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Dream of stable majority government slipping away as Tasmanian poll signals minority future
With less than a month to Tasmania's state election, a new poll finds Labor in big trouble, the Liberals' dream of a "stable majority government" increasingly unlikely, and voters turning to Independents and minor parties, writes Lucy MacDonald. ⌘ Read more
NSW coroner prepares to deliver findings into disappearance, suspected death of Marion Barter
Marion Barter's disappearance has been a mystery for nearly 27 years. After a lengthy and complex investigation, findings from a coronial inquest are due to be handed down this morning. ⌘ Read more
Pollies are waging a compassion contest over the cost of living. Is anyone buying it?**
As Dunkley voters prepare for a by-election this first electoral contest for the year is likely to help define the strategies both sides of politics adopt as they eye the next election. And the cost of living crisis will be hovering on the sidelines, writes David Speers. ⌘ Read more
Prince Harry loses challenge over government's decision to remove his police protection
Prince Harry loses his legal challenge against the British government's decision to take away his police protection when he is in Britain. ⌘ Read more
Child predators are targeting Australian parents on dating apps, major survey finds
Child predators are targeting parents on dating apps, with a survey finding one in eight Australian users have received a request to facilitate child sexual exploitation or abuse. ⌘ Read more
Queensland man charged for allegedly knowingly spreading STI to multiple women
Police are calling for women with relevant information to come forward after charging a 24-year-old man for allegedly knowingly spreading an STI to multiple women. ⌘ Read more
Anxious wait for Victorians as fires threaten dozens of communities
Firefighters fight to protect Victorians south of Ballarat from a fast-moving grassfire, as strong winds sweep across the state. ⌘ Read more
ASIO reveals plot by retired politician to introduce a prime minister's family member to foreign spies
An unnamed former Australian politician, who was successfully cultivated by an international spy ring, once suggested bringing a prime minister's family member into contact with his foreign handlers. ⌘ Read more
Police interview with man who shot wife dead in 2019 played to jury during murder trial
Richard Dudley Kelsey is on trial for the murder of 67-year-old Gail Kelsey in the Supreme Court in Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
Canberra man Joshua Ware jailed for raping unresponsive woman while on good behaviour order
Joshua Ware, 37, is sentenced in the ACT Supreme Court to four years in jail after a jury found him guilty of raping a woman twice in January last year. ⌘ Read more
Woman who sent photos of herself assaulting her baby to child's father avoids jail
A 27-year-old woman avoids jail time after pleading guilty in the Perth Magistrates Court to assaulting and choking her seven-month-old baby. ⌘ Read more
Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas set to be elected uncontested as WA Liberals candidate for Churchlands
Perth Lord Mayor and TV personality Basil Zempilas is set to be elected as the WA Liberal candidate for the seat of Churchlands without any competition. ⌘ Read more
Live: Matildas face Uzbekistan in second Olympic qualifier in Melbourne
The Matildas are just one game away from qualifying for the Paris Olympic Games after a 3-0 win in the first leg. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
NT minister denies 'inside knowledge' over shares he bought as government advisor
NT Police Minister Brent Potter says he had "no inside knowledge" when he purchased shares in Seafarms, a project the NT government had supported with millions in taxpayer subsidies, while he was an advisor to the agribusiness and aquaculture minister back in 2021. ⌘ Read more
Thompson tumbles in Acapulco only days after winning first ATP Tour title
It seems Jordan Thompson's efforts in winning his first ATP Tour singles championship and then the doubles crown in Los Cabos have caught up with the 29-year-old. ⌘ Read more
Dismay as minister uses controversial powers approving 1,000 homes next to 'jewel in the crown' of Canberra
ACT Planning Minister Chris Steel is under fire from Canberra conservationists and Greens members within his government after using call-in powers to green-light a new housing estate. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane City Council to reintroduce koalas to four bushland areas
