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China ridicules Taiwan's defence goals as island unveils new submarine
Taiwan has unveiled its first domestically-made submarine as it aims to strengthen the island's defences against the Chinese navy. ⌘ Read more
'Stop messing with Kosovo': President blames Serbian counterpart for deadly shootout
Serbia President Aleksandar Vučić denies claims made by the Kosovo government that he backed insurgency that led to weekend shootout. ⌘ Read more
Actor Michael Gambon dies aged 82
Michael Gambon, who played Dumbledore in Harry Potter, has died peacefully in hospital, according to a family statement. ⌘ Read more
No Tayla Harris, no worries: Demons defeat Cats in AFLW
Reigning premiers Melbourne post a 49-point win over Geelong in their first AFLW meeting to be unbeaten in the first half of the season. ⌘ Read more
Three killed in overnight shootings, explosion as violence continues in Sweden
Three people are killed in separate incidents in Sweden as deadly violence linked to a feud between criminal gangs escalates. ⌘ Read more
Nagorno-Karabakh's separatist government says it will dissolve as more than half of ethnic Armenians flee
The separatist government of Nagorno-Karabakh has announced it will dissolve itself and the unrecognised republic will cease to exist by the end of the year as more than half of the ethnic Armenian population has already fled. ⌘ Read more
WA MP Kate Chaney's sister injured in axe attack at Perth medical centre
The sister of Federal WA MP Kate Chaney – Dr Anna Chaney – has been confirmed as a victim of an alleged axe attack, in North Perth. ⌘ Read more
WA Institute of Sport to get new CEO after departure of Steve Lawrence following board resignation
The Western Australian Institute of Sport will part ways with CEO Steve Lawrence, who has been in the role for 22 years. ⌘ Read more
Tasmania's attorney-general under investigation over bullying claims
An independent investigation has been launched into claims Tasmanian Attorney-General Elise Archer engaged in bullying and inappropriate behaviour. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane's teams have already made history. They could claim glory too — led by coaches with very different backstories
This weekend is the first time in history Brisbane's AFL and NRL teams have both played in a grand final in the same season. These are the stories of the men who orchestrated the occasion. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane man begins ‘make-or-break’ leg in record-breaking row boat journey
When Tom Robinson starts rowing from Vanuatu on Friday, there are two things he will be looking forward to when he arrives back in Australia. ⌘ Read more
Australian politicians warned not to undermine Chinese relations by travelling to Taiwan
China's ambassador lashes out at Australian politicians who have recently visited Taiwan, saying the MPs are being manipulated by separatist forces inside the self-governed territory. ⌘ Read more
Emma Alberici denies detective tried to conceal ABC interview from police boss, gay hate inquiry hears
The ex-Lateline host gave evidence about her interview with former detective Pamela Young in 2015, regarding the death of American Scott Johnson. ⌘ Read more
China launches high-speed rail line to travel near Taiwan Strait
The bullet trains are set to reach speeds of 350 kilometres per hour. ⌘ Read more
Prominent footballer among cluster of suicides in remote NT, as data shows territory rate climbing
Multiple suicides have left communities mourning in the Top End of the Northern Territory, as new data shows an alarming increase in the jurisdiction's suicide rate. ⌘ Read more
Taskforce charged with fixing Sydney's bus woes looks to Pacific Islands to fill driver vacancies
Recruitment efforts have reduced vacancies after the city was short of 800 drivers earlier this year, but with nearly 400 drivers still required, a taskforce chairman says a lack of unskilled migration is contributing to the problem. ⌘ Read more
Man allowed bail to live with parents after being found naked, arrested in connection with Cervantes crime scenes
Benjamin Jack McLaughlin, 19, has faced court in Perth after he was pulled naked from the water at Cervantes and arrested on Tuesday. ⌘ Read more
Blues, Brad Fittler agree to part ways
NSW will have a new coach for the 2024 State of Origin series, as the Blues agree with Brad Fittler that his time is up in charge of the team. ⌘ Read more
Department heads face grilling at Senate airline inquiry, transport minister asked to appear
A parliamentary committee investigating the government's rejection of extra Qatar Airways flights is increasing its rhetoric in a bid to land high-profile witnesses. ⌘ Read more
NSW schools may close in hot weather this term — but some parents say it's not sustainable
A new bushfire risk register is being used to decide which schools close and which stay open during dangerous conditions. This is how it works. ⌘ Read more
ACT no longer considering children's eligibility under drafted voluntary assisted dying laws
