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Charges dropped against greyhound trainer accused of giving dog alcohol to fix race
A NSW magistrate found there was reasonable doubt Molong-based trainer Augustus Weekes gave the greyhound alcohol, despite declaring him an "unreliable" witness. ⌘ Read more
Opals take giant step towards Paris with tense qualifying win over Brazil
The Opals are on the cusp of Olympic qualification after holding their nerve to beat Brazil 60-55 in the first of three critical games. ⌘ Read more
Kobe Bryant's wife heads off criticism as first of three statues of NBA superstar unveiled
Vanessa Bryant says Kobe picked the design of his first statue outside the LA Lakers' home court, and that it is the first of three of the NBA superstar, one of which will also depict their late daughter Gianna. ⌘ Read more
Mother remembers 22yo 'princess' daughter fatally struck by tree
Tributes are flowing for Alifia Soeryo who was killed by a falling tree in Adelaide's parklands on Wednesday. ⌘ Read more
'Housing delivery' concerns partly behind move to reject plan aimed at saving Perth's tree canopy
The WA government confirms it will reject a plan to protect mature trees put forward by two Perth councils, and instead develop its own urban greening strategy. ⌘ Read more
Calls for better safety regulations as hydrofoil riders head further offshore
An extensive marine search for what was mistakenly thought to be two missing paddleboarders on the New South Wales Mid North Coast has sparked calls for greater safety protocols around the emerging water sport of hydrofoiling. ⌘ Read more
What does the supermarket chain Coles and the CIA have in common?**
Coles plans to deploy data company Palantir's tools across more than 840 supermarkets to cut costs and "redefine how we think about our workforce". At a time of increased food insecurity, Australians should question if this is the right direction, writes Luke Munn. ⌘ Read more
Usher hints at who he'll invite to join him on the Super Bowl half-time show stage
Usher has worked with many stars throughout his career and has hinted at who he might share the Super Bowl LVIII half-time show stage with. ⌘ Read more
'It's a bleak day': Operator of Tennant Creek mine enters voluntary administration
Elmore, the mining company that runs the Peko iron ore and gold mine in Tennant Creek, reported a loss of almost $24 million last financial year. It has told the ASX it is "insolvent or likely to become insolvent at some future time". ⌘ Read more
Four teenagers found guilty of murdering 16-year-old Declan Cutler in Melbourne youth gang attack
A judge has found four teenagers guilty of the stabbing murder of 16-year-old Declan Cutler outside a party in the Melbourne suburb of Reservoir in March 2022. ⌘ Read more
When is Lunar New Year 2024 and where can I join celebrations?**
Lunar New Year represents a fresh start for many Asian countries and their diaspora communities where some recognise 2024 as the Year of the Dragon. Here's what celebrations are about and where you can join in the fun across Australia. ⌘ Read more
Could prison book clubs help combat Australia's domestic violence crisis?**
A book teaching men to heal from their trauma will be given to domestic violence perpetrators in Australian prisons in an effort to lower rates of reoffending. ⌘ Read more
WA farmers at odds over potential for wind turbines on prime agricultural land
State-owned energy provider Synergy is looking at setting up a wind farm south-east of Margaret River, and is reaching out to landholders to put turbines on their properties. ⌘ Read more
Michael Neser recalled to Test squad for Australia's tour of New Zealand
Bowling all-rounder Michael Neser is recalled to Australia's Test squad as Pat Cummins's team embarks on a red-ball tour of New Zealand for the first time in eight years. ⌘ Read more
Man arrested over death of woman found unconscious in Adelaide home
A man will face court charged with a drug offence over the death of a woman who was found unconscious in Adelaide's north-east where emergency services were called after reports of an overdose. ⌘ Read more
How to read (and watch) more without turning it into a chore
Avid culture consumers Brodie Lancaster and Alexei Toliopoulos share their tips on reading and watching more, without losing sight of enjoyment. ⌘ Read more
Increased proportion of NT government spending left the territory last year, data shows
