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Albanese has started a cat-and-mouse battle on tax — and a scare campaign will follow
Those wanting comprehensive tax reform aren't saying trust should be breached — they're arguing now's the time to put the tax system on the table for review, writes Michelle Grattan. ⌘ Read more
How Australian water polo looks back to surge forward at World Aquatics Championships and on to Paris 2024
A strong background of supportive legends has Australia's water polo teams ready to surprise the world at World Aquatics Championships. ⌘ Read more
The Stateline interview: Tasmania's Premier gives himself an early election trigger
Speaking to Stateline, Premier Jeremy Rockliff is unequivocal: if Tasmania goes to an early election, it'll be the fault of independents John Tucker and Lara Alexander, writes Adam Langenberg. ⌘ Read more
Skincare products promise to slow the effects of ageing, but how well do they really work?**
We look at the evidence behind some of the most common ingredients found in skincare products that claim to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and dark spots. ⌘ Read more
18-year-old spectator's death puts motorsport insurance under the spotlight
Rival regulators compete to represent Australian motorsport. ⌘ Read more
Lewis Hamilton signs with Ferrari for 2025 F1 season
Lewis Hamilton will complete arguably the most sensational team switch in Formula 1 history at the end of the season, leaving Mercedes to sign with Ferrari. ⌘ Read more
Bitter news for wine exporters as more people choose not to drink to save money — and health
Australian wine exports have been hit by a global trend in people drinking less alcohol and cutting costs, but hope remains for the re-opening of a major market. ⌘ Read more
'Flippin' Kerfection': Sports stars dominate entries to this year's Bald Archies satirical art prize
The Bald Archies offer a satirical take on the big events of 2023, and this year feature sports stars like Sam Kerr and Pat Cummins alongside politicians like Peter Dutton. ⌘ Read more
Trying to rebrand a third-term government with its own baggage is a hard sell for Queensland's new premier
Steven Miles is treading a fine line between acknowledging his legacy in the Palaszczuk government and trying to sell his "new" government, write Rachel Riga and Jessica van Vonderen. ⌘ Read more
Art world divided by prestigious portrait prize organiser's decision to allow AI entries
The Brisbane Portrait Prize will allow AI artworks for the first time in this year's competition, in a move that has left some in the industry "uneasy". ⌘ Read more
The spillover danger: How October 7 added heat to simmering Middle East tensions
Fears of regional escalation are growing as the Israel-Gaza war drags on, with data showing political violence has been at its highest in four main hotspots in the Middle East. All of those countries share a common ally — Iran. ⌘ Read more
Aussie rocker avoids deportation to Russia, ends up in Israel after diplomatic stoush
Aleksandr Uman's anti-war posturing drew the ire of the Kremlin, and now, he and his bandmates have found safety in Israel after an international saga that raised questions about Russia's influence abroad. ⌘ Read more
Woman living in new social housing forced to take showers and hide in car to cool down during heatwave
Sixty-eight-year-old Suellyn Lott's Sunshine Coast apartment complex was officially opened less than 12 months ago, but she says living there is unbearable when the temperature spikes. ⌘ Read more
Community crowdfunding effort helps Afghan teacher to relocate to Australia
One phone call sparked a community-led campaign to cover the relocation cost for a mother and her five daughters who had fled from Afghanistan to Iran on a tourist visa. ⌘ Read more
The generations, suburbs and jobs most likely to win or lose from the revised tax cuts
Which neighbourhoods, occupations and age groups are more likely to benefit or miss out from the redesign of the stage 3 tax cuts? We've delved into the data to find out how different parts of Australia compare. ⌘ Read more
Japan's most-wanted man had a perfect cover to elude capture. But when he was drunk, he gave away a clue
It's relatively easy to disappear in Japan — so much so, there's even a name for the thousands of people who deliberately go missing each year: the Johatsu. The country's most wanted terrorist may have been one of them. ⌘ Read more
Bank closures and empty ATMs leave regional shops relying on IOUs
