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Union dispute with DP World creates container backlog at Australian ports as meat industry calls for intervention
Ports operator DP World tells a Senate Estimates hearing nearly 55,000 containers filled with consumer goods and farm exports are stuck on the docks due to union stop-work action, as stakeholders call for federal government intervention. ⌘ Read more
Corruption watchdog recommends prosecution of Perth hospital biomedical engineer over alleged $281,000 fraud
WA's Corruption and Crime Commission recommends the prosecution of a man who allegedly gained nearly $300,000 through fraud while working at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. ⌘ Read more
Outback band makes a 4,000km journey to return to Tamworth Country Music Festival after three years
After cancelling previous tours to Tamworth due to pandemic lockdowns and unprecedented flooding, Kimberley Gold is back to perform and busk. ⌘ Read more
Fresh produce returns to NT supermarket shelves as Stuart Highway reopens after flooding
The Northern Territory's major highway has reopened to the general public, bringing fresh fruit and vegetables back to Top End supermarket shelves after days of shortages. ⌘ Read more
Sister says her brother 'died a hero' after saving three children who were caught in rip at SA beach
A woman is remembering her brother as a "hero", saying he saved the lives of three children who were caught in a rip at Mary Ellis Beach, south-west of Port Lincoln on Friday. She has launched a fundraiser to support his wife and four children. ⌘ Read more
Supermarkets are probably 'overcharging', Allan Fels says, after calling for in-depth ACCC inquiry
The former head of the ACCC has written to Treasurer Jim Chalmers recommending he order the competition regulator to probe major grocery chains' prices. ⌘ Read more
Why has a tropical low put large areas of Queensland on flood alert?**
The slow-moving system is still gathering moisture over the Coral Sea, meaning it will bring rain to a broad area once it crosses over land. ⌘ Read more
'Lock them away and throw out the key': SA to fast track tougher laws for child sex offenders
The government and opposition want to see mandatory life imprisonment and lifetime electronic monitoring for repeat child sex offenders, but lawyers say they're concerned the proposition could have unintended consequences. ⌘ Read more
East Kimberley communities isolated as flooding cuts off second highway into the region
Road access to the Kimberley towns of Halls Creek, Kununurra and Wyndham has been cut off by flooding across two major highways, although residents are well stocked and prepared for wet season challenges. ⌘ Read more
Scott Morrison to quit politics
Former Prime Minister Scott Morrison is set to retire from politics. ⌘ Read more
Australia is sanctioning a Russian over a cyber crime but will it have any impact?**
The Australian government is using Magnitsky-style sanctions for the first time to punish a Russian man over the 2022 Medibank Private data breach. But what impact will they have on him and how will the move help curb cyber crime? ⌘ Read more
$35 million to upgrade Townsville defence bases as hundreds of troops move north
As Townsville is positioned as the new capital of the Australian Army, the federal government says the city's defence bases need modern, fit-for-purpose facilities and infrastructure to support critical capabilities. ⌘ Read more
US state investigates AI robocall mimicking President Joe Biden's voice to suppress voter turnout
The New Hampshire attorney general's office is investigating a recorded message mimicking Joe Biden, attempting to disrupt and suppress voting in the state's upcoming primary election. ⌘ Read more
Parties pledge to halve bus fares, cut speed limits as Brisbane council election ramps up
Ahead of Brisbane voters heading to the polls on March 16, both Labor and the Greens have announced new transport proposals as they vie for votes in Australia's largest local government. ⌘ Read more
Who is Aleksandr Ermakov, the man linked to the Medibank Private cyber attack?**
The government publicly names the 33-year-old Russian citizen and "cyber criminal" it says is behind the the data breach but doesn't go into specifics about his role in the attack. ⌘ Read more
Bushfire victims move into donga accommodation as Tara recovery continues
Families who lost their homes in the destructive Tara bushfire in late 2023 have moved into dongas and caravans while they begin the slow process of rebuilding. ⌘ Read more
