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NT police union president uses first public speech to highlight 'crisis' within force
The Northern Territory Police Association's new president has used his first public speech to slam successive NT government policies and "rushed and bungled" rollouts he says are failing frontline officers. ⌘ Read more
Perth man charged over alleged assault of Qantas crew member
WA Police allege the man became verbally aggressive after being declined alcohol, before he got out of his seat and assaulted a female crew member. ⌘ Read more
Police officer on restricted duties as arrest of 18-year-old man in Taree under investigation
The arrest of the 18-year-old was videoed and shared on social media, which the NSW police minister said was "difficult to watch". ⌘ Read more
'Radioactive isotopes' found in Sydney home did not threaten national security, Australian Border Force says
Emergency services seized over 50 vials of hazardous materials, which Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) said on Thursday was believed to be low-level radioactive isotopes, from an Arncliffe property on Thursday. ⌘ Read more
Serial drink driver who killed 10yo girl extradited from Sydney to face fresh driving charges
Mitchell Walsh who was involved in the death of schoolgirl Jess Meehan two decades ago is being extradited to Perth after he allegedly skipped bail on fresh drink driving-related charges. ⌘ Read more
Government urged to make telehealth services for abortions permanent
An estimated one in 10 GPs currently provide abortion services. Experts warn that unless the federal government steps in to extend telehealth services, more women will miss out on crucial health care. ⌘ Read more
Police searching for students missing from Kakadu National Park school camp
Police say a boy and girl, both aged 15, are believed to have left the school campgrounds about 9.30pm Thursday. ⌘ Read more
Buddhist monk at Melbourne temple faces court on child sex abuse charges
The Venerable Naotunne Vijitha Nayaka Thero, who is the abbot of the Dhamma Sarana temple in Melbourne's south-east, is facing 13 charges including sexual penetration of a child under 16 and indecent act with a child under 16. ⌘ Read more
Uncle killer loses appeal after court rejects claims of drug dealer 'deathbed confession'
Convicted killer Daniel Troy Ames, who was jailed for the 2009 execution-style murder of his uncle, loses a legal bid to secure a retrial, with an Adelaide court dismissing claims of a deathbed confession by a drug dealer as neither "reliable" nor "compelling". ⌘ Read more
Aussie swimmer who broke 14 world records and won two Olympic gold medals dies aged 86
Australian swimming is mourning the death of Olympic gold medallist John Devitt, who broke 14 world records across his 13-year swimming career. ⌘ Read more
WA premier says fracking policies won't change as environmental groups push for Kimberley ban
Roger Cook says the government's position strikes the right balance between development, environmental protection, and landowner rights, but Kimberley campaign groups say the fight for a complete ban will continue. ⌘ Read more
Boomers star centre to miss flight to Japan ahead of World Cup after nasty ankle injury
Jock Landale will miss Australia's World Cup flight to Japan, as Jack White is called upon to take up a larger role. ⌘ Read more
Holden ute previously clocked at 253kph on Adelaide motorway crushed by police
The Holden ute, worth an estimated $20,000, was reduced to scrap metal by police today, about six months after it was clocked at "one of the highest ever speeds" detected on South Australian roads. ⌘ Read more
All the latest COVID-19 case numbers from around Australia — plus the news you may have missed
Here's a quick wrap of the COVID-19 news and case numbers from each Australian jurisdiction from the past week. ⌘ Read more
Melbourne driver who killed grandfather then blamed crash on 'African men' jailed
Alisha Fagan, who caused the death of 69-year-old grandfather Sedat Hassan in a 2022 crash, will be eligible for parole in less than six months. ⌘ Read more
Emergency Management Victoria refutes reports there will be fewer aircraft fighting fires this year
There have been no significant changes to Victoria's aerial firefighting capacity this summer, despite leaked documents suggesting it had been reduced by 40,000 litres, the acting EMV commissioner says. ⌘ Read more
Mining town facing demolition may be saved by 11th-hour government intervention
