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Jail for truck driver who streamed sitcom on his phone before crash that killed Sydney teacher
Bailey Camilleri streamed The Big Bang Theory for about 10 minutes before his truck crashed into a car, killing Gemma Thompson just two weeks before her wedding. ⌘ Read more
Port Kembla 'makes sense' as new cruise ship terminal, with passenger numbers set to soar
Cruise ship industry chiefs and senior government officials are backing a push for Port Kembla to be the site of a new permanent cruise ship terminal in NSW. ⌘ Read more
'Moronic charade of a campaign': Ten times musicians told politicians to quit playing their music
Rapper Eminem this week demanded Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy stop playing Lose Yourself on the campaign trail. Here are 10 other instances politicians have gotten the cold shoulder from artists they admired. ⌘ Read more
Anti-torture watchdog alerted to Queensland government decision to use adult watch houses for youth detention
The committee monitors whether countries are meeting their obligations under the UN's Convention Against Torture which Australia signed up to in 1989. ⌘ Read more
Over 50 people dead in Johannesburg building blaze
A fire in the centre of the South African city leads to at least 52 deaths and scores of injuries, according to emergency services. ⌘ Read more
Victorian community pays tribute to suspected mushroom-poisoning victims in public memorial service
The town of Korumburra in Victoria's south-east has come together to celebrate the life of Don and Gail Patterson, who police believe died from mushroom poisoning at a family lunch in July. ⌘ Read more
Global gold giant apologises for 'distressing' findings of widespread sexual harassment and bullying
A review of Gold Fields, which runs four mines in Australia,  has found that 47 per cent of its global workforce had experienced some form of inappropriate behaviour at work. ⌘ Read more
Landholders 'horrified' as HumeLink energy transmission inquiry sinks calls to bury cables
A standing committee found that laying cables underground would be too costly and could put the electricity grid under pressure, incensing landowners and opposing politicians who said the finding was predetermined. ⌘ Read more
'Chronic shortage' of safe cells enabled Indigenous man to take his own life in WA prison, coroner finds
Coroner Philip Urquhart finds prison staff knew about Mr Blanket's "suicide plan" eight weeks before he died and should have acted differently. ⌘ Read more
North Korea launches simulated nuclear strike as South and US wrap up military drills
South Korea and the United States were close to completing 11 days of military drills when the simulated strike occurred. ⌘ Read more
Elephant to catch 'jumbo jet' to South Australia after fundraising campaign realised
A plan to bring three elephants to a South Australian zoo is now underway after donations reached more than $2 million in less than a month. ⌘ Read more
'This is not a prosecution of a family': Brothers who own White Island bid to have charges dropped
James, Andrew and Peter Buttle apply to have the charges they are facing over the deadly 2019 eruption of their volcano dropped. ⌘ Read more
Parents of drill rig worker crushed to death in Queensland mine 'digusted' by coroner's findings
Gareth Dodunski was crushed to death when by heavy equipment at the Fairview Gas Field in central Queensland. ⌘ Read more
From villain to captain — Toby Greene's career arc from AFL bad boy to All-Australian skipper
For many years, GWS star Toby Greene played the role of the villain — now he is the skipper of the All-Australian Team. Andrew McGarry looks at his career arc, and the steps taken on the way to Greene's big honour. ⌘ Read more
'Small price to pay': Government reveals plans for minimum pay rates for gig workers
The workplace minister says a small increase to the cost of pizza deliveries is "a small price to pay" to ensure gig workers are safe, as the government unveils its plan for minimum rates of pay for workers earning income through apps such as Uber and DoorDash. ⌘ Read more
Ada wanted to move out of her share house before giving birth, but says she failed to find anything affordable
A heavily pregnant public servant spent weeks during Canberra's winter "holed up" in a tiny room and only turned on central heating after going into labour, a Senate inquiry has heard. ⌘ Read more
'Unconstitutional' Gabon coup draws widespread international condemnation
