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Flood-hit communities banking on $700m helping hand say they've been 'short-changed' in watered-down budget
The state budget did not deliver a significant increase to the Northern Rivers buyback scheme, with Labor MP for Lismore admitting she'd hoped for more. ⌘ Read more
Worried you won't find cheap mangoes this summer? Here's some other tropical fruit you can buy
The much-loved Bowen mangoes won't be overflowing on supermarket shelves this summer due to a warmer than average winter. So, without as many mangoes on the market, what else will be in store? ⌘ Read more
Emotional reunion as dog lost for days in wilderness after car crash is reunited with injured owner
After fleeing a crash that left his owner with serious neck injuries, Clancy the blue heeler spent seven days lost in bushland. ⌘ Read more
'We can do better': South Australian council to review Australia Day events after seeking advice on inclusivity
South Australia's second largest city will consider further changes to its Australia Day programming after voting to move its annual citizenship ceremony to January 24. ⌘ Read more
Budget airline Bonza announces new flight routes to and from the Northern Territory
The budget carrier has announced its arrival into the NT's aviation market, and is promising to provide more competition and lower fares to tourists and locals. ⌘ Read more
Australians attending fewer arts events and festivals, as rising ticket prices and cost of living bite
A national survey finds Australians are attending fewer arts events, but more people believe things like concerts and festivals can improve their wellbeing. ⌘ Read more
Disposal of Tasmanian racehorses 'an affront' to community, as interim report calls for change
Tasmania's harness racing industry needs enforceable rules be put in place around the transfer and disposal of horses, an interim report finds — but integrity expert Ray Murrihy is yet to make findings on race-fixing allegations. ⌘ Read more
'I refuse to be silenced': Daughter of suspected murder victim Tina Greer speaks out over 'systematic failures'
The inquest is examining the disappearance of Tina Louise Greer, who went missing from her Beechmont home in the Gold Coast hinterland in 2012. ⌘ Read more
Man arrested in Melbourne over the 1999 murder of Canberra woman Irma Palasics
A 67-year-old man is expected to be extradited from Victoria to the ACT, after being arrested over the Canberra cold case killing of Irma Palasics. ⌘ Read more
Pilot of downed F-35 fighter jet parachuted safely into a backyard
The pilot, who has not been identified by the Marine Corps, did not have serious injuries and has been discharged from the hospital. ⌘ Read more
Defence manufacturer Thales to offer redundancies at Bendigo factory despite $160m Bushmaster contract, MP says
Defence manufacturer Thales is asking for about one third of the staff at its Bendigo factory to take voluntary redundancies, according to local federal MP Lisa Chesters. ⌘ Read more
14yo cleared of murder in death of Melbourne teen Declan Cutler
A Supreme Court judge has found a 14-year-old boy not guilty of murder, despite his involvement in a frenzied gang attack that claimed the life of a teenager in Melbourne's north last year. ⌘ Read more
Charity donations destined 600 Ukrainian families destroyed in drone strike
A Russian drone strike destroys humanitarian aid supplies in the western Ukranian city of Lviv, according to officials. ⌘ Read more
'Everything is known as shame': Why some First Nations teens are finding it hard to discuss the Voice
Two Indigenous teenagers want their peers to shake off a feeling of cultural "shame", while a Yes23 campaigner says a Voice to Parliament will help First Nations children feel proud of their heritage. ⌘ Read more
Rarely seen during the day, two Tasmanian masked owls are life models for wildlife fundraising art classes
In a makeshift art studio offering painting workshops in southern Tasmania, you'll meet a different sort of muse. It's a creative brushstroke to fundraising, taken by a raptor rehabilitation centre that features usually "secretive" birds. ⌘ Read more
Counsellor pours life savings into free centre helping troubled teens reconnect and 'give back' to community
Youth crime has dominated headlines in Queensland for months. But a Sunshine Coast man has a plan to help break the cycle — and he's putting his money where his mouth is. ⌘ Read more
Breaking the 'dark money' system: WA's political donation laws to get overhaul
Political parties will be made to disclose their donations within 24 hours during election campaigns, and there will be more public funding available, under a suite of electoral reforms planned by the WA government. ⌘ Read more
Australia raises concerns with India over allegations it sent assassins to kill Sikh leader in Canada
Foreign Minister Penny Wong says Australia has raised concerns with India about a fatal shooting in Canada, which that country has blamed on India-backed agents. ⌘ Read more
A 150-million-year-old dinosaur skeleton named Barry is on sale in Paris
Barry, an almost completely intact Camptosaurus, is expected to fetch almost $2 million at auction. ⌘ Read more
Hospitalisations for endometriosis have almost doubled over the past decade
