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From Lana Del Rey to Sally Rooney, why are millennial women so miserable?**
Does the sad girl novel map the emotional landscape of a generation or the malaise of the privileged classes? ⌘ Read more
Aussies win second diving gold medal at World Aquatics Championships
Maddison Keeney and Domonic Bedggood win the mixed 3m springboard gold in Doha, as Australia achieves its best performance in the diving program in World Aquatics Championships history. ⌘ Read more
Two men, one ladder, and 50 seconds — that's all it took to steal one of the most famous paintings in history
A robber's thank you card, a lengthy sting operation and a professional footballer turned art thief — here's how the theft of Edvard Munch's The Scream captivated the world. ⌘ Read more
What time does the Super Bowl start tomorrow morning?**
Here's a quick catch up on what you need to know if you're planning on watching the big game. ⌘ Read more
Hard Quiz: It's time to flex your trivia muscle. Have you got what it takes?**
Oh, you're back? Something to prove after last week's effort? Let's see what you've got. ⌘ Read more
Why Prabowo Subianto's third attempt to become Indonesia's president could seal the deal
After vying for Indonesia's top office for more than a decade, Prabowo Subianto is finally eyeing victory at this week's presidential election. ⌘ Read more
Why Taylor Swift could be 'the Achilles heel' for Donald Trump in the 2024 election
Taylor Swift is at the centre of a far-right conspiracy theory that claims the singer is part of an elaborate plot to rig football games and deliver Joe Biden the presidency. Here's how it unfolded. ⌘ Read more
From thieves in the night to $100k losses: The 'insane' keg theft saga that's left pubs and breweries baffled
Kegs are being stolen in their hundreds every week from brewers, pubs and bars, costing independent businesses dearly. Thieves are operating in the dead of night and in some cases removing tracking devices from kegs, leading to speculation over who is responsible. ⌘ Read more
Morrison denies having a problem with women, putting criticism down to 'clumsy' language
Scott Morrison appointed more women to his cabinet than any Australian prime minister before him. Yet his prime ministership was dogged by the perception that he and the Coalition had a problem with women. ⌘ Read more
There's a flaw in the royal 'keep calm and carry on' credo
While it is wholly inappropriate to engage in wild conjecture about King Charles' private health matters, it's a singular job with pre-determined stand-ins so it's surely important to consider what will happen next, writes Juliet Rieden. ⌘ Read more
'Robodebt of medicine': Patients are catching COVID and dying in hospitals, doctors say
Hospitals have become a strange new battleground in the fight against COVID, with doctors and public health experts concerned that too many patients are catching the virus — and an alarming number are dying — as a result of inadequate infection control. ⌘ Read more
Greta Thunberg joins banned French anti-motorway protest, week after UK court case is thrown out
The Swedish climate activist joined the protest in southern France which took place despite authorities placing a ban due to "risks of serious harm to public order". ⌘ Read more
Body of Gaza girl, ambulance team trapped under Israeli fire found after 12 days
Relatives have found the body of a 6-year-old Palestinian girl along with the bodies of five of her family members and two ambulance workers who had gone to save her. ⌘ Read more
Australia bounces back with rain-affected win over South Africa in decisive third ODI
Australia seals victory in the best-of-three one-day international series against South Africa, avenging its upset loss in match two with a rain-affected 110-run triumph at North Sydney Oval. ⌘ Read more
Here are the main winners from the AACTA Awards, with Margot Robbie recognised as trailblazer, Talk to Me and The Newsreader win big
Here are the 2024 AACTA Awards winners, where Talk To Me, The Newsreader and Deadloch have dominated. ⌘ Read more
NSW bureaucrat suspended with pay pending corruption investigation into Sydney property deal
The senior planning department official purchased a property in the upper north shore suburb of Gordon within one of the government's planned Transport Oriented Development Zones before the policy was made public last year. ⌘ Read more
Former WA Liberal Party leader David Honey loses preselection battle for Cottesloe
