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A new diabetes drug quietly launched in Australia in September. It's already out of stock
A new diabetes medication being prescribed off-label for weight loss is already experiencing shortages, just weeks after becoming available in Australia. ⌘ Read more
Brittany Higgins has financial interest in maintaining rape allegation, Bruce Lehrmann's lawyers tell court
Lawyers suggested Ms Higgins had a financial interest in maintaining her rape allegation and that she has changed her story. ⌘ Read more
Instagram and Facebook compared to 'Big Tobacco' by US states
Several US states allege that Instagram and Facebook have included features that were harmful to children, and suppressed internal data to conceal that from the public. ⌘ Read more
Cage-fighting ex-mayor keen to climb in the WA state politics ring
Shane Van Styn says he has had informal discussions about a run in the state arena after recently losing his position as Geraldton mayor after almost a decade. ⌘ Read more
'Hurt': Peter Dutton demands apology from minister who claimed he was a paedophile protector
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says he was "hurt" by personal attacks levelled against him by government minister Anika Wells, who agreed with claims on breakfast television that he was a protector of paedophiles. ⌘ Read more
Traffic light tweaks flagged after another day of gridlock around Sydney's massive new interchange
Transport authorities in New South Wales say fine-tuning of traffic lights will go a long way towards easing gridlock associated with Australia's most complicated underground interchange. ⌘ Read more
Former US secretary of state Henry Kissinger dies aged 100
He was security advisor under Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford and won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1973 in controversial circumstances. ⌘ Read more
This area was once targeted by miners. It's now on track to be a national park
The 2.5-billion-year-old Helena and Aurora Range is on track to join its namesake national park, due to expand significantly with the Mount Manning Conservation Park's addition. ⌘ Read more
Townsville priest David Lancini charged over historic child sex offences
High-profile Townsville priest, David Lancini, is charged with eight counts of indecent treatment of boys aged under 14. ⌘ Read more
'If we hadn't picked him up he was going to steal a car': The outback town connecting with youth to tackle crime
Offering young people a lift when they are far from home, playing a game of basketball, handing out snacks when the kids are hungry, or enrolling them in after-school activities are all part of this successful Mount Isa program. ⌘ Read more
Sex and the City actor and broadway star Frances Sternhagen dies aged 93
The Tony Award-winning actor had a recurring role in Sex and the City as Bunny MacDougal, the strong-minded mother-in-law of Charlotte. ⌘ Read more
Sangha's screamer the latest in a line of Sheffield Shield highlights
New South Wales batter Jason Sangha provides one of the highlights of the Sheffield Shield season so far with an incredible diving slips catch. ⌘ Read more
Antibiotic shortage sparks fears for Indigenous kids amid disease outbreak in remote community
Six children from an Aboriginal community in Far North Queensland have been hospitalised as doctors grapple with a shortage of the preferred medication to treat the inflammatory disease. ⌘ Read more
Players association president Jo Weston brought to tears speaking about impact of netball pay dispute
The Australian Netball Players Association criticises the sport's governing body for putting forward a half-measure in the bitter pay dispute, with Super Netball players entering a ninth week of unemployment. ⌘ Read more
'It's gone a little too far': Acknowledgement of country scrapped from council's meetings
The suburban Adelaide councillor who introduced the motion said he thought regular acknowledgements of country had gone "overboard", and called for more "inclusive" wording. ⌘ Read more
A path has been laid out to reinvent employment services, moving away from harsh compliance
A major inquiry established in the weeks after the government won the 2022 federal election has handed down recommendations that would completely rebuild Australia's employment services system. ⌘ Read more
Live moment: Bowen warns climate extremes a threat to national security
In his annual update to federal parliament, the Climate Change Minister says extreme weather events caused by climate change will strain Australia’s energy networks and make them vulnerable to "hostile actors". ⌘ Read more
