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In an island community this small, ambulance call-outs can mean finding your friends
Living on King Island off the coast of Tasmania comes with its trade-offs, as locals wait 12 months to see a physio and volunteer ambulance officers say call-outs to care for their community have resulted in PTSD. ⌘ Read more
Five factors could decide the Power's fate in do-or-die semi against the Giants
Considered premiership contenders for much of the season, the Power's form has been patchy in recent weeks — but Saturday night's semi-final against the Giants has given them an opportunity to silence the critics. ⌘ Read more
We're still failing victims of domestic violence, and Western Australia is lagging far behind
WA's family violence statistics remain alarming, despite a reduction in the murder rate. State political reporter Keane Bourke looks at whether a new multi-agency approach can really make a difference. ⌘ Read more
As Canberra grows, does 'gentle urbanism' offer the solution to a housing crisis?**
The ACT government is encouraging owners of big blocks to chop them up and build a second house, but recent history raises doubts about what that will achieve. ⌘ Read more
Postecoglou's Spurs transformation recognised with Premier League award
Ange Postecoglou's extraordinary impact at Tottenham has been marked by winning the first Premier League Manager of the Month award for the 2022/23 season. ⌘ Read more
100 missions down, more to go for Australia's science ship RV Investigator
As one scientist put it, humans "know more about the moon than we do about the deep ocean", but this ship — and those on board —have just chalked up their 100th mission, attempting to redress the knowledge imbalance. ⌘ Read more
Australia's biggest political drama just got a musical theatre treatment to rival Hamilton
Australia's great constitutional crisis of 1975 has all the right ingredients for a musical: high stakes, flawed characters and Norman Gunston. Meet the Australian writers bringing politics to the stage. ⌘ Read more
UK officially proscribes Russia's Wagner as terrorist organisation
The United Kingdom officially proscribes the Russian mercenary Wagner Group as a terrorist organisation, after announcing the move last week. ⌘ Read more
After 40 years fighting fires, Alan risked jail to join young climate activists like Violet. He's not alone and here's why
The stereotypical image of a climate activist is a young radical, but now older, formerly law-abiding citizens are joining the fight — on the ground and through the courts. ⌘ Read more
Five quick hits — A Sam Walsh masterclass, a Max Gawn blunder and the play that rocked the MCG
Carlton are through to a preliminary final, but the final result and two-point margin only tell half the story on a remarkable night. Here are five quick hits. ⌘ Read more
Totem species not wild dogs, says First Nations man seeking change to dingo management
Stuart Harradine says dingoes, or wilkerr as they are known in Weirgaia language, are a spiritual relation to his community and need to be looked at as more than a pest. ⌘ Read more
The high-flying, AFL-playing, Kiwi Olympian who saved the Melbourne Storm's NRL season
Will Warbrick caps a stellar rookie NRL season with a stunning try to win the Melbourne Storm's semifinal against the Roosters, and it was all part of the plan. ⌘ Read more
Six years after the height of Jeff Horn's fame, he says boxing is behind him and he couldn't be happier
Jeff Horn's journey from a timid, bullied teenager to an international lord of the boxing ring reads like the script of a feel-good blockbuster movie. ⌘ Read more
Matildas star signs with European heavyweights after outstanding World Cup campaign
In the wake of the Matildas' inspiring World Cup performance, defender Clare Hunt caps off her rapid rise by signing with French powerhouse Paris Saint-Germain. ⌘ Read more
Why a High Court ruling has delivered a staggering blow to transparency and openness in Queensland
This decision has been described as ''judgement day for integrity in Queensland" by the state opposition because of the implications for the Queensland Crime and Corruption Commission. ⌘ Read more
Two years after AUKUS pact, American politicians are divided on delivery of subs to Australia
A Republican senator renews calls for the US to step up its production of nuclear-powered submarines before selling them to Australia, arguing America is as "unprepared" as it was ahead of the Pearl Harbor attack. ⌘ Read more
Head breaks hand in Australia's horror ODI loss to South Africa
Travis Head suffers a fractured hand in a potential World Cup calamity for Australia amid a horror 164-run one-day hammering by South Africa in Centurion. ⌘ Read more
One year on from Mahsa Amini's death, what has changed for Iranian women?**
As Iran's authoritarian regime has increased its brutality, its citizens have become more defiant — in Tehran's streets and in cyberspace. Iranians in the diaspora say the regime's days are numbered. ⌘ Read more
Medusa was a terrifying monster. She might also be a feminist icon
