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Two fisherman found alive, one still missing after frantic search in central Queensland
The men were fishing at The Narrows in the Fitzroy River when they fell overboard, sparking a search and rescue mission. ⌘ Read more
Live: Ground-level clashes intensify as Israeli military confirms deadly strikes on Gaza refugee camp
Hamas's tunnels under Gaza are a prime target for Israel as it expands its ground offensive in the north of the enclave after three weeks of aerial bombardment. ⌘ Read more
Hormone therapy isn't just for hot flushes, it can help keep bones strong after menopause
Women experience rapid bone loss during menopause but experts say GPs aren't confident prescribing hormones for skeletal health, despite evidence it works. ⌘ Read more
Cool change to ease conditions for firefigthers battling bushfires raging across Queensland and NSW
The bushfire threat continues for Queensland and NSW, but authorities hope favourable weather conditions will help control fires throughout the day. ⌘ Read more
It was an ordinary morning when 15-year-old Riley complained of a headache, then lost consciousness
Riley Grant seemed healthy, but he was a "ticking time bomb" for a paediatric stroke. Now his mum wants other parents to recognise the signs. ⌘ Read more
GP fees are set to increase from today. Here's what that could mean
Both the AMA's recommended fee increases and the federal governments increase to bulk-billing incentives come into action from today. ⌘ Read more
Two ministers held a meeting — one left shocked, the other bitterly disappointed, but Australian farmers were the real losers
Free trade talks between Australia and the European Union appear as far away as ever after talks break down again, writes Jane Norman. ⌘ Read more
Australian businesses linked to international carbon credit scheme at centre of international investigation
The carbon credit scheme promised to regenerate a vast tract of Zimbabwean forest. Now it is under investigation after claims its credits were over-valued or worthless. ⌘ Read more
Digital driver's licences launched in Queensland after 'rigorous' security testing
Following earlier trials in Townsville and the Fraser Coast, digital driver's licences will be rolled out statewide from today — allowing Queenslanders to leave the physical card at home. ⌘ Read more
Ten 'abhorrent' child abuse sites using tiny Australian island's domain blocked by authorities
Federal police shut down a series of websites responsible for distributing almost 1 million child exploitation images and videos through an internet domain assigned to the Cocos (Keeling) Islands. ⌘ Read more
Watchdog calls for SA child drug treatment scheme to be scrapped
A report by a visitor tasked with monitoring children's health and safety has called for an end to the scheme, labelling it "unconscionable" and "indifferent to human rights". ⌘ Read more
Cockatoo Island boutique accommodation, artificial reefs unveiled in draft master plan
A redevelopment of the former Sydney convict jail and Indigenous meeting place in the heart of Sydney's harbour will seek to "unearth the island's many layers of stories". ⌘ Read more
National home prices rise to be just half a per cent off last year's historic high
Property prices accelerated 0.9 per cent in October, but there are signs the rate of growth is slowing. ⌘ Read more
A former PM once dressed in drag to assassinate a Palestinian leader. His old unit is still key to Israel's plans
These elite agencies have one role: to ensure that from now on Israel is not unprepared and does not lose this new war with Hamas, writes John Lyons. ⌘ Read more
'We needed to get our shit together': Inside the delays and disagreements that doomed the Yes campaign
"Where to now" is a universal question being asked in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across the country in the wake of the failed Voice referendum. And there's another question that often runs alongside it: "What went wrong?" ⌘ Read more
'Computer got it wrong': Robert was locked up by AI for a crime he didn't commit
In January 2020, Robert Williams was wrongly arrested — the victim of a faulty artificial intelligence (AI) facial recognition system. Even as he fought to clear his name, the system continued operating. ⌘ Read more
Israel says strike on refugee camp killed senior Hamas leader, Palestinian officials say 50 people dead
