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Chevron, unions given last-chance proposal to end pay dispute at company's Pilbara LNG plants
The Fair Work Commission puts forward a set of recommendations aimed at ending the current stand-off over enterprise agreements, including a $7,000 travel allowance for workers and extra pay when planes to take them home are late. ⌘ Read more
140 people sick with gastro after outbreaks at Melbourne venue
At least 140 people have reported falling ill following two gastro outbreaks at a function venue in Melbourne's inner south. ⌘ Read more
Neon-coloured 'Amanda's flasher wrasse' the latest discovery from Australian Museum fish researcher
Flasher wrasse are popular aquarium fish known for their eye-catching courtship performances but an Australian Museum taxonomist says surprisingly little is known about those living in Aussie waters. ⌘ Read more
Three men were 'cannon fodder' in plot to import 99kg of meth hidden in latex pillows, court hears
The men, including the grandson of a former WA Premier, were minor players in a plan to import $159 million worth of methamphetamine into Australia, a Perth court hears. ⌘ Read more
Two missing after house fire in country Western Australia
Two residents of a home which was engulfed in flames are unaccounted for, as police investigate the cause of a blaze which destroyed the home in WA's Great Southern. ⌘ Read more
Koch says Port Adelaide Power board still behind coach despite AFL finals exit
Port Adelaide Football Club chairman David Koch says his faith in coach Ken Hinkley is not shaken by an inglorious straight-sets finals exit. ⌘ Read more
Yes vote a 'marginal seat campaign' in WA as high-profile Indigenous leaders plead for action
High-profile Aboriginal leaders voting Yes in next month's Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum have used a community forum in Perth to call on supporters to ramp up their campaign. ⌘ Read more
Traditional owners impose snap ban on barramundi fishing in north-east Arnhem Land
The traditional owners say the practice of gillnetting is having an unacceptable impact on the environment and are pushing to establish a joint management agreement with the NT government. ⌘ Read more
Panther 'brothers' prepare for emotional last hurrah
Close friends through football and church, Brian To'o and Stephen Crichton both made their debut for Penrith in 2020, but their fraternal link long outdates that. ⌘ Read more
Up to fifty jobs will be lost at Bushmaster manufacturing company, but what does it mean for other Defence contracts?**
The regional Victorian city of Bendigo is facing redundancies at one of its major employers. But defence manufacturers and business experts say it's not all bad news. ⌘ Read more
Five years' jail for arsonist who doused staff member in petrol then set fire to real estate agency
Raymond John O'Brien, 60, was jailed for five years over the December 2022 fire that caused more than $1 million damage. ⌘ Read more
Police arrest 48 people, seize more than $52,000 worth of drugs in regional Queensland
Police raided multiple rural properties and made the arrests as part of Operation Victor Coup, which has been underway for nine months in the Central Highlands. ⌘ Read more
More Indigenous Australians and young people registered to vote than ever before ahead of Voice referendum
More young and Indigenous Australians are enrolled to vote than ever before, as the Australian Electoral Commission prepares to begin early voting in remote communities next week. ⌘ Read more
Massive Russian missile attack starts fires, injures dozens in six Ukrainian cities
At least two people are dead and 21 injured in a massive Russian missile attack that caused damage across Ukraine. ⌘ Read more
Frydenberg political comeback on hold, takes new Goldman Sachs job
Former treasurer and deputy Liberal leader Josh Frydenberg, once touted as a future prime minister before losing his seat at the last election, will become Goldman Sachs Australia chairman, ruling out seeking a political comeback at the next election. ⌘ Read more
Australia signs landmark agreement to give world's shared oceans a 'fighting chance'
Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong says Australia is working to bring the United Nations treaty "into force as soon as possible". ⌘ Read more
Treasury bureaucrat faces court over allegations he keyed illegally-parked cars in Brisbane
