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Channel Nine apologises for using digitally altered image of Victorian MP
Channel Nine apologises after a digitally altered image of Animal Justice Party MP Georgie Purcell was broadcast on its news coverage last night. ⌘ Read more
Court told drugs, greed and revenge at centre of Jam Master Jay's murder
US prosecutors say two men accused of killing Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay were both close to the trailblazing DJ but were driven by "greed and revenge" over a failed drug deal when they ambushed him at his recording studio more than 20 years ago. ⌘ Read more
Melbourne Rebels' future in the balance as club enters voluntary administration
Rugby Australia will work with the debt-riddled Melbourne Rebels to make sure they can field a team for this year's Super Rugby competition — but beyond that, the club's survival is up in the air. ⌘ Read more
Dying thief who stole Wizard of Oz ruby slippers avoids jail time
A US man who has confessed to stealing a pair of ruby slippers that Judy Garland wore while filming The Wizard of Oz receives no jail time but will pay a $US23,000 fine. ⌘ Read more
Air search underway for man missing on Tasman Peninsula after car found
Police launch an air and ground search for a man who has been missing at a popular fishing, camping and hiking spot on the Tasman Peninsula for more than two days. ⌘ Read more
Woman dead as two children rescued from house fire in Perth hills
One woman dies and two children are rescued as a fire tears through a home in Roleystone in Perth's south-east. ⌘ Read more
Japan's lunar probe regains power after nine days
A change in the sunlight's direction is believed to helped Japan's SLIM lunar probe regain power more than a week after it ran out. ⌘ Read more
If you're walking out of the house drenched in sweat — it's not the humidity
The dew point in some parts of the south-east of Queensland has tipped to 26C, exceeding that of equatorial countries like Singapore. ⌘ Read more
Why is an Australian tomato more expensive than a can flown around the world?**
Shoppers have seen the price of local fruit and veg skyrocket, but canned produce remains relatively cheap. One expert says there's several worrying reasons for this. ⌘ Read more
Russia is set be stripped of its 2022 Olympic gold medal for figure-skating — so what happens next?**
Kamila Valieva's ban for doping has led to the Court for Arbitration for Sport stripping Russia of its 2022 Winter Olympics gold for team figure-skating. So who gets the medal now? ⌘ Read more
Gold Coast mother's alleged murder attempts on son aired in court
Maree Mavis Crabtree allegedly fed her son a lethal cocktail of prescription drugs in a fruit smoothie in 2017 and attempted to gain access to his finances after his death. ⌘ Read more
Multi-car crash on Tasman Bridge causes Hobart peak-hour chaos
A multi-vehicle crash blocks all Hobart-bound lanes of the Tasman Bridge, leading to lengthy traffic delays in the morning peak hour. ⌘ Read more
Mums reveal confusion, heartache, financial burden of giving birth away from home
Often feeling scared and alone, women are making a 950-kilometre round trip from Carnarvon to give birth at the nearest hospital. ⌘ Read more
WA braces for another severe heatwave in a summer the BOM says 'has been very kind to us' so far
Temperatures are set to soar across WA this week as the state plunges into another heatwave, and while we may feel like having a grumble, the weather bureau says it's just a "fairly average" summer in the west. ⌘ Read more
'We do not seek another war': How will the US respond to a drone attack killing its troops in Jordan?**
The world is waiting to see what the US will do next after vowing to respond to an Iran-backed drone attack that killed three American troops and injured dozens more in Jordan. ⌘ Read more
Mitch Duke pushing to start in Socceroos' Asian Cup quarterfinal
With the Asian Cup heating up, Mitch Duke's return after an injury could be the spark Australia needs to surge through to the semifinals. ⌘ Read more
Asia 'is either evil or in need of saving': How stereotypes of the region still persist in the Australian arts
There's a long history of Orientalism in the arts. Are there lingering effects on Australian stages? ⌘ Read more
Live: Evergrande assures buyers houses will be built despite liquidation order, Wall Street higher, ASX to follow
