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Shoplifting reaches highest level on record in Victoria as cost-of-living pressures bite
Theft from Victorian retail stores jump nearly 40 per cent over the past year, with liquor, food and petrol theft driving the increase. ⌘ Read more
Judge sentences woman who fatally gave 15-year-old boy opioid medication in 'unforgivable' act
The court heard that Stacie Dutaillis encouraged the victim to take an opioid prescription tablet, as well as several other children in her home, during September 2021. ⌘ Read more
'Early Christmas present' as rare turtle lays eggs to edge species back from brink of extinction
Conservationists say it was "incredible" to find that a Manning River turtle had laid a dozen precious eggs as part of a breeding program aimed at saving the critically endangered species. ⌘ Read more
Protesters take to the street in Argentina in response to new president's plan
Thousands take to the streets of Buenos Aires to protest against the government's economic shock measures, in the first real test for Argentina's new president, Javier Milei. ⌘ Read more
Pakistan dealt major blow ahead of Boxing Day Test
After losing the first Test to Australia by 360 runs, Pakistan will be without one of its most promising players for the remainder of the Benaud-Qadir Trophy series. ⌘ Read more
Iceland's volcano eruption means some 'won't be home for Christmas'. Here's what we know
Scientists say the eruption was expected after thousands of small earthquakes, but it could continue for some time. ⌘ Read more
'True show of mateship' as family, friends rally for promising young footballer diagnosed with cancer
Broken Hill residents from as young as 16 and as old as 71 shave their heads in support of a friend and family member who was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of leukaemia. ⌘ Read more
Missing Gold Coast woman most likely murdered by now-dead bikie boyfriend, coroner rules
More than a decade after Tina Greer's disappearance, a coroner rules she was murdered "most likely violently" by her then boyfriend Leslie "Grumpy" Sharman, who died in 2018. ⌘ Read more
Judge blocks California's legislative bid to ban firearms from public places
The law would have banned people from carrying concealed guns in public parks and playgrounds, churches, banks and zoos. ⌘ Read more
Prison guard found guilty, fined $5,000 over assault on boy during 'code red' riot
A Casuarina Prison guard is found guilty of assaulting a juvenile detainee during a riot in the notorious Unit 18 in Perth's south last year. ⌘ Read more
Report from inquiry into NSW gay hate crimes makes 19 recommendations
For 18 months, the inquiry investigated the suspicious deaths or unsolved murders — potentially motivated by gay hate bias — of LGBTIQ people between 1970 and 2010. ⌘ Read more
'Fundamentally dishonest man': Network Ten lawyers make closing arguments in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case against the broadcaster
Network Ten's lawyers are summing up the broadcaster's defence before Bruce Lehrmann's legal team gives its closing arguments tomorrow. ⌘ Read more
Mud, water, and mosquitoes pose triple threat after record floods in Queensland
It's not just crocs lurking in floodwaters, small bacteria could provide one big headache in north Queensland. But there are ways to stay safe. ⌘ Read more
Teen accused of killing SA Police Commissioner's son granted permission to contact witness friend
Dhirren Randhawa, who is accused of causing the death of Charlie Stevens last month during Schoolies celebrations has asked a magistrate to vary his bail conditions – so he can have contact with his friend, who is a case witness. ⌘ Read more
When do double demerit points start? It depends which state you are in
From tomorrow, double demerit points will be applied for a number of states around the country. But in many other jurisdictions it will be business as usual, even as our roads get busier. Here's a state by state breakdown of when or if double demerits start in your area. ⌘ Read more
'Fat Leonard,' a fugitive now returning to the US, was behind one of the military's biggest scandals
Leonard Francis, who has pleaded guilty to bribing US Navy officials and defence contractors, is returned to America after escaping to Venezuela last year. ⌘ Read more
Harsher punishments coming as vulnerable mangrove 'takes a beating' from illegal fishing