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has announced a partnership with the University of Queensland to reintroduce koalas in areas across the city, including Mt Coot-tha. ⌘ Read more
Ukraine pleads with Australia to donate 'desperately needed' military equipment
The Ukrainian community has appealed directly to Defence Minister Richard Marles to lead a "whole of government" approach to better coordinate Australia's military and humanitarian aid to the war-torn country. ⌘ Read more
Harness trainer at centre of racing scandal wasn't afforded 'natural justice' when banned
A leading harness trainer who was the subject of a report into race fixing, team driving and animal welfare concerns will be back racing this weekend, as the governing body that temporarily banned him faces criticism over it how it handled its disciplinary action. ⌘ Read more
WA councillor doubles down on claim paedophiles welcome in LGBTQIA+ community
One of the organisers of the Albany Pride Festival says potential Liberal Party state election candidate Thomas Brough's remarks are "ridiculous" and "laughable". ⌘ Read more
Uncontrolled grassfire in South Australia's Murraylands upgraded to Watch and Act
The Country Fire Service (CFS) said the Fisher fire is burning in an east to north-easterly direction towards Old Punyelroo Road and Murraylands Road. ⌘ Read more
Native title holders appeal decision over one of Australia's largest groundwater licences
The Central Land Council lodges an appeal on behalf of native title holders over a court ruling allowing horticultural venture Fortune Agribusiness to extract 40,000 megalitres of groundwater each year from Singleton Station south of Tennant Creek. ⌘ Read more
NSW Police officers allowed to march at Sydney Mardi Gras, but not in uniform
NSW Police officers will march in the Mardi Gras day parade after the board changed their earlier decision asking them not to attend. ⌘ Read more
One Steve in, one Steve out. But will it do anything to help the embattled WA Liberal Party?**
WA Liberal leader Libby Mettam shook up the political arena this week when she sacked her deputy over his dealings with disgraced former Premier Brian Burke. But with another MP since disclosing his contact with Burke, has the move backfired? ⌘ Read more
$5bn Western Sydney fund 'lacked integrity' and threatened AAA rating, scathing report finds
A $5 billion fund created by the former NSW government for Western Sydney projects "lacked integrity" and projects did not meet certain criteria, according to an audit report. ⌘ Read more
Sam Stosur faces big call for Australia's Billie Jean King Cup tie
Sam Stosur faces a telling selection call as Australia's new Billie Jean King Cup captain prepares for an April qualification tie against Mexico in Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
Judge orders Salt Creek attacker Roman Heinze's car to be crushed
The man convicted of the brutal assault on two young backpackers at Salt Creek, in South Australia's Coorong region, has lost his bid to prevent the vehicle used in the attack being destroyed. ⌘ Read more
Senior doctor tells inquest Dougie Hampson's death will 'stay with him' for the rest of his life
Family walks out as the doctor, who misdiagnosed an Aboriginal man who died less than 24 hours after being discharged from Dubbo Base Hospital, apologises. ⌘ Read more
Warner Bros Discovery set to close New Zealand's Newshub service
Dozens of media jobs are expected to be lost as the owners of New Zealand television station Three plan to close the broadcaster's news service, Newshub. ⌘ Read more
New Tuvalu prime minister may revisit Falepili Union amid sovereignty concerns
The landmark agreement struck between Australia and Tuvalu last year provided more immigration opportunities for residents of the climate change-threatened nation, but allows for Australia to veto potential security agreements with regional rival China. ⌘ Read more
Buzzer-beating shot from well beyond mid-court sees Cavaliers down Mavericks
Max Strus hits an incredible 18m buzzer beater to bring the Cleveland crowd to its feet in its NBA clash with Dallas. ⌘ Read more
'I wish I had have known from a young age': Wiggles pregnancy helping to 'normalise' IVF and donor conception
Wiggles fans weren't the only ones excited when member Caterina Mete announced she was pregnant with twins. For those who have gone through IVF, experienced solo motherhood (by choice or circumstance), used a donor — or are donor conceived themselves — it was a powerful moment of feeling seen. ⌘ Read more