Wallabies star Kurtley Beale groped woman at Sydney pub before sexually assaulting her in male toilets, court hears
Rugby union player Kurtley Beale denies sexually assaulting a woman in a Bondi Beach pub in 2022. ⌘ Read more
Canberra vets issue plea for 'empathy and patience' amid rise in abusive clients
A Canberra veterinary clinic has penned an open letter pleading for "change and awareness" after a rise in verbal abuse, aggressive behaviour and death threats among visitors and clients. ⌘ Read more
Mechanics verbally abused by customers as car repair times balloon around the country
A lack of workers and apprentices, long waits for parts and an increasingly complex market are driving waiting times for car repairs through the roof, leaving mechanics under siege. ⌘ Read more
Army cadets make a comeback as youths look to unlock leadership opportunities
Army cadets used to be in almost every school and country town. Over the years the program fell out of popularity, but now it seems numbers are rebounding. ⌘ Read more
US and UK carry out new strikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen, says Australia supports the strikes
The strikes targeted an underground storage site, missiles and other military capabilities. ⌘ Read more
How an insurance 'claim farmer' towed Annette's car away and charged thousands to return it
A Perth woman thought she was calling her insurer to make a claim, but found herself caught up in a scheme that whisked her car away and cost more than $6,000 to undo. ⌘ Read more
CA investigating Glenn Maxwell after Adelaide concert injury
Cricket Australia looks into how Glenn Maxwell ended up in an Adelaide hospital following a gig involving cult band Six & Out. ⌘ Read more
Tours of jail from Boy Swallows Universe still in limbo as nearby construction stalls
Tour guide Jack Sim says he regularly receives angry messages from visitors unable to visit Brisbane's infamous Boggo Road Gaol, which features in the Netflix series based on Trent Dalton's popular book. ⌘ Read more
Scientists previously thought this corner of Antarctica was 'immune' from climate change — but now it's losing ice
In a whitewashed corner of one of the world's coldest continents, Australian scientists are living in tents and undertaking some of the most ambitious research in 20 years. ⌘ Read more
Rising opera star balances glamour of the stage with working at a butcher shop
As a young opera singer, First Nations soprano Nina Korbe thrifted for gowns to perform in. Now she's taking to some of the world's most renowned stages in designer dresses. ⌘ Read more
'Everyone will be getting a tax cut': PM hints at stage 3 expansion
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has given the strongest indication yet that the stage 3 tax cuts will be expanded to benefit lower-income earners. ⌘ Read more
After almost a week without power, residents and businesses left grappling with financial fallout from WA storms
Hundreds of residents and businesses in WA enter their seventh day without power, with many struggling with the financial fallout of the outage. ⌘ Read more
Yachts in global race forced to bunker down at Airlie Beach as Cyclone Kirrily approaches
A mismatched bunch of thrill seekers on a world marathon sailing challenge take shelter in Northern Queensland to avoid wild weather in their path. ⌘ Read more
'It was an immediate change': How deep brain stimulation is helping Parkinson's sufferers like Linda
When Linda Neil was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, she feared her creative days were over. Then a revolutionary treatment changed her life. ⌘ Read more
Apple Maps wrongly lists restaurant 'permanently closed' which owner says has cost him thousands
When Chris Pyatt found out his small business had been listed as "permanently closed" on Apple Maps, with the pin in the wrong location, he realised he had a costly problem on his hands. ⌘ Read more
Five quick hits — Qualifier's dream run ends former champion's slam, while Medvedev charms with insightful interview
Dayana Yastremska wins hearts, Daniil Medvedev entertains and a protest stops play. Here are five quick hits from day nine at Melbourne Park. ⌘ Read more
Cyclone Kirrily expected to be declared today as it tracks towards Queensland
The system is forecast to cross the coast on Thursday between Cardwell and Airlie Beach. ⌘ Read more
New Tasmanian spins a way around post-traumatic stress disorder through mobile yarn business
