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Five-month-old baby girl died after being 'severely shaken by an adult', coronial inquest hears
An inquest is examining the brief life of the baby girl, who died after suffering brain injuries just months after her mother tried to terminate the pregnancy. WARNING: This article contains details that readers may find distressing. ⌘ Read more
Live: ASX to fall ahead of Reserve Bank decision, Wall Street rally loses steam as gold falls from record high
The local share market is set to fall from its 10-week high in morning trade, ahead of the Reserve Bank's board meeting, which is likely to result in interest rates staying on hold. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
New footage captures world's largest iceberg on the move, escaping Antarctica after decades grounded
Days after scientists declared the enormous iceberg was on the move, a research team documents their "incredibly lucky" encounter with the almost 4,000-square-kilometre berg as it drifts out of Antarctica. ⌘ Read more
Police believe restaurant arson linked to Melbourne's tobacco store fires
Police release vision of an arson attack on a Docklands restaurant that detectives believe is linked to a series of fires at tobacco stores across Melbourne. ⌘ Read more
Reflecting on a year that started in controversy and ended with champagne
Oscar Piastri was a shining light in his rookie Formula 1 season, entering the year in controversy and ending it as a revelation. ⌘ Read more
Worries about bushfire safety and drinking water supply in marina development that never took off
Residents and property owners in a town in South Australia's south-east are growing increasingly frustrated at services being reduced in what they had hoped would be an idyllic place to retire. ⌘ Read more
Traditional owners of toxic McArthur River Mine seek to speed up sacred site protection talks
Traditional owners have set up a new negotiating body to try to speed up sacred site and compensation talks with mining giant Glencore over the toxic McArthur River Mine in the Northern Territory. ⌘ Read more
Former US ambassador to Bolivia charged with spying for Cuba
The Justice Department will allege that for more than 40 years, the former diplomat served as a Cuban agent and at one time praised the late Cuban leader Fidel Castro as "Comandante". ⌘ Read more
Annastacia Palaszczuk is a premier on the ropes and the punches keep coming
As a state government, sometimes a good old-fashioned fight with the feds can pay off politically, especially in a parochial state like Queensland, writes Jessica van Vonderen. ⌘ Read more
Suffering fires and multiple floods, Gippsland expects more after third bout of extremes in two months
The Victorian community is resilient but experiencing fatigue as it battles multiple extreme weather events in a short time span, with more rain forecast in the state's east from Thursday. ⌘ Read more
Why do private schools get more holidays than public schools?**
It's that time of year when it seems the more school fees parents pay, the less time their children spend in school. Why the differences? ⌘ Read more
SA Water seeks to increase water bills 3.5 per cent above inflation in latest business plan
The corporation says the increases could equal a $71 a year increase over the next four years, but are required to maintain service standards and meet its expenditure requirements. ⌘ Read more
Previously secret report raises doubts about $45 billion Defence program
The navy removed a requirement for "value for money" from the tender process for its $45 billion future frigate program, with previously secret documents also revealing the Department of Defence selected a controversial British warship design despite being aware of potential risks. ⌘ Read more
'Not just about silica': Study finds alternatives to engineered stone bench tops may not be safe
New research shows silica isn't the only component in engineered stone products that's a cause for concern with researchers finding higher metal content in alternative products can also damage the lungs. ⌘ Read more
Drunk guests, strange intimacy and profound trust: What's behind our love affair with radio?**
From strange intimacy to the thrill of the unpredictable, radio offers something no other form of media can match. ⌘ Read more
Your nose is the window to your brain — and some potentially deadly infections
The shortest distance from the outside world to your brain is up your nose. While this is fantastic for detecting odours, it can be deadly when dangerous microbes use this pathway, writes Dr Lynn Nazareth. ⌘ Read more
The sneaky breast cancer I almost missed — and how other women can look out for it
Four years after being diagnosed with a form of breast cancer that's hard to detect, ABC journalist Mary Lloyd goes back to her doctors to find out how women can look out for it. ⌘ Read more
Rise in medicinal cannabis clinics with dedicated GPs caters to exponential growth in legal drug use
More people are using medical cannabis than ever, but does the explosion in clinics and online services meet the holistic approach to healthcare? ⌘ Read more
'Clear it would be a disaster': Sydney's Rozelle Interchange issues will be ongoing, road experts say
