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Who the Wallabies are up against at the Rugby World Cup 2023
The Wallabies are ranked ninth in the world ahead of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, but coach Eddie Jones still thinks they can win. Here's everything you need to know about the tournament in France. ⌘ Read more
'Absolutely crazy': Developer gets approval to build 16 homes on site of Echuca 'inland sea'
A northern Victorian council has approved 16 townhouses to be built on land that was significantly flooded in the Murray River town of Echuca during last year's flood. ⌘ Read more
Racism forced Richard out of Queensland Police. He says a newly-announced review is 'long overdue'
Richard Monaei joined the Queensland Police Service when he was 18. He's now an advocate so other First Nations people don't suffer as he did. ⌘ Read more
As the Basin Plan gets debated, a new study shows thousands of environmental goals have not been met
A group of scientists finds despite billions of dollars spent on the Murray Darling Basin Plan, many of the indicators used to measure whether the environment is receiving enough water have been getting worse. ⌘ Read more
One tiny change to food delivery apps could eliminate millions of tonnes of plastic waste
An analysis of data from China's second largest food delivery service shows that adding a "green nudge" could eliminate more than 3 million tonnes of single-use plastic. ⌘ Read more
This furnace is the hottest in the southern hemisphere, and it's used to make hypersonic jets
A furnace that reaches 3,000 degrees Celsius is helping scientists make parts for hypersonic jets and test components for space travel and defence. ⌘ Read more
That '70s Show actor Danny Masterson jailed for 30 years to life for raping two women
A US judge sentences That ’70s Show star Danny Masterson to 30 years to life in prison for the rapes of two women two decades ago. ⌘ Read more
Naomi speaks up about the 'disrespectful' treatment she received after her baby was stillborn
Through tears Naomi Bowden tells a NSW inquiry into birth trauma how distressing it was to have police take her stillborn daughter and put her in an ice box in front of her. ⌘ Read more
China's draft law banning 'harming the feelings' of the country sparks backlash
Proposed changes to a Chinese public security law to criminalise comments, clothing or symbols that "undermine the spirit" or "harm the feelings" of the country trigger the concern of legal experts, who say the amendments could be used arbitrarily. ⌘ Read more
'Nearly 20 Sydney Harbours of material flying along the sea floor': Tongan volcano's destruction revealed
In January 2022, a mega explosion from the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano generated a coast-battering tsunami and vivid sunsets. Now we know the extent of the eruption's devastation below the waves. ⌘ Read more
Scott Morrison says Anthony Albanese shouldn't rush to visit Bejiing this year
Former prime minister Scott Morrison has warned that his successor should not be "too keen" to accept an invitation to China, as Anthony Albanese prepares to visit Beijing within months. ⌘ Read more
'I was welcome at Balmoral … but without her': How family tensions gripped the Queen's final hours
The plans for her death were meticulous. Her lavish funeral had a code name. But when the kingdom's second Elizabethan era drew to a close, everyone suddenly seemed to be a little caught off-guard. ⌘ Read more
Catherine King's baffling week leaves more questions than answers on Qatar decision
Could her resurrection of the 2020 strip search incident be one way of seeking to neutralise an issue that has been otherwise debated – to the government's detriment – in terms of limiting competition? ⌘ Read more
Japanese boy band talent agency president resigns and apologises for founder's sex abuse
The head of a powerful Japanese talent agency has resigned and issued an apology, nine days after an internal investigation concluded that the company's founder, her late uncle, had sexually abused hundreds of young performers over decades. ⌘ Read more
Collingwood's Brayden Maynard at risk of missing finals after concussing Brayshaw
Collingwood may not be able to count on Brayden Maynard for the rest of the finals, after the defender is put on report for a collision that left Melbourne's Angus Brayshaw stretchered off the ground with concussion. ⌘ Read more
