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Teens allegedly involved in luxury car pursuit in NSW on bail for similar offences
Police urge residents to lock their homes after several luxury cars were allegedly stolen on the NSW Central Coast ahead of a pursuit that ended in Sydney's west this morning. ⌘ Read more
What is the risk of wind turbine fires? And how dangerous can they be?**
A fire in a wind turbine that sent smoke billowing over the Mid North of South Australia has sparked worries that such a blaze could result in a bushfire on a hotter and windier day. ⌘ Read more
Israel frees two hostages in Rafah under cover of air strikes
Israel launched a special forces operation that has freed two Israeli hostages in Rafah amid air strikes, which local health officials said killed nearly 37 people and wounded dozens in the southern Gaza city. ⌘ Read more
Health authorities brace for Ross River Virus surge that may affect 'thousands' of Queenslanders
Widespread wet weather around the state has created ideal breeding conditions for mosquitoes, with a high number tested from traps found to be carrying Ross River Virus. ⌘ Read more
Beyoncé announces a new country album during the Super Bowl — here's what we know
Move over Usher and Taylor Swift, Beyoncé's attempt to 'break the internet' was the big musical talking point of the Super Bowl. ⌘ Read more
Parts of Victoria urged to prepare for evacuation ahead of 'catastrophic' fire danger
Victorian fire authorities urge several communities in the state's north-west to consider evacuating tonight, ahead of "catastrophic" fire conditions forecast for Tuesday. ⌘ Read more
Liberal senator Linda Reynolds to quit politics at next election
Former Liberal cabinet minister Linda Reynolds has announced she will stand down from politics at the next federal election. ⌘ Read more
Chief minister outlines vision for NT, with Aboriginal employment and youth justice key focuses
In a speech Monday morning, Chief Minister Eva Lawler says her government will focus on getting more Territorians into jobs and call on the federal government to reform the Community Development Program — the remote work-for-the-dole program. ⌘ Read more
ICYMI: An Aus red carpet reunion, P@nk fan goes into labour at gig and Moana is back to save us all
All the entertainment and pop culture news you might've missed, from Kanye’s new album to Taylor Swift at the Super Bowl. ⌘ Read more
The importance of teaching children financial empathy amid a cost of living crisis
A youth counsellor wants children to understand why not everyone can afford the latest trndy item. ⌘ Read more
School children left 'nervous' by disappearance of Ballarat mother Samantha Murphy
Missing Ballarat woman Samantha Murphy has three children with strong connections in the community and her disappearance has left some children feeling anxious. ⌘ Read more
MP pushes to legalise telehealth consultations on voluntary assisted dying
Telehealth conferences related to voluntary assisted dying are currently illegal because of separate laws that make it a crime to encourage suicide over a carriage service. Independent MP Kate Chaney is pushing parliament to resolve that technical ban. ⌘ Read more
Local shire and contractor charged under first test case of amended Juukan Gorge laws
Western Australia's newly amended cultural heritage laws are being put to the test for the first time, six months after the state government was forced to backflip on its decision to introduce controversial sweeping legislative changes. ⌘ Read more
Super Bowl five quick hits: Kelce loses the plot and the crucial missed extra point
Super Bowl LVIII had just about everything — a sideline stoush between Travis Kelce and Pat Reid, a trick-play touchdown and a crucial blocked extra point. Here are the five quick hits from Las Vegas. ⌘ Read more
Arsenal Aussies ousted from FA Cup and Kerr's Chelsea replacement scores stunner
Matildas defender Steph Catley makes a costly error as Arsenal is knocked out by Mary Fowler's Manchester City, while Mayra Ramirez scores a brilliant goal for Chelsea in her first game with the Blues. ⌘ Read more
A tiny Tasmanian community narrowly escaped a fire catastrophe in November. This time, authorities 'hit it with everything we've got'
They may spend most of their time spraying crops, but "rugged" planes have transformed from farming equipment into firefighting machines to help extinguish a blaze threatening a tiny coastal community in Tasmania. ⌘ Read more
Half of 149 released immigration detainees convicted of violent offending, kidnapping or robbery
