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Pamphlets detailing Yes and No arguments for the Voice to Parliament being printed
The Australian Electoral Commission has begun printing 13 million pamphlets containing the Yes and No cases for the upcoming referendum on the Voice to Parliament. ⌘ Read more
Students fight war on waste with 'Trash to Fash' project
A Melbourne primary school starts its own fashion label, saving clothing from landfill while raising money for the local community. ⌘ Read more
Child Star Lil Tay is reportedly alive, a day after her instagram claimed she had died
The viral internet star reportedly reaches out to US media, a day after a post on her official Instagram account claimed she and her brother had died.  This is what we know so far about the mystery. ⌘ Read more
'A bit of trial and error': How Will Skelton rose to become Wallabies skipper
It is a shock to some that Will Skelton has been named Wallabies captain, but it is a role in which coach Eddie Jones believes the hulking lock will thrive. ⌘ Read more
North Koreans ordered to protect Kim dynasty portraits as Tropical Storm Khanun batters East Asia
After battering Japan and South Korea, Tropical Storm Khanun is heading towards North Korea, where citizens are told they must prioritise safeguarding propaganda portraits of their leaders, the country's official newspaper says. ⌘ Read more
Insurers are set to raise premiums another 10pc this year and severe weather is chiefly to blame
Two of Australia's biggest insurers warn premiums are likely to rise by another 10 per cent in the coming year, with a surge in natural disasters and rising repair and replacement costs to blame. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane council apologises after 'ambiguous' letters leave home owners fearing they will be forced to sell
Brisbane City Council has apologised for cryptic letters that led home owners to mistakenly believe their houses would be bulldozed to make way for parks. ⌘ Read more
New director of campaign to ban nuclear weapons says world has avoided full-scale war through 'dumb luck'
As the film Oppenheimer and war in Ukraine both draw the world's attention to the threat of nuclear weapons, Melissa Parke says there is no better time for change. ⌘ Read more
PM announces $38m in drought funding to help future-proof farmers against climate change
The money will be used for projects including research on super soils, drought-resistant crops and feed for cattle. ⌘ Read more
Biden declares 'major disaster' on Hawaiian island after 36 die in fire disaster
Thousands of people are sheltering in cars and evacuation centres on the Hawaiian island of Maui, where 36 people have been killed in a fire disaster. ⌘ Read more
Cherry-Evans applauds player 'solidarity' as CBA war with NRL ends
Manly skipper Daly Cherry-Evans praises the resolve of his fellow players for standing their ground in the protracted collective bargaining agreement dispute with the NRL. ⌘ Read more
Collapse of Sydney milk processor sees dairy farmer quit industry
A dairy farmer from the NSW South Coast is quitting the industry after the collapse of a milk processor that has left creditors collectively owed over $3 million. ⌘ Read more
Anthony Albanese says the Uluru Statement is one page, Jacinta Price says it's 26. Who is correct?**
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Shadow Minister for Indigenous Australians Jacinta Price have been arguing about the length of the Uluru Statement from the Heart. Who is correct? ⌘ Read more
Man dies, two pedestrians injured after being hit by cars in Darwin
A man has died and two pedestrians have been seriously injured after being hit by cars in Darwin in two separate incidents. ⌘ Read more
Airlines 'not good enough' as figures reveal a third of regional WA flights were delayed in 2022–23**
Figures reveal that 30.7 per cent of all flights in regional Western Australia last financial year were delayed by at least more than 15 minutes, with passengers on the Albany and Esperance to Perth routes expressing ongoing frustration. ⌘ Read more
Live: Outgoing RBA boss Philip Lowe to face final parliamentary grilling, US inflation cools
Philip Lowe will face the house economics committee hearing as RBA governor for the final time this morning. Meanwhile US inflation continues to cool, increasing the chance the Federal Reserve will leave rates on hold at its next meeting. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Bushfire inquiry hearings wrap as Blue Mountains locals make 'extraordinary' last-ditch appeal on backburn
