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Family had 'a few kids' at risk from 2.4-metre croc captured in Queensland backyard
Wildlife officers believe the unwanted visitor had been snacking on the family's geese and posed a risk to children and pets as it was brought within metres of their home by rising waters. ⌘ Read more
Travellers, FIFO workers brace for delays as WA pilots take industrial action
Union pilots working for Qantas subsidiary Network Aviation will not fly for 24 hours in Western Australia as their protracted negotiations with the airline hit another stalemate. ⌘ Read more
Banned Russian figure skater blames positive test on dessert made by her grandfather
The CAS rejects Kamila Valieva's claim her positive doping test resulted from a strawberry dessert prepared by her grandfather on a chopping board he used to crush his medication pills. ⌘ Read more
Live: ASX set for muted open, global stocks climb to over two-year high
Australian stocks are poised for a muted open despite a strong session on Wall Street, while a raft of companies including AGL Energy, Charter Hall, Mirvac, News Corp and Unibail-Rodamco-Wesfield are releasing their earnings. Follow the latest updates in our live blog. ⌘ Read more
Live: PNG prime minister to make historic address to parliament, new workplace laws to be passed
Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape will make history as the first Pacific Island leader to deliver a speech to federal parliament. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Charles's cancer diagnosis draws hopes of reconciliation between William and Harry
The announcement of the king's cancer diagnosis sparked immediate speculation it could be a catalyst to heal family tensions, but royal experts say the rift between the royal brothers is "more entrenched". ⌘ Read more
Council to resurrect Captain Cook statue toppled by vandals in St Kilda
A statue of Captain Cook that was toppled in the Melbourne suburb of St Kilda will be resurrected following a fiery debate at a local council meeting over the statue's future. ⌘ Read more
Calls grow for tougher court sentences across regional WA — but would it help lower crime?**
With Kalgoorlie-Boulder the latest city to receive emergency police resources, remote residents say WA's justice system needs a new approach to fix deep-seated problems. ⌘ Read more
Rachel was signed up to 'hundreds of thousands' of dollars worth of debt. She never has to worry about it again
Around 180,000 people were helped by Australia's community legal centres last year — but even more people were turned away from the service. ⌘ Read more
Queen's Wharf project delayed again, as Star Entertainment's remediation plan to operate in Queensland remains unclear
Star Entertainment Group and the Queensland government have been accused of lacking transparency for not releasing the casino giant’s full remediation plan to the public, while the Queen's Wharf project has been delayed again. ⌘ Read more
Aussie divers win silver at World Aquatics Championships
The Australian synchro diving duo of Anabelle Smith and Maddison Keeney win silver medals, but they could not challenge the Chinese world champions in Doha. ⌘ Read more
Optus outage caused spike of more than 900 complaints to telecommunications watchdog
Telecommunications consumers lodged 14,671 complaints between October and December 2023, an increase of more than 13 per cent compared with the previous quarter. ⌘ Read more
Andy and his assistance dog should be able to catch new buses, but the ACT government is yet to recieve them
A fleet of new buses that would bring the ACT into compliance with disability laws is yet to arrive in full. ⌘ Read more
Search for Samantha Murphy continues as Victoria Police release CCTV footage of her running
Ballarat locals are continuing to support emergency services in their efforts to locate missing woman Samantha Murphy, with Victoria Police requesting people to review any of their own CCTV footage of the area from February 4. ⌘ Read more
'Unacceptable' mistakes in high school exams lead to shake-up at Victorian curriculum body
Academic experts will be recruited to draft and proofread VCE exams in an attempt to improve quality control after repeated mistakes. ⌘ Read more
Hamas proposes three-stage ceasefire over 135 days to release hostages, Netanyahu rejects demands
Hamas proposes a four-and-a-half month ceasefire in Gaza during which all hostages would go free, Israel would withdraw its troops from the Gaza Strip and an agreement would be reached on an end to the war. ⌘ Read more
