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Man arrested following 'suspicious' deaths of mother and son in Adelaide's north-west
South Australia Police says a mother and son have been found dead at a home at Rosewater in Adelaide's north-west. A 43-year-old man who lived in the same street has been arrested. ⌘ Read more
How to safely return to swimming after a shark incident
Shark bites are a "statistical anomaly", says one marine expert as humans are not considered shark food. But following any shark incident, it helps to understand the minimal risk it poses along with shark behaviour to alleviate your worries. Here's how to ease back into a swim with a peace of mind. ⌘ Read more
Tropical low in Coral Sea could turn into cyclone as Kirrily hovers over Queensland's north-west
If the tropical low develops into a cyclone, it would be Queensland's third in as many months. ⌘ Read more
'Shattered our hearts': Young drowning victim remembered at Hobart vigil
The young man who drowned during an alleged robbery last month is mourned by hundreds at a vigil in Hobart — with a special thank you to those who tried in vain to save him. ⌘ Read more
Buying a renovated home? You could be up for an extra 10 per cent GST, but it's a grey area
If you're buying a home that has been "substantially renovated" you may have to pay GST. The problem home buyers face is that what qualifies as a "substantial renovation" is uncertain, writes Christine Peacock. ⌘ Read more
Detainees climb onto roof of notorious Don Dale detention centre in lockdown protest
Detainees at the Darwin facility, which a royal commission recommended be closed in 2018, climbed onto the roof on Friday in what advocates said was a protest of their treatment. ⌘ Read more
Dirt roads and dynamite: How an aviation pioneer's sacking inspired an outback trucking legacy
John Morgan's time spent hauling high explosives over rough roads were among the many audacious deliveries he made working for a company that opened up a remote corner of the country. ⌘ Read more
Whereabouts of golden mayoral chain worth $50K still a mystery after 20 years
When a safe was found hidden in the walls of a local council office in south-east Victoria some years ago, a safecracker was hired in the hope of uncovering the long-lost treasure. ⌘ Read more
Exiled MP Will Fowles speaks after police close assault investigation without charges
Ringwood MP Will Fowles says he's disappointed but determined as he returns to parliament after a police investigation into assault allegations. ⌘ Read more
Cheerleading isn't 'meant just for females' according to this 13yo boy headed for world championships
Thirteen-year-old Loghan Sculthorpe has made the Australian squad for the World Cheerleading Championships where he'll compete with a male teammate for the first time. ⌘ Read more
South Australian woman, believed to be Australia's oldest person, dies aged 111
Catherina van der Linden died on Australia Day at Southern Cross Care's West Beach Residential Care home surrounded by her family. Her body will be donated to the University of Adelaide's Body Donation Program. ⌘ Read more
Fears for health of Great Barrier Reef as skipper fined $15K over 21st birthday boat crash
An environmental advocate says the changing climate means its more important than ever to protect the reef from human damage. It comes after a private charter skipper is convicted of numerous maritime offences. ⌘ Read more
Perfect conditions trigger rare 'cloud waterfall' in WA
Take a climb up a peak in the early hours of the morning and you might be able to see a huge wave of white fog streaming down a cliff face. What causes these "cloud waterfalls" and how do you catch them? ⌘ Read more
The women breaking barriers and pioneering sports commentary in Fiji
Adi Lewanavanua and Eleina McDonald are amongst a growing group of female sports commentators in Fiji, embracing the opportunity to break into the male-dominated industry. ⌘ Read more
Sprint star Lewis riding wave of confidence after breaking national 100m record
Fresh from setting the Australian record, 19-year-old Torrie Lewis is hopeful she can run even faster as she chases a qualifying time for the Paris Olympics. ⌘ Read more
This GP says she faced an uphill battle to break into medicine because of her disability — and wants the stigma to end
Hannah achieved her dream of becoming a doctor — but she says it's come at a great cost due to the traumatic discrimination she's faced. ⌘ Read more
Delight as necklace lost for two decades found during renovations
