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Aussie Olyslagers leaps to glory as world indoor high jump champ
Australian Nicola Olyslagers soars to high jump gold at the world indoor athletics championships in Glasgow for her first global title. ⌘ Read more
Outback mum's dying wish to all Australians after aggressive cancer takes hold
Cancer awareness advocate Terri Grosser is being celebrated as a local hero and a "special" soul who died too young. ⌘ Read more
Pompeii fresco depicting Greek myth uncovered in ancient ruins
The paintings were found during excavation operations to restore part of the ruins called Leda's House. ⌘ Read more
Libby Mettam leads the most depleted team of Liberals in the country. Here's how she plans to change that
Libby Mettam speaks with state political reporter Keane Bourke about a week she’d rather forget and the mountain she’ll need to climb to oust the WA Labor government. ⌘ Read more
Men who got bogged in outback rescued after three days with no food or water
Three men, including a middle-aged man with medical conditions, are rescued by helicopter after three days lost in the outback Queensland bush without food or water. ⌘ Read more
Could a four-day week be on the cards for some workers in Western Australia?**
Western Australia's public services union is calling for a radical overhaul of the working week. What would this look like and could it boost workplace productivity? ⌘ Read more
Epic feeding frenzy caught on camera as sharks maul trawler catch
"Hundreds and hundreds" of sharks bite their way into a trawler's prawn catch with the competition so fierce, fishers want to "give up". ⌘ Read more
Liberals to target TikTok 'crimfluencers' in election promise to 'crack down' on crime in Tasmania
The Liberals promise to "crackdown" on young offenders is "about ensuring tough love", the police minister says, but others blast the election promise coming so soon after the "horror" findings at an inquiry into Tasmania's youth prison. ⌘ Read more
Jamie Maclaren's goal drought only adds to Melbourne City's ALM misery
Aurelio Vidmar says Melbourne City must get its act together to save its A-League Men season amid Jamie Maclaren's goal drought. ⌘ Read more
How turning a shipping container into a recording studio is changing young lives in a remote town
A music box is not only a boredom buster, it's changing lives for young people in a remote NSW town. ⌘ Read more
New parasite threat detected in NSW bees as the industry continues to deal with varroa mite
The wingless braula fly, which rides on bees before laying larvae that can damage honeycomb, has been found in bees near Tamworth. ⌘ Read more
Koalas were assumed wiped out from north-west Sydney by this fire but sightings are rewriting the story
Devastating bushfires left koalas no chance of survival in 2002 but confirmed koala spottings in the area are signalling a population bouncing back. ⌘ Read more
Asian Elephants mourn and bury their babies, Indian study finds
A study conducted between 2022 and 2023 finds elephants travel a great distance to bury their young with care. ⌘ Read more
Emma had to 'fake' feeling normal because of a condition that many don't know exists
Most people have heard of premenstrual syndrome or PMS, but not many have heard of the much more severe premenstrual dysphoric disorder — which can make sufferers extremely unwell and struggle to function. ⌘ Read more
Live: Australia out to build on big lead on day three at Basin Reserve
After a dramatic day two, Australia will be hoping to build a massive lead over New Zealand on day three of the first Test at Basin Reserve. Follow all the action in our live blog. ⌘ Read more
Four years ago Jenni sang to her son as he died of one of Queensland's more preventable illnesses
Sepsis is the leading cause of preventable deaths in Queensland children, a study has found, occurring at higher rates than youth suicide, road accidents and drownings. ⌘ Read more
Rublev defaulted for screaming at line judge as Bublik reaches Dubai final
A semifinal match at the Dubai Tennis Championships ends in acrimony and chaos as Andrey Rublev is defaulted for screaming in the face of a line judge. ⌘ Read more
Final votes to be cast in Dunkley by-election as test looms for government
The poll for the outer-suburban seat in the Melbourne's south-east was prompted by the death of popular Labor MP Peta Murphy in December last year. ⌘ Read more
Lack of therapy and fake urine put Canberra man previously found not guilty of murder on mental health grounds back in jail
