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Delays expected on Sydney's train network 'well into peak' after communication issue
Trains were stopped at platforms or between stations about 10:30am on Friday due to the error, according to Sydney Trains. ⌘ Read more
Zak Grieve to be released after serving 12 years of life sentence for murder he didn't take part in
Zak Grieve was handed a life sentence in 2013, with a non-parole period of 20 years, for a murder he wasn't there for. Today he will be released from prison. ⌘ Read more
Farmers prove the difference in providing new hope for endangered bird
Central west NSW farmer Rodney Guest is "over the moon" malleefowl incubated and hatched in captivity are thriving in the wild as part of efforts to ensure the survival of the species. ⌘ Read more
Campers evacuated, mines under threat as out-of-control fires surround Mount Isa
Firefighters are battling major blazes around the outback city where a water bombing plane has been flown in for the first time to assist. ⌘ Read more
The Beatles to release one final new song, with a little help from AI
The Beatles release their "final ever" song at 1am next Friday, Australian time, over 43 years after the passing of singer and the song's writer John Lennon. ⌘ Read more
Small southern NSW town loses 56-bed aged care home as staff shortages bite
Southern Cross Care is closing its facility at Moama in the southern Riverina, leaving residents devastated. ⌘ Read more
Vice-President Kamala Harris points to Australia's gun laws after gunman kills 18 in Maine shooting
Australia's gun laws prove the US doesn't have to live with its senseless mass shootings, America's vice-president says, as police continue searching for the bowling alley gunman who killed 18 people in Maine. ⌘ Read more
The true story of Nick Cave and the group once labelled the most dangerous band in the world
Once labelled the "most dangerous band" in the world, Mutiny in Heaven tells the story of The Birthday Party. ⌘ Read more
Police seize hundreds of weapons at collectables stores in Melbourne's south-east
Police investigating youth gangs in Melbourne seize more than 400 illegal weapons in raids on two collectables stores. ⌘ Read more
Fashion designer transforms school uniforms into unique Schoolies outfits
As Year 12 students work through their last assignments and prepare for exams, Jacky Ayres has been making alterations to a growing pile of uniforms to turn them into eye-catching fashion statements for Schoolies. ⌘ Read more
Strike action in the Victorian dairy industry ends after unions broker wage deal
Dairy companies have averted a six-day strike by offering factory workers an improved pay deal. ⌘ Read more
'It's over': England's World Cup defence ends as 'dopey' run out recalls Bairstow blunder
England's coach concedes his team's World Cup hopes have ended with defeat to Sri Lanka, as an embarrassing run out — with shades of Jonny Bairstow's Ashes stumping — marks a low point. ⌘ Read more
'Disastrous' Hurricane Otis leaves dozens dead in Mexico, as search for survivors begins
The deadly hurricane floods streets, rips roofs off homes and hotels, and severs communications, road, and air access, leaving a trail of devastation across Acapulco, a city of nearly 900,000. ⌘ Read more
Bug spray, weed killer among 240 chemicals found in vapes as peak cancer authority wages war on e-cigarettes
A huge rise in the number of young Australians vaping caught the government by surprise and laws to combat it have been slow, according to the Cancer Council, launching a new social media campaign targeting e-cigarette use. ⌘ Read more
More than 30 homes lost to Queensland bushfires as residents anxiously wait to assess the damage
An extreme fire danger remains in Queensland as hundreds of people evacuated from Tara in the state's south nervously wait to be told when they can go home. ⌘ Read more
The cyclone that just hit Vanuatu was the earliest Southern Hemisphere category 5 ever recorded. Here's why
The cyclone not only formed outside of the normal cyclone season, it is now the earliest, strongest system ever recorded in the Southern Hemisphere — by a long way. So what allowed it to become so strong so early on? ⌘ Read more
Coroner inconclusive on whether Blue Mountains house fire that killed toddler accidental or deliberate
An inquest is unable to conclude whether a 2018 house fire that killed a 2-year-old in the Blue Mountains accidental or deliberately lit, with the coroner nonetheless finding "unusual circumstances … certainly worthy of pause and consideration". ⌘ Read more
