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'The whole footy world will be watching': Maynard verdict predicted to shape the future of footy
As Collingwood defender Brayden Maynard prepares to face the tribunal for his hit on Melbourne's Angus Brayshaw, the rest of the league awaits a verdict which some believe could shape the future of the game. ⌘ Read more
The New York Jets paid more than $100 million for quarterback Aaron Rodgers. He lasted four plays
Aaron Rodgers leaves the Jets' season opener with an ankle injury in the fourth minute after he arrived from Green Bay on a two-year deal worth $117 million. ⌘ Read more
Even healthy people are getting sick with pneumonia this year — why?**
An expert says there's been a spike in infections in people with strong immune systems recently, as well as in vulnerable groups like the elderly. ⌘ Read more
Why memory failure can explain how children can be left forgotten in a car
The tragedy of children being forgotten in cars is becoming more common in Australia. A memory expert explains how it can happen to anyone. ⌘ Read more
Victorian government to cover the cost of some teaching degrees to ease shortage
Students who study secondary school teaching at university will have the cost of their degrees covered by the Victorian government in a plan to boost the supply of teachers. ⌘ Read more
More White Island tourism companies have charges dismissed
Two tourism companies on trial over the deadly Whakaari White Island volcano eruption have had charges dismissed. ⌘ Read more
Domestic violence offenders targeted under fresh proposed changes to WA's gun laws
Serious family and domestic violence offenders won't be able to own firearms or gun licences under the latest element of sweeping gun reform by the WA government. ⌘ Read more
Sistas in Trade program helps First Nations women build on a construction and manufacturing career
Women make up just 5 per cent of the NSW workforce in key industries such as building and construction, with Indigenous women even less represented. A trades program in Dubbo is paving a new path. ⌘ Read more
Emma contracted toxoplasmosis while pregnant. Now she's calling for tougher roaming cat laws
Emma Goyne believes she picked up the parasitic infection while cleaning her horse stable, which a neighbouring cat had been using as a litter box. Now she's pushing for tougher cat laws. ⌘ Read more
American researcher who fell ill has been rescued from 1,000 metre deep Turkish cave
Rescuers have pulled an American researcher out of a Turkish cave more than a week after he became seriously ill 1,000 metres below its entrance, said the Speleological Federation of Turkey. ⌘ Read more
How this free gardening movement is helping sow the seeds for future food security
If disasters ever cause shortages on supermarket shelves, Psaltis Cauley and passionate volunteers like her are set to support local food security with a precious seed bank of hardy and heirloom variety vegetables. ⌘ Read more
Australia's earliest garlic harvest has barely finished, but Joe is sowing seeds for the next generation
An Indigenous community harvesting Australia's earliest commercial garlic crop is hoping to pass on farming skills to improve the lives of future generations. ⌘ Read more
Eighteen people charged with 64 offences after string of alleged drugs busts across Rockhampton
Officers targeting an alleged drug trafficking operation have seized 1.6 kilograms of methylamphetamine and $117,180 in cash since May 2023 as part of Operation Victor Cope. ⌘ Read more
Virat Kohli notches 47th ODI century as India thrash Pakistan
India cruise to a record 228-run win over arch rivals Pakistan in the Asia Cup, with both Virat Kohli and KL Rahul starring with unbeaten centuries. ⌘ Read more
Australia hopes team spirit will help in 'extremely tough' Davis Cup group led by resurgent Great Britain
Lleyton Hewitt has praised his Davis Cup outfit's team spirit as they seek to go one better than their runner's-up finish last year, two decades since their last triumph. ⌘ Read more
Live: Tesla boosts Nasdaq, US stocks rise ahead of inflation data, Australian dollar holds above 64 US cents
Shares in electric car maker Tesla rally on optimism about artificial intelligence. US stocks gain ahead of this week's consumer inflation reading. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. ⌘ Read more
Trump seeks disqualification of judge in case over alleged attempt to overturn election result
