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'It's only played in one country': Socceroos coach takes aim at AFL and Albanese over funding for Australian soccer
Graham Arnold criticises politicians over a lack of soccer funding, as Australia prepares to take on England in a friendly clash at Wembley. ⌘ Read more
This proud dairy region ran out of milk, but new farming families are providing hope for the future
Built on the back of the dairy industry, Atherton Tablelands families are bucking the trend as family-owned dairy farms are being deserted in other parts of Australia. ⌘ Read more
Queensland government departments, agencies spend more than $50m on consultants
A number of Queensland government departments and agencies record significant hikes in their consultancy costs, following a warning of an over-reliance within the public service on external contractors and consultants. ⌘ Read more
'A disgusting comment': WA premier under fire for response to incident at Casuarina Prison as boy fights for life
Roger Cook is criticised for describing a youth detention unit within an adult jail as a "necessary evil" as a 16-year-old boy clings to life. ⌘ Read more
Business executives accused of defrauding Indigenous tourism company of almost $500,000**
Two senior business executives have appeared in court, accused of an embezzlement scheme against luxury tourism company Voyages that went undetected for months. ⌘ Read more
Don't do this to your ballot paper if you want your vote to count in the referendum
As the date of the Voice to Parliament referendum nears, misinformation about the voting process has intensified. Here are some of the biggest debunked claims. ⌘ Read more
Live: Referendum poll looms as Yes and No campaigns make last-ditch efforts to convince voters
Follow our live coverage of the Voice to Parliament campaign on Friday, October 13. ⌘ Read more
Live: Inflation data reignites interest rate fears on Wall Street and ASX, while Israel-Gaza war sparks recession fears
The latest data out of the US shows inflation is sticking around, which is leading investors to worry that regulators there will start raising rates again soon. Meanwhile, experts warn that if the Israel-Gaza war escalates it has the "potential to certainly derail markets". Read all about it as it happens on our live blog. ⌘ Read more
Live: Death toll in Gaza rises to more than 1,500 as Israel masses tanks on border
The death toll in Gaza is rising and vital supplies are running low. Follow live ⌘ Read more
There's no 'silver bullet' to solve the housing crisis, but a national summit ended with five ways forward
A national summit addressing the housing crisis has heard successive governments are to blame for getting Australians to this "flash point", and it could take up to 20 years to fix the problem. ⌘ Read more
Apple farmers exit industry after pocketing a rise of just 50c a kilo in 20 years
Retail fruit prices have barely changed in two decades, exports have dropped to about two per cent of the nation's crop and producers are fleeing the industry, new data from a NSW Farmers Association survey reveals. ⌘ Read more
Weekly news quiz: The sad death of a comedian, a bear crowned champion, and journalist released from prison
Think you kept a close eye on the news cycle this week? Put your knowledge to the test with this week's quiz. ⌘ Read more
The Kangaroos jersey has a glorious past but it's future seems uncertain
Australian coach Mal Meninga is doing all he can to restore the prestige of the Kangaroos jersey, but the future of the green and gold is up in the air. ⌘ Read more
'I spoke from the heart': Student teacher Meg thinks teachers need more respect. Her words have struck a nerve
In a 56-second clip, student teacher and mental health advocate Meg Southcombe sums up why educators need more respect. Her words are resonating across the internet. ⌘ Read more
Mining to begin on Australia's biggest phosphate deposits amid global demand for fertiliser
A decrease in the quality of phosphate being mined overseas and growing investor interest in ethical projects are driving miners into Australia's largely untapped reserves. ⌘ Read more
Fighting goats and a hippo nursery: Here are the winning images from the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition
An image of a mysterious, shimmering golden horseshoe crab, one of almost 50,000 entries from 95 countries, takes first place in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. ⌘ Read more