'Full-on flames and black smoke' in solar system a reminder for home owners' regular maintenance
In the decade since Emerald's Sharron Booth first installed solar panels there have been changes to how their isolators are kept safe. That became all too apparent when flames engulfed part of her rooftop system one recent weekday morning. ⌘ Read more
Live: US economy continues to run hot while Europe finally holds rates
Wall Street has dropped as economic data comes out showing the US economy grew at the fastest pace in nearly two years. Meanwhile, the day after Australia's inflation data came out, shares here are poised to rise. ⌘ Read more
Yesterday, the US Congress appointed a leader. Today, Albanese met him with a request
Anthony Albanese personally lobbies America's new house speaker to help cement the AUKUS submarines deal by the end of this year – just a day after Mike Johnson's appointment to the powerful job. ⌘ Read more
Owners in China take to walking their dogs under the cover of night as mauling of child leads to crackdown
The mauling of a two-year-old by a roaming Rottweiler in China has led to a crackdown by the authorities and an increase in anti-dog sentiment, including a report of a suspected mass poisoning. ⌘ Read more
UK med student who broke his spine 'inspired' to keep studying by trailblazing Australian doctor
In search of a hospital placement for his final year of study, Bristol student Xander Van der Poll took a punt and messaged a doctor 16,000km away on the other side of the world. ⌘ Read more
Weekly news quiz: Vegemite's big birthday, Britney Spears's new book, and the PM's state dinner with Biden in Washington
Australia's favourite yeasty spread celebrates a milestone this week, Britney Spears releases a book and the prime minister has dinner with the US president. Test your knowledge with this week's quiz to find why these events are significant. ⌘ Read more
Shae changed the face of wheelchair rugby and ushered in a new era of success and inclusion
Wheelchair rugby used to be a male-only competition, but in recent years more female and non-binary athletes are taking up the sport, with the Australian Steelers leading the way. ⌘ Read more
Family-run businesses allegedly owed millions by company behind only abattoir in northern WA
Businesses across northern Australia are chasing a Kimberley beef company for significant unpaid debts, according to industry sources. ⌘ Read more
Fiji joined 51 nations criticising China's human rights violations — now its taking its name off the list
Fiji looks set to withdraw from a United Nations motion backed by 51 nations calling on China to address serious human rights violations in Xinjiang to avoid drawing a backlash from Beijing. ⌘ Read more
Controversial Hunter Gas Pipeline gains ground after strategic land purchase by Santos-linked company
Along the route of Santos's controversial pipeline farmers opposed to the project suddenly noticed survey pegs. When they did a title search they found some familiar names — the directors of the company negotiating land access for Santos. ⌘ Read more
Violence and fear from the Israel-Gaza war is spreading across Europe, fuelling tensions and division
While Europe's leaders support Israel's right to respond to Hamas aggression, their citizens are divided, with tensions boiling over and giving rise to Islamophobic and anti-Semitic hate crimes and hostilities. ⌘ Read more
Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou is the beginning of the end for boxing's beautiful, dark, twisted fantasy
When world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury takes on former UFC kingpin Francis Ngannou this weekend it could mark the beginning of the end for boxing's crossover era. ⌘ Read more
Eating healthily can save families $150 at the checkout a fortnight, study finds
Here's how to save money at the checkout with a trolley of healthy food — and you can roll right past that health food aisle. ⌘ Read more
Wild chimpanzees go through menopause too. But the big question is why?**
Urine samples collected from wild chimpanzees in Uganda over decades have revealed older female chimps undergo hormonal changes much like those in menopausal humans. ⌘ Read more
Where to now for Indigenous rights? US, Canada and NZ may hold the answer
United States, Canada and New Zealand share their Indigenous rights success stories as Australia contemplates a new way forward after the Voice referendum. ⌘ Read more
Gaza health ministry issues document after Biden and Israel cast doubt on death toll
