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Putin accepts Kim's invite for North Korea visit, but only his foreign minister looks set to travel
The Kremlin says Vladimir Putin "gratefully" accepts the invitation, and his foreign minister will travel to Pyongyang in October. ⌘ Read more
Multimillionaire property developer admits comments about 'arrogant' workers were 'deeply insensitive'
Tim Gurner says he regrets comments he made at a media event, which were slammed by workers, unions and politicians. ⌘ Read more
Disengaged, unaware, undecided: The debate over the Voice in Western Sydney
Western Sydney often makes or breaks federal governments at elections. Now, during the lead-up to the referendum, some communities are saying the Voice is not a priority for them, or that there’s not enough information. ⌘ Read more
'No justice': Family refuses to read edited victim impact statement to death in custody inquest
The mother of a young man who died after being arrested in Toowoomba says reading a statement "tailored" to the police service would have defeated its purpose. ⌘ Read more
NRLW live: Knights aim to seal minor premiership against Tigers
The Knights can wrap up the minor premiership with victory over the Wests Tigers. Follow our ScoreCentre for all the live scores and stats. ⌘ Read more
Racism has been slopping around this referendum like a foul, rising tide
Bunburying is the art of concocting a noble-sounding alibi to provide cover for an undisclosed and less-noble objective. Why is this relevant today? Because senior First Nations academic Marcia Langton has been at the centre of a comprehensive Bunburying. Here's what transpired, writes Annabel Crabb. ⌘ Read more
Single Australian southern right whale’s 6,000km round-trip tracked for the first time
In a scientific first, researchers have tracked the lengthy journeys of a single southern right whale off Australia's southern cost. ⌘ Read more
Mother raises awareness about mental illness on R U Ok? day after losing daughter to depression
Indrani Tharmanason lost her daughter Tasha, a doctor, to depression and suicide. Now she wants other young medical workers to receive better support. ⌘ Read more
RFS made 'inexplicable' decision to leave fire that burned 20,000ha, inquiry hears
The 2018 fire in southern NSW destroyed four homes and burned out of control for three months in a national park. ⌘ Read more
Government takes action to protect future Matildas matches from TV paywalls
The Matildas' future FIFA Women's World Cup matches have been added to the anti-siphoning list, making it "more likely" Australians will be able to watch them play for free, the federal government says. ⌘ Read more
Australia's aqua tourism is about to cost more as insurance hikes hit marinas
There are fears aqua tourists will head abroad rather than pay increasing prices if insurance hikes in the marine industry aren’t brought under control. ⌘ Read more
Responding to domestic emergencies hampering Defence's war-fighting capabilities
Australia's war-fighting capability is being compromised by "near-persistent" demands to respond to domestic emergencies, according to findings from a parliamentary inquiry. ⌘ Read more
Federal government should step in to 'salvage' 2026 Commonwealth Games, Senate report finds
An interim report handed down by a Senate committee examining the Victorian government's decision to ditch plans to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games suggests finding another hosting option within Australia for that year should be prioritised. ⌘ Read more
'I was so upset': Endometriosis sufferer shares 'humiliating' experience at pharmacy
An actor and comedian shares her experience on social media of feeling shamed in a pharmacy when trying to collect her prescribed pain medication. ⌘ Read more
Anglican Church denies sacking principal over his plans to raise money for child sex abuse survivors
Anglican Schools Commission chair Jeremy Greaves denied claims they fired Dr Browning over disagreements over how to compensate sex abuse survivors. ⌘ Read more
UN expert warns NT Middle Arm project will raise risk of cancer, heart disease and asthma
A United Nations expert warns three major NT oil and gas projects will "threaten to make Darwin and the region a climate change sacrifice zone". ⌘ Read more
Racing body charges Melbourne Cup winner Darren Weir over alleged use of jigger
