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Australian shares could reach a record high in 2024, but a possible recession threatens that outlook
Key market and currency watchers say the Australian share market is likely to outperform other major financial markets in 2024 and the Australian dollar will trade higher against the greenback, with or without interest rate cuts. ⌘ Read more
Israel's military says thousands of soldiers to be shifted out of Gaza in sign of new shift in war
Israel's military said five brigades, or several thousand troops, were being taken out of the besieged enclave in the coming weeks for training and rest. ⌘ Read more
Sea World helicopter crash investigators bring in German experts for 3D modelling
One year since the mid-air collision of two Sea World helicopters resulted in the death of four people on the Gold Coast, answers are still being sought. ⌘ Read more
In communities still scarred by the Black Saturday bushfires, one reminder is ever-present
This summer is predicted to be Victoria's most dangerous bushfire season in recent years. Some fear power companies haven't done enough to mitigate risk. ⌘ Read more
How Trump is turning a horror 2023 into potential electoral victory in 2024
Donald Trump's eligibility to run in 2024 is in question, with courts all over the country weighing in – but so far the latest legal dramas are playing straight into the former president's hands, writes North America correspondent Barbara Miller. ⌘ Read more
'Just because you're in a grown-up body, you don't have to act grown-up all the time': Life as a clown at nearly 60
Marcelle Kersenboom almost didn't survive childhood, but she used its toughest times to create a career she loves. ⌘ Read more
Yasmin was diagnosed with OCD at 21. She's telling the world about her experience through opera
Many Australians experience obsessive-compulsive disorder and Yasmin Arkinstall is one of them. She's telling her story through a one-person opera. ⌘ Read more
Iga Świątek leads Poland into United Cup quarter-finals
World number one Iga Świątek has scored resounding singles and doubles wins to lead Poland into the United Cup quarter-finals with a 2-1 victory over Team Spain. ⌘ Read more
Tsunami warnings issued in Japan following magnitude-7.6 earthquake
A tsunami of up to five metres high is believed to be reaching Noto in the Ishikawa Prefecture — more than 500km west of Tokyo — according to Japan's Meteorological Agency. ⌘ Read more
Interstellar is 10 years old this year. The Godfather Part II is 50
It's a new year and that means a whole bunch of movies that seemed cutting edge in 2014 are now 10 years old. Wait until you see which movies are 50. ⌘ Read more
'Play without fear': McGrath's advice for Warner ahead of Test farewell
Legendary paceman Glenn McGrath thinks back to his own SCG Test retirement 17 years ago as he sends some advice to the outgoing David Warner. ⌘ Read more
Police reveal ages of children who drowned in Perth New Year's Eve tragedy
WA Police say the families whose children drowned in a New Year's Eve tragedy in Perth's Swan River need to be "allowed to grieve" after suffering devastating trauma. ⌘ Read more
Osaka returns with a win at the Brisbane International
Naomi Osaka was made to work for her first WTA win in 15 months, the new mother beating Germany's Tamara Korpatsch  in the Brisbane International's first round. ⌘ Read more
Melissa Hoskins's death has left the cycling world grief-stricken — here's what we know so far
The death of world champion cyclist Melissa Hoskins and the arrest of her husband Rohan Dennis, who has been charged with dangerous driving offences, send shock waves through Australian sporting circles and the broader cycling world. ⌘ Read more
Allegedly drunk skipper one of '620 idiots' police caught drunk behind the wheel
Police allege a skipper blew almost three times the legal limit while more than 100 passengers were on-board celebrating New Year's Eve. ⌘ Read more
World's first coin of 2024 celebrates space exploration and features King Charles's effigy
Hundreds of coin collectors were up early this morning to try and get their hands on the first minted coins for 2024 at the Royal Australian Mint in Canberra. ⌘ Read more
Like a seagull on a hot chip: The books that these ABC stars are gobbling up this summer
