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Using tools gives these women 'power' and opportunity to forge new lives
During the course, students work towards a Certificate II in Construction by learning real-world skills in carpentry, plumbing and electrical, which will set them up for paid jobs and apprenticeships in the future. ⌘ Read more
About 14,000 litres of 'premium grade' milk down the drain as dairy industry workers strike
Tanker drivers and dairy factory workers have a walked off the job this week in separate strike actions, calling for better pay and conditions after companies "made record profits" during the pandemic. ⌘ Read more
Victorian electric car owners win High Court challenge against controversial tax
The High Court found Victoria's tax is an excise and therefore cannot be imposed by the state. ⌘ Read more
Live: AFL trade period set for deadline day drama with big deals still to be settled
It all comes down to deadline day for the AFL trade period, with some big moves and late surprises on the cards before the window shuts tonight. Get the latest news, analysis and discussion in our live blog. ⌘ Read more
Thousands of cars plough through this Bribie Island endangered turtle nesting spot every year
Nesting season is approaching for critically endangered loggerhead sea turtles which lay eggs on Bribie Island where seemingly endless streams of four-wheel drives plow through their nests leaving corpses strewn on the beach. ⌘ Read more
A-Leagues scrap controversial grand final decision in favour of Unite Round
After fan backlash last season, the APL has reversed a decision to host the A-Leagues' grand finals in Sydney, instead replacing it with its own Magic Round. ⌘ Read more
Nicole quit her job of 20 years to help Joey the 'one in a million' leak detection dog be his best
Nicole Harvey was working as a dog handler at Sydney Airport when she met an eight-week-old pup with "something special" — and knew she had to be part of his journey. ⌘ Read more
Goanna frontman Shane Howard returns Order of Australia medal in response to referendum result
The  legendary singer-songwriter has written to the Governer-General to say he no longer has faith that Australia will achieve meaningful truth-telling and justice with Indigenous Australians. ⌘ Read more
Trish learnt to thrive despite cover-ups, inaction and decades of pain. Now she'll receive an apology
It's Australia's worst pharmaceutical disaster. Now, more than 60 years later, thalidomide survivors and their families will receive a national apology. ⌘ Read more
Netherlands stuns South Africa in Dharamsala for famous win at Cricket World Cup
The form book goes out the window again at the Cricket World Cup, as the Netherlands holds its nerve to beat group leaders South Africa in a rain-shortened game in Dharamsala. ⌘ Read more
Live: Local shares to open slightly higher, Chevron Australia and union agree to pay deal, RBA governor to speak
Local shares are set to open slightly higher, after a mixed session on Wall Street. Follow the day's financial news and insights in our live blog. ⌘ Read more
In Camilla and Leonie's community, 20 people can sleep in one house. They don't want to be forgotten
People in the remote community of Ltyentye Apurte are pleading with governments to not forget their struggles, following the result of the Voice referendum. ⌘ Read more
Grateful office manager doing 'whatever I can' to make four-day work week stick
Regional Victorian businesses trial a four-day work week in a bid to recruit and retain quality staff. ⌘ Read more
Live: Mahmoud Abbas cancels meeting with Joe Biden, amid claims of strike on Gaza hospital
A meeting set to take place in Jordan today is put on hold. Follow live for the latest updates. ⌘ Read more
Glencore to close Mount Isa copper mine, sparking concern for the mining city
The future of this major outback hub hangs in the balance as the multinational announces it will shut down one of the country's biggest copper mines. ⌘ Read more
They might smell sweet but vapes can cause bad breath and gum disease, dental specialist warns
Young people are being urged to think about the lifelong impacts of vaping on their appearance – as well as on their health. ⌘ Read more
ASIO and FBI accuse China of 'most sustained, sophisticated' intellectual property theft in history
The domestic intelligence chiefs of Australia and the United States issue a scathing criticism of China, accusing it of intellectual property theft on an unprecedented scale. ⌘ Read more