Nearly 40 people released from immigration detention following a High Court decision last year have been told they do not have to wear an electronic monitoring bracelet despite the government talking tough on protecting the community. ⌘ Read more
Close to 600 domestic violence offenders arrested in 'successful' NSW police operation
A NSW police operation has led to the arrest of 590 high risk domestic violence offenders, and involving officers from every area command and district in the state. ⌘ Read more
Man shot dead by police in Central Queensland
A man has been fatally shot by police at a rural township south of Mackay. ⌘ Read more
Queensland police commissioner to address cabinet, as government admits it 'has a lot of work to do' with serious repeat offenders
Queensland's police commissioner will address state cabinet today, where she is expected to call for more resources, including GPS tracking. ⌘ Read more
Home Affairs contracts awarded to companies with suspected links to drugs, firearms and bribery
A review has found the former Coalition government awarded contracts for offshore asylum seeker processing to companies with suspected links to arms and drug smuggling, corruption and bribery. ⌘ Read more
Flood-ravaged, isolated residents brace for potential new cyclone in Gulf of Carpentaria
There is a moderate chance a cyclone could form later this week as a monsoon trough looks likely to bring rain and flooding to already-saturated catchments after ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily. ⌘ Read more
Why a bizarre docuseries you've probably never heard of might just change how you view the world
Documentarian John Wilson talks about his unique approach to television, where he shifts our sense of the ridiculous from individuals to their environment. ⌘ Read more
Aussie teen makes World Cup halfpipe breakthrough
Teen sensation Val Guseli won his first World Cup halfpipe event at the Calgary snow rodeo, Danielle Scott wins back-to-back aerials medals to remain in Crystal Globe contention. ⌘ Read more
Marathon world record holder Kiptum dead
Kenyan world marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum has died in an accident aged 24. ⌘ Read more
The UK erupted in scandal after this TV show's record-breaking broadcast. Now it's coming to Australia
Based on the ongoing British Post Office scandal, the four-part series has seen the downfall of multiple high-profile people responsible for the controversy. ⌘ Read more
Short of sprouting wings, piloting a glider is the closest some will get to an eagle in flight
Gliding at one of Australia's longest-running aerial competitions has all the thrills and perils of parachutes and unpowered flight, but organisers want more young people to sign up. ⌘ Read more
Live: The Chiefs take on the 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas
The Kansas City Chiefs — watched by high-profile supporter Taylor Swift — meet the San Francisco 49ers in a classic Super Bowl match-up to cap off the NFL season. Follow all the action from Las Vegas in our live blog. ⌘ Read more
Live: Greens push for changes to negative gearing while troubled frigate progam avoids being axed
Senate estimates are also underway with climate change, energy, the environment and water first on the agenda. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
'There was no appeal': Late run out controversy in Australia's victory over West Indies
Australia's T20 win against the West Indies was marked by a late controversy when an umpire didn't give a wicket because he didn't hear any appeal. ⌘ Read more
Farm under quarantine after cattle deaths attributed to anthrax
A property north-east of Shepparton has been quarantined after anthrax, a disease caused by spore-forming bacteria that naturally occur in soil, has been confirmed as the cause of death of several animals on a cattle property. ⌘ Read more
'Big mistake': Joyce defends late night lie down
Barnaby Joyce says he "made a big mistake", blaming medication for his behaviour, after being filmed swearing into his phone while lying on his back on a Canberra street late last Wednesday night. ⌘ Read more
NATO chief says Trump's comments 'put American and European soldiers at increased risk'
The head of the NATO military alliance warns that Donald Trump is putting the lives of US troops and their allies at risk by saying Russia should do "whatever the hell they want" to members who don't spend enough on defence. ⌘ Read more
Laws protecting home owners who fall victim to defective builds still not in effect
