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MTV VMAs: Winners, fashion and why NSYNC made a special appearance
It's always about show-stopping shock value with the VMAs as season favourites and upcoming stars are celebrated. Here are the winners and who wore what. ⌘ Read more
Maynard decision will split opinion and be reviewed after the season, AFL says
The AFL concedes the Brayden Maynard tribunal decision "will not sit well with everyone" while accepting the not guilty verdict. ⌘ Read more
Daughter of Gold Coast woman presumed murdered by bikie boyfriend tells inquest police brushed off stalker fears
Tina Louise Greer, 32, went missing from her Beechmont home in the Gold Coast hinterland on January 18, 2012. ⌘ Read more
Violence, abuse and sexual assault 'go unchecked' in Victorian racing industries
Victoria's racing watchdog has found "ritualised violence" and sexual assault has been rife in the industries for generations. ⌘ Read more
$35,000 fine after child's screams alert passing parent to daycare bus failure
A four-year-old girl was found strapped into a minibus seat outside a Townsville daycare centre after being left there for just over an hour. ⌘ Read more
It's been a bruising week for Indigenous people as the nation debates the Voice
The debate over the creation of a Indigenous advisory body has burst into a cacophony of noise, misinformation, confusion and abuse. We've been here before, writes Bridget Brennan. ⌘ Read more
Youth crime victims air doubts about formation of parliamentary committee
Youth justice reform advocates in Queensland say the government's decision to create a committee with a "variety of bureaucrats" is unlikely to lead to real change. ⌘ Read more
Venice is planning to charge tourists $8 a day to visit. Here's why
The city's tourism council says it is not a money-making move, and that the fee will only cover the cost of administering the scheme. ⌘ Read more
The surging cost of Australia’s natural disasters
New analysis of Australia's costliest natural disasters shows the danger posed by cyclones and flooding to the nation's east coast. ⌘ Read more
'There is no greater priority': The $100b call to keep Australia in the renewable race
The renewable energy sector says large investment is urgently needed to keep up with the United States' landmark IRA bill. ⌘ Read more
Paramedic still has nightmares after attack by drunk woman in police station, court told
A paramedic tearfully tells a court she thought she may be seriously hurt when she was assaulted in the cells of the Bendigo Police Station earlier this year. ⌘ Read more
Major Queensland mine restricted after truck slides out of control for 177 metres
Operations at one of the state's biggest coal mines remain suspended after two serious incidents in one night. ⌘ Read more
'Significant' number of midwives confirmed to have left former Calvary hospital since takeover
There are growing concerns about the midwifery workforce at one of Canberra's two public hospitals, of which the ACT government recently took over management. ⌘ Read more
Man caught on CCTV causing explosion in suburban Brisbane street
An explosion which rocked a street in the early hours of Wednesday was a stupid act and no cause for further alarm, police say. ⌘ Read more
Perth businessman to fight charges he defrauded investors out of $36.5 million
Chris Marco pleads not guilty to accusations he defrauded nine investors out of tens of millions of dollars, amid allegations one individual alone lost $10 million. ⌘ Read more
Why Newcastle is ready to once again go to hell and back to keep its NRL finals run alive
The Knights were in the fight of their lives last weekend and will have to produce one of the great NRL finals efforts if they're to keep their play-off run alive. ⌘ Read more
Former cabinet minister Stuart Robert referred to national corruption body
A parliamentary probe investigating links between former cabinet minister Stuart Robert and a Canberra lobbying firm, and the subsequent awarding of government contracts calls on the National Anti-Corruption Commission to investigate the saga. ⌘ Read more
Libya floods wipe out quarter of city, more than 5,000 presumed dead
Thousands of people are killed and at least 10,000 are missing in Libya after floods caused by a huge Mediterranean storm that burst dams, swept away buildings and wiped out as much as a quarter of the eastern coastal city of Derna. ⌘ Read more
Woodchopping cutting through as spectator sport as lifelong axeman eyes national title
When David Ruemer started chopping wood with a small axe as a two-year-old, he was embarking on a career that has led him to some of the sport's biggest stages. ⌘ Read more
Teenage boy shot while asleep in bed in Melbourne's south-east, police say
Detectives believe a shooter fired from the road or footpath outside the boy's Endeavour Hills home, striking the teen and leaving him with non-life-threatening injuries. ⌘ Read more
Sex offender jailed for targeting vulnerable children in state care
Ian Alexander Peachey, 52, is sentenced to four and half years’ jail for multiple grooming, sexual assault and drug offences involving eight children. ⌘ Read more
