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'Fraudulent attack': Elon Musk says X to file 'thermonuclear' lawsuit against media watchdog
X Corp, formerly Twitter, will file a lawsuit against Media Matters and those who attacked social media platform X, Elon Musk has said. ⌘ Read more
Hatchard dominates as Crows thump Swans to move into preliminary final
Adelaide will play North Melbourne in an AFLW preliminary final after Anne Hatchard starred in a 67-point thumping of finals newcomers Sydney. ⌘ Read more
Labor has won a by-election in the seat of former Victorian premier Daniel Andrews
Labor's Eden Foster will take over the seat of Mulgrave from former Victorian premier Daniel Andrews ⌘ Read more
McLaren suffer early exit, Perez and Hamilton struggle in Las Vegas qualifying
McLaren has an uphill battle for the maiden Las Vegas Grand Prix, with both drivers being knocked out early in qualifying. ⌘ Read more
Socceroos to donate part of match fee from Palestine game to Gaza humanitarian aid
The Socceroos will donate a portion of their match fees from their World Cup qualifier against Palestine towards humanitarian causes in Gaza. ⌘ Read more
On World Cup final eve, Cummins and Australia prepare for defining moment of seismic 2023
At the end of what Pat Cummins describes as a "career-defining year", the Australian captain believes the World Cup final against India will decide how his side's jam-packed 2023 will be viewed. ⌘ Read more
A double fatal crash in South Australia's south east takes the state's road death toll to 100
Two people have died in a car crash in South Australia's south east taking the state's annual road death toll to 100. ⌘ Read more
Sean 'Diddy' Combs and Cassie Ventura settle sexual abuse lawsuit one day after filing
Sean "Diddy" Combs settles a lawsuit with his ex-partner Cassandra Ventura, just one day after she publicly accused him of sexual slavery and rape. ⌘ Read more
NSW government rejects federal minister's call for ban on 'anti-Semitic' car convoys
Over the past week, two motorcades with vehicles displaying Palestinian flags have travelled through Sydney, with a third convoy planned for Saturday evening. ⌘ Read more
Dolly Parton has released her new album, Rockstar — with a little help from some star-studded guest appearances
Almost a year after Dolly Parton was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the 77-year-old country music icon announced the release of her first rock album titled, Rockstar. ⌘ Read more
Seeing fireflies for the first time — it's a stunning display of one of nature's many magic tricks
Now is the time to see fireflies in New South Wales, as the bioluminescent beetles take flight for their spectacular, but brief, mating dance with pulsing yellow lights. ⌘ Read more
Faithful dog recovers after surviving more than two months in Colorado mountains by owner's body
Rich Moore, 71, set out with his Jack Russell terrier, Finney, to climb Blackhead Peak — weeks later, a hunter found his body, the protective dog still by his side. ⌘ Read more
Cracking sound halts rescue operation for at least 40 workers trapped in Indian tunnel
Rescuers trying to reach workers trapped in a collapsed highway tunnel in the Indian Himalayas since last weekend suspend work temporarily after hearing a sudden "cracking sound" and the drilling machine developed a snag. ⌘ Read more
Paddy the green turtle's winter stay in cold SA waters defies 'natural history books'
Her relatives live in Queensland, the Seychelles and New Caledonia, but Paddy the green turtle preferred to spend winter in the cold waters of Port Augusta in South Australia. ⌘ Read more
Minjee Lee chasing namesake at LPGA Tour season finale
Australia's Minjee Lee has co-leader American Alison Lee in her sights at the LPGA Tour's lucrative season-ending Tour Championship in Florida. ⌘ Read more
'Magical' appeal of old woodwork tools sees film set dresser forge new career as blacksmith
Peter Trott, one of the few Australians making high-quality hand tools for woodworkers, furniture makers and other artisans, is encouraging others to take up the dying trade. ⌘ Read more
From being a hero to drawing one, retired paramedic illustrates world-famous Phantom comic
Illustrator Shane Foley traded in his paramedic uniform to draw the costumed crusader, but one thing he won't give up is using pen and paper to bring the world's oldest comic character to life. ⌘ Read more
SA Police Commissioner's son suffers 'irreversible brain injury' after crash south of Adelaide