Arts veteran looking at stars, watching sunsets and preparing for Adelaide Festival after MND diagnosis
A Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis means time is ticking for arts veteran Roz Hervey, making her determined to make memories whenever she can. ⌘ Read more
Farmers hit with $100,000 insurance bills as extreme weather events become more frequent
Farmers consider running the gauntlet and leaving machinery uninsured as premiums go through the roof, with insurers blaming erratic weather, inflation, and increasing costs for the price hikes. ⌘ Read more
South Australian parliament set to ban election posters from power and light poles
Election corflutes are set to be banned from public infrastructure after the South Australian government backed laws introduced to state parliament by the opposition leader almost two years ago. ⌘ Read more
Thinking about giving up alcohol? Even a few weeks off the booze will have noticeable effects
February is here, and Dr Sandro Demaio has joined thousands of Aussies to hit pause on a habit in his life — drinking alcohol. This is why. ⌘ Read more
Dramatic reform could be coming to let patients know of doctor misconduct
Australia's medical regulation system claims to prioritise public safety, but often falls short of public expectations. That might be about to change. ⌘ Read more
Thailand was the first country in Asia to decriminalise cannabis. A year later, it's having second thoughts
After Thailand decriminalised the sale of marijuana for recreational use in 2022, weed dispensaries have exploded around the country, but already the future of this industry is up in the air. ⌘ Read more
Gig workers to benefit from minimum standards as government secures support for IR reforms
The Fair Work Commission will have new powers to set minimum standards for rideshare and food delivery drivers under new legislation that will be voted on today. ⌘ Read more
Economists tip house prices to double in some suburbs ahead of Brisbane 2032 Olympics
Drawing from research data relating to previous Olympic Games in Tokyo, Sydney and London, an economist says house prices in Brisbane suburbs that hold key events in 2032 are likely to be pushed beyond the budget of locals. ⌘ Read more
Catholic boys college renames building over concerns about former teacher, nicknamed 'Hitler'
His nickname was 'Hitler'; now former attendees of a Catholic boys school have received a letter telling them a school building has been renamed after a review into the teacher's conduct. Some of them have told the ABC what they endured.
renames building over concerns about former teacher ⌘ Read more
How the Israel-Gaza conflict is impacting cruise ships in the Red Sea
Cruises through the Red Sea and Suez Canal are being cancelled amid escalating conflict in the Middle East. A consumer rights lawyer says there are important things tourists should know. ⌘ Read more
Dutton took the 'least bad option' — and now his election plan is coming into view
Dutton may not have produced much policy detail in the 21 months since the last election, but he's talking a big game about what's to come, writes David Speers. ⌘ Read more
Russian missile strikes on Ukrainian cities kill five, officials say
Strikes during the morning rush hour hit residential buildings and infrastructure, leaving many wounded and at least five dead. ⌘ Read more
West Papua rebel group orders armed faction to release kidnapped NZ pilot
A rebel group in Indonesia's eastern region of Papua orders its armed faction deep in the jungle to release a New Zealand pilot held hostage for the past year. ⌘ Read more
Kapp masterclass at North Sydney as South African women beat Australia in second ODI
South Africa's women's cricket team make history in North Sydney, beating Australia for the first time in an ODI, led by a brilliant all-round performance by Marizanne Kapp. ⌘ Read more
Dutton says Albanese 'trashed his reputation' with tax cuts change
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has "trashed his reputation" for a political fix, by reneging on his commitment to the stage 3 tax cuts. ⌘ Read more
Dozens killed in blasts near Pakistan electoral candidates' offices on eve of election
Two blasts near the offices of electoral candidates in Pakistan's south west have killed 24 people and injured dozens more, raising concerns about security in the lead up to tomorrow's national election. ⌘ Read more
Arrest warrant issued for man accused of decapitating Paddy Hannan statue in Kalgoorlie