Several nations have condemned a military junta in oil-rich Gabon as residents celebrate the end of a family dynasty. ⌘ Read more
Relationship 'plagued by alcohol abuse, violence' ends in mum stabbing partner to death
A mother of six who fatally stabbed her partner in the thigh had endured violence in a "seriously dangerous" relationship that was "going to end in tragedy", a court has heard. ⌘ Read more
Canadian drivers urged to close car windows after millions of bees escape from truck
A truck carrying five million bees crashes on a roadway in Ontario, Canada. ⌘ Read more
In pictures: Rare 'blue' supermoon brightens up night sky around the world
Here are some photographs of the "blue" supermoon from around the world. ⌘ Read more
ADF Bushmaster rolls near Darwin, injuring Australian, Timorese troops
The ADF says soldiers from the Australian Army and the Timor Leste Defence Force have been taken to Royal Darwin Hospital for treatment following the crash. ⌘ Read more
Four dead in Hume Highway crash in north-east Victoria
Police say all four people occupants of a car died in a collision with a B-double truck near Chiltern this morning. ⌘ Read more
A traumatic event serves as an inspiration for a novel in a story about friendships under strain
Yael Stone (Orange is the New Black) and Nicole da Silva (Doctor Doctor) speak to ABC News Breakfast about their latest series, One Night, and how their own powerful personal relationships with friends served as inspiration for the roles they played. ⌘ Read more
More winemakers opting out of animal-based purifiers to meet small but growing vegan market
It would be fair to expect wine to be vegan given it's mostly fruit, but the majority of drops are not. WA winemaker Alexi Christides says it comes down to how impurities are removed. ⌘ Read more
Logging operations halted in NSW forest after dead glider discovery
The discovery of a deceased endangered glider in Tallaganda State Forest has led the EPA to issue a stop-work order for timber harvesting in parts of the forest. ⌘ Read more
Qantas sold tickets to cancelled flights, ACCC alleges in new court action
The ACCC alleges Qantas kept advertising and selling tickets for thousands of flights that had already been cancelled. ⌘ Read more
This school abandoned automatic suspensions for vaping. Here's what happened
A state school on Queensland's Gold Coast turns away from its hardline stance on vaping, in favour of an education approach that's now being shared with other schools. ⌘ Read more
Gold Coast councillor charged with murdering his stepfather released on bail after urgent hearing
Ryan Bayldon-Lumsden will be immediately released on bail after an urgent hearing in the Queensland Supreme Court. ⌘ Read more
'Convinced Tasmanians will vote Yes': Albanese spruiks Voice in Hobart on first full campaign day
With South Australia and Tasmania considered the key states in contest in the Voice to Parliament referendum, the prime minister hits Hobart after his visit to SA yesterday to announce the date of the referendum. ⌘ Read more
Snowy Hydro expansion hits reset button as costs blow out to $12 billion
The government reveals planned expansions to the Snowy Hydro have suffered an incredible $10 billion blowout over price estimates given by former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull six years ago. ⌘ Read more
NSW transport boss tells inquiry why de didn't declare Labor donations before landing $600k job
The man at the centre of the "jobs from the boys" scandal plaguing the NSW government says he didn't disclose the donations as they were "not material". ⌘ Read more
Two years after her son was found dead in a river, Jo is still looking for answers
Nathan Markl's body was found two weeks after he went missing, but an autopsy could not determine a cause of death. As an inquest is confirmed, his mother says she won't rest until she finds out what happened. ⌘ Read more
Should board games have classification ratings like films, TV and video games?**
There have been calls for a "vulgar" card game making light of the holocaust, rape and incest to be removed from store shelves this week. But the Australian Classification Board says it has no plans to start rating tabletop games. ⌘ Read more
Crash disaster inquest finds 'essential, readily available' warning system could have saved lives
A coroner has criticised the aviation watchdog for failing to mandate a critical early warning device for pilots in the wake of a catastrophic plane crash in Far North Queensland. ⌘ Read more
