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US 'disappointed' by Solomon Islands snub as Pacific Island leaders gather at White House
The United States says it is "disappointed" by the absence of Solomon Islands' prime minister from a summit aimed at improving Washington's ties to the region. ⌘ Read more
Battling pigeons, rust and fire damage to bring old NASA dish back to life in Carnarvon
A large dish once used to assist NASA missions from Carnarvon in Western Australia is being refurbished so it can track satellites in geostationary orbit around Earth. ⌘ Read more
NSW goverment approves 60-day cap on short-term holiday rentals in Byron Shire
The cap on holiday rentals will be tightened to 60 days per year following a recommendation from the Independent Planning Commission. ⌘ Read more
Lachie Neale joins an elite club with his second Brownlow Medal. Here's how he did it
Ten years after playing in his first grand final, Lachie Neale is preparing for a second with a completely different game that has put him in lofty heights as a two-time Brownlow medallist. ⌘ Read more
Drug overdose deaths spark plea for premier to make good on safe injecting room promise
Victoria's peak medical bodies and unions say more than 40 people have died from overdoses in Melbourne's CBD in the three years since another medically supervised injecting room was announced. ⌘ Read more
'Unconscionable': WA government slammed over lack of visa warning for international police recruits
The WA Police Force needs to recruit more officers from overseas, but some highly-qualified applicants are learning too late that they can't get the necessary visa. ⌘ Read more
The lid has been lifted on the social lives of kangaroos. It turns out they are a lot like us
Researchers have found never-seen-before social characteristics in eastern grey kangaroos that show they may be more emotionally complex than previously thought. ⌘ Read more
Campers cop $600 fines after ignoring fishing bans at protected breeding site
Fisheries officers say they have ramped up enforcement against fishing in Mary River cod breeding grounds as the species slowly recovers from the brink of extinction. ⌘ Read more
Live: Bruce Willis's wife says it's 'hard to know' if actor is aware of his condition. The latest news with The Loop
This morning's news, as it happens. ⌘ Read more
365 days a year, 24 hours a day: Meet the team bringing life-saving emergency broadcasting to your radio
During a natural disaster, many turn to ABC Radio. Here's a behind-the-scenes look at how the team brings you vital information when you need it most. ⌘ Read more
Ren survived brain surgery, but lost the ability to read, write and do maths
After coming out of an induced coma, the businesswoman was diagnosed with aphasia, a brain disorder that affects the way people communicate and do even basic tasks. ⌘ Read more
Ehren wanted his own home, so his father set up a new kind of social housing for people with intellectual disabilities
Ehren Keys is one of 10 residents at the third social housing development in Canberra for people with intellectual disabilities, built by a not-for-profit social enterprise his father co-founded. ⌘ Read more
'My record is clear': US Democratic senator Bob Menendez, accused of corruption, vows to remain in Congress
US prosecutors say Senator Menendez accepted gold bars and hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash in exchange for wielding his influence to aid the Egyptian government and interfere with investigations into three New Jersey businessmen. ⌘ Read more
'Life-changing' patient transport volunteers put regional health on the road to recovery
The Royal Flying Doctor Service community transport service is a driving force across Victoria, putting thousands of patients back in touch with their doctors. ⌘ Read more
Sydney woman takes action against police claiming she was 'painted as the perpetrator'
Pauline Weldon-Bowen takes legal action against NSW Police Force claiming she was discriminated against because of her race and gender, in a case her lawyer says highlights a culture of unconscious bias. ⌘ Read more
'People want to hold onto their autonomy': What we learned from the first six months of voluntary assisted dying in Queensland
Voluntary assisted dying is legal in almost every state in Australia, but in Queensland the terms are broader. ⌘ Read more
Parents urged to change mindset on e-scooters as accidents involving children surge
As the number of children presenting in Queensland emergency departments with e-scooter injuries rises sixfold, experts and parents worry it will take a death for the dangers of device to be taken seriously. ⌘ Read more