Statistician Glen Thomas Heyen was charged with wilful and unlawful damage after a number of cars were allegedly keyed on a busy road. ⌘ Read more
Firefighters call for aerial fleet as nation braces for 'difficult' fire season
The head of Australia's largest firefighting service says the nation needs a national aerial firefighting fleet. ⌘ Read more
'Humanity has opened the gates of hell': Key world leaders missing at UN summit as emissions targets go unmet
World leaders are told "the future is not fixed" and urged to "make up time lost to foot dragging" on reducing emissions, at the UN Climate Ambition Summit in New York. ⌘ Read more
'I was so angry': ANU chancellor Julie Bishop says university was in the dark ahead of stabbings
A 24-year-old man is remanded in custody, charged with attempted murder and assault. The ANU says it was not given relevant information before the violent incident. ⌘ Read more
'We know we've let people down': Qantas chairman dodges calls to quit
In his first broadcast interview since ACCC allegations became public, Qantas chairman Richard Goyder maintains he has the confidence of the board and says major investors want him to stay. ⌘ Read more
'I woke up one morning and couldn't walk': Sufjan Stevens diagnosed with rare autoimmune disease
The alternative musician is facing a long recovery after being diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome. ⌘ Read more
Man responsible for deaths of two teens in Lake Keepit boat crash escapes jail time
A 73-year-old man has been sentenced to two community corrections orders for negligently operating a boat causing the death of two girls near Tamworth late last year. ⌘ Read more
AFL strikes $2.2 billion pay deal with players in historic joint collective bargaining agreement
The five-year collective bargaining agreement covering male and female players features significant wage rises and a longer AFLW season. ⌘ Read more
NSW Police need 900 years to clear backlog of unsolved homicides, gay hate inquiry told
The deadline for the final report into unsolved deaths suspected of being LGBTIQ hate crimes in NSW has been extended after police delayed providing crucial documents. ⌘ Read more
Woman jailed for two years and fined $25,000 for eating pork on TikTok in Indonesia
In the latest series of cases involving blasphemy laws in Indonesia, a TikToker with more than than 2 million followers is found guilty and jailed for two years for saying an Islamic phrase before eating crispy pork skin. ⌘ Read more
'Positive sign': Hollywood writers talk with studios in hopes of ending strike
Writers and producers could soon reach an agreement to end the writers strike, according to sources, following a meeting with top Hollywood executives. ⌘ Read more
A new COVID-19 virus has been detected onshore. So is it time to get a booster?**
If it has been six months or longer since you last had a COVID-19 infection or a vaccine dose, you might be eligible for a booster. Here's what you need to know before getting one. ⌘ Read more
The women making your Nike and Adidas clothes are facing spiralling debt
The women making clothes and shoes for some of the world's biggest brands have seen their wages drop and are spiralling into debt, even as fashion companies see revenues rise, according to a new report. ⌘ Read more
'Very concerning trend': Judge jails rapist who filmed sexual crimes against unconscious ex
An Adelaide judge says crimes such as indecent filming are becoming more prevalent as technology evolves, with a need to send a message to others that it will not be tolerated. ⌘ Read more
Queensland man accused of robbing two sex workers at gun and knifepoint in less than a day
The 30-year-old is expected to face court today over what police allege are "serious and traumatic" crimes. ⌘ Read more
'You risk your life every time' on Victorian roads, cyclist tells safety inquiry
A state parliamentary inquiry is warned of the dangers faced by vulnerable road users at a hearing in country Victoria, as the state's devastating road toll continues to climb. ⌘ Read more
Cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka pursued Tinder date 'relentlessly' before alleged sexual assault, court told
In a closing address, Crown Prosecutor Gabrielle Steedman says the alleged victim's sexual episode with cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka "turned out very differently to what she expected or wanted". ⌘ Read more
If Kylie Minogue wins a 2023 ARIA, it will be her first in more than 20 years
