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Nikki Haley questions Trump's mental fitness after he appears to confuse her for Nancy Pelosi
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley questions whether Donald Trump is capable of serving as president again after he repeatedly seems to confuse her with former US House speaker Nancy Pelosi. ⌘ Read more
Flooding, road closures and supply chain disruptions across the NT as heavy rainfall continues
An emergency warning is issued for the remote community of Kalkarindji as flooding across transport routes results in bare supermarket shelves in Darwin and product purchase limits at some stores. ⌘ Read more
Stephen Williams crowned winner of Tour Down Under 2024
Welshman Stephen Williams has won this year's Tour Down Under in South Australia after a thrilling final stage in the Adelaide Hills. ⌘ Read more
Adelaide woman spent final day alive 'in absolute pain' waiting for an ambulance
An Adelaide family urges the state government to create a call back system for triple-0 calls, after a grandmother with cancer was left waiting for an ambulance in "extreme agony" last year. ⌘ Read more
Tennis great Lleyton Hewitt's son Cruz makes Australian Open debut
With his legendary father watching on from the stands, 15-year-old Cruz Hewitt competes in the boys' singles tournament at the Australian Open for the first time. ⌘ Read more
NFL five quick hits: New hero emerges for San Francisco and Lamar Jackson silences doubters
Lamar Jackson goes full Forrest Gump, and Swifties can munch on Bad Blood fries in Buffalo. Here are the five quick hits from the first night of the NFL Divisional Round. ⌘ Read more
Man in his 80s rescued after falling down cliff face in Victoria's Yarra Ranges
Emergency workers have airlifted a man in his 80s to safety after he fell down a cliff in Marysville, sustaining head and pelvis injuries. ⌘ Read more
Ice, snow and freezing temperatures kill dozens across US
Two weeks of winter storms in the United States have turned roads into icy death traps, frozen people to death and caused power outages that could take weeks to fix. ⌘ Read more
Australian refugee funds reportedly linked to companies associated with woman arrested over alleged PNG drug flight
The arrest of company director Mei Lin in Brisbane last week has raised concerns in PNG government circles due to her links to business interests associated with political figures, including former deputy prime minister Moses Maladina. ⌘ Read more
Start early and skip the milkshakes: The government's tips for teaching consent to kids
Consent educators should use plain, relatable language and start teaching children "well before" they have their first sexual encounter, according to new federal government guidelines. ⌘ Read more
WA town breaks 26-year temperature record as BOM forecasts near-50C heat
Temperatures in the small Pilbara town of Paraburdoo reached their highest recorded level of 47.9 degrees Celsius on Saturday, as an extreme heatwave continues to bake the region. ⌘ Read more
How large and small renewable energy projects are shaping Australia's landscape
Southern Western Australia is hosting two key projects, as solutions — big and small — are sought for the nation's growing energy needs. ⌘ Read more
Goalkeeper leaves Serie A match over racist chants
AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan calls for strong sanctions to combat racism after briefly leaving the pitch during a game in protest against racist chants. ⌘ Read more
Indigenous leaders concerned country is being mismanaged, leading to severe flooding
Yorta Yorta leaders want people to "read the language of the land" after January flooding along the Goulburn River. ⌘ Read more
Australian marathon runners 'taking it to the rest of the world'
Pat Tiernan hung up his track running spikes after the Tokyo Olympics, but now has his eyes firmly on Paris after running Australia's second-fastest marathon of all time. ⌘ Read more
Sarr in the making: How this Perth Wildcats' teenager could be the NBA's next big thing
He's only 18 and still learning to drive on the streets of suburban Perth — but Alexandre Sarr has NBA talent scouts very excited indeed. ⌘ Read more
How a 19-year-old Czech ranked 50 in the world pulled off the biggest upset of the Australian Open
Linda Nosková was one of very few who thought she had a chance of defeating world number one Iga Świątek in a result that has sent shock waves through the women's draw at Melbourne Park. ⌘ Read more
Could knowing the beat to your favourite song save a life?**