Grant Steven's son, Charlie, is on life support in hospital after a crash south of Adelaide. ⌘ Read more
An elusive malleefowl encounter can induce 'chills' of wonder, but experts say feral goats threaten their survival
Wet conditions in recent years have been a blessing for malleefowl in South Australia's Riverland, but they have also been a blessing for wild goats that can destroy the birds' habitat. ⌘ Read more
Police charge alleged hit-and-run driver after a serious crash south of Adelaide
SA Police say a pedestrian has been airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after being struck by a car that allegedly didn't stop, south of Adelaide, amid schoolies celebrations. ⌘ Read more
Australian naval personnel injured by sonar pulses from Chinese warship
Australian naval divers from HMAS Toowoomba were forced to exit the water because of the incident. ⌘ Read more
Primitive, heavy-boned and reliant on megafauna, the sad story of Australia's only vulture
Vultures are found everywhere in the world today, except Australia and Antarctica. But that hasn't always been the case. ⌘ Read more
The furore over Fyles's share portfolio begs the question, should politicians own shares?**
After NT Chief Minister Natasha Fyles this week divested 169 shares in a gas company, the public must be wondering: should NT Parliament follow Canberra in barring politicians from having a portfolio? ⌘ Read more
Aussie doubles ace Matt Ebden races into semis at ATP Finals
Australian Matt Ebden is still in line to finish his best-ever doubles season as both an ATP Finals champion in Turin and the world number one ranking. ⌘ Read more
How North Korea makes a fortune stealing crypto
Last year, stealing cryptocurrency became North Korea's primary form of foreign currency income. ⌘ Read more
After a serious rugby league injury, Dorna Longbut is making her mark in para-sport
Papua New Guinea's Dorna Longbut walked away from sport after her mother died and she suffered an injury that left her without the use of her left arm. But now she's thriving in para-athletics. ⌘ Read more
This farm looks like any other, but there's a key difference — the animals here are looked after by prisoners
Along a dirt road in Far North Queensland is a farm where prisoners are learning to care for animals. The agricultural skills they are acquiring will set them up for work when they're released. ⌘ Read more
Voters in Melbourne electorate head to polls to replace Daniel Andrews
Voters in the historically safe Labor seat of former premier Daniel Andrews are back to the polls today to elect his replacement in Victoria's lower house. ⌘ Read more
A century after being taken to the UK, ancestor's remains are returned to Ngarrindjeri country
Ancestral remains repatriated from Britain have been reburied in a moving ceremony in South Australia's Coorong — more than 100 years after they were taken. ⌘ Read more
'First person to put on a uniform': Officer killed in regional SA shooting a great loss to the community
The death of police officer Jason Doig from a shooting in regional South Australia has sent emergency services across the nation into grieving, but the town where he worked for a decade has felt the immense loss. ⌘ Read more
'You just took it': The inside story of DFAT's treatment of LGBT staff over the decades
In a new book by a former Australian diplomat, the stories and struggles of LGBT workers in Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade are documented. ⌘ Read more
Double amputee makes triumphant return to the sport she loves at National Sprint Championships
Shona Muckert relies on a wheelchair for many day-to-day activities but when it comes to competitive canoeing, her disability does not hold her back. ⌘ Read more
Andrew's dream home was ripped out from under him. Now the government is trying to close the 'loophole' that allowed it to happen
Andrew and his wife bought a block of land to build their forever home. Months after signing the contract, the couple were told their contract would be terminated because the financier of the development wanted the blocks to sell for a higher price. ⌘ Read more
James Leake and Colby McKercher share plenty in common, but their paths to the AFL draft have been vastly different
Colby McKercher has been on recruiters radars for years, so the upcoming AFL draft holds no fears for the gun Tasmanian. It's in stark contrast to his good friend and Launceston teammate James Leake, who before this year was eyeing a career as an accountant. ⌘ Read more
Victorian family calls for answers over Aboriginal man's death days after police arrest