Jaymi Milic moved to Tasmania and started a horse float-based yarn store in a bid to reduce her post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms, and it is working. ⌘ Read more
It's 700km from Darwin but this country has the fourth-slowest internet in the world
Timor-Leste has the fourth-slowest internet in the world, sitting just in front of Afghanistan, Yemen and Syria — and its young population is fed up ⌘ Read more
Complaint against Adelaide Airport settled with former disability discrimination commissioner
Australia's former disability discrimination commissioner Graeme Innes has settled a dispute with Adelaide Airport over a "humiliating and distressing" experience with security screening. ⌘ Read more
Sophie was called a racist name on the footy field. She's not letting it bring her down
At just 13 years old, Sophie had a bad experience on the footy field, but is speaking out because she's proud of her Aboriginal heritage. It's a story experts say is too common. ⌘ Read more
Bitcoin is legitimate risky business, but a decision to take it 'mainstream' in the US has destigmatised crypto
The decision by the US Securities and Exchange Commission to approve bitcoin exchange-traded funds was a decade in the making that's legitimised crypto — and experts say it won't be long before Australia follows suit. ⌘ Read more
Hour-long wait for flood rescue highlights issue of regional towns that don't have an SES unit
The rescue of a man and his dog from floodwaters in Victoria has highlighted a shortage of State Emergency Service volunteers in regional and rural areas, with it taking an hour for a non-local unit to get to the scene. ⌘ Read more
Coral bleaching, litigation and water rights are shaping up to be hot climate topics in 2024
The year has barely started and extreme weather events are already in the headlines. Here are some more big environment issues to keep an eye on. ⌘ Read more
'I've got this massive lump': Catching it is one thing, but women face 'scary' waitlists for diagnostic mammograms
With one-in-seven Australian women likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer, concern is growing about the wait times for diagnostic mammograms around the country. ⌘ Read more
Low and middle income earners are set for a bracket creep crunch with little help from stage three tax cuts
The median income earner will pay an extra $5,000 in the next three years but get minimal benefit from the stage three tax cuts, according to analysis by the independent Parliamentary Budget Office. ⌘ Read more
A legal staffing crisis in Alice Springs is seeing Indigenous Australians forced to represent themselves in court
Legal aid services in Alice Springs are experiencing a lawyer shortage, leaving some people who have been charged with crimes to navigate the justice system alone. ⌘ Read more
Gaza officials say Khan Younis hospitals under siege as relatives of Israeli hostages demand action
Israeli forces have stormed a hospital and placed another under siege in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis, potentially cutting wounded civilians off from medical care, Palestinian officials said on Monday. ⌘ Read more
Josh Brown smashes record century to send Brisbane Heat to BBL final
Brisbane Heat opener Josh Brown pulverises a tournament-record 12 sixes to go with 10 fours in his 57-ball 140. ⌘ Read more
Pro-Palestinian activists clash with police at Port of Melbourne
Dozens of activists have clashed with Victoria police at a pro-Palestinian rally at the Port of Melbourne with officers seen using what appears to be pepper spray. ⌘ Read more
Convicted child sex offender denied home detention bail after alleged sexual assault on Adelaide train
Dylan Lloyd, 21, who is accused of sexually assaulting a child on a train in Adelaide's south, is denied home detention bail for the protection of the alleged victim, a court hears. ⌘ Read more
'Old-fashioned graft': How the NRA's top brass is alleged to have damaged its reputation and power
When it comes to political firepower, no organisation in the US has been as effective in influencing the gun debate as the National Rifle Association, but this month, the NRA is on trial in New York in a case that threatens how its future plays out. ⌘ Read more
Usman Khawaja cleared to play in Gabba Test after passing concussion check
Usman Khawaja has been cleared to play in the second Test against the West Indies at the Gabba after passing a final concussion check. ⌘ Read more
'Complex' clean-up of asbestos at Rozelle Parklands to begin as investigations into source continue
