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Piastri collects final accolade of 2023, winning Rookie of the Year
Oscar Piastri, who won the award in 2021 for his debut season in Formula 2, was sensational as a rookie F1 driver in 2023. ⌘ Read more
Paper Moon and Love Story actor Ryan O'Neal passes away 'peacefully' aged 82
The actor was nominated in 1970 for a Best Actor Oscar for his role in the romantic tear-jerker Love Story. ⌘ Read more
'Weather on steroids' in Red Centre as temperatures plummet following three-day heatwave
An unusual weather phenomenon is about to take place in the Red Centre. Central Australia has been in the grips of a severe heatwave this week, baking in temperatures hot enough to warrant warnings from the Bureau of Meteorology. But there's about to be a significant cool reprieve. ⌘ Read more
How did a Supreme Court judge's court appearance spill into the political arena?**
The appearance of a Supreme Court judge in a court charged with emotional abuse and assault last week has attracted a huge amount of media attention. But what the Tasmanian government did next turned a drama into a saga. ⌘ Read more
An ambitious quest to supply Australians with locally grown garlic year-round is paying off
Garlic lovers can now buy Australian-grown all year round, thanks to decades of work by persistent farmers who refused to give up on the difficult crop. ⌘ Read more
Another busy day looms for SA's emergency services as cool change brings rain
Parts of South Australia are on flood watch, a day after emergency services battled multiple fires in hot and dry conditions. ⌘ Read more
Police make what they believe is Victoria's biggest illegal steroid bust
Police say two men operated an extensive illegal steroid syndicate out of a Port Melbourne gym. ⌘ Read more
Globemasters roar across Queensland skies in joint military exercise finale
Exercise Global Dexterity, involving one of the largest aircraft in use, the C-17 Globemaster, brings Australian, British and US air forces together in Queensland for the first time. ⌘ Read more
When Judy's grandson told her she'd gone viral, she thought she'd made people sick
Gangsta Granny now has more than 1.7 million followers on TikTok, making her one of Australia's "mega influencers". ⌘ Read more
It was once so easy to become an international art thief that I nearly joined in — but now there's no excuse
You could make the argument, as unpopular as it might be, that some colonial looters and their buyers did the world a favour by keeping precious works locked away. But that only flies if you now give them back, writes Virginia Trioli. ⌘ Read more
They're the movies we love to hate. So why do we keep watching 'bad' Christmas movies?**
Every year in December, countless new festive films flood streaming services — but they're not always quality. What is it about "bad" Christmas movies that viewers love? ⌘ Read more
'People die from overheating': Warning for Sydney festivalgoers as temperature to hit 40C
Temperatures in Sydney are expected to soar today as thousands attend the sold-out Epik festival at the showground in Western Sydney. ⌘ Read more
Feeling the heat? Here's how some of Australia's most iconic animals keep cool
Snot bubbles, tree-hugging and flyby belly dipping are just some of the ingenious ways Australian animals keep cool during a heatwave. ⌘ Read more
Queensland communities brace for possible impact as Tropical Cyclone Jasper moves closer
The Bureau of Meteorology says there is still uncertainty in the modelling for when and where Cyclone Jasper will cross the Queensland coast. ⌘ Read more
Hannah remembers her surf club feeling like a boys' domain. Now she runs it
Phillip Island surfer Hannah Eisen remembers the biggest adrenaline rush of her life. Now she's helping local girls have that thrill in the ocean. ⌘ Read more
How disabled women athletes are helping mainstream sport clubs become more inclusive
Sporting clubs around Australia are learning how to make their clubs more accessible, whilst also providing disabled women with more opportunities to work in sport. ⌘ Read more
Your summer reading sorted: Our critics pick the top 15 books of 2023
From "an incredible debut" to a novel that "celebrates the joy that can be found in an ordinary, imperfect life" — these are our favourite reads of 2023. ⌘ Read more
Women have always been under-represented in sport. The disparity for those with a disability is even wider
