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Murder charge expected over death of woman near Port Augusta
Police say they expect to charge a man with murder over the death of a woman who was found unconscious at an address near Port Augusta overnight. ⌘ Read more
Magic, nudity, dark satire: 'Unstageable' Russian literary masterpiece brought to life in Sydney
Mikhail Bulgakov's The Master and Margarita is notoriously difficult to adapt. But that hasn't stopped one Sydney theatre company staging a new production of the Russian literary masterpiece. ⌘ Read more
Newell Highway closed after fatal collision between ute and truck
Emergency services were called to the incident at West Wyalong late last night and police expect traffic to be disrupted for some time. ⌘ Read more
Recruitment bias shutting diverse candidates with 'huge value' out of jobs, experts say
More than 20 per cent of businesses across Australia currently have at least one job vacancy, but experts say excellent candidates are often overlooked. ⌘ Read more
'Playing for more than just football': Socceroos turn attention to Palestine clash after Bangladesh win
Socceroos players and coaches try to focus on football ahead of their clash with Palestine, after beating Bangladesh 7-0 in Melbourne. ⌘ Read more
Man critically injured in alleged shooting at Rockhampton
Paramedics were called just before 4am and arrived to find a man in his 30s with critical head injuries. Police remain at the scene as investigations continue. ⌘ Read more
Man who attacked Nancy Pelosi's husband with a hammer convicted of attempted kidnapping and assault
A jury has convicted the man who broke into former US house speaker Nancy Pelosi's San Francisco home after he held her hostage and attacked her husband with a hammer. ⌘ Read more
Are the Coalition's claims about 'Airbus Albo's' international travel warranted?**
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been under attack since he took office from the Coalition and some sections of the media for the number of international trips he has taken. But how does he compare to other recent prime ministers? ⌘ Read more
More citizen scientists needed to help track 'cleaners of the ecosystem' under threat in WA
In a busy, urban environment, south-western snake-necked turtles are increasingly at risk, but researchers say the community has the power to help. ⌘ Read more
Live: Optus to face grilling over outage at Senate inquiry, ASX to fall after Wall Street rally ends
The Australian share market is set to fall at the open after Wall Street's recent rally came to an end, while Optus boss Kelly Bayer Rosmarin will face a Senate inquiry grilling over last week's outage. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Mum who lost son and brother 10 days apart founds mental health charity
The night before her 19-year-old son's funeral, Rachelle Van der Loos's brother also took his own life. She has founded a charity that she hopes will spare others the loneliness she felt during that traumatic time. ⌘ Read more
Weekly news quiz: Will you give up on your major investment or get the seal of approval?**
Let's find out how much you remember from the week that was. ⌘ Read more
Sharon Finnan-White wants to see more Indigenous netballers play for the Diamonds
Former Australian Diamonds netballer Sharon Finnan-White runs the First Nations Academy of Excellence netball pathway program — creating more opportunities for Indigenous girls and women to make it to the top. ⌘ Read more
From hunger strikes to 360 hours of protests, these Palestinians are risking it all to end the war in Gaza
During the past six weeks, protests have been gaining momentum with a growing number of activists camping out and staging hunger strikes to end the bloodshed in the Israel-Gaza war. ⌘ Read more
'It was super eerie': Suspected human graves on WA island spark offshore mystery
Police will travel to a remote West Australian island where shocked boat skippers found what they believe are recent burial sites, raising questions about the number of people who are dying unrecorded in Australian waters. ⌘ Read more
Canberrans with a potentially fatal heart problem will no longer have to travel interstate for a cutting-edge procedure
Cardiologists at the Canberra Hospital are confident offering a high-tech, minimally-invasive alternative to open-heart surgery will help attract and retain other surgical specialists from around the country. ⌘ Read more
Pregnant with twins, Marni received 'devastating news. Now, after a complex procedure, her girls 'amaze her every day'
