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In the space of two hours, Roger lost $16,000 to scammers. It took him a year to get $6,000 back
The financial complaints authority appears to have made inconsistent rulings on whether to give customers refunds after phishing scams, based on whether customers admit to clicking dodgy links. ⌘ Read more
Patients could be saving hundreds of dollars on medical scans – and it's as simple as shopping around
Medical scans cost some patients thousands in out-of-pocket expenses, and they are increasingly not covered by bulk-billing. But it's possible to save money by shopping around. ⌘ Read more
'Absolutely impossible' for toxic mushrooms to enter Australian supply chain, growers say
Australia's mushroom industry says there's no chance poisonous mushrooms could enter commercial products, as the big supermarkets say fungi sales are still going strong. ⌘ Read more
'Happy tears this time': More flood-affected Queenslanders now eligible for funds to raise their homes
Extra funding is now available for home owners who did not meet the original criteria for government flood relief. For Helen, it means ensuring a "safe" future. ⌘ Read more
Top Queensland cop Steve Gollschewski has seen many disasters in the job, but one 'enormous, enduring problem' outweighs them all
More than 171,000 domestic and family violence incidents occurred in Queensland over the past year, and police are determined to improve how they respond to these cases. ⌘ Read more
What time do the Matildas play tonight? Everything you need to know about the semifinal against England
Find out where you can watch the Matildas in the FIFA Women's World Cup semifinal. ⌘ Read more
NSW government denies second Sydney Metro West inquiry will be used to cancel project
The New South Wales government will hold a lower house parliamentary inquiry into Sydney Metro West timeline and cost blowouts. ⌘ Read more
Government aims to reduce number of women killed by intimate partners by a quarter
The federal government aims to reduce the number of women killed by their intimate partners by 25 per cent each year and to establish a national peak body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander family safety. ⌘ Read more
Poland stages massive military parade in show of strength amid regional tensions
President Andrzej Duda says the protection of Poland's eastern border is a key element of state policy, as the country borrows to buy new weapons. ⌘ Read more
We've entered the next 'phase' in the fight against high inflation. Does that mean it's the end of interest rate rises?**
Outgoing RBA governor Philip Lowe says Australia's economy has entered the "third phase" in its fight against high inflation. Here's what it means for interest rates and mortgages, and whether more rate rises are likely. ⌘ Read more
Five quick hits — Lionesses learn from loss to Matildas as Sweden cries more 'championship tears'
Spain is the first team into the Women's World Cup final after a frantic finish in the semi against Sweden, which just can't stop losing heartbreakers. Here are five quick hits before we find out if the Matildas will join La Roja in the decider. ⌘ Read more
Taliban mark two years of rule with parades in Kabul, in a nation where women's rights have eroded
August 15 is now known as a national celebration day for the Taliban in Afghanistan, but the UN says it's nothing worth celebrating for women. ⌘ Read more
Trio suspected of being Russian spies charged with identity document offences in UK
British police say they've charged two men and a woman with identity document offences after it was reported the group were accused of spying for Russia. ⌘ Read more
Dot suffered PTSD after the Vietnam War. The civilian nurse had to fight to have her efforts recognised
Dot Angell worked as a civilian nurse in the Vietnam War. She and other civilians suffered similar mental and physical health problems to returned soldiers and an even longer battle to have their efforts recognised. ⌘ Read more
Woman who posed as nurse doesn't remember administering vaccines on multiple occasions
Alison Mibus, 43, has pleaded guilty to several charges, including holding herself out as a registered nurse, despite never being qualified in the profession. ⌘ Read more
Rex wins contract for multiple regional WA routes despite 'disappointing' performance
