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Declining cash use threatening nation's money mover Armaguard
The big four banks are poised to intervene in the business of transporting cash because its plummeting use is making it unprofitable for Armaguard to deliver. ⌘ Read more
Pentagon sparks fresh AUKUS doubts on anniversary of Australia's nuclear-powered submarine plans
Defence Minister Richard Marles insists AUKUS partners are working "at pace" to help Australia acquire nuclear-powered submarines after the United States revealed it would halve next year's planned production of Virginia-class boats. ⌘ Read more
The US Coast Guard using Hobart as a home port? This government document says it's an 'emerging prospect'
An internal government document obtained by the ABC says there is an "emerging prospect" of the US Coast Guard basing one of its vessels in Hobart — but US and Australian officials are remaining tight-lipped. ⌘ Read more
China's government gives a shiny assessment of the future but Beijing's alleyways tell a different story
As China's annual rubberstamp parliament comes to a close, there are still looming questions about whether policymakers are doing enough to tackle the country's economic malaise, writes Kathleen Calderwood. ⌘ Read more
'Need for answers' drives mine explorer's search of 60 disused shafts since Samantha Murphy went missing
Raymond Shaw says he has spent the past five-and-a-half weeks uncovering and exploring disused mine shafts in a determined effort to find anything that helps locate the Ballarat mum. ⌘ Read more
'Up in flames with the fires': How the plan to manage threatened species has evolved since Black Summer
Climate change and bushfires are forcing massive changes to the way Australia conserves threatened animals and plants. ⌘ Read more
Sydney's waters warm enough for a cyclone as seemingly endless summer bakes NSW
After a hot and humid summer, NSW is now enduring an extended spell of warm autumn weather moving into its second week. ⌘ Read more
Millions of Muslims begin holy month of Ramadan across the Asia-Pacific
Millions of Muslims come together to mark the start of the holy month of Ramadan across South-East Asia — a time when prayer, fasting and celebration dominate daily life. ⌘ Read more
Almost 30pc of properties purchased in Australia's biggest states were paid for in cash last year
More than one in four residential properties purchased in New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland last year were paid for entirely with cash by older Australians, highlighting the growing disparity in the property market. ⌘ Read more
Beijing on cusp of removing crippling tariffs from Aussie wine
Beijing appears to be just weeks away from removing tariffs that have crippled Australia's wine industry since 2020, with an interim decision by China's authorities reporting that the duties are no longer necessary. ⌘ Read more
Commonwealth Bank customers experiencing 'difficulties' accessing app
Commonwealth Bank customers are experiencing technical difficulties accessing its online banking app. ⌘ Read more
Police 'petrified' before shooting man allegedly armed with spear, as court shown bodyworn video
A Darwin court has heard a man was allegedly armed with a spear and attempting to throw it at police officers before they fired up to six shots at him, during a confrontation in Palmerston in 2022. ⌘ Read more
First aid ship leaves Cyprus bound for Gaza in bid to establish 'maritime highway'
A ship carrying food leaves a port in Cyprus for Gaza as part of a pilot project to open a new sea route for aid to a population on the brink of famine. ⌘ Read more
Andrew Tate brought to Romanian court on UK arrest warrant
Internet personality Andrew Tate has been detained in Romania and handed an arrest warrant issued by British authorities, his spokesperson said. ⌘ Read more
MPs at inquiry refuse to watch footage of Victorian piggery, including vision of alleged bestiality
Politicians who stayed for the footage from a Stanhope piggery, including the alleged bestiality of a pig by a worker, watched on in shock today as it was played to them at the Parliamentary Inquiry into Pig Welfare in Victoria. ⌘ Read more
Human rights activists charged over alleged kidnapping and assault of a man in Melbourne
The pair charged over an alleged kidnapping and assault of a man in Melbourne last month have been named as Laura Allam and Mohammad Sharab after a suppression order was partially lifted. ⌘ Read more
