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Orphaned flying fox pups take to the sky before even flapping their wings
Inundated with record numbers of baby bats, a Queensland wildlife group has flown 28 of their orphaned flying foxes to NSW to be cared for by volunteer "mums and dads". ⌘ Read more
Detective-turned-teacher draws on previous career to help kids learn from mock crime scenes
Luke Taylor quit as a police detective for mental health reasons. Now he's a teacher, and his former career is coming in handy. ⌘ Read more
Drunk, dangerous skippers face hefty fines and jail time under Christmas crackdown
Skippers navigating dangerously or under the influence of drugs and alcohol in Western Australia will face hefty fines and jail time, as new figures show on-water incidents claimed 57 lives in the past seven years. ⌘ Read more
Sean 'Diddy' Combs, Axl Rose and Bill Cosby have all been sued for historic sexual assaults in the past month. What's going on?**
More than 3,700 legal claims were filed in the 12 months the Adult Survivors Act was active, with many coming against big-name celebrities and a handful of politicians. ⌘ Read more
Australia Test great slams Warner over 'hero's send-off'
Retired fast bowler Mitchell Johnson launches an extraordinary attack on David Warner over his former Australian teammate's farewell Test series. ⌘ Read more
Paris attack near Eiffel Tower leaves tourist dead, two injured
The previously convicted 25-year-old attacker went after a German couple with a knife, killing the man, and then used a hammer to injure two others. ⌘ Read more
Live: History on the line as Kangaroos and Lions face off in AFLW grand final
North Melbourne and Brisbane meet at Princes Park with the AFLW premiership on the line, for a much-anticipated grand final encounter. Follow the action in our live blog. ⌘ Read more
Tobacco shop named in cigarette flyers appears to shut doors day after investigation launched
After an Adelaide suburban tobacco shop was featured in flyers advertising cigarettes for less than half the normal price, health authorities launched an investigation — and the shop now appears to have shut its doors. ⌘ Read more
Heavy snow and wind causes chaos across Europe and US
Snowstorms and heavy winds lash parts of Europe and the US, grounding flights at Munich's airport and knocking out power across the US's Pacific Northwest. ⌘ Read more
Wild storms lash New South Wales again leaving a trail of destruction
Severe thunderstorms have wreaked havoc leading to evacuations in Sydney and Berry, and hundreds of calls to emergency services. ⌘ Read more
Goat farming can be fun and profitable and in Queensland women are making it work
It's no secret that agriculture in Queensland is still dominated by men, but in the goat industry women are bucking the trend by doing the majority of animal husbandry with the smaller, "more loving" livestock. ⌘ Read more
Lance Morris and David Warner both named in Australia Test squad
Lance Morris may have a chance to start his highly anticipated international career after being named in the 14-man squad for the first Test against Pakistan, while David Warner appears set to be handed a fairytale end to his stellar career. ⌘ Read more
'Give us a private jet': Adelaide slams NBL travel schedule after record loss
Adelaide 36s coach CJ Bruton and star Dejan Vasiljevic urge the NBL to look at scheduling after suffering a heavy loss to Tasmania on the road. ⌘ Read more
'I'm so proud of you': Home Alone stars Macaulay Culkin and Catherine O'Hara reunite at Walk of Fame ceremony
Culkin is joined at the ceremony by his goddaughter Paris Jackson, siblings Rory and Quinn Culkin and actor Seth Green among others. ⌘ Read more
Victorian police warn drivers of speed cameras as part of wide-ranging industrial action
Victorian police and protective services officers begin industrial action as part of an escalating pay dispute with the state government. ⌘ Read more
There's a housing gold rush in Australia. Will you strike it rich?**
Our suburbs have been turned into goldfields, creating millions of paper millionaires, writes Gareth Hutchens. ⌘ Read more
Conservationists, scientists demand answers over prescribed burning of important swamps
Environmental groups call for the federal environment minister to intervene over the burning of ancient peat swamps. ⌘ Read more
Deaf and hard-of-hearing Coldplay fans let down by Perth show offered compensation
