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Citigroup to cut 20,000 jobs after $2.6 billion loss
The lender will be reducing its global workforce of 239,000 by 20,000 people by 2026. ⌘ Read more
Police investigate death of man following alleged home invasion in Melbourne's north-east
Homicide Squad detectives are investigating after a man was located in Doncaster in Melbourne's north-east. ⌘ Read more
Snake entangled in fridge ice dispenser spotted by resident who thought hissing was air compressor
When she went to turn off the radio in her outdoor entertainment area, Adelaide Hills resident Gail Auricht thought the hissing sound she could hear was an air compressor — then she spotted a red-bellied black snake caught in her fridge. ⌘ Read more
The Danish royal proclamation will be a lower-key affair than King Charles III's coronation. Here's how it'll unfold
British royals are anointed and crowned when they ascend to the throne. But in Denmark, it'll be a bit different when Prince Frederik becomes king and Princess Mary becomes queen consort on Monday. ⌘ Read more
Paul's family is buried in a backyard cemetery shrouded in mystery. One day, he plans to join them there
Paul Kaesler isn't sure how many people are buried in the cemetery on his rural property, but experts say it's likely he is not the only one with graves in his backyard. ⌘ Read more
Bremer Bay orcas 'healthiest on the globe' as numbers boom off Western Australia
Pods of more than 70 orcas have been recorded at the Bremer Canyon off Western Australia's south coast as the annual season starts with high numbers of killer whales in good health. ⌘ Read more
Tottenham in the thick of Premier League title race, Postecoglou insists
Ange Postecoglou has been a revelation at Tottenham in his first months at the club, and with a trip to Old Trafford to face Manchester United to kick off the second half of the season, he still believes his Spurs can win the biggest prize of all. ⌘ Read more
Friends kayak across Bass Strait to raise awareness about youth mental health after losing mate
These friends lost a mate two years ago. They hope their gruelling journey from Strait to Tassie will help others have "open communication" about mental health and seek help. ⌘ Read more
Ukraine receives billion-dollar military funding package from United Kingdom
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak unveils a new billion-dollar military funding package for Ukraine aimed at reassuring the country that the West is still providing support nearly 23 months after Russia's invasion. ⌘ Read more
Take a drive down memory lane in these rusty relics with this afficionado of vintage VWs
From Kombi vans to Beetles, the soon-to-be-retired mechanic's backyard collection of vintage Volkswagens has been a labour of love for nearly 40 years. ⌘ Read more
Can the Socceroos win the Asian Cup? Here's everything you need to know
Who are these new players? Why are they back in Qatar? Can they actually win this thing? Samantha Lewis answers your Socceroos Asian Cup questions. ⌘ Read more
This surf town is swapping boards for mountain bikes and becoming a global tourism destination
Hundreds of kilometres of some of the world's best mountain bike trails have been created within a few hours drive of Narooma on the NSW south coast, and tourists are coming from everywhere to try them out. ⌘ Read more
From Darra to The Gap: How Netflix recreated 1980s Brisbane in Boy Swallows Universe
Trent Dalton's Boy Swallows Universe is an extremely Darra story but that's not where much of the Netflix adaptation was filmed. In fact, a lot of it was shot outside of Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
Melbourne music festival marred by suspected overdose and drug arrests
A woman is in a critical condition after a suspected drug overdose, with two men arrested for drug offences at Juicy Fest on Friday night. ⌘ Read more
Hidden in a suitcase for nearly a century, these 'rare' photos of royals, sporting moments and WWI are up for auction
Hundreds of photographs captured during the 1800s and 1900s have been found in a suitcase on the New South Wales Central Coast after being hidden for nearly a century. ⌘ Read more
Prolonged Telstra outage after Queensland storms prompts renewed calls for domestic roaming
Central Queensland's Deborah McGee and other residents in the region went without a Telstra mobile service for weeks following storms in December, a situation a telecommunications academic says can be helped with domestic roaming. ⌘ Read more