Many mythical female monsters were created to scare women and children into submission. Today they could have a very different meaning. ⌘ Read more
Robert Goddard's ideas were mocked a century ago. Now, his ideas will help build a petrol station on the Moon
When Robert Goddard thought he'd figured out how to get humans into space in 1920, the press called his ideas "absurd". Now, his ideas about rocket propulsion will help us create a petrol station on the Moon. ⌘ Read more
Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness announce separation
Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness have announced their separation after 27 years of marriage. ⌘ Read more
Sex parties, mafia mates … and more popular than ever: Sweden's king marks 50 years on the throne
As some global royals come under the microscope for their role in modern society, it seems Sweden's king is more popular than ever, despite a scandal-plagued reign. ⌘ Read more
First Nations health professionals 'deeply saddened' following senator's colonisation claims
First Nations health professionals and those living with chronic health issues say they are "disappointed" and "deeply saddened" following Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price's claims First Nations Australians are not living with ongoing negative impacts of colonisation. ⌘ Read more
Your next favourite video game could be delayed due to a new 'financial burden' on developers
One of the most popular game development tools in the world announced new fees for using its service. It has left Australian game developers angry and perplexed — and could have ramifications for players, too. ⌘ Read more
The Aussie dollar is a painful dollar — Nai and her children feel it everyday
A near-record number of Pacific Islanders are in Australia working on farms and abattoirs. The workforce has kept Australia's agricultural economy afloat and transformed the lives of thousands — but it comes at a cost. ⌘ Read more
Will China's scam crackdown have an effect in Australia?**
China is working with neighbouring countries to crack down on the scam operations that are plaguing the region — including Australia. ⌘ Read more
Temperatures to challenge September records in ominous sign for spring
It's already feeling like summer. Temperatures in central and south-eastern Australia have climbed to 10 degrees Celsius above average and more hot weather is on the way. ⌘ Read more
TikTok failed to protect child privacy, claims EU tech watchdog
The Chinese owned social media app was forced to pay around $570 million in fines for violating child privacy through features such as default public profiles. ⌘ Read more
Disgraced Spanish soccer head will deny sexual assault, coercion in World Cup saga
Luis Rubiales, the former head of Spain's soccer federation, faces high court after kissing a Women's World Cup player, with prosecutors requesting a restraining order. ⌘ Read more
Apple issues iPhone 12 update to end France radiation row
Apple has continued to contest the French radiation findings, as Belgium says it will still conduct its own review into the model. ⌘ Read more
Dymocks confirms details of 1.2 million customers shared on dark web
Dymocks has confirmed that the contact details of over one million customers were obtained and shared on the dark web during last week's data breach. ⌘ Read more
'Scary time for me': Olympian Ariarne Titmus ungoes surgery to remove benign tumours
The freestyle world record holder said she was "petrified" the discovery in her ovary could impact her "biggest dream" and chances of becoming  a mother. ⌘ Read more
Putin ally claims Russia has 'neutralised' hundreds of foreign spies
The Russian Security Council secretary's claim comes amid a Russian man being sentenced to 12-and-a-half years jail for sending missile components to the US. ⌘ Read more
Former Don Dale inmate arrested week after winning $220K in damages
A former Don Dale detainee who was recently awarded damages from the Northern Territory government has appeared in court facing "very serious allegations". ⌘ Read more
Kangaroos stage second-half comeback to beat Cats at Kardinia Park and stay top of AFLW
The Kangaroos run down Geelong at Kardinia Park to keep their unbeaten record intact. ⌘ Read more
'The skin on my leg is now on my face': Man describes traumatic life changes after being set on fire
Andrew Gibson suffered burns to 11 per cent of his body after being doused in petrol and set alight by Quinton Chester Nydegger, who was sentenced on Friday to almost seven years' jail. ⌘ Read more
Live: Demons and Blues put premiership dreams on the line in cut-throat semifinal
Melbourne will look to recover from defeat to Collingwood in their elimination semifinal against a confident and hungry Carlton. Follow the action in our live blog. ⌘ Read more
Live: Storm resume rivalry with Roosters with NRL semifinal in Melbourne
The Storm and Roosters meet in the finals for the fourth time since 2015, as they try to book a date with reigning premiers Penrith. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Truck driver who ran red light causing fatal Canberra crash sentenced to four years in jail