Drug used to treat asthma also offers 'exciting' protection for multiple food allergies
An injectable medication can reduce the risk of serious food allergy reactions after just four months of use in some people, according to a new study. But there are a few caveats. ⌘ Read more
Port Adelaide's Sam Powell-Pepper cops four-match ban for high hit on Adelaide's Mark Keane
Port Adelaide’s Sam Powell-Pepper has become the first victim of the AFL’s tougher stance on high bumps, after being handed a four-match suspension for his hit on Adelaide’s Mark Keane in an AFL practice match. ⌘ Read more
A waste spill into a Tasmanian river killed 100,000 fish. Now the mayor says enough is enough
A paper company, salmon farmer and water authority provide their industrial waste to a compost facility. But after a mass fish death event — and fines in court — there are calls for things to change. ⌘ Read more
Queensland coasts top hot list for people ditching city life for cheaper, quieter living
Australia's capital-city dwellers are fleeing their home towns at a rate not seen since states still had COVID restrictions in place, and Queensland's beachside centres are proving the most attractive. ⌘ Read more
Melbourne men face court over alleged importation of 10 million illicit cigarettes
A man allegedly linked to a well-known Melbourne crime family has been arrested as part of a police sting targeting the importation of millions of illegal cigarettes. ⌘ Read more
Man shot in Sydney's CBD, second man taken into custody
Emergency services have rushed to Castlereagh Street in the middle of Sydney after a man was shot. ⌘ Read more
Hot chips top global list of foods for best biodiversity footprint, study finds
New study of global website recipes suggest eating less meat and choosing plant-based meals help protect the world's environment ⌘ Read more
Asbestos detected in compost supplied to more than 20 Queensland businesses
More than 20 Queensland businesses have been supplied mulch that could contain asbestos, as an emergency direction is imposed on the facility west of Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
Girl, 15, found dead after ute allegedly driven from scene of crash in NSW
A 16-year-old boy was also found with serious injuries at the property where the vehicle was located. The alleged driver, 44, is facing multiple charges. ⌘ Read more
Justice must be served for Luke Davies and Jesse Baird. How NSW Police achieve it will be heavily scrutinised
2024's Mardi Gras will be remembered as the year of pain. Not for the first time, the spectre of violence hangs over the parade. This time it allegedly comes from a police officer and one of the community's own, writes Jason Om. ⌘ Read more
Driver jailed over crash that killed passenger at SA RAAF base
A teenager who caused the death of his passenger when he crashed into a fence at the Edinburgh RAAF base in Adelaide's north has been sentenced to four years in jail by a District Court judge. ⌘ Read more
It's a leap year, so why do we have to add a bonus day to our calendar again?**
Without adding an extra day to February almost every four years, a lot more would happen to us than you might think. We break down the science, and history, behind this ancient phenomenon. ⌘ Read more
Wolfpack-like club the NRL's best hope to crack North America, says coach
The man who coached Toronto Wolfpack to Super League promotion believes more trans-Atlantic teams are rugby league's best hope of cracking the American market. ⌘ Read more
South Australians awake to sweltering pre-dawn temperatures as bushfire risk climbs
While weather forecasters tend to talk in terms of "overnight lows", Adelaide's temperature hovered in the mid-30s throughout the small hours ahead of more forecast hot conditions and an elevated bushfire risk. ⌘ Read more
Rescue efforts underway for man trapped in grain silo
Emergency services are using cutting equipment at a rural Queensland property to try to rescue a man trapped in a grain silo. ⌘ Read more
Inflation steady in January, below economist expectations of a bounce
Consumer prices rose 3.4 per cent over the year to January, steady at the same annual rate of inflation as in December. ⌘ Read more
Police identify woman who washed up on popular Gold Coast beach
Police have formally identified, but not yet released the name of a woman who drowned on the Gold Coast yesterday after posting images of her personal belongings in an attempt to identify her. ⌘ Read more
Two men convicted over 2002 murder of Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay
Karl Jordan Jr and Ronald Washington are found guilty by a federal jury in Brooklyn, New York. ⌘ Read more