Boat bans, fishing gear confiscations, and area prohibitions are being considered as a way to stop the high rate of illegal fishing around Carnarvon in Western Australia. ⌘ Read more
The ACCC wants extra powers to stop 'harmful' mergers flying under its radar
Australia's competition watchdog urges the federal Treasury to endorse sweeping changes to merger laws, arguing the current regime harms consumers. ⌘ Read more
Bodhana is only eight, but she's one of Europe's top chess players
This young prodigy has taken out players three times her age to become the best-ranked female player at a European chess championship. ⌘ Read more
Council asks would-be Seal Rocks daytrippers to find another beach this Christmas
Gridlock on the narrow streets of Seal Rocks in 2022 caused traffic jams of up to four hours and threatened to block access for emergency services. ⌘ Read more
Australia declines US request for Red Sea warship, sending personnel instead
Australia will not send a warship to the Red Sea as part of international efforts to safeguard cargo from attacks by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels. ⌘ Read more
Flying this Christmas? See which airline has the most cancelled flights
Millions of Australians are braving packed airports around the country this holiday period, but some may be frustrated by delays and cancellations. See how each airline performs. ⌘ Read more
UK teens found guilty of 'frenzied and ferocious' killing of transgender girl
The boy and girl, who were 15 at the time of the murder, spent months plotting to kill someone before the murder of Brianna Ghey in north-western England, a court hears. ⌘ Read more
Anxiety high among NSW beekeepers as questions remain about a future with varroa mite
Beekeepers call for education and training as they make decisions about rebuilding their hives and living with varroa mite. ⌘ Read more
Future of 30 million-year-old frog species takes grim turn in population plummet
Known for its vivid colours, the sunset frog is limited to a tiny pocket of swamp on Western Australia's southern coast and is under increasing threat. ⌘ Read more
Man arrested over stealing blind dog Bowie upon return to Queensland
Queensland police arrest a man over Bowie's theft on the Gold Coast, which sparked a widespread search. ⌘ Read more
Sam Kerr scores as Chelsea top Champions League group
Sam Kerr continues her impressive goalscoring form in the Champions League to help Chelsea to the top of the group with the opening goal in a 3-1 win against Swedish side Häcken. ⌘ Read more
Police identify alleged gunman in triple shooting of innocent people in Sydney street
Police yesterday applied for, and were granted, a warrant for the arrest of 22-year-old Anthony Pele over the shooting that killed innocent 25-year-old Ahmad Al-Azzam in July. ⌘ Read more
What you should know about insurance claims after a flood or cyclone disaster
Countless homes have been damaged or destroyed in Far North Queensland since Tropical Cyclone Jasper and flooding hit the state last week. If you've been affected, here's what you need to know. ⌘ Read more
Hamas leader makes visit to Egypt for ceasefire talks as UN vote on aid boost to Gaza delayed yet again
The leader of Hamas pays his first visit to Egypt for more than a month, a rare personal intervention in diplomacy amid talks on a new ceasefire to let aid reach Gaza and free more hostages. ⌘ Read more
Bradley Cooper delivers Oscar-worthy performance in his 'swooning biopic' Maestro
Cooper follows up his 2018 directorial debut A Star Is Born with an ambitious portrayal of the life of legendary conductor and composer Leonard Bernstein. ⌘ Read more
Murder accused was recently discharged after mental health treatment, SA Health says
A man accused of attacking two women – killing one and seriously injuring another – was discharged from the Royal Adelaide Hospital on Monday, where he was being treated for a mental health condition. ⌘ Read more
Bryce Cotton may just be the NBL's greatest ever player, but he wasn't expected to live past 11
Bryce Cotton is arguably the best player to have ever graced the courts of the NBL, but were it not for a childhood illness he may never have picked up a basketball. ⌘ Read more
Regional brigades say government-supplied fire trucks 'glorified water carters' not fit for purpose
Regional shires are often at the front line of firefighting, but some say WA government-supplied vehicles are not suitable for the state's largely sandy terrain. ⌘ Read more
Live: ASX to fall as Wall Street sinks, oil advances