The future of a Queensland mining community that was on the brink of collapse has been guaranteed after the state government announced new legislation to save the town. ⌘ Read more
Zeda Haas and Kaharua Beer refused bail over alleged role in $3.5m meth importation
Two men, including the brother of NRL star Payne Haas, have been refused bail for a second time after facing a NSW court accused of trafficking a commercial quantity of methylamphetamine. ⌘ Read more
Live moment: Government defends against attempt to strike nuclear submarines out of Labor platform
The federal government faces off against an internal rebellion on AUKUS, as some delegates attempt to have references to nuclear-powered submarines struck from the party's platform. ⌘ Read more
It has been 50 years since Australia withdrew from the Vietnam War, but the pain lingers for many veterans
Crowds gather across Australia to mark 50 years since Australian troops were withdrawn from the Vietnam War. ⌘ Read more
How many stadiums could stay-at-home Matildas fans have packed into?**
More than 11 million Australians watched the Matildas take on England in the FIFA World Cup semifinal in a new national record — here's how that number stacks up. ⌘ Read more
We're told 1.2 million new homes are coming — but that's too late for Annabelle
More than 170,000 people across Australia are on the housing waitlist, including people like Annabelle, who faces living out of a car with her cat in a few weeks. ⌘ Read more
Why these South Australians want to give pubs without pokies a 'red hot go' in favour of families
Two famous country pubs near Mount Gambier are set to reopen ahead of summer, with both new operators planning to remove the venues' poker machines to make them more family-friendly. ⌘ Read more
Mine landslip triggers anxious wait for groundbreaking platypus program
A landslip at the edge of Sydney's Royal National Park has sent thick, black sediment into nearby waterways, which scientists hope will not hurt platypuses re-homed earlier this year. ⌘ Read more
Live: Listen up! It's time to count down to Australia's favourite animal sound
Join us in the tense final hours of voting before we count down the top 10 and announce Australia's favourite animal sound. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Depp v Heard: Jurors told to stay away from social media, but social media was its own courtroom
A new Netflix documentary examines the social media reaction to the 2022 Depp v Heard court case when actor Johnny Depp sued his ex-wife Amber Heard for defamation and Heard launched a counter-suit. ⌘ Read more
More varroa mite detections raise concerns over hive movements for almond pollination season
DPI teams monitor beehives sent to southern NSW for almond pollination, after two more varroa mite infestations are found near Kempsey. ⌘ Read more
Trio allegedly smuggled 560kg of cocaine into WA on boat after drugs dropped off coast by bulk carrier
Three Queensland men are charged over the alleged importation of more than half a tonne of cocaine to Western Australia by boat. ⌘ Read more
This little creature was locally extinct last week. Now, they're back — and growing
Golden bandicoots were last sighted in this area in 1967. Now a translocation project is aiming to revive the marsupial's population. ⌘ Read more
CheckMate: Did No campaigner Warren Mundine previously support the Voice?**
Quotes and audio have been circulating online purporting to show that No campaigner Warren Mundine formerly supported the Voice but has changed his position. Is that correct? ⌘ Read more
Weekly news quiz: All eyes on the Matildas, Trump indicted again and hip hop turns 50
Have you been paying attention? It's time to test your news knowledge from the week that was. ⌘ Read more
'The rightful 2008 champion': Felipe Massa officially accuses F1 of conspiring to prevent him from winning title
Former Ferrari driver Felipe Massa sends a letter to Formula One bosses accusing them of conspiring to prevent him from winning the 2008 title. ⌘ Read more
Disability no barrier to success as 'Miss Elissa' notches up 20 years at Buddina State School
Elissa Flannery, a 40-year-old Sunshine Coast resident, has become one of the school's longest serving members, having recently celebrated a significant milestone. ⌘ Read more
Live: China Evergrande files for bankruptcy protection in US, ASX to follow Wall Street's pessimism and open lower
China's second-largest property developer, the embattled China Evergrande Group, has filed for Chapter 15 bankruptcy protection in New York, while the Australian sharemarket is set to open lower on Friday. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