The family of Jeffrey Winmar have remembered the Indigenous father of one as "bright, happy and respectable". They want more answer on why he died days after he was arrested by police. ⌘ Read more
Many young people don't know what sign-writing is. But 21yo Halle is learning the craft from a master
BJ Graham is a 70-year-old retiree whose passion for sign-writing is as strong as when he first started in the trade at 19. We brought him together with visual communications student Halle, to share how to sign-write letters. ⌘ Read more
Visible underpants are in on the catwalk – and fashion is safe and well
Why do I find the more absurd fashion trends so beguiling? I think it's their very absurdity, and the alternative reality they promise, when all else is grim, writes Virginia Trioli. ⌘ Read more
Big risk pays off for Queensland graziers who switched from cattle to goats
During the last drought, a family of Queensland beef producers did something radical to survive — they sold their cattle and used the money to buy goats. Lots of goats. ⌘ Read more
This town is enduring 1,000 earthquakes a day, but the real threat is still to come
Iceland is no stranger to volcanic eruptions, but this 15km crack that opened in a tiny coastal town has experts warning a once-dormant danger zone has "come to life". ⌘ Read more
Magnitude 6.7 earthquake hits southern Philippines
One person has died and dozens injured after a magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck the southern Philippines. ⌘ Read more
F1 fans in Las Vegas forced to leave track after seeing just 10 minutes of driving
Formula 1's re-introduction to Las Vegas was laced with disappointment, as the first practice session had barely 10 minutes of action, and the second session was completed with no fans. ⌘ Read more
'Guileless charmer or calculated schemer': Academy Award winner Emerald Fennell puts her spin on class envy in Saltburn
Privilege, intrigue, deception: Barry Keoghan, Rosamund Pike and Aussie Jacob Elordi and stars in Academy Award winner Emerald Fennell's new film Saltburn. ⌘ Read more
Sharni really wanted to breastfeed. But she wasn't supported when she was hospitalised
How hospitals approach the needs of a patient who is also breastfeeding can have a significant impact on both mum and bub, and most Australian hospitals aren't offering accredited support. ⌘ Read more
Can you detect the bogus bank apps? Try our malware quiz
Fake Australian banking apps that look like the genuine article are appearing on the internet. Test your knowledge and see if you can tell the real from the fake. ⌘ Read more
As a paramedic in Gaza, Yasser has seen the worst of the worst. But one face haunts him
Every day could be Yasser's last. But he doesn't have time to think about that. Everywhere he goes, desperate people need him. WARNING: Some readers might find the details and images in this story distressing. ⌘ Read more
Romantic hero or coercive criminal? The man who lived with the corpse of the woman he loved
In Exquisite Corpse, award-winning Australian author Marija Peričić gives voice to the women caught up in a man's macabre obsession with a dead patient. ⌘ Read more
What the trail of crumbs left by celebrity scammers tells us about who they target (spoiler: it's men and boomers)
Scammers are using multinational brands — including a food delivery company and beloved character Paddington Bear — in a bid to steal money from Australian Facebook users. ⌘ Read more
The 12-hour rush to push through laws concerning the end of indefinite detention was alarming in its chaos
There has been considerable comment about a race to the bottom in politics this week. But Thursday proved an equally dark day for the way we make laws in Australia, writes Laura Tingle. ⌘ Read more
Kharkiv builds underground schools to allow children to return to in-person studies as Russia keeps up attacks
Faced with the constant threat of Russian air strikes, officials in eastern Ukraine's Kharkiv region have begun building heavily fortified underground schools that will allow children to safely return to in-person studies. ⌘ Read more
Everton deducted 10 points from English Premier League season
An independent panel found during the three-year financial period ending at the end of the 2021/22 season, the club had lost 124.5 million British pounds. ⌘ Read more
Israel-Gaza: WHO voices concern over spread of disease in Gaza as IDF warns Gazans to flee the south