A fall on Wall Street is likely to send Australian stocks lower, while oil prices advanced slightly after earlier hitting their highest level in nearly three weeks. Follow the latest updates in our live blog. ⌘ Read more
Clever, cringe or concerning? Politicians are taking TikTok campaigning to a 'whole new level'
Through viral dance videos, cat content and three-fingered Hollywood salutes, Indonesia's presidential candidates are desperately trying to rebrand themselves on social media to reach young voters. But analysts say their TikTok gimmicks have the potential to "manipulate democracy". ⌘ Read more
Alameddine crime network associate charged over firebombing of Friendlyjordies's Bondi home
Jordan Shanks-Markovina, 34, better known as his online moniker Friendlyjordies, was away when his home was set alight in November last year. ⌘ Read more
Food poisoning, marriage proposals and water buffalo urine — inside the 1984 Australian women's cricket tour of India
As Australia's women start their tour of India, former skipper Jill Kennare shares the wild stories of the team's first visit to the country in 1984. ⌘ Read more
Emma quit her permanent job for agency work. Now she gets paid 'far more'
Nurses and midwives across the country are leaving their permanent jobs and switching to short-term contracts facilitated through workforce agencies. They are doing so in part for better pay, with some getting an hourly rate two-to-three times more than the permanent employees working alongside them. ⌘ Read more
She's about to become the next Northern Territory chief minister. So who is Eva Lawler?**
Eva Lawler, the current treasurer and next Northern Territory chief minister, will take the top job in territory politics as the government's two most experienced members move to the backbench. ⌘ Read more
Violence, mental health fears for strung-out youths once vape ban kicks in
Youth workers and psychologists say more support will be needed for young people suffering withdrawals if new bans are successful. ⌘ Read more
This boy band has taken Hong Kong by storm and put Cantopop back on the map, but can it do the same for Tasmania?**
They have been credited with revitalising Hong Kong and Cantopop, and it's hoped the fame of boy band sensation MIRROR will make Tasmania a must-visit holiday destination. ⌘ Read more
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper still 'alive and kicking,' with floods forecast for Kowanyama at Cape York
Possibility of "significant" flooding near the remote town of Kowanyama, where vulnerable residents have already been evacuated. Meanwhile the clean-up continues where floodwaters have receded. ⌘ Read more
Lou is so passionate about plants that they started a 'plant hotel' for those on holiday
If you’re heading away over the holiday period you may have already organised your travel plans, worked out what you need to pack, and even booked the dog into a boarding kennel. But what about your house plants? ⌘ Read more
Innovation helping feed Australia's $2 billion aquaculture industry
Australia's aquaculture industry contributes billions to the economy every year, but the fish food industry supporting its growth is also big business. ⌘ Read more
Woman thought to have died by suicide had $500k life insurance policy with husband as beneficiary, inquest told
The husband of a "loving and caring" palliative care nurse who apparently died by suicide is questioned during a coronial inquest over how much he stood to gain from his wife's death through her life insurance policy. ⌘ Read more
'Please reply': Israel's warning system leaves Gaza residents confused
The maps and accompanying instructions distributed by Israel to help warn Gaza residents of combat areas have been unclear and contradictory, an ABC analysis shows. ⌘ Read more
In a small country town, small yellow signs reveal a big community conflict
In a tiny country hamlet, where locals fight plans to transform their town into a food-tourism destination, who gets to decide what the future of the place looks like? ⌘ Read more
How did a jumping castle lift off and kill six children? Court document reveals allegations against operator
An inflatable jumping castle that claimed the lives of six Tasmanian primary school children after becoming airborne in 2021 was only secured at half its anchor points, a court document alleges. ⌘ Read more
More people drown between Christmas and New Year than the rest of the summer. Here's how to stay safe in the water