The Buy Local Plan is designed to ensure the largest proportion of NT government spending goes to local businesses. Data shows that objective is not being met. ⌘ Read more
When scans showed Peter's bones were being eaten away, his 'life was turned upside down'
Welding inspector Peter Robson visited his doctor for a routine check-up. He never imagined the results would reveal an aggressive blood cancer that would change his life forever. ⌘ Read more
King Charles doing 'extremely well', Queen Camilla tells wellwishers
Speaking to a wellwisher at a charity concert at Salisbury Cathedral in southern England, the Queen says Charles was touched by the messages of support from the public. ⌘ Read more
Weekly news quiz: An eventful Grammys, King Charles's diagnosis and a Matilda comes out of retirement
It's time to test your knowledge about the news of the week. ⌘ Read more
They may look like simple security cameras, but these devices are tracking meteors
Western Australia's role in an international network studying meteors expands with amateur astronomers and community groups hosting new camera equipment in regional towns. ⌘ Read more
Children held in adult prison swelter through Perth heatwave without air conditioning in cells
Some of Western Australia's most vulnerable teenagers are sweltering through Perth's heatwave without air conditioning in a converted adult prison unit. ⌘ Read more
US Supreme Court to decide if Donald Trump is eligible to run for president?**
America's top court weighs Donald Trump's presidential eligibility in a constitutional test legal experts describe as one of the most consequential cases the US has seen in decades. Here's what you need to know. ⌘ Read more
We fact checked Anthony Albanese on his overseas travel compared to Scott Morrison's. Here's what we found
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he travelled overseas less than Scott Morrison during his first 12 months in the top job. RMIT ABC Fact Check runs the numbers. ⌘ Read more
Woody Harrelson plays a pro-life protester in this new right to die, coming-of-age film
Suncoast is a semi-autobiographical story from director/writer Laura Chinn but the juxtaposition of a coming-of-age tale with the right-to-die debate feels uneasy. ⌘ Read more
Is the Australian dream even further out of reach for people with a disability?**
After losing his sight at the age of six, Ben Gritt's goal of owning his own home always felt out of reach. He's not alone. ⌘ Read more
Live: RBA Governor to face questioning after leaving interest rates on hold, local market to open lower
RBA Governor Michele Bullock will face three hours of questioning in Canberra after leaving rates on hold earlier this week, while the ASX is set to open lower after a weaker session on Wall Street. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Aussies win relay gold at world titles after thrilling finish
Australia claims its first swimming gold medal at the World Aquatic Championships in Doha, clinching a nail-biting win in the 4x1500m mixed open-water event. ⌘ Read more
Poor planning led to out-of-control prescribed burn that damaged WA wilderness retreat, report finds
A review obtained by the ABC finds preparation for the 2020 burn in the Kimberley was "underpinned by plans produced by a division based in Perth" and contained information irrelevant to the local landscape. ⌘ Read more
President Joe Biden took information about the US's war in Afghanistan, classified documents probe reveals
The newly released reported details Mr Biden will not face criminal charges for taking the classified documents. ⌘ Read more
Man's body found in the Murrumbidgee River near Canberra
The 23-year-old man failed to resurface from the water yesterday evening. ⌘ Read more
Home break-ins and car thefts in Bendigo suburb mostly opportunistic, police tell concerned residents
Officers seek to reassure frightened residents at a public meeting in Bendigo that police have enough resources to deal with a rise in home and car break-ins, warning that while it is a person's right to defend themselves in a home invasion, they cannot use "unreasonable" force. ⌘ Read more
Why Russian President Vladimir Putin and Tucker Carlson need each other right now
No-one should be surprised Vladimir Putin and Tucker Carlson have agreed to speak to each other — today's chat is beneficial for both the long-time Russian autocrat, and the dumped Fox News host. ⌘ Read more
Will corporate Australia cash in this reporting season or be weighed down by the cost of doing business?**
