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FIFA bans former Spanish football president Luis Rubiales for three years after World Cup kiss
Rubiales resigned in September from his position as RFEF president, saying his position had become untenable. ⌘ Read more
Bendigo woman Analyn 'Logee' Osias mourned after death
A community is in mourning and a 44-year-old man is assisting police with their enquiries after the death of Analyn "Logee" Osias in the Bendigo suburb of Kangaroo Flats. ⌘ Read more
Federal judge reimposes gag order on Donald Trump in 2020 election interference case
The federal judge overseeing Donald Trump's 2020 election interference case in Washington has reimposed a narrow gag order barring him from making public comments targeting prosecutors, court staff and potential witnesses. ⌘ Read more
Advocate for women in construction named 2024 ACT Australian of the Year
A champion for women and girls in the construction industry, Joanne Farrell, is named as the ACT's 2024 Australian of the Year. ⌘ Read more
Woman found dead at hotel in Perth's Crown Casino complex
Police are investigating after a dead body is located in a hotel room at the casino complex in the Perth suburb of Burswood. ⌘ Read more
Terminally ill alleged 'bicycle bandit' to be released on bail
Kym Parsons' lawyer said his client had lost seven kilograms in custody, and argued denying bail would condemn him to death without a trial. ⌘ Read more
Man faces court accused of raping woman at Kununurra football ground
Corinthian Newry is on trial in Kununurra for allegedly raping a woman from a remote Indigenous community at the town's football oval. ⌘ Read more
NT cabinet reshuffle: See who's in and who's out
NT Chief Minister Natasha Fyles has unveiled her new-look cabinet. From fresh faces to demotions, here's who's in and who's out. ⌘ Read more
'We persisted': Forensic lab ignored senior scientist's warning against automation
Scientists persisted with an automated extraction method despite concerns it yielded 90 per cent less DNA, a commission into a state-run lab has heard. ⌘ Read more
Police believe 'truly distressing' puppy killing in Melbourne's west was targeted attack
Warning: This story contains details of animal cruelty. The owner of a three-month-old puppy killed in what appears to be a targeted attack says he and his son have been left traumatised by the violent death. ⌘ Read more
Magpies star out for the AFLW season, but avoids dreaded ACL diagnosis
Collingwood star Ruby Schleicher will miss the rest of the AFLW season with a knee injury but the dual All-Australian avoids a dreaded ACL diagnosis. ⌘ Read more
Has 'fried rice syndrome' caused your food poisoning? Here's how the two hour/four hour rule can help
A condition dubbed "fried rice syndrome" refers to food poisoning from a bacterium called Bacillus cereus, which becomes a risk when cooked food is left at room temperature for too long. Here's what to know and how to protect yourself, writes Enzo Palombo ⌘ Read more
Racing great Damien Oliver ready for one last Melbourne Cup ride before retirement
Damien Oliver is hoping a final fling on European import Alenquer will help him secure a fourth Melbourne Cup victory before his retirement. ⌘ Read more
What are Israel and Hamas working with in the face of brutal urban warfare?**
Despite having a highly-advanced military, on the ground in Gaza Israeli soldiers will be facing off with Hamas in scenarios that could make some of their weapons obsolete and work in the militants' favour. ⌘ Read more
Seoul crowd crush a year on: What has changed since the Itaewon Halloween disaster?**
A year after one of South Korea's deadliest disasters, investigations have been launched and charges have been laid, but what improvements have been made to prevent another stampede? ⌘ Read more
WBBL eyes third umpire changes after howlers in non-televised games
The WBBL will look into changes to the technology used at games, which currently prevents the third umpire from being active in matches not broadcast on television. ⌘ Read more
Jockey fighting for life after mid-race horse collapse injures three riders
Jockey Lachlan Scorse is in an induced coma, and two others have been hospitalised following a mid-race collision at a racetrack in Taree. ⌘ Read more
What makes Earl, a half-blind kelpie, the best working dog in Australia?**
A GPS tracker on Earl's collar has shown he can run faster and longer than all the other top working dogs in Australia. His owner Alex says he'd be lost without the loyal, hardworking kelpie by his side. ⌘ Read more
