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Premature birth is the leading cause of death for children aged under five. Could an artificial womb help?**
Artificial wombs have only been trialled on animals, but recent breakthroughs bring the technology closer for humans. Some experts have expressed ethical concerns. ⌘ Read more
Inside the world of fake ad scams stealing the identities of Kochie and celebrities like him around the world
The words emblazoned across the ads are dramatic, and they're usually accompanied by a photoshopped or AI-generated image of an Australian celebrity being arrested. It's an attempt to take your money. ⌘ Read more
F1 race stopped after lap 1 crash
Formula 1's São Paulo Grand Prix has been stopped on lap 1 after a big crash at the opening corner. ⌘ Read more
Man charged with murder after fatal shooting in Perth's east which sent town into lockdown
A 35-year-old man has been charged with murder after a fatal shooting in the town of Wooroloo, in Perth's east, on Saturday. Police continue the search for two men involved in the incident. ⌘ Read more
'We won every state': Trump ramps up his 2020 US election lies against Biden
Despite losing the 2020 election to Joe Biden by more than seven million votes, Mr Trump tells a Republican summit near Orlando that he would have won every state if not for widespread voter fraud. ⌘ Read more
Three people dead after car runs into beer garden in regional Victoria
Police say three people have been killed after a car crashed into the beer garden of a pub in the regional Victorian town of Daylesford. ⌘ Read more
Man dies following shooting that forced town east of Perth into lockdown
A 32-year-old man who was shot in the head in Perth's east on Saturday has died as WA police charge a 35-year-old man with his murder. ⌘ Read more
Everything you need to know about the Formula 1 Sao Paulo Grand Prix
Few countries in the world embrace Formula 1 as passionately as Brazil and another boisterous crowd is expected this weekend. ⌘ Read more
Sydney to Gong charity bike ride cancelled for thousands as bad weather closes transport links and beaches
An intensive weather system that hit Wollongong on Saturday night temporarily closed roads and the south coast rail line, caused significant damage to properties, and the cancellation of an annual charity bike ride. ⌘ Read more
'Staffer rorts 101': NSW transport minister won't resign, premier doubles down on support
Embattled NSW Transport Minister Jo Haylen says she will not resign, even if a public servant who worked in her office is found to have breached his obligation to act politically neutral. ⌘ Read more
Saints beat Blues to boost AFLW finals hopes
On the last day of the regular season, St Kilda has a chance of booking its first AFLW finals appearance after claiming a thrilling 20-point win over Carlton. ⌘ Read more
Pedestrian dies at scene of Hume Freeway collision
Police are investigating a fatal collision between a truck and a pedestrian in Wangaratta South, in north-east Victoria. ⌘ Read more
'Saving lives': Jack's Law see 350 weapons seized in six months, more legislation introduced
New laws will see Queensland lead the national fight on knife crime following advocacy from the parents of Jack Beasley, a Gold Coast teen who was fatally stabbed in 2019. ⌘ Read more
Billionaire's $30 billion renewables project announces plan for cable plant
SunCable wants to build what it calls the world's largest renewable energy project and has identified Bell Bay in northern Tasmania as the potential site for its advanced cable manufacturing facility. ⌘ Read more
Domestic employee of former Indian high commissioner forced to work every day for 17.5 hours and paid just $9 per day
The Federal Court found Seema Sherghill was forced to work 17.5 hours per day, seven days a week, and was paid just $9 per day. She was only allowed to leave the house to walk the dog. ⌘ Read more
Lives and homes still under threat by fire south of Perth, as firefighters battle several blazes
Firefighters will continue battling multiple fires in Western Australia on Sunday, after lightning strikes sparked several blazes south of Perth. ⌘ Read more
Exploring Australia's forgotten churches, and their weird and wonderful new uses
Deserted churches can be found across Australia as monuments to a bygone era. But not all deconsecrated holy places are destined for a lonely, forgotten existence. ⌘ Read more
Building insurance is mandatory in SA. So how were some home buyers left without it, and what happens now?**