Isabel Wait had "all but forgotten" about the locket she was given by her mum and dad when she was seven, before it was found during renovations at her old primary school. ⌘ Read more
Suspicious fire in Sydney's west leaves 60yo man with critical burns to his body
Investigators use accelerant detection dogs to check for a number of spots in the house where the fire may have been ignited, having spread rapidly and leaving a man in a critical condition. ⌘ Read more
Struggling to mount beach patrols, surf club's simple idea brings volunteers flooding back
By letting volunteers choose their rostered hours, a NSW surf life saving club has almost quadrupled its patrolling members, setting an example other clubs are now following. ⌘ Read more
Drought-affected Gascoyne cooks in double heatwave as animals seeking water dig up pipelines
Amid the worst drought on record in the Gascoyne, the impacts of extreme heat is being felt by people and wildlife alike, with emus digging up town pipelines and putting holes in them for a drink. ⌘ Read more
Victorian beach wows judge to be named Australia's Best Beach
Crashing waves, beautiful boulders, emus and wombats help Squeaky Beach take out top spot on Australia's Top 10 best beaches. ⌘ Read more
Six weeks after floods washed cattle into crocodile territory, locals work to rescue final cow
Despite an investigative nudge by a crocodile who decided the animal was too big to bother with, the displaced cattle have so far avoided being eaten by apex predators in the Daintree. ⌘ Read more
Man dies, another rescued after boat hit by a wave and capsizes near Barwon Heads
One man has died after being trapped under an overturned boat while another was rescued by jetskiers. ⌘ Read more
NT opposition leader indicates CLP would reverse ban on spit hoods in youth detention centres
Just months away from an election where crime will be a pressing issue for voters, the NT opposition leader has a message for young offenders: "If you don't want to have a spit hood put on you, then don't spit on our frontline workers". ⌘ Read more
Napkin used to sign 13-year-old Lionel Messi for Barcelona goes to auction
The napkin on which European powerhouse Barcelona promised to sign a teenage Lionel Messi will be auctioned next month for a starting price of 300,000 pounds. ⌘ Read more
Small 'rabbit huts' may be simple, but the history within is priceless
People power is fighting to save the few that remain along almost 555km of rabbit-proof fence in southern Queensland. ⌘ Read more
After days adrift and partially amputating his own finger, this Swiss sailor is recuperating in WA
The last place Ralph Bender expected to wind up was southern Western Australia missing part of his hand. ⌘ Read more
For sporting prodigies like Harley Reid, there is such a thing as too much exposure
With local media in a frenzy over the West Coast Eagles top draft pick Harley Reid, Greig Johnston examines whether constant scrutiny of an 18-year-old yet to play a game is fair. ⌘ Read more
Live: US retaliates after deadly attack in Jordan that killed three US troops
Officials say the United States has launched strikes in Iraq and Syria against facilities linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guards  Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Roman can't explain how he finds water with a bit of bent steel, but his services are heavily in demand
There is no scientific evidence that water divining works, so why are so many landholders still using it as a method to find water? ⌘ Read more
US begins retaliatory strikes in Iraq, Syria
The United States has started carrying out retaliatory strikes in Iraq and Syria, according to three US officials. ⌘ Read more
Visitors loved 'the little world of little moles'. We found out what happened to the holiday park diorama
Many Tasmanians fondly remember Mole Hill Fantasy — a popular 1980-90s attraction for locals and tourists alike. We look into what happened to it. ⌘ Read more
Homelessness charity narrowly avoids pre-dawn eviction due to being $230,000 behind in rent
A financially embattled Brisbane homelessness charity, locked in a bitter tenancy dispute, has narrowly avoided having its locks changed with more than a dozen homeless adults and children inside. ⌘ Read more
A Google search would have revealed paedophile's past offences before he got lifeguard job – but nobody did one
A basic internet search that would have revealed the criminal convictions of paedophile Dean Carelse was never done when he was screened for a job as a children's lifeguard at a UK family fun park, the ABC has confirmed. ⌘ Read more
ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr talks cost of living relief plan ahead of territory election
Speaking to Stateline, ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr says his last budget before the upcoming territory election will look to provide energy bill relief and another cut to stamp duty. ⌘ Read more
­­Climate activist Greta Thunberg cleared of public order offence
A London judge clears Greta Thunberg of a public order offence, ruling that the police had no power to arrest her and other climate activists. ⌘ Read more
In 2024, Chris Minns faces fights with councils, Anthony Albanese and his own MPs
The NSW premier could be in for a bruising year, but he's not shying away from a fight, writes state political reporter Nick Dole. ⌘ Read more
Rocky and Predator actor Carl Weathers dies aged 76
Carl Weathers, who played Apollo Creed in the Rocky movies and starred alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger in Predator, has died aged 76. ⌘ Read more
Search for owners after teen finds esky full of black and white photos in floodwaters
Teen finds World War I photos of soldiers and army platoons and family photos from the early 1900's,in an esky floating in floodwaters less than 100 metres away from being washed out to sea. ⌘ Read more
In a Melbourne court, the horror of 'bogeyman' killer Luay Sako's crime was laid bare
More than three years on, the family of Celeste Manno remain in disbelief that she was murdered by an intruder wielding a knife and a hammer in the middle of the night. ⌘ Read more
How can a Snowtown 'bodies-in-the-barrels' perpetrator be freed from jail?**
As a journalist who covered the shocking murders, it is hard to fathom how one of the men who helped give Adelaide the moniker 'the murder capital of Australia' can be allowed out of jail, writes James Wakelin. ⌘ Read more
Aussie Koloi dives to springboard gold at World Aquatics Championships
With the Paris Olympics on the horizon, Australia's Alysha Koloi claims victory at the world titles in Doha, winnings the women's one-metre springboard final. ⌘ Read more
‘No silver bullet’: WA Premier admits few options available to relieve cost-of-living pressure
Since taking office last year, Roger Cook has changed the government's approach to youth justice, but he'll need to show he can also help ease cost-of-living pressures if he's to convince voters, writes Keane Bourke. ⌘ Read more
There's a new scholarship to help kids from the bush afford boarding school — the problem is getting one
About 4,000 kids from remote Australia rely on boarding schools to finish their education, but even at more affordable schools, fees are climbing. The federal government has offered a new scholarship to help, but only for a fraction of students from remote parts of the country. ⌘ Read more
Can Bhutan's plans for a 'mindfulness city' convince its diaspora community to come home?**
Bhutan's king has announced ambitious plans to develop a "mindfulness city" in a bid to boost the country's economy and reverse an exodus of young and qualified people seeking opportunities abroad — mainly in Australia. ⌘ Read more
Tears, mud-slinging and a sex toy stunt: Why NZ's PM might be nervous about next week
This weekend, 80,000 people are expected to arrive at the grounds where New Zealand's founding document was signed by Māori chiefs and representatives of the crown. And they have a message for the prime minister. ⌘ Read more
Australia's scientists are at the top of their game. Here are some that are changing our world
Australian scientists have made countless groundbreaking discoveries. The Science Show's Robyn Williams has selected a 'Top 100' and he wants to know what you think. ⌘ Read more
Terminally ill woman unable to die at home as recurring power outages plague small community
Residents of this regional town say it feels like they are stuck in the "Middle Ages," with the area still experiencing constant power losses. ⌘ Read more
Australia's changing economy could undermine Albanese's big gamble
Regardless of whether Australia's economic picture is improving or heading for a crash, it's unlikely voters will have stage 3 tax cuts front of mind come the next general election, writes Melissa Clarke. ⌘ Read more
After 11 years this family is closer to learning what happened to their loved one. Many others will never get answers
This criminal case is at the heart of an unfolding crisis few Australians are aware of. This week there was an important breakthrough, writes Bridget Brennan. ⌘ Read more
Live: Socceroos take on South Korea in Asian Cup quarterfinal
