence**
About 30 per cent of Australians live in rental accommodation with growing numbers in seats that helped secure government for Labor. But the Greens want to win those votes and next week's National Cabinet will offer clues as to how determined Labor is to stop them, writes David Speers. ⌘ Read more
There's a floating 'recipe for disaster' off England's coast — it has links to Australia
The British government says its trying to "stop the boats", but one of its solutions — a giant, grey barge designed to house 500 asylum-seekers — is proving controversial. ⌘ Read more
Why the honeymoon is over — banks pull back on fight for new borrowers
The big banks were offering cashback deals and competitive rates to grab their share of the refinancing boom, but the trend has reversed as margins start to come under pressure, leaving some borrowers trapped between a mortgage cliff and a mortgage prison. ⌘ Read more
People in Hawaii flee into ocean to escape wildfires that are burning a popular Maui tourist town
Wildfires in Hawaii burn multiple structures and force evacuations from popular tourist areas, as rescuers pull a dozen people escaping smoke and flames from the ocean. ⌘ Read more
Repeat ibis attacker who 'enjoys' hurting the protected species jailed, ordered to stay away from Australian birds
The 60-year-old has been jailed after he pleaded guilty and was convicted on 10 counts of animal cruelty, shoplifting and drug possession. ⌘ Read more
Nine bodies found after fire in holiday home for people with disabilities in France
Nine bodies were found in the smouldering ruins of a holiday home for people with disabilities that caught fire in the early hours of Wednesday in eastern France. ⌘ Read more
41 migrants believed dead in shipwreck off coast of Italian island according to four survivors
The four were first rescued by a bulk carrier in the Straits of Sicily before they were transferred to the Italian coast guard, which brought them to the Sicilian island of Lampedusa. ⌘ Read more
Elder says her community has been 'torn apart' by dispute with Andrew Forrest's FMG
As the Federal Court hears testimony from Pilbara elders, lawyers for Andrew Forrest's Fortescue Metals Group have continued to deny the iron ore miner is liable for compensation for traditional owners. ⌘ Read more
Rescuers attempt to free entangled humpback whale off Fremantle coast
Authorities are attempting to rescue an entangled humpback whale off the coast of Fremantle, while urging the public to "stay well clear" of the animal. ⌘ Read more
Fourth 'code yellow' called this year for Royal Darwin and Palmerston hospitals
A "code yellow" has been declared for the Royal Darwin and Palmerston Hospitals due to "a peak in hospital demand". ⌘ Read more
No 'conflicts of interest' as it's revealed NSW gas policy consultants were simultaneously working with Santos
An annual report reveals the consultants who helped develop New South Wales' Future of Gas Statement were working with energy company Santos at the same time, but Ernst & Young says there is no conflict of interest. ⌘ Read more
Death toll in Beijing flooding rises to 33, with 18 people still missing
Beijing's mountainous western outskirts have been hit especially hard by flooding, causing the collapse of 59,000 homes, and could take up to three years to rebuild. ⌘ Read more
Boomers veteran left out of Australia squad for World Cup warm-up matches
Boomers stalwart Matthew Dellavedova and rising star Will McDowell-White both miss out on making the warm-up squad ahead of the World Cup. ⌘ Read more
Nightclub to 'fully educate' staff after young patron carrying insulin questioned
An Adelaide nightclub defends its handling of an incident in which a man with type 1 diabetes was questioned about his insulin — but said it would work to ensure such an occurrence "doesn't happen again". ⌘ Read more
'This is a crisis': Calls for more support from WA government in addressing domestic violence 'pandemic'
Domestic violence support services say they are "depending" on further investment from the state government to combat the problem, saying women and children are "living in fear right now". ⌘ Read more
Embattled oyster growers fed up after 17 sewage overflows in two years
Oyster farmers on the NSW Mid North Coast warn they will take legal action if an ageing sewage system isn't fixed. ⌘ Read more
Heart-wrenching final moments relived as bushfire inquiry hears closing submissions
