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Emotions run high as tiny town's fate is decided after years of uncertainty
The people of Glenden are breathing a sigh of relief after watching legislation pass in Queensland parliament that will secure the future of their town. ⌘ Read more
Overnight break-ins a 'punch in the guts' for Alice Springs school, cultural precinct and cafe
Windows, computer equipment and "beloved cultural treasures" are damaged during a spate of break-ins, described as  "devastating" and "frustrating" by those left to clean up the mess. ⌘ Read more
'We don't want to be the next Maui': Residents beg for action on dangerous bushfire bottleneck
Holly Davies sat in a 15-kilometre traffic jam while a bushfire burned towards her and her children. Four years later another bushfire season has been declared, and her exit route is yet to be upgraded. ⌘ Read more
Eighteen people have been indicted alongside Donald Trump in Georgia. This is who they are and how they are involved
Former US president Donald Trump again stands accused of illegally trying to overturn the 2020 election results to stay in power. These are his codefendants. ⌘ Read more
From beach to bush: Australian Geographic's 2023 best nature photos
Each year, Australian Geographic encourages photographers to get amongst nature and vie for the best snaps. Here are this year's winning images. ⌘ Read more
'Traumatic scene': Woman critical, man allegedly stabs himself in neck at Sydney home
A woman is fighting for her life and a man is under police guard in hospital after an alleged domestic violence incident in Western Sydney. ⌘ Read more
'It's not on': WA premier takes swipe at traffic management contractor over text message sacking
A decision to tell hundreds of traffic management workers they were out of a job via a text message is labelled inappropriate by WA Premier Roger Cook. ⌘ Read more
Rental vacancy rates falling and tipped to remain at 'extremely low levels'
Australian rental properties are getting even harder to find and it does not bode well for Australia's cost-of-living crisis. ⌘ 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
Prisoner released from jail five months early due to 'human error' found at country club
Randolph Convery is back behind bars after an administrative error resulted in him being released from prison five months early. ⌘ Read more
'Easily been prevented': Why is Maui suing an electrical company over the wildfires?**
Hawaii Electric has been sued by Maui County over their negligence in not shutting off power despite high winds and dry conditions. ⌘ Read more
Professional wrestler Windham Rotunda dies aged 36
WWE wrestler Windham Rotunda, who went by the stage name Bray Wyatt, is being remembered as a "defining superstar of his generation" after dying at the age of 36. ⌘ Read more
Victim says former NSW Labor minister 'ruined' him by giving him 'a taste of drugs' as a child
A victim of convicted paedophile Milton Orkopoulos tells a Sydney court the disgraced parliamentarian "ruined" him by giving him "a taste of drugs" as a child, leading to a life of addiction, incarceration and confusion. ⌘ Read more
Firefighters in Greece struggling to control deadly wildfires
Firefighters struggle against strong winds and hot, dry conditions as they battle multiple wildfires which have left 20 people dead, including one blaze that officials say is the largest recorded in the European Union. ⌘ Read more
Family loses $5 million lead poisoning lawsuit against Glencore's Mount Isa Mines
A woman who claimed she suffered brain damage as a baby from lead poisoning caused by a major mine has lost her bid for millions in damages. ⌘ Read more
Council staff targeted at home, confronted in supermarket as 'daily abuse' from irate public increases
Victorian councils are concerned by a surge in aggressive behaviour directed at staff, with workers shouted and sworn at even while off duty. ⌘ Read more
Police investigate alleged assault by Victorian Labor MP Will Fowles
Victoria Police has confirmed detectives from the Sexual Crimes Squad are investigating the Member for Ringwood, Will Fowles. He has refuted any allegation of assault. ⌘ Read more
Shark bites man at Lighthouse Beach, mid-north NSW
A man has been taken to hospital with leg injuries after he was bitten by a shark on the New South Wales Mid North Coast. ⌘ Read more
Deadly bee pest spreads to Victorian border, sparking food production fears
Varroa mite has been in Australia for more than a year, but there are now fears it will spread between states, creating enormous uncertainty for the horticulture industry. ⌘ Read more
'I thought it would be nice to own a volcano': Court hears history of NZ's deadly White Island
For the first time, the criminal trial over the deadly White Island eruption hears evidence from the three brothers who own the volcano. ⌘ Read more
Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande have reportedly dumped their high-profile manager. Here's what we know.
