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Five quick hits: Tears of joy and unwanted Aussie records as Windies make history
There were emotional celebrations all around the Gabba as the West Indies pulled off the impossible, but some Australians created some unwanted history of their own. Here's five quick hits from day four. ⌘ Read more
Live: Sinner and Medvedev battle for maiden Australian Open crown
Italian Jannik Sinner enters his first grand slam final against Russian Daniil Medvedev, who is looking to add the Australian Open to his trophy cabinet. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
'Cook the colony': Third monument targeted in Melbourne vandalism spree
A third colonial monument has been targeted by vandals in a string of incidents taking place around January 26. ⌘ Read more
Second waterfall death on NSW north coast sparks concern for risk-takers
Police say the man had been jumping with a group of men from the 30-metre-high falls and failed to resurface. ⌘ Read more
Video shows police closing in on Brisbane attempted murder suspects
Two men are facing multiple charges including attempted murder after an alleged shooting that police believe was targeted in Brisbane on Saturday night. ⌘ Read more
'It's not about celebrity': WA premier says he's not nervous about Basil Zempilas's political tilt
Western Australia's Premier Roger Cook dismisses the suggestion he is nervous about high-profile Liberal hopeful Basil Zempilas's plan to run in the 2025 state election. ⌘ Read more
Perfect 10 for record-equalling Jakara Anthony
Jakara Anthony has won a tenth gold medal out of a possible 11 events in the 2024 FIS freestyle skiing season, becoming Australia's joint-most successful World Cup moguls skiier. ⌘ Read more
Live: Australia needs 156 runs to win at a cloudy Gabba
Australia is within 156 runs of completing a 5-0 summer sweep in Tests, with the West Indies needing eight wickets for a shock victory. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
South Africa level series with first ever win over Australia
A superb 58 not out by South African opener Laura Wolvaardt guides her side to victory in Canberra. ⌘ Read more
A rock climber has been seriously injured after falling 15 metres
A medical team was winched in to treat the man, but bad weather meant it was four hours before he could be taken to hospital. ⌘ Read more
First-time publicans take over the reins of not one but two country watering holes
Darren and Deana Tangey were looking for a career change when they decided to take on the challenge of running two outback pubs. ⌘ Read more
After he was caught doing 205kph, a 26-year-old's luxury Lexus is the new face of a road safety campaign
A forfeited Lexus is turned into a roving anti-speeding advertisement to encourage drivers to slow down, as WA's South West region records the worst regional road toll in the state. ⌘ Read more
From clipped wings to bullet wounds and illegal pet-keeping, rescuers reveal record animal harm
Wildlife rescuers are concerned by a rise in cruelty cases involving native species, as more extreme weather events and higher numbers of cars on the road paint a dire picture for animal welfare in years to come. ⌘ Read more
Dispirited by the Hollywood writers' strike, this American screenwriter found solace in WA's outback
Exhausted by the prolonged strike, Emmy-nominated writer Azie Dungey travelled halfway across the globe to pursue another passion. ⌘ Read more
NSW premier condemns 'Neo-Nazi demonstration' for 'importing hate' in latest gathering
A 'Neo-Nazi demonstration' has taken place in Artarmon Reserve in what is the third day-in-a-row a similar gathering has taken place. ⌘ Read more
Billionaire property developer and businessman Lang Walker dies
The 78-year-old co-founder of Walker Corporation passes away peacefully in his Woolloomooloo home surrounded by his family, according to a statement from the company. ⌘ Read more
Altitude masks and ice baths all part of Everest trek training for adventurous mates
James and Mark have travelled the world together. Now they are aiming to inspire others entering middle age with their next journey. ⌘ Read more
Musician visits country town to find a rare guitar and winds up buying the pub
On a trip to the West Australian town of Boyup Brook, musician John Matthews was searching for a guitar, but found much more. ⌘ Read more
In one of the great upsets of the FA Cup, Maidstone converts its only two shots on goal to create history