Severe weather lashes Perth and WA's South West as rain, destructive winds wreak havoc
Severe weather lashes large parts of Western Australia, as strong winds and heavy rain cause havoc across Perth and the south west of the state. ⌘ Read more
Melbourne philanthropist killed in Bourke Street incident remembered for 'remarkable life'
Melbourne's Wesley College leads the tributes for John Haasz, who was killed in the Friday night crash in the city's CBD. ⌘ Read more
West Coast Eagles CEO Trevor Nisbett to depart club after next AFL season
One of the biggest names in football in WA, West Coast Eagles CEO Trevor Nisbett, confirms next year will be his last season at the club following back-to-back disastrous seasons. ⌘ Read more
Authorities work overnight to protect Tennant Creek from bushfire ahead of wind change
Police say they have a "high level of confidence" that containment lines established overnight will protect Tennant Creek from a raging bushfire, which is expected to move closer to the town today. ⌘ Read more
Freight companies brace for delays with Fitzroy River crossing down to single lane
While a temporary two-lane crossing has provided relief during the construction of the new Fitzroy Crossing bridge, it will be closed from today for the wet season. ⌘ Read more
Here are the show-stopping red carpet highlights from this year's MTV VMAs
The MTV VMAs are bringing their fair share of the show-stopping fashion you'd expect. Here are the biggest red carpet arrivals and who wore what so far. ⌘ Read more
Co-architect of Voice says No camp 'racism' comments 'misreported'
The co-architect of the Voice to Parliament says comments she made at a forum in regional Western Australia have been misreported. ⌘ Read more
'Utter disbelief': Owner of business at centre of WA fatal shooting speaks out after losing two workers in one day
The owner of a silo manufacturing plant remembers the WA father who was fatally shot as a "fantastic fella", while saying he finds it hard to "resent" the co-worker who pulled the trigger. ⌘ Read more
Sex offender jailed for targeting 'vulnerable' children in state care
Ian Alexander Peachey, 52, is sentenced to four and a half years' jail for multiple grooming, sexual assault and drug offences involving eight children. ⌘ Read more
High Court dismisses appeal by Queensland's CCC to make report into state's former public trustee public
Peter Carne was investigated for corruption by the commission in 2018 after an anonymous complaint, though it was later determined he would not be criminally prosecuted. ⌘ Read more
Qantas loses its High Court appeal over the sacking of baggage handlers during the pandemic
Qantas took a long-running battle with the Transport Workers' Union over sacked staff to the High Court, where the airline today lost its appeal. ⌘ Read more
Tourist fined more than $2,000 for handfeeding dingoes on K'Gari
Rangers say these interactions can have a domino effect of habituation on dingo behaviour and can lead to an increase in attacks. ⌘ Read more
Ayesha helps disadvantaged families in a remote town, but a housing crisis could force her to leave
Halls Creek is grappling with entrenched social issues, including low school attendance and high rates of youth crime, but a chronic housing shortage is frustrating efforts to address these problems. ⌘ Read more
Republicans are opening an impeachment inquiry into Joe Biden. Here's what that means
Why are Republicans launching an impeachment inquiry into US President Joe Biden, and what will happen from here? This is what we know. ⌘ Read more
Rare cockatoo known as the Ringo Star of the bird world also a 'master sculptor', researchers find
A rare and endangered bird that fashions drumsticks from wood and seed pods also has a flair for individual design, according to Australian National University researchers at work in Far North Queensland. ⌘ Read more
You've heard of fast fashion, but fast flowers? This woman is changing how we buy our bouquets for the better
The co-founder of Grown Not Flown, Nikki Davey, is awarded for her work in creating a digital platform and app to connect micro and small-scale farmers with consumers. ⌘ Read more
Two dead after two-vehicle crash in Southern New South Wales
A woman travelling in one of the vehicles was treated by paramedics but died at the scene in Corowa, while the car's driver died en route to Albury Base Hospital. ⌘ Read more
Next generation of female tradies learn carpentry skills to counter male-dominated industry
Two Sheds aims to address the entrenched gender gap in the building industry by providing community-based women's and children's woodworking and carpentry skills programs. ⌘ Read more
Staff bound by cable ties during service station robbery north of Adelaide, SA police say
Staff are tied up for about an hour until members of the public arrive and disturb the suspects, in a robbery north of Adelaide. ⌘ Read more
Rhino kills zookeeper who was applying insect repellent at Austrian zoo
A rhinoceros attacks a married couple working as zookeepers in Austria, killing the woman and seriously injuring the man. ⌘ Read more