Jake Barrett, 29, previously told the court an alarm distracted him before he ran a red light and his truck hit two cars, killing one man and seriously injuring another on the Barton Highway in September 2021. ⌘ Read more
Lone sailor, 70, winched to safety after yacht slams into 65m cliffs at Flinders Island
The NSW man was treated for minor injuries after being found exhausted in his stricken craft by one of the island's owners. ⌘ Read more
China to manage mpox as disease on par with COVID-19
China plans to manage mpox, formerly know as monkeypox, in the same way it handles infectious diseases such as COVID-19 after detecting around 500 cases of the viral infection in August. ⌘ Read more
Airports nationwide prepare for influx of passengers during school holiday rush
Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney airports are bracing themselves to be busier than usual these school holidays. ⌘ Read more
Canberra man who attacked housemates with meat cleaver dies in custody at mental health unit
The ACT Coroner is investigating the death of a man who attacked three people with a meat cleaver after he died in custody at Dhulwa Mental Health Unit in Canberra. ⌘ Read more
Years before her disappearance, Tina Greer was found 'black and blue' but police didn't investigate
A Gold Coast woman, now presumed to be dead, was not spoken to by police after allegations her abusive partner had held a gun to her head, an inquest hears. ⌘ Read more
No jail for Indigenous woman who posed as a magistrate to remove kids from families
The 63-year-old member of the Stolen Generations pleaded guilty to forgery after falsely ordering the removal of six children from two families in 2020. The court heard the children remain separated from their families. ⌘ Read more
Premier orders investigation into release of two violent offenders on parole, including Danny Hodgson's attacker
Roger Cook orders a review into the release of two violent offenders on parole, including a teenager who bashed soccer player Danny Hodgson and a man who murdered his former partner and then took his own life. ⌘ Read more
Convicted murderer and prison escapee granted parole
A convicted murderer who escaped from a minimum security prison facility in South Australia in 2016, sparking a manhunt, is set to be released. ⌘ Read more
All the latest COVID-19 case numbers from around Australia
Here's a quick wrap of the COVID-19 news and case numbers from each Australian jurisdiction from the past week. ⌘ Read more
Ricardo Barbaro found guilty of stabbing murder of girlfriend Ellie Price
Ricardo Barbaro is found guilty of the murder of mother-of-one Ellie Price, who was found stabbed to death in her South Melbourne unit in 2020. ⌘ Read more
Canberra man accused of assault on four-year-old boy that fractured his skull freed on bail
Paramedics were told the boy fell off his bike but called police, believing his injuries were not consistent with that claim, and a Canberra Hospital doctor later found a round bruise on his head. ⌘ Read more
Fourteen in hospital after tour bus and truck collide in WA's Midwest
Police are investigating after a coach carrying 45 people and a truck collided in Sandy Gully, near Northampton. ⌘ Read more
Here are the most eye-catching looks from Vogue World in London
Stars, royalty and fashionistas dress to impress on the red carpet at Vogue World in London. ⌘ Read more
Cathy Freeman honoured where she ma
Some 23 years ago Cathy Freeman lit the 2000 Sydney Olympics flame at Sydney Olympic Park, where she now has a grandstand named after her. ⌘ Read more
Serial rapist returns to prison after caught prowling at teenager's window
Graham Mark Kennedy, 48, who was on parole for 40 offences including rape and sexual assault, is back in jail after being caught peering through a teenage girl's window. ⌘ Read more
Satellite images show Derna's utter destruction post-flood
Satellite images reveal the extent of destruction in the Libyan coastal city of Derna after two dams broke, unleashing a torrent of stormwater on the densely-built city centre. ⌘ Read more
Leading insurer closes outback office, leaving customers 'shocked, frustrated'
The Royal Automobile Association of SA is under pressure to reverse the decision in the mining city of Broken Hill, with many elderly residents saying it will make it harder for them to organise their insurance. ⌘ Read more
Former cricketer Stuart MacGill charged over alleged role in 'large commercial quantity' drug supply
Police arrested the 52-year-old at Chatswood Police Station on Tuesday night and charged him with knowingly taking part in the supply of a large commercial quantity of a prohibited drug. ⌘ Read more
Video shows Irish tourist damaging newly renovated statue in Belgium
An Irish tourist has been filmed climbing on top of a lion statue outside the Brussels stock exchange and damaging it as he tried to dismount. ⌘ Read more
Gold miner forks out $10.7 million for West Australian farms
Ausgold's boss says while there are mixed views on the "change of identity" that comes with a shift from farming to mining, his company doesn't want to "just drop this on top of Katanning". ⌘ Read more