The trainer and two of his former employees are facing a number of animal cruelty-related charges following a Racing Victoria investigation being "reactivated" by evidence heard in court last year. ⌘ Read more
Alert boat owners, coroner says, as inquest into skipper's death draws to a close
Son says the night Alan Beeby died plays "over and over" in his head as inquest into tragic cruise wraps up with deputy state coroner making early recommendations. ⌘ Read more
US senator Mitt Romney is retiring but his feud with Donald Trump will live on
From an election frontrunner to party outlier, Mr Romney's political legacy is one of highs and lows. Here's your rundown of the two-decade career of the Republican senator. ⌘ Read more
Costs mount as overwhelmed councils fail to meet 'damned near impossible' development deadlines
A planning law regarded as a key to fixing the housing crisis is creating an "impossible headache" for councils who say key staff are being tied up in court cases. ⌘ Read more
How political chaos and collapsed dams created the perfect storm in Derna
As the death toll is expected to rise in Libya's disastrous floods, Derna has been hit harder than any other city. Here's how crumbling infrastructure and a decade of political chaos left the region reeling. ⌘ Read more
Elly is making sure people with disabilities are not left 'voiceless' in the Voice to Parliament vote
As the referendum on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament approaches, disability rights advocates are working to ensure no-one is left behind. ⌘ Read more
The uncontroversial truth behind the Great Barrier Reef's 'good news'
If Australia wants to keep the Great Barrier Reef — not just off the 'in danger' list, but also in existence — much more needs to be done, writes Michael Slezak. ⌘ Read more
From The Handmaid's Tale to The Changeling, this costume designer tells stories through fashion
From her Kentucky roots to costume designing for Westworld and The Sopranos, Ane Crabtree remains inspired by music, nature and the everyday fashion of strangers on the street. ⌘ Read more
Fries with that? Firefighters deliver their own baby in fast-food restaurant car park
Liz and Sam Paul know how to stay calm in an emergency, which came in handy when baby Andy decided to arrive before they could make it to hospital. ⌘ Read more
AFL 'duty bound' to review rules in Maynard case, McLachlan says
AFL boss Gillon McLachlan defends the tribunal process but says the league is "duty bound" to consider rule changes after Collingwood's Brayden Maynard had his rough conduct charge thrown out. ⌘ Read more
Drink driver who killed grandfather in 'unimaginably traumatic' crash sentenced
A drunk driver who killed a grandfather after crashing into his tractor and pinning him under his vehicle on a semi-rural property in Adelaide's north is sentenced to more than six years in jail. ⌘ Read more
F1 rookie Piastri looking forward to race where 'anything can happen', Ricciardo returns to pit wall
Singapore will provide the latest challenge in 22-year-old Oscar Piastri's short career, with the track one of the most physically demanding on the calendar. ⌘ Read more
Have you changed your shopping habits for essential items? Tell us
More of us are shying away from big supermarkets and turning to online stores for essentials as part of our routine shop. We want to hear about your shopping alternatives. ⌘ Read more
France has banned the sale of iPhone 12s over 'failed radiation tests'. What does this mean for Australians?**
France's radiation watchdog claims tests on two iPhone 12s showed they breached European radiation exposure limits. ⌘ Read more
Victorian man's death after choking in police van a 'preventable tragedy', coroner finds
Coroner David Ryan says police had "clearly not followed" custody management procedures on February 5, 2021, when they kept Darren Ricky Culleton, 31, inside a divisional van for 48 minutes. ⌘ Read more
Sydney man gunned down in 'ambush-style attack' outside his home
Police are still establishing whether two public-place shootings in Western Sydney in two days are linked. ⌘ Read more
Great Barrier Reef avoids UNESCO 'in danger' listing, but Australia now has homework
For now, the reef is not in danger of losing its world heritage status, but the federal government has five months to produce another report on the actions it is taking to protect the site from environmental harm. ⌘ Read more