As Australia looks to host the 2026 Women's Asian Cup, one country stands in the way of the party rolling on
With crowds and viewership numbers breaking records all over the place, Australia looks to keep the momentum going by hosting the 2026 Women's Asian Cup. ⌘ Read more
Clarkie's paradise lost as developer snaps up last beachfront shack
Allan "Clarkie" Clarke's 32-year tenure on prime Sunshine Coast land will end when the property's new owner gets started on a luxury unit complex. ⌘ Read more
The 'worst housing crisis in history' is forcing Jonathon to live away from his children, and it's almost unbearable
A workplace injury led to a series of events resulting in this man sleeping on the floor of his friend's garage. It comes as homelessness services are inundated with new people seeking help. ⌘ Read more
'We're in the palm of his hand': The man Michael Parkinson wanted to interview last year
It's hard to believe there was anyone Sir Michael Parkinson hadn't spoken to during his glittering decades-long media career — but last year, he said there was one more interview he'd like to do. ⌘ Read more
China is big on internet censorship unless it's racist content, Human Rights Watch says
China's infamous censors are methodical about keeping the country's closed internet free from information that the ruling Communist Party does not want its citizens seeing, but a new report from Human Rights Watch finds racist content on the Chinese internet targeting black people has become common. ⌘ Read more
How dangerous weather turned a fun surfing trip into a nightmare 36 hours lost at sea
When two boats set off towards an Indonesian island for a birthday surfing trip, none of those on board could have predicted the next few days. Here's how the survivors managed more than 36 hours at sea. ⌘ Read more
Canberra man sentenced to 14 years in jail for raping and assaulting multiple ex-partners
A jury found Canberra man Shay Kahu Murphy, 32, guilty of 17 charges, including three of sexual intercourse without consent and nine assault offences in relation to four former partners. ⌘ Read more
Live: Britney Spears's husband Sam Asghari files for divorce. The latest news with The Loop
This morning's news, as it happens. ⌘ Read more
How one of Australia's most renowned living artists Elisabeth Cummings found her voice
When Elisabeth Cummings was awarded a scholarship to travel in 1958, the head of a prestigious art college complained it was being wasted on a woman. ⌘ Read more
Charlotte had a stroke at age 30. As an Indigenous woman, a study has found she's far from alone
Indigenous mother-of-four Charlotte Dodds was working as a disability support worker when she started to feel unwell. At age 30, she didn't recognise the stroke symptoms. ⌘ Read more
Anthony Albanese had one clear message for delegates at Labor's national conference
Labor is less than halfway into its first term, but Anthony Albanese knows if he leads a short-term government, what it achieves can be quickly negated. His message to delegates at the national conference is "be patient", writes Michelle Grattan. ⌘ Read more
A suspected mushroom-poisoning case has put a spotlight on food safety. Here are some handy tips
The suspected mushroom-poisoning deaths in Victoria of three people following a lunch has put a focus on the potential consequences of eating the wrong thing. Here's what food safety experts want you to know about food poisoning. ⌘ Read more
'Reality catching up with rhetoric' as coal-fired closure delayed
Across Australia, governments have set ambitious goals for turning their power systems green. But a decision to keep a coal plant running longer suggests the rhetoric is not matched by the reality. ⌘ Read more
'Performing badly': Experts warn of negative impacts of popular carbon offset scheme
Experts are warning Australia's most popular carbon credit scheme, which pays landholders to allow forests to regenerate, is not performing to standard. ⌘ Read more
When Christine sold her home, the buyer used the same law firm. Things soon became 'very sticky'
It's legal for one law firm to represent both sides of a real estate transaction but legal experts warn it can make navigating conflict difficult. ⌘ Read more
Our Vietnam War was more than the hundreds killed — the aftermath was confronting for the 60,000 who served