In the heart of country Victoria, where banks are shutting their doors, many small retailers depend on cash — but it can be hard to come by. ⌘ Read more
Chinese embassy confronts Australian official who accused Beijing of cyber attacks
A Chinese embassy official confronts Australia's new cyber ambassador after he told a gathering of diplomats in Canberra that Beijing was responsible for a series of devastating online attacks against this country. ⌘ Read more
A ceiling in Dyxi's sharehouse collapsed. She's stuck in Melbourne's rental market 'Hunger Games'
As renters across the country continue to feel the pressure of an ongoing housing crisis, some Melbourne residents are finding their homes "unliveable". ⌘ Read more
We sat down with Victoria's premier and asked her your questions
Since Jacinta Allan took Victoria's top job four months ago, she's put her own stamp on the office. But the state's 49th premier faces the same challenges as her high-profile predecessor Daniel Andrews. ⌘ Read more
Greta Thunberg goes on trial for blocking oil and gas conference
A two-day trial begins after the Swedish environmentalist, who inspired a global youth climate movement, was arrested during a protest in October. ⌘ Read more
Suspected spy pigeon freed from detention after running afoul of police in India
It turns out the pigeon was an open-water racing bird from Taiwan which had escaped and made its way to India. ⌘ Read more
European Union agrees to 50 billion euro aid package for Ukraine despite Hungary's veto threat
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the EU's approval of its aid package to Ukraine would strengthen long-term economic and financial stability as the war with Russia approaches its third year. ⌘ Read more
Trump lawsuit over allegations of 'perverted acts' in Russia dismissed by UK court
A judge throws out a lawsuit by the former US president, who accused a British spy of making "shocking" claims about him. ⌘ Read more
Queensland court hears rape-accused doctor met alleged victim on Christian dating site
A court has heard a woman made it known she did not want to have sexual intercourse with Yohannes Abate Faris, who is accused of raping her on their first date in Maroochydore during early 2022. ⌘ Read more
A Ukrainian couple, held as POWs by Russia, are finally reunited
The young couple were captured separately by Russians early in war when they were both defending Mariupol. ⌘ Read more
Father who stabbed daughter in car park told family 'she deserved it', court hears
An Adelaide court has heard that a father who stabbed his daughter in an open car park because she was dating a man of a different faith told his family "she deserved it", and the comment was recorded by police body worn camera. ⌘ Read more
Debut poet takes home $125,000 in prize money for a verse novel that almost wasn't published
Melbourne poet Grace Yee has won Australia's richest literary prize, the Victorian Premier's Literary Awards, for her debut verse novel, Chinese Fish. ⌘ Read more
'Our lives depend on it': Call for NT chief minister to firm up plans to relocate outback community
The NT government says it has the "absolute will" to move Pigeon Hole to higher ground – now leaders want to see a timeline for when it will happen. ⌘ Read more
Santos will not pursue legal costs from Tiwi plaintiffs following court battle, CEO says
Kevin Gallagher says the company is "working through" the process for recouping legal costs, after a Federal Court ruled in favour of its Barossa project. ⌘ Read more
Outback high school may need to be demolished because of severe mould outbreak
As its new school year is set to begin, plans are being drawn up to cater for students and staff who cannot enter grounds which may be beyond salvation. ⌘ Read more
EPA warns lead contamination from Tasmanian metal recycler a 'public health issue'
Tasmania's EPA has ordered a north Tasmanian scrap metal facility to immediately stop using a metal shredder after "elevated levels of lead" were found in the dust it produced. ⌘ Read more
Will Pucovski ruled out of Victoria Sheffield Shield game with concussion symptoms
Victoria batsman Will Pucovski will miss the next Sheffield Shield game against South Australia because of delayed concussion symptoms. ⌘ Read more
NSW Ambulance apologises for photo leak from hospital emergency of shark victim's leg
NSW Ambulance is continuing to investigate the breach to determine the full details of the incident, which happened while Ms O'Neill was in the hospital emergency department. ⌘ Read more