Sydney drivers are promised road works set to start tonight will bring some relief at the problem-plagued "spaghetti junction", but some experts say the project was fundamentally flawed. ⌘ Read more
'Billion dollars down the drain': Families feel the loss of NDIS fraud and error ahead of review
The National Disability Insurance Scheme lost an estimated $1.4 billion through "payment errors" including fraud and over-claiming last financial year, a five-fold increase from two years ago. ⌘ Read more
Israel may have known about Hamas' plan to attack a year ago. But it's not the first time it has misjudged a threat
This is hardly the first time a military institution has dismissed the capacity of a potential adversary with catastrophic outcomes. And it is not the first time for Israel, writes Mick Ryan. ⌘ Read more
Australia and Papua New Guinea poised to sign major bilateral security agreement
The agreement is expected to focus heavily on Papua New Guinea's internal security, with PNG looking to Australia to do more to help train and bolster its police force. ⌘ Read more
Gaza claims women and children most killed in Israeli strikes
As Israel strikes continue throughout Gaza human rights organisations say babies were left to die in Al-Nasr hospital after shelling took place. ⌘ Read more
Kim Jong Un pushes for baby boom in address to North Korean mothers
The United Nations Population Fund estimates that as of 2023 the fertility rate, or the average number of children being born to a woman in North Korea, stood at 1.8. ⌘ Read more
Westpac outage has some customers unable to access their accounts
Westpac says some of its customers are "experiencing issues" accessing their accounts, due to an apparent online outage. ⌘ Read more
'Like a nightmare': NT remote community without water for three days amid severe heat
Residents of a community in north-east Arnhem Land say they had no access to running water across three days and received no communication about when the outage would be fixed. ⌘ Read more
'A lot of dollars, not a lot of benefit': Experts call for Suburban Rail Loop to be scrapped
On the eve of the Victorian government's signing of a multi-billion dollar contract for Melbourne's Suburban Rail Loop, experts are calling for Australia's biggest and most expensive infrastructure project to be scrapped. ⌘ Read more
Chinese bulk carrier officer 'absent-minded' when he dumped waste off WA coast, court hears
Between 2,000 and 3,000 litres of bilge water containing sulphur and other waste was dumped into the ocean near Esperance in 2020. The company that owns the ship and its captain could face hefty penalties. ⌘ Read more
Education union and SA government reach agreement on teacher pay increase
The Australian Education Union's executive recommends its members accept the revised enterprise agreement, which would deliver pay rises over four years, to avoid a third strike in as many months. ⌘ Read more
Police officers removed from remote NT community to fill gaps in Alice Springs roster
The police union says NT Police is struggling to fill the roster for Operation Drina, set up to target alcohol-related offending and anti-social behaviour in Alice Springs. ⌘ Read more
Man released from immigration detention after High Court ruling charged with indecent assault
A man released from immigration detention as a result of a recent High Court ruling is charged with two counts of indecent assault. ⌘ Read more
Australia strengthens regional defence ties with France with both countries keen to move on from AUKUS controversy
Both countries want to reset relationships that soured when Australia ditched a lucrative multi-billion dollar submarine contract with the French company Naval Group so it could join AUKUS. ⌘ Read more
Outback city split over where to put statue of patron saint
A bronze statue of St Barbara is returned to the heart of Australia's gold mining capital, but many people feel it should have stayed where it was, near a memorial wall dedicated to those who have died working in the sector. ⌘ Read more
Adelaide man accused of murdering Maria Dimasi phoned police on the night of her death, court hears
The Port Adelaide Magistrates Court hears Francesco Dimasi, who is charged with murdering his 85-year-old wife in Adelaide's west, was heavily intoxicated on the night he allegedly killed his wife. WARNING: This story contains distressing details. ⌘ Read more
Who are Yemen's Houthi rebels, and what part are they playing is the Israel-Gaza war?**
Attacks on shipping in the southern Red Sea have heightened fears of the Israel-Gaza war spreading, with the US military saying three commercial ships were attacked by Yemen's Iran-allied Houthi movement. ⌘ Read more
'Do not have time to go back': Triage nurse defends not taking 5yo Rozalia Spadafora's blood pressure before her death
An ACT Coroner's Court inquest is considering mistakes made by Canberra Hospital staff that delayed the diagnosis of five-year-old Canberra girl Rozalia Spadafora before her death. ⌘ Read more
Olympic rower in custody on domestic violence charges after magistrate refuses bail
A magistrate refuses bail for Olympic rowing silver medallist Simon Burgess who has been charged with domestic violence offences in Tasmania. ⌘ Read more
Vigilante who kidnapped, tortured and executed Victorian dad sentenced to life behind bars