A rare glimpse into the decision-making powers of the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal reveals why members sent a Canberra man back to jail after he was found not guilty of murder on mental health grounds. ⌘ Read more
Ricciardo 'a bit disappointed' as world champion Verstappen storms to pole position
Daniel Ricciardo says he still believes points are achievable in the first Formula 1 race of the season, after a qualifying session that left him "a bit disappointed". ⌘ Read more
Oprah once walked on stage with a red cart full of animal fat. Now she's heralding a new era of weight loss
When Oprah declares that the only thing that works is a drug whose popularity has meant shortages for those who actually have diabetes and can't jump the queue, which of her decisions lands most powerfully? Her honesty or her privilege, asks Virginia Trioli. ⌘ Read more
Farmers show support for deer culling despite hunters' protest against SA program
A plan to eradicate feral deer in South Australia by shooting them from helicopters using thermal imaging is generating controversy as farmers applaud the program and some hunters want it stopped. ⌘ Read more
Why more people are asking professional downsizers to help declutter their lives
Professional downsizers say there used to be a stigma around asking for help with decluttering, but now more people in their 50s and 60s are seeking their services to help with lifestyle changes ⌘ Read more
Home owners are renting out their backyards — to dogs — for extra cash
Leasing a fenced backyard for puppy play dates is the latest side hustle in the suburbs but prospective hosts are warned the extra income comes with risks. ⌘ Read more
Does mud stick or slide off? Either way, dirt is flying in the battle for Dunstan
Political parties launching attacks on opponents during election campaigns has been part of politics for time immemorial. And the start of the Dunstan by-election contest in Adelaide's inner eastern suburbs has hardly bucked the trend, writes Rory McClaren. ⌘ Read more
What's the environmental cost of big projects like new roads and hospitals? In parts of Australia, no-one really knows
Victoria's independent infrastructure advisory body is calling on the government to put a dollar value to carbon emissions stemming from major construction projects. ⌘ Read more
SA Voice no 'silver bullet' to addressing First Nations disadvantage, commissioner says
Four months after Australians voted against enshrining a Voice to Parliament in the constitution, South Australian First Nations people are gearing up for the country's first state-based Voice elections. ⌘ Read more
Will kava become the Pacific's version of champagne?**
Pacific Island nations are preparing to stake their claim to naming rights for kava, as demand for the product grows outside the region. ⌘ Read more
How Michelle Heyman's renaissance bridges the Matildas' old and new eras
From scattered crowds to sold-out stadiums, Michelle Heyman's recall pulls together the past and present Matildas eras. Now she has a chance to make even more history. ⌘ Read more
Peter was 16 when he marched in the 1978 Sydney Mardi Gras. He's determined to march again today
Peter, who is now 62, remembers what it was like being gay and living with disability as a teenager in the 70s — and marching in the first Sydney Mardi Gras in 1978. ⌘ Read more
The seven books our critics couldn't put down so far this year
Our favourite new reads include the much-anticipated second offering from US novelist Kiley Reid, the final instalment of a sleeper hit series set in Canada's Métis community and a bold work of First Nations speculative fiction. ⌘ Read more
Sydney Harbour is full of secrets. Those who know it best reveal some of its most surprising, untold stories
The sparkling waters hold many untold stories; from the saltwater custodians who've cared for this place for thousands of years to the fishermen and boatbuilders whose livelihoods depend on it. ⌘ Read more
This is what happened when Zachary Rolfe finally fronted the Kumanjayi Walker inquest this week
These are the key takeaways after Zachary Rolfe gave evidence at the coronial inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker, more than four years after Mr Rolfe killed him while on duty as a police officer — and nearly two years after Mr Rolfe was acquitted of murder. ⌘ Read more
Australia may be teetering on the edge of recession, but the high-end art market is still going strong