After two years of hearings, 44,000 pages of evidence and 190 witnesses, the coroner leading the inquiry into the Black Summer bushfires in NSW withdraws to considers her recommendations. ⌘ Read more
Live: Videos reveal full devastation of Maui fires: The latest news with The Loop
Dozens die in Hawaii's Lahaina, with hundreds of structures destroyed; and Virgin Galactic's first space tourists, including a mother and daughter and an Olympian finally soar. Follow for today's latest news, as it happens. ⌘ Read more
Kyrgios pulls out of US Open amid injury-hit 2023 campaign
Having already missed the opening three majors of the year, Nick Kyrgios will not play in New York, 12 months after his brilliant run to the quarterfinals. ⌘ Read more
Donald Trump and aides plead not guilty not to concealing classified documents
Prosecutors allege two aides schemed with Donald Trump to try to delete Mar-a-Lago surveillance video sought by investigators. ⌘ Read more
'Last man standing': 98yo WWII veteran cuts ribbon for Queanbeyan leg of global veterans' charity torch relay
World War II veteran Jack Sealy is honoured for his more than 20 years of service to Legacy by cutting the ribbon on the latest leg of a global torch relay celebrating the veterans' charity's 100th anniversary. ⌘ Read more
Getting a bird's-eye view of the beach could frighten endangered species out of dwindling habitat
Drones in coastal areas have been added to the list of threats to one of Australia's most endangered species — the eastern curlew. ⌘ Read more
At one of Melbourne's most dangerous intersections, cars queue for up to 3km to exit the freeway
Experts are calling for the Victorian government to do something about a dangerous intersection, where drivers are required to join a stationary queue of cars lining up to get off the six-lane Princes Freeway while trucks speed past at up to 100 kilometres per hour. ⌘ Read more
'There was nothing wrong': Greyhound trainer fires back at activist group over kennel drone footage
Aerial footage taken at a Gary Johnson's greyhound facility is released by Animal Liberation Tasmania — with the trainer saying the presence of the drone had his animals "cowering like they've been interfered with". ⌘ Read more
A perfect storm is brewing at Lillian's cafe: Rising costs and fewer customers coming through the door
Cafes and restaurants saw a boom of big-spending customers after the pandemic. Now, as cost-of-living pressures bite households and the cost of doing business grows, some in the hospitality industry are struggling to stay afloat. ⌘ Read more
Dean usually wears a wetsuit when he dives in winter. Wearing boardies this year has him worried
Scientists are concerned that "extremely warm" ocean temperatures on the Great Barrier Reef are a sign of a "potentially catastrophic" coral bleaching event to come. ⌘ Read more
'We need to hustle': Record number of young people juggling multiple jobs
Grace makes and delivers home-made lasagne to supplement her main source of income. She's just one of nearly 200,000 young Australians working more than one job to make ends meet. ⌘ Read more
When do the Matildas play next, and what time? Everything you need to know about their match against France
Find out how to watch the Sam Kerr-captained team battle it out for a place in the FIFA Women's World Cup semifinals. ⌘ Read more
Queensland man accused of killing wife and 11-week-old daughter to face court
Matthew Cox has been charged with murder after police found the bodies of his wife and baby girl. ⌘ Read more
'Something in the water': Why almost half of the Matildas are from Queensland
A Queensland program believed to be one of the oldest female football academies in the world may well be the secret to the Australian team's success. ⌘ Read more
This lawyer's client could end up in prison — because he doesn't speak English
Federal and territory governments have been warned that a shortfall in interpreters is affecting access to justice for Aboriginal people. Yet the problem's only getting worse. ⌘ Read more
Ukraine orders 12,000 civilians to leave eastern Kharkiv region amid push by Russian forces towards Kupiansk
Ukrainian authorities order the evacuation of nearly 12,000 civilians from 37 towns and villages in the eastern Kharkiv region, where Russian forces are reportedly making a concerted effort to punch through the front line. ⌘ Read more
Joint naval drills between US, Australia, India and Japan 'more important than ever'