Chinese property developer Evergrande reassures buyers their homes will be built despite a Hong Kong court ordering its liquidation. Meanwhile, Wall Street is trading higher. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Homes flooded and 20 rescues required as storms roll over south-east Queensland
Several people are rescued in the Moreton Bay suburb of Bray Park as some streets are flooded and waist-deep water sweeps through homes. ⌘ Read more
Builders warn prices are about to rise again
Master Builders Queensland warns there is a new wave of increasing construction costs coming and some believe opportunistic "price gouging" is partially to blame. ⌘ Read more
Police investigate after man's body pulled from water at Hobart waterfront
The body of a man in his 20s is pulled from the water near Franklin Wharf in Hobart. ⌘ Read more
Remote Indigenous community chief blames social dysfunction after giving double jobs to close family members
The Kalumburu Aboriginal Corporation CEO says she had no choice but to employ her close family members in additional youth worker roles amid ongoing welfare dependency, feuding, and substance abuse in the East Kimberley. ⌘ Read more
Too much salt can be bad for you – so why don't more people try this alternative?**
High blood pressure is a common health problem in Australia and cutting salt intake can reduce the risk. But most people find it hard to change the way they cook and eat. Potassium-enriched salt might offer a solution. ⌘ Read more
Women less likely to receive bystander defibrillation than men during a heart attack, study finds
A study of tens of thousands of Victorian cases finds women in cardiac arrest are only half as likely as men of receiving defibrillation from a bystander — some telling investigators they feared exposing the patient's chest. ⌘ Read more
Police investigate Aboriginal bark hut fire after threatening video posted to Snapchat
Tasmania Police are investigating a fire that destroyed an Aboriginal bark hut in the state's south-east over the Australia Day weekend — with a video of the incident posted online. ⌘ Read more
'To love with courage sounds so simple': Paul Mescal and Andrew Scott talk haunted queer romance All of Us Strangers
Irish actors Paul Mescal and Andrew Scott talk about connection through grief in Andrew Haigh's film All of Us Strangers. ⌘ Read more
A 'trainwreck' performance by Tesla boss Elon Musk has rattled the faithful
Elon Musk has always been a trailblazer, but his erratic business antics coupled with Tesla's shrinking margins appear to show the wheels are falling off the well-hyped machine, writes Ian Verrender. ⌘ Read more
'Quite crackers': Liberal insiders reveal the moment they knew Abbott’s prime ministership was over
Dozens of Tony Abbott's Coalition colleagues reveal why they think his prime ministership unravelled so quickly. ⌘ Read more
ABC hires 'notoriously anti-worker' US law firm to fight Lattouf unfair dismissal case
The national broadcaster will be represented by Seyfarth Shaw, which has a decades-long reputation of anti-union practices in the US, to act in the Fair Work Commission matter involving journalist Antoinette Lattouf. ⌘ Read more
How lifting weights is empowering women and developing their body confidence
More and more women are heading to the gym to pump weights, a space once dominated by men. ⌘ Read more
Outback Queensland cut off by intense floods from ex-cyclone with conditions to worsen
More rain has fallen in 24 hours than in a year at some locations as ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily hovers over Queensland's north-west. ⌘ Read more
Will Labor's tax cuts be dragged into a looming brawl over minimum wages?**
Ai Group and other business groups are calling for the Fair Work Commission to factor in the stage three tax cut changes when determining the minimum wage. ⌘ Read more
Fiji hit by sex scandal as Australia's eSafety Commissioner orders removal of 'intimate images'
When Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka took office more than a year ago, dealing with a sex scandal would have been at the very bottom of a list of threats to his government. But for the past week in Fiji, it's all people are talking about ⌘ Read more
'This is not a 737 issue': Former Boeing workers allege aviation giant puts production speed over passenger safety
Former workers of aviation giant Boeing allege the aircraft manufacturer has cut corners on its production line to meet deadlines, resulting in defects going unnoticed and compromising safety. ⌘ Read more
The Snowtown murders were some of the worst in Australia's history, but the pain endures for victims' families