A Gaza hospital director says more than 50 Palestinians are dead and 150 wounded after an Israeli air strike on the densely populated Jabalia refugee camp. ⌘ Read more
Bendigo mum Analyn 'Logee' Osias remembered as 'beautiful soul' at community vigil
Those who knew her best have remembered Analyn " Logee" Osias as a mother, a beloved friend, a devoted member of her church, and a woman who drew people from all walks of life together. ⌘ Read more
Row breaks out over Aboriginal design for JackJumpers Indigenous Round jersey
A row over the design of basketball jerseys has resulted in Tasmania's JackJumpers abandoning plans to wear a local artist's Aboriginal-themed work at this weekend's NBL Indigenous Round. ⌘ Read more
Former state wards abused in care feel 'invisible' as redress promise stalls
A redress scheme for Victorian victims of historical abuse and neglect in institutional care has stalled since its announcement a year ago, and some eligible care leavers have died waiting for the scheme. ⌘ Read more
Economic sanctions are likely to fail. So why are countries using them more often?**
An economic sanction is intended to peacefully protect the world's citizens. Too often, they have the opposite effect. ⌘ Read more
Family of Australian writer Yang Hengjun plead for PM to raise case during Beijing visit
Australian writer Yang Hengjun has been detained in China for almost five years. Now his family fear there is a narrowing window of opportunity to secure his release. ⌘ Read more
Japanese police respond to elderly hostage taker in post office
Camera footage showed the post office suspect, reported to be possibly in his 80s, inside the building with what looked like a gun attached to a cord around his neck. ⌘ Read more
WA Nationals MP Merome Beard defects to Liberal Party, throwing future of 'opposition alliance' into doubt
The alliance between the Liberal and National parties in WA is in serious doubt following North West Central MP Merome Beard quitting the Nationals to join the Liberals. ⌘ Read more
'Today we belong': 30-year struggle for native title rights celebrated in remote WA
Decades of struggle in Western Australia's Goldfields has come to an end today with the Federal Court formally recognising the native title rights and interests of the Nyalpa Pirniku claim group. ⌘ Read more
Father and son face court over death of pineapple farm worker electrocuted near harvester
Cody Smith died while picking pineapples on a farm in July 2021 when a harvester he was working near came in contact with or close to an overhead powerline that had dropped in height. The father and son, who own and run the farm, are on trial over the death. ⌘ Read more
It's … WAGatha Christie: What we've learned from the Coleen Rooney documentary
The WAGatha Christie scandal rocked the UK, and some would say the world. Now, a year since the trial ended in Coleen Rooney's favour, the woman who sparked a scandal with a single social media post tells her story in a three-part documentary series. ⌘ Read more
Doctor leaves inquest in tears after giving evidence about death of five-year-old Canberra girl
An inquest looking into mistakes by staff before the death of Rozalia Spadafora at Canberra Hospital hears there was confusion about which doctor was responsible for her bed. ⌘ Read more
Police lay murder charge over death of Bendigo mother Analyn 'Logee' Osias
Homicide squad detectives have charged a 44-year-old man with murder over the death of a Bendigo mother on Sunday. ⌘ Read more
'I do not take this action lightly' — MP names high-ranking Tasmanian public servants who may be subjects of misconduct allegations
A number of senior Tasmanian public servants are named by an Independent MP under parliamentary privilege as people who may be facing misconduct notices over the way reports of child sexual abuse were handled. ⌘ Read more
Man jailed for setting alight gas canister on bush track that exploded with 'extraordinary force', killing father-to-be
A man who deliberately lit a gas canister on a four-wheel-drive track, which exploded and killed a young father-to-be, will spend at least the next four years in jail. ⌘ Read more
'Haphazard' hostage taker jailed for nine years
A man has been jailed for holding two Newcastle service station workers hostage, one of whom helped resolve the "terrifying" situation by saying she was pregnant. ⌘ Read more
With the Middle East on a knife edge the World Bank warns of $US150-a-barrel oil