A group of Deaf and hard-of-hearing Coldplay fans say they were let down at the band's Perth show, having paid $220 for what they believed was an Auslan accessible ticket that included a number of services which were late or never provided. ⌘ Read more
'My heart stopped': Strikers joy as Heat beamoan 'game of margins'
The Adelaide Strikers are revelling in their heart-stopping three run win over the Brisbane Heat in the WBBL final, with Heat skipper Jess Jonassen regretting the difference two metres can make. ⌘ Read more
It's beginning to look a lot like burnout: How to take care of yourself before the holidays start
To finish the year feeling good, try putting these techniques into practice and prepare for a restful break, write Sophie Scott and Gordon Parker. ⌘ Read more
Booze law backlash in Top End as NT government accused of turning police into 'political pawns'
The Northern Territory government is describing itself as "dynamic and agile" for its snap decision to tighten liquor laws. Others say NT Labor's only taking action to win an election, writes Matt Garrick. ⌘ Read more
Greens move to establish Senate inquiry into allegations of price-gouging by Coles and Woolworths
The Greens say an inquiry can find a way to "dismantle" the power of Australia's two major supermarkets and bring down soaring grocery prices. ⌘ Read more
Baby 'critical' after alleged assault, 25yo man charged with grievous bodily harm
A man will face court today charged with grievous bodily harm to a child after police were called to the Royal Hobart Hospital on Friday morning. ⌘ Read more
'Huddo' is the heart and soul of this footy club where he's living his dream and getting lots of cuddles
Luke 'Huddo' Hudson, who lives with Down Syndrome, says there is always a way to achieve your dreams, even if you have to work out a unique way of getting there. ⌘ Read more
Jakara Anthony tops moguls podium, with fellow Australian Tess Coady claiming snowboarding silver
Olympic champion Jakara Anthony starts the season in dominant fashion with a World Cup moguls win in Ruka, while snowboarder Tess Coady has a successful return to the Beijing Olympic big air jump, winning silver. ⌘ Read more
Banned at home, anti-apartheid campaigner Neville Curtis fought for freedom abroad
Neville Curtis fled South Africa in 1974, smuggled onto an ocean liner bound for Australia. He continued to campaign against the apartheid-era South African government in Australia. ⌘ Read more
'You can't quit': CJ's marathon for charity didn't stop, even after injury
When he learned 60 men an hour take their lives globally, CJ wanted to do something to help. Project 60 saw him complete a 60km marathon every day for one month, starting before dawn each day. ⌘ Read more
Drones flying blood tests between regional hospitals in 'game changing' development for Queensland health care
In what is believed to be a Queensland first for public hospitals, drones are delivering blood tests and other healthcare items to speed up testing and analysis, and cut travel demands on staff. ⌘ Read more
'Dire and fatal consequences': Report reveals reason behind Australian icebreaker's refuelling debacle
The ABC has learned the RSV Nuyina "hit" Hobart's Tasman Bridge four times during computer simulations, and would have done so another 10 times if the virtual trial wasn't aborted. It's why the ship now has to make a 660-kilometre detour to refuel at a cost of almost a million dollars. ⌘ Read more
Exotic pest detected in Tasmania for first time in Harvey Norman bed
When Jenny Purtell bought a Harvey Norman flat-pack bed for her son, she wasn't expecting a live beetle to crawl out of the the slats. It turns out the beetle species has never been detected in Australia before. ⌘ Read more
Man, 91, arrested after 85-year-old wife found dead at home in Adelaide's west
Police say they are expecting to charge a 91-year-old man with murder after his 85-year-old wife was found dead in Findon. ⌘ Read more
How blind cricket's growth is making an impact across Australia
Blind cricket provides an opportunity for blind or vision impaired people to participate in one of Australia's most popular sports, and find a sense of community. ⌘ Read more
Israel pulls negotiators from peace talks as shelling continues in southern Gaza
In the clearest sign yet that a return to negotiations for further truces is unlikely, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu orders his negotiators to leave ceasefire talks being held in Qatar. ⌘ Read more
It's a crime most common in picturesque parts of town and largely goes unpunished. People have had enough