Council accused of changing date of Australia Day events 'by stealth' as MP launches petition
The AlburyCity council will not present citizenship or community awards on the January 26 public holiday, citing community sentiment and dwindling engagement with the current date. ⌘ Read more
'I don't want to die': Shannen Doherty reveals breast cancer has spread to her bones
Shannen Doherty delivers more heartbreaking news as her battle with cancer continues following her 2015 diagnosis. ⌘ Read more
Notorious prison wing for juveniles to be replaced with new Perth youth detention facility
A new high-security therapeutic youth detention facility is set to be built next to Banksia Hill Juvenile Detention Centre in Perth's south, in a move to allow the closure of the trouble-plagued Unit 18. ⌘ Read more
American police confirm investigation into allegations made against Aussie basketball star Josh Giddey
Newport Beach police confirm they are investigating unsubstantiated allegations that Josh Giddey was involved in an improper relationship with an underage girl. ⌘ Read more
First, Indian agents were accused of killing a Canadian. Now, the US says an American was next
Two months after Justin Trudeau suggested Indian agents were behind an assassination on Canadian soil, New York prosecutors say a similar "crime out of a movie" was being planned in the US. ⌘ Read more
Two-year-old boy fighting for life, teens charged with assaulting police after Queensland crash
The child was hurt when the car he was travelling in rolled down an embankment. Police at the scene were then allegedly assaulted by a pair of 16-year-olds. ⌘ Read more
Grazier says 'trust me not Google', as travellers led astray by maps
After years of having lost strangers arrive unannounced on his property, Graham Anderson made his own road sign to direct travellers. ⌘ Read more
Federal government pledges $1.4b for Sunshine Coast rail, weeks after saying it had no 'confidence' about costs
Earlier this month, nine Queensland infrastructure projects were canned, and five — including the rail extension to Maroochydore — were paused. ⌘ Read more
'Changed the game': Why a new prosthetic blade could 'long-jump' Sarah Walsh onto a Paralympic podium
For Paralympic athletes, technology can be the difference between winning a medal or finishing off the podium. ⌘ Read more
It may be raining now, but the bushfire outlook for summer looks red for large parts of Australia
Despite the recent deluges across eastern Australia, parts of every state and territory have been put on heightened alert for bushfire over the next three months. It comes as the country stares down the barrel of a hot summer ahead. ⌘ Read more
Coroner finds staff failed patient and family by withholding 'potentially lifesaving treatment'
A Victorian coroner has found that Grampians Health breached its own guidelines regarding vital documents for a 59-year-old woman who was not resuscitated after choking in 2021. ⌘ Read more
The women in Bottoms are 'not nice people'. Here's why that's a good thing
Two teens start a fight club so they can hook up with cheerleaders, but in a way that is "so supportive of women — especially the hot ones". We unpack the madness that is female-lead high school comedy Bottoms, with its director Emma Seligman. ⌘ Read more
Nearly 600 sheep stolen from Victorian farm after owner loses theft insurance
Police are urging members of the public to keep an eye out for suspiciously cheap breeding rams after the sheep were stolen from a property on the Sunraysia Highway. ⌘ Read more
'No other options': Domestic violence victims left to fend for themselves after closure of safe space
The loss of a critical women's shelter will leave women with little choice but to return to violence or sleep rough, according to those who have worked with victims of family violence. ⌘ Read more
Man United squander 2-0 and 3-1 leads to draw Champions League clash with Galatasaray
Three-time European champions Manchester United remain bottom of their UEFA Champions League group after a 3-3 draw with Galatasaray. ⌘ Read more
SES receives 1,000 calls for help, warnings issued as NSW river continues to rise
After an extremely busy 24 hours for emergency services in the state's south, residents in the Bega Valley are being urged to prepare for more flooding. ⌘ Read more
Spotify Wrapped is out. Here's how Australians listened in 2023
It's probably no surprise that Australia's top artist for 2023 is Taylor Swift. But who else could the country not get enough of? And how about podcasts and audiobooks? ⌘ Read more