Donald Trump filed has filed a motion seeking to disqualify US District Judge Tanya Chutkan from presiding over the criminal case in which he is charged with trying to overturn his 2020 presidential election loss. ⌘ Read more
These 'old-growth trees' of the Ningaloo Reef are resistant to bleaching events — and scientists want to know why
Large bommies made of a stony coral known as porites underpin the World Heritage reef system. It's hoped they can help scientists predict how a warming world will affect the reef's health. ⌘ Read more
Live: Spanish High Court opens investigation into former Spanish FA president. The latest news with The Loop
This morning's news, as it happens. ⌘ Read more
Family forced to drive loved one's body more than four hours to remote hospital
When Mr Marika felt sudden chest pain in a remote Northern Territory community, emergency services were out of reach. His community wants answers. ⌘ Read more
A Haunting in Venice is a spookier reimagining of Agatha Christie's original novel
The third Kenneth Branagh-directed adaptation of Agatha Christie's beloved murder mystery books makes major changes. A Haunting in Venice takes the 1969 novel Hallowe'en Party and trades murder at an English country house for one in a Venetian Palazzo instead. ⌘ Read more
Usually cowgirls need to ride in the US to forge a career. An outback rodeo is changing that
Cowgirls from across the country have converged on outback Queensland for the nation's first female rodeo. Organisers say it's a huge leap toward creating pathways for passionate stockwomen in the male-dominated sport. ⌘ Read more
Tax return scams are on the rise — here's how to avoid 'giving away the keys to your house'
The ATO says tax-related scams have almost doubled this year compared to last. Here's what to watch out for. ⌘ Read more
'We are definitely flying blind': Ocean acidification is a hidden threat in the Pacific
Meet the woman tracking ocean acidification in the Pacific — a rising danger that could destroy marine life and livelihoods. ⌘ Read more
Seven red flags your teen might be in an abusive relationship – and six signs it's escalating
Teenagers are experiencing intimate partner violence and abuse that is putting their lives in danger. And they want help from others to spot the early warning signs, writes Carmel Hobbs. ⌘ Read more
Kim Jong Un appears to have departed for Russia on his luxury armoured train
Reports that Kim Jong Un is en route to Russia has drawn attention to the traditional method of travel for North Korean leaders — luxury, armoured trains that have long been a part of the dynasty's lore. ⌘ Read more
Only one in five adults are eating enough veg, with alcohol and takeaway dominating diets, report finds
The CSRIO report found construction workers had the poorest diets, while retirees and those in the fitness industry were the healthiest eaters. ⌘ Read more
Only 77 of these parrots are left in the wild. A wind farm developer says a few deaths is a risk worth taking
A company wanting to build a wind farm in the migratory path of the critically-endangered orange-bellied parrot says climate change poses a greater risk to the species than birds colliding with its turbines. ⌘ Read more
Mustafa heard his 15yo son yelling for help two days after Morocco's earthquake struck — then the calls stopped
Mustafa Chiahad's son was buried beneath the rubble of his parents' home in Talat N'Yaaqoub. The town, near the epicentre of Morocco's earthquake, has turned in to ground zero for destruction. ⌘ Read more
Liana moved into her home six months ago. After getting a flyer in the mail, she won't drink the water
Frustrated Richmond residents fearful of the impact of recent floods on the "forever chemicals" call on the Defence Department to expand its testing area beyond the military base. ⌘ Read more
Jimmy was romance scammed. Now he's helping to protect others like him
When a pattern emerged of people with brain injuries being scammed, a team in Melbourne designed a program to fight back. ⌘ Read more
Hired gunmen, bush axe attacks and smuggled ammo: Why this PNG community turned on each other
With a seemingly endless supply of guns, money and young men willing to act as mercenaries, tribal fighting in PNG has become akin to guerilla warfare. ⌘ Read more
Chinese scholar barred from Australia takes part in high-level dialogue between nations in Beijing