The Soweto Gospel Choir comes 'home' to Australia as national tour continues
The Soweto Gospel Choir is currently touring Australia, with members calling the country their "home away from home". ⌘ Read more
Meet the grandpas going loco for life-sized toy locomotives
Keeping history alive and spreading happiness is why these train lovers build and ride miniature locomotives. ⌘ Read more
Grazier left 'shell shocked' after multiple fires cause havoc weeks ahead of official fire season
Bushfires have razed thousands of hectares of grass, leaving landowner without any grass for their cattle. ⌘ Read more
Matildas World Cup star signs for Arsenal
Matildas midfielder Kyra Cooney-Cross will join two Australia teammates in north London after signing with English heavyweights Arsenal in the Women's Super League. ⌘ Read more
Burney treated 'appallingly' during Voice debate, condemns Price's colonisation comments
The Indigenous Australians minister says she feels betrayed by senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price's comment that First Nations people are not being affected by colonialism because "we now have running water". ⌘ Read more
'It's tiring our people': Traditional custodians reflect on mental toll of heated Voice debate
In a week where public comments made by prominent Yes campaigner Marcia Langton prompted a media frenzy, Indigenous people reflect on how the Voice to Parliament debate has impacted their mental health. ⌘ Read more
Killer Chris Dawson to be sentenced over unlawful sexual activity with student
Former Sydney school teacher Chris Dawson is currently serving a 24-year jail sentence after he was found guilty of murdering his first wife, Lynette Simms. ⌘ Read more
Defence force chief fears deepfakes and AI will expose Australia to enemies
General Angus Campbell warns the world is entering an era of "truth decay", where misinformation will harm democracy, leaving liberal, Western societies like Australia exposed to enemies. ⌘ Read more
Mystery as human skeleton with black dress shoes found on farmland near Hobart
Police are seeking help to identify skeletal remains found on a farm property in the coastal Tasmanian suburb of Clifton Beach, along with shoes, keys and possible ID cards. ⌘ Read more
Princess Diana's 'black sheep' jumper fetches more than $2m at auction
The late princess once wore the black, white and red jumper to a polo match with Prince Charles. ⌘ Read more
As sweet Philippine mangoes touch down in Australia, who is buying them?**
The carabao mango, also known as the "Manila mango", is being imported fresh to Australia for the first time in about two decades. ⌘ Read more
Father, stepmother and uncle of 10yo Sara Sharif charged with UK murder
The 10-year-old's mother is being supported by specialist officers as her relatives wait to face a magistrate's court. ⌘ Read more
Kenneth Branagh teams up with Tina Fey to solve a supernatural mystery in new Poirot 'boo-dunnit'
Agatha Christie's iconic detective is lured by his mystery novelist friend to investigate a murder most spooky in A Haunting in Venice. ⌘ Read more
Man arrested after allegedly fleeing serious traffic crash
A man is in police custody after allegedly fleeing the scene of a serious traffic crash on the Sunshine Coast. ⌘ Read more
Concerns for health, sacred sites as bushfire near Tennant Creek rages on
The large bushfire, which has been raging since early last week, jumped containment lines again on Thursday night. ⌘ Read more
Southern NSW 'rocked' by the death of two teenagers after a car crash involving twin brothers
Corowa residents have paid tribute to two teenagers killed when twin brothers crashed in separate cars on a residential street. ⌘ Read more
Renters shiver through winter but feel powerless to ask for improved heating and insulation
Kirsten Whent is forced to choose between keeping warm and paying the bills every winter, and there's nothing she can do to improve her rental property, which has no insulation. ⌘ Read more
Bronte Campbell's Olympic prep continues with Australian short course title
Olympic star Bronte Campbell, en route to a fourth Games in Paris, wins the 100 metres freestyle at the Australian short course championships in Sydney. ⌘ Read more
'Get on the wave and ride it': Why there's nothing in rugby league like a finals night in New Zealand
After years in the wilderness, the Warriors will once again host a home final. And when New Zealand rises for its team, there's nothing in rugby league like a finals night in Auckland, writes Nick Campton. ⌘ Read more
Live: ASX to rise after a broad rally on Wall Street
A rally on Wall Street overnight is likely to send Australian stocks higher. Hotter-than-expected economic data in the US eased worries about a recession without raising fears of a Federal Reserve rate hike next week. Follow the latest updates in our live blog. ⌘ Read more
From Down Under to the top of the world — the five Australians nominated for the prestigious FIFA 'Best' awards
The world game leaves an indelible mark on Australia in 2023, with five Australians nominated in the FIFA "Best" awards. ⌘ Read more
Sydney's status as a film and TV hub under a cloud after $188m cut to production funding