Live: Government says 67 Australians still stuck in Gaza on final day of ceasefire, as mediators seek to extend truce
Israel and Hamas are setting more people free, as the end of their extended ceasefire looms. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Live: US economy grows faster than expected in Q3, ASX to open flat
The US economy grew 5.2 per cent in the September quarter, the fastest quarterly rate in nearly two years, beating expectations. Follow the latest updates in our live blog. ⌘ Read more
Parents threaten legal action after Sydney private boys' school announces plans to go co-ed
A letter was sent threatening legal action after Newington College announced last week that it would become co-ed from 2026. ⌘ Read more
GIFs, sculptures, puppetry: Embracing a new kind of political cartoon in 2023
This year's Behind the Lines exhibition features cartoons on everything from artificial intelligence and the Voice referendum to the cost-of-living crisis and the Matildas. ⌘ Read more
Heat reach WBBL decider thanks to biggest-ever finals score
Grace Harris leads with the bat and Georgia Voll finishes Perth off with the ball as Brisbane books a ticket to its first WBBL final in four years. ⌘ Read more
Farmers say zero-emissions food still years away as agriculture rises up global climate agenda
As global climate summit COP28 kicks off, food systems will be in the spotlight like never before — both as a casualty of climate change and a big contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. ⌘ Read more
Twelve months on from the REDcycle collapse, what's happening to our soft plastics?**
A soft plastics expert has given Australian officials a "failing grade" for their response to the collapse of the nation's only soft plastic recycling scheme. ⌘ Read more
Jereth's life changed forever after he developed an infection. Australian experts created a database to help children like him
The first register of its kind in the South Pacific will identify children living with cerebral palsy to help improve understanding, reduce risk factors and meet their needs. ⌘ Read more
Reports of a mystery virus in China might bring back bad memories. But here's what appears to be going on
A recent spike in respiratory illnesses in China and a request from the World Health Organization (WHO) for more information may give some people an uneasy sense of deja vu. But while scientists say the situation warrants close monitoring, they believe it's too early to be alarmed. ⌘ Read more
Brittany Higgins will today be cross-examined by Bruce Lehrmann's lawyers in his defamation trial
Bruce Lehrmann's lawyers will this morning cross-examine Brittany Higgins as she re-enters the witness box in Mr Lehrmann's defamation action against Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson. ⌘ Read more
South Australia has passed legislation with stronger renters' rights. What do the changes mean for you?**
Chelsea Crosby was forced to leave her cats in someone else's care after rent rises left her homeless and moving from place to place with only two suitcases. ⌘ Read more
Man accused of planning a terror attack on an Adelaide Hills substation, court hears
The South Australian Supreme Court has heard new details in the case against an Adelaide man charged with planning a terrorist act — with police alleging he wanted to attack an Adelaide Hills substation. ⌘ Read more
Just hatched: hope for critically endangered red handfish
A clutch of twenty-one critically endangered red handfish have hatched in Tasmanian conservation breeding program. ⌘ Read more
Why more employers are forcing staff back to the office after working from home
Some bosses are tying bonuses to getting people back into the office. But with 'work from home' the most searched for term on job websites, the push-and-pull is a source of contention. ⌘ Read more
Victoria prepares for 200mm of rainfall as clean-up begins in NSW, Qld following severe weather
After inundating towns across New South Wales' south east with floodwaters on Wednesday, a severe weather system is now moving into Victoria where heavy rainfall is expected in coming days. ⌘ Read more
Months after the surprise approval of psychedelic drugs to treat mental illness in Australia, confusion is rife
Since a surprise decision by Australia's drug regulator to approve the use of psychedelic drugs MDMA and psilocybin in treatment of mental illness, public interest has spiked. But those working in the field are calling for their concerns about the rollout to be urgently addressed. ⌘ Read more
Labor enters unchartered territory in a bid to avoid disaster over the High Court's indefinite detention ruling