Live: Qantas to learn if it illegally sacked ground crew, new iPhone sinks Apple as Wall Street slides on oil prices, ASX to fall
The High Court is set to rule on the legality of Qantas's decision to outsource almost 1,700 ground service staff jobs in 2020, while Apple's iPhone announcement and higher oil prices sent Wall Street lower. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Serena Williams wants 24th major after rival's doping ruling
Simona Halep is banned for four years after an independent panel found it was "likely" she was guilty of doping, with Serena Williams suggesting the Romanian's previous results should also be investigated. ⌘ Read more
Apple rolls out iPhone 15 with new charging ports, better cameras
Apple has unveiled its next generation of iPhones — a line-up that will boast better cameras, faster processors, a new charging system and a price hike for the fanciest model. ⌘ Read more
Man sustains gunshot wounds to head and chest during shooting in Sydney's south-west
NSW Police are investigating if a car that caught fire nearby is related to the public shooting in Campsie. ⌘ Read more
'Inherently dangerous': Prison guard describes work behind the razor-wired fences of Canberra's jail
Is being a prison guard anything like it's portrayed in the movies? Do "screws" get an unfairly bad rap? One of those in charge at Canberra's jail offers a glimpse behind the razor-wire. ⌘ Read more
Forget Marie Kondo, Chester says his extensive collection of old junk is what really sparks joy
Chester Smith has sheds full of vintage knick-knacks that have been passed down through the generations, from old cars and tractors to bottles and candlestick telephones. ⌘ Read more
Live: Australian luxury cruise ship runs aground in remote Greenland. The latest news with The Loop
This morning's news as it happens. ⌘ Read more
Fracking health impacts talk at NT hospital abruptly cancelled due to 'possible bias'
Health staff have questioned the decision to cancel the event, which was made just days before and without explanation. Organisers have since said there's a "need for a balanced presentation". ⌘ Read more
Calamitous run-out sparks disastrous batting collapse to hand South Africa comprehensive ODI win
Australia's hopes of an ODI sweep have been demolished after a disastrous batting collapse handed South Africa a 111-run win and kept the series alive. ⌘ Read more
Should character references still be used in Australian courts?**
The backlash against actors Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis has sparked a debate in Australia over the use of character references for people convicted of sex crimes. ⌘ Read more
'This is really happening': Helicopter mission confirms Antarctic glacier melting from below
The biggest glacier in East Antarctica is slowly melting. A helicopter expedition has paved the way for new methods to test what is causing it. ⌘ Read more
Born three months premature, Eva took part in a trial helping others like her breathe easier
A medical technique known as the "Hobart method" is being adopted worldwide to help expand the lungs and improve oxygen levels in premature babies and lessen their chances of return trips to hospital. ⌘ Read more
This high-profile biotech company's offices now sit empty, while shareholders are left in the dark
The Queensland biotech company, Xing Technologies, founded by prominent Brisbane oncologist and researcher Paul Mainwaring, rode a wave of favourable publicity in the late 2010s. ⌘ Read more
Is Melbourne a safe city? As police beef up their presence, the question lingers
A high-profile police incident that left one man dead and five others injured has put Melbourne residents on high alert, and raised questions over the city's safety. ⌘ Read more
Aria is a Yes, Kitana is a No. And young First Nations voters in between have other views
For many young people, the referendum on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament will mark their first opportunity to vote. So how are they feeling about the vote? ⌘ Read more
From virus detection to wildlife conservation — how language barriers in science could cost us dearly
Having English is the common language of science, but it comes with downsides for scientists and our planet. ⌘ Read more
Veteran suicides royal commissioner accuses military brass of waiting to return to 'business as usual'
Royal commissioner Nick Kaldas says he has "still not identified any strong evidence" to suggest defence is prioritising the mental health of its people in a sustainable way. ⌘ Read more
Love ramen, pizza or tacos? Their origins might surprise you
Scratch beneath the surface of some of the origin stories of the world's most popular national dishes, and you'll find a big serve of controversy. ⌘ Read more
Making refunds hard is standard practice — but Qantas appears to have added a twist
I’m not sure whether I’ve got any unclaimed Qantas flight credits. I haven’t looked, which is exactly what Qantas wants. Separating people determined to get their money from those who give up is a standard business practice, writes Peter Martin ⌘ Read more
'Drunk, violent' militia 'shot children': Report details more horrors of Russian occupation in Ukraine