Rebecca Evans has earned a formidable on-court reputation in powerchair football, but is the only woman on her team. And it highlights a much bigger problem. ⌘ Read more
Matildas' Canada series showed a team weighed down by multiple loads
With the burden of their bodies, the fans, and the future on their shoulders, the Matildas have closed out their biggest year yet carrying more load than we realise. ⌘ Read more
As the world records its hottest year on record, climate talks in Dubai drill down to one central issue
To the casual observer, this year's UN climate talks in the United Arab Emirates could be interpreted as a stonking, resounding success. But underlying all of it was something far more difficult, and far more contentious, writes Daniel Mercer. ⌘ Read more
The invasive pest being mistaken for beloved Christmas beetles
The famous Christmas beetle usually comes out in force at this time of year, but one scientist is noticing a surge in sightings of another not-so-welcome bug. ⌘ Read more
Panda diplomacy: How China uses pandas to signal which countries they like, and which ones they don't
China's pandas are not just pandas. They're diplomats. You're friendly to China? You get a panda. You criticise China? You get no pandas. ⌘ Read more
'I don't want to raise my kids into this': Families left with no choice but to live in tents in the bush
While their parents try their hardest to keep them safe, fed and at school, children are sleeping in tents in the dry ironbark forest of central Victoria, where the extremes of homelessness and bushfire risk are converging. ⌘ Read more
Cyclone, heatwaves and flooding dominate Australia's weekend weather of extremes
Without a doubt the one topic of discussion this weekend is the weather. From a cyclone, to heatwave, record rain and flooding— Australia has it all. ⌘ Read more
The true story of Rabinder Singh, the Indian spy who became a CIA mole then disappeared
In 2004, an Indian intelligence officer suspected of leaking classified information to a foreign power seemingly vanished into thin air. Piecing together the factual and fictional accounts of the Rabinder Singh case reveals a desperate race to catch a double agent and his CIA puppeteer. ⌘ Read more
'I said goodbye, I hugged him': Mona's name was on the list to get out of Gaza, her brother's wasn't
To get out of Gaza you have to get on the list. Some have made it, but others have been left behind. ⌘ Read more
The NDIS has a myriad of issues that need solving. The pointiest is what happens to the kids it cannot help
The NDIS is often described as having become the only lifeboat on the ocean for people with disabilities. It was also always one of the most complex and ambitious bits of public policy in the world, writes Laura Tingle. ⌘ Read more
The inconvenient truth about where your money is actually disappearing to
There's much hype on the first Tuesday of every month when the Reserve Bank announces its decision on interest rates. But quietly a far greater financial burden is being placed on households, writes David Taylor. ⌘ Read more
Vladimir Putin tells Russian soldiers he will run for president at election
Russian President Vladimir Putin has told soldiers who had fought in the Ukraine war that he would run for president again in the 2024 election. ⌘ Read more
UK judge rules against Prince Harry in early stage of libel claim against newspaper
Prince Harry sued publisher Associated Newspapers over an article that stated he tried to keep secret a separate legal fight with the British government over his publicly-funded police protection. ⌘ Read more
Parents of baby who died after being neglected, shaken each deny they killed infant
The mother and father of a baby who died after being shaken both deny killing the child, despite police believing that one of them did. WARNING: This article contains details that readers may find distressing. ⌘ Read more
Basil Zempilas puts pressure on government to fund new $3.1m women's refuge, amid political spat
Perth's Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas puts forward a solution to re-open a safe women's refuge by Christmas, but it requires $3.1 million of state government funding. ⌘ Read more
Former SA couple found guilty of historic sex charges
A former couple who used to own a bakery in regional South Australia are found guilty of historic sex charges involving an underage employee. ⌘ Read more
