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SA council to apply for exemption to new 'unrealistic' default speed limits on beaches
New lowered beach speed limits were introduced in South Australia last week, but one regional council will apply for an exemption to the rules. ⌘ Read more
Queensland sex workers label laws 'draconian' amid push to decriminalise industry
Dozens of people have rallied in Brisbane's CBD to decriminalise sex work in Queensland. ⌘ Read more
Man sued for allegedly making 'deepfake' pornography of high-profile Australian women
An Australian man who is being sued for allegedly making "deepfake" pornography of high-profile Australian women has admitted he continued to publish similar images, even after he was ordered by a court not to. ⌘ Read more
A shark sighting has shut down a popular lake in Darwin. It's happened before
The report is the latest in a string of sinister sightings at Lake Alexander. So what's going on at Darwin's beachside, man-made lake? ⌘ Read more
South Australia records worst month on record of ambulance ramping
Ambulances spent 4,285 hours — the equivalent of 178 days — ramped outside public hospitals in November, new figures reveal. ⌘ Read more
Telstra fined $3 million after admitting overcharging customers for third time in three years
Telstra is refunding $21 million to 6,532 customers, mostly small businesses, after charging customers for inactive ADSL services between 2012 and 2023. ⌘ Read more
WA Cricket chief Christina Matthews resigning after 12 years, saying it is 'right time' to step away
Long-serving and highly decorated WA Cricket chief executive Christina Matthews announces her resignation from the role, saying she is "proud to be stepping aside with the game in excellent health". ⌘ Read more
Thought only female mozzies sucked blood? Not according to these 130-million-year-old male mozzies
It's a fact often trotted out at summer barbecues when mosquitoes are buzzing around — only female mozzies drink blood. But new research suggests that may not have always been the case. ⌘ Read more
Government refuses to say how many released detainees would go back to detention
An at-times-firey media conference marks the first time the attorney-general, immigration minister and home affairs minister have faced journalists together since the landmark High Court ruling that found indefinite detention to be illegal. ⌘ Read more
Indigenous elder says government pressured her to alter application opposing mine near massacre site
More than 15,000 artefacts have been found in test pit excavations of the site near the 1818 massacre of six Aboriginal people camped by the Minnamurra River. ⌘ Read more
Live: Matildas face Canada in final friendly of 2023
After getting thumped 5-0 on Saturday, the Matildas are hoping to end 2023 on a more positive note as they face old foes Canada in their last friendly of the year. ⌘ Read more
Adelaide 36ers sack coach CJ Bruton
The 36ers says the club and CJ Bruton had mutually decided to part ways. The current assistant coach, Scott Ninnis, will fill the role for the rest of the season. ⌘ Read more
Guy Sebastian's former manager to face retrial after embezzlement convictions quashed
The Court of Appeal orders a retrial on allegations Titus Day embezzled more than $600,000 from his former client. ⌘ Read more
Supreme Court judge charged with emotional abuse accused of 'tracking a person using technology'
Court documents have detailed the nature of the accusations against Supreme Court Justice Gregory Geason — which include "verbal abuse" and "striking", tracking a person "using technology" and "pressuring a person" to sign a contract. ⌘ Read more
Adelaide school sent into lockdown, as police searched for man who escaped Border Force custody
SA Police says the man is not one of the more than 140 detainees released in response to last month's High Court ruling. ⌘ Read more
Police officer charged with manslaughter over taser death ordered to hand over passport
A NSW Police Senior Constable has been deemed a flight risk and ordered not to leave the country after appearing in court for the first time since charges against him were upgraded to manslaughter over the death of 95-year-old Clare Nowland. ⌘ Read more
Sixty people assessed by paramedics after truck and bus crash on Pacific Motorway near Beenleigh
Paramedics have assessed at least 60 people after a truck and bus collided on the Pacific Motorway at Stapylton this morning. ⌘ Read more