The inner-west Sydney park will remain closed from Tuesday until April while an estimated 10 tonnes of contaminated mulch is removed. ⌘ Read more
Outback town's record-breaking hot streak set to continue before much-needed rain
Paraburdoo residents have battled three days of extreme weather conditions, with the town's temperature maximum being broken twice in two days. ⌘ Read more
Richard Scolyer 'thrilled' months into experimental brain cancer treatment
Melanoma expert Richard Scolyer is thrilled with his latest scan results, which come eight months after being diagnosed with "the worst of the worst" brain cancer. ⌘ Read more
Ukrainian tennis star reveals it's 'tough to play' Australian Open amid war with Russia
After qualifying for the quarterfinals in Melbourne, Dayana Yastremska says it has been emotionally challenging to play on the WTA Tour while her country is in the midst of the conflict with Russia. ⌘ Read more
Kambalda nickel mines to close less than a year after $760m sale
More than 250 mining jobs are set to be affected by the closure of another operation in WA's once-booming nickel industry as prices slump. ⌘ Read more
ICYMI: Jacob Elordi is very tall on SNL, the most hyped films from Sundance, and Pitchfork gutted
From the Minecraft movie to a juicy Brent Street reality show, here's all the latest entertainment news. ⌘ Read more
Police say death of two-month old baby in regional Victoria is not suspicious
The death of a two-month old baby in regional Victoria on Saturday is not being treated as suspicious, Victorian police say. ⌘ Read more
Landslide in south-west China's Yunnan province buries 47, forces evacuation of hundreds more
The 47 people have been buried under 18 separate houses as rescuers scramble to reach them. ⌘ Read more
Are you slapping on the recommended seven teaspoons of sunscreen each day?**
Experts say you should be using at least 35 millilitres of sunscreen every day. And if you get sweaty, you'll need to reapply. ⌘ Read more
Will Pucovski retires hurt after being struck in the head during cricket match
Talented batter Will Pucovski has retired hurt from Victoria's second XI match against South Australia after being struck in the head by a bouncer. ⌘ Read more
Community on alert after fire ants detected in NSW for second time
There are fears a post-flood construction boom may be linked to the latest discovery of red fire ants in northern NSW, as authorities continue to trace the source. ⌘ Read more
Who was Roger Rogerson and what secrets did he take to the grave?**
The life of disgraced former NSW detective Roger Rogerson has come to an end. But the former cop's passing leaves many unanswered questions. ⌘ Read more
RLPA calls for player's aborted transfer to be line-in-the-sand moment for rugby league
Ronald Volkman's aborted transfer from New Zealand to St George Illawarra has sparked a lengthy blame game and the Rugby League Players Association is calling for heavy sanctions for whoever is responsible. ⌘ Read more
'I pray that one day I'll get to see you again': Father pays tribute to teen surfer killed in shark attack
Hundreds of people have gathered on a beach in Adelaide's south to farewell teenage surfer Khai Cowley, who died after a shark attack on the Yorke Peninsula last month. ⌘ Read more
Farmers in WA's Wheatbelt still without power nearly a week after 'tornado'-like storm
A Wheatbelt farmer says a storm that tore through the region last week, leaving thousands without power or communication for days, created damage that will take at least a year to repair. ⌘ Read more
Beverly Hills, 90210 Actor David Gail dies aged 58
David Gail, who was best known for playing the fiance of Shannen Doherty's character in Beverly Hills, 90210, is being remembered as "a gift" after his death at 58. ⌘ Read more
Young gun Jake Fraser-McGurk to join Australia ODI squad facing West Indies
Glenn Maxwell will be rested for Australia's one-day internationals against West Indies and a player many see as his successor will be called up. ⌘ Read more
US military ends search for navy seals lost in Arabian Sea
The US military says the sailors were taking part in a January raid on an unflagged ship carrying illicit Iranian made-weapons. ⌘ Read more
Freight disruptions to NT supermarkets continue as flooding closes Stuart Highway a second time
With fresh produce shelves already bare after floodwaters impacted rail and road access to the Top End, it is now expected to be another day before more supplies arrive in supermarkets. ⌘ Read more