Visiting warships from India, Japan and the United States will be welcomed into Sydney Harbour on Friday as the annual "Exercise Malabar" military drills are hosted by Australia for the first time. ⌘ Read more
Concerns tourism industry not ready as Chinese group tours allowed to return to Australia
Chinese group tours are set to return to Australia but local tourism operators warn they may not have capacity to accommodate them. ⌘ Read more
Will Australians embrace nuclear? The Coalition might take the gamble
Crazy brave, or just crazy? If, as seems likely, the opposition embraces nuclear power in its 2025 election policy, it will be taking a huge political gamble, writes Michelle Grattan. ⌘ Read more
Modi government defeats no-confidence motion, following opposition walkout
The government of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi defeats a no-confidence motion in parliament brought in response to months of ethnic violence in Manipur state. ⌘ Read more
Wearing a rainbow Swatch watch could now see you jailed for three years in Malaysia
Law enforcement raid Swatch stores throughout Malaysia's capital as part of the nation's latest crackdown on what it called "LGBTQ elements" of society. ⌘ Read more
Controversy over Panthers try as leaders get the points over Manly at Brookvale
The Panthers earn their 16th win of the season to go a game clear at the top, but Manly fans are irate after a controversial try that brings the visitors level near half-time. ⌘ Read more
'I thought it was the end': Death cap mushroom survivor recounts brush with death
With the country gripped by the mystery surrounding the death of three elderly Victorians from suspected death cap mushroom poisoning, Simon Claringbold knows better than most how dangerous the fungus can be. ⌘ Read more
Quade Cooper axed, Will Skelton to skipper Wallabies at Rugby World Cup
Eddie Jones backs youth ahead of experience in his Rugby World Cup squad, dropping veteran Quade Cooper and picking 18-year-old back Max Jorgensen. ⌘ Read more
Ten hours of sunlight per year: Australian Cheng Lei’s first message from Chinese prison
Australian journalist Cheng Lei, who was arrested and jailed in China three years ago, has released her first public statement describing the harsh conditions of her imprisonment and how much she misses Australia. ⌘ Read more
'Fighting for the working class': How Hollywood's writers' strike is playing out in Australia
Hollywood's been hit with the biggest strikes in decades leaving unions in the US and Australia concerned about the dominance of movie studios and streaming platforms changing the way we watch our favourite shows and movies. ⌘ Read more
Dam bursts in Norway after days of heavy rain and flooding from Storm Hans
Authorities were previously planning to blow up a part of the dam to prevent communities downstream from being inundated. ⌘ Read more
At least 36 people have died in Hawaii's Lahaina fire
The deaths were reported by Maui County as the devastating wildfires continue to rip through the island. ⌘ Read more
Rare southern right whale and calf spotted in NSW river mouth, delighting onlookers
The mother and calf spent some time very close to shore at Port Macquarie before resuming their journey south. ⌘ Read more
Bid that won Canberra school refurbishment tender was allegedly rated significantly worse and cost $800k more than rival
The ACT Integrity Commission hears the Education Minister's office allegedly held the view that the superior tenderer for a controversial Canberra school refurbishment was "not to get the job". ⌘ Read more
Potentially hundreds of conversations live-streamed from bugged prison room, government reveals
The number of meetings potentially compromised by the covert police surveillance of a room at Tasmania's Risdon Prison could number in the hundreds, it has been revealed — with the matter described as a "massive breach of privacy" which demands a "comprehensive review". ⌘ Read more
It was a tricky week in parliament for Anthony Albanese. Then Kevin Rudd made a comeback
This parliamentary week involved a pitched battle over how many pages the Uluru Statement and a bold Coalition stand against cheaper drugs. But no one could stay grumpy when Kevin Rudd's official portrait was unveiled, writes Annabel Crabb. ⌘ Read more
Barngarla people, supporters rejoice as government cans nuclear waste dump, others slam 'cowardly' move
The federal government's decision to abandon plans for a nuclear waste facility in regional South Australia divides the community, with emotions running high. ⌘ Read more
Mongols member sentenced for 'particularly vicious' prison attack