Palmer and Pratt lead the way again as corporations play both sides: here's who's donating to political parties
Details of the companies and individuals pouring money into the coffers of the nation's political parties last financial year have been published, with some of the country's wealthiest individuals topping the list. ⌘ Read more
UNICEF chief says UNRWA donors need to be 'comfortable' before recommitting aid, as Wong flags Australia's intent
Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong signals the nation may soon again send aid money to the UNRWA, but the executive director of UNICEF tells 7.30 she understands why nations are uncomfortable given recent allegations. ⌘ Read more
Western Australia's severe summer heatwave breaks records as parts of Perth hit 45C
The heat peaked before it even hit midday for many spots around metropolitan Perth, with scorching mid-40 degree temperatures experienced across the city. ⌘ Read more
Former PE teacher to spend less than a year in jail over 'truly chilling' child exploitation offences
A former Brisbane Catholic high school physical education teacher will spend less than a year in jail after being convicted of child exploitation offences. WARNING: This article contains confronting content. ⌘ Read more
Tractors are blocking highways outside Paris. Why are farmers protesting across Europe?**
European farmers are angry about rising costs, environmental policies and cheap food imports — especially from Ukraine. And they're not shy about letting politicians know about it. ⌘ Read more
Farmer says virtual fencing 'appropriate', but RSPCA says electric shock causes 'acute stress' to animals
Momentum is growing in one of Australia's largest cattle-producing states to overturn a ban on virtual fencing technology. However, a peak animal welfare charity says using electric shocks to train animals raises significant ethical and animal welfare concerns. ⌘ Read more
Football Australia data breach exposes player, fan details to public
An independent cybersecurity research company claims to have exposed flaws in Football Australia's digital infrastructure, with millions of participants potentially affected. ⌘ Read more
Detainees scrap High Court challenges after government removes ankle monitoring devices
The immigration minister rejects suggestions the government lifted ankle monitoring devices from a number of detainees in order to scupper legal challenges to the laws launched in the High Court. ⌘ Read more
Perth man killed his mother for her life insurance money, prosecutors will allege
Prosecutors tell a court Andre Rebelo was in financial strife and murdered his mother to gain access to her money. ⌘ Read more
Rainbow lorikeets falling from the sky with mysterious syndrome in northern New South Wales
More than 200 birds with Lorikeet Paralysis Syndrome have been taken in by wildlife carers around Grafton as researchers call on citizen scientists to help find the cause. ⌘ Read more
'Sexually promiscuous' penguins are mating twice in one season as the climate changes
As rising sea levels lead to more fish in the ocean around Phillip Island, off Australia's southern coast, polyamorous little penguins are using the extra energy to breed. ⌘ Read more
Copper thieves trigger three-week Telstra outage, pipeline blowout in NSW wine country
One business owner had his water pipes blow out as he was unable to monitor the pressure of his 140 kilometre long system. ⌘ Read more
Since SA introduced voluntary assisted dying laws, more than 100 people have opted for 'a death of their choosing'
A year after voluntary assisted dying came into effect in South Australia, families of some of the 110 people who have opted to take that path describe their experiences. ⌘ Read more
New sanctions against Myanmar junta don't include Australian-linked mining companies
Justice For Myanmar reported that almost a dozen Australian and Australian-linked mining companies are still operating in the country and investing in its resources sector. ⌘ Read more
Charges dropped against man accused of causing fire which destroyed 86 homes in Perth hills
The case against the man accused of causing the devastating Wooroloo bushfires - which destroyed more than 80 homes - has been dropped. . ⌘ Read more
How pop's biggest names pulled a secret marathon all-nighter to create history's biggest charity single
The compelling story behind iconic fundraiser song We Are The World makes for a suspenseful, star-studded pop music documentary. ⌘ Read more