CPR is all about staying alive, but your love of the Barbie soundtrack or Taylor Swift's many eras could potentially help you keep someone's heart pumping. ⌘ Read more
Live: Coco Gauff kicks off Australian Open fourth round before rare daylight Novak Djokovic sighting
The men's and women's rounds of 16 start today, with US Open champion Coco Gauff kicking things off before Novak Djokovic takes to Rod Laver Arena in daylight for the first time since 2021. Follow Live ⌘ Read more
Seoul police chief charged over deadly Halloween crush
Kim Kwang-ho, head of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency, has been charged with professional negligence over the deadly 2022 Halloween crush that killed nearly 160 people, prosecutors said. ⌘ Read more
Rain is unveiling rare opals in this outback town — and a chance to 'noodle' for riches
The main street of Andamooka often floods after heavy rain. And when it all dries, locals hit the road with buckets in hand, searching for newly uncovered opals. ⌘ Read more
NT scrambling for more guards, with prison population at all-time high and expected to keep growing
With Northern Territory prisons fuller than ever and the corrections commissioner tipping prisoner numbers to keep rising, the government is on a recruitment drive to fill the shortage of prison officers. ⌘ Read more
Plea for iconic climbing trees to reopen for tourists to 'climb that little way up, take their Instagram photo'
Climbing the 60-metre-tall Gloucester Tree, without a harness, is a major tourism drawcard for WA's South West. There are concerns its closure will result in millions of dollars of lost tourism revenue. ⌘ Read more
After 30 years of catching snakes, Paul is ready to stop, but no-one wants the job
After going to the rescue of countless residents and businesses for decades, it's a job this man is unable to stop doing. ⌘ Read more
NT Labor's revived pledge to deliver a treaty sets up an election battleground in the bush
Seven months out from an NT election, Labor's promise to persevere with a treaty sets up a definitive alternative to the CLP. But can either party deliver on their pledges? ⌘ Read more
Australia beats New Zealand in Netball Nations Cup opener
Australia opened its Netball Nations Cup campaign with a comfortable win against trans-Tasman rivals New Zealand, while England battled past world number seven Uganda at Wembley. ⌘ Read more
Police investigating death of baby in regional Victoria
Police are trying to determine the circumstances surrounding the death of a baby in Ballarat overnight. ⌘ Read more
There's a common trait among people with eating disorders, but many don't know about it
There's a strong connection between living with an eating disorder and having the perfectionism trait. As the negative impacts of that link rise, these experts are calling for better understanding. ⌘ Read more
Fears for East Kimberley's Gouldian finches after massive bushfires scorch habitat
Spotting an endangered Gouldian finch at Lake Argyle in the Kimberley is a treat for any bird lover, but the impact of two large bushfires, believed to have started from campfires, has worried locals and scientists. ⌘ Read more
Tropical low forecast to approach Queensland coast, intensify into a cyclone by tomorrow
The developing weather system is now considered likely to cross the coast between Cooktown and Mackay, bringing heavy rainfall with it. ⌘ Read more
Swimming champion and 'quality person' Horton calls time on career ahead of Paris Games
Olympic and World Champion Mack Horton, who made headlines for his stance against controversial Chinese swimmer Sun Yang at the 2019 World Championships, has retired from swimming. ⌘ Read more
The $980 million flood catastrophe that changed Brisbane forever
As a cyclone hovers menacingly off the Queensland Coast, the lessons learned five decades ago, again in 2011 and more recently in 2022 may be put to the test. ⌘ Read more
Aussies land historic 1-2 in half pipe
Scotty James and young gun Val Guseli have scored a stunning 1-2 at the prestigious Laax snowboard half pipe event in Switzerland, as Jakara Anthony secures her seventh gold of the moguls season. ⌘ Read more
These Canberra supermarket workers are eating a meal using food they might have otherwise thrown away
Recently, 22 supermarket store managers were treated to a two-course meal prepared by a professional chef using only ingredients that could have ended up in the bin, in a bid to show how surplus food can be turned into healthy, delicious meals. ⌘ Read more