Energy analysts grow increasingly nervous about unrest in the Middle East with the World Bank warning that a spillover of hostilities in the region could send oil prices to record highs. ⌘ Read more
'The uncertainty has been excruciating': Mother of missing Pilbara man desperate for information
One year since Clinton Lockyer disappeared near Roebourne, his mother has released an impassioned plea for information regarding his whereabouts. ⌘ Read more
Former Western Bulldogs president denies knowing about paedophile volunteer's crimes
Former Western Bulldogs president Peter Gordon says he had no knowledge about a paedophile who infiltrated the club, despite police interviewing staff members and a front-page newspaper story about the man's horrific offending. ⌘ Read more
Australia will not bid for 2034 World Cup, with Saudi Arabia now set to host
Australia will not bid for the 2034 men's World Cup, clearing the way for Saudi Arabia to host the tournament. ⌘ Read more
'Thrill kill' or act of mercy? Motive in dispute after aged care worker admitted murdering elderly resident
Jacob Hoysted murdered Monica Stockdale at an aged care facility last year, but lawyers disagree about his reasons for doing so. ⌘ Read more
Man who allegedly knocked out a mother in front of her child at a playground granted bail
A man accused of knocking our a mother in front her child at a playground and leaving her blind in one eye has been granted bail at Wollongong Court. ⌘ Read more
Inquest says doctors showed 'unsatisfactory professional conduct' in Adam Fitzpatrick's death
The NSW health system faces calls for more standardised training after a 20-year-old man with a 97 per cent chance of surviving died in Sydney's St George Hospital. ⌘ Read more
Former Perth hospital chief solicited stories about sexual experiences involving children, court hears
A Perth court hears new details in the case of the former chief executive of Joondalup Health Campus after he pleaded guilty to charges relating to accessing and soliciting child abuse material online. ⌘ Read more
Police investigating death of American ice hockey player in England
The fallout from the shock death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson continues as police launch an investigation and authorities introduce a new safety measure. ⌘ Read more
Man faces court over alleged murder of partner whose body was found in Crown Towers hotel room
The body of 34-year-old Alice McShera was found in an upmarket hotel room on Monday. ⌘ Read more
New study shows 'alarming rates' of antibiotic resistant bacteria on Australia's doorstep
The study's lead author says many children and babies in Asia-Pacific treated for common infections with antibiotics also used in Australia were dying because those drugs were "no longer working". ⌘ Read more
Google CEO defends paying Apple and others to make Google the default search engine on devices
Sundar Pichai says the intent of the payments is to make the user experience "seamless and easy". ⌘ Read more
Chris Dawson's misogyny 'major' red flag for daughter Shanelle as she processed mother's disappearance
After decades of deception, a protracted police investigation and a very public trial, Shanelle Dawson reclaims her story, sharing the betrayal of losing her mum at the hands of her own father. ⌘ Read more
Karen is blind and wants to visit her family, but Virgin Australia won't refund her cancelled flights
Virgin Australia is sitting on hundreds of millions of dollars in unused COVID-19 flight credits, with customers who booked flights for routes the airline no longer operates being refused refunds. ⌘ Read more
'Should have raised a red flag': Expert slams practices at Queensland's forensics lab over 'poor' DNA results
A commission has heard bloodstains from Shandee Blackburn's murder case gave "really low" DNA results when tested, but nothing was ever done about it. ⌘ Read more
Four emergency fires in northern NSW's Tenterfield shire, Nymboida returns to watch and act
Emergency alerts have been issued for four bushfires burning near Tabulam, Tenterfield, and Woodside in the Tenterfield shire this afternoon. ⌘ Read more
Adelaide's university merger backed by state opposition, with promises of more Flinders funding
The opposition said the merger was "too big to fail", but also flagged their own commitments should they form government after the 2026 state election. ⌘ Read more
Masseuse granted bail after allegedly sexually assaulting a client during a massage in Sydney's east