Property council chief Sandra Brewer wins the preselection battle for the Liberal heartland seat of Cottesloe, defeating former WA Liberal Party leader David Honey. ⌘ Read more
Australia's anti-doping chief issues grave warning over 'grossly irresponsible' Enhanced Games
Australian sport's anti-doping chief slams an Olympic-style event with no drug testing as "grossly irresponsible" and warns of severe ramifications for athletes taking part. ⌘ Read more
Police declare crime scene after body reportedly found in vehicle at Mackay beach
Emergency services were called to Harbour Beach in Mackay shortly after 1pm following reports of a body being found in a car. ⌘ Read more
Brand new car rolls through beachside home after driver reportedly forgets handbrake
Police say the car was unattended when it rolled downhill through a house south of Adelaide, before exiting out the other side, off the balcony, and landing in the front yard. ⌘ Read more
Town's decade-long labour of love restores 131-year-old butter factory to former glory in SA
Thousands of donated hours, countless sausage sizzles and a donation to assuage a former scout's conscience over a stolen cheese wheel, have breathed new life into this historic South Australian butter factory. ⌘ Read more
Man dies after crop duster crashes in western New South Wales
A man has died after the crop dusting aircraft he was in crashed into a paddock near Bourke in western New South Wales. ⌘ Read more
Factory fire that caused toxic smoke clouds may impact farmers ahead of seeding season, industry head warns
There are concerns a blaze which destroyed parts of an agricultural supplies warehouse may stretch fertiliser and chemical supplies thin for farmers across Western Australia ahead of the seeding season. ⌘ Read more
Woman, 26, charged with attempted murder after three-month-old found with reported stab wound
A 26-year-old woman has been charged with attempted murder, after a three-month-old baby was found with what police say appeared to be a stab wound to the abdomen. ⌘ Read more
A boy takes his first arduous steps on prosthetic legs after Türkiye's earthquake
Teenager Mehmet Koc lost his legs in last year's Turkish earthquake. Now he and his father are rebuilding their lives, far from home in London. ⌘ Read more
All the stylish looks at Australia's night of nights, the 2024 AACTA Awards
The best and brightest of Australian film and television grace the red carpet for the 2024 AACTA Awards on the Gold Coast. ⌘ Read more
Tasmanian Labor takes back control of its affairs ahead of predicted early poll
The Tasmanian ALP branch was placed under national control in mid-2022, following a year of internal division and a state election campaign marred by infighting. With expectations high that Tasmanians will go to the polls as early as next month, Labor's national executive has voted to end its administration of the state branch. ⌘ Read more
How McEvoy's revolutionary training plan sets up World Championship charge
Barely a year ago Cameron McEvoy was done with the swimming. However, the 29-year-old is now a world champion with ambitions to race at Brisbane's 2032 Games. ⌘ Read more
Red versus blue: Why the right gum tree matters in a healthy wetland
Most of the 1,000 different eucalyptus tree varieties are native to Australia but not all belong in a pristine wetland. ⌘ Read more
Why can't you take makeup or sunscreen off with plain water?**
Micellar water can be found in bathroom cabinets all over the world and many swear by it as part of their skin care regime. It's a very effective make-up remover — here's the science behind why. ⌘ Read more
Fears that water utility's plans to fix creek banks will 'wipe out' platypus habitat
A court has ordered Sydney Water to repair eroded banks of a Penrith creek, but a possible fix has alarmed conservationists. ⌘ Read more
Outdoor life comes at a price for farmers as they face a greater risk of skin cancer
Living your best outdoor life could be putting you at risk of the "national cancer", health workers warn. Here's why annual checks should be part of everybody's beauty routine. ⌘ Read more
How a baseballer from a multi-billion-dollar franchise ended up pitching in the outback
In spring in the northern hemisphere, Blake Whitney trains alongside the best baseballers in the world but in the off-season he's just another player in Alice Springs. ⌘ Read more
Family calls for justice, explanation of how their brother died in police custody
