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'Our lives are at stake': How a secret underground movement is battling the Russian occupation of Crimea
Partisans in Crimea claim they provided critical intelligence to Ukraine's armed forces about Russia's Black Sea navy headquarters before it was destroyed by a missile attack in September. ⌘ Read more
'Phenomenal' internet speeds in remote outback towns rivalling city networks
As fibre to the premise internet arrives in far-flung pockets of Queensland, some in the regions want to bust the "urban myth" that all bush broadband is bad. ⌘ Read more
Josephine's been taking domestic violence crisis calls for 20 years. This is what she's learned
The domestic violence helpline takes 18,000 calls a year from women who may have few other options to find help, as statistics reveal 37 per cent of women in NSW over the age of 15 are experiencing physical and/or sexual violence. ⌘ Read more
Burning flags in a kids' game: Why protests about the Israel-Gaza war are happening in Roblox
Protests over the Israel-Gaza war have swept the globe — and the virtual worlds of video games are no exception. ⌘ Read more
When Labor states don't dance to Albanese government's tune
It's helpful for the Albanese Government to have all mainland states in Labor hands – but only up to a point, writes Michelle Grattan. ⌘ Read more
India and Pakistan choked by heavy smog, leaving thousands sick
Toxic grey smog sickens tens of thousands of people across Pakistan and India, forcing authorities to shut down schools and outdoor activities. ⌘ Read more
Heavy fighting in northern Gaza as UN accuses Israel and Hamas of war crimes
As Israeli forces fought Hamas militants among ruined buildings in the north of the Gaza Strip, inching their way closer to two big hospitals, the UN human rights chief accuses both Israel and Hamas of war crimes. ⌘ Read more
Iceland's iconic Blue Lagoon closes due to fears of potential volcanic eruption
The decision came after an uptick in tremors that have been shaking the surrounding area on the Reykjanes peninsula, in Iceland's south-west, in recent weeks. ⌘ Read more
The world has experienced its hottest 12 months on record and El Niño is set to turn the heat up further
Between November 2022 and October this year, the average global temperature was more than 1.3 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, and more record highs are on the way. ⌘ Read more
Lainey Wilson wins five CMA Awards, including entertainer and album of the year
The 31-year-old Louisiana native was the undisputed star of the night, where she also was named female vocalist of the year, won album of the year for Bell Bottom Country, and gave a fiery rendition of her song Wildflowers and Wild Horses. ⌘ Read more
'Who would do this to my child?': Queensland duo jailed for fatal Melbourne Cup day attack
Shannon James Finemore was walking home with a friend in Fortitude Valley following a night of celebrations in 2020. But he never made it home. ⌘ Read more
Traditional owner hits out at Woodside over consultation for new seismic testing bid
Raelene Cooper has again challenged Woodside's consultation with traditional owners as the mining giant launches a fresh application for seismic testing in the Pilbara. ⌘ Read more
Queensland Labor MP ordered to pay $50,000 in damages to LNP rival over defamatory border closure comments
Don Brown made a post on his Facebook page in June 2020, stating his opposing candidate was only calling for the borders to open during the pandemic "because she owns a travel agency". ⌘ Read more
Experts say Optus coverage blackout could happen again
Telecommunications experts warn Australia’s major mobile providers are vulnerable to another major outage due to gradual cost-cutting and a critical lack of regulation. ⌘ Read more
Jury to deliberate correctional officer's 'momentous decision' to fatally fire gun at escaping inmate
A jury hears that a correctional officer charged with murder only had a few seconds to make a decision when he fatally shot an inmate trying to escape custody outside Lismore Base Hospital in 2019. ⌘ Read more
Perth father who killed baby daughter in 'moment of madness' had domestic violence convictions
A Perth man who fatally injured his 28-day old daughter had previous convictions for assaulting a former partner, a court hears. ⌘ Read more
Union's price gouging inquiry hears some Queenslanders paying nearly $100 for a leg of ham