Taking on a team ranked 98 places above it, Maidstone repels 38 shots at goal and converts its two efforts to pull off an FA Cup heist. ⌘ Read more
Gunmen in Iran kill nine Pakistanis near border amid ongoing strikes
The Baluch rights group Haalvash says the victims were Pakistani labourers who lived at a car repair shop where they worked in Saravan in Sistan-Baluchestan province in the south-east border area. ⌘ Read more
Why this ancient Egyptian Queen who wore eyeliner was the 'original beauty influencer'
People once wore eyeliner for more than just its aesthetic, with Ancient Egyptians believing it could protect them from the 'evil eye'. Now, people are using it to connect them to their heritage. ⌘ Read more
Tennis Queensland warns of 'chronic' court shortage in state's south-east
Queensland's governing tennis body says the state needs hundreds more courts to reach its desired ratio of one court for every 2,000 people. ⌘ Read more
Two dead after separate shootings in Queensland
Two are dead after separate shootings in Queensland overnight, including a man in his 20s who was shot by police in Townsville. ⌘ Read more
Hayam came to Australia burdened with a terrible story. Telling it depends on a special relationship
More than 870,000 people in Australia speak little-to-no English and supporting them, from paying bills to sharing their trauma, commonly falls to volunteer translators like Wagga's Shelan Khodedah, who is recording Hayam's experience as an ISIS sex slave. ⌘ Read more
The surfer who mortgaged his house to create a public surf break
The surf break of Burkitts Reef at Bargara, in Queensland's Bundaberg region, was previously obstructed by large rocks. Then Greg Redgard and his mates turned the "unrideable" beach into a surfers' playground. ⌘ Read more
Clinical Diamonds see off Uganda to make it through to Nations Cup final against England
Donnell Williams stars with an almost perfect shooting game as Australia makes it through to the Nations Cup final. ⌘ Read more
China's foreign minister says Taiwan independence biggest threat to Sino-US ties
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan hold candid talks in Bangkok aimed at keeping in contact, with Mr Wang stressing that "Taiwan independence" poses the biggest risk to Sino-US ties. ⌘ Read more
Australia among countries pausing funds for UN refugee agency for Palestinians
A growing list of countries are pausing funding for the United Nations refugee agency for Palestinians, after Israel alleged some of the agency's staff were involved in the October 7 terrorist attacks. ⌘ Read more
Cute, cuddly and critically endangered. Two devils orphaned after their mother is believed to be hit by a car
A wildlife carer has counted more Tasmanian devil deaths on a notorious stretch of road in the six months since the speed limit was reduced, than over the same period in previous years. ⌘ Read more
Is there more than one Australian accent?**
Australian voices really aren't what they used to be. Linguists and ABC presenters weigh in on the changes to Aussie voices and the death of the ABC accent. ⌘ Read more
Basil Zempilas enters WA's poltical fray. Does he have what it takes to be premier?**
He's one of the few West Australians most would recognise from his first name alone, thanks to a career spanning TV, radio and print — and now Basil Zempilas is throwing his hat in the political ring. ⌘ Read more
Elvis has never left the building. Here are the 10 best depictions of the king
Larger-than-life singer Elvis Presley offers storytellers plenty to play with. Here are our favourite portrayals of the king across the years, from small cameos to award-winning performances. ⌘ Read more
Five quick hits — Qinwen reaches the top 10 and Sabalenka makes her mark with racquet and pen
Aryna Sabalenka's perfect Australian Open could be bad news for her trainer, while Qinwen Zheng locks in her top-10 debut and Matt Ebden wins something for the Aussies. Here are five quick hits from Melbourne Park. ⌘ Read more
Heritage laws protect the past, but are they also jeopardising Melbourne's future housing needs?**
Heritage laws protect tens of thousands of homes, but some housing advocates argue they could be incompatible with the city’s growing needs. ⌘ Read more
As another school year begins, what does the future hold for the class of 2023?**
As another school year begins, the ABC speaks to 10 recent high school graduates from all over country Australia about their hopes, dreams and fears for the future. ⌘ Read more
