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World Cup live: No room for error as Australians take on Sri Lanka in Lucknow
Australia's Cricket World Cup campaign has got off to a rocky start — now a win over Sri Lanka in Lucknow is critical to their hopes of contending for a semifinal spot. Check out the live scores and stats in our ScoreCentre. ⌘ Read more
Emergency warning issued for bushfire burning in Yallingup near WA's south-west coast
Live and homes in the tourist WA town of Yallingup are under threat as a serious bushfire burns in the area. ⌘ Read more
A 350kg steer to Indonesia is now worth $1,000 less than last year
Live export prices are sliding and some producers are taking the risk of sending stock back into the paddock. ⌘ Read more
Correctional officer stands trial over alleged murder of inmate
A jury has heard a correctional officer was intending to do "really serious bodily harm" when he fatally shot an inmate who was attempting to escape custody from a hospital in northern NSW. ⌘ Read more
Master plan unveiled for $558m Albury Wodonga Regional hospital
A multi-million-dollar master plan to develop a major hospital on the border has been revealed, but critics say it fails to provide sufficient detail. ⌘ Read more
Ngunnawal Elder says 'there's still hope' for reconciliation as ACT political leaders refocus on closing the gap locally
The leaders of both the ACT government and opposition say they remain committed to closing the gap despite the Voice to Parliament referendum defeat, as many First Nations Australians grieve the outcome. ⌘ Read more
'Really dangerous': Fire bans for large parts of Queensland as bushfires continue to burn
Fire bans are in place across 11 southern Queensland council areas, as large bushfires threaten central parts of the state. ⌘ Read more
'Water is our life': Federal bill introduced to close fracking loophole
A Greens senator and an independent are hoping to urgently close a legal loophole that allows fracking corporations "a license to drill without regard for rivers". ⌘ Read more
Concreter accused of murdering his boss with wrench and knife
Khalil Ibrahim went to drop off his employee's pay cheque, less than 30 minutes later he was beaten and stabbed ⌘ Read more
'Catastrophic' fall: Former WA MP James Hayward jailed for child sex offences
A former WA MP is sentenced to almost three years in jail for sexually abusing a young girl, the same year he sought election to the state's upper house. ⌘ Read more
Charlo? Crawford? Canelo? Who is on Tim Tszyu's Vegas super fight hit list
Tim Tszyu says his WBO world title victory over Brian Mendoza was his last hurrah in Australia because he is chasing super fights in Las Vegas. But who is on his hit list? And how likely is it those fights will happen? ⌘ Read more
We will never forget the day Australia said No
We are witnessing a profound moment in the history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people's struggle with this nation, writes Bridget Brennan. ⌘ Read more
Firefighters battle to extinguish blaze consuming golf clubhouse north-east of Melbourne
A fire has destroyed the clubhouse of Eastern Golf Club in Yering, 48kms north-east of Melbourne's CBD. ⌘ Read more
NSW man fronts Queensland court over 'sophisticated' 14-tonne cannabis crop
Truc Cao Hoang Nguyen pleaded guilty to producing a dangerous drug, after police found thousands of marijuana plants. ⌘ Read more
Thousands of dairy workers are preparing to strike. Will there be milk in the stores?**
Victoria is facing milk shortages with unprecedented strike action planned by dairy workers. ⌘ Read more
Pioneering Australian swim coach Ursula Carlile dies at age 86
Ursula Carlile, who was the first and only woman to become the head coach of the Australian swimming team, dies aged 86. ⌘ Read more
Surprise snow in NSW towns while fire threat escalates for state's north
Residents of south-east NSW were treated to a surprise mid-spring snowfall on Monday, while in the north searing heat sent temperatures to their highest October levels in more than a decade. ⌘ Read more
Police search after 45-hour siege south of Newcastle uncovers cache of weapons
Police allege Rory Adams had eight guns and thousands of rounds of ammunition stashed in his home during the stand-off. ⌘ Read more
Muslim boy killed and mother injured in US hate crime