Australia's pop princess Kylie Minogue has been nominated for four ARIAs. If she wins at least one, it will be her first ARIA in more than two decades. ⌘ Read more
Ballarat attracts weekly anti-trans demonstrations, but the community fights back
Ballarat is witnessing anti-trans demonstrations on a weekly basis but trans supporters say the protesters do not represent the regional city. ⌘ Read more
Police hunt 'main players' in illegal tobacco trade as Melbourne shop goes up in flames
Police say they are closing in on the "main players" in an illegal tobacco trade which they believe is behind several tobacco store fires in Melbourne. ⌘ Read more
70 per cent rate rise abandoned by country council after resident backlash
One of the largest regional councils in New South Wales has dropped controversial plans to raise its rates by up to 70 per cent. ⌘ Read more
First painting from Bob Ross's TV series goes on sale for more than $15m**
The painting is on sale after spending almost four decades hanging in a TV station volunteer's home. ⌘ Read more
Pet cat caught on camera carrying native prey in national park home to precious endangered bettong colony
An ecologist warns pet owners to keep predatory animals secure, after a cat is spotted on the Yorke Peninsula in South Australia posing a threat to recently reintroduced brush-tailed bettongs. ⌘ Read more
US urged not to give Ukraine weapons which could 'remain dangerous for decades'
In a letter to the US government, a UN torture expert says cluster munitions — which are prohibited by more than 100 countries — "indiscriminately and seriously injure civilians both at the time of use and in post-conflict" and should not be used. ⌘ Read more
Oscar Pistorius may have been wrongly denied parole over error
Oscar Pistorius was eligible for parole in March and the double-amputee Olympic runner may have been wrongly denied early release from prison because of an error. ⌘ Read more
Luai cleared to play for Panthers in prelim against Storm
Star five-eighth Jarome Luai has been cleared to return from a dislocated shoulder for Penrith's preliminary final against Melbourne. ⌘ Read more
'Best in history': Nadal heaps praise on rival Djokovic
Rafael Nadal pays tribute to Novak Djokovic after the world number one added a 24th major singles trophy to his collection following his victory in the US Open final last week. ⌘ Read more
Dark clouds gather over one of Australia's biggest coal plants as El Niño heats the land
There are growing safety concerns at Yallourn Power Station in Victoria, one of Australia's biggest coal-fired power plants. Experts say that could be bad news heading into a long, hot summer. ⌘ Read more
Building your dream home? Here's what you'll need to consider under new construction code changes
The country is transitioning through the largest building code changes in a decade. But what does this mean for home owners? ⌘ Read more
Liberal candidate asked constituent to question his rival whether she would resign if she fell pregnant
The WA Liberal Party's candidate in the Rockingham by-election apologises after it is revealed he asked a constituent to question whether his opponent would resign from parliament if she fell pregnant. ⌘ Read more
India tells students in Canada to exercise 'extreme caution' as relations worsen
Tension has grown since Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canada was investigating "credible allegations" about the potential involvement of Indian government agents in the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. ⌘ Read more
Government to launch inquiry into federal, state and territory response to pandemic
An inquiry is set to be announced into the state, territory and federal governments' response to the COVID-19 pandemic. ⌘ Read more
Ex-Wallaby unloads expletive-loaded criticism on Eddie Jones as World Cup campaign hangs by a thread
Retired Test winger Drew Mitchell blames veteran coach Eddie Jones for putting the Wallabies in danger of missing the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals for the first time. ⌘ Read more
Live: US Fed holds interest rates steady but projects one more rate rise in 2023, ASX to fall
A fall on Wall Street is likely to send Australian stocks lower after the US Federal Reserve projects another rate hike by year end. Follow the latest updates in our live blog. ⌘ Read more
'We came here to get a resolution': Australian MPs lobby Washington for Assange's freedom
