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Man found dead following cabin fire near Bunbury
Police are investigating after a man was found dead following a fire at a caravan park north of Bunbury in Western Australia. ⌘ Read more
Women fed up with suffering in silence say menopause is everyone's issue. Here's why
Menopause is only one day in a woman's life but symptoms can continue for decades. A doctor says better understanding will lead to better outcomes, particularly in the workplace. ⌘ Read more
Tasmanian child sex abuse inquiry refers more than 100 people to police and child protection
After 29 months, the Commission of Inquiry into the Tasmanian Government's Responses to Child Sexual Abuse in Institutional Settings has held its final hearing. Its president has called for change, saying more children will be abused without it. ⌘ Read more
Man awarded $300k after suing 'Queen of Hearts' judge for wrongful imprisonment
An Australian man has been awarded more than $300,000, after his lawyer successfully argued he was wrongly jailed by a judge who behaved like a character from Alice In Wonderland. ⌘ Read more
WA MP shares deeply personal story of abortion after date rape, as debate rages over new laws
Jackie Jarvis tells parliament of her abortion after being raped in the early 1990s and why she didn't report it, as politicians debate reforms to termination laws in parliament. ⌘ Read more
Fighter pilot Len Waters flew 95 missions for Australia but discrimination crushed his dreams after the war
The daughter of Australia's only Indigenous World War II fighter pilot says a prominent mural unveiled near where her dad got his wings is a fitting tribute to a brave man who was isolated after his service. ⌘ Read more
Bulldogs NRL coach defends club's approach amid reports of player unrest
Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo refuses to confirm media reports that one of his players has walked out on the NRL club after allegedly being punished for arriving late for training. ⌘ Read more
Pedestrian dies after being found in Adelaide street with critical injuries
Police say a 32-year-old male pedestrian died at the scene. The alleged driver has been charged with offences including leaving the scene of a crash. ⌘ Read more
Meet the woman who fuelled the Matildas' World Cup campaign
When Alicia Edge decided to study nutrition and dietetics, she never expected it would lead to a career working with Australia's top sporting teams, inlcuding the Matildas. ⌘ Read more
Human rights group calls for 'immoral and obscene' game which mocks holocaust, rape and incest to be canned
The Anti-Defamation Commission has taken aim at the Australian-made game, which markets itself as being "ideal for the Aussie sense of humour". ⌘ Read more
De Minaur takes four sets to move into US Open second round
The Australian 13th seed needs two hours, 41 minutes to defeat Timofey Skatov. ⌘ Read more
Troubled Army choppers trucked hundreds of kilometres back to base after fatal crash
The Army's entire fleet of MRH-90 helicopters remains grounded as an investigation into the crash that killed four aviators off the Queensland coast continues. ⌘ Read more
Fire breaks out in inner-Sydney unit block
At least ten fire trucks are responding to a unit fire in inner-city Sydney. The cause of the blaze is not yet known. ⌘ Read more
Live: Assistant Indigenous minister says Voice referendum will be 'uphill battle', as date announcement looms
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will announce the date for the Voice to Parliament referendum in Adelaide this morning. ⌘ Read more
Environmental 'vandalism at its worst' could lead to closure of one of world's best beaches for 4WDs
Dunes in the Cape Le Grand National Park were damaged when a fence separating the beach from a rehabilitation area was cut and driven across. ⌘ Read more
Australia's Kaden Groves wins La Vuelta stage four in sprint finish
Australia's Kaden Groves avoids some late crashes, loses his wingman but recovers to win the first sprint finish at this year's La Vuelta. ⌘ Read more
Lion on the loose causes hours of panic wandering through busy traffic in Pakistan
Footage shows the moment an adult lion was captured after escaping from a private vehicle amidst heavy traffic in the Pakistani city of Karachi. ⌘ Read more
These buildings hold your personal information under tight security and you wouldn't even notice them