Selfless acts are remembered and chilling last words are heard as the long-running coronial inquiry into the Black Summer disaster continues. ⌘ Read more
Calls for coronial inquest as young mother dies five weeks after an alleged assault in Casino
When 27-year-old Jamikka Olive died suddenly five weeks after an alleged assault that left her with head injuries, her family linked it back to the incident, saying she did not receive appropriate health care. ⌘ Read more
Unregistered doctor "lied" to gain access to regional hospital's ED, investigations reveals
An overseas-trained and unregistered doctor lied to hospital staff about the progress of his registration application, two investigations have found. ⌘ Read more
Ohio voters reject ballot measure in win for abortion rights advocates
Ohio voters have staved off a Republican attempt to raise the bar for amending the state's constitution ahead of a referendum on abortion rights. ⌘ Read more
Inquest hears police 'forced' to shoot tradie dead at popular party precinct
A crime expert has told a coronial inquest the police officers who killed 24-year-old Luke Gilbert at Airlie Beach "were forced to take the action they did". ⌘ Read more
Caitlin is a convert — and the plan is to win more over to Hobart's ferry service
Caitlin's a convert and so are many others it seems — the experiment of running a ferry service on Hobart's River Derwent has spared hundreds of people a day the gridlock gamble of the problem-prone Tasman Bridge. So, will the service be given a chance to expand? ⌘ Read more
Former Liberal MP fined $20k for Facebook posts that breached electoral laws
The Australian Electoral Commission launched legal action against the former Bowman MP in 2021. ⌘ Read more
'We learned a lot from that game': How the Matildas will look to exploit France's weaknesses
Almost a month after downing France in a friendly, the Matildas will look to build on what they learned in order to take the football powerhouse down again. ⌘ Read more
Sydney developer must pay $1.5m to continue with Ray Hadley defamation case, court told
At a Federal Court hearing in Sydney on Wednesday, Registrar Paul Farrell was presented with questions about how the defamation case can proceed because Jean Nassiff is either still overseas, reportedly in Lebanon, or bankrupt. ⌘ Read more
Former Play School star the face of Archibald People's Choice portraiture award
Jaq Grantford wins the Archibald People's Choice award for her portrait of former Play School presenter Noni Hazlehurst ⌘ Read more
Supporters of ATO whistleblower Richard Boyle protest outside SA court
The former public servant is continuing his legal fight in South Australia's Supreme Court to avoid prosecution after releasing protected information about unethical debt-recovery practices within the Australian Taxation Office. ⌘ Read more
'It’s something I do not wish on anybody': Report details the harsh impacts of waiting for social housing
Many of the people interviewed said they have been waiting for several years to find adequate social housing. ⌘ Read more
Australia's young athletes strike gold in dominant display at Commonwealth Youth Games
From the pool to the velodrome, Australia's rising stars pull in a swag of medals at the Commonwealth Youth Games in Trinidad and Tobago. ⌘ Read more
People with POTS struggle to work, stand up and wash their hair. But getting diagnosed can be difficult
POTS or "postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome" is a poorly recognised condition that causes debilitating symptoms, and is very common among long COVID patients, write Marie-Claire Seeley and Celine Gallagher. ⌘ Read more
Northern Hemisphere inundated with climate disasters as July confirmed as hottest recorded month
As the global temperature hits a record high, the Northern Hemisphere is feeling the full impact of how climate change is hitting us hard and fast. ⌘ Read more
If not 'oi, oi, oi', what are the chants and songs to show support for the Matildas?**
Most people agree we're a bit over "Aussie, Aussie, Aussie, oi, oi, oi". So what are the alternatives and how do we get the whole crowd singing them at games, asks Dan Colasimone. ⌘ Read more
ABC abandons the majority of Twitter accounts
The ABC is discontinuing all but four accounts on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to focus on the accounts that provide the most value ⌘ Read more
