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Hillsong founder Brian Houston found not guilty of concealing his father's sexual abuse of a child
Brian Houston insisted he did not go to the police about his father's abuse because he was respecting the wishes of the victim. ⌘ Read more
Queensland man, who ran down a police officer as a teen in 2018, dies in custody within hours of arrest
The 21-year-old was 16 when he hit a police officer in a stolen car near Ipswich five years ago. ⌘ Read more
Matildas' World Cup semifinal sets TV audience record
The Matildas' 3-1 loss to England creates history by becoming the most-watched TV program since the current audience measurement system began in 2001. ⌘ Read more
Police divers called in after new tip emerges on cold case murder of Victoria Cafasso
Police divers have been called in to search an area near the East Coast town of St Helens for clues in the long-unsolved murder of a young Italian tourist. ⌘ Read more
Cheap WA gas a factor in cancellation of green hydrogen project, energy company says
One of the world's largest green hydrogen projects planned for WA has been shelved, partly due to the state's cheap cost of natural gas. ⌘ Read more
Rebecca is thriving at school, but cuts to a vital service she relies on could change that
The Victorian government is being urged to reconsider a decision to dramatically cut the number of specialist teachers who visit schools to help students with disabilities navigate mainstream education. ⌘ Read more
Antony Blinken speaks with former US Marine 'wrongfully detained' in Russia as Moscow touts 'prisoner swaps'
The US Secretary of State tells American citizen Paul Whelan to "keep the faith" as repatriation attempts continue. ⌘ Read more
Aussie Max Purcell stuns world number seven Casper Ruud in Cincinnati but de Minaur out
Max Purcell downs world number seven Casper Ruud to gain the best victory of his singles career, defeating the Norwegian in just under two hours in Cincinnati. ⌘ Read more
Thousands of protesters march on Labor's national conference in Brisbane
Thousands of protesters march on Labor's national conference, causing traffic chaos in Queensland's capital. ⌘ Read more
Mob sets churches on fire in Pakistan, hundreds take to streets over blasphemy claims
A Muslim crowd is accused of attacking churches with sledgehammers and setting them on fire, while hundreds blocked a highway over accusations Christians desecrated the Koran. ⌘ Read more
His brother's death shocked the nation and sparked outrage. Alex says it could have been him
Victorian police officer Alex Prestney was on duty the day his brother and four of their colleagues died in a horrific crash with an appalling aftermath. Now he's harnessing the passion he shared with his sibling to try and spare others the same pain. ⌘ Read more
Who falls foul of the facts more often, the Coalition or Labor? The answer might surprise you
This week marks 10 years of Fact Check at the ABC and the 600 verdicts offer an insight into our political system, writes RMIT ABC Fact Check's Matt Martino. ⌘ Read more
New name, new history, new location: Is witness protection really like what we see on TV?**
It's something we rarely hear about in Australia – for good reason – but there are people living in witness protection programs across the nation. ⌘ Read more
Desert peas paint outback town red as perfect conditions lead to marvellous display
A colourful bloom known as being notoriously difficult to cultivate is thriving in the most unusual places in Alice Springs, which a horticulturalist says comes down to a range of perfectly timed conditions. ⌘ Read more
Live: 'Significant' US inflation risk stokes rate hike concerns, ASX to fall ahead of latest unemployment data
Negativity on Wall Street overnight is likely to send the local market lower after the US Federal Reserve flagged potential interest rate rises, noting inflation was still a "significant" risk to the economy. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Blind Side parents agree to end Michael Oher's conservatorship
The lawyers for Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy says the allegations they lied to the former NFL player about his adoption are ridiculous but will end their conservatorship. ⌘ Read more
WA government removes possibility of exporting gas produced onshore as industry figures voice disapproval
The state government throws a spanner in the works of some of Australia's richest people, who had been racing to develop valuable gas reserves near Perth. ⌘ Read more
Heart attack survivor fulfills Kokoda Track dream, now fights to save cardiac lab that gave him second chance
When Adrian Frick suffered an "unsurvivable" heart attack at just 52, a specialist cardiac service in Bundaberg pulled him back from the brink. Now the service itself needs saving. ⌘ Read more
Pollution watchdog rejects gold mine's compliance claim on excessive dust
A NSW gold mine is ordered to do more testing to prove compliance with dust regulations after heavy metals were found in residents' blood and rainwater. ⌘ Read more
Live: King Charles congratulates England for defeating the 'magnificent Matildas'. The latest news with The Loop
This morning's news, as it happens. ⌘ Read more
'She wasn't going to get peace': Woman coerced into staying in deadly relationship, coroner hears
