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Erin Phillips to present AFLW grand final medal amid calls for it to be named in her honour
Newly retired AFLW great Erin Phillips will present the best-on-ground medal at the grand final amid talk the award should be named in her honour. ⌘ Read more
Central Australia sees 'massive drop' in visitor numbers, as new minister flags revitalisation plan
Businesses say cost of living pressures, expensive airfares and concerns around crime are contributing to a slump in tourism in Central Australia, where the drive market is particular is lagging. ⌘ Read more
Optus blames 'technical network fault' for outage but needs further investigation to determine root cause
Optus CEO Kelly Bayer Rosmarin says "a technical network fault" is to blame for the company's nationwide outage on Wednesday, but can't provide more information on the cause before conducting a deeper analysis. ⌘ Read more
The Optus outage has been blamed on a 'deep network' problem. What does that mean?**
Optus suffered one of the largest telecommunications outages in Australian history today. Here are the factors that can cause such events. ⌘ Read more
SA faces ‘public health emergency’ due to rise in suspected child neglect, minister warns
More than 100,000 online and telephone reports were made to SA's child abuse line last financial year, a 9 per cent increase from the year prior. ⌘ Read more
Man who pledged loyalty to IS and lit fires on Melbourne's outskirts is found guilty of terror offences
A man who lit bushfires and filmed videos pledging his loyalty to Islamic State is found guilty of terrorism-related offences, but his older brother will walk free after being cleared by a jury. ⌘ Read more
Assistance dogs welcomed at Adelaide Zoo under first-of-its-kind accessibility program
Assistance dogs and their handlers are welcome at the Adelaide Zoo for the first time following walking tests to record the reactions of dogs and zoo residents. ⌘ Read more
WA government announces $24m rent relief program to help tenants at risk of eviction
The program allows some tenants in private rentals to access a one-off support payment to cover rental arrears, and in some cases it will assist with a 50 per cent rental co-payment of up to three months. ⌘ Read more
Getaway driver found not guilty of murder, but guilty of manslaughter over fatal shooting
Jurors have returned a verdict after a four-week trial of a man who drove an alleged shooter to and from the home of a Newcastle grandmother. ⌘ Read more
UN boss lashes governments for 'literally doubling down' on fossil fuel expansions
The gap between climate rhetoric and fossil fuel use is growing, according to a UN report that warns the world's carbon budget has almost been used up. ⌘ Read more
Perth woman jailed after holding children's heads underwater in blow-up pool
A Perth woman who held the heads of both her young children underwater in an inflatable pool is jailed, and banned from ever contacting them again. ⌘ Read more
Port Augusta unveils mural in celebration of Indian cultures five years after racist video targets Sikh councillor
Sunny Singh was the target of a racially charged video when running for local council five years ago. A colourful mural celebrating Indian culture and since been unveiled in his regional community, prompting praise from the Sikh councillor. ⌘ Read more
Toughened WA Banned Drinkers Register rules pass WA parliament
Spurred by community outcry, the changes include new penalties for on-selling alcohol to banned drinkers, with a view to reducing family and domestic violence. ⌘ Read more
Teenager stabbed boy, 13, to death with kitchen knife during street fight, court hears
A jury has heard a planned street fight on the NSW Central Coast lasted less than three seconds before a 13-year-old boy fatally stabbed another 13-year-old boy. ⌘ Read more
Hanaa made it out of Gaza, but she had to leave family behind
Hanaa Elmobayed was one of 19 Australians who made it out of Gaza through the Rafah crossing with Egypt last weekend. But there were many times the mother of five feared she'd never make it back to her family. ⌘ Read more
Nine-year 'duck' hunt ends as photographer snaps elusive orchid
An amateur photographer has been looking across two states for almost a decade for a small orchid resembling a flying duck. Then a tip from a friend finally ended his long search. ⌘ Read more
