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Hundreds of residents forced from Gold Coast high-rise after flooding cuts power
Residents have been told to leave after a water leak cut electricity to all 219 apartments in a 35-floor Broadbeach tower. They have been told the issue won't be fixed before Christmas. ⌘ Read more
Car bursts into flames following alleged police pursuit in Newcastle
The alleged driver, a 27-year-old man, was taken to hospital with serious injuries, after the car burst into flames in bushland off McCaffrey Drive. ⌘ Read more
Hobart lord mayor cautioned over code of conduct breach
Hobart's lord mayor is cautioned by a code of conduct panel for making "intentional physical contact" with a now-fellow councillor, who says the mayor would be "gone within 24 hours" if they were male. ⌘ Read more
Santos lawyers accuse traditional owners of altering dreaming stories to block gas pipeline
A group of Tiwi Islands elders have faced off against Santos in the Federal Court, over the gas giant's plans to build a pipeline for its $5.6 billion Barossa project. ⌘ Read more
Emergency wait times blow-out as 106 Townsville hospital staff test positive to COVID-19
Patients are waiting longer in emergency departments and some surgeries have been cancelled at a public hospital where more than 100 staff have tested positive to COVID-19. ⌘ Read more
Beazley family legacy continues as third-generation politician named WA’s newest minister
Hannah Beazley — the daughter of Labor giant Kim Beazley — is confirmed as WA's newest member of cabinet, but how did we get here, and what happens next? ⌘ Read more
No one was expecting the parliamentary year to end like this
For the Albanese government, the 12 days of its second Christmas in office were definitely not meant to look like this, write Annabel Crabb and Brett Worthington. ⌘ Read more
Man dies in hospital after being buried in sand on Bribie Island
Josh Taylor, 25, died in hospital five days after he was buried under more than a metre of sand on Bribie Island. ⌘ Read more
Bus passenger who drank beer, committed lewd act over 30 minute journey jailed
The man, who likely has Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, committed the lewd acts on the bus in broad daylight, which the judge said violeted the dignity of all passengers on board. ⌘ Read more
From support for children to better housing: Here are the key takeaways from the NDIS review
The final report from the NDIS review has made 26 recommendations and detailed close to 140 "actions" it says are needed to transform the scheme over the next five years. Here are the biggest takeaways. ⌘ Read more
Rain halts drought in some areas for now, but authorities warn of 'false recovery'
Storms that brought heavy rain in November have put a "handbrake" on the drought for some areas, but without follow-up falls farmers could be back to where they started. ⌘ Read more
US museum returns Indigenous man's stolen remains to WA after 126 years
Yawuru traditional owners have welcomed home the remains of an ancestor stolen from their lands and held in the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington DC. ⌘ Read more
Attorney-general apologises to journalist after heated interaction, PM says standards not met
Australia's head lawmaker has apologised to a Sky journalist after a heated exchange at a press conference the prime minister says didn't meet parliamentary standards. ⌘ Read more
Police embarrassed after belongings of man killed in car crash are stolen from holding yard
Luke Wells's family were already devastated by his death, but they received more bad news when there was a break-in where his car and other items were being stored. ⌘ Read more
US military grounds entire fleet of Osprey aircraft following latest deadly crash off Japan
The US military takes the extraordinary step of grounding hundreds of aircraft after a preliminary investigation of last week's fatal crash indicated that something wrong with the aircraft — and not a mistake by the crew — led to the accident. ⌘ Read more
Two Perth high school students injured in 'serious incident' on school grounds
Two high school students are injured and taken to hospital in Perth after what the school's principal is calling a "serious incident". ⌘ Read more
Australia signs sweeping security pact with PNG as China continues push for policing influence in Pacific