Music stars are reportedly leaving manager Scooter Braun, who Taylor Swift once called an "incessant manipulative bully". ⌘ Read more
Student taken to hospital after stabbing that locks down Adelaide school
A school in Adelaide's northern suburbs has been placed into lockdown after a student was allegedly stabbed by another student. ⌘ Read more
Kimberley community writes own plan for 'happy, strong, small children' to thrive
The Wirriya Dunyji Ooba Babanil Ingun early years community plan, launched in Derby, recommends a raft of changes to improve life for the town's youngest residents. ⌘ Read more
Shaman's legs were damaged on the battlefield — to manage the pain, he turned to art
Shaman was left in a wheelchair after fighting in the war in the Ukraine, but says painting has helped him to relax and control his emotions. ⌘ Read more
Cooper was thrown from a car in a horrific crash. He now suffers an invisible disability
He may look like he's fully recovered from a serious car crash but, a year on, Cooper Maher is still silently suffering the impacts of a brain injury. ⌘ Read more
The language of Thomas' people isn't spoken. Here's how he is reviving it
Young Indigenous people from across the country are gathering at the PULiiMA conference in Darwin to share their ideas on how to preserve traditional languages. ⌘ Read more
Vikki and Chris thought their IVF woes were over, then their embryos were destroyed
A couple who had their embryos destroyed in a bacteria breach at a Sydney fertility clinic say they have not received an apology or offers of compensation. ⌘ Read more
Taxi passenger allegedly steals cab from outside police station after refusing to get out
Road spikes have been used to stop an Adelaide taxi passenger who refused to get out of the vehicle and then stole it when the driver was getting help, police say. ⌘ Read more
Donald Trump arrives in Georgia to hand himself in at jail
Former US president Donald Trump flies from his New Jersey golf club to Atlanta to be arrested over an alleged conspiracy to overturn the state's 2020 election results. ⌘ Read more
Cart crash leaves Jamaican athlete with blurred vision at World Athletics Championships
A collision involving a cart carrying athletes to their event in Budapest sends glass shards flying into the right eye of Jamaican sprinter Andrew Hudson. ⌘ Read more
Investigation focuses on illegal live bee imports as deadly infestation spreads
Key information from the NSW Department of Primary Industries has sparked a federal investigation into illegal live bee imports as the state battles 215 infestations of varroa mite. ⌘ Read more
Darwin mango season kicks off, with 2.3 million trays expected to be picked
The Darwin region is forecast to produce about 2.3 million trays this year, according to the Australian Mango Industry Association, down from about 2.6 million last season. ⌘ Read more
Did the government 'fumble' the No campaign's deductible gift recipient status?**
Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has implied the government gave unequal treatment to the Yes and No campaigns by "fumbling" the latter's DGR status. Is that correct? ⌘ Read more
Live: Markets 'twitchy' ahead of US Federal Reserve speech, Wesfarmers boosts profit, ASX to dive
A highly anticipated speech by the US Federal Reserve chairman on the state of the US economy has global markets on edge after sending Wall Street lower, while Wesfarmers has reported a near-5 per cent rise in profits. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
'The right time': Slovakian race walkers get engaged on finish line at world athletics titles
It's safe to say Hana Burzalová wasn't expecting to see her partner waiting on one knee at the finish of the 35-kilometre walk in Budapest, ready to pop the question. ⌘ Read more
Why we'll never get the true story about Wagner founder's plane crash
Yevgeny Prigozhin takes security seriously, using fake names and body doubles to make himself difficult to trace — it's one of the reasons these experts are sceptical about reports of his death. ⌘ Read more
Six more countries set to join China and Russia in the BRICS economic bloc
Iran, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Argentina, Egypt and Ethiopia are set to join the group next year, potentially bringing three of the biggest oil producers into a bloc China and Russia have been keen to expand to raise their geopolitical influence. ⌘ Read more
Anger grows over proposal to build quarry in 'marginal' koala habitat within state forest
There are already several major quarries operating in the NSW Hunter region and proposals to build more are generating backlash among residents concerned about air and water quality and native animals. ⌘ Read more
Risk of scurvy, rickets rising amid food affordability crisis, researchers warn
Public health researchers are concerned rising cost of living pressures are opening the door to serious Victorian-era diseases like scurvy. ⌘ Read more
Police raid illegal casino operating in Melbourne's west
Police arrest 21 people in a raid on an illegal casino operating in a factory in Truganina, in Melbourne's west. ⌘ Read more
Rebuilding WA's opposition to take centre stage at crucial gathering this weekend
The need to rebuild WA's opposition isn't on the official agenda, but it's at the heart of a crucial Nationals Party gathering this weekend, writes state political reporter Keane Bourke. ⌘ Read more
Tomljanović to make long-awaited return at US Open
After a nine-month lay-off caused by injury, Ajla Tomljanović will hit the courts in the first round of the US Open next week, while Alex de Minaur faces a qualifier to kick off his New York campaign. ⌘ Read more