The Albanese government is under pressure and Peter Dutton is buoyed by the shift. Potential for disaster is waiting if the government can't land a workable fix to the mess left by the High Court ruling on detainees, writes David Speers. ⌘ Read more
Do you wake in the night and worry? There's an evolutionary reason behind it
If you wake at night and worry, you're far from alone. But these experts say if you've ever had good sleep, you can get back to it — just steer clear of these misconceptions. ⌘ Read more
Passing on higher prices risks making inflation worse, but Gerry Harvey says that's the cost of doing business
Billionaire retail boss Gerry Harvey says businesses are justified in passing on cost increases through higher prices to maintain their profit margins and prevent bankruptcies, despite the RBA warning it could lead to higher inflation. ⌘ Read more
In this violent city, a young militant's death has left his mother 'full of pride'
As violence rises in the West Bank, an estimated 50 Palestinians have been killed in clashes in the city of Tulkarem — now, some people here are turning to Hamas. ⌘ Read more
Australia warned of surrendering its sovereignty under draft AUKUS laws
One of America's leading figures on weapons export regulations warns Australia could "surrender any sovereignty capability" under draft laws linked to the AUKUS partnership. ⌘ Read more
Sydney Theatre Company apologises after backlash over pro-Palestinian protest
The company has been inundated with complaints this week after three actors performed an onstage gesture of solidarity after the opening night of its latest show. ⌘ Read more
Most Women's World Cup players had 'insufficient' support, survey finds
A survey conducted by FIFPRO found that many World Cup players were paid late, lacked mental health support, and didn't receive proper rest after the tournament. ⌘ Read more
One dead after US military aircraft crashes in Japan sea, after fatal accident at Darwin in August
Japan's Coast Guard said what appeared to be wreckage from the tilt-rotor V-22 Osprey and one "non-responsive" person had been found some 3 kilometres from Yakushima Island. ⌘ Read more
Wong and Dutton press top Chinese official over ‘unsafe, unprofessional’ warship conduct
The foreign minister and opposition leader press a top Chinese official over the "unsafe and unprofessional" conduct of a People's Liberation Army warship that confronted an Australian frigate earlier this month. ⌘ Read more
Police response to missing transgender woman a 'terrible miscarriage of justice,' advocate says
Grieving family members provide devastating accounts of the impact of their loved one’s deaths during a coronial inquest. ⌘ Read more
Man dies after weekend rafting mishap at Casuarina Sands near Canberra
Police say the 23-year-old fell out of his raft and disappeared underwater, and members of the public tried to save him. He died in hospital this afternoon. ⌘ Read more
When the machinery broke, 'rat-hole miners' dug by hand to rescue 41 trapped labourers
Authorities bought in large drills but ultimately, 41 trapped workers were rescued by miners using hand tools and a controversial, hazardous technique mostly outlawed in India. ⌘ Read more
Aboriginal elders 'at a loss' after SA council removes Acknowledgement of Country from documents
Vince Coulthard says the move by Northern Areas Council is a "racist attack" on Traditional Owners and a step backwards for reconciliation. ⌘ Read more
New rental laws have passed in the NT. Here's what's changed
As NT government passes rental law changes, renters say they are hopeful the overhaul will help as they navigate a tight rental market in a jurisdiction that has been described as one of the worst in the country. ⌘ Read more
Indigenous children in out-of-home care reaches record high, report shows
A new national report has found Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children are 10.5 times more likely to be in out-of-home care than non-Indigenous children. ⌘ Read more
'Heart-wrenching': more than 30 dead pilot whales have been found on a Tasmanian beach
Nature guide Chris Theogold says he's devastated after seeing more than 30 dead pilot whales on Tasmania's east coast. ⌘ Read more
‘It happens more than you think’: More than 500 e-scooter riders have ended up in hospital this year
Melbourne has been trialling e-scooters for the past two years, but their rise in popularity comes with increased concerns over safety. ⌘ Read more
As storms lash eastern Australia, this is where things stand and what you can expect
