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BBC cancels Top Gear for foreseeable future
A statement released by the broadcaster said new projects were being developed for hosts Freddie, Chris and Paddy. ⌘ Read more
New strategy reveals how the government plans to tackle growing cyber crime
A ransomware playbook for small businesses and attracting migrants with cyber expertise are some of the ways Australia will look to bolster its cybersecurity, according to a new federal government plan. ⌘ Read more
Yemen's Houthis release footage of gunmen seizing Israeli-linked ship
Footage released by the rebel group shows several gunmen being dropped from a helicopter onto the cargo ship, with officials saying the ship's 25 crew members have been taken hostage. ⌘ Read more
Hundreds gather for protest against Israeli-owned shipping company at Sydney's Port Botany
Activists carrying Palestinian flags are blocking a ship being loaded in Port Botany targeting a ZIM cargo ship they say is being used to transport goods to Israel. ⌘ Read more
Wombat nicknamed Ian Thorpe after being rescued from Canberra pond by woman in kayak
A wombat earns the nickname, Ian Thorpe, after swimming for nearly 40 minutes before being rescued by a woman in a kayak from Yerrabi Pond in Canberra's north after a thunderstorm. ⌘ Read more
Flood evacuation alert delays laid bare in search for better warning system
An inquiry into Victoria's 2022 flooding event has been told the state's current warning system is broken. ⌘ Read more
WA man charged with murder following fatal stabbing in Broome
A 21-year-old West Australian man has been charged with the murder of a 27-year-old Broome man known to him. ⌘ Read more
Man decides to rid town of 'gangsters and junkies' when he shot another man in the stomach, court hears
The stoush between a West Australian man who'd 'had enough' of hoons driving around his property and the man who he shot with a stolen firearm has been heard in a district court trial. ⌘ Read more
Australian gymnast joins the likes of Simone Biles, with uneven bars move officially named after her
Georgia Godwin is the fifth Australian to have a gymnastics move officially named after her, saying it is "an absolute dream come true". ⌘ Read more
Union criticises BHP for poor communication, transparency, over employee compensation
Six months after BHP admitted to underpaying workers and incorrectly deducting leave, the union has called on the mining giant to directly engage with employees and offer a realistic repayment timeline. ⌘ Read more
Gina Rinehart's children maintain united front against her in legal showdown over mining riches
John Hancock and Bianca Rinehart appear in WA's Supreme Court together for the second day as they continue their very public legal feud with their mother over mining royalties they claim their grandfather left for them. ⌘ Read more
Former staff, clients air frustrations with Perth builder over incomplete homes
A former client liaison officer for Niche Living has told of daily phone calls from "desperate people" seeking answers about when their homes would be completed. ⌘ Read more
Live: AFL draft continues as hopeful young players face nervous wait
The second night of the AFL draft will offer another opportunity for the next generation of players to find a club and begin their professional careers. Follow every pick in our live blog. ⌘ Read more
'Pepper sprayed, knocked to the ground': Elderly Indigenous Australians share racism experiences in online register
A new report has found almost four in 10 First Nations people are experiencing high levels of violent and aggressive racism. ⌘ Read more
Young artists take centre stage as 2024 Golden Guitar finalists are announced in Tamworth
The Golden Guitar Awards received 762 entries for country music's flagship event, as artists new and old look to make their mark. ⌘ Read more
Australia's largest steelmaker reveals transformation for 200 hectares of disused land
BlueScope Steel hopes the redevelopment of a large parcel of industrial land will bring tens of thousands of workers back to the Port Kembla steelworks. ⌘ Read more
Canberra woman who attacked former friend she believed had killed her dog avoids further jail
A female intruder who invaded the Canberra home of a former friend she believed had killed her dog, smashing furniture and attacking the victim, is sentenced to a nearly four-year intensive corrections order to be served in the community. ⌘ Read more
Woman in her 70s dies after falling at Robbie Williams concert in Sydney