Council's posts promising profit after controversial purchase of tiny town's only supermarket
The Shire of Dundas says the profits from Norseman's IGA, which it purchased for $1.43 million, will be reinvested into the community. ⌘ Read more
Son of farmer who murdered environmental officer ordered to pay $405k land-clearing fine
The son of a farmer who shot and killed an environment officer involved in land-clearing prosecutions is ordered to pay $405,000 by the New South Wales Land and Environment Court in Sydney. ⌘ Read more
''Absolutely rotten': NSW paramedics union turns down 'record' pay increase offer
Negotiations between the New South Wales government and health unions are crumbling as both parties appear stuck on four-year pay details. ⌘ Read more
Two charged after police seize drugs, guns and cash in South Coast trafficking crackdown
The men were charged with drug and weapons offences following a series of raids that were the culmination of a weeks-long probe into drug cultivation and supply in NSW. ⌘ Read more
Massage therapist accused of multiple sexual assaults granted bail
Anthony Brain is accused of sexually assaulting two female clients and prosecutors in WA say more charges are likely to be laid. ⌘ Read more
Former SA teacher who groomed students on Snapchat jailed for child sex offences
A former Yorke Peninsula teacher who groomed multiple students has been sentenced to 14 years in prison, with a judge describing his apology as an "insincere insult" to his young victims. ⌘ Read more
Grandson of former WA premier among trio jailed over plot to import 99kg of meth hidden in latex pillows
Three Perth men, including the grandson of a former West Australian premier, are each sentenced to more than 13 years in jail over a plot to import methamphetamine worth up to $159 million into the country. ⌘ Read more
Matt Renshaw makes case to replace David Warner with century in tour match against Pakistan
The race to replace retiring David Warner just became a bit more intriguing, with Matt Renshaw succeeding where his rivals failed, reaching three figures in the Prime Minister's XI game against Pakistan. ⌘ Read more
Hundreds of jobs on horizon after green light for first-of-its-kind energy project
While the future of one of Broken Hill's major mines is still uncertain, a green energy storage project to be built in the coming years may provide employment opportunities for some of the displaced workers. ⌘ Read more
KFC franchisee charged with trafficking cocaine, other drug offences
Matthew Jones, 39, was arrested as part of Victoria Police's Viper Taskforce investigation into organised crime and drug trafficking. ⌘ Read more
Heatwaves across the country this weekend will see temperatures reach the 40s in some states
Temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius will grip parts of the country this weekend, sparking fires and major warnings. ⌘ Read more
Video emerges of men performing Nazi salute at SA Premier's office
Disturbing vision emerges of white supremacists wearing balaclavas storming the South Australian Premier's electorate office in protest of the state Voice to Parliament. Warning: This story contains offensive and racist themes. ⌘ Read more
Hunter Biden hit with accusations of failing to pay $2.1 million in taxes
The son of US President Joe Biden faces up to 17 years if he is convicted on the charges, which cover four years between 2016 and 2019. ⌘ Read more
Teenager accused of injuring fellow Perth school student with sharp weapon held in custody
A teenager accused of injuring a fellow student with a sharp weapon at a Perth high school is ordered to remain in custody after a brief appearance in court. ⌘ Read more
'He's in heaven now trying to put out the fires of hell': Dedicated firefighter killed by falling tree remembered
More than 600 people including top emergency officials gather to farewell 74-year-old RFS captain Leo Fransen, who's been remembered as a generous, loving and loyal father who was a dedicated volunteer. ⌘ Read more
Melbourne residents told to shelter inside as paint factory fire burns
Residents in Dandenong South are urged to shelter indoors immediately as firefighters battle to contain a blaze at a paint factory fire, which has sent thick smoke over nearby suburbs. ⌘ Read more
Inside the extremist world of Donald Day Jr, close confidant of the Wieambilla police killers