Canberra man accused of trying to set police officer on fire has jail sentence suspended
A Canberra man accused of attempting to set fire to a police officer during an assault is handed a good behaviour order by an ACT court. ⌘ Read more
'Protect property, not people': Inquest hears woman ejected from Alice Springs club in hours before murder
A court has heard a woman was ejected from an Alice Springs social club in the hours before her partner murdered her, even though she had expressed concerns about him to staff, and he was being publicly threatening towards her. ⌘ Read more
These six charts show what Australia could look like in 40 years
The latest Intergenerational Report predicts we will live longer, we'll be more highly skilled, and we'll have to live under hotter temperatures. Here's what this could mean for our future. ⌘ Read more
Deputy premier seeks legal advice on Gold Coast councillor charged with murder
A Gold Coast councillor charged with the alleged murder of his stepfather will remain in his position as an elected official until further notice, according to the city's mayor. ⌘ Read more
Risk to endangered whales from offshore wind farms largely unknown, researchers say
There are concerns about a proposed renewable energy zone off the coast of Victoria and South Australia, which overlaps with the habitats of the southern right and blue whales. ⌘ Read more
Trans Australians waiting years for gender-affirming surgery. Now there's a push to make it more accessible
Transgender people are stuck on waiting lists for years and spending tens of thousands of dollars to access gender-affirming surgery, but now an application has been made to list the procedures as specific Medicare items. ⌘ Read more
Live: Trump expected to surrender in Georgia for indictment over alleged election interference
The 45th US president is expected to surrender to authorities in Fulton County, Georgia, over an indictment on alleged interference in the state's 2020 election results. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
After nearly two decades, Malka Leifer's victims finally breathe a sigh of relief
Leifer was sentenced to 15 years in jail for 18 sexual offences against Elly Sapper and Dassi Erlich while serving as their school principal. ⌘ Read more
Businesses use carbon credits to offset their emissions. A new study finds some aren't offsetting anything at all
Millions of tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions are being wiped from company ledgers based on offsets generated from flawed forest conservation schemes, a new study has found. ⌘ Read more
End of locked ward policy in Queensland's public mental health units a 'significant human rights development'
Queensland is currently the only state with a blanket locked ward policy, which came in under the Newman government in 2013. ⌘ Read more
After three wet summers, these tiny creatures are booming. They could make you allergic to red meat
With ticks thriving after La Niña, more people are expected to be bitten by the parasites, and that could lead to an increase in cases of a potentially life-threatening meat allergy. ⌘ Read more
'I told you so': Matildas' World Cup heroics have won Australian football's biggest fight
They may not have won their home Women's World Cup, but in performing the way they did, the Matildas have achieved something far greater than silverware. ⌘ Read more
Masks and working from home are back in Jakarta — but not because of COVID-19
Jakarta residents dealing with some of the worst air quality in the world are told to wear masks and work from home, with some contemplating moving to Bali. ⌘ Read more
How do you make a bus service more reliable? Run fewer buses
Metro Tasmania has been struggling with a driver shortage for some time, but in recent days the number of cancelled services in Hobart has blown out. To increase reliability, Metro is scrapping some services indefinitely. ⌘ Read more
Workers in 'precarious' community service jobs gain portable leave under changes
Workers like Christine will benefit from new laws to be introduced next year allowing NSW employees in the community sector to accrue long service leave no matter how often they change jobs. ⌘ Read more
Thousands of baby emperor penguins drowned in Antarctica last year. Scientists say it's 'a sign of things to come'
Thousands of baby emperor penguins drowned last year in Antarctica as sea ice broke up early and reached record lows, British researchers say, reinforcing dire predictions about the future survival of the species. ⌘ Read more
These Israeli parents want to use their dead son's sperm to make a grandchild. Could it happen here?**
Rules about who can access posthumous sperm retrieval are ethically complex. It doesn't help that, across Australia, they're also inconsistent. ⌘ Read more
The case for more flights seems open and shut. The Albanese government has questions to answer
The government is failing to convincingly explain the "unusual" decision to not let Qatar Airways expand in Australia at the same time that Treasurer Jim Chalmers is launching a review into competition policy, writes Michelle Grattan. ⌘ Read more
US journalist's detention in Russia extended for another three months
A Moscow court has ruled to extend Gershkovich's arrest until the end of November as he faces a trial for espionage charges. ⌘ Read more
FIFA opens disciplinary proceedings over World Cup podium kiss
Luis Rubiales created controversy following Spain's 1-0 win over England in the final, when he kissed Jenni Hermoso as she received her winner's medal.