In the outer suburbs of Adelaide in the 1990s, unimaginable horrors were taking place. The Snowtown killings of 11 people have been described as the worst serial murders in Australia. This week, the ABC revealed accomplice Mark Ray Haydon will soon be released, but victims' advocates say loved ones still face a life sentence of trauma and pain. ⌘ Read more
Owners fear more damage to homes over bulldozing fix at 'sinking' Western Sydney suburb
From next month, developer Lendlease will start bulldozing 18 properties at the defect-plagued Jordan Springs East estate for not meeting the company's "quality standards". ⌘ Read more
How blue vs green messages and a curious US schoolboy landed Apple in hot water
James Gill discovered how to streamline texting between Apple and Android devices during his school holidays, but Apple blocked the workaround. Now the tech giant may face legal action in the US. ⌘ Read more
While Victorians have enjoyed their summer, school principals have been scrambling for staff
Thousands of students face a revolving door of relief teachers, cancelled subjects or being split into separate classes due to ongoing teacher shortages. ⌘ Read more
Ukraine is on the hunt for more people to join its army — but a new bill could backfire on Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Ukraine relied on a huge influx of volunteers from Ukraine and abroad in the first year of the war, but now it's facing an array of challenges, writes Mick Ryan. ⌘ Read more
Russian figure skater disqualified years after doping case left Olympics officials 'very, very disturbed'
Teenage skater Kamila Valieva was the star performer at the Beijing Olympics, just hours before her positive test for a banned heart medicine was revealed. ⌘ Read more
Princess of Wales discharged from London hospital after abdominal surgery
"The Prince and Princess wish to say a huge thank you to the entire team at The London Clinic, especially the dedicated nursing staff, for the care they have provided,'' Kensington Palace said in a statement. ⌘ Read more
Woman suffers 'serious leg injury' after suspected shark attack in Sydney Harbour
The incident occurred just before 8pm, with emergency services including ambulance and the rescue helicopter attending a private wharf near Billyard Avenue at Elizabeth Bay. ⌘ Read more
Government sends extra police to Kalgoorlie amid growing concerns about crime and antisocial behaviour
The state government is sending more police resources to Kalgoorlie-Boulder but has not said what it will do to address the underlying issues that often lead to antisocial behaviour. ⌘ Read more
Papua New Guinea in early talks with China on policing and security deal, foreign minister says
Amid jostling between Washington and Beijing for influence in the Pacific, PNG has previously said Australia and the United States are its main security partners, and Prime Minister James Marape signed a $200 million security deal with Australia in December. ⌘ Read more
Production cuts on the cards at WA's biggest lithium mine as critical minerals slump continues
It is the latest in a run of negative news for the critical minerals sector in Western Australia as an analysts warns reduced production at the lithium mine is a bad sign for smaller producers. ⌘ Read more
Tennis boss Craig Tiley hails Melbourne Park major 'the best Australian Open ever'
Record crowds, glowing player feedback and a thrilling men's finale have tennis chief Craig Tiley declaring the 2024 Australian Open "the best ever". ⌘ Read more
Live: Join us as we unpack Tony Abbott's rise and fall in Nemesis
Put the kettle on and get comfy — the ABC's political docuseries Nemesis has arrived. We'll bring you the latest updates from episode one, with political analysis from David Speers. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Volunteer firefighter slams emergency water supply theft as 'nuts behaviour' in WA bushfire-prone towns
A brigade near Margaret River says emergency water supplies critical for firefighting have been stolen as the local shire investigates and more security measures are put in place. ⌘ Read more
Federal Court orders new investigator for Callide Power Station explosion
Almost three years after a catastrophic incident left almost half a million people without power, investors still don't have answers as to what caused the explosion. ⌘ Read more
Light plane crash victim's fiance tells inquest pilot's training 'grossly inadequate'