ABC Investigations has uncovered the extensive digital footprints of Donald Day Jr, who was charged in connection to a deadly shooting in Wieambilla, Queensland. His posting history reveals a conspiratorial worldview where violence is inevitable. ⌘ Read more
Jon Rahm's defection to LIV is the Saudi PIF's biggest win over the PGA Tour yet
The hundreds of millions being paid to Jon Rahm to leave the PGA Tour and join LIV Golf is about more than poaching one of the world's best players. It's about power and leverage in a negotiation that will shape the future of the game. ⌘ Read more
RBA finds 5pc of mortgage borrowers spend more than they earn, but not worried about default risks
The Reserve Bank remains confident that very few borrowers — less than 2 per cent — are at serious risk of defaulting on their mortgages despite the sharpest rise in interest rates in more than three decades. ⌘ Read more
Emma Walters fined $1,500 over threat to kill estranged husband John Setka
A Melbourne magistrate finds Emma Walters guilty of making a threat to kill her estranged husband, CFMEU boss John Setka, but does not recorded a conviction against her, and instead imposed a fine of $1,500. ⌘ Read more
Pantone declares a 'velvety, gentle' shade of peach as colour of the year for 2024
Each year since 1999, the company has declared a very specific shade as the colour for the upcoming year. Next year, it'll be Peach Fuzz. ⌘ Read more
Access to affordable food needs government intervention, report finds
A year-long parliamentary inquiry focused on the future of Australia's food security recommends introducing a minister for food among its 35 recommendations to the federal government. ⌘ Read more
Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds sues the ACT government and its former top prosecutor for defamation
The WA Senator filed her latest lawsuit in Western Australia's Supreme Court on Monday and is seeking an apology and damages. ⌘ Read more
David Warner has his say after Mitchell Johnson criticism
David Warner has plays a perfect forward defence after comments from former teammate Mitchell Johnson criticising the Test opener's farewell tour. ⌘ Read more
Not-for-profit Perth cremation service battles bureaucracy, and the high price of funerals in WA
A businessman trying to set up a private crematorium in Perth says the state government's efforts to block him mean that West Australians are paying the highest fees in the country. ⌘ Read more
Taylor Swift, Donald Trump, and the personal computer: How do they decide TIME's Person of the Year?**
As TIME's Person of the Year, Taylor Swift cements her status as a pop culture juggernaut. But what goes into the decision — and who gets the final say? Here's everything we know. ⌘ Read more
Jon Rahm signs monster contract with LIV Golf, landing significant blow to PGA Tour
Jon Rahm confirms big-money move to Saudi-backed LIV Golf, dealing a stunning blow to the PGA Tour in the process. ⌘ Read more
Live: The Oscars of video games is about to begin. What will win Game of the Year?**
After a banner year for video games, there's never been a more hotly contested Game Awards. Follow all the winners, as well as the latest trailer drops. ⌘ Read more
World's largest flying replica of Kingsford Smith's Southern Cross airborne again after 12-year repair job
An exact replica of arguably Australia's most significant aircraft has flown again after more than a decade of delicate repairs and refurbishment. ⌘ Read more
Postecoglou's Tottenham stunned by West Ham as winless run continues
Ange Postecoglou is left to rue Tottenham Hotspur's inability to convert leads into Premier League points following a 2-1 home defeat by West Ham United. ⌘ Read more
Tsunami warning lifted for Vanuatu, New Caledonia after magnitude-7.1 earthquake rocks Pacific
The powerful quake struck off the coast of the Pacific island nation Vanuatu just before midnight, with residents anxiously waiting for initial warnings of hazardous tsunami waves to be lifted. ⌘ Read more
What air quality data can tell you about where you live
University of Technology Sydney students went street by street with air quality monitors and found big differences over short distances. ⌘ Read more
Police release CCTV images of suspected revenge crypt desecration in Melbourne
Detectives investigating the desecration of a crypt at a Melbourne cemetery in July say they believe the woman's casket was targeted and it may have been a revenge attack. ⌘ Read more