After seven years trying for a family, Marni Cochrane was more than halfway through her first pregnancy with identical twin girls when they were diagnosed with a rare and potentially life-threatening medical condition. ⌘ Read more
'Not great fans': UK supermarket chain ditches self-service check-outs in favour real people
A supermarket chain in the UK has gone against the trend of self-service check-outs, saying they cannot provide great customer service "through a robot". So, could it happen in Australia? ⌘ Read more
'It's my body': Why some women get push back if they want a vaginal birth after a caesarean
Vaginal birth after a previous caesarean shouldn't be a battle, but making it happen in Australia can be exhausting for some expectant parents. ⌘ Read more
Port operator hit by Cyberattack had 'critical' vulnerability in IT systems
DP World, the port operator hit by a recent cyber attack, was vulnerable to an exploit that has been causing global havoc since July, according to multiple cybersecurity analysts. ⌘ Read more
Optus causes alarm by signing up a customer with an already active mobile number
A Melbourne woman says she was in "an almost panic-attack state" trying to get in touch with Optus after the telco signed up a new customer with her mobile number. ⌘ Read more
Some of Tasmania's public servants accepting 'additional reward for doing work the public pays them to do'
Some of Tasmania's public servants are wrongly accepting gifts such as event tickets, cash and even membership to the Qantas Chairman's Lounge, and listing "networking and goodwill" as the reason for accepting, a report finds. ⌘ Read more
Inner Melbourne residents are devastated their community garden is being forced to close
A community garden in Collingwood is being forced to close because a government department wants its land back. ⌘ Read more
A government in a big hurry gives opposition some wins on ex-detainees
The High Court isn’t usually front and centre in politics. But when it is, it can land sharp punches that throw governments off balance. ⌘ Read more
Two seriously injured in South Australian police shooting incident
Police say officers were confronted by an armed suspect in the incident near the border between South Australia and Victoria. ⌘ Read more
Israeli Army says troops have taken 'operational control' of Gaza port
Video published by the IDF shows what it says is soldiers engaging in combat with Hamas militants in the port of Gaza. ⌘ Read more
Xi preaches safety after 26 killed in China office fire
Twenty-six people die and nearly 40 more are injured in yet another avoidable disaster in China as a coal company office goes up in smoke. ⌘ Read more
Strict conditions set down for detainees released by High Court order, as government strikes quick deal with Coalition
In barely a day, the government shifted from arguing it could not yet act on a sudden High Court order to release dozens of people from immigration detention, to rushing into law strict new conditions for the 84 who have been released. Here's what brought us to this point. ⌘ Read more
NSW volunteer firefighter killed by fallen tree while working on Hudson Fire near Walgett
The volunteer firefighter was working near Walgett in NSW when he was struck by a fallen tree and later died in hospital. ⌘ Read more
Long distance runner gets 12-month ban for using vehicle in ultra-marathon
Data from the tracking system at the GB Ultras Manchester to Liverpool in April showed that Joasia Zakrzewski used a car for a 4km stretch of the race. ⌘ Read more
Public housing tenants challenge NT government's remote rent policy in Supreme Court
The Northern Territory government defends a change in remote rent policy that public housing tenants from Gunbalanya say is an "unreasonable" and "unfair" system. ⌘ Read more
Foster father allegedly sexually abuse underage children, Adelaide court hears
A former couple charged with numerous child sexual abuse and exploitation offences against their two foster children face the Adelaide Magistrates Court. ⌘ Read more
Jessica Au's novella a 'crystalline technical feat' as it wins $80,000 national literary award
Her novella, Cold Enough for Snow, has seen the Melbourne author win the Prime Minister's Literary Award for fiction, while journalist-turned-farmer Sam Vincent won the non-fiction category for his book, My Father and Other Animals. ⌘ Read more
Political players appear to be at war with their former selves
The political week started with brisk assurances from the government of quiet competence, but went to custard quickly with the news that several sexual offenders had been released from immigration detention, writes Annabel Crabb and Brett Worthington. ⌘ Read more