Police investigating fourth Ballarat tobacco store attack this month
Detectives from the specialist organised crime group and illicit tobacco trades have been called to investigate the four attacks. ⌘ Read more
'You can feel it in your bones': 141-year-old suburban football club recognised as Australia's oldest
Balgownie Rangers Football Club is added to a prestigious list of the world's oldest continually-running soccer clubs, marking an exciting chapter in the Wollongong club's 141-year history. ⌘ Read more
Live: Victorian towns warned to leave before midday as catastrophic fire day looms
Fire authorities are warning of extreme fire danger risk in Victoria's west and South Australia, as an out-of-control bushfire that began last week continues to burn. ⌘ Read more
Fears emergency messaging still not reaching ethnic communities in Victoria
Ethnic communities warn they are being left out of vital emergency warnings as parts of the state brace for deadly fire conditions. ⌘ Read more
NATO allies say they wont send troops to Ukraine, after reports of some Western countries considering it
The confirmation comes after French President Emmanuel Macron earlier said sending troops should not be "ruled out". ⌘ Read more
Live: PM declares 'no deal' with Greens over help-to-buy, as Bandt calls for government to 'wake up' to housing crisis
Anthony Albanese says the government won't do a deal with the Greens to pass its help-to-buy scheme, which the minor party says will worsen the housing crisis. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Japan's new births fall to record low, while fewer couples marry
The number of babies born in Japan falls for an eighth straight year to a record new low last year, according to government data and a top official says the country must reverse the trend in the coming years. ⌘ Read more
City of Perth backs women's Safe Night Space, but imposes conditions that spark 'overwhelming concern'
Perth councillors vote in favour of a plan to relocate a women's overnight shelter to Northbridge but impose conditions, including stationing a security guard outside the facility. ⌘ Read more
Law experts say COVID vaccine mandate ruling will see 'wave of claims' before court
Queensland Supreme Court's ruling that COVID-19 mandates breached the human rights laws of some frontline workers is predicted to be "the first of a wave of claims" and may influence other states, according to law experts. ⌘ Read more
SafeWork NSW referred to ICAC over 'life-saving' device designed to protect workers from silica dust
Safework NSW has been referred to ICAC over its handling of a $1.34 million contract for a device designed to protect workers from a potentially deadly disease, known as silicosis. ⌘ Read more
Bodies of a man and woman found in Brisbane home
Police believe the man and woman, both aged in their thirties, are known to each other. ⌘ Read more
Live: ASX to rise as markets await latest inflation figures
The Australian share market is likely to begin its day slightly higher, while the latest consumer price index (CPI) is expected to show inflation edging up to 3.6 per cent in the year to January. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Why being an elephant rather than a hippo in the workplace is a good thing
Every noticed how some people are good at creating friction while others help smooth it over? Here's how leaders and employees can help build harmonious workplaces for everyone. ⌘ Read more
How injured Sam Kerr is helping the Matildas' Olympic push from the other side of the world
Sam Kerr may be miles away still recovering from her ACL injury, but Matildas' stand-in captain Steph Catley says the champion striker is still as much a part of this national squad as ever as it chases Olympic qualification. ⌘ Read more
Barrie Watts deemed risk if freed from prison for 1987 killing of Noosa schoolgirl Sian Kingi
A notorious Sunshine Coast child killer has been blocked from applying for parole for a further 10 years. ⌘ Read more
'Everyone is so friendly here': Here's what sets Australia apart according to two young migrants
Moving abroad can be a strange experience. From seeing Aussies wearing thongs virtually anywhere to Bunnings snags and lighting up the barbecue on every occasion. Nada and Solange explain what sets Australia apart. ⌘ Read more
It's annoyingly rare for Australia and NZ to play Test cricket against each other, and all boils down to one reason
Australia and New Zealand are the closest of sporting rivals. But when it comes to Test match cricket, tours between the two are all too often an afterthought. ⌘ Read more
