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Jason Day, Lydia Ko pair up to win mixed teams event in US
Two of Australia and New Zealand's best combine to claim victory in the inaugural Grant Thornton Invitational in Florida, winning by one stroke. ⌘ Read more
Farmer startups backing themselves to bring chocolate capsicum and other 'new fruit' to markets
From pink custard apples and sweeter capsicums that resemble the colour of chocolate, these Queensland farmers are working to bring innovative new varieties to supermarket shelves. ⌘ Read more
Childcare workers to be banned from using personal phones at work after nationwide review into child safety
The review was carried out following allegations a former Gold Coast childcare worker allegedly abused 91 girls in Brisbane, Sydney and overseas. ⌘ Read more
Live: Good news now also buoying global markets as falling US unemployment drives shares higher
Bad economic news has recently been pushing shares higher amid hopes it will accelerate rate cuts. But now good economic data is also sending stock markets up. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. ⌘ Read more
Aussie sailing great makes retirement call
Stand-in Team Australia helmsman Jimmy Spithill bows out of SailGP racing after his Flying Roo finishes second in the global league's Dubai leg. ⌘ Read more
Why this group thinks running a farm will improve the lives of Aboriginal people and the environment
While some offsets programs have faced scrutiny in recent years, backers say this one ticks a number of boxes because it involves planting trees and empowers First Nation's people on land they own. ⌘ Read more
Australia is expected to see 'significant' growth in second-hand EV sales. Here's what you need to know before getting one
With better supply and affordable options, second-hand electric vehicles are set to become more popular in Australia. Here's what you should know before getting one. ⌘ Read more
Postecoglou's Spurs end winless Premier League run
In what must come as a massive relief to Ange Postecoglou, Tottenham Hotspur secure its first Premier League win since October with a 4-1 drubbing of a jaded-looking Newcastle United. ⌘ Read more
Live: Hamas denies dozens of militants have surrendered to Israeli military
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says dozens of Hamas militants have surrendered, but Hamas has called the claim "false and baseless". ⌘ Read more
Survivors work to establish nation's first memorial to acknowledge victims of sexual abuse
An epicentre for institutional child sexual abuse for many decades of the 20th century, Ballarat is working to create the first Australian memorial to acknowledge all survivors of sexual abuse as part of a journey of healing. ⌘ Read more
Arsenal's Matildas celebrate convincing win over Kerr's Chelsea
Sam Kerr's Chelsea is handed a humbling defeat by Arsenal in their Women's Super League clash, as some of her fellow Matildas celebrate a record-breaking day for the Gunners. ⌘ Read more
Over 20 years, not a single one of David's roadside artworks has been graffitied
In a beaten-up ute, David Rowe is a familiar sight in the Queensland town of Lucinda, where he splashes colour and humour onto roadside canvases one power pole at a time. ⌘ Read more
Cyclone Jasper warnings for damaging winds expanded further south to Mackay
North Queensland residents as far south as Mackay are being warned to brace for damaging winds as Cyclone Jasper continues to track toward the coast. ⌘ Read more
Ben Roberts-Smith's landmark defamation case ended in June, now it's a documentary. Here's what we learnt
Despite the war veteran's case ending just six months ago, streaming service Stan — which is owned by Nine Entertainment — fast-tracks a documentary on the case to the small screen. ⌘ Read more
Who will replace Annastacia Palaszczuk as Queensland premier?**
Steven Miles has thrown his hat in the ring to succeed Annastacia Palaszczuk as Queensland premier – but he may still face a challenge in his bid to take up the state's top job. ⌘ Read more
Aussie women maintain perfect start to rugby sevens world series
A week after triumphing in Dubai, the Australian women's rugby sevens team earn back-to-back world series wins in Cape Town after beating France in a dramatic final. ⌘ Read more
Mining for rare earths is vital for renewable energy, but SA farmers fear for the future of their land
Plans for a large rare earths mining project is meeting resistance from south-east farmers, who worry some of South Australia's best farmland will be lost. ⌘ Read more