As Israel's war against Hamas escalates, US sends a warning to Iran, raising fears of a recession
Fears are widening that the Israel-Gaza conflict could spread further and create more volatility for investors and the global economy, writes Nassim Khadem. ⌘ Read more
Safety report issued after tragic wedding party bus crash that shocked the nation
The review was conducted after the Hunter Valley bus crash that killed 10 people earlier this year. The NSW government has vowed to implement all five of the recommendations made. ⌘ Read more
'No video games on a dead planet': New report reveals carbon cost of game development
What are the climate consequences of developing video games? When an independent studio made its sixth game, it decided to find out. ⌘ Read more
In referendums, not all votes are created equal
The rules that determine how the Voice referendum will be run were written more than 100 years ago. ⌘ Read more
With one road in and out, Loch Sport residents want better protection from bushfires
A coastal Victorian community is feeling vulnerable after being threatened by bushfires and wants authorities to develop a better emergency plan. ⌘ Read more
As costs mount, more Melbourne councils are leaving childcare to the private sector
Victorian councils are increasingly leaving childcare services to the private sector, with a number of local governments saying they can no longer afford to run early learning facilities. ⌘ Read more
As rockets filled the skies above Gaza, Hana' and her family fled on foot. They fear for what's next
When Israeli air strikes began near their home, Hana' Nayem and her family decided to flee on foot. She and more than 20 relatives have taken shelter elsewhere, but right now, nowhere in Gaza is safe. ⌘ Read more
Constitutional expert believes Voice vote could be the last referendum held in Australia
One of Australia's leading constitutional law experts believes the Voice referendum could be the last time Australians vote to change the constitution, after more than 12 months of campaigning from both sides of politics. ⌘ Read more
To defeat Hamas the Israeli military will likely have to conquer tunnels they call the 'Gaza metro'
An Israeli invasion of Gaza will face an enemy that has built a formidable armoury, dug a vast tunnel network to evade attackers and shown in past ground wars it can exact a heavier toll on Israeli troops each time. ⌘ Read more
UN experts say Israel's strikes on Gaza amount to 'collective punishment'
While condemning the "horrific crimes committed by Hamas", a group of independent United Nations experts says Israel is resorting to "indiscriminate military attacks against the already exhausted Palestinian people of Gaza". ⌘ Read more
PwC publicly rejected idea of 'separating' its businesses in 2019, but it was privately looking for a buyer
Consulting giant PwC is accused of misleading the Senate after revelations it planned to sell its consultancy business at the same time it pushed back against the idea in evidence to a separate inquiry in 2019. ⌘ Read more
World Cup live: Australians look to bounce back against the Proteas after India loss
The Australians need a win against South Africa in Lucknow to keep in touch with the top four at the Cricket World Cup. Check out the live scores and stats in our ScoreCentre. ⌘ Read more
'Cuter in real life': South Korea names its twin pandas 97 days after their birth
South Koreans get their first close look at a new pair of baby giant pandas at a name-revealing ceremony. ⌘ Read more
Ange and Guus rev up the Socceroos before Wembley clash with England
Graham Arnold calls in the "dream team" of Ange Postecoglou and Guus Hiddink to address the Socceroos before they take on England at Wembley. ⌘ Read more
Companies facing millions in fines over death of worker in Curtin University roof collapse
Two companies are charged by Worksafe over the death of construction worker Jonathan Hartshorn, who fell 20 metres when a glass roof gave way at Curtin University three years ago. ⌘ Read more
'It all looked unnatural': Small-town bank saves couple from losing $10,000 to brazen scammers
A regional bank manager and her staff stepped in when an elderly local couple were being swindled by brazen scammers to the tune of $10,000. ⌘ Read more
Surfers Paradise triple tower complex gets green light from council
The project is expected to include more than 1,000 homes and a childcare centre. ⌘ Read more