This suburban Wollongong football club's jersey will now hang alongside the oldest clubs in the world
Balgownie Rangers Football Club is added to a prestigious list of the world's oldest continually-running soccer clubs, marking an exciting chapter in the Wollongong club's 141-year history. ⌘ Read more
How do you rebuild a city without losing what locals loved about it?**
As the streets across Lismore change after catastrophic floods, residents want the city to keep its vibrant heart. ⌘ Read more
This is what happens when you shove Avatar: The Last Airbender into the Netflix machine
The new live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender on Netflix keeps the premise of the animated original but fails to live up to its effortlessly astounding spectacle. ⌘ Read more
Razed power structures cap off 'weird' summer weather as extreme events become more furious
The word "unprecedented" is losing impact as the world lurches from one crazy weather event to the next. The term "climate change" doesn't do enough to describe what is happening. ⌘ Read more
A revolving door of recidivism, youth crime is seemingly getting worse despite efforts to upset the cycle
Dubbed a "wicked" problem with the power to shape elections, youth advocates fear punitive measures will fail to address the underlying causes of crime. ⌘ Read more
Alex believes alcohol delivery services contributed to her friend's death at age 46
Alex's close friend died last year from alcohol-induced organ failure. She thinks tighter restrictions on quick drink delivery services which don't have any checks and balances could have helped slow his drinking. ⌘ Read more
A 'beauty' of an idea could help tackle the problem of price gouging in banking
Doing what we can to stop Australians being overcharged is important, not only for wage earners but also for businesses. And in the banking sector, there's a new idea for how we might do just that — and it's a beauty, writes Peter Martin. ⌘ Read more
Victorian Education Department refused to sack sexually abusive teacher, memoir alleges
The Victorian Education Department sent unqualified teachers into classrooms in the 1960s and then failed to sack them following reports they were sexually abusing their students, according to recently discovered documents. ⌘ Read more
Don't think you have a 'maths brain'? You might surprise yourself
Maths anxiety usually starts in school but it can impact your career path, finances and confidence throughout life. The good news is most people can learn to love numbers. ⌘ Read more
Government braces for inflation blip as wages fight looms
Treasurer Jim Chalmers seeks to get ahead of the expected inflation jump in today's latest figures, warning the government knows the inflation fight is "not mission accomplished". ⌘ Read more
Trade war fallout continues as exporters hope for good news
Australia hopes China will soon drop tariffs on its wine, but the trade war continues to wreak havoc. ⌘ Read more
Victoria braces for another day of 'catastrophic' fire danger, a week on from bushfires that destroyed six homes
Hot temperatures and strong winds are expected in Victoria and South Australia, with hundreds of firefighters deployed to contain potential outbreaks. ⌘ Read more
'No-one has to earn a 30pc profit rate': Coles accused of gouging shoppers as they struggle to put food on table
Accusations of price gouging have again been levelled at Coles after the supermarket giant revealed another bumper profit. ⌘ Read more
Controversial Israeli weapons company awarded $600 million Australian army contract
An Israeli company whose technology was stripped from Australian Army equipment over possible data security concerns three years ago has been awarded a fresh defence contract worth $600 million. ⌘ Read more
Workplace lawyers say it's time to ask questions about why men are paid more
It's official, men are paid more than women at many of the country's major companies, including banks, retailers, legal firms and mines, but what is being done to address it? ⌘ Read more
Twitter is becoming a 'ghost town' of bots as AI content floods the internet
The internet is filling up with machine-generated "zombie content" designed to game algorithms and scam humans. Experts call it the "great AI flood". ⌘ Read more
People aren't moving to Tasmania any more, making for 'a very volatile situation'
As Tasmanians get ready to vote in a state election, experts are predicting a gloomy time ahead for the state, with a shrinking population and economic downturn expected. ⌘ Read more