Hollywood may have to look elsewhere for a place to film with the NSW government slashing funding to programs attracting new TV and movie projects. ⌘ Read more
Two women charged after man allegedly set alight in pub car park
Queensland police have charged two women after a 26-year-old man was allegedly set alight in Toowoomba on Wednesday night. ⌘ Read more
Live: Princess Diana's iconic black sheep jumper sells for millions. The latest news with The Loop
This morning's news, as it happens. ⌘ Read more
Australian-first program to allow pharmacists to prescribe medications instead of GPs
A trial allowing pharmacists to prescribe medications to Tasmanians in remote areas and aged care will start next year, in a move applauded by pharmacists but received with caution by doctors. ⌘ Read more
Weekly news quiz: Tennis records, a Qantas apology and Tay Tay slays at the VMAs
Have you been paying attention this week? It's time to find out. ⌘ Read more
Wheelchair users often face abandonment on station platforms as buses replace trains
Two hour waits for transport are all too common for wheelchair users in Victoria, with Melbourne "off limits" for some when coaches service the Gippsland line. ⌘ Read more
Submissions to NSW parliamentary inquiry warn of 'wilful blindness' in heavy metal mining pollution
Around 200 individuals, community groups, and companies lodge submissions to a NSW parliamentary inquiry looking at the impacts of mining on human health, land, air, and water quality. ⌘ Read more
Cruise ship pulled free after being stuck in mud for three days in Greenland
A luxury cruise ship that ran aground in a remote part of Greenland with 206 people onboard is pulled free by the fishing trawler that first failed to do so a day earlier. ⌘ Read more
Push to solve cold case mystery of petrified woman found without a face, teeth, hands or feet
In 1951 an SA fisherman ventured out to cast a line into the flooding Murray River. The truth behind the profoundly disturbing discovery he made remains unknown to this day — but that may be about to change. ⌘ Read more
Insurance council urges Echuca shire to stop townhouses being built on flood-prone land
The Insurance Council of Australia takes the unusual step of urging a northern Victorian council to reconsider its decision to approve 16 townhouses slated for land that significantly flooded last year. ⌘ Read more
Australia's oil and gas lobby group wants the law to step in when people make 'false' claims of greenwashing
Advocates are concerned fossil fuel lobby groups are opposing changes to greenwashing regulations in Australia, whilst a new study finds the world's largest transnational companies are failing to provide evidence for their environmental claims. ⌘ Read more
More than 3 million Australians want to move to the outback sparking calls for a national rural growth plan
As a growing number of Aussies look to life in the bush, the Regional Australia Institute releases a national plan to foster migration away from the cities and facilitate the growth of rural communities. ⌘ Read more
'The old people are smiling': Artificial intelligence helps catalogue Aboriginal rock art in Far North Queensland
Archaeologists and artificial intelligence specialists have teamed up with Indigenous rangers to document the fragile sandstone paintings. ⌘ Read more
NASA's report finds no evidence of 'extraterrestrial origin' for UAP sightings
The space agency released the findings after a yearlong study into unidentified anomalous phenomena. ⌘ Read more
How the alleged 'poison seller' of Canada may have sent his deadly kits into Australia
Over three years, this Canadian man is alleged to have sent 1,200 self-poison kits to people in 40 countries around the world. Interpol says some of them have reached Australia. ⌘ Read more
Landmark inquiry recommends immediate creation of taskforce to hold universities to account on sexual violence
A landmark Senate inquiry into sexual consent laws recommends the federal government immediately establish an independent taskforce to hold universities and colleges to account on sexual violence. ⌘ Read more
'Staggering' prices and new marketing ploys: How the economics of live music is changing
Despite a cost-of-living crisis, Australians are willing to spend more to see live music. And some celebrities are finding ways to encourage them. ⌘ Read more
'Instant credibility': Would you spend $200,000 on a pair of sneakers you can't even wear? Here's why some people do
How sneaker brands charge up to 10,000 times the cost of manufacturing — and fans eat it up. ⌘ Read more
In 1988, prime minister Bob Hawke promised a treaty with Aboriginal people. Why did it fail?**
Bob Hawke returned from the remote Northern Territory in 1988 to a divided, partisan parliament. Some say this sunk the prospect of a treaty before the idea ever got off the ground. ⌘ Read more
Hunter Biden charged with gun crimes after allegedly lying about his drug addiction
Hunter Biden, the son of US President Joe Biden, is charged with three gun offences, setting him on course for a possible criminal trial as his father campaigns for re-election in 2024. ⌘ Read more