Australia's publicly listed companies are opening their books, but higher interest rates, moderating inflation and a slowing economy has analysts forecasting modest half-year results for big business. ⌘ Read more
Identical twin sisters give birth to 'half-siblings' within minutes in same hospital
When Sunshine Coast mum Nicole Baillie started having contractions, her sister Renee came over mind her daughter — then, Renee's waters broke too. ⌘ Read more
Everyone is in furious agreement — the Gabba plan is dead
Consensus is a rare thing in politics, but all sides agree the Gabba won't fly as an Olympic venue. So is it time to declare the project dead and buried? ⌘ Read more
Funding boost for lethal Ghost Bat drone project as ADF examines more uncrewed technology
A locally designed combat drone will receive a significant funding boost as the Australian Defence Force works to catch up with rapid advances in lethal unmanned technology across the world. ⌘ Read more
Canberra landlord's attempted 'excessive' rental increase rejected by ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal
Empire Global Developments, which owns the entirety of the complex where the property is located, attempted to introduce a 20 per cent rent increase on their tenant, which the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal rejected. ⌘ Read more
'Urgent changes': Ukraine's Zelenskyy sacks military chief as cracks appear after failed counteroffensive
Valerii Zaluzhnyi had been popular with soldiers and civilians, but the country's president on Thursday said its military needed a new strategy to combat Russia's invasion, which has lasted almost two years. ⌘ Read more
Farmers vow to lock their gates against 'once-in-a-generation' power project
Some are cheering the extra income from a proposed renewable energy transmission line, while others are vowing to lock their gates against electricity provider Transgrid. ⌘ Read more
Can the Albanese government show muscle in Indigenous policy? One test is coming next week
When the government presents its latest implementation plan for Closing the Gap on Tuesday, it will test its ability to produce policy muscle in Indigenous affairs, writes Michelle Grattan. ⌘ Read more
The pursuit of her dream put Adiba's life at risk. But she's not giving up
Former members of the Afghan National Women's team who fled the Taliban are now playing in exile in Melbourne. But they're still fighting for recognition on the world stage. ⌘ Read more
Cilla's work bestie offered support after her third baby. She just happened to be a Muster Dog
Cilla Pershouse admits she "lost her sense of self" after the birth of her third child, but help came in the unexpected form of a new colleague at her farm - a border collie puppy named Ash Barky. ⌘ Read more
Elections in 2024 will test democracy like never before, as almost half the world goes to polls
Countries with a combined population of more than three and a half billion people will head to the polls in 2024 to participate in presidential, legislative and parliamentary elections. So could this be the greatest test of democracy? ⌘ Read more
Maree and 18 others are banned from 12 per cent of Tasmania's land mass. They say it's unconstitutional
Tasmania's native forestry estate covers 812,000 hectares, including walking and biking trails, but 19 people have been given indefinite bans from entering any of it. The move is facing a constitutional challenge. ⌘ Read more
Iceland volcano erupts, spewing lava and hitting roads
A volcano erupts for the third time since December, pumping lava 80 metres into the air in the Reykjanes peninsula. ⌘ Read more
Paris Olympic and Paralympic medallists to take home a piece of the Eiffel Tower
Five months from the opening of the Paris Games, organisers unveil the design of the medals for successful athletes at the Olympics and Paralympics — containing a piece of the most famous French landmark in every one. ⌘ Read more
Government to pay out customers after failed insurer made millions off Centrelink payments
Thousands of Australians who collectively lost millions of dollars to failed funeral insurer Youpla could now get some of their money back, under a newly announced government scheme. ⌘ Read more
Wong admits Australia does not yet have all evidence of Israel's UNRWA allegations
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has sought further evidence that UN aid staff were involved in the Hamas terror attacks of October 7, admitting she does not yet have all the evidence to hand. ⌘ Read more