Did Kobee's cry for help kill him? How a knife-wielding mentally ill young man was fatally shot by police
Early one May morning in 2019, 20-year-old Kobee Huddy was desperate for help. He called a mental health service for advice. Less than four hours later he would be dead – shot by police. ⌘ Read more
NSW government confirms archaeological search at notorious Aboriginal boys home
NSW Aboriginal Affairs Minister David Harris says he is working with survivors from the Kinchela Aboriginal Boys Training Home about the next steps following an archaeological search at the site. ⌘ Read more
Catherine King says airfares 'will come down' as other airlines increase capacity
Transport Minister Catherine King has pledged airfares will soon come down, saying Qatar Airways is "not the only airline that adds to competition". ⌘ Read more
Japan is aiming to be the fifth country on the Moon, but that's not why this landing is signifcant
Dubbed the "moon sniper", Japan aims to land the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon within 100 metres of its target site on the lunar surface — significantly more precise than the usual landing range of several kilometres. ⌘ Read more
Housing redevelopment that would have created nearly 500 new homes in NSW is scrapped
A 127-home public housing estate on the NSW mid-north coast was to be transformed into 500 new homes, but most would have been sold commercially. ⌘ Read more
Former WA high school teacher jailed for distributing 'callous' child exploitation videos online
A former WA high school teacher is sentenced to more than three years in prison for distributing child exploitation material online. ⌘ Read more
Trio plead guilty to manslaughter of teenager who plunged to his death from a Gold Coast balcony
The court heard the 19-year-old fell off the balcony after allegedly being beaten and tortured. ⌘ Read more
Live: Magpies and Demons launch AFL finals with unmissable MCG clash
The AFL finals are here at last and begin with Collingwood taking on Melbourne at a packed MCG with a preliminary final berth up for grabs. Follow the action in our live blog. ⌘ Read more
Growing doubts about German commitment to $1b Australian Army export deal
Barely two months ago, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a $1 billion Defence deal with Germany while visiting Berlin. But after that country missed out on a reciprocal contract, the relationship is now looking unlikely. ⌘ Read more
NT government 'considering legal options' over nearly $1 million Don Dale compensation ruling
The government has been ordered by the NT Supreme Court to pay $960,000 to four former detainees who were unlawfully tear gassed in 2014. ⌘ Read more
'Beyond comprehension': Father speaks of anguish at losing daughter in Lake Keepit boat crash
A father whose daughter died in a Lake Keepit boat crash last year tells a court the pain of her death is a hurt he has to live with every day, which he would not wish on anyone. ⌘ Read more
Indian consumers to get taste of Australian macadamias with historic shipment on its way
The industry hopes to grow the market in India from 8 tonnes to 3,000 tonnes over the next five years after a trade agreement between the two countries came into force last December. ⌘ Read more
Public servant concedes he was not directed by education minister's office about school refurbishment tender
The former ACT Education Directorate official previously told an integrity commission hearing that he was told the Education Minister's chief of staff said: "Manteena is not to get it". ⌘ Read more
How Penrith's winning machine remade Jack Cogger
As Penrith chase their third-straight title, they'll be relying on a former child prodigy to spell one of their biggest stars — but it's a chance Jack Cogger has been waiting for his whole life, writes Nick Campton. ⌘ Read more
More transgender people accuse Channel Seven of using images of them without consent
Following an Australian transgender content creator's claims that Channel Seven used two photographs of her in an episode of Spotlight without her consent, two more transgender people have come forward saying the same. ⌘ Read more
Former councillor who shackled himself to a door advertises Brisbane workshop on resisting eviction
Brisbane mayoral candidate Jonathan Sriranganathan says organising the workshop is necessary due to a lack of public housing and protection for tenants against rent gouging. ⌘ Read more
SA army veteran has manslaughter charge dropped