One in seven women aged between 44 and 49 live with the chronic disease as more are getting diagnosed early, a new report finds. ⌘ Read more
Jonathan Brown changes tune on Lions but still wary of Michael Voss's Blues
Critical of the Lions' tall forwards earlier this season, club great Jonathan Brown changes his tune ahead of a preliminary final date with an old friend. ⌘ Read more
Victoria to hit short-stay rental platforms with 7.5 per cent levy from 2025
Short-stay rental platforms, such as Airbnb and Stayz, will face a 7.5 per cent levy from 2025, the Victorian government says. ⌘ Read more
Australia abandons efforts to eradicate deadly parasite varroa mite after 15 months
Australia has decided it is no longer technically feasible to eradicate varroa mite and will move to management of the pest. ⌘ Read more
Snakebites kill dogs in SA's south-east as deadly reptiles emerge 'hungry' with warm spring weather
Two dogs have died from snakebites in Mt Gambier, along with another across the border in Victoria, as warm weather brings them out of brumation, prompting warnings about what to do if you or your pet is bitten. ⌘ Read more
Commuters get back on board as public transport patronage jumps by millions
About 40 million extra trips have been taken on South East Queensland's public transport network in the past financial year, but commuter numbers are still yet to recover to pre-pandemic levels. ⌘ Read more
12yo girl drowns at beach on Victoria's Bellarine Peninsula
Police say two girls got into trouble in the water at Ocean Grove, near Geelong. One girl died at the scene. ⌘ Read more
Strip searching women in prisons 'dehumanising', rarely finds contraband, report finds
Both staff and inmates at Queensland's women's prisons have spoken out against strip searches, with the Human Rights Commission suggesting the practice be replaced by body scanning technology. ⌘ Read more
US House panel sets date for first Biden impeachment inquiry hearing
The Republican-led committee alleges Joe Biden profited from his son's business dealings while serving as vice president, which he denies. ⌘ Read more
NRLW stars want to do 'even better' than the Matildas, but say rapid expansion isn't the way
The NRL's chief executive wants to keep adding teams to the women's competition despite players and coaches saying they need to consolidate the success of a 10-team competition before expanding further. ⌘ Read more
Mine worker tells court of long lasting effects after being caught 'out in the open' during Maules Creek blast
A Boggabri coal worker has told a Sydney court there was nowhere for the shock wave to go as he was caught unaware from a blast at nearby Maules Creek. ⌘ Read more
'Our world is becoming unhinged': Here's what happened on day one of the UN's big annual meeting
World leaders converge in New York City for the biggest gathering of global decision-makers since COVID. Here are some takeaways from day one of this year's UN General Assembly meeting. ⌘ Read more
One killed at Gaza border by Israeli fire, three in West Bank, Palestinian officials say
Palestinian officials say Israeli forces shot and killed a Palestinian man along the Gaza-Israel border on Tuesday. ⌘ Read more
Manhunt for Stanley Turvey enters third day as police find stolen car
The search for a dangerous and armed man in country Victoria continues after police located the stolen ute he was driving in Tatura, 167 kilometres north of Melbourne. ⌘ Read more
Live: Scorching temperatures persist as El Niño declared, and first photos of Rihanna's newborn Riot Rose revealed. Get in The Loop
This morning's news, as it happens. ⌘ Read more
14-year-old boy charged with attempted murder after alleged home invasion, stabbing
Police allege six teenagers forced their way inside a home at Newcastle before stabbing a man and a woman. ⌘ Read more
Son of a Socceroos gun signs with Brisbane Roar after four-year stint at Everton academy
After four years learning the game at the Everton academy, Shae Cahill signs with Brisbane Roar on a multi-year deal in the A-League Men. ⌘ Read more
Building industry pleads for financial help to finish projects as Perth records lowest vacancy rate in nation
Building companies warn more of them will go broke if the state government does not give them financial help, as construction sites lie dormant amid the skills shortage. ⌘ Read more
Jessie has the most painful disease in the world. Here's how she copes
Jessie Smith pushes through intense pain to ride horses, while Noella Angel says her horse is her reason to get up in the morning. ⌘ Read more
Evelyn Hardy among those waiting to rebuild homes 14 months after Hunter Valley flooding
It took 12 months after floods devastated the small town of Broke in NSW for Evelyn Hardy's house to be declared a write-off and, after losing all her belongings, she is still sharing a caravan with her husband and dog. ⌘ Read more
How an explosion of colourful street art is transforming this regional NT town
A tropical Northern Territory town is turning once ordinary buildings and shopfronts into colourful street murals. ⌘ Read more
International Criminal Court responding to 'cybersecurity incident'
The international body, which handles sensitive information about war crimes, says it detected unusual activity on its computer system last week. ⌘ Read more