After lengthy delays, some home buyers left in the lurch over insurance issues are now restarting the process of finishing their partially-built homes. ⌘ Read more
Without his daughter's kidney, this farmer's harvest would have been impossible
Bernie Lehmann was at a country footy game when he felt lousy. He found out he a kidney function issue and eventually needed dialysis. Then one of his children put up her hand. ⌘ Read more
Ken Mattingly, who helped in Apollo 13 crew rescue, dies at age 87
Thomas Kenneth Mattingly played an integral role in helping Apollo 13 trio return safely home so much so that his experience was adapted into a book and a movie. ⌘ Read more
Firefighter spends the day battling Tara blazes then loses his own home
With his 14-year-old dog Zaba in his arms, "Buddy" McDonald Dodd quietly surveys the ruins of the house he dashed from as flames came through the back door. But the 27-year RFS veteran is determined to rebuild in the community he loves. ⌘ Read more
Telstra sends 'aggressive' debt collectors after wrong customer in case of mistaken identity
Telstra has apologised to a West Australian man after it dispatched a debt collector to pursue him over unpaid bills belonging to a customer with a similar name. ⌘ Read more
'We are bigger, we are stronger': WA Labor starts preparations for state, federal polls
Less than a year-and-a-half out from the next state election, with the potential of a federal election around the same time, WA Labor is confident they can build on recent landslide results. ⌘ Read more
Perfect 10 for Ash Gentle at Noosa Triathlon
Ashleigh Gentle's incredible hold on the Noosa Triathlon has strengthened with a ninth-straight and 10th overall title, with Kiwi Olympian Hayden Wilde winning the men's race. ⌘ Read more
Stolen wages claimants say $180 million payout recognises 'slavery' that helped build WA
Successful claimants describe a mix of relief and sadness over the WA government's $180 million deal with Aboriginal workers, or their relatives, who had their wages withheld under state policy. ⌘ Read more
More to come for Australia after sending England crashing out of Cricket World Cup
Pat Cummins says the best is yet to come for Australia at the Cricket World Cup, despite officially ending England's defence with a 33-run victory in Ahmedabad that Jos Buttler claims is a "low point" in his career. ⌘ Read more
'Static hostage situation' closes down Hamburg airport after armed man drives through gate
The man drove through a barrier onto the grounds of the airport and shot a weapon twice in the air. ⌘ Read more
Women make up 39pc of the clean energy workforce. Kacee finds the industry 'more welcoming' than mining
Electrician Kacee Milnes swapped her job in mining for the clean energy industry because she wanted to be part of "the way of the future", and when she got there she found a less male-dominated industry. ⌘ Read more
Lynda says her legal tiny home is a triumph of common sense over bureaucracy
Lynda Mackillican suspects anyone struggling with the cost of living, insecure housing or mounting pressure to live more sustainably will draw inspiration from her new home. ⌘ Read more
NSW man charged with murder after bones discovered in burnt-out tree trunk
A 33-year-old man was arrested in Sydney on Sunday after David Collisson was reported missing in central west NSW last month. ⌘ Read more
Aircraft company 'utterly devastated' by deaths of three staff members in Queensland fires
Three people died in a plane crash while fighting fires in Queensland, in the state's fourth aircraft crash this year. ⌘ Read more
Geographers have studied sand movement on this beach for more than 50 years. Here's what they've learnt
Sand movement has been recorded on this beach on the New South Wales southern coast since 1971. It's one of the longest data sets in the world, and holds important clues for the future. ⌘ Read more
Two arrested as ute with family pet inside found by police
Phoenix, the merle border collie who was inside a ute when his owners were attacked and the vehicle stolen, has been found safe and sound. ⌘ Read more
How Jasmen's time on the streets is helping improve natural disaster preparedness
The 23-year-old recalls being "treated like a criminal" while sleeping rough in an unfamiliar climate. She has shared her experience of homelessness for a Queensland project aimed at making emergency responses more compassionate. ⌘ Read more
New Zealand smash 401 runs, still lose to Pakistan
