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ACT government settles with Senator Linda Reynolds over comments made by prosecutor during Bruce Lehrmann trial
The settlement includes an official apology from the ACT government. ⌘ Read more
Daniel Ricciardo bemoans teammate's 'immaturity' after close post-race pass at Bahrain GP
Daniel Ricciardo is left baffled by the post-race actions of teammate Yuki Tsunoda, who was frustrated by a relatively typical call to let the Australian past late in the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix. ⌘ Read more
Nearly 4,000 inmates flee after armed gangs storm Haiti's main prison
Nearly 4,000 inmates have fled Haiti's main prison, and five people have died, after armed gangs stormed the facility in an overnight explosion of violence that engulfed much of the capital. ⌘ Read more
Live: ASX set to rise to fresh records as Wall Street rally powers on
The Australian share market is set to follow Wall Street to fresh record highs, after the broad All Ordinaries index cracked 8,000 points for the first time on Friday. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. ⌘ Read more
What felt like a wobbly tooth turned into a cancer diagnosis for Elisse
Feeling a strange sensation in one of her teeth, Elisse Kleiner went to the dentist. It marked the start of a cancer journey that would lead to surgery to remove half of her top jaw. A year on, the Tasmanian musician has returned to the stage. ⌘ Read more
Ezra Mam 'adamant' Spencer Leniu made racial slur during NRL Las Vegas game
As the NRL investigates an allegation of a racial slur in the marquee game of the NRL Las Vegas showpiece, Brisbane Broncos coach Kevin Walters says his five-eighth was upset in the rooms after the match and "adamant" Spencer Leniu racially abused him. ⌘ Read more
New study finds cannabis has 'deadly' effect on one of Australia's worst cancers
After decades of radiation, melanoma removals and skin graphs, Leigh Raaschou says he wishes there had been other options years ago to deal with skin cancers. ⌘ Read more
Banned for almost two decades, Fiji's 'Great Chiefs' are back — and they want more say
Fiji's Great Council of Chiefs, a organisation banished for almost two decades, has returned to re-establish its place in modern Fiji. But not everyone is convinced. ⌘ Read more
Hayley thought with her ADHD, she could plan her wedding in just two weeks. And she almost did
Planning a wedding is daunting for anyone, but for people with a disability it can be overwhelming. Three people who have done it share their tips on making a truly magical day, without burning out in the process. ⌘ Read more
Second wind for ex-defence vehicles used by everyday Australians for transport, recreation and sense of history
Defence vehicles designed for the battlefield are being repurposed by the public and used on and off the road. ⌘ Read more
Five quick hits — PVL pledges four more years and Tedesco shows Walsh how it's done
A five-year pledge, a lop-sided clash between two of the game's biggest stars, and a new rule gets its first outing on a global stage. Here are five quick hits as the NRL season kicked off in Las Vegas. ⌘ Read more
'Dental tourism' is booming in places like Bali, with Aussies willing to risk it for cheaper care
Thousands of Australians are travelling overseas for medical treatment every year, but how many — and how successful the procedures are in the long run — is still unknown. ⌘ Read more
Why Robin Rogers is happiest in the bowels of a woolshed, up to his neck in poo
Robin Rogers is a woolshed cleaner. Not inside the shed where the action usually happens, but under it, where at shearing time the dung falls through the grated floor of the holding pens, accumulating slowly over the years. ⌘ Read more
The rebel and the rule follower: How Min Woo and Minjee Lee became superstar siblings
One talented child in a family is exceptional. Two is extraordinary. Siblings Minjee and Min Woo Lee are both big stars on the golf circuit … but they couldn’t be more different. ⌘ Read more
Australians lose nearly $1 billion a year in card surcharges and the RBA has warned banks it has to stop
Australians are losing nearly a billion dollars a year in card surcharges, which could be substantially reduced when a system called least-cost routing is fully implemented. ⌘ Read more
'Christian marketplace leader' Dave Hodgson is being sued by Australia's corporate regulator