Steven Goldberg, 67, faced Waverley Local Court today after allegations he sexually assaulted a 33-year-old woman at a Dover Heights business. ⌘ Read more
With an F1 seat on his horizon, Jack Doohan is learning the tricks of the trade from his famous father
Rising motorsport star Jack Doohan reveals his future F1 plans, and how he's following in the footsteps of his legendary MotoGP world champion dad Mick. ⌘ Read more
Bombers apologise after Blues AFLW player is racially abused during game
Essendon condemn and commit to identifying a supporter accused of racially vilifying Carlton defender Vaomua Laloifi in the teams' AFLW clash. ⌘ Read more
Prominent Mount Gambier cafe owner fronts court for alleged child sexual offences
A prominent Mount Gambier business owner appears in court for the first time on charges of possessing child exploitation material and procuring a child for sexual activity. ⌘ Read more
White Island trial: Company held by volcano owners found guilty
The trial over the deadly White Island eruption has ended with the final defendant Whakaari Management Limited handed its verdict in Auckland. ⌘ Read more
Critical incident investigation underway after woman's body found at Muswellbrook property
Police have found the body of a woman, believed to be in her 60s but yet to be identified, at a detached premises at the back of a Sydney Street, Muswellbrook, property. ⌘ Read more
'Easy' mobile coverage switch could save lives in emergencies, says regional development chief
Stuart Benjamin says people in remote areas should be able to use any mobile network to access data and calls in the event of a declared emergency. ⌘ Read more
Mary River repairs expanded to save valuable farmland and protect Great Barrier Reef
Restoration work on a severely eroded Queensland river is stopping tens of thousands of tonnes of sediment from smothering the Great Barrier Reef. ⌘ Read more
Bendigo children left without parents after Analyn 'Logee' Osias was killed inside her home
A suspect remains under police guard in hospital after being arrested near Harcourt North on Monday morning over the Bendigo woman's death. ⌘ Read more
'Extremely remorseful' Carlton AFL recruit pleads guilty to cocaine possession
Former Gold Coast Suns player Elijah Hollands said he made a mistake and has thanked his family and footy clubs for their support. ⌘ Read more
AFLW's inaugural star Erin Phillips announces her retirement
AFLW star Erin Phillips will play her last game of elite football this weekend, after announcing her retirement following eight seasons in which she achieved distinction as one of the league's most formidable competitors and decorated athletes. ⌘ Read more
'A big misunderstanding': Men accused of Nazi salute outside a Jewish museum plead not guilty
Three men charged over an alleged Nazi salute outside a Jewish museum in Sydney are pleading not guilty, with a lawyer for one of the trio claiming it was a "misunderstanding". ⌘ Read more
Early start to harvest catches WA farmers off guard
Some farmers say the hot, dry spring has brought on the earliest start they have ever seen, with a run of hot days ripening crops a lot quicker than expected. ⌘ Read more
Popular river jumping board set to be removed after 50 people rescued in one year
Life Saving Victoria recommends Bright's popular river pool jumping board be removed after the high number of lifeguard rescues last summer. ⌘ Read more
Western NSW town with only one inpatient hospital bed desperate for staffing answers
The mayor of a NSW town which has had five of its six inpatient hospital beds closed for a year says residents are being sent to even smaller towns for medical care. ⌘ Read more
Beetaloo Basin greenhouse emissions significantly underestimated, climate institute claims
Beetaloo Basin's greenhouse gas emissions could be 45 per cent more than estimates in a crucial CSIRO report, which a climate institute has labelled "systemically biased". ⌘ Read more
Man expected to be charged with murder after 2022 Heddon Greta home invasion gone wrong
Zachery Davies-Scott was shot in front of his partner in what police said was a home invasion gone wrong in December 2022 when a group of people allegedly forced their way into a home on Traders Way at Heddon Greta. ⌘ Read more
LIve: Israel-Gaza war live updates: UN pushes for second border crossing to open to deliver aid to Gaza
The United Nations says more than one border crossing is needed to deliver aid to the besieged Gaza Strip as Israel steps up its attacks on the area. ⌘ Read more