Cultural burns are small, slow and controlled, and they're in high demand on private properties
Four years after the devastating Black Summer bushfires, Indigenous fire practitioners say they're struggling to keep up with demand for cultural burns from private landholders, and they want more support. ⌘ Read more
Aboriginal artist William Barak's work to go on display this week after historic return
Two works by Aboriginal artist and advocate William Barak will go on display this week after being returned to Victoria 120 years after they were gifted to a Swiss family. ⌘ Read more
Experts call for research misconduct watchdog as UNSW faces investigation
UNSW has been conducting a "preliminary" investigation into research misconduct for more than two years. Now the university itself will be investigated. ⌘ Read more
Police raids, criminal gangs and $1 billion: Inside the gold scam that made a fortune off a GST loophole
It took seven years of expensive, drawn out legal battles, but one of the oldest and biggest private precious metals companies in Australia closed a dark chapter in the gold refining industry with a recent win against the ATO, writes Adele Ferguson. ⌘ Read more
'Debt bombs' and 'no money': Argentina President Javier Milei delivers bleak inauguration speech
Argentinian President Javier Milei takes office warning of dark times as he attempts to guide the nation out of its worst economic crisis in decades, with inflation heading towards 200 per cent. ⌘ Read more
In the UAE desert, a mysterious beacon looms large. Experts say it could help Australia go green
This solar thermal plant in the United Arab Emirates could harness enough of the Sun's rays to power a city the size of Brisbane for a year but being able to run one in Australia could prove difficult. ⌘ Read more
'Bygone era': The disappearing plaques for Stalin victims from Moscow's streets
Plaques placed around Moscow to pay tribute to the victims of the Soviet leader are disappearing from the city's streets. ⌘ Read more
Philippines and Chinese vessels collide in disputed South China Sea
A Philippine boat and a Chinese Coast Guard ship collided near a hotly contested reef on Sunday, with both countries trading blame for the latest such confrontation in the disputed South China Sea. ⌘ Read more
New migration strategy to clamp down on migrants living in Australia in a 'permanently temporary' state
Minimum English language requirements for international students will be increased, and more restrictions will be applied to stop onshore "visa hopping" as the federal government sets its new migration strategy. ⌘ Read more
Loan repayments overtake NDIS to become fastest growing spending pressure on federal budget
A mid-year budget update reveals higher interest rates are also hurting the Commonwealth's bottom line, as loan repayments overtake the NDIS to become the government's fastest growing spending pressure. ⌘ Read more
'The wicket's absolutely drenched': Big Bash game called off due to unplayable pitch in Geelong
Hours of heavy rain in the Geelong area seem to have affected the pitch at Kardinia Park, prompting the BBL clash between the Melbourne Renegades and Perth Scorchers to be called off. ⌘ Read more
Residents forced to evacuate as 'out of control' fire threatens homes in WA's Mid-West
A bushfire forces residents to evacuate and closes a major highway as extreme fire weather hits. ⌘ Read more
Mall security 'jump the gun' and call NSW police after locals gather to celebrate escalator reopening
Sydney's inner-west community waited four years for the escalators at Ashfield Shopping Centre to be repaired and reopened, but their appreciation party nearly plummeted when security staff called police. ⌘ Read more
Body recovered after factory fire in Melbourne's south east
A body has been recovered by police following a large factory fire that burnt for about nine hours on Friday. ⌘ Read more
Crews control blaze started by coal train derailment in New South Wales
Remote Area Firefighters are at work near Bylong where a grassfire sparked by a train derailment on Wednesday has been controlled. ⌘ Read more
Remote Kimberley region reunited after it was cut in half by 1-in-100-year flood
The $250 million replacement Fitzroy River Bridge opens nearly a year after devastating floods in Western Australia. ⌘ Read more
What El Niño does to the weather in your state and why it's not the only climate driver
You've probably heard El Niño brings hot and dry weather to the eastern states, but what about the rest of Australia? Are we all in for a scorcher this summer? ⌘ Read more