New Zealand hit the second-highest score of the 2023 Cricket World Cup, but still came out on the losing side after rain, Duckworth-Lewis and Fakhar Zaman's 63-ball century helped Pakistan to victory. ⌘ Read more
Mother shocked by NDIA's demand for proof daughter 'disabled enough' to keep funding
Stephanie says a letter from the National Disability Insurance Agency that said her six-year-old daughter could lose her funding earlier than expected came as a shock. ⌘ Read more
Eddie Jones' Barbarians beaten amidst sexual assault allegation against a player
Eddie Jones' Barbarians are well beaten by Wales at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, but the match was overshadowed by sexual assault allegation against Baa Baa's player Api Ratuniyarawa on the morning of the match. ⌘ Read more
'Australia is about to see a tsunami of ACL injuries' warns surgeon who fixed Ellie Carpenter's knee
Season-ending knee injuries are becoming more common among female athletes in Australia's football codes, leaving medical experts  increasingly concerned with the rise in this trend. ⌘ Read more
Teen calls for more young First Nations decision makers, saying 'our voices are needed' after No result
A Yugerra woman in the Victorian electorate with the strongest No vote wants young Indigenous people involved in education, governance and policy making, after the heartbreak of the referendum outcome. ⌘ Read more
Spectator killed at event at western Victorian speedway
A spectator has died in western Victoria at a motoring event which promoted burnouts and drift cars. ⌘ Read more
Feeling more confident, active and happier: What the World Dwarf Games mean
In July, Australia made history by sending a women’s basketball team to the World Dwarf Games for the first time and winning a silver medal. ⌘ Read more
'You will be my wife otherwise no one else can have you': How Australia's migration system is failing women
Migrant experts say the current system gives perpetrators of family violence control over women's visa status. ⌘ Read more
Israel-Gaza: Thousands of Israelis call for Netanyahu's resignation as Arab leaders demand immediate ceasefire
Protesters gather outside the Israeli PM's residence to call for his resignation and the immediate release of hostages, as Arab leaders demand an immediate ceasefire in meetings with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. ⌘ Read more
Australia's sheep industry is in downturn, so when will chops get cheaper?**
Too many sheep is bad news for farmers but the oversupply should drive down costs for customers. ⌘ Read more
50 years after his victory, Frank Reys is the only Aboriginal jockey to win the Melbourne Cup
Fifty years ago, Frank Reys made a scorching burst in the closing stages to win the Melbourne Cup on Gala Supreme. Frank was the first, and remains the only, First Nations jockey to win the Cup. ⌘ Read more
'Money makes the devil work': Inside the deadly working conditions of Indonesia's nickel industry
Chinese companies invest billions in Belt and Road nickel refining projects in Indonesia, but for people working on the frontline, conditions can be deadly. ⌘ Read more
Ivanka Trump tried and failed to avoid a court date. It could lead to big problems for her dad
Donald Trump's daughter distanced herself from politics and attempted a reset after her father's election loss. But she's now being forced to testify in his fraud trial, and there's a huge amount at stake. ⌘ Read more
Lots of companies pay little to no tax. It's often totally legal. But should taxpayers reward them?**
Lots of multinational companies use legal means to reduce the amount of tax they pay. If governments supported companies that paid more generously, it might shift the dial on what's considered acceptable. ⌘ Read more
'Could explode at any moment': Why war in Israel is making Jordan's King and Queen so nervous
As the war between Israel and Gaza escalates, the conflict is shifting dynamics within the Middle East. In Jordan, the outbreak of violence has evoked longstanding fears the kingdom cannot remain immune to regional instability. ⌘ Read more
Anthony Albanese touches down in Shanghai, kicking off the first official visit to China by an Australian PM since 2016
The trip is expected to be heavy with symbolism, marking the 50th anniversary of Gough Whitlam's historic visit to China. ⌘ Read more
Guinea's ex-junta leader Moussa Daddis Camara escapes from prison in armed raid
Military vehicles and special forces are policing the streets and Guinea's borders have been closed in an attempt to stop Camara from escaping the country. ⌘ Read more