A working draft of the ACT's voluntary assisted dying scheme sees changes, including children's eligibility no longer being considered, months from its Legislative Assembly introduction. ⌘ Read more
'Enormous tragedy': Calls for construction overhaul after death of 17-year-old Brisbane apprentice
Tyler Whitton, 17, was placed in an induced coma after he fell and sustained a serious head injury at the West End site. The CFMEU says he died the next day. ⌘ Read more
Avoid the daylight saving blues. Here's how to get a good night's sleep when the change kicks in
Making the move from standard time to daylight saving time can put your body clock out of whack. Here are a few expert tips on how to prepare for the adjustment. ⌘ Read more
Timber processor fined after worker impaled at Benalla mill in 2018
A timber processor has been convicted and fined $350,000 in the Melbourne County Court today following the death of a worker at a Benalla mill in May 2018. ⌘ Read more
Unlicensed driver who pinned boy between vehicles allegedly mistook 'accelator for the brake'
The court has heard Vo Ngoc Thanh appeared to be practising driving when he hit two boys playing in a laneway at Braybrook, in Melbourne's west. ⌘ Read more
AFL grand final a family fair as sons of guns set to decide 2023 premiership
When Collingwood and Brisbane run out onto the MCG for Saturday afternoon's AFL grand final, more than a dozen players will be carrying on a family legacy at the highest level of the game. ⌘ Read more
SA Premier welcomes Army changes, but Opposition argues state will be worse off
Peter Malinauskas says discussions with the Federal Government have made it clear personnel must be replaced, but the Opposition says that is unlikely to happen. ⌘ Read more
Three stories from country footy grand final season
From winning it all without a clubhouse, to trading the Riverina for the Riviera, to a former NRL star reigniting the fire within — a country footy grand final win can have it all. ⌘ Read more
Experts fear Adelaide's housing crisis is only going to get worse
Adelaide has the lowest vacancy rates in Australia and not enough homes are being built to fix the problem. ⌘ Read more
Sam Kerr becomes a chatbot called Sally, as Meta announces new moves in artificial intelligence
Meta — the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp — unveils new celebrity AI chatbots, smart glasses and a refreshed mixed reality headset. ⌘ Read more
Childcare workers could be set for a substantial pay rise as multi-employer bargaining begins
A new kind of pay negotiation is underway between childcare workers and their employers, as unions seek 25 per cent pay bump. ⌘ Read more
Perfect mosquito conditions trigger surge in dangerous viruses across northern WA
Health experts are warning people to protect themselves ahead of the wet season, as mosquito-borne virus numbers rise. ⌘ Read more
Retiring Supreme Court judge makes thinly veiled swipe at No campaign in final moments in the judiciary
In the final moments of his 40-year legal career, outgoing Supreme Court judge John Dixon called for constitutional recognition of Indigenous Australians and made a thinly veiled swipe at some of those opposing it. ⌘ Read more
Yarrawonga football player critically injured in post-season fireworks explosion
A firework explosion in Yarrawonga followed another recent offensive post-season football celebration incident in the nearby town of Finley, highlighting the importance of community sporting safety and behaviour. ⌘ Read more
Romanian pair flew to Sydney for $3.7m credit card skimming scheme, police allege
Two men are charged after the details of over 1,000 bank customers were found in a home in Sydney's south. ⌘ Read more
Four hospitalised after miniature steam train derails at Canberra attraction Cockington Green Gardens
Police say the miniature steam engine-train derailed about 10am today, injuring several people. ⌘ Read more
Coastal water rights cut for drought-affected farmers one year after they were tripled
Farmers say they have been blindsided by the NSW government's decision to remove water rights from coastal landholders, while the Nature Conservation Council says it will protect critical wetlands. ⌘ Read more
Irish farm worker sentenced to more than eight years in prison for fatal drink driving crash
Irish farm worker Mark Doughty should have been boarding a flight back home in June last year, but instead the drink driver caused an accident that killed his 18-year-old work colleague. ⌘ Read more
How an autism diagnosis at 51 saved Ash's marriage and transformed his career
When Ash Lindner was diagnosed with autism as an adult, he finally understood himself. Now his thriving "bike orphanage" business has become the perfect way to play to his strengths. ⌘ Read more
Woodside's Scarborough gas development suffers blow with part of its environmental plan ruled invalid
Woodside's massive Scarborough gas development is dealt a major blow, with the Federal Court finding an environmental plan for part of the project was not legally approved and was therefore invalid. ⌘ Read more
This builder has avoided liquidation — but its customers will pay more to finish their homes
