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Mitch Marsh leaves Cricket World Cup for personal reasons
Australia suffers another blow ahead of their Cricket World Cup clash against England in Ahmedabad, with Mitch Marsh leaving the Aussie camp for personal reasons. ⌘ Read more
Global recruitment drive lands a much-needed GP for outback SA town Wudinna
It took two years and an unconventional job package, including pilot training, but this outback town once again has a doctor on duty. ⌘ Read more
Western Plains community 'on edge' as police, RFS investigate if bushfires were deliberately lit
Residents say the location and ignition of bushfires burning near their properties are suspicious, leaving them "stressed" and "frustrated". ⌘ Read more
Former TV host Andrew O'Keefe tells court woman's arm scratches were self-inflicted
Andrew O'Keefe gives a detailed account of the lead-up to an alleged incident that ended with the 52-year-old being charged with a number of offences, including common assault. ⌘ Read more
Rugby Australia announces Wallabies' external review after World Cup failure
Hot on the heels of Eddie Jones's departure as Wallabies coach, Rugby Australia confirms it wants answers after the two-time World Cup winners posted their worst result in tournament history. ⌘ Read more
Kmart slapped with $1.3 million fine for sending marketing emails to customers who opted out
Australian retailer Kmart has paid a $1.3 million fine for having sent more than 200,000 marketing emails to people who had already unsubscribed. ⌘ Read more
Mother found guilty of sons' manslaughter pleads guilty to supplying another child with drugs
A mother convicted of the manslaughter of her young two sons who drowned in 2019 has pleaded guilty to supplying another child with cannabis in the weeks after their deaths. ⌘ Read more
Smiling Celine Dion makes rare public appearance almost a year after revealing stiff person syndrome diagnosis
The Canadian singer was seen at an ice hockey game on Monday night, with fans happy to see the star joking and laughing after she revealed her rare neurological illness. ⌘ Read more
What you need to know about Donald Trump Jr's testimony in the trial which threatens his father's real estate empire
The former US president's eldest son testifies in court, ahead of more family appearances in the coming days. ⌘ Read more
COVID-related hospitalisations more than double in three weeks, Queensland's top doctor says
The number of Queenslanders hospitalised for COVID-19 has more than doubled in three weeks, prompting the state's top doctor to urge people to get booster vaccinations for the virus. ⌘ Read more
Man arrested after police chase goes through busy Melbourne park
The 24-year-old allegedly drove through a busy park in Melbourne's South Yarra before ramming several police cars. ⌘ Read more
These tenants won compensation off their landlord in the High Court — and it's good news for renters everywhere
It took seven years, but a tiny remote community in the Northern Territory had a major legal win yesterday — and renters around Australia can take heart from the decision, writes Chris Martin. ⌘ Read more
This beloved parrot is in decline in SA's Riverland. Enter the 'difficult-bird' research team
The regent parrot population is suffering, but a group of researchers who specialise in working out what's wrong with rare and beautiful creatures could make the difference. ⌘ Read more
'Just be Mary': Fowler fever in overdrive as Matildas star dazzles
Mary Fowler's breakout year has continued after the 20-year-old rising star unleashed a wonder strike against Taiwan in Perth. ⌘ Read more
Twenty Australians successfully cross from Gaza into Egypt with 65 still registered to leave, government says
Twenty Australians have successfully fled Gaza as 65 remain registered to leave, according to foreign affairs officials. ⌘ Read more
De Kock, Van der Dussen hit tons as South Africa thump New Zealand at World Cup
South Africa's Quinton de Kock maintains his dominance with the bat as the Proteas go top of the Cricket World Cup standings, while the Black Caps are left fighting for a semi-final spot with two games left in the group stage. ⌘ Read more
4WD drive filmmaker says Tasmania has 'slammed door shut' to intrepid influencers
Four-wheel driving YouTube celebrity Andrew St Pierre White claims Tasmania's Parks and Wildlife Service has effectively locked out his ilk, while authorities make no apology for being strict on how sensitive areas are promoted. ⌘ Read more