The World Health Organization has expressed worries over disease spreading in Gaza as the rainy season starts. Gazans in the south have been warned by Israel to "head to known shelters". ⌘ Read more
Wayne died while waiting in an ambulance. His family had to find out through the media
A foster carer has died in a Queensland hospital after being left waiting three hours in one of 13 ambulances lined up at the emergency department. ⌘ Read more
ABC managing director David Anderson defends broadcaster's Israel-Gaza war coverage
David Anderson says it's possible for the ABC to accurately describe the shocking attacks in Israel while also providing coverage of the shocking conditions being experienced by civilians in Gaza. ⌘ Read more
NT police officer found not guilty for aggravated assault following off-duty roadside arrest
NT Police superintendent Virginia Read is found not guilty after she was accused of assaulting a woman after pulling her over for speeding on the Stuart Highway last year. ⌘ Read more
Court hears of 'catastrophic' police failings the night a Kimberley man killed his partner
A Supreme Court sentencing hears that two triple-0 calls were made the night Warrick Walkerbear bashed his partner to death, but officers did not intervene. ⌘ Read more
'Staggering' rise in measles cases last year, health agencies say
A report from the Wold Health Organization and US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows cases jumped by 18 per cent to an estimated 9 million in 2022. ⌘ Read more
'The time is right': AFLW's first premiership coach Bec Goddard announces retirement
Bec Goddard, the AFLW's first premiership coach at Adelaide in 2017, announces her retirement from the role after two seasons in charge at Hawthorn. ⌘ Read more
Infrastructure Minister defends axing $110m for link to Sydney's new airport
Catherine King says federal funding for a critical Western Sydney motorway interchange was withdrawn because an independent review could not determine what it was for. ⌘ Read more
Optus may be able to send messages, but it's incapable of receiving them
If last year's cyber attack failed to teach Optus a few lessons in handling massive tech failures, perhaps the public scrutiny of the Senate will force the system reboot the telco so desperately seems to need, writes Kate Ainsworth. ⌘ Read more
Armed militia, stolen yacht and drug business part of Sydney entrepreneur's plan to flee Australia, court hears
Andrew Spira pleads guilty to fraud and drugs charges in Darwin as a court hears details of his elaborate plans to "get a drug business up and running" and start an armed militia after he tried to flee Australia with a fake passport. ⌘ Read more
Man extradited to Adelaide over alleged attempted murder of axe attack victim
A man facing attempted murder and conspiracy to murder charges has been extradited to South Australia, following a long-running investigation into a violent attack at a Littlehampton home in 2017. ⌘ Read more
TikTok to prohibit videos promoting Osama bin Laden's 'Letter to America'
TikTok says it will prohibit content that promotes Osama bin Laden's 2002 letter detailing the former Al Qaeda leader's justifications for attacks against Americans. ⌘ Read more
'Just unacceptable for F1': Ferrari left fuming as Sainz's car damaged by drain cover in first practice session
In an embarrassing start for organisers, the first practice session of the inaugural Las Vegas F1 grand prix is called off after 21 minutes as the chassis of Carlos Sainz's Ferrari is damaged by a drain cover on the new street circuit. ⌘ Read more
Australian universities agree to charter on sexual harm, as government mulls independent watchdog
Australian universities have signed on to a new charter on sexual harm, committing to more public reporting and community education on sexual violence, but student advocates say it is little more than a "recycled" version of commitments first agreed to six years ago. ⌘ Read more
Magistrate releases another teenager on bail from Banksia Hill after multiple self-harm attempts
The Children's Court heard the boy was "suffering" at the controversial youth detention centre due to lockdowns and assaults by other inmates. ⌘ Read more
Canberra man jailed for raping and choking sex worker, punching hole in brothel wall
Darrell Hudson is sentenced to fours years and nine months in prison for raping and choking a sex worker, and punching a hole in the brothel wall during what Acting Justice Peter Berman described as "a degrading series of assaults". ⌘ Read more
First Nations athletes take centre stage in Australian elite sport. Why aren't there more coaches?**