With more parents working all summer to meet rising costs, vacation care is harder to find
As demand for vacation care outweighs the number of places available, families are being turned away from summer holiday programs. ⌘ Read more
How Brisbane solved its 'horrible stench' to become a riverside city
Whenever the Brisbane River ran low in the early 1900s it was often accompanied with the overpowering stench of human waste, dead fish and industrial gas. A lot has changed since then, but experts say there's more to do ahead of the 2032 Olympics. ⌘ Read more
An adults-only take on the classic Parent Trap plotline: Is this the most unhinged film of 2023?**
Irreverent, absurd and starring Bowen Yang as an extremely gay God, Dicks: The Musical is a balls-to-the-wall parody of toxic masculinity. ⌘ Read more
Weekly news quiz: Will you drop your bid or conquer a new frontier?**
Another week, another news quiz to test your knowledge. ⌘ Read more
Live: Google's new AI model sends Nasdaq soaring, Andrew 'Twiggy' Forrest ramps up clean energy campaign, ASX set to fall
The ASX is set to open lower when trade begins on Friday, despite a rally on Wall Street after Google launched its new AI model, while mining billionaire Andrew "Twiggy" Forrest has launched a clean energy campaign on the sidelines of COP28. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Texas court allows first abortion since ban
A Texas judge rules that a woman with a complicated, likely non-viable pregnancy can get an abortion. ⌘ Read more
'Chronic fatigue is like being erased': How Dave regained a meaningful life
Chronic fatigue syndrome affects up to 250,000 Australians, a quarter of whom cannot leave their bed or home due to the severity of their symptoms. This is Dave's story. ⌘ Read more
Amy isn't sick but she is living in a hospital after losing her NDIS-funded home
The 29-year-old para-athlete is homeless after vacating her specialist disability accommodation property, with doctors unwilling to discharge her from hospital while she has nowhere to go. ⌘ Read more
As one remote housing target is met, the NT government turns its attention to Aboriginal homelands
The NT government is trying to convince the Commonwealth to split funding on a new round of remote public housing, this time taking in communities on traditional Aboriginal homelands. ⌘ Read more
Israel-Gaza war live updates: Israeli military hits Rafah overnight as UN warns there are no safe places left in Gaza
Israel battles Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip's biggest cities, with hundreds more Palestinians killed and almost 2 million displaced Palestinians struggling to find safe refuge amid critical shortages of food and shelter. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Tibetan singing bowls and eye pillows — how mindfulness is helping turn the tide on classroom management
For an entire year, a group of high school students have been part of a trial to see how weekly mindfulness sessions will improve their learning and resilience. ⌘ Read more
Second man arrested over cold case murder of Canberra grandmother Irma Palasics
Police say they have identified the second man allegedly involved in the 1999 death of Irma Palasics. ⌘ Read more
Hollywood sign has attracted renewal during its 100 years … and vandals
The Hollywood sign has just turned 100 and in that century it has undergone change, renewal and vandalism. ⌘ Read more
'You've got to tip your cap': Brisbane Heat star praised after historic BBL win
Colin Munro bludgeons traditional slow starters Brisbane Heat to a statement 103-run victory in the Big Bash League opener against Melbourne Stars at the Gabba. ⌘ Read more
When the Williams's family car was stolen, their sense of safety and security left with it
Gaynor Williams hasn't slept much much since intruders broke into her family's Townsville home in the dead of night in November. ⌘ Read more
Hundreds of trees die on Victorian floodplain as governments clash over water policy
Victoria's floodplain restoration projects have stalled after the state and federal governments reached a stalemate over the Murray-Darling Basin Plan. ⌘ Read more
Food charity 'distressed' by dumped fruit, vegetables after Aldi launches new supermarket
The manager of a charity that organises food donations for people in need says she is "distressed" by the amount of produce a new Townsville supermarket has sent to landfill. ⌘ Read more