Prime ministers Anthony Albanese and James Marape meet in Canberra to deepen security ties with a pact that has a status like a treaty, while Beijing continues its push to expand policing ties with Pacific Island countries and regional defence chiefs discuss a joint military response group. ⌘ Read more
More mental health support promised after brothers' suicide leaves WA mum shattered
Western Australia's Mental Health Commission is developing community hubs across the state to provide young people with "consistent" mental health care. ⌘ Read more
Your golf ball soon won't fly as far. Here's what you need to know about the controversial roll-back
One of the most significant technological changes to the game of golf has been confirmed, and it is set to impact both touring professionals and weekend hackers alike. Here's everything you need to know about the golf ball roll-back. ⌘ Read more
National treasure Maggie Beer reveals favourite fruits and vegetables in 'absolutely psychedelic fantasy' portrait
Two of Australia's most remarkable women have joined forces for a new portrait, unveiled at the National Portrait Gallery today. ⌘ Read more
Crunch time looms for WA Liberals as they try to rebuild their team after the lowest of lows
With news there is a fresh challenger to the Liberal Party's safest WA seat, state political reporter Keane Bourke examines how much ground the party has made up on Labor —  and how much work they still have to do. ⌘ Read more
Electricians' union says safety breaches on EnergyConnect transmission line construction 'like a dodgy reno'
The Electrical Trades Union says a visit to the Buronga Substation construction site from November 27 to 29 revealed "water leaking from conduits containing electrical cables" and "toilets without toilet paper, soap, or hand sanitiser". ⌘ Read more
Former colleague says Bruce Lehrmann gave her 'bad vibes' as defamation trial continues
Senator Linda Reynolds's former staffer Nikita Irvine says "women's intuition" told her not to spend time with Bruce Lehrmann. ⌘ Read more
Man pleads guilty to DV charges committed minutes before fatal crash killed woman, three children
Tanya Murphy and three boys were killed in a single-vehicle crash which occurred just 15 minutes after the domestic violence offences. ⌘ Read more
'Trifecta' of severe weather predicted for South Australia the 'worst combination' for power outages
A fire weather warning is in place for large parts of the state until Friday but the Bureau of Meteorology said that will be followed by more than a month's worth of rain on the weekend. ⌘ Read more
SA government launches review into claims EDs are prioritising ambulance patients over sicker people inside
Two senior clinicians will examine "concerning" claims made by Royal Adelaide Hospital doctor David Pope who says hospital staff are being pressured to prioritise less unwell patients in ambulances. ⌘ Read more
Two men charged with murder and extortion after death of man in Queensland jail
The ABC understands Benn Schinkel, 31, was seriously assaulted in the gym of the Capricornia Correction Centre in October last year. ⌘ Read more
Racetrack plan to 're-shape Sydney' and make housing more affordable for young people, NSW premier says
NSW Premier Chris Minns says his government is marrying major infrastructure and housing plans which will greatly benefit future generations. ⌘ Read more
Simon Birmingham to lead cross-party delegation to Israel
The shadow minister for home affairs will lead a cross-party delegation to Israel, meeting with Palestinian and Israeli officials. ⌘ Read more
Cyclone Jasper's likely track is becoming clearer but the heatwave could have final say
Cyclone Jasper's future track is slowly becoming clearer and the latest modelling data indicates the northern tropical coast is the most likely target. ⌘ Read more
Copper miner 'unlikely' to face prosecution for destroying Aboriginal artefacts, lawyer says
A lawyer for Yugunga-Nya traditional owners believes loopholes in WA's legislation will allow Sandfire Resources to escape prosecution for disturbing sites near Meekatharra. ⌘ Read more
15yo girl charged with murder of mother of two in street brawl
The teenager is one of seven people charged over a brawl in Wollongong where a 39-year-old woman was stabbed. ⌘ Read more
Celebrity crocodile wrangler Matt Wright committed to stand trial over fatal chopper crash
Matt Wright has been committed to stand trial in the NT Supreme Court on a charge relating to a helicopter crash that killed his friend and television co-star Chris "Willow" Wilson. ⌘ Read more