Thailand's most popular political party faces dissolution after failed bid to change defamation laws
The Move Forward Party was attempting to change some of the world's strictest defamation laws and now faces the risk of dissolution and a ban on its leaders after losing the legal case. ⌘ Read more
Canberra man accused of murdering his mother's neighbour dies before facing trial
Lawyers for Kambah man Grant Oldfield tell the ACT Supreme Court their client, who was accused of bashing Douglas Creek to death, died in December. ⌘ Read more
Man who attacked AFL player Jack Ziebell hours after his final match avoids jail time
The former North Melbourne star was hospitalised and required surgery after being attacked outside of a pub in Melbourne's south last year. ⌘ Read more
Elmo asked social media users how they were doing. The responses were overwhelming
The Sesame Street character says it's important for people to check in on their mates after being inundated with messages of despair. ⌘ Read more
Lionel Messi's napkin is up for auction and that's not even close to being the oddest piece of sports memorabilia for sale
The napkin Lionel Messi signed to join Barcelona as a 13-year-old is up for auction in March, but that's nothing compared to some of the other odd pieces of sports memorabilia that have gone under the hammer. ⌘ Read more
Rarely seen dances set to spiral through town squares in busy run of shows
Lion dances are a regular feature of Lunar New Year festivities, but this year there is increased demand for a more complex routine. ⌘ Read more
Rental crisis delivering a 'silver lining' for Queensland tenants who want to break their lease early
Renters asking to break their lease are required to compensate the landlord for financial losses, including paying rent until a new tenant is found, but critically low vacancy rates and high demand for housing mean that process is happening a lot faster than before the pandemic. ⌘ Read more
From dragons to dumplings, everything you can look forward to at BrisAsia 2024
This year's BrisAsia festival features several new events, including an Asian street food festival and a children's program. ⌘ Read more
'Amazing to be in the eye of the storm': Margot Robbie addresses Barbie's Oscars snub controversy
Margot Robbie has addressed controversy over Barbie's absence from the best director and best actress categories at the 2024 Oscars. ⌘ Read more
'Inappropriate' Anzac Day rock music festival booted from Sydney CBD
NSW Premier Chris Minns defends his decision to relocate the Pandemonium event from the Domain in the CBD to Sydney Olympic Park. ⌘ Read more
Police break glass to rescue 3yo stuck in claw machine at Queensland shopping centre
Police say the three-year-old climbed into the machine through its prize dispenser. ⌘ Read more
'Nervous' outback towns brace for flash floods from ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily
Residents in outback Queensland are preparing for further heavy rain, flash flooding, and dangerous winds as ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily intensifies in the Gulf of Carpentaria. ⌘ Read more
Teens catch — and release — rare giant sawfish, and they have the video to prove it
A group of teenagers catch the fish of a lifetime, reeling in one of the world's largest marine species. ⌘ Read more
Young family working to secure Clydesdales' future says council dispute could force them out of town
The owners of an award-winning farm helping to preserve the world's dwindling number of Clydesdale horses claim council red tape is jeopardising their Central Victorian business. ⌘ Read more
Hundreds of drivers caught with cocaine in their system by new roadside testing regime
An expansion to Queensland's list of detectable drugs during random roadside intercepts identified 322 drug driving offences involving cocaine in its first six months between July and December last year. ⌘ Read more
NSW's highest-ranking judge says current caseloads are 'simply unsustainable'
Chief Justice Andrew Bell says "overstretched" judges and magistrates face  increasing pressure and stress. ⌘ Read more
Lauren Cheatle out of Women's Premier League after having skin cancer removed
Australia bowler Lauren Cheatle will miss out on a Women's Premier League (WPL) debut after having a skin cancer taken out of her neck. ⌘ Read more
Actor Alec Baldwin pleads not guilty to 'Rust' shooting charge