A quarter of the people who drowned in Australia last summer did so between Christmas and New Year. Experts say a few key precautions can keep you safe. ⌘ Read more
Have you noticed fine-dining restaurant menus look the same? There's a reason for that
A top food critic says menus are failing to challenge diners. What's driving this creativity crisis — COVID, cost of living or something more worrying? ⌘ Read more
Internal 2030 projections raise questions about WA's net zero plans
West Australian Premier Roger Cook says his state is on track to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, but 7.30 understands internal modelling is projecting it will not, based on its current trajectory. ⌘ Read more
Eva Lawler to become Northern Territory chief minister
Current NT Treasurer Eva Lawler has been named as the Northern Territory's new chief minister. ⌘ Read more
Melbourne icon Franco Cozzo dies aged 88
The Italian-Australian furniture salesman is best known for his unique television adverts in the 80s. ⌘ Read more
Woman dies, another suffers serious injuries after a stabbing in Adelaide's west, police say
SA Police says two women have been stabbed by a man not known to them at Plympton on Wednesday afternoon. A man has been arrested and is expected to be charged with murder. ⌘ Read more
Court hears of 'self-fulfilling prophecy' problem of being Chopper Read's son
The son of late underworld figure Mark "Chopper" Read has a personality that attracts "the good the bad and the ugly", a court has heard during sentencing for Charlie Read. ⌘ Read more
Station operators fined $50k over the death of 1,000 cattle suffering from neglect
Operators of a station in WA's Pilbara will be forced to pay a $50,000 fine over the death of 1,000 cattle suffering from neglect. ⌘ Read more
Healy sees multi-format series as key to future of women's Tests
Back from injury to face India in a one-off Test match, Australia captain Alyssa Healy is eager to see red-ball cricket gain more relevance in the women's game. ⌘ Read more
Politician expenses revealed for first months of Albanese government
After delays caused by technical issues, the expense data for the first full quarter of the Albanese government reveals the highest flyers and biggest taxpayer-funded office fit outs. ⌘ Read more
Notorious Adelaide paedophile sentenced to 36 years in jail for child sex offending
Adelaide paedophile Jadd William Brooker, who committed some of "the worst and most degrading offending" seen by investigating police, has been handed a 36-year sentence. ⌘ Read more
Doctors offered $10,000 on top of $50,000 sign-on deal to address SA's critical rural GP shortage
The South Australian government has signed a four-year deal to help attract and retain GPs in rural settings, offering $10,000 to new GPs and $5,000 to existing ones. ⌘ Read more
Bushfire north-east of Perth threatens lives as residents warned it's too late to leave
Residents in a small town in WA's Wheatbelt are warned to act immediately to survive as a bushfire threatens the area, about 85 kilometres north-east of Perth. ⌘ Read more
School's 'laissez-faire' attitude contributed to death of diabetic student Lachlan Cook on 2019 school trip, coroner says
Sixteen-year-old Lachlan Cook died in Melbourne's Royal Children's Hospital in 2019 after an emergency flight home from the Kilvington Grammar School trip. ⌘ Read more
Returning Tomljanović focused on self-belief ahead of Australian Open
After missing 10 months of tennis following knee surgery, Ajla Tomljanović is confident she can scale the heights again and be a contender at the majors, starting at January's Australian Open at Melbourne Park. ⌘ Read more
Attorney-general says criticism over terrorist's release 'nonsensical' as opposition calls for his dumping
Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus accuses acting Opposition Leader Sussan Ley of stoking fear in the community over the release of a convicted terrorist from jail. ⌘ Read more
Mother, brother of Melbourne crime boss sentenced over money laundering offences
The mother and younger brother of Melbourne crime kingpin George Marrogi are handed jail sentences after pleading guilty to money laundering, but both walk from court. ⌘ Read more
Woman accused of dousing man in flammable liquid, setting him alight is denied bail
Tahlia Erin Russell has been denied bail after fronting court on accusations she set fire to a man, causing serious burns. ⌘ Read more
Australia's 2023 mortality rate is more than 6pc higher than expected. Here's what that means