Show of support after drag queen story time cancelled amid safety fears
The Shepparton event was called off following an anti-LGBTIQA+ protest last week, but a group known as the Rainbow Community Angels saw that the show went on. ⌘ Read more
Live: South Africa wins toss and bats first against Australia in the Cricket World Cup semifinal
Australia suffered their heaviest ever Cricket World Cup defeat against South Africa earlier in the tournament, but now it's semifinal time they're looking for revenge. Follow all the updates from Eden Gardens in our live blog. ⌘ Read more
Blues recruit Elijah Hollands given AFL ban for drug charge
Carlton recruit Elijah Hollands will not be eligible to be selected for the first two games of the AFL season after being hit with a conduct unbecoming charge. ⌘ Read more
Popular winemaker saved from closure by new investors and old hands
Cassegrain Wines on the NSW Mid North Coast is purchased by a syndicate of investors including the son of its former managing director, after going into voluntary administration earlier this year. ⌘ Read more
NT government trying to secure exemption for federal road deal that would see 50/50 funding split
The NT government is in talks with the Commonwealth in a bid to shield its roads from a national funding shake-up that would see it need to pay millions of dollars more per year for road projects. ⌘ Read more
Bass in the Grass 2024 line-up includes Macklemore, Jet and King Stingray
Aussie rock legends Jet and Top End favourites King Stingray will hit the stage for Darwin's Bass in the Grass festival next year, which is set to include a new Boiler Room-inspired stage. ⌘ Read more
Police locate four puppies, one hidden under a bed, allegedly stolen by teenagers in Cairns
Four newborn puppies have been returned to their distraught owner after they were allegedly stolen from a home in Cairns on Wednesday. ⌘ Read more
Link between businessman's donation to hospital during COVID and Chinese Communist Party probed at trial
The motive behind a donation businessman Di Sanh "Sunny" Duong made to the Royal Melbourne Hospital during the COVID pandemic is scrutinised as part of a foreign interference trial. ⌘ Read more
'I know I will get it done': Champion Dylan Biggs ready for Nikita Tszyu in Newcastle title fight
Reigning champion Dylan Biggs says he will not be playing second fiddle to Nikita Tszyu in their Australian super-welterweight showdown in Newcastle. ⌘ Read more
Some Canberrans soon won't have to see a doctor to get the contraceptive pill, but the scheme doesn't cover everyone
Five ACT pharmacies will take part in a trial letting chemists resupply some oral contraceptives, but with tight requirements — including that patients have been prescribed the medication for over two years, are aged between 18 and 35, and are using it for contraceptive purposes. ⌘ Read more
NT chief minister divests her Woodside shares to avoid 'a distraction'
Natasha Fyles says she has not done anything wrong, as her ownership of 169 shares in gas company Woodside attracted scrutiny from a federal senator earlier this week. ⌘ Read more
'I read banned books!': Pink to give out 2,000 'banned' books at her Florida concerts
In response to increasing censorship in the United States, pop star Pink is giving away 2,000 copies of books banned in Florida — the state that has cracked down hardest on public schools and libraries this year. ⌘ Read more
Contractor fined over multiple koala deaths 'didn't intend to cause harm', Victorian court hears
Bryant's Forestry and Earthmoving Pty Ltd pleaded guilty to five consolidated charges of animal cruelty after 21 koalas were found dead and about 40 had to be euthanised at a bluegum plantation in Cape Bridgewater. ⌘ Read more
Uni academic cleared of sexual harassment allegations by colleague
A mathematics professor responsible for South Australia's COVID-19 modelling has been cleared of sexual harassment allegations levelled against him by a fellow employee. ⌘ Read more
The 'cruel reality' of Australia's recent wages growth
Economists are warning recent wages growth could fuel Australia's already sticky inflation — and put even more upwards pressure on interest rates, writes David Taylor. ⌘ Read more
School principal says remote learning Mondays will help senior students
Chevalier College's "contemporary learning delivery" allows year 10 to 12 students to study from home one day a week, with a letter to parents saying the Southern Highlands Catholic school engaged solicitors to ensure the effective implementation of the plan. ⌘ Read more