Sonia and Kevin shared the heartbreak of being left with an incomplete home full of defects. Their story was one of the reasons the Tasmanian government drew up new laws — but seven months after those laws passed parliament, they are yet to be implemented. ⌘ Read more
Australia dominate India to win Under-19 World Cup
Australia's cricket teens have emulated the national men's team by winning the Under-19 World Cup with a decisive 79-run win over India in the final. ⌘ Read more
We fact checked Peter Dutton on Scott Morrison's travel during the pandemic. Here's what we found
In response to questions about Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's international travel, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton said former prime minister Scott Morrison didn't travel when he was "needed" over "a period of COVID". RMIT ABC Fact Check takes a look. ⌘ Read more
World record smashed as Aussie rue missed golds
Elijah Winnington came up short in his bid to regain his world 400m freestyle title while a shadow women's 4x100m free relay team had to settle for silver too. ⌘ Read more
Mayor moves family interstate over safety fears after 'citizen's arrest' video
A Northern Territory mayor criticised for sitting on an Aboriginal child in Tennant Creek last year during what he described as a "citizen's arrest" says he has moved interstate after threats were made against his family. ⌘ Read more
South-west Sydney school closes doors for two days following asbestos discovery in garden mulch
The Department of Education said it was an anomaly for recycled mulch to be used at school sites, as it works to remove all traces of the substance from Liverpool West Public School. ⌘ Read more
As businesses call for workers, people with disability see barriers to gaining employment
Ruth Mott has spent her life working as a farmer, nurse and justice of the peace, but for five years she struggled to find a job. ⌘ Read more
Travelling to Bali this year? A new tourist tax means you'll pay an extra $15 for your getaway
From Wednesday, people visiting Bali will be required to pay a tourist tax. However, the fee is relatively small and there are a few different ways you can pay. ⌘ Read more
'Don’t freak out': Why Australia's BOM isn't on La Niña watch yet
Australians are still reeling from a summer of extreme weather events so the news a major US climate agency is on La Niña watch could spark fears about the years ahead. However, Australian scientists are taking a cautious approach. ⌘ Read more
'Bodies in the barrels' accomplice pushes for early release
Snowtown accomplice Mark Ray Haydon could be out of prison within weeks, if a long-standing parole bid is approved. ⌘ Read more
Cases of infectious syphilis in Queensland explode by 600 per cent in 15 years
Last year, four babies were recorded to have died in Queensland after contracting syphilis in the womb. ⌘ Read more
With food pics and talks about the future, scammers won Vida's trust. Soon they had taken $32,000**
Vida and a man she'd met online messaged every day for weeks. Their chat history shows how scammers gained her trust — and stole $32,000 she borrowed from friends and family. ⌘ Read more
The clock is ticking on an industry that plays hardball with customers at their weakest moments
Some of the more unsavoury practices of the country's multi-billion-dollar general insurance sector were on full display last week, including delays, denials, predatory low-ball cash settlement offers and gaslighting, writes Adele Ferguson. ⌘ Read more
Malnourished, homeless, orphaned: The horrors facing Gaza's surviving children
The horrors of Gaza are almost unspeakable. As difficult as all this is to read and to watch, it's important the world does not look away, writes John Lyons. ⌘ Read more
Scott Morrison and Josh Frydenberg shared curries, games of pool and a love of Yes, Minister. But there was something the PM had not told his loyal deputy
Josh Frydenberg tells the ABC political docuseries Nemesis that Scott Morrison having himself sworn into the Treasury portfolio did lasting damage to their relationship. For his part, the former PM says he apologised to his former treasurer and the pair remain friends. ⌘ Read more
Keeping calm the key to capturing supersized bee swarms, says apiarist
Scott Whitaker shows no fear, filming as he collects tens of thousands of "super gentle" bees during a bumper swarm season. ⌘ Read more
It took 24 days to fix a burst water main out the front of Geoff and Jackie's house. They say it damaged their home