A large, unassuming building in industrial Wollongong containing a torrent of personal information is a closely guarded data hub that its owners are happy to keep out of the spotlight. ⌘ Read more
Live: ASX to rise ahead of monthly CPI indicator, Wall Street rallies
A rally on Wall Street is likely to send Australian stocks higher, while a drop in the US monthly job openings fuels interest rate optimism. Follow the latest updates in our live blog. ⌘ Read more
O'Connell downs Purcell in all-Aussie US Open clash
On a tough day for the Aussies at the US Open,  Chris O'Connell is the only winner so far, beating compatriot Max Purcell, while there are more injury troubles for veteran Jason Kubler. ⌘ Read more
Eating disorders have shaped the lives of these women, but they say there is hope
In any given year, at least one million Australian children and adults are living with an eating disorder. Four women have shared their experiences and hopes for a new roadmap on eating disorders. ⌘ Read more
What’s in the National Eating Disorders Strategy?**
Australia now has a 10-year roadmap on eating disorders. Here’s a look at what it includes. ⌘ Read more
Aussie retirees flocking to Queensland in record numbers, data reveals
Queensland is the top destination for those seeking a new adventure in their golden years, according to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. ⌘ Read more
The AFL's All-Australian Team will be announced tonight. Who should make the cut?**
From an initial squad off 44 players, 22 will earn the honour of being selected in the final All-Australian Team. Cody Atkinson and Sean Lawson run the rule over who deserves to be in and who may miss out. ⌘ Read more
Foragers highlight food safety after parasite likely ingested on foraged greens extracted from woman's brain
Experienced forager Diego Bonetto says safe foraging comes down to careful identification of plants and vigilant hygiene practices. ⌘ Read more
Live: Investigation says Tesla's autopilot could lead to driver 'failure', Burger King faces too small burger lawsuit. The latest news with The Loop
This morning's news, as it happens. ⌘ Read more
Soaring diesel prices could have customers paying more for 'everything'
Businesses struggling with record high diesel prices say they have no choice but to pass the increase on. ⌘ Read more
Mary and Ozioma work in aged care. Despite demand for people like them, one is set to be kicked out of Australia
Permanent residency for aged care workers recruited from overseas is being fast-tracked by the government in a bid to address a jobs crisis in the sector, but at the same time, "high-quality" temporary workers are being made to leave the country. ⌘ Read more
What does your local council think about a Voice to Parliament?**
We asked every Victorian council where they sit ahead of the national vote on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament and most of them are on the fence. ⌘ Read more
What’s in the National Eating Disorders Strategy?**
Australia now has a 10-year roadmap on eating disorders. Here’s a look at what it includes. ⌘ Read more
Michelle transformed a distressing incident with the police into a world-class performance
The 52-year-old choreographer and wheelchair user channelled her experience into an ode to vulnerability, which will open at Sydney Opera House this week before touring to Seoul. ⌘ Read more
How does AI decide what a 'beautiful' ethnic woman looks like? Some say it promotes colourism
AI-generated images of "beautiful" women from around the world have been going viral on TikTok. But some say they're based off stereotypes and can perpetuate colourist ideals. ⌘ Read more
'Little to no consumer safeguards': when it comes to strata debt
Analysis of Federal Court data has found 10 per cent of all forced bankruptcies across Australia are from strata levy debts. ⌘ Read more
Child charged with arson after allegedly starting blaze that destroys home in tourist hotspot
A 12-year-old boy is in custody after allegedly causing a fire that destroyed a Whitsundays home. ⌘ Read more
'You used and abused these women as you pleased': Hugs in court as man jailed over repeated abuse
In the beginning, he was charming, gentle and caring — but after she and her two children moved in with him, everything changed. Coercive control was at the centre of their relationship — with a court in Hobart hearing from three other victims of the same man. ⌘ Read more
Toxic fumes from lithium battery-ignited fires can be deadly. Here's what you should do