Queensland Health Minister apologises to alleged rape victim over inadequate care
Shannon Fentiman told parliament the young woman attended the Rockhampton emergency department in early August for a forensic examination following the alleged rape but "did not receive the timely compassionate, trauma-informed care she was entitled to". ⌘ Read more
Netballers prepare to defend trans-Tasman titles amid distracting CPA negotiations
The Diamonds are set to play New Zealand, despite the ongoing pay war between Netball Australia and the ANPA threatening to distract their plans. ⌘ Read more
Builder and manufacturer trade blows as pipes burst in thousands of newly-built homes across Perth
Major Perth builder BGC is pleading with homeowners affected by bursting pipes not to start legal action as the company grapples with almost seven burst pipe reports a day. ⌘ Read more
Could the voting power of millions of stressed ratepayers decide the next federal election?**
Ratepayers across Australia have copped stiff rate bills this year as cash-strapped councils struggle to keep pace with escalating costs. ⌘ Read more
Vanessa Amorosi breaks down in court and says a property dispute with her mother started a family 'war'
The singer-songwriter broke down as she told the court her mother convinced her not to trust anyone with her millions at the height of her career. ⌘ Read more
Fire crews access site of deadly Pilbara chemical blast as 'massive explosion' risk subsides
Authorities say the disastrous 2020 Beirut blast influenced their decision to wait several days before investigating the site of this week's fatal collision. ⌘ Read more
Fresh research reveals a twist in the tale of killer-whale legend 'Old Tom'
Evolutionary biologists have for the first time decoded the genetic lineage of a famous orca and the pod that once worked alongside whalers in Eden. ⌘ Read more
Man jailed for bugging ex-lover's bedroom, tracking her car has minimum jail term cut
A victim has told a court she still fears being "killed or harmed" by Daniel Ben Barnett, who has appealed the severity of a jail sentence he was handed earlier in the year. ⌘ Read more
Ambulance delays under investigation after WA man dies from bee sting
St John Ambulance WA is investigating the death of a man who died from a bee sting in Australind and whether extra resources in the regional community could have saved him. ⌘ Read more
'No shame': Pair found guilty of using oily handprints to damage sacred Uluru cave art
The two New South Wales men, who claim to be sovereign citizens, have been fined almost $9,000 each for entering and vandalising the prohibited site last year. ⌘ Read more
In Western Australia's far north, community leaders say the status quo cannot be allowed to continue
Just 48 hours out from the Voice to Parliament referendum, leaders across WA's far north say communities need a greater say in how services are delivered and decisions are made. ⌘ Read more
Tasracing asks government to double funding for new track as costs blow out to $38m**
The state government is "considering" a request from TasRacing for more funding, after the cost of its new greyhound and harness racing project in Tasmania's north-west blew out to more than double the original estimate. ⌘ Read more
Teenager in critical condition after being found unresponsive in cell at Perth juvenile detention unit
An investigation is underway after a 16-year-old boy was found unresponsive in his cell in juvenile detention at Casuarina Prison in Perth overnight. ⌘ Read more
Teenager charged with murder of woman in alleged Perth hit-and-run held in juvenile detention
A 17-year-old boy is ordered to stay in juvenile detention after being charged over an alleged hit-and-run that killed 48-year-old Rebecca Collard in Perth's north. ⌘ Read more
How Aussie extra-virgin olive oil is bucking an international trend
The largest producer of olive oil in Australia says it is delighted by the support it is getting from Australian consumers as prices for international competitors rise. ⌘ Read more
SA woman granted retrial over alleged involvement in husband's murder
Tanya Hinrichsen was found guilty last year of conspiring to murder her husband Steven and was handed a 22-year non parole period, but her conviction has been set aside pending a retrial. ⌘ Read more
Southern states sizzle as Indian Ocean climate driver nears record strength