Doctor found not guilty of raping woman met on Christian dating site
Yohannes Abate Faris, 45, is found not guilty of five counts of raping a woman at his Maroochydore unit in March 2022, with the court accepting a majority verdict for one of the charges. ⌘ Read more
Rabbitohs lose Campbell Graham for up to six months with injury
South Sydney centre Campbell Graham will spend up to six months on the sidelines after having surgery to address a lingering sternum injury. ⌘ Read more
More than 40 per cent of adults in NSW prisons have not been convicted of a crime, new figures reveal
Newly released figures highlight a record-number of people in New South Wales prisons are being held on remand as they wait for their cases to be heard in court. ⌘ Read more
Dunstan voters prepare for March by-election triggered by former premier's departure
More than 27,000 voters in the marginal inner Adelaide electorate of Dunstan will head to the polls in March to elect a new MP following former premier Steven Marshall's resignation. ⌘ Read more
Concerns for outback students' mental health as mould infestation disrupts start to school year
A mould infestation at a Broken Hill high school is so severe the NSW Department of Education has declared it too dangerous for students to return, forcing them to start term one scattered around different campuses. ⌘ Read more
South Australian star left bloodied after copping slog to the face in one-day loss
Henry Hunt was out for five in the third over, left the ground early after copping a ball to the face, and his Redbacks lost to Victoria at Junction Oval. ⌘ Read more
Union boss John Setka set to retire from CFMEU
Controversial construction union boss John Setka announces he will retire from the role by the end of 2024. ⌘ Read more
Sydney motorist ordered to surrender number plates that appear to reference Hamas attack
NSW Premier Chris Minns says the 'OCT7TH' number plates spotted on a white ute are "disgusting" and were issued in error. ⌘ Read more
Four public servants found to have breached APS Code of Conduct over Robodebt
Four current or former public servants have breached the Australian Public Service code of conduct in relation to the Robodebt scheme, according to the preliminary findings of an independent investigation. ⌘ Read more
Broome prison escapee who walked through unlocked door given additional four months' jail
Warrick Walkerbear, who is serving time for the manslaughter of his partner, Ms Waterloo, led police on a three-day manhunt after escaping Broome Regional Prison in 2021. ⌘ Read more
'My word is my bond' and other one liners that seemed like a good idea at the time
The prime minister, obviously, is now wagering that people won't mind him breaking a promise if it lands them some extra cash in their pockets, write Annabel Crabb and Brett Worthington. ⌘ Read more
Prigozhin is dead but Putin is replacing Wagner group in Africa with his own corps
The Wagner group was infamous for doing Russia's bidding across Africa but now a new organisation loyal to Vladimir Putin is infiltrating the region's coup belt. ⌘ Read more
Parents who allegedly killed their child by denying her medical treatment appear in Queensland court
The Mackay parents, accused of murdering their two-year-old daughter by denying her medical treatment, also allegedly failed to register her birth, a court has heard. ⌘ Read more
'I cop everything': A mother's long, fraught wait to help quell her daughter's meltdowns
A South Australian woman says she has been on a waiting list for occupational therapy for her autistic daughter since 2022 — and that living in a regional town makes accessing services all the more difficult. ⌘ Read more
Cocaine trafficking charges against Adelaide grandmother dropped
An Adelaide grandmother charged with attempting to traffic cocaine, worth millions of dollars, has had her charges dropped. ⌘ Read more
Teen who assaulted jail staff amid 24 hour cell lockdowns 'failed by system', judge says
A 17-year-old who repeatedly assaulted jail staff after being unlawfully locked in his cell for 24-hour periods had not received adequate care from the justice system, a judge finds as he is jailed for a further 12 months. ⌘ Read more
Council to reconsider location of controversial Harry Potter Forbidden Forest Experience
Mornington Peninsula Shire will re-evaluate holding an event at The Briars nature reserve in Mount Martha after community backlash. ⌘ Read more
UQ medical lecturer dismissed over sexual misconduct allegations