These are the nominees for the best TV shows of the year, according to critics
Succession's Sarah Snook and everyone's favourite blue heeler Bluey and are among the nominees for the top TV awards. ⌘ Read more
Fighting for visibility when you are queer and disabled, Az Cosgrove tells his story
When writer Az Cosgrove started his transition journey, a shocking tumour led to a devastating brain injury that put him in a wheelchair. But that didn't stop him affirming his true identity. ⌘ Read more
Australia's per capita recession deepens as output per person shrinks over past year
Australia's economy barely grew over the three months to September 30, with economic output going backwards by half a per cent per person. ⌘ Read more
'Now not the time' for blanket bans, liquor stores' peak body says, as police and some shires push for restrictions
WA Police and some regional shires say 25 towns should be subject to similar liquor restrictions as Carnarvon due to levels of alcohol fuelled violence up to 104 times higher than the metropolitan area. ⌘ Read more
Convicted hitman guilty of murdering Newcastle grandmother
A jury has found Canberra man Jason Paul Hawkins guilty of murdering Newcastle woman Stacey Klimovitch when she answered her front door. ⌘ Read more
'This is truly a loss for our nation': Parliament pays tribute to Labor MP Peta Murphy
Peta Murphy is remembered as a happy warrior who used her role in public life to fight for the rights of others. ⌘ Read more
'My stomach just fell to the floor': The call that crushed an Australian video game studio
One of Australia's largest and most celebrated game developers announces sweeping cuts and pauses development on high profile new title. It comes off the back of a tough year for the global gaming industry. ⌘ Read more
England routs Scotland 6-0 but Team GB's Olympic dream comes to an end
World Cup runner-up England is left to reflect on what might have been, as its massive win over Scotland is not enough to keep alive Team GB's hopes of a Paris Olympics berth. ⌘ Read more
Five-disability led podcasts that may change the way you see the world
We are in the golden age of disability podcasting, and people are making their voices heard like never before. Here are five that are a must-listen. ⌘ Read more
Ombudsman slams 'creeping politicisation' of Victoria's public service
The impartiality of Victoria's public service has been "eroded" by a culture of fear and secrecy and an over-reliance on consultants by the Andrews Labor government, a damning ombudsman investigation finds. ⌘ Read more
Janine still gets surprised looks while on her motorcycle, but that's starting to change
Female motorcyclists are outnumbered by their male counterparts in New South Wales, but the gap is becoming smaller each year, which some have credited to riding groups and social media. ⌘ Read more
From trailblazer to sheep grazier, this Matilda-turned-farmer is loving the rise of women's soccer
As the Matildas gear up for their second friendly against Canada in Vancouver, one trailblazer who played for the national team throughout the 1980s will be cheering them on from her farm. ⌘ Read more
Tropical Cyclone Jasper expected to intensify today as BOM warns it could track towards Queensland coast
A cyclone off the Queensland coast is expected to intensify by this afternoon as it moves closer to Australia. ⌘ Read more
Fiji's deputy prime minister pushes for visa-free travel across the Pacific
In a fiery speech in Canberra, Fiji's deputy prime minister warns the Pacific could face instability if it doesn't reach development goals and is once again pressing Australia to agree to a European-style zone of free movement in the region. ⌘ Read more
Fake grass on median strips, traffic islands 'really, really hot' and a barrier for a real green city, petitioners say
Hundreds of Queenslanders have signed a petition urging the state government to stop rolling out artificial turf on publicly-owned land and infrastructure. ⌘ Read more
Perth karate instructor found guilty of sexually abusing teenage student
A senior Perth karate instructor, who denied ever having any inappropriate contact with a teenage student, is found guilty of sexually abusing the girl. ⌘ Read more
These Australian companies are highlighting ways to reduce methane emisssions at COP28
There's been a flurry of announcements and initiatives aimed at trying to dramatically reduce the amount of methane escaping into the atmosphere each year. ⌘ Read more
