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Newspaper article helps Vietnam veterans reunite more than half a century after losing contact
Kaytetye elder Geoff Shaw and retired handyman Malcolm Spencer last saw each other when they were fighting for their country during the Vietnam War. They have a lot of catching up to do. ⌘ Read more
'Definitely got a screw loose or something': Daredevils take on Australia's toughest desert race
The Finke Desert Race lures hundreds of fearless competitors every year, as they risk their lives across unforgiving desert terrain in what is widely considered Australia's most extreme off-road race. ⌘ Read more
Waste-to-energy plants are tourist attractions overseas, and one's about to open south of Perth
While it has some pushback in favour of other waste reduction measures the facility, alongside another, is expected to process 700,000 tonnes of rubbish per year. ⌘ Read more
'It's total new ground': Amid the red dirt of the Pilbara, a $500m dispute rages on
After two weeks of hearings in WA's remote Pilbara, Yindjibarndi traditional owners and mining company FMG are no closer to resolving their $500 million dispute. ⌘ Read more
Retiring North Melbourne champion Jack Ziebell spends night in hospital after 'unprovoked attack'
Kangaroos champion Jack Ziebell — who called time on his career yesterday in North Melbourne's loss to Richmond — spends the night in hospital after "unprovoked attack". ⌘ Read more
Cork hats and Ange chants — Tottenham fans go wild for Postecoglou as Spurs claim victory over Manchester United
In his first home match as Tottenham Hotspur manager, Ange Postecoglou claims victory over Manchester United and sends the Spurs crowd wild. ⌘ Read more
Forget the saddle, these horse riders are making an art form out of nearly falling off
Normally, seeing an 11-year-old child hanging upside down on a moving horse would be cause for alarm, but Sophie Millar's parents aren't worried. ⌘ Read more
The outback NT rodeo attracting young talent
Described by spectators as one of the last "old school" rodeos left in Australia, the Borroloola Bushman's Carnival brings together families from across cattle stations and surrounding Indigenous communities. ⌘ Read more
Three taken to hospital after Hawthorne fire 'destroyed' home, burned two neighbouring properties
A Brisbane home was "destroyed" by fire overnight, with three men taken to hospital. ⌘ Read more
After weeks of love and care, this once-starved Tawaki penguin is heading home to New Zealand
Release days are exhilarating but full of worry for wildlife carer Tracey Wilson. She's saying goodbye to a feathered friend who washed ashore in Victoria, thousands of kilometres from home. ⌘ Read more
Tropical flower supply looking tight as rain dampens the north's dry season
Lovers of Australian-grown tropical flowers could have trouble finding them as an usually rainy dry season has put Queensland growers two months behind schedule. ⌘ Read more
Why women with ADHD may get a flare-up in symptoms at certain times of their menstrual cycle
There may be times during their menstrual cycle when women with ADHD find it harder to plan, organise and focus their attention. And they may find their ADHD medication doesn't seem to work as well. Here are some insights into why. ⌘ Read more
Visiting the pub is more expensive than ever, so how do publicans set the perfect parma price?**
Publicans say it's a "difficult recipe" to keep punters coming through the doors for a weekly meal special, when their own costs are rising too. ⌘ Read more
Crows loss will stand despite clear evidence Adelaide's Ben Keays' 'behind' was actually a goal
Video evidence shows Adelaide's Ben Keays did kick a goal in the final moments of the Crows' season-ending loss, despite the umpire calling a behind. ⌘ Read more
Linda's ex-partner said ice would help her postnatal depression. Now she's got her kids back, and is getting on with life
Blessings don't come in a much better disguise than being unexpectedly tossed into jail and separated from your three-month-old baby and other young child. That's what happened to Linda, who has now graduated from the ACT Drug and Alcohol Court's program, has her children back, and is getting on with life. ⌘ Read more
Melissa loves 'getting paid to travel Australia' in a B-double cattle truck
Meet the 24-year-old from Gippsland who beat nine male finalists to win Young Driver of the Year. ⌘ Read more
Why these cotton farmers are ditching their siphons and going 'bank-less'