Alice Springs arborist charged over woodchipper incident that left worker with serious internal injuries
NT Worksafe alleges an arborist knew the woodchipper was damaged at the time of the incident. ⌘ Read more
Brittany Higgins speaks for first time since release of report into Bruce Lehrmann's prosecution
Brittany Higgins breaks her silence for the first time since a report examining the prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann was released. ⌘ Read more
Leaders dumbfounded, disappointed over botched Aboriginal cultural heritage changes
After five years and millions of dollars spent on consultation, community leaders say the government's backflip has left them deeply disheartened. ⌘ Read more
Alleged stolen car driver to face trial for manslaughter after fatal Townsville crash
A court has heard there were conflicting statements about contact with a car which police allege was being chased before a crash that killed a 22-year-old woman. ⌘ Read more
Fire and Rescue NSW reputation 'tarnished' by paying consultant $6k a day for four years, inquiry told
Fire and Rescue NSW paid a consultant friend of the former commissioner $6,000 a day for four years as part of a multi-million-dollar rebranding and identity exercise, a parliamentary inquiry is told. ⌘ Read more
Police return to tip as investigation into suspected mushroom poisoning continues
Victorian police officers return to a South Gippsland tip as they investigate the deaths of three people from suspected mushroom poisoning. ⌘ Read more
Insurance company refuses to pay Adelaide man's medical bills after Indonesian scooter accident
An Adelaide mother says she will have to pay $370,000 in medical fees because her son was not covered for scooter-related injuries when he was involved in a serious accident in Indonesia. ⌘ Read more
Government begins consulting on new flood and fire response that won't rely on armed forces
Agreeing that Australia must be able to respond to disasters without leaning on the Australian Defence Force, the government begins consulting on a new way to manage floods and fires. ⌘ Read more
More charges laid against teen accused of firing gunshots at Perth school
Prosecutors lay two more charges against the 15-year-old accused of firing shots at a school in the middle of the day and endangering the lives of staff and students inside. ⌘ Read more
Palaszczuk accused of 'axing' costly recommendation of 'visionary' intergrity review
Queensland's Public Service Commissioner says the proposed clearing house option was complex and would have cost millions of dollars to set up and millions more to run each year. ⌘ Read more
Hunter Valley wedding bus driver excused from fronting court as 52 new charges laid
The driver of a bus that crashed after a wedding in the NSW Hunter Valley in June killing 10 people has been charged with a new total of 63 alleged offences after a further 52 charges were tendered in court. ⌘ Read more
Pentagon confident about sharing intelligence with Japan despite reported Chinese hacking
The Washington Post has cited unnamed current and former US and Japanese officials as saying Chinese military hackers gained access to Japan's classified defence networks in 2020. ⌘ Read more
'Appropriate steps were taken': Blue card check on man facing 1,623 child abuse charges found nothing concerning, D'Ath says
Queensland Attorney-General Yvette D'Ath tells a budget estimates hearing in Brisbane that detailed checks into the man's background raised no red flags. ⌘ Read more
New bus company servicing Sydney's south sorry for 'bad start' after flood of complaints
The new head of U-Go Mobility apologises after a chaotic first month in which passengers faced long waits for buses, multiple cancellations and drivers going the wrong way. ⌘ Read more
Darwin bushfire that destroyed 650 hectares of bushland believed to be deliberately lit
A fire that raged in Darwin's rural area on Tuesday has been reported to police as a "deliberate ignition", Bushfires NT executive director Collene Bremner says. ⌘ Read more
MTV Video Music Awards make history by revealing all-female Artist of the Year nominees
Taylor Swift, SZA and Beyonce are among the all-female nominees in the Artist of the Year category. Find out who else has been nominated. ⌘ Read more
Body found in pond at exclusive Sydney golf club
Police were called to The Lakes golf club this morning after a man's body was spotted floating in the water. ⌘ Read more