A pro-Kremlin politician found himself on Ukraine's blacklist. Now he's dead
Sources say Ukraine orchestrated the assassination of the former Ukrainian politician, who defected to Russia. Here's what we know so far. ⌘ Read more
Margaret's insurer would only cover basic repairs to her flooded home, but after a long battle she's getting $500k**
When a flood devastated Margaret Macintyre's Walgett house, her insurer's reluctance to pay out the $500k cover plunged her family into a two-and-a-half-year nightmare. ⌘ Read more
Live: Millions of Australians have waited a year for the NDIS review. Here are its key findings
The long-awaited report from the National Disability Insurance Scheme review has been released, handing down 26 recommendations to be implemented in a year. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Cold case reward offered over suspected murder of woman found buried in Brisbane unit basement
Cleaners found Tanya Lee Glover's body tightly wrapped and covered in layers of clothing and bedding, hidden behind a block wall in December 2022. ⌘ Read more
Arthur Reck says knowing what dynamite looks like probably saved his life
While preparing his deceased uncle's farm for sale, a plastic bag on the front seat of an old ute stopped Mr Reck in his tracks. ⌘ Read more
Pocock and Lambie force government to split industrial relations changes. Here's what's happening
First responders will have easier access to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) compensation and contractors will receive the same pay as full-time employees in the same role, after the government agreed to crossbench demands. ⌘ Read more
Secrets to a long life revealed by 93yo champion swimmer
With four recent gold medals for swimming at the Australian Masters Games, and an ambition to go hang-gliding, nonagenarian Noeline Dahlen-Maclean says "yes" to life. ⌘ Read more
See how your town compares: Police figures reveal worst WA hotspots for alcohol-fuelled violence
Over 38 pages and 25 towns, police have gone into intense detail about the extent of regional Western Australia's alcohol problem. ⌘ Read more
Italy withdraws from China's Belt and Road Initiative, ending G7 involvement
Government officials say Italy has officially pulled out of China's global Belt and Road Initiative, after becoming the first — and so far only — major Western nation to join the infrastructure initiative in 2019. ⌘ Read more
The COVID crime dip is over. Here's what the 'return to normal' looks like
Australian crime is returning to pre-pandemic levels, but certain offences are bucking the trend. We ask the experts what's behind the crime hotspots and whether more policing and help-seeking may explain the "new normal" of crime in 2023. ⌘ Read more
Weather bureau scrambles to get city's radar online as cyclone tracks toward it and intensifies
With forecasts predicting Cyclone Jasper to intensify to a category 4 today, a city in the cyclone's track, Mackay, is scrambling to get its weather radar back online. ⌘ Read more
The Boy and the Heron showcases the magical mind of anime master Miyazaki
The Boy and the Heron is Academy Award-winner Hayao Miyazaki's first feature film in ten years for Studio Ghibli. ⌘ Read more
New lane added to help fix 'big problem' near Rozelle Interchange
The change is meant to axe time off the morning commute for motorists heading onto the Anzac Bridge after heavy traffic congestion since opening. ⌘ Read more
Tropical Cyclone Jasper could intensify to category five overnight, forecast to hit north of Mackay
Cyclone Jasper is currently south of the Solomons and was upgraded to a category three late yesterday afternoon. ⌘ Read more
NDIS review released, calling for more disability support outside scheme to ensure sustainability
The long-awaited review into the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has been made public, making 26 recommendations and 139 "supporting actions". ⌘ Read more
Sydney hospitals 'racial profiling' by recommending early birth inductions based on ethnicity
The interventions aim to tackle stillbirth rates, but have been criticised for not striking the right balance between reducing risks and offering support for pregnant women. ⌘ Read more
Disability advocates concerned taxi, rideshare drivers are illegally turning away assistance dog users