Timothy Giles Walker, 38, failed to appear in the Laverton Magistrates Court over his alleged involvement in the beheading of a bronze statue of a pioneering Western Australian gold prospector. ⌘ Read more
Sydney council votes to stop sponsoring drag story time events
Council says the move is against providing "activities of sexualised nature" to children, but one councillor says it is an "objection to queer people". ⌘ Read more
Wind turbine destroyed by fire in South Australia sparks 30-hectare grassfire
The cause of a fire that destroyed a wind turbine north of Adelaide today is set to be investigated, with the cost of the damage estimated at $2.2 million. ⌘ Read more
'Negotiating with a gun to your head': Farmers like Grant feel they're bearing the brunt of Australia's energy transition
Ambitious climate targets are super-charging the race towards renewables in regional Australia, but in many communities, the pace and scale of change is causing anxiety and uncertainty. ⌘ Read more
Woman killed by falling tree in Adelaide parklands
The Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS) says the woman, aged in her mid-twenties, was sitting under the tree at University Oval near War Memorial Drive when it fell and killed her. ⌘ Read more
Controversial former MP George Christensen stages political comeback
Controversial former federal MP George Christensen has thrown his hat in the ring to nominate for a seat in Queensland's  March local government election. ⌘ Read more
Urn containing ashes reunited with family who'd stored them in microwave sent to flood victims
The urn containing ashes was lost in Cairns two weeks ago after being stashed in a microwave that had been donated to flood victims. It took a little help from local radio before it could be reunited with the family. ⌘ Read more
Three men plead not guilty to murder of drug dealer in robbery gone wrong
A Supreme Court jury is told a known ice dealer was gunned down in his car as he fled a "drug rip" — the ripping off of a drug dealer — north of Newcastle. ⌘ Read more
One of Australia's largest greenfield coal mines approved, an environmentalist says the emissions will be 'staggering'
Whitehaven Coal's Winchester South coal mine in central Queensland's Bowen Basin plans to extract up to 17 million tonnes of coal a year for about 30 years. ⌘ Read more
Police recover 4WD vehicle from WA cliff crash that killed two men
Authorities have recovered the wreckage of a four-wheel drive after it plunged over a steep cliff at a remote WA beach, killing Matthew Farr and Louis Eeles, and seriously injuring a third. ⌘ Read more
Girl accused of torturing and filming alleged assault of child in Noosa granted bail
The 12-year-old girl, who has been placed on a support plan under the National Disability Insurance Scheme after being recently diagnosed with autism, is facing charges of deprivation of liberty and the assault of a 13-year-old girl. ⌘ Read more
'I just panicked': Woman tells inquest she had no idea she had hit and killed partner with car
Melissa Oates says she heard a "bang" and "panicked", but insists she had no idea she had struck her partner with her vehicle at high speed while he walked home late at night. But an inquest into Jari Wise's 2020 death has heard evidence at odds with her account. ⌘ Read more
Gold Coast mother walks free on bail after six years behind bars accused of her son's murder, attempted murder
A Gold Coast mother accused of killing her son with a poisoned fruit smoothie has walked free on bail after her murder trial was aborted due to fresh evidence. ⌘ Read more
Former Ballarat music teacher pleads guilty to sexually abusing student over several years
A court hears Damien Woods, 49, was a trusted member of staff at Ballarat High School and became a confidante of the victim-survivor, with whom he exchanged more than 110,000 messages, beginning when the girl was 13 years old. ⌘ Read more
Crime kingpin Tony Mokbel denies telling Nicola Gobbo he would become police informant
Crime kingpin Tony Mokbel tells a court he "100 per cent" did not tell then-lawyer Nicola Gobbo he was willing to identify corrupt officers and admit to being a drug trafficker. ⌘ Read more
Woman receives fine for tipping former Renewal SA executives off to anti-corruption probe
A former South Australian government employee who tipped her bosses off to an anti-corruption watchdog investigation against them in September 2018 has avoided a conviction and has been fined $1,000. ⌘ Read more