The wealthy are still buying art, as they do well off rising interest rates and some even buy canvases as an "inflation hedge". Yet smaller galleries that sell mainly to the mid-market are struggling and worried for emerging artists. ⌘ Read more
'Our oral traditions still stand': Lessons for Aussie researchers in groundbreaking US study
Authors of an award-winning US study that incorporated First Nations traditional knowledge say there are lessons for Australian researchers. ⌘ Read more
These two teenagers connected online. When they met in person, they discovered a dark secret
Ana Fanchulidze thought she'd found her doppelganger when she stumbled across Elene Deisadze's social media profile — but everything changed when the pair met in person and they started looking in to their past. ⌘ Read more
One of the most joyous days on Sydney's calendar is being overshadowed this year
Hundreds of people will gather on Sydney's Oxford Street for this year's Mardi Gras, but for many in the queer community this year's festivities will not feel the same. ⌘ Read more
AI deepfakes, China overtakes US, and a trapped corgi — this week in the Asia Pacific
The Asia Pacific is ripe with great stories but given its size it can be hard (and time consuming) to stay across everything happening in the region week after week. So here are five editor's picks from the Asia Pacific this week. ⌘ Read more
Ofir Engle spent his 18th birthday held captive by Hamas. Now free, he's fighting for the remaining hostages
As negotiations to secure a temporary ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas stumble, a teenager who spent 54 days in captivity is pleading for the remaining hostages to be released. ⌘ Read more
Meta will no longer cough up cash for Australian news. What will it mean for Facebook and Instagram feeds?**
A battle is brewing between the government and Meta after the tech giant announced it will no longer pay Australian news publishers for content that appears on its platform. This is what it could mean for your Facebook and Instagram feeds. ⌘ Read more
'Paying to be exploited': The heavy tolls 'placement poverty' is exacting on students
Students share their experiences of "placement poverty", which is when mandatory, unpaid placements push them into financial stress and sometimes out of their studies. ⌘ Read more
The stock market hit fresh highs this week, so why does the economic outlook still look so bleak?**
There's a gaping chasm between the markets and the economy — what does that mean for Australia's economic outlook, asks David Taylor. ⌘ Read more
There's only one issue that matters to voters right now. The Coalition isn't talking about it
With a by-election in Dunkley this weekend, you would think the cost of living would be the major focus of the Coalition's political attack on the government. Or even that it might just be out there talking about it a bit, writes Laura Tingle. ⌘ Read more
Australia's ambassador among mourners as Navalny's funeral becomes rare protest
A large crowd of mourners at the funeral of opposition leader Alexei Navalny defies government warnings by engaging in a rare public anti-Kremlin demonstration in Moscow. ⌘ Read more
Silence descends over Sydney park as hundreds gather to honour Jesse Baird and Luke Davies
Hundreds of people watched as photos of a smiling Jesse Baird and Luke Davies were shown on a large screen at a park in Sydney's eastern suburbs. ⌘ Read more
Thousands of Australian sheep and cattle to be sent back to Middle East after weeks stuck at sea
Thousands of Australian sheep and cattle which spent more than five weeks confined on board a live export ship will be re-exported to the Middle East. ⌘ Read more
NSW, Victoria accused of gaslighting community as fury grows over hospital plan
Frustrations over broken promises, politics and bureaucracy have boiled over at a regional health summit on the Victoria-NSW border. ⌘ Read more
Bruce Lehrmann's lawyers say Brittany Higgins's evidence inconsistent with Commonwealth deed version of events
Final submissions to a defamation trial from lawyers for Bruce Lehrmann say Brittany Higgins's evidence about the night she alleges she was raped at Parliament House is inconsistent with the version of events she gave to the Commonwealth under a $2.4 million settlement. But Network Ten's lawyers argue "Mr Lehrmann repeatedly gave untruthful evidence" ... ⌘ Read more
Arguments over evidence, tech issues to prolong Walker inquest for at least two months
Zachary Rolfe will need to return to give further evidence at the coronial inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker in May after new evidence relating to alleged racism claims within NT Police were tendered to the court. ⌘ Read more