COVID-19 is still a "key contributor" to higher death rates as new data reveals Australia's nationwide mortality rate is sitting at more than 6 per cent higher than expected. ⌘ Read more
'Everyone loves Taters': NASA employee's cat stars in first video sent to Earth by laser from deep space
The owner of an orange tabby cat called Taters is celebrating his feline's achievement, after it starred in the first video transmitted to Earth by laser from deep space. ⌘ Read more
Five years ago only 20 of these parrots remained, but record numbers have flocked home to breed
The orange-bellied parrot is one of the most endangered birds in the world, and the program saving it from extinction is starting to focus on the next phase of the birds' survival plan. ⌘ Read more
Mao's Last Dancer Li Cunxin hands over Queensland Ballet reins to Leanne Benjamin
Leanne Benjamin grew up dancing in central Queensland before taking to the world stage, seeing decades of success. Now she's taking up the reins from long-time friend Li Cunxin as the new artistic director of the Queensland Ballet. ⌘ Read more
Man pleads guilty to stalking, attempted murder over axe attack on Federal MP Kate Chaney's sister
A 55-year-old man who attacked Anna Chaney with an axe in September at the North Perth medical clinic where she worked, after stalking her for years, pleads guilty in court. ⌘ Read more
Christmas at home means a lot to the Eijkman family. A year ago they were clinging to a tree as floods wrecked their house
Just over a year ago, the Eijkman family clung to a tree for hours while the worst flood on record for the western NSW town of Eugowra engulfed their house. Now they are moving back into it, freshly rebuilt just in time for Christmas. ⌘ Read more
Priest declares 'church the winner' in battle with lightning storm ahead of Christmas
Two bolts of lightning struck the Catholic Church in central NSW on Tuesday night, sending "an explosion" of bricks onto the road. ⌘ Read more
New COVID-19 strain labelled 'variant of interest' by World Health Organization
A new subvariant of COVID-19 is sweeping the US in the lead-up to Christmas, accounting for an estimated 15—29 per cent of cases. Here's what we know about it. ⌘ Read more
'Heinous crime': Eight arrested in Sydney raids over triple shooting that left innocent man dead
Three innocent people shot while sitting in two parked cars in Sydney were targeted by a crime gang who mistakenly believed they were there to attack them, NSW Police say. ⌘ Read more
Booze ban and ballet: How a Sharks star is preparing for the 2024 NRL season
Cronulla prop Toby Rudolf will turn to a ballet expert and go on a self-imposed alcohol ban as he bids to solve a chronic toe injury that has left him craving the pain of a tortuous preseason training session. ⌘ Read more
Jeffrey Epstein associates to be named after US judge orders court documents unsealed in full
Those set to be identified range from high-profile associates, including at least one public figure whose name is said to have appeared in Epstein's infamous "little black book", to innocent people mentioned in deposition transcripts. ⌘ Read more
If you missed the recent auroras australis, don't worry. There's plenty more on the way
Looking to spot the aurora australis but don't know where to start? Your social media feed may hold the key, as recent displays across southern Australia spark interest in forecasting apps and Facebook groups. ⌘ Read more
Bid to sack Victorian Farmers Federation leadership dismissed in Federal Court
Victoria's peak faming body has won a Federal Court case brought by disgruntled members to remove leader Emma Germano and other members of the leadership team. ⌘ Read more
Airbnb fined $15 million for tricking thousands of Australians into paying higher prices for years
Short-stay accommodation provider Airbnb is fined $15 million for tricking tens of thousands of customers into paying higher prices for years by falsely charging them in US dollars. ⌘ Read more
Teen breaks down as he's found not guilty of murdering his former friend, 13, with a kitchen knife
A teenager who stabbed another young boy to death during a street fight on the NSW Central Coast nearly two years ago has been found not guilty of murder and manslaughter in the Supreme Court. ⌘ Read more
Parents sentenced to life in jail after killing daughter who refused arranged marriage
Italian immigrant Saman Abbas, 18, was killed in 2021, after a picture of her kissing her boyfriend enraged her parents, who insisted she enter an arranged marriage. ⌘ Read more