Ley says Liberals not running No campaign as mass distribution of text messages questioned
Australians receiving text messages from the No campaign are being sent a link to sign up for a postal vote in the upcoming referendum that directs them to a Liberal Party website. ⌘ Read more
The government's $10bn housing bill has passed parliament, paving way for 30,000 new homes
The $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund has passed parliament, paving the way for new social and affordable homes to be built. ⌘ Read more
'Blood on the concrete': Workers call for overhaul of Queensland’s workplace safety system
Protesters say they feel their safety is constantly at risk on the worksite. ⌘ Read more
The discovery of an 'alien corpse' is all over the internet. What's really going on?**
A well-known UFO enthusiast unveiled two tiny, grey bodies during a Mexican congress hearing on UFOs, claiming they are evidence of "non-human" beings. But the claims don't stack up. ⌘ Read more
Kindness of a stranger saves family heirloom guitars lost off the back of a ute
Holly Willis had spent a long day moving furniture when she was "devastated" to discover two of her most precious possessions, guitars owned by her late father, were missing. ⌘ Read more
A private abattoir is being touted as carbon neutral, but neighbours say it's in the wrong place
A proposed $10 million abattoir is part of a cattle producer's ambitious plan to produce carbon neutral beef, but nearby landholders say it will put the local environment at risk. ⌘ Read more
Pilbara council eyeing $50 million airport upgrade to accommodate larger aircraft in regional WA
With both Qantas and Virgin pushing their smaller Fokker 100 aircraft fleets towards retirement, Onslow Airport will need an expensive upgrade to accommodate larger aircraft. ⌘ Read more
NRLW game moved due to thick smoke from Sydney's hazard reduction burns
The Tigers' home game against the Knights is being moved from Campbelltown to Leichhardt Oval "to prioritise the safety of patrons and players". ⌘ Read more
Danny Hodgson lashes WA justice system after his attacker is charged with another offence
One-punch victim Danny Hodgson launches a furious broadside at WA's justice system, as it emerges the teenager convicted over his attack has been charged over another alleged offence. ⌘ Read more
In outback Western Australia, the 'world's largest science project' is taking shape
The people behind the world's biggest radio telescope being constructed in WA's Murchison region say it's a hectic but exciting time as works finally begin on the ground. ⌘ Read more
Emergency crews rescue kangaroo stranded in opal mine shaft in SA's outback
The male kangaroo becomes stranded in a 10 metre open mine shaft in the Olympic Opal Fields near Coober Pedy and is rescued by SES crews. ⌘ Read more
Spanish man arrested after 'machismo' grope of journalist live on air
The man allegedly groped the Madrid reporter before interrupting her broadcast, leading politicians to condemn the "absolutely intolerable situation". ⌘ Read more
Queensland government is giving rebates for upgrading to energy efficient appliances. Is it worth it?**
Energy efficient appliances can save you money in the long term, but this expert says we need a bigger scheme that targets the home as a whole. ⌘ Read more
Would making public transport in Tasmania free be a good idea or a waste of money?**
Tasmania's parliament has debated — and defeated — a bill to make it free to ride on public buses in its biggest cities. But some say the idea has merit. ⌘ Read more
Second river crossing, cultural training needed for next disaster event, Victorian flood inquiry hears
Local groups in Shepparton have pressed the need for a second river crossing in the city to a Victorian parliamentary inquiry into last year's floods. ⌘ Read more
World record highlights opening of short course swimming championships
Paralympic swimmer Jack Ireland has broken a world record on the opening night of the Australian Short Course Swimming Championships. ⌘ Read more
Snakebite ruled out as cause of death of beloved grandfather as coroner finds no venom in system
The 68-year-old was struck multiple times in the chest and arms as he removed the snake and took it away from others at the celebration. ⌘ Read more
First-ever Maroons coach John 'Cracker' McDonald dies aged 79