Former Man City player called out for 'misogynistic, bullying' comments about women on men's football broadcasts
Outgoing Chelsea manager Emma Hayes says Joey Barton's remarks are indicative of the sort of "systemic misogyny and bullying" women are repeatedly subjected to in football. ⌘ Read more
Kate and William pose in casual monochrome Christmas card snap, while the King and Queen opt for coronation portrait
No one does holiday cards quite like the royals with the Wales family and King and Queen sharing their chosen selections for 2023. ⌘ Read more
Four revellers hospitalised from 'drug issues' after attending Sydney dance music festival
Four attendees of the Epik music festival at Sydney Olympic Park have been rushed to hospital due to drug-related issues, according to NSW Health Minister Ryan Park. ⌘ Read more
'Nothing off the table': Minister warns abattoir industry after 'distressing' slaughter video released
Tasmania's primary industries minister says "nothing is off the table" as the government acts to ensure what she has called distressing images of animal cruelty in a leaked animal rights video does not happen again. ⌘ Read more
How a mistakenly sent email revealed shocking family violence statistics authorities didn't want you to see
The ABC this week revealed WA Police support widespread liquor restrictions across much of the state amid a doubling of alcohol-related family violence in parts of regional WA. But this information almost didn't see the light of day. ⌘ Read more
Historical protest poster exhibition highlights environmental fears
With protests seemingly becoming a fixture of contemporary Melbourne life, a new exhibition reflects on a formative era in Victoria's protest history. ⌘ Read more
'It's been a great honour': Queensland premier announces shock resignation
In a shock announcement, an emotional Annastacia Palaszczuk said it was the "right time" to move on. ⌘ Read more
Aunty Donna knows something about breastfeeding. She's fed more than 20 babies, including six of her own
At Wagga Wagga in New South Wales, 70 per cent of First Nations women opt for formula for their babies over breastfeeding. The city's Indigenous community is trying to tackle the issue. ⌘ Read more
You've been given 10 minutes to evacuate your home … what do you grab?**
When a disaster approaches, you may only have minutes to grab your belongings and get out. Would you pass the 10-minute evacuation test? ⌘ Read more
Palestinian death toll in Gaza surpasses 17,700 as world reacts to US rejecting ceasefire at UN
Despite growing international pressure, US President Joe Biden’s administration remains opposed to an immediate ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. ⌘ Read more
Cate Blanchett, Sigourney Weaver, and the late Cal Wilson receive nominations for 2024 AACTA awards
The nominations for the 2024 AACTA awards include Warwick Thornton's The New Boy, and Amazon Prime's drama The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart. Meanwhile, much-loved comedian Cal Wilson has received a posthumous nomination. Here are the nominees. ⌘ Read more
Annastacia Palaszczuk retiring as Queensland premier
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says she will resign at the end of the week. ⌘ Read more
When Elie lost her leg aged 20 she thought it would limit her future prospects. Now she is preparing for Paris 2024 gold
Pacific worker and champion shot putter Elie Enock hopes her place at next year's Paralympics in France can inspire other people living with disability to achieve their goals. ⌘ Read more
Missing helicopter pilot confirmed dead after extensive search in remote NT
The Robinson 22 helicopter had been reported missing on Thursday night after it failed to reach its intended destination at a station, south-east of Katherine. ⌘ Read more
Mahsa Amini's family blocked from leaving Iran to collect posthumous EU prize
A lawyer says the family of Mahsa Amini, the Iranian Kurdish woman who died in custody, has been banned from travelling to France to collect a top rights prize awarded posthumously. ⌘ Read more
Severe storm rips roofs from homes, 800 properties without power on Central Coast
Residents are cleaning up after a destructive storm swept through the area, ripping roofs off buildings and knocking down trees and power poles. ⌘ Read more
Just like these drawings, the animals depicted face erasure
Tasmanian artist Lucienne Rickard could have made about $100,000 from selling her detailed drawings of animals. Instead, she hopes erasing her work will enhance the creatures' chance of survival. ⌘ Read more