A woman dies in hospital after the incident at the end of last week's concert at the Sydney Football Stadium. ⌘ Read more
Mask mandates, sick leave, booster shots: The key questions about WA's eighth COVID wave
Is the mask mandate coming back? Are there new booster shots? When can I go back to work? Everything you need to know if you get COVID-19. ⌘ Read more
'Not enough beds, not enough doctors': Jake was ramped for eight hours at Brisbane's largest hospital
When an ambulance took Jake to the PA Hospital, he was told there were no beds available and was parked in a hallway on a trolley. It would be more than eight hours before he'd see a doctor. ⌘ Read more
Inquest hears officers were not wearing body cameras while arresting Indigenous man who died
An officer told the court she initially believed there were no working body cameras at Wellington Police Station on the day officers attended the home of Brandon Rich, who died while being taken into custody. ⌘ Read more
Apartment buyers are speaking out after cracks appeared in their million-dollar investment
Single mum Bethany Evans put down a $100,000 deposit on an off-the-plan apartment two years ago. When cracks appeared, she realised there was no way out. ⌘ Read more
Auckland to enter A-Leagues from next season as US billionaire adds another sporting franchise
Bill Foley owns a Premier League team, the NHL champions and has a large stake in a French Ligue 1 side, and he has just been awarded an A-Leagues licence to establish Auckland men's and women's teams from next season. ⌘ Read more
Inside Queensland's first Pink Sleepbus to help homeless women get safe night's sleep
A volunteer on a sleepbus dedicated to vulnerable Sunshine Coast women and children says a night of rest can help people make better decisions. ⌘ Read more
'I still message his phone every day': Parents of teens killed in Buxton car crash share their pain in court
Buxton crash driver Tyrell Edwards faces a court hearing as families of the five teenagers killed in the incident expressed their deep pain and grief. ⌘ Read more
Convicted fraudster faces jail time after admitting ripping off remote Aboriginal community
Former Department of Housing contractor Craig Robert Dale pleads guilty to defrauding the remote Kimberley community of Warmun to the tune of $2.7 million. ⌘ Read more
Dolphins found living with world's highest reported PFAS levels near Melbourne, Gippsland
A study finds the critically endangered Burrunan dolphins have up to 10 times the times the amount of PFAS chemicals that would normally cause health issues in their bodies. ⌘ Read more
Farmers take water buyback fight to the streets to keep communities alive
Irrigators who have for more than a decade been fighting "death by 1,000 cuts" water buybacks say it won't just be those on farms who are hurt by proposed changes to the Murray Darling Basin Plan. ⌘ Read more
'Haunted by what I did': Women who filmed teen’s torture before his death spared further jail time
During the attack, Cian English and his friend were threatened with a knife, forced to undress, assaulted, robbed, degraded and tortured. ⌘ Read more
Magistrate jails female driver left 'distraught' for causing death of father and uncle
A 30-year-old woman who was behind the wheel of a car that crashed on an outback highway, killing her father and uncle, has been jailed for eight months. ⌘ Read more
Private maternity, ICU services at regional hospital to continue, but for how long?**
A five-week review has secured the short-term future of the two units, but St John of God Bendigo Hospital says more patronage is needed to keep them open long-term. ⌘ Read more
Wife of union boss told private investigator she 'had to kill' estranged husband in recording played to court
A secret recording played in court reveals Emma Walters, the estranged wife of union figure John Setka, told a private investigator "I have to kill my children's father to survive". ⌘ Read more
'Growing signs' businesses were passing on costs increases to consumers prompted latest RBA rate hike, minutes show
Minutes from the RBA's November meeting show the central bank decided to lift interest rates to their highest level in 12 years because of alarming signs that some businesses were passing on higher inflation costs to consumers. ⌘ Read more
Joe Biden jokes about his age while pardoning turkeys on 81st birthday
The octogenarian holds the record as the oldest president of the US, with most respondents of a recent poll saying he is too old for the job and casting doubt on his mental sharpness. ⌘ Read more