There are eight refugee camps in Gaza — five have reportedly been struck since war with Israel began
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (URNWA) says there eight refugee camps in the Gaza Strip, according to the Gaza's health ministry, five have been hit. ⌘ Read more
Ex-Wallabies coach would 'definitely be interested' in Japan job
Former Wallabies coach Eddie Jones says he would "definitely be interested" in returning to coach Japan, but insists he has not received an offer to do so. ⌘ Read more
Firefighters across WA stretched with bushfire season 'five to eight weeks' ahead of schedule
Firefighting services across WA are being stretched to the limit with dozens of blazes burning already, in a bushfire season the emergency services commissioner says is up to eight weeks ahead of schedule. ⌘ Read more
Abattoir inspectors and vets strike for 'decent pay' as meat industry slams 'unions gone wild'
Meat inspectors and vets are walking off the job today, with the industry saying the strike action will create backlogs that affect domestic and export sectors. ⌘ Read more
The Waifs push back concert after singer suffers collapsed lung in e-scooter fall
Some fans of an Aussie folk rock band will have to wait a little longer to see them in concert as vocalist Donna Simpson recovers from an e-scooter crash. ⌘ Read more
Former aide says Boris Johnson wanted to be injected with COVID-19 on live TV
The former UK prime minister's senior advisor says Mr Johnson hoped to show the public COVID-19 did not pose a threat in the early days of the nation's outbreak. ⌘ Read more
Council apologises to Wiggles for blasting Hot Potato on loop at homeless hotspot
The City of Bunbury says sorry to the iconic band, but insists the intention was not to drive away rough sleepers. ⌘ Read more
'He shook me like a rag doll': Cattleman survives croc attack by biting back
Northern Territory cattle producer Colin Deveraux knows he is lucky to be alive after being attacked by a 3.2-metre saltwater crocodile. ⌘ Read more
Glenn Maxwell's innings is being hailed as the greatest ODI innings of all time — here are the contenders
Glenn Maxwell's stunning match-winning double century at the Cricket World Cup has been hailed as the greatest ODI innings of all time. Here are the performances he's up against for that title. ⌘ Read more
'Can't be done quickly': Western Sydney councils call for FOGO deadline extension, to 2035
Councils need more time to organise the rollout for multi-unit dwellings like apartments, according to an organisation representing councils in Sydney's west. ⌘ Read more
Gone too soon: Raising awareness for Australian natural wonders recently lost to invasive species
While Australia has lost many unique species in living memory to bulldozers, climate change and bushfires, nothing has killed off living wonders quite like invasive pests and diseases. ⌘ Read more
Large-scale drones to take to the skies over Western Australia's iron ore country
Drones have been used to deliver pizzas, snap photographs and fight crime. Now, new approvals could see them being used to a greater degree in Australia's lucrative mining industry. ⌘ Read more
Child working laws under scrutiny as restaurant fined and worker shortages strangle hospitality sector
A restaurant in eastern Victoria pleads guilty to 40 breaches of Victoria's child employment laws, but the industry's peak body says education around complicated legislation is required. ⌘ Read more
Kathleen Folbigg case referred for possible appeal after final conviction report released
Kathleen Folbigg was released from prison in June after being pardoned over the deaths of her four children. A final report after an inquiry into her convictions was released on Wednesday. ⌘ Read more
Multiple gastro outbreaks across SA as data reveals rotavirus cases doubled in past year
Rotavirus cases in South Australia have more than doubled since the same time last year, SA Health figures show, as a number of childcare centres have been impacted with gastro-related illness. ⌘ Read more
'Imagine you're a white fella in front of an all-black jury': Aboriginal law expert calls to overhaul jury system
The Australian Law Council president and an Aboriginal community leader have called for an inquiry into the nation's jury system amid concerns Indigenous defendants are not getting fair trials. ⌘ Read more
Here's what we know about Optus' major nationwide outage
Millions of Optus customers are without phone and internet services. Here's what we know about the outage so far. ⌘ Read more