This year two separate tree massacres in Sydney's wavefront suburbs has shocked residents and councils, who are asking for tougher laws. ⌘ Read more
Reform of third-party rental apps stalls as 'brutal market' leaves applicants feeling powerless
The use of third-party platforms by real estate agents to manage rental applications is already firmly embedded in Australia's rental market, but some are concerned regulation has fallen behind. ⌘ Read more
'Crippling' injuries and a horror run of fixtures: Ange faces biggest Spurs test
Tottenham Hotspur has lost three straight Premier League matches and, with a trip to Manchester City on the cards plus a shocking injury list, Ange Postecoglou faces his toughest test. ⌘ Read more
A cheating husband, a famous writer and a mysterious disappearance: Agatha Christie's 11 missing days
She may have been the master of the genre, but the only Agatha Christie mystery that can never be solved is her own strange and scandalous disappearance. ⌘ Read more
November was wet. So what happened to El Niño?**
After two weeks of storms and heavy rainfall lashed Australia's eastern states, there's little doubt that it has been a very wet November for many, defying the odds of a dry weather for spring. So what happened to El Niño? ⌘ Read more
Federal government to use existing Coalition-era terror laws as a basis for new preventative detention regime
The ABC understands new legislation aimed at locking up some of the non-citizens released following last month's landmark High Court ruling will go to cabinet on Monday morning. ⌘ Read more
A stranger questioned Louise's ability to parent. Now she's expecting her second baby
Many parents with disability experience prejudice and a lack of support services. Here, we meet two mothers creating their own support networks and proving they can parent their way. ⌘ Read more
When Hamas's hostages smile and wave, this is what's actually going on
After 50 days of speculation about the hostages' welfare, this was a huge opportunity for Hamas to present a more human side, but most in the West saw straight through it. ⌘ Read more
Tara tried to save some of her pay going to tax but it ended up costing her thousands
Tara Byrne, a busy professional, was sold a deal that would reduce her taxable income and provide cost-of-living relief, but the car she signed up for ended up costing more than double its showroom price. ⌘ Read more
Why did generations of Australians grow up with names like Bing Crosby, Stalin and Hitler?**
Across northern Australia, some Aboriginal people have grown up bearing the names of Hollywood stars and fascist dictators. It's a link back to a dark chapter in history. ⌘ Read more
A new breed of super-fit athlete is discovering the rugged trails of Victoria's Grampians and climbers aren't happy about it
Western Victoria's jagged Grampians mountains have long been a favoured destination for hikers and climbers, but they're also emerging as a must for a new type of fitness fanatic. ⌘ Read more
Man in critical condition after being buried in a sand hole at a campsite on Bribie Island
The 25-year-old-man was flown to Brisbane's Alexandra Hospital on Saturday afternoon. ⌘ Read more
North Korea says interference with its satellites would be declaration of war
North Korea says it will consider any interference with its satellite operations a declaration of war and mobilise its war deterrence. ⌘ Read more
Australia commits to tripling of renewable energy capacity by end of decade
Australia joins more than 100 other countries across the globe in committing to a tripling of renewable energy capacity by the end of the decade in another coup for the organisers of this year's UN climate talks. ⌘ Read more
Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters target Israeli shipping line at Fremantle Port
Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters set up picket lines at Fremantle Port in an effort to prevent workers from loading a ship owned by an Israeli company. ⌘ Read more
New AUKUS space facility being built in WA's remote north-west
A high-tech facility is being built on Western Australia's remote north-west coast as part of AUKUS efforts to improve "deep-space object tracking". ⌘ Read more
Defending champion Buhai grabs Australian Open lead
South African Ashleigh Buhai is poised to claim back-to-back women's Australian Open crowns, while local hero Min Woo Lee shares the lead in the men's field heading into the final round. ⌘ Read more
WBBL final live: Table-topping Strikers take on red-hot Heat at Adelaide Oval