A union-backed probe hears Cape York residents are paying exorbitant prices for meat, and up $2.87 a litre for diesel, while a retired nurse has been forced to go without insurance to make ends meet. ⌘ Read more
A lover, a watch and a defining era. Behind Picasso's $217m Femme à la montre
The Pablo Picasso painting has sold for more than $US139 million ($217 million), making it 2023's most valuable work of art sold globally at auction. But what makes it so special? ⌘ Read more
Optus offers customers 200GB of free data as compensation for nationwide outage
Optus will provide eligible customers, including small businesses, 200GB of free data as compensation for its nationwide outage that lasted for more than 12 hours and impacted more than 10 million Australians. ⌘ Read more
Safety of 'takeaway' methadone scrutinised during inquest into 6yo boy's tragic death
The death of a boy who drank orange juice mixed with methadone in the NSW Northern Rivers region raises questions during an inquest, about how and why prescriptions for the drug's use at home are issued. ⌘ Read more
Sydney cop sentenced for pointing gun at colleague over spoilers for Tom Cruise movie
A Sydney police officer who pointed his gun towards a colleague after warning him not to reveal spoilers about the movie Top Gun: Maverick is handed a two-year good behaviour bond and a conviction. ⌘ Read more
Aussie breaks world record by paddling in to surf 13-metre wave
Laura Enever used to compete on the World Surf League Championship Tour before quitting to try big wave surfing. Now she's a world record holder. ⌘ Read more
How a 'painfully shy' man discovered the thrill of pole dancing in pink speedos
Simon Ferguson wraps himself around a silver pole and performs a horizontal body ripple. As a male pole dancer, he's in the minority and attracts increased attention, but more men are taking up the sport. ⌘ Read more
South West hospitality businesses say government AirBnb incentives won't fix chronic staff shortages
Hospitality vendors in WA's South West say a chronic shortage of staff accommodation is crippling their businesses — and new government initiatives to try to solve the problem are inadequate. ⌘ Read more
More Taylor Swift tickets set to be released as resale date announced
When tickets to Taylor Swift's Era tour went on sale earlier this year, 4 million Australians tried their luck, with those missing out holding out hope for the official resale. ⌘ Read more
US admiral reveals when Australia will receive first nuclear-powered submarine under AUKUS
The first newly built nuclear-powered submarine can be expected to be sold to Australia in 2038, according to a senior US naval officer, with second-hand boats likely to be sold earlier in the decade. ⌘ Read more
In just 16 minutes, the High Court made a decision that put Albanese in hot water
With the Coalition on his right and a High Court ruling and the Greens on his left, Anthony Albanese finds himself in a fraught political position that could prove catastrophic to his government, writes Brett Worthington. ⌘ Read more
After a decade of pain, SA dairy industry celebrates success of farmer-owned milk brand
During the $1-per-litre milk wars, desperate producers in SA decided to launch their own brand. Ten years later, they say millions of dollars has been invested back into their industry. ⌘ Read more
Women look 'too pale' among criticisms of Australia's first electric streetlight network 135 years ago
This municipality in regional NSW was Australia's first to install electric streetlights right across town in 1888, but it was not an easy sell to locals. ⌘ Read more
Western Bulldogs ordered to pay $5.9m to child sexual abuse victim
Adam Kneale will receive from the Western Bulldogs what lawyers are describing as the largest jury payout awarded to a sexual abuse survivor. ⌘ Read more
Meg Lanning's legacy unmatched as Australia's greatest captain
Meg Lanning's record as an unflappable Australian skipper will stand the test of time, but the legacy she leaves for women's sport will make meaningful change now. ⌘ Read more
Past student launches legal action against Brisbane Girls Grammar School over child sex abuse allegations
One of Brisbane's most exclusive girls' private schools is facing legal action from a former student alleging she was sexually abused by a former staff member in the 1980s. ⌘ Read more
Thousands of SA teachers rally for better pay, conditions at second strike in weeks