Parents and midwives fight to save hospital maternity care
Midwives and parents fight to save private maternity care at St John of God Hospital in Bendigo after it was revealed the service was under review with closure being one likely outcome. ⌘ Read more
Paul Kelly song lyrics quoted in hearing about alleged nightclub fight between Latrell Mitchell and Jack Wighton
Latrell Mitchell's lawyer, Jack Pappas, tells the ACT Magistrates Court that police relied on "money and muscle" like in Paul Kelly's song, From Little Things Big Things Grow. ⌘ Read more
Former prime ministers join to condemn Hamas, urge Israel to protect civilian lives
Australia's living prime ministers, except for Paul Keating, make a rare joint statement in solidarity with Jewish Australians, and urging Israel to use "humanity and skill" in its operation against Hamas in Gaza. ⌘ Read more
Suspect lists led to 'gross over-representation' of Indigenous people as targets, NSW Police watchdog finds
A report finds the policy's selection process likely contributed to the "gross over-representation of young Aboriginal targets" — which was "unreasonable, unjust, oppressive" in effect. ⌘ Read more
Man who lured international cricketers to play at suburban Melbourne club spared jail for 'calculating' fraud
A serial fraudster who stole money to stage a star-studded cricket tournament has avoided prison, but the judge warned the reprieve was not "a get-out-of-jail-free card". ⌘ Read more
'Liable to be deported': Man sentenced to two years in jail for choking woman in Canberra motel
A man who was found guilty of choking a woman but not guilty of raping her in a Canberra motel room is jailed by the ACT Supreme Court. ⌘ Read more
Council's plan to impose grass height limit angers locals regional Victoria
A council in the state's south-east has proposed a local law restricting grass growth to 30 centimetres, but farmers say it's "just not feasible". ⌘ Read more
Friends, family and co-stars pay tribute to Matthew Perry
Family, fellow actors and Friends creators have spoken publicly of their heartbreak over the 54-year-old's passing. ⌘ Read more
Record beef prices spurs $11 million loss for Australia's largest meat processor
While beef producers with Australia's largest meat cooperative, the Casino Food Co-op, enjoyed record prices last year, it resulted in a massive hit to its processing business. ⌘ Read more
Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson's new problem — he has more form players than spots in the side
The Matildas are already through to the next round of Olympic qualifying, but coach Tony Gustavsson says his team is not backing off and they still want to go all-out against Taiwan in Perth. ⌘ Read more
Infill homes are touted as a solution to urban sprawl, but have planning rules caught up?**
As Perth continues to sprawl, advocates for medium density infill say planning processes need to be streamlined to make it easier to build new housing in established suburbs. ⌘ Read more
Lifesavers help search for swimmer last seen with 'hand in the air' at unpatrolled beach
Search crews say a man was last seen by friends caught in a rip after entering the water at a Wollongong beach. ⌘ Read more
Bruce Fairfax went missing during a bushwalk with his wife six years ago — now, police open a criminal probe
The Tasmanian man was reported missing on a bushwalk with his wife and their dog six years ago but now police say they're reinterviewing old witnesses. ⌘ Read more
England's disastrous World Cup defence continues with fourth straight loss leaving them in last place
England collapses for less than 200 for the third straight match at the Cricket World Cup, with hosts India storming to a 100-run win. ⌘ Read more
36 buildings, an affair, and the birthplace of kelpies all front of mind during 180-year-old homestead's restoration
A restoration project for the National Trust-listed Warrock Homestead, western Victoria's oldest pastoral station, is uncovering nearly two centuries of treasures at the site known for being the birthplace of Australia's working dog. ⌘ Read more
Australian producers to keep prosecco, feta and parmesan as EU trade deal doomed
A massive trade deal with the European Union appears all but doomed after "end game" negotiations between the two sides collapsed before they even began. ⌘ Read more
Lilie James' family 'cannot understand' why she was killed at Sydney school