Views on bitcoin 'range from evangelist to atheist', but there's no denying its popularity
Bitcoin is currently hovering around record highs as the UK financial regulators allows professional investors to use crypto exchange-traded notes. ⌘ Read more
Former Comanchero Tarek Zahed sentenced for hindering homicide investigation
The former Comanchero has been sentenced to more than three years behind bars for hindering the investigation into the death of Youssef Assoum. ⌘ Read more
NSW budget surplus would be 'a miracle' after GST carve up, Treasurer warns
The NSW government says the state is being robbed of money to bail out other states, making it "virtually impossible" to return a predicted budget surplus this financial year. ⌘ Read more
Alleged shooter of SA police officer Jason Doig faces unrelated firearm charges, court hears
The man's mother has also been charged, with a hearing in the Adelaide Magistrates Court told the alleged offence was not related to the police officer's death last November. ⌘ Read more
Spencer Leniu's slur and the racist history of the term 'monkey'
While much of rugby league world spent the last week squabbling over whether Spencer Leniu calling Ezra Mam a "monkey" was a racist slur or just banter, there was a collective eye roll from many First Nations people. ⌘ Read more
American singer Eric Carmen, best known for All By Myself, dies aged 74
American singer and Raspberries frontman Eric Carmen, who was best known for hits such as All By Myself and Hungry Eyes, has died aged 74. ⌘ Read more
US man will spend life in prison for murder and rape in attack of two women in Germany
The 31-year-old's actions were described as "incredibly callous" during the sentencing hearing. ⌘ Read more
Canberra pill-testing service finds meth in counterfeit diet pill
The counterfeit diet pill was obtained online by the service user and did not contain any of the active ingredients it was expected to. ⌘ Read more
Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry tenders resignation after violence escalates in capital
Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry tenders his resignation after a drastic escalation of violence in the capital Port-au-Prince during his absence left him stranded in Puerto Rico. ⌘ Read more
Rainbow lorikeets released after recovering from paralysis syndrome that causes them to fall from the sky
The ailment, known as lorikeet paralysis syndrome, spread rapidly through south-east Queensland rainbow lorikeet populations earlier this year. ⌘ Read more
'Hoodwinked and fooled': How Australian parents are being misled on toddler milk
It's the ultra-processed milk powder intentionally marketed as a follow-on to breastfeeding or infant formulae. But the evidence suggests toddler or transition milks are unnecessary at best and harmful at worst. ⌘ Read more
Boeing whistleblower John Barnett found dead in US
Former Boeing worker John Barnett, who warned of production defects that were ignored by the company, dies in the United States. ⌘ Read more
Australia hit all-time rugby low as son of a Wallabies gun clinches Italy Six Nations win
Louis Lynagh, the son of Wallabies great Michael, brings joy to Italian rugby and despair to Australia — his try on debut helps Italy beat Scotland as the Azzurri leapfrog the Wallabies in the world rankings. ⌘ Read more
Fruit collector's favourite time of year arrives as obscure figs come into season
A South Australian farmer wants to see more of the thousands of fig varieties become more widely available to consumers. ⌘ Read more
Israel says it's 'assessing' air strike on Hamas' 'shadow man' and deputy military commander. But who is Marwan Issa?**
For years, Hamas' Marwan Issa evaded the public eye, becoming one of Israel's "most wanted" men. Now, Israel says it is "assessing" an air strike against him. Here's what we know. ⌘ Read more
Photos of sledgehammer double murder so disturbing judge 'felt sick', Queensland court hears
Christopher Puglia is sentenced to life in prison for bludgeoning his parents to death in their Joyner home in 2020. ⌘ Read more
Veterans who seek support are being 'bastardised' by defence department, Jacqui Lambie says
The Independent Senator said consecutive governments had failed defence veterans by refusing to support their claims for physical and psychological injury, and in some cases had taken legal action to block them. ⌘ Read more