Australia's rugby league community is paying tribute to the former Sea Eagles captain and Queensland Maroons coach, remembered as "a guiding figure for many" who gave back to the game. ⌘ Read more
Wallabies gun Tupou in doubt for Fiji pool clash
Super-sized prop Taniela Tupou has skipped Wallabies training due to a hamstring issue which threatens him lining up for the team's crunch World Cup match with Fiji. ⌘ Read more
Interstate crews arrive in Tennant Creek as bushfire threatens remote communities
A Watch and Act alert remains in place for the fire, which has burnt an area of land roughly five times the size of the ACT, and is raging to the east of the town. ⌘ Read more
'Nobody deserves to be abused at work': Coles workers to wear body cameras to combat abuse and stock losses
Coles is trialling the use of body-worn cameras to bail workers out of customer abuse. ⌘ Read more
Cheryl's daughter was murdered three years ago. She wants to help other women experiencing domestic violence
Cheryl's world was ripped apart when her daughter Karen Gilliland was murdered. Now the retiree is raising three grandchildren, and working tirelessly to help others experiencing domestic and family violence. ⌘ Read more
Stranger Things, Severance, and more — Here are the films and TV shows affected by the Hollywood strike
On July 14, actors union SAG-AFTRA joined the Writers Guild Of America in strike. Now, Hollywood is seeing the consequences. ⌘ Read more
How Jacob Weitering is leading Carlton's staunch defence
If the Blues are to make the grand final, or even win the premiership, Jacob Weitering will almost certainly play a huge role, writes Cody Atkinson and Sean Lawson. ⌘ Read more
Live: Wall St mixed after inflation data, ASX set to open lower, August jobs data to come
The local share market is set to open lower following mixed results on Wall St overnight. The important Australian data out today are labour force figures which will drop at 11:30am AEST. ⌘ Read more
Pine trees create a $10K clean-up bill every year for this tennis centre. But they also feed an endangered cockatoo
Wodonga's tennis players could secure the match point this month in their fight to have a nearby row of pine trees home to messy cockatoos removed. But not all residents are cheering. ⌘ Read more
'Inspired' Great Britain beat Australia in Davis Cup
Last year's Davis Cup runners up Australia lost their opening tie to Great Britain, losing both singles rubbers but picking up a crucial victory in the doubles that could aid qualification. ⌘ Read more
Jack never thought he could become a doctor, but he may end up helping to solve the GP shortage
A university program that targets students interested in medicine as early as year 9 could prove crucial in addressing Australia's ongoing healthcare crisis. ⌘ Read more
Perth woman fatally stabbed friend during 'stupid argument over kebabs, keys and money', court hears
A woman fatally stabbed her close friend during a heated argument over how he paid for a kebab during an alcohol-fuelled "bender", the WA Supreme Court hears ⌘ Read more
Live: France bans iPhone 12 due to radiation levels, El Chapo's wife released from prison. The latest news with The Loop
This morning's news, as it happens. ⌘ Read more
Why Zadie Smith's new historical novel namechecks Wagga Wagga
Zadie Smith's latest book, The Fraud, may be set in 19th-century England, but the acclaimed British author never set out to write historical fiction. ⌘ Read more
'Sparks of fire' from a faulty solar panel component damaged Rose's home. Her story is increasingly common
A spike in fires caused by DC isolators has alarmed the NT's workplace safety watchdog, as figures show most other jurisdictions are also recording fires from the devices. ⌘ Read more
Fish trawler fails to free luxury cruise ship grounded in Greenland
A fish trawler's attempt to free a luxury cruise ship that ran aground two days ago in a remote part of Greenland has failed, leaving the vessel and the 206 people on board still stranded. ⌘ Read more
Adelaide performers take income hit after busking restrictions
Local musicians say restrictions on a Rundle Mall busking zone has cut off their main source of income. ⌘ Read more
It's been called a 'profitless boom' — why are builders collapsing despite huge demand for homes?**
Given the demand for housing across the nation, it seems a paradox that homebuilders are collapsing, but that's been the case in SA in recent months. ⌘ Read more