Albert Thorn was "at the heart" of the savage assault and murder of Bradley Lyons in 2018. He will be nearing 90 by the time he is eligible for parole. ⌘ Read more
Cattle industry seeking up to $900 million to settle live export ban class action
The group from northern Australia's cattle industry has been negotiating with the federal government over the compensation figure for three years, and has twice knocked back an offer of $215 million. ⌘ Read more
'Wild Thing' Lance Morris ready for Test debut this summer
Lance Morris is back in Test calculations after recovering from his back injury and he says he feels better equipped than ever for a debut. ⌘ Read more
Life-saving overdose reversal drug to be more widely available, but advocates say they're 'celebrating crumbs'
Addiction support services say a new Victorian government program opening up access to a life-saving overdose-reversal drug is a good step, but they wish it had happened much sooner. ⌘ Read more
Woman told to stop taking medication so she could 'plead insanity' before attempted smothering, court hears
An Adelaide woman accused of attempting to smother a paralysed man who was recovering at a rehabilitation centre from a separate alleged axe attack, is released on bail. ⌘ Read more
Prosecution alleges 'the two fought together': CCTV showing Angus Beaumont's fatal stabbing played to court
Prosecution tells the court alleged murderers aren't "scared little boys", arguing Angus Beaumont was not "a serious threat" — rather, he was protecting a friend. ⌘ Read more
How will the new 'preventative detention' regime for released immigration detainees work?**
For weeks now the federal government has been wrestling with what to do about scores of immigration detainees it was forced into releasing. So what's the proposed preventative detention regime? ⌘ Read more
Potential cyclone brewing over Coral Sea could cross Australian coast
The BOM says a tropical low over the Solomon Islands is likely to develop into a severe storm that might head our way. ⌘ Read more
Wagyu beef producer fined $140,000 after farmhand electrocuted while stacking hay
Adrian Wilde, 29, was working at the cattle feedlot in western Victoria when the telehandler boom attached to his truck made contact with powerlines. ⌘ Read more
Climbers killed, survivors found after Indonesia volcano erupts
Rescuers find more survivors and recover bodies but further search efforts are suspended after another small eruption at Mount Marapi, which has been active since January. ⌘ Read more
Anger as six-day Telstra outage forces businesses to close and residents to stock up on Optus sim cards
Telstra has apologised after a faulty part has left business owners and residents in a north west NSW town in a service blackout. ⌘ Read more
Family outburst in court as man sentenced for 'callous' disposal of body is eligible for parole
The stepsister of murdered woman Danielle Easy tells a court during the sentencing of Justin Dilosa that she hopes he "rots", as he becomes eligible for parole due to time already served. ⌘ Read more
Beyoncé gets cinemas dancing, Good Things gets rained out, and The Bachelors are back
All the entertainment news you need — from the viral horror game taking over YouTube, to the rundown on the three Bachelors looking for love. ⌘ Read more
Labor MP Peta Murphy dies after battle with breast cancer
Prime Minster Anthony Albanese, in announcing the death of Peta Murphy, praised the contribution the 50-year-old made to public life. ⌘ Read more
Boy who told triple-0 operator he was going to kill people admits firing shots into Perth school
A 15-year-old who sparked fears of an American-style school shooting pleads guilty to endangering the lives of staff and students at Atlantis Beach Baptist College in Perth's north. ⌘ Read more
You've heard about JobKeeper, now we need HomeKeeper
Applying the logic of JobKeeper to create a HomeKeeper program could save a lot of working-class mortgagors from losing their homes, writes Chris Wallace. ⌘ Read more
Supernatural star Mark Sheppard recovering after six 'massive' heart attacks
Actor Mark Sheppard, best known for playing demon Crowley on television series Supernatural, says he collapsed in his kitchen and had to be brought "back from [the] dead" four times. ⌘ Read more
Welcome to the Summer of Davey: Warner's farewell tour already providing much-needed spark
A quiet build-up to Australia's summer of cricket has been punctuated by the great David Warner debate, but whatever your feelings about the retiring opener, he has already provided the spark this series needs, writes Dean Bilton. ⌘ Read more
Five quick hits — Shocking sideline leg break and attack on head of security in week 13 of NFL
A New Orleans sideline staff member suffers a gruesome broken leg, the Eagles' head of security is punched in the face by a 49er, and College Football sees an "unfathomable" snub. Here are the five quick hits from NFL week 13. ⌘ Read more
Rabbit numbers have boomed in recent years. Here's how the looming El Niño dry might change that
Australia's rabbit population has boomed during these past wet years, but drying conditions should finally give landholders a chance to fight back. ⌘ Read more
91-year-old man charged over alleged murder of 'loved' nonna
A 91-year-old man has been charged with murder and refused bail after his wife was found dead at a home in Adelaide's western suburbs over the weekend. ⌘ Read more