Harmac Homes customers face an increase in their contract prices, as part of efforts to stop the financially pressured company from going under in Victoria. ⌘ Read more
Second TB cluster detected in SA — but what's causing the disease to spread?**
Months after a tuberculosis outbreak was confirmed in remote SA, another cluster of active TB cases has been identified in the state's Murraylands — while health authorities say the two outbreaks aren't linked, here's what we know so far. ⌘ Read more
Noticing a lot of smoke around Brisbane today? Here's why
There's something in the air today — literally. So, why is there so much smoke across Brisbane? ⌘ Read more
Australia's reputation for world-class education is slipping. Here's how our universities fare on the global scale
Australia's universities have taken a hit on global rankings with just one local institution holding onto its top 50 spot. ⌘ Read more
Lydia Thorpe tells remote Indigenous communities the Voice will not fix their problems
The Victorian senator travels to several remote Northern Territory communities, to meet with residents and explain why she is advocating for treaty processes before a Voice. ⌘ Read more
Gold Coast have made history in making the club's first ever grand final. But the job isn't done yet
Before this weekend, the Gold Coast Titans had never made a grand final in any competition, but on Sunday, with their NRLW team looking for a piece of history that would last forever, that's all about to change. ⌘ Read more
How a little yellow chick stole the hearts of Tasmanians and brought bargain-bin shopping to the island
Known for its prolific advertising and catchy jingle, Chickenfeed forced its way into the Tasmanian psyche in the 1990s. Now a decade on from its downfall, nostalgia for the variety store is as strong as ever. ⌘ Read more
Why more of us are opting to live underground to escape bushfires and extreme heat
Designers of "earth-sheltered" homes say interest in living underground is rising as the risk of bushfires increases and more days of extreme heat are forecast. ⌘ Read more
Three young men killed in head-on crash in Perth's south
Police are working to determine the cause of a head-on collision in Baldivis in Perth's southern suburbs that has left three men dead. ⌘ Read more
We fact checked Geoffrey Blainey on counting Indigenous people in the census. Here's what we found
In an opinion piece published in The Australian, historian Geoffrey Blainey said Indigenous people were counted in every federal census since 1901. Is that correct? RMIT ABC Fact Check investigates. ⌘ Read more
'Children don't lie': Plea to act on kids reporting sexual abuse as Tasmanian inquiry fears abusers still in schools
Tasmania's commission of inquiry into child sexual abuse was scathing about failures to protect school children, leaving some asking whether they are safe now. ⌘ Read more
Live: Local market tipped to open lower, new retail trade and job vacancies data to come
Australia's stock market is expected to have a lacklustre morning after another mixed session on Wall Street overnight. ⌘ Read more
3G will be turned off within 12 months, but farmers say service is already declining
Farmers in western New South Wales say they have already seen a significant drop in 3G phone service, months ahead of major telcos' timelines to phase it out. ⌘ Read more
'Shocked and dismayed': Fremantle Dockers slammed for re-signing Woodside as sponsor during 'climate crisis'
A prominent climate scientist says the AFL club's decision to sign a new multimillion-dollar sponsorship deal with the gas giant will not sit well with its younger supporters. ⌘ Read more
Claims of exploitation and 'absurd' tactics as corporate heavyweights go to war over WA gas prices
Corporate titans exchange blows over the rocketing cost of gas in Western Australia, where prices have eclipsed even those in the eastern states. ⌘ Read more
Team Human or Team Robot? New film The Creator takes a surprising side
Is AI only as evil as the people who created it? Rogue One director Gareth Edwards puts man against machine in his latest sci-fi action epic The Creator. ⌘ Read more
Recovered RNA has put scientists one step closer to resurrecting the Tasmanian tiger
The Tasmanian tiger has become the first extinct animal from which scientists have recovered RNA, the molecule that brings a specie's genome to life. ⌘ Read more
What happens when your builder goes bust? A state-by-state breakdown of your rights
With residential construction companies toppling like dominoes, many Australians' homes and finances have been left in limbo. For those wondering about their legal rights, here’s a state-by-state breakdown. ⌘ Read more
How Melbourne built the most damaging attack in AFLW history
No one has won back-to-back flags in the AFLW, but the Melbourne Demons are well on the way as they develop the best attack in competition history to go with a solid defence, writes Gemma Bastiani. ⌘ Read more
KFC discriminated against breastfeeding manager by telling her to express milk in a toilet tent, tribunal finds
The woman says she wanted to leave the Canberra restaurant so she could pump her breasts with privacy, but she was told she needed to stay on site. ⌘ Read more