A Tasmanian couple have been fighting for compensation from the state-owned water company, after it took more almost a month to fix a water main outside their home — with a TasWater employee even describing the company's response to the leak as "disgraceful". ⌘ Read more
A massive fire left 7,000 people, including thousands of children, homeless. Australia didn't seem to notice
In the Rohingya refugee camps of Cox's Bazar, more than 1 million people are living in worsening conditions. However, the world wasn't watching when tragedy unfolded. ⌘ Read more
Super Bowl quiz: Test your knowledge of the annual NFL blockbuster
Know your Travis Kelces from your Travis Scotts? Test your knowledge of the NFL's annual Super Bowl event. ⌘ Read more
Australia's ageing population set to challenge reliance on workers' wages
Workers shoulder the burden of paying for the things we want: schools, hospitals and a civil, safe society. But as our population ages and more people need support, can income tax continue to fund our needs? ⌘ Read more
'I called him Lucky because I was lucky to have him': This deaf collie now musters cattle
A pure white border collie stands out among grazier Frank Finger's pack of kelpies. And Lucky — a deaf puppy from season two of Muster Dogs — has settled into his new home and is even mustering cattle. ⌘ Read more
'Not about the run': Australians are tackling 'huge' issue of loneliness amid calls for government to do more
Loneliness is now a public health priority for the UN, and with one-third of Australians feeling lonely some or all of the time, there are growing calls for the federal government to do the same. ⌘ Read more
'We're sick of destroying it': Community fears impact of new housing development on 'unique ecosystem'
Brunswick Heads locals clash with a developer planning to turn an 18-hectatre stretch of bushland with threatened species into housing to alleviate the region's homeless rate. ⌘ Read more
Young kids failing to get adequate nutrition in early childcare centres, research suggests
Research suggests young children are going hungry in early childhood centres, and being given food that doesn't meet dietary standards. ⌘ Read more
Maxwell blasts record T20I ton against West Indies
Glenn Maxwell has blasted a record-breaking T20 ton to inspire Australia to a series win against the West Indies. ⌘ Read more
'Preventable tragedy': One third of Australian students are failing to learn to read proficiently, report says
One third of Australian students are failing to learn to read proficiently, at an estimated cost to the economy of $40 billion, according to a new study. ⌘ Read more
Ngunnawal elder Aunty Violet clashes with Ngambri man as she announces possible ACT election candidacy
Ngunnawal elder Aunty Violet Sheridan says she's considering running as an independent in the upcoming ACT election, but the announcement has seen tensions between First Nations people bubble over. ⌘ Read more
Four girls, including 11yo, charged after alleged assault at Sydney train station
A NSW Police say officers were called to the station at about 9pm on Saturday to reports of a brawl, and arrested four girls at the scene. ⌘ Read more
Advertising icon and philanthropist Harold Mitchell dies aged 81
Advertising veteran and philanthropist Harold Mitchell, described as "a renaissance man", dies after undergoing knee replacement surgery. ⌘ Read more
'Unfairly' sacked employees from Clive Palmer's resort awarded thousands of dollars compensation
Billionaire Clive Palmer's Queensland resort suddenly fired 125 employees in August, with the workplace tribunal criticising the handling of several terminations. ⌘ Read more
Cody Walker among five players pulling out of NRL's All Stars game
Indigenous All Stars playmaker Cody Walker is out of Friday's clash with the Māori side in Townsville after the South Sydney star picked up a calf injury. ⌘ Read more
With kids get their periods as young as eight, do we need to talk about menstruation in schools sooner?**
Managing menstruation in public can be challenging at the best of times, but imagine being eight years old and having to deal with your period at school. Here's how teachers can make it easier. ⌘ Read more
After five weeks stuck at sea, thousands of livestock are set to land in WA
After more than a month at sea, thousands of cattle and sheep on board the MV Bahijah are set to be allowed on land in WA this week. Here's how the journey unfolded. ⌘ Read more
Vigil held for missing woman Samantha Murphy as PM extends sympathies
A vigil has been held for Samantha Murphy in her home town of Ballarat as the investigation into the disappearance of the 51-year-old woman enters its second week. ⌘ Read more