Jeremy Hanson dumped as deputy leader of Canberra Liberals after spill
Canberra Liberals member Jeremy Hanson loses the deputy leadership of the party to opposition health spokeswoman Leanne Castley. ⌘ Read more
WA coroner finds supervision leading up to death of disabled girl 'woefully substandard'
A girl who was born with a "severe form" of cerebral palsy died with high levels of codeine in her system, which her mother and her mother's friends denied giving her. ⌘ Read more
'Pinch points' causing traffic gridlock around Rozelle Interchange set for urgent overhaul
Transport Minister John Graham acknowledges "real frustrations for motorists", some who have had their peak-hour commutes blow out by over an hour. ⌘ Read more
Star sisters help Australia end New Zealand's record unbeaten streak with victory at the Dubai Sevens
Maddison and Teagan Levi star for Australia as the Aussies snap New Zealand's 41-game winning streak in the Rugby Sevens. ⌘ Read more
McLaren partner with Great Barrier Reef Foundation in climate pledge
The Great Barrier Reef Foundation's managing director says the partnership with McLaren will be vital for the organisation's efforts to restore the reef. ⌘ Read more
Outrage in Ballarat at white supremacists march, 15yo questioned over banned Nazi salute
The "unplanned demonstration" took place as the city was celebrating the 169th anniversary of the Eureka Stockade. ⌘ Read more
Rule changes let netballers 'never laugh so much' as they play the game they love
Walking netball is enabling people of all ages and abilities to get on the court. But it could also be a key to tackling loneliness, especially in regional Australia. ⌘ Read more
Man charged after 10-month-old baby dies following alleged 'shaking' assault
A 25-year-old Tasmanian man is charged after allegedly causing grievous bodily harm to a baby boy by violently shaking him. ⌘ Read more
Once home to a pair of the world's largest pears, this fruit dynasty houses 160 years of orchard innovation
The longevity of Greenhill Orchards comes down to the dedication of the Yeomans family, innovation, and their love of all things fruit. ⌘ Read more
Aussies soar to more World Cup medals in aerials, snowboard cross
Danielle Scott and Belle Brockhoff have continued Australia's brilliant start to the snow season, both claiming FIS World Cup medals to bring Australia's tally to four. ⌘ Read more
Powerhouse Museum to shut for three years as new refurbishment designs for the Sydney hub unveiled
The $250 million renovation will include a new outdoor public space, exhibition areas and entrance leading from Central train station. ⌘ Read more
Live: ASX set for strong gains as Origin takeover vote looms today
Australian share market futures are up nearly 1 per cent, while the fate of energy producer and retailer Origin will be decided in Sydney this afternoon. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. ⌘ Read more
'I had to move past the shame': How Meran solved her clutter problem head on
Meran felt demoralised and a sense of shame living among clutter and disorganisation, until she opened her door to those willing to help. ⌘ Read more
'Slap in the face': Hundreds rally to save local GP clinic after success of southern campaign
A small community in north-west Tasmania hopes it can replicate a successful grassroots campaign in the state's south and keep its local GP clinic from closing its doors after 45 years of service. ⌘ Read more
How one moment of the 2000 Sydney Paralympics Games changed Tom's life
Now a professional wheelchair basketballer, Tom O'Neill-Thorne can draw a direct link between his rise through the game and the night he watched the opening ceremony of the Sydney Paralympics more than 20 years ago. ⌘ Read more
Manchester City fume as Spurs secure stunning point after controversial finish
Tottenham upsets the Premier League form guide to earn a thrilling 3-3 draw with Manchester City, with a 90th-minute equaliser giving Spurs their first point in over a month. ⌘ Read more
With Christmas just around the corner, these crustaceans are in high demand
A fourth-generation farmer says orders for yabbies are going gangbusters again this festive period, as people look for affordable seafood alternatives for Christmas lunch. ⌘ Read more
The government wasted $326m on this remote town. Local-led solutions are helping solve its development issues
Despite not having a rate base and barely any revenue streams, an isolated town is tackling a decades-old housing and infrastructure crisis. ⌘ Read more
Pentagon aware of reports US warship attacked in Red Sea by Houthi rebels
Yemen's Houthi movement says its navy attacked two Israeli ships after they ignored unspecified warnings, with reports a US warship was also attacked. ⌘ Read more
Australia's median property price is now at a record high. Here's what's happening in your capital city
Australian property values are expected to stabilise as more homes come up for sale and buyers remain wary of high borrowing costs. Here's how your capital city fared in November. ⌘ Read more
The 'soul destroying' situation behind Australia's shrinking dairy industry
Do you know where your milk comes from? Chances are if you are in Queensland it's travelled through two states from a dairy up to 2,000 kilometres away. ⌘ Read more