Crown calls for hit man to receive life sentence over Newcastle grandmother's execution
A judge is urged to put Canberra man Jason Paul Hawkins, 48, in prison for life, over the "incomprehensible" shooting of a 61-year-old Newcastle woman. ⌘ Read more
At this NT school, students are learning how to stand up to a bullies and be a good friend
The NT government has committed to rolling out a specialist mental health education framework in all of its schools from next year. Tailored to the needs of territory kids, teachers and principals say it helps support the "emotional wellbeing" of students. ⌘ Read more
New and used car prices are still soaring and show no sign of dropping. Here's why
The cost of new and second hand vehicles has sky-rocketed, adding to cost-of-living pressures already being experienced by most Australians. This is the reason, writes Vinh Thai. ⌘ Read more
Plea for Australian burns expertise to help Ukrainian resistance
The number of Ukrainians dying from burn injuries is surging, according to doctors from the war-ravaged nation pleading with the Australian government to send extra medical support to eastern Europe. ⌘ Read more
Michelle Heyman's Matildas recall highlights Australian football's striker problem
The 35-year-old Canberra United forward has been recalled six years after her last appearance for the Matildas. What does that say about the next generation of Australian strikers? ⌘ Read more
Canberra man jailed for 15 years for murdering partner who fell from bonnet of his car
Michael O'Connell is sentenced to 15 years in jail for the murder of Danielle Jordan, who fell from the bonnet of his moving car. ⌘ Read more
NT police officer faces Supreme Court trial on rape, choking and aggravated assault charges
A police officer facing rape and assault charges is committed to stand trial in the Northern Territory Supreme Court, with a local court judge finding there is "sufficient evidence" against him. ⌘ Read more
Passport Office mismanaged 'pent up demand' for travel documents, audit finds
The Passport Office will overhaul its passport application processes after an audit finds it knew there would be a surge in demand for passports after the pandemic, and should have planned for it. ⌘ Read more
Cattle auctions back on in beef capital of NSW after bitter seven-month saleyard dispute
The Northern Rivers Livestock Exchange in Casino is back in business following a lengthy closure sparked by a stand-off between agents and Richmond Valley Council over selling agreements. ⌘ Read more
Six teenagers from Townsville high school rushed to hospital after ingesting unknown substance
The school called emergency services to its campus, where paramedics assessed multiple teenage patients and took six to Townsville University Hospital. ⌘ Read more
Mum's wish for diabetes kids as technology gives son brighter childhood
Anna Cozens says better treatment options for type 1 diabetes have given her son freedom to do more activities and she wants others to have the same access. ⌘ Read more
New inquest to seek answers over suspected kidnapping, murder of Queensland schoolgirl in 1972
Marilyn Joy Wallman was 14 when she vanished from an isolated stretch of road while riding her bicycle in Mackay. More than 50 years later, her family is desperate for answers. ⌘ Read more
NSW government to rewrite ministerial code in wake of Berejiklian ICAC findings
MPs in NSW will be required to make more regular disclosures about their financial interests and those of their immediate family. ⌘ Read more
Lack of oxygen could have caused fatal plane crash that killed three people: ATSB
A preliminary report suggests hypoxia could be the reason three aerial firefighting crew members, including 22-year-old William Jennings from the US, died when their plane crashed in rural Queensland in November. ⌘ Read more
NRL star suspended from driving after blowing over alcohol limit
Cowboys forward Luciano Leilua has pleaded guilty to low-range drink driving before a Townsville magistrate. ⌘ Read more
When will the Reserve Bank start cutting interest rates?**
The Reserve Bank board says "a further increase in interest rates cannot be ruled out", but economists and financial traders still believe the next move in rates will be down. ⌘ Read more
Energy giant Woodside backs away from $80 billion merger deal with Santos
The combined business would reportedly have had an LNG (liquefied natural gas) capacity of 16 million tonnes a year. ⌘ Read more
Rise in extreme weather events putting huge strain on food charities helping struggling families