Police body cam played in court, showing the final moments Mr George was seen alive as he was led to a watch house cell. More than an hour later police checked on him and found his body. ⌘ Read more
Council in dispute with oil and gas giant Chevron over plans to decommission oil rig off WA coast
The Shire of Ashburton is evaluating legal options against two companies as Chevron Australia seeks to push ahead with dismantling the aging Thevenard Island infrastructure. ⌘ Read more
Faith, family and footy obsession behind PNG players' drive to find rugby league glory in Australia
They grew up playing footy in cow paddocks at home, where "rugby league is a religion". Now, these young men are preparing to grace footy fields in Australia, hoping to one day represent their country. ⌘ Read more
Two dead, three survivors after jet attempts emergency landing, bursts into flames on US highway
After reporting a loss of power to both engines, a pilot skids a small jet across a Florida highway before it bursts into flames. ⌘ Read more
After years helping her kids build with Lego, Wendy decided to make her own creation
Wendy Coppola wanted a large artwork for her blank wall, so she made one herself out of Lego. ⌘ Read more
Two men charged over alleged kidnapping and torture of woman in Brisbane's south face court
Queensland police allege a 43-year-old woman was taken from a property in Doolandella on Friday afternoon by a group of men and assaulted, before being driven to Forest Lake. ⌘ Read more
Postecoglou pleads with authorities to leave laws alone, says blue card will 'destroy' football
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou joins other Premier League managers in slamming suggestions football needs a sin bin and blue card as being a backwards step in the sport's development. ⌘ Read more
London 'corrosive substance' attacker may have died after vanishing into River Thames, police say
Authorities say the chances of Abdul Ezedi surviving after disappearing on London's Chelsea Bridge are "extremely remote". ⌘ Read more
Search crews called off as bushland hunt for missing Ballarat woman winds back
Police confirm crews have been called off in the bushland search on Ballarat's south-eastern fringe where the 51-year-old mother-of-three was believed to have disappeared on Sunday. ⌘ Read more
Sixty years have passed, but the emotional scars remain for the survivors of the HMAS Voyager disaster
As survivors mark the grim anniversary of the accident that claimed 82 lives, they describe the lasting impacts and invaluable camaraderie that has helped them come to terms with what they experienced. ⌘ Read more
Mystery continues to surround stabbing murder of Melbourne mother in her home, 40 years on
Nanette Ellis's family have been searching for answers for 40 years after she was murdered in her Victorian home. ⌘ Read more
Father and son hip-hop artists spread message of hope
Award-winning Perth musician Flewnt is touring regional Western Australia with his 11-year-old son — and fellow hip-hop artist — Inkabee. Their message for young people? Chase your dreams. ⌘ Read more
Mystery of floating photos solved as precious memories come flooding back to esky owner
A unique stash of historic photos that floated 60 kilometres on floodwaters from a far north Queensland town down the rugged Barron River to the coast is reunited with its owner. ⌘ Read more
Here's everything you need to know about today's AACTA Awards
It's been billed as Australia's answer to the Golden Globes — or even the Oscars, depending on who you ask — and the stars are gathering for the ceremony on the Gold Coast. ⌘ Read more
Ukraine's new military chief signals a tougher approach against Russia amid mounting problems
Colonel General Oleksandr Syrskyi says he wants "clear and detailed planning", including improvements on the front lines and the harnessing of new technology in Ukraine's war against Russian invaders. ⌘ Read more
Wind power taking off in Western Australia's mining heartland
The state's resource-rich Goldfields region has been windswept amid the global push towards renewable energy, with billions in mining investment driving the development of six wind farms. ⌘ Read more
Science teacher swaps beakers for berkshires and takes up life as a pig farmer
After decades of teaching high school science, Mr Cox decided to drop a couple of days at his local school and instead turn his hand to free-range pig farming. ⌘ Read more
Police probe into home invasion in same south-east Queensland suburb where grandmother killed was 'entirely unsatisfactory,' judge found