Banned from Australia over an alleged foreign interference plot in New South Wales, Chen Hong maintains he has done nothing wrong and continues to criticise the diplomatic stance taken by the former Coalition government. ⌘ Read more
Karen Andrews reveals male colleague used to breathe on her neck in Question Time
Former Coalition cabinet minster Karen Andrews has revealed she endured sustained harassment inside the House of Representatives, with a male colleague regularly breathing heavily on the back of her neck. ⌘ Read more
Former Pakistani cricketer sentenced in absentia for urging people to kill Dutch anti-Islam politician
A Dutch court sentences Khalid Latif to 12 years in prison. ⌘ Read more
Dog seriously injures toddler in Ballarat
A toddler has been flown to a Melbourne hospital after being attacked by a dog in a backyard in regional Victoria. ⌘ Read more
SA public school teachers cancel planned strike action after revised government offer
Education Minister Blair Boyer says the government provided the Australian Education Union (AEU) with a revised offer of more than $1.3 billion following two meetings with union representatives last week. ⌘ Read more
Demonstrators call for total chokehold ban as death in custody inquest begins
Steven Nixon-McKellar was 27 years old when he died following a police arrest in Toowoomba in 2021. A large crowd rallied outside the courthouse as the inquiry into his death began today. ⌘ Read more
No end in sight as Alyssa Healy signs new deal with Sixers
Alyssa Healy has signed a new three-year Women's Big Bash League deal with the Sydney Sixers, making it clear retirement from cricket is not on the horizon. ⌘ Read more
Port Lincoln paedophile jailed for indecently filming children at local shop
Reece George — who indecently filmed children on several occasions in Port Lincoln, South Australia — has been given a non-parole period of four years, and will be eligible for release in January 2026. ⌘ Read more
K-pop star faces social media onslaught from Chinese fans over performance venue
International K-pop star Lisa Manobal has come under fire from some Chinese fans on social media after it was announced the Blackpink singer would dance at the Crazy Horse cabaret club in Paris. ⌘ Read more
Australians have one week to enrol for Voice to Parliament referendum, as postal votes open
The governor-general issues the writ for the Voice to Parliament referendum, setting in motion the timeline for the nationwide vote. ⌘ Read more
Tourism NT defends $100,000 grant awarded to former councillor facing DV charges
The Northern Territory government has defended its decision to award a $100,000 grant to Paul Arnold, who is facing court over domestic violence charges. ⌘ Read more
'I own this choice': Drew Barrymore brings back talk show amid Hollywood strikes
The actor claimed the return of the show "is bigger than just me" as striking writers plan to picket the return of the show's fourth season. ⌘ Read more
Federal government reveals cost of abandoned nuclear waste dump in South Australia
Resources Minister Madeleine King says the Commonwealth had spent $108.6 million towards establishing the National Radioactive Waste Management Facility (NRWMF) between July 2014 and August 2023. ⌘ Read more
Sydney drug dealer who traveled to Canberra to make 'fast money' for his father's funeral sentenced to jail
A 34-year-old New South Wales man who told police he was selling drugs as a way of making "fast money" to pay for his father's funeral is sentenced to jail. ⌘ Read more
'It could happen again': Psychiatrists testify as Queensland backpacker rapist comes up for parole
Peter van de Wetering was sentenced to nine years in jail in 2016 for his attack on the 19-year-old backpacker. ⌘ Read more
'Racist, sexist' council candidate insists he is a Christian, 'not a national socialist'
Stephen Wells says he intends to do his "duty in representing the local community" if he is elected to Busselton council, but others say they are horrified by remarks he made about hiding his true views from voters. ⌘ Read more
Driver who killed father-of-three in head-on crash sentenced for additional drug charges
A 34-year-old man, who was jailed for six years for a 2021 Bruce Highway crash resulting in the death of a 60-year-old father, has today been sentenced for three additional charges. ⌘ Read more
Husband and wife investment scheme leaves $80 million debt trail
For more than a decade, Kris Agrawal built a reputation as a reliable businessman. But the shocking collapse of his empire has left more than 150 mum and dad investors almost $60 million out of pocket. ⌘ Read more