An unlikely coalition of Australian parliamentarians converges on Washington to lobby US decision-makers to drop the legal pursuit of Julian Assange and grant his freedom by Christmas. ⌘ Read more
Firefighters avert 'catastrophic' damage after 'extremely intense fire' breaks out at Sydney petrol station
A petrol station has exploded into flames after gas cylinders caught alight as crews worked to save neighbouring homes in Sydney's west. ⌘ Read more
Live: Game of Thrones author George RR Martin sues OpenAI for 'systematic theft', Australia urges US to let Julian Assange walk free. Get in The Loop
This morning's news, as it happens. ⌘ Read more
Inside the fight to save a little town and its vulnerable bird population
The chicken-sized, chick-abandoning birds have one thing in common with the tiny bush town trying to save them. ⌘ Read more
From Sydney surfer to US cowboy: How Will Reynolds fell in love with life in the ring
A gap year on a Top End cattle station opened the gate to a career as a professional rodeo rider for Will Reynolds — and an extensive list of injuries hasn't deterred him. ⌘ Read more
Why WA will be the only state without an emissions reduction target for 2030
Despite being the only state where carbon emissions have increased since 2005, WA confirms it will also be the only state without an emissions reduction target for 2030. ⌘ Read more
Queensland braces for high temperatures, threat of bushfires
Queensland Ambulance Service supervisor Mitch Ware says paramedics are prepared for "early taste" of El Niño. ⌘ Read more
'A tough few years': Dedicated legal service for sexual assault complainants begins trial in Canberra
Legal advocates hope a new pilot program, one of three nationwide, will encourage more people to report allegations of sexual violence and feel supported through the criminal justice system. ⌘ Read more
At this outback dig, volunteers with a lifelong passion for dinosaurs are 'finding new bones every day'
You don't need to be a palaeontologist to dig up dinosaur bones. These volunteers are unearthing a 95-million-year-old sauropod skeleton near Winton, proving all you need is curiosity and a keen eye. ⌘ Read more
Yalata had 19 jobs for more than 400 people. This is what the community is doing about it
As debate over the Voice continues around the country, locals in this remote South Australian community are focused on issues closer to home. ⌘ Read more
El Niño makes a scorching summer more likely. These cities might feel it most
As Australia prepares for hot and dry months after the declaration of an El Niño, a stark reminder of the increasing danger posed by heatwaves in Australia's southern cities may lie ahead. ⌘ Read more
As Russia ignores Zelenskyy at UN they're reminded they 'can stop the war' anytime they like
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy takes the floor at the UN Security Council to lash 'criminal' Russia before foreign secretary Sergei Lavrov unloads for Russia. ⌘ Read more
What makes a bushfire alert catastrophic, and how should you respond?**
Catastrophic fire danger warnings have been issued in parts of Australia already as it enters a hotter and drier than average climate pattern. If the fire season has taken you by surprise, here's a reminder of how the warning system works. ⌘ Read more
The COVID variant 'Pirola' has been detected in Australia. Here's what scientists are saying
A new COVID variant nicknamed "Pirola" has been detected in Australia after sparking a sped-up vaccination program in the United Kingdom. ⌘ Read more
Reaching net zero by 2035 would take a 'gargantuan' effort. But these experts say 2050 is just too far away
Some experts are warning Australia's ambitions to have zero carbon emissions by 2050 need to be scaled up dramatically. ⌘ Read more
Musicians with disabilities say the music scene is getting better for everyone. Here's why
Emma-June Curik was initially very guarded about sharing her disability but has since turned her diagnosis journey into a cabaret performance. ⌘ Read more
'Rare' strep A infections have jumped in Queensland, with a childcare worker currently in hospital
Queensland's chief health officer says the public should be "alert but not alarmed", after a surge in Group A Streptococcus infections. Here's how to stay safe. ⌘ Read more
Will the 'moat' of Bass Strait keep varroa mite at bay and save Tasmania's bees?**