Police allege 71-year-old Joseph M Czuba injured his 32-year-old tenant and killed her six-year-old son due to the Israel-Gaza conflict and them being Muslims. ⌘ Read more
Alex Volkanovski is walking the hardest path to UFC history and that's the point
Everything is against Alex Volkanovski for his short-notice re-match with Islam Makhachev, but that is exactly how the UFC featherweight champion wants it. ⌘ Read more
Fugitive Sydney developer Jean Nassif drops appeal against 10-year building licence suspension
Lawyers for the Toplace founder tell a tribunal he has withdrawn an appeal after NSW Fair Trading identified more than 40 defects across Sydney developments. ⌘ Read more
How a doctor's film camera captured Europe's dark 1930s history abroad and the fun of his Albury home
In 1937, Dr Sam Woods bought a Filmo Double Eight film camera while on a study trip to Europe. Now on display at the Albury LibraryMuseum is his work capturing buildings, people, gardens, and events at home and abroad. ⌘ Read more
Man dies after dog attacks him, female companion
A man is dead after being attacked by his dog in his home in southern Tasmania. ⌘ Read more
Strong winds topple Tasmania's big potato
Strong winds have toppled Kenny the big Kennebec potato on Tasmania's Bass Highway, but the landmark's owner says it will return after a makeover. ⌘ Read more
Taxi passenger sentenced over road rage death of 70yo in Adelaide CBD
A man who killed a 70-year-old during a road rage incident in Adelaide's CBD will spend at least four and a half years behind bars. ⌘ Read more
'Unprecedented': Taylor Swift debuts at number one at the US box office with The Eras Tour film
With positive reviews from audiences and critics, Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour is set to continue its upward trajectory after coming in at number one at cinemas in North America. ⌘ Read more
Platform X fined $610,500 over gaps in child abuse prevention
The Australian eSafety commission fines social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, $610,500 for failing to cooperate with a probe into anti-child-abuse practices. ⌘ Read more
Former commando Heston Russell awarded $390,000 in damages in ABC defamation case
The retired special forces major sued the ABC and two of its investigative journalists in the Federal Court over stories that reported allegations from an ex-US marine. ⌘ Read more
New WA gun laws to impose limit on number of firearms that can be owned by farmers, recreational shooters
Western Australia is set to become the first jurisdiction in the country to limit the number of guns someone can own under proposed Firearm Act reforms, with new licence categories to be introduced. ⌘ Read more
'It's going to be quite dangerous': Alert issued, smoke over Byron, amid extreme conditions and total fire bans
A Watch and Act alert has been issued for one of the 40 fires burning across NSW today with hot, dry, and windy conditions on the way. ⌘ Read more
Man in custody after body found with stab wounds in beach carpark on NSW Central Coast
Emergency crews were called to Trafalgar Avenue on Umina Beach around 3:15am after a man's body was found with stab wounds. ⌘ Read more
School formal outfits can cost hundreds, but Linh's just picked out this 'really cute' dress for free
The cost-of-living crisis and long-term effects of natural disasters won't stop these HSC students having the night of their lives thanks to a fashion charity project. ⌘ Read more
The 'energetic' couple showing how foster care can be a young family's gift
Cameron Court was inspired to become a foster carer after learning his mother was adopted. After 12 months, he and his wife Emma think it's a life choice more younger couples should consider. ⌘ Read more
Live: AFL trade period enters final days with crucial deals set to go down to the wire
With only three days of the AFL trade period left, clubs face a race against the clock to get a number of high-profile deals over the line. Get the latest news, analysis and discussion in our live blog. ⌘ Read more
Cara Koenen stars as Diamonds down Silver Ferns to take control of Constellation Cup
Australia takes a 2-0 lead in the Constellation Cup with a 55-46 win over New Zealand, highlighted by a brilliant display up front by goal shooter Cara Koenen. ⌘ Read more
Live: ASX set to open lower, new chair for one of Australia's 'Big Four' banks