WA premier not privy to 'unprecedented' call between Mark McGowan and EPA, but backs resources industry
WA's Premier Roger Cook backs the state's resources industry amid revelations his predecessor Mark McGowan pressured the environmental watchdog to withdraw emissions guidance, but concedes he was not privy to the conversation. ⌘ Read more
Meeting about ground 'anomalies' at Kinchela Aboriginal Boys Home part of 'truth-telling', minister says
David Harris will meet with the Kempsey Aboriginal Land Council and Stolen Generation survivors to discuss the findings of an archaeological report into one of Australia's most notorious Aboriginal boys homes. ⌘ Read more
Morocco's earthquake was more than 500km from fault lines, but experts are not surprised
Experts say the magnitude-6.8 earthquake that has devastated Marrakech and surrounding towns happened in area known for such activity. ⌘ Read more
Radio silence from Brazilian owners of shuttered WA abattoir, leaving workers, farmers and animals in limbo
Just over 12 months after a celebrated re-opening, industry sources say Esperance's Shark Lake is unlikely to re-open, shocking farmers and workers. ⌘ Read more
Magpies back Brayden Maynard ahead of AFL rough conduct hearing
Collingwood defender Brayden Maynard has teammate Steele Sidebottom in his corner as he faces missing the rest of the AFL finals series through suspension. ⌘ Read more
Can you still feed your family for $10? We did the maths
Feeding your family with the leftover cash in your wallet might be a thing of the past. ⌘ Read more
'I do not accept I'm being dishonest': Catholic Archbishop rejects claims church is stonewalling sex abuse survivors
A parliamentary inquiry hears Timothy Costelloe reject claims he is being "insensitive or unresponsive" as the church faces accusations it is intentionally slowing down justice for survivors of child sex abuse. ⌘ Read more
Alice Springs woman denied bail after allegedly reversing car over victim during heated dispute
Lillian Malbunka allegedly dragged a woman under her car during a confrontation between multiple local families in an Alice Springs car park. ⌘ Read more
Novak Djokovic has just equalled the grand slam record — and he's still learning
Novak Djokovic is 36 years old, has won more grand slam singles titles than any other man in history with 24 to his name — but incredibly, he's still learning and hungry for more. ⌘ Read more
'They're setting a trap for you': NSW Publican--turned lawyer convicted after helping client avoid court
A magistrate calls bush solicitor Peter Payne's crime "unsophisticated" but says it crossed the line. ⌘ Read more
Negative comments add gas to Coco Guaff's fire in US Open final
The 19-year-old is the first teen to win the Grand Slam since Serena Williams in the 90s. ⌘ Read more
NSW government commits $3.5b to build 'desperately' needed new schools in Sydney's west
Billions of dollars are being put aside in the New South Wales budget to fund brand-new primary and high schools in fringe suburbs. ⌘ Read more
Doctors' over-reliance on BMI may be harming patients' health. Here's what we should test instead
We've known for some time the body mass index is an inaccurate measuring stick for assessing someone's weight and health. So why is such an imperfect tool still being used, and what should we use instead, asks Rachael Jefferson-Buchanan. ⌘ Read more
Jurors fail to reach verdict for man accused if giving toddler lethal dose of anti-depressants
A jury has been dismissed after hearing months of evidence in the trial of Cecil Kennedy, who prosecutors alleged had given Jordan Thompson Endep because he wanted to keep him quiet. ⌘ Read more
Police launch a major investigation into teen's disappearance as fears for his safety grows
Markyia Major, 17, from Yarrabah, near Cairns, has not had any contact with family for a month or accessed his bank account. ⌘ Read more
Queensland Premier 'absolutely determined' to lead Labor after rumours of dissatisfaction in party ranks
Cabinet members have had to defend the premier's leadership from chatter about dissatisfaction among Labor colleagues. ⌘ Read more
Jack Wighton biting charge goes straight to NRL judiciary
Incoming South Sydney signing Jack Wighton is facing a lengthy NRL ban if found guilty of biting Newcastle's Tyson Gamble in his final game for Canberra. ⌘ Read more
Emergency bushfire warnings issued in rural Queensland, residents told to evacuate