The actor pleads not guilty over the shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during filming of the western "Rust." ⌘ Read more
Parents and students cheer as 'super school' demerges after 'nightmare' five years
Murrumbidgee Regional High School was formed in 2019 and by many accounts did little but cause hassles and intensify rivalries between students. ⌘ Read more
New guidelines urge concussed athletes to wait three weeks before returning to competitive sport
New guidelines have been released giving parents and sporting groups clarity over how to deal with concussion in junior and community sport. ⌘ Read more
Live export ship berths in Fremantle to offload sheep and cattle after ending up stuck off coast
A livestock vessel stuck off the coast of Perth for several days after a failed journey to the Middle East berths at Fremantle Port, with some animals set to be offloaded the MV Bahijah this morning. ⌘ Read more
Horse trainer Ben Yole's neighbour blew the whistle on him. She finally feels 'vindicated'
Janet Ainscow lives next door to the stable of Tasmania's leading harness racing trainer. She's been speaking out about allegations of team driving at race meets, and the conditions horses are being kept in. It's taken years, but she now feels vindicated. ⌘ Read more
We took a closer look at Nine's explanation for its altered image of Georgie Purcell. Here's what we found
A graphics expert says Nine News's explanation for how a digitally altered photo of Victorian Animal Rights Party MP Georgie Purcell was put to air is plausible — and raises important questions over the way the technology is used across society. ⌘ Read more
Friends remember 'kind-hearted' uni student who drowned during alleged robbery on Hobart's waterfront
Friends come together to pay respects to a man who drowned after allegedly being pushed into the river at Hobart's waterfront during a robbery. ⌘ Read more
Police investigate link to other fires after Ballarat tobacco shop destroyed
Firefighters say the store was well alight when they arrived at the scene. ⌘ Read more
Zuckerberg forced to apologise to parents of children harmed on Facebook and Instagram
The CEO of Meta expressed regret and pledged to work to prevent further harm as five tech bosses were grilled at a US Senate child safety hearing. ⌘ Read more
Freak weather, solemn moments and impressive feats: WA's January 2024 in photos
Look back on the month that was in this series of fascinating photos from ABC journalists and contributors across Western Australia. ⌘ Read more
Blood cancer patients await funding verdict on potential treatment
A government committee weighs up if taxpayers should fund an expensive and highly anticipated blood cancer treatment. ⌘ Read more
From financial struggles in New Zealand to free boxing sessions in western Sydney
Baker Prescott was struggling to make ends meet in Auckland but has turned his life around in Australia by inspiring others to take part in his free community boxing sessions. ⌘ Read more
Listen to your body: The importance of exercise during pregnancy and beyond
Exercise is encouraged during pregnancy — but it's not always easy for expecting parents to know what to do in the prenatal period. ⌘ Read more
Live: ASX to pull back from record high as Wall Street dips after US Fed holds rates steady
A fall on Wall Street is likely to send Australian stocks lower, as the US Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady at a 23-year high. Follow the latest updates in our live blog. ⌘ Read more
Tasmania's healthcare system, through the eyes of those who use it
We ask people for their experiences of Tasmania's ailing health system and hear of misdiagnoses, long waits for treatment or, worse still, no treatment at all. But we also receive some good reports. ⌘ Read more
Farmers double their money as rain washes away dire forecast of hot, dry summer
Livestock prices crashed last year due in part to dire warnings of a hot, dry summer, but rain across the east coast, feedlot demand, and strong export markets have turned things around for many farmers. ⌘ Read more
Better for most, but worse overall: what do the stage 3 changes mean for bracket creep?**
The opposition is adamant the government's changes to stage 3 tax cuts expose Australians to bracket creep, now and into the future. So how much of an issue is bracket creep and will these changes set back the cause for addressing it? ⌘ Read more
'It's easy to demonise them': On the frontline with Queensland's youth crime detectives