Reid becomes an Eagle as home town Tongala celebrates and Gothard, Ryan shocks bring joy
Harley Reid is officially heading to West Coast after selecting the Tongala young gun with the first pick of the 2023 AFL Draft, with some surprising draft picks creating some memorable scenes later on. ⌘ Read more
Cherry Gardens victims tell of terror amid 'tsunami of fire' deliberately lit by ex-CFS volunteer
Residents left devastated by a bushfire crisis that destroyed homes in the Adelaide Hills in 2021 confront the firebug in court, telling the former CFS volunteer of their grief and terror. ⌘ Read more
Opposition labels China's denial of sonar incident propaganda
China's denial that it sent sonar pulses that left Australian naval divers with minor injuries has been labelled propaganda by the opposition. ⌘ Read more
OpenAI fired the CEO that led it to the summit of the artificial intelligence industry. What more could it have wanted?**
OpenAI's board has not been forthcoming with the reasons behind the move, though the company's unusual structure provides a potential clue. ⌘ Read more
Michael Slater sentenced over Noosa Heads police altercation
The 53-year-old was charged after officers attended his unit in March over text messages he had sent to an ex-girlfriend. ⌘ Read more
David won't let Down syndrome stop him from becoming a singing, dancing, acting triple-threat
David Waldie's dream is to become Australia's next musical talent. His debut album Speak Your Truth challenges perceptions on Down syndrome. ⌘ Read more
Why the NRL career of Super-League-bound Matt Moylan is a cautionary tale
Matt Moylan heads to the Super League having had a fine career in the NRL, but the former Sharks playmaker could never shake off the impossible expectations foisted on him. ⌘ Read more
Prison pay out: Canberra inmate awarded $160,000 in compensation after violent cell extraction
The ACT Supreme Court found the man's so-called "hard extraction" from the cell involved an excessive use of force. ⌘ Read more
Acid-spitting invasive ants have overrun Delmar's home and it's a race against time to stop them
Yellow crazy ants are one of the world's worst invasive species, and authorities are fighting on the ground and in the air to stop them spreading in north Queensland where they're at risk of devastating communities and ecosystems. ⌘ Read more
Families to 'demand all day long' for a federal bus safety taskforce after Hunter Valley rollover tragedy
Adam Bray lost his son Zach in the tragedy that claimed 10 lives in June. He wants a federal taskforce to examine bus safety management, seatbelt use, and regulation to ensure no-one else has to suffer his loss. ⌘ Read more
Kristina Keneally's son found guilty of fabricating evidence in statement that put man behind bars
A court has found the police officer son of former senator and NSW premier fabricated evidence with the intent to mislead a judicial tribunal. ⌘ Read more
'Entire community is in shock' after Tasmanian council worker killed in ride-on mower accident
Emergency services were called to a park in Zeehan yesterday afternoon where a man was found under a mower. ⌘ Read more
This World Cup reminded us of how good ODIs can be — but how long will it take us to forget?**
The relentless churn of limited-over cricket will see India meet Australia again just days after the Cricket World Cup final, giving neither players, nor fans, time to reflect on and enjoy a thrilling tournament. ⌘ Read more
Traditional owners allege prominent Aboriginal corporation breached rules during chair's vote
Lawford Benning is a well-known Indigenous advocate in the East Kimberley, but some traditional owners have been left angry and hurt by the circumstances surrounding his re-appointment in 2022 as MG Corporation's executive chair. ⌘ Read more
Australia's northernmost sugar mill goes into voluntary administration despite $45 million from taxpayers
Mossman Sugar Mill, an operation north of Cairns employing around 150 workers and supplied by about 80 growers, is placed into voluntary administration. ⌘ Read more
SA government agrees to extend disability lifting subsidy to regional access taxis
The South Australian government will rollout its $25 top-up lifting fee for wheelchair accessible cabs to the state's regions following heavy criticism. ⌘ Read more
China says Australia made 'irresponsible accusation' over sonar incident. Were the handshakes just for show?**
Just days before Xi Jinping and Anthony Albanese shook hands at the APEC summit, Australian divers were injured by Chinese sonar. It begs the question, is the on-stage diplomacy all for show? ⌘ Read more