Food charities helping struggling families put food on the table can no longer rely on excess produce being available as farmers count their own cost of extreme weather events. ⌘ Read more
'Misuse of corporate power': Price gouging report finds big businesses exploiting Australians
The former chair of the ACCC takes aim at electricity providers, banks, airlines, supermarkets, and other big businesses in his new report on price gouging and unfair pricing practices. ⌘ Read more
Former Mandalorian star Gina Carano sues Disney with financial backing from Elon Musk
Carano was fired from the Star Wars spin-off series in 2021 for comments she made on social media that compared the Holocaust to US politics. ⌘ Read more
Victorian man dies in hospital after two days in police custody
Victoria Police are preparing a report for the coroner, following the death of a 59-year-old man who had been in police custody. ⌘ Read more
Killer Mike says an 'over-zealous' security guard is what led to his Grammys arrest
Rapper Killer Mike has released a statement about what he says led to his arrest at the Grammys, after he had just won three awards. ⌘ Read more
Illawarra workers bid farewell to Russell Vale coal mine amid an uncertain future
The closure of the Wollongong mine, and the subsequent loss of hundreds of jobs, prompts calls for miners to be given better re-employment options. ⌘ Read more
Fire destroys Adelaide heritage-listed building used to store food donations
South Australian Police believe a fire in Adelaide's south-western suburb overnight that destroyed a food support charity was deliberately lit. ⌘ Read more
Sea sickness puts fishermen in path of rare whale shark off K'gari
The two men did not know whale sharks could be found in waters off Queensland's south-east coast until the inquisitive creature glided up next to their boat. ⌘ Read more
Court hears police officer will plead not guilty to tasering manslaughter of 95yo dementia patient
Kristian White, 33, made a surprise appearance at court this morning, while other charges in relation to the tasering of Clare Nowland last year were withdrawn. ⌘ Read more
Man, woman arrested in Mackay as police investigate toddler death
A man and a woman have been taken into custody in connection with the death of a two-year old girl in North Mackay in 2022. ⌘ Read more
Big dog Rugar doesn't mind saving lives as long as the treats and pats keep rolling in
With pet blood products in constant short supply, donations from dogs such as Rugar are the difference between life and death at busy veterinary hospitals. ⌘ Read more
'It was a light bulb moment': the stories youth told us about their changing climate
Natural disasters have punctuated most years of their high school life, but this year's Heywire winners only have tales of resilience to share. ⌘ Read more
Mining companies, towns brace for second WA pilot strike in six months
Network Aviation pilots will stop work for 24 hours on Thursday impacting passengers across regional Western Australia who fly with the Qantas subsidiary. ⌘ Read more
Teen charged with murder of Ipswich grandmother was on bail at the time, police confirm
The teenager accused of stabbing Vyleen White to death was on bail at the time of the alleged attack, police sources have confirmed. ⌘ Read more
Major conservation park home to koalas near Brisbane to grow by 213 hectares
The state government purchases a large parcel of land that will be added to the Daisy Hill Conservation Park, which features mountain bike tracks, walking paths, picnic areas, horse riding trails, and a koala centre. ⌘ Read more
Friends cling to hope of finding missing Ballarat woman Samantha Murphy alive, 'a woman you can count on for anything'
There are thousands of disused mine shafts in Ballarat where dozens of community members have joined the search for the missing mother of three who failed to return from her regular Sunday morning jog. ⌘ Read more
'We were on the front page of every paper': How a mayor and a few girls in bikinis sold brand Gold Coast
Sir Bruce Small had a bold plan to revive tourism on the Gold Coast. All he needed was a few beautiful women and a captive audience in cold southern states. ⌘ Read more
Jordan reaches first Asian Cup final after stunning South Korea
Jordan, playing in its first Asian Cup semifinal, shows no signs of being overwhelmed by the occasion, as it eliminates powerhouse South Korea with a 2-0 victory. ⌘ Read more
Young Australians love tanning. Can influencers make it uncool?**