Cotton growers have used siphons for decades to transfer water from channels over a bank onto the crop, but a few farmers are making the switch in an effort to save water. ⌘ Read more
‘Denying me my right’: Indigenous leaders call for greater education amidst Voice campaign
As the rest of the country debates the Voice referendum, there is little to no evidence of a Yes or No campaign in this Queensland city, according to locals. ⌘ Read more
Should the thylacine be brought back to life? Here's how you responded
Scientists say they can bring the extinct thylacine back from the dead within a decade, but does anybody want them to? The resounding answer to an ABC survey is "Yes". ⌘ Read more
Undetectable social media filters allowing women to change their bodies in videos
People have been aware of photoshopped images in magazines and on social media for years, but a new study has found young women are less likely to believe that videos can also be edited. ⌘ Read more
Lots of Australians reckon community choirs are 'daggy'. Here's why they're wrong
We seem to love making fun of the "daggy" image of the community choir — but the truth is, there's a mountain of evidence backing up how they boost our wellbeing, writes ABC News presenter Tamara Oudyn. ⌘ Read more
'Abnormal situation' strikes Russian spacecraft on mission to explore Moon's south pole
An "abnormal situation" strikes Russia's Luna-25 spacecraft as it prepares to transfer to its pre-landing orbit, according to Russia's national space agency Roskosmos. ⌘ Read more
Five quick hits — Gorry gets angry in push and shove as Gustavsson finally looks to his subs
Katrina Gorry's temper boils over against Sweden, while Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson finally looked to use his bench — these are the five quick hits from the Matildas final World Cup match, ⌘ Read more
Pakistan's opposition party leader Shah Mehmood Qureshi detained
The vice-chairman of jailed Pakistani former prime minister Imran Khan's party is arrested, as part of a widening crackdown on the former ruling party. ⌘ Read more
'The seduction of participation': Immersive artwork co-opts audience as comment on surveillance
Mexican artist-chemist Rafael Lozano-Hemmer has created an odyssey for existential dilemmas using ‘inversive’ technology. ⌘ Read more
Bradley Cooper has been accused of 'Jewface' over his new movie — here's what that means
This is not the first time prosthetic noses have popped up on screen and caused controversies towards the Jewish community. ⌘ Read more
Matildas' loss to Sweden revealed a team that had already given everything
For 96 gruelling minutes, they tried to make history on the pitch. But for these exhausted Matildas, their race was already run. ⌘ Read more
The word 'diet' looms over weight loss — and the science confirms it does more harm than good
Australians spend an average of 31 years of their lives on a diet yet we remain one of the most statistically overweight people in the world. Does anything work to shift unwanted kilos? ⌘ Read more
Three injured after chair lift plunges into snow below at NSW ski resort
An investigation is underway after a ski chair lift plummeted to the ground below in the New South Wales Snowy Mountains, injuring three people. ⌘ Read more
'Day of pain and loss': At least 6 dead in strike on Ukrainian city square
Chernihiv civilians were on their way to celebrate a religious holiday when the missile strike hit, injuring 37. ⌘ Read more
X criticised after Elon Musk moves to scrap blocking feature on social media platform
There has been widespread opposition over news the social media platform, formerly known as Twitter, could lose the safety feature. ⌘ Read more
Family and friends rally in grief and anger over death of young mother Jamikka Binge-Olive
The sudden death of an Indigenous woman in northern New South Wales has prompted an outpouring of emotion at a rally in her home town. ⌘ Read more
Koroisau the hero as Wests Tigers snap 10-match losing streak
Following a tumultuous week that saw Benji Marshall appointed as head coach for next year, Wests Tigers record their first win since May after Api Koroisau lands a sideline penalty goal to sink the Dolphins 24-23. ⌘ Read more
Guantanamo judge throws out confession of bombing suspect because it was derived from torture
A US military judge rules an Al-Qaeda bombing suspect's confession cannot be used as evidence because he was tortured by the CIA and FBI. ⌘ Read more
Live: Matildas wrap up World Cup journey with third-place playoff against Sweden
The Matildas FIFA Women's World Cup journey is not over, with third-place on the line against Sweden in Brisbane/Meanjin. Follow all the updates in our live blog. ⌘ Read more