The image of the kiss, which shows Rubiales holding Hermoso's head and kissing her on the lips, sparked backlash against the Spanish FA president.
He was also seen kissing other players during post match celebrations on the pitch, and appeared ... ⌘ Read more
Panthers suffer major injury blow on eve of NRL finals in big Eels defeat
Panthers five-eighth Jarome Luai dislocates his shoulder, making him a doubt just two weeks out from the start of the NRL finals, as the Eels secure victory in Penrith. ⌘ Read more
'What money do we pay back exactly?' Qantas CEO Alan Joyce rules out paying back COVID 'bailout'
Three years ago, Qantas A380 planes were gathering dust with the national carrier on the brink of bankruptcy. Today, the airline has unveiled a record profit of $2.47 billion before tax, fuelled by sky-high demand for domestic and international travel. ⌘ Read more
Ever wanted to buy a Whitsunday island? This former resort has hit the market
The well-known tourist destination of South Molle island could soon have a new owner as it becomes the latest Great Barrier Reef island to come up for sale after Lindeman Island, Hook Island, Dunk Island and Long Island. ⌘ Read more
'This is our greatest fear': New varroa mite detection in high risk area 'worst case scenario' for NSW bee industry
A varroa mite detection in a 'blue zone' during the peak almond season has sent pollination-reliant industries into damage control. ⌘ Read more
Public system preparing to take on hundreds of extra births a year as major private service closes
Far North Queensland's only private hospital will close its maternity services in two months, but the public system says it's ready for the increased demand. ⌘ Read more
Killer BTK murdered 10 people. Now he is the 'prime suspect' in more unsolved cases
The Kansas serial killer, who nicknamed himself after "bind, torture, kill", has been linked to at least two cold cases after new leads emerged. ⌘ Read more
Father and son charged over Queensland's largest-ever MDMA haul
Police allege they found 10 kilograms of MDMA, 20 litres of MDMA oil and manufacturing equipment during a raid on a Currumbin Valley property. ⌘ Read more
Police investigating after body of 40yo woman found at Canberra hotel
It is not yet clear what caused the death of a woman whose body was found at a hotel in Canberra's CBD on Thursday afternoon. ⌘ Read more
Solid Rock an uplifting force for Shane Howard and musical outback children at Mundi Mundi festival
Children from some of NSW's most remote schools travelled hundreds of kilometres to perform alongside Australian music royalty Shane Howard in front of 12,000 people. ⌘ Read more
Michelle's family is tormented by MND, her town will now be looked at for a potential cluster
Cases of motor neurone disease have surged by more than 250 per cent in the past 30 years, and advocates are calling for more research funding to find out why. ⌘ Read more
Very few people humiliate Putin go on to live happy lives — was he behind this deadly plane crash?**
Was the demise of a Russian private jet a mafia-style hit orchestrated by Vladimir Putin against Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin or an accident? Let's go over what we know, writes John Lyons. ⌘ Read more
Another setback for icebreaker, as ship disallowed to sail under bridge to refuel
Australia's half-billion dollar icebreaker is based in Hobart, but will have to sail to the other end of Tasmania to refuel, due to it not being allowed under a bridge in its home port — the latest setback for the trouble-prone vessel. ⌘ Read more
Hand-raised gorilla Kaius reunited with primate family at Mogo Wildlife Park
Park director Chad Staples has hand-raised a lion cub and a gorilla baby, and now he's an empty-nester after watching his primate friend graduate back to the troop. ⌘ Read more
Coastal communities join forces in NSW to rally against the rise of 'zombie DAs'
Community groups along the NSW coast want to kill off development approvals, which allow projects approved decades ago to go ahead using outdated environmental laws. ⌘ Read more
Sydney murders might have been avoided if police more willing to investigate toilet block bashing, inquiry told
William Allen died after he was attacked by a group of young people outside a toilet block in Alexandria, where another gay man was murdered a year later. ⌘ Read more
Feral pigs 'deliberately and illegally released' across South Australia
Authorities have killed more than 80 feral pigs in 18 months on SA's Limestone Coast, with authorities saying they were let go by the public. ⌘ Read more
Melbourne Victory fans banned from Adelaide stadium over 'ongoing safety concerns'
Only Adelaide United members and ticket holders with a South Australian postcode will be allowed to attend the A-League men's game, scheduled for March 9, between United and Melbourne Victory. ⌘ Read more
Man accused of raping woman in Adelaide with four other men given home detention bail
Naracoorte man Kadir Abdulhafiz Ahmed, 24, must remain at home except under specific circumstances, including to go to the vineyards where he works. ⌘ Read more