A coronial inquest into the death of a recreational pilot in the Victorian high country has heard weather conditions, mechanical concerns and inexperience could have contributed to the fatal crash. ⌘ Read more
Violence again breaks out in Wadeye as man shot in leg with crossbow during large fight
Police say the violent use of crossbows in the remote NT community of Wadeye could one day be fatal after unrest in the troubled town broke out again during a fight involving up to 100 people on Sunday night. ⌘ Read more
Scout hall hired by person linked to 'neo-Nazi demonstration' under the guise of 'family-friendly event'
A booking enquiry stated the hall would be used for a "casual" party and would have "young children in attendance". ⌘ Read more
Quinn family's acquisition of Sara Lee's Australian and New Zealand businesses will save over 200 jobs
Dessert manufacturer Sara Lee is being sold after it went into voluntary administration last October. ⌘ Read more
ACCC says government should intervene in childcare market to keep costs down
The consumer regulator is calling for governments to directly intervene in the childcare market to ensure all families can access the services they need. ⌘ Read more
Abbott considered sending 'large military deployment' to Ukraine in wake of MH17 disaster
Former defence force chief Angus Houston reveals how Tony Abbott considered sending a "large military deployment" to Ukraine after Russia-backed separatists shot down Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17, killing 298 people including 38 Australian citizens and residents. ⌘ Read more
Ngarrindjeri elder disappointed by paint attack on 'apolitical' cow statue in Mt Compass
The cow statue, which was regularly decorated by the local community and was this time presenting the national flag, was covered in red paint ahead of Australia Day, along with several signs in the Fleurieu Peninsula town. ⌘ Read more
NSW Police has been praised for its 'textbook' approach in shutting down a 'neo-Nazi demonstration'. This is why
Some of group members were from NSW, but at least 20 were from Victoria, with others from Queensland, South Australia and Tasmania. ⌘ Read more
Shortage of air traffic controllers leading to flight delays with no end in sight
Many Australians have been stranded at airports in the past year and have often blamed the major airlines but industry insiders say missteps by a government-owned body are a major reason for the poor service. ⌘ Read more
NFL playoffs five quick hits: Kansas City heading to Super Bowl but will Taylor Swift be there?**
Kansas City will take on San Francisco in Super Bowl LVIII but it is unclear if Taylor Swift will make it to Las Vegas for the big game. Here are five quick hits from the latest round of the NFL playoffs. ⌘ Read more
Port Hedland air quality in spotlight, with dust levels exceeding guidelines 65 times in six months
Living just six kilometres from one of the world's largest bulk export ports in Western Australia, Roger Higgins is used to a bit of dust. But he says recent levels are the worst he has seen in his 12 years in the town. ⌘ Read more
Efforts underway to repatriate Canadian FIFO worker's body after Pilbara crash death
Ambrose Walton, 33, was planning to return to Canada just weeks after the date he was killed in a crash in remote WA. Now his family is working to bring his body home. ⌘ Read more
Court hears how Melbourne killer stalked Celeste Manno in lead-up to her murder
A Victorian court hears Luay Sako was a former colleague of Celeste Manno when he sent the young woman harassing Instagram messages for months, despite an intervention order and her repeated pleas for him to stop. ⌘ Read more
Fate of thousands of animals unclear as live export vessel sits off WA coast after 24 days at sea
Questions are being asked about what will happen to thousands of sheep and cattle on the live export ship MV Bahijah, which was turned around due to the deteriorating security situation in the Middle East. ⌘ Read more
North Korea tests cruise missiles designed to be fired from submarines
State media says North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has supervised test firings of new cruise missiles and reiterated his goal of building a nuclear-armed navy. ⌘ Read more
Regional tobacco store ram raid and fire possibly linked to Melbourne turf wars, police say
A police taskforce is investigating a string of arson attacks on tobacco stores, gyms and homes across Victoria, including a fire in Bendigo. ⌘ Read more
Could Canberra compete in the men’s and women’s Big Bash Leagues?**