A juicy memoir, a Pulitzer Prize winner and a rediscovered Italian classic feature in our holiday reading guide. ⌘ Read more
Illegal foreign fisher crackdown off Kimberley coast nets 30 people, destroys three boats
The Australian Border Force say it is the biggest cohort of foreign fishers to be detained in a decade and comes after repeated detections off the remote northern Western Australian coast. ⌘ Read more
Hunting profits or serving an audience? Why Hollywood is obsessed with remakes
Remakes and reboots have been around forever and it doesn't look like they are going away anytime soon. But do audiences actually want them or is it just Hollywood's way of making a quick buck? ⌘ Read more
Campers plucked from floodwaters as heavy rain hits the Tweed
The new year has got off to a dramatic start in northern New South Wales with heavy rain causing waterways across the Tweed to break their banks overnight. ⌘ Read more
Here's how to turn 19 annual leave days into 48 days off in 2024
With just a couple of well-timed hacks, here's how you can maximise your time off in 2024. ⌘ Read more
David Warner announces retirement from one-day international cricket
Ahead of his final Test match, Australian opener David Warner has announced he will also retire from one-day international cricket. ⌘ Read more
'She took the hearts of the Danes': Mary's rise from secret Australian girlfriend to queen of a nation
Mary Donaldson grew up in suburban Hobart and went to her local high school. Later this month, she'll become Denmark's queen when her husband, Frederik, becomes king. ⌘ Read more
Gold Coast warned of possible life-threatening flash flooding, 300mm of rain recorded in just 12 hours as New Year ticks over
A severe weather warning has been issued for the already-battered Gold Coast area, with the Bureau of Meteorology warning of localised intense rainfall and the possibility of life-threatening flash flooding on New Year's Day. ⌘ Read more
Warren has built his whole life around native timber logging, but today the industry shuts down in his state
After decades of campaigning, environmental groups are celebrating the end of native timber logging in Victoria. But timber workers like Warren Fenner are grieving the end of an era, and are facing an uncertain future. ⌘ Read more
Russia launches fresh strikes on Ukraine as Putin addresses 'difficult problem' in New Year speech
Russia launches a fresh drone assault on Ukraine as Vladimir Putin makes only a passing reference to the war in his New Year address. ⌘ Read more
Think you remember everything that happened this year? Test yourself with our 2023 mega-quiz
2023 may feel like it's stretched on for a decade, but it really has only been 12 months@ Can you answer all our questions about this year's biggest stories and key moments correctly? ⌘ Read more
'Strong willed' Scarlett is running for the first time in her life — and now she can't get enough of it
Eleven-year-old Scarlett Halliday is experiencing the freedom and joy of running for the first time in her life thanks to frame running. ⌘ Read more
Truck driver charged over freight train crash that killed two workers near SA-NSW border
Police have charged a 75-year-old truck driver from Queensland over Sunday's horrific rail collision at a Barrier Highway crossing near the SA-NSW border that killed two train workers from Port Augusta. ⌘ Read more
Woman rescued from house fire after fireworks set off outside
Police are investigating a house fire on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula which happened after fireworks were set off in the street. ⌘ Read more
'A disaster': Cycling community devastated after the death of world champion rider
World champion cyclist Rohan Dennis has been charged over the New Year's Eve death of his wife, two-time Olympian Melissa Hoskins. ⌘ Read more
War in Gaza will continue for months, says Netanyahu as intensified Israeli air raids kill 35 more people in Gaza
Israeli strikes in central Gaza kill at least 35 more people, hospital officials said, as fighting raged across the tiny enclave a day after Israel's prime minister said the war will continue for "many more months," resisting international calls for a cease-fire. ⌘ Read more
A new toll cap takes effect in Sydney today. How will it change the cost of your journey?**
The $60 weekly toll cap was an election promise from the now Minns government, aimed at targeting cost of living concerns. ⌘ Read more