Man who shot wife to 'get rid of her' found guilty of murder
An elderly man who told police he wanted to "get rid of" his wife after fatally shooting her at their Logan home has been found guilty by a Supreme Court jury. ⌘ Read more
Emergency services responding to plane crash in South West WA
An emergency response is underway after a light aircraft crashed in Western Australia's South West. ⌘ Read more
Man cites spiritual journey after breaking into outback army depot and impersonating high-ranking officer
The Kununurra Magistrates Court heard Reece Sturgeon broke into an army depot, stole a uniform, pretended to be a "field marshal" and commandeered multiple vehicles. ⌘ Read more
When Margie and Gary couldn't have kids, they opened their hearts and home to 300 foster children
After decades of service being "nan and pop" to their foster children, this couple is retiring from care for health reasons. ⌘ Read more
Wong sends message to Israeli ambassador after 'catastrophe' near Gaza aid trucks
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has asked her department to tell the Israeli ambassador Australia is "horrified" at reports that Israeli troops opened fire on Palestinians waiting for aid in Gaza, killing more than 100. ⌘ Read more
Eyre Peninsula councils defer decision on shark culling, following spate of attacks
Eyre Peninsula councils defer a vote on shark culling, citing the need for more community consultation before taking the controversial measure. ⌘ Read more
Five quick hits — A calamitous run-out, a raft of ducks and being bold pays off
Australia ripped through New Zealand's batting line up with the help of a hilarious run-out, before Steve Smith became one of four ducks on the second day's play of the first Test in Wellington. Here's the five quick hits from day two. ⌘ Read more
Researchers say 'northern green anaconda' species discovered in Ecuador is world's largest snake
A video shared online shows the scale of these reptiles as one of the researchers swims alongside a 200-kilogram specimen. ⌘ Read more
'Ridiculous' gusts bring down part of rural pub as winds reach nearly 100 kph nearby
The Tottenham Hotel owner has been forced to turn away 10 guests for the small town's annual races after the winds ruined six of the pub's guest rooms. ⌘ Read more
Pregnant woman forced to walk from Pink concert on 38C day after car park operator 'over-allocates' space
A heavily pregnant woman was forced to walk more than a kilometre after the Pink concert in Adelaide after Wilson Parking "over-allocated" their car park. ⌘ Read more
Data shows lack of gender balance in Victorian sports news coverage
Only 15 per cent of sports news in Victoria covered women's sport, meaning for every story about women's sport, on average 5.4 stories on men's sport were created. ⌘ Read more
'Pretty special' Angus bull, Tom Cruise, smashes Victorian sale record
The bull comes from a strong pedigree with his father, Rambo, well known in the livestock community. ⌘ Read more
Culling of Kosciuszko brumbies may be ramped up, federal government says
The federal government responds to recommendations following an inquiry into feral horses across Australia's Alps. ⌘ Read more
South Australian governor approves 'high-risk offender' law changes
The South Australian governor signs off on legislative amendments which will make it easier for the state government to have 65-year-old Snowtown accomplice Mark Ray Haydon declared a high-risk offender by the Supreme Court. ⌘ Read more
Biden's awkward ice cream moment has only put the US president under more pressure
Joe Biden's decision to discuss a ceasefire while nursing an ice cream made for an awkward visual. And when juxtaposed with images of starving Gazans, it has fuelled criticism he's mishandling the war, writes Brad Ryan. ⌘ Read more
Mystery investor makes last-minute offer to save sugar town's major employer
A 127-year-old mill in a cyclone-affected community is under administration and was facing permanent closure when a last-minute bid arrived. ⌘ Read more
Supermarket shelves depleted of soda water and soft drinks from low supply of carbon dioxide
One major supplier says it is experiencing a "short-term" CO2 supply shortage on the east coast of Australia", but the ABC understands it is not known how long it will take for supplies to be restored. ⌘ Read more
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services charged over 2022 drowning death of SES volunteer