Australia's largest canned vegetable producer to sell Thai corn in supermarkets
Simplot Australia, which owns brands including Edgell, says natural disasters have led to a shortage of Australian-grown vegetables, forcing it to look outside the country for supply. ⌘ Read more
Four projects and more than $780 million: Why SA water bills could get more expensive
South Australia's water corporation has proposed bill increases to fund four projects, and the rest of the water network, over the next four years. So what are the projects? ⌘ Read more
NT government accused of lacking 'goodwill' in negotiations over liquor licence buyback scheme
The NT government first announced it would open expressions of interest for the voluntary buyback of grocery store-based liquor licences in March, as part of suite of measures introduced to curb alcohol-related harm and violence in the territory. ⌘ Read more
Albanese government scored a list-minute win — but pitfalls await
In a wounded position politically, the government badly needed some policy victories to finish the year. A highly pragmatic approach was adopted to ensure it secured them, writes David Speers. ⌘ Read more
How your suburb will be affected by Sydney's rezoning to address housing crisis
It's the plan that will see residents living near eight Sydney metro and train stations see their suburbs transformed with new housing development. ⌘ Read more
Early summer heatwave to bake NSW in hottest weather in nearly four years
Daily highs to soar up to 15 degrees Celsius above average for December around Sydney tomorrow, climbing well above 40C for inland suburbs and 39C in the city. ⌘ Read more
Cancer treatment room at major Melbourne hospital was not radiation-proof, documents reveal
Monash Medical Centre realised the walls around a cancer treatment room were too thin, prompting a scolding from the Victorian health department. ⌘ Read more
Work on this Gaudi masterpiece is still unfinished 140 years after it began. For some, that's the best part
Antoni Gaudí's La Sagrada Família Basilica in Barcelona still has no firm completion date 140 years after construction started. This is what it's like trying to carry on the visionary's legacy. ⌘ Read more
NZ has already held a supermarket study. Did it disrupt their duopoly?**
Australia is likely to have a Senate inquiry into supermarket giants Coles and Woolworths next year, but across the ditch there are lessons about how hard it is to disrupt a duopoly. ⌘ Read more
'Better than cheating on your partner': Fijians have a porn problem and the government wants it stamped out
Fijians used 626.13 terabytes of data watching porn last quarter, according to one telco, landing it in the top 10 countries worldwide for pornography-related searches. ⌘ Read more
'Chaos in Cairns': Power outage leaves Sydney and Cairns without shot-clock in NBL thriller
A power outage leaves Sydney and Cairns to play out their game without a shot-clock. ⌘ Read more
UK says Russia's intelligence service behind sustained attempts to meddle in British democracy
The British government accuses Russia's intelligence services of targeting high-profile politicians, civil servants and journalists with cyber espionage and "malicious cyber activity" as part of sustained attempts to interfere in UK politics. ⌘ Read more
Malaysia starts trapping endangered tigers after three people are killed in two months
After 'the worst tiger-related deaths in decades', Malayan tigers are being trapped and moved away from humans. ⌘ Read more
Google claims its new Gemini AI largely outperforms ChatGPT
The tech giant takes its next step in artificial intelligence, releasing a new model trained to behave in human-like ways. ⌘ Read more
Rain dampens bushfire threatening key highway as storms batter outback WA
Heavy rain comes to the aid of firefighters battling a bushfire that has already burned more than 18,000 hectares in WA and has been threatening the main sealed road in and out of the state. ⌘ Read more
Australian gas giants Woodside, Santos confirm discussions around possible merger
WA gas giant Woodside confirms it's in discussions regarding a possible merger with fellow Australian energy company Santos. ⌘ Read more
Bancroft, Harris fall as Pakistan fight to beat PM's XI
Marcus Harris and Cameron Bancroft get out either side of 50, now it's up to Matt Renshaw for the Prime Minister's XI as the battle to convince Test selectors heats up in Canberra. ⌘ Read more