Cricket ACT is pushing hard to have a Canberra team in the men's and women's Big Bash Leagues (BBL) — but what are its chances? ⌘ Read more
Woman tells court she was 'shocked and surprised' when rugby star Kurtley Beale touched her buttocks
A woman who has accused rugby player Kurtley Beale of sexual assault recalls in court the moment he touched her at a Bondi pub. ⌘ Read more
Two-year-old dies after being hit by equipment at sports field
People attempted CPR after the child was injured at Old Bar but the two-year-old died a short time later. ⌘ Read more
Weighing up home contents insurance? Here's what to consider (including if you rent)
If you're considering taking out insurance for your belongings for the first time, or you're reviewing existing cover, here are some important things to keep in mind. ⌘ Read more
'Prohibitive' cost, long wait times force regional resident to drive four hours for MRI
They are essential to diagnosing brain, skeletal, and organ problems, but if you live in this regional area you won't find a bulk-billed MRI easily. ⌘ Read more
Treasurer brushes off suggestions broken promise on tax cuts opens door to negative gearing changes
Treasurer Jim Chalmers dismisses suggestions the government will scrap negative gearing after proving willing to break an election promise not to touch stage 3 tax cuts. ⌘ Read more
I've been studying super for most of my career. This is what I wish I knew when I started working
There are benefits to paying timely attention to your super early in your working life to get the most from this publicly mandated form of financial self-discipline, writes Susan Thorp. ⌘ Read more
Researchers delve into cause of 'scary' antidepressant withdrawal symptom
One in 7 Australians are taking antidepressants, but some of them only find out about the adverse withdrawal symptoms called "brain zaps" through online forums and TikTok. ⌘ Read more
Camping, wedding receptions, RV parking — bowls clubs bend tradition to stay alive
Many Australian bowls clubs are battling to stay open, but one establishment has bucked the trend by offering camping in the hope of developing a national trail for tourists. ⌘ Read more
Foord scores crucial goal for Arsenal in WSL as Fowler remains on limited minutes for Manchester City
Caitlin Foord scores the winning goal for Arsenal against Liverpool, while fellow Matildas star Mary Fowler again comes off the bench late. ⌘ Read more
Dozens of passengers support man walking onto plane wing in Mexico after take-off delay
Fellow passengers signed a copy of statement saying the man acted to "protect everyone, with the support of everyone". ⌘ Read more
Major rebuild of Kimberley national park underway after flood disaster
The WA government is working to rebuild the visitor centre, boat ramp, and nature walks at Danggu Geikie Gorge National Park after they were washed away in last year's once-in-a-century floods. ⌘ Read more
Homelessness now 'status quo' for low-income Queenslanders, as Brisbane records highest rent, energy hikes
In Queensland last year, fuel prices jumped 13.9 per cent and gas and other household fuels surged 12.9 per cent. ⌘ Read more
United Nations head warns halt to aid delivery in besieged Gaza will penalise 'desperate' Palestinians
The United Nations secretary-general has called on the US and others, including Australia, to resume funding its main agency providing aid in Gaza as Israeli protesters block trucks from entering the enclave. ⌘ Read more
More than 150 deaths a day in the US are linked to drugs like fentanyl. Experts warn Australia is unprepared for a similar crisis
Unlike the United States, synthetic opioids like a fentanyl aren't a major feature in Australia's drug markets. However, experts warn this could quickly change. ⌘ Read more
Ruthless Diamonds claim Nations Cup with dominant victory over England
The Diamonds have continued their winning run against England, running out 69-49 winners over their biggest rivals in the final of the Nations Cup. ⌘ Read more
Inspired by Senator David Pocock's success, this party of independents is going to contest the ACT election
A party of community independents, who say they're inspired by the success of Senator David Pocock at the last federal election, will contest this year's ACT election. ⌘ Read more
NT government launches legal action against station over alleged unpermitted land clearing
More than a year after alleged unpermitted land clearing was uncovered at Claravale Station, the NT government's planning minister says he is taking the matter to court. ⌘ Read more