ASIC is alleging Dave Hodgson and two of his companies provided unlicensed financial services and made misrepresentations to investors. Mr Hodgson, who is the proponent behind what he claims would be a "clean" coal-to-hydrogen project in Tasmania says he will "mount a very strong defence". ⌘ Read more
Should whistleblowers be paid instead of punished?**
The sentencing of David McBride next week will be a clarifying moment for whistleblowing protections in this country, writes Adele Ferguson. ⌘ Read more
Dutton's 'working-class' strategy failed in by-election, and his MPs are looking for a new path
The relief among Labor MPs and officials was palpable, but the celebratory speeches at the Liberal Party function did appear incongruous with the stark reality of an election loss, writes Patricia Karvelas. ⌘ Read more
How often do I need to wash makeup brushes and sponges?**
From the bristles of brushes to the porous surfaces of sponges, your makeup kit can harbour a host of bacteria and fungi. Here's what you need to know about keeping things hygenic. ⌘ Read more
NRL facing uphill battle to conquer the US, but claims a thrilling toehold in Las Vegas
A new sport won't crack the home of the brave overnight and one week of fun and footy in Las Vegas doesn't prove anything. But it was a pretty good start. ⌘ Read more
'Give it time,' they said, but what if grief doesn't play by the rules?**
Grief is raw, complex, often fraught — and 'moving on' from a loss is rarely straightforward or linear. ⌘ Read more
Palm Cove crowned world's best beach as Australia dominates list
Conde Nast Traveller magazine's list of the world's best 34 beaches features six Australian locations. ⌘ Read more
Aussie Green wins LGPA Tour's Women's World Championship
Australia's Hannah Green takes out the LGPA Tour's Women's World Championship with a one-stroke victory in Singapore. ⌘ Read more
Victorian Opposition Leader John Pesutto loses two senior advisors in Liberal Party shake-up
The Victorian Liberal Party has made a major change as two senior officials depart, just a year after taking on their roles. ⌘ Read more
De Minaur successfully defends Acapulco title with straight-sets win in final
Alex de Minaur continues his solid start to 2024, winning the Acapulco ATP 500 title for a second consecutive year via a clinical victory over three-time major finalist Casper Ruud. ⌘ Read more
Pucovski suffers another head knock in Sheffield Shield match
Facing just his second ball, Will Pucovski is struck on the side of the helmet after ducking into a rising delivery, casting fresh doubts over his immediate playing future. ⌘ Read more
Goldfields blackout prompts calls for power reliability and fairer compensation
In January, thousands of Goldfields, Wheatbelt and Perth Hills residents were left without power after a supercell thunderstorm crumpled critical transmission infrastructure. Now, Friday's two-hour blackout has reignited calls for improved power reliability. ⌘ Read more
Firefighting aircraft grounded due to winds, as fire threatens caravan park in northern Tasmania
Strong winds have stopped firefighting aircraft battle a blaze that has forced the evacuation of a caravan park in Tasmania's north. ⌘ Read more
If we could take politics out of economic stimulus programs, what would happen?**
Is it possible to take politics out of economic stimulus programs, to everyone's benefit, asks Gareth Hutchens. ⌘ Read more
LeBron James becomes first player to score 40,000 points in NBA
James adds another milestone to his lengthy list of achievements, as the NBA great looks to put his all-time scoring record further out of reach. ⌘ Read more
Kylie Minogue named global icon at BRIT awards and Raye smashes single-year win record
Check out the key moments and a full winner's list from Britain's night of nights for pop music. ⌘ Read more
Former politican accused of spying was recruited during term in parliament
Australian Security Intelligence Organisation director general Mike Burgess has provided a few more details about a former politician accused of helping an international spy ring. ⌘ Read more
This beach south of Perth could be the first in the state to charge for vehicle access
A WA shire is considering the possibility of charging 4WD drivers to access a local beach because of the increasing cost to ratepayers caused by overcrowding. ⌘ Read more
Tasmanian Liberals accused of 'pork-barrelling their way back in to power'
For the third election in a row, the Tasmanian Liberal Party comes under fire for its handling of taxpayer-funded community grants, with an integrity expert calling its actions "pork barrelling, plain and simple". ⌘ Read more