Eddie Jones swipes Australian rugby again as he picks 10 Wallabies for Barbarians clash — including snubbed star
Eddie Jones says Australia's rugby system is broken, as he prepares to coach the Barbarians in their clash with Wales. ⌘ Read more
Health worker finds lived experience of disability invaluable in breaking down employment barriers
Annabel Pitt hid her disability from employers out of fear — but she now says it is seen as an asset. ⌘ Read more
Erin Patterson arrested over suspected triple mushroom poisoning
Victoria Police arrest Erin Patterson over the deaths of three people who died from suspected mushroom poisoning after a lunch at her home in July. ⌘ Read more
Fires lit by 'scumbags' have burnt millions of hectares and NT land managers are livid
Cattle producers, firefighters and Indigenous rangers want action to stop deliberately lit fires with more than 13 million hectares burnt in the past two months. ⌘ Read more
'A new peak of ruthlessness': Ukraine reports most extensive Russian shelling of its settlements this year
Russia has shelled more than 100 towns and villages over the last 24 hours — more than in any single day so far this year, Ukraine says. ⌘ Read more
'Up to each of us to make a difference': SA Australian of the Year announced
Environmental scientist and activist Timothy Jarvis says he hopes his new title as South Australia's 2024 Australian of the Year would inspire people to help stop climate change in any way they can. ⌘ Read more
Rent the musical: We won't have to wait 525,600 minutes for our favourite show to come Australia
"Chosen family" is the overarching theme of the acclaimed musical Rent, set to make its way around Australia next year. Stars Thndo and Nick Afoa shed light on how they will bring this iconic story to life. ⌘ Read more
Driver dies after stolen luxury car rolls, crashes in paddock
The 25-year-old man was thrown from the car and died at the scene of the crash in central west New South Wales. ⌘ Read more
Piastri looking to capitalise on F1 sprint in Brazil after 'reassuring' results
Oscar Piastri has excelled in sprints in 2023, winning in Qatar and finishing second in Belgium. ⌘ Read more
Melbourne man to be charged with making a Nazi salute under new laws, police say
Neo-Nazi Jacob Hersant is expected to be charged on summons after allegedly making a Nazi salute outside court in Melbourne last week. ⌘ Read more
Saoirse Ronan and Paul Mescal star in this R-rated sci-fi romance filmed in regional Victoria
The third feature from Australian director Garth Davis sets a high dramatic bar for this adaptation of Iain Reid's 2018 novel, but it unintentionally teeters into comedy. ⌘ Read more
'Fraught with danger': Concern over government commitment to arm NT security guards with capsicum spray
The NT Police Association is among vocal critics of a Northern Territory government plan to give additional powers to security guards, which many say are not adequately trained. ⌘ Read more
Town faces multiple fires but its residents can't count on its water supply
Faced with a fast-moving bushfire and a warning to take shelter, Mutchilba residents were prepared to defend their homes. But when the power goes out, so does their water supply. Now, they are demanding a solution. ⌘ Read more
Grim forecast for November as dams, tanks and bores run dry across Queensland
Some parts of Queensland have run out of water, and landholders are paying a heavy price as paddocks become parched. ⌘ Read more
The program helping thousands of community sports clubs change their culture
For 25 years, a program run by the Alcohol and Drug Foundation has been helping community sports clubs change an alcohol-based culture to make a safe environment — and one of their top participants shows how they can go from 'no hope' to a position of strength. ⌘ Read more
Australian teen's CPR knowledge saves fellow student's life during US exchange program
An Australian teenager on a scholarship in Winston-Salem keeps a student who collapsed on a basketball alive, resuscitating him three times in row until medical help arrives. ⌘ Read more
Robot guide dogs open world of possibility to those with vision impairment
A headless, tailless robot dog called Spot has the potential to make a big difference for people across the world with vision impairment, thanks to Queensland researchers. ⌘ Read more
More than 120 bushfires continue to burn in Queensland and NSW and fire crews say they're exhausted
Exhausted crews across Queensland and New South Wales have faced another gruelling night as more than 120 bushfires continued to burn across the eastern states. ⌘ Read more