Vaping ban and Centrelink payment increases among January 1 changes
We've officially made it through to another year. Here's a quick breakdown of some of the changes to expect. ⌘ Read more
How the world celebrated ringing in 2024 for New Year's Eve
Organisers worldwide have readied for large-scale New Year's Eve celebrations, offering a hopeful start to 2024 even as the globe's ongoing conflicts raised concerns. ⌘ Read more
What's health infrastructure, home ownership and Tina Turner got to do with the NT in 1993?**
The year is 1993. So what do remote health clinics, housing affordability, mine negotiations and Tina Turner "got to do with it"? Newly released cabinet documents show they were all a part of life in the Northern Territory 30 years ago. ⌘ Read more
Denmark's Queen Margrethe II announces surprise abdication, succeeded by Frederik
Denmark's Queen Margrethe II, Europe's longest-serving monarch, will abdicate on January 14 after 52 years on the throne and will be succeeded by her eldest son Crown Prince Frederik, she announced on Sunday. ⌘ Read more
Frustrated residents face 10 days without power, while forecast severe weather could slow restoration further
Tensions in one storm-impacted community bubble over as Queensland's Deputy Premier is ambushed by angry residents. ⌘ Read more
Spurs edge within three points of Premier League summit following latest win
Ange Postecoglou's Spurs have brushed aside an in-form Bournemouth side to close in on the Premier League lead while north London rivals Arsenal crashed to an unexpected defeat. ⌘ Read more
What will Israel and Gaza look like when the war is over?**
Since October 7, fear abounds among both Israelis and Palestinians. Now there are two major questions being discussed in Israel, writes John Lyons. ⌘ Read more
Missed the fireworks? Bioluminescence along NSW beaches is 'even better' and it's happening now
A night-time spectacle in waters off the New South Wales mid north coast and Sydney delights many this Christmas-New Year holiday period. ⌘ Read more
US state official who removed Donald Trump from ballot targeted in 'swatting' call
Shenna Bellows says she has no doubts the incident stemmed from her decision to remove Mr Trump from the state of Maine's presidential primary ballot. ⌘ Read more
Veteran Australian journalist and documentary-maker John Pilger dies aged 84
Pilger's family announced his death on social media, saying his "journalism and documentaries were celebrated around the world". ⌘ Read more
Two children in critical condition after being pulled from Perth's Swan River on New Year's Eve
The boy and the girl, both under 10, were taken under lights and sirens to Perth Children's Hospital. ⌘ Read more
US Navy helicopters repel Houthi attack on container ship in Red Sea
Global shipping company Maersk says it will pause all sailing through the Red Sea for 48 hours in response to the attack. ⌘ Read more
Two-year-old girl dies after being found unconscious in hot car at Eungella, west of Mackay
A QAS spokesperson said emergency services performed CPR, but the child was in a critical condition and could not be revived. ⌘ Read more
Husband charged over crash that killed Olympian wife Melissa Hoskins in Adelaide crash
Professional cyclist Rohan Dennis has been charged with causing the death of his wife, Olympian Melissa Hoskins after a crash in Adelaide's north on Saturday night. ⌘ Read more
Floodwater inundates car parks and apartment buildings as slow-moving rain drenches Coffs Coast
It is a wet end to the year on the NSW Coffs Coast, with floodwater inundating car parks and apartment buildings, and a New Year's Eve event being cancelled. ⌘ Read more
'More like the Hunger Games': Conservationists fear outdoor Harry Potter event will harm wildlife
Thousands of tickets have already been sold for an outdoor Harry Potter event at a nature park south of Melbourne, which residents fear will pose a danger to local wildlife. ⌘ Read more
Will the world see more wars or unrest in 2024?**
With the focus on the conflicts in Ukraine, Israel and Gaza, other countries have dropped off the radar for many people. Some of these nations have been dealing with simmering unrest, however, which could erupt in 2024 and seize the global spotlight, writes Jessica Genauer. ⌘ Read more
Paula Abdul sues former American Idol co-star Nigel Lythgoe for alleged sexual assault
