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Just months after 'evil twin' cyclones, Vanuatu braces for new 'destructive' category 5 cyclone Lola
Seven months after being battered by twin cyclones, Vanuatu is bracing for another one as cyclone Lola bears down on the country's second-biggest city. ⌘ Read more
Aboriginal elders make 'difficult' decision to relocate ancestral remains found at housing development
The ancestral remains of at least 27 people will be re-buried at a location near the $3 billion Riverlea development in Adelaide's north where they were found earlier this year. ⌘ Read more
Australia missed out on the 'ring of fire' solar eclipse, but new imagery gives us a taste to what it was like
The other side of the world was treated to a 'ring of fire' annular solar eclipse. Here's a look at the celestial event in a way never seen before. ⌘ Read more
Is this what the offshore wind farms of the future might look like?**
Images of what a proposed offshore Illawarra wind zone in New South Wales could look like from land are released by the federal government, following intense community scrutiny of the project. ⌘ Read more
Herald Sun cartoonist defends nude catwalk depiction of Premier Jacinta Allan
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan is among those criticising a nude depiction of her published in the Herald Sun, describing it as "sexualised imagery" — but the cartoonist has defended his work as "fair political comment". ⌘ Read more
AFP grilled on why it allowed Hong Kong officers to tour sensitive cyber command
The Australian Federal Police is being questioned over why it allowed police from Hong Kong to tour cyber sites in Canberra and Perth, despite concerns of Chinese espionage. ⌘ Read more
Proposal to charge $859 to challenge WA mining activities 'anti-democratic', opponents say
Lodging objections to permits for mining activities is currently free in Western Australia, but the state government says it needs more resources and funding to meet an increase in challenges. ⌘ Read more
How a cancer journey that started when Lee-Ann was a child helped her live a happy, healthy life
Lee-Ann Lovegrove's cancer story started when she was just 11. Now 47, the central Queensland woman says she is living proof that a positive mind and body can help combat disease. ⌘ Read more
Jonny Bairstow complains about Lord's stumping, says Australia claimed illegitimate catches during Ashes
Jonny Bairstow claims Australia claimed illegal catches during the Ashes, as part of his first in-depth reflection on his controversial stumping by Alex Carey in the second Test. ⌘ Read more
How big is the Gaza Strip? Here's how the tiny enclave compares to Australia and the world
The tiny enclave of Gaza is home to 2.1 million people on the coast of the Mediterranean. Here's how it compares in size to Australia. ⌘ Read more
At 84, Beverley loves her rose garden and living at home. Her council makes that possible
When residents called on this Victorian council to keep providing in-home aged care services, it listened, despite recent federal reforms that have led other local governments to withdraw from the sector. ⌘ Read more
What's behind the chirping crickets and singing cicadas that herald the summer months?**
While most are mating calls, the wrong noise in the wrong area can also leave a cricket, cicada or other bug in mortal peril. ⌘ Read more
Sir Paul McCartney super fan says his extensive memorabilia doesn't sit idle — 'it's used, it's loved'
Noel Johnson was a on school trip to London's Heathrow Airport when he first saw The Beatles. 60 years later, he is thrilled he'll get a chance to hear their songs live in his home town. ⌘ Read more
Getting a restraining order can be hard for regional women. FIFO lawyers hope to change that
Fly-in fly-out lawyer visits and "virtual offices" are helping women in regional WA access domestic violence support, but concerns remain about funding for services on the ground. ⌘ Read more
Minister says treaty 'almost impossible' without bipartisanship support in Queensland
Queensland Treaty Minister Leeanne Enoch reveals treaty-making could be pushed back beyond even the next term of government, as she seeks to clarify Labor's position on the issue. ⌘ Read more
Another record tumbles for Aussie Ange as Tottenham goes back to the top of the EPL table
Ange Postecoglou claims the record for the most points gained by an EPL manager in their first nine games, as Tottenham goes top of the table. ⌘ Read more
World Rugby investigating alleged racial slur in England-South Africa World Cup semifinal