The inquest heard Miss Yunupiŋu – as she is known for cultural reasons –at times felt "hopeless and helpless" as she was pressured to return to her partner, despite his constant violent abuse. ⌘ Read more
He's been described as Australia's Gandhi. And this civil rights leader is planning to vote No to a Voice
Djiniyini Gondarra, a spiritual leader from north-east Arnhem Land, wants to see his decades-long calls for a treaty fulfilled. But he doesn't believe a Voice will deliver it. ⌘ Read more
Matildas' semifinal loss to England was not about the finish, but the run
The Matildas wanted to create their own Cathy Freeman moment. They did — but not in quite the way they expected. ⌘ Read more
How scammers use phishing attacks to 'socially engineer' their way into your savings
Phishing is the most commonly reported scam in Australia, with scammers harvesting tens of millions of dollars every year from unsuspecting victims. ⌘ Read more
Amir's friend was shot. Another was jailed. He locked himself in a room and came up with a plan
An uprising inspired and led by women was met with a swift crackdown. Now, young dissidents speak to the ABC in a series of interviews conducted in secret. ⌘ Read more
Here's how Australia watched the heartbreaking end to the Matildas' World Cup dream
Australians across the country were feeling the pressure last night as the Matildas prepared to take on England for a spot in the final. Here's how it unfolded away from the big cities. ⌘ Read more
Silent landscapes were normal millions of years ago — and then animals began to 'speak'
Wind back the clock a few hundred million years, and landscapes were completely silent of any truly meaningful communication through sound. So when did animals first find their voice, so to speak, and why? ⌘ Read more
'Completely waterlogged': Farmers call for halt to private hydro power scheme
A private hydro scheme in Tasmania's north-west is capable of powering 800 homes — but questions are being asked about the impact on neighbouring properties. ⌘ Read more
Young horse float driver for Ben Yole charged over crash that injured passengers, killed horses
The young driver of a car that crashed while towing an unregistered horse float, injuring five people and killing four horses, is charged with driving offences — as several of those involved in the crash battle for compensation. ⌘ Read more
Ivy found employers rarely 'had the patience for her'. Then she did an internship for people with disabilities
Ivy Belavy wanted a job that would help people. But the 19-year-old, who has a disability, found it difficult to get work. ⌘ Read more
Bacterial outbreak inside Sydney fertility unit destroys embryos
Affected patients were alerted this week about the contamination at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital's fertility unit. ⌘ Read more
Strays is a laugh-out-loud romp that will take you to some unexpected places
Starring Will Ferrell, Jamie Foxx and Australian actor Isla Fisher, Strays is an R-rated comedy about friendship that will have you howling with laughter. ⌘ Read more
Sunil's uncle lived a public life, eating fire and levitating. But he carried a private grief
Sunil Badami remembers his uncle wowing the public with 'miracles' like bending spoons with his mind. Decades later, he learnt the devastating secret his uncle hid. ⌘ Read more
The Philippines racing time and elements to resupply a deteriorating outpost in South China Sea
A dilapidated Philippines ship intentionally run aground on a South China Sea reef to counter China's claim to the area could soon "succumb to the elements", an American security analyst says. ⌘ Read more
The great Labor spectacle begins, as ALP hosts first national conference in government since Julia Gillard
Labor voters descend on Brisbane to hash out their party's platform for the next three years, readying to debate some of the most contentious policies in federal politics. ⌘ Read more
Ukraine recaptures key village from Russian forces but warns trouble on the north-eastern front
Ukraine announces the recapture of the village of Urozhaine from Russian troops in the south-east, but warns the situation on the north-eastern front is deteriorating amid Russian counterattacks. ⌘ Read more
Vandalism blamed for commuter chaos after Matildas match
Commuters faced long delays getting home after the Matildas loss to England in the Women's World Cup. ⌘ Read more
National Cabinet rejected a rental freeze. Will Labor's housing incentives prove a winner?**
The rejection of a rental freeze at yesterday's National Cabinet means the push from the Greens has hit a dead end. Will the party join the Coalition to vote down the government's $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund? We'll see, writes David Speers. ⌘ Read more
World Cup chaos as fans storm barriers, throw flares at overflowing Federation Square
Football fans storm barricades and throw flares at Melbourne's Federation Square which hit maximum capacity. ⌘ Read more
'That’s a gift': How the internet reacted to the Matildas' heartbreaking 3-1 loss to England
A Sam Kerr wonder goal, sure, but Australia's World Cup run is over as England ran out 3-1 winners in the Women's World Cup semi-final — here's how the internet reacted. ⌘ Read more
Matildas knocked out of World Cup by England
The Matildas are out of the FIFA Women's World Cup, losing 3-1 to England at Stadium Australia in Sydney. ⌘ Read more
The Matildas didn't make it to the final, but they've got one more match to play this World Cup. Here's what happens now.