Strict standards by the state government will be imposed on regional airline Rex after in won a renewed contract for multiple routes across regional West Australia despite past unreliability. ⌘ Read more
Two arrested over alleged million-dollar meth bust
The men, aged 19 and 20, will face court on Wednesday after allegedly being found with 1.8 kilograms of the drug during a vehicle stop. ⌘ Read more
'I'm proudly disabled': actor Kate Mulvany on a lifetime of pain and the legacy of Vietnam
As Australia prepares to commemorate the 50th anniversary of our withdrawal from Vietnam, actor Kate Mulvany opens up about the toll the war took on her veteran father and her and the unanswered questions about Agent Orange. ⌘ Read more
Are these Australia's most remote, environmentally friendly toilets?**
Hundreds of specially designed composting toilets, plus a few additional wheelchair accessible stalls, have been permanently built on an outback goat station in the lead up to the 2023 Mundi Mundi Bash. ⌘ Read more
Teachers join campaign to address 'shocking' funding inequality in NT schools
A shortfall in government funding for Northern Territory schools means one in five NT public school students is "effectively unfunded", according to Australia's education union. ⌘ Read more
Dying, 'exhausted' Lang Hancock 'only wanted peace' as women in his life fought over fortune, court told
Mining pioneer Lang Hancock just wanted some peace in the final months of his life, WA's Supreme Court is told, but he was being hounded by both his wife Rose Porteous and his daughter Gina Rinehart over his fortune. ⌘ Read more
How much does a declaration of El Niño matter for Australia?**
Unlike the rest of the world, the Bureau of Meteorology is still not ready to say an El Niño is underway. But the outlook for spring suggests a dry season ahead, with experts warning of heightened fire risk regardless. ⌘ Read more
Live: Sweden and Spain face off for the first spot in the Women's World Cup final
Sweden is trying to reach the Women's World Cup final for the first time in 20 years, but Spain is standing in the way at Eden Park. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
What really happened to Peta Weber who disappeared in 1997?**
A coronial inquest hears harrowing details about what could have happened to the 25-year-old missing for nearly 30 years. ⌘ Read more
Fears proposed pesticide ban could lead to summer mango shortage
Shipments of mangoes to WA from the NT and Queensland could be halted if a proposed ban of a crucial chemical is implemented. ⌘ Read more
Cattle ship sets sail for Malaysia despite trade suspension
A cattle ship has sailed out of Darwin this afternoon despite Malaysia notifying Australia that it will suspend imports of cattle and buffalo because of concerns about lumpy skin disease. What's happening? ⌘ Read more
Chunk of ice falls from the sky leaving a fair divot in a golf green, leaves staff wondering at the cause
A greenkeeper believes a large chuck of ice fell from the sky given how deeply it was indented in the ground, saying it's the first time in 17 years in the industry he's come across anything like it. ⌘ Read more
Australia entrusted with secret paint that makes fighter jet 'nearly invisible'
The paint for the highly advanced F-35 Lightning II will be applied outside the US for the first time after a government commitment to spend $100m on a facility in Newcastle. ⌘ Read more
Should authorities have responded faster during alleged flight bomb threat? One expert says yes
Aviation and security experts weigh in on how in-flight threats of violence are handled, and whose jurisdiction it is to respond. ⌘ Read more
Mary Fowler inspires next generation at her old school in Cairns
Matildas star Mary Fowler's World Cup heroics have inspired the next generation of players at her old school in Cairns. But with more people taking up the sport, the challenge will be finding somewhere for them all to play. ⌘ Read more
Scientists close 'massive gap' in reef knowledge 100m below
Australian scientists have found "incredibly high coral cover" in deeper sections of the Coral Sea relatively undisturbed by fishing and sedimentary run-off. ⌘ Read more
Elahe says her experience in a NSW hospital left her traumatised. Experts say this is typical for refugee women
Elahe Yazdani arrived in Australia in 2020 after fleeing Iran, but says giving birth to her son in Wollongong was one of the saddest stories of her life. ⌘ Read more