Woman falls to death at popular waterfall in Gold Coast national park
Emergency workers worked through the night to retrieve the body of a woman in her 20s who fell to her death on a hike in the Lamington National Park. ⌘ Read more
Parenting, disability, racial issues prove fertile ground for blind comedian
Joshua Warrior's failing eyesight pushed him into a life on stage where he uses jokes to spark serious conversations. ⌘ Read more
Move over Boomers, Gen Zers are taking over a game created decades before they were born
At 10, Emily Cosson was the only female at pinball competitions. Then she started beating the grown men. Now, she's part of a trend turning old-school cool again. ⌘ Read more
Min Woo Lee in contention at PGA Tour event in Florida
Australian golf star Min Woo Lee is tied for fourth, three shots behind a trio of leaders, entering the final round at PGA National in Palm Beach Gardens. ⌘ Read more
Live: NRL kicks off with historic Las Vegas opening matches
The 2024 NRL season starts in Las Vegas with the Manly Sea Eagles vs South Sydney Rabbitohs and Brisbane Broncos taking on the Sydney Roosters at the site of the Super Bowl. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Five quick hits — Lyon stars, Green wins and an NZ star learns a lesson
Nathan Lyon gets flipped around and rips through the New Zealand line-up, while Rachin Ravindra shows he has plenty to learn in his fledgling Test career. Here are the five quick hits from the fourth day of the first Test at Basin Reserve. ⌘ Read more
Will Oppenheimer make a bang with a record-breaking Oscar haul?**
Some big records could fall at this year's Academy Awards, which Oppenheimer enters with an impressive 13 nominations. ⌘ Read more
Rare moths among citizen scientist's 15k nature observations
Citizen scientist Dion Maple has a special interest in moths. His favourite is the crayon emerald but it's another rare species that is proving tantalisingly elusive. He unwittingly photographed it years ago and hasn't been able to find it since. ⌘ Read more
Ski racer fights her way back to the top of sport that nearly claimed her life
Maddi Boyer pushed her mental demons aside to overcome a fear of falling after she fractured her skull in a competition accident. She now shines in a sport that almost took everything from her. ⌘ Read more
Dutch dynamo Femke Bol smashes own indoor 400m world record
Track sensation Femke Bol blows away the competition to smash her own 400m world indoor record and take gold at the global championships in Glasgow. ⌘ Read more
Cargo ship attacked by Houthi rebels sinks in Red Sea
The sunken vessel spills fertiliser and oil into the Red Sea, threatening a vibrant fishing industry, some of the world's largest coral reefs and desalination plants supplying millions with drinking water. ⌘ Read more
It's one of Australia's most famous photos, but the birthplace of land rights has seen better days
Gurindji traditional owners want schoolkids and tourists to be able to walk the old fence line Vincent Lingiari, and his people followed in the 60s. But they say the heritage area's condition is "really sad". ⌘ Read more
The castle, the rainforest and a Spanish immigrant: How Queensland's Paronella Park came to be
Mark and Judy Evans purchased a dilapidated tourist spot with its very own castle 30 years ago. They say its success is due to the park's 100-year history. ⌘ Read more
At 70, Neysa is embracing the start of her 'retirement career'
Restless with retirement, former corporate high-flyer Nesya King didn't want to "wait for God". She was drawn back to her first career — nursing — and 30 years out of the game, she returned to university to become qualified. ⌘ Read more
Coalition optimistic about political fortunes despite Labor retaining Dunkley in by-election
The federal opposition insists it is well placed to win Labor seats at the next election despite falling short in a Victorian by-election last night. ⌘ Read more
Tash always wanted to be a helicopter musterer, but a flippant comment nearly derailed that dream
Mustering stock, navigating the vast landscapes of outback Australia and directing "ground crew'" from above is all in a day's work for Natasha "Tash" Greenshields. But not too long ago, she thought it was out of her reach. ⌘ Read more
Winner in the 99th minute keeps Liverpool's Premier League title hopes on track