An army veteran who was charged with the manslaughter of his wife has had the charge against him dropped a day before he was due to stand trial. ⌘ Read more
RBA governor Philip Lowe warns about future inflation, criticises 'personal attacks', in final speech
RBA governor Philip Lowe says we could manage inflation better, and floated ideas on how to do that, while addressing "vitriol" directed his way, in final speech. ⌘ Read more
New York is cracking down on Airbnbs. Here's how The Big Apple and other cities are tackling short-term rentals
New York is making big changes to its short-term rental rules, but it's not the only major city to do so. ⌘ Read more
Latest Qantas cuts to Alice Springs has NT minister welcoming Alan Joyce's departure
Further airline services have been cut to central Australia Iin Alan Joyce's final act as outgoing Qantas chief. The move is prompting the Northern Territory tourism minister, Nicole Manison to welcome Joyce's retirement. ⌘ Read more
Perth man jailed for 'frenzied' vigilante machete attack on mourners at pub wake
A Perth man is sentenced for what prosecutors called a "frenzied", "vigilante" machete attack on three strangers who had just attended a wake to mourn the loss of a relative. ⌘ Read more
Battle lines drawn: SA government launches ad campaign interstate to lure Victorian businesses
The South Australian government launches an advertising blitz in Melbourne's CBD, spruiking its business credentials, drawing a response from the Victorian Premier. ⌘ Read more
Charges upgraded against alleged driver in crash that killed two boys in Sydney
A court hears a 33-year-old man was travelling at least 130 kilometres per hour in the lead-up to the crash which killed two children. ⌘ Read more
More than half of young people are experiencing eco-anxiety. Here's why
Sereena Zanuso survived a record-breaking flood last year but 18 months on, she's still feeling eco-anxiety. She's one of thousands of young Australians who feel the same way. ⌘ Read more
Human remains found at rural SA property, police say
Police are investigating if the remains are those of Robert Atkins, who was reported missing in early 2021. ⌘ Read more
Byron Bay couple become holiday heroes with daring rescue of Ningaloo snorkeller 80m from shore
After hearing a scream, Eric Krins and Maree Pearson did not hesitate to rush to the aid of the 67-year-old woman at a remote WA beach. ⌘ Read more
How old is too old to safely drive? The states can't agree but UQ researchers may be close to the answer
Deciding what age is too old to drive is an emotionally charged issue for many families, but it's hoped a new online test will revolutionise the process. ⌘ Read more
Mexico's Supreme Court decriminalises abortion, ruling the laws violate women's rights
The ruling will require the federal public health service and all federal health institutions to offer abortion to anyone who requests it. ⌘ Read more
Hospital asks inpatients to consider leaving because it's 'very busy'
A cancer patient at Royal Hobart Hospital says she got a letter with her dinner asking patients to consider leaving to help ease demand for beds. ⌘ Read more
Albanese confirms China trip for later this year
The prime minister says he will travel to China to mark the 50th anniversary of former PM Gough Whitlam's historic visit to the country, also becoming the first Australian leader to go to China since 2016. ⌘ Read more
Sinkhole stink as sewage floods properties in suburban Adelaide street
A large sinkhole in the middle of an Adelaide street is believed to have been caused by a break in the sewer main, causing a malodorous mess to flood into surrounding properties. ⌘ Read more
Kourtney Kardashian Barker says she has new respect for mothers after 'urgent fetal surgery'
The reality television personality says she walked out of hospital 'with my baby boy in my tummy' and a new understanding for mothers who had dealt with difficult pregnancies. ⌘ Read more
Federal government declares 'war' on feral cats
The environment minister hopes to avoid more species becoming extinct due to feral cats, as a draft plan to contain the animals is released for consultation. ⌘ Read more
'One player is going to die': Medvedev issues warning about stifling US Open heat
Daniil Medvedev says hot and humid conditions at the US Open have the potential to be "dangerous" for players after he booked a berth in the men's semifinals. ⌘ Read more
Murderer 'crab-walked' himself out of US prison, authorities reveal as seven-day manhunt drags on