Fire at Russian car repairs station kills at least 27, injures more than 60
A criminal investigation is opened after a blaze at a Russian auto repair shop kills at least 27 and injures dozens. ⌘ Read more
Daniel Andrews dismisses branch stacking questions linked to Energy Minister Lily D'Ambrosio
Victoria's Premier Daniel Andrews has brushed off suggestions of branch stacking linked to the state's Energy Minister Lily D'Ambrosio. ⌘ Read more
Notorious paedophile priest Gerald Ridsdale sentenced to eighth prison term
The conviction relates to the indecent assault of a minor – Ridsdale's 72nd known victim – in the late 1980s. The court heard that Ridsdale's health is deteriorating and that he may soon be put into palliative care. ⌘ Read more
Trump charged with a fourth set of crimes — under a law usually aimed at mobsters
The former US president is indicted over alleged attempts to meddle with the 2020 election results in Georgia, a crucial swing state that helped Joe Biden win the White House. ⌘ Read more
'Something nefarious had occurred': Forensic analysis finds Anna Jenkins suffered blunt force trauma when she died in Malaysia
Forensic analysis commissioned by SA Police has found an Adelaide woman who disappeared in Malaysia in 2017 suffered blunt force trauma, with her son saying the family has spent almost $500,000 to find answers. ⌘ Read more
Live: Trump's 4th indictment in 5 months, second for 2020 election interference
Donald Trump is indicted for the second time, this time by the state of Georgia, for attempting to overturn the 2020 election results. ⌘ Read more
'Enormous' brief of evidence against Netflix star Matt Wright includes 150,000 texts
The celebrity crocodile wrangler is expected to front court in person later this year, where he'll hear more than 20 volumes of evidence amassed against him. ⌘ Read more
Italian man implores immigration minister to spare his son the trauma of his dad being deported
Andrea Tindiani says ministerial intervention is his last hope as he faces the risk of being forced to leave his son when his bridging visa runs out at the end of the month. ⌘ Read more
Why this silver cylinder is a 'big deal' for heavy industry emissions
An Australian company is set to begin mass producing what it claims is the world's most efficient hydrogen electrolyser, saying it will be the building blocks for decarbonising heavy industry. ⌘ Read more
Three of four Australians found safe after boat went missing on Indonesia surf trip
Three of the four Australians who went missing on a surfing trip in Aceh, Indonesia have been rescued while search and rescue teams are trying to locate the fourth person. ⌘ Read more
'Unethical and unfair': Patients told to share personal data or lose access to bulk billing
Patients are being pushed to provide their personal data to a medical provider's app and rewards program in order to access bulk billing from their GP, raising privacy and cost of living concerns from consumer groups. ⌘ Read more
Grand jury investigating Donald Trump's election interference hands up indictment
A grand jury investigating the former US president's attempts to overturn his 2020 election loss has handed up a criminal indictment. ⌘ Read more
Tractor convoy circles parliament in Melbourne as farmers apply 'the heat' over transmission plan
The farmers say the Western Renewables Link and VNI West projects will impact their ability to produce, devalue their land and create fire risks, but the government is maintaining its position. ⌘ Read more
Wages growth falls, reducing fears of inflationary spiral
Wages growth eases from an annual pace of 3.7 per cent in the March quarter to 3.6 per cent over the year to June, reducing fears of a so-called wage-price spiral. ⌘ Read more
Algeria could join nations banning Barbie for 'promoting homosexuality'
The country could be the latest to ban the film saying it promotes "Western deviances", an Algerian publication has reported. ⌘ Read more
'Devastated' traditional owner's plea as $10,000 reward offered to find sacred tree vandal
Djab Wurrung woman Sissy Austin says she raised concerns four weeks ago about a lack of security at the sacred site and it was devastating to see the vandalism happen. ⌘ Read more
'Frantic' Adelaide daughter launches social media search for dad missing in Maui
Shirley McPherson says her dad Alfie Rawlings, who is in his 80s and uses a wheelchair, was last seen at the retirement complex on the Hawaiian island where he has lived for 15 years. ⌘ Read more