World Rugby says it will review an allegation of racism from South Africa's World Cup semifinal win over England, with Springboks hooker Bongi Mbonambi at risk of missing the final if found guilty. ⌘ Read more
Homeless charity says government red tape is driving it to closure
The charity says it will have to close or stop offering housing if it can't get help meeting costly regulatory requirements. ⌘ Read more
Louise and Bruce gave up home ownership to house-sit their way around Australia
From pet-sitting goats to seeing rainbows at Uluru and making friends in new outback towns, the grandparents are living a totally different life to the one they had — and they love it. ⌘ Read more
'Worse than any adult prison': WA Children's Court president launches broadside at those in charge of Unit 18
The president of WA's Children's Court once again takes aim at Unit 18 – labelling it responsible for a young offender being released into the community more dangerous than when he went in. ⌘ Read more
Twitchers celebrate arrival of rare eastern osprey chick after clever plan hatched to outwit hungry fox
A rare baby eastern osprey hatches on Tumby Island in South Australia, attracting interest from bird watchers across the globe. ⌘ Read more
Afghanistan cause another World Cup shock, leaving England at rock bottom
Afghanistan's second major upset win of the World Cup takes Pakistan by surprise and leaves reigning champion England dead last in the tournament standings. ⌘ Read more
Bones, avocados and palm fronds: This dressmaker makes wearable art from things she finds
No wire, no velcro, no zips, no elastic. This was the challenge Carmel Ryan faced in making her piece for this year's Australian Wearable Art Festival. ⌘ Read more
Teenagers are using typewriters to get down words that 'can't be hacked'
A "surprising" writing trend has emerged, according to typewriter enthusiasts who say school students are better engaging with the more tactile creative process. ⌘ Read more
Off-duty pilot tries to shut down airplane engines mid-flight, charged with attempted murder
Joseph David Emerson, 44, faces 83 counts each of attempted murder and reckless endangerment after the incident. ⌘ Read more
Australian man trapped in Gaza says he is risking his life to buy essentials for his family
A family of four, including two young children, were in Gaza for the first time in 12 years when Hamas attacked. They say while they're enduring the ongoing destruction, their mental health is "beyond horrible". ⌘ Read more
What are 'long dogs' and why are they driving adult Bluey fans crazy?**
If you pause the telly at just the right moment and look in just the right spot, you'll see it. Or you could just look up the answers online, but where's the fun in that? ⌘ Read more
'I never dropped my guard': Jimmy Barnes on music, violence and finding the 'courage' to heal
Jimmy Barnes created a soundtrack that shaped many Australians' own stories, but, reflecting on the songs that made him, it's clear Barnesy's belting voice came from a painful place, writes Zan Rowe. ⌘ Read more
One person fighting for life, another with burns after house destroyed at Royal Park
A man is fighting for life and a woman is hospitalised with burns after a fire at a house in suburban Adelaide on Monday evening. ⌘ Read more
NDIS participants fear for 'unknown 27,000' people who could be diverted from scheme
The government forecasts it can divert 27,000 people who would otherwise join the National Disability Insurance Scheme into different disability programs. Participants with psychosocial disability say they shouldn't be targeted as a "lesser" group that is not given equal access to the NDIS. ⌘ Read more
The people of Yarrabah feel 'rejected' by the Voice result and hoped a Yes vote would stop residents dying young
Like many remote Indigenous communities, Yarrabah voted overwhelmingly in favour of a Voice to Parliament. The result of the referendum has left leaders feeling "rejected". ⌘ Read more
'There will be one in your neighbourhood': Queensland government promises EV chargers every 150 kilometres
Energy Minister Mick de Brenni tells those making the switch to electric: there will be an EV charger nearby. ⌘ Read more
Politics, strategy, morality: The three factors that will determine the shape of Israel's Gaza campaign
History has shown us that once wars begin, military actions often take on a life of their own. Regardless of when, or if, Israel enters Gaza with its ground forces in the coming days, there will be many surprises ahead, writes Mick Ryan. ⌘ Read more