Tasmanian beekeepers are on alert after the mainland gave up on eradicating the varroa mite — but one local apiarist sees the march of the deadly parasitic pest as an "opportunity" for the island's industry. ⌘ Read more
The Victorian government is making a suite of changes to the housing industry. So what might that mean for you?**
Rebuilding high-rise public housing, building 80,000 new homes a year and more restrictions on landlords — what might Victoria's housing changes mean for you? ⌘ Read more
'This puts lives at risk': Skin prick tests can be unreliable, especially if you have a seafood allergy
Australia has some of the highest rates of food allergy in the world but the way we test for these potentially fatal conditions is unreliable and leading to misdiagnoses, say experts. ⌘ Read more
Cool reprieve for NSW after more than 100 fires burned during heatwave
The Rural Fire Service says conditions are easing in parts of NSW after more than 100 fires flared over the past three days during heatwave conditions. ⌘ Read more
Eight years ago, Airbnb was a new platform with a hidden dark side. Now the warnings are sounding again
If there's a lesson from the evolution of the gig economy, it's that we don't yet know how AI will disrupt our economy and our lives. But it's at least worth considering potential impacts and contemplating sensible rules of the road early on, writes David Speers. ⌘ Read more
How a young girl destined to become a 'housewife at the side of a powerful man' instead grew up to lead Europe through crisis
A former musician who was once forced to go into hiding from terrorists, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's path to power has been an incredible journey. ⌘ Read more
'The stakes are really high for him': The NBA idol who bet his reputation on a radical social experiment
Five years ago, LeBron James set out to fix some of America's most difficult problems. Some question whether the project is living up to its promises. ⌘ Read more
Historic archaeological find in Zambia dates back 476,000 years
Archaeologists say they have unearthed the oldest wooden structure ever discovered, near Zambia's Kalambo Falls. ⌘ Read more
Women in Iran may face 10 years jail for not wearing hijab under proposed new laws
Iranian women who break the country's strict dress code can face up to 10 years of prison under a bill passed by Iran's parliament on Wednesday. ⌘ Read more
Dozens killed before Azerbaijan and Armenian forces reach ceasefire deal for breakaway region
Azerbaijan and Armenian forces reach a ceasefire agreement to end two days of fighting in the separatist Nagorno-Karabakh region ⌘ Read more
Nearly 200k Pizza Hut customers affected by cyber hack
Pizza Hut Australia says the data breach only impacted the Australian market and does not affect Pizza Hut's operations in any other country. ⌘ Read more
'Very bad policy': Former RBA governor calls for discussions around bank's changes
The proposed move to establish a separate body within the Reserve Bank to make interest rates decisions in future, was "very bad policy" and "a leap of faith" which would undermine the authority of the governor, according to former governor Ian Macfarlane. ⌘ Read more
About 100 workers lose their jobs after collapse of another Adelaide builder
An established construction company working on Adelaide's major One Festival Tower project has been placed into liquidation. ⌘ Read more
Landmark reforms to WA's abortion laws pass state parliament
After being unchanged for almost 25 years, Western Australia's abortion laws will be updated as landmark reforms pass the state's parliament. ⌘ Read more
Lack of understanding about the Voice 'alarming' as referendum approaches, filmmakersays
Speaking at an event in honour of her late father, the activist Charles Perkins, filmmaker Rachel Perkins says it's "depressing" how many people still don't know what the Voice is. ⌘ Read more
Most of Spain's national women's soccer team ends boycott after government intervenes
A majority of players summoned for national duties stay at the team's training camp after being told some of their demands for reform would be met. But two players opt to leave, after promises they would not be punished. ⌘ Read more
Defence questions motive of key witness offered $500,000 in bikie-linked murder trial
The Adelaide jury in a bikie-linked murder trial has been asked to consider whether a potential $500,000 reward may have tainted the evidence of the prosecution's key witness. ⌘ Read more