Koala influx sparks hope small town's colony is getting bigger
Mandy Della-Valle had never seen a koala in the wild until this week when she saw two in the space of three days. It has brought hope that a little-known colony is growing. ⌘ Read more
Have you been affected by the Optus outage? Tell us your story
Are you one of the millions of people who have been affected by the Optus outage? We want to hear from you. ⌘ Read more
Hunter jets in to give Aussies hope amid BJK Cup loss
Despite going down to Slovenia, Australia's Billie Jean King Cup campaign receives a boost after doubles specialist Storm Hunter made a late dash to join Alicia Molik's squad. ⌘ Read more
Kerang blaze destroys 6000 hay bales as crews face overnight 'fire storm'
Fire crews battling a massive haystack blaze in northern Victoria faced windy conditions and ember attack through the night, with a veteran fire captain saying it was the "worst fire I've ever witnessed". ⌘ Read more
Cricket world in awe of Maxwell as Indian legend Tendulkar lauds stunning knock as the best he's ever seen
Pat Cummins and Indian great Sachin Tendulkar lead the tributes after Glenn Maxwell — effectively playing on one leg — guides Australia to an incredible three-wicket win over Afghanistan at the Cricket World Cup. ⌘ Read more
It's been chosen as a sport for the 2028 Summer Olympics, but what is flag football?**
You may not have heard of it, but flag football fans insist it will be the next sporting craze to sweep the nation. ⌘ Read more
Government to pay $2.2 million in compensation to audiology patients amid widespread failures
The Queensland government will pay out $5,000 to $50,000 in compensation to patients, many children, after a sweeping review of the treatment of audiology patients at Townsville University Hospital saw two staff immediately stood down. ⌘ Read more
Broken dreams, bad predictions and big tech: Five things to know about AI
For the last few months, there's one question that I've been asked countless times: What do you think of AI? Here's what I've learned over months interviewing the top AI experts, writes James Purtill. ⌘ Read more
Lethal firepower boost proposed for navy's $45 billion warships
Ahead of "hard decisions" around the future shape of Australia's navy, the government considers a proposal to dramatically boost the firepower of Australia's warships. ⌘ Read more
LIVE: Optus working to restore services 'as quickly as possible'
Optus services have been down since early this morning, with the telecommunication company telling customers it's working "urgently" to get back up and running. ⌘ Read more
Locals lap up cheap fares from outback airline price war, but for how long?**
Airnorth's fares connecting the Kimberley to Darwin have dropped since Nexus entered the air space, and while it means cheaper tickets there may be trouble on the horizon. ⌘ Read more
Senior officer was lying down, partially undressed, in dark office on night Cleveland Dodd found unresponsive
The ABC reveals more details about the conduct of a senior officer on duty the night 16-year-old Cleveland Dodd was found unresponsive in his cell at Unit 18. Warning: This story discusses incidents of self-harm and contains the images of an Indigenous person who has died. ⌘ Read more
Coroner reports 2022 as Victoria's worst year for overdose deaths in a decade as heroin use soars
The Victorian State Coroner says new data can help save lives, calling for better access to support, treatment and education as the state government's commitment to a Melbourne safe injecting room remains uncertain. ⌘ Read more
Live: Wall Street up, ASX digests rate hike and potential of another
The Australian market continues to react to yesterday's rate hike by the Reserve Bank. ⌘ Read more
'Chaotic summer ahead': residents fear dry spell could bring bushfires roaring back to Scenic Rim
Memories of Black Summer remain strong for many in this South East Queensland region, where heavy fuel loads and parched conditions have locals preparing for the worst. ⌘ Read more
Live: IDF troops move into 'the very heart of Gaza' as Israel marks one month since Hamas attacks
Israel says its forces are operating deep in Gaza City where Hamas is isolated in its bunker network. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Driver in Daylesford pub crash interviewed by police as investigation continues