Police are flooding a search zone of increasingly worried residents in Philadelphia after revealing a killer escaped prison by scaling a wall and going undetected for an hour. ⌘ Read more
Labor pre-election funding under scrutiny after candidate directs money towards NSW council he serves on
The process behind a Labor grants program is being questioned after an unsuccessful candidate from the NSW March state election directed almost $400,000 to upgrade a picnic area. ⌘ Read more
Body found in search for missing pair of fishermen in Snowy Mountains
The men, both aged 73, were expected to return from their trip last night. ⌘ Read more
Victorian inquiry into historical child sexual abuse to investigate three teachers and 18 schools
A Board of Inquiry looking into child sexual abuse allegations will focus on three teachers, including convicted paedophile Gary Arthur Mitchell, and 18 government schools in Victoria. ⌘ Read more
Residents urged to stay inside after person shot at grain silo in small WA town, gunman at large
A major police operation is underway in a small town east of Perth, with people being asked to stay indoors after reports a person has been shot. ⌘ Read more
Firefighter called to blaze only to discover his own vehicle was alight
Andrew Johns has felt the devastating impact of crime firsthand and is questioning his faith in community spirit, amid concerns his hometown of Gunnedah has a crime problem. ⌘ Read more
How ancient horticulture helped First Nations people create southern WA's 'water trees'
Pruned and trimmed for hundreds of years by the region's Menang traditional owners, these unique marri trees provide a critical source of water. ⌘ Read more
Mixed martial arts is only getting bigger in Australia. Here's why
MMA participation is growing across the country with the UFC set to host more star-studded events. ⌘ Read more
Rescued sailors make it back to land after inflatable boat savaged by sharks
Australian Border Force officers have greeted three sailors who had to be rescued from a sinking catamaran in the Coral Sea. ⌘ Read more
It may not have the friendliest face, but $2.1m has just been spent to save it
The maugean skate, a species of ray, is only found in one waterway and it is thought there are fewer than 1,000 left. ⌘ Read more
Claims low pay keeping 'smart young people' from becoming pilots, causing shortages in besieged industry
It costs $150,000 to become a pilot, but juniors would be "lucky" to earn $35,000 in their first year, according to the Australian and International Pilots Association. ⌘ Read more
ACT government shouldn't be forced to hold inquiry into takeover of Calvary Hospital, Senate committee says
The ACT government already controls the former Calvary Public Hospital but a Queensland senator wanted a probe into legislation enabling the takeover. ⌘ Read more
John felt 'violent and angry all the time'. Then he had his first good night's sleep
A teenager is among many in the outback benefiting from a program that combines Western science with Aboriginal cultural teachings to improve sleep health for Indigenous people. ⌘ Read more
Dozens of victims could be linked to 'cruel' alleged romance scam as elderly men come forward
Police allege three men have forked out nearly half a million dollars in what they describe as a "cruel" scam as they charge three people with fraud offences. ⌘ Read more
Black Summer survivor abandoning home over fears for coming bushfire season issues desperate plea to Canberra
Jann Gilbert knows what it's like to lose everything. The scars of her Black Summer experience are driving her fight for all new coal and gas approvals to be paused. ⌘ Read more
Luxury cruise ship detained off WA now at centre of wage theft allegations
MS Caledonian Sky was arrested off Roebuck Bay late last month over a separate dispute. Now an international union alleges its crew was underpaid. ⌘ Read more
Rolling Stones announce first album of new music in 18 years, bring Sydney Sweeney along for the ride
Fans haven't heard new music from the veteran rockers since 2005's A Bigger Bang. ⌘ Read more
Looking to dive into the property market but have no idea where to start? Here's what you need to know
Housing prices continue to increase but cooling inflation and the likely peak of interest rates is set to entice more buyers and sellers in the coming months. ⌘ Read more
Who is going to win the Rugby World Cup? Opta says it's a four-horse race