Aged care fees could be changing. Who pays what now?**
The government is considering charging more for aged care. How much do care recipients pay today? ⌘ Read more
'We think he can make it work': Steve Smith to get more time as Test opener
Coach Andrew McDonald hails Australia's ability to find a way after the narrow second Test win over New Zealand and backs Steve Smith to overcome his batting struggles. ⌘ Read more
Man and woman found dead in Melbourne's north-east
Police say they are yet to determine whether the deaths of a man and a woman in Melbourne's north-east are suspicious. ⌘ Read more
Airbnb bans the use of indoor security cameras from its listings worldwide
Airbnb hosts have until next month to comply with the online rental platform's new ban on the use of indoor security cameras in its listings worldwide. ⌘ Read more
Bob Katter tells Senator Ross Cadell to 'shut up' in fiery exchange at supermarket pricing inquiry hearings
The Queensland MP warned Senator Cadell to stop playing politics and spend his time 'attacking' Woolworths and Coles instead. ⌘ Read more
Despite heatwaves and controversy, WOMADelaide still delivers on its most vital element
After a worryingly busy 2023 event, and in the midst of controversy, WOMADelaide still shines thanks to its artists and their stories. ⌘ Read more
Radical aged care reforms could see baby boomers dip into super and home equity to cover costs
Three years after a bruising royal commission exposed substandard care leading to neglect and abuse in nursing homes, elderly Australians may be asked to fork out more money than ever before, writes Anne Connolly. ⌘ Read more
Oscars afterparty red carpet: Black, bodysuits and a few statement brooches
While the fashion on the Oscars red carpet is traditionally quite tame, celebrities get to be a bit more daring at the Vanity Fair afterparty. ⌘ Read more
American World War II veteran, 100, to marry sweetheart near D-Day beaches
Harold Terens and his fiancee might be in their 100s and 90s but the couple kiss and hold hands like high school sweethearts. ⌘ Read more
Teen to face court over alleged assault of worker in Adelaide sports store
A staff member at a sports store in Adelaide's Rundle Mall is taken to hospital and the shop is temporarily closed after an alleged assault by a teenager. ⌘ Read more
Health, finance and infrastructure threatened by changing climate, federal report warns
Rising temperatures and extreme weather events will heap even more stress on sectors already under severe strain unless effective mitigation strategies are developed, according to the government's climate risk assessment report. ⌘ Read more
'Mass chaos broke out': The moments after the LATAM Airlines flight to NZ suddenly lost altitude
Passengers describe an incident on a flight from Sydney to Auckland when a Boeing Dreamliner experienced a technical fault and dropped suddenly, with passengers being "thrown out of their seats". ⌘ Read more
Penrith broke a 116-year old record in their Round 1 loss. Here's why they're not worried about it
The Panthers became the first reigning premiers in rugby league history to be held scoreless in the first match of their title defence. But the three-time champions aren't sweating the small stuff just yet. ⌘ Read more
Olive growers overwhelmed by sap-sucking pest to lose majority of this year's crop
Victorian olive growers are struggling to fend off a bug infestation that is destroying their crops at a time when global demand for the product is high. ⌘ Read more
Greens pledge to axe $640 million in road widening as LNP releases costings in Brisbane council election
Ahead of Saturday's Brisbane City Council election, the LNP announce the costings of their pledges as the Greens vow to cut road-widening projects to pay for their plans. ⌘ Read more
Kimberley man loses phone at charity event, has $12,500 drained from accounts
A good deed for charity ended in shock for Broome caterer Tony Moore, who says he's fighting to have stolen funds returned. ⌘ Read more
Austrian court overturns decision to transfer Josef Fritzl to regular prison
The 88-year-old, who has been held in a prison for "mentally abnormal" inmates, had argued he no longer posed a threat. ⌘ Read more
Singapore-sized native title success celebrated by traditional owners in remote WA nearly 30 years after first land claims
People gathered from across the state's north to celebrate one of the final native title determinations in the region. ⌘ Read more