Police have interviewed the driver at the centre of a tragic crash that killed five people in the regional Victorian town of Daylesford, but no charges have been laid. ⌘ Read more
One launch a week, 14 launch pads: Massive expansion pegged for remote Australian rocket base
The fledgling Arnhem Space Centre in the remote Northern Territory is looking to substantially expand its facilities and launch capacity if it's given the tick of approval. ⌘ Read more
From holding a stop sign to driving trucks, women play important role in industry's future
Vanessa Grady studied to become a dental nurse, but now she drives machinery for an industry ready to embrace women's contribution to construction. ⌘ Read more
Spike in seniors seeking public housing, homelessness services after being priced out of rental market
Retirees and aged pensioners have to choose between leaving cities they have lived in for decades or becoming homeless amid a worsening rental crisis. ⌘ Read more
As COVID-19 numbers rise, Canberrans like Pam are considering upping their personal precautions
The number of COVID-19 cases in the ACT is on the rise but the territory has lifted all restrictions, leaving Canberrans with autoimmune conditions to ensure they avoid the disease on their own. ⌘ Read more
Farming mates crack Middle East wheat market with direct sales
Two Australian grain farmers are preparing to send a second shipment of wheat direct from farms to consumers in the Middle East following a successful trial earlier this year. ⌘ Read more
Environment watchdog says lead contamination found near gold mine 'typical' of rainwater tanks
A water scientist says there should be statewide alert about heavy metals in rainwater tanks after results of testing near Cadia Valley Operations' gold mine were released. ⌘ Read more
RBA lifts interest rates to 12-year high as families brace for more mortgage pain
Lisa Mammone and her husband do all they can for their kids, but they are bracing to make even more sacrifices as interest rates hit a 12-year high. ⌘ Read more
'I can feel like a human again': Hopes new SA housing trial will divert women from homelessness
According to the South Australian government, women aged 55 and over are one of the fastest growing populations who experience homelessness. ⌘ Read more
Optus reports national outage affecting millions of customers
Optus mobile services are down across the country, affecting millions of Australian customers and businesses. ⌘ Read more
China's media had criticised Australia for years. So how has it covered the prime minister's long-awaited visit?**
The Chinese media's coverage of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's visit to China this week has generally been positive, with experts saying it reflects Beijing's changing approach to the relationship. ⌘ Read more
Former Little Athletics president avoids jail after stealing more than $10,000 from the organisation
Rhonda O'Sign previously pleaded guilty to stealing from Little Athletics Tasmania's fundraising account to go shopping. She also admitted she rigged a raffle to win a Thermomix food processor. ⌘ Read more
For years, Israel was careening towards some sort of disaster. Now anger is directed at the man in the driver's seat
For months Israel has been on the brink of a civil war, spurred by Israeli Government plans to drastically change parts of Israeli life and society. And at the heart of it has been one man — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, writes Allyson Horn. ⌘ Read more
'Reputational' risk, cost blowout, political damage control revealed in AAD ship saga documents
In August, Australia's Antarctic Division was caught by surprise by the decision to ban its icebreaker from going under Hobart's Tasman Bridge due to its limited manoeuvrability, meaning what should have been a 4 kilometre trip to refuel became 660km. Now the full cost to the taxpayer, and internal rumblings over that ruling, can be revealed. ⌘ Read more
After the driest September-October on record, much of Australia to cop severe thunderstorm activity
Some of the storm activity has the potential to become severe, carrying the risk of gusty winds, heavy rain and hail. ⌘ Read more
Clare used to worry she was 'too much'. When school went online, things got better
Clare is autistic and was struggling to fit in at school, but when life went online in the pandemic, things improved. Experts say she's not alone. ⌘ Read more
'9/11 would never have happened': When intelligence failures lead to disaster