Live: Australians among those fleeing Gaza into Egypt, dozens remain as the Rafah border crossing opens
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade confirms 20 Australians have fled Gaza through the Rafah border crossing. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Older people, men and Queenslanders among most susceptible to extreme weather related injury, new data shows
As extreme weather events become more frequent, a new report from the nation's key agency for information and statistics on Australia's health and welfare unpacks the impacts. ⌘ Read more
Beekeeper who lost hives to varroa mite and bushfire 'overwhelmed' by support from community
After varroa mite ruined his first hives and bushfire wrecked his second, NSW Mid North Coast beekeeper Glenn Locke has vowed he will 'get going again'. ⌘ Read more
Indigenous language app a game changer for learning, preserving First Nations lingo
Named after the Wiradjuri word for "change" or "refreshment", the ground-breaking mobile app Gurray translates English words into seven different Aboriginal languages. ⌘ Read more
How accurate is your RAT? Study suggests some overstate their ability to detect COVID
New research suggests manufacturer statements about the accuracy of COVID rapid antigen tests generally 'overstate sensitivity', but experts say it's still important to use them. ⌘ Read more
Alcohol health warnings for bottles has some winemakers worried
A recent health survey has reignited the push for health warnings to be introduced on alcohol packaging, but boutique wine producers say their products aren't the problem when it comes to problem drinking. ⌘ Read more
My seven biological kids via sperm donation were never meant to know me — but everything's changed
For years, sperm donors believed their identity would remain secret, but the explosion of online DNA databases changed everything, writes Ian Smith. ⌘ Read more
Many Australian teens experience abuse from their partner. But few recognise it as domestic violence
One in three 18 to 19-year-olds in Australia has experienced intimate partner violence in the last 12 months. These young people's experiences show what might help. ⌘ Read more
Sewing needles, dishwashing liquid and kids on the floor: The unthinkable horrors of Gaza's hospitals
In Gaza's busiest hospital, doctors do what they can to treat a tidal wave of desperate patients injured in Israeli airs trikes. WARNING: Some readers might find the details and images in this story distressing. ⌘ Read more
'Appalled' EU leader condemns Jabalia strike as injured and foreign nationals cross into Egypt
Senior EU and UN officials condemn Israel's Tuesday strike on a refugee camp, as injured residents and foreign nationals evacuate the Gaza strip into Egypt. ⌘ Read more
Fighting near Myanmar's border with China leaves thousands displaced
The junta has launched a second day of air strikes against rebel groups in Kachin state as it also battles an alliance of ethnic rebel groups in neighbouring Shan state. ⌘ Read more
This fridge 'doesn't make things cold'. It's won a Shonky Award, just like Coles and Woolworths
Consumer advocacy group CHOICE calls out "the very worst products and services" it found this year. ⌘ Read more
Maxwell to miss World Cup clash with England after falling from golf cart
Glenn Maxwell is under concussion protocols for up to eight days after his second freak accident in the past year. ⌘ Read more
Live: Matildas face Chinese Taipei in final Olympic qualifier in Perth
Having claimed two wins from two games, the Matildas are aiming for a clean sweep of round-two Olympic qualifying with a final match against Chinese Taipei. ⌘ Read more
Flinders Ranges residents' 30-year battle to access drinkable tap water faces further hurdle
Just 3 per cent of residents of the South Australian town of Quorn use their mains water. The rest, rely on bottled or tank water. ⌘ Read more
Man, 81, accused of stealing more than $900K intended for investments, loan
Police allege that between 2015 and 2022, Robert Wayne Collins was acting in a position of trust when he was paid the money by several people. ⌘ Read more
ACT raises the age of criminal responsibility to 14 with nation-first legislation
Children in the ACT under the age of 14 won't be charged, convicted or incarcerated for criminal offences — except in exceptional cases — from mid-2025. ⌘ Read more
Man found guilty of importing more than $1 million worth of heroin, meth inside flask, books and an amplifier