The man behind the Blind Side movie story sues parents for not really adopting him
The former American football player says he was misled into signing documents that placed him under conservatorship instead of adoption and is asking to be paid money made off his story. ⌘ Read more
From mission kid to fashion designer, Larrakia artist Gary Lee's quest to capture masculine beauty
In a series of portraits that range from playful to erotic, artist Gary Lee confronts themes of masculinity and beauty through a lens shaped by his Larrakia, Wardaman, Filipino, Scottish and German origins. ⌘ Read more
'A game changer': Judge rules for young activists in landmark US climate change case
Government agencies are now required to protect citizens from climate change in one US state, following a landmark legal victory for environmental activists against fossil fuel development. ⌘ Read more
Detectives investigate mysterious death of man found mummified in his Gold Coast home
Police say Tomislav Nemes had been dead for more than a year before his body was discovered during a welfare check. ⌘ Read more
'You see EVs everywhere': Electric cars in Tasmania leap to 1 in 10 car sales — equal highest in the country
New electric cars registrations have almost doubled in Tasmania in the past 12 months — with one in 10 cars sold being electric, the equal highest rate in the country. ⌘ Read more
Think the equine vet shortage is bad now? The industry is warning it's only going to get worse
The vet shortage, particularly in regional areas, is well documented — and equine veterinarians are warning of a looming crisis. ⌘ Read more
How Dai Le's Homeric journey to Australia forged her resilience in life and in politics
The life political leaders have before Parliament is often a strong predictor for how they will behave, what they will prioritise, what they will ignore and what they will die in a ditch for, writes Annabel Crabb. ⌘ Read more
Man charged for allegedly claiming to have explosives on MH122 flight out of Sydney
A 45-year-old Canberra man is charged with allegedly claiming to have explosives on board a Malaysia Airlines flight from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur yesterday. ⌘ Read more
Fishers, conservationists combine to clear ghost nets from WA waters
An environmental group is enlisting fisherman to help address the pollution crisis afflicting the Cocos (Keeling) Islands off the WA coast. ⌘ Read more
Live: Wall Street rises, profit reporting season continues, ASX set for flat start
Wall Street gains and profit reporting season continues in Australia. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. ⌘ Read more
From Soviet snow to sun-kissed sand, Kesha traded her pointe shoes for point breaks
Victoria "Kesha" Godfredson once had the world at her feet as the principal ballerina of the Russian National Ballet, but she gave it all up for the feeling of salt, sun and sand — and she's never been happier. ⌘ Read more
Live: List of new Trump charges reportedly published — then unpublished — by court. The latest news with The Loop
This morning's news, as it happens. ⌘ Read more
At least 48 dead in floods and landslides in the Himalayas
Scores of rescuers are working to free people trapped under debris after torrential downpours in the mountainous Himachal Pradesh state flooded roads and washed away homes. ⌘ Read more
Refugee kickboxer Amir Jafari overcoming barriers to sport participation
People from non-English speaking backgrounds are significantly less likely to participate in organised sport in Australia, but Canberra refugee Amir Jafari got involved right away. ⌘ Read more
Fire destroys school buildings as police establish crime scene
Police are investigating a fire that has severely damaged a school. ⌘ Read more
Rural mental health services 'flat out' as stresses on farmers increase
Farmers have seen new challenges added to their existing pressures in the past 12 months, citing the promised phase-out of live sheep export, the rising cost of production, and livestock markets down on last year. ⌘ Read more
Convicted Canberra rapist enters guilty plea for sexually assaulting friend and former colleague
A convicted Canberra rapist pleads guilty to assaulting his former co-worker and friend months before raping another woman. ⌘ Read more
Woman suffered 'constant abuse' for decade prior to domestic violence killing, inquest hears