Direct flights from Sydney to open WA's South West for potential international tourist influx
Direct flights are set to start between Busselton and Sydney, meaning international tourists will no longer have to stop over in Perth to visit Western Australia's South West region. ⌘ Read more
Kyrgios says 'stars will have to align' for tennis comeback from injury
Australia's former Wimbledon runner-up Nick Kyrgios says he's hungry to get back on a tennis court, but admits that everything has to go right for him to get back after 14 months out of the game. ⌘ Read more
'Deeply disappointed': WA treasurer blasts federal government over cuts to infrastructure spending
WA Treasurer Rita Saffioti joins a chorus of state and territory leaders in lambasting the Commonwealth over the decision to wipe $30 billion from 50 projects in an effort to reduce inflation. ⌘ Read more
Farmers donate lamb for struggling households amid farmgate prices hitting rock bottom
With retail prices soaring past $40kg for lamb cutlets in recent years even Sam Kekovich would have a hard time feeding lamb to his family, but these farmers are donating lamb to those in need despite battling their own financial heartache. ⌘ Read more
Trio to plead not guilty to murdering teenager in Bunbartha on Christmas Eve
Three individuals accused of murdering 19-year-old Wangaratta teenager Charlie Gander, whose body was found in a burnt car on Christmas Eve, have told a magistrate they intend to plead not guilty. ⌘ Read more
Footy club legend launches legal action over alleged $100m Ponzi scheme
Carlton Football Club legend Ian Collins accuses the suburban Melbourne law firm behind a suspected multi-million-dollar Ponzi scheme of secretly placing fraudulent mortgages over his properties as part of a sophisticated strategy to swindle investors. ⌘ Read more
Hunter Biden wants Trump documents subpoenaed in federal gun case
Hunter Biden's lawyers allege the information is essential to his defence that the criminal case against him arose from political pressure from the Trump administration. ⌘ Read more
Biden reminds Xi of his wife's birthday — and other key moments from their marathon meeting
After not speaking for more than a year, America's President Joe Biden and China's leader Xi Jinping met for marathon talks in San Francisco. These were the big moments. ⌘ Read more
Teacher who unlocks power of music for special needs kids receives ARIA award
The mother of one of Sue Lowry's 220 students says the teacher "sees the ability, not the disability" in kids. Last night, amid thunderous applause, Ms Lowry was honoured for her work. ⌘ Read more
A 'living shoreline' of saltmarsh and oyster beds is working to protect this town, naturally
In low-lying Narooma on the New South Wales south coast, an award-winning initiative is creating a "self-healing" barrier against erosion and rising sea levels. ⌘ Read more
Battle of the burgers: McDonald's loses bid to sue Hungry Jack's over Big Mac lookalike
McDonald's lost its bid to sue Hungry Jack's after court finds the company's Big Mac was not "deceptively similar" to the Big Jack burger, after a trial in which experts were called in to examine the products. ⌘ Read more
Bringing a 50-year-old shipwreck survival story back from the dead
Journalist Piia Wirsu grappled with retelling the traumatic story of the Blythe Star shipwreck. But deep within the disaster was an uplifting story of survival. ⌘ Read more
Why veteran's Olympic move almost certainly spells the end to glittering Wallabies career
Michael Hooper looks to cap his rugby career with Olympic gold, as Stephen Larkham weighs-in on top Wallabies job. ⌘ Read more
NT chief minister denies Woodside shares are a conflict of interest, amid growing scrutiny
Chief Minister Natasha Fyles doubles down on her assertion that she has no conflict of interest in owning Woodside shares despite the gas giant's links to projects in the Northern Territory. ⌘ Read more
The first for episodes of The Crown's final series drop later today. Here's what we know about them
Set in 1997, the new episodes will dramatise the final weeks of Princess Diana's life — and the ramifications for the royal family. ⌘ Read more
Costs blowout sees nine Queensland infrastructure projects cancelled, several others paused
Nine Queensland infrastructure projects have been cancelled and several others have had federal funding paused after a budget blowout on Commonwealth spending. ⌘ Read more
Qantas illegally stood down worker concerned about COVID risks early in pandemic