Dugong population decline on Great Barrier Reef sparks call for urgent action
James Cook University research reveals a long-term decline in the vulnerable species on a large stretch of the Queensland coast. ⌘ Read more
Daniel Andrews has resigned, so what now for the last remaining COVID-era premier Annastacia Palaszczuk?**
Labelled the "accidental premier", Annastacia Palaszczuk is now Australia’s longest-serving current state leader. ⌘ Read more
Australia's new $11m fire warning system is exaggerating the risks, ABC investigation reveals
Earlier this month, the new system warned that a swathe of southern Queensland faced catastrophic fire risk. But it was wrong. ⌘ Read more
The fight that pits family members against one another — and puts spears in their hands
On a remote beach in Solomon Islands, family members sort out their differences with spears. ⌘ Read more
Forget neutrality — the soil on this farm is taking carbon out of the environment
It may look like a typical cattle paddock north of Brisbane, but this soil is doing much more than producing grass to feed the animals. ⌘ Read more
Dozens of powerful men sat down for a dinner party in Thailand. The night ended with murder
A powerful village chief invited dozens of police officers to his house for a wild party. But when one of them wound up dead, it kicked off a huge scandal that threatens the unchecked power of Thailand’s authorities. ⌘ Read more
Premier Jacinta Allan to shake up ministry ahead of Victorian parliament's return next week
Jacinta Allan will look to assemble her ministry, set her policy priorities and silence her opponents in her first weeks in the top job. ⌘ Read more
'A huge puzzle': Antimatter falls just like original matter, leaving the Universe's biggest mystery unsolved
Attempts to understand why there is much more matter in the Universe than antimatter have been dealt a blow with an experiment ruling out one of the major explanations. ⌘ Read more
Here's what multicultural Western Sydney leaders say about the upcoming Voice referendum
Western Sydney community leaders speak about the Voice referendum's Yes and No campaigns' attempts to win over members of Australia's culturally diverse communities. ⌘ Read more
'Heat engine' could deliver record-hot grand final weekend, and revive fire threat
Brisbane teams are seemingly bringing the Queensland heat south for the football finals this weekend as another burst of unseasonable temperatures engulfs Australia. ⌘ Read more
Daniel Andrews's political record is formidable. His successor has a chance to do things her way
Daniel Andrews's political success all but guaranteed unity. But before she was sworn in, Jacinta Allan faced a challenge. ⌘ Read more
Strata committees do important work. They can also cause a lot of grief. Here's how to keep things amicable
Almost 3 million apartments or townhouses in Australia are covered by a strata scheme. What happens when it causes trouble? ⌘ Read more
The battle of perceptions in Ukraine is about more than war with Russia
Warfare has always been a blend of physical violence and psychological influence. In the war between Russia and Ukraine the battle of perceptions is shaping up as a fight between democracy and authoritarianism, writes Mick Ryan. ⌘ Read more
It's brutal Politics 101, but Albanese is already prepping for the day after the referendum
This week we witnessed the beginning of managing expectations when Anthony Albanese started framing what he might say if the nation votes No on October 14, writes Patricia Karvelas. ⌘ Read more
Townsville emerges as new 'capital' of Army in Defence Forces shake up
Townsville is emerging as Australia's new Army capital with hundreds of soldiers to be relocated over coming years, while Adelaide becomes the home of advanced land-based, long-range strike technology. ⌘ Read more
Moose on the loose in Stockholm subway creates havoc before being shot dead
A moose on a day out in Stockholm pays the ultimate price for causing hours of havoc on the Swedish capital's public transport system. ⌘ Read more
Maxwell screamer breaks India as he spins Australia to ODI victory
The old adage catches win matches is proven true once again when Glenn Maxwell stops a rocket from Rohit Sharma to catch the India skipper and turn the tide of the third ODI in Rajkot. ⌘ Read more
Returned US astronaut breaks record after yearlong stint above Earth
A NASA astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts have returned to Earth after being stuck in space for just over a year. ⌘ Read more
North Korea to expel US soldier Travis King for 'illegally' crossing border
North Korea has decided to expel US soldier Travis King, who was detained after crossing the country's border from South Korea in July, the KCNA state news agency says. ⌘ Read more
Nine News reporter pleads not guilty to impersonating a police officer
CCTV footage between a service station attendant and Nine News Darwin's senior crime reporter, Georgie Dickerson, is played to the court. ⌘ Read more
Former CFS volunteer found guilty of lighting Adelaide Hills bushfires