India and Russia expected to land on Moon in coming days, amid race to find water on lunar south pole
India's space agency releases images of the Moon as its craft approaches the lunar south pole, a previously unexplored region where Russia is trying to land first. ⌘ Read more
Volunteer plane spotting helped 12-year-old Irene Jones make sense of World War II
An exhibition at Melbourne's Shrine of Remembrance honours the contribution of young people during periods of war, including the likes of Irene Jones whose family was enlisted in north-east Victoria as volunteer air observers. ⌘ Read more
'A serious warning': China launches drills around Taiwan in angry response to Vice President William Lai's US trip
China's military begins drills around Taiwan, saying it is a "serious warning" to separatist forces, in an angry and widely expected response to a visit of Vice President William Lai to the United States. ⌘ Read more
Renters 'won't forgive' Labor, say Greens as hundreds protest at ALP conference
Griffith MP Max Chandler-Mather says it is a "shot across the bow" for Labor, who this week announced it would reactivate its Help to Buy scheme. ⌘ Read more
Pioneering IVF group accused of forging signatures and burning documents about genetic test
Court documents allege scientists working for Monash IVF Group used embryos without consent, forged signatures and destroyed documents. ⌘ Read more
AFL live: Tigers farewell club greats as they take on Kangaroos at MCG
It's the end of an era at Tigerland, as retiring greats Jack Riewoldt and Trent Cotchin play their farewell games against North Melbourne. Follow our live AFL ScoreCentre for all the scores, stats and results. ⌘ Read more
With thousands of workers flying into WA's booming Goldfields, where are they all going to live?**
Major construction projects in the region have mining companies scrambling to find accommodation to house the influx of FIFO workers, with at least 600 beds required for a $1.5 billion expansion at Kalgoorlie's Super Pit. ⌘ Read more
As Australia's film industry booms, workers are wanted behind the scenes
Ever wanted to work on a TV or film set?  Employment in Australia's screen industry has jumped 37 per cent in recent years and crew members are wanted to work on productions. So what does it take to land a job? ⌘ Read more
Ukraine will get F-16 fighter jets from the Dutch and Danes after the US agrees to allow transfers
The United States gives approval for the Netherlands and Denmark to deliver F-16s to Ukraine, officials in Washington and Europe say. ⌘ Read more
Vet crafts special shoes to help injured magpie Birkenstock and other hurt birds find their feet again
A Sunshine Coast vet is helping injured birds find their feet by creating special shoes to assist with their recovery, with her latest patient a magpie named after a popular brand for human shoes. ⌘ Read more
'Mobilise': PM rallies troops as Labor ramps up Voice to Parliament campaign
Labor rank and file return from the national conference with a call to action from the prime minister, as the government heads into its formal campaign for the Voice to Parliament referendum. ⌘ Read more
Aussies set to fly at World Athletics Championships
Australia is sending its biggest ever field of athletes to the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest, including two reigning champions and several other medal chances. Here's your run down ahead of competition starting Saturday night. ⌘ Read more
Two men charged over fires that razed a home in Queensland's Western Downs
A 48-year-old man and a 23-year-old man — both from Wieambilla — have each been charged with arson, and 16 counts between them of setting fire to vegetation. ⌘ Read more
Souths NRL premiership-winner Kyle Turner dies aged 31
South Sydney premiership-winner and Indigenous All Stars representative Kyle Turner has died at the age of 31. ⌘ Read more
Nine signs you have chronic inflammation in your body
In the short-term, inflammation is a sign your body is healing. But persistent levels of inflammation in blood and tissue — called "inflammaging" — is linked to disease, write Lauren Ball and Emily Burch. ⌘ Read more
Men who allege Michael Jackson sexually abused them as boys have lawsuits revived for jury trial
A US court revises lawsuits from two men, including an Australian, who allege Michael Jackson sexually abused them as boys. ⌘ Read more
As Australia grapples with a big-car 'arms race', will petrol prices push people away from combustion engines?**