'Like something out of the old West', mystery still surrounds Australia's great rail heist
It's been half a century since two armed bandits ambushed a train in tropical Queensland rainforest, making off with the equivalent of $80,000 in today's money. Despite whispers of an inside job, nobody's ever been caught. ⌘ Read more
It's one of Australia's most important documents — but for years it's been 'missing' in the Kimberley
It’s been on a journey around Australia, from Canberra to the Kimberley. Now, six decades since its creation, one of the four famed bark petitions has finally been returned to Arnhem Land. ⌘ Read more
Foreign investors to be slapped with huge penalties for leaving homes vacant
Penalties for foreign investors who leave homes vacant will face a sixfold increase, in a measure the federal government says will free up more housing stock. ⌘ Read more
SA prepares for another day of severe weather, as thousands wake up to no power
South Australia's State Emergency Service is bracing for another day of severe weather with the potential for flash flooding in some areas, while around 1,300 customers are without power in Adelaide's southern suburbs. ⌘ Read more
Surface water, groundwater or no water at all? The mission to avoid a Murray-Darling Basin-style debacle in WA
From time immemorial, the river that runs from the hills of the east Kimberley to the mouth of King Sound in Western Australia has been the setting of stories and events that have shaped the country. But now it's the subject of much discussion. ⌘ Read more
Japanese baseball star joins LA Dodgers after signing record contract
Shohei Ohtani — the most coveted MLB free agent in recent memory — has agreed to a record $US700 million, 10-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. ⌘ Read more
CJ Rankin has 40 flying hours under her belt. Next year, she's training with Qantas
On a tiny red-dirt airstrip surrounded by small aircraft, teen pilot CJ Rankin is taking lessons to join the ranks of Qantas. It's a long way from where she grew up. ⌘ Read more
Police investigate shooting outside Melbourne strip club
A man has been taken to hospital after being shot outside a strip club in Melbourne's CBD. ⌘ Read more
'People calling me a terrorist': Canberra students subject to racist taunts as Israel-Gaza war rages
Nineteen members of Australian-Palestinian Rema Al-Nabieh's family have been killed over the course of the Israel-Gaza war, and throughout the conflict she's also had to face ostracism from her high school peers. ⌘ Read more
Ariarne Titmus intended to keep her surgery 'under wraps' but selfie requests from nurses changed that
When Olympic swimmer Ariarne Titmus had to have surgery in September she was reluctant to go public but selfie requests from nurses led to her changing tack and now she wants to normalise conversations about women's health. ⌘ Read more
Pelicans injured by fishing hooks rescued in time by passing SA kayakers
Two pelicans found entangled in fishing lines in South Australia's south coast have been saved thanks to nearby kayakers and wildlife rescuers, prompting reminders to fishers to be responsible with their equipment. WARNING: The story contains images that some readers may find distressing. ⌘ Read more
Do you use a bucket in the shower to save water? This award-winning young inventor has found a better solution
Watching water go to waste while waiting for the shower to get hot sparked an idea that high school student Rani East-Jeffs hopes can help save thousands of litres of the precious resource. It's also caught the attention of Australia's inventors. ⌘ Read more
Rising Aussie star sparks bidding war in WPL auction
All-rounder Annabel Sutherland earns a bumper pay day at the Women's Premier League auction, while Australia teammate Phoebe Litchfield also attracts significant interest. ⌘ Read more
Why Melbourne is cheaper to live in than Sydney
While the two cities are often pitted against each other for cultural supremacy, they are clearly divided by another major factor — the cost of living. ⌘ Read more
These unique island-dwelling goats need saving, so advocates hope you'll eat them
Once the saviour of stranded sailors on the Great Barrier Reef, Percy Island's goats are facing eradication by officials. But advocates hope that promoting the heritage breed for food will help protect them. ⌘ Read more
The City of Melbourne is commissioning a statue of Vida Goldstein who was the first woman to stand for election in Australia
A Melbourne woman who left an indelible mark on Australian politics will be honoured in statue form as part of a council effort to install more female statues. ⌘ Read more