'I feel even more joyous': how community groups helped Neelama develop roots in a new country
Talking about mental health may be taboo for many Indian-Australians, but community programs are helping new migrants find ways to connect and be happy. ⌘ Read more
Indigenous South Australians gear up for elections to the country's first state-based Voice to Parliament
Three months after Australians overwhelmingly voted against enshrining an Indigenous Voice to Parliament in the constitution, South Australian First Nations people are deciding whether to nominate as candidates for the country's first state-based Voice. ⌘ Read more
Experts have said for years we need more social and affordable housing. So where is it?**
One solution to the housing crisis has been raised over and over again for years: building more social and affordable housing. But it doesn't seem to have happened yet. ⌘ Read more
Tired, hot but still fighting, Australia sets itself up for grand finish to the summer
At no point has it been easy — and day three might have been the toughest yet — but Australia has fought to put itself into a position to avoid calamity at the Gabba. ⌘ Read more
Why Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka refused to quit when she thought she'd never win a major
Amid the many "ups and downs" of Aryna Sabalenka's career, there are several reasons she perseveres and now finds herself a two-time winner at Melbourne Park. ⌘ Read more
So, you think you're good at quizzes? It's time to play HARD!
Ah, welcome. Let me guess, you're one of those know-it-alls, who would reign supreme and hold the mug aloft if you made it onto Hard Quiz. Well, prove it. ⌘ Read more
What is it about karaoke that makes us so happy?**
Birthdays, Christmas parties, hens and bucks nights, or just because, something about grabbing a microphone and being a star for the night has a grasp on humans. ⌘ Read more
Two Israeli victims on October 7 were burned beyond recognition. But a scan revealed one final act of love
At Israel's National Center of Forensic Medicine, anthropologists and archaeologists are taking on the mammoth task of investigating the country's biggest crime scene, piecing together bone fragments to unlock the identities of victims of the Hamas-led attack on October 7. ⌘ Read more
Out of power and off the leash, senior Coalition figures have opened up about their nine years in government
Over months of filming and 60 on-camera interviews for the ABC's landmark political docuseries Nemesis, the free character assessments between former Coalition colleagues fly thick and fast. But as well as the blue language and invective, there are also moments of remorse and regret. ⌘ Read more
Sniffing out pizza and sneaky pool dips — a glimpse into the lives of retired police dogs
From finding a kilogram of illegal drugs in the back of a range hood and tracking people through kilometres of swampy bushland, these two pooches have done it all. Now it's time for their well-earned retirement, but what exactly does that involve? ⌘ Read more
Perched at the top of a mountain this disused chalet was once high-class heaven. Can it be fashionable again?**
Mount Buffalo's grand chalet was once the jewel of Victoria's high country, but it has been closed for almost two decades. However, hope is growing that the "old girl" can be revived. ⌘ Read more
Matt Ebden wins Australian Open men's doubles crown alongside 43yo Rohan Bopanna
Matt Ebden is the only Australian to lift a trophy at his home slam this year, winning the doubles alongside Indian veteran Rohan Bopanna. ⌘ Read more
Tasmanian country duo overcome challenges and tragedy to win Golden Guitars in Tamworth
The Wolfe Brothers dedicated a song on what is now an award-winning album to their mother, who passed away just before Livin' the Dream was released. Other winners on the night included Newcastle's Max Jackson. ⌘ Read more
Five quick hits — a nasty injury and juggling catches
The Aussies had a totally normal one in the field, dropping chances and juggling others, while Shamar Joseph had his toe crushed by Mitch Starc. Here's the five quick hits from day three at the Gabba. ⌘ Read more
triple j has counted down the Hottest 100 songs of 2023. Here are your top 10 with hits from Doja Cat, G Flip and Troye Sivan
The top 10 tracks from triple j's Hottest 100 of 2023 include songs from Doja Cat, G Flip and Dom Dolla. Here are your favourite songs of the year. ⌘ Read more