Much has changed since he joined the NT Police 40 years ago, but this officer's dedication has never wavered
From searching for missing people in the outback to car crashes and drug smuggling investigations, Michael Potts has lived and worked through some of the most tumultuous yet pioneering years in NT Police history. ⌘ Read more
US judge orders early release of 'hapless' petty criminal caught up in post-9/11 terror sting
A man convicted in 2010 of plotting to blow up New York City synagogues, a Jewish community centre and shoot down military planes, has been ordered to be released from prison by a judge who said the defendant was part of a group manipulated by the FBI. ⌘ Read more
Pint-sized fisherman tells tales of angling adventures and the world's most painful incurable condition
Cooper Symlie is an angler at heart. Despite a rare condition that causes painful reactions to stimuli such as water and air, he's relentless in his pursuit of the catch of the day. ⌘ Read more
For many, it's an unspoken rule to not swim in the middle of Sydney Harbour. But why is this the case?**
Swimming in the harbour can make you sick and risk your life. Here's how to avoid it, and what experts say to do if you accidentally fall in. ⌘ Read more
Five quick hits — de Minaur pushes Djokovic from prime time as Laver reveals who he's backing
Australian number one Alex de Minaur takes centre stage from the Australian Open champion, while world number one Iga Świątek succumbs to an unfortunate 45-year first. Here are five quick hits from day seven at Melbourne Park. ⌘ Read more
Here's what's been pulling the strings on Australia's weather recently — and it's not just El Niño**
Over the past six months, Australia has gone from a parched landscape on the brink of extreme drought to flooding rains in summer. In the background, several climate drivers have been helping guide the weather. ⌘ Read more
Why de Minaur will need to conquer more than Rublev's forehand if he wants to make Aus Open quarterfinals
Pat Cash describes the public expectation on Australians playing at their home major as "crippling". This may prove to be Alex de Minaur's biggest challenge to keeping his tournament hopes alive, writes Luke Pentony. ⌘ Read more
'Even for death, you wait in line': How this little girl keeps herself alive in Gaza
Hiba used to live in a modern apartment building in southern Gaza, spending her days at school or playing with friends. Now, every day is a fight to survive to the next. ⌘ Read more
For offshore wind to take-off, it will first have to win an information war
Offshore wind offers great promise for Australia, but the industry will have to win an information war to convince some towns to take it up. ⌘ Read more
Scientist Brendan Crabb caught COVID by breaking his own rule. This is how he avoided it for so long
Three of Australia's leading COVID experts share their personal COVID safety strategies and reflect on what must happen if we're to blunt the growing health crisis the pandemic is causing — and prepare for the next one. ⌘ Read more
Fire in primary school dorm in central China kills 13 children
Thirteen schoolchildren die in a dormitory fire in central China's Henan province, Chinese state media reports. ⌘ Read more
Iran's Revolutionary Guard spy chief in Syria reportedly killed in air strikes
A series of reported strikes in Syrian capital Damascus has killed four members of f Iran's Revolutionary Guards, according to the group. ⌘ Read more
Leader of the Pack and lead singer of the Shangri-Las, Mary Weiss, dies at age 75
The lead singer of the 1960s girl group, best known for its tough image and hits such as Leader of the Pack and Give Him a Big Kiss, died on Friday, according to media reports. ⌘ Read more
Sports Illustrated magazine employees left in limbo as publisher faces money troubles
The jobs of people who produce Sports Illustrated have been left in limbo after the company that paid to maintain the iconic brand's print and digital products tells staff that its licence has been revoked. ⌘ Read more
Alcaraz rates himself 'seven or eight' out of 10 but is wary of next Australian Open opponent
Reigning Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz is satisfied with his form so far in Melbourne, but he is expecting a titanic battle against unseeded Miomir Kecmanović in the fourth round. ⌘ Read more
Thousands remain without power as WA government vows to launch investigation
The state energy minister has vowed to investigate why gas generators designed to provide backup power across Kalgoorlie failed during a massive outage this week. ⌘ Read more