Barry Vassella's anxiety emerged with the sudden force of a gunshot, overwhelmed by a memory he could not yet decipher, and sparked simply by a log on the ground at a golf course. ⌘ Read more
How will the federal government's Help to Buy scheme work for people struggling to buy a house?**
Labor has re-activated its Help to Buy scheme, which means you can move into a "home" with just a 2 per cent deposit. ⌘ Read more
BOM warns of potential early start to fire season in south-east Queensland
A meteorologist warns that Queensland's fire season is about to begin and people must take precautions. ⌘ Read more
Women's World Cup has reached fever pitch, but one team is not allowed to play
Activists are calling on FIFA to grant the team official recognition, as Afghanistan's men's national soccer team continues to be recognised. ⌘ Read more
Hillsong founder Brian Houston was found not guilty — but one man has been left with a 'life sentence'
Standing outside Sydney’s Downing Centre courthouse on Thursday, a survivor of child sexual abuse reflected on a pain he has felt for 45 years. ⌘ Read more
Australia's foreign aid spending is still low. Experts say that's just the start of the problem
Over the last decade, Australia has invested less and less in foreign aid. But some experts say we need to address our definitions of success if we want the system to improve. ⌘ Read more
China deploys swarm of satellites to monitor military exercises in Australia
Hundreds of Chinese satellites are currently passing over Australia collecting intelligence on military training activities involving the United States and other regional partners, according to commercial space data obtained by the ABC. ⌘ Read more
Labor seeks to ease disquiet in party ranks on AUKUS, redoubling non-nuclear commitments
The federal government will call on the Labor rank and file to back a motion supporting the AUKUS defence deal, as it seeks to move past disquiet within its ranks on nuclear-powered submarines. ⌘ Read more
Thousands evacuated as 'out of control' wildfire burns tourist destination Tenerife
Thousands of people are evacuated as an out-of-control fire blazes across the Spanish tourist mecca of Tenerife. ⌘ Read more
Pakistan arrests 129 Muslims after mob attacks on churches and homes of minority Christians
Local authorities shut schools and offices and banned rallies for a week to prevent more violence. ⌘ Read more
Ten dead as Malaysian light plane crash captured on dashcam
A light plane crashes into a street in Malaysia's central Selangor state, killing eight people on board and two motorists on the ground. ⌘ Read more
Red cross to back out of funding 25 Afghan hospitals
Two years after the Taliban returned to power, one of Afghanistan's most critical humanitarian aid projects is set to decrease its support for medical facilties there. ⌘ Read more
More than 60 refugees feared dead after boat capsizes
Seven dead bodies are found after a boat capsizes off the West African coast, and authorities believe an estimated 56 people are still missing at sea. ⌘ Read more
Australia's best wines named, overall winner declared 'shoulder to shoulder' with world's finest
The Sydney Royal Wine show judges sampled entries from 1,800 wineries and say Australia's offerings are going from strength to strength. ⌘ Read more
Five of Parky's most memorable interviews: From John and Yoko to Meg Ryan and Dame Edna
Even when things didn't go to plan, Sir Michael Parkinson's subjects seemed to make great television — here are some of the most memorable moments from the legendary interviewer's chats. ⌘ Read more
Fifth man charged over alleged rape in Adelaide's west extradited from Victoria
A 26-year-old Victorian man, the fifth person to be arrested and charged over the alleged rape of a woman in June, will face court in Adelaide, after being extradited on Thursday. ⌘ Read more
'How can this be real?' Sister in disbelief that killers who 'hunted down' defenceless brother could be free in three years
Nicholas Henry died in early 2021 after he was bashed and stabbed eight times in Morwell, Victoria. Three of those involved have been sentenced in the Supreme Court, Mr Henry's sister says it "doesn't feel like justice". ⌘ Read more
'Not a liveable income': A-League Women players like Sarah juggle a day job to make ends meet
Sarah Langman is a goalkeeper for the Central Coast Mariners and has been playing for the A-League for nine seasons. But the disparity in pay and the part-time nature of the women's league in Australia means she can't focus on football full time. ⌘ Read more
Killer had assaulted partner in public, but community felt 'helpless', coroner hears