Having already recorded the best-ever result for an Australian soccer team in a World Cup, the Matildas will now vie for third place. ⌘ Read more
Boomers' World Cup preparations take a hit as Aussies lose to Brazil in warm-up clash
With the Basketball World Cup a little over a week away, the Boomers suffer a loss to Brazil in a warm-up match in Melbourne. ⌘ Read more
Concussion causes another AFL retirement, with Paul Seedsman to try migraine injections
Adelaide Crows midfielder Paul Seedsman becomes the latest AFL player to retire due to ongoing concussion issues, saying he has been advised to "cease all contact sport". ⌘ Read more
'Call for action': Emotional vigil hears calls to overhaul WA's domestic violence support agencies
The peak body for WA's family violence services calls for the state government to review how its systems could better protect alleged domestic abuse victims and prevent future deaths. ⌘ Read more
Are you bringing a pot plant from Queensland to NSW? You could be risking a million-dollar fine
The NSW government is warning those convicted of breaking biosecurity controls could face enormous fines as it ramps up efforts to keep dangerous fire ants out of the state. ⌘ Read more
Live: Matildas face England for a place in the Women's World Cup final
The Matildas are up against European champions England in their Women's World Cup semifinal at Stadium Australia in Sydney, with both sides aiming for a spot in the final for the first time. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
'Real heartbreak is outliving children': Loved ones gather to mourn loss of five boys, father on Russell Island
Five boys and their father were killed in the blaze, the state's worst house fire tragedy since 2011. Today, loved ones paid tribute to the "heroic" dad and his "beautiful" boys. ⌘ Read more
Missing father presumed to have died in Hawaii wildfires, Adelaide daughter says
Shirley McPherson says while she does not have official confirmation of her father's death, she has received information from relatives of other residents who had been living at the same housing complex, and whose lives were claimed by the inferno. ⌘ Read more
Serial rapist who has served almost 20 years behind bars jailed again
Newcastle District Court heard that Colin William Babbage, 65, threatened a 31-year-old woman with a knife before he sexually assaulted her in 2021. She was his fourth victim. ⌘ Read more
Parents urged to watch for scarlet fever symptoms as strep A cases surge in Queensland
Queenslanders are being warned to be vigilant for fever and rash symptoms in young children as group A streptococcus infections sweep across the state. ⌘ Read more
Would you travel 240km for your banking? These regional Australians are being forced to do just that
It's been six months since the town of Carnamah in Western Australia lost its only bank. Locals have told a senate inquiry into bank closures how they're now travelling hours to access financial services. ⌘ Read more
Man who sent faeces in post addressed to Leonardo DiCaprio, Jared Leto escapes jail time
A WA man who sent 23 parcels of his own faeces and urine through Australia Post in "bizarre circumstances" is handed a two-year good behaviour bond. ⌘ Read more
Resurrected 'zombie DA' gives life to 'townhouse village' approved for popular coastal community
Approval of a reactivated 30-year-old "zombie" development application will see a mixed-use residential village built in a popular coastal town in northern NSW. ⌘ Read more
Australian recession 'likely' in the next 12 months, according to new industry survey
A survey of insolvency professionals, turnaround advisors, company boards and lawyers says sentiment among working professionals has fallen noticeably during a relatively short space of time. ⌘ Read more
Michael expects 'argy-bargy' as his house of six is split evenly betwen Matildas and Lionesses fans
Michael hails from England, but just two of his four children back the Lionesses. It's a similar story for thousands of expat homes with English ancestry. ⌘ Read more
Live moment: Anthony Albanese speaking following national cabinet meeting
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is giving a press conference after a national cabinet meeting with state and territory leaders this afternoon. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
'Egregious breach of duty': Gina Rinehart tried to deflate value of shares in family trust, court hears
An explosive memo written by Gina Rinehart, allegedly part of a "special project" to deflate the value of Hancock Prospecting shares, has been presented to the Supreme Court as part of a huge civil trial in Perth. ⌘ Read more
'Jobs for the boys': Transport minister under fire over controversial $600k hire
Josh Murray was hired to a $600k-a-year role despite an external recruiter finding he was under-qualified. ⌘ Read more
University merger delay could come at $250 million cost, but impact on jobs unclear
Failure to merge two of South Australia's biggest universities could cost the new combined entity $250 million, one of the institutions tells a parliamentary inquiry scrutinising the proposal — but students say questions remain unanswered about job losses and the impact on education. ⌘ Read more