South Australian public school teachers are striking for the second time in less than two months after rejecting a third pay offer from the state government, which the Australian Education Union (AEU) has described as "meagre". ⌘ Read more
Future unclear for King Island Dairy as island's only milk processor put up for sale
The potential sell-off of the only dairy processing plant on King Island comes as a little surprise to locals who have witnessed a dwindling industry. ⌘ Read more
How Sarah's Gothic glory days have helped guide her on a journey towards death
Once a fearless "door bitch" at Sydney's Sanctuary nightclub, Sarah Frare is now staring down terminal cancer, and finding solace in styling her own Gothic funeral. ⌘ Read more
Coroner says 'controlling' husband involved in Peta Weber's disappearance, death
WA's Deputy State Coroner says Robert Weber played a part in his 25-year-old wife Peta's death, and fabricated a story about her going missing near Albany coastal spot The Gap in 1997. ⌘ Read more
ICAC finds Canada Bay mayor engaged in corrupt conduct, recommends his removal
The commission found Angelo Tsirekas took benefits from a property developer and favouring its interests during his time as mayor. ⌘ Read more
Mean Girls returns in musical form, but you wouldn't know it from the trailer
Nearly two decades after Mean Girls hit theatres and launched an endless amount of quotes into our cultural lexicon, the franchise is returning with a musical twist. ⌘ Read more
Actors' union announces tentative deal to end strike that shut down Hollywood
Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists members walked off the job in mid-July, asking for better protections against AI and streaming concerns. ⌘ Read more
Police begin bushland search after re-examining six-year-old Tasmanian missing person case
Police are searching a Tasmanian hiking track and bushland for a missing man, a week after opening a criminal investigation and six years since he went missing. ⌘ Read more
How this Australian of the Year for Queensland recipient and push-up enthusiast changed the lives of boys
When the fitness enthusiast discovered that push-ups alone were not enough to help these boys, he set about founding the Men of Business Academy in 2020. ⌘ Read more
Pensioners threatened with legal action by Footscray's council over homegrown street stalls
Elderly Vietnamese and Chinese street traders who have sold their goods in Footscray for years have been abruptly told to move on citing council's concerns about health and safety. ⌘ Read more
Major police operation launched after shooting on NSW Mid North Coast
Police say one person has been injured after a shooting believed to involve a dark-coloured dual cab ute south of Kempsey early this morning. ⌘ Read more
The RBA has hiked rates again. Here's how some of the major banks responded
Interest rates have gone up by 0.25 percentage points. Check to see how the major banks are reacting — and what that means for savers and mortgage holders. ⌘ Read more
Researcher says feral bees face extinction as deadly mite spreads in swarms
The potential impacts of varroa mite on Australia are being realised as a feral bee die-off is predicted, potentially leading to increased production costs for farmers who relied on them for pollination. ⌘ Read more
Demand for share housing keeps rising as cost-of-living crisis continues
According to data from a flatmates listing service, more home owners are renting out spare rooms but demand for share house living is also soaring amid Australia's affordability crisis and extremely tight rental markets. ⌘ Read more
Divers uncovering secrets of Australia's megafauna past concealed deep in underwater caves
Hidden in watery chambers around South Australia's Limestone Coast are fossils telling the story of a prehistoric Australian world, which researchers are determined to find. ⌘ Read more
LIVE: Some readers says they still don't have internet despite Optus outage being 'restored' last night
It's the day after the Optus outage struck more than 10 million customers and impacted health, education, transport and many other services. The company says the network is restored, but some readers are still having problems. ⌘ Read more
Thousands of homes in Sydney's north could replace office space to help tackle housing crisis
The proposal would see a 68-hectare area between Macquarie Park and Macquarie University train stations become a residential development. ⌘ Read more
'I personally love being fat': How Sydney’s plus-size community is tackling fat stigma