Now at the pointy end of the Asian Cup, the Socceroos face heavyweights South Korea in a replay of the 2015 final. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
British teens who killed transgender teen Brianna Ghey named ahead of sentencing
A judge reveals the identities of Scarlett Jenkinson and Eddie Ratcliffe, as they wait to hear their prison sentences. ⌘ Read more
Gas explosion and fire kill at least three, injure over 270 in Kenya's capital
A vehicle loaded with gas explodes, setting off an inferno which burned homes and warehouses in Kenya's capital Nairobi. ⌘ Read more
Sparkling debut for Bartlett as Australia beats West Indies in first ODI
One-day world champions Australia earn a comfortable win in the first game of a three-match series against West Indies in Melbourne, with debutant Xavier Bartlett continuing his brilliant white-ball form. ⌘ Read more
Stabbing victim who dated man of different faith got more than '2,500 texts and calls' in lead-up to attack
A young woman stabbed at an Adelaide shopping centre car park by her father who disapproved of her relationship with a man of a different faith, was inundated with texts and calls as her attackers tried to track her down, a court document reveals. ⌘ Read more
Bus stop app could be among 'most significant innovations in public transport'
An app intended to help public transport users who are blind or vision-impaired is being trialled along a popular Adelaide bus route, ahead of what the technology's developer hopes is an expanded rollout. ⌘ Read more
'It's been a long time coming,' says complainant as Frank Zumbo found guilty of indecently assaulting four female staff
The former chief of staff to former Liberal MP Craig Kelly has been found guilty of indecently assaulting four
of his former female employees. ⌘ Read more
Murder charge against former quarry keeper delays inquest into 2013 disappearance of Cape York woman
A coronial inquest into the disappearance of the 23-year-old was due to resume this month but proceedings have been put on hold after a man was charged with the Kokoberra woman's murder. ⌘ Read more
Governments urged to 'take control' of green energy transition as community backlash grows
Poor engagement and consultation have led to "material distrust" of renewable energy developers in regional communities, a much-anticipated review reveals, calling for the government to take back the reigns of Australia's stalling green energy transition. ⌘ Read more
Can Australia's two greatest UFC exports fight their way back to a return to form
Alex Volkanovski and Rob Whittaker are Australia's greatest ever UFC fighters but after brutal knockout losses in their last fights, the duo enter UFC 298 at a crossroads. ⌘ Read more
Honshu the macaque successfully recaptured in Scotland after five-day adventure
The escaped snow monkey was in a member of the public's garden when it was caught. ⌘ Read more
Prosecutors abandon rape case against Adelaide aged care worker
Prosecutors will not pursue a rape case against former Adelaide aged care worker Yoon Heok Choe. ⌘ Read more
Court denies bail to man who allegedly tried to smuggle drugs into prison until the bag broke inside his body
A court has heard a Mount Gambier man allegedly hid drugs inside his rectum in an attempt to bring them into the local prison but one of them split, causing him to overdose. ⌘ Read more
Kindness the key to a long life, says one of WA's oldest residents on his 108th birthday
He's lived through two world wars, the Great Depression and perhaps the biggest global pandemic since the bubonic plague but Perth retiree Gordon Ewers says he's nothing but grateful for his life. ⌘ Read more
NT coroner rejects police theory Katherine man Shane Tapp died by 'accidental drowning'
The NT coroner says she is "not at all persuaded" by NT Police's theory for the death of Shane Tapp in 2021, in handing down the findings of an inquest into his death. ⌘ Read more
Regional venues with less money to pay musicians as their touring costs go 'astronomical'
Music manager Nathan Farrell says performing outside of the big cities is essential to building up a "truly national presence" but some artists are struggling to go the distance. ⌘ Read more
Goalkeeper Joe Gauci makes blockbuster Premier League move, joining Adelaide United exodus
Adelaide United goalkeeper Joe Gauci becomes the sixth player to leave the A-League club this season, making a blockbuster move to English Premier League bolters Aston Villa. ⌘ Read more
Ambulance ramping outside SA public hospitals increases in January following November record