A South Australian CFS volunteer is found guilty of lighting the Cherry Gardens bushfire in 2021that destroyed two home and razed almost 3,000 hectares. ⌘ Read more
Connection, winning history drive Penrith Panthers progress
Penrith are a team of certified stars fused with home-grown talent, but it is the recruitment of fringe squad members that helps keep their dynasty alive. ⌘ Read more
Former Sydney power station unused since 1983 will next year open to all for a special event
Successive governments have spent decades arguing over the power station's future, but next year it will finally open to the general public. ⌘ Read more
COVID-19, heart disease top Australia's cause of deaths, but these charts show a fuller picture
While heart disease remains Australia's leading cause of death, data released by the ABS reveals a fuller picture of the nation's mortality rates. ⌘ Read more
Live: Tight Dally M race expected thanks to injuries, suspensions and new voting rules
With some front-runners ineligible, others unlikely after long stretches on the sidelines and a new voting system in place, this year's Dally M Medal is perhaps harder to predict than ever. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Family of mum buried on Malaysian building site says judicial process is stalling
The family of Adelaide woman Annapuranee Jenkins, whose remains were found on a Malaysian construction site in 2020, says a review of coronial inquest findings is being thwarted by a lack of cooperation. ⌘ Read more
Corruption watchdog hears allegation that ACT ministers influence contract decisions
The ACT Integrity Commission is investigating education officials after a developer was denied a school building contract despite initially outscoring its rival. ⌘ Read more
'Addictive compulsion' drives man to collect thousands of child abuse images, videos
A Bundaberg man found with more than 20,000 child exploitation images and videos on his devices was driven by a "desperate need to be accepted", a court has heard. ⌘ Read more
US 'lecture you and lecture you' about 'how good they are', Solomon Islands PM says after missing Pacific Leaders' summit
Mr Sogavare said the US "lecture you and lecture you" about "how good they are" and suggested the Pacific Leaders' Summit — held in Washington this week — needs a re-think. ⌘ Read more
Alcohol limits introduced on Gove Peninsula to reduce alcohol-related harm
The new restrictions will be part of a six-month trial, requested by the Gove Peninsula Harmony Group and supported by the Northern Territory government. ⌘ Read more
Residents of this small community say a foul stench has made them 'prisoners' in their own home
Locals claim the rotten egg-like smell is causing illnesses and ailments, including rashes, nausea, vomiting and migraines, with some needing hospital treatment. ⌘ Read more
Elected on her birthday, Victoria's second female premier has had a history-making career
The Member for Bendigo East will assume the top job following Daniel Andrews' resignation. ⌘ Read more
This young couple signed a contract three years ago to buy land but the developer has pulled the pin
A "sunset date" has been used to cancel the contracts of 47 would-be homeowners on New South Wales' North Coast, who say they have now been priced out of the market. ⌘ Read more
Residents told to prepare to leave as fires burn south-west of Brisbane
Emergency services say no properties are at risk, but have warned conditions could get worse quickly. ⌘ Read more
With back-to-back premierships in the offing, Newcastle could be forging the NRLW's newest dynasty
Eighteen months ago, the Knights couldn't win an NRLW match. On Sunday, they'll be pushing for back-to-back titles as they try to secure their place as the competition's greatest superpower. ⌘ Read more
War crimes investigators denied access to all evidence from Ben Roberts-Smith defamation trial
Court hears the Office of the Special Investigator won't be given access to statements of people compelled to give evidence during the veteran's defamation battle. ⌘ Read more
Bryan Brown confesses he doesn't get 'the whole viral thing' ahead of C*A*U*G*H*T premiere
Stars of the new Stan original series C\\*A\\*U\\*G\\*H\\*T say the series asks some serious questions despite being presented as a parody. ⌘ Read more*
Shorten 'perplexed' controversial practices continued at Melbourne autism service
The minister for the NDIS says an investigation may be needed following a Four Corners story that revealed children continued to be secluded in small, windowless rooms at a controversial autism service in Melbourne. ⌘ Read more
Two men found not guilty of raping woman in Canberra motel, but one found guilty of choking her
Seti Moala, 28, allegedly told the woman he was "Spiderman" and said she would not be able to move him, after she woke and found him on top of her. ⌘ Read more
Jacinta Allan fends off late challenge to become 49th premier of Victoria
Jacinta Allan has emerged from a Victorian Labor caucus meeting as the premier-elect, after long-time leader Daniel Andrews announced he was calling time on the job after nine years. ⌘ Read more