SA flood flows help toothy fish travel 825km in annual migration
Water flows from South Australia's floods are helping the lamprey travel more than 800 kilometres from the Goolwa Barrage to New South Wales. ⌘ Read more
Winds to ramp up on Queensland's north coast as Cyclone Jasper continues its approach
Jasper is now forecast to cross the coast on Wednesday or Thursday, anywhere between Cape Melville and Townsville. ⌘ Read more
'I may have to resign': Court documents allege NDIS commissioner mistakenly misled Four Corners over autism program
The head of the government watchdog for the NDIS swore and said she might have to resign after she discovered she had made a mistake in telling Four Corners the regulator had shut down a program where children with disabilities were abused, court documents allege. ⌘ Read more
The devastating pictures from Gaza that Israelis aren't seeing
There are two wars going on in Gaza right now — the one the Israeli public is watching and the one the rest of the world is watching, writes John Lyons. ⌘ Read more
This Aboriginal language was officially extinct. A new generation is giving it life
A 94-year-old is the last living keeper of an officially extinct language. Generations have worked to revive the Kalkutungu language, which will now be taught to students in the outback. ⌘ Read more
Seismic testing is loud, but is it so loud it’s killing whales?**
Environmentalists say whales could go deaf during seismic surveys for offshore oil and gas. The reality is more complicated. ⌘ Read more
Can antiques stores survive the rise of online marketplaces — or will they become relics of the past?**
As a much-loved regional Victorian vintage store closes its doors for the last time, its owner urges shoppers to support other antique shops amid the rising popularity of online marketplaces. ⌘ Read more
Cassiel Rousseau inking his way towards a slice of family Olympic history
Australia's diving world champion Cassiel Rousseau has booked his spot in Doha in a bid to defend his crown ahead of the Paris Olympics. ⌘ Read more
The perils of paradise: Recent cyclones that have devastated Queensland
As Australians track the path of Severe Tropical Cyclone Jasper, we look back at the state's recent history of cyclones and the destruction they left behind. ⌘ Read more
Forget Hallmark happy endings, this Aussie black comedy celebrates those who find Christmas hard
The director of Christmess loved the music of Sydney band Middle Kids so much that he approached the lead singer to star in his film. But this is not your average sappy festive movie, tackling addiction head-on. ⌘ Read more
Known as 'white death', a terrifying weather phenomenon is changing lives and unleashing horror in Mongolia
Davaadorj and his family call the vast sand dunes of the Gobi Desert in Mongolia home and live off the land. But that delicate balance is shifting against them, as the terrain and the weather become even harsher and more volatile due to a rapidly changing climate. ⌘ Read more
'This is a diagnosis I never wanted to hear': Chris Evert is undergoing chemotherapy after the return of cancer
The Tennis Hall of Famer, who won 18 Grand Slam singles titles, says her ovarian cancer has returned and she will not work as a commentator at next month's Australian Open while undergoing treatment. ⌘ Read more
Six French teenagers convicted over their part in beheading of teacher who showed cartoons of Prophet Mohammed to class
A French juvenile court finds the teenagers guilty for their roles in the 2020 beheading of a teacher by an Islamic extremist in an attack that shocked the country and shone a light on the dangers of online hate speech. ⌘ Read more
Police arrest 72 climate protesters in heart of Melbourne for failing to obey traffic direction
Police arrested and fined Extinction Rebellion demonstrators for failing to obey traffic directions when they staged a rally in the middle of the road outside Flinders Street Station. ⌘ Read more
Texas Supreme Court temporarily blocks woman from emergency abortion
The temporary block was instated at the request of the state's attorney general, in what is a major test case since the US Supreme Court overturned the nationwide constitutional right to abortion last year. ⌘ Read more
Fire ants are on the march. Here’s what happens when they sting
Red imported fire ants are a particularly nasty type of ant and they're on the move in Australia. ⌘ Read more
NSW residents hit swimming spots early to cool off amid heatwave