A woman who was killed by her partner in 2018 suffered "nothing less than a form of torture" during their 13-year relationship, the NT coroner has heard. ⌘ Read more
Pygmy Blue Whales and Lyrebirds are rarely seen, so imagine the challenge of recording their sound
The ABC Science team spent six weeks travelling all over Australia to record 200 sounds for a soundtrack of the country. It was a challenging undertaking. Here's how they did it. ⌘ Read more
Victorian government looks to scrap bail offences disproportionately impacting women and Aboriginal people
People charged with minor, non-violent offences will be spared remand and granted bail more easily under a swag of long-awaited bail reforms to be introduced to the Victorian parliament. ⌘ Read more
'There was no opportunity to stop': A collision with a kangaroo left avid cyclist Liz with serious injuries
A woman who collided with a kangaroo while cycling through the Adelaide Hills is still recovering three months after the incident. ⌘ Read more
Gun-toting teacher's COVID border breach a focus of coroner's probe into fatal police shootings at Wieambilla
Police had said a border breach by gun-carrying teacher Nathaniel Train did not make him a threat, but documents obtained by the ABC reveal it is a key part of an investigation into his role as a cop killer. ⌘ Read more
A Brisbane family wants to build a dream house in the outback. But at what price?**
The Stennett family has purchased land for $25,000 in outback Queensland to build their dream home. The catch? They've never been there. ⌘ Read more
'Rewrite the possibilities': Why the Matildas will have a ripple effect beyond the semifinals
Soccer fanatics from diverse backgrounds have found inspiration in Matildas players — including Mary Fowler and Sam Kerr, who are "rewriting the possibilities" for women of colour in sport. ⌘ Read more
Who leads the other AFL ladder with two rounds to finals?**
With two rounds to go before the AFL finals, which teams have the best recent form — and will the teams who have momentum even make it to September? Andrew McGarry runs the rule over all the possible finals sides. ⌘ Read more
Why our corporate leaders are playing it cool on record profits
For decades, in the absence of a financial crisis or a royal commission, only those clutching CBA shares or financial analysts took any real notice of bank earnings announcements. Not now, writes Ian Verrender. ⌘ Read more
Spy agency caught up in KPMG consulting scandal
Australia's cyber spy agency has been caught up in the KPMG consulting scandal. ⌘ Read more
Australia's chief scientist says government must urgently accelerate carbon reduction
Greek and Hawaiian islands have been ablaze recently, as has Canada, leading to Australia's chief scientist to call for a rapid acceleration in the reduction of carbon emissions on Q+A. ⌘ Read more
Russian Rouble has lost 25 per cent since war with Ukraine began
As the rouble sinks to another low the Kremlin lays the blame on the nation's loose monetary policy, but not the invasion of Ukraine. ⌘ Read more
Search launched for four Australians after boat disappears off Indonesia
Four Australians are missing off the Indonesian coastline, with a search and rescue operation under way. ⌘ Read more
'Scared to be publicly Jewish': Students facing widespread antisemitism at university
New research shows the disturbing levels of antisemitism faced by young people, both on university campuses and online. ⌘ Read more
Man arrested following 'emergency' incident on Malaysia flight out of Sydney
The are major delays and flight cancellations at Sydney Airport after an incident on a flight bound for Malaysia forced the plane to return to Sydney and ended with the arrest of a 45-year-old man. ⌘ Read more
Niger's ousted president to be prosecuted for high treason
The military junta say it will prosecute ousted president Mohamed Bazoum for "high treason and undermining the internal and external security of Niger". ⌘ Read more
Aussie dollar tumbles as anxiety grows over China’s economy
Australian dollar ‘at risk of a slide’ as China’s economic troubles deepen. ⌘ Read more
Jury retires to consider its verdict in case of worker who allegedly raped customer in shopping mall store
Westfield Belconnen store employee Abhishek Timalsina allegedly closed the security shutters of his workplace, encouraged a woman inside to enter a staffroom and raped her in November 2022. ⌘ Read more