NSW government loses appeal over $1.5m damages awarded to man wrongly targeted by William Tyrrell police
The NSW Court of Criminal Appeal dismisses an appeal from the state against an award of $1.5 million to a former person of interest in the William Tyrrell case. ⌘ Read more
Mass coral bleaching halts recovery across two-thirds of Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef's latest report card shows mass bleaching during what should have been a cooler year has halted coral recovery across the majority of the reef. ⌘ Read more
Final report in Wallan train derailment identifies crucial failures in protocol which contributed to the fatal crash
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau says there was no protocol in place to confirm the driver of the train, which derailed, killing two people, understood routing changes that had been made. ⌘ Read more
Texting while walking increases the chances of a fall, study finds
When it comes to texting and driving we all know the risks, but do people know the dangers of texting and walking? ⌘ Read more
Warm, dry winter an issue for gardeners ahead of Toowoomba's Carnival of Flowers as blooms come early
The flowers have arrived unfashionably early in Australia's garden city, so gardeners are doing all they can to make sure spring will still be full of seasonal blooms. ⌘ Read more
Rapper Tory Lanez jailed for shooting Megan Thee Stallion
Hip hop star Megan Thee Stallion says she will " never be the same" as rapper Tory Lanez is sentenced for shooting her in the foot. ⌘ Read more
Police release CCTV footage of alleged Hunter Valley armed robbery involving machetes
Two men are shown wearing dark clothing with their faces covered, armed with machetes. ⌘ Read more
Trade staff locked out of Clive Palmer's Coolum resort after allegedly receiving termination letters
Dozens of construction staff have gathered outside Clive Palmer's resort on the Sunshine Coast following an apparent workplace dispute. ⌘ Read more
Prime minister and premiers aim for deal on renters' rights at national cabinet
With a Labor government in every seat at the table except Tasmania, the national cabinet hopes it can strike a deal that will improve rights for renters, as the federal government wards off a push for a freeze on rent prices. ⌘ Read more
Ukraine accusses Russia of 'double tap' strikes targetting rescuers
The military tactic known as a "double tap" lures rescuers to the scene of the first strike before launching a second attack to injure them. ⌘ Read more
Emergency services work to remove car stuck on Adelaide's O-Bahn
SA Police say officers found the car's owner walking along the tracks in the early hours of this morning. ⌘ Read more
Commonwealth Bank earnings top $10b as interest rate rises boost profit margins
The Commonwealth Bank posts a record profit of $10.2 billion, up 5 per cent on last financial year. ⌘ Read more
Man charged with 'extreme' family violence murder of mother found dead in Perth home
A 37-year-old man is charged by homicide detectives with the murder of 35-year-old Tiffany Woodley. WARNING: Indigenous readers are advised this story contains photos of someone who has died. ⌘ Read more
Boy stabbed during alleged 'harrowing' home invasion on the Gold Coast
A 52-year-old man will face court today after an alleged home invasion left a teenage boy with a stab wound. ⌘ Read more
Live: ASX to slip as Moody's downgrades US banks, Italy imposes 40pc windfall tax on banks
The Australian share market is expected to fall in morning trade, following broad losses on Wall Street as ratings agency Moody's downgraded several US banks and Italy approved a surprise 40 per cent windfall tax on its lenders. Follow the latest updates in our live blog. ⌘ Read more
Fears nesting spot for one of WA's smallest seabirds could be disrupted by waterfront development
Bird experts have raised concerns the redevelopment of Bunbury's waterfront could put vulnerable fairy terns at risk, after a study revealed 50 per cent of their nests in Western Australia fail. ⌘ Read more
Teen dies in crash near SA-Vic border
A 17-year-old boy dies following a crash at a town near the South Australian and Victorian border last night. ⌘ Read more
Jumping pillows are being removed due to insurance issues. Some say it's the 'tip of the iceberg'