The Hamas-run Gaza health ministry issues a 212-page document that it says contains the names and ID numbers of more than 7,000 Palestinians killed. Here are the latest Israel-Gaza updates. ⌘ Read more
Man still missing and prestigious Sydney CBD school remains closed after 'horrific' death of young employee
Lilie James worked as a water polo coach at St Andrew's Cathedral School before her body was found on campus in a bathroom in the gym area. ⌘ Read more
Man who attempted to strangle former partner and told her 'you deserve this' avoids prison
A Tasmanian man avoids jail time after pleading guilty to non-fatal strangling and assaulting his former partner, in one of the state's first cases since new laws were brought in. ⌘ Read more
Why isn't the Israeli army invading Gaza? One of the major reasons is Qatar
The behind-the-scenes role Qatar is playing is a key factor in why the Israeli army has still not begun a ground invasion of Gaza, writes John Lyons. ⌘ Read more
Live: Matildas face Iran in first Olympic qualifier in Perth
Back on home soil for the first time since the World Cup, Australia take on world number 63 Iran as they get their Olympic qualification underway. ⌘ Read more
Legal aid service chair denies auditing former CEO to 'damage' her amid wrongful dismissal trial
Former chief executive of the Northern Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency, Priscilla Atkins, is suing the organisation over allegations she was wrongfully dismissed in February. ⌘ Read more
'Madness and insanity': What it was like being David Beckham's right-hand man
Former Socceroos-turned-agent Andy Bernal was David Beckham's "right-hand man" when the star played for Real Madrid. It was a time of parties with Ronaldo, high-speed car chases, phone hacking, and a paparazzi that would stop at nothing to get a killer shot. ⌘ Read more
South Africa hooker free to play World Cup final after investigation finds insufficient evidence of racial slur
Bongi Mbonambi can take his place in the Springboks' front row for the Rugby World Cup final after insufficient evidence was found that he used discriminatory language towards England flanker Tom Curry. ⌘ Read more
'Absolutely heartbroken': Charity Canberra Pet Rescue looking for new home after intruders vandalise premises
Not-for-profit Canberra Pet Rescue is forced to halt some of its operations and rebuild after vandals left its Curtin location with "thousands of dollars worth of damage" on Tuesday night. ⌘ Read more
The differences between Albanese's deputies and working out where the bodies are in Senate estimates: The week in politics
With the prime minister out of the country this week, clear differences emerged between the acting PM and the foreign minister, who diverged somewhat on the Israel-Hamas conflict, writes Brett Worthington. ⌘ Read more
Canned fruit and vegetable company SPC asks local community for $20 million cash injection
The food processor launches a capital raising venture available to Goulburn Valley residents only, to fund new products and help the company compete internationally. ⌘ Read more
WA government abandons pumped hydro plans to replace Collie coal power
WA Energy Minister Bill Johnston's office says pumped hydro is not feasible for the state's South West based on a report from state energy provider Synergy. ⌘ Read more
Heatwaves, fires grip the north-west as the south-east battles wind and rain. Here's the wrap
Extreme and severe weather warnings are gripping Australia this week all the way from the north-west to the south-east, ranging from fires, heatwaves, rain, a flood threat, a cold front, and a potential cyclone. ⌘ Read more
Adelaide man pleads not guilty to 41 child abuse offences
Samuel Joe Frost, 46, was arrested in March after a five-year manhunt by the Australian Federal Police and the International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol). ⌘ Read more
Bruce Lehrmann named as man accused of rape in Toowoomba
The former Liberal staffer has lost a bid to keep his identity suppressed after being charged with two counts of rape in Toowoomba late last year. ⌘ Read more
Mixed fortunes for Giddey, Simmons in NBA openers as Wembanyama debuts for Spurs
Josh Giddey shines in Oklahoma City's NBA season-opening win over Chicago as fellow Australian star Ben Simmons is benched late in Brooklyn's loss to Cleveland. ⌘ Read more
Mining inquiry chair flags integrity concerns
The NSW Greens MLC chairing an inquiry into the impacts of metal mining on human health says her committee "refused" to hear from key health experts. ⌘ Read more
‘The great Australian treasure hunt’: Could this gun have belonged to a Kelly Gang bushranger?**