Guide Dogs Australia and Equal Opportunity SA are calling on the community to be more considerate of people with a disability amid reports some people using assistance dogs have been turned away by taxi and rideshare drivers. ⌘ Read more
Joel Edgerton's new Hollywood film has divided critics — which he says is what its director wanted
The Australian actor hopes Master Gardener, the new film by veteran director and screenwriter Paul Schrader, will spark debate. ⌘ Read more
The stripped-back BBL13 hopes to prove that less is more
The BBL has been stripped back, shortening the season to just 44 games a year ahead of schedule. Simon Smale writes that Cricket Australia's attempts to heal its golden goose may have come in the nick of time. ⌘ Read more
As thousands of students finish their schooling, this remote NT community is doing graduation differently
In the remote community of Maningrida in the heart of Arnhem Land, graduating high school is an accomplishment worth celebrating. Hundreds of people have packed into the school's basketball court to celebrate the graduation of six of their own. ⌘ Read more
Las Vegas police says active shooter at university campus with 'multiple victims'
Las Vegas police have reported an active shooter at the University of Nevada. ⌘ Read more
FIFA reveals Spain's ex-FA chief Rubiales faced 'more severe sanctions'
FIFA says it considered a harsher penalty for former Spanish Football Federation president Luis Rubiales, who was handed a three-year ban for his behaviour following the Women's World Cup final in Sydney. ⌘ Read more
Live: More than 1.8 million Palestinians displaced as all telecom services are shut down in Gaza
The United Nations chief urged the UN Security Council to use its clout to avert "a humanitarian catastrophe" in Gaza. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Air travel under pressure this holiday season as crews threaten strike action and routes are cancelled
Australia's aviation industry is facing a daunting holiday season as potential strikes, staff shortages and cancelled routes loom. ⌘ Read more
'A national symbol in a museum called British': How a Greek dispute over 'stolen' treasures drew in King Charles
A cancelled meeting with the Greek PM and King Charles's choice of tie has reignited debate over the return of the Parthenon marbles, which currently sit in the British Museum, to Greece. ⌘ Read more
What your club needs ahead of the AFLW trade and draft
The AFLW season is done and dusted, but we're about to jump into the trade period and draft — where are the gaps that need to be filled for all 18 clubs? ⌘ Read more
Andrew Forrest calls for fossil fuel bosses' 'heads on spikes' in extraordinary outburst
The Australian mining magnate and climate campaigner lashes out at oil and gas supremos he says are "selfish beyond belief". ⌘ Read more
Ghost mushroom disappearing act throws attraction's future into doubt
Thousands of visitors have travelled to see a lane lined with glowing fungi in an isolated SA forest, but there is concern the rare mushrooms have stopped growing. ⌘ Read more
Home-style rehabilitation approach helps veterans recover their mental health
Military veterans say a new small-scale treatment model that includes ice baths, structured exercise and cooking classes is showing positive results for their mental health. ⌘ Read more
SA's health system is in trouble and the numbers show it's a long way from getting any better
Worsening ambulance ramping and crowded emergency departments show just how sick South Australia's health system is, despite the government "throwing the kitchen sink" at hospitals, writes Stephanie Richards. ⌘ Read more
Residents near Melbourne road project offered 'bespoke' noise reduction — but only if they promise not to tell anyone
Residents in Bulleen say their complaints over North East Link construction noises are being met with "lip service" — but the authority managing the project insists it is committing to work through local concerns. ⌘ Read more
Australia developing 'top secret' intelligence cloud computing system
The program is expected to work with US and UK spy networks to help national security agencies better detect threats. ⌘ Read more
Australia 'lags internationally' in harm reduction as drug overdose deaths continue to rise
Health advocates say Australia is failing to offer "innovative and comprehensive" harm prevention services and we need to look to countries like Canada as overdose deaths rise.