A patched member of the Mongols outlaw motorcycle gang has had at least 18 months added to his prison sentence, after unleashing a “particularly vicious” attack on a fellow prisoner. ⌘ Read more
Border Force seizes 3 million illegal cigarettes in Queensland raids
Authorities say they have dismantled a large-scale illicit tobacco syndicate operating in south-east Queensland, seizing nearly 3 million illegal cigarettes and 380 kilograms of the drug. ⌘ Read more
Woman bitten by dingo on K'gari hours after safety alerts about threatening behaviour sent out
A woman has been bitten by a dingo on K'gari less than a month after a woman was mauled by a pack of the animals. ⌘ Read more
$3m given back to Melissa Caddick investors in first payout since alleged fraudster vanished
Investors caught in Melissa Caddick's alleged Ponzi scheme receive their first payout, three years after the scandal came to light. ⌘ Read more
Victim's husband slams killer driver's 'pathetic and cowardly' act after fatal crash
The husband of an SA mum killed by a drunk P-plater who was speeding, on his phone, and on the wrong side of the road, tells an Adelaide court of the moments after the crash when he tried to save his wife. ⌘ Read more
Calls for Senate inquiry into Aboriginal land councils stems from 'personal vendetta'
Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price claims land councils are not effectively representing traditional owners, or delivering for communities, but a Northern Territory federal MP says they are already under significant scrutiny. ⌘ Read more
Pod living finally over for flood victim as others wait on slow recovery
Grace Katon and her dog Honey are the first Eugowra residents to move out of temporary accommodation as the town recovers from an "inland tsunami". ⌘ Read more
In a World Cup of legacies, the smallest moments are having the biggest impacts
On a quiet Sunday at a school in Sydney, some of football's biggest icons make a small but lasting impression on children with disabilities. ⌘ Read more
'Load of bungle': Gina Rinehart's lawyer rubbishes rival claim for slice of mining fortune
A lawyer representing mining billionaire Gina Rinehart tells a WA court the case lodged by the heirs of her father's business partner for a part of the lucrative Hope Downs iron ore mines is "a load of bungle". ⌘ Read more
Queensland treaty minister says LNP claim of 'segregation' over First Nations staff meetings is racist
Leeanne Enoch says the meetings for only First Nations staff were "standard cultural practice" and a way to gauge potential conflicts of interest. ⌘ Read more
American lobby group pushes for import tariffs on Australian and New Zealand lamb
A group of cattle and sheep producers in the United States says Australian lamb imports are bringing its own industry to its knees and are petitioning for major restrictions that will also include New Zealand. ⌘ Read more
'I was last one off the dock': Tourists tell of Maui wildfire that claimed six lives
Homes were destroyed, local landmarks were razed and hundreds of tourists left stranded after wildfires tore through the Hawaiin island of Maui. ⌘ Read more
A Sydney woman is trying to climb all 14 of the world's tallest mountains — without carrying oxygen
Allie Pepper is aiming to scale all 14 of the highest mountains in the world, without oxygen, and in just three years. ⌘ Read more
Sinkholes open around Ballarat primary school, raising safety fears for children
Geologists say "potentially lots" of old goldmine shafts around the town could be in danger of caving in due to heavy rainfall last year, but "we have no idea where they are". ⌘ Read more
Another humpback whale has beached, but experts are celebrating a surge in numbers
Visitors to the rugged 90 Mile Beach in eastern Victoria are being warned of increased shark activity after a dead whale washed ashore. ⌘ Read more
WA's new $1.8b maternity hospital plan under scrutiny, as business case released
WA's health minister defends moving the state's new maternity hospital almost 20 kilometres away from its current location, as documents reveal issues with the initial plan. ⌘ Read more
TPG Telecom to close down free email service, with thousands forced to pay extra cost
Hundreds of thousands of Australians face an extra cost to access emails after one of the country's largest internet providers announced plans to close down its in-house email service. ⌘ Read more
In an increasingly polarised world, how do we form our beliefs and tolerate those we don't agree with?**