Microsoft to help Australia build online 'shield' to fend off growing cyber threats: PM
Tech giant Microsoft will help Australia build a "cyber shield" as part of a plan to sink billions of dollars into securing and expanding the national digital economy, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reveals on a trip to the US. ⌘ Read more
Iain says he has little hope for his industry's future as experts try to raise interest in 'rare trades'
Blacksmith Iain Hamilton says there is money in rare industries like his, but it's hard to get new people into them when the national apprenticeship system means he can't offer any formal qualifications. ⌘ Read more
Coming from a country where 'police are killers', Rajabu's new job helping connect cultures may seem surprising
Rajabu Mudanzi fled the Democratic Republic of Congo decades ago and eventually settled in Australia. Speaking 10 languages, the man who "likes to help" is now working as a police liaison officer in Townsville. ⌘ Read more
Gagged and grief stricken, yet defiant: Ecologists and climate scientists reveal devastating culture of suppression
The beauty and wonder of the natural world is what keeps scientists like Dana Bergstrom fighting to protect it. She's one of many who say speaking out comes at a cost  but not speaking up can take an even greater personal toll. ⌘ Read more
Police investigating the cause of 'suspicious' bushfire on the NSW Mid-North Coast
Detectives want to speak with the driver of a utility seen driving through the area of a blaze that has burned through 3,000 hectares of the Hat Head National Park since last week. ⌘ Read more
How AI is changing the fashion industry and making models susceptible to 'deepfake porn'
As regulators try to navigate the impact of artificial intelligence, could it outpace them, and will fashion models and the people behind their photo shoots be some of the first casualties as avatars take over? ⌘ Read more
Wracked by devastating droughts, the Marshall Islands has devised creative rain-storage systems
The Marshall Islands are surrounded by seawater, but fresh water is in short supply. As the Pacific nation stares down the barrel of climate change, people are working to help mitigate what's to come. ⌘ Read more
Why these Israeli towns fear an enemy in the north could enter the war — again
The town of Shlomi is one of dozens of communities within 2 kilometres of Israel's border with Lebanon that have been evacuated over fears that a second front line could open up in the north and drag in other regional players. Here's what the ABC found on a visit there. ⌘ Read more
Alarm over unstable foundations at Albury hospital drives cracks in new $558m master plan
The organisation representing doctors and surgeons in Albury–Wodonga say it has "serious concerns" for patient safety after it emerged parts of Albury hospital has been damaged by shifting foundations. ⌘ Read more
Why higher fuel prices might stop another rate hike from the RBA on Melbourne Cup day
Higher fuel prices make a compelling argument for the RBA to lift rates again next month, but the risks of it setting a foot wrong when it comes to policy are high to extreme, writes business editor Ian Verrender. ⌘ Read more
'They're killing me, mum': Marjorie was in a men's prison for years. Then she died
Marjorie identified as a woman, but was put in with men in Tasmania's Risdon Prison. Eventually, she refused treatment for an illness and died. Now, her family wants an investigation — saying authorities knew she was at risk of abuse. ⌘ Read more
Augustus the baby brushtail possum was orphaned. His carers say he's a sign of a big problem
Wildlife Victoria has seen a more than 50 per cent increase in the number of calls about orphaned and injured wildlife across the state compared to this time last year. Here's why and what you can do to help an animal in need. ⌘ Read more
Home sound-proofing plans unveiled for suburbs affected by Western Sydney Airport flight paths
The federal government releases the draft document outlining the noise and environmental impacts of the proposed flight paths for the $5.3 billion Western Sydney International Airport in Badgerys Creek. ⌘ Read more
Heavy rain to provide fire threat relief, but not before another hot weather spell in NSW
Temperatures will climb early this week, before widespread rain in NSW helps neutralise fire threats in the state. ⌘ Read more
Israel launches 'deep raids' against Hamas militants inside Gaza
The Israeli military says the Gaza raids are meant to thin-out Hamas numbers before the next phase of the war and collect intelligence on hostages. ⌘ Read more