Bay Pride organisers considering legal action after lewd fake flyer dropped in letterboxes
Police are investigating a fake flyer dropped in neighbourhood letterboxes showing lewd imagery and incorrect information about a pride march on Brisbane's bayside this weekend. ⌘ Read more
SA Police Commissioner pays heartbreaking tribute to son killed in alleged hit-and-run
The South Australian police commissioner makes a public statement for the first time since his son's death, paying tribute to the "force of nature". ⌘ Read more
Love at first flight as nurses take their careers to the extreme
Meet the nurses who are being winched out of helicopters and flying in to help people in some of the most remote parts of the country. ⌘ Read more
Lionel Messi's World Cup Argentina shirt to sell for millions
The jersey Lionel Messi wore when he scored for Argentina against Australia at the World Cup is up for auction in New York, in a set expected to fetch millions. ⌘ Read more
There was one place for Kate to turn when she escaped family violence. It's set to close next week
The Safe Night Space has been keeping vulnerable women off the streets and out of violent homes for more than two years, but with its doors set to close in days, women like Kate are left fearing what happens next. ⌘ Read more
Socceroos wary of Palestine threat as striking 'prodigy' looms
Led by defender Harry Souttar, the Socceroos want to keep a high level of concentration as well as a clean sheet in their World Cup qualifier against Palestine. ⌘ Read more
'Art is a weapon, art is powerful, art changed my life': Vincent Namatjira in his own words
Iconic artist Vincent Namatjira was the first Indigenous artist to win the Archibald Prize, with his bold portrait of Adam Goodes. Now, his vibrant portraits will be on display in a very special survey exhibition. ⌘ Read more
Man considered lucky to have suffered heart attack on busy road during Optus outage
A work colleague recounts the dangerous situation a Melbourne man faced while suffering a heart attack when she could not call triple-0 during November 8's Optus outage. ⌘ Read more
Live: Relatives of hostages meet with Israel cabinet to plead for focus on loved ones
Some families of the 240  hostages still helped by Hamas in Gaza say the government is more concerned with defeating the group than the safe return of hostages. Follow live ⌘ Read more
Live: ASX set to rise, Microsoft hires ex-OpenAI boss Sam Altman, Wall Street lifted by tech stocks
The Australian share market is expected to open higher, following a strong performance on Wall Street as Microsoft hit a record high after it recruited OpenAI's former chief executive Sam Altman. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Television presenter honours missing pilot as search for missing plane enters its third day
Documentary maker Charley Boorman is honouring pilot Stephen Gale, who is missing along with camera operator James Rose after their plane crashed into Port Phillip Bay on Sunday. ⌘ Read more
Man charged over alleged sexual assault of 90-year-old in aged care home
Police say the Central Coast nursing home was broken into last week and that the alleged victim was left with serious injuries. ⌘ Read more
'We'll be using AI in no time for marking': Time-poor uni academics speak anonymously about workloads
Staff at the University of Tasmania's business school say they're considering using AI to mark papers, after the uni slashed their time per student. ⌘ Read more
Italian crime syndicate sentenced to combined 2,100 years in prison
The maxi-trial was held in a specially-constructed bunker with video screens anchored to the ceiling so participants could view the proceedings. ⌘ Read more
Metal shards are falling from this house. Police say there are 'compelling reasons' it's still standing
A group of homeowners bought into an NT government-backed affordable housing scheme, riddled with defects and serious safety concerns. They're fearful of another cyclone while they wait for court proceedings. ⌘ Read more
Gippsland shooting leaves 28-year-old with critical injuries, five men arrested
Police believe the shooting occurred during an altercation between two groups in the town of Moe last night. ⌘ Read more
When Nancy moved into a home at the age of 100, visits from Keenan and his schoolmates made life easier
Nancy Mullarvey treasures the time she spends with "wonderful" high school students at her Swan Hill aged care home. Their time together is part of a volunteer program with benefits for all involved. ⌘ Read more