World champion Kennedy sets national pole vault record in Swiss train station
As commuters in Zürich's central railway station cheered her on, Australia's Nina Kennedy continues her outstanding form with victory in the Diamond League meet, a week after sharing the gold medal at the world titles. ⌘ Read more
Duck hunting likely to be banned in Victoria from next year
Victoria is likely to have held its last ever duck hunting season after a Labor-led parliamentary inquiry recommended the divisive pursuit be banned. ⌘ Read more
Australian Groves wins back-to-back Vuelta stages
Kaden Groves is leading the points classification of the Vuelta a Espana, after winning stages four and five. ⌘ Read more
Minister walks back comments that government intervened to protect Qantas' profits
The assistant treasurer says it's "entirely uncontroversial" to say that Qantas must remain profitable, as the government weathers criticism over a decision to block Qatar from adding more flights, potentially reducing airfares. ⌘ Read more
Family's wounds reopened as remains confirmed as murdered woman
Human remains which were found beside a busy highway in Goulburn have been identified as Sydney woman Samah Baker. ⌘ Read more
In their words: The harrowing stories told to Tasmania's commission of inquiry
Over nine weeks of hearings, witnesses told of how a paedophile nurse was left to operate inside a children's ward, how school children were not believed, and about widescale abuse facing youth detainees in a "monster" prison. ⌘ Read more
Man arrested after allegedly threatening guard, before stealing his car
Police say the man allegedly threatened a security guard at Adelaide's Keswick Barracks before stealing a car and crashing it into a Glenelg East bus stop. ⌘ Read more
Virginia Trioli to leave talkback radio for new ABC TV arts show
ABC Radio Melbourne Mornings presenter Virginia Trioli has announced she will be stepping away from talkback radio for a new position hosting an arts television program. ⌘ Read more
CCC boss tells parliament he is disappointed charges dropped against alleged accomplice in massive fraud case
The head of WA's Corruption and Crime Commission tells a parliamentary committee it was "disappointing" to see police drop hundreds of charges against the alleged accomplice of a public servant who defrauded taxpayers of $22 million. ⌘ Read more
Sliding doors-style romance explores the past loves and missed connections that can haunt us
Celine Song’s acclaimed debut Past Lives is part homage to young love and part commentary on cultural displacement, underpinned by the perennial question: What if? ⌘ Read more
Another top-10 player knocked out of men's draw at US Open, while Djokovic coasts though
Seventh-ranked Stefanos Tsitsipas's poor record at the US Open continues with a second-round defeat by 21-year-old Swiss qualifier Dominic Stricker. ⌘ Read more
We fact checked Greens housing spokesman Max Chandler-Mather on rent increases. Here's what we found
Greens housing spokesman Max Chandler-Mather says rents are going up at the fastest rate in 25 years. Is that correct? RMIT ABC Fact Check investigates. ⌘ Read more
Live: Pause in US interest rate hikes likely as economy cools, Wall Street rallies for fourth day, ASX to rise
The US economy has continued to cool, raising expectations the Federal Reserve will leave rates on hold next month, while the ASX is set to edge higher at the open on Thursday. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Sharing pets a 'win-win' for dogs, their owners and the people who 'borrow' them
From people who recently lost pets and aren't ready for another, to dog owners who want their pooch to have some company while they're at work, Australians are meeting online to share their animals. ⌘ Read more
Just one Aussie woman left at US Open after Daria Saville taken down by world number one
Eleven months after tearing her ACL, Australian Daria Saville frustrated Iga Świątek but ultimately went down 6-3, 6-4 to the reigning US Open champion in the second round. ⌘ Read more
How the Voice debate is taking shape in Australia's 'Black capital'
In Western Sydney, the No campaign is targeting the undecided and Yes voters are hoping against heartache. ⌘ Read more
What you can and can't do on the nature strip outside your Canberra home
From growing gardens and laying artificial turf to parking cars and trailers, here's what you can and can't do with the nature strip out the front of your Canberra home. ⌘ Read more