The "unsatisfactory" investigation into the 2021 home invasion contributed to the suspect being found not guilty, according to the judge's decision handed down last year. ⌘ Read more
Snake catchers are helping change long-held attitudes against the reptiles
Snake catcher Michael Gibson is hopeful Australians have been shifting away from fearing and killing snakes to valuing their role in the ecosystem. ⌘ Read more
The natural air conditioner — how a sea breeze keeps hot air away from the coast
More than 85 per cent of Australians live within 50 kilometres of the ocean, but the variation in weather across any slice of this narrow coastal band is substantial. ⌘ Read more
Sydney mayor vying for Scott Morrison's seat denies foul-mouthed rant at council staff
Carmelo Pesce, the ambitious Sutherland Shire mayor hoping to succeed Scott Morrison, has been the subject of a number of complaints from within council over allegations he used foul language towards staff. ⌘ Read more
How a Melbourne artist re-imagined a 2,000-year-old Chinese tradition
From a Melbourne library, Beijing-born artist Jenny Zhe Chang is inviting visitors to immerse themselves in Chinese New Year values of reflection, kindness and humility. ⌘ Read more
Endometriosis patient 'screaming' in pain left in the waiting room with a pamphlet on drug addiction
Lianne Williams is one of the many women with endometriosis who has had to fight to have medical professionals take her symptoms seriously. Clinics dedicated to treating the condition are becoming more common, but are they working? ⌘ Read more
Could the horror of King Charles' cancer diagnosis heal his rift with Prince Harry?**
If the horror diagnosis of cancer can bring any good at all, then surely it is the moment to act and heal the rift that most sears you, writes Virginia Trioli. ⌘ Read more
Solo female travellers hit the road, finding freedom and friendship in the outback
For women setting out by themselves to experience regional Australia, adventure is calling, along with growing confidence in going it alone. ⌘ Read more
'Why does it have to be this hard?': Here are your rights when it comes to quitting the gym
Experts warn that gym memberships can be tricky to cancel, but there are ways to ensure you're treated fairly. ⌘ Read more
The ACT's budget is in the red, but government spending reveals a lot about priorities as polling day approaches
Chief Minister Andrew Barr says the territory budget's deficit increased 75 per cent due in part to a revenue shortfall from GST and payroll tax, but government spending has also increased — and drawn criticism from the Canberra Liberals. ⌘ Read more
Were you a Saddle Club kid? Good news: the horse girl is having a resurgence
We catch up with mixed-species Berlin DJ HorsegiirL and the Saddle Club's Keenan Macwilliam to chat the birth, death, and subsequent rebirth of horse girldom. ⌘ Read more
Netanyahu tells army to plan evacuation of Rafah, where some 1.5m Gazans have sought shelter, before attack
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he has ordered the military to prepare a plan to evacuate the population of Rafah ahead of an expected Israeli invasion of the southern Gaza town. ⌘ Read more
Nawaz Sharif declares victory in Pakistan's election, despite failing to win a majority of seats
Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif declares victory in Pakistan's national election, but says he will talk to other groups to form a coalition government as his party had failed to win a clear majority on its own. ⌘ Read more
Young people are in a mental health crisis. The government admits it doesn't really know what to do about it
In the 12 months since Medicare-subsidised psychology sessions went from 20 back to 10, young Australians have suffered detrimental impacts to their mental health. ⌘ Read more
Concerns treaties will become 'political football' as Aboriginal advocates across the country call for action
How best to address inequality experienced by Indigenous people is again front and centre for politicians, after a long post-Voice referendum hiatus. ⌘ Read more
Russian-backed 'city' emerging from the jungle behind Bali's Eat Pray Love house
This patch of dirt was once a lush jungle that locals say was home to ancient spirits. Now, luxury villas, bars and restaurants are being built here instead to bring in foreign investors. ⌘ Read more
Inside the bushland where Ballarat mother Samantha Murphy often went running
Dozens of police, SES and townspeople have scoured this park near Ballarat over the past week. Here is what's known about where the missing 51-year-old is thought to have gone running. ⌘ Read more