Industry says two-thirds of caravans are illegally overweight, uninsured and dangerous
As the owner of a caravan weighing business, Jarrod Dickinson is meticulous about packing light to meet the country's strict towing load limits, but he says most caravan owners turn a blind eye to the rules. ⌘ Read more
'Here we go again': Exhausted Queenslanders batten down for another round of severe weather
Weary residents in storm-ravaged towns, who had just started to get on top of clean-up efforts, will be pummelled by another round of intense rain. ⌘ Read more
Legal experts warn naming and shaming alleged criminals online can backfire
Communities are going online to help catch alleged criminals at work in their neighbourhoods. But experts say "digital vigilantism" can land people in hot water. ⌘ Read more
Regional South Australian mayor calls for 'targeted approach' to shark attacks
As the town of Elliston processes another shark attack, the region's mayor calls on the South Australian government to "terminate" sharks involved in fatal incidents. But one expert says such measures will not prevent future attacks. ⌘ Read more
Melbourne woman who ran 1,300km across Antarctica, says there were 'a lot of tears'
She'd spent two years preparing – hoping to set a new world record for the longest polar run ever completed – but still, nothing could prepare her for the real thing. ⌘ Read more
Behind the nation's road toll is a growing list of patients now living with life-changing injuries
In one of Australia's busiest trauma hospitals, the phone is ringing, a helicopter is landing and surgery is about to begin. ⌘ Read more
As a naïve teenager I learned the perks and pitfalls of paid work. I lost count of the times I was taken advantage of
The laws around the minimum age Australian kids can work are notoriously rubbery and, as any young worker will tell you, inconsistent or thoughtless laws leave young people vulnerable and open to exploitation, like I was, writes Virginia Trioli. ⌘ Read more
Houthi rebels vow fierce retaliation after US and British strikes against them
Yemen's Houthi rebels vow fierce retaliation for US and British strikes against them, further raising the prospect of a wider conflict in a region already beset by Israel's war in Gaza. ⌘ Read more
A 'demon' in the brain: What life with chronic pain is really like
Chronic pain is the norm for millions of Australians, but sufferers and advocates say misconceptions are rife. This is what their lives are really like. ⌘ Read more
What Taiwan's election means for Australia
Taiwan is voting today to choose its next president. As the election result becomes clear, Canberra will have some delicate decisions to make. ⌘ Read more
What does a toxic workplace culture look like and how to rise above?**
A difficult environment can be "systemic", says an expert, but with a new law in place to support employee wellbeing, everyone can play a part in change. It first starts with knowing the signs. ⌘ Read more
Before the rise of Queen Mary, another Sydney girl spent her life as a wandering queen in exile
From an alleged poisoning plot to uprooted royals on the run and a secret romance that divided a family, these are just a few accounts of Australia's royal encounters. ⌘ Read more
Northern Australia, eastern seaboard and Hobart set for another soaking in coming week
The ongoing rains are making a mockery of spring headlines warning of dangerous bushfires and water shortages, setting a platform for Australia to record a wetter than normal summer. ⌘ Read more
Why sex workers and unmarried women worked for no pay at these commercial laundries
In the 19th century, Australia was home to Magdalene "retreats", Catholic-run institutions to reform wayward women. For some, the path to penitence was a brutal one. ⌘ Read more
Myanmar rebel alliance agrees to ceasefire with ruling military
Myanmar's military reaches a ceasefire agreement with an alliance of ethnic minority guerilla groups it has been battling in the country's north-east. ⌘ Read more
NASA astronomers detect high-energy 'signal' outside our galaxy in 'serendipitous discovery'
Astronomers have discovered a surprising "signal" outside of our galaxy after analysing 13 years of data from NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope. ⌘ Read more
Israel rejects claims of genocide levelled in World Court
Israel's military actions in Gaza are acts of self-defence against Hamas and "other terrorist organisations", the legal advisor for Israel's foreign ministry says at the opening of the second day of hearings at the World Court. ⌘ Read more