Defending champions Adelaide Strikers are in their third straight WBBL final, facing Brisbane Heat at Adelaide Oval. Check out the live scores and stats in our ScoreCentre. ⌘ Read more
After 30 years of dazzling Christmas lights displays, Peter and Lauraine Overton are calling time
Thousands of people descend on Mallee Street in Sydney's Quakers Hill every year to get a look at the Overtons' home, turning their quiet suburban street into a traffic snarl. ⌘ Read more
Law student one day, outback muster hand the next — Ruby's fulfilling two very different passions
In her 1999 emerald-green SUV, Ruby Buchanan travels around the New South Wales outback as a contract musterer. Yet musterer isn't her only title — Ruby is also studying to become a lawyer. ⌘ Read more
'Fun, exciting, painful': Min Woo Lee's coach Ritchie Smith reflects on tutoring Australia's man of the moment
Min Woo Lee has shot into the public eye following his brilliant win at the Australia PGA Championship a week ago, but he has never been the easiest player to train, according to his coach. ⌘ Read more
Queensland A-G defends premier against old guard calling for 'new model' leader
Former Labor Party ministers have told Annastacia Palaszczuk to go before next year's state election but Yvette D'Ath says that leadership speculation does not extend to the caucus. ⌘ Read more
Driver charged with assault after teenage pedestrian injured by car at Strathalbyn
A driver will face court charged with offences including aggravated assault after a 15-year-old boy was struck by a car south-east of Adelaide, police say. ⌘ Read more
Someone 'had to die' before Lucy could access life-saving dialysis in her home town
First nations people are at a greater risk of developing chronic kidney disease. But, Indigenous patients in WA's regions can wait years before getting a dialysis placement near home. ⌘ Read more
'It's magic': How gliding has given Godfrey a thrilling new perspective on life after his wife's death
At 76, rookie glider Godfrey Lowe concedes he's got a lot to learn, but says his new hobby is "absolutely magical" and has given him a new perspective on life. ⌘ Read more
Aurora Australis 'sparkles' across skies as far north as inland NSW
Shutterbugs and stargazers were last night directing their eyes and their lenses upwards at the Aurora Australis, with the iridescent sky show detected in southern and central Australia. ⌘ Read more
From the makeshift recording studio of his wardrobe, Fiula dreams of conquering the world
Inspired by fellow Indigenous artist The Kid LAROI, Fiula Havili records his music from his bedroom. He says he's inspired by everything around him, from the land to his experience as a teenager in the outback. ⌘ Read more
Australia to put AI to the test tracking Chinese submarines
Australia will join the US and UK in testing a new way of tracking Chinese submarines using artificial intelligence. The announcement comes a fortnight after Australian naval divers were injured in an incident with a Chinese warship. ⌘ Read more
Couple separated by bushfire furious over five-day mobile service outage during emergency
Annie and Allan were in the process of rebuilding the home they lost during the Black Summer bushfires when Allan had to defend it again without the support of RFS alerts or triple-0 calls. ⌘ Read more
Worimi man Joshua Gilbert has forged a successful career in farming — but he's an exception to the rule
The fourth-generation Worimi grazier and PhD candidate has researched the barriers faced by Indigenous farmers and believes there are ways to help them find successful careers in agriculture. ⌘ Read more
Pod of pink dolphins trapped in Bolivian river rescued
The pod of dolphins, which had become stuck in a shallow body of water, was rescued and relocated in an attempt to preserve the iconic but mysterious species. ⌘ Read more
Live: Matildas face Canada in first of two December friendlies
After bundling them out of the 2023 Women's World Cup group stage, the Matildas are now on the Canadians' turf to close out this remarkable year in style. ⌘ Read more
Judge rejects Trump's claim of immunity in election interference case
A US judge rules Donald Trump is not immune from prosecution in his election interference case finding there is no legal basis for concluding that US presidents cannot face criminal charges once they are no longer in office. ⌘ Read more
Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2023: Fighting crabs and friendly turtles round out People's Choice finalists
Two Australian photographers were chosen from 50,000 entries to make it to the People's Choice shortlist. ⌘ Read more