A recent dispute got James Valentine thinking about beliefs, how rigorously we defend our beliefs and how we reject those who don't share ours. But maybe there's another way. ⌘ Read more
Two bodies found in Rockhamtpon home, police declare crime scene
Police were called to the Rockhampton address this morning, where two bodies were found. ⌘ Read more
'Storm in a tea cup': Clive Palmer says resort revamp on track as locked-out tradies line up to collect tools
About 150 construction workers have been caught up in a workplace dispute at the former five star resort in Queensland. ⌘ Read more
'Grave concerns' for missing SA man as Mount Gambier search enters fourth day
Police are appealing to the public for help to find a 27-year-old man who has been missing since Monday. ⌘ Read more
Jimmy Anderson praises 'incredible' Australian Spencer Johnson after insane bowling spell
From playing just three professional matches in five years to earning an international call-up, South Australian bowler Spencer Johnson wows an England legend with an unplayable spell in The Hundred. ⌘ Read more
Acclaimed Indigenous designer Lillardia Briggs-Houston named NIFA's Fashion Designer of the Year
Growing up far from the glitz and glamour of the fashion world, Lillardia Briggs-Houston never thought she'd be on a national stage because, while the world is taking notice of Australia's oldest design traditions, big barriers remain. ⌘ Read more
Damning report finds 'considerable gaps' between regional and metropolitan education
The NSW auditor general's report found the Department of Education's strategy for improvement has had little impact in two years and is unlikely to achieve equality for regional and remote students. ⌘ Read more
Sexual assault victims in NSW still face 'harrowing' court questioning implying they have lied, report finds
In one case highlighted by the report, a complainant was asked 27 questions about a "onesie leopard print" they were wearing at the time of the assault,  illustrating the 'entrenched' trial practices in courts. ⌘ Read more
Fire at French holiday home for adults with disabilities leaves 11 dead
Investigations are ongoing to determine the circumstances of the fire and whether the building met all the required safety standards. ⌘ Read more
SA man arrested over alleged rape in Adelaide's west
Special crimes investigators arrest a 24-year-old from South Australia's south-east over an alleged rape in Adelaide's western suburbs. Police say it is the fourth arrest in connection with the alleged rape. ⌘ Read more
Government abandons plan to dump nuclear waste near Kimba, sparking new hunt for dump site
After a federal court ruling against the government on its proposal to dump nuclear waste near Kimba in South Australia, the government says it will begin again in its search for a waste site. ⌘ Read more
Paul Virgona's killers jailed over mistaken-identity murder on Melbourne freeway
Two Mongols bikies have been given jail sentences of at least three decades each for murdering fruiterer Paul Virgona in a case of mistaken identity. ⌘ Read more
Ecuador presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio killed while campaigning
Ecuadorian presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio has been killed, President Guillermo Lasso says. ⌘ Read more
North Korea's Kim Jong Un dismisses top general, calls for war preparations
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has dismissed the military's top general, called for a increased weapons production and an expansion of military drills, according to state media. ⌘ Read more
Body found tightly wrapped and partially buried under Brisbane unti complex identified by police
Detectives have identified a woman whose remains were located at a unit complex in Brisbane last year. The body of Tanya Lee Glover was found tightly wrapped, covered in bedding and hidden behind a brick wall. ⌘ Read more
Investigation finds VicForests hired private investigator to 'collect dirt' on environmentalists
An investigation by the Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner has concluded that VicForests hired a private investigator to conduct surveillance on environmentalists and an academic. ⌘ Read more
Malaysia suspends import of live cattle from Australia citing lumpy skin disease concerns
Malaysia has become the second country to suspend live imports from Australia, following Indonesia's concerns over the livestock disease. ⌘ Read more
Aussie surfer Ethan Ewing breaks back, WSL finals tilt in doubt
Ewing's world title hopes appear over after the Australian fractures his back while surfing Teahupo'o ahead of the Tahiti Pro. ⌘ Read more