Man's body found in water at Coffs Harbour marina
Emergency services attended the scene early this morning. ⌘ Read more
Police divers recover body of tourist missing at Cairns waterfall
The 20-year-old tourist was reported missing on Sunday afternoon with police divers joining the search for the man yesterday. ⌘ Read more
Live: ASX 200 tipped to open flat and Wall Street waits for February inflation report
Australia's share market is expected to have a flat start to the day after Wall Street's major stock indices tracked sideways overnight. US investors are awaiting key February inflation data, to be released later tonight local time. Follow today's market news on our live blog. ⌘ Read more
Young mother who lost her newborn says hospital staff didn't listen because of her age
A 19-year-old mother who watched her first baby die believes her concerns were disregarded by Mackay hospital staff, an experience bearing a striking resemblance to a case revealed at the hospital's last damning investigation in 2022. ⌘ Read more
For 40 years Derek Bromley has been jailed for a crime he says he didn't commit. This month everything might change
In 1984 Derek Bromley was convicted of murdering Adelaide man Stephen Docoza, a crime Bromley has always denied committing. This month brings fresh hope to him and his advocates. ⌘ Read more
Man, 23, charged with murder following major manhunt in affluent Gold Coast suburb
A 23-year-old Redbank Plains man has been charged with murder following an extensive manhunt and homicide investigation on the Gold Coast. ⌘ Read more
Dead mice and overcrowding: Former inmates describe 'dehumanising' life inside NT prisons
As the Northern Territory's prison population reaches record levels, two former inmates from opposite ends of the territory speak out about the "dehumanising" conditions inside NT jails. ⌘ Read more
Simple, delicious ways to start cooking with goat meat
If you've never cooked with goat before, those in the know say it's easy to learn to love cooking with the red meat. ⌘ Read more
Pitch Festival feels the heat amid cancellation, police drug operation
Extreme heat, a suspected overdose death, and an abandoned festival. Ravers don't know what to make of Pitch 2024 after a confusing and sweltering Labor Day weekend in Victoria's west, with climate scientists forecasting more cancellations to come. ⌘ Read more
Body found after fire at retirement village north of Brisbane
A body is found in the fire-ravaged home of an 83-year-old man after a blaze at a Burpengary retirement community. ⌘ Read more
Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate's 12 years in office have been a wild ride, so what is his legacy?**
From hosting the Commonwealth Games to securing billions in infrastructure funding, corruption probes, protesters, and a run-in with Satanists, we take a look back at Tom Tate's reign as he pushes for another term. ⌘ Read more
Why petrol is making a temporary comeback in the battle with EVs
Amongst the furore and fallout among car manufacturers and Australia's new emissions laws, a separate split is developing over EV technology that could determine the future of our new critical minerals quest, writes Ian Verrender. ⌘ Read more
Andre will be Australia's only competitor at the Trisome Games — and he has a secret weapon
Queenslander Andre Rivett heads to the Trisome Games in Türkiye looking to claim gold in the discus, shot-put, and javelin. ⌘ Read more
Kate and William made two choices that turned their PR nightmare into an unmitigated disaster
The stakes of a Princess Kate photo could not have been higher amid a swirl of speculation. But instead of avoiding a media storm, the House of Windsor is now caught up in a hurricane of coverage, with no certainty about when it will blow over, writes Rebecca Armitage and Lucia Stein. ⌘ Read more
India moves to implement citizenship law that excludes Muslims
The Indian government moves to implement legislation that fast-tracks naturalisation for people who have fled from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan but excludes Muslims from the countries. ⌘ Read more
Charity to trial student 'supermarket' offering free groceries as demand for food relief surges
After being delayed by more than a year, one of Foodbank's new regional Victorian distribution centres will pilot a program allowing students experiencing food insecurity to shop for free. ⌘ Read more
How AFL superstar Tom Hawkins balances family, farming and football