David Warner arrives via helicopter for Big Bash game at SCG
Less than a week after his Test farewell at the Sydney Cricket Ground, David Warner was touching down on the hallowed turf after a hasty helicopter ride from his brother's wedding. ⌘ Read more
'You have two full-time jobs': Competing at the Australian Open as a mum
Former Australian Open champions Caroline Wozniacki, Angelique Kerber and Naomi Osaka are all returning to Melbourne Park after having children. ⌘ Read more
Horseracing scrapped but Perth Scorchers match to go ahead despite severe heatwave
Cricket fans are being urged to stay sun safe during a four-day heatwave, which has put horseracing events on hold. ⌘ Read more
Family of man shot by police in Nowra say mental health system failure contributed to his death
The family of a gunman who was shot dead by police say they understand the actions taken by officers, but the incident exposes failure within the systems designed to support people with mental illness. ⌘ Read more
ESPN apologises for fake name scam that led to Emmy statues going to people ineligible for award
ESPN has apologised to the organisation that administers the Sports Emmy Awards for submitting fake names in categories where they were not eligible to win. ⌘ Read more
Human Rights Watch world report: Five milestones you may have missed in Asia
Human Rights Watch warns of an authoritarian slide across the region in its latest annual world report. Still, there were several milestones in 2023, particularly across LGBT rights and same-sex marriage. ⌘ Read more
Former church youth worker pleads not guilty to dozens of child sex offences
Police say 35-year-old Phillip Gordan Ronald Salt met two of his alleged victims through a youth engagement role at a church. ⌘ Read more
Police seek urgent assistance to find potentially 'armed, dangerous' man in Brisbane
Police say the 30-year-old man is a potential risk to the community and is wanted in relation to "a number of weapon and criminal offences". ⌘ Read more
Dingo bites young girl on the leg at K'gari (Fraser Island) in second attack for 2024
The primary school-aged girl is in Gympie Hospital with multiple lacerations after being bitten by a dingo on her leg, the second attack recorded on the heritage-listed island this year. ⌘ Read more
Car hits pedestrian in central Devonport, crashes into building causing 'gas leak'
A car has struck a pedestrian in Devonport's CBD and crashed into a building, with police warning of a "potential gas leak" in the area. ⌘ Read more
Certain cases are 'etched in your soul': Experts behind ED review defend use of anecdotal evidence
The doctor and professor behind a review into patient prioritisation in South Australia's emergency departments say major incidents resulting in deaths become 'etched' in staff's minds, as the union raises concerns about the use of anecdotal evidence in the report. ⌘ Read more
Trail of destruction as Tasmanian log truck tips, spilling logs into home
A Glengarry family were lucky to be away from home when a truck negotiating a sweeping bend tipped and spilled logs into their yard and home. ⌘ Read more
Egg farmer warns rising production costs will force another price hike in supermarkets
High egg prices are set to get higher as farmers pay more for feed and infrastructure, but a supermarket manager is confident grocery prices will soon plateau as inflation settles down. ⌘ Read more
As the UK and US strike Houthi targets, they are realising fears about a broader Middle East conflict
There has been a diplomatic dance going on as the West backs Israel and Iran uses its proxies across the region, but now Western superpowers have jets in the sky. ⌘ Read more
Former NT deputy chief minister Nicole Manison to quit politics at next election
Ms Manison, who served as the NT's deputy chief minister for seven years, has announced she will not recontest her seat at the upcoming NT election in August. ⌘ Read more
Great-nephew of Australian poet Henry Lawson describes 'inspiration' behind his own 60-year artistic career
Artist Peter Lawson has travelled the world selling his paintings, and says it all began with a stroke of inspiration from his great-uncle, and famous Australian poet, Henry Lawson. ⌘ Read more
Aboriginal art site vandalised for the second time in 6 months by potentially 'well-intentioned' visitors