A highly respected university lecturer and doctor who received thousands in research grants has been dismissed over allegations of sexual misconduct. ⌘ Read more
Top End communities cut off by flooding for weeks 'disgusted' by lack of government support
Residents in Timber Creek and Bulla say "the food wasn't coming" during their recent three-week isolation. Things got so bad, neighbours chartered their own helicopter for a food run, and a cattle station donated a freshly killed carcass. ⌘ Read more
Kurtley Beale's barrister says accuser 'manipulative' and turned herself into 'victim'
Kurtley Beale's barrister in her closing argument to the jury says her client's accuser made a "false" allegation of sexual assault. ⌘ Read more
Former Olympic boxer to walk free after drug trafficking guilty plea
Michael Katsidis, 43, achieved global fame in 2007 when he was declared champion of the world in his sport. He will walk free from custody after serving nearly two years in jail. ⌘ Read more
Netflix star Matt Wright and company Helibrook accused of falsifying flight records
The NT workplace safety watchdog accuses Matt Wright of interfering with flight record data following a crash that killed his Netflix co-star Chris "Willow" Wilson in 2022. ⌘ Read more
Melbourne man charged with murder of baby boy in Werribee
A 29-year-old Hillside man will face court today charged with the murder of an infant in Melbourne's south-west last month. ⌘ Read more
New Zealand PM scraps target of reducing prison population by 30 per cent
The scrapping of the prison population reduction target is part of the coalition government's 100-day plan. ⌘ Read more
WA Health Minister calls for federal help after closure of mental health clinic less than a year after it opened
Amber-Jade Sanderson says private health insurers and the federal government need to help improve coverage for mental health care after a Perth clinic closed because it was not financially viable. ⌘ Read more
January heat breaks temperature record for the planet, weather data reveals
Global temperatures through January have been the hottest on record, extending the run of unprecedented temperatures to eight months. For Australia, it's the third hottest January on record. ⌘ Read more
China opens Antarctic research station due south of Australia, begins operations for the first time
China opens its fifth Antarctic research station, starting operations in an outpost due south of Australia and New Zealand for the first time. ⌘ Read more
Police return to former Bishop of Broome's home over child sexual abuse allegations
Child abuse investigators are scouring the home of former bishop Christopher Saunders for the second time in a month, as part of a long-running inquiry into sexual assault allegations made by young men. ⌘ Read more
In the bush and online, Ballarat is rallying to find missing mother Samantha Murphy
The family and friends of Ballarat woman Samantha Murphy say they've been touched by the way the community has united to search for the 51-year-old, who disappeared during a Sunday morning jog. ⌘ Read more
NRL-bound Wallabies star Mark Nawaqanitawase begins his long goodbye to rugby union
Questions about his move to rugby league will follow Mark Nawaqanitawase all through his final season in rugby but there's only one answer that really matters when it comes to his high-profile switch. ⌘ Read more
The son of our new Children's Laureate hated reading. She wants to help every kid find the love for it
Billie B Brown author and new Australian Children's Laureate Sally Rippin reveals the secret behind her success. ⌘ Read more
Police investigating suspected cocaine package washed up on WA beach
A member of the public found the package which was wrapped in plastic and covered in shells and barnacles. ⌘ Read more
Wong speaks with UNRWA after reports emerge questioning Israel's claims its staff are involved with Hamas
The foreign minister says she has spoken with the United Nations aid agency in Gaza as new reports emerge questioning Israel's claims that its staff were involved in the October 7 terrorist attacks. ⌘ Read more
At 42 years old, Lauren Jackson is ready to do whatever it takes to lead the Opals to another Olympics
Opals legend Lauren Jackson is banging on the door of a fifth Olympic campaign, 12 years after her fourth and having recovered from a partial achilles tear last year. ⌘ Read more
US drone strike kills high-ranking militia leader linked to attacks on American troops