Lythgoe has denied the allegations in a lawsuit days before a deadline for California's Sexual Abuse and Cover-Up Accountability Act. ⌘ Read more
North Korea warns to expect more nuclear weapons and war 'at any time' in 2024
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sets economic, military and foreign policy goals for the coming year, lashing out at the US and vowing to launch new spy satellites, build military drones, and boost its nuclear arsenal. ⌘ Read more
With David Warner's final Test approaching who is in the frame to replace the veteran opener?**
With David Warner about to make his final Test appearance, Australia are no closer to landing on his replacement at the top of the order. ⌘ Read more
People camp for three days to secure prime fireworks spot in Sydney ahead of NYE celebrations
People from around the world have descended on Sydney ahead of tonight's fireworks show, with some people camping out for three days to secure a spot. ⌘ Read more
Serious crash between train and truck near NSW-SA border
Police say the Barrier Highway is closed in both directions after a serious crash between a train and truck in Bindarrah. ⌘ Read more
Christ the Redeemer dons Pelé jersey as Brazil remembers 'the king of soccer'
The famous Rio statue of Christ the Redeemer is lit up in a Pelé jersey as Brazil pays tribute to the soccer great on the first anniversary of his death. ⌘ Read more
Lee was at her lowest point when her friends came to the rescue. Now she's paying it forward
The Christmas and New Year period can be one of the loneliest and emotionally complicated times of the year. Here's how some people are reaching out to connect with each other. ⌘ Read more
'Unbelievable': The 16-year old sensation taking the darts world by storm
Luke Littler powers through to the quarter finals of the World Darts Championship, with the 16-year old defeating a former five-time world champion more than four decades his senior. ⌘ Read more
Promises to the gods and burying a toad in a pot: How the ancients rang in the new year
Making a promise to the gods was once seen as the way to secure a happy new year. Now, resolutions revolve around self-improvement, which may make them all the harder to keep. ⌘ Read more
Flooded UK tunnel causes Eurostar train cancellations, stranding New Year travellers
A tunnel under the River Thames floods, throwing the New Year's Eve plans of hundreds of people into chaos after Eurostar was forced to cancel its train services. ⌘ Read more
'It must be shut': Israel seeks full control of Gaza-Egypt border
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel must take full control of the Gaza Strip's border corridor with Egypt to ensure a "demilitarisation" of the area. ⌘ Read more
Woman dies after allegedly being hit by car in Adelaide's inner north, man arrested
A 32-year-old woman dies hospital after allegedly being hit by a car as police arrest a 33-year-old man, who they say was known to the woman. ⌘ Read more
'King Diego' built a business empire from wine and silk on Maria Island. Then it all crumbled
Angelo Giulio "Diego" Bernacchi's vision for Maria Island is still visible today, almost 140 years after the Italian migrant arrived in Tasmania and looked set for success. ⌘ Read more
Pete’s two small dogs are his pride and joy. Now they’re helping him learn digital literacy skills
Pete didn't have any photos of Muffy and Junior the Maltese Shi Tzus, so he decided learn how to use his phone camera to take them himself. ⌘ Read more
Far North Queenslanders devastated by flood face insurance woes, looters as mammoth clean-up continues
When Suzan's insurance company told her earlier this year her annual premium was going up by $7,000, she switched providers. Under the new insurer, she doesn't have specific flood cover. ⌘ Read more
There are 60 years between these two Queenslanders, but when they each had a stroke it was 60 minutes that mattered in their recovery
Compact and portable enough to fit in a backpack, a brain-scanning helmet could close the rural-city divide in stroke outcomes. ⌘ Read more
It's roadtrip season: Let these podcasts be the soundtrack for your next journey
You're heading on a road trip, and you've got your snacks and car charger ready, but what are you going to listen to? We bring you five podcasts, and a sneaky audiobook, to keep you occupied when you hit the road. ⌘ Read more