Theo Seremetidis was a health and safety representative working for subsidiary Qantas Ground Services when he told colleagues to stop unsafe work cleaning aircraft during the pandemic. ⌘ Read more
ARIA issues apology to rapper Kerser for awards gaffe suggesting he was at ceremony
"F\\*\\*K THE ARIAS!" Kerser has lashed out at the ARIA Awards over a mistake in last night's broadcast. ⌘ Read more
Water stress pits beauty spot's long-term residents against newcomers
Many in this community booming with treechangers are demanding a moratorium on residential development, fearing new arrivals will put further pressure on their dwindling creek water supply. ⌘ Read more
Cross-party support for government to call for ceasefire in Israel-Gaza war as 116,000 sign petitions
Two Labor backbenchers shows support for a ceasefire in the ongoing war in the Middle East as a petition with over 40,000 signatures with the same demand from Australian medical professionals is presented to the parliament. ⌘ Read more
Piastri aiming to shine in the unknown as McLaren-Aston Martin battle intensifies
The maiden Las Vegas Grand Prix will be a new experience for all 20 drivers, as they navigate the famous streets in Nevada for the first time. ⌘ Read more
Renting clothes for dinner parties, formals the 'new thing' in fashion, stylist says
Personal shopper and stylist Cate Massi says hiring an outfit for special occasions has become "very fashionable" — and it could help you save money, and the planet. ⌘ Read more
Jennifer Aniston says loss of Friends co-star Matthew Perry 'has cut deep'
Matthew Perry's Friends co-stars Jennifer Aniston, David Schwimmer and Lisa Kudrow have now paid their own personal tributes to the late actor on social media. ⌘ Read more
Woman arrested in Palau to face attempted murder charges, SA Police says
A woman has been arrested in Palau in relation to an alleged violent incident in the Adelaide Hills in which one man was allegedly attacked with an axe and another shot, police have said. ⌘ Read more
Police arrest 12yo girl over woman's death in Melbourne's west
Police say a 12-year-old girl is in hospital under police guard, as they investigate the alleged fatal stabbing of a 37-year-old woman at Footscray. ⌘ Read more
Kerr scores again to help Chelsea draw with Raso's Real Madrid in Champions League
Sam Kerr heads home a goal in the 74th minute to secure a draw against Real Madrid in Chelsea's Champions League opener. ⌘ Read more
Community-funded car gives independence back to paraplegic mother and daughter with high needs
Joanne McSweeny's car broke down six months ago, but rock'n'roll royalty, the local Lions Club and one of the world's best female surfers have helped her find new wheels in a heartfelt community campaign. ⌘ Read more
Aaneke says one drug might have saved her dad's life. She's urging Victoria to ramp up access
At just 24, Aaneke has lost multiple loved ones to drug overdoses. She and addiction experts are now calling on the Victorian government to do more to ensure the life-saving drug naloxone can be accessed by those who need it most. ⌘ Read more
As Dena's wait for a 'safe haven' for her baby continues, almost 1,400 public houses across WA sit empty
Stuck on the state's ever-growing public housing wait list, Geraldton mum Dena Comeagain says the sight of boarded up homes in the region leaves her deeply frustrated. ⌘ Read more
Julie sleeps at her servo to protect her tin-can bounty, and it's paying big dividends for her small town
Julie Leach has found a way to collect more than 60,000 recyclable cans and bottles in a week-and-a-half, as part of Victoria's new container deposit scheme. ⌘ Read more
Live: ASX to drop despite positive sessions in Europe and Wall Street, UK inflation hits two-year low, local jobs data ahead
After positive sessions on Wall Street and in European markets overnight buoyed by moderating inflation, the local share market is set to open lower ahead of the ABS releasing October's unemployment data. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
How do you make a prequel for a series as big as The Hunger Games? We asked the director
Francis Lawrence talks casting Rachel Zegler and Tom Blyth in the new Hunger Games prequel. ⌘ Read more
Live: More than 50 UK Labour MPs defy leader to back Gaza ceasefire
British Opposition Labour Leader Keir Starmer is under pressure after nearly a third of his party members voted with another opposition party to demand the government call for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict. ⌘ Read more