An antique gun collector near Brisbane believes he's acquired a gun used by Ned Kelly's infamous gang. ⌘ Read more
NT minister says 'shonky builder' must pay homebuyers over defective houses. He says he's the 'fall guy'
A Darwin builder owing more than $2.5 million to home owners who bought into an affordable housing scheme is being told to pay up. ⌘ Read more
First Nations take legal action over 'inadequate' Murray-Darling water plan consultation
The Murray Lower Darling Rivers Indigenous Nations group launch a legal challenge against the NSW and federal governments, alleging consultation on the state's Fractured Rock Water Resource Plan was not properly conducted. ⌘ Read more
One of Cassius Turvey's accused murderers may face fresh charge amid 'new evidence', court hears
Prosecutors are considering laying a new charge against one of the four people accused of murdering Perth schoolboy Cassius Turvey, the WA Supreme Court is told. ⌘ Read more
Teen apologises to court after pleading guilty to producing extremist material
The boy's lawyer says his client was not radicalised, but prosecutors say his offending was "more than just sharing videos online" and he was coaching others about how to make bombs. ⌘ Read more
New assessments point to rocket failure in Gaza hospital blast, but questions remain
A week on it is still unclear who caused the blast at the al-Ahli Arab hospital in Gaza, but more Western leaders and governments have sought to blame a Palestinian rocket for the explosion which killed many civilians. ⌘ Read more
Family of Clare Nowland granted access to police body-worn footage of her tasering in aged care home
Clare Nowland, 95, died in hospital a week after she was tasered at an aged care home at Cooma in the state's south on May 17. ⌘ Read more
Couple's home condemned after being rocked by earthquake
A Victorian couple are homeless after after an earthquake caused "extensive" damage, leaving their house at risk of collapse. ⌘ Read more
Open water swimmer named as Australia's first 2024 Olympian as River Seine remains a concern over pollution levels
Australia's first confirmed athlete for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games has been named, with open water swimmer Chelsea Gubecka thrilled to be heading to her second Olympics, even as questions remain over the event's River Seine location. ⌘ Read more
Toyah Cordingley's accused killer set to face trial in Cairns as defence lawyer seeks DNA evidence
Police have taken 500 witness statements in their case against a man they allege murdered Toyah Cordingley at a beach north of Cairns, a court has heard. ⌘ Read more
Staff underpaid at federal deparment responsible for employment
The government department responsible for overseeing federal workplace and employment conditions had to pay $200,000 to rectify a more than $60,000 underpayment of 99 staff. ⌘ Read more
Helicopter launched in desperate search for missing north Queensland man
Police and SES are scouring Townsville suburbs for missing man Paul McNab, who has not been seen for two days. ⌘ Read more
Detective who rescued Cleo Smith allegedly leaked confidential police information to journalist, according to CCC report
He was one of the high-profile police officers who rescued Cleo Smith from her kidnapper, but now Cameron Blaine is at the centre of a Corruption and Crime Commission probe. ⌘ Read more
At least 16 killed and 60 injured in Maine mass shooting
Police in the north-east US city of Lewiston say locals should shelter as they search for an active shooter. ⌘ Read more
'I'm in shock': Nice Tour de France finish masks 'very hard' route
The Tour de France will miss Paris for the first time in over a century due to the Olympic Games, as organisers set the stage for a repeat of the race's most heartbreaking finish in history. ⌘ Read more
Police allegedly seize $27m worth of the drug ice in raids on the Gold Coast
Police seize almost $30 million worth of dangerous drugs following searches of two Gold Coast properties. ⌘ Read more
Ramped in their dying moments — staff and families tell inquiry of 'harrowing' waits for hospital treatment
A parliamentary inquiry into ambulance ramping in Tasmania receives "devastating" submissions, including stories of patients dying in corridors while separated from loved ones. ⌘ Read more
Victoria is reviving its State Electricity Commission. What does that mean?**
The Victorian government is moving forward with its election pledge to re-establish the State Electricity Commission as it tries to achieve its renewable energy goals. ⌘ Read more