From plus-sized markets to life drawing, Sydney's self-described fat babes are reclaiming a word they say was once synonymous with failure. ⌘ Read more
Australian cricket great Lanning announces international retirement
Australia captain Meg Lanning calls time on her decorated international cricket career, which included a remarkable five World Cup victories as skipper. ⌘ Read more
Nearly half of Victorian rental properties do not need a smoke alarm, coroner calls for change
A coroner has recommended sweeping changes to Victorian rental laws after a man died trying to escape a fire in a property that was not fitted with a smoke alarm. ⌘ Read more
Sacred Indigenous site ready to reopen after extensive bushfire restoration
A NSW cultural area crucial to the initiation of Indigenous boys on their journey to manhood is reopening years after sustaining bushfire damage. ⌘ Read more
Live: War crimes committed on both sides of Israel-Hamas conflict, UN rights chief says
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights says war crimes have been committed by both Israel and Hamas in the conflict that erupted just over a month ago. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
The Marvels showcases power of teamwork as female leads break new ground
The Marvels, the latest film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), is the first in the studio's history to feature three female leads. ⌘ Read more
Second WA shire council to debate future of 'tokenistic' Acknowledgment of Country
Aboriginal leaders have criticised the Harvey shire councillor behind a proposal to abolish Acknowledgement of Country at council events, saying it has its place at special events but is overused and starting to "work against" Indigenous communities. ⌘ Read more
Live: ASX to edge up at open, Wall Street ended lower, oil slid to more than three-month lows
The Australian share market is likely to open higher despite a slight fall on Wall Street overnight. Follow the latest updates in our live blog. ⌘ Read more
Futuristic farm robots helping put 'healthier' produce on the table by reducing herbicide use
Hand-weeding and mechanical cultivation fell out of favour in the 1940s. But high-tech robots rolling out across Australian farms are reviving these tactics from the past. ⌘ Read more
Lions dealt major blow on AFLW finals eve as defender cops equal-longest AFLW ban
The Brisbane Lions could be without Dee Heslop for their entire finals campaign, as the AFLW tribunal hands down its punishment following an incident that left Melbourne's Rhi Watt concussed. ⌘ Read more
Pools begin to reopen in NT remote communities amid reports kids swim in croc-infested rivers
In communities where high temperatures and stifling humidity are the norm, residents have been without community pools for years. ⌘ Read more
'Huge mistake': NT government trying to recoup $500,000 after seniors' concession scheme bungle
The NT's Council of the Aging is calling for the NT government to sack the provider responsible for a widespread seniors' concession scheme error in the territory. ⌘ Read more
'I wasn't involved': Ivanka Trump rejects claim she played part in her father's fraudulent finances
Ivanka Trump tells a New York court she had no role in preparing her father's financial statements, echoing her adult brothers' evidence in the fraud trial that will determine the future of Donald Trump's business empire. ⌘ Read more
Muswellbrook woman to face court after being charged with the murder of 60yo Dee Folpp
A 52-year-old woman will face court today after she was charged with the murder of a 60-year-old woman that police say were known to each other in the New South Wales Upper Hunter. ⌘ Read more
Shot fired during Melbourne carjack attempt, police release CCTV of incident
Police have released vision of an attempted carjacking in Doveton in July during which a shot was fired through a driver's windscreen. ⌘ Read more
Federal government announces investigation into Optus outage
The federal government has announced an investigation into Wednesday's massive Optus outage, which affected more than 10 million customers across the country. ⌘ Read more
Arts minister calls for truth-telling at opening of Miwatj Yolngu exhibition
From the Yirrkala Bark Petition to the Barunga Statement, Yolngu art has been a powerful political tool. Miwatj Yolngu, an art exhibition on the south coast of New South Wales, hopes to continue this legacy. ⌘ Read more
John waited decades for a breakthrough in his grandmother's murder. He wants to spare others the same anguish