Torrie Lewis breaks women's 100m Australian record
Teenage sprint sensation Torrie Lewis claims the title of Australia's fastest-ever woman. ⌘ Read more
Basil Zempilas rubbishes reporting after comments edited without context go viral
Basil Zempilas was engaged in a conversation with a journalist, talking about reading the news during a tennis final, when an off-the-cuff comment triggered a social media storm. ⌘ Read more
Human rights groups say Australian government must act after ICJ ruling
Human rights groups are urging the federal government to take "concrete" steps to help prevent the genocide of Palestinians after the International Court of Justice's ruling that South Africa's allegation against Israel is "plausible". ⌘ Read more
Live: Sabalenka and Zheng have playing for history in Australian Open final
Aryna Sabalenka can become the first woman in over a decade to defend the Australian Open title, while Qinwen Zheng looks to become the second Chinese player to win a grand slam. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Dutch great de Groot claims sixth Australian Open and 21st major to extend winning streak to 135 matches
Diede de Groot says she still has room for improvement after winning yet another Australian Open women's wheelchair singles title at Melbourne Park. ⌘ Read more
'Keep the pressure on': As supporters greet a convicted murderer, her daughter wants the conviction quashed
Susan Neill-Fraser, who was convicted of murdering her partner Bob Chappell in 2009, attends a rally held by her supporters for the first time, but the conditions of her parole meant she could not address the crowd. ⌘ Read more
Healy and Mooney guide Australian run chase to comfortable win
Australia has eased to victory in their series-opening T20 clash with South Africa, thanks to some batting class from captain Alyssa Healy and Beth Mooney. ⌘ Read more
Jakara Anthony claims another World Cup victory to leave her on brink of Australian record
Moguls champion Jakara Anthony claims her ninth World Cup win of the season to leave her one victory short of an Australian record. ⌘ Read more
Queenslander Emerson Jones finishes runner-up in Australian Open girls' final
Exciting 15-year-old prospect Emerson Jones, the daughter of Olympic medal-winning triathlete Loretta Harrop, finishes runner-up to Slovakian top seed Renata Jamrichova in the girls' final of the Australian Open. ⌘ Read more
Vince McMahon resigns from WWE's parent company following sexual abuse allegations
US professional wrestling icon Vince McMahon resigns from World Wrestling Entertainment's parent company TKO the day after a former employee files a federal lawsuit accusing him and another former executive of serious sexual misconduct. ⌘ Read more
Live: Australia hunts wickets as West Indies strive for competitive total
The West Indies resumes on day three with a lead of 35 and nine second-innings wickets in hand at the Gabba in the day-night Test. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Early election results point to Tuvalu's pro-Taiwan PM losing his seat
Partial results from Tuvalu's national election suggests the pro-Taiwan leader of the Pacific islands nation, Kausea Natano, has lost his parliamentary seat. ⌘ Read more
Prime Minister 'horrified' by 'Neo-Nazi activity' in Sydney that sparked police incident
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and NSW Premier Chris Minns condemn the activity of the balaclava-clad group, with the premier considering outlawing the Nazi salute. ⌘ Read more
'We don't play enough football': Socceroos coach hits out at A-League structure ahead of clash with Indonesia
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold laments the short A-League Men season, taking aim at its "NRL and AFL" model. ⌘ Read more
Plaque celebrating historic reconciliation an inspiration to spread more Noongar stories
Noongar man Troy Bennell knows the path to reconciliation is not smooth, but he has generations of footsteps to follow, with his Nana and Dad among those taking big strides in the regional WA town of Bunbury. ⌘ Read more
Faulty scooter battery possible cause of fire that destroyed Brisbane home
Fire investigators are working to establish the cause of a blaze that damaged a Brisbane home overnight, which a witness said may have been sparked by an e-scooter battery. ⌘ Read more
Live: triple j's Hottest 100 of 2023 is here but who will be #1?**