'Lucky' tenant says public housing saved his life and countless more as questions raised over $10 billion fund
There are an estimated 175,000 households on social housing wait lists across Australia. Those caught by the safety net hope renewed government attention can help to ease the crisis. ⌘ Read more
What lives in your house? This Brisbane trio discovered more than 1,000 species in theirs
In 2020, at the height of COVID lockdown, three housemates decided to see how many animals lived in their house and backyard. What they found surprised them. ⌘ Read more
When you weren't looking, bad politics became cunningly clever politics
When bad politics became cunningly clever politics voters might put away for another day the question of Anthony Albanese breaking his word about tax cuts, writes Laura Tingle. ⌘ Read more
Acclaimed Japanese conductor Seiji Ozawa dies at age 88
The world-renowned Japanese orchestra conductor led the Boston Symphony Orchestra for nearly three decades, the longest tenure in its history. ⌘ Read more
Prince Harry settles lawsuit against Mirror Group Newspapers over phone hacking
Prince Harry's lawyer says the royal has settled the remainder of his lawsuit against Mirror Group Newspapers over phone-hacking and other unlawful acts. ⌘ Read more
Penny Wong delivers Indian Ocean strategy speech, urges China to be more transparent amid military build-up
In a high-profile speech laying out Australia's Indian Ocean strategy, the foreign minister warned against political interference and economic coercion, urging China to be more transparent about its military build-up. ⌘ Read more
Big Warner knock in landmark T20I sets up Aussie win in Hobart
Australia's David Warner marks his 100th T20 International with a brilliant 70, as the West Indies fall short of running down a record chase in Hobart to lose the first game of the series. ⌘ Read more
Melbourne bridge cordoned off after police shooting in city centre
A man has been shot near a busy Melbourne train station as police were responding to an unrelated incident on Friday evening. ⌘ Read more
India is a patchwork of religions, cultures, and laws, but the the government's new civil code looks to simplify all that
The new civil code requires unmarried couples to register their relationships and bans polygamy, which some Indians say invades their privacy and erodes their religious freedoms. ⌘ Read more
Man accused of administering drugs to partner faces court following her death
The Elizabeth Magistrates Court hears Ethan Ross allegedly administered over-the-counter drug naloxone and methamphetamine to Amy Bowden to try and reverse the effects of a heroin overdose. ⌘ Read more
Youth fighting assault charges in Don Dale seeks to scrap evidence, alleging unlawful deprivation of food and lockdowns
The teenager's lawyer has argued that evidence including CCTV footage, allegedly showing him punching the guards and throwing urine on them, should be excluded from the case on the grounds that it was "unlawfully obtained". ⌘ Read more
Man charged with child sex offences after allegedly leading girl from street in WA's far north
The 27-year-old man is alleged to have approached the young girl who had wandered from her house in Derby before taking her to an undisclosed location. ⌘ Read more
RBA governor Michele Bullock says she doesn't agree with IMF that Australia needs higher interest rates
RBA governor Michele Bullock says Australia doesn't need higher interest rates right now, despite calls from IMF and OECD. ⌘ Read more
Authorities working to find children potentially exposed to deadly bat-borne virus
The children were seen playing with a flying fox at Queens Park last Saturday. ⌘ Read more
Embattled Aboriginal law firm insists full services will resume, amid funding concerns
After months of turmoil that have sparked concerns for its funding, the board of NAAJA has defended itself amid suggestions the organisation is unable to do its job. ⌘ Read more
Toxic smoke warning after fire in Perth's heavy industrial area
Authorities have issued a warning over toxic smoke from a fire burning in Kwinana Beach. ⌘ Read more
Former immigration detainee befriended alleged Adelaide motel sexual assault victim, court documents reveal
Court documents reveal Aliyawar Yawari, who is accused of indecently assaulting a woman at a motel in Adelaide's north after being released from immigration detention, befriended the alleged victim. ⌘ Read more