A US drone strike in Iraq's capital has killed a high-ranking commander of the Kataib Hezbollah militant group who is responsible for "directly planning and participating in attacks" on American troops in the region, the US military says. ⌘ Read more
Woman faces up to seven years' jail for hindering investigation of crash that killed mother and three boys
Wendy Elizabeth Chattaway has pleaded guilty to some charges related to the fatal crash in southern NSW last year, but had a predatory driving charge dropped. ⌘ Read more
Chilean ex-president drowns after helicopter he was piloting crashes into lake
Sebastian Piñera dies from drowning after his helicopter crashes into a lake, plunging the country he led for two terms into mourning ⌘ Read more
Boy, 11, charged after 69yo man bashed outside his Perth home, left injured in street
Police appeal for help to locate the other members of a group who allegedly assaulted a 69-year-old man after he caught them throwing rocks at a neighbour's house in Bentley. ⌘ Read more
Saturn's 'Death Star' moon may have a hidden ocean under its crust, scientists say
It's 2,000 times smaller than Earth's Moon, but astronomers say Mimas is one of five moons in our solar system which might be able to support life. ⌘ Read more
Tasmania edges closer to early election as independent MP John Tucker rejects 'extreme' deal
A Tasmanian state election could be imminent as an independent MP whose vote props up the minority Liberal government announces he cannot work under "extreme" terms forced upon him by the premier. ⌘ Read more
US special council finishes probe into Joe Biden's potential mishandling of classified documents
The yearlong investigation focused on the improper retention of classified documents by the US president from his time as a senator and as vice-president. ⌘ Read more
This community fears if their only shop closes, it may 'kill off' the village. They have only four months to save it
Residents of a northern NSW village are raising $500,000 to save their community's central meeting place. ⌘ Read more
Hilary was one of the 'star girls' of the Australian military. But like many women, she has been largely forgotten — until now
Photojournalist Carla Edwards has spent 14 months collecting stories about women in the Australian military to shine a light on their contributions during conflict and wartime. ⌘ Read more
Police investigate woman's death after body discovered in Tweed home
Police say a 25-year-old man has been taken to hospital under police guard for treatment. ⌘ Read more
Under a sweltering WA summer could these hexagonal discs save the drinking water of towns?**
In its latest effort to shore-up supply, Water Corporation is adding thousands of plastic hexagons to dams to stop drinking water from being lost to evaporation. ⌘ Read more
'There's so much beauty, and so much magic': How this Dance Life star embraced her gender identity
One of the stars of Prime Video's docuseries Dance Life is non-binary dancer Archer, who is creating her own space in the gendered world of dance. ⌘ Read more
Gumtree has a 'make an offer' option on property ads. The NSW tenants' union says this breaches rent bidding laws
The tenants' union says the practice remains rife in the tight rental market despite efforts to crack down on it. ⌘ Read more
Tasmania has one of the worst rates of year 12 attainment in the country — and it's sliding further
Almost 10 years ago, the Liberal Party came to power in Tasmania with a promise to start extending high schools to year 12. But figures show that in the time since, the year 12 attainment rate has barely shifted. ⌘ Read more
Tree that killed 22yo woman in Adelaide parklands 'snapped at base', MFS says
Investigations are ongoing into yesterday's horrific incident in which a young woman was hit and killed by a huge branch in Adelaide's parklands, and one of the first responders estimates the tree could have weighed between 8 and 10 tonnes. ⌘ Read more
Prince William takes on first public duties since king's cancer diagnosis as Prince Harry flies home
The royal has thanked the public for their well wishes following his father's, King Charles III, cancer diagnosis as he returns to public duty. ⌘ Read more
Jehovah's Witness elder called out for providing court character reference for child abuser
Child sex abuse survivor Kezia Whitton says she was shocked to learn an elder from her former church had provided a character reference for her abuser. But the religious leader is defending his actions. ⌘ Read more