Tributes shared for Sydney couple as police remain at crime scene where two bodies were found
NSW Police will continue investigating a property in Bungonia overnight where two bodies were found as a vigil is held for Sydney couple Jesse Baird and Luke Davies. ⌘ Read more
Prince William pulls out of memorial service for late godfather, citing 'personal matter'
Prince William has pulled out of attending a memorial service at Windsor Castle for the late King Constantine of Greece because of an unspecified personal matter, his office said. ⌘ Read more
Government's overhaul of stage 3 tax cuts pass Senate
The government's overhaul of the stage 3 tax cuts passed the Senate unamended on Tuesday evening, having previously passed in the House of Representatives. The tax cuts will now become law. ⌘ Read more
Australian-first 'ethically sourced' cobalt project hits major speedbump
Cobalt Blue will undertake a strategic review of its Broken Hill Cobalt Project after the price of cobalt dropped. Originally set to create 400 jobs, that number will now fall. ⌘ Read more
Matt Wright and company Helibrook to contest WorkSafe NT charges over chopper crash
Outback Wrangler star Matt Wright has indicated he will fight charges laid by the Northern Territory's work safety watchdog over a fatal helicopter crash that killed his co-star Chris "Willow" Wilson. ⌘ Read more
Footage shows detonation of explosive device picked up by girl collecting shells before school
The girl and her stepdad got quite a fright when they chanced across the explosive device, which was destroyed on the beach at Ulladulla. ⌘ Read more
Hold off NRLW expansion until 2026, says NSW Origin coach
NSW State of Origin coach Kylie Hilder calls for the NRL to wait until 2026 to expand the women's competition to 12 teams, one year later than expected. ⌘ Read more
Once a 'bulldozer', now a 'think tank': Morrison still believes in miracles as his political era comes to an end
Australia's 30th Prime Minister is finally about to leave the building, almost two years after losing the federal election. Defeated PMs tend not to hang around for this long, but as a wise man once said, "It's not a race", writes Annabel Crabb. ⌘ Read more
Canberra woman accused of hiring hit man to kill parents admits to inciting another person to murder
Police say a woman, who cannot be named, used the dark web in an attempt to recruit a hit man to kill her parents. The woman has pleaded guilty to inciting another person to murder. ⌘ Read more
NDIS commissioner resigns days before report due into scandal exposed by Four Corners
NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commissioner Tracey Mackey announces she will "embark on new career opportunities" just two days before an independent report investigating a scandal exposed by Four Corners is due. ⌘ Read more
Trial underway for man facing nine sexual assault charges
An Illawarra man, facing allegations of sexually assaulting a woman in the toilet of a Wollongong bar, is also alleged to have committed a "similar" offence more than a year earlier in a hotel room. ⌘ Read more
Police charge man with arson over car fire in Adelaide, investigating links to shooting
A man has been charged with arson after a car was found destroyed at Kurralta Park in Adelaide's south-west on Monday. Officers are investigating whether the car is linked to a shooting at Wayville. ⌘ Read more
'We understand their hurt': Australian Federal Police decide not to march at Mardi Gras
An AFP spokesperson says they will not march in the Sydney Mardi Gras this year because they "understand the hurt in the community" following the alleged murders of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies. ⌘ Read more
Why people living with disabilities are considering moving away from regional areas
People living with disabilities in regional South Australia are moving to the state's capital due to a lack of accessible infrastructure and services. ⌘ Read more
'My diary ... is my best friend': League great Wally Lewis urges politicians to put CTE funding in budget
Rugby league great Wally Lewis goes to Canberra to meet politicians, share his experiences of short-term memory loss and call for federal money to be put towards education and support for the fight against chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). ⌘ Read more
'Sort it out': Man shot dead at rural property over $3,000 debt claim, court told
Joseph Versace was shot dead at a semi-rural property in Perth because murderer Joshua Duperouzel believed he was owed a $3,000 debt, it has been revealed. ⌘ Read more