One of the main drivers behind Australia's year to year rainfall and temperature variability is approaching levels not seen since the summer of 2019. ⌘ Read more
What is Hezbollah and what happens if it gets involved in the Israel-Hamas conflict?**
Here's what you need to know about Hezbollah and its role in the Israel-Hamas conflict. ⌘ Read more
Worker killed after chemical reaction causes explosion at Melbourne factory
One person is dead, and dozens have been evacuated from factories after a chemical explosion in Melbourne's west. ⌘ Read more
'We still seem to be carrying that baggage': For Uncle Gary, a national Voice is a crucial step in addressing dispossession
For Aboriginal activist Uncle Gary Murray, the 1967 referendum and the Voice boil down to the same crucial idea: Do the right thing by people. ⌘ Read more
The Israel-Gaza war is flooding social media with misinformation. The EU wants Big Tech to fix it
X and Facebook have been ordered to remove illegal content and misinformation, or face severe penalties. ⌘ Read more
'Miniature kangaroos' start a new life chapter — free of feral predators
Twenty little rufous bettongs, bred in captivity, are released into a feral-free zone but they will still have to fend for themselves. ⌘ Read more
What happened to Tony Jones? Police double reward for information about 1982 suspected murder
Queensland police are offering a $500,000 reward for information that could help solve the mystery of the disappearance of 20-year-old Anthony Jones, who was last seen at Hughenden's Grand Hotel in 1982. ⌘ Read more
Why has China decided to release Australian journalist Cheng Lei now?**
Cheng Lei was clearly a hostage in international diplomacy. Releasing her now signals China's intent to improve Australia-China relations, writes David S G Goodman. ⌘ Read more
Frasier reboot proves a blast from the past doesn't have to be scary
In the era of reboots, it's time for Frasier to have his moment, here's what we thought. ⌘ Read more
It's more about the doing than the talking for these boys and their mentors
Taking to mountain bike trails gives these teenage boys and their mentors a chance to share their love of riding, but also to chat "shoulder to shoulder". ⌘ Read more
Rare cancer revealed as cause of Cal Wilson's death as stars pay tribute to 'shining soul' of comedy
The cause of comedian Cal Wilson's death at age 53 is revealed as a rare form of cancer, as fellow comedians pay tribute to her as "a beacon of warmth and silliness". ⌘ Read more
Sydney man charged after allegedly threatening teens who displayed Israeli flag on car
Police charge a 23-year-old man with intimidation after four teens were allegedly threatened for displaying an Israeli flag across their car in Sydney's eastern suburbs. ⌘ Read more
Could a new Buffy audiobook pave the way for other long-dead franchises?**
The cult TV show has been resurrected in audiobook form, with many of the original cast members along for the ride, although the star vampire slayer herself is not yet onboard. ⌘ Read more
Lab-brewed milk attracts $25m in investments to bring synthetic dairy to market
Milk made from lab-cultured proteins could be on Australian shelves as soon as 2025 as global demand grows for animal-free food alternatives. ⌘ Read more
While Yes supporters remain hopeful, some contemplate what a No vote might mean
With just days remaining until the Voice referendum, some prominent Yes advocates are contemplating what a No vote could mean for Indigenous policy. ⌘ Read more
'It's about celebrating': Neurodiverse speed-dating sparks joy of human connection
Instead of shying away from the pitfalls of romance, Sam Martina organised a neurodiverse speed-dating night in his home town of Warrnambool to help others who might be on the same wavelength. ⌘ Read more
How two First Nations women formed the backbone of the ABC's Indigenous affairs coverage
Back in 2017, Bridget Brennan and Isabella Higgins were the only two members of the Indigenous Reporting Team. As referendum day approaches, they reflect on how far coverage of Indigenous affairs has come and how far there is still to go. ⌘ Read more
Live: Geelong set high price for out of contract defender, race for pick one heats up
The fight for picks at the top of the draft has never been more fierce, while Geelong will not let Esava Ratugolea leave for Port Adelaide cheaply. Get the latest news, analysis and discussion in our live blog. ⌘ Read more