Recent rain good news for farmers, but dry spring will see the value of production plummet
The dry spring caused by El Niño and Indian Ocean Dipole climate patterns is expected to result in a $16 billion fall in the value of agriculture this financial year. ⌘ Read more
Half of Australia is covered by heatwave warnings this week — and that's before the rain and cyclone
Temperatures are expected to exceed 45C in some locations, marking the first heatwave of the summer. ⌘ Read more
Live: ASX to rise ahead of Q3 GDP data, Wall Street mixed
A fall on Wall Street is likely to send Australian stocks lower, while the Reserve Bank is almost universally tipped to raise interest rates again this afternoon. Follow the latest updates in our live blog. ⌘ Read more
Guardiola unfazed by Man City's winless run, declares his side will 'win the Premier League'
Pep Guardiola's confidence in Manchester City remains unshaken, despite his side's failure to muster a win in its past three Premier League matches. ⌘ Read more
Should you be getting leave loading over the holiday period? Here's how to check and calculate your potential extra earnings
Whether you're a seasoned worker or just starting in your career, it pays to know how leave loading works and how much extra money you could receive on top of your base rate. ⌘ Read more
'Eye on the prize': Queensland primary school calling for challengers in Paralympic sport
A Brisbane primary school wanted more students with and without a disability to play sports together, and now they are on the lookout for more competitors from other schools. ⌘ Read more
A 'world-first' telescope allowing Australia to play a starring role in space communications
A newly installed telescope just outside Canberra is promising big benefits for those exploring outer space, offering high-speed communications from satellites with low-Earth orbit to the Moon and beyond. ⌘ Read more
Brittany Higgins's cross-examination in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation trial is now complete
After more than four days in the witness box, Brittany Higgins concludes her evidence to the Federal Court, in a defamation trial brought by Bruce Lehrmann against Network Ten and journalist Lisa Wilkinson. ⌘ Read more
Playdates with firefighters help kids tackle fear of emergency services after Black Summer trauma
Sirens, smoke, windy days, and heatwaves can trigger a trauma response in children who lived through the devastating bushfires, but these crews are trying to lessen the fear. ⌘ Read more
As Victoria's treaty talks heat up, these will be the people umpiring negotiations
The five Aboriginal people who will oversee Victoria's statewide treaty negotiations are revealed, as the state prepares to enter nation-leading talks next year. ⌘ Read more
Thinking of getting a real Christmas tree this year? You'd better be quick
The popularity of real Christmas trees surged during the pandemic and is continuing, but some growers are having trouble keeping up because of bad weather conditions affecting supply. ⌘ Read more
Hospital 'gridlock' leaves some patients waiting days for a bed, union says
The SA Salaried Medical Officers Association says there were 115 patients in the Royal Adelaide Hospital's emergency department on Tuesday afternoon, with dozens more left "shoulder to shoulder" in the waiting room. ⌘ Read more
Australia's only helium plant shuts down after gas supply for Darwin plant runs out
Australia will now import all its helium after the only production plant in the southern hemisphere shuts down. ⌘ Read more
NDIS reform and GST arrangements on national cabinet agenda
Imminent reform to rein in the cost of the National Disability Insurance Scheme and mounting calls for the GST "no-worse-off guarantee" to be made permanent will dominate today's national cabinet meeting in Canberra. ⌘ Read more
If this was supposed to be an Israel-Hamas ceasefire, strap yourself in
While the pause in hostilities has provided some heartwarming moments, the death and destruction in Gaza could continue for months, write Riley Stuart and Orly Halpern. ⌘ Read more
Inside Gaza, a devastating new term has emerged: Wounded Child, No Surviving Family
Inside Gaza's overwhelmed hospital system, an influx of injured children arriving alone without any family has prompted doctors to coin a new term: Wounded Child No Surviving Family. ⌘ Read more
As homelessness surges, could churches be used as crisis accommodation?**