More than 2 million people have voted in this year's Hottest 100. Join us as we count down all the way to number 1. ⌘ Read more
Our cashless society is 'accelerating the pain' felt by some people without housing. Morgan is one of them
How is Australia's increasingly cashless society affecting people experiencing homelessness? Experts say for some rough sleepers, it has been a challenge. ⌘ Read more
How risk and reward strategies will decide who claims the Australian Open women's title
It a battle between the champ and the challenger, the data shows two very different styles in the battle to claim the Australian Open title, writes Cody Atkinson. ⌘ Read more
Sisters' 'lucky' encounter with a turtle is also a climate change 'wake-up call'
Turtles aren't usually seen in Tasmanian waters, but climate change means sightings may become more common. ⌘ Read more
Mother and daughter turn a 'whale-carcass-sized' rubbish problem into a community conservation project
Michelle and Sam Crisp were appalled to find a mass of marine debris wash up on their local beach. But rather than send the waste to landfill, they transformed it into art. ⌘ Read more
Taylor Swift pornography deepfakes renew calls to stamp out insidious AI problem
As non-consensual and sexually explicit images of Swift began circulating widely on social media platforms, fans quickly mobilised the hashtag #ProtectTaylorSwift. How politicians respond could change the future of AI. ⌘ Read more
Who was The Wizard Jacobs? And what does his 'return' to the Goldfields mean for our nation's past?**
The Wizard Jacobs was known for tricks and sleight of hand, including the famous "Chinese ring trick" and an illusion where he produced bowls of water containing goldfish from under a cloak. ⌘ Read more
How does your smart watch or fitness tracker compare to a gold-standard physiology test?**
Smart watches have boomed in popularity as wearable health and fitness trackers, with market data estimating almost 40 per cent of Australians own one. Experts weigh in on how accurate they are, and whether they can actually make us healthier. ⌘ Read more
What is behind the longevity of the humble tourism brochure?**
When keen travellers Ken and Judy Vorwerk arrive in a new region, they use tourism brochures rather than the internet to help guide them to local experiences, and they are not the only ones. ⌘ Read more
The ICJ imposed six 'provisional measures' on Israel's actions in Gaza. Here's what they mean
The International Court of Justice does not have the power to enforce its provisions, but it's a big step for a country to ignore such a ruling, writes John Lyons. ⌘ Read more
In Alice Springs, rap is helping young people process their emotions and stay on track
As youth crime continues to dominate Alice Springs headlines, young people say rap classes are giving them a positive outlet. ⌘ Read more
Bali bombing co-conspirators sentenced by Guantanamo Bay military jury 20 years after arrests
Two Malaysian men, who have been in US custody since 2003, are sentenced to 23 years in confinement over their roles in the 2002 Bali bombings — but a pre-trial deal means they will serve less than six years of their sentences. ⌘ Read more
What happened to all the rain forecast to come with Cyclone Kirrily?**
Tropical Cyclone Kirrily came with similarities in formation and strength to Tropical Cyclone Debbie, which battered the coast in 2017, but the system largely held off on the predicted rainfall. ⌘ Read more
Gustav Klimt painting found after disappearing almost 100 years ago
The painting, commissioned by a wealthy Jewish Viennese family, was last seen in 1925 and could sell for up to $82 million. ⌘ Read more
How oyster shells, foam and zip ties are offering a critical life raft for declining shorebird populations
Sea rangers hope an artificial floating roost made from oyster farm "pillows" will help provide vital habitat for endangered shorebirds. ⌘ Read more
Lutfiye's husband was jailed for trying to kill her. She says the words 'I'm still here' are powerful
Lutfiye Kavci's husband was imprisoned last year for attempting to stab her to death. The Shepparton woman hopes sharing her story will help empower other victim-survivors. ⌘ Read more
'Downplaying how bad things are': COVID vaccine rates fall and outbreaks rise in aged care
COVID-19 outbreaks are on the rise while vaccination rates are falling in aged care. Experts are calling on the government to act. ⌘ Read more