On a dramatic night of Premier League football, Liverpool conjure a late winner to stay clear at the top, while Timo Werner scores in a key victory for Ange Postecoglou's Spurs and there's a brilliant bicycle kick goal for Brentford against Chelsea. ⌘ Read more
Chatnika feared falling victim to trafficking, now she's studying law to help other girls
Chatnika Yat was at risk of falling into the clutches of sex and people traffickers until an Australian-Cambodian charity saved her and gave her the "hope, resilience and power" to help other vulnerable girls. ⌘ Read more
Live: Australia seven wickets away from victory as Black Caps chase miracle win at Basin Reserve
Australia is out to bowl its way to victory on day four of the fourth Test at Basin Reserve, with New Zealand requiring a record run chase to pull off an unlikely win. Follow the action in our live blog. ⌘ Read more
No new leads and a tight lid on a protracted investigation — what do we know about Samantha Murphy's disappearance?**
A "top priority" investigation, numerous police interviews and a supportive community effort have been features of a search in the month since Ballarat mum Samantha Murphy disappeared. ⌘ Read more
'Like a pacifier for a baby': Children presenting with 'significant symptoms of withdrawal' from vaping
In recent years, there has been a significant rise in vapers under the age of 25 — and so too has the demand for services to help kick the habit. ⌘ Read more
Worker left with 'horrific' injuries after falling onto a star picket at a building site
A leading Tasmanian construction company is facing a fine of up to $1.55 million after being found guilty of safety breaches that left a worker with serious injuries. ⌘ Read more
A coroner says this man 'knows more than he is saying' about Marion Barter's disappearance
Ric Blum had a history of multiple aliases, fraud and a pattern of exploiting vulnerable women, an inquest has heard. ⌘ Read more
'I was shocked to see them': Carp now breeding in key Canberra drinking water dam and freshwater fishing spot
Googong Dam was considered mostly carp free until recently, and though the invasive species poses no threat to Canberra's drinking water supply, anglers fear the popular freshwater fishing spot will suffer. ⌘ Read more
As an Arab actor worrying is part of my life': House of Gods' Kamel El Basha on the power of art
Kamel El Basha fell in love with acting as a child and his first theatre was a window of his home in Jerusalem where he would perform his own plays for the neighbourhood kids. ⌘ Read more
The hidden costs of borrowing from the 'Bank of Mum and Dad'
It might make sense financially, but there are potential emotional pitfalls in accepting support from family to get into the property market. ⌘ Read more
Why do quolls have spots, and zebras have stripes? The answer's not as straightforward as you think
When it comes to blending in, there's a lot we can learn from the animal kingdom. And while the reasons for camouflage vary, they all come back to survival. ⌘ Read more
Nonnas go viral as 'flower girls' in South Australian wedding
When Michaela Treloar was planning her wedding, she had no inkling that her big day would turn her and her groom's grandmothers into an online sensation. ⌘ Read more
Want to make a change in your community? Here's how to go about it, according to five regional change makers
Every project starts with an idea and the drive to make a change. But how do you even start? Five young people give advice on how to get started and how to turn an idea into reality. ⌘ Read more
Alijana entered a fight for her life when she contracted this deadly meningococcal strain
Alijana Papas' life could have been far different had she not contracted meningococcal B as a baby. A vaccine is available, but only a handful of states and territories include it in their national immunisation schedule. ⌘ Read more
Australia's Bluey reclaims oldest dog record after Guinness World Records reviews Portuguese dog's credentials
Guinness World Records has stripped Portuguese dog Bobi's title of oldest dog in the world, and reinstated Victorian cattle dog Bluey to the top spot. ⌘ Read more
Drew's encounter with a stingray while snorkelling was 'excruciating'. Here's what to do if you get barbed
As hospitalisations from stingray encounters rise, a young woman recalls a solo snorkelling trip on north Queensland's idyllic Magnetic Island, where she had a marine encounter she will never forget. ⌘ Read more
You won a trivia night once? Cute. Now it’s time to play, HARD!