$80,000 for damaging a tree: Canberra's tough new laws to protect urban forest
The ACT government's plan to cover almost a third of Canberra with tree canopies is behind schedule, but it says new legislation will help. ⌘ Read more
Is this art? Jim says it's not, but the 15 vehicles he hoisted up on old power poles tell a different story
It started as a "bit of fun for an old chap", but now people from all over the world are visiting this out-of-the-way art installation in rural Queensland. ⌘ Read more
Hundreds killed in Gaza hospital bombing on eve of Biden's visit to Israel
An Israeli air strike has killed hundreds of Palestinians at a Gaza hospital crammed with patients and displaced people, health authorities in the besieged enclave say. ⌘ Read more
Bullies, manipulators and narcissists: Navigating psychopathic behaviours at work
Have you ever been charmed by someone at work who turned out to be a bully and a liar? That charismatic and manipulative colleague might be showing psychopathic personality traits. ⌘ Read more
Sir Paul McCartney reflects on magic, Mozart and dreaming music ahead of opening gig
Sir Paul McCartney's tour Got Back will offer a medley of music from different stages of his six-decade career, and while the show itself is not quite a magical mystery tour, he believes music contains both magic and mystery. ⌘ Read more
For 89 years, Uncle John held out hope. The answer Australians gave shocked him
Indigenous elders and community leaders are reacting to the weekend's No vote with shock, anger and sadness. Some say it'll be too late for them to see change in their lifetime, but are calling on Australia to do better by the next generation of First Nations people. ⌘ Read more
Details emerge of near collision between Australian and Chinese satellites
Details of a near miss emerge as Australia’s Defence Space Commander warns the skies above Earth are becoming ever "riskier". ⌘ Read more
Mob of bandaged kangaroos set to rebound after October bushfire
At a wildlife sanctuary in south-east NSW, 11 eastern grey kangaroos are recovering from burns sustained in October's Coolagolite Road bushfire. ⌘ Read more
'What did I do wrong?': Palestinians ask how they became caught up in a war between Hamas and Israel
When Hamas launched its attack, thousands of Gazans who were working in Israel had their permits cancelled. Away from their families, these Palestinians found themselves suddenly trapped in a country that saw them as a threat, with no way to return home. ⌘ Read more
Inquest seeking answers over death of couple who sons say 'wanted to die together'
David and Nelda Edwards, married for 68 years, were described as "inseparable" — but when one became gravely ill, their doctor son flew from NSW to offer them care. They died within 48 hours of each other. Now, an inquest is examining exactly what happened. ⌘ Read more
After years of growth, farmland sales hit a turning point as owners brace for dry weather, lower commodity prices
The market for Australian farmland has outperformed the ASX and residential markets for years now, but El Nio and lower commodity prices mean farmers are holding off from selling. ⌘ Read more
Live: Socceroos face New Zealand for 'Soccer Ashes'
After the rediscovery of the original "Soccer Ashes", Australia and New Zealand will contest the trophy for the first time in almost a century. ⌘ Read more
What is 'good enough parenting'? And could some 'mistakes' actually help children become resilient?**
You do not have to be perfect in order to do a good job of raising a child. In fact, it may be better if you are not, writes Cher McGillivray. ⌘ Read more
Confrontations are erupting across Israel, with targets ranging from Palestinian workers to the prime minister
Usually in times of war Israelis put aside political differences. This time it's different — support for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has crashed, writes John Lyons. ⌘ Read more
Australia's Poweroos have the best player in the world - now they're set on World Cup glory
The Aussie Poweroos are hosting the first powerchair World Cup since 2017. They're focused on taking home the title, and changing perceptions of disability sports along the way. ⌘ Read more
A company illegally cleared this land. Now it's allowed to build a multi-million dollar development on it
A developer convicted and fined for illegally clearing endangered native vegetation from a Melbourne site has since been granted permission to build a multi-million-dollar development on the property. ⌘ Read more