 approach to drug overdoses lags behind countries like Canada. ⌘ Read more
From birth to retirement, a 'bonkers' history of baby boomers getting blamed for everything
Baby boomers have been copping criticism from the day they were born, from being too left-wing and delinquent, to being too conservative and greedy, but researchers suggest much of the criticism doesn't stack up. ⌘ Read more
Caravan park owners risk it all during fires and floods, unable to pay insurance premiums
Operators say they are facing an insurance crisis alongside the growing threat of natural disasters, with premiums up by as much as 300 per cent nationwide. ⌘ Read more
The explosive Sydney council meeting and the 'corrupt' mayor who won't quit
A month after its long-serving mayor was found to have engaged in corruption by the state's watchdog, a City of Canada Bay Council meeting has descended into fiery exchanges and accusations of a cover up. ⌘ Read more
From South Park to The OC: How the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah was embraced by pop culture
From iconic TV shows to beloved pop songs, Jewish culture and Christmas traditions have long been inextricably entwined. ⌘ Read more
Yvonne's power bills are less than $80 a month. Here's how she did it
After growing up in an uninsulated house that sometimes reached 50 degrees Celsius during summer, Yvonne Parker decided to create an energy efficient home for her retirement. ⌘ Read more
Feeling broke and living off baked beans? The GDP numbers explain why
It might seem like an impenetrable wall of numbers, but the National Accounts reveal in excruciating detail just how badly Australian working households are faring, and why. ⌘ Read more
Taylor Swift named Time magazine's Person of the Year, beating Putin, King Charles III and Barbie
Time magazine names Taylor Swift their Person of the Year for 2023, bucking their tradition of recognising influential political leaders and acknowledging the global superstar as a "source of light" in a "divided world." ⌘ Read more
Amid allegations his COVID policies resulted in British deaths, Boris Johnson admits 'we got some things wrong'
The former British prime minister says he is "deeply sorry", but maintains his government did its best. ⌘ Read more
Preventative detention legislation has passed. What now?**
Preventative detention laws have been passed by the parliament as the government continues to deal with the fallout after the High Court ruled indefinite immigration detention illegal. ⌘ Read more
Defence grounds some C-27J Spartan aircraft after finding structural cracks
The Royal Australian Air Force has stopped flying an undisclosed number of its C-27J Spartans after finding "cracking" on some of the light tactical fixed-wing aircraft. ⌘ Read more
Amanda-Jade Wellington selection debate rages on after WBBL Final, as leg spinner reveals she could play for England
Her "ball of the century" in the 2017 Women's Ashes Test made headlines and even earnt the praise of her hero Shane Warne, but Amanda-Jade Wellington can't seem to break back into the Australian team despite dominating franchise cricket. So, could a move to England be on the cards? ⌘ Read more
Sydney racecourse set to be replaced by 25,000 homes as state government commits to Metro West project
The plans released by the NSW government confirm a revamped version of the multi-billion-dollar Metro West project will go ahead, after months of uncertainty due to concerns over cost and timeline blowouts. ⌘ Read more
NSW energy minister rules out state government takeover of coal-fired power plant
Origin Energy plans to close Australia's largest coal-fired power plant in 2025, but a government review has recommended it stay open. ⌘ Read more
'Flawless' Masood fires Pakistan on day one of Test series warm-up
Pakistan finish day one of their tour match against the PM's XI at 6-324, but could have made more of a statement if not for some cheap dismissals. ⌘ Read more
Independent doctors find communication faults at Canberra Hospital delayed correct diagnosis for five-year-old
A trio of independent medical experts tell the inquest into Rozalia Spadafora's death there were issues with some of the treatment she received and communication faults that delayed her receiving a correct diagnosis. ⌘ Read more
'Scary prospect': People on the NDIS and providers fear big review cuts
People on the National Disability Insurance Scheme and providers are worried the federal government's push to curb its ballooning costs will mean they lose vital services. ⌘ Read more
Child protection organisation contracted by SA government hit by data breach