Hearing "slip, slop, slap" and "no hat, no play" in childhood hasn't kept today's teens and young adults out of the sun. But there is hope social media campaigns can change attitudes about tanning. ⌘ Read more
Taylor Swift ticket scammers target fans ahead of Eras tour concerts
Police in Victoria say more than $260,000 has been lost to scammers selling fake tickets to Taylor Swift's Eras Tour since tickets went on sale last year. Dozens of people have fallen victims to hackers selling tickets through social media. ⌘ Read more
Crewmember dies on Marvel's upcoming Wonder Man set
The man, who the company did not identify, fell from the rafters of the studio set on Tuesday. ⌘ Read more
Qatar officials say Hamas is 'generally positive' about latest ceasefire plans
The development towards a new halt in fighting comes as Israel's evacuation orders now cover two-thirds of Gaza, according to a UN monitor. ⌘ Read more
Smith praises Aussie quick after sweeping Windies in ODI series
Steve Smith says fast bowler Xavier Bartlett has a "bright future" after making an impressive start to his ODI career against West Indies. ⌘ Read more
Live: ASX set to open flat, Aussie dollar higher after RBA left rates on hold
The Australian sharemarket is expected to open flat this morning with the Australian dollar higher following the RBA's decision yesterday afternoon to leave interest rates on hold now. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Live: Industrial relations deal yet to be reached as leaders attend UN event at Parliament House
Parliament gets underway again this morning and while the fate of changes to the stage 3 tax cuts looks certain after yesterday, the PM is expected to face another round of Coalition questions about his integrity. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
As Silver Ferns results slip, should Netball New Zealand reconsider its Super Netball ban?**
After New Zealand's struggles at another international netball tournament, former Silver Ferns star and new Giants recruit Sam Winders gives her thoughts on the team's strict fitness standards and ineligibility relating to the Super Netball league. ⌘ Read more
Police charge 18yo with murder over shooting north of Brisbane
The man allegedly shot a 29-year-old Deception Bay woman inside a unit complex before calling triple-0. ⌘ Read more
A door panel that flew off a Boeing jet mid-flight appeared to be missing four key bolts
The findings are the result of an initial report by a US safety board investigating the incident. ⌘ Read more
Dodgy training providers to face fivefold increase to penalties
Registered providers who fail to show genuine commitment to vocational education and training and don't offer any courses over 12 months would be automatically stripped of their registration. ⌘ Read more
Last-ditch offer to divert Taipan helicopters from being scrapped to help Ukraine
Army veterans and engineers who once worked on Australia's now grounded fleet of Taipan helicopters are volunteering to rebuild the aircraft so they can be sent to Ukraine rather than be buried in an expensive disposal process. ⌘ Read more
Queenslanders bet over $56 billion last year, but less than one per cent of that went to preventing harm
The Queensland government made $1.9 billion in gambling taxes last year, but only spent 0.6 per cent on harm minimisation programs. ⌘ Read more
How a chance discovery and a ute saved hundreds of endangered glassfish
These glassfish were facing certain death in an almost dry lake before conservationists and government agencies rescued them in the tray of a ute. ⌘ Read more
US jury finds school shooter's mother guilty of manslaughter in groundbreaking trial
A Michigan jury convicts the mother of a teenager who fatally shot four classmates at a high school near Detroit of manslaughter. ⌘ Read more
Queensland grazier says rural rates have risen so much, it's putting his family business at risk
Farmer Daniel Perry's rates have gone up 66 per cent in three years and, as the value of his land increases, he expects an even bigger rates bill in 2024. ⌘ Read more
King Charles III diagnosis may have been a shock, but one decision has saved him from further scrutiny
When Charles became king, he moved to expand the number of counsellors of state who could carry out his duties if he were to become seriously ill. The move may have foreshadowed this exact scenario, saving him from potentially awkward speculation about what role Prince Harry and Prince Andrew could play while he recovers. ⌘ Read more