A growing number of churches are teaming up in their local areas to provide beds for the homeless in winter, with a group of ministers in north-west Tasmania hoping to create a blueprint for others. ⌘ Read more
'People are smiling': Ukrainians try to find moments of joy as war enters second winter
A group of Ukrainian mental health doctors are touring facilities across NSW to learn how to improve their country's mental healthcare and boost morale. ⌘ Read more
Homeowners get a Christmas interest rate reprieve, but the next two months will be crucial
The mathematics of falling inflation suggest further rate rises are unlikely but if inflation accelerates over the holiday season, the Reserve Bank probably will reconsider, writes Peter Martin. ⌘ Read more
Spice Girl, boy band star and former UK MP settle decades-old phone hacking claims
The Sun and defunct News of the World publisher News Group Newspapers had given public apologies and paid out "substantial damages" to the claimants, according to their lawyers. ⌘ Read more
Death toll from Indonesia's Marapi volcano eruption jumps to 22
Indonesia's volcanology agency had urged a local conservation agency and the environment ministry in monthly letters to close an area within 3 kilometres' radius of the summit to climbers ⌘ Read more
Letter delivery to be reduced to every second day as Australia Post seeks to expand parcel business
Australia Post will only be required to deliver letters every second day, enabling the corporation to deliver more parcels and stem its financial losses. ⌘ Read more
The name of Australia's first Moon rover is announced, after thousands of submissions to a public competition
A cheeky moniker for the country's first lunar rover is confirmed by the Australian Space Agency, following almost 20,000 votes. ⌘ Read more
Seven Network paying Bruce Lehrmann's rent at cost of $4,000 per fortnight, court documents reveal
The exclusivity agreement and an invoice have been released by the Federal Court as part of Mr Lehrmann's defamation trial against Network Ten and journalist Lisa Wilkinson. ⌘ Read more
The results are in: How Australia's education rankings map a class divide
Students throughout the world have fallen behind on reading and maths during the pandemic, but Australian teens have managed to buck the trend. ⌘ Read more
Matt Renshaw hones mind craft in bid for Australian Test recall
Matt Renshaw opens up on the key changes in his mental approach to cricket ahead of playing for the Prime Minister's XI as he targets a Test recall. ⌘ Read more
'Green Wall Street' set to pass parliament despite claims Labor is rushing legislation
New laws that would allow farmers and other land managers to cash in on nature-boosting practices look set to pass parliament after Tanya Plibersek struck a deal with the Greens, her second in less than 10 days. ⌘ Read more
Ukraine's drones have revolutionised warfare but Russia is catching up
A Ukrainian drone manufacturer has told ABC's 7.30 he believes Russian drones are now outnumbering Ukrainian ones on the frontlines by five to one. ⌘ Read more
Victorian MP Moira Deeming lodges defamation suit against former boss John Pesutto
Victorian MP Moira Deeming lodges a defamation lawsuit against her former boss and state Liberal leader John Pesutto in the Federal Court. ⌘ Read more
Bakery owner accused of having sex with underage employees upset about 'baby farm' claims, court hears
A man on trial for allegedly having sex with underage female employees at his regional South Australian bakery tells the District Court that any sexual contact he had with the teenagers happened after the legal age of consent. ⌘ Read more
Preventative detention laws rushed through parliament targeting most serious criminals released from detention
Preventative detention laws have been passed by the Senate as the federal government continues to mop up from the High Court ruling that indefinite immigration detention was illegal. ⌘ Read more
Cyclone Jasper forms off Queensland coast as an unusually early arrival
Jasper is the first cyclone of the season, but it's not yet clear how close it will come to the Queensland coast. ⌘ Read more
Why scores of Chinese boats were 'swarming' at a reef within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone
The Philippine Coast Guard revealed it was monitoring more than 135 Chinese ships "swarming" at a disputed South China Sea reef within the country's exclusive economic zone. ⌘ Read more