'Judge me not by my ancestors, but by my actions.' How Philippines president Marcos Jr is redefining his legacy
Thirty-seven years after his family fled Manilla in disgrace, Ferdinand Marcos Jr is running the country that his family had 'plundered'. ⌘ Read more
Australian journalist detained for three years in China was accused of breaching media embargo
Australian journalist Cheng Lei speaks publicly for the first time since landing back in Australia last week. ⌘ Read more
India's top court declines to legally recognise same-sex marriage
India's top court says it cannot legalise same-sex marriages, with the chief justice of the country saying making such a law is the domain of parliament. ⌘ Read more
'We were meant to be there': Dampier women who saved child from alleged drowning attempt given bravery awards
Members of a fitness group in WA's north have been given bravery awards after they saved a young child from an alleged attempted drowning by his father last month. ⌘ Read more
Hamas senior leader says there were no plans to target civilians in Israel attack
Hamas's head of international relations Dr Basem Naim says the terrorist group's plan was never to target civilians when militants attacked Southern Israel on October 7. ⌘ Read more
Defence argues 'reasonable grounds' for fatal shooting as correctional officer tried for murder
A court has heard a correctional officer "believed he was doing what was necessary to prevent escape" when he shot and killed inmate Dwayne Johnstone outside a hospital in northern NSW. ⌘ Read more
SA uni merger given green light by parliamentary inquiry, despite 116 potential risks
Merging South Australia's two biggest universities would create "significant opportunities" for the state — but the committee evaluating the proposal also identified 116 risks. ⌘ Read more
Former PM to blame for damaged brand, NSW Liberal election review finds
A NSW review into the Liberal party's March election loss has found the former PM played a hand in the defeat, but the number one reason was the feeling it was time for a change. ⌘ Read more
'The last generation to have shame about it': Naomi Watts on reshaping the narrative around menopause
Academy Award-nominated actor Naomi Watts was in her mid-thirties when she started experiencing signs of perimenopause. Now, she wants this generation to be the last to experience shame around menopause. ⌘ Read more
First Australian repatriation flight from Israel lands in Sydney, carrying 222 passengers
The first chartered repatriation flight to arrive in Australia from Israel since war broke out in the Middle Eastern country arrives in Sydney. ⌘ Read more
Portland Bay netting ban a 'historic moment', but it doesn't mesh with commercial fishing
Recreational fishers are celebrating the banning of netting in the bay, but a commercial operator fears it will kill his business. ⌘ Read more
'You look like Nicolas Cage': Shop owner's suspicions confirmed as Hollywood actor browses Busselton
Annie Liban had no idea actor Nicolas Cage was shooting a movie in WA until he walked through the doors of her small Asian grocery store. ⌘ Read more
Assaults on police in the Kimberley increase as magistrate highlights impact on officers
A magistrate in Western Australia's north condemns a recent assault on police, with the number of attacks against officers in the Kimberley region increasing by more than 50 per cent in 12 months. ⌘ Read more
Victim of historical sexual abuse sues Western Bulldogs for damages
Adam Kneale has accused the Western Bulldogs of turning a blind eye to a sexual predator who preyed on young boys at the club four decades ago. ⌘ Read more
Four months after being placed in receivership, Perth Glory has a new owner
After months of uncertainty, the Perth Glory has a new owner after being bought by a Melbourne-based property developer. ⌘ Read more
Multicultural leader quits over SA government's response to Israel-Gaza war
Muslim community leader Ahmed Zreika quits his board membership with the SA Multicultural Commission in protest against the state government's stance on the Israel-Gaza war, which he says has been characterised by anti-Palestinian bias. ⌘ Read more
Hopes backburning will slow NT fire that has burnt more than 2.8 million hectares
Backburns have been put in place with the aim of stopping the fire before it moves from scrubland into the Barkly's open plains, which are some of the NT's most productive cattle country. ⌘ Read more
Woman accused of 'pulling actual clumps of hair' our of police officer's scalp pleads not guilty