'One in a 100': Essential workers priced out in Australia's rental crisis
Full-time early childhood educators, nurses and aged care workers are among those who cannot afford a large swathe of Australia's rental properties. ⌘ Read more
Fentanyl, opioid overdose reversal drug to be carried by WA police officers, in Australian first
A drug which can temporarily reverse opioid overdoses and restore normal breathing to become standard issue for police officers in Western Australia. ⌘ Read more
Yes campaigner takes aim at Jacinta Nampijinpa Price over welcome to country stance
A prominent Yes campaigner for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament has accused No campaigner and Shadow Indigenous Australians Minister Jacinta Nampijinpa Price of "hate" for First Nations people after she called welcome to country ceremonies "divisive". ⌘ Read more
'Any dog can bite' is the message behind a new campaign to reduce dog attacks
Over 500 people were admitted to SA hospitals for dog bites in the last 12 months, with a new public safety campaign is attempting to reduce dog attacks on people and pets. ⌘ Read more
How Mackenzie Arnold's shootout performance personified the Matildas' longer journey
She had the chance to win it all, but then Mackenzie Arnold hit the post. How she came back to win the World Cup shootout said everything about the Matildas' journey here. ⌘ Read more
Insurance affordability stress hits hard for one in eight Australian households
Kim Robertson has received notice that her home and contents premium has jumped by 142 per cent, mirroring the steep rises in regions exposed to natural perils such as cyclone and flood. ⌘ Read more
When this teacher rode 12,000km around Australia, he didn't expect to help so many people
Bob Sheridan did not seek help to deal with the trauma of his childhood until he was in his 60s. When he decided to champion a cause dear to his heart, he did not imagine the impact it would have. ⌘ Read more
'Where is Gina?' Lawyers for mining billionaire's children call on Rinehart to take the stand in legal battle
Lawyers for two of mining billionaire Gina Rinehart's children ask the Supreme Court why their mother will not front court to answer key questions in a case over billions of dollars in Pilbara iron ore mines. ⌘ Read more
'God took a really good man': Friends heartbroken over those dead in Maui blaze
A crowd-sourced online database has been launched to find missing individuals as friends and family mourn those killed in the devastating Hawaiian wildfires. ⌘ Read more
'Dynamo' epidemiologist Mary-Louise McLaws remembered for her life-saving work
The scientific community pays tribute to the calm, warm epidemiologist who led Australia during the COVID-19 pandemic who some say was more respected than a head of state. ⌘ Read more
P@nk to perform at Townsville stadium, breaking four-year concert drought at $300m venue
For the first time in four years, the Townsville Stadium will host a major music artist, with international superstar P@nk announcing a surprise March show at the venue. ⌘ Read more
Mark Latham dumped by Pauline Hanson as One Nation's NSW leader
One Nation MP Mark Latham says he was removed from the party "without consultation or due process". ⌘ Read more
Former police commissioner to lead SA greyhound racing industry inquiry
Former Victorian police commissioner Graham Ashton will lead an inquiry into South Australia's greyhound racing industry, that was sparked by an ABC report of apparent abuse in the industry. ⌘ Read more
'Like a death in the family': Sacred Aboriginal birthing tree vandalised as highway upgrade dispute ramps up
The latest protest in a long-running dispute over the protection of culturally significant trees in western Victoria earmarked for demolition to make way for a highway upgrade have ramped up after the vandalism of a birthing tree. ⌘ Read more
It all started with a run with his brother 20 years ago. Now Michael just has finished his 100th marathon
To run just one marathon is a massive achievement for most people — this 69-year-old has just chalked up his 100th. ⌘ Read more
Adelaide casino sets aside $45m to cover potential penalty as court case continues
The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) launched Federal Court action against SkyCity in December, alleging systemic non-compliance with anti-money laundering and counter terrorism financing laws. ⌘ Read more