Oh, you're back? Something to prove after last week's effort? Let's see what you've got. ⌘ Read more
Morbid, offbeat or deadpan: There's something for everyone in these bite-sized comedy gems
Whether you like your comedy dark, quirky or just laugh-out-loud funny, this year's entrants in Fresh Blood are putting their short films on the line for your judgement. Cast your critical eye over a selection of the best entries. ⌘ Read more
The power-hungry appliances costing you in your home, and what you can do to save money on your next bill
With electricity bills still high, we've compiled a list of the energy-draining appliances that may be spiking your power bill and how to cut costs. ⌘ Read more
Mary's music used to be the soundtrack of her town's weddings and funerals but now she's rarely asked to play at them
For more than seven decades, pianist Mary Sutcliffe regularly played at milestone events in her small country town, but demand has fallen off a cliff in recent years, with the cost of living crisis a major factor. ⌘ Read more
The government has its map for education reform, where to now?**
After more than a year, Education Minister Jason Clare has the reports from three major reviews of the education system. He wanted 'spiky ideas' and got them in spades, but what will he do with them? ⌘ Read more
'It's an Aussie invasion': Inside the NRL's big gamble as rugby league rolls into Vegas
The NRL is betting on winning over new fans in Las Vegas, where throngs of rugby league diehards have arrived for the season-opening double-header. ⌘ Read more
Back to school heatwaves expose aging public school infrastructure
Severe heatwave conditions around the country throughout February see students swelter through their first weeks of school, sparking calls for the government to properly address rising temperatures in classrooms. ⌘ Read more
How an unlikely radio program by a group of mates changed football forever
From skewering the football industry to finding themselves oddly ensconced within it, the Coodabeen Champions bow out of broadcasting with a remarkable and unlikely legacy. ⌘ Read more
'I will not speak Māori': Fears new policies in NZ threaten 50 years of progress
Last century, children were forced to write lines of 'I will not speak Māori' as punishment. Now as grandparents, they fear progress around the use of the Māori language is at stake. ⌘ Read more
World champion Verstappen produces emphatic win to start new F1 season
After producing one of the most dominant seasons in history in 2023, Max Verstappen's commanding win was a warning shot to those who hoped to close the gap to Red Bull. ⌘ Read more
‘They said we couldn’t name a football tournament after a gay, Black man with AIDS'. It was one of the most successful events ever
Despite homophobia, cultural taboos and misinformation, when beloved gay uncle Rossy Smith died of AIDS, it changed First Nations health forever. ⌘ Read more
Labor's Jodie Belyea has retained the south-east Melbourne seat of Dunkley in a by-election
Jodie Belyea is projected to win the by-election in the federal seat of Dunkley in Melbourne's south-east. ⌘ Read more
Federal MP warns Cambodia's rulers not to intimidate critics ahead of ASEAN-Australia summit
Labor's Julian Hill warns Cambodia's rulers not to intimidate its critics in Australia, while protesters from several South-East Asian communities are demanding the Albanese government take a stronger stance on human rights abuses during the ASEAN-Australia summit in Melbourne next week. ⌘ Read more
Aussie Green in the mix at LPGA Tour's Women's World Championship
Australian Hannah Green is in second place, two shots behind Japanese leader Ayaka Furue, after the third round of the LPGA Tour's Women's World Championship. ⌘ Read more
Western Australia becomes first state to ban non-compostable takeaway coffee cups
The state's environment minister says more than 150 million coffee cups will be saved from landfill each year. ⌘ Read more
Polls have officially closed for the federal Dunkley by-election, as the PM joins campaign
The count has begun for a crucial by-election in Melbourne's south-east tipped to be a test for the Albanese government. ⌘ Read more
Sydney Mardi Gras parade to begin with moment of silence for Jesse Baird and Luke Davies