Despite surveillance cameras put in place after vandalism in late 2023, rock carvings that are thousands of years old at the Bulgandry Aboriginal Art site have been deeply scratched to make them stand out. ⌘ Read more
Israel denies bombing ambulance in Gaza killing six people
Israel's military says it wasn't behind the bombing. The Red Crescent says the incident is "unacceptable" under humanitarian law. ⌘ Read more
Tasmanian winner of 'World's Ugliest Lawn' competition says her ex left with the mower
Kathleen Murray's journey to claiming the World's Ugliest Lawn began in 2016 — when her ex took the lawnmower and some bandicoots decided to make it their own personal Disneyland. ⌘ Read more
FKA Twigs says 'double standards' are behind Calvin Klein ad ban
The UK's Advertising Standards Authority rules that the 2023 ad campaign presented musician FKA Twigs as a "stereotypical sexual object". ⌘ Read more
Court documents detail expletive-ridden call from PM's office to Network Ten over interview with Brittany Higgins
Former prime minister Scott Morrison's press secretary made an angry phone call to a Network Ten news executive after it aired an interview between Brittany Higgins and journalist Lisa Wilkinson, court documents have revealed. ⌘ Read more
Big dogs cared for in the big house before they find a family of their own
Prisoners are caring for abandoned dogs before the animals are returned to a rescue organisation to find a forever home, benefitting both humans and hounds. ⌘ Read more
Tearful John Millman retires after losing Australian Open qualifying
One-time Roger Federer slayer and US Open quarterfinalist John Millman plays his last professional tennis match. ⌘ Read more
Hunter Biden, son of US president, pleads not guilty to tax charges
Prosecutors in the Los Angeles court allege he failed to pay $US1.4 million in taxes, spending the cash instead funding an extravagant lifestyle. ⌘ Read more
The violence of the drug trade has now arrived in Latin America's safe havens
The brazen gang violence gripping Ecuador has shocked the world, but it's a familiar story in other countries across Latin America, where the shifting tides of the drug war have brought conflict to places previously thought peaceful. ⌘ Read more
Emergency crew shares image of 'terrifying' snake in woman's bed after it bit her while sleeping
A woman in her 20s is recovering after being bitten in her bed on a rural property in Queensland by what is thought to have been an eastern brown, the world's second most dangerous snake. ⌘ Read more
Andy Farrell to coach British and Irish Lions on tour of Australia in 2025
Grand slam-winning Ireland coach Andy Farrell, a 36-time Great Britain rugby league international, is named as coach of the British and Irish Lions for their 2025 tour of Australia. ⌘ Read more
Oscar-tipped The Holdovers is part of a dying breed of movie — the perfect comfort watch
The Holdovers won Golden Globes for Paul Giamatti and Da'Vine Joy Rudolph. Now that it's finally landed in Australian cinemas, it as good as the critics say? ⌘ Read more
Britain expected carry out strikes against Houthi rebels in Red Sea, media reports
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak holds a cabinet call about a possible response to attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels on Red Sea shipping routes. ⌘ Read more
Transparent TVs, smart toilets and AI in everything: The biggest tech trends from CES
The biggest tech expo of the year features some bold new ideas, and showcases some of the new gadgets the industry has its sights on. ⌘ Read more
Weekly news quiz: Sam Kerr's injury devastates fans, Aussies shine at the Globes, and a mid-air blowout
It's time to test your knowledge about the news of the week. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane's deputy mayor rails against 'radical' Greens proposal to reduce car dependency
Brisbane could be harder for drivers but easier for cyclists and pedestrians under a sweeping proposal by the Greens to "de-prioritise" cars in favour of people ahead of the local election in March. ⌘ Read more
Sam Kerr undergoes surgery on ACL injury
Chelsea boss Emma Hayes refuses to speculate on Sam Kerr's future at the London club after the Matildas captain underwent surgery on her season-ending ACL injury. ⌘ Read more
FAA investigating if Boeing made sure a panel that blew off a jet was made to standard
The FAA says its investigation is focusing on door plugs like the one that recently blew off an Alaska Airlines 737 Max 9 aircraft during a flight, and Boeing says it will cooperate with that probe and another being conducted by the National Transportation Safety Board. ⌘ Read more