Taskforce Guardian has arrested hundreds of repeat offenders since it was created, but is it actually solving youth crime? ⌘ Read more
More women like Lucy are tracking their fertility but some experts are questioning if it's worth it
Lucy Walton is among many Australian women investigating fertility testing in the so-called panic years. But experts warn against cheap, at-home testing kits. ⌘ Read more
Former top public servant to lead Queensland homelessness review as part of housing plan
With more than 43,000 people waiting on Queensland's social housing register, a former top bureaucrat is tasked to review the state's response to homelessness with new funding for specialist support groups as a housing plan takes shape. ⌘ Read more
Dreaming of claiming tonight's $200m Lotto jackpot? Experts say you're more likely to suddenly drop dead
Australians are readying for the country's biggest ever Lotto jackpot, but the astronomical odds of winning have prompted experts to issue warnings to people dreaming of striking it rich. ⌘ Read more
More babies die within 28 days of birth in Queensland than across most of Australia
The statistic has prompted Queensland Health Minister Shannon Fentiman to order an in-depth clinical review into the problem. ⌘ Read more
Australia 'stalls' military export requests from Israel over Gaza war concerns — growing number of civilian casualties
Approvals to export Australian made military equipment to Israel are being "stalled" by the Albanese government as concerns grow over the rising number of civilian casualties in Gaza. ⌘ Read more
St Vincent's Hospital apologises to woman bitten by shark in Sydney Harbour after photo leaked
The hospital informs Ms O'Neill and apologises after it discovers a photo of her injured, unbandaged leg had been shared publicly, in a serious breach of patient privacy. ⌘ Read more
Live: Ange Postecoglou's Spurs meet Brentford looking to go fourth on the ladder
Ange Postecoglou's Spurs look to re-enter the Premier League's top four when they host a Brentford side that has just ended a seven match winless run in all competitions. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Hazard reduction burns increase risk of severe bushfires, report finds
Traditional fire management strategies such as hazard reduction burns, logging, and the thinning of undergrowth have increased the flammability of forests, new research has found. ⌘ Read more
'They were like the mafia': When money went missing from post offices, everyone was looking in the wrong place
When British post offices introduced a new accounting system more than two decades ago, money started going missing — what happened next has been described by some as the country's biggest ever miscarriage of justice. ⌘ Read more
GeoGuessr Oscar Pearce prepares to return to global competition to represent Australia
For the next seven months, Oscar Pearce is hoping to spend about eight hours per day guessing where he is in the world, but from his computer. ⌘ Read more
House prices likely to keep going up in 2024 due to forecast rate cuts, migrant boom
House prices are on track to rise across the country, propelled by renters and migrants wanting to buy their own homes and buyers trying to get in ahead of interest rate cuts expected later this year. ⌘ Read more
Distillers push for pause as spirit excise increases make favourite tipple more expensive
More than half the cost of a bottle of spirits goes to the tax office. Distillers want a two-year pause on the "outrageous" excise, but the Alcohol and Drug Foundation says it's necessary to stop harmful drinking. ⌘ Read more
As the hearing of Celeste Manno's obsessive killer continues, experts say there are many more just like him
As Victoria's Supreme Court prepares to sentence obsessed killer Luay Sako, experts say stalking remains an "epidemic" that authorities are struggling to contain. ⌘ Read more
Albanese is on a Stage 3 tax cuts media blitz. The upcoming byelection will tell us if it's worked
After unveiling his re-jigged tax plan last week, Anthony Albanese has conducted five press conferences, eight radio interviews and two TV interviews — the kind of media blitz usually reserved for winning an election, writes David Speers. ⌘ Read more
Jump on a plane to Israel and you'll see one of the enduring ways life has changed since October 7
Many Israelis say that they will never forgive Palestinians for what Hamas did. It's this "never forgiving" that puts the two sides further apart than ever in this decades-old conflict, writes John Lyons. ⌘ Read more