The use of lithium battery-powered products in New South Wales is increasing, and so too is the rise in house fires caused by them. ⌘ Read more
Australia isn't quite facing the 'ageing time bomb' alarmist headlines would have you believe
I've read the 300-odd pages of the Intergenerational Report pretty carefully and, with the exception of the section on climate change, I'm yet to find anything particularly alarming, writes Peter Martin. ⌘ Read more
'Cole the Colon', an angry spleen and a loved-up tumour: A new cancer memoir is anything but by the book
When author Tracy Sorensen realised she didn't know much about her body parts that were affected by cancer, she found a unique way to learn — and write — about them. ⌘ Read more
Ukraine doesn't release its number of war casualties — at this cemetery, the real toll is on show
At the Krasnopilske military cemetery in eastern Ukraine, one of the first things you hear is weeping — the women here all know each other, but they're bound together for devastating reasons. ⌘ Read more
'We just don't want mining': Australian company under fire from Banaban locals displaced by past phosphate mines
People from the remote Pacific Island of Banaba say they've been blindsided over an agreement to explore phosphate mining on the tiny atoll. Centrex, an Australian mining company, inked the exploration deal with the island's administrator this month, but now locals are calling for it to be revoked. ⌘ Read more
Australia Cooks Japan for crucial World Cup win
Australia's pursuit of men's basketball World Cup gold remains alive with Xavier Cooks dominating in the Boomers' 109-89 defeat of Japan. ⌘ Read more
Kremlin says it has no knowledge of plans for Prigozhin's funeral, Putin won’t attend
A Kremlin spokesperson said funeral plans for the Wagner chief who died in a plane crash last week were up to relatives. ⌘ Read more
Bodies of US marines killed in Tiwi Islands Osprey crash flown into Darwin
Captain Eleanor V LeBeau, Corporal Spencer R Collart and Major Tobin J Lewis were killed in a military training exercise when their aircraft crashed and caught fire. ⌘ Read more
Beehives permitted to move from almond orchard purple zones
The NSW DPI will allow beekeepers to move hives in Sunraysia and Riverina purple zones subject to a number of conditions. ⌘ Read more
Petition for slain Declan Laverty debated in NT parliament as government outlines new knife crime strategy
Attorney-General Chansey Paech says a review into knife crime recommends treating it as a public health issue and found no further changes to the territory's laws were needed for now. ⌘ Read more
Medicinal cannabis red tape for the chop in WA, but impairment debate continues
The state government says it will make medicinal cannabis easier for doctors to prescribe, but has stopped short of changing drug driving laws to allow for its use. ⌘ Read more
Broncos show little regard for NRL minor premiership, resting almost all their rep stars for final round
The Penrith Panthers have a great chance at nabbing the minor premiership after Brisbane announced a completely revamped side to face a similarly unrecognisable Storm team in the last round of the season. ⌘ Read more
Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan's graft conviction suspended by High Court, says lawyer
Khan was imprisoned on August 5 for unlawfully selling state gifts during his tenure as prime minister. ⌘ Read more
Family of Michael Purse confront his killers in court, reject letter of apology
The family of Adelaide man Michael Purse, whose remains have never been found after he was declared missing in April 2019, learn "brutal" details about his death while confronting two men who have pleaded guilty to his manslaughter. ⌘ Read more
Gold Coast councillor Ryan Bayldon-Lumsden to seek early bail on murder charge
The City of Gold Coast councillor accused of killing his stepfather could be released this week, as lawyers call for him to be placed into protective custody while awaiting his bail hearing. ⌘ Read more
Southern right whale numbers have plunged on southern coast, census finds
A researcher says the reason for the decline is a mystery, but she hopes next year's survey reflects the results of a strong breeding season. ⌘ Read more
Donald Trump is facing 91 criminal charges and a range of civil lawsuits. Here's how his legal problems are lining up
Mr Trump says he will appeal a trial date set the day before Super Tuesday. It's just the latest legal hurdle faced by the former president as he campaigns for the White House while battling multiple criminal and civil cases. ⌘ Read more