Duck hunting to remain legal in Victoria despite committee recommendation
The Allan government is set to reject a parliamentary push to ban duck hunting in Victoria despite the recommendations of a Labor-led committee. ⌘ Read more
Are we in for a wet 2024? Modelling predicts La Niña is coming back for the fourth time in five years
Australia's most dominant climate driver, La Niña, has a strong chance of reappearing in 2024, shifting the odds to favour a wet year. ⌘ Read more
Five quick hits — Deja vu for Daniil in Sinner's sensational comeback
Daniil Medvedev becomes a two-time member of an exclusive club after Jannik Sinner's miraculous comeback. Here are five quick hits from the final day of the Australian Open. ⌘ Read more
Queenslanders to sweat through heatwaves, rain and humidity
Queensland can expect more wet weather this week, combined with sticky heat, after a recent spate of record-breaking minimum overnight lows. ⌘ Read more
Fed-up Aussie farmers shun supermarket giants and sell direct to consumers
Some Australian producers turn their backs on the major supermarkets because of what they say are unfair prices at the farm gate. ⌘ Read more
When Kezia was five years old, her brother began abusing her. Her family and their strict religious community did nothing
The Jehovah's Witnesses are still dealing with child sexual abuse with their own internal investigations and not reporting all cases to police following the Royal Commission. ⌘ Read more
'Everything is at stake' if Trump wins US election, says Sanders
Millions of Americans are doing it tough, the wealth gap is widening and despite the Democrats letting many of those people down, Bernie Sanders tells 7.30 a vote for Donald Trump would be much worse. ⌘ Read more
Just six hydrogen cars were sold here last year — we tracked down their owners to ask: why and how?**
The world's biggest automobile maker is pushing hydrogen cars. Some energy economists say Toyota's bet isn't paying off and Australia shouldn't waste money on fuelling infrastructure that might become "stranded assets". ⌘ Read more
‘Like being strapped to a suicide bomber’: Coalition insiders detail the toxic rivalry that destroyed two political careers
Dozens of former colleagues have spoken candidly to the ABC political docuseries Nemesis about the destructive rivalry between Liberal giants Tony Abbott and Malcolm Turnbull. ⌘ Read more
Three US service members killed in drone attack on American forces in Jordan
A drone attack on a base in Jordan kills three American troops on Sunday, with President Joe Biden blaming Iran-backed militants and vowing to hold the perpetrators to account. ⌘ Read more
Could there be a better way to manage inflation than lifting interest rates? We ask an economist
Numerous people have contacted the ABC asking questions about interest rates and offering suggestions about possible alternatives. We put some of those questions to an economist. ⌘ Read more
Shocking stories exposed of nurses and tradies dying at work in unreleased review
When a workplace safety regulator is accused by workers, inspectors, unions and victims of being timid, ineffectual and suffering from systemic cultural and operational issues, it's time for a massive overhaul, writes Adele Ferguson. ⌘ Read more
Painkillers, heart and a race back to the hotel: How Shamar Joseph won West Indies the second Test
From sitting in his boxers without his kit to showing the West Indies still have the heart for Test cricket, Shamar Joseph is the right hero for the right time for the West Indies. ⌘ Read more
'What is more important?': Environmental activists throw soup on the Mona Lisa
Protesters throw red and orange soup onto the glass protecting the famous painting to gasps from the crowd in the French capital's Louvre museum. ⌘ Read more
Live: Socceroos face Indonesia in first Asian Cup knockout match
The Socceroos face Indonesia in their first knock-out match of the Asian Cup. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
West Indies make history and bring light to Test cricket on a day of impossible joy
With a win for the ages at the Gabba the West Indies bring precious life to Australia's summer, their own hopes for a prosperous future and the health of Test cricket in its entirety. ⌘ Read more
Jockey Kelsey Hannan seriously injured after fall at Strathalbyn Racecourse
A young apprentice jockey has been airlifted to the Royal Adelaide Hospital after falling off her horse at Strathalbyn Racecourse. ⌘ Read more