Beard removed from tribute to Australia's first female riverboat captain
In a mysterious case of mistaken gender identity, a timber bollard commemorating the achievements of Captain Pearl Wallace was repainted as a scruffy seaman with a bushy brown beard. ⌘ Read more
This island's residents are doing night patrols to combat youth crime — and it's working
When fly-in fly-out security had little success engaging with Mornington Island's young people, residents decided to take matters into their own hands. ⌘ Read more
As COVID testing drops off, active surveillance could help authorities keep a 'finger on the pulse'
As COVID-19 case numbers fall and remain out of the spotlight, some experts reckon it's probably for the best as we enter into a new territory of case reporting. ⌘ Read more
JobSeeker, Age Pension and Youth Allowance are among Centrelink payments increasing today. Here's how much and why
Income support base rate increases promised in this year's federal budget will come into action today. ⌘ Read more
Understanding El Niño, the most consequential climate driver on Earth
It was Peruvian fishermen, hundreds of years ago, who first noticed and named El Niño. Little did they realise at they had named one of the most consequential climate drivers on earth. This is how it works. ⌘ Read more
Why Coles has 'reluctantly' raised the price of its milk this week
As consumers adjust to the impact of the rising cost of living, Coles has increased its own-brand milk price by 10 cents per litre. But for farmers, it feels like redemption. ⌘ Read more
Kyle is addicted to driving fast cars. Even if that means facing death
Powercruising fans insist the death-defying sport is safe despite the death of one Queensland racer. ⌘ Read more
Plan to tackle cow farts and burps catches attention of Prince William-backed prize
A Tasmanian company developing seaweed supplements to reduce cow farts and burps is recognised by a prestigious environmental prize set-up by Prince William and Sir David Attenborough. ⌘ Read more
WA's pink diamonds may be a symbol of love, but it took a violent split a billion years ago bring them to light
Pink Argyle diamonds were created some 1.3 billion years ago, when a chunk of an ancient supercontinent started splitting apart, violently blasting hot rock carrying the precious stones to the surface, new research suggests. ⌘ Read more
'We just can't rely on the taxis to turn up': Life made that much harder for Mitchell and mum Lynda
A wheelchair taxi shortage continues taking a toll on members of the disability community in northern Tasmania, with a mum saying her son's health has deteriorated after having to cancel numerous specialist appointments due to the taxis' unreliability. ⌘ Read more
'Extreme' fire danger warnings for Sydney, Hunter regions as record hot weather persists
A day after El Niño was formally declared by the Bureau of Meteorology, fire bans are in place as hot and dry conditions are forecast across New South Wales. ⌘ Read more
How NSW Labor scraped together $13 billion worth of savings after warning of 'tough decisions'
The NSW Labor government manages to project a surplus next financial year, despite complaining about the state of the finances it inherited. The budget is not full of sweeteners but is hardly a bitter pill. ⌘ Read more
Labor scraps Peter Dutton's billion-dollar military drone plan
Australia quietly cancels plans to buy reconnaissance drones used by China and Russia under a $1 billion Navy project controversially approved just days before last year's election by then defence minister Peter Dutton. ⌘ Read more
Want some more pleasure in your day? A hobby could be your answer. Here's how to find – and keep – one
Hobbies aren't just activities to pass the time. They can boost your mental health and sense of purpose. These experts say it's time to take them more seriously. ⌘ Read more
How this Western Sydney public school turned students' academic performance around with music
This music program for kids as young as six is proven to boost literacy, numeracy and attitude to schooling - and it may be coming to a public school near you. ⌘ Read more
'Putin's long hand can reach far, far away': What next for the glamorous widow of Yevgeny Prigozhin?**
When Prigozhin staged a mutiny against Putin's military, he effectively signed his own death warrant. But what happens to his wife and children? ⌘ Read more
Canada and India are at odds over the Khalistan movement. But what is it and why is Australia 'concerned'?**
Canada and India have expelled each other's top diplomats in last 24 hours. Here's why Australia is 'deeply concerned'. ⌘ Read more
Blasts in Karabakh as Azerbaijan launches 'anti-terrorist' military operation
Fears of a fresh war have been building in recent months, with Armenia accusing Azerbaijan of a troop build-up and decrying a blockade of its only land link to Nagorno-Karabakh. ⌘ Read more
YouTube demonetises Russell Brand after sexual assault claims
The video streaming site says that Russell Brand will no longer make money from his videos after several women made allegations of sexual assault against the comedian-turned-influencer. ⌘ Read more
World economy forecast to slow further, dragged down by high inflation and a troubled China