''Backs to the wall': Leaders from same Aboriginal nation on opposite sides of Voice debate
The Northern Territory has been at the forefront of Australia's Aboriginal land rights movement for decades. But not everyone is sure the Voice will bring positive outcomes. ⌘ Read more
The 40-year-old lobster case that could have been Australia's mainland Mabo
When Ron Mason and Norm Patten were charged with the possession of undersized lobster in 1982, their defence relied on a legal argument that would finally be recognised with the Mabo decision a decade later. ⌘ Read more
Live: Rudy Giuliani found liable for defamation, rare blue moon seen around the world. The latest news with The Loop
This morning's news, as it happens. ⌘ Read more
Afrah spends her days scouring a war-torn land for the dead. The task could kill her
Sudan's body retrievers pick through debris in a war zone to find the bodies of those killed in the country’s months-long civil war. The task is filled with hazards and could be deadly. ⌘ Read more
SA teachers are going on strike over a pay dispute. Here's what we know
While the state government has said there will be no "muskets at dawn", negotiations with the union on Wednesday failed to resolve the deadlock, meaning more than 150 schools will close, leaving thousands of families to make alternative arrangements. ⌘ Read more
'It has no place in Victoria': Protesters seek end of coal-to-hydrogen project
Environmentalists say a proposal to produce hydrogen from Victorian coal in Latrobe Valley should be abandoned, but those backing the project are seeking to commercialise it. ⌘ Read more
Canada, USA, China and UK the largest foreign owners of Australian water
A new report, released by the Australian Tax Office today, will show that foreign ownership of water increased by 0.3 per cent in the year to June 2022. ⌘ Read more
Unpaid seatbelt fines in Queensland more than double in two years to more than 40,000**
Debt collectors are pursuing nearly $33 million in unpaid seatbelt fines which have increased following new cameras on the roads and higher fines, and a spokesperson insists it's about saving lives, not making money. ⌘ Read more
18-year jail sentence welcomed for 'predatory and remorseless' man who abused four women
A prison sentence of more than 18 years was handed down to a perpetrator of family violence against multiple partners. Advocates say it's a sign attitudes are shifting — but the work isn't done. ⌘ Read more
'Finally, they have to listen': These victim-survivors often weren't taken seriously. But now they've been heard
A landmark inquiry made almost 200 recommendations for protecting Tasmanian children from abuse. Those who shared their pain will ensure the government now follows through. ⌘ Read more
Record winter warmth signals a spring scorcher this year
The approaching new season follows a dry winter for the east coast, and records broke in major cities for the warmest winter on record. ⌘ Read more
ASIC takes 'rare' legal action against former directors of failed funeral insurer Youpla
Five former directors and officers of the failed funeral insurer Youpla are facing fines, after the corporate watchdog ASIC commenced civil proceedings over an arrangement to send the funds to a company in Vanuatu. ⌘ Read more
AI bee communication, robot pollination and smart beehives: Can technology replace insects?**
As insect populations decline, researchers and start-ups are looking to tech as a solution. But some fear it may create more harm. ⌘ Read more
Two sides, six weeks, one crucial question: Prepare for a new type of campaign as Yes and No chase the 'Big Mo'
Whichever way the referendum goes, there will be enormous ramifications for reconciliation and Indigenous advancement. There will be political consequences felt all the way to the next election — and the next six weeks absolutely matter, writes David Speers. ⌘ Read more
Ruby tried to cancel her Amazon account in March, but got stuck in a 'subscription trap'
Ruby Callaghan has tried for six months to stop one of the world's retail giants from charging her unwanted fees. The federal government says it is looking at introducing legislation, known as "don't be a jerk laws", to help curb the issue. ⌘ Read more
Tasmania, South Australia focus of Voice advocates on first full day of formal campaign
Yes and No advocates will spend the first full day of the formal Voice to Parliament referendum campaign targeting the swing states of South Australia and Tasmania. ⌘ Read more