Queensland government accused of 'modern stolen generation' in class actions alleging discrimination
The Federal Court in Brisbane has been told the Queensland government has racially discriminated against Indigenous children by denying them connection with family and culture. ⌘ Read more
Snap parliament recall to consider future of Supreme Court judge facing criminal charges
Tasmania's parliament is being recalled to consider whether an inquiry should held to decide the future of a Supreme Court judge who is facing criminal charges. ⌘ Read more
Sydney suburbs targeted for high-density housing revealed in accidently published list
The hotly anticipated but unfinished document was mistakenly posted on the Department of Planning website on Tuesday, but deleted shortly. It also appears to reveal the fate of the Metro West project. ⌘ Read more
LawConnect tunes up for Sydney to Hobart with win in Big Boat Challenge
Christian Beck's supermaxi LawConnect wins line honours at the Big Boat Challenge, the last competitive hit-out before the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. ⌘ Read more
Controversial farm chemical accused of causing bleaching, spray drift damage in regional South Australia
Earlier this year alleged off-target spray drift damage from Overwatch caused bleaching on gardens in nearby townships, and there are concerns it will happen again next harvest. ⌘ Read more
Police push to expand alcohol restrictions to dozens of WA towns amid surge in violent crime
In a letter sent to the director of Liquor Licensing, Deputy Police Commissioner Allan Adams says "immediate intervention" is needed to address shocking rates of domestic violence and other forms of crime. ⌘ Read more
More than 300 fires deliberately lit in WA over past two months
WA has been hit by 1,600 bushfires over the past two months, a 70 per cent increase on last year, and more than 300 of them have been deliberately lit. ⌘ Read more
Rescuers prepare injured man to be winched to safety after mountain fall
A rescue operation is underway after a rock climber fell more than 20 metres in Queensland's Glass House Mountains. ⌘ Read more
Bail granted for former X Factor contestant Mitchell Callaway, charged with 2018 murder of a baby
A teary Mitchell Callaway, who has been in custody for six months, jumped with excitement when a Supreme Court judge granted his release on bail. ⌘ Read more
'The cash cow had come out': Man charged after thousands of dollars found strewn over Perth freeway
Up to $40,000 ends up scattered over the Mitchell Freeway in Perth's north, with the police commissioner praising motorists for reporting the incident. ⌘ Read more
Spotify cuts more than 1,500 jobs amid rising costs in third round of layoffs
It's the world's biggest music streaming service, but the Swedish-based company has just made its third and biggest job cuts of 2023. ⌘ Read more
Six former immigration detainees living in SA include child sex offenders, police say
Two former immigration detainees released into South Australia after a High Court ruling are registered child sex offenders — and a third person is in custody over an alleged indecent assault, police have revealed. ⌘ Read more
RBA delivers pre-Christmas interest rate reprieve
The Reserve Bank has left millions of borrowers a little more relaxed for their summer holidays, keeping interest rates on hold. ⌘ Read more
Remains of five US Air Force crew members found off coast of Japan after Osprey crash
The CV-22 Osprey carrying eight American personnel crashed off Yakushima island during a training mission last Wednesday. ⌘ Read more
Why do fashion trends repeat? And who decides what's cool?**
Fashions of the '90s and noughties are making a comeback — low-rise jeans and all. So, why are we drawn to past styles, and who decides which trends deserve a comeback? ⌘ Read more
Grand Theft Auto VI has kept gamers waiting for a decade. What does the first trailer tell us?**
While waiting ten years for the next instalment, Grand Theft Auto gamers went digging for clues. Now we are getting our first look at what's in store for GTAVI. ⌘ Read more
Victorian council suspended for 'sub-standard' service to its community
Strathbogie Shire Council will be run by an interim administrator until next year's local government elections after the state government said it had failed to fully appreciate and address its problems. ⌘ Read more