Younger people now even cutting back on essentials, as older Australians spend up on cruises and restaurants
Young people are continuing to bear the brunt of rising interest rates and rent while older Australians are still splashing out, new spending data indicates. ⌘ Read more
From a premier in hot pink short shorts to the burkini — how fashion helped shape our history
Here are six times clothes, and the people who wore or designed them, helped forge the story of our country — for better and worse. ⌘ Read more
Ex-Labor minister Joe Tripodi to face misconduct charge over 'highly confidential' Treasury leak
The former NSW government minister will be prosecuted for misconduct in public office for allegedly feeding confidential information to a company linked to ex-coal baron Nathan Tinkler. ⌘ Read more
Outback barbers helping people battle Australia's cost-of-living crisis
Enele Maafu uses his salon skills and his love of people to boost mental health, foster connections, and combat skyrocketing living costs in his community of Mount Isa. ⌘ Read more
Property price falls tipped for 2024 as interest rates weigh: Housing Boom and Bust Report
Australian real estate is set for a double-dip downturn, according to a leading analyst, as interest rates finally weigh on property prices and for-sale listings surge. ⌘ Read more
Palestinians share what life is like in the West Bank as Israel says it is acting to prevent a third front forming in the war
Since the start of the Israel-Gaza war, Jenin in the occupied West Bank has been the major focus of continuous Israeli raids. An Israeli official says they're working to prevent a third front from opening up but a local resident says his neighbours and militants in the camp are angry. ⌘ Read more
New witness emerges in Cheryl Grimmer's disappearance, prompting calls for fresh investigation
A man tells a BBC podcast he saw a young man "in full stride with this baby on his hip" back in 1970, with a former detective into the three-year-old's disappearance from a Wollongong beach calling for the claims to be investigated. ⌘ Read more
The uncomfortable truth about record immigration levels, rents and inflation
High rents are driving our inflation because of record levels of immigration, and few appear willing to confront the problem. But this is not — and should not — be an argument about multiculturalism, race or diversity, writes Ian Verrender. ⌘ Read more
Dennis struggled for years before being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. He hopes movie technology can identify symptoms earlier
A new research centre in Hobart is using movie industry technology to track the slightest changes in movement in the hopes of diagnosing neurological diseases before they're noticeable to the human eye. ⌘ Read more
COVID cases are surging again but there are lots of ways to protect yourself — starting with wearing a mask
Wearing a mask at the shops, on public transport and in other crowded settings will help prevent you from getting infected with COVID or spreading it to other people, writes Raina MacIntyre. ⌘ Read more
Can olive oil and bread change the world? Nehad thinks so
Nehad Jerada says people love her baked pastries, they are flaky, savoury, and play an important part in educating people about what it means to be Palestinian. ⌘ Read more
They call it 'slot hoarding'. It might be the real reason your flight has been cancelled
At the world's busiest airports, time slots allocated to airlines are an important way for airports to control space. But experts are calling out misuse of the system. ⌘ Read more
Ukraine has pulled off a notoriously difficult river crossing — and it could be their final dice roll of 2023
Crossing the Dnipro river has been a major tactical win for Ukraine. But much remains at risk, especially on the eastern bank — and the Russians are well aware of the danger, writes Mick Ryan. ⌘ Read more
'How is penetration possible?': Scientists unravel the mystery behind tiny bat's oversized penis
Researchers watched hours of video footage of a common bat species doing the deed to discover they use their massive penis like an arm to reproduce via "contact mating" instead of penetration, making them the first-known mammal to use this method. ⌘ Read more
Former British PM Boris Johnson was 'bamboozled' by COVID stats, inquiry hears
Boris Johnson struggled to come to grips with much of the science during the coronavirus pandemic, his chief scientific adviser tells a public inquiry. ⌘ Read more