Turf wars, debt collection, sabotage: Inside the international operation to ship Australian greyhounds to China
A Chinese dog buyer has lifted the lid on the extraordinary world of exporting Australian racing greyhounds to China, where their offspring are used to grow the country’s illegal gambling industry. ⌘ Read more
Drinking your morning coffee right now? Here's how to get the most out of it
How does caffeine work in your body, how much can you have and is there a best time of the day to drink it? We explore the science behind your morning brew. ⌘ Read more
Man who drove across state to reach wife, children then attempted to murder them to spend at least 11 years in jail
A Tasmanian man who tried to kill his wife and two young children, then attacked his father-in-law when he tried to save them, is sentenced to at least 11 years in prison. ⌘ Read more
Fuel prices to stay above $2 a litre 'for longer' as consumers face fresh inflation fears
Surging fuel prices reignite fears about inflation as production cuts by a global oil cartel heap yet more pain on consumers at service station forecourts. ⌘ Read more
Some doctors in China receive a 'grey income'. But China's anti-corruption campaign will soon crack down on the practice
China's anti-corruption campaign targeting the medical sector is looking to eliminate some long-lasting problems such as "red envelope" bribes. But doctors say the measures are unfair. ⌘ Read more
Two electric vehicles caught fire in Sydney this week. Here's what experts say you should know
More and more drivers are opting for electronic vehicles over conventional cars. After two unrelated battery fires in Sydney in a week, experts say combustions are still rare. ⌘ Read more
The sheer scale of Morocco's once-in-a-century quake can only be understood from above
In the days since a deadly earthquake rippled through Morocco's High Atlas Mountain, devastating stories of loss have emerged. Seismic data and satellite imagery show the sheer scale of this destruction. ⌘ Read more
Melbourne lawn bowls player alleges club told her cancer diagnosis made her 'unreliable'
Darlene Badenoch says lawn bowls was all she had when she was diagnosed with cancer, but alleges she was sidelined after the Moonee Ponds Bowling Club said her illness made her "unreliable". ⌘ Read more
University students tell major review how the sector can better protect students from sexual violence
Students detail consistent mishandling of sexual violence complaints as part of the biggest review of the university sector in years. ⌘ Read more
The three humiliating words that underscore the enormity of Qantas' High Court loss
Forced to "acknowledge and accept" the High Court's decision, Qantas has now run out of options in defending its high-stakes pandemic strategy of outsourcing staff for "lawful commercial reasons", writes Peter Ryan. ⌘ Read more
After The Go-Betweens, Lindy Morrison changed careers. Now she's returning to her first love
When former The Go-Betweens drummer Lindy Morrison took stock of her life, she decided it was time to turn up the volume. ⌘ Read more
A new study says cats fed vegan food were healthier than meat-eaters. So why do vets urge caution?**
Cats fed vegan diets tended to be healthier than their meat-fed counterparts, according to a new study. But, experts warn, the evidence for vegan kitties is not that clear-cut. ⌘ Read more
After being sacked, Don took Qantas to court and won. But experts say the airline could outsource jobs again
As former Qantas workers celebrate their historic victory over the airline in the High Court, an industrial relations lawyer says any compensation bill or financial penalty won't affect Qantas' bottom line — or stop them from outsourcing jobs in the future. ⌘ Read more
'Crab-walking' Pennsylvania prison escapee recaptured after weeks-long manhunt
Convicted murderer Danelo Cavalcante had been on the run since August 31, when he escaped from Chester County Prison by climbing between two walls in the jail house yard and scrambling onto the roof. ⌘ Read more
Magistrate fines self-declared 'prince' of Abrolhos Islands $4,600 for fisheries offences
Kristin MacDonald was convicted of eight charges but acquitted of nine others after pleading not guilty to accessing protected waters surrounding what he claimed was a "micronation" off the coast of Western Australia. ⌘ Read more
North Korea's leader vows full support for Russia's 'just fight' after viewing launchpads with Putin