Opta statistics say there are four clear favourites heading into the Rugby World Cup — but there's a major loophole that could mean the Wallabies have a deep run in the tournament, despite being ranked as major outsiders. ⌘ Read more
Alleged driver's father charged with hindering investigation into fatal Heckenberg crash
Police allege the 61-year-old concealed a serious indictable offence after the incident on Friday night, where two people were killed in Sydney's south-west. ⌘ Read more
'I look foward to testifying': Donald Trump says he will give evidence in classified documents case
Former US president Donald Trump's legal predicaments gain momentum ahead of 2024 electoral campaign, as he faces legal delays and a loss in his defamation case bid. ⌘ Read more
High temperatures, winds prompt total fire ban in northern NSW
The NSW Rural Fire Service issues the first total fire bans for the season, just days into spring. ⌘ Read more
UFC fighter makes sexist comments at press conference ahead of Sydney bout
NSW sports minister says a whole sport can't be tarnished by "one or two people" after comments by controversial mix martial arts fighter Sean Strickland ahead of the tax-payer funded event. ⌘ Read more
Live: Philip Lowe to give final speech as RBA governor, Wall Street weaker on interest rate concerns, ASX to fall
Outgoing RBA governor Philip Lowe will give his final public speech before handing over to Michele Bullock next week, while Wall Street fell after economic data prompted concerns interest rates will stay higher for longer. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Matildas stars Sam Kerr and Hayley Raso in contention for prestigious Ballon d'Or
Sam Kerr earns another nomination for football's highest individual honour, while Matildas teammate Hayley Raso is recognised following her superb Women's World Cup campaign. ⌘ Read more
With no crop or pasture, Allie wondered if flowers were the blooming solution
Planting flowers in the middle of a drought doesn't seem like the obvious choice to diversify but this family has said goodbye to sheep and hello to hundreds of Geraldton wax plants. ⌘ Read more
New Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie delivers 'a cinematic pizza-with-the lot'
Writer Seth Rogen and director Jeff Rowe pay homage to their 90s childhoods in a fast and funny animated film packed with neurotic banter and pop culture references. ⌘ Read more
'It's just about being on': WA's Jack Robinson eyes off world title at World Surf League finals
WA surfer Jack Robinson's season has been a rollercoaster, but he heads to a Californian surfing mecca for the season-ending event still in with a shot of claiming the world title. ⌘ Read more
One of Australia's rarest birds encourages conservationists with 'remarkable' record long-distance flight
A critically endangered regent honeyeater, released as part of a captive breeding program, has travelled hundreds of kilometres in only three months. Conservationists says it shows captive-bred birds can adapt and thrive in the wild. ⌘ Read more
Live: Summer 2023 hottest on record, Rolling Stones release new album. The latest news with The Loop
This morning's news, as it happens. ⌘ Read more
How Collingwood uses space better than anyone in the AFL
Much of modern footy is dense, often with little regard for pace and coverage. The Magpies are the team bucking the trend, write Cody Atkinson and Sean Lawson. ⌘ Read more
Myanmar's ailing former leader Aung San Suu Kyi being denied medical care in prison, son says
The son of Myanmar's detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi says she is being refused urgent medical care despite her ill health. ⌘ Read more
While trekking in remote Australia, Sarah didn't speak for six weeks. She says it is 'magical'
For three months, this Swiss adventurer walked alone for 1,500 kilometres through parts of the Nullarbor, Great Victoria Desert and Gibson Desert. She says Australia is now "in her blood". ⌘ Read more
Consultant paid with public funds to prepare OAM nominations for NT agency
An NT auditor-general's report found the agency used taxpayer dollars to pay the consultant, who was hired to prepare nominations for the agency's current and previous board members. ⌘ Read more
Pledge for Queensland victims of crime advisory group welcomed, but 'proof will be in the detail'
Hundreds marched on Brisbane Parliament House last month to demand tougher sentences for young offenders, as well as an independent advisory for victims of crime. ⌘ Read more