Biden signs order to ban certain tech investments in China
The US president signs an executive order to narrowly prohibit certain US investments in sensitive technology in China and require government notification of funding in other tech sectors. ⌘ Read more
Government scrambles to block Coalition's attempt to unwind half-price medication scheme
The government is negotiating to get enough support to prevent the Coalition from using the Senate to unwind its planned 60-day pharmacy scripts, which would halve the cost of hundreds of medicines. ⌘ Read more
Geelong premiership hero to retire at season's end as he chases fifth AFL flag
Geelong's Isaac Smith announces he will retire once the Cats' 2023 campaign comes to an end, bringing down the curtain on an illustrious career that includes premiership success at two clubs. ⌘ Read more
In the future, we could snuff out cyclones — but does it risk weather being used as a weapon?**
As people in coastal China flee successive typhoons and parts of the Philippines are awash, can decades-old experiments to control the weather offer a way forward? Or is there a risk some countries may use weather as a new kind of weapon? ⌘ Read more
Barbie, Steve Irwin, and Bend It Like Beckham: Inside FIFA's World Cup museum
From celebrating its record-breakers to highlighting its critics, FIFA's museum captures the culture of women's football instead of whitewashing it. ⌘ Read more
Push to raise 'prestige' of GPs from 'poor cousin' status to attract more regional doctors
Only about 15 per cent of medical students want to be GPs, but Australia needs about 40 per cent to specialise in general practice to solve the regional doctor shortage, a peak body says. ⌘ Read more
Child star Lil Tay, famed for controversial online videos, dies aged 14
Lil Tay, whose real name is Claire Hope, made a name for herself by posting controversial but viral videos that involved a lot of profanity as well as designer clothes and luxury cars. ⌘ Read more
Denise Scott opens up about filming Mother and Son while battling cancer
Actor, comedian and author Denise Scott tells the Australian Women's Weekly in an exclusive interview she was diagnosed with cancer immediately before she was due to start filming the Mother and Son remake. ⌘ Read more
Aussie Parker wins world para-cycling title as Paralympics loom on the horizon
Just over a year out from the Paris Paralympic Games, Australia's Lauren Parker becomes a world champion in a second sport, striking hand-cycling gold after shining in the para-triathlon over recent years. ⌘ Read more
Live: Wall Street falls, Australian market set to defy downward lead
Wall Street indices have fallen but the Australian market looks set to rise in early trade. ⌘ Read more
Legislation to establish parliament human resources agency tabled two years after sexual harassment review
Legislation to establish the Parliamentary Workplace Support Service is the first major tranche of legislation to deal with the recommendations made by former Sex Discrimination Commissioner. ⌘ Read more
Voice to Parliament conspiracy theory an attempt to create 'misinformation and division'
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander agencies, Voice to Parliament advocates and the prime minister have described a conspiracy theory on the length of Uluru Statement from the Heart as a misinformation campaign to avoid debating the facts. ⌘ Read more
The French star with the tips on how to handle Foord, Kerr in World Cup clash against Matildas
France defender Ève Périsset is set to mark Caitlin Foord in Saturday's Women's World Cup quarterfinal, while helping  her teammates plot how they will handle Chelsea colleague Sam Kerr. ⌘ Read more
Telcos claim Australians are ready for 3G switch off, but the network remains vital in the bush
The 3G network switch-off dates are looming. Telcos say Australia is ready for the transition to 4G and 5G, but some community members disagree. ⌘ Read more
Why a dilapidated wreck has become a flashpoint for conflict between China and the Philippines
For decades the Philippines have stationed a small contingent of marines on a rusting World War II warship that was deliberately run aground on a submerged reef in the South China Sea. ⌘ Read more
Phil has collected 75 tonnes of rubbish dumped in the bush and says the solution is a 'sad' reality
Bush access is being restricted in hotspots where volunteers are removing white goods, used nappies, and burnt-out cars illegally dumped in Queensland bushland. ⌘ Read more