New economic forecasts are painting a bleak picture for the world's economy in 2024, dragged down by persistent inflation and ongoing problems in China. ⌘ Read more
Jenni Hermoso accuses Spain's soccer federation of threatening World Cup-winning players
The player in the middle of the controversy that engulfed Spanish soccer after she was kissed on the lips by an official, has accused the country's soccer federation of trying to intimidate the World Cup-winning players by picking them for the national team even though they asked not to be called up. ⌘ Read more
Man pleads not guilty to charges relating to Strathmerton crash that killed five people
Christopher Dillon Joannidis pleads not guilty to five counts of dangerous driving causing death following a road crash in northern Victoria. ⌘ Read more
Pride of the Murray will not cruise again but owner says 'it's not the end'
The paddle wheeler successfully cruised the Thomson River for a few months in 2022 after being trucked 1,700 kilometres from central Victoria but sank in March. ⌘ Read more
Man, 28, arrested over fatal stabbing in Darwin CBD
The man was arrested at a home in in Darwin's northern suburbs, over the stabbing death of a man in the early hours of Saturday morning. ⌘ Read more
Cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka 'turned into an animal' during sex with Sydney woman, court told
A woman who alleges she was "stealthed" by the Sri Lankan international cricketer told friends "something switched in him" once they started having sex, a Sydney court has heard. ⌘ Read more
Fatal Sunshine Coast crash driver had loaded gun, methamphetamines, court documents allege
Court documents allege Izak Kane Sefton-Bennett had a loaded rifle in the car and drove while under the influence of drugs when involved in a crash that killed Queensland aged care worker Christella Tan last week. ⌘ Read more
Road rage murder accused stands trial over death of older man in CBD dispute
A man has gone on trial in Adelaide's Supreme Court accused of murdering a 70-year-old driver during a road rage altercation in the CBD last year. ⌘ Read more
YouTubers 'rattling cages' to help protect motorcyclists from 'catastrophic' pothole harm
Two social media personalities are using an interstate journey to bring attention to the potentially fatal consequences of potholes on regional roads in a "shocking state of disrepair". ⌘ Read more
Hamilton Island man jailed for 14 years after soliciting sexual acts on Filipino children
Willie Athur Mareko has been jailed, for what the judge described as "truly horrendous" behaviour, after he commissioned live streams of depraved acts being performed on children in the Philippines. ⌘ Read more
BOM officially declares El Niño, bringing high chance of extreme heatwaves over summer
One of the world's most consequential climate drivers, El Niño, is underway for the first time in eight years, according to Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. ⌘ Read more
Live: Bureau of Meteorology to make major announcement, as hot and dry conditions sweep south-east Australia
The Bureau of Meteorology is giving a "nationally-focused" update on Australia's climate outlook. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Long-serving Catholic Bishop accused of 'very serious' sexual abuse in Vatican report
'Deeply distressing' allegations have been levelled against long-serving Broome Bishop Christopher Saunders. ⌘ Read more
Women strip searched at Qatari airport fear similar incident could happen again
The lawyer representing Australian women subjected to invasive body searches at Doha airport say they're worried there is an ongoing risk to women flying Qatar Airways. ⌘ Read more
Prime Minister calls for 'respectful' debate after protesters target No campaign event
Supporters of the Voice to Parliament, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and SA Premier Peter Malinauskas have called out protesters who targeted a major No campaign event in Adelaide. ⌘ Read more
Darwin by-election won by cafe owner and veteran, as thousands face voting fines
Sam Weston has been named the winner of a close by-election for the Darwin City Council, in which half of all enrolled voters failed to participate. ⌘ Read more
Protesters set fire to ex-mayor Abdulmenam al-Ghaithi's house following deadly floods
A minister in the eastern Libyan government said Mr Ghaithi has been suspended from his post. ⌘ Read more
Far-right US podcaster spoke at conservative conference chaired by Warren Mundine
A far-right US media figure who has made racist attacks on Indigenous Australians spoke at a conservative conference chaired by leading No campaigner Warren Mundine. ⌘ Read more
The US has taken Google to court for allegedly rigging the internet search market. Here's what has happened so far
The US government has told a federal court that Google has exploited its position as "the gatekeeper of the internet" to destroy competition. ⌘ Read more
Christmas Day killer sentenced to 11 years in prison over stabbing death of girlfriend's father
A man who stabbed his girlfriend's father to death on Christmas Day at North Ipswich in 2020 has been sentenced to 11 years in prison. ⌘ Read more