Drought looms after record-low rainfall, but this extreme turn in the weather is not unusual
El Niño is back and drought is on the doorstep. Some farmers have been feeding livestock for months. Here's what it might mean for the economy and food prices. ⌘ Read more
Jana Pittman raced around the world with heavy periods, but didn't realise it was 'beyond normal' until later in life
About a quarter of women will regularly deal with heavy menstrual bleeding but most of them don't seek help, new survey data shows. Doctors say it doesn't have to be that way. ⌘ Read more
It makes 191 recommendations and comes in two cases — landmark child abuse report set for release
The contents within this 3,500-page report are the culmination of years of trauma, with lives destroyed and reputations shattered from the goings-on described in its pages. When it becomes public today, the grief — and relief — will be palpable. ⌘ Read more
'Looking for the Holy Grail': How AI might help us find life on Mars and beyond
A new method that uses artificial intelligence could help identify ancient life on Earth, as well as help in the search for it on other planets, say researchers. ⌘ Read more
Belinda could barely walk, but was told to lose weight for life-changing knee replacement surgery
Obesity experts and patient groups are concerned an over-reliance on body mass index (BMI) is leading to some people being abandoned by the health system and denied life-changing surgery or treatment. ⌘ Read more
When Australia II unexpectedly snatched the coveted America's Cup, the nation erupted in pride and joy
Today marks 40 years since a yacht club few had ever heard of, from an obscure city Down Under, ended the longest winning streak in any sport in an unlikely victory that rocked the sporting establishment. ⌘ Read more
London police launch investigation into Russell Brand after 'a number of' sexual offence allegations
The Metropolitan Police say they have received "a number of allegations of sexual offences in London" and other parts of the country. ⌘ Read more
'Act swiftly': Pezzullo investigation must be decisive, Q+A hears
Q+A panellists believe there is likely no way secretary of the Home Affairs Department Mike Pezzullo can survive an investigation as they call for a royal commission into the handling of the COVID pandemic, that looks at state lockdowns and border closures. ⌘ Read more
UN commission finds Russians tortured Ukrainians to death
A United Nations-mandated investigative body finds Russians tortured Ukrainians so brutally that some of their victims died, and forced families to listen as they raped women next door. ⌘ Read more
Brownlow Medal 2023: The outfits on the red carpet as the AFL crowns its best and fairest
Highlighter pink, glittering golds and iridescent purples dominated the red carpet at the 2023 Brownlow Medal awards. ⌘ Read more
Killer nurse Lucy Letby to be re-tried over one alleged attempted murder
The English nurse who has been jailed for life for murdering seven babies will face a re-trial over an accusation she had tried to kill another newborn. ⌘ Read more
Prominent crocodile expert pleads guilty to dozens of bestiality charges
The details of the offending, described as "grotesque cruelty", have the potential to cause "nervous shock or some other adverse psychological reaction to a person exposed to those details", a Supreme Court judge says. ⌘ Read more
This boy with autism has had an 'uncontrolled behaviour'. Six adults pin him facedown for seven minutes
Children with autism spent hours with staff in padded rooms, where they were sometimes sat on and held down by adults as part of a controversial NDIS-funded therapy. ⌘ Read more
Philippines vows to remove barrier in South China Sea, accuses Beijing of violating fishing rights
The Philippines foreign ministry says the barriers are a violation of international law and it will "take all appropriate measures to protect our country's sovereignty and the livelihood of our fisherfolk". ⌘ Read more
Pilots call for Qantas chairman Richard Goyder to step down amid low morale
The Australian and International Pilots Association (AIPA) is calling for Qantas chairman Richard Goyder to step down following what it says in one of the most damaging periods in the airline's history — the first time the organisation has made such a demand. ⌘ Read more
Covert phone recordings aired in court as mum faces trial for sons' drowning deaths
Recordings of phone calls between parents of a boy who drowned in a river has been played during a manslaughter trial in Townsville. ⌘ Read more