Apartment builds to face mandatory inspections under proposed new WA building laws
WA's construction watchdogs will be given stronger powers to crack down on shoddy apartment builders under new laws unveiled by the state government. ⌘ Read more
AUKUS and Māori relations feature in Albanese's first joint appearance with NZ PM Luxon
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese meets with newly elected New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon in Sydney. ⌘ Read more
Are you unable to see your loved ones over the holidays? Tell us your story
We want to know how your travel plans, whether domestic or overseas, have been affected by increased flight or fuel prices this holiday season, amid the rising cost of living. ⌘ Read more
Supreme Court rules against community group challenge over Western Renewables Link
A group of regional Victorians, who took a fight against the fast-tracking of major energy projects to the Supreme Court, have their challenge rejected and are ordered to pay costs to Energy Minister Lily D'Ambrosio. ⌘ Read more
Married at First Sight star urges people not to ignore symptoms after stomach cramps turn out to be colon cancer
Mel Schilling says she originally thought her stomach was hurting because she'd been travelling so much, but knew something "still wasn't right". A scan revealed she had a 5 centimetre tumour. ⌘ Read more
Mitch Starc's jackpot IPL Christmas present reflects the ever-rising value of overseas stars
Mitch Starc's perfect IPL Christmas present reflects a dramatic increase in the amount of money the IPL is willing to splash out on world cricket's biggest stars. ⌘ Read more
Three passengers die in north-west NSW car crash, driver taken to hospital
The three men were back-seat passengers in a car that crashed south of Gunnedah, adding to an already devastating NSW road toll. ⌘ Read more
Jimmy Barnes given all clear to go home for Christmas after major surgery
Less than a week out from Christmas, Jimmy Barnes' wife reveals the rock legend will be out of hospital on Friday. ⌘ Read more
Insurances premiums in flood-hit Queensland to increase due to gaps in government plan to keep prices down
A major insurer says the state's Far North must prepare to pay higher premiums, due to a critical flaw in a $10 billion federal government scheme designed to limit costs. ⌘ Read more
Young gun takes charge at major grain receival site
What were you doing at 21 years old? Most likely, not managing 60 employees, handling hundreds of thousands of tonnes of grain at one of the busiest receival sites in the country. But it's all in day's work for Ellie Murden. ⌘ Read more
Giant reptile's survival after all other native lizards wiped out drives search for answers
The sole surviving native lizard species on one of Australia's most isolated territories faces a similar fate to its late relatives as researchers try to turn the tide. ⌘ Read more
More than half of India's opposition MPs suspended from parliament
More than half of all opposition MPs are barred from the ongoing session of India's parliament for demanding a debate over a protest last week in which a smoke canister was released in the legislature. ⌘ Read more
Random breath testing could be on the way for Queensland e-scooter riders and cyclists
The state's transport department is looking into ways to further address drink riding in an effort to protect road and footpath users. ⌘ Read more
Outback medical service angers creditors after pushing ahead with a third GP clinic while owing thousands in wages
A country medical service facing liquidation angers creditors by offering them 30 per cent of what they are owed to escape a half-a-million-dollar debt while pushing ahead with plans for a new clinic. ⌘ Read more
Australia joins EU and NATO in condemning Houthi rebel attacks in Red Sea
Australia adds its name to a statement condemning Houthi rebel attacks on ships in the Red Sea, which is also undersigned by the EU, NATO, Japan, Singapore and New Zealand. ⌘ Read more
Canada says all cars and trucks must be zero-emission by 2035
The move sparks pushback from Canada's automobile industry, which says the regulations are too ambitious and the country's charging network is incomplete. ⌘ Read more
Tourists flock to see 'once-in-a-lifetime' eruption of Iceland's Grindavík volcano
The volcano, north-east of the town of Grindavík, leaves scientists puzzled as it looks to stabilise. See the pictures of its eruption. ⌘ Read more