The grandson of a woman violently murdered in her Canberra home in 1999 is calling for more ACT police. ⌘ Read more
Logan survived a rare cancer that kills 50 per cent of children in its most aggressive form
The one-year-old's father and a national charity are calling for more research funding for neuroblastoma, a rare form of cancer that leaves many children with permanent side effects from treatment. ⌘ Read more
England snaps five-match losing run at World Cup as Stokes belts century against the Netherlands
Amid a disastrous defence of its men's Cricket World Cup title, England salvages a degree of pride to lift itself off the bottom of the team standings in India. ⌘ Read more
Can we solve one of the ocean's thorniest problems by eating it? These divers think so
When abalone diver Chris Theodore noticed sea urchins destroying his fishery he started harvesting the marine menaces as a culinary delicacy. Now a Senate inquiry wants to see the industry boom. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane mother sues Queensland Health and gastric surgeon for alleged negligence after gastric bypass surgery
Jade Elizabeth Harrington has launched legal action against Queensland Health for allegedly unnecessarily removing her gall bladder and misdiagnosing a life-threatening complication of bariatric surgery on five occasions. ⌘ Read more
Indigenous hip hop group Dem Mob scoops pool at awards night
An ambitious decision to help a troubled outback teenager through music is capped by an Indigenous hip hop group cleaning up at this year's SA Music Awards. ⌘ Read more
Businesses count the economic cost of Optus network meltdown
Hundreds of thousands of businesses saw trade literally stall as the Optus outage put payment systems, internet services, phones and work-from-home set-ups out of action. Now, many are demanding compensation. ⌘ Read more
Can you celebrate Diwali if you're not religious? These Indian Australians do it to feel closer to their culture
This month, celebration is in the air for millions of Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Newar Buddhists across the world who are observing Diwali — the Festival of Lights. But what about those who aren't religious? ⌘ Read more
Homes in almost every part of Queensland now worth more than ever before
While "some heat" could leave the market after the Reserve Bank lifted interest rates this week, for now, house prices have surpassed even the post-COVID records of early 2022. ⌘ Read more
Israel's campaign to destroy Hamas is kicking off. It faces two major problems
Gaza City is encircled by tanks and the skies above are full of planes and drones. Now, after inching cautiously around its outskirts, Israeli ground troops are going in, writes Eric Tlozek. ⌘ Read more
'An attempt to resolve up to a century of misunderstandings': New Tasmanian tiger research published
New research disputes a recent hypothesis the last captive Tasmanian tiger was a female, and argues the animal did not die from neglect. ⌘ Read more
Israel-Gaza: Palestinians flee their homes as Israel continues bombardment
Thousands of Palestinians have left their homes to move south as Israeli operations in the Gaza Strip have intensified, continuing to strike areas in all parts of the enclave. ⌘ Read more
What you can do to avoid signing with a builder who might not be around to finish the job
Here's some steps you can take to help identify the risky players – they're not flawless, but they are (mostly) free. ⌘ Read more
More than 10 million customers were affected by the Optus outage. Here's how it played out
Train lines came to a halt, cafes couldn't take payment, triple-0 calls didn't go through. The Optus outage was more than just an inconvenience for millions of Australians. ⌘ Read more
Would you wash with used hotel soap? A Melbourne recycling program is using discarded bars for good
A Melbourne program is recycling millions of used soap bars from hotels, cleaning it and turning it back into bars ready to be donated to people in need. ⌘ Read more
Albanese has pulled off a successful double act in the US and China — but what comes next?**
Anthony Albanese has managed to pull off a successful double act over the past fortnight with his visits to both Washington and Beijing, writes David Speers. ⌘ Read more
Jodi and her partner spent their house deposit on a family holiday. It changed their lives
When life wasn't quite working for Sydney parents of four Jodi and Daniel, they decided to take a road trip. It proved to be a life-changing act. ⌘ Read more