A failed South Australian Senate candidate and anti-vaccine protester standing trial for assaulting a female police officer will argue she was attempting to free herself from an "unlawful" arrest, a court hears. ⌘ Read more
Judge grants stay of non-publication order for high-profile man accused of rape in Toowoomba
Lawyers for a high-profile man charged with rape west of Brisbane have formally appealed a court's decision to allow his identity to be revealed ⌘ Read more
'It would be easier to get them to vote for cane toads': Why Peter Greste doesn't think voters will back his calls
An Australian journalist who spent 400 days imprisoned in an Egyptian jail on terrorism charges is calling for media freedom to be enshrined in Australia's constitution — but concedes it's unlikely to ever eventuate. ⌘ Read more
Canberra man facing two attempted murder charges for alleged ANU stabbing to undergo psychiatric assessment
Alex Ophel, who is facing two charges of attempted murder for allegedly stabbing two women at the Australian National University, will undergo psychiatric assessment before his case returns to court. ⌘ Read more
Man charged over 'offensive language' at Sydney pro-Palestinian rally
Man is arrested in Sydney's west after allegedly making offensive comments at the rally in Hyde Park at the weekend. ⌘ Read more
NSW will push on with First Nations treaty despite Voice referendum's defeat. Here's what it means
While New South Wales has the biggest Indigenous population, it's the only state or territory not to have already started the treaty process. So what might a treaty look like in the state and what happens from here? ⌘ Read more
With fly season underway in Australia, get to know our most common species and how to keep them away
Early warm weather has triggered a bumper season for Australia's 30,000 fly species. So who are these curious insects, and how should we think about their presence in our lives? ⌘ Read more
Russia's invasion of Ukraine reaches 600 days, as fighting escalates in key areas
Ukraine says Russia is running out of steam in some areas, but fighting in other locations has "significantly escalated". ⌘ Read more
Australian man's romance lands him in the middle of Israel-Gaza war
Blake Dory grew up in Noosa. Last year on a European holiday, he fell in love with an Israeli woman. Now he's experienced war firsthand and his partner is soon off to the frontline. ⌘ Read more
'Extraordinary injustice': Canberra man found not guilty of rape admits to having sex with victim despite previous denial
An ACT Supreme Court Justice labels the task of sentencing a man cleared of rape as an "extraordinary injustice" after fresh admissions he had sex with the victim despite previously denying all allegations. ⌘ Read more
'The goalposts seem to shift': Meg Lanning slams WBBL over English player's signing
Australian star Meg Lanning slams the WBBL's decision to allow England hero Nat Sciver-Brunt to play for Perth despite avoiding the competition's draft. ⌘ Read more
Kalgoorlie health service I-Medical Australia accused of failing to pay thousands in wages to locum doctors
A WA medical practice is at the centre of a pay dispute with doctors and medical service providers who say they are owed thousands of dollars in unpaid fees. ⌘ Read more
Police charge woman with defrauding regional WA community centre
A former employee has been charged with misappropriating funds from the York Community Resource Centre as the local council seeks to buy it from creditors. ⌘ Read more
Maddison's family pays $360 a week to live in a tent. She worries about her education and safety
The 16-year-old's family moved out of their rental home when it went up for sale in the middle of this year. Now, they are living in a tent about an hour away from her school. ⌘ Read more
Former attorney-general asks DPP to investigate if pressure from Tasmanian premier breached law
Former Tasmanian Attorney-General Elise Archer confirms she has lodged a criminal complaint that the premier made unlawful threats to her, an assertion he has rejected in parliament. ⌘ Read more
Mum issues warning after bacon and egg roll almost costs nine-year-old her life
A Newcastle woman whose daughter spent a month in hospital after having life-saving surgery is urging people to be aware of the hidden danger a common cleaning tool can pose. ⌘ Read more
Fundraisers 'fuming' as disability support service sells respite home built by local community