Parts of Melbourne's Forum Theatre at risk of collapse as concert goers wait for doors to open
A line of people wrap around the century old building unaware parts of it weighing up to 60kg could collapse at any moment. ⌘ Read more
Blisters and pain as fire ant nest uncovered in NSW outbreak
A gardener has been attacked by fire ants after disturbing a nest at a flood pod village. The find has raised questions around how the ants were introduced into the area. ⌘ Read more
'We'll come after Gather Round': Test cricket crowds trigger cross-border slanging match
Earlier this week, SA's premier Peter Malinauskas compared Perth's Test match to "flogging a dead horse". But in a tongue-in-cheek spat, the city's lord mayor has since fired back — by threatening to poach the AFL's Gather Round from Adelaide. ⌘ Read more
Stranded live export ship forced to return to Australia amid deteriorating Middle East security
The federal government orders a live export ship carrying thousands of Australian sheep and cattle to turn back after it was diverted due to the deteriorating security situation in the Middle East. ⌘ Read more
Firearms, cash and explosives seized in Melbourne, three arrested including alleged Russian organised crime member
Three men have been arrested after more than 40 guns, sophisticated explosive devices and $1 million in cash were seized across Melbourne. ⌘ Read more
All hands on deck as PM calls urgent caucus meeting to tackle cost-of-living crisis
The prime minister has called Labor MPs back to Canberra nearly two weeks early to discuss ways to ease the pressure on household budgets without adding to inflation. ⌘ Read more
It's 4.5m tall and weighs a tonne, and for $58k this life-sized dinosaur can be yours
Most people scour Facebook Marketplace for a miscellaneous piece of furniture, second-hand appliances or vintage pieces, but social media users have been bewildered by the recent listing of a life-sized titanosaurus. ⌘ Read more
Sister hoping for 'one-in-a-million miracle' after missing man caught in rip off South Australian beach
The distraught sister of missing man Dan Cojocea says she is "hoping for a miracle" as an expanded search continues near Sleaford, south-west of Port Lincoln. ⌘ Read more
The legacy of an anti-war activist who sheltered men from the Vietnam draft is under threat
They hark back to a bygone era of surf culture and were once a popular choice for a cheap holiday south of Sydney, but Don Hearn's Cabins could be demolished if the current operator is evicted. ⌘ Read more
Microsoft uncovers email attack by state-backed Russian hackers dating back to November
The technology giant says the intrusion started in late November, but was only discovered on January 12. ⌘ Read more
Meet the 35-year-old French journeyman who credits tequila as the secret to his late-career success
Adrian Mannarino isn't your typical professional tennis player, as his laid-back approach to how he's preparing at the Australian Open suggests. ⌘ Read more
Turtle rescued with rusty nail in shell thought to have been embedded with nail gun
From human-inflicted cruelty to dramatic crane rescues, this turtle rehabilitation centre has seen it all. With hatching season getting underway, rescuers are urging everyone to be on the lookout. ⌘ Read more
Kane's trainspotting hobby forges friendships and worldwide connections
The Adelaide student loves trains, but he is even more passionate about the community he is building as he takes the sounds and sights of South Australian rail to the world. ⌘ Read more
'It didn't sit with him well': Djokovic gives insight into early relationship with Federer
Novak Djokovic admits he was not "the favourite type of guy" for many of his rivals when he joined the tour as a teenager, including Roger Federer. ⌘ Read more
Madonna fans sue singer for starting concerts late, leaving ticketholders 'waiting for hours'
Two fans of the Like A Virgin singer say the megastar "has demonstrated flippant difficulty" in performing on time. ⌘ Read more
Thailand court sentences activist to 50 years in prison for insulting monarchy on Facebook
The court of appeals found Mongkhon Thirakot, 30, guilty of 25 violations of the law related to posts on Facebook. ⌘ Read more
Population rebound for critically endangered truffle-loving WA marsupial
Woylies play an important part in the Australian ecosystem but their numbers dwindled because of foxes and feral cats. Now, conservationists are seeing signs of a comeback. ⌘ Read more