Adelaide family back on home soil after fleeing war-torn Gaza
An Adelaide family who were holidaying and visiting relatives in Gaza when the conflict broke out have returned home safely. ⌘ Read more
Victoria's second sobering-up centre announced for St Kilda for First Nations people
Decriminalisation of public drunkenness takes effect in Victoria next week and a new sobering-up centre just for First Nations people will open on the same day. ⌘ Read more
World Cup live: Australia reignites rivalry with struggling England
Australia has eyes on the semifinals, but the struggling English will be doing everything they can to put a stop to their arch rival's plans. Check out the live scores and stats in our ScoreCentre. ⌘ Read more
UK comedian Russell Brand facing further sexual assault allegations in New York lawsuit
The suit follows a recent flurry of allegations made against the 48-year-old performer by several women accusing him of sexual assault and inappropriate behaviour. ⌘ Read more
The 2023 Melbourne Cup field has been decided. Here's your guide to the runners
Irish galloper Vauban looks set to run favourite in Tuesday's great race, but who will be the toughest to beat? Explore our interactive form guide to the horses set to line up in the 163rd Melbourne Cup. ⌘ Read more
Riff Rocket storms home to win Victoria Derby in photo finish
Ridden superbly by star jockey James McDonald, Riff Rocket edges out Apulia to triumph in the Victoria Derby at Flemington. ⌘ Read more
Kiwis keep Kangaroos scoreless to claim Pacific Championships title in major upset
Considered underdogs heading into the Pacific Championships final, New Zealand stuns World Cup winners Australia with a 30-0 triumph in Hamilton. ⌘ Read more
Albanese's trip to China reignites trade talks with Xi Jinping amidst improving ties
A first in seven years, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is set to meet with President Xi Jinping in China, citing improved relationship with Australia's major trading partner. ⌘ Read more
Emergency bushfire warning issued east of Mandurah, south of Perth, threatening Peel Health Campus
Homes and lives are under threat in Nambeelup, Barragup and Greenfields — south of Perth — after lightning strikes sparked blazes across southern WA. ⌘ Read more
Finals-bound Kangaroos thrash wooden-spooner Bulldogs
North Melbourne secures a coveted double-chance in the AFLW finals with a 46-point belting of the Western Bulldogs, who finish the season bottom of the ladder. ⌘ Read more
Victorian town's sporting hub burnt down in suspicious fire
Some 30 firefighters in nine trucks were called to the Fish Creek Football Netball Club in Falls Road just after 5am on Saturday. ⌘ Read more
Ancient statue among discovery in new ruins unearthed at Chellah, Morocco
Thermal baths, working class neighbourhoods and a headless statue are some gems archaeologists have uncovered in Rabat as excavation work continues. ⌘ Read more
Man dies after being hit by two vehicles on Stuart Highway south of Darwin
A male pedestrian has died after he was struck by two vehicles on the Stuart Highway about 20 kilometres south of Darwin on Friday night, according to Northern Territory Police. ⌘ Read more
Queensland rodeo prodigy takes on world's best at mini-bull riding championships in Texas
Twelve-year-old mini-bull rider Ronan Miosge is one tough hombre. He has been bucked off mini bulls since he was eight and keeps coming back for more. ⌘ Read more
What do we know about why arsonists light fires?**
Police believe several recent bushfires that threatened homes and residents in Queensland were started on purpose. Motivations for arson can vary but will be key to investigations. ⌘ Read more
Bushfire-stricken regions in southern Queensland and northern NSW get a soaking with more rain forecast
Up to 15 millimetres of rain has already fallen overnight in affected areas, including Tara, in the Western Downs — which has born the brunt of the bushfires —  and Wallangarra. ⌘ Read more
'Crazy' weather sees grandstands destroyed at Brazilian Grand Prix
Qualifying at the Brazilian Grand Prix was stopped earlier due to "crazy" unpredictable weather, but predictably enough, Max Verstappen survived the drama to qualify on pole for the 11th time this Formula 1 season. ⌘ Read more
Valerie says ballroom dancing and luck keep her running a wildlife park at 90
The nonagenarian has a busy schedule looking after kangaroos, reptiles, emus and cattle, but says she won't be slowing down until she gets her letter from "King Charlie". ⌘ Read more