The iconic jumping pillow is facing an existential threat, with a growing number of caravan park and club operators being refused cover by insurers. Industry leaders warn the trend could have far-reaching consequences. ⌘ Read more
Live: Seals map the Antarctic ocean floor, and the creator of the 'Cha Cha Slide' dies: The latest news with The Loop
Deep-diving seals satellite-tracked over two decades help scientists map the ocean floor, and a Chicago disc jockey known as DJ Casper dies aged 58. Catch up on today's latest news, as it happens. ⌘ Read more
Iraq bans the term 'homosexuality', asks media to use 'sexual deviance' instead
The word, alongside the term "gender", will be banned from all apps licensed under the Iraq media regulator. ⌘ Read more
Public hearing to be held over Calvary hospital acquisition as federal Senate inquiry granted extension
A public hearing will be held to examine whether the ACT government should hold an inquiry into its controversial takeover of Calvary Public Hospital. ⌘ Read more
'I couldn't save my child': Family calls for anti-choking devices in schools after two children die
A mother with 20 years' experience as a paramedic, who was unable to save her choking daughter, says suction devices should be mandatory in all schools and first aid kits. ⌘ Read more
Drought fears in eastern Victoria as winter fails to deliver rain
With dams starting to empty out, farmers in eastern Victoria look to destock once again — just as livestock numbers recover from the region's 2019 drought. ⌘ Read more
South Australian researchers hope vaccine in the making will silence painful ear infections
Researchers are on the cusp of creating a vaccine to fend off bacterial ear infections in children. ⌘ Read more
Despite the USA's World Cup exit, Megan Rapinoe has already won
The veteran forward's impact on sport has been profound, and her legacy will last long after she is gone. ⌘ Read more
A meal was shared in this home, then three people died. Were mushrooms involved? What do we know so far?**
Police continue to investigate three suspected mushroom poisoning deaths after a family lunch last month in Leongatha in Victoria's east. Detectives have not laid any charges, but say the woman who served the meal remains a suspect. Here's what we know so far. ⌘ Read more
How a navy dress is helping Queensland Showgirls fight the 'beauty pageant' mentality
With not a sequin in sight, finalists at the Brisbane Ekka will be dressed in a uniform again this year, to help put them on an even footing amid the cost-of-living crisis. ⌘ Read more
Queensland police to trial new tasers that can reach nearly 14m
The weapons can be used at a range of 13.7 metres — more than triple the distance of the tasers currently used by Queensland police officers. ⌘ Read more
Scientists are decoding saltwater crocodile 'talk'. And the reptiles have a lot to say
Despite their reputation for being stealthy, crocodiles are very vocal. Now a group of Australian researchers are using video and audio monitoring to try to decipher what their calls mean. ⌘ Read more
John had embarked on a family trip of a lifetime. By the time he got home, criminals had stolen his identity
A Melbourne couple had $370,000 stolen from bank accounts in a "horrific" case of identity theft. It has prompted calls for banks to sharpen up against scammers and fraudsters. ⌘ Read more
Calls to update university student safety survey after fears true extent of assaults remains unknown
Reports of sexual violence appear to be going up at Australian universities, but with public reporting of data inconsistent across the sector, there are fears the full extent of the problem remains underestimated. ⌘ Read more
Deep-diving seals reveal clues to Antarctic ice melt
The deepest parts of the Antarctic are difficult to explore but seals have helped reveal the mysteries below, and it's a thousand metres deeper than researchers thought. ⌘ Read more
WA's controversial cultural heritage laws have been axed. So how will another Juukan Gorge disaster be avoided?**
What will — and won't — change now the WA government has confirmed it is repealing the controversial Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act. Jake Sturmer explains everything you need to know. ⌘ Read more
Hyper-sexualised, lied about, murdered: the real story of Pocahontas is a far cry from Disney's version
Behind the romantic, animated version of Pocahontas's life is a brutal reality. These people are determined to share it. ⌘ Read more