Meet the Perth chef whose kitchen is giving a helping hand to those having a hard time in life
A business in Perth's south is flourishing by providing employment to the disadvantaged as well as selling products that help customers feel like they're making a difference. ⌘ Read more
Live: Aussie doubles duo battle to keep title defence alive at the Australian Open
Reigning men's doubles champions Rinky Hijikata and Jason Kubler return to the court for their second round match at Melbourne Park. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Home firebombed in Melbourne's inner north
Police believe a "substance" was thrown at a home in Melbourne's inner north overnight, causing minor fire damage to the house. ⌘ Read more
The Swan Hill Drag Strip cost millions to build, so why did the wheels fall off less than a decade later?**
Despite spending nearly $1 million rectifying track surface defects, the local council had to close the facility in December, saying the faults made it too dangerous for high-speed racing. ⌘ Read more
'We have an engine fire': Boeing plane's mid-air emergency caught on camera
Investigators say they found a tennis ball-sized hole above one of the plane's engines during a post-flight inspection. ⌘ Read more
'Super positive' Hunter treating Australian Open tilt as a win despite third-round exit
Departing the Australian Open singles draw in the third round was not the result Storm Hunter was chasing, but she is full of confidence after producing a career-best performance. ⌘ Read more
Three female master artists smashed the glass ceiling in the 1500s, then fell into obscurity – until now
Sofonisba Anguissola, Lavinia Fontana and Artemisia Gentileschi were renowned in the 16th-century art world, but their achievements were written out of history. A new exhibition lifts the curtain on their extraordinary works. ⌘ Read more
Rifts emerge among top Israeli officials about how to handle the war in Gaza
A member of Israel's war cabinet casts doubt on the country's strategy for securing the release of hostages held by Hamas. Meanwhile, a communications blackout in Gaza enters its seventh day, the longest such blackout since the war began. ⌘ Read more
Blackouts in a heatwave can be a 'death sentence', but staying cool without air con is possible
At least 20 people presented to hospital emergency departments with heat-related issues during this week's blackouts across outback WA. A researcher says it's time to rethink cooling strategies. ⌘ Read more
Known as the 'Sid Vicious of the insect world', ultra-rare ant with golden mohawk is captured on camera
The species is only known to live atop a handful of mountain peaks in remote Far North Queensland, including Mount Finnigan about 50km south of Cooktown. ⌘ Read more
Golf hall-of-famer and Masters champ Jack Burke Jr dies at 100
The PGA Tour commissioner says "it's hard to measure the impact" Jack Burke Jr had on the game of golf. ⌘ Read more
How free service for pet owners experiencing homelessness is making the world a better place
Struggling with life on the streets and looking after an aggressive dog, Mark turned to Pets in the Park for support. The service is experiencing an increase in demand as more Australians are forced into homelessness. ⌘ Read more
Outback footy club's novel recruitment drive involves free flights, board and a job
Desperate to keep the Barcaldine Sandgoannas from folding, the club president's method to lure players is also scoring wins off the field. ⌘ Read more
Shane has been 'longing for this phase in my life', but a lack of tailored menopause services is making things difficult
As discussions surrounding menopause increasingly find their place in mainstream conversations, one healthcare worker is creating a podcast exploring what menopause is like for trans men and gender-diverse people. ⌘ Read more
Tropical low off Queensland coast to develop into cyclone by Monday morning, path still uncertain, BOM says
The Bureau of Meteorology predicts the slow-moving system will track south or south-westerly over the weekend. ⌘ Read more
Canberra man accused of 'stealthing' sex worker denied bail for second time
Police say the 39-year-old secretly removed the condom he had agreed to wear when engaging the services of a female sex worker, an act the ACT became the first jurisdiction to criminalise in 2021. ⌘ Read more
Men have taken off the straight jacket — and black tie's dominance is doomed
It's past argument that some of the red carpet's more performative trends are going to be picked up by men everywhere and that the spell of the black tuxedo will finally be broken, writes Virgina Trioli. ⌘ Read more