'Water has always been at the very core of our existence' say traditional owners after watershed deal
Under a new licensing agreement, more Victorian water is being returned to Gippsland's Gunaikurnai traditional owners in a bid to further strengthen their connection to country. ⌘ Read more
ODI live: Australia taking on West Indies after rollicking win in opener
The West Indies battled their way to just 83 in the first one-day international in Brisbane, so they will be hoping for a big improvement against Australia at Junction Oval. Check out the live scores and stats in our ScoreCentre. ⌘ Read more
Mosquito survey set to begin in NSW as summer looms
Researchers armed with simple but effective traps will begin to gather data on the state's mozzie population next month. ⌘ Read more
Lidia Thorpe, a No campaigner against the Voice, says Voice should be legislated if referendum fails
Lidia Thorpe, who has campaigned for a No vote in the referendum on a Voice to Parliament, says the Voice should be legislated if the referendum fails and the prime minister would be "weak" to abandon the proposal. ⌘ Read more
Sebastian and Ella say misinformation on the Voice is rampant among teens, so they're trying to fix that
The 18-year-old Indigenous twins noticed misinformation about the Voice in their school community, so they and the rest of their student council did something about it. ⌘ Read more
No charges, fines following investigation into loss of potentially deadly radioactive capsule
A "comprehensive investigation" into the loss of a tiny radioactive capsule, which sparked a frantic search in WA's outback and an unprecedented public health warning, concludes without any charges being laid or fines issued. ⌘ Read more
Jeffery shows people how to change their futures. The former bank robber speaks from experience
Jeffrey Morgan went from spending 18 years in prison to becoming a community leader and life coach. Now he's visiting "home" to inspire others. ⌘ Read more
Live: PwC executives to face grilling, ASX to open higher
The ASX200 is tipped to open higher as PwC executives prepare to answer more questions about the behaviour of private consultancies in Canberra. ⌘ Read more
Lexi Thompson's mere presence on PGA Tour 'is a success'
When she steps up to the tee box at the Shriners Children's Open in Las Vegas, Lexi Thompson will become the seventh woman since 1935 to line up in a men's PGA Tour event. ⌘ Read more
How Carlton is defying expectations in the AFLW
The dreaded off-season review appears to have worked for Carlton, arresting a steady decline over the past three AFLW seasons. ⌘ Read more
Live: Gaza power plant shuts down after running out of fuel
Israel cuts off Gaza's external electricity supply as part of its retaliation for the terror attacks perpetrated by Hamas in southern Israel over the weekend. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Rob loves camping in his caravan, but a check found something simple putting his family's safety at risk
Hundreds of caravans and camper trailers are involved in Queensland crashes every year. Police say recent tests show about 90 per cent of recreational vehicles are beyond their weight limit. ⌘ Read more
Live: 4 million Australians have already voted with referendum vote less than 48 hours away
Follow our live coverage of the Voice to Parliament campaign on Thursday, October 12. ⌘ Read more
Matildas penalty hero Cortnee Vine still caught in World Cup whirlwind
After her iconic penalty shootout goal against France, Sydney FC forward Cortnee Vine wants to shine a light on the A-League Women. ⌘ Read more
Don't wear 'Yes' or 'No' clothing when you vote in the Voice referendum, AEC warns
An Indigenous elder says he was turned away from voting for the Voice to Parliament because he was wearing a Yes campaign shirt. ⌘ Read more
Dutch cattle feed additive cuts methane emissions massively in Australian research trials
Researchers in regional NSW say cattle that ate the additive had methane emission reductions of up to 99 per cent. ⌘ Read more
The Canberra pub that's become a melting pot of multilingualism
Patrons will overhear many different languages at this pub in Canberra as a group of polyglots gather. ⌘ Read more
Kylee wants victim-survivor stories to be heard. She fears a review into child sex abuse won't be 'full and thorough'