Live: Stars arrive for Brownlow Medal count with Daicos, Bontempelli among the favourites
Nick Daicos is eyeing a slice of Brownlow Medal history, but will have to hold off the likes of Marcus Bontempelli and Lachie Neale to claim the AFL's highest individual honour. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
NT police officer denied bail after being charged with rape, assault
The officer — who cannot be named for legal reasons — was arrested on Friday and charged with sexual intercourse without consent, choking, strangling or suffocating in a domestic relationship and aggravated assault. ⌘ Read more
NASA has collected the largest asteroid sample to date. Here's why it's significant and how Australia is involved
A NASA space capsule carrying the largest soil sample ever scooped up from the surface of an asteroid has returned to Earth. Now hundreds of scientists across the globe are set to analyse the specimen in the hope of answering questions about ancient life. ⌘ Read more
Actor Sophia Loren undergoes emergency surgery after suffering multiple fractures from fall
The 89-year-old Italian actor reportedly suffered multiple fractures, including a serious fracture of the femur. ⌘ Read more
A woman needed help, but her name was instead scrubbed off a whiteboard. Then she took her own life
A mental health service did "nothing meaningful" to support a woman who later took her life, a coroner says, finding her case was discussed five times — but her file was ultimately transferred and her name scrubbed off a whiteboard. ⌘ Read more
Do blue-light glasses really work? Can they reduce eye strain or help you sleep?**
They're heavily promoted. Your optometrist may even prescribe them. But when we looked at the evidence, this is what we found, writes Laura Downie. ⌘ Read more
Broncos' Walsh reveals heartfelt text to Panthers 'enemy' Luai
Brisbane's Reece Walsh and Penrith Jarome Luai may clash on the field, but ahead of the NRL grand final the young Bronco has revealed an off-field bond. ⌘ Read more
NSW politician 'couldn't be more proud' as son's mates begin suicide prevention run
Jeremy Buckingham's son Eden took his own life. His devastated childhood friends say Eden's memory will help them get through a 680km trek in his honour. ⌘ Read more
Epilepsy not always physical, says family of 3yo whose 'little brain can't turn off' some nights
Three-year-old Sofi Garcia has had hundreds of seizures in her life, but her parents will not let the common neurological condition define her. They're hoping her story will show how epilepsy can impact more than a person's physical health. ⌘ Read more
NSW CHO 'very happy' to front federal COVID inquiry, but won't be drawn on lockdowns
Dr Kerry Chant admits there's a "catalogue of things" that could have been done differently in dealing with COVID, but her response was cut short by the premier. ⌘ Read more
Canberra man behind bars for allegedly stabbing woman in carjacking in shopping centre car park
A Canberra man accused of stabbing a woman during an alleged carjacking in a shopping centre car park is behind bars after being refused bail. ⌘ Read more
Japanese scientists developing drug to grow new teeth in humans
The team, funded by Kyoto University, say it wants to begin human clinical trials in less than a year. ⌘ Read more
Detective laid out possible steps to investigate high-profile gay hate killing before police rated it 'zero' solvability
Police rated the chances of solving Scott Johnson's 1988 murder as "zero" and "nil", despite recommendations from an unsolved homicide detective, an inquiry has been told. ⌘ Read more
London police hand in guns after officer charged with murder
The British Ministry of Defence has been asked to put soldiers on stand-by in case they are needed to support police in London, where more than 100 officers have handed in their weapons in response to a colleague being charged with murder for fatally shooting an unarmed black man. ⌘ Read more
Warnings to stay alert for sharks after 18m-long whale carcass washes up on popular beach
A shark warning is in effect for waters around Table Island, 80 kilometres east of Esperance in southern WA, where a whale carcass has become beached. ⌘ Read more
Prime minister proposes joint parliamentary committee if Voice is successful
Politicians from across the divide will be involved in developing the Voice to Parliament if the referendum succeeds, but the opposition has cast doubt on the process. ⌘ Read more
Why the AFL grand final ticket allocation has some Magpies fans upset
Heated debate over AFL grand final tickets has been kicked off this week after some Collingwood members raised concerns about missing out. ⌘ Read more