Residents in the small rural communities of Coonarr and Kinkuna, south of Bundaberg, are being told to leave the area immediately in the wake of an emergency bushfire warning as a fast-moving fire is burning the Burrum Coast National Park. ⌘ Read more
Number of child drownings decrease while more men fall victim, national report reveals
The national report by the Royal Life Saving Society Australia found 42 per cent of drownings occurred more than 5 kilometres from a Surf Life Saving service. ⌘ Read more
France fly, Wales 'fortunate' and England superb: How week one of the Rugby World Cup shaped up
The Rugby World Cup has started with a big bang, with a number of major nations — including the Wallabies — picking up important early wins as the showpiece tournament got underway in France. ⌘ Read more
Vapes hidden in pizza boxes among 5,000 seized in SA crackdown on illegal e-cigarettes
Twelve businesses have been fined as part of a crackdown on the illegal sale of nicotine vapes in SA, which involved the seizure of almost 5,000 e-cigarettes. ⌘ Read more
More Canberrans will be allowed to split their block and build a second house
The zoning changes will allow dual-occupancies to be built on blocks that are 800 square metres or bigger, though onlookers expect few owners to take up the option. ⌘ Read more
It's where ultramarathon runners turn for a social run. This knockout event is more park run that solo endurance
Unlike traditional marathons — where competitors are spaced out in solo runs — the knockout-style Last Man Standing Backyard Ultra is a social event. It's a format that is attracting interest for elite athletes, with nearly 80 people flocking last weekend's event. ⌘ Read more
Lead 'fingerprints' found in rainwater tanks match gold mine's ore
A gold mine in central west NSW has confirmed lead matching its ore has been found in the rainwater tanks of Orange district residents' rainwater tanks. ⌘ Read more
Footballers sick of violence ruining the game call on elders, parents to step up
Some of Yardgee's players have gone from "getting into a lot of trouble" to celebrating premiership glory. But a post-game spectator brawl has cast a cloud over their success. ⌘ Read more
Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis face growing backlash over Danny Masterson support
Four of Danny Masterson's That '70s Show cast mates wrote character letters in support of the convicted rapist, including Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis. ⌘ Read more
Euthanasia of hives to be reassessed under new varroa mite response plan
The deadly parasite moves further north in New South Wales, as a new more risk-based approach to controlling its spread is adopted, considering time of infestation, mite load and tracing on a case-by-case basis. ⌘ Read more
Police search for man missing at popular WA swimming spot
Police divers will be deployed to Stockton Lake, near Collie, in a bid to find a man missing since Sunday. ⌘ Read more
Empty boat found at sea after Tasmanian man embarks on fishing trip
The a six-metre half-cab is found about 12 kilometres off Tasmania's north coast, but there is no sign of missing boatie Kerry Frankcombe. ⌘ Read more
A place that looks after its most vulnerable, Bundaberg becomes a beacon for the homeless
Three hot meals a day, food hampers, a shower and a place to rest — simple services are making life easier for those on the streets of Bundaberg. ⌘ Read more
Rangers euthanise dingo involved in high-risk attacks, the third animal to be destroyed this year
Rangers are pleading with visitors to K'gari to heed warnings about dingoes ahead of school holidays as another one is destroyed for its interactions with humans. ⌘ Read more
Does The Newsreader season 2 let the truth get in the way of telling a good story?**
The first season of the ABC's TV series The Newsreader was not only award-winning entertainment, it was also a surprisingly accurate time capsule from a hectic few months in Australia's history. ⌘ Read more
Remote WA community calls for urgent tuberculosis screening support after woman's death last year
Authorities in one of Australia's most remote communities say the state government "hasn't stepped in to do anything" to support screening efforts, after a woman who spent time there died from tuberculosis. ⌘ Read more
Novak Djokovic wins US Open title
Novak Djokovic extends his dominance in men's tennis with a straight-sets victory over Daniil Medvedev to claim his 24th grand slam singles title and fourth at the US Open. ⌘ Read more