The grandmother of 21-year-old Lilie James says she was a "beautiful young woman" as she recalled memories of Lilie as a child. Today, staff and students return for a memorial service to the school where she was killed. ⌘ Read more
Former ocean-front glamour suburb fades under dust buybacks scheme
The West End of Port Hedland was once a glamorous area, but now residents say the introduction of a voluntary buyback scheme has turned it into a ghost town. ⌘ Read more
Live: ASX set for another large drop after Wall Street enters correction with Friday fall
The ASX futures are pointing to a slide around 1 per cent, after Wall Street's benchmark index fell into correction territory on Friday. Follow the latest on our live markets blog. ⌘ Read more
Households across Western Australia face thousands in costs to replace 'defective' power poles
Hundreds of households could be forced to pay thousands of dollars to replace private power poles on their property after Western Power deemed them "defective". ⌘ Read more
Ice hockey player dead after neck slashed by skate during game in England
Adam Johnson, 29, is being remembered as an outstanding player and incredible person after receiving the fatal injury in a game for the Nottingham Panthers. ⌘ Read more
WA government picks woman who worked at troubled Tasmanian youth detention centre to fix Banksia Hill
The woman replacing Tim Marney, who was tasked with overhauling WA's youth detention system, previously held a role overseeing children's wellbeing at Tasmania's trouble-plagued Ashley Youth Detention Centre. ⌘ Read more
'He's got pieces of glass stuck in his head': World Cup winner Fabio Grosso left bloodied by fan attack on Lyon team bus
Italian World Cup winner Fabio Grosso is left bloodied and dazed as fans attack a bus carrying his Lyon team to a match in Marseille. ⌘ Read more
A pair of Queensland researchers are leading the way in the race to build better, cheaper and faster quantum computers
Quantum computing components are a tenth of a width of a human hair and must be built in an environment 100 times colder than outer space. ⌘ Read more
NT coroner to resume domestic violence inquiry examining killings of four Aboriginal women
Elisabeth Armitage will spend the two next weeks hearing from experts and institutions about where the NT domestic violence system has failed, and how it can improve. ⌘ Read more
'No communication': Tara residents say they're being left in the dark over bushfires as crews set to arrive from Victoria
Rural Fire Service Area Director Ross Stacey says that they were able to put in significant fire breaks over the weekend in the bushfire burning near Tara, due to the cooler weather. ⌘ Read more
'Sorry, guys. Next time I'll use a glass bottle': Message writer apologetic for using plastic bottle
A beach clean-up crew, and the writer of the note, discourages the use of plastic containers after a message in a bottle is found after a four-month, 400-kilometre journey. ⌘ Read more
Man arrested after woman dies in Bendigo in Central Victoria
A 44-year-old man is being interviewed over the death of a woman in Kangaroo Flat in Bendigo overnight. ⌘ Read more
The civilian death toll is huge in Gaza and Israel — so where are the Western leaders calling for a ceasefire?**
In this war between Israel and Hamas, we are in unprecedented territory. The civilian death toll has become so heavy so quickly, and yet Western leaders aren't expressly calling for a ceasefire, writes John Lyons. ⌘ Read more
Gregory Smith was labelled a 'sociopath' for 30 years. Now he's a lecturer, new dad and OAM recipient
Gregory Smith has gone from a homeless forest dweller and a broken man to a PhD graduate, OAM recipient, board member, writer, doting dad and partner. His redemption story is remarkable. ⌘ Read more
How a health kick lead Heather to glory at the powerlifting world championships
Heather Ostler's training gym is five-hour journey from her home in regional New South Wales. But that hasn't stopped the mother of four from claiming three gold medals in the sport she loves. ⌘ Read more
More than 4.6 million workers are about to find out how much less the company they work for pays female staff
In early 2024, more than 4.6 million workers are about to find out how much less the company they work for pays female staff. Many companies are working now to fix the problem. ⌘ Read more
Why this first-of-its-kind Australian defence posting is a 'big deal'