Ben Roberts-Smith defamation appeal likely to be heard over 10 days in February
The war veteran's appeal following his loss in a landmark defamation case came before Justice Nye Perram for the first time today. ⌘ Read more
'Just the beginning': Owners vow to fight on after council endorses dog beach ban
Sunshine Coast Council votes in favour of a plan that will see dogs banned from sections of a popular off-leash beach and only permitted on a lead in other parts. ⌘ Read more
Commuters, Tasmanian opposition decry 'mad' plan to cut Hobart bus services
One frustrated commuter summed up the imminent slashing of bus services in Hobart by saying "public transport is something you'd expect in a reasonable sized city … apparently we can't do that". ⌘ Read more
'Just stinks': Peter Dutton to complain to AEC about tick and cross Voice referendum voting
The Australian Electoral Commission has said ticks would likely be counted as Yes votes, while a cross would likely not be counted, a decision that has attracted the ire of the federal Coalition. ⌘ Read more
Deregistered psychiatrist who killed former SA mental health chief loses bid for less jail time
Jean Eric Gassy, who was found guilty of murdering Margaret Tobin in Adelaide in 2002, loses his appeal to have his sentenced reduced from 30 years. ⌘ Read more
What happens when loving your doggo feels difficult the second time around?**
Karen Hiam would "be lost" without her assistance dog Brandy. But soon, her furry friend will be retiring, and Karen wants to avoid developing what's known as Successor Dog Syndrome. ⌘ Read more
School principal jailed for sending explicit picture and possessing child exploitation material
Former Perth primary school principal Shayne Harris is jailed for 12 months for sending an explicit photo of himself to what he believed was a 14-year-old girl — but who was actually a police officer. ⌘ Read more
Coal ship banned after inspection uncovers wage theft, coercion and mistreatment of workers
Maritime authorities acting on a tip-off from a union find conditions aboard a bulk-carrier docked at a North Queensland port to be "disgraceful". ⌘ Read more
MP's mind 'scrambled' when he admitted sexually abusing girl in email, court told
Upper House MP James Hayward tells a Perth court he "genuinely thought" it would help his family if he admitted sexually abusing a child, even though he did not do so, because he was not thinking straight. ⌘ Read more
Investigation launched after shooting on NSW Mid North Coast
Police are appealing to the public for information after gunshots were fired into a home and a vehicle at Wauchope near Port Macquarie. ⌘ Read more
Dreamworld owner settles $26 million class action over ride that killed four
Ardent Leisure makes $26 million dollar settlement to class action raised int he wake of the 2016 tragedy which killed four people. ⌘ Read more
Malka Leifer handed 15-year prison sentence for sexual abuse of former students
Former Melbourne school principal Malka Leifer has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexually abusing two students in her care. ⌘ Read more
Dead teenager's family calls for changes to child protection policy after inquest
The family an Indigenous teenager who died while in state care says recommendations of a coronial inquest into his death have not gone far enough. ⌘ Read more
Bikes vs trains stalemate over Snowy Mountains rail tourism ventures
Plans to turn a disused train line in regional NSW into a 200km bike trail may be derailed, with two community groups on a collision course. ⌘ Read more
Deadly herpes disease threatens abalone as authorities scramble to contain outbreak
The besieged abalone industry in south-west Victoria has been dealt another devastating blow, but divers have vowed to find a way forward. ⌘ Read more
Doctors fear inquiry into NSW health funding will result in hospital cuts
A 12-month special commission of inquiry into healthcare funding will crack down on wasteful spending, NSW Health Minister Ryan Park says. ⌘ Read more
Major report lays out vision of older and warmer Australia in 2063
A glimpse into the possible Australia of 2063 has been laid out in a major government report, which offers warnings as the country gets older, warmer and faces a more fragmented global order. ⌘ Read more
New footage shows how teens in Pakistan survived marathon cable car ordeal
Children trapped in a cable car dangling from a broken zip-line believed they would never see their families again. Now Pakistan is celebrating a 15-hour-long rescue attempt. ⌘ Read more
Heat from 'natural hot tub' helps octopus eggs hatch faster in a deep-sea garden
Researchers discover the heat seeping up from an underwater volcano off the central California coast has halved the hatching time for pearl octopuses. ⌘ Read more
Former Test cricketer's cautionary tale after prematurely declaring teammate's death
Retired cricketer Henry Olonga issues a warning about the pitfalls of social media, after he recently posted a heartfelt obituary for his old teammate Heath Streak, only to get a message back from Streak hours later. ⌘ Read more