Former NBL basketballer Tiny Pinder admits 'stupid mistakes' at 'violent' sexual assault court hearing
Former Perth Wildcats basketballer Tiny Pinder apologises to his victims at a sentencing hearing over his latest sexual assault convictions, as the court hears he has the cognitive capacity of a 14-year-old. WARNING: The story contains details that may distress some readers. ⌘ Read more
'Over the last seven weeks, I've had no income whatsoever'. Wait times for age pension claims causing stress
Adele McIntosh-Jackson first applied for the age pension in August last year but still hasn't had her claim approved and now unable to work, has no income at all. ⌘ Read more
Police allegedly bitten by woman, dog while responding to WA house fire
Two female officers are allegedly bitten by a woman, while another officer is allegedly attacked by a dog, as a home is engulfed in flames in South Hedland. ⌘ Read more
The Oscars will (finally) start awarding Best Casting, so here are five films that should have won
The Oscars have added a new category for the first time in more than two decades, with casting set to be honoured alongside acting, writing and directing. Here are five films we wish were honoured at the time. ⌘ Read more
Steelmaker and mining competitors unite on plan to fast track green iron production
BlueScope, Rio Tinto and BHP say Australia needs a commercially viable alternative to blast furnace steelmaking, but securing enough gas and green hydrogen will be a challenge. ⌘ Read more
'So, so sorry': Ex-Manly coach apologises to family of young player who died after training
The inquest into the death of Manly Sea Eagles player Keith Titmuss heard evidence from former coach Des Hasler who described the 20-year-old as a "beautiful boy". ⌘ Read more
No election called for Tasmania — with Liberal premier to consider demands of independents
Tasmania's Liberal premier says he won't be calling an election yet — and will take "the appropriate time" to consider the demands of the two ex-Liberals, turned independents, who have brought his government into minority rule. ⌘ Read more
NSW Premier announces land for 2022 Lismore flood survivors but it comes with another two-year wait
The first property to be developed under the Resilient Lands Program will not come onto the market until 2026, four years after devastating floods left thousands looking for somewhere safer to live. ⌘ Read more
Power board spot secured by prominent critic of coach Ken Hinkley
Ken Hinkley critic Warren Tredrea is appointed to Port Adelaide Football Club's board after narrowly beating Magpies legend Bruce Abernethy by just 199 votes. ⌘ Read more
With the fastest-growing rents in the country, buying homes proves an easier option for some in regional WA
New data reveals the astronomical prices people in country WA are paying just to keep a roof over their heads, as some residents say the cost of renting is now similar to having a mortgage. ⌘ Read more
Canberra prisoner tells court he would have been labelled a 'snitch' if he didn't take part in major riot
Detainee George George, 33, pleads guilty to arson over his involvement in starting a riot in Canberra's jail, which the court heard was sparked over COVID restrictions and because prisoners weren't given cigarettes or dessert. ⌘ Read more
A Putin challenger has been barred from Russia's election — here's who could still be in the running
An antiwar politician has been rejected as a candidate in Russia's presidential ballot as the country prepares to go the polls next month. ⌘ Read more
Consulting inquiry homes in on conflicts of interest in PwC investigation
Two former PwC partners on the Tax Practitioners Board did not recuse themselves from a meeting where the board's investigation of PwC was discussed, a Senate committee hears. ⌘ Read more
'Dog leg' past national institutions back on the table for Canberra's light rail extension
An updated planning document for the Canberra light rail's extension over Lake Burley Griffin to Woden has seen an off-again, on-again route option resurface. ⌘ Read more
Regulator takes power station to court over outage that left almost 500,000 homes without power
The Australian Energy Regulator alleges a Queensland coal-fired power station did not comply with its generator performance standards, causing an explosion leading to a major blackout. ⌘ Read more
NSW bureaucrat to be referred to corruption watchdog over Sydney property deal
A planning official is accused of purchasing a Sydney property in an area he knew would be re-zoned for higher density housing. ⌘ Read more