Trump says he warned NATO ally: Spend more on defence or Russia can 'do whatever the hell they want'
Donald Trump says that, as president, he warned NATO allies that he "would encourage" Russia "to do whatever the hell they want" to countries that are "delinquent" as he ramped up his attacks on foreign aid and longstanding international alliances. ⌘ Read more
Why are so many Australians taking antidepressants?**
Antidepressant "blockbusters" are prescribed to one in seven of us in Australia, among the highest rates in the world. Yet rates continue to rise. The evidence suggests they're over-prescribed. So how did we get here? ⌘ Read more
Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff has given his strongest indication yet that there'll be an early election
Premier Jeremy Rockliff says he's "actively considering" asking the Governor for an early election, after a meeting on Friday with two Liberal-turned-independent MPs didn't result in what he required. ⌘ Read more
How a teacher's obsession with pop vinyl figurines continues to grow
Steele Harris-Walker's obsession with pop vinyl figurines began with the Japanese anime TV series Dragon Ball. Now, the 25-year-old has more than a 1,000-strong collection of popular culture icons, from Star Wars and Stranger Things characters, to Where's Wally? ⌘ Read more
PM says Barnaby Joyce must explain himself after former deputy leader filmed lying on Canberra footpath
The opposition leader says he will speak to Barnaby Joyce, as the prime minister states that the opposition frontbencher owes the public an explanation for why he was laid out on a footpath in Canberra's entertainment district late after a parliament sitting day. ⌘ Read more
'Absolutely insane': Aussie surfer Molly Picklum makes history with first women's perfect 10 at famous Pipeline event
Molly Picklum loses the final of the Pipe Pro in Hawaii, but cements her place in history with the first perfect ride by a woman at the famous surf break. ⌘ Read more
Alligator snapping turtle 'Fluffy' pulled from a lake in northern England
The dinosaur-looking creature, native to the US south, was spotted bathing in a lake in Cumbria by a local dog walker. ⌘ Read more
Luminous glass artworks bring troubling histories into the light
The Art Gallery of WA has meticulously curated thousands of pieces of delicate glass created by a First Nations artist to tell significant stories. ⌘ Read more
Man dies in waterskiing event on Victorian–NSW border
Emergency services were called to the Murray River in Moama after reports a man had been seriously injured in the Southern 80 waterski race. ⌘ Read more
Remarkable 1924 Paris Olympics collection tells story of NSW sheep farmer boxing for Australia
With Paris hosting the Olympics for the first time since 1924, Charles Jardine's family saw it as the perfect time to share what he brought back from the City of Light 100 years ago. ⌘ Read more
Peter Dutton says Coalition will repeal 'right to disconnect' laws if it wins government
The Coalition will unwind laws allowing workers to ignore unreasonable out-of-hours contact from their bosses, Peter Dutton says, committing his party to undoing the 'right to disconnect' if it wins the next federal election. ⌘ Read more
Man killed in paraglider crash south-west of Melbourne
A man is killed in a paraglider crash south-west of Melbourne. ⌘ Read more
Israeli air strikes kill 44 in Rafah amid plans for potential ground invasion
Key mediators in the Gaza conflict are warning of repercussions if Israel launches a ground invasion in Rafah as 44 Palestinians are reported dead in air strikes. ⌘ Read more
At 80m long, Australia's largest mosaic mural brings colour to rural town
The massive mosaic mural is a finalist in the Australian Street Art Awards, and was designed to lure more travellers to what was once Queensland's second-largest town. ⌘ Read more
16 people treated in hospital after suspected carbon monoxide leak at Adelaide Ice Arena
SA Health says 16 people went to the Royal Adelaide Hospital in the early hours of this morning after attending the Ice Arena in Adelaide's inner west yesterday. ⌘ Read more
Olympic medal contender Montag breaks Australian record in 20km walk
Jemima Montag shows why she will be among the medal favourites at the Paris Olympics after smashing her national 20-kilometre walk record. ⌘ Read more
Hungarian president resigns over pardon for convicted child abuse accomplice