Mother 'unaware' sons left yard to play unsupervised before drowning, court hears
Crown prosecutors have told a jury they intend to bring evidence that proves a Queensland mother failed to supervise her two children before they drowned. ⌘ Read more
Fewer and cheaper marriages ruining the party for China's massive wedding industry
A plunge in the number of Chinese couples willing to tie the knot is hurting the marriage industry and worrying officials trying to revive marriage and birth rates. ⌘ Read more
Who was Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar and what does his shooting mean for India and Canada's already strained ties?**
Canada's accusation of Indian government agents murdering a Sikh separatist leader comes at a time when India is already unhappy that Canadian authorities are not cracking down on Sikh protesters. ⌘ Read more
Canadian goalkeeper signs for ALW two years after serious car crash
Two years after almost dying in a serious car crash, goalkeeper Rylee Foster is reigniting her career with the Wellington Phoenix. ⌘ Read more
'We all loved her': Former Married at First Sight expert and clinical neuropsychotherapist Trisha Stratford dies aged 72
Trisha Stratford, a relationship expert on the first seven seasons of the popular reality series Married at First Sight Australia, has died aged 72. ⌘ Read more
Driver used 'all three onboard fire extinguishers with little success' before truck explosion, report says
The WA government directs the Department of Mines Industry Regulation and Safety to introduce legislative amendments and develop a new code of practice after a report finds the incident was largely preventable. ⌘ Read more
He's got the best mullet in the territory, now NT Mullet Man is vying for the national title
The mullet has become so much more than a hairstyle for Darwin man Kieryn Johnston, who is known locally as NT Mullet Man. ⌘ Read more
RBA can't rule out another rate rise this year, amid rising petrol prices
The increasing cost of petrol could complicate the Reserve Bank's attempts to get inflation down, board minutes shows. ⌘ Read more
Unions vow to 'grind down' Queensland's newest coal-fired power station with warnings of potential blackouts
Workers at the Kogan Creek power station will take industrial action with warnings it could threaten power supplies ahead of summer. ⌘ Read more
Powerful images of 'reluctant heroes' help veterans reclaim trauma
Getting veterans from the frontline to sit in front of a camera can be a challenge, but Mick Jones has photographed more than 50 ex-service personnel, sparking conversations about service, sacrifice and humanity. ⌘ Read more
How are you feeling about cost of living pressures with the new RBA governor? Tell us
We want to hear how you feel about the new leadership when it comes to making monetary policy decisions that would affect you — whether that's petrol prices or mortgage costs. ⌘ Read more
A sign in Melissa’s GP clinic left her in a ‘state of panic’. Her daughter needs their doctor
Residents in one of Tasmania's most disadvantaged areas say they are devastated to hear their GP clinic will be closing. ⌘ Read more
The US screen industry is facing an existential crisis. Is Australia next?**
Australian screenwriters and actors say our local industry provides a worrying blueprint for their US counterparts, as a reckoning over royalties and writer's rooms begins to brew here. ⌘ Read more
What is the exotic pest threatening Australia's plantation industry?**
This suburban park in Adelaide's north-east used to resemble a small forest, filled with hundreds of well-established pine trees — but it has been left decimated thanks to an exotic pest. ⌘ Read more
Calls to extend use-by, best-before dates to reduce waste
Supermarkets reaping big profits are slow to support the removal of unnecessary use-by-date labels as Australian food waste soars, according to information gathered by The Australia Institute. ⌘ Read more
'Take the Money and Run': Danish artist told to return almost $112k after giving gallery blank canvases
The museum believed artist Jens Haaning was planning to embed banknotes in two glass frames — instead it got back empty canvases. ⌘ Read more
Lions face Curnow dilemma as key defender in serious doubt for preliminary final clash with Carlton
Jack Payne is restricted to light duties at training, as the Lions face the prospect of the key defender being unable to take on Blues star Charlie Curnow. ⌘ Read more
Police suspend use of bean bag rounds after woman killed by strike to the heart
Police say a bean bag round entered the body of Newcastle woman Krista Kach, who was involved in a stand-off with police in Stockton last week. ⌘ Read more
Almost 1,000 people arrested, $475m of drugs seized in nationwide crackdown on organised crime
Around 1.2 tonnes of methamphetamine, MDMA and cannabis are seized across Australia and hundreds of people are arrested in a joint police operation targeting organised crime. ⌘ Read more
Zelenskyy visits wounded Ukrainian soldiers in New York ahead of UN speech
Speaking ahead of addressing the United Nations General Assembly, Volodymyr Zelenskyy says it is important for Ukraine's message "to be heard" and members must ask themselves if the organisation still has "a place for Russian terrorists". ⌘ Read more