Why more Aussies are choosing to go for a run every Saturday morning
As the one millionth participant crosses the finish line, Mike will be lacing up, as he does every Saturday. ⌘ Read more
People come from all over the world to these NSW beaches, but most visitors miss the story
The rocky headlands at Dark and Myrtle beaches tell a story more than 150 million years old, from before the Sydney Basin formed. It's a story anyone can read — if they have eyes to see it. ⌘ Read more
What you can do in your own backyard to help minimise the spread of cane toads
Here's what you can do to prevent cane toads from making themselves at home on your property and how to humanely euthanase any you do find in your garden. ⌘ Read more
Five quick hits — Medvedev's slice of luck and the last Aussies at the Open
Novak Djokovic is knocked out, Daniil Medvedev pulls off a miracle comeback, and a couple of Aussies fly the flag on the penultimate day of the Australian Open. Here are five quick hits from Melbourne Park. ⌘ Read more
Trump storms out during closing arguments of E Jean Carroll defamation trial
Donald Trump storms out of closing arguments at his defamation trial as a lawyer for writer E Jean Carroll urged a jury to award at least $36 million in damages for the "storm of hate" caused by the former president. ⌘ Read more
He's already Victoria's strongest emergency services worker, but can 'Teddy Bear' be its strongest man?**
If he is not in his Ambulance Victoria uniform, Phil Bell is dressed as his favourite anime character and pulling 4WDs and boats along the streets of his country town, a gentle "circus freak" in pursuit of a big dream. ⌘ Read more
How an Aussie coaching great is helping Sinner chase Australian Open success
He guided Lleyton Hewitt, Andre Agassi and Simona Halep to success at the majors, and now Darren Cahill is hoping to do the same with Jannik Sinner after the Italian reached the Australian Open final. ⌘ Read more
Rebecca asked her doctor for a laparoscopy, he told her to come back at 40
Major barriers still stand in the way for young and regional people to get a diagnosis and treatment for endometriosis. ⌘ Read more
Endometriosis quiz: How much do we know about the disease?**
How much do you know about endometriosis? ⌘ Read more
Why do people living in this piece of paradise feel they have no choice but to leave?**
Apollo Bay is a tourist mecca whose population explodes roughly 10 times in the peak visitor season. But locals and workers without deep pockets say they're struggling to stay, exacerbating the pressures on those who remain year-round. ⌘ Read more
Dutton is the king of the wedge — but will his latest trap backfire?**
Anthony Albanese, in Peter Dutton's view, has committed the gravest of all political sins. But something can be a "broken promise" and also be the right decision for the times, writes Matthew Doran. ⌘ Read more
Has Sydney felt more like Cairns lately? You're not imagining it
Millions of Australians up and down the east coast have sweltered through exceptionally high humidity in recent weeks. So where is the humidity coming from? ⌘ Read more
King Charles III doing 'fine' after hospital treatment
King Charles is doing well after having planned treatment to address an enlarged prostate on Friday, a royal source says, after he was admitted to the same hospital where his daughter-in-law Kate is recovering from surgery. ⌘ Read more
Top UN court makes ruling in Israel-Gaza genocide case, stops short of ordering ceasefire
The United Nation's top court has stopped short of ordering Israel to cease its attacks on Gaza, as it considers allegations of genocide made by South Africa last month. ⌘ Read more
Several people seriously injured by falling tree branch in Perth's Kings Park
A large tree branch in Perth's Kings Park has fallen on several people as thousands gathered there to watch the Australia Day fireworks display. ⌘ Read more
Five quick hits — Carey's spinning bail, Australia's collapse and a bold declaration
Australia's top order collapses, Alex Carey makes the most of an astonishing, physics-defying reprieve, and a protest briefly interrupted play. Here's the five quick hits from day two at the Gabba. ⌘ Read more
'One of the worst grand slam matches I've ever played': Djokovic's scathing assessment of Aus Open loss
Novak Djokovic doesn't hold back in critiquing his defeat to Jannik Sinner in the semifinals, as his quest for a record-extending 11th title at Melbourne Park comes to an end. ⌘ Read more