The ASX is set to open lower at the beginning of trade on Monday, while Westpac has announced its new chair. Follow our blog for all the latest on markets as trading begins for the week. ⌘ Read more
Families in Victoria's high country 'scared' after town left without a GP
When two-year-old Daisy broke her arm a few weeks ago she was lucky to have a bush nurse in town. Now that nurse, who doubles as Swifts Creek's ambulance driver, is the town's sole healthcare provider after GP services were cut. ⌘ Read more
Sweet reward for sugar industry breakthrough helping to power renewable energy transition
Already powering 27 per cent of the state's renewable energy grid, the Queensland sugar industry's research into improved crop yields for biofuel production using genetic selection beats out major rivals Brazil and India. ⌘ Read more
Bred in captivity and kept safe from predators, will these dainty frogs survive in the wild?**
The Kroombit tinker frog is critically endangered with just 150 frogs left in the wild. After years of research, scientists have released the first captive-bred frogs. ⌘ Read more
Is it disrespectful to sell kava in supermarkets?**
A critic says the commercialisation of the drug is potentially dangerous and culturally insensitive, but others say the "great alternative to alcohol" has never been hard to source in the west. ⌘ Read more
French RWC hopes are shattered in loss to South Africa as Fiji bows out
Another huge night of quarterfinal action at the Rugby World Cup sees French dreams end in Paris at the hands of South Africa, while Fiji's campaign is over after a heroic comeback sees them fall short against England. ⌘ Read more
Two teenage boys arrested over supermarket fire that caused $15m damage
Two 14-year-old boys will be charged with arson following a large fire that destroyed a supermarket in the Adelaide Hills on Sunday afternoon. ⌘ Read more
Live: Indigenous people urged to stay resilient, 'keep fighting the fight'
Follow our live updates on the fallout from the Voice to Parliament referendum's defeat on Monday, October 16, 2023. ⌘ Read more
Actress Suzanne Somers dies the day before her 77th birthday
In a statement the actress's publicist said she had an aggressive form of breast cancer. ⌘ Read more
Zachary Rolfe accuses NT Coroner of collusion, in bias allegations revealed in court documents
NT Police labels Zachary Rolfe's allegations of bias against the NT coroner a "distraction" and an attempt to avoid giving evidence in the Kumanjayi Walker inquest, after the former officer asks the coroner to stand aside. ⌘ Read more
Live: Israel is prepared to fight a war on two fronts, at least 1,000 missing under rubble in Gaza
Israel says it is prepared to fight a war on two or more fronts, adding that Hezbollah is escalating tensions on the Lebanese border, as more than 1,000 people are reported missing under the rubble of buildings destroyed by Israeli air strikes in Gaza. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
First Nations people in Australia’s most remote communities wanted a Voice. The rest of Australia said no
Referendum polling place results from remote Indigenous communities across the vast north of the country reveal there was significant support for the Voice, as the rest of the country voted No, writes Casey Briggs. ⌘ Read more
As perhaps the most powerful woman in Australia, Susan Kiefel has steered the High Court through rough waters
From high-profile cases to leading major change within the legal profession, Susan Kiefel has steered the court through some rough waters during her time as chief justice of the High Court of Australia. ⌘ Read more
Haylee's severe endometriosis means she needs a hysterectomy. But first, she's giving motherhood a shot
Within the next few years, 24-year-old Haylee will undergo a hysterectomy to solve her chronic pain. But first, she is giving pregnancy one last shot. ⌘ Read more
It's never a good idea to make angry people angrier, but PwC's former boss managed to incense all sides of politics
As the boss of PwC at the time of the tax leak scandal, Luke Sayers's evidence at a Senate inquiry was meant to provide answers. But the exposure of a potentially incriminating contradiction means PwC will face even more scrutiny, writes Daniel Ziffer. ⌘ Read more
What will happen to SA's First Nations Voice to Parliament?**