The 46th Sydney Mardi Gras festival will pay tribute to alleged murder victims Jesse Baird and Luke Davies as more than 12,000 people march in the annual parade. ⌘ Read more
Survivors of Gaza aid chaos say Israeli forces shot at them, as Irael denies striking the convoy
A doctor in Gaza says gunfire caused more than 80 per cent of the wounds seen at his hospital. ⌘ Read more
Five quick hits — Lyon's surprise star turn, New Zealand's unlikely hero and a superstar misses out again
Nathan Lyon was Australia's surprise star with the bat on day three, while a part-time spinner had a day to remember for the Black Caps. Here are five quick hits. ⌘ Read more
Cancer affected patients entitled to subsidised IVF under new Queensland scheme
The government has announced a $42.3 million package to publicly fund fertility treatment for Queenslanders who have experienced serious illness. ⌘ Read more
JLo and Kourtney Kardashian are fans, but is olive oil really a health and beauty elixir?**
Celebrities such as Kourtney Kardashian, Beyonce, Gwyneth Paltrow and Jennifer Lopez all extol the virtues of swigging extra virgin as well as slathering it on their skin, crediting olive oil for their glowing complexions. ⌘ Read more
Farmer takes on ambitious bushfire-recovery project after life-changing accident
Kangaroo Island farmer Steven Childs, who has quadriplegia, is a tough businessman who likes to take risks. In his latest project, the entrepreneur is spending millions to turn his bushfire-ravaged pine forest into productive farm land. ⌘ Read more
Defending champ de Minaur through to Acapulco final
World number nine Alex de Minaur advances to the final of the ATP 500 tournament in Acapulco after his opponent Jack Draper retires in the third set of their last-four clash. ⌘ Read more
Video captures truck driver's lucky escape, rescued as their vehicle dangles off a bridge
Rescuers are praised as "serious heroes" after saving a driver left high above a river following a three-vehicle crash in the US. ⌘ Read more
Four Melbourne teenagers arrested over string of burglaries and arson attacks
Police say the two boys and two girls are linked to arson attacks in Mill Park and Ballarat, and a vehicle theft in Wonga Park. ⌘ Read more
TGA approves new drug for endometriosis treatment, a first in 13 years
The drug Ryeqo is approved by the TGA to treat endometriosis. Here's what we know about what it does and how much it costs. ⌘ Read more
No Las Vegas stadium training, no worries for Broncos and Souths
Brisbane and South Sydney insist they are not at a disadvantage despite being unable to train at the venue before the NRL's season-opening double-header in Las Vegas. ⌘ Read more
Novel highlights 'enormous risks' family took to survive Russian Civil War
As political unrest gripped Russia in 1917, the Sukhov family faced an agonising decision, which author Simon J Carey explores in his debut historical fiction novel. ⌘ Read more
Fashion celebrity Iris Apfel has died aged 102
The designer and textile expert known for her eccentric style is being remembered as a fashion icon. ⌘ Read more
Elon Musk sues ChatGPT maker OpenAI for allegedly 'perverting' itself for profit
Mr Musk, who is one of the world's wealthiest people, says the AI firm he helped create is putting money ahead of benefiting humanity. ⌘ Read more
After three years of dominance, Max Verstappen can make more history with these F1 records
Max Verstappen enters the new season as a three-time Formula 1 world drivers' champion, along with plenty of records. ⌘ Read more
From outback camel races to DIY grape crushing, quirky events are pulling travellers to regional Queensland
Festivals are drawing crowds of visitors to regional Queensland each year, boosting the state's economy by $850 million, and there are plans to grow that even further. ⌘ Read more
Study sheds light on how mining in the Pilbara is impacting northern quolls
Research from Charles Sturt University and the University of Western Australia shows quolls living close to mines are more vulnerable than those in undisturbed habitats. ⌘ Read more
Asylum seekers, the hottest temperatures in the world and 'one trillion' sunflowers: WA's February in pictures
Look back on the month that was in this series of fascinating photos from ABC journalists and contributors across Western Australia. ⌘ Read more