Concerns Australians not heeding DFAT warnings to consider leaving Lebanon as Israel-Gaza war intensifies
Foreign affairs officials say they have "every indication" that Australians in Lebanon are not listening to their advice to consider leaving the country, despite growing fears that the Israel-Gaza conflict could explode into a broader regional war. ⌘ Read more
Fashion designer reveals secrets to making a good bra
Love them or hate them, bras are part of everyday life for countless women ... but rarely are they hand-made by the wearer. ⌘ Read more
Indigenous leaders seek funds to reopen 'white elephant' Kimberley hostel as housing crisis bites
This $12 million build failed as a student hostel, and now Indigenous leaders want to use it to address social problems in the Kimberley town of Kununurra. ⌘ Read more
Waterless residents forced to do 'a bit of MacGyvering' after second day without supply in Adelaide's south
Residents in Adelaide's southern suburbs who have woken up to find their homes without water for a second day, on the city's coldest October morning in seven years, could be compensated with a deduction from their current bill. ⌘ Read more
From serving 20 meals a week to 100. Albany's free breakfast club is as much about community connection as a feed
As the cost of living increases, a free breakfast run by volunteers is playing an increasingly important role in people's lives. ⌘ Read more
'Pinch myself moment': Meet the Aussies who made the Darth Vader suit and your favourite monsters
In a workshop in Marrickville, this Australian team has worked on creating the monsters and practical effects on films including Star Wars, Alien and Mad Max. Their latest challenge is a pregnant werewolf. ⌘ Read more
Girls aged 12 and 13 arrested over alleged robbery and assault at convenience store
Three girls aged 12 and 13 will face court after they allegedly assaulted a convenience store worker and stole items from the shop in Adelaide's CBD. ⌘ Read more
RBA boss says inflation 'pretty much where we thought' seeing rate rise bets tumble
Bets on an interest rate rise next month have fallen dramatically on Senate testimony from the Reserve Bank governor, having surged yesterday on higher than expected inflation numbers. ⌘ Read more
Dumb Money: The story of how an amateur vlogger took on Wall St bros…and won
America’s fraught start to 2021 sets the scene for this slick drama from the Australian director of I, Tonya and Cruella. ⌘ Read more
Australia's merchant fleet has shrunk from 100 ships to 10 over 30 years. In times of disaster, is that strategic?**
A decade ago, Western Australia shut down state shipping services. Now, in a move to better guarantee supply, the state government is investigating whether it needs to restore maritime lines. ⌘ Read more
Just days before his China visit, Albanese is warmly welcomed to Washington — and there's no mistaking Biden's message
To say Anthony Albanese is walking a diplomatic tightrope as he mends fences with China, while drawing ever closer to the US, is putting it mildly, writes David Speers. ⌘ Read more
When Fatima's daughter was stillborn, she longed for support reflecting her culture and faith — so she helped created it
The rate of stillbirths is higher in migrant, refugee, and First Nations communities — up to twice the rate of the general population. ⌘ Read more
Inquest to ask why surgery notes not passed between hospitals before man died from sepsis
Christopher Glen Essery died in Brisbane's Princess Alexandra Hospital, but a full discharge summary from his previous hospital, including details of a hernia mesh repair, was not transferred. ⌘ Read more
Two dead and 16 homes lost in Tara as Queensland bushfire emergency continues
Authorities have confirmed at least 16 homes have been destroyed in Tara, with dry lightning storms also causing havoc in the region for firefighters overnight. ⌘ Read more
Hunt for pioneering modernist architect's legacy after records destroyed. Could you be living in one of his homes?**
Esmond Dorney is widely celebrated for his groundbreaking modernist buildings in Tasmania and Melbourne, but about 100 of his designs are missing. ⌘ Read more
'They never helped him': Mother breaks silence to speak of unimaginable grief after death of son in custody
Nadene Dodd, the mother of Cleveland Dodd — the first teenager to die in WA's youth detention system since records began — speaks for the first time since he took his own life. ⌘ Read more
Live: RBA boss Michele Bullock to front Senate estimates after inflation jump, Wall Street falls, ASX to follow