'Don't be a robo-cop': Mother of Indigenous schoolboy Cassius Turvey to train WA Police recruits
Mechelle Turvey starts delivering training sessions to police recruits that she hopes will help them be more sensitive when dealing with victims of crime. WARNING: This story features the name and image of a deceased Aboriginal person. ⌘ Read more
Incoming RBA governor flags future changes to controlling inflation due to 'uncertainty' from climate change
Incoming RBA governor Michele Bullock says the central bank will need to reassess how it controls inflation in the future, saying the growing uncertainty posed by climate change will pose a new economic challenge. ⌘ Read more
Doctor 'double dipping' difficult to detect and potentially unchecked, report warns
A report into the potential for corruption in South Australia's public health system details allegations of clinicians failing to work contracted hours, improperly claiming payment, and dedicating time intended for public duties to private patients. ⌘ Read more
Kalgoorlie council backs BHP plan for 1,100-bed mining camp
There are concerns increasing numbers of fly-in fly-out workers will destroy the "social fabric" of Kalgoorlie-Boulder as BHP moves forward with plans for a large-scale mining camp in the city. ⌘ Read more
Liberal Party members urged to be 'brave' and vote 'yes' in the Voice referendum
Former federal Liberal indigenous affairs minister Ken Wyatt calls on party members to put politics aside and speak out in support of the Voice to Parliament. ⌘ Read more
How would you describe the flavour of a perfect steak?**
Australia's cattle industry could unlock a lot more value if it developed flavour profiles similar to those used in the wine industry, according to a flavour chemist and sensory scientist. ⌘ Read more
Man charged after allegedly sexually assaulting 14yo girl at toilet block in Sydney park
A 46-year-old man has been denied bail after being charged with the alleged sexual assault of a teenage girl at a park in southern Sydney. ⌘ Read more
'That ain't the world': Why this US sprint star is copping flak from NBA stars who call themselves 'world champions'
After more than a century, US athletics superstar Noah Lyles is within his rights to be sick of teams being dubbed "world champions" for winning American sporting leagues, writes Jon Healy. ⌘ Read more
Brain worms, tapeworms, amoebas: Inside the parasitic world that can affect your brain
Headlines about brain worms can be alarming but this is an extremely rare event. There are, however, plenty of more common parasites which can infect your body and brain, writes Vincent Ho. ⌘ Read more
Novak makes winning start to US Open, will reclaim world number one ranking
Djokovic wasted no time in a match that started around 11pm local time, defeating Frenchman Alexandre Müller in straight sets 6-0, 6-2, 6-3. ⌘ Read more
Discovery of "stronghold" for endangered greater gliders prompts calls to pause logging in NSW forest
Environmental groups say they have discovered a "dense" population of the endangered marsupials in an area of Tallaganda State Forest that was left unscathed by the Black Summer bushfires of 2019-2020. ⌘ Read more
Sporting bodies claim lack of consultation during planning for cancelled Commonwealth Games
The head of a Victorian Commonwealth Games committee tells a federal Senate inquiry it seemed as though host cities were not being listened to during planning for the now cancelled 2026 event. ⌘ Read more
Breast surgeon who indecently filmed women with recording device in tissue box avoids jail
Ho Keun Shin — who subjected women to what a magistrate called "underhanded secretive abuse" during medical examinations, including at one of Adelaide's biggest hospitals — avoids jail and is instead handed a good behaviour bond. ⌘ Read more
Virgin Australia boss says more Qatar Airways flights would lower airfares
Virgin Australia boss Jayne Hrdlicka has called on the federal government to rethink its decision to block Qatar Airways from increasing its flights to Australia, saying more flights would cut airfares by up to 40 per cent. ⌘ Read more
'Mass frog mortality event' in South Australia likely caused by deadly fungus outbreak
The state government says chytrid fungus may to be blame for the death of hundreds of southern bell and striped marsh frogs at Bool Lagoon, near Naracoorte. ⌘ Read more
Victoria urged to consider dropping stamp duty by property inquiry