Bell stolen from SA war memorial an act of 'desecration' ahead of Remembrance Day
The RSL is pleading for the return of a memorial bell which dates back to the 19th century, and was stolen from a monument for veterans north-east of Adelaide. ⌘ Read more
Why Australia's largest owl is being forced into further into urban areas
Conservationists are working with citizen scientists to ensure the powerful owl is protected as it's forced further into urban areas. ⌘ Read more
Matthew Perry's Friends co-stars pay tribute to the late actor
Actor Matthew Perry's co-stars from the iconic sitcom Friends pay tribute to the late actor in a statement to People. ⌘ Read more
Outback singer swaps small-town pubs for Luke Combs tour after invitation 'of a lifetime'
When self-taught musician Wade Forster invited one of America's biggest country singers to a rodeo, he didn't expect him to say yes. Now, the station worker has his sights set on touring the US with his idols. ⌘ Read more
Stan Grant says he won't live to see a different Australia after Voice vote failure
Stan Grant says he woke up the day after the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum result surrounded by "eternal darkness". ⌘ Read more
Stapling signs to power poles could kill you, electricians warn
A man is lucky to be alive after he tried to staple a sign to a power pole in August this year, and electricians fear it's only a matter of time before someone is killed. ⌘ Read more
Genetically modified biofuel crop sold off as bird seed as developer's finance stalls
Touted as a new-age biofuel by its promoters, a safflower harvest has been sold as birdseed after a lawyer found an alternative market for farmers who had been contracted to grow it. ⌘ Read more
How the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs may have sparked a climate catastrophe
The asteroid 66 million years ago erased three-quarters of the world's species in an instant — but new research suggests the final blow may have unfolded in the following years, as the skies were darkened by clouds of debris and temperatures plunged. ⌘ Read more
As more people buy bush foods, knowing where they come from is about to get easier
This is how you can make sure Indigenous people benefit when you buy bush foods and products. ⌘ Read more
'I don't use illicit drugs': Goodwin hits back at rumours as Demons culture questioned
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin strenuously denies rumours of off-field behavioural issues, as two star players are put on notice. ⌘ Read more
Sam Kerr falls just short of Ballon d'Or for third straight year
After finishing third in voting in 2021 and 2022, Kerr finishes second this time around as the Ballon d'Or Féminin is awarded to Spain's Aitana Bonmatí. ⌘ Read more
Newcastle elder's legacy honoured with Family Court's 'Children First' initiative
A Specialist Indigenous List aimed at helping families navigate the legal system has launched in Newcastle, with help from the descendants of a local legend. ⌘ Read more
Firefighters brace for a return of extreme conditions across Queensland
Firefighting conditions are expected to worsen today as strong winds and higher temperatures return across Queensland. ⌘ Read more
Lenny's former home was filled with mice and mould and now the landlord wants him to pay
As rental vacancy rates continue to fall, advocacy groups fear tenants are too afraid to speak up about issues with their properties. ⌘ Read more
Premier promises long-awaited funding for Central West's flood-ravaged residents
Almost a year after the NSW region endured some of its worst floods, including the Eugowra disaster, the state government has put $50 million "on the table". ⌘ Read more
Thousands of homes without power, trees down as strong winds hit Sydney amid extreme fire danger
Strong winds cause power outages to homes and businesses across Sydney's westerns and south-western suburbs as emergency crews are called to hundreds of clean up jobs. ⌘ Read more
Domestic and family violence 'flourishes' in the NT, expert tells inquest
Coroner Elisabeth Armitage has reopened her series of coronial inquests into the domestic violence-related killings of four Aboriginal women for its final sittings. ⌘ Read more
Irrigators register 'more than twice' the volume of water sought under federal government water buyback program
The federal government reveals irrigators have registered nearly twice the volume of water it intends to purchase this year, while an interim report from the Productivity Commission calls for sweeping changes to get the basin plan completed on time. ⌘ Read more