Power lines are being blamed for the Maui fires. If true, it's not without precedent
The exact cause of the fire remains unknown, but some are pointing the finger at an electricity company for leaving its grid on amid high wind warnings and dozens of toppled poles. ⌘ Read more
Traditional owner demands apology over controversial comments made by Bunbury councillor
Bunbury traditional owner Garry Calgaret is demanding an apology for controversial comments at a Bunbury council meeting. ⌘ Read more
Patience pays off as Essendon still controls its own finals fate
A weekend win over the Kangaroos means Essendon's finals chances are still in their own hands — Cody Atkinson and Sean Lawson look at the Bombers' season, and how coach Brad Scott's message is sinking in with players. ⌘ Read more
Wests Tigers deny 'knifing' Sheens as coach, Marshall set to take over in 2024
Tim Sheens is poised to stand down as Wests Tigers NRL coach at the end of the season, with the club saying he has "anointed" Benji Marshall as his replacement. ⌘ Read more
Woman who helped son defraud federal government of $91,000 issued fine, given good behaviour order
A 71-year-old woman who helped her son defraud the Department of Defence of close to $100,000 is fined $2,000. ⌘ Read more
Victorian brothers involved in fake stamp scam won't be delivered to jail
Shaheryer and Obaid Khan are placed on a 12-month good behaviour bond after they were found in possession of 2.4 million counterfeit stamps when police raided their property in 2021. ⌘ Read more
How do the Matildas get ready for a match? Well, here are some of their pre-game rituals
Rocking out to music in the change room and having meals together are a team tradition but that's as far as shared pre-game rituals go for the Matildas. ⌘ Read more
Longtime friend of convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh sentenced for stealing insurance millions
A longtime friend of disgraced South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh has been sentenced to nearly four years in prison for scheming to steal millions of dollars in insurance settlements. ⌘ Read more
Conor offered a reward for his missing bird. Days later he was being ambushed
When Conor Mulligan's pet parrot went missing in suburban Adelaide, he did what many pet owners do and distributed posters around the area, but never imagined it would lead to "one of the scariest situations" he had ever been in. ⌘ Read more
Authors taking advantage of competing technology to draw young readers back to books
Screens, social media and information technology may be seen as competition for the written word, but authors are increasingly using it to their benefit. ⌘ Read more
'The perfect wave': Why surfers are drawn to hard-to-reach islands across Indonesia
For decades, surfers have been taking risky trips to hard-to-reach places across Indonesia looking for the ideal wave. ⌘ Read more
The Matildas are the talk of the town. Test your knowledge ahead of the team's World Cup semifinal
Fancy yourself as a Women's World Cup expert? Test your knowledge with our Matildas quiz. ⌘ Read more
11 killed, 10 missing after powerful explosion near Dominican Republic's capital
Firefighters are searching through smouldering rubble following a blast that tore through a bustling commercial centre, with 10 people still missing. ⌘ Read more
Man stabbed to death in NSW central west, police investigation underway
Emergency services were called to a home in Dubbo just after midnight but the man died at the scene. ⌘ Read more
Outrage after empty coffin buried instead of Indigenous elder in outback Queensland
A First Nations family is angry after a mix-up at an outback morgue resulted in an empty coffin being buried instead of the body of a beloved elder. ⌘ Read more
More bee hives to be destroyed as varroa mite is detected in new area of NSW
Varroa mite has been detected for the first time in Kempsey, with the source of the infestation unknown. ⌘ Read more
Why a public holiday for a Matildas World Cup win could cost far less than you think
It is unconscionable to talk about the cost of a public holiday without also talking about the benefit. But there's something else that needs discussing too: declaring a public holiday is a job for states and territories. The PM doesn't get a look in, writes Peter Martin. ⌘ Read more
Why two ex-police officers traded a life of fighting crime for a life of slime
Nick and Victoria Howe began experimenting with snail breeding on their WA farm and now have restaurants queuing up for their produce. ⌘ Read more
Russia's rouble has tumbled — and it's unwelcome news for the Kremlin
Russia's rouble has taken a hit in recent months, with some economists warning it is the closest the nation has come "to a real economic problem since the start of the war". ⌘ Read more
Pauline Hanson successfully appeals $250K defamation payout to former senator Brian Burston
Brian Burston sued One Nation leader Pauline Hanson in the Federal Court claiming she accused him of sexual harassment on social media, in a text message to his wife and in a television interview. ⌘ Read more
Former British Cycling, Team Sky doctor banned for four years for breaking anti-doping rules