Ukraine's spy agency admits to car bomb killing of Russia-backed politician
Ukraine says it carried out a "special operation to eliminate" Mikhail Filiponenko, working "jointly with representatives of the resistance movement." ⌘ Read more
Revealed: The more than 800 companies that paid no tax
More than 800 large companies paid no tax in 2021-22, an Australian Taxation Office (ATO) report reveals. Here's the ATO's full list. ⌘ Read more
World’s largest insurance market to invest millions of dollars into former slave trade regions
The 335-year-old insurance market apologised in 2020 for its role in facilitating the 18th- and 19th-century slave trade. ⌘ Read more
Museum says after half a decade they have uncovered the identity of the man on Led Zeppelin's most successful album
A music industry mystery is solved — by a researcher who stumbled across an old photo and a familiar face in a museum album. ⌘ Read more
Netanyahu adviser on Israel's plan for military presence in post-war Gaza
A senior adviser to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Mark Regev, says the country's military will have a presence in Gaza after the Israel/Hamas conflict ends. ⌘ Read more
Warehouse break-ins and chainsaw-wielding thieves — here's what surging olive oil prices mean for Mediterranean farmers
The high prices, driven in part by two years of drought in Spain, mean more opportunity for criminals across the Mediterranean targeting trees centuries old. ⌘ Read more
Former couple accused of having sex with underage employee at bakery in regional SA
A trial is underway in the South Australian District Court for a former husband and wife who allegedly had sex with their underage employee who worked at their family-owned bakery in regional SA in the 80s. ⌘ Read more
'Rigid masculinity' at the core of domestic violence crisis in Australia, NT coroner hears
The coroner investigating the "scourge" of domestic violence in the Northern Territory has warned there will be "more inquests" if the system does not change. ⌘ Read more
SA Police release vision of arrest after officers used taser, pepper spray at care home
South Australian police release CCTV footage showing part of an incident that resulted in two officers being removed from operational duty while their conduct is investigated. ⌘ Read more
Alleged 'Hand of Death' killer waited for people 'no-one would miss', court hears
The NSW Supreme Court hears that a man accused of the murder of a rough sleeper in 2019 fantasised about killing people since he was a child. ⌘ Read more
NSW ends 625-day Sheffield Shield drought with upset win over WA
New South Wales celebrates a win in a Sheffield Shield match for the first time since February 2022 with a convincing victory over Western Australia at the SCG. ⌘ Read more
Can Optus boss Kelly Bayer Rosmarin survive latest debacle?**
A year after a cyber attack exposed the personal details of millions of Optus customers, the telco boss is on another apology tour. She seems to have learned nothing, writes business editor Ian Verrender. ⌘ Read more
'Spate of violence': Prisoners use 'loophole' to search news articles about each others' crimes
Corrective Services NSW has turned off three websites, including two news sites, as prisoners use a function on their tablets to search inmates' crimes and carry out violence. ⌘ Read more
Why can't customers be automatically switched to other carriers when their network goes down?**
Canada, Japan, and the United States are among the countries that expect service providers to implement roaming capabilities to cover major network failures. ⌘ Read more
Homes burnt and trashed, people forced to leave remote NT community of Nauiyu as unrest re-ignites
Eight people have been arrested from the remote community of Nauiyu amid an eruption of violence and fighting and break-ins. Community members say they are at a loss for solutions. ⌘ Read more
High Court ruling paves way to end of indefinite immigration for asylum seekers with nowhere to go
The High Court rules a Rohingya man has been unlawfully detained in immigration detention, paving the way to end indefinite detention for other asylum seekers. ⌘ Read more
'I finished him': Court hears how prison murderer spoke of pride after killing child sex offender
A court has heard details of the final moments of convicted child sex offender Ashley Bropho, and how the man who pleaded guilty to his murder spoke of his pride after the killing. ⌘ Read more