Ron DeSantis was supposed to be Donald Trump's main rival. His campaign ended with a whimper
For a candidate talked up as having so much promise, Ron DeSantis's presidential hopes were troubled from the start. Now his decision to drop out – and endorse Donald Trump in the process – hands his one-time ally turned rival another big win, writes Jade Macmillan. ⌘ Read more
'Like they were only using me': First Nations artist speak out about Synergy Festival's late payment
Synergy Festival is the latest to be impacted by rising costs of putting on a show, announcing it has run at a loss. It means many artists won't receive payment for another four months. ⌘ Read more
Long-suffering Detroit Lions a win away from first Super Bowl
Perennial also-rans Detroit Lions are within reach of a first-ever Super Bowl berth after delighting home fans with an NFL play-off win over Tampa Bay to set up a showdown against San Francisco. ⌘ Read more
Netanyahu rejects Hamas proposal to end Israel-Gaza war
Israel's prime minister criticises a Hamas proposal to end the war in Gaza that would have involved the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners and left the militant group in power. ⌘ Read more
Takeaway coffee cups could be next as crackdown on single-use plastics continues in NSW
Only 12 per cent of the 800,000 tonnes of plastic waste generated in NSW every year is recycled and the EPA is looking for ways to improve those numbers. ⌘ Read more
Body of missing man caught in rip at SA beach found after four-day search
The body of missing man Dan Cojocea, who was caught in a rip in waters off the SA's Eyre Peninsula on Friday, has been found. ⌘ Read more
Live: Two-time champ eyes QF berth as Australian Open fourth-round action continues
Victoria Azarenka's bid to keep her Australian Open run going kicks off day nine, with Daniil Medvedev, Alexander Zverev and Carlos Alcaraz all in action today. Folow live. ⌘ Read more
How social connection helped this Queensland couple recover from floods
They lost all their possessions and a beloved pet dog in successive floods, but Fleur and Ron Creed are smiling again. ⌘ Read more
Victorian opposition withdraws support for state-based Indigenous treaty
The Victorian opposition says concerns over the state's cultural heritage laws are partially behind its decision to retract its support for a state-based treaty. ⌘ Read more
Government announces extra gas supply for the east coast, but households may not benefit
Gas companies Woodside and Esso will supply extra gas to the east coast energy market in return for receiving higher prices, the federal government has announced. ⌘ Read more
Deciphering a criss-crossed letter to reveal a family history
When Colleen Dorahy’s mother died, eight children inherited more than they bargained for — including a criss-crossed letter written by a nun in 1879. But what did it all mean? ⌘ Read more
Super rare dwarf violet 'hiding for 200 years right next to a walking track' discovered in Tasmania
Native violet botanists are excited by the discovery made by a bushwalker in Ben Lomond National Park. ⌘ Read more
Diamonds outshine the Roses at Netball Nations Cup in World Cup final rematch
The Diamonds break English hearts at Wembley Arena with a narrow win in the Netball Nations Cup, dampening the celebrations for one of the Roses' greats celebrating a career landmark. ⌘ Read more
Farmers frustrated after BOM's El Niño forecast proves costly
Livestock producers say unreliable long-term weather forecasts have played havoc with sheep and cattle prices, after farmers made business decisions based on media reports. ⌘ Read more
Warnings WA’s gas policies could go from envy of the nation to ‘disaster’ as billionaires chase exports
WA's policy of preventing gas produced onshore from being exported was hailed as a masterstroke during the east coast's energy crisis. But with pressure to ease those restrictions coming from billionaires, some say that could lead to disaster. ⌘ Read more
Analysts say NT can't reach net zero 2050 target as emissions set to steeply rise
As the NT government sits on a major emissions projection report, experts say the expansion of the NT gas industry could blow out the territory's emissions bill to a "staggering" levels and create problems for Australia's pathway to net zero. ⌘ Read more
Duchess of York diagnosed with skin cancer
A malignant skin cancer was found after several moles were removed while she was undergoing reconstructive surgery after a mastectomy. ⌘ Read more
Meet the modern-day Forrest Gump with the 'beard to be feared'