The South Australian government said ramping increased to 3,960 hours outside emergency departments last month, an increase from December's 3,595 hours. ⌘ Read more
'Barbenheimer' not enough to save regional theatre chain from voluntary administration
Majestic Cinemas says a slump in film releases has forced it to enter voluntary administration this week, despite record grossing films last year. ⌘ Read more
'Barbenheimer' not enough to save regional theatre chain from voluntary administration
Majestic Cinemas says a slump in film releases has forced it to enter voluntary administration this week despite record-grossing films last year. ⌘ Read more
Scientists race against tides to discover why 90,000-year-old footprints were made
Scientists believe footprints that were accidentally found on a Moroccan beach were made by five modern humans 90,000 years ago. ⌘ Read more
Pesutto and Deeming 'well armed' with top lawyers for Federal Court showdown
The legal battle between ousted Liberal MP Moira Deeming and Victorian Opposition Leader John Pesutto will proceed to a 10-day Federal Court trial, with the pair represented by two of the nation's leading defamation barristers. ⌘ Read more
Sydney council changes direction on bin pickups after FOGO rollout sparks complaints
A Sydney council has backed down from a plan to switch from weekly to fortnightly waste collection after complaints about smelly bins, maggots and flies. ⌘ Read more
The new Mr & Mrs Smith form a lethal combination
The original Mr & Mrs Smith starring Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt led to some legendary popular culture moments. Now, a TV series starring Donald Glover and Maya Erskine provides a new take on the 2005 film. And they couldn't be more different. ⌘ Read more
Should you build a 'strong room' in your home to withstand a cyclone?**
With only 12 public cyclone shelters across Queensland, a leading design engineer recommends more people should consider building dedicated rooms in their homes. ⌘ Read more
Are songs from your favourite artists missing from TikTok? Here's why
Songs by Taylor Swift, Drake and other big-name artists are getting pulled from TikTok after a music licensing dispute came to a head. Here's a rundown of where things stand. ⌘ Read more
Parks to remove 'unauthorised' sea walls that make coastal erosion 'worse'
Frustrated with a lack of government action, the residents of this coastal paradise constructed their own sea walls to slow coastal erosion. But authorities claim the ad hoc builds sometimes make erosion worse and need to be removed. ⌘ Read more
Lewis Hamilton gambles everything on red to become F1's greatest champion
F1's statistically greatest driver is joining F1's most successful team, a gamble both are taking to secure the world championship they desperately want, writes Michael Doyle. ⌘ Read more
Ex-CIA engineer sentenced for leaking hacking secrets to WikiLeaks
A former CIA software engineer was sentenced to 40 years in prison for what the US government described as the biggest theft of classified information in CIA history and for possession of child sexual abuse images and videos. ⌘ Read more
Alleged fake patient scam 'standard procedure' for ministerial visits, Victorian MP claims
Liberal MP Richard Riordan is at odds with his own party leader over his defence of Colac Area Health, following allegations staff and their family members posed as urgent care patients during a ministerial visit. ⌘ Read more
Dutton dodges decision on tax cuts, but says he won't 'take money' from middle Australia
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has given his strongest suggestion the Coalition will vote alongside the government to pass revised tax cuts to benefit lower and middle income workers — but he has left a final decision for when parliament sits next week. ⌘ Read more
Profanities hurled at Hillcrest jumping castle operator after she pleads not guilty
The operator of a jumping castle that killed six children after being lifted into the air pleads not guilty to a related safety charge before a court of grieving families. ⌘ Read more
Calls for more specialist training as doctors choose between dream jobs and staying home
When Lisa Gilbert was deciding what to specialise in, she had to choose between her dream physician job or staying in the region that had become her home due to limited training options outside the city. ⌘ Read more
'Anything is possible': Ex-cyclone continues dumping rain on Queensland as threat of new low looms