A major weather event caused by warm humid air from the Coral Sea clashing with a cold pool of air about south-east Australia has already brought record rains and will continue through Thursday, with dangerous supercell thunderstorms possible along the eastern seaboard. ⌘ Read more
Karen's mother's screams were met with silence when she discovered her daughter's extra thumb
Karen Wheildon was a few days old when her mother removed her mittens to find she had an extra thumb. A survivor of thalidomide, she was among the Australians to receive an apology from the federal parliament. ⌘ Read more
Netball Australia puts pay offer on the table amid bitter dispute with players
Netball Australia offers Super Netball players an immediate pay rise as part of a stopgap in the ongoing dispute between the governing body and the players union. ⌘ Read more
Successful refuge for youth offenders abandoned in face of community backlash
Outrage from nearby residents in opposition to a youth bail program has prompted Anglicare to abandon its Gold Coast-based support that was aimed a rehabilitating young people. ⌘ Read more
'He was never going to miss it' — the beautiful sign that has Jess Jonassen convinced her late father attended her wedding
Last year, Australian cricketer Jess Jonassen was still coming to terms with her father's death. This year, she and her partner Sarah eloped overseas, where her Dad showed her a definite sign that he was the only guest present. ⌘ Read more
Garner brushes off best and fairest snub with AFLW premiership in her sights
North Melbourne star Jasmine Garner brushes off another snub from umpires in voting for the AFLW's best-and-fairest award, with her entire focus on Sunday's grand final. ⌘ Read more
Quick resale of properties hits 10-year high with biggest spike in regional Queensland
An increase in the short-term sale of properties — those that are bought and sold within three years — has hit a 10-year high, with the biggest spike in regional Queensland, according to a national outlook of housing trends. ⌘ Read more
'What's to be afraid of?': Cannabis stunt pulled in NSW parliament during legalisation bill bid
Jeremy Buckingham produced a 'bud' of medicinal cannabis in NSW parliament on Wednesday, which he said he obtained with a prescription. ⌘ Read more
Teacher's frustration after zebra crossing fades to the point his service animal can't see it
Vision impaired teacher Gary Morton wants a national approach to pedestrian safety after struggling to cross a street in Wagga Wagga's CBD. ⌘ Read more
Man who spent last days with Sydney woman before she vanished refusing to talk to police
CCTV footage shows the last sighting of Jessica Zrinski in a blue Holden Commodore with a man she had just met. Twelve months on, her desperate family are still looking for answers. ⌘ Read more
Working poor turn to food charities as Christmas stress compounded by daily hardship
As the Christmas season nears, the looming cost of presents and festive lunches is set to add stress to those already doing it tough. ⌘ Read more
Australian Tax Office's robodebt-like tax debt recovery scheme under review
The tax office has stopped sending letters warning of sometimes decades-old tax debts, acknowledging the letters were causing "unnecessary distress". ⌘ Read more
Paul Charlton sentenced to 24 years' jail for 2007 murder of Melbourne singer Joanne Howell
Paul Charlton, 69, is sentenced to 24 years behind bars for the 2007 murder of his girlfriend Joanne Howell, which he tried to blame on an intruder. ⌘ Read more
Police investigating suspected murder-suicide after two men found dead at Adelaide home
Police say officers were called to a home on Tuesday afternoon following reports an 88-year-old man had been found dead, and were then called back again on Wednesday morning after a 63-year-old man was found dead. ⌘ Read more
Councillor loses bid to scrap 'tokenistic' Welcome to Country protocols amid Indigenous backlash
A local government in Western Australia's South West has rejected a controversial proposal to abolish ceremonies that pay tribute to Aboriginal people. ⌘ Read more
'We got a new life': India jubilant as trapped workers rescued from Himalayan tunnel
Indian workers are greeted with wild cheers and flower garlands as rescuers safely brought out all 41 from the collapsed Himalayan road tunnel where they were trapped for 17 days. ⌘ Read more
'Unusual' rainfall soaks Victoria's north as wild weather due to shift into state's east
The Bureau of Meteorology warns the Gippsland region in Victoria's east will likely to face substantial rainfall over the coming days as a low pressure system battering NSW moves down. ⌘ Read more