Victoria should explore ditching stamp duty and replacing it with a land tax to improve housing affordability, a powerful parliamentary inquiry recommends. ⌘ Read more
SA government says no to offshore wind farm zone in face of fishing, environmental worries
The South Australian government wants a proposed Southern Ocean wind farm zone to stop at the Victorian border out of fear it will harm local industries and the environment. ⌘ Read more
Last diocesan-run private hospital in Australia set to become an aged care facility
After more than a century of providing private health services on the Northern Rivers, the Diocese of Lismore has announced St Vincent's Hospital will be closed and turned into an aged care centre. ⌘ Read more
Barbie topples Harry Potter to become Warner Bros' highest-grossing film of all time
Come on Barbie, lets go break some box office records in the US and internationally. ⌘ Read more
Belinda Sharpe and Kasey Badger become NRL's first solo female referees
Belinda Sharpe and Kasey Badger are appointed to referee NRL matches this weekend, making them the first women to do so under the one-referee system. ⌘ Read more
'Bucket man' handed jail sentence over violent pitch invasion at Melbourne A-League game
Alex Agelopoulos, who injured a goalkeeper with a bucket when Melbourne Victory fans violently stormed AAMI Park, was released on bail after his lawyer immediately appealed the three-month jail term he was handed. ⌘ Read more
Accused toddler killer talked about crushing up sedatives to make kids sleep, jury hears
Twenty-one-month-old Jordan Thompson died in a unit in a Singleton apartment block in March 2005. His mother's ex-boyfriend has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter. ⌘ Read more
Detailed design of Brisbane's Toowong to West End bridge to begin before end of the year
The Toowong to West End green bridge project will soon move to the detailed design phase, as the Greens criticise the LNP administration for not yet requesting state or federal funding. ⌘ Read more
'Wicked, cowardly and callous': Beloved pet cat deliberately drowned in Perth's east
The RSPCA appeals for information after a pet cat named Tiger Tim was found deliberately drowned in the Swan River in Bayswater. WARNING: This article contains details that some readers may find distressing. ⌘ Read more
Politicians receive 4 per cent pay rise, previous increases 'conservative'
The independent tribunal that sets politician pay has determined to give federal MPs a 4 per cent pay rise, saying previous pay increases have been conservative. ⌘ Read more
Aussie wildcard rocked by US shooting at his former college
One of the biggest wins of Rinky Hijikata's career leaves him feeling conflicted after a shooting at his old school in North Carolina. ⌘ Read more
Meet the Antarctic influencer sharing his cool life on the ice with hundreds of thousands of followers
From frozen forks to midday auroras, Matty Jordan's videos of his Antarctic winter experience have grown a global following. ⌘ Read more
'I realised it was moving'. Roundworm pulled from patient's brain likely came from carpet python
In a world first, doctors have extracted a living roundworm usually found in carpet pythons, from a patient's brain. They believe the infection occurred after the patient ate contaminated native greens. ⌘ Read more
'Fuel flow issues' to blame for Groote Eylandt plane crash that seriously injured four
Investigators found the pilot noticed "engine surging" and "fuel flow fluctuaions" shortly after taking off from Goote Eylandt Airport. ⌘ Read more
Celine Song explores 'destined connection' in tender directorial debut Past Lives
Song's debut film, Past Lives, which has received critical acclaim, explores the connections made between people and the yearning for paths not travelled. ⌘ Read more
Top prosecutor launches legal proceedings against inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann's prosecution
The ACT's outgoing Director of Public Prosecutions, Shane Drumgold, commences legal proceedings against the ACT government-commissioned inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann's prosecution. ⌘ Read more
Prison escapee to be sentenced in November for killing Kimberley woman
Earlier this month prosecutors downgraded a murder charge to manslaughter, prompting Warrick Walkerbear to plead guilty, foregoing the need for a Supreme Court trial. ⌘ Read more
'It's breaking my balls now': Remco Evenepoel left bloody from post-race crash in latest incident at chaotic La Vuelta