About a thousand community members are affected by data breach that impacted Aboriginal Family Support Services (AFSS), which is contracted by the SA government to provide child protection and foster care services. ⌘ Read more
'We cannot let him win': Biden says he is not sure he'd be running if Trump wasn't in the race
US President Joe Biden says he was not sure he would be running for re-election if Donald Trump was not also in the race, warning that democracy is "more at risk in 2024". ⌘ Read more
Man jailed for killing 73-year-old with bottle of sports drink
The Supreme Court of Victoria heard that the attack began after the victim said hello to Troy Maskell's daughter in a service station, sparking a savage flurry of violence from which the older man never recovered. ⌘ Read more
More than 17,000 wild horses remain in Kosciuszko National Park, latest survey estimates
Latest wild horse survey shows NSW government has a big task ahead to reduce the wild horse numbers in Kosciuszko National Park to 3,000 in the next four years. ⌘ Read more
Jasmine’s young family is split between a motel and her mother’s garage due to the housing crisis
Single mum Jasmine Sloane has been homeless since her landlord put up the rent a month ago. She's part of a disturbing new trend in Queensland's housing crisis, with a growing number of families suddenly facing homelessness. ⌘ Read more
Hopes new urgent care clinic will reduce pressure on remote town's struggling hospital
A new urgent care clinic in the Kimberley town of Broome is set to open later this month. ⌘ Read more
Former marine accused of training Chinese pilots loses bid to stop forfeiture of multi-million-dollar NSW home
The wife of a former US Marine pilot facing extradition to America says the court ruling makes it "near impossible" to fight for her husband's freedom. ⌘ Read more
Bruce Lehrmann and Brittany Higgins getting 'quite touchy' in club on night of alleged rape, witness tells court
Lauren Gain worked in the Department of Defence at the time of the alleged rape in March 2019 and has today given evidence to Bruce Lehrmann's defamation trial against Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson. ⌘ Read more
Fourth non-citizen arrested after High Court decision released indefinitely-detained people
A fourth person has been arrested and charged with a crime after being released from indefinite detention after the High Court ruled it illegal. ⌘ Read more
Gas projects to require Commonwealth approval after Labor-Greens deal expands water trigger
Unconventional gas production, including from the Northern Territory's Beetaloo Basin, will require new approvals from the Commonwealth, after the government brought forward its plans to expand a so-called water trigger. ⌘ Read more
Police urged to review pursuit policy after dad's morning paper run ends in high-speed crash tragedy
A father-of-three was driving a vehicle that had been out of registration for a month when police tried to stop him at Gunnedah. Three minutes later he crashed while doing more than 170 kilometres an hour. ⌘ Read more
Australians' reliance on digital services in spotlight after port, phone network, bank disruptions
Three outages at major Australian infrastructure providers, all occurring in the past month, have brought our reliance on digital services into focus. ⌘ Read more
What you need to know about Canberra's upcoming public school mobile phone and smart watch ban
Mobile phones, smart watches and any other handheld or wearable devices will be banned from ACT public schools in 2024, bringing Canberra schools into step with the rest of the country. ⌘ Read more
'Hand of death' killer found guilty of murder, attempted murder
A man who fatally bashed a homeless person at Tweed Heads has been found guilty of murder and attempted murder. ⌘ Read more
Events promoter says sporting codes cannot afford temporary Ekka stadium
Former Gold Coast Suns chairman Tony Cochrane criticises the Palaszczuk government's move to make sporting codes pay for a temporary stadium while the Gabba is rebuilt for the 2032 Olympics. ⌘ Read more
The four things you need to know about today's national cabinet meeting
The country's premiers and chief ministers held some great expectations going into the national cabinet meeting, as did the federal government. So, what did they agree on? ⌘ Read more
School fined over 'catastrophic' death of groundsman
A southern Queensland school has pleaded guilty over its involvement in the death of 67-year-old James Norton. ⌘ Read more
Jonathan Majors's former girlfriend says Marvel star has violent temper that led to alleged assault
The former girlfriend of Jonathan Majors, who plays Marvel villain Kang the Conqueror, testifies at the actor's assault trial that he is prone to fits of explosive rage. ⌘ Read more