The landslide No result in Saturday's referendum comes a matter of months after South Australia became the first state in the country to legislate a state-based Voice to Parliament. So what now for the SA Voice? ⌘ Read more
Tim Tszyu is on the path to greatness — and Las Vegas super fights are the next stop
It is likely Tim Tszyu will not fight on Australian soil for some time, with a Las Vegas date in mind for the WBO super welterweight champion, who has so many options as he strives for immortality, writes Simon Smale. ⌘ Read more
England suffers stunning loss to minnow Afghanistan, putting Cricket World Cup title defence in jeopardy
England's title defence at the Cricket World Cup is in real trouble after losing to Afghanistan by 69 runs in one of the biggest shocks in the tournament's history. ⌘ Read more
'Everybody has to change the paddock between their ears': Aussie actor finds homegrown hope
After watching her farm narrowly survive the inferno of Black Summer and welcoming a grandson into the world, Rachel Ward knew it was time to try to do things differently. ⌘ Read more
'This referendum will affect us the most': Young First Nations voters reflect on No vote
With six Australian states and territories delivering a resounding No vote to an Indigenous Voice to Parliament, young First Nations people reflect on what comes next. ⌘ Read more
When Renate needed help learning food skills, she got it from Families Tasmania. But others won't
Having battled with an eating disorder, Renate Ward wanted to make sure her son Luka had a healthy relationship with food. She got that help from Families Tasmania, but others have the same chance, as the not-for-profit enters administration. ⌘ Read more
Woman with cystic fibrosis on brink of homelessness told to start calling caravan parks
With the clock ticking on her lease, 37-year-old Prudence McGuire was desperate for help. When she turned to the government for assistance, she received a devastating response — but one that led to an 11th-hour intervention. ⌘ Read more
From Melbourne to Mallee, here are four electorates that show how Victoria voted
Now that Victorians have voted No to establish an Indigenous Voice to Parliament, we take a look at four electorates to help us understand how the vote went across the state and ask — what’s next? ⌘ Read more
The biggest winner of the Israel-Gaza war may just be Vladimir Putin
Vladimir Putin would be relishing the way that the Israel-Gaza war has knocked Ukraine from international consciousness, writes John Lyons. ⌘ Read more
If your group chat is anxiety-inducing, you're not alone. Here are tips to help
Group chats are more popular than ever, and offer a more intimate form of conversation compared to social media. But unclear rules of engagement can lead to problems. ⌘ Read more
As the political caravan moves on from Indigenous issues, our leaders remain without much of a plan B
The settling of dust after an election can take weeks, sometimes even months. Not so with a referendum, David Speers writes. ⌘ Read more
'The No campaign did not win this referendum. It was the Yes campaign that lost it'
Many Yes campaigners have gone into "mourning", joining a collective week of silence, but others are speaking publicly for the first time on the failures of the multi-million dollar campaign. ⌘ Read more
Phallus and the boar: Türkiye digs yield clues to human history
The dry expanses of south-eastern Türkiye, home to some of humanity's most ancient sites, have yielded fresh discoveries in the form of a stone phallus and a coloured boar. ⌘ Read more
Gaza families fear more destruction as ground assault looms
Israel vows to annihilate the militant group Hamas in retaliation for a rampage by its fighters in Israeli towns. ⌘ Read more
AFLW wrap: Kangaroos, Demons run riot
There were goals and plenty of them in Sunday's AFLW clashes but it was Collingwood's gritty win over Carlton that could have the greatest implications for the competition. ⌘ Read more
Former NRL stars shine as Papua New Guinea smash Cook Islands to open Pacific Bowl tournament
Former Roosters halfback Lachlan Lam puts on a show and Nene Macdonald scores four tries in Papua New Guinea's win over the Cook Islands. ⌘ Read more
Treadmill, exercise bike, rowing machine: What's the best option for cardio at home?**
These three machines are the most popular pieces of cardio equipment you'll find in a typical gym, and you can buy them for your home too. Here's how to work out which one is best for you. ⌘ Read more