'You don't look autistic': The reality of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Busting myths and stereotypes about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is important as it helps people to avoid making assumptions, write Anna Hennessy and Aiden Marks. ⌘ Read more
'Extraordinary sacrifice' of SA police officer killed in line of duty to be commemorated at public funeral
While today's funeral for SA Police Brevet Sergeant Jason Doig will commemorate the life of an officer shot dead in the line of duty, the premier says it will also provide an opportunity to acknowledge the risks taken by those who "put themselves in harm's way" to protect the community. ⌘ Read more
'Out of step with expectations': The rules allowing insurers to discriminate on mental health grounds
Belle Grati sought help after a sexual assault and her mother's death. Those two traumas would later see her denied coverage for life insurance. ⌘ Read more
This doctor is the 'guinea pig' in a high risk attempt to save his life. And he's filming it
Professor Richard Scolyer's colleagues have designed a high-stakes experiment to fight his brain tumour, using the very treatment they pioneered for melanoma. ⌘ Read more
Simon stores all his soft plastics at home, still waiting for a solution 12 months after REDcycle program collapse
Simon Mallender is determined not to let a single piece of recyclable soft plastic he has used make it into landfill. ⌘ Read more
'We all got AI-ed': The Australian jobs being lost to AI under the radarRead more
Bathroom rules, new handshakes and a privilege paradox: what Max has learnt as a trans man
An 'out-of-body experience' set Max Simensen on a course to changing his life and living authentically. He shares what he has learnt along the way. ⌘ Read more
Israel continues to bombard Gaza, says 800 tunnel shafts uncovered
Israeli strikes hit a refugee camp and southern cities where Gazans were previously evacuated to, as its military claimed it uncovered 800 shafts linked to Hamas's tunnel network. ⌘ Read more
Gold Coast mayor scraps bid to host 2026 Commonwealth Games
Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate confirmed the city would be pulling out of the running to host the games. ⌘ Read more
T20 live: Aussies look to end series against India on winning note
India has already won the T20 series on home soil, but Australia can still salvage some pride with victory in the final match. Follow our live ScoreCentre. ⌘ Read more
Ukraine claims surrendering soldiers were 'executed' by Russian troops
Ukraine launches an enquiry into the alleged execution of two soldiers ar the hands of their Russian counterparts. ⌘ Read more
Serious violent and sexual offenders could be locked up again under new preventative detention regime
Serious violent and sexual offenders released following last month's landmark High Court ruling on indefinite detention could soon be behind bars again under proposed laws to expand Australia's preventative detention regime. ⌘ Read more
Philippines coast guard says presence of more than 135 Chinese maritime vessels is 'alarming'
The Philippines Coast Guard says the maritime vessels were "scattered" within Whitsun Reef, about 320 kilometres west of Palawan Island and more than 1,000 kilometres from China's Hainan Island. ⌘ Read more
Sydney's City West Link to get extra lane space to ease Rozelle Interchange congestion
Construction will begin this week to build extra lane space on the City West Link following a chaotic opening for the Rozelle Interchange, but drivers won't see the benefits until next week. ⌘ Read more
Buhai denies Lee to defend Australian Open crown
Ashleigh Buhai holds on to become the first back-to-back women's Australian Open champion in more than a decade, fighting off a late challenge from local hero Minjee Lee. ⌘ Read more
Five quick hits: Lions silence the doubters as AFLW's best stands up on grand final day
The Brisbane Lions have had to do it the hard way, but they are AFLW champions again. Here are five quick hits from a grand final win over North Melbourne to remember. ⌘ Read more
Suicides, bankruptcies, marriage breakdowns: Could this be a watershed moment for Australia's scandal-prone franchising industry?**
The franchising industry has been besieged by numerous scandals and many reviews in recent years, but little has changed. Now a new government review could be a watershed moment — so long as it gets it right, writes Adele Ferguson. ⌘ Read more
'Like being in a Bluey episode': Bluey's World set to open in Queensland
Fans will be able to visit a life-sized recreation of Bluey's family home. ⌘ Read more
Who's responsible if artificial intelligence goes wrong in hospitals — and other big questions about AI in health care, answered
Artificial intelligence is already being used in health care. But what do consumers think of that, and how should their answers shape how it's used in the future? ⌘ Read more
Hugo breaks barriers on world stage for people living with disability
Hugo Taheny, who is ranked world number one in shot-put and discus among those living with a disability, says he is determined to break more records. ⌘ Read more
Three killed in bomb attack on Catholic mass in Philippines
Authorities are investigating the explosion, which took place in a university gymnasium at Mindanao State University. ⌘ Read more