While a significant number of Australia's elite athletes are Indigenous, there's a shortage of Indigenous coaches. This program from the Australian Olympic Committee is aiming to change that. ⌘ Read more
Too nice? That's the New Zealand way, says Black Caps' Mitchell
New Zealand hits back at criticism from Australia's Simon O'Donnell of the team's competitive instincts for their assistance to a cramping Virat Kohli in their Cricket World Cup semifinal loss in Mumbai. ⌘ Read more
Military lawyer David McBride pleads guilty to unlawfully sharing secret allegations of Australian war crimes
Former military lawyer David McBride gives up his fight against charges he broke the law by leaking classified material to journalists, by pleading guilty to stealing and unlawfully sharing secret military information. ⌘ Read more
Horse's head found dumped on bonnet of 4WD in WA
Pictures of the grim discovery have been circulating on social media and police are urging anyone with information to come forward. ⌘ Read more
Hillcrest jumping castle operator charged over 2021 tragedy where six children died
A Tasmanian company is charged in relation to the Hillcrest jumping castle tragedy in 2021, in which six children died after a castle became airborne. ⌘ Read more
Bureaucrats at war over proposed changes to WA marine parks
Extraordinary criticism has been levelled at one of the West Australian government departments responsible for developing two marine parks off the state's coast. ⌘ Read more
Businessman was 'big-noter' but never acted for Chinese government, foreign interference trial hears
Melbourne man "Sunny" Duong liked to boast about his connections and is a "big-noter", but never acted on behalf of the Chinese Communist Party to influence Australian politicians, his lawyer tells a foreign interference trial. ⌘ Read more
Europe approves use of controversial weedkiller glyphosate for another decade
The European Commission has approved the use of the controversial herbicide for another decade, with a spokesperson for Australian growers backing the decision as good news for exports. ⌘ Read more
Tributes flow for officer killed in SA rural shooting in 'devastating day' for police
The policeman shot dead in the line of duty, Brevet Sergeant Jason Doig, is being remembered as a "consummate" community officer of great "integrity" and "wisdom", as his death shocks the South Australian south-east community and the broader police force. ⌘ Read more
Newcastle's 'mermaid' overcomes urge to stop and breathe on way to underwater swim record
Free diver Michaela Werner says her focus changed as she stretched her underwater swimming limit to raise awareness of an ocean threat. ⌘ Read more
NT public guardian warns some adults may be under guardianship with no need
The expert overseeing care of the Northern Territory's most vulnerable adults has explained why some face living under unnecessary guardianship orders. ⌘ Read more
How much of season six of The Crown is real?**
Critics say the show took a "conservative approach" to her death, but that having Diana and Dodi Fayed appear to some characters after their death was "crass". ⌘ Read more
Optus CEO Kelly Bayer Rosmarin fronted a Senate inquiry today. Here's what she had to say
Optus CEO Kelly Bayer Rosmarin spent the morning being grilled in a Senate hearing. Here's a look at the key moments. ⌘ Read more
Health of 'once magnificent' river sparks calls for review of Snowy Hydro water releases
Scientists and environmentalists say not enough water is being pumped back into the Murrumbidgee River system and momentum is building for a reassessment of a decades'-old agreement. ⌘ Read more
One police officer is dead, another is injured. Here's what we know about the shooting in regional SA
A police officer has died and another is in hospital after a shooting at a rural property in South Australia's south-east. Here's what we know so far. ⌘ Read more
Historian traces steps of Aussie outback cult classic film ahead of high-definition makeover
Wake in Fright received a frosty reception when it premiered to outback audiences, but a new documentary is giving insight into its rise to a well-regarded piece of Australian cinema history. ⌘ Read more
'I was so stressed I was going to cry': Technical problems hit VCE exam that had already been leaked
Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) students who were forced to take an amended Chinese language exam after it was accidentally given to a different class complain of a further stuff-up with the test. ⌘ Read more