When Russian forces stormed Izium last year, the Ukrainian city was a hub for torture. One year later, the painstaking work to identify those responsible continues, with a little help from social media. ⌘ Read more
Republicans launch impeachment inquiry into US President Joe Biden
Republican US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy orders an impeachment inquiry into the president, propelling congress toward a contentious and unlikely-to-succeed effort to remove him. ⌘ Read more
'It is coming for us all': Why island nations are making their case at the Oceans Court
Small island countries say they are sick of "empty promises" and want legally binding obligations clearly spelled out for major polluters at the International Tribunal on the Law of the Sea. ⌘ Read more
Vladimir Putin says prosecution of Donald Trump shows US political system is 'rotten'
Mr Trump is facing a series of criminal cases in which he is charged, among other things, with trying to overturn his 2020 presidential election defeat. ⌘ Read more
Australia announces new sanctions against Iranians 'who oppress women and girls'
The Australian government is rolling out fresh sanctions against Iran, almost a year after the death of Mahsa Amini sparked mass global protests. ⌘ Read more
Jack Wighton cops three-match ban for biting Tyson Gamble in Raiders' loss to Knights
South Sydney recruit Jack Wighton is banned for three weeks after being found guilty of biting Newcastle's Tyson Gamble in Sunday's elimination final. ⌘ Read more
'Indiana Jones of the art world' recovers stolen Van Gogh, says it was causing owner 'massive headache'
Arthur Brand, a Dutch art detective known for tracing a series of high-profile lost pieces, said confirming the painting was the stolen Van Gogh was "one of the greatest moments of my life". ⌘ Read more
Actor Christie Whelan Browne sues Rocky Horror Show production company over alleged 'sexual harrassment'
The Australian actor claims she was subjected to sexual harassment and discrimination during the show's run in Melbourne in 2014. ⌘ Read more
Victorian treaty body calls out 'shameful' fake letter spreading 'outright lies'
The Aboriginal body negotiating treaty in Victoria says it has made a report to police after discovering a letter falsely attributed to one of its members spreading "outright lies and deception" in the state's north-west. ⌘ Read more
Former special forces commando backs police at Steven Nixon-McKellar inquest
An expert in operational and combat tactics and training gives evidence about a neck restraint used by police on a 27-year-old Queensland man who died during an arrest. ⌘ Read more
Inquest hears heartbreaking evidence from son about night he lost his father at sea
The tragic final moments of a disaster at sea are outlined to a coronial inquiry by the son of a Lake Macquarie man who disappeared after his boat capsized. ⌘ Read more
Police say woman who tested positive to methamphetamine has caused major peak hour traffic delays
A 58-year-old woman, who police say tested positive to methamphetamine, has been arrested after a three-car crash in Adelaide's southern suburbs this afternoon. ⌘ Read more
Former Australian table tennis player avoids jail over $473K won on rigged matches
Adam Green admits placing 1,170 bets on fixed matches in Ukraine from his Newcastle home. ⌘ Read more
Man accused of stealing more than 1,000 items from museums over 9 years denied bail
A NSW court hears that three trucks were required to transport items allegedly stolen by Mark Ian Anderson after they were seized by police. ⌘ Read more
Seven people die, more than 70 crocodiles reportedly escape amid flooding in China
More than 70 crocodiles have reportedly escaped from a farm in the Guangdong province after days of relentless rain following former Typhoon Haiku. ⌘ Read more
Trainee nurse says ED staff overlooked scan that found life-threatening blood clots in her lungs
Cass Whitehill says staff at the Royal Hobart Hospital failed to realise she had potentially fatal blood clots in her lungs, despite hospital tests detecting them. ⌘ Read more
First it was Greece, now it's Libya. Why was Storm Daniel so deadly?**
The Mediterranean storm has claimed another 2,000 lives and left vast areas of Libya underwater. Here's what we know about why it was so powerful, and the extent of the devastation. ⌘ Read more
Years-long investigation dropped into Aboriginal corporation representing Kakadu TOs
The Gundjeihmi Aboriginal Corporation says a "great burden has been removed" after ORIC confirmed the end of its long-running investigation, with no findings made and no actions to be taken. ⌘ Read more
Kate Jenkins successor appalled to hear of Karen Andrews harassment allegations
Australia's new sex discrimination commissioner says she's appalled to hear former Coalition cabinet minister, Karen Andrews's accusations of harassment. ⌘ Read more
Woman fined over emu chick deaths in outback town following road incident
The 23-year-old was issued a $619 infringement notice for driving without due care and attention following the incident in Longreach. ⌘ Read more
Five cars destroyed at Sydney Airport after EV battery explosion