Victorian government spending on consultants and contractors balloons by 50 per cent over four years
The Victorian government spent $4.2 billion on consultants and contractors in the 2021-22 financial year, with more than half going to just five firms. ⌘ Read more
$50 million river deal to green light environmental water buybacks
The Commonwealth will have a green light to enter the water market and buy irrigation water from farmers to boost the environment, with the Albanese government securing the numbers to re-write the Murray-Darling Basin Plan. ⌘ Read more
Saline products 'quarantined' at SA hospitals after interstate bacteria outbreak
South Australian health authorities say they have "quarantined" saline products linked to dozens of infections around the nation, and have detected one local case of a dangerous bacteria that is "genetically linked" to the interstate cases. ⌘ Read more
Rick Rockliff, Tasmanian agricultural identity and father of Tasmanian premier, dies
Tasmania's Premier Jeremy Rockliff pays tribute to his late father Rick, describing him as a "loyal, caring and proud dad, grandfather and loving husband". ⌘ Read more
Moby Dick sculpture freed after floating down the river in Adelaide storm, as clean-up continues
A large whale sculpture that floated away in heavy rainfall has been recovered from Adelaide's River Torrens, as the clean-up continues following severe thunderstorms. ⌘ Read more
Chef comes up with brain-friendly cake with ingredients list that reads more like a salad
Sydney pastry chef Christopher Thé and health experts from the University of New South Wales develop a brain-friendly cake for food delivery charity, Meals on Wheels. ⌘ Read more
Unclaimed Medicare benefits totalling more than $230 million yet to be handed out
An average of $240 is waiting to be claimed by nearly a million Australians who have out-of-date or unrecorded bank details with Medicare. ⌘ Read more
Brittany Higgins details alleged rape as she takes the stand in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation action
Brittany Higgins tells the Federal Court she was the most intoxicated she had ever been on the night in question. ⌘ Read more
West Australian Christmas 'fire tree' signals an early threat
Bright yellow flowers on an ancient tree have been a warning sign of impending bushfires for thousands of years, Aboriginal people on the WA south coast say, and it comes with fireys already fatigued from fighting big blazes. ⌘ Read more
Inside the landmark High Court ruling that's turned the parliament potty
It's hard to see how the fallout from a landmark High Court ruling on indefinite immigration detention can be described as anything other than potty, with politicians rushing around like chooks with their heads cut off. ⌘ Read more
Whatever the debate, Pat Dodson had the same reminder for journalists: Study Australia's history
Pat Dodson's departure from parliament will leave a cavernous hole in Canberra, as he takes with him a dignified approach to diplomacy and a lifetime of hard-won battles in the fight for his mob, writes Bridget Brennan. ⌘ Read more
Parenting grandparents navigate raising kids in the 21st century over a cuppa and hugs
While their friends caravan around Australia, these retirees are doing school drop-offs. It's not what they had planned for their golden years, but a grandparents' support group helps them, while they are in their 70s, navigate the challenges of raising a child. ⌘ Read more
Death of baby Thea prompts changes to postnatal support, neonatal resuscitation
Better training for clinicians and postnatal support for women who experience still or neonatal death are among immediate changes being made in Queensland hospitals. ⌘ Read more
Special detection dog Henry is on the trail of Chinese violet, sniffing out the invasive weed
The border collie is one of a precious few canny canines whose elite sense of smell can pinpoint a single specimen of the smothering, scrambling Chinese violet across a large area with minimal impact on the environment. ⌘ Read more
Nationals take action against official after MP accuses her of 'nasty' delivery to his home
The federal Member for Calare, Andrew Gee, has told parliament a package containing an "insulting" and "threatening" message was delivered to his home last week, with the alleged sender admitting it "when confronted by police". ⌘ Read more
Temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas could be further extended
Qatar says it is working with both sides to try and further extend the temporary ceasefire between Hamas and Israel. ⌘ Read more