Residents locked down following firearm incident east of Perth
A firearm incident in Wooroloo sparks a warning from police for residents to stay indoors. ⌘ Read more
Teen embarks on 4,000km bike ride to show people 'anything is possible'
Fresh out of high school, 17-year-old Cooper Williams is about to ride from Tasmania to Brisbane and Port Macquarie to champion men's health. ⌘ Read more
Running on 'full adrenaline', these birdwatchers turn a peaceful hobby into a 30-hour race
Every year, Mick Roderick commits to an "obsessive" Twitchathon race across the countryside. This year it's helping save one of Australia's rarest birds. ⌘ Read more
People lined streets as early as midnight for iconic Christmas event
Children and adults alike put on their best Christmas outfits and head to Adelaide for the largest public parade in the southern hemisphere. ⌘ Read more
Queer-Ways project documents sites across Victoria significant to the LGBTQIA+ community
Mapping cartography of Victoria and pinpointing important sites, the initiative puts stories of everyday Australians, past and present, into an interactive map of lived queer experiences. ⌘ Read more
Donald Trump has one gag order extended and another put on hold, breaking even
A gag order barring Donald Trump from making public statements on a civil fraud case has been expanded to include his lawyers, while a separate order in a federal criminal case has been temporarily paused. ⌘ Read more
A year ago today, Wylie Oscar disappeared without a trace. Why do so many questions remain unanswered?**
On a stifling hot day in the Kimberley, the 22-year-old drove away from his family in a vehicle packed with food and water. The 4WD and its contents were found a week later — but the young stockman remains missing. ⌘ Read more
The PM, a rookie minister and 'east coast media' scrutiny pulls NT crime back into the spotlight
Renewed criticism and scrutiny have been heaped on the NT government’s policies and track record on crime, following an eventful few days in territory politics. ⌘ Read more
Ange Postecoglou's Spurs 'showing the qualities to be contenders' says key rival
Former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino brings his Chelsea team to face Ange Postecoglou's Spurs, admitting that the north London side he guided to a Champions League final are looking like genuine title challengers for the Premier League this season. ⌘ Read more
In this remote part of Australia, there's a dire shortage of childcare services. The community is doing its bit to address the challenge
Adel Farr was prepared to leave her beloved west coast community in Tasmania to follow her career aspirations of working with children. Then she found out she didn't have to. ⌘ Read more
Glencore is ditching Australian copper. What does it mean for our critical minerals industry?**
One of the world's biggest mining companies is pulling out of Australian copper despite growing demand for the renewable energy metal. What does that mean for Australia's role plugging the critical minerals gap? ⌘ Read more
After almost 10 years living with no rights, permanent residency allows Para family to finally look to the future
Neil Para and his family lived in Australia for more than nine years with no visa and no rights. What's life like now they've been granted permanent residency? ⌘ Read more
Pat Cummins says England's form is 'sad', Ben Stokes says it's been 'crap'
Australia captain Pat Cummins says Australia still has enough firepower to beat England despite losing Mitch Marsh and Glenn Maxwell, while Ben Stokes wants England to put its 'crap' tournament behind them to beat their old rivals. ⌘ Read more
'Gone are the days of secret-squirrel organisations': Calls to lift the veil of secrecy over internal police reviews
ACT Policing has confirmed it will hold an internal review into the dropped prosecution of NRL stars Jack Wighton and Latrell Mitchell, but the public will likely never hear the result — and that is the standard. ⌘ Read more
Construction workers are more likely to die by suicide than a work accident. Joel wants to change that statistic
Having worked on construction sites since he was a teenager, Joel Anderson was used to hearing phrases like "have a cup of concrete and harden up", which led him to launch his own mental health platform designed for blue-collar workers. ⌘ Read more
Reggie wants to see change for his community. He hopes an underground toxic waste storage facility will help