For one of the most successful footballers of the modern era, farming provides the perfect relief to the high-pressured environment of elite sport. ⌘ Read more
Is it a 'bribe' or 'listening to community needs'? Both parties questioned over election promises
Both of Tasmania's major political parties come under scrutiny for their handling of community grants, with integrity around the commitment of public money questioned as election day draws closer. ⌘ Read more
In this South Australian town even the dogs won't drink the corrosive water
In a regional town just a few hours from Adelaide, an ongoing water crisis means the locals and their animals won't drink the tap water — yet residents are paying the same rates as residents in the city. ⌘ Read more
Concerns for some 4G phones, regional customers as 3G networks shut down
As Australia's 3G networks are retired, 4G phones without VoLTE and some regional customers are likely to be impacted. ⌘ Read more
Diplomatic headache as Korean ambassador flies into Australia despite local corruption probe
A former South Korean defence minister implicated in a corruption investigation over the death of a soldier has arrived in Australia to take up his controversial appointment as ambassador. ⌘ Read more
As Victoria's second-biggest city has reversed its fortunes, this historical stadium has been given new life
After two decades, five stages and $340 million in funding, the revamp of Geelong's Kardinia Park stadium is near complete. A local historian says in many ways, the sometimes-controversial precinct is the "glue" that holds the coastal community together. ⌘ Read more
Ukraine is planning a counteroffensive against Russia. Can it succeed?**
Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has suggested a counteroffensive may be launched this year. But to plan, prepare and execute such a strategy will be an enormous undertaking with three key challenges, writes Mick Ryan. ⌘ Read more
Israel refusing to listen on Gaza aid need: minister
Federal cabinet minister Ed Husic tells Q+A Israel has refused to listen to "not just reasonable but vital calls" to aid to be delivered to people in Gaza. ⌘ Read more
At least 26 killed, 11 missing after flash floods and landslides in Indonesia
At least 26 people have been killed and 11 others are missing after torrential rain caused flash flooding on the Indonesian island of Sumatra. ⌘ Read more
Israel checking reports that Hamas military number 2 killed in Gaza strike
Israel is checking if Hamas's second-highest military leader died in an air strike, local media reports, as talks stumble to secure a ceasefire in the Gaza war to coincide with the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. ⌘ Read more
Taskforce shuns aged care tax levy, proposes personal wealth-based funding for sector sustainability
A taskforce reviewing funding for aged care has rejected the idea of a tax levy to cover the sector's costs instead suggesting determining aged care funding based on personal wealth. ⌘ Read more
Man accused of murdering partner had intellectual disability, was driven by jealousy, trial hears
A neuropsychologist has told a jury that a man on trial for killing his partner in broad daylight in the northern suburbs of Darwin has a mild intellectual disability and was jealous at the time. ⌘ Read more
'Experiment with editing': Princess of Wales apologises over royal photoshop fail
The Princess of Wales has responded to speculation over inconsistencies in a photo published to the royals' social media channels to mark Mother's Day in the UK. ⌘ Read more
Roosters' Spencer Leniu suspended for eight NRL games over racial slur against Ezra Mam
Sydney Roosters prop Spencer Leniu has been suspended for eight weeks for a racial slur directed towards Brisbane Broncos star Ezra Mam. ⌘ Read more
Allegations of animal cruelty and a bestiality charge at Victorian piggery
Secret recordings show the legal but inhumane way piglets are killed in Victoria but also lead to a man being charged with bestiality. ⌘ Read more
Coroner examines 'unstable' life of teenager killed in car crash, while in care of Territory Families
An inquest has heard a budding 15-year-old musician was bounced between out-of-home care placements and youth detention more than 35 times throughout his young life, before he was killed in a car crash on Darwin's outskirts. ⌘ Read more
What the stars wore to the Oscars after-party