Henry Okechukwu Nwaulu, 39, ordered three packages to be delivered to neighbouring units on his street in Mount Gambier, in which Australian Border Force officers discovered 500 grams of meth and 1 kilogram of heroin. ⌘ Read more
A landmark case opens the door for thousands of sexual abuse survivors — and lawyers are already firing off letters
The term "landmark case" gets bandied around a lot, but the importance of GLJ v The Trustees of the Diocese of Lismore to survivors of institutional child sexual abuse cannot be overstated, writes Louise Milligan. ⌘ Read more
Investigation launched after Brisbane ferry service crashes and sinks stationary boat
A ferry crashes into and sinks a private boat in the middle of the Brisbane River. ⌘ Read more
Man found not guilty of raping woman at remote WA football oval
A jury clears Corinthian Newry, 33, of raping a woman in the Kimberley, following a trial focusing heavily on the complainant's alcohol consumption on the day in question. ⌘ Read more
Court rules father 'had knowledge of alleged snakebite' before his son died
Kerrod James Frahm had a "duty of care to protect his son" before the 11-year-old died of a brown snake bite in 2021, magistrate says. ⌘ Read more
Black Hawks delivery to Australian shores accelerated
The United States department of defense accelerates the delivery of 37 Black Hawk helicopters to Australia,  but there's no guarantee the fleet will be operational before the end of next year. ⌘ Read more
Boy dies after being trapped under a school lift on Sydney's upper North Shore
A recovery operation is continuing after the 10-year-old boy died at the scene on Cleveland Street in Wahroonga. ⌘ Read more
Opposition tussles over leadership after MPs defection, as Premier sinks in boot from Tokyo
WA Liberal leader Libby Mettam will meet with Nationals leader Shane Love to discuss who will be the opposition leader following the defection of Nationals MP Merome Beard, as Premier Roger Cook accuses the opposition of being "riddled with conflict". ⌘ Read more
'Seize this opportunity': Australian families in Gaza told to head to Rafah border crossing
A number of Australian families in Gaza have been told to head to the Rafah border crossing with Egypt if it is safe to do so, in the hope it may be about to open to some foreign nationals. ⌘ Read more
'On an excursion, maybe?': Concerns children will see brumby carcasses once Kosciuszko aerial cull begins
A local MP whose electorate includes Kosciuszko National Park defends a recent NSW government decision to allow aerial shooting of feral horses, during a budget estimates hearing. ⌘ Read more
Art trail's 'big kahuna' $100,000 sculpture prize to rival Sculpture by the Sea
Batemans Bay's Sculpture for Clyde will offer an acquisitive prize at next year's event to rival Sculpture by the Sea and the Archibald. ⌘ Read more
Darwin private security guard interactions highlight key social issues
Data obtained through Freedom of Information shows most incidents involving Darwin private security guards in the past year relate to homelessness and alcohol. ⌘ Read more
Robert De Niro apologises for angry outburst in court as he denies abusing former assistant
The two-time Oscar winner angrily denies numerous allegations of abusive behaviour towards his former assistant and vice-president, who is seeking damages for emotional distress and reputational damage in a New York federal court. ⌘ Read more
Tesla wins first US Autopilot trial involving fatal crash
The electric car maker wins a civil trial over allegations that its Autopilot driver assistant feature led to the death of a driver of a Model 3, a major victory as it faces several other lawsuits and federal investigations related to the same technology. ⌘ Read more
Driver who caused fatal crash 'confused' by doctor's order not to drive, court hears
Brandon Raeburn confused the instructions of his GP and a neurologist and thought he was allowed to drive before having a seizure and causing a fatal crash, a court has heard. ⌘ Read more
Man who set fire to Old Parliament House doors, caused $5 million in damage, jailed for eight months
Nicholas Reed, one of the men convicted of setting fire to Old Parliament House in December 2021, will spend eight months in prison. ⌘ Read more
'Scariest thing we ever experienced': Northern NSW communities face multiple fire fronts, homes confirmed lost
As multiple blazes threaten Tenterfield region and beyond, farmer firefighters, neighbours and councillors have rallied together to support each other. ⌘ Read more