Lawyer who fled to Australia after blowing whistle in PNG's biggest corruption scandal wins free speech prize
A Papua New Guinean lawyer who fled to Australia after blowing the whistle on one of the Pacific nation's biggest corruption scandals is awarded a prestigious free speech prize. ⌘ Read more
Matildas prepared for emotionally charged clash with Canada as football legend farewells the game
Around 45,000 people are expected to attend the Matildas and Canada friendly clash on Wednesday, as Christine Sinclair calls time on her celebrated career. ⌘ Read more
The Commonwealth Games is on its last legs — but could it be saved with a left-field idea?**
With no host in place for the 2026 Commonwealth Games and an increasingly bleak outlook of finding one after the Gold Coast withdrew its speculative bid to save it, we may have seen the last of the old Empire Games. But could it be kept alive for the athletes of tomorrow? ⌘ Read more
Andrew O'Keefe pleads guilty to drug-driving after methamphetamine use in Sydney
The former television host was given a good behaviour bond after he returned a positive drug test earlier this year from a police stop. ⌘ Read more
'Accidentally deleted': Brittany Higgins quizzed by Bruce Lehrmann's lawyers over missing texts
While under cross-examination as part of Bruce Lehrmann's defamation action, Brittany Higgins denies she intentionally deleted text messages. ⌘ Read more
'It's OK to show messy humanity on screen': Striking the right note with mental health in film
If you've seen A Beautiful Mind, Psycho or Fatal Attraction, you've seen how not to depict mental illness on the silver screen, according to experts. Here's what they say about getting it right. ⌘ Read more
Johnson reveals spark that ignited feud with Warner, and swipes 'childish' Bailey over comments
Former Australian Test star Mitchell Johnson says a column he wrote in April this year sparked an ugly feud with former teammate David Warner. ⌘ Read more
Rescuers face 'very difficult' task to find missing hikers after deadly Indonesian volcanic eruption
At least 11 hikers were killed following the eruption of Indonesia's Mount Marapi and now families of those who remain missing face an anxious wait as weather conditions and fears of further eruptions slow search and rescue efforts. ⌘ Read more
Minister's request for 'positive consideration' over grant for Tasmanian Liberal-linked distillery flagged as 'not acceptable practice'
A Tasmanian minister's request for "positive consideration" for a distillery with ties to the Liberal party to receive a grant was flagged by the government department who assessed such applications as "not acceptable practice or normal protocol". ⌘ Read more
After fleeing to Canada, pro-democracy activist says she will not return to Hong Kong
Agnes Chow, one of the city's best-known activists, was arrested following 2019 anti-government protests. She says will weigh up her next steps, including seeking asylum. ⌘ Read more
Teacher who had leg broken by student says classroom behaviour is only getting worse
Sue-Belinda Meehan believes education reforms in recent years have done more harm than good, and backs a senate committee's recommendations to bring back some traditional approaches. ⌘ Read more
'Rizz' named Oxford Dictionary's word of the year
"Swiftie" and "prompt" are among the words to have missed out on the Oxford Dictionary's top gong, which has gone to "Rizz" — a shortening of the word charisma. ⌘ Read more
Busy Melbourne retail strip closed down while police 'negotiate with man'
Dozens of police officers block off Chapel Street in Windsor and request trains bypass the station as they negotiate with a man nearby. ⌘ Read more
Exmouth reacts to news of expanded military, AUKUS presence with US-led deep-space facility
With a submarine communications base and air force facility already close by, many Exmouth locals say they welcome the weekend's news of their town hosting a high-tech space facility. ⌘ Read more
Rafa Nadal 'worried' about return to action in Brisbane
Rafael Nadal says he is "worried" about his return to action at the Brisbane International after almost a year off the tour due to injury, saying he has to accept things will be "very difficult". ⌘ Read more
Domestic assault trial begins for Marvel star Jonathan Majors
The actor, who plays a key supervillain in the Marvel multiverse, is accused of assaulting his former girlfriend after she read a text message sent to his phone by another woman. ⌘ Read more