Residents in Western Sydney are bearing the brunt of the heatwave with the mercury inching towards 41C at Penrith and 42C at Badgerys Creek at 3pm on Saturday. ⌘ Read more
It's a record breaking year for Taylor Swift with the Eras Tour becoming the first to gross over $US1 billion
Time magazine's Person of the Year, Apple artist of the year and the most-streamed artist on Spotify. 2023 has been a good year for Taylor Swift, whose Eras Tour has now become the first to gross over $US1 billion ($1.58 billion), according to Pollstar. ⌘ Read more
From Hong Kong to Katanning — the church-turned-Chinese restaurant telling an Australian success story
After 30 years of running a much-loved restaurant in a former Baptist church built in 1890, this Hong Kong immigrant is giving his final farewells to the town that welcomed his family as he prepares a move to Perth. ⌘ Read more
EU reaches deal on world's first rules for artificial intelligence
European Union negotiators clinch a deal on the world's first comprehensive artificial intelligence rules, paving the way for legal oversight of technology used in popular generative AI services like ChatGPT. ⌘ Read more
Bringing back 'the village' for new mums
The saying "it takes a village to raise a child" has become a reality for some new mums. Community group Village Aunties has stepped up to support the women, with home-cooked meals and social events. ⌘ Read more
Kyrgios announces he won't play Australian Open via OnlyFans account
Ongoing injury concerns force Nick Kyrgios out of next month's Australian Open at Melbourne Park, with the 28-year-old describing the decision as "heartbreaking". ⌘ Read more
Football, ice-cream and the best cafes for writing in to feature in author Yumna Kassab's 'dictionary of Parramatta'
The renowned author of The House of Youssef and The Lovers has been named Parramatta's inaugural Laureate in Literature. She says the area is home to a "golden generation" of writers. ⌘ Read more
'Almost an amputation': Swimmer almost loses ankle in central Queensland shark attack
A 20-year-old swimmer almost lost his ankle in a shark attack south of Gladstone on Friday afternoon, authorities say. ⌘ Read more
Liquor restrictions have reduced crime by 40 per cent in this outback town — so what's next?**
Tough liquor restrictions have been hailed as a win in the West Australian town of Carnarvon, with a considerable reduction in crime, but community leaders say a safe space for youth is desperately needed. ⌘ Read more
Olympic champ Jakara Anthony adds another World Cup victory
Continuing her brilliant start to the season, Australia's Beijing gold medallist Jakara Anthony records a second consecutive World Cup win after topping the podium in Sweden. ⌘ Read more
Queensland puts millions on the table for solar battery rebate scheme
The exact date the scheme will commence is yet to be announced, but the government has hinted that it will be rolled out next year. ⌘ Read more
Stuck for a Christmas tree? Here's an option other than plastic or fresh
As New South Wales works towards a target of reducing plastic waste by 30 per cent in the next two years, recycled Christmas trees are growing in popularity. ⌘ Read more
Teacher uses lessons learned at nan's knee to build community bonds
Adrian Harrington knew he was making an impression as a language teacher when a parent approached him in a supermarket aisle to ask him about a phrase her daughter had used. ⌘ Read more
US blocks UN Security Council bid for Israel-Gaza ceasefire
The United States vetoes a proposed United Nations Security Council demand for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, diplomatically isolating Washington as it shields its ally. ⌘ Read more
'Never seen anything like this': Abattoir facing export suspension after footage released
The federal government issues a Tasmanian abattoir with a draft notice to suspend its export licence for a year after confronting footage obtained by animal rights activists raises questions about slaughter practices. WARNING: This story contains depictions of animals in distress. ⌘ Read more
The Royal Flying Doctor Service has saved countless lives but is it being overused to prop up inadequate healthcare?**
Libby Davie drove 700 kilometres to be with her newborn daughter after she was medically evacuated, and is among those who wonder if an over-reliance on the RFDS is putting too much stress on country people. ⌘ Read more
South-east Queensland mayor will not contest next election more than a year after drink-driving crash
Redland City mayor Karen Williams was more than three times the limit when she crashed her car in June 2022. ⌘ Read more