Fresh off beating a rough conduct charge, Brayden Maynard will line up against superstar and pest Toby Greene
Collingwood coach Craig McRae does not want defender Brayden Maynard to change his "hard, uncompromising" approach, despite only getting to play in the preliminary finals after beating a rough conduct charge. ⌘ Read more
Former Don Dale inmate refused bail over alleged home invasion, weeks after $220k payout
The court heard Josiah Binsaris allegedly broke into a woman’s home along with two other assailants and brutally assaulted her and her partner, while cloaked in a mask. ⌘ Read more
Teen leaves court on BMX after burnout video goes viral
An 18-year-old driver pleads guilty in Millicent after a video showing a car doing burnouts through the town's main street was widely circulated. ⌘ Read more
United Australia Party pair fail to get crosses marked as a 'No' in Voice referendum
The Australian Electoral Commission says that on October 14, the word "Yes" or a tick will be counted as a "Yes" vote, but a cross, or "X" will be ruled as invalid. ⌘ Read more
The twists and turns of the investigation into Irma's murder have finally led to an answer
For 24 years, ACT police have followed often false leads in their quest to find the two men responsible for the brutal killing of Irma Palasics in 1999. Now, they say one of those men is behind bars. ⌘ Read more
Police lay charges over alleged hit and run that left 3yo boy in WA hospital during March
A 47-year-old Geraldton man is facing several charges, including drug driving, six months after a young boy was struck with a car while playing on the verge of his Geraldton home. ⌘ Read more
Rural communities feeling anxious as NSW government spruiks new mining opportunities
The NSW government is canvassing a new Critical Minerals Strategy that will encourage mineral mining and promote investment. Communities are worried it will leave them in the dust. ⌘ Read more
Pilot's miraculous escape from chopper wreckage in Queensland's third helicopter crash this year
A firefighting helicopter has crashed into a dam in the Scenic Rim. The pilot was able to escape and is believed to be uninjured. ⌘ Read more
Perth woman who fatally stabbed friend after kebab row walks free after being found not guilty of murder
A woman who claimed she had no recollection of having a knife in her hand when she fatally stabbed her close friend is acquitted of any criminal responsibility over his death. ⌘ Read more
'Nothing short of phenomenal': Cancer expert undergoing experimental treatment reporting promising results
Richard Scolyer is at the forefront of melanoma treatment and research, but a devastating cancer diagnosis of his own has made him the self-described "patient zero" in a new frontier of brain cancer treatment. ⌘ Read more
Firefighters battle flames fuelled high temperatures and strong winds from Tasmania to Queensland
Firefighters are eagerly awaiting a cold change as high temperatures and strong winds hit the east coast. ⌘ Read more
Former Qantas CEO Alan Joyce was paid $21.4 million last financial year
Former Qantas CEO Alan Joyce was paid $21.4 million in the last financial year, but more than half could be subjected to a clawback by the airline's board. ⌘ Read more
Cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka found sexual assault accuser 'a bit weird' after talk of past lives, court hears
A police interview with Danushka Gunathilaka played before the court shows the Sri Lankan cricketer crying and recalling the pair's interaction. ⌘ Read more
After the 'biggest drought' in living memory, this town is using its pink lake to put its community back together
The town of Lochiel in South Australia plans a unique feast in the style of the Diner en Blanc phenomenon, to help strengthen social connections and boost its drought resilience. ⌘ Read more
Portrait of WWII fascist at Croatian club in Canberra inadvertently included in soccer team photographs
A Croatian soccer team in Canberra removed social media posts of players unwittingly posing underneath a portrait of Croatian fascist Ante Pavelić, who was responsible for war crimes, including genocide, during World War II. ⌘ Read more
About 40,000 tiny pieces of plastic accidentally released into ocean at Bribie Island
A multi-agency clean up is underway after about 40,000 tiny pieces of plastic were released into the ocean with some washing up onto beaches on Queensland's Bribie Island. ⌘ Read more