In Australia's largest garrison city a foreign defence official will become second-in-command of a combat brigade in a historic appointment. ⌘ Read more
Gazans hear news of loved ones as communication returns
Gazans search for loved ones and hear news of family members killed as communications gradually return to the enclave after a two-day blackout. ⌘ Read more
Queensland government rakes in almost $1 million a day in speeding fines
Authorities give out more than $332 million in fines to speeding drivers in 2022-23 — up 35.7 per cent from the year before — amid heftier penalties. ⌘ Read more
These private security firms have a history of violence. They're now patrolling city streets
The public is paying for private security guards to patrol city streets, but they are in the dark about just what powers these guards have been given. ⌘ Read more
Would you consider taking care of the environment after you die? Michael has
When Michael's wife died in 2016, some of her estate went to a conservation fund. When Michael dies, some of his estate will go to the fund, too. They are among an increasing number of people leaving bequests to environmental causes. ⌘ Read more
After watching people left 'shattered' by family law disputes, this chief justice wants to see change
Women facing domestic violence and other vulnerable people are often left "shattered" by their dealings with family law courts, but a new national program aims to help shelter them from the worst outcomes. ⌘ Read more
Australia could be the first country to ban the deadly product that's killing workers
The resounding message of the Safe Work Australia report into silicosis is simple: Ban engineered stone benchtops and save worker lives. So what will make governments act, asks Adele Ferguson. ⌘ Read more
The real reason hot weather leads to bushfires
A small increase of just 10 to 20 degrees Celsius in the air temperature from one day to the next can play a critical role in determining a fire threat. ⌘ Read more
Victims of Townsville youth crime call for reform outside premier's community cabinet
About 150 protesters gather in Townsville calling on the Queensland government to strengthen penalties for young offenders. ⌘ Read more
Eddie Jones ends disastrous Australian return and resigns as Wallabies coach
Eddie Jones has walked away from Australian rugby after handing in his resignation as Wallabies coach. ⌘ Read more
Diamonds keep perfect record intact with clinical win over South Africa to wrap up series
Australia have continued their dominant run over South Africa with a 67-52 victory in Hobart to take an unassailable 2-0 lead over the Proteas in their netball Test series. ⌘ Read more
Is 22 minutes of exercise really enough to combat the risks of sitting too long?**
Residents of developed countries spend an average of nine-to-10 hours sitting everyday and a sedentary lifestyle is linked to earlier death. But what if just 22 minutes of exercise a day could lower the risk? ⌘ Read more
AFLW wrap: Swans move one step closer to maiden finals berth with win over Pies
In another fascinating round of AFLW action, the Swans have taken a giant step towards playing finals for the first time while Adelaide have left it late in a dramatic win over Collingwood. ⌘ Read more
SA premier sticks to his guns on subs following Downer broadside on 'eye-watering' cost
South Australia's premier hits back at claims by Alexander Downer that all of the nation's future nuclear subs should be built overseas — but the former foreign affairs minister says there should be more scrutiny of the "eye-watering" cost. ⌘ Read more
Residents told to evacuate homes in Sydney's south-west due to unpredictable grassfire
The grassfire is burning alongside the T8 train line between Minto and Ingleburn, in a small pocket of bush and grassland amid sprawling, suburban homes. ⌘ Read more
Live: Matildas face Philippines in second Olympic qualifier
After shaking off the rust against Iran, Australia take on fellow Women's World Cup side the Philippines at a sold-out Perth Stadium. ⌘ Read more
'Not NIMBYism': Coastal communities paddle out against NSW offshore wind plans
An offshore wind zone has been formally declared for the New South Wales Hunter's coast, with more to come elsewhere, including the Illawarra. Some locals are worried about the impact of the turbines. ⌘ Read more
'We're up for it': Brisbane Airport gears up for multi-billion dollar renovation