Antarctic researchers concerned by 'catastrophic' funding and operational decisions
Funding and operational issues at the Australian Antarctic Division are having a "catastrophic" impact on critical research and damaging the organisation's international reputation, a Senate inquiry is told. ⌘ Read more
On an office whiteboard, Kasey and her team are trying to house Australia's homeless
This homelessness entry point was housing thousands of people last year, but as pandemic funding wanes, staff face an uphill battle to keep roofs over heads, while demand surges. ⌘ Read more
Staff, patients should be moved from 'mouldy' Adelaide Pregnancy Advisory Centre, doctors say
The doctors' union urges the SA government to move staff and patients out of the Pregnancy Advisory Centre, in Adelaide's west, after it raised concerns about mould, asbestos and bug infestations at the facility. ⌘ Read more
Why each team can — and can't — win the AFL flag in 2023
With the AFL finals set to begin, Andrew McGarry runs the rule over the eight contenders and analyses their strengths as well as the weaknesses that may stand in the way of a premiership win. ⌘ Read more
Federal government expands pelvic pain clinics into Adelaide and Western Sydney
It follows pressure from endometriosis sufferers and the opposition to set up clinics in those locations, after 20 others were established around the country earlier in the year. ⌘ Read more
How much are short-term rentals really impacting Australia's housing crisis?**
The rise of short-term holiday rentals like Airbnb and Stayz have changed the way we travel, but they've also faced backlash over concerns they're driving rents up and exacerbating housing shortages in cities around the world. ⌘ Read more
Lisa first came to an eating disorder service aged 16, as a patient. Now she works there
Almost $40 million will be invested in eating disorder services in Queensland after demand for treatment spikes during the pandemic. ⌘ Read more
Sydney's shortage of affordable housing has $10b hidden costs, report finds
Sydney is losing thousands of workers to Melbourne and Brisbane because of high housing costs, contributing to a $10-billion economic loss to the city each year, a report has found. ⌘ Read more
Attack on busy market in east Ukraine kills 17 people
A Russian attack on a city in eastern Ukraine kills at least 17 people as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visits Kyiv to offer support for its counteroffensive against Russian forces. ⌘ Read more
‘It rings the earth like a bell’: What an El Niño means for summers to come
It’s the phenomenon behind some of Australia’s hottest, driest years, and climate change could be making it more extreme. Here’s why that doesn’t guarantee catastrophe this year — or in the future. ⌘ Read more
Hail, snow and gales to replace spring heat in a battle of the seasons
It was a sunny start to the week but from today a polar air mass will sweep over south-east Australia, causing temperatures to plummet by as much as 15 degrees Celsius in 24 hours. ⌘ Read more
‘Pretty terrifying’: Advocates say medicine shortages still an issue, despite stockholding rules
The drug Natalie Sinclair takes to keep her alive is among hundreds of medications that have been in short supply in Australia, but advocates fear stockholding laws for suppliers are having little impact on the ground. ⌘ Read more
Will Alan Joyce's final days at Qantas clip the wings of his exit bonus?**
Alan Joyce reportedly jets off with a substantial amount of cash and Qantas shares in his portfolio — but valid questions are being asked about whether he is entitled to all of it. ⌘ Read more
Spanish soccer star Hermoso files legal complaint over World Cup kiss
National Court prosecutors confirm Jenni Hermoso has filed a formal complaint about suspended Spanish soccer boss Luis Rubiales's decision to kiss her after last month's World Cup final in Sydney. ⌘ Read more
This August was the hottest ever recorded, UN's weather agency says
Earth has sweltered through its hottest northern-hemisphere summer ever measured, with a record-warm August capping a season of brutal and deadly temperatures, according to the World Meteorological Organization. ⌘ Read more
Pride of the Murray resurfaces after six months at the bottom of an outback river
Harnesses and floaties have been used in a major operation to resurface the 99-year-old paddle wheeler. ⌘ Read more