The Hama-led attack on October 7 was the latest in a long line of historic intelligence failures. ⌘ Read more
Why it's a good bet this interest rate hike will be the last
There's nothing in the RBA governor's statement to suggest she is thinking of pushing up rates again, and financial markets are also betting this rate hike will be the last, writes Peter Martin. ⌘ Read more
Earth's 'twisted sister', Venus, has oxygen in its clouds. Could it have once been habitable?**
Researchers have made the first direct detection of atomic oxygen in the atmosphere of Venus. Some say it builds the case the planet was more hospitable in the past. ⌘ Read more
If Paavaana is forced out of Pakistan, she fears her abusive ex will go straight to a Taliban court to force her to remarry
When the Pakistani government abruptly announced all foreigners illegally living in the country had to leave, hundreds of thousands of Afghans packed up and headed to the border. But these two women decided to stay, fearing they would be worse off if they returned to their homeland. ⌘ Read more
Charles III delivers fist King's Speech in 72 years
The new monarch sets out the UK government's plans to tackle crime, boost growth and water down climate change measures. ⌘ Read more
Pussy Riot member Lucy Shtein fled Russia dressed as a delivery driver — she's now on an international wanted list
Just hours after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Lucy Shtein knew it was time to escape. If she ever returns, a Moscow court says, she faces immediate arrest. ⌘ Read more
Basketball gym collapses in China's Heilongjiang province, killing three and injuring one
It is the second fatal gym collapse in the Chinese province in just a few months, after 11 people were killed when a school gym was destroyed in July. ⌘ Read more
'The silence sickens me': lives of Aboriginal women remembered at domestic violence inquiry
The deaths of four Aboriginal women examined by a major coronial inquest were equally horrific. But none garnered national attention for very long. ⌘ Read more
Meta bars political advertisers from using its new generative AI tools in advertisements
The tools allow advertisers to create backgrounds, adjust images and produce variations of ad copy in response to simple text prompts. ⌘ Read more
Secretive WA naval base evacuated as bushfires burn near Exmouth
Personnel at the Harold E Holt Naval Communications Station have been evacuated due to a nearby bushfire. ⌘ Read more
World Cup live: Australia hopes to clinch semifinals berth against Afghanistan
With two group games left, Australia can lock in a position in the World Cup semifinals with a victory over Afghanistan. Check out the live scores and stats in our ScoreCentre. ⌘ Read more
In the Top End, crocs replace horses on Cup Day for the race which stops a tavern
The owner of a Northern Territory tavern says he wants a public holiday held to celebrate the event, now in its eighth year. ⌘ Read more
Big rise in kangaroo collisions prompts appeal to country drivers: Don't leave them dying
Kangaroos are on the move and road accidents involving them are up 32 per cent, says the Royal Automobile Association. Here's how to reduce the chances of hitting a 'roo and what to do if you do strike one. ⌘ Read more
Aurora australis 'brighter than in Antarctica' seen across WA
An aurora australis visible to the naked eye has been seen across Western Australia in the brightest display of southern lights in years. ⌘ Read more
Church member who believed homosexuality to be a sin found guilty of molesting seven men
Morris Leonard Deale has been found guilty of multiple indecent assaults that occurred over a number of years in Western Australia. ⌘ Read more
Forget the Melbourne Cup, the annual Diaper Derby brings enough tears and laughs for Exmouth parents
The only qualifying rule for little humans participating in the annual race is that they have to be wearing a nappy, with mood and nap times coming into play for those trying to guess a winner. ⌘ Read more
'Jumped the gun': Offshore wind farm plan withdrawn as debate rages in NSW
Spanish firm BlueFloat Energy says it intends to resubmit its proposal for the controversial project off the Illawarra coast, which it lodged before the government declared the area designated for that purpose. ⌘ Read more
Capers looks effortless and appetising on a plate — but harvesting them is a brutal labour of love