A former team doctor for Britain's cycling team and professional outfit Team Sky has received a four-year ban for violating anti-doping rules early last decade. ⌘ Read more
DoorDash fined $2m for delivering too many spam messages
An investigation by the communications watchdog finds DoorDash sent more than 1 million texts and emails that breached spam regulations. ⌘ Read more
Two men to face court over allegedly importing $3.5 million worth of methylamphetamine
Police have charged a 19-year-old and a 20-year-old for their role in the alleged trafficking of 4kg of "commercial quantity of a controlled drug". ⌘ Read more
These girls grew up on a farm in the family for a century. Now they've made a heartbreaking decision
For five generations the Amos family has bred merino sheep on the same property on the New South Wales-Queensland border — but that is about to change. ⌘ Read more
North Korea claims American soldier defected because of 'inhuman maltreatment and racial discrimination in US Army'
State media reported that Travis King confessed to illegally crossing the border and intended to stay because of feelings harboured against the US Army. ⌘ Read more
Woman dead after alleged stabbing in Western Sydney
NSW Ambulance paramedics treated the woman but she died at the scene. ⌘ Read more
Parenting guru Maggie Dent reveals the moment as a 'fragile teen' that changed the course of her life
One of the darkest moments in Maggie Dent's adolescence changed the course of the parenting guru's life, setting her on the path to helping others understand their teenagers. ⌘ Read more
'These people are not normal': Trials over Newcastle ice addict's murder provide frightening insight into drug world
Danielle Easey lived and died in a dangerous world. Jurors in two trials over her death have been asked to enter that drug scene, where fraud was commonplace and every day was about chasing "coin" and "rock". ⌘ Read more
Woman succumbs to injuries sustained after fall on Thailand holiday, family mourns most 'kindest' person'
The family of a woman who suffered a brain bleed after an accident in Thailand has shared their grief at her "sudden' death". ⌘ Read more
Georgia's Trump indictment court admits to releasing 'test sample' document before jury vote
The Fulton County court clerk said the document was unofficial despite the charges listed matching the ones brought against the former US president. ⌘ Read more
Police say dirt bike hoons harassed officers during an arrest in Melbourne's south-west
Vision released by Victoria Police shows riders doing burnouts and spraying officers with dirt and rocks during an arrest at Williams Landing late last month. ⌘ Read more
Real estate agents don body-worn cameras as desperate people vent their fury
A real estate firm in Queensland issues cameras to staff after an agent is locked inside a property during an inspection, but it's not the only sector that's seeing frustrations boil over as people struggle to survive. ⌘ Read more
Live: Falls expected on ASX as China woes hit Wall St, European stocks
Global markets fall sharply and Australian stocks are poised to follow, while expectations remain that the US Federal Reserve may not be finished hiking interest rates. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. ⌘ Read more
Why is Australia being compared with Namibia? Unions warn every worker should take note
The union movement warns if Australia doesn’t get on board we will miss a once-in-a-generation opportunity to become a renewable manufacturing powerhouse. ⌘ Read more
Avenue of honour in the Snowy Mountains of Cooma a stark reminder of those killed in Vietnam War
A 600-metre strip adjacent the Monaro Highway at Cooma includes 528 flags that have been placed in respect of Australian soldiers who fell in the Vietnam war, as the 50th anniversary of its withdrawal of troops from the country nears. ⌘ Read more
An Australian-first space-testing beamline is set to help the national space industry skyrocket
The irradiation-testing beamline, used to test if space technology can handle the pressure of heavy particles, is the newest equipment in the ANU's Heavy Ion Accelerator Facility in Canberra. ⌘ Read more
Could artificial intelligence help solve the world's hunger problem?**
Queensland scientists say artificial intelligence can play a role in feeding the world by helping farmers produce more sustainable and profitable plants. ⌘ Read more
'Everybody is looking away': NT coroner explores shame surrounding domestic violence at inquest
Northern Territory Coroner Elisabeth Armitage says domestic violence continues to be "a big problem" as the third in a series of coronial inquests into the deaths of Indigenous women continues in Darwin. ⌘ Read more
Since Westpac left Tennant Creek, Mary has to travel 500km to the nearest branch
Australia's banking watchdog is investigating Westpac's sudden departure from the Northern Territory town of Tennant Creek. ⌘ Read more
Matildas' World Cup semifinal is not about old rivalries, but new mythmakers
Australia and England have long-standing rivalries in men's sport, but for tonight's semifinal, how relevant are these old myths to these bright young teams? ⌘ Read more