The ASX is set to open lower after Wall Street's Nasdaq index fell 2.4 per cent. Meanwhile, RBA governor Michele Bullock will appear at Senate estimates after hotter inflation data increased the risk of a rate hike in November. Follow the day's financial news with insights from our specialist business reporters on our live blog. ⌘ Read more
Diamonds bounce back with convincing opening win over South Africa
Australia bounces back from successive Constellation Cup losses and a quick turnaround to record a 62-43 win over South Africa in Cairns. ⌘ Read more
Monika took her beautiful twins home from hospital. She was dead 12 hours later
A fresh investigation finds there were several failures in communication, staffing and the application of protocols when Monika Mann was discharged from Fiona Stanley Hospital days after giving birth to twins. ⌘ Read more
Gaza residents say they are running out of food and clean water, awaiting fate in 'total darkness'
Amid shortages of food, water and fuel, Gaza residents worry about what is to come as neighbourhoods are reduced to rubble and dead bodies keep piling up. ⌘ Read more
Lifetime ban for champion greyhound trainer sparks debate over Tasmanian animal welfare standards
For years, Tasmania's top-ranked greyhound trainer was on the RSPCA's radar, but inspectors could find no wrongdoing despite monthly visits to his facility. In the end, what brought him down was not how he treated his dogs, because he did so inside the law. ⌘ Read more
How a boy from the outback became an Australian olive oil baron
Chances are you don't know Rob McGavin. But he's made it his life's work to win a place on your kitchen table — and he's been very successful at it. ⌘ Read more
Homicide detectives investigate after woman's body found at Sydney school
NSW Police say officers were called to a school on Kent Street in the CBD over a concern for someone's welfare. A second crime scene has been set up in the city's eastern suburbs. ⌘ Read more
The ACT is introducing new human rights legislation giving people a legal right to a healthy environment
The proposed new human rights laws will be introduced in the ACT Legislative Assembly today. ⌘ Read more
The Matildas are back, so what can we expect from their Olympic qualifiers?**
Taking on Iran, the Philippines, and Taiwan in the second round, what have we got to look forward to from the Matildas' Olympic qualifiers? ⌘ Read more
Property prices back flip, record high prices expected within months
A housing report finds the price downturn in Brisbane is "short and sharp" and is on track to exceed prior highs. ⌘ Read more
Israel's ground invasion of Gaza hasn't happened — yet. These are the three reasons why
After Hamas launched its deadly assault on Israel, it seemed inevitable that a ground invasion would soon follow. But there are three big reasons why the military is not yet ready to enter the enclave. ⌘ Read more
Palestinian deaths estimated at over 6,000, UN shelters overflowing
An estimated 756 Palestinians have died in Israeli strikes in the past 24 hours, the Hamas-run Gaza health ministry says. Here are the latest Israel-Gaza updates. ⌘ Read more
Isabel changed from being a happy child to an irritable one. Then her mother got her tested for coeliac disease
Coeliac disease may be under diagnosed in one in seven kids like Isabel who have a close relative with the inflammatory gut condition. Here's what to look for and when to get tested. ⌘ Read more
Republican Mike Johnson elected US House speaker, ending leadership vacuum
The inexperienced Republican's election ends a turbulent three weeks that left the rudderless chamber unable to respond to the Middle East crisis or carry out any of its basic duties. ⌘ Read more
Albanese presses protecting 'every innocent life' as war overshadows White House talks
Anthony Albanese uses a visit to the White House to praise Joe Biden's steadfast support of Israel while also highlighting the need to protect civilians in Gaza. ⌘ Read more
Christine's builder is among hundreds suspected of misconduct, but very little is being done about it
ASIC has never prosecuted a builder over insolvent trading despite suspicions hundreds of construction companies taking part in the illegal practice. ⌘ Read more
'Dehumanised, ashamed': Chelsea was made to live with her dad — even though she feared him
Chelsea lived in "constant fear" of aggravating her father and says her childhood could have been different had she not been made to live with him. Now, changes in Australian law mean other children will hopefully be spared from the ordeal she endured. ⌘ Read more