Australian-grown capers are a sought-after ingredient for high-end restaurants, selling for up to $50 per 250 grams. And with each tiny bud picked by hand, it's not hard to see why. ⌘ Read more
'A handsome boy from Australia', an invite for the president and a refusal to budge on some issues: The key takeaways from Albanese's China visit
Anthony Albanese is wrapping up in China after a whirlwind three-day trip aimed at stabilising ties between the two countries. From an invite to Australia to symbolism and plenty of talk about friendship, these are the key takeaways from the visit. ⌘ Read more
Man to spend three years behind bars for firing nail gun at cars on M1 motorway
Reid Partlett, 20, will spend at least three years behind bars for injuring two people in a random nail gun shooting on the M1 motorway on the NSW Central Coast in January. ⌘ Read more
Jailed Iranian activist, Nobel Peace Prize winner begins hunger strike
The 51-year-old needs 'urgent medical care' according to her family but was refused a hospital transfer because she wouldn't wear a hijab. ⌘ Read more
William Tyrrell's foster father found not guilty of lying to NSW Crime Commission
A judge rules the allegations the man, who can't be named, lied to the secretive commission were based on questions that were "too ambiguous". ⌘ Read more
Last of the seven men found guilty of murder of Jason De Ieso to appeal conviction
Police and prosecutors argue Jason De Ieso was an accidental victim of a feud between rival bikie gangs when he was shot dead in 2012. ⌘ Read more
The complete Melbourne Cup finishing order from first to last
Check out the full finishing order from the 2023 Melbourne Cup. ⌘ Read more
Without A Fight creates history with Melbourne Cup win
Without A Fight becomes the first horse since 2001 to win the Melbourne Cup and Caulfield Cup in the same year. ⌘ Read more
Boy died after drinking orange juice mixed with mother's 'takeaway' methadone, inquest hears
Questions are being raised about the system for prescribing "takeaway" methadone following the tragic death of a six-year-old in New South Wales, who drank orange juice mixed with the opioid replacement medication. ⌘ Read more
Minister reiterates praise for guards who found Cleveland Dodd, hits out at opposition for 'offensive' comments
WA's Corrective Services Minister Paul Papalia does not dispute an account of the final moments of 16-year-old Cleveland Dodd's life in juvenile detention, and reiterates his praise for the officers who found him as "exceptional". ⌘ Read more
Reserve Bank raises interest rates, average repayments now up more than 50pc since hikes began
Interest rates hit a 12-year high as the Reserve Bank resumes hiking, with a 0.25 percentage point rise taking the cash rate to 4.35 per cent. ⌘ Read more
NSW wildlife park celebrates 'perfect birth' of Subira the zebra
The baby boy only came into the world a week ago, but he's already racing around his enclosure and captivating all who come to see him. ⌘ Read more
Seventeen people charged as police operation finds bikie links to tow-truck industry
Seventeen people are charged with a range of offences after a major operation targeting unlawful activity in Perth's tow-truck industry. ⌘ Read more
Advisor and 'close friend' to Ukrainian army head killed after grenade explodes among birthday gifts
Gennadiy Chastiakov was reportedly showing his son a box of grenades he had received as a gift when the ring was pulled, causing the deadly explosion. ⌘ Read more
Two men arrested over involvement in Sydney car crash that killed teenage boys
The men, aged 23 and 27, were arrested at Wetherill Park police station on Tuesday. ⌘ Read more
Fears of increased pollution in Sydney's drinking catchment under mine's 'emergency' dewatering plan
Centennial Coal says releasing five Olympic swimming pools worth of treated mine water a day into a creek will improve its quality, but a water scientist says it'll worsen contamination. ⌘ Read more
Police officers under investigation after taser, pepper spray used in arrest of man
Two South Australian police officers have been removed from operational duty after they allegedly used a taser during the arrest of a man at a care facility. ⌘ Read more
'Anyone got a private jet?' Australian star 'punished' by WTA 'scheduling disaster'
Australia is left with just three players ahead of Australia's opening Billie Jean King Cup tie after a "scheduling disaster" leaves the best doubles players in Mexico. ⌘ Read more