The numbers that show Cameron Bancroft is in pole position for a Test recall
Cameron Bancroft has put down some serious red ball numbers as the Sheffield Shield heads to its mid-season hibernation, but will it be enough for him to get back into the Test team? ⌘ Read more
Old pub's new-look reno close to NBA champion Luc Longley's heart
Luc Longley and his wife, chef Anna Gare, are part of a group of local investors who have bought the historic Denmark Hotel in Western Australia with plans to renovate the popular watering hole. ⌘ Read more
When Oz Malik watched TV as a kid, Muslim characters were scarce. He's hoping to change that
Oz Malik began devouring films in primary school, but growing up he realised very quickly there were few Muslim men on Western television. ⌘ Read more
How this week's wild storms might affect your Christmas Day lunch
More than 80 oyster farms on the NSW South Coast remain closed after severe storms and flooding hit this week. It's a flip of the coin as to whether they'll be open in time for Christmas. ⌘ Read more
Tokyo Olympic bronze medalist Harry Garside wins ticket to Paris Games
Tokyo Olympics boxing bronze medallist Harry Garside will chase Australia's first gold medal in the sport after earning qualification with a Pacific Games win. ⌘ Read more
Inmate charged with stabbing George Floyd's killer 22 times
The complaint alleges that while incarcerated at Federal Correctional Institution Tucson, John Turscak, 52, stabbed Derek Chauvin about 22 times "with an improvised knife". ⌘ Read more
The mysterious creature with 'bizarre' anatomy that once roamed Australia
Palorchestes was an ancient, blind, sharp-toothed animal that also boasted an elephant-like trunk. It lived for millions of years in pockets of Australia, but its fossils are extremely rare. ⌘ Read more
Why 'bodybuilding fish' could meet the world's growing hunger for seafood
Researchers find that a simple exercise regime can help fish grow much faster and be more tolerant to disease. ⌘ Read more
'We've always been here': Lesbian art group pushes for representation in prestigious landscape painting prize
After identifying a lack of representation in past Glover Prize entries, a group of older lesbians are taking matters into their own hands. Employing the mediums of photography, collage and paint, members of the Soup Collective are working together to challenge the idea of the "individual genius artists". ⌘ Read more
Ariarne Titmus's Canadian rival sends warning shot ahead of Paris Games
American swimming legend Katie Ledecky has lost a 400 metres freestyle race in a US pool for the first time in 11 years, with Summer McIntosh gaining revenge for her World Championship defeat by winning gold at the US Open swimming championships. ⌘ Read more
Sandra Day O'Connor, the first female justice on the US Supreme Court, dies aged 93
Sandra Day O'Connor, whose centrist views and shrewd negotiating skills allowed her to steer the nation's law for much of her quarter-century tenure, dies at the age of 93. ⌘ Read more
Is Australia's craft brewing gold rush over, or can the industry bounce back?**
Australia's once-booming craft beer industry is navigating troubled waters, with many brewers struggling to stay afloat. ⌘ Read more
Why Australia's employment services network needs to stop prioritising profits over people
Australia's experiment with 'marketisation' of employment services has failed, and we must refocus on helping unemployed people, a new parliamentary report says. ⌘ Read more
World War II veteran Keith Fowler dies at 103
Mr Fowler was the last surviving member of his machine gun battalion and was one of more than 22,000 Australians taken prisoner by the Japanese. ⌘ Read more
'I hope this helps people to understand': How a film about racism and a rugby tour in 1972 still resonates today
In Julian Dennison's new flick Uproar, his character's life echoes his own experiences of navigating culture, racism and ethics, all while going through the truly formative adventure that is attending an all-boys high school. ⌘ Read more
Illegally dumped vapes causing fires daily in Queensland recycling facilities due to exploding lithium-ion batteries
Disposable vapes are causing a spike in fires at recycling plants with industry experts saying they're battling at least five fires a day in Queensland alone and an increasing risk in other states due to lithium-ion batteries. ⌘ Read more
George Santos expelled from US congress after fraud findings over botox and OnlyFans — and one last shock claim