Shoppers evacuated as Adelaide Hills supermarket gutted by fire
The Country Fire Service said it was too early to determine what caused the fire, but said there had been reports of aerosol canisters "exploding". ⌘ Read more
Saya Sakakibara completes remarkable comeback by claiming BMX World Cup
A horror crash at the Tokyo Olympics almost forced Saya Sakakibara into retirement. The 24-year-old has now staged a remarkable comeback, claiming the BMX World Cup. ⌘ Read more
The Voice to Parliament was an idea decades in the making. In mere hours, it was shattered
This referendum will likely have hundreds, if not thousands, of untold stories about the toll it has taken on First Nations people. There's no denying it will have political implications, too, writes Brett Worthington. ⌘ Read more
'Ring of fire' solar eclipse dazzles in the US and South America
An annular eclipse darkened skies over several South American countries and the US, but it wasn't visible in Australia. Here are the photos from the other side of the globe. ⌘ Read more
Can coffee help you avoid putting on weight as you age?**
Most people gain small amounts of weight each year as they age. But can coffee help prevent this gradual weight gain? ⌘ Read more
Dispatches from 'No' country: Reactions in regional Queensland after rejecting The Voice
Not a single Queensland electorate outside of the state's south-east voted to support the referendum, and the firmest of those against it all fall within Queensland. We ask voters why. ⌘ Read more
The NT voted No to the Voice, but results show remote communities backed Yes
Results so far show that voters in the territory's Indigenous remote communities voted heavily in favour of yes. So what happens now? ⌘ Read more
Thousands turn out for pro-Palestinian rallies in Melbourne and Sydney
Speakers express concerns about impending attacks on Gaza and ongoing blockades against Palestinians during rallies in Melbourne and Sydney. ⌘ Read more
Hobart's Macquarie Point redevelopment a little clearer with release of stadium precinct draft plan
The Tasmanian government releases a draft plan for the redevelopment of Hobart's Macquarie Point, revealing transportation corridors and how developments will fit around a massive central stadium. ⌘ Read more
Three-time Oscar nominee and Twin Peaks actress Piper Laurie dies
The Oscar-nominated actor, who performed in acclaimed roles such as Carrie and at one point abandoned acting altogether in search of a "more meaningful" life, has died aged 91. ⌘ Read more
'Once it's gone, it's gone': Volunteers restore 100-year-old relics in tribute to town's mining past
Two century-old mine trucks or "skips" are given new life as volunteers rally to restore a public monument in a town home to Australia's oldest operating mine. ⌘ Read more
Live: Tim Tszyu defends the WBO super welterweight world title on the Gold Coast
Tim Tszyu defends the full WBO super welterweight title for the first time against dangerous American Brian Mendoza on the Gold Coast. Follow all the build up and in-ring action in our live blog. ⌘ Read more
Bounties, gruesome treatments and the creation of giants: Welcome to Tasmania's violent past with snakes
When Europeans colonised Tasmania they developed a hysterical fear of snakes but unwittingly provided them with the perfect food source, rabbits, which led to one venomous species growing into near 2-metre giants. ⌘ Read more
WA wine region town in uphill battle to stop growth of 'Mount Rubbishmore'
Residents of Dardanup in the Ferguson Valley wine district are up against a landfill site expansion to rival the Pyramids of Giza. ⌘ Read more
Major parties heap blame for damaging Voice referendum campaign at each other's feet
Labor and Liberal politicians attempt to pin blame for a damaging referendum campaign on each other, as some Yes campaigners fall silent to mourn the Voice's defeat. ⌘ Read more
The brutal truth of a referendum campaign that descended into a political inferno
For Indigenous Australians who supported a Voice to Parliament, this comprehensive loss is so much more than just a political loss, writes Laura Tingle. ⌘ Read more
Low confidence and prices in sheep industry hurting other businesses, farmers say
Farmers in Western Australia say uncertainty over live sheep exports is contributing to plummeting prices and will soon lead to job cuts. ⌘ Read more