Ankle bracelets, curfews proposed for people released from immigration detention after High Court ruling
The federal government has confirmed it will introduce legislation to parliament today aimed at "ensuring community safety", after the release of 83 people from immigration detention last week. ⌘ Read more
Melbourne's Airport Rail Link saved from federal infrastructure funding axe
The Albanese government reaffirms its commitment to allocate $5 billion to Melbourne's long-awaited Airport Rail Link following a review of federal infrastructure funding. ⌘ Read more
Confectionery giant Ferrero Group to tear up a million trees, abandoning $70 million hazelnut farm
The Italian company behind Ferrero Rochers and Nutella is giving up on its farm in southern NSW saying the long-term climate is not conducive to hazelnut farming. ⌘ Read more
Victoria's volunteer firefighters ring alarm bells about ageing vehicles as bushfire season fast approaches
Close to 200 vehicles used by Victoria's volunteer firefighting organisation are more than 30 years old, leaving some rural brigade leaders worried about the safety of their teams heading into summer. ⌘ Read more
'Irresponsible' dog owners could face jail under new legislation to be introduced to Queensland parliament
Queensland is one of the only jurisdictions that does not imprison pet owners whose dogs caused death or serious injury. That is set to change. ⌘ Read more
Ankle bracelets, curfews proposed for people released from immigration detention after High Court ruling
Ankle bracelets and curfews are being proposed by the federal government as new measures to monitor people released from immigration detention in the wake of a High Court ruling. ⌘ Read more
'It should be a very precious time': Parents call for longer leave entitlement after premature births
After dipping into her annual leave to stay close to her premature son, Kat Averill is now among advocates calling for an extension to the Paid Parental Leave Scheme. ⌘ Read more
One dead, two critically ill from heroin overdoses after taking what they thought was cocaine
A poisons expert warned a heroin overdose can take place after snorting a "single line" of what users thought was cocaine. ⌘ Read more
Catamaran, abandoned in mangroves for 25 years, wows former owner after 'spectacular' restoration
Warren Clancy is about to realise a vision formed when he stumbled on a beautifully crafted boat laying abandoned on a Darwin shoreline two and a half years ago. ⌘ Read more
Are you cutting back on snacks to save money? New research shows around half of us are
New data suggests many Australian shoppers are now treating snacks as luxury items, to combat rising grocery prices. ⌘ Read more
Suspended obstetrician says he was 'wrongly accused' of misconduct after tribunal rules he can return to clinical practice
A tribunal has set aside a decision by Queensland's health ombudsman to place strict conditions on the practice of a former director of obstetrics and gynaecology at Mackay Base Hospital. ⌘ Read more
How Tasmania's unique conditions can make for dangerous fire seasons
Tasmania's climate, geography, topography and biology paint a unique picture of fire danger and fire susceptibility between east and west, north and south of the island state. ⌘ Read more
A 'seabird wreck' is happening on Australia's east coast, with dead birds washing up from Queensland to Tasmania
Dead mutton birds have been washing up along Australia's east coast. Known as a "seabird wreck", researchers say they're becoming more common. ⌘ Read more
New recycling project looks to divert used contact lens packaging away from landfill
Many items used in Australia's health and medicine industry are single-use by necessity, but how can that waste avoid landfill? ⌘ Read more
Australian warship commander removed following alcohol incident
A commanding officer of an Australian warship is removed from his position while an inquiry begins into alleged "unacceptable behaviour" involving alcohol, which is prohibited when Navy personnel are at sea. ⌘ Read more
Mariam needed security when she did a TED talk but says she won't stop speaking out
The experience of fleeing war and persecution as a child planted a seed for Mariam Veiszadeh. Now she's one of the most prominent social justice advocates in Australia. ⌘ Read more
125-million-year-old bird footprints found on Victorian coastline. But they may soon disappear
Tracks of 125-million-year-old avian footprints discovered by a volunteer fossil hunter are the earliest-known sign of birds in Australia and the southern hemisphere, researchers say. ⌘ Read more