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily is continuing to dump heavy rain on north-west Queensland, while the chance of another tropical cyclone forming off the coast increases. ⌘ Read more
Video analysis finds 'no evidence' widely reported antisemitic chant used at Sydney Opera House rally, police say
NSW Police say forensic analysis finds no evidence the phrase "gas the Jews" was chanted in videos circulating online from a pro-Palestinian rally in October, despite people providing statements the phrase was used. ⌘ Read more
Ocean feeding frenzy sparked by cold water upwelling begins off SA coast
Scores of pygmy blue whales, orcas, dolphins, sharks, and tuna are being lured closer to SA's coastline as a powerful seasonal water system sparks a phytoplankton bloom. ⌘ Read more
Two Powerball winners share record $200 million lottery haul
Two Australians have struck gold, winning $100 million each in Powerball's largest ever jackpot in history. ⌘ Read more
How does an expensive school uniform help kids learn? Spoiler: It doesn't
Expensive school uniforms with logos and monograms do nothing to help kids learn, so why are we paying so much at the uniform shop? ⌘ Read more
London police hunt man who threw 'corrosive substance' at a woman and her daughters
Police are searching for a man who threw an alkaline substance at a woman and her two young daughters in London, with two of the victims suffering potentially life-changing injuries in the attack. ⌘ Read more
US imposes sanctions on Israeli settlers accused of West Bank violence
US President Joe Biden imposes sanctions on four Israeli men accused of being involved in settler violence in the West Bank, signalling growing US displeasure with the policies of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. ⌘ Read more
Could farmers get a fairer deal with the supermarkets if there was a mandatory code of conduct?**
The ACCC is investigating the disparity between supermarket check-out prices and farmgate prices and one thing it could recommend is a mandatory code of conduct. But would it make the market fairer for growers? ⌘ Read more
Weekly news quiz: Elmo goes viral, Australian Open champions crowned, and a boy gets a little stuck
It's time to test your knowledge about the news of the week. ⌘ Read more
Alice Springs' Indigenous locals had to travel to Canberra to access their cultural collection. Until now
With access to precious cultural and linguistic knowledge on country for the first time, the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies has expanded its reach outside Canberra. ⌘ Read more
Two people die after being hit by freight train in Sydney
Police said the man in his 20s and woman in her 30s died after being hit by the train at Berowra Railway Station about midnight. ⌘ Read more
Arina Rodoinova cracks world top 100 for first time
Arina Rodionova, Australia's number one women's tennis player who was snubbed from a wildcard at the Australian Open, cracks the top 100 for the first time at the record-breaking age of 34. ⌘ Read more
Roger Cook's stance on youth justice is markedly different from Mark McGowan's — he says it's about doing 'what's right'
Since becoming Premier last year, Roger Cook has made youth justice a key part of his leadership, telling ABC state political reporter Keane Bourke the issue is too important to politicise. ⌘ Read more
British conceptual artist David Shrigley is in town — and I let him tattoo my arm
The acclaimed British artist trades tennis balls and tattoos while unveiling his signature work at the National Gallery of Victoria. ⌘ Read more
Live: Wall Street rises ahead of Apple, Meta and Amazon results, with the ASX to follow
Wall Street is rising again, with the Nasdaq benefiting ahead of results from major tech companies. While over in Europe, shares are sliding, after inflation data came out mixed and rates were kept on hold. Follow how the day unfolds on our live finance blog. ⌘ Read more
'Someone's going to get grabbed': Kakadu ranger concerned about risky behaviour at notorious croc hotspot
A dry season phenomenon draws both locals and tourists to the notorious Cahills Crossing in the Northern Territory. But a ranger says some people are ignoring warnings about the risk of crocodile attacks. ⌘ Read more
NT chief minister Eva Lawler on gas development, alcohol law reforms and the upcoming election
In an exclusive interview with Stateline NT,  NT Chief Minister Eva Lawler has vowed to press ahead with expanding the region's gas industry, claiming it will help speed up infrastructure upgrades across the territory. But she's also aware of a risk closer to home. ⌘ Read more