12yo girl appears in Victorian court charged with murder of 37yo woman
A 12-year-old girl is remanded in custody after appearing in a Melbourne court charged with the murder of a 37-year-old woman in Footscray. ⌘ Read more
Apple announces surprise adoption of 'the new SMS' pushed by Android
Issues between blue and green message bubbles could soon be a thing of the past, as Apple moves to adopt the RCS standard. ⌘ Read more
Sydney man charged after allegedly pocketing $60k in 'elaborate' rental scam
A court hears the 35-year-old man was "very fortunate" to secure bail after taking bond money from prospective tenants over social media. ⌘ Read more
'That hurt some of the players': Burke reveals his one regret after Bulldogs sack the AFLW coach
Sacked Western Bulldogs coach Nathan Burke says he regrets calling out the fitness of his players mid-season, as the club finished bottom of the ladder. ⌘ Read more
Short-term fix for the nation's worst hospital bed block hits snag
Patients are dying in hospitals in the Illawarra Shoalhaven while waiting to be transferred to an aged care facility, but almost half the beds promised as a short-term fix can’t be secured because of staffing. ⌘ Read more
Melbourne Airport demands underground station as rail link stand-off continues
Melbourne Airport doubles down on its demand that the long-awaited $10 billion Airport Rail Link feature an underground station, saying a delay to the project meant it was achievable. ⌘ Read more
These are the 12 Tasmanian councils the local government review suggests should merge
It's taken two years and the Tasmanian government has already ruled out forced amalgamations, but an extensive local government review identifies 12 councils suitable to merge. ⌘ Read more
Man allegedly threatens Darwin shoppers with axe, injures police officer
NT Police have arrested a 38-year-old man who allegedly swung an axe at members of the public and injured a police officer in an incident at the Karama Shopping Plaza. ⌘ Read more
US politician accused of using campaign funds on botox, OnlyFans and luxury retailer
The United States House Committee on Ethics says it has amassed "overwhelming evidence" of law-breaking by the Republican representative for New York George Santos. ⌘ Read more
Blue Mountains highway to remain a 'goat track' after funding scrapped
The federal government has reneged on a $2-billion funding promise for the troubled Great Western Highway project between Katoomba and Lithgow, with a former transport minister slamming the missed opportunity for a "proper highway". ⌘ Read more
Lifesaver found not guilty of rape at Gold Coast surf club
A Southport District Court jury returned its verdict this morning, acquitting Connor Buhk following a four-day trial. ⌘ Read more
How to watch the Cricket World Cup final and what time it's being shown around Australia
Australia has powered into the ODI Cricket World Cup final to face the unbeaten India on their own turf. Here's what you need to know in order to be across all the action. ⌘ Read more
Legal Aid NT says some clients will face Alice Springs court unrepresented amid lawyer shortage
With a team of four lawyers managing a caseload of almost 500 files, Legal Aid NT says crime teams in Alice Springs are struggling under the strain of a lawyer shortage, after NAAJA's decision to stop taking on new criminal matters. ⌘ Read more
How an energy giant's gift of a 'hidden gem' gorge could represent a renewable trade-off template
As green energy players are going to greater lengths in a bid to secure support, the French company behind South Australia's massive Goyder renewables project has handed over the nearby Worlds End Gorge as a new SA national park. ⌘ Read more
Captain Leo Fransen identified as volunteer firefighter who died while battling NSW blaze
A life-long volunteer firefighter who died while battling a bushfire burning in the New South Wales north-west has been remembered as a "committed life member" of the Rural Fire Service. ⌘ Read more
F1 dives into the unknown as The Strip challenges the world's best drivers
The penultimate weekend of the season will be contested around the streets of Las Vegas, the first time the new street circuit will be used. ⌘ Read more
Sex worker advocate says everyone deserves safe place as town fires up over strip club
More than 1,000 signatures have been added to call for a strip club to be stopped from opening in the heart of Albury. But its would-be proprietor says the town "really needs one". ⌘ Read more