A non-profit organisation has angered many Esperance residents by selling a respite home believed to be built entirely from community donations and government grants. ⌘ Read more
'A human being that deserved better': Shane Tapp's family hope inquest will deliver answers
For more than two years, Shane Tapp's family has pushed for more information surrounding his death by the Katherine River in the Northern Territory. ⌘ Read more
NT Government suspends Barkly Regional Council, places it under 'official management'
The Local Government Minister says he made the decision because he was satisfied "there are, or may be, serious deficiencies in the conduct of the Council's affairs". ⌘ Read more
Brisbane City Council to slash spending by $400m in effort to keep 'downward pressure' on rates
Affected projects include the Toowong to West End green bridge and the public art component of the Brisbane Metro line, with cuts to spending on contractors also flagged. ⌘ Read more
Mystery solved as Rick & Morty returns with new voice actors
Rick & Morty creator and voice actor Justin Roiland's firing sparked internet debate over who would replace him on the show. As season seven begins, what's the verdict? ⌘ Read more
Live: Port Adelaide makes draft threat as AFL trade period reaches crucial penultimate day
With only two days left, negotiations are getting frosty with clubs scrambling to get their work done before the end of AFL trade period. Get the latest news, analysis and discussion in our live blog. ⌘ Read more
Victorian government to establish integrity commission investigating MP misconduct
A new commissioner will be appointed in Victoria to investigate inappropriate parliamentary workplace behaviour by MPs and Ministers. ⌘ Read more
Eddie Jones fronts the media, says he's staying as Wallabies coach
Wallabies coach Eddie Jones is facing the media in Sydney amid speculation about his future following Australia's disappointing Rugby World Cup performance. ⌘ Read more
Polly's electorate had the highest No vote in NSW but her community 'won't stop fighting' for change
After returning the strongest rejection of the Voice to Parliament in NSW at 79 per cent, the federal electorate of Parkes is coming to terms with what that means for its 25,000 Indigenous residents. ⌘ Read more
Clarion call for native wildlife emergency response plan as bushfire season rapidly approaches
Wildlife rescue organisations in New South Wales warn that native animals remain at risk in the absence of a disaster response plan as this year's bushfire season approaches. ⌘ Read more
Julia Cornwell McKean comes from a family of problem solvers. Meet Berrigan's first Indigenous mayor
As a precocious 10-year-old, she wrote to then-prime minister Bob Hawke. Forty years on, the Wiradjuri woman is Berrigan Shire Council's first Indigenous mayor. ⌘ Read more
Man’s body found after bushfire hits property west of Kempsey
Emergency services were called to a rural property in Temagog on Monday night after concerns were raised for a 56-year-old man missing after a fire passed through the area. ⌘ Read more
Voice defeat comes as a relief to many in this rural WA town, as others lose faith in 'white Australia'
The resounding No vote in Western Australia has been met with relief by many who say it was a distraction, while others say there will be ramifications for reconciliation. ⌘ Read more
'Amazing, spectacular, sensational': Spider-Man 2 on PS5 is a return to form for the Friendly Neighbourhood Spider-Men
"Spider-Man 2 on PS5 builds on the story and gameplay of 2018's release to deliver a true, blockbuster experience." ⌘ Read more
Could the 'elusive' dugong could be thrust into the spotlight as Brisbane's Olympic mascot?**
Dugong enthusiasts from Moreton Bay say Australians are known as great swimmers and the sea mammal would be the "perfect" mascot for the games in 2032. ⌘ Read more
Live: ASX to rise ahead of RBA board meeting minutes, Wall Street rallies
A rally on Wall Street is likely to send Australian stocks higher, while minutes of the Reserve Bank's October board meeting is due out today. Follow the latest updates in our live blog. ⌘ Read more
'Wouldn't let your dog live there': Remote leaders call for new gap closing efforts after No vote
Indigenous leaders in the Northern Territory are calling for sustained focus on remote communities following the Voice to Parliament referendum defeat. ⌘ Read more
The 'Matilda's effect' borne out of the Women's World Cup is rippling into grassroots sport