Cricket loses an 'icon' as Indian great Bishan Bedi dies aged 77
As a cricketer and a commentator, Bishan Bedi was unwavering in his views and pursuit of success both on and off the cricket field. ⌘ Read more
Adelaide woman receives settlement after 12-year battle with Google
A line has been finally been drawn under an Adelaide woman's 12 year legal battle against global tech giant Google after she sued the company twice, mostly unrepresented – and won. ⌘ Read more
Woman dead after police called to home in Canberra's north over reported stabbing
A woman has been pronounced dead at a home in Bruce and a man has been taken to hospital in a serious condition. ⌘ Read more
Former Aboriginal justice agency boss takes stand in wrongful dismissal trial
The former chief executive of the North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency, Priscilla Atkins, is suing the organisation over her termination in February. ⌘ Read more
Government reforms spark long delays for WA council election results
WA's Electoral Commissioner concedes the move to preferential voting and the direct election of mayors has left candidates and communities across the state waiting longer than usual for local government poll results. ⌘ Read more
Asmaa was visiting family when war erupted in Gaza. Now she can't get out
A University of Sydney student is among an estimated one million Palestinians displaced by the war in Gaza. ⌘ Read more
'I do not feel supported by you': Inquest hears Aboriginal teen's plea to child protection ahead of tragic suicide
A coronial inquest into the death of a 17-year-old Aboriginal girl in Central Victoria is investigating the adequacy and responsiveness of the state's child protection services. ⌘ Read more
WA man jailed for five years after pouring boiling soup over partner
The 45-year-old Broome man left his partner with second degree-burns following the violent attack, described by the sentencing judge as "totally unacceptable". ⌘ Read more
'You got me, chief': Video of correctional officer's police interview played during murder trial
A jury listens to a correctional officer describe the moment he discharged his firearm during an inmate's attempted escape in northern NSW. ⌘ Read more
Surf coach Mark Richardson nearly died in a Balinese hospital. The experience has given him 'a new lease on life'
The Gold Coast man is recovering a home with a new outlook, a month after medical complications during a Balinese holiday prompted a massive outpouring of support — and an emergency evacuation. ⌘ Read more
Inquiry into child sex abuse at Victorian state primary schools hears of survivor heartbreak
Timothy Courtney says the abuse started when he was in year 3 at Beaumaris Primary School. He tells a state inquiry he hopes sharing his story will help to reduce the stigma felt by other survivors. ⌘ Read more
Hidden police recordings aired in trial of woman whose ex-partner was fed through woodchipper
Secret conversations captured on hidden police recording devices inside the home of Sharon Graham have been played to a jury. ⌘ Read more
​​​​​​​The share market has just 'corrected', so how much of a worry is that?**
The Australian share market has entered a "technical correction", while war, economic uncertainty and higher interest rates creat the perfect storm. ⌘ Read more
50s Hollywood icon Rock Hudson inspired a new dialogue on AIDS. Now his double life is laid bare in a documentary
Rock Hudson's chiselled masculinity and effortless charm made him a much sought-after romantic lead in a string of 1950s and 1960s movie classics's. What the world didn't know was that this matinee idol was gay. ⌘ Read more
Alleged 'bicycle bandit' robbed banks while battling cancer, SA court hears
Kym Parsons, who is accused of carrying out 10 bank robberies while armed with a rifle in South Australia, has been granted home detention bail. ⌘ Read more
Diamonds win Constellation Cup despite losing final Test
Australia secures its 11th Constellation Cup crown on points aggregate despite losing the final two Tests of the series in New Zealand. ⌘ Read more
Billy was 17 when he was killed in a robbery gone wrong. A $1m reward hopes to solve the cold case
In 1996, exactly 27 years today, 17-year-old Michael Hegedus was shot in the chest and stomach in what police say was a botched service station robbery. A reward for information is being offered by police. ⌘ Read more
High school teacher avoids jail time after punching student in classroom brawl filmed and shared on social media