Stride by stride, strand by strand, chin thrust forward, running machine Rhys Williams and his glorious beard are on a hair-raising journey in the running world. ⌘ Read more
Police step up efforts to find grave robbers who targeted underworld family
A police information caravan will be stationed in Melbourne's north as detectives identify car linked to gruesome mausoleum burglary. ⌘ Read more
Disgraced former NSW detective Roger Rogerson dies age 83
The former police officer was awarded at least a dozen accolades for his work on some of the country's most high-profile cases before turning to a life of crime and spending his final days behind bars. ⌘ Read more
'Young people live in the now': Why the messaging around vaping might not be working
Graphic anti-smoking advertisements on television remain in the minds of Australians and were successful in lowering smoking rates. But campaigns around the risks of vaping might not be hitting home with many young people, a researcher says. ⌘ Read more
'Shake-up coming': 2024 could be the year your boss forces you to go back into the office
Would you quit your job if your boss told you that you must go back into the office? Or would you adhere to the new rule, especially if it meant a potential pay rise? This is question more workers may have to contemplate in the year ahead as employers ask their staff to stop working from home. ⌘ Read more
Tropical cyclone may hit Queensland between Cairns and Mackay this week as state endures heatwave
A Coral Sea storm could today become powerful enough to be declared a cyclone, the Bureau of Meteorology has warned, and could become category three by Wednesday morning. ⌘ Read more
'It just slipped away': De Minaur 'absolutely devastated' after making Australian Open exit
After squandering a two-sets-to-one lead, Alex de Minaur is left to reflect on what might have been after going down in an epic clash to Andrey Rublev in the fourth round at Melbourne Park. ⌘ Read more
How the democratisation of AI tools is threatening democracy around the world with 'tsunami of disinformation'
Experts warn that with elections to be held in about 50 countries this year — including the world's biggest democracies in India, the United States, and Indonesia — the proliferation of easy-to-use AI tools is set to lead to a "tsunami of disinformation". ⌘ Read more
Megafires are increasing with climate change, could they also be contributing to it?**
Megafires were once rare, but they are becoming increasingly common, and 2023 is clear evidence of that. Experts say the events are being made worse by climate change. But how much are wildfires contributing to climate change themselves? ⌘ Read more
Should you be able to hurt the environment to save it? Energy experts say it's worth considering
Advocates say federal environment laws could be overhauled to allow consideration of the potential for projects to mitigate climate change — like a knocked-back proposal for an offshore wind farm in Victoria. ⌘ Read more
The hunt for male contraception is nearly over — but a predictable problem stands in the way
Since the female contraceptive pill was introduced more than 60 years ago, scientists have sought a similar solution for men. The reason for the delay, according to experts, is not unresolved science — but money. ⌘ Read more
Palestinian death toll in Gaza surpasses 25,000, as Israelis grow increasingly divided over best way to free hostages
The grim milestone came as the UN secretary-general condemned Israeli forces for the extent of civilian deaths, and Israel's cabinet approved a plan for tax funds earmarked for the Gaza Strip to be held by Norway. ⌘ Read more
At least 18 dead in Ukrainian strike on marketplace in Russia-annexed city of Donetsk
It came as Russia's largest liquefied natural gas producer said work at a terminal had been suspended following a fire caused by "external influence". ⌘ Read more
Teen lifesaver carries out daring rescue at Sydney's Northern Beaches to free boys trapped in cave
Saskia Rundle-Trowbridge, 16, braved rough seas and climbed rocks to help free three teenage boys trapped in a cave at the Warriewood Blowhole, with one suffering head injuries. ⌘ Read more
Pro-Palestinian protesters rally in Melbourne CBD as Port of Melbourne blockade enters third day
Protesters calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and freedom for Palestinians rally in the Melbourne CBD for the 15th week in a row as other demonstrators block an Israeli ship from a city dock. ⌘ Read more