'Out of the blue' heart condition discovered in young boy two days before 15th birthday
As teenager Dexter O'Dine lies in an induced coma in Melbourne, his local community in Mount Gambier has raised tens of thousands in funding to support his fight. ⌘ Read more
Wallabies' World Cup humiliation must spark a reset in Australian rugby or more heartache will follow
With the Wallabies all but confirmed to miss the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals, Australian rugby needs to reassess where it stands at every level of the game if it's to once again return to its glory days, writes Luke Pentony. ⌘ Read more
Hydrogen boom gets green light as Whyalla tipped to become centre of renewable 'superpower'
A future hydrogen terminal tipped to work in tandem with the Whyalla steelworks has secured funding commitments from the state and federal governments, with expectations of "large-scale" global exports by 2030. ⌘ Read more
'Got the whole city behind us': Broncos faithful out in force ahead of NRL grand final
Fans, "baby Broncos" and even pets are showing their support for the grand final-qualifying team. ⌘ Read more
Cold War experiments sprayed chemicals on a US housing complex. Plagued by health issues, its residents want answers
Former residents still remember men in hazmat suits crawling across their roofs "spewing this mist". Now they want to know more about what was done to them. ⌘ Read more
Hollywood writers strike set to end as tentative deal is reached, but actors remain on strike
The tentative deal comes nearly five months after the writers guild first walked off the job. ⌘ Read more
Loose cannons and clattering bones — an insider recalls Australia's historic America's Cup win
There were only two women involved in Australia's glorious 1983 America's Cup campaign and Lesleigh Green was one of them. Here, she recalls the media madness, bold personalities, and secrecy that led to one of sport's most sensational victories. ⌘ Read more
Investigation launched into death of man who took voluntary assisted dying drug prescribed for someone else
The case, detailed in the first annual report by the Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) Review Board, is the subject of review by Queensland Health. ⌘ Read more
NT chief minister reports pain, bruising after alleged pancake attack, as police review security
Natasha Fyles says she is "in a bit of pain" after she was allegedly "given a good whack" with a cream-covered pancake on Sunday. It comes after police charged a 56-year-old woman with aggravated assault over the attack. ⌘ Read more
The federal government will redefine 'full employment' to reflect a modern labour market, the Employment White Paper has found
The federal government releases new definition of "full employment" to reflect a modern labour market, saying it needs to be conscious of underemployment. ⌘ Read more
Armenians begin leaving Azerbaijan en masse after 'iron fist' ends Soviet-era civil conflict
The Nagorno-Karabakh region's leadership says 120,000 Armenians do not want to live as part of Azerbaijan for fear of persecution and ethnic cleansing. ⌘ Read more
Kylie Minogue holds the crown as Queen of pop and the dance floor with another megahit single out
With a new album, the anthem of the year and a major Las Vegas residency, Kylie Minogue is as unstoppable as ever. So how does she keep doing it again and again? The Australian superstar shares that and more while speaking with ABC News Breakfast. ⌘ Read more
One dead, highway closed after truck and sedan collide in Alice Springs
Police say the driver of the sedan died at the scene. Travellers are urged to avoid the area while an investigation is conducted. ⌘ Read more
PNG and Australia's defence cooperation is a 'jewel' of their relationship but forming a treaty has not been simple
Months after an expected date to sign a Bilateral Security Treaty, Australia and PNG remain at the negotiating table, working to create a framework for current defence activities as well as expanded security cooperation in the future. ⌘ Read more
Keeping secrets 'from my own kids': Usher revealed as the 2024 Super Bowl half-time show headliner
Eight-time Grammy Award-winner Usher will headline the Super Bowl LVIII half-time show and he wants to "socially engage the world" to hear which stars should join him on stage. ⌘ Read more
Eddie Jones defends 'shambles' of World Cup campaign and hits back at doubts over his commitment
Eddie Jones fixed a journalist with an icy stare and denied any knowledge of reports he spoke to Japan officials about taking the Cherry Blossoms head coaching gig, saying he was committed to the Wallabies role following the harrowing World Cup defeat to Wales. ⌘ Read more