A charge has been laid over the death of a State Emergency Service (SES) volunteer, more than two years after she drowned on a late-night call-out during the south-east Queensland floods. ⌘ Read more
ADF to investigate crash involving soldiers that left civilian seriously injured
The soldiers were returning from a training ground in North Queensland when the collision occurred. ⌘ Read more
Pharmacies that mass-produce copycat Ozempic have been put on notice — but what does that mean for patients?**
Pharmacists that mass-produce their own versions of popular weight-loss drugs have been put on notice by Australia's medicines regulator. Here's what we know and how it got to this point. ⌘ Read more
TikToker who danced with sex doll during stalking campaign labelled 'neighbour from hell'
Toowoomba resident Ian Frank Bartholomew has avoided time behind bars after pleading guilty to a lengthy stalking campaign that left his victim feeling like a prisoner in her own home. ⌘ Read more
Just days after being forced off the WA Liberal Party's front bench, Steve Thomas is back
WA Liberal MP Steve Thomas is back in shadow cabinet just three days after being ousted by leader Libby Mettam over his conversations with disgraced former Labor premier Brian Burke. ⌘ Read more
As rugby league launches its newest American adventure, can the NRL hit the jackpot in Las Vegas?**
Rugby league has been trying to make it in America for almost a century. Is the NRL's looming trip to Las Vegas the moment they finally strike gold? ⌘ Read more
Min Woo Lee dazzles fans with breathtaking eagle in Florida
Australian crowd favourite Lee opens with a 4-under-par 67 at PGA National, the highlight of his round coming on the 13th hole when he landed an eagle from the fairway. ⌘ Read more
Details of sex assault case against former Catholic Bishop of Broome revealed after suppression order lifted
A West Australian court allows details of a sexual assault case against former Bishop of Broome Christopher Saunders to be made public, including information about 26 criminal charges. ⌘ Read more
Meta won't renew commercial deals with Australian news media
Facebook owners Meta says it won't renew commercial deals with Australian news media companies worth millions of dollars. ⌘ Read more
Veteran snake catcher forced to retire after another eastern brown bite leaves him in intensive care
After 30 years as a licensed snake catcher in Forbes, Paul Newcombe has been forced to retire after being bitten for third time. ⌘ Read more
Got an early morning flight from Sydney Airport? Don’t arrive too early or you'll be locked out
Passengers have been caught out by the airport terminals closing in the middle of the night. ⌘ Read more
Australia's first professional soccer player to come out as non-binary hopes to pave the way for others
Recently capped Young Matilda Grace Wilson has become the first Australian professional soccer player to come out as non-binary. ⌘ Read more
Scientists simulated the impact of NASA's asteroid-smashing mission. Here's what they found
With help from powerful computers and astrophysicist (and Queen guitarist) Brian May, scientists believe Dimorphos has been "completely reshaped". ⌘ Read more
'Breach of trust': Suspended prison sentence handed to Canberra soccer club president who stole funds
Aaron Alexander is handed two suspended prison sentences for stealing more than $23,000 from the Gungahlin United Football club while in charge of its finances. ⌘ Read more
London police 'repeatedly failed' to spot warning signs when hiring officer who killed Sarah Everard
An off-duty police officer who abducted and murdered a 33-year-old woman in south London three years ago should never have been employed in the first place, with three police forces failing to spot clear signals of his unsuitability, an official inquiry says. ⌘ Read more
Sinkhole opens outside Sydney building above M6 tunnel construction as tunnelling work stopped
A sinkhole has opened up at a two-storey commercial building in southern Sydney this morning, at a site above the M6 tunnel construction. ⌘ Read more
Cost of early super withdrawals expected to reach $85 billion, cost future taxpayers $3,000, warn industry funds
New analysis from industry super funds shows the Morrison government's early release of superannuation scheme could hit future taxpayers with as much as $85 billion in additional costs, as people who dipped into their super savings are forced to rely on the aged pension. ⌘ Read more
White Island survivors and families awarded nearly $10m as case concludes
Several of the guilty parties in the long-running prosecution over the Whakaari White Island disaster have been sentenced in Auckland. ⌘ Read more