A fake country: The wild theory gaining traction in one of Europe's most stable nations
Born out of anti-government rallies during the pandemic, authorities say Germany's Reichsbürger movement is a growing threat. And it's forging ties with one of the country's biggest political parties. ⌘ Read more
National energy grid facing peak pressures over hotter months
Much of the national power grid is facing substantial reliability problems over the next decade, and as soon as this summer, without rapid investment in both electricity generation and transmission. ⌘ Read more
T20 live: Mitch Marsh leading Australia in first of three Twenty20s in South Africa
Australia starts an eight-game limited-overs tour of South Africa with the first of three Twenty20s in Durban. Check out the live scores and stats in our ScoreCentre. ⌘ Read more
Kremlin considers Prigozhin's death may have been a 'deliberate atrocity'
The Kremlin says that investigators are considering the possibility that the plane carrying mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin was downed on purpose, the first explicit acknowledgement that he may have been assassinated. ⌘ Read more
Toby Greene makes All Australian history
Adelaide veteran Taylor Walker and GWS forward Toby Greene erched their names into the All Australian history books. ⌘ Read more
Ferocious hailstorm tears through northern NSW, residents warned to prepare for season to come
The storm dumped large hail in the Tweed Shire, smashed skylights and felled trees. The SES says it could be a sign that storm season has started early and that there may be worse to come. ⌘ Read more
Man who bribed prison staffer to smuggle drugs to jailed brother sentenced to home detention
A 30-year-old man who bribed a "corrupt" Yatala prison staffer to give his brother drugs in jail is sentenced to almost two years of home detention. ⌘ Read more
Large scale Ukrainian drone strike targets several regions across Russia, damages border airport
A massive drone strike on Russia, which targeted six regions, is believed to be Ukraine's biggest since Moscow invaded 18 months ago. ⌘ Read more
Investigation launched after 46-year-old man found dead in Perth's south-east, woman helping police with inquiries
Emergency services attended an address on Carden Drive in Cannington where the man was found deceased at around 1pm. ⌘ Read more
Florida residents urged to leave as Hurricane Idalia strengthens to Category 3 storm
Hurricane Idalia strengthens to a dangerous Category 3 storm as it tracks toward Florida's Big Bend region. ⌘ Read more
NT Ombudsman recommends legislative ban on spit hoods in police custody
A report from the Northern Territory Ombudsman has recommended a ban on spit hoods in police custody — currently in place for children — be extended to adults. ⌘ Read more
Former commando Heston Russell's defamation case against the ABC wraps up
A judge will soon rule on whether the broadcaster established a public interest defence over 2021 reporting allegations of a war crime. ⌘ Read more
'Boys weekends', cash and a Chinese developer: Former councillors took part in corrupt conduct, ICAC finds
Vincenzo Badalati, Constantine Hindi and Philip Sansom accepted cash and gifts from a Chinese property developer, in return for favourable treatment over property proposals. ⌘ Read more
Witness accused of fabricating evidence to 'put the boot' into toddler's alleged killer
A witness in the trial of Cecil Patrick Kennedy, who is accused of fatally poisoning 21-month-old Jordan Thompson, is accused of falsely claiming that he told her to give her daughter a sleeping pill. ⌘ Read more
Inside the Uluru Statement from the Heart
What exactly is the Uluru Statement from the Heart and how has it brought about the referendum on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament? ⌘ Read more
More than 150 SA public schools to close due to teacher strike
Friday's planned teacher strike will see 167 South Australian schools close, with teachers set to walk off the job after the government and union failed to reach a new pay agreement. ⌘ Read more
‘Look at me you coward’: Woman faces sister's killer husband in court whose 'jealousy, possessiveness, selfishness' drove him to murder
A man who stabbed his ex-wife to death was driven by "festering" anger, jealousy and selfishness, the WA Supreme Court hears. WARNING: This article contains details that some readers may find distressing. ⌘ Read more
Severe thunderstorm warning as south-east Queensland set for large hail and damaging winds