Kim Jong Un vows support for Russia during a summit that the US warns could lead to more munitions for Moscow's war in Ukraine. ⌘ Read more
'Hugely disappointed' Socceroo takes aim at Adelaide United over departure to Saudi Arabia
Former Adelaide United captain Craig Goodwin fires a bitter parting shot at the club, saying he has been left feeling "hugely disappointed" at how his departure was handled. ⌘ Read more
Inquest hears boat was defective before capsizing in fatal 2020 incident off NSW coast
A shipbuilder and marine safety assessor tells the Newcastle Coroners Court that Halvorsen Boats workmanship declined after the shipbuilder shifted from Australia to China, with one of its cruisers rolling and sinking north of Newcastle. ⌘ Read more
Decision not to light up Opera House for King Charles coronation was political, emails reveal
The Opera House remained bare in May for the coronation of King Charles III, due to a $75,000 price tag, but emails show the true cost was much lower. ⌘ Read more
WA government consults on revised Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act, but keeps details secret
The WA government is one step closer to repealing its controversial Aboriginal cultural heritage legislation, releasing the regulations which contain the details of its replacement. ⌘ Read more
Russia says Crimean shipyard on fire, two ships damaged in Ukraine missile attack
At least 24 people have been injured after a missile attack on the Sevastopol Shipyard, the Russian installed governor says. ⌘ Read more
Family of Steven Nixon-McKellar 'deeply saddened' by focus of inquest
Steven Nixon-McKellar's mother and brother say the inquiry into the 27-year-old's death in custody is "being used as a forum for another issue". ⌘ Read more
'Ought to have known': former student of killer Chris Dawson sues state
The woman who cannot be identified says she was groomed by the convicted murderer while she was a student in the 1980s. ⌘ Read more
Apple's new iPhone has a different charging port, having ditched the Lightning cable
One of the biggest changes to Apple's new iPhone is its charging port. Here is why it has moved from a Lightning cable to USB-C. ⌘ Read more
Man facing charges of alleged child sex offences has a history of similar offences, NSW court hears
A 61-year-old man charged with several alleged child sex offences after a 10-month police operation has been refused bail in the Port Macquarie Local Court. ⌘ Read more
Public warned to stay indoors, primary school locked down as WA police probe reports of gun shots fired
Significant police resources are sent to Clarkson, about 34 kilometres north of Perth, after multiple reports from the public of gun shots being fired. ⌘ Read more
'The issues we've uncovered have not been noticed': Royal commissioner speaks out
The chair of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide takes the unusual step of addressing the National Press Club, insisting he did so because the inquiry is failing to gain enough attention in the media or with politicians. ⌘ Read more
Proposed Gulf of Carpentaria gillnet ban catches out commercial fishers who warn it's unviable for business
Queensland fishers say the proposed gillnet ban across parts of the Gulf of Carpentaria will result in less locally caught fish for consumers and more imports, but conservationists say the country has an internationally responsibility to protect the critically endangered sawfish. ⌘ Read more
Nine years' jail for tenant who set landlord on fire in grisly end to unpaid rent dispute
A North Queensland man sprayed petrol on his landlord before lighting him on fire in a violent end to a dispute over unpaid rent. ⌘ Read more
Senior public servants responsible for regulating Qantas accepted Chairman’s Lounge invitations
Public servants from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission and the Civil Aviation and Safety Authority have accepted membership to Qantas’ invite-only Chairman’s Lounge, while their agencies were responsible for regulating the airline. ⌘ Read more
Body found in Yass River believed to be missing NSW woman Tina Quinn
Thirty-four-year-old Tina Quinn was last seen at a property on Yass River Road in mid-July. ⌘ Read more
One dead, Goulburn Valley Highway closed after fatal crash
Two others have been airlifted to hospital after the incident at Tallygaroopna, Victoria. ⌘ Read more