Cost and time blowouts are a running joke on home reno shows. Here's how to avoid it in reality
Host of Grand Designs Transformations and professor of architecture Anthony Burke says there are ways to set up your project so it runs to time and budget — but you might not like what it involves. ⌘ Read more
Police deny racial profiling after former immigration detainee was wrongfully arrested over sexual assault
Victoria Police has denied using racial profiling after a former immigration detainee was wrongfully arrested and charged over a sexual assault in the inner Melbourne suburb of Richmond. ⌘ Read more
Rice and noodles are Asian kitchen staples, but Australian oats could soon take over
"Rice" and noodles made from oats are on track to replace the more traditional versions in Asian pantries as international demand for the Australian product continues to grow. ⌘ Read more
'Our hearts are broken': Victorian Labor senator Linda White dies
The prime minister says Labor's hearts are broken at news Victorian senator Linda White has died after an illness. ⌘ Read more
Where to watch the Mardi gras this weekend
The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras festival is culminating in a big party on Saturday. But you don't need to be in Sydney to follow the fun, with the ABC broadcasting the parade. ⌘ Read more
New research links junk food to 32 health issues — and early death. This is what we know
A new first-of-its-kind review finds "strong evidence" that junk food is linked to more than 30 health problems, including higher risks of cancer, heart disease and early death. We've unpacked the latest findings. ⌘ Read more
'The full story will become clear': Pogba bans to fight four-year ban after claims of doping
Once one of the highest-paid players in the world, Paul Pogba is facing a career-ending ban over heightened testosterone levels in a post-match test. ⌘ Read more
'Flat-out legend' Patty Mills waived by NBA team, opening the door for potential reunion
The Atlanta Hawks have parted ways with the veteran Australian point guard heading into the final few months of the NBA season. ⌘ Read more
Dutton cools on push to name 'traitor' politician, after ASIO warns it could expose sources and methods
The opposition leader says he won't agitate for the politician who betrayed Australia to be named, after a warning from the spy chief that doing so could expose ASIO's sources and methods. ⌘ Read more
Fraud-accused allegedly claimed $16,000 in Murray flood recovery funding
A woman accused of fraudulently claiming thousands of dollars in SA government relief funding amid last year's River Murray flooding crisis will face court after being charged with deception and dishonest dealing with documents. ⌘ Read more
Socceroos match with Lebanon moved to Australian venue amid Middle East conflict
The Socceroos will play in Canberra for the first time since 2019 after Lebanon was forced to give up its home leg of the World Cup qualifiers. ⌘ Read more
Canberra public housing tenants who were threatened with forced relocation take their case to court
Tenants are seeking compensation over the February 2022 eviction notice, which has since been reversed, after the ACT government conceded last year their decision-making process was "flawed". ⌘ Read more
Liberals chastised for 'lynch mob' after revelations ex-immigration detainee was wrongly arrested
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton and his deputy Sussan Ley are chastised after the Liberal Party jumped on the arrest of a former immigration detainee that later was revealed to have been wrongly made. ⌘ Read more
Live: Australia's bowlers set to make use of tricky wicket on day two in Wellington
A Cameron Green century on day one put Australia in a decent position, and on day two the bowling attack will look to test New Zealand's resolve on a tricky Basin Reserve pitch. Follow the action in our live blog. ⌘ Read more
Daniel Ricciardo enjoys 'five minutes of fame', topping first F1 practice before crashing back to earth
Daniel Ricciardo tops the first timed session of 2024, although the top teams may be pacing themselves ahead of the longest season in F1 history. ⌘ Read more
These invasive bees should never have survived. Their story could help save others threatened by extinction
Too few to reproduce, a single Asian honey bee queen and her workers defied the odds to establish thousands of colonies. How they did it could help bring others back from the brink, but not without a cost. ⌘ Read more