Phoebe Mitchell might just be the greatest Australian athlete you've never heard of
Swim star Phoebe Mitchell broke her first world record in 2008, and since then has broken 74 more. She's one of the Geelong residents thriving thanks to the championing of inclusion in the fast-growing regional centre. ⌘ Read more
Australia show nerves of steel to defy India and secure ODI series victory
Deepati Sharma put together a historic five-wicket haul and Rich Ghosh showcased her batting mastery but it wasn't enough for India as Australia showed ultimate poise when it mattered to secure the ODI series with a thrilling three-run victory in Mumbai. ⌘ Read more
'My world fell apart': More than 5,800 people have been killed on Australian roads in past five years
After a dip in the number of road toll deaths during the pandemic, 2023 has seen a sudden spike in deaths in NSW, Victoria and South Australia. ⌘ Read more
Oscar-nominated British actor Tom Wilkinson dies at 75
British actor Tom Wilkinson, known for his roles in The Full Monty and Michael Clayton, dies suddenly at home. ⌘ Read more
Russia blames Ukraine as 14 killed in shelling on Belgorod city
Russian officials accuse Ukraine of carrying out shelling on the Russian border city of Belgorod, killing 14 people, a day after Russia's 18-hour aerial assault on Ukraine. ⌘ Read more
Jane believes her husband was a casualty of the Philippines 'war on drugs'. She hopes a 'court of last resort' will provide justice
With nowhere to turn domestically, families of victims killed in the Philippines' bloody war on drugs hope the International Criminal Court investigation will bring justice. ⌘ Read more
Having cancer has cost Karen more than $10,000 and the monthly pharmacy bills keep adding up
Prescriptions may be subsidised but the cost of over-the-counter pharmacy products is adding up for the chronically ill. ⌘ Read more
What once was liberation is now often seen as a burden: Australia's complicated relationship with the pill
The culmination of birth control content on social media gives the distinct impression that young women today are well and truly fed up with the pill. In Australia, however, the research suggests a different reality. ⌘ Read more
'The elephant started to spin his trunk': The farmers living side-by-side with herds of ravenous elephants
When the elephants came, Kamal Rai ran for his life, but he slipped and fell. When he came to, he grabbed something nearby — not realising he'd wrapped his arms around a trunk. ⌘ Read more
Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan disqualified from 2024 elections
Pakistan's election body has rejected former prime minister Imran Khan's nomination to contest the 2024 national elections in two constituencies. ⌘ Read more
'Lava chasers' are hooked on volcanoes, and some 'don't really realise how dangerous it is'
Despite hazardous incidents and some fatalities, visiting active volcanoes is a popular pastime for some. ⌘ Read more
Deadly brown snake interrupts tennis match at Brisbane International
Security and a snake catcher are called in after a slippery (and dangerous) customer slithers onto court in Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
Goalkeeper Mary Earps and singer Shirley Bassey among hundreds on King Charles's New Year Honours list
More than 1,000 celebrities and everyday people across the UK are recognised for their achievements and services. ⌘ Read more
China's appetite for Australian barley is back, three years after tariffs halted the market
Farmers say it took time to bounce back from China's tariffs on Australian barley, but the reopening of the market has been positive. ⌘ Read more
Former BBL player Sandeep Lamichhane found guilty of rape, faces 10-year sentence
The 23-year-old Lamichhane was suspended as Nepal's cricket captain last year and taken into custody after police issued an arrest warrant for him over the assault in 2022. ⌘ Read more
'Great mate and great dad': Tributes flow for Sydney man who died in multi-car crash near Lithgow
Jason McMahon, 42, was one of two men who died on the Great Western Highway at Wallerawang, in a five-car crash that injured 15 others, including five children on Friday. ⌘ Read more
'Extremely fast': Nadal impresses major rivals in injury comeback in Brisbane