Claude Love has no plans to give up his truck or move to an electric alternative, despite the federal government's push for lower-emission vehicles. His reason? The "atrocious" state of regional Victorian roads. ⌘ Read more
NRLW live: Cowboys push for top-four spot against Sharks
North Queensland has the chance to finish the round inside the top four if it can chalk up a win against Cronulla. Later, the Wests Tigers take on St George Illawarra, before Gold Coast hosts the Sydney Roosters. Follow our NRLW ScoreCentre. ⌘ Read more
Tiny carnivorous marsupial returns to island home
Mulgaras were one of 11 native animals wiped out on Dirk Hartog Island, off Western Australia, after Europeans arrived. Now the little marsupials are making a comeback, with the help of scientists and Indigenous rangers. ⌘ Read more
L-platers rejoice with reopening of driving test centre, but will it make getting your licence easier?**
A Perth driving instructor says the reopening of shuttered licensing centre as a dedicated driver assessment facility will help ease the city's chronic shortage of available testing dates. ⌘ Read more
'Totally gut-wrenching': Homeless after a bushfire, Karen wishes she had been better prepared
Karen Towner was happy living off-grid on a rural property until a ferocious fire ripped through her home, leaving her with nothing but a bag of dirty clothes. ⌘ Read more
From canola crop to catwalk, this country kid is living her dream as a fashion model
Growing up on a farm in South Australia's south-east, Tully Heinrich's friends didn't take her dream of becoming a runway model seriously, but now she is on the catwalks of New York and Paris. ⌘ Read more
Does Mozart’s Magic Flute hold the key to our existential crisis? Simon McBurney says yes.
The UK theatre maverick and climate change activist was initially sceptical about tackling Mozart's "complicated" masterpiece, but the deeper he dug, the more he realised its relevance to contemporary audiences. ⌘ Read more
From jamming in an Arnhem Land cave to the National Indigenous Music Awards, this band is one to watch
Combining ancient songlines with punk, metal and rock music influences, Arnhem Land band Wildfire Manwurrk sings in the endangered Kune language to keep it alive. ⌘ Read more
When this adventure filmmaker posted a YouTube video, regulators came calling
Rob Parsons is a social media influencer who shares his adventures in the Tasmanian wilderness. But he's just been threatened with legal action by the parks and wildlife service over what he says are outdated filming laws. ⌘ Read more
Disciplining adults three times her age is no sweat for one of Australia's youngest netball umpires
Maleya Raitava stepped on the court at just six years old and now, at the age of 10, is one of the country's youngest qualified netball umpires, and wants other kids to join her on the sidelines. ⌘ Read more
This former politician received ‘pushback’ when seeking a mammogram. Her persistence resulted in a diagnosis
Breast cancer patients and advocates are decrying a lack of communication about mammograms for women in their 40s, as claims of pushback from services surface. ⌘ Read more
Donkeys are 'natural protectors' and farmers are recruiting them to guard against wild dogs
Eliezer Robinson says demand for these guardians are on the rise after finding them to be fiercely defensive once bonded with a herd, saying "family means everything to them". ⌘ Read more
Lack of resources leads to 'recurring cycle' of domestic violence offending, coroner hears
The family of a woman killed by her partner almost five years ago has told the coroner that an inquest into her death was the first time they heard the "true story" of what happened to her. ⌘ Read more
Jack waited 30 years to clear his name after being arrested as part of an illegal police operation
Inside Operation Trident — the "complete failure" of a police investigation that created a car-stealing racket and forced one man to fight for decades to clear his name. ⌘ Read more
'What is form?' Magpies coach not worried despite Lions exposing defence woes
After being blown away by the lethal Brisbane forward line, Collingwood will need to fix up their defensive woes with AFL finals fast approaching. ⌘ Read more
How isolated rugby fans in the bush are finding ways to play competitive sport
A group of mothers in the small North-West Queensland community of Hughenden started a rugby union carnival for their children 11 years ago, and it's now one of the town's biggest weekends of trade each year. ⌘ Read more
The unis might be in unison, but is the SA merger deal a unicorn?**