Just before his fate was sealed by a history-making vote to expel him from congress, the New York Republican found himself at the centre of another shocking allegation. ⌘ Read more
Surfers around the world are obsessed with wave pools, so why aren't there more in Australia?**
Wave pools are popping up everywhere — even in the Middle East — but there is still just one in surfing-mad Australia. Designers and developers say it's not for lack of trying. ⌘ Read more
Former teenage girlfriend of Chris Dawson settles lawsuit against New South Wales
The woman, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, claims she was groomed and sexually abused by the former teacher at a public school on Sydney's northern beaches in the 1970s and 1980s. ⌘ Read more
New-look Australia loses fourth T20 against India
India seals the T20 international series after putting Australia in a spin to win the fourth match fairly comfortably in Raipur. ⌘ Read more
Adelaide Strikers leg spinner pushes for national selection
Adelaide Strikers bowler Amanda-Jade Wellington is expected to be a key player in tonight's Women's Big Bash League final, but she hasn't been able to get a spot in the national team. ⌘ Read more
South Korea is desperate for more babies — just not in cafes or restaurants, please
The number of no-kids zones in South Korea has exploded in the past decade, but some parents say it's creating a culture where children are unwelcome and restricted from learning how to behave in public. ⌘ Read more
Casket holding Cleveland Dodd's body lowered into the ground on Yamaji country after boy's death in custody
Hundreds of mourners gather for the funeral service for the teenager who died inside WA's juvenile detention system. ⌘ Read more
Search for mysterious websites using unlicensed Pokémon branding leads from Sydney to computer in Ukraine
A search for the operator of mysterious websites using unlicensed Pokémon branding to spruik an upcoming game has proved trickier than catching the Nintendo characters themselves. ⌘ Read more
When you're on the 'wrong' side of club-ready, where do you go to dance?**
This week, singer Jessie Ware re-lit the disco fire in my soul enough to make me want to go out dancing. But where? There's no dance scene for women my age anymore – and maybe it's been ever thus, writes Virginia Trioli. ⌘ Read more
'Hate attacks, death threats': Unprecedented rise in Islamophobia and anti-Semitism amid Israel-Gaza war
Islamophobic and antisemitic incidents in Australia are at unprecedented levels as the Israel-Gaza war rages. ⌘ Read more
Israeli leaflet drop warns southern Gaza of coming conflict
After the collapse of the week-long truce, fighting has resumed with Israeli warplanes pounding Gaza while Hamas sent rockets from the enclave into nearby towns. ⌘ Read more
After the floods comes the feast, as rare birds relish heavy rain
With its soft, twittering tune and brilliantly bright plumage, the scarlet-chested parrot is one of Australia's rarely sighted birds that is rejoicing in recent rain in South Australia's Riverland. ⌘ Read more
Long COVID research offers 'light at the end of the tunnel', finding symptoms ease over time
Giuliano Gaspri spent eight months in hospital with COVID. He's part of a study of long COVID patients which hasn't found the cause, but did find life can return to normal with time. ⌘ Read more
What is COP28? Here's what to expect at this year's UN climate talks
Talks about how to wean the world off fossil fuels are taking place in one of the globe's leading petrostates. Massive increases in green energy and who should pay will be up for discussion. ⌘ Read more
From a secret location in the Top End, these soldiers use ancient techniques to defend Australia
In an era of spy satellites and nuclear submarines, Australia's vast northern borders are still being defended by squadrons of soldiers using techniques that are thousands of years old. ⌘ Read more
'Shrinkflation' is becoming more widespread, but there's one thing shoppers can do to avoid it
The product feels lighter, or it's smaller, and you can't quite put your finger on the change… but there is a change. Shrinkflation is becoming more widespread, but can anything be done about it, asks David Taylor. ⌘ Read more
Three young actors took to the stage in keffiyehs. A bitter and dangerous debate was unleashed
What happened in the aftermath of the Sydney Theatre Company performance is a reflection of how the latest conflict in the Middle East has erupted into bitter and dangerous reductionism in political debates in Australia, writes Laura Tingle. ⌘ Read more