A judge says Michael John Kable, 63, "was subject to extreme provocation as a casual teacher" prior to the assault at Maitland Grossman High School, and the offence was "out of character". ⌘ Read more
Emergency warnings issued for fast-moving fires in southern Queensland
Residents at Cypress Gardens, Millmerran Downs and Tara are being warned to leave immediately due to fast-moving bushfires. ⌘ Read more
Police say man's sex worker appointment linked to alleged murder of unit owner
Police say an elderly unit owner was trying to help his wife and another woman in distress when he was allegedly murdered by a man in Queensland's Wide Bay. ⌘ Read more
Snippets from the Britney Spears memoir have been published. Here's why her story is captivating so many of us
It's not publicly available yet, but the tell-all book has already been the subject of a flurry of stories about the star's hidden personal life and reignited conversations about the dark side of naughties pop culture. ⌘ Read more
Bumper cruise ship season expected by NSW town as plans to expand Eden wharf continue
Cruise ships return to NSW far south coast, as development on two major infrastructure and hospitality projects continue ⌘ Read more
'It was quite gory': Alyssa Healy hopeful of WBBL return, India tour after dog bite
The Australia vice-captain is hopeful of touring India following surgery on a badly damaged finger after getting her hand between two unruly dogs. ⌘ Read more
Grant saw a 'surreal' blue light in the water. Experts say it is a climate change warning
Passers-by describe it as stepping into a "dream world" but experts say the bright blue and green lights from bioluminescent algae are a marker for the warming planet. ⌘ Read more
Adelaide nightclub fined for ad urging patrons to take off their bra for free drinks
South Australia's Business and Consumer Services fines Woolshed on Hindley for a social media post that encouraged patrons to remove their bras for free drinks. ⌘ Read more
Meryl Streep confirms she's been separated from husband for six years
Another stalwart Hollywood couple reveal they have been separated for several years. ⌘ Read more
Glenelg Shire loses third councillor within months as Mayor concedes there are 'issues'
Mayor Scott Martin denies the council has become "unworkable" after a string of resignations this year. ⌘ Read more
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce is a phenomena that is not going away — here's what it means for the NFL
Taylor Swift continues to dominate coverage as she supports Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs — here's what the melding of two of America's biggest pop culture phenomena mean for both Swifties and the NFL. ⌘ Read more
Junior women reportedly ranked in 'Hotties List' circulated by Infrastructure Department staff
A "Hotties List" of graduate women in the Infrastructure Department was reportedly circulated by male graduates, according to a complaint by one employee. ⌘ Read more
Premier refuses to rule out changes at top of Department of Justice after Unit 18 boy's death
Cleveland Dodd died after taking his own life at Casuarina Prison's Unit 18, and the WA Premier says the teenager was "let down" by his government. ⌘ Read more
Geelong family reeling after shed fire kills two young children and injures siblings
The aunt and uncle of two children who died and two others who were severely injured in a shed fire in Geelong say their mother tried to save them as she pulled them from the flames. ⌘ Read more
Canberra man who allegedly raped, choked and filmed his partner found hiding in roof cavity
The woman first complained to police early this month but officers only located the man when a neighbour reported hearing noises coming from their backyard and roof. ⌘ Read more
Aussie Steelers beat Canada to win wheelchair rugby World Cup in Paris
The Australian Steelers team tunes up for next year's Paralympics with a dominant display in the final to beat Canada and clinch the International Wheelchair Rugby World Cup title in Paris. ⌘ Read more
Police confirm family killed in Pine Creek crash includes four children
Northern Territory Police formally identify the ages of a family killed in a horror crash on the Stuart Highway at Pine Creek last month. ⌘ Read more
China wine tariff review 'no silver bullet', but Australian producers hold hope for the future
Wine exports to China have dropped to a low of $10 million a year, but China's announcement it will review tariffs on imports has given a glimmer of hope to the industry. ⌘ Read more