While the merger of UniSA and the University of Adelaide is being spruiked by the SA government as a once-in-a-generation opportunity for the state and its education sector, it is far from a fait accompli. ⌘ Read more
'This is a game to win': Matildas not backing off for third-place play-off
The Matildas are determined to take a bronze medal away from the Women's World Cup and coach Tony Gustavsson won't be handing out jerseys. ⌘ Read more
A green wave could be on the horizon and it spells trouble for Labor and the LNP in Queensland
The impact of the Greens on federal politics was on full display this week as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese addressed hundreds of Labor faithful in the river city of Brisbane, writes Rachel Riga. ⌘ Read more
This happy family snap of one of Australia's most prominent families belies the bitter inheritance battle yet to unfold
The portrait of a smiling family captured in 1976 gives little indication of the tensions that would later erupt between the generations — and 40 years later, the feud in the House of Hancock is still firmly in the national spotlight. ⌘ Read more
All Sarthak wanted was a home for his family. The quest has pushed them to the edge
Analysts say the past 18 months have seen Australia's home construction industry weather one of the largest storms in decades. It's left countless families caught up in builder collapses teetering on the financial brink. ⌘ Read more
Magpies warbled their way to the top of our favourite Aussie animal sound poll. So what do their songs mean?**
The magpie has something to crow about — it's the winner of our quest to find Australia's most-loved animal sound. But their songs are more than beautiful warbles. ⌘ Read more
Georgia's prosecutor is an 'expert' gangbuster. Could she also be Trump's worst nightmare?**
Donald Trump and rapper Young Thug may appear to have little in common. But both are being charged under the same law, in the same state, by the same prosecutor. ⌘ Read more
'This is bad': How online auction glitch costs premature bidder classic 1976 Ford
A technical glitch in an online auction led to a car raffle company securing a prized 1976 Ford Falcon Coupe for a "steal" before losing it in a re-run auction. ⌘ Read more
Fears Guam is the 'guinea pig' for a multi-billion-dollar missile defence system
Expected to cost nearly $8 billion, the defence system being built on Guam is designed to detect and shoot down incoming ballistic, cruise and hypersonic missiles, but not everyone is happy. ⌘ Read more
This tiny island is at breaking point — sunlounges could make it crack
On this Greek island, going to many beaches now comes with a price tag — while locals there are fighting back, the concept of paying for a spot on the sand is starting to be seen Down Under. ⌘ Read more
A woman died this week after a delayed police response. New figures highlight a growing problem
New data shows police are increasingly struggling to attend all triple-0 calls, especially those deemed to be less urgent. ⌘ Read more
Lucy Letby's job was to care for sick babies. She's now been found guilty of their murder
A court has found neonatal nurse Lucy Letby guilty of murdering the tiny, vulnerable people in her care. The parents of her victims now know who killed their children, but the question of why may forever remain unanswered. ⌘ Read more
China's economic defences are up — and the Australian dollar is bearing the brunt of them
Every time a currency trader or a share investor buys or sells, there's a reason behind it — and the millions of decisions made every day by investors tell a story. The story forming now is one of worry, writes David Taylor. ⌘ Read more
Labor has so much hope riding on an empty vessel
Two years since the AUKUS deal was announced, the search for a sign that the government has made any progress on working out the details of the nuclear subs emits a sound as hollow as a sonar ping, writes Laura Tingle. ⌘ Read more
We've seen concussion take centre stage in sport. So why are we ignoring it at home?**
Athletes who sustain concussions are usually quickly pulled from play and have teams of medical professionals overseeing their recoveries. Why aren't victims of domestic violence with brain injuries getting the same care and attention? ⌘ Read more
'I don't want to die, mommy': 20,000 evacuate from Canadian wildfires
Canada's worst fire season on record shows no sign of easing as thousands evacuate from cities under threat of wildfires. ⌘ Read more
Seizing the Matildas moment, PM promises $200 million for women's sport