'It's about choice': Cinema CEO blasts studios over no interval for Killers of the Flower Moon
Studios have cracked down on a handful of overseas cinemas for running Killers of the Flower Moon with an interval, but the head of two dozen cinemas in Australia says customers should be given a choice. ⌘ Read more
'Tired, grumpy, cranky': Hospitality sector desperate for workers plugs roster gaps with existing staff, family members
If you've been to a pub, restaurant, cafe or fast food outlet recently, you've most likely experienced increased wait times accompanied by the apology: "Sorry, we're short staffed". ⌘ Read more
Middle East and Ukraine conflicts risk causing 'strategic distraction' for US in Indo-Pacific
The Israel-Gaza war and Russia's invasion of Ukraine could become "strategic distractions" for the United States, a senior US military figure warns, saying a dangerous world creates circumstances that can strain resources. ⌘ Read more
Israel's war plan in Gaza is shrouded in secrecy, but clues are starting to emerge. Here's what we know
For weeks, the objectives of Israel's ground assault in Gaza have remained obscured by a veil of secrecy. But as tanks push further and further into the coastal enclave, a plan is starting to take shape. ⌘ Read more
Is Australia's economy facing a Wile E Coyote cliff-top moment as the RBA ponders further rate hikes?**
Like Looney Tunes' famous cartoon villain, the Reserve Bank risks running Australia's economy over a cliff if it becomes too single-minded in its pursuit of the inflation Road Runner, writes Michael Janda. ⌘ Read more
When Maddy's wheelchair was broken on a flight she felt stranded. What happened next left her disgusted
What was supposed to be a joyous trip to watch her beloved Blues in an AFL final turned to heartbreak for a teacher who is facing mounting costs. ⌘ Read more
This man yelled 'I can't breathe' before he died. There was no global outcry
The family of an Aboriginal man who died after an incident involving two security guards says new allegations of violence in the industry show lessons have not been learnt. ⌘ Read more
Cane toad sausage fizzle? Fears strategy may not work to protect some native species as pests invade WA
Scientists have dropped sausages made out of cane toads to deter vulnerable wildlife in the Kimberley from eating the pest. Unfortunately, the snags don't appear to be working, but there's another plan afoot to protect the Pilbara. ⌘ Read more
Researchers say the Pacific has 'woken up' to Chinese investment: Where does that leave Australia?**
A leading think tank is warning the Australian government to be careful not to overload Pacific countries with debt in China's absence. ⌘ Read more
Latest updates: Israeli tanks attack Gaza's main city, German-Israeli hostage confirmed dead
Israeli troops and tanks have attacked Gaza's main northern city from the east and west, as a young German-Israeli woman taken hostage during the October 7 attacks is confirmed dead. ⌘ Read more
'Totally wrong': Peter can't get onto the NDIS, despite having a disability for 60 years
A Victorian man is taking his fight to become an NDIS participant to the UN, accusing the Australian government of age discrimination and breaching his human rights. ⌘ Read more
When the Weld Angel descended on this forest, the world paid attention
Photographer Matthew Newton captured an image of a protest that brought international attention to Tasmanian forests. He says the Weld Angel heralded a new era of creative protest. ⌘ Read more
Sarah was only 16 when a boyfriend assaulted her. She didn't know where a teenager could turn to for help
New data shows nearly one-third of Australians aged 18 or 19 have experienced intimate partner violence in the past year. Those involved in the support sector say they are shocked by the level of violence some young people are experiencing. ⌘ Read more
Sharks on a plane: An ambitious international project is helping save this endangered species
A world-first shark 'rewilding' project is helping the endangered zebra shark, but it could also provide a template to help save other threatened marine species. ⌘ Read more
The super rich have a golden ticket to Australia — but what is it costing?**
Australia's 888 visa system that has granted 26,000 "golden visas' to the super rich is out of step with the rest of the world, writes Linton Besser. ⌘ Read more