Even at 37 years of age and returning from hip surgery, Rafael Nadal is a picture of fitness that impressed tennis fans and rivals alike upon his return to court ahead of next month's Australian Open. ⌘ Read more
SA opposition calls on government to repair River Murray levees after flooding
The state opposition calls on the SA government to implement a River Murray levee management plan, but the government says councils and some businesses have already been given financial support to repair damaged levees. ⌘ Read more
Why summer can be a bad time to get a new tattoo
A tattoo can be a large investment in time, money and pain. Here's how to protect it over the summer. ⌘ Read more
Sam Bankman-Fried will not face a second trial, prosecutors say
US prosecutors say the strong public interest in a prompt resolution of their fraud case against the former billionaire — who faces decades in prison — outweighs any benefits of a second trial. ⌘ Read more
Haven't got NYE plans yet this weekend? Here's where to watch the fireworks in your capital city
Fireworks displays will be held in every Australian capital city, with early shows planned for families at many locations. Let's bring in the new year with a bang. ⌘ Read more
Associate of Russian opposition leader Navalny sentenced to nine years' prison for 'extremism'
An associate of imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been sentenced to nine years' prison in the Kremlin's latest crackdown on dissent. ⌘ Read more
Timber communities scarred by Black Summer fear they cannot afford another catastrophic fire
How has fire management changed since that fateful summer four years ago, when bushfires wiped out a third of the softwood forestry plantation in the Snowy Mountains? ⌘ Read more
Alive takes Sydney to Hobart yacht race overall crown for second time
Tasmanian yacht Alive takes its second Tattersalls Cup in five years after being crowned the overall winner of the Sydney to Hobart yacht race. ⌘ Read more
'A kick in the guts': Customer frustration with Bonza continues following cancellations
Budget airline Bonza continues to draw criticism from customers impacted by mass cancellations on its Darwin-Gold Coast route. ⌘ Read more
After a year of major political battles in Western Australia, what do the state's top pollies want in 2024?**
Every major WA political party changed its leader this year — so can we expect more tumultuous times in 2024? State political reporter Keane Bourke looks into his crystal ball to see what lies ahead. ⌘ Read more
Matildas midfielder joins Melbourne Victory after overseas stint
As they chase a fourth A-League Women title, the Victory receive a boost with Australia international Alex Chidiac signing with the club on a long-term deal. ⌘ Read more
Pictures show destruction as huge waves pound US West Coast, flooding neighbourhoods
Video footage and photographs from the region show massive waves sweeping away pedestrians and flooding neighbourhoods, as forecasters warn of more dangerous surf. ⌘ Read more
Police seize 98kg of methamphetamine stashed in farming equipment on Melbourne-bound ship
Two men with alleged links to Afghan organised crime have been charged over a suspected attempt to smuggle drugs into Australia in wheat thresher machines. ⌘ Read more
'They can't go home': Indigenous homelands fall into disrepair as crime in towns soar
Meat is going off as power systems fail and asbestos is blowing about these NT indigenous homelands. ⌘ Read more
An ice bath is the 'most immersive mindful experience' Peter has had. He now recommends them to clients
Darwin-based trauma counsellor Peter Bourke has seen how ice baths, or cold-water exposure, can have positive impacts on his clients. He said the act of bringing the mind, breath and body back under control is beneficial for people who struggle with maintaining control over addiction. ⌘ Read more
Search on for prevention measures after three fatal shark attacks in South Australia this year
While the South Australian government has rejected a shark cull in the wake of a third fatal attack in seven months, there are calls from some within the surfing community for other possible responses. ⌘ Read more
Regional drivers, motoring lobby calls for urgent fix of SA's roads as death toll soars
Farmers, regional residents and South Australia's motoring lobby want a backlog of road maintenance completed, amid the deadliest year on SA's roads since 2019. ⌘ Read more