Fresh from the Romanian ballet, Douglas wants to make pliés and pirouettes as popular as footy and cricket
Rural Queensland is a far cry from the Romanian theatres he is used to, but Douglas Stewart is determined to make sure country kids have as much access to dance as they do to sport. ⌘ Read more
Five quick hits — An opening-minute blunder and a final-minute fan exodus as Wallabies hit World Cup low
The Wallabies fall to a record-breaking Rugby World Cup defeat against Wales, falling into old traps and making crucial errors of judgement. Here are the five key moments from an embarrassing defeat in Lyon. ⌘ Read more
'I'm going to bury you alive': Domestic violence survivor speaks out after ex-partner sentenced
With black eyes, bruised arms, and threatened with a shot gun, Kate knew she had to leave a violent relationship on a farm in rural Western Australia. But she faced a big question — how? ⌘ Read more
What's the longest time you've spent waiting to cross the road in Sydney? Jake wants to know
The software engineer says the more time people spend waiting for the green person to flash, the less inclined they feel to walk or cycle, which is "not a great outcome". ⌘ Read more
Home Affairs boss Mike Pezzullo referred to Public Service Commissioner over texts to Liberal Party powerbroker
The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age have published text messages sent over a number of years between Mike Pezzullo and Scott Briggs, an influential figure within the Liberal Party. ⌘ Read more
David Warner's bizarre dismissal and Cameron Green's horror night lowlight ODI thumping by India
Australia loses a fifth straight ODI on World Cup eve, not getting close to India's 399 at a rain-soaked Indore Stadium. ⌘ Read more
Suppliers owed hundreds of thousands of dollars after builder goes under
Liquidators say up to $700,000 owed to building suppliers by Ballarat-based Bond Homes is likely to go unpaid. ⌘ Read more
Four dead in northern Kosovo as gunmen battle police, barricade themselves in monastery
Kosovan police said one officer and three of about 30 attackers died in shootouts around the village of Banjska before the siege began. ⌘ Read more
Eight-million-year-old outback predator named in honour of its hunting prowess
Researchers say a newly-named species of prehistoric crocodile that once roamed central Australia "would've eaten whatever it wanted". ⌘ Read more
Is it ethical that non-Indigenous people get to decide on the Voice? An ethicist explains
Two big ethical questions have emerged during the Voice to Parliament campaign: is it fair that non-Indigenous people will get the majority say? And is it fair if one group will get something others don't? Paul Formosa explains. ⌘ Read more
Live: Usher to headline the 2024 Super Bowl half-time show in Las Vegas. The latest news with The Loop
This morning's news, as it happens. ⌘ Read more
Everything you need to know about this year's Brownlow Medal
The AFL's highest individual award, the Brownlow Medal, will be awarded to the league's best and fairest player of the 2023 season. Here's everything you need to know. ⌘ Read more
Jabs can be a matter of 'life or death', and support's being boosted for those with needle phobia
Needle phobia can be a major impediment to injection and vaccination for some — but an initiative at a major children's hospital is being expanded to help more patients get the vital support they need. ⌘ Read more
There was no support for Jane when her son was imprisoned. Now she's using her experience to help others
Jane Jones felt grief and loss when her son Zac was jailed. They've written a book about the experience to help other parents deal with having a child behind bars. ⌘ Read more
Tasha has spent $380k on her dream home, but it's known by locals as the 'defective house'
Two families who sank their life savings into building their dream homes are unable to move in, with one family left living in a shed and the other couch-surfing. ⌘ Read more
Auckland ran a housing experiment that was working. The NZ election could change things
In Auckland, the council has been running an experiment, and at the heart of it is a bold decision to remove restrictions around zoning — but the New Zealand election could change things. ⌘ Read more
Steve was the first Tasmanian to be able to say 'I was a victim' and name his abuser
Twenty years ago, Steve Fisher became the first person in Tasmania to win the legal right to identify himself as a victim-survivor of child sexual abuse. Now, with a groundbreaking report to be handed down this week, he says the reckoning has only just begun. ⌘ Read more