First group of prematurely born babies evacuated from Gaza to Egypt
The newborns had been in north Gaza's Al-Shifa hospital, where several others died after their incubators were knocked out amid a collapse of medical services during Israel's military assault on Gaza City. ⌘ Read more
'Stunning national fail': Leading economist takes aim at policy over Australia's housing crisis
More Australians are struggling under the weight of a cost of living and housing crisis and on Q+A a leading economist and the Assistant Treasurer agree a cap on foreign university students might be necessary to help curb that. ⌘ Read more
K-Pop star Kyuhyun injured in confrontation with knife-wielding intruder
The Super Junior member was in his dressing room for his final performance of Ben-Hur the musical when an intruder came in. ⌘ Read more
Federal government promising greater protections for journalists and whistleblowers
The Attorney-General wants protections against prosecution of journalists for publishing classified and secret information written into Commonwealth law. ⌘ Read more
'We just fell on deaf ears': Footscray locals say 12yo girl charged with murder was failed by authorities
A youth worker says a 12-year-old girl charged with the murder of a 37-year-old woman in Melbourne last week was failed by the system that should have been looking after her. ⌘ Read more
Shakira avoids 14.5 million euro tax fraud trial
A Barcelona judge says Shakira's jail time has been substituted for a fine of half of the amount owed. ⌘ Read more
'Additional officers' for Alice Springs to come from other sections of town's station, minister confirms
The Northern Territory police union says the government's plan to fight crime in Alice Springs this summer is an attempt to grab "quick attention", as it raised concerns that a redistribution of police into the town may leave remote communities understaffed. ⌘ Read more
Johnny Ruffo's partner Tahnee Sims breaks silence after Home and Away star's death
The social media post featured the couple on holiday in various exotic locations and candid moments between the pair. ⌘ Read more
Palestinian supporters protest at NSW premier's office, as police to use special powers to stop car convoys
More than hundred protesters dispersed after two hours, as Premier Chris Minns announced earlier in the day that police will use emergency powers to prevent pro-Palestinian car convoys travelling through Jewish suburbs. ⌘ Read more
'A great reckoning of our history': Leonardo DiCaprio talks Martin Scorsese's new film, Killers of The Flower Moon
Hollywood royalty Martin Scorsese, Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro team up with Lily Gladstone to bring to the big screen the true events that rocked the Osage Nation in 1920s Oklahoma. ⌘ Read more
Homicide detectives investigating man's death in Broome
The man was found critically injured at a home in the Broome suburb of Cable Beach this morning and died at the scene. ⌘ Read more
Miss Universe 2023: Flames, a plane and a train in national costume show
Miss Universe has been modernising in recent years. However, the national costume section continues to deliver the bold, theatrical looks fans have been used to seeing. ⌘ Read more
Paddlewheeler captain sells house, uses inheritance and takes out loan to restore Hawkesbury River craft damaged by floods
A piece of Australian maritime history is back in Sydney's north-west, but not without some incredible personal sacrifices from its captain. ⌘ Read more
Koala advocates disappointed as court throws out forestry challenge
A legal bid to halt logging in two NSW state forests has failed after the court ruled evidence about the impact on koalas could not be considered. ⌘ Read more
Live: AFL draft set for opening night drama as first pick approaches
The AFL draft is almost here, with plenty of twists and turns expected on a much-anticipated opening night. Join all the discussion and debate as we build up to the first pick. ⌘ Read more
Chainsaw-wielding populist Javier Milei wins Argentina's presidency and promises 'drastic' changes
Populist Javier Milei resoundingly wins Argentina's presidential election, swinging the country to the right following a fiercely polarised campaign. ⌘ Read more
Alleged shooter of SA Police officers charged with murder and attempted murder
A 26-year-old man has been charged with murder and attempted murder over the shootings of two SA Police officers in SA's south-east, including Brevet Sergeant Jason Doig who died at the scene. ⌘ Read more