The red carpets that occur after the Oscars have wrapped up are just as big as the main event. Here's what stars wore to the after-party. ⌘ Read more
Teen had hands off wheel in fatal crash that claimed the lives of two boys, court told
Ashley Quadros is accused of driving dangerously when his vehicle lost control and hit a tree in Perth's south-east, killing two teenage boys. ⌘ Read more
Financial markets plummet amid rumblings inflation and interest rates could rise again
Concerns are emerging that financial markets and households need a reality check when it comes to the outlook on inflation and interest rates. ⌘ Read more
Machete, batons, ammo, body armour, capsicum spray allegedly stolen by NSW police officer
Police allege a country officer had 19 cans of capsicum spray, four police-issued batons and almost 500 rounds of live pistol and simulation ammunition at his northern NSW home. ⌘ Read more
Newly announced wine taskforce to spotlight glut as industry reaches crisis point
Very low prices for wine grapes and low demand is putting excessive pressure on the wine industry, leading to the formation of a taskforce to report on the challenges faced by Australian growers and winemakers. ⌘ Read more
Point Cook woman remembered for her warmth, days after her body was found
The workplace of Point Cook woman Chaithanya Madhagani has remembered her as an "exceptional colleague", days after her body was discovered in regional Victorian. ⌘ Read more
Twenty-four people injured on Sydney to Auckland flight after 'technical problem'
Twenty-four people have been injured after a "technical problem" on a LATAM Airlines flight from Sydney to Auckland. ⌘ Read more
Floods cut Trans-Australian Rail line and roads as pastoralists welcome drought-breaking rain
The vital east-west freight link is likely to remain closed for several days as drought-breaking storms pass over the remote Nullarbor Plain. ⌘ Read more
Is the new Princess of Wales' new photo 'fake'? The question is more interesting than the answer
From a broader view, the Princess of Wales' 'fake' photo captures something important about the deepening trust recession of the 2020s, which now seems bottomless, thanks to AI, writes Ange Lavoipierre. ⌘ Read more
Mason Cox apologises over pre-match bump on GWS Giants coach
Collingwood offers its take on the contact between its star ruckman and GWS assistant Shane Mumford, with Mason Cox acknowledging he should not have bumped Mumford. ⌘ Read more
Viking the Australian shepherd crowned top dog at Crufts
Viking the Australian shepherd is named Best in Show at the 2024 Crufts dog competition in Birmingham, England. ⌘ Read more
Tasmanian Labor has announced a more generous shared equity scheme — but will home buyers benefit?**
Tasmanian Labor's proposed shared equity scheme will help more people get into the housing market, it says — but a respected economist says schemes that put more money into the hands of home buyers drive up prices. ⌘ Read more
Stories of forced procedures and threats from medical staff told at NSW birth trauma inquiry
Mothers have given tearful accounts of being ignored and mistreated by hospital staff while birthing at public hospitals. ⌘ Read more
'Do not risk it': Experts slam unauthorised Wittenoom visitors as pictures emerge online
Photographs taken by a man who explored old mine shafts at Wittenoom, where deadly blue asbestos still contaminates the area, have drawn condemnation from authorities. ⌘ Read more
Linda Burney defends federal response to spate of crime in Alice Springs
Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney has defended the federal government's commitment to the troubled town of Alice Springs, ahead of a planned visit to the Northern Territory by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. ⌘ Read more
ABC decision to take Antoinette Lattouf off air not driven by complaints from public, commission told
The journalist is fighting the national broadcaster in the Fair Work Commission claiming unlawful termination based on her race and political opinion. ⌘ Read more
Five quick hits — Head's shocker, Marsh and Carey make the most of reprieves, and a debutant makes Australia sweat
Mitch Marsh was given a life only for Travis Head to throw away his wicket with exactly the same shot, but both Marsh and Alex Carey made the most of second chances to earn a thrilling victory for Australia. Here are the five quick hits from day four at Hagley Oval. ⌘ Read more