Belgian cycling star and defending champion Remco Evenepoel is losing patience with La Vuelta's safety measures, as he crashes into the crowd seconds after winning stage three and is left bleeding heavily. ⌘ Read more
Firefighter channels trauma to lower death toll in young drivers
Peter Bilea has gone from struggling to talk about being called to a fatal crash that involved one of his students to drawing on the experience when teaching teen drivers the stark reality of road safety. ⌘ Read more
Seven hour fight to nab 364kg record-breaking alligator in Mississippi river
Four hunters in Mississippi have detailed their "mentally exhausting" seven-hour ordeal after they caught an alligator measuring more than four metres long. ⌘ Read more
Live: Commonwealth Games inquiry heads to regional Victoria
A senate inquiry examining why Victoria walked away from hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games is holding hearings in the regional city of Bendigo. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Faye has learnt to use online GP bookings after her town's medical clinic closed. She worries for the elderly who can't
The clinic in Barraba, north-west NSW, shut its doors after being unable to secure a permanent GP. A solution has been proposed, but residents fear it will be inaccessible to some in the community. ⌘ Read more
An infamous Spanish kiss overshadowed meritorious women doing their job — can you believe it?**
The women of the World Cup displayed nothing but merit. Extraordinary feats of skill. Flawless sportsmanship. Good behaviour on and off the pitch. They generated millions of new eyeballs for the beautiful game. And yet, they were overshadowed again and again by second-rate blokes, writes Annabel Crabb. ⌘ Read more
'I will APPEAL': Trump doesn't want trial to run in thick of Republican presidential fight
A judge scheduled the trial for March 2024, ahead of the Super Tuesday primary date, prompting claims of election interference from the former president. ⌘ Read more
'They can be very angry': Tourists disappointed by average wildflower season in WA's Midwest
Tourists are beginning to arrive for the region's annual wildflower season, but locals warn this year's blooms may not meet expectations. ⌘ Read more
Mum's devastating diagnosis comes too late despite years of tests
Essie Mitchell first spoke to her GP about a lump in her breast when she was 22. But it took 11 years and three more visits before her cancer was finally picked up, by which time it was too late to operate. ⌘ Read more
US marines killed in Osprey crash on Tiwi Islands identified
The pilot, crew chief and squadron executive officer have been identified as the three US marines killed in Sunday's Osprey crash on Melville Island in the Northern Territory. ⌘ Read more
Community fights to save parkland as state looks to convert 171 council-owned sites for housing
Almost 900 properties have been nominated by councils across Queensland for affordable housing, but not everyone is happy. ⌘ Read more
'The thing I have changed least in my life is my mind': Fran Lebowitz's unfiltered opinions have never been in more demand
Famed American author Fran Lebowitz is set to unleash her insights and social commentary in Australia next year as she tours the nation. Ahead of her travel Down Under, she chats with ABC News Breakfast's Lisa Millar about life, living without internet and how Americans have become angrier. ⌘ Read more
Regional Australians feeling the pinch of cost-of-living crisis, travelling inquiry hears
The cost-of-living crisis is impacting millions of people across the country, but it is often residents in regional and remote Australia who are bearing the brunt of the economic pain. ⌘ Read more
Clients turned away, or face lengthy waitlists, for opioid dependence treatment placement
Regional Victorians battling opioid addiction have to wait more than a year to seek potentially life-saving help as local programs struggle to keep up with huge demand. ⌘ Read more
'Blue and yellow flag will be raised': Ukraine liberates strategic settlement
The settlement on the front lines of the south-eastern front in the Zaporizhzhia region has been retaken from Russian forces, according to Ukraine Defence Ministry. ⌘ Read more
James Hayward makes history as first MP to be stripped of his position in a century after child sex conviction
James Hayward is only the second MP in WA history, and the first in more than 100 years, to be removed from office for criminal activity. Here's what happens next. ⌘ Read more