Faster security screening, 10 additional dining options and a new restaurant with a 360-degree view: Here's a look at Brisbane Airport's $5b upgrade. ⌘ Read more
'Very confident': Why Ben Simmons' long-awaited Boomers comeback is closer than ever before
It's been over a decade since Ben Simmons wore green and gold but Boomers coach Brian Goorjian is confident the NBA star is closer to a return than ever before. ⌘ Read more
Issues being 'ironed out' at Melbourne alcohol facility just days before public drunkenness reforms take effect
The opening of a 20-bed sobering up facility designed to complement changes to Victoria's public drunkenness laws is running behind schedule, with just over a week until the reforms come into effect. ⌘ Read more
Two people believed dead in 'unsurvivable' light plane crash in North Queensland
A man and a woman in their 70s are presumed dead after a plane crash in North Queensland. ⌘ Read more
Matthew Perry's five iconic moments as Chandler Bing on Friends
Matthew Perry's 10 seasons on Friends made him one of Hollywood's most recognisable actors, playing the sarcastic, neurotic and insecure Chandler Bing. Here's five of his best moments on the show. ⌘ Read more
'Our hearts are broken': Mother pays tribute to daughter after remains found at Kakadu
Human remains, believed to be that of Jessica Stephens, were found by Northern Territory Police on Saturday at Kakadu National Park. It followed an extensive search and rescue operation in extreme conditions. ⌘ Read more
'Seeking political advantage out of this terrible conflict': Australian government hits back at UN vote criticism
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has criticised the government for abstaining from voting a United Nations motion for a truce between Israel and Hamas, labelling the prime minister "weak". ⌘ Read more
Garth Davis needed a 'distressed environment' for his next film. A camping trip invite would provide the answer
There are hopes the cinema release of Foe, starring Academy Award nominees Saoirse Ronan and Paul Mescal, will achieve something beyond critical and commercial success by increasing the profile of Victoria's Winton Wetlands. ⌘ Read more
What time is the Matildas game tonight? Here's what you need to know about the Tillies' next Olympic qualifier
The Matildas will face off against the Philippines tonight in Perth, chasing a spot at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. ⌘ Read more
Twenty people, two dogs and one quirky sport keep this small town kicking
The Silo Kick is Mirrool's claim to fame, but the annual event does more than crown the biggest kicker of a football in the New South Wales Riverina town. ⌘ Read more
Growing your own food and foraging can help tackle your ballooning grocery bill. Here's how to start
Cutting back on food waste helps control costs with as prices rise. But what about growing your own food — is that financially sensible? ⌘ Read more
Everything you need to know about the Formula 1 Mexican Grand Prix
F1 returns to Mexico City, where fans are loud and passionate about their racing. ⌘ Read more
New look inside the Adelaide Aquatic Centre as pool users plan move ahead of upgrade
Sporting and community groups using the Adelaide Aquatic Centre have found temporary homes ahead of the redevelopment as concept designs for the new facility have been revealed. ⌘ Read more
Australian security ties questioned as India becomes the world's Russian oil 'launderer'
In the murky realm of oil trading, the rise of the Russia-India trade has been astonishing. Involving two of the world's most powerful businessmen, it has potential implications for Australia's security. ⌘ Read more
What drives someone to contribute thousands of pages to Wikipedia? Passion helps
With millions of articles, Wikipedia is a hub for many things, and that includes regional WA. Meet the dedicated WA hobbyists who commit their time to the free online encyclopedia. ⌘ Read more
Friends star Matthew Perry dies aged 54, US media reports
Friends star Matthew Perry has died of an apparent drowning, US media is reporting. He was 54 years old. ⌘ Read more
Eight years after their coal mine shut down, Leigh Creek residents are feeling positive
The 100 or so residents at Leigh Creek in South Australia's outback remain optimistic about the town's future and restructure, eight years after the coal mine the town was built around closed. ⌘ Read more
Thousands attend Sydney pro-Israeli rally, as 30,000 expected for pro-Palestinian event