Saying the Matildas' performance at the Women's World Cup has changed Australian sport forever, the prime minister promises $200 million for women's sports gear and facilities, plus new broadcasting rules, saying he wants the moment to ripple through generations. ⌘ Read more
British nurse found guilty of murdering seven babies
The jury was told the British nurse poisoned some of her infant victims by injecting them with insulin or air. ⌘ Read more
Warriors on course for top-four finish after tense win over Sea Eagles
With the NRL finals looming on the horizon, the Warriors tighten their grip on third spot on the ladder with a thrilling 29-22 victory over Manly in Auckland. ⌘ Read more
AFL live: Minor premiership within reach for Magpies if they win Lions showdown
Collingwood can lock in the minor premiership with a win, but Brisbane can take a step toward having two home finals - who will get the job done at Docklands? Follow our live AFL ScoreCentre for all the scores, stats and results. ⌘ Read more
RSPCA says it's powerless to prosecute greyhound trainers banned for live baiting
Animal welfare authorities say they are unable to pursue criminal charges in relation to footage showing two SA men using live rabbits as baits to train greyhounds, due to legal issues with key evidence. ⌘ Read more
What can netball learn from the FIFA Women's World Cup?**
As the Matildas capture the hearts and minds of Australians with their run at the FIFA Women's World Cup, netball can only dream of generating that kind of interest for its own major tournament, writes Brittany Carter. ⌘ Read more
Surfers, boats warned to keep away as exhausted whale and calf make beeline for Sydney Harbour
Wildlife experts say the pair are likely to seek refuge in Sydney Harbour over the weekend, and need time to rest after being scared away from the Central Coast by surfers and boats. ⌘ Read more
NRL star was not present at time of alleged hammer attack, defence argues
Star St George Illawarra player Junior Amone has been accused of chasing a tradesman across a roof with a hammer but is arguing a case of mistaken identity. ⌘ Read more
'Potentially dangerous': Children's commissioner slams NT Police promotional video
The national children's commissioner is calling for an NT Police promotional video of officers chasing and arresting two teenagers to be taken down. ⌘ Read more
Jury fails to reach verdict in trial of Canberra retail worker accused of raping customer
Abhishek Timalsina admitted to having sex with the woman in a Westfield Belconnen art store in November 2022, but argued it was a consensual interaction because "her expression, her face and her body language" showed she was "willing". ⌘ Read more
Bee disease with potential to wipe out whole colonies found in Top End honey
American foulbrood — a disease deadly to bees — is detected during routine commercial honey testing by a beekeeper in the Northern Territory. ⌘ Read more
'We don't need a public holiday, we need more funding': Politicians urged to match Matildas' fervour with funding
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has told the Australian public to "watch this space" when it comes to more funding for women's sport in the wake of the Matildas' World Cup successes, after the opposition pledged $250 million. ⌘ Read more
Maui's emergency services chief resigns after criticism for not activating alarms
The resignation comes a day after he said he had no regret about not using sirens to warn residents of wildfires that devastated the historic seaside community of Lahaina and killed at least 111 people. ⌘ Read more
Veteran UK broadcaster Michael Parkinson enjoyed every minute of work he had
The veteran UK broadcaster was often asked to reflect on his fulfilling career. ⌘ Read more
Snowy 2.0 contractor fined over alleged pollution for third time
The  EPA fines a contractor over the release of 9,000 litres of sediment-laden water in Kosciuszko National Park. ⌘ Read more
Authorities respond to serious boating incident off Perth coast
Water police and a rescue helicopter are responding to a serious boating mishap off the coast north of Perth, after a member of the public spotted an upturned vessel about 14 kilometres offshore. ⌘ Read more
Seals in a 'frenzy-kill' most likely culprits as beheaded penguins and dead gannets wash up on NSW beaches
Wildlife rescuers believe seals are behind the unusual deaths of birds washed up on beaches near Batemans Bay and Currarong, and say it is possible they learnt the behaviour from seals off South Africa. ⌘ Read more