Neil Marika’s violence towards his partner Miss Yunupiŋu had escalated to a point where he assaulted her "in front of members of the community", the inquest into her death has heard. ⌘ Read more
Federation Square axed as Women's World Cup live site
Melbourne's Federation Square has been axed as a live site for the remainder of the Women's World Cup due to dozens of flares being let off within the capacity crowd there during Wednesday night's semifinal. ⌘ Read more
Bail granted for Hunter Valley man charged with 21 historical child sex offences
A New South Wales court hears that the charges against the 75-year-old are "as serious as it gets" and that "he will go to jail" if convicted. ⌘ Read more
Border Force raid on Sydney apartment block finds radioactive material
After an almost 10-hour raid on a Sydney apartment block emergency services have confirmed they found low level radioactive isotopes inside a home. ⌘ Read more
Community shares 'shock and heartbreak' after 16yo's alleged stabbing death
Crisis support workers are called into to support a community in mourning following the tragic death of a teenage boy on the New South Wales North Coast. ⌘ Read more
'The original came out in 1937, and evidently so': Actress Rachel Zegler's Snow White interview goes viral
Resurfaced comments made by actress Rachel Zegler about her upcoming live-action remake of Disney's Snow White spark outrage online. ⌘ Read more
Perth man allegedly confessed to hiding $4 million of drugs in car with plans to sell them, court told
A court has heard a 33-year-old Perth man accused of transporting more than $4 million worth of illegal drugs into Western Australia via the state's border checkpoint at Eucla made full admissions to police. ⌘ Read more
Legal service says $1,000pw Broome rents putting 'impossible' strain on community
New real estate figures reveal Kimberley rental prices are continuing skywards, and a community legal centre says it's "going to devastate" the region. ⌘ Read more
Music teacher who groomed 11-year-old avoids jail after loss of career deemed extra punishment
Newcastle District Court heard that Kieran Peter Norman, 31, had 17 private music students, most of whom were children, when he was arrested last year. ⌘ Read more
Albanese poised to speak at Labor conference in defence of AUKUS
The prime minister has indicated he will take part on Friday in what is expected to be the most contentious debate on the floor of Labor's national conference — that surrounding the AUKUS security pact — as the government attempts to quell internal disquiet over the contentious deal with the US and UK. ⌘ Read more
Pig kidney transplanted into a human body works for over a month
A pig's kidney that was transplanted into a brain-dead man by US surgeons has worked normally for over a month, sparking hope the operation could eventually be tried in living patients. ⌘ Read more
The burning issue set to blow up the Rugby World Cup
Rugby union's focus on limiting high tackles has come under the spotlight again after England captain Owen Farrell was handed a reprieve after being sent off against Wales last weekend — a decision one group says "made a mockery" of player welfare, writes Simon Smale. ⌘ Read more
At 5, Catalina needed life-changing surgery. But her city's hospital could not help
Catalina Kovacevich, 5, was born with a rare genetic condition which causes tumours to grow in her brain, and her family has been forced to travel interstate to get treatment for her — a situation the WA Liberals say is "not good enough". ⌘ Read more
Canberra IGA fined $16,500 for tampering with food item expiry dates
The court saw CCTV footage from the supermarket, showing staff removing use-by and best-before-date stickers and replacing them with new, extended dates. ⌘ Read more
'Slow, agonising death' for croc baited with poaching hook, authorities say
A wired rope, weighted down by a small rock was found inside the 2.6m reptile, whose body was found in the Ross River near Townsville. ⌘ Read more
Pilot dies after plane makes emergency landing in Panama
The LATAM Airlines flight was on its way from Miami to Santiago when its captain fell ill, forcing the other two pilots to proceed with an emergency landing. ⌘ Read more
Former schoolteacher to spend one-year in home detention over fatal Groote Eylandt crash
Ian De Silva, 53, pleaded guilty to reckless driving charges earlier this year over a 2021 crash that occurred while he was driving a group of school students on a remote Northern Territory island. ⌘ Read more