Katalin Novak, a close ally of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, resigns after coming under mounting pressure for pardoning a man convicted of helping to cover up sexual abuse in a children's home. ⌘ Read more
What Lunar New Year superstitions have you grown up with? Tell us
Wishes for luck, prosperity and longevity are common when the new year comes around and sometimes that involves adhering to taboos and superstitions. Whether they are beliefs that have been passed down through generations or one you've just learnt of, we want to hear about it. ⌘ Read more
Inheritance allows 'Guardian of Sydney Harbour' to quit his job and pick up plastic every day
Andy Orr did not dive into a life of luxury when he received an inheritance but instead dedicated his time to cleaning up the beaches of Sydney Harbour. ⌘ Read more
Two men and a woman killed in head-on highway crash
A man and woman, both aged 27, and a 41-year-old man died after two vehicles collided on the New England Highway at Armidale in northern New South Wales. ⌘ Read more
King shares thanks for messages of support after cancer diagnosis
King Charles expresses his heartfelt thanks for the messages of support in his first personal statement on his cancer diagnosis. ⌘ Read more
Pressure grows for Vatican decision on Australian bishop who has denied sexual abuse allegations
Australian priests say they have faith Pope Francis and other leaders in the Catholic Church to act decisively on allegations against the former Bishop of Broome Christopher Saunders. ⌘ Read more
Police investigate two more Melbourne tobacco store fires, one being treated as suspicious
Police are treating one of the fires as suspicious as they investigate a string of attacks on tobacco stores across the state. ⌘ Read more
Australia's fastest female road racer is about to make motorcycling history … again
Tayla Relph is the only Australian, and one of only 22 women across the world, to score a spot on the grid for the inaugural FIM Women's Circuit Racing World Championship in Europe later this year. ⌘ Read more
Hundreds of Childrens Court matters are heard behind closed doors in Queensland every day, but there are calls for that to change
The stabbing death of an Ipswich grandmother has reignited debate about youth justice in Queensland — in particular, opening the doors of Childrens Court matters to journalists. ⌘ Read more
Anton relishes the joy of parenthood but, as a young dad, it's not always easy
Young parents aren't as common as they once were, but experts say supporting them is crucial to break the cycle of intergenerational disadvantage. The Brave Foundation is supporting Anton to change careers which he hopes will provide a more secure income. ⌘ Read more
Has social media created anxiety about the weather?**
Sensational reporting and social media are being blamed for driving fear and anxiety about weather amid confusion about how to understand official forecasts. ⌘ Read more
When Abigail's ex sent emails detailing what she had said in therapy, it gave her goosebumps
Abigail\\* says her ex-husband used his technology skills to control and monitor both in and out of their relationship. Experts say common apps are being misused to stalk victims of domestic violence. ⌘ Read more*
Australians are spending more on lotto tickets than ever before despite cost of living crisis
Australians have spent more than $7 billion in recent years on lotteries, at a time when cost of living and inflation are biting into household budgets. ⌘ Read more
Qatar beats Jordan to retain Asian Cup crown
In front of a boisterous home crowd, Qatar successfully defends the men's Asian Cup title, with Akram Afif slotting three penalties in the 3-1 victory over Jordan in the final. ⌘ Read more
What is exertional heat stroke? The illness that can kill 'healthy, fit' Australians
Experts say Manly Sea Eagles player Keith Titmuss died from an illness that is "massively underestimated". ⌘ Read more
Party of former Pakistan PM Imran Khan says it aims to form government amid competing claims of victory
Candidates backed by the party of jailed Pakistani opposition leader Imran Khan plan to form a government, a senior aide to the former prime minister has said, urging supporters to peacefully protest if final election results are not released. ⌘ Read more
Melbourne volunteers persist in bushland search for Samantha Murphy as police focus on detective work
A week after Samantha Murphy went missing near Ballarat, a handful of determined volunteers are maintaining the search, but harsh terrain and unpredictable mineshafts make excursions deeper into the bushland dangerous. ⌘ Read more