'Not for the faint hearted': Cryptocurrency values have rebounded but remain well off market peaks
Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin have been on a tear higher in recent weeks, although they're still well down on record highs. Why are they rising and can it be sustained? ⌘ Read more
Five women have died in 10 days due to domestic violence. Experts say it's a national crisis
Across Australia, 58 women have allegedly been killed by men this year — sparking urgent calls for a national family violence register of offenders. ⌘ Read more
Demand is high for Tasmanian medicinal cannabis, with more than a million scripts written since it was legalised
Demand for Tasmania's special "pot" plants is growing. This farm in southern Tasmania is set to triple its production, but it wants changes to strict advertising rules so it can reveal to customers that its product is local. ⌘ Read more
CCTV reveals moment 'gangster' took service station workers hostage with replica gun
Vision a defence lawyer fought to keep secret is released, showing two service station attendants being taken hostage near Newcastle, and one faking pregnancy in order to be freed. ⌘ Read more
Human remains found in well in rural SA belong to suspected murder victim, police confirm
South Australian police say forensic testing has confirmed suspicions that human remains found in the state's Mid North earlier this year are those of suspected murder victim Robert Atkins. ⌘ Read more
Videos played in court show Andrew O'Keefe screaming and cursing at police during arrest
Andrew O'Keefe faced a Sydney court today facing several charges including common assault, resisting a police officer and contravening an AVO. ⌘ Read more
China sending more police to Solomon Islands for Pacific Games security
China's small police liaison team in Solomon Islands will increase to help provide security for this month's Pacific Games, while the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force gets another donation of equipment from Beijing including metal detectors and drones in a move that's causing concern in Canberra. ⌘ Read more
Hospital evacuated in southern Ukraine as UN details 'unimaginable levels of suffering' from nearly two years of war
A day before a senior UN official tells the Security Council about "horrendous humanitarian consequences" of ongoing war in Ukraine, medical charity MSF is forced to evacuate high-needs patients from a hospital threatened by Russian shelling. ⌘ Read more
'Disgruntled employees' being targeted by foreign spies on dark web, as insider threats become major national security focus
Releasing the government's first review into Australia critical infrastructure networks, the home affairs minister says insider threats in hospitals, energy facilities and other essential networks have become one of the greatest threats to Australia's national security. ⌘ Read more
Adelaide woman thanks thousands of donors who helped save her life
A woman with a rare blood type has thanked people across Australia who responded to an urgent international search for donors, which allowed her to safely undergo critical surgery. ⌘ Read more
Former Opal Renae Garlepp on climbing the coaching ladder and overcoming fear
After a decorated WNBL playing career, Renae Garlepp says she's had to push past fear to take her opportunities as a coach, including her biggest role yet as an assistant at the Sydney Flames. ⌘ Read more
Tasmanian Premier calls on Meg Webb to apologise, says public servants wrongly named
Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff categorically declares people in charge of regulatory and oversight bodies were not subject to misconduct allegations by the state's child sexual abuse commission of inquiry. He was responding to a statement made by Independent Upper House MP Meg Webb under parliamentary privilege on Tuesday. ⌘ Read more
Alleged rape victim's mobile phone data handed to Bruce Lehrmann's lawyers
Data from the phone of a woman who police allege was raped by former Liberal party staffer Bruce Lehrmann has been received by his lawyers, a court has heard. ⌘ Read more
'It was like I was fighting ghosts': What Israeli troops will face inside Hamas's labyrinth of tunnels
Fighting in densely populated urban areas and moving underground could strip the Israeli military of some of its technological advantages and give the Hamas militant group the upper hand. Here's what we know about the complications Israel will face. ⌘ Read more
Do I still need to wear a mask and isolate? Here’s a COVID-19 key facts update