Firefighters confirm sparks spread from a detached lithium-ion battery from a luxury car to four nearby cars parked at Sydney Airport last night. ⌘ Read more
Police investigating reports of second alleged attempted child abduction in Perth's southern suburbs
Detectives appeal for information after a man allegedly approached a 12-year-old girl in Warnbro on Monday and grabbed her shirt before she managed to escape. ⌘ Read more
Gerard Dennis grew up 600km from the coast, now he hopes to be crowned the best oyster shucker in the world
A south coast oyster farmer who can shuck 30 in under three minutes hopes that's quick enough to beat the world's best. ⌘ Read more
Live: Brayden Maynard faces tribunal with his season in doubt over massive hit
Maynard's season will be over if Collingwood is unable to throw out the defender's ban for rough conduct. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Voice No campaign accused of asking volunteers to 'flat out lie'
The No campaign has been accused of asking volunteers to spread "fear and misinformation" in an effort to convince referendum voters of its agenda. ⌘ Read more
The most-prescribed antibiotics for children are in critically short supply across the country
Parents and carers are warned that a shortage affecting the most-prescribed antibiotics for children is set to continue until early next year. ⌘ Read more
Emergency declaration called for Tennant Creek with bushfire risk to increase from tomorrow
Acting NT Chief Minister Nicole Manison says the next 24 to 48 hours would be a "critical" time, with a predicted wind change expected to push the fire towards the town. ⌘ Read more
The unsung heroes keeping the Sydney Roosters improbable finals run alive
One of them grew up in a Samoan village and didn't play a game of footy until he was 17. The other is a former reserve grade journeyman. Together, they're keeping the Roosters alive in 2023. ⌘ Read more
Qattro becomes latest SA builder to enter liquidation, leaving more than 200 customers in limbo
South Australian builder Qattro has been placed into liquidation, leaving more than 200 homes unfinished. ⌘ Read more
Where will these new homes be built? Here's what the government's new housing bill means for you
After months of negotiations, the government’s signature housing promise is set to pass the Senate. So how many new homes will be built, how soon, and where across the country? ⌘ Read more
Farm exports to China have jumped to a record high despite damaging tariffs
Australian farmers are set to cash in, as a new report shows the agricultural export trade to China to be be valued at $16.6 billion annually. ⌘ Read more
Spencer is the 'bravest boy' — but his brain cancer battle has left his parents battling the health system
Barely two months ago, Spencer Barton was an active and energetic five-year-old — but a shock diagnosis has turned the lives of him and his parents upside down, and left them battling not only his condition but the health system. ⌘ Read more
Timber harvesting stopped in NSW forests within proposed Great Koala National Park
The halt covers more than 8,400 hectares of forest, in pockets of 'koala hubs' within the national park proposed on the mid north coast. ⌘ Read more
Fire ant 'alarm' for Victoria as bite victim relives holiday disaster
Fire ants are considered a greater invasive pest than cane toads, rabbits, feral cats and foxes combined, with documents showing a queen was discovered in Melbourne this year. ⌘ Read more
'Working helps': Female migrant workers share how having a job empowered them
Nooria Hashimi could never imagine buying her own home and having a steady income. Now the migrant worker has a full-time job at a plastics manufacturing factory, with the goal to one day owning her own house. ⌘ Read more
WAIS board replaced amid concerns of inaction over gymnast abuse
WA Minister for Sport David Templeman flags sweeping changes at the Western Australian Institute of Sport following the resignations of all but one board member and ongoing concerns about the culture of the organisation. ⌘ Read more
Three people stabbed, two arrested after incident in central west NSW
A second person has been charged after three people were hospitalised with stab wounds during an incident at a house in central west New South Wales. ⌘ Read more
Public memorial service to honour Hunter Valley bus crash victims 'sorely missed' by their communities
A memorial service for 10 people who lost their lives when the bus they were travelling in rolled at a roundabout near Greta in June is announced by the NSW government. ⌘ Read more
Tens of thousands of birds gather at Lake Cowal to breed. But a gold mine's expansion may threaten this
Lake Cowal in western New South Wales has been described as one of Australia's most magnificent wetlands. But there are fears a gold mine expansion could cause noise and light pollution detrimental to its wildlife. ⌘ Read more
Sovereign Hill refuses to rule out selling historic property Narmbool, donated two decades ago
The historic 2,020-hectare property and homestead is said to provide the gold standard for environmental education in the country. ⌘ Read more