Consumers may face more hot-chip potato shortages as heatwaves become more widespread
The humble vegetables are susceptible to storms, heavy rainfall and high temperatures. Frequent extreme weather events make the crop vulnerable. ⌘ Read more
Miles' Gabba gamble a bid for votes as election looms
Queenslanders will find out in October, when voters head to the ballot box, if Steven Miles has done enough to convince Queenslanders his Games' gambit is a gold medal winner. ⌘ Read more
Tradie shortages could see some storm and flood-damaged homeowners wait a year for repairs
More pain for weather-ravaged property owners as Queensland's construction industry faces an 18,000-worker shortfall. ⌘ Read more
'To get out of the postcode I live in': Why this group of teenagers signed up for a 96km trek
They've faced more challenges in life than most, but conquering the Kokoda Track helped show these students they could do anything. ⌘ Read more
Pakistan and Iran foreign ministers in talks after retaliatory drone and missile strikes
Both Middle Eastern nations have signalled a desire to cool tensions, after tit-for-tat strikes that saw 11 people killed between the two states. ⌘ Read more
What are buzzers? Meet the social media puppeteers shaping election narratives
With the chance to make an extra $10,000 a month, Robert has no issue pushing the agendas of presidential candidates online. He's among a growing army of "buzzers" threatening democracy in the lead-up to Indonesia's 2024 elections. ⌘ Read more
Forced marriage cases spike across Australia as schools urged to help identify victims
A police campaign raising awareness to human trafficking focuses on teachers, parents and fellow students as they're "often the first to see the signs" of forced marriage — the most common form of the crime. ⌘ Read more
Why are cargo ships being attacked in the Red Sea and who are the Houthi rebels behind the attacks?**
A missile launched at the Gibraltar Eagle south of Yemen this week failed to do significant damage to the ship, but the militants responsible have made one of the world's most significant shipping lanes a no-go zone. ⌘ Read more
'You really need to ask Optus': Emails reveal behind-the-scenes chaos during unprecedented outage
Optus and the federal government spent hours during last year's unprecedented outage telling the public triple-0 calls from mobiles should work despite mounting evidence to the contrary behind the scenes, documents obtained under Freedom of Information laws reveal. ⌘ Read more
Two massive issues are shaping the start of the political year: Stage 3 tax cuts and conflict in the Middle East
Whether we like it or not, the Middle East conflict already has massive ramifications for debate in Australia. That only increases the pressure on the government over how it conceives our national interest in the issue, writes Laura Tingle. ⌘ Read more
Prince Harry withdraws libel claim against British tabloid over police protection article
Harry was suing the publisher over a 2022 article which alleged he only offered to pay for police protection after bringing a separate legal fight against the British government. ⌘ Read more
North Korean teenagers sentenced to 12 years of hard labour for watching K-pop
The footage, released by an organisation which works with North Korean defectors, shows the two 16-year-olds in Pyongyang convicted of watching South Korean movies and music videos. ⌘ Read more
Export ship carrying thousands of Australian cattle and sheep stuck in Red Sea route limbo
Animal advocates are "deeply concerned" about the situation, which could see the animals' journey prolonged as alternate route found around the deteriorating security situation. ⌘ Read more
Search underway for man missing in waters off Eyre Peninsula
SA Police says a man is missing after becoming caught in a rip in waters off Mary Ellis Beach at Sleaford on South Australia's Eyre Peninsula. ⌘ Read more
Teenagers charged with allegedly abducting three kids, abandoning them on remote beach at night
Police say the teenagers thought the kids were trying to break into their car, before allegedly abducting them, dropping them at a remote beach and leaving them there. ⌘ Read more
Mirra Andreeva pulls off comeback of the tournament so far in epic win over Diane Parry
Down 5-1 in the deciding set, it seemed as though Mirra Andreeva's Australian Open was over but the 16-year old sensation fought back to complete the comeback of the tournament. ⌘ Read more