The Australian government is urged to do more to bring home Israeli hostages during a rally today in Sydney's CBD, while 30,000 people are expected to attend a pro-Palestinian gathering later this afternoon. ⌘ Read more
Controversy aside, Springboks show how to perfect the art of World Cup rugby with record fourth title
The merit of All Blacks skipper Sam Cane's red card will be debated at length, but the Springboks deserve their status as World Cup champions, writes Luke Pentony. ⌘ Read more
Why Four Corners had to go to court to tell the story of a forensic patient
ABC Investigations reporter Alexandra Blucher gained unprecedented access to forensic patients and their families to produce the Four Corners program, Trapped, but she had to overcome huge legal and editorial challenges. ⌘ Read more
Inquest into death at Nolan House highlights system under strain
An inquest into the death of prominent Albury man Roger Schnelle at a local mental health unit uncovered an unfit facility struggling with service and culture issues. ⌘ Read more
Strict rules for sand flathead brought in after overfishing in Tasmanian waters
Sand flathead is the most popular fish among Tasmanian recreational fishers, but over fishing has left it at risk of population collapse. New rules will come into effect on Wednesday to help protect the species. ⌘ Read more
Five quick hits — All Blacks fume over TMO after losing their skipper to a red card, while Springboks do not
The All Blacks were left a man short as Sam Cane was sent off for a high shot in the Rugby World Cup final, but they were left fuming with Springbok captain Siya Kolisi escaped the same fate. Five quick hits as South Africa won the Rugby World Cup. ⌘ Read more
While lying in a hospital bed, Aimee needed to make a life-or-death decision. She choose change
As thousands of families battle with a loved one's addiction, one woman who hit rock bottom before turning her life around is sharing her story to bring hope to others. ⌘ Read more
Israel's last ground invasion of Gaza was in 2014 — there are three big differences now
It's nine years since the IDF last invaded the Gaza Strip, but these three factors are going to make things very different this time around. ⌘ Read more
'A pair of clothes, my phone and my three dogs': Queenslanders flee fires with next to nothing
Hundreds of residents in the line of raging bushfires in Queensland have evacuated. Here's the latest fire news across Queensland. ⌘ Read more
Cabinet of megafauna curiosities kickstarts journey to SA town's pre-human history
A museum collection assessor was expecting teapots and farming equipment in a small coastal museum when she made a find that sent her back 100,000 years. ⌘ Read more
With the help of an anonymous family's $500k donation, these women have received the gift of a lifetime
Four women living with disabilities have been given a brand new house to live in, providing freedom and friendship. ⌘ Read more
'This is not my time': Mike Pence drops bid for Republican presidential nomination
The former vice president ended his campaign after struggling to raise money and gain traction in the polls. ⌘ Read more
Supercars race engineer Romy Mayer says 'you need to be better than average' as women join race
German-born Romy Mayer is part of the Nulon Racing team at this weekend's Supercars Gold Coast 500, the only female full-time race engineer on the circuit. Her female boss says it's an inspiration. ⌘ Read more
Showing livestock out, making coffee in as schools shake up agricultural education
Agriculture teachers across the country are trying to make a career in the industry something to aspire to with a range of programs to think about jobs to assist farmers, the supply chain and even how to make the perfect coffee. ⌘ Read more
Catholic Church-owned insurer says it can't sustain amount of compensation payments for abuse
Paul O'Halloran regularly sees the damage decades of abuse at a Catholic school have had on his community. He's worried about the impact of the collapse of the Catholic Church-owned insurer and says the church has a responsibility to prop it up so that it can continue to compensate victim-survivors of abuse. ⌘ Read more
More South Australians want an EV but price is stopping the transition, survey finds
Two out of five South Australians would consider buying an electric vehicle (EV) and want the government to do more to encourage their uptake, according to a survey by the state's peak motoring body. ⌘ Read more