Australia appears to be on the verge of an eighth COVID wave, with Victoria and NSW residents urged to wear masks to limit community transmission. Here's an update on the key facts about COVID. ⌘ Read more
High Court rules NT Housing liable for impact of lack of repairs on tenants
A public housing tenant from the remote Central Australian community of Santa Teresa has won a High Court bid to sue her landlord for distress and disappointment over the failure to carry out repairs. ⌘ Read more
NRL stars Jack Wighton and Latrell Mitchell embrace in court as charges against them are dropped
The pair were celebrating Jack Wighton's 30th birthday before police laid now abandoned charges. ⌘ Read more
Former aide says Boris Johnson's indecision led to 'widespread failure' in UK's COVID response
The former top aide to former British prime minister Boris Johnson paints a picture of widespread chaos and dysfunction in the UK government during the coronavirus pandemic. ⌘ Read more
Environmental 'tragedy' unfolds off Australia's north-west coast as illegal fishers harvest vulnerable reef
Conservationists are calling for better control of illegal foreign fishing on pristine reefs off the WA coast in light of declining sea cucumber numbers. ⌘ Read more
Cycling club calls for change after two 'loved and respected' members killed on local roads in seven years
Cyclist John Dennis died after being struck by a ute in regional South Australia earlier this month. Seven years earlier, he was injured in a crash that killed a fellow rider less than 10 kilometres away. ⌘ Read more
Search continues for surfer after suspected fatal shark attack on South Australia's west coast
Witnesses say the 55-year-old male surfer was attacked by a shark near Granites Beach, on South Australia's far west coast, yesterday morning. ⌘ Read more
The Tasmanian government must reassure people their children are safe in state institutions
Parliamentary privilege was used to reveal the names of high-ranking public servants subject to potential misconduct allegations by the commission of inquiry. It's time for the government to clarify what it knows, writes Adam Langenberg. ⌘ Read more
'Just an awesome year for this group': Diamonds complete stellar 2023 with sweep of South Africa
Australia ends a year that included another Netball World Cup crown and Quad Series and Constellation Cup titles with a series sweep of South Africa. ⌘ Read more
Memorial plaque for late Indigenous teen Cassius Turvey unveiled in Perth park
Just over a year since his tragic death, Cassius Turvey's life has been memorialised with a plaque unveiled on his favourite day of the year. ⌘ Read more
Why the Big Four banks are predicting a rate rise on Melbourne Cup day — and why they might be wrong
Why on earth would Australia's Big Four banks be expecting the Reserve Bank to lift rates on Melbourne Cup Day when Australians are buying less than a year ago and annual inflation is heading down, asks Peter Martin. ⌘ Read more
How weather systems could work in tandem to deliver one of the hottest-ever summers in WA
El Niño is tipped to bring scorching temperatures to the east, but its impact is less clear in WA. However, there's another climate driver that will bring some serious summer heat. ⌘ Read more
Country community calls on lithium miner to house refinery's workers in town
The rural community of Eneabba wants Iluka Resources to build worker accommodation for its workers in town, but the company says it will be led by what its staff wants. ⌘ Read more
Live: Australian shares are set to open higher
Australian shares are set to open higher. Follow the day's events and insights as they happen with our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. ⌘ Read more
'Someone's going to be killed': NT Police Association warning over private security guards
The NT government says it needs to fund private security firms in Darwin to keep public order, but the Police Association is warning it's risking deaths. ⌘ Read more
'I see him every day saying help': The pain remains in country town destroyed by flood
All that remains of Sharon Radwick's dad is a box of muddy, mouldy photographs, and the knowledge he was terrified in the final moments of his life as flood waters hit. ⌘ Read more
This app will track racing greyhounds, but advocates say unregistered dogs will slip through the cracks
Racing greyhounds in NSW will be digitally monitored under a new e-tracking system, but greyhound protection groups are calling for more action to be taken. ⌘ Read more