WA government dodges questions on outback school attendance as truancy crisis rolls on
A year after apologising for the botched rollout of school attendance plans in Halls Creek, the government is giving broad answers about strategies to fix the school's high truancy rate. ⌘ Read more
Kerr stars again for Chelsea as Matildas guns all notch wins in Women's Super League
Sam Kerr sets up two goals in a dominant Chelsea performance, while Steph Catley and Caitlin Foord also win with Arsenal. ⌘ Read more
New Indigenous languages strategy in Queensland as grants given out to preserve languages
Queensland community groups will be given hundreds of thousands of dollars in new grants from the state government to help preserve and revitalise First Nations languages. ⌘ Read more
Hundreds of billions of dollars held by Australians in foreign tax havens, report estimates
Australians hold more than a third of a trillion dollars in known tax havens and profit-shifting by multinational firms deprives Treasury of almost $11 billion a year, finds a new international report. ⌘ Read more
Don's skin disease is common but trying to manage it consumed his life for 15 years
Psoriasis affects an estimated 2 to 4 per cent of Australians, and its physical, mental and financial toll can be devastating. ⌘ Read more
Live: ASX set to fall after Wall St lost ground every day last week on Israel-Gaza war worries
The Israel-Gaza war helped send US 10-year bond rates within a whisker of 5 per cent on Friday, leaving Wall Street in the red every session last week, with the ASX set to follow again. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. ⌘ Read more
Albanese is finally getting his US visit, but America's wild dysfunction complicates the trip
Anthony Albanese is going to the US at the invitation of Joe Biden, but the drama on Capitol Hill means his message might not be heard as loudly as he'd have liked, writes Jade Macmillan. ⌘ Read more
Teenage girl allegedly beaten by Iran's morality police now 'brain dead', says state media
Photos of the 16-year-old girl published on social media showed her unconscious with a respiratory tube and bandage over her head, visibly on life support. ⌘ Read more
Macadamias 'as rare as the Wollemi pine' get new national recovery plan
A plan of action is adopted to help save the world's only wild macadamia plants from extinction. ⌘ Read more
India beat New Zealand — and the Himalayan fog — to remain perfect at the Cricket World Cup
Heavy fog stopped play for a brief period in Dharamsala, but it could only delay India's march to victory against New Zealand, with Virat Kohli scoring 95. ⌘ Read more
Music festivals 'too busy' to address sexual violence, says survivor-advocate amid legislative bid
Sarah Williams successfully campaigned to make drink spiking and sexual violence prevention training mandatory for bar and security staff. Now, she is urging changes to the NSW Festivals Act. ⌘ Read more
Verstappen wins captivating US Grand Prix, Piastri reitres early
Oscar Piastri fails to finish the US Grand Prix, retiring after a blistering start where he gained four places on the opening lap. ⌘ Read more
Backstroke queen Kaylee McKeown completes lucrative World Cup hat-trick
Kaylee McKeown has won her third backstroke title in consecutive days in Budapest to seal the World Cup series crown and a $158,000 jackpot. ⌘ Read more
Live: 14 trucks carrying aid enter Gaza as Israeli tank accidentally hits Egyptian border guards
A second convoy of aid trucks enters Gaza as Israel apologises for accidentally firing at Egyptian border guards. ⌘ Read more
This council is expecting 240 new residents a week for the next 25 years — and that has some concerned
Moreton Bay has 94 suburbs, takes nearly an hour to traverse and is expecting 240 new residents a week for the next 25 years. But those who live here fear they're not prepared to cope with the impending population explosion. ⌘ Read more
Here's what your home's bushfire risk could look like between now and 2090
As the climate changes, an increasing number of houses in Australia are projected to be exposed to bushfires. Now, a new tool, flagged by a royal commission, has been developed that lets individuals and communities realise their vulnerabilities, plan for change and go into the next disaster better prepared. ⌘ Read more
Three ibis travelled hundreds of kilometres across Queensland. What does their journey tell us?**
In Moreton Bay, thousands of the infamous 'bin chicken' have taken up residence across 40 colonies — and some of them have been found to travel up to 750 kilometres. ⌘ Read more