'Worst press conference I've ever had': Jones slams media as Wallabies fly out for Rugby World Cup
Wallabies coach Eddie Jones launches a scathing attack on reporters before his squad fly out of Sydney for the men's Rugby World Cup in France, claiming they are "so bloody negative about everything". ⌘ Read more
Authorities warn against 'life-threatening risks' after man filmed fishing metres from saltwater crocodile
A viral online video showing a man fishing near a large croc has left authorities dismayed and locals concerned such behaviour could have catastrophic outcomes. ⌘ Read more
Gina Rinehart tried to get son's lawyer to 'throw him under a bus' over inheritance row, court told
Billionaire miner Gina Rinehart tried to pressure her son's lawyer into issuing a media statement critical of his attempts to find out about what had happened to his inheritance, the WA Supreme Court is told, which would "throw him under a bus". ⌘ Read more
Mother of four killed by friend who dumped body down a mineshaft
Kobie Parfitt feared for her life days before she was killed by her friend Shannon Jeffrey, the Supreme Court in Melbourne heard today. Jeffrey had only been out of prison for two weeks when Ms Parfitt was killed. ⌘ Read more
Swimming Australia threatened with expulsion from World Aquatics
Swimming Australia calls a special general meeting to avoid being kicked out of the sport's global governing body due to perceived governance issues. ⌘ Read more
Farmers eye compensation as Western Power charged over devastating Wheatbelt fires
A probe into a bushfire, which tore through 18,000 hectares of farms and bushland in WA's Wheatbelt region, has led to legal action against Western Power. ⌘ Read more
Footballer nears the finish line in 1,000km dribble from Gold Coast to Sydney
The World Cup journey may be almost over for the Matildas, but there's still a way to go for this soccer fanatic. ⌘ Read more
Battle to keep lights on in WA as possible power shortfall leads to extension of time for coal power
WA is facing a potential power shortfall over the coming decade amid the transition to renewables, leading the government to keep the Muja coal-fired power station operating longer than planned. ⌘ Read more
Future of Labor's key housing policy uncertain after Greens frustrated with rent measures
The fate of the government's signature housing policy remains in doubt, with the Greens disappointed by renting measures announced by national cabinet yesterday, but the construction industry has welcomed the move to accelerate the building of 1.2 million new homes. ⌘ Read more
South Korean company signs 'multi-launch' contract to fire rockets from remote Australia
For the first time since NASA shot rockets from Arnhem Land last year, a remote Northern Territory site is looking to fire up again for more launches. ⌘ Read more
Is China building an airstrip on a disputed South China Sea island?**
Satellite photos of construction on Triton Island, one of the major islands in the Paracel group that is also claimed by Vietnam and Taiwan, causes speculation a new airstrip is in the works, but analysts say it may be too early to tell. ⌘ Read more
Eastern Freeway police crash trucking boss could face new court action after prosecutors' appeal win
Prosecutors will again be able to pursue charges against trucking boss Simiona Tuteru, who was in charge of a driver who fatally crashed into four police officers on Melbourne’s Eastern Freeway. ⌘ Read more
NSW premier defends appointment of new transport boss amid 'jobs for boys' concerns
The Transport Minister said her chief of staff was just making a "suggestion" when he asked for a Labor figure to be interviewed for the key role. ⌘ Read more
Hit hard by COVID, SA's second largest city looks to drastic changes to aid recovery
South Australia's second largest city is considering drastic change to its restaurant and pub precinct, removing car park spaces and closing streets to traffic in a bid to lure back revellers and tourists. ⌘ Read more
'The jewel of Alice Springs': Life of MK Turner OAM remembered at state funeral
The Arrernte elder, artist and author died last month having dedicated decades of her life to helping future generations of Indigenous Territorians. ⌘ Read more
More Australians out of work, as the unemployment rate increases
Australia's unemployment rate has risen to 3.7 per cent for July, up from 3.5 per cent in June, with 36,000 more people unemployed, according to Australian Bureau of Statistics data. ⌘ Read more