'Tough action is needed': New funding package aims to combat youth vaping 'epidemic' in NSW
Services to support young people addicted to vaping will get a funding boost, as part of a $6.8 million NSW government package to crackdown on illegal e-cigarettes. ⌘ Read more
Chinese visitors to reach pre-pandemic levels by year's end as federal government allows group travel to resume
From today, the Australian government will restart the visa process for Chinese group travellers in what is expected to be a major boost to Australian tourism. ⌘ Read more
'It just comes out of nowhere': Ben Gillies struggled with anxiety after Silverchair. This is how he staged a comeback
When Aussie rock band Silverchair broke up in 2011, drummer Ben Gillies was left feeling sad, heavy and unsure where to turn. Then he had a frightening anxiety attack while in the surf. This is how he staged a life comeback. ⌘ Read more
This nurse has had to rescue clients 'abducted' by unscrupulous NDIS providers
People living with disabilities are being coerced into rented accommodation by unscrupulous operators who can drain their NDIS funding and leave them with little, if any, support. ⌘ Read more
Live: Wallabies Rugby World Cup campaign on the line in crucial clash against Wales
The Wallabies have to beat Wales in Lyon to have any hopes of progressing to the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals. Follow all the action in our live blog. ⌘ Read more
Largest asteroid samples ever collected from deep space land on Earth
A NASA space capsule carrying the largest soil samples ever scooped up from the surface of an asteroid streaks through Earth's atmosphere and parachutes into the Utah desert. ⌘ Read more
Woman charged with attempted murder in Brisbane after wounded man goes to local police station for help
Police say a 44-year-old man came to the Fortitude Valley Police Station on Sunday afternoon with a knife wound to his abdomen before being taken to the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital in a critical condition. ⌘ Read more
Philippines condemns Chinese 'floating barrier' as fishermen say Chinese ships have rammed them
The Philippines says the floating barrier prevents Filipino fishermen from entering and fishing in the contested Scarborough Shoal. ⌘ Read more
Women's marathon world record shattered in Berlin
Running in only her third marathon, the 29-year-old clocks two hours 11 minutes and 53 seconds to pulverise Kenyan Brigid Kosgei's record set in 2019 on a flat, city course in the German capital. ⌘ Read more
Two Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in West Bank
Israeli forces kill two Palestinians, including a fighter of the Islamist Hamas group, during a raid on a refugee camp in the occupied West Bank, emergency workers and Hamas said. ⌘ Read more
'Get kids of out hotels': Children caught up in foster care crisis to give evidence at NSW inquiry
There are about 120 children and young people living in arrangements designed to be short-term but often result in stays of more than a year, with supervision provided by unaccredited labour hire staff. ⌘ Read more
Piastri achieves first F1 podium at Japanese Grand Prix
Australian rookie Oscar Piastri has secured his first podium in Formula 1, finishing third at Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix. ⌘ Read more
The delicate art of maintaining the United States' ageing nuclear weapons
As the US prepares to spend $1.16 trillion revamping its nuclear defences, a rare glimpse inside the country's missile bases reveals many maintenance tasks are still done by hand. ⌘ Read more
Health organisations across the country pledge their support for the Voice to Parliament
More than 50 Victorian and national health organisations say the Voice will positively impact health outcomes for First Nations people. ⌘ Read more
Captains Molloy and Swanson provide goal of the year highlights as the Swans see off the Eagles
Chloe Molloy and Emma Swanson both put their names in the hat for goal of the nominations in a scrappy battle in Sydney. Get your rolling AFLW wrap here. ⌘ Read more
Here are the top tips from experts to protect yourself against scams
Scams are everywhere. So how do you protect yourselves? We asked experts from banks, police, telcos and fraud agencies. Here's what they recommend. ⌘ Read more
Police investigating after NT Chief Minister allegedly assaulted at Nightcliff Markets
The ABC understands police are involved in the matter, following the incident near her electorate office on Sunday morning. ⌘ Read more