The surge of young players follows Australia's success at the Women's World Cup, which sold out stadiums, saw record ratings, and turned relatively unknown players into household names. ⌘ Read more
Country music is all the rage in the US, but in Australia it's still no sure thang
In recent weeks, four country songs have held the number one American chart slot consecutively. But for Australian country artists, it's a long hard road to stardom. ⌘ Read more
How one of Australia's biggest pop exports plotted her journey from girl in the crowd to star on stage
Natalie Imbruglia's childhood dream was to become a star. While realising that dream brought unexpected curve balls, she says she wouldn't do anything differently. ⌘ Read more
Complaint lodged over indefinite detention and seclusion of Brisbane man
Concerns about the "cruel, inhuman and degrading" treatment of a man with an intellectual disability has prompted a complaint. ⌘ Read more
The Voice rejected, Torres Strait Islanders look to other alternatives, including a 'voice from the deep'
More than 70 per cent of people on Thursday Island/Waiben voted in favour of a Voice to Parliament. Defeat hasn't cooled their desire for more control over their region's affairs. ⌘ Read more
Aboriginal remains stolen by controversial ethnologist repatriated after a century in Austria
Six First Nations ancestors will return to Aboriginal nations in Victoria, NSW, and South Australia from the Austrian Academy of Sciences. The remains were stolen from graves in 1905 by an Austrian anthropologist "without any ethical standards". ⌘ Read more
The town where dead bodies still lie on streets more than a week after Hamas's attack
The community of Kfar Aza was among the prime targets when Hamas terrorists stormed into Israel. More than a week later, dead bodies and explosives still litter the streets. ⌘ Read more
Photomicrography competition dishes up spectacular images of the teeny-tiny
An image of a rodent optic nerve head, one of almost 1,900 entries from 72 countries, takes first place in the Small World competition. ⌘ Read more
Compassion, solace and a barbecue — on the frontline with the guardian angels of the rough sleepers
Outreach workers Ada Watson and Ayden McMahon are at the coalface of the homelessness crisis, watching over rough sleepers like Ray Farquhar and working to help the desperate and the vulnerable. ⌘ Read more
'Closed for too long': Calls for summer access to 'treasured' Sydney beach as upgrades run overtime
The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) closed Neilson Park's Shark Beach in the city's east in early 2022, after its 100-year-old seawall was damaged in a 2016 storm. ⌘ Read more
The lies and disinformation of the Voice referendum have been exposed, but Australia is sleepwalking towards the future
Of the many lessons of Saturday's referendum on the Voice to Parliament, there is one which must be more urgently addressed — our appetite for mistruths, writes Linton Besser. ⌘ Read more
Gaza hospitals expected to have 24 hours of fuel left, while Israel plans to evacuate residents near Lebanon border
Thousands of patients will be put at risk as reserves of fuel across Gaza hospitals are expected to last 24 more hours, the United Nations humanitarian office (OCHA) said. ⌘ Read more
Israel not responsible for safety of civilians in northern Gaza, former vice prime minister says
Former vice prime minister of Israel, Tzipi Livni, says Israel will not be responsible for civilian casualties in northern Gaza after Israel issued evacuation orders to about one million people. ⌘ Read more
'Where can we go?': The Gazans who refuse to leave their homes despite the risks
The Abumarzouq family in north Gaza has heard the order to leave ahead of Israel's expected ground assault. While they know it's not safe to stay, they're not going anywhere. ⌘ Read more
Martti Ahtisaari, former Finnish president and Nobel Peace Prize winner, dies at 86
Remembered as the president who piloted Finland into a global EU era, Martti Ahtisaari was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2008 for his work to resolve international conflicts. ⌘ Read more
Cricket Australia hails 'game-changer' Olympics inclusion
Cricket has been confirmed as a new Olympic sport for the 2028 LA Games, with Cricket Australia hailing the move as a "game-changer" for the sport. ⌘ Read more
'Roo-jitsu': How one Mildura martial artist saved his dog from a rogue kangaroo
Mick Moloney was relaxing by the river over the weekend before discovering a kangaroo had his beloved dog Hatchi trapped in a headlock. ⌘ Read more