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of south-east Queensland. ⌘ Read more
Boy, 8, injured by needle wrapped in toilet roll at popular NSW park
Police are calling for public information as they investigate the "distressing" incident, which led to the boy being taken to hospital in Port Macquarie. ⌘ Read more
A piece of fictional writing has this Brisbane-based activist fearing he can never return home to Hong Kong
Police allege a Cantonese work of fiction Andrew Chan edited for a writing competition three years earlier violated Hong Kong's national security law, and when they found out he was overseas they threatened his family with arrest if they did not contact him. ⌘ Read more
Gabonese military officials seize control after President Ali Bongo is reelected
Gunfire was heard in the Central African nation as senior military officials appeared on television, vowing to close borders and dissolve state institutions. ⌘ Read more
Decision to block extra Qatar Airways flights to protect Qantas 'a really bad decision', former ACCC bosses say
Two former heads of the national competition watchdog say the federal government's move to block Qatar Airways' request for extra flights to protect Qantas decreases competition and leaves travellers worse off. ⌘ Read more
'It's my garden': Prominent developer defends changing heritage-listed garden without permit
Errol Stewart and his family company are facing charges over garden works at a heritage-listed Hobart property. Mr Stewart says the works were urgent, but the council says the works have damaged the heritage significance of the site. ⌘ Read more
'My goal is to be on the Olympic team': Ben Simmons reveals Paris 2024 ambitions with Boomers
Australia's first NBA All Star says he wants to join the Boomers as they try to defend or better their Olympic bronze medal from Tokyo, but he has made similar comments in the past. ⌘ Read more
Australian government acknowledges risk of climate change to bonds after world-first court case
The federal government has agreed to settle a world-first court case accusing it of misleading investors by failing to disclose the risk climate change poses to its bonds. ⌘ Read more
'I am definitely a product of the internet': Troye Sivan gets candid about his music
Pop star Troye Sivan's latest album Something To Give Each Other will be released in October. But the first single has already become a dance-pop anthem. The singer chats about the success of Rush and how internet helped him share stories. ⌘ Read more
'Most devastating cybercriminal tools in history': Global investigation infiltrates malware network
In an operation dubbed "Duck Hunt", the FBI and partners seize control of malware network Qakbot, which has crippled millions of tech users for over 15 years. ⌘ Read more
Everything you need to know about voting in the Voice referendum
When does voting open for the Voice to Parliament referendum? What is voting in a referendum like? When will we know the result? Get to grips with how the first referendum in two decades will work. ⌘ Read more
Is Netflix in its flop era? Subscribers are down for the first time since 2015
The streaming platform has always dominated the landscape, but for the first time since Netflix entered the Australian market — subscription numbers are down. ⌘ Read more
Severe storms forecast for east coast as near-record-breaking heat builds in west
A storm outbreak is set to hit broad parts of the east coast on Wednesday afternoon, with warnings of possible damaging winds and large hail for much of coastal New South Wales into south-east Queensland. Meanwhile, potentially record-breaking heat is building in the west. ⌘ Read more
'Destructive vandalism': Hundreds of trees destroyed at Sydney waterfront reserve
Trees covering the equivalent of 14 tennis courts of land have been cut and poisoned at Castle Cove, decimating important habitat for native animals. ⌘ Read more
Victorian man Zoran Pandilovski jailed for 24 years for murder of estranged wife Elaine
The family of Elaine Pandilovski say "enough is enough" as her former husband is sentenced for murdering her in her home in July, 2020. ⌘ Read more
Legendary Long Tan veteran 'up there with the great figures of our war history' to be farewelled
Lieutenant Colonel Harry Smith, who helped protect the lives of more than 100 Australian soldiers against an enemy force of thousands during the Vietnam War, will be laid to rest on the Sunshine Coast today. ⌘ Read more