US-Vietnam ties elevated to highest level since Vietnam War, amid tensions with Beijing
Vietnam elevates the US to the strategic South-East Asian nation's highest diplomatic status after US President Joe Biden arrives in Hanoi to an honour guard and school children waving American flags. ⌘ Read more
After 'technical issues' Queensland's school zone cameras are snapping 500 drivers each week
In the first three weeks of operation the cameras, distributed from Cairns all the way to the Gold Coast, issued 1,607 fines to speeding drivers – the equivalent of 100 penalties every school day. ⌘ Read more
Air quality 'very poor' in Sydney's east as firefighters 'catch-up' on hazard reduction burning
Smoke settles across many areas of Sydney as hazard reduction burning by the NSW Rural Fire Service continues ahead of a forecast warm and dry weekend. ⌘ Read more
Live: Qantas board under pressure over Joyce bonus and ghost flights, tech stocks higher ahead of iPhone 15 release, ASX to edge up
Qantas' board remains under pressure for ahead of its annual report, including over whether former CEO Alan Joyce should receive his full bonus, and what the board knew about the ACCC's ghost flights investigation. Meanwhile, the ASX is set to edge higher at the open. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
How much did Chinese investors drive up Sydney home prices?**
China made it much harder for money to leave the country in 2017. Our study looked at Sydney home prices before and after that crackdown — and these are the suburbs where we found they changed, writes Song Shi. ⌘ Read more
There are 40 vacant houses nearby, so why is this employed 34yo living in a tent with his mum?**
Matt Turner has a job and "perfect" tenancy references, but the housing crisis has left him at his lowest point. ⌘ Read more
In this devastated Moroccan village, an 11yo earthquake survivor gives a tour of the rubble
Everyone left in Moulay Ibrahim has a story of their narrow escape — just ask 11-year-old Abdarazak Abou Aalam, whose tragic tour of the town starts at his neighbour's house, which was destroyed in Friday's earthquake. ⌘ Read more
Four people arrested over alleged abduction and stabbing in Melbourne's inner north-east
Police say a man was allegedly abducted and stabbed during an incident involving a stolen car in Preston last night. Four people have been arrested. ⌘ Read more
Russia launches overnight drone attack on Ukrainian capital
Russia launches nearly three dozen drones at Kyiv overnight, with blasts ringing out across the Ukrainian capital and the surrounding region for around two hours, Ukrainian officials say. ⌘ Read more
Community rallies after 5yo dies in mum's arms following Father's Day fire
Max Knight's mother begged him to not to leave her as lay dying in her arms after a fire on their Queensland property. His dad was badly injured in the blaze and remains in hospital. ⌘ Read more
Brown, white, pink, or blue — what is coloured noise? And does it really affect our brains?**
There's a colour of noise for every mood. But are these sounds really useful for getting to sleep, or concentrating better? That depends on you. ⌘ Read more
Caver trapped 1,000 metres deep in Türkiye is moved halfway to surface
More than 150 rescuers are racing to save an American researcher who became trapped in a cave in southern Türkiye, moving him halfway to the surface. ⌘ Read more
Snake season has turned deadly. Here's what to do if you get bitten, or find one in your house
Experts say how you respond in the minutes after a snake bite could be the difference between life and death. ⌘ Read more
Spain's soccer chief Luis Rubiales announces resignation
Spanish Football Federation chief Luis Rubiales, engulfed in a scandal over giving an unsolicited kiss to a player on the women's World Cup team last month, said on Sunday he will resign from his position as president. ⌘ Read more
How gaming and virtual reality technology is being used to improve the care of people living with dementia
A virtual reality tool called the Educational Dementia Immersive Experience — or EDIE — is helping aged care staff gain greater empathy and insight into what it's like for people living with dementia. ⌘ Read more
Four-day week enshrined in first Australian union agreement, with concept spreading
With unions embedding trials of the four-day work week in industrial agreements, is this the moment the working-hour-reducing concept goes mainstream? ⌘ Read more