Sam Kerr scores past Matildas teammate to give her WSL season with Chelsea lift-off
Sam Kerr gets her WSL season with Chelsea off and running with a goal against West Ham — scored past her Matildas mate Mackenzie Arnold. ⌘ Read more
Police believe they have caught SA's 'bicycle bandit' who robbed 10 banks over a decade
SA Police investigating a spate of armed bank robberies across small towns between 2004 and 2014 believe that search has ended with the arrest of a 73-year-old man. ⌘ Read more
Together the Thomsons were a team. Now Jimmy is keeping he and his wife's floral bouquet tradition alive
When Jimmy Thomson's wife Roslyn died last year, he was distraught. Her love of native flowers was something he couldn't shake, so he continued her weekly tradition of making and donating native floral bouquets. ⌘ Read more
Gold Coast man arrested after allegedly stealing motorbike at gunpoint
Police say the armed man stole a vehicle from Southport before driving south to Elanora where he allegedly stole a motorbike at gunpoint before his arrest. ⌘ Read more
All Blacks produce defensive masterclass to break Irish hearts in World Cup quarterfinal
New Zealand puts in a brilliant defensive performance to prevail 28-24 over Ireland in a titanic World Cup quarter-final, setting up a meeting with Argentina for a place in the final. ⌘ Read more
Women are under-represented in agricultural leadership, but the industry is working to change that
Women weren't legally considered farmers until 1994 and, while progress has been made, they are still under-represented in leadership roles. ⌘ Read more
This jeweller crafts mementos out of people's teeth, including the dearly departed
Jewellery made from human teeth is not to everyone's taste, but the specialist craft dates back centuries. Queen Victoria even had some pieces made. ⌘ Read more
India's World Cup win over Pakistan the latest chapter of cricket's biggest rivalry
A rare opportunity for India to host Pakistan in a World Cup on home soil sees more than 100,000 fans flock to the Narendra Modi Stadium, the latest chapter in a rivalry that goes far beyond cricket. ⌘ Read more
Two very different votes on either side of the Tasman — is New Zealand's Maori seats a model for Australia?**
After his home state became the first to reject the Voice to Parliament referendum, prominent Tasmanian Aboriginal campaigner Michael Mansell looks across the Tasman Sea for inspiration. ⌘ Read more
More than 150 young trade workers killed on sites in last decade, but those who speak out labelled 'weak-minded'
Sixteen young trade employees are dying at work a year in Australia, as safety concerns mount following the death of a teenage apprentice in Brisbane two weeks ago. ⌘ Read more
A tale of two ferals: The war on pigs and deer in Victoria's Otways
A Victorian hunter takes feral deer and turns them into a luxury venison product, but with deer emerging as one of the country's worst feral animal threats, experts say more must be done. ⌘ Read more
You may not have heard of this electorate, but it just returned the strongest No vote in Australia
More than 3.6 million Queenslanders were enrolled to vote in the referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament — and with 68.5 per cent of ballots counted, just three of the state's 30 federal electorates supported the proposal. ⌘ Read more
What went wrong for the Yes campaign in South Australia?**
On a drizzly morning in March, thousands lined the streets of Adelaide to witness SA legislate a state-based First Nations Voice to Parliament. Seven months later, the outcome at a national level could scarcely have been more different. ⌘ Read more
Live: Israel prepares 'air, sea and land assaults' as Palestinians struggle to evacuate
Israel's military says it's increasing operational readiness for the next stages of the war, with an emphasis on significant ground operations. ⌘ Read more
Live: Australia rejects Voice to Parliament, with all six states voting No
Australia has rejected establishing a Voice to Parliament advisory body, with the majority of voters saying No to the proposed constitutional change. Follow what happens next with our live blog. ⌘ Read more
Beyond No, here’s what we know about the Voice results
Scratch the surface of the Voice referendum results, and a more complicated picture emerges. ⌘ Read more