Former US president Donald Trump berates judge as civil fraud case nears end
Mr Trump defies orders to not give his own closing remarks, accusing the judge of not listening to him before saying those who brought the fraud case against him should "pay me". ⌘ Read more
New digital patient record system a 'disaster' inside NT's busiest emergency department
Emergency doctors in Darwin's busiest hospital say difficulty navigating the Northern Territory's new digital health system is threatening patients' safety. ⌘ Read more
Live: Higher than expected inflation leaves Wall St flat, with ASX set to slip
Wall Street is flat and Australian shares look set to lose ground after US inflation figures came in slightly higher than expected for December. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. ⌘ Read more
Ever heard of a dam being built on a dam? Queensland is about to do it
A prominent water engineer says a decision to abandon and rebuild the controversial Paradise Dam near Bundaberg would take years but is ultimately the "right choice". ⌘ Read more
China has cast a constant shadow over Taiwan's election, but for voters, it's about so much more
Taiwan will go to the polls this weekend to elect a new government, and while the campaign has been fraught with chaos and Chinese influence, voters have other concerns on their minds. ⌘ Read more
What are the one-state and two-state solutions for the Israel-Gaza war?**
For decades world leaders have agreed the only way to bring about peace between Israelis and Palestinians is through a two-state solution. So why hasn't it happened? ⌘ Read more
The 14 years and 9 months 'myth'. What really is the minimum working age in Australia?**
The "14 and 9 months" minimum working age is a myth. So at what age can you start work in your state? ⌘ Read more
Sightings of coin-sized jellyfish that fire venom like a harpoon prompts warning from vets after wild weather
Pet owners are being urged to keep a close eye on what their dogs eat and drink after wild weather washed ashore toxic jellyfish and contaminated stormwater. ⌘ Read more
Supply in doubt for summer favourites like plums, peaches and nectarines as storms ravage stone fruit season
Wild weather in Victoria could mean less stone fruit on the shelves after hail and heavy rain smash Australia's main production regions. ⌘ Read more
Fears more heavy rain will hamper flood recovery in Far North Queensland
The weather bureau is forecasting heavy falls from today across parts of Far North Queensland, where communities are still recovering from last month's floods. ⌘ Read more
Australia choked during the Black Summer bushfires. What happens if the smoke comes back?**
In the event of another summer dominated by bushfires, are our cities better equipped than they were in 2019? ⌘ Read more
The science of bulking up throws a spanner in the 'no pain, no gain' mantra
Despite common belief, exercising until it hurts isn't necessarily a sign you're making progress in the gym. So what can help you build muscle? ⌘ Read more
More than 25,000 fans of The King arrive for 'Elvis on steroids' five-day Parkes festival
The population of Parkes has more than doubled for an annual festival dedicated to Elvis Presley, with fans and impersonators arriving from across the world to shake, rattle and roll. ⌘ Read more
Calls for tourism support as floodwaters recede in parts of Victoria and Shepparton residents await peak river level
As Shepparton locals wait anxiously to see how high the Goulburn River will peak, other communities have started the process of recovering from flooding and are calling on tourists to reconsider cancelling any visits. ⌘ Read more
Killers and criminals lose the right to control the graves of family members they have harmed
Robert Farquharson, who killed his three sons, is the first convicted killer or serious criminal to have his rights to control the graves of his children taken away. ⌘ Read more
Will the stage three tax cuts worsen inflation? The government remains tight-lipped
The government is happy to declare the inflationary benefits of some of its policies but is tight-lipped about the effect of the stage three tax cuts. ⌘ Read more
Djokovic has already achieved almost everything he can in tennis, but 2024 presents a golden opportunity
Novak Djokovic has won almost everything he can possibly win in tennis. But 2024 offers one final opportunity to achieve the sport's most elusive and exclusive feat — a golden slam. ⌘ Read more