The "globally significant" project will store up to 400,000 tonnes per annum of toxic waste, including low-level radioactive material from Australia and overseas. ⌘ Read more
Afghanistan still in the hunt for unlikely semifinal spot at Cricket World Cup
Afghanistan has four wins at the Cricket World Cup and remain an outside chance of making the semifinals after a low-scoring victory over the Netherlands. ⌘ Read more
Abigail Wehrung's long trek from personal tragedy to three-point queen of the WNBL and Bendigo Spirit
After losing her mother to breast cancer, Bendigo Spirit guard Abigail Wehrung spent 11 days trekking 260 kilometres on horseback to help raise money. It's that personal resilience that has helped the 27-year-old achieve on the court. ⌘ Read more
'A necessary evil': Asking the WA government the hardest questions on youth detention
Advocates say WA's juvenile detention system is broken, and the government continues to fall back on empty rhetoric and platitudes. These are the questions they want it to answer. ⌘ Read more
'Hectic': How Amelie Borg managed to finish Year 12 while playing in her first AFLW season
Amelie Borg was just 17 when she was drafted to play AFLW alongside her idols at Port Adelaide, and hasn't missed a game since. She tells Kate O'Halloran why she never dreamed of being a footballer, and didn't bother watching the draft. ⌘ Read more
Matthew Perry's Chandler was always going to appeal to girls like me
I've been ineffably sad ever since the awful news of Matthew Perry's death. The first fatal rupture within an iconic cultural group — a band, an acting ensemble — is the true death of the group itself, writes Virginia Trioli. ⌘ Read more
How a sleepy Gippsland town made global headlines after a mushroom lunch allegedly killed three guests
A beef wellington lunch allegedly led to three deaths and a small south-east Victorian community in shock. Now the host has been charged with murder. Here's how it all unfolded. ⌘ Read more
Households playing the spot power market potentially slashing bills — but not without risk
While most Australians are stuck with inflated fixed-rate power prices, some are saving money by playing the spot market. So how are they doing it, and why isn't it for everyone? ⌘ Read more
Week-long spell of rain and storms for eastern states as north and west swelter
There has been a marked shift in the weather pattern across eastern Australia during the past 48 hours. The result will be a week-long spell of showers and thunderstorms from tropical Queensland to eastern Victoria. ⌘ Read more
'Not a monster': Elite Sydney school principal criticised for comments about Lilie James's accused killer
The headmaster of Shore School in Sydney has been criticised over a newsletter he wrote describing Lilie James's accused murderer as an "absolute delight". ⌘ Read more
From 'Degenerate' to 'pioneer': Blockbuster Kandinsky exhibit reflects artist's view of a world in chaos
The AGNSW's international art series returns for Summer with the biggest Kandinsky retrospective ever mounted in Australia, featuring works never before seen works. ⌘ Read more
Why funky young wines are a winner for Aussie producers looking for fresh export markets
It's out with the heavy old-world styles and in with bright, natural drops as young consumers around the globe seek wines with more Australian sunshine and fewer additives. ⌘ Read more
Megan and Brandon were selling their house when they found it was contaminated with deadly asbestos
The ABC understands the Victorian government will provide support to a handful of residents who have had a deadly type of asbestos, known as Mr Fluffy, found in their homes. ⌘ Read more
As Israel appeals for empathy, the Palestinian death toll climbs — and a new threat to Israelis is looming
With its troops sweeping through Gaza, Israel has been unafraid to exploit its enormous advantages — and the Palestinian death toll is climbing. But Israelis may be about to face a new threat, writes Eric Tlozek. ⌘ Read more
A lost tribe of Israel? The Pacific's relationship with the Holy Land sparks division in the region
Six Pacific Island countries have voted with Israel to oppose the UN resolution for a ceasefire in Gaza. For many nations in the region, the connection to Israel runs deep. ⌘ Read more
The Matildas are entering their Swift Era, so what does that mean for them and for us?**
Packed stadiums, paparazzi photos, and signs begging for jerseys: Like Taylor Swift, the Matildas have become superstars. So what does it mean going forward, asks Samantha Lewis. ⌘ Read more