Kylee Pearn's experience dealing with police was positive when she reported she had been sexually abused as a child. Now, she's concerned about police involvement in a review of its handling of child sexual allegations made against a former officer. ⌘ Read more
'Levels at zero': Soil moisture at record low in Northern Rivers as intense drought spreads
With more than 30 per cent of the state in drought, supplementary feeding has begun on Northern Rivers farms, and soil-water index levels are at a 100-year low. ⌘ Read more
Cheng Lei has been released but now there are other Australians imprisoned in China to fight for
Pro-democracy activist Yang Hengjun remains behind bars along with other Australians in China — but the release of journalist Cheng Lei gives his supporters fresh hope. ⌘ Read more
Jen is back home one year after a record flood. She considers herself one of the 'lucky ones'
Hundreds of homes were destroyed by floodwater in the Victorian town of Rochester when the Campaspe River burst its banks on October 14, 2022. Some residents will have to wait another year before they can move back into their homes. ⌘ Read more
NASA finds more carbon than expected in Bennu asteroid sample
NASA's first studies on the fragments of the asteroid Bennu are in and they have led to hope that the samples may contain clues to the foundations of life on Earth. ⌘ Read more
On Jerusalem streets, there’s an ominous sense that something big is about to happen
Here in Jerusalem, there's an ominous, almost eerie sense that something big is about to happen. But it is important that a humanitarian catastrophe be avoided. Civilians are civilians — whether Israeli or Palestinian, writes John Lyons. ⌘ Read more
With days left for the Voice campaign, it just got harder for Yes and Albanese to break through
The crisis in Israel is unlikely to directly shift votes one way or another in the Australian Voice referendum, but it does make it harder for the Yes campaign to be heard at precisely the time it needs to be, writes David Speers. ⌘ Read more
What previous referendums (and a plebiscite) tell us about how NSW could vote this weekend
Here's what those historic votes can, and can't, tell us about how NSW will vote when asked whether First Nations people should be recognised in the Australian Constitution with a Voice to Parliament. ⌘ Read more
As air strikes devastate Gaza, Israel forms unity government to oversee war sparked by Hamas attack
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and a leading opposition figure create a war-time Cabinet to fight Hamas terrorists. ⌘ Read more
Treasonous Russians should be sent to the mines, says Duma leader
Russians who fled the country to side with Ukraine should be charged with treason and sent to work in mines, says Vyacheslav Volodin, the chairman of Russia's parliament. ⌘ Read more
Morrison argues for 'modernised One China framework' in Taiwan speech
In a wide-ranging speech delivered in Taiwan's capital, former prime minister Scott Morrison says it is time for a modernisation of the One China policy, as he meets with President Tsai Ing-wen at a forum. ⌘ Read more
Volunteer for sick Palestinian children believed to be among Hamas' hostages
A Canadian woman with links to Australia is believed to be one of more than 100 hostages kidnapped by Hamas. Her family says negotiations may save her life and is urging Israel to seek a deal before more civilians are killed. ⌘ Read more
'Never tolerated': Minns, Dutton among speakers as thousands gather at Israel vigil in Sydney
Thousands of people gather in a cliff-side park in Sydney's east in support of Israel, as NSW Premier Chris Minns and federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton denounce Hamas "barbarity". ⌘ Read more
Comedian Cal Wilson leaves behind a legacy of laughter and generosity
The Melbourne-based comedian entered the scene when there were few women in the industry. Her legacy lives on through the many women she mentored along the way. ⌘ Read more
Driver accused of double fatal crash found to have five medications in system
The driver of a car that struck and killed two men on the Sunshine Coast had multiple legal prescription drugs in her system when she got behind the wheel, a court has heard. ⌘ Read more
Dentists say adding fluoride to drinking water keeps dental costs down, but councils continue to axe fluoride programs
Fewer people across Queensland will receive fluoride in drinking water supplies, as another council announces it will axe its program, citing freedom of choice and costs. ⌘ Read more