Three women, three different breast cancer outcomes, in 'luck of the draw' Tasmanian mammography system
Three Tasmania women speak of their anguish and fear after having to wait weeks or, in some cases months, for a mammogram — with the Minister for Women saying she is "really sad" to hear of their plight and the government was "aware of that problem". ⌘ Read more
Eastern Australia is facing oppressive humidity levels, but what's behind it?**
Humidity has been at unbearable levels, with simmering waters and moist winds contributing to the warmth across eastern Australia. ⌘ Read more
Malou uses his faith to help other young African migrants — and he's seen huge transformation
For some African migrants to Australia, religion can be an essential part of finding acceptance, support and community. ⌘ Read more
New England Patriots splitting with legendary NFL coach Bill Belichick after 24 years
The six-time NFL champion coach has agreed to part ways with the Patriots after a series of unsuccessful seasons. ⌘ Read more
South Africa tells International Court of Justice that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza
A continent away from the war in Gaza, South Africa accused Israel of committing genocide against the Palestinians and pleaded with the United Nations’ top court on Thursday to urgently order a halt to the country’s military operation. ⌘ Read more
Australian skiers survive being buried in the snow after California avalanche
Siblings Hannah Sugerman and Oliver Thompson were on the slopes with Ms Sugerman's partner Callum when the trio was hit by the avalanche. ⌘ Read more
Former Nepal cricket captain sentenced to eight years in prison for rape
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
Woman, 30, charged with seven counts of arson over string of bushfires in South West WA
During the most recent alleged incident earlier this week, a blaze left shaken retirement village residents in the town of Collie unable to return to their homes. ⌘ Read more
Tears for Melissa Hoskins from former teammates ahead of Women's Tour Down Under race
Three-time Women's Tour Down Under champion Amanda Spratt has broken down as race organisers revealed plans to honour the late Melissa Hoskins in this year's race. ⌘ Read more
Truck driver charged over spectacular collision with freight train in NT outback that injured four
Police allege the truck driver involved in the collision was distracted on his phone before the crash that derailed the train and disrupted the freight route in an out of the Top End. ⌘ Read more
'Valuable contributors to society' escape conviction for blocking world's largest port
A NSW magistrate says climate protesters who stopped coal ships during a blockade of the Port of Newcastle in 2023 acted out of "genuine" concern for the environment. ⌘ Read more
'Boycott Woolworths': Dutton slams retailers over Australia Day merch decision
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is calling on Australians to "boycott Woolworths" after the retailer announced it is not going to stock Australia Day merchandise this year. But experts say the company's decision is the result of a movement that's been occurring for years. ⌘ Read more
Kim Jong Un is sabre rattling again, but how much damage could North Korea actually do?**
Kim Jong Un begins 2024 once again escalating North Korea's threats towards its southern neighbour as it becomes evident the nation has traded missiles with Russia for its war against Ukraine. ⌘ Read more
UK PM leads unprecedented move to rectify historic injustice of wrongfully convicted Post Office managers
The decision follows a renewed focus on a scandal stretching back two decades, which saw hundreds of sub-postmasters wrongly convicted of theft because of the glitch in a then-new accounting software. ⌘ Read more
The Iconic customers at risk of being defrauded due to lack of payment verification measures
Online retailer The Iconic has failed to provide basic security measures to verify their customers' payment details when placing an order, putting their 2.1 million customers at risk of being defrauded, cybersecurity experts say ⌘ Read more
Weekly rent increases of up to $250 reported as Perth rental prices rise for ninth quarter in a row
The cost of renting a house in Perth increases for the ninth consecutive quarter, with one tenant looking for a new home after being told he and his housemates would have to pay an extra $250 a week. ⌘ Read more