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Bank refunds Broome business owner's stolen $12,500 after phone theft
Tony Moore was $12,500 out of pocket after thieves stole his phone, but the money has been refunded by his bank. ⌘ Read more
No coffees out, no beers at the pub — could you go a month without non-essentials?**
They're calling it Penniless March, a challenge by a WA group to not only save cash in a cost-of-living crisis but consider more closely what a financial therapist calls a "total culture of spending". ⌘ Read more
'Egregious and exploitative': India's former high commissioner to Australia must repay a worker who earned under $10 a day
Seema Shergill worked seven days a week for 17.5 hours a day between April 2015 and May 2016. She received $3,400 in a bank account she did not have access to in Australia. ⌘ Read more
Crown drops allegation Sydney businessman prejudiced Australia's national security
Alexander Csergo has spent nearly a year in custody after he was arrested in Bondi in April last year, accused of reckless foreign interference. ⌘ Read more
Superstore's Ben Feldman heads into the harsh Australian outback in this new comedy-mystery
Inspired by the disappearance of Paddy Moriarty, Population 11 delves deep into the mysteries that hound a small outback town. ⌘ Read more
Billionaire businessman and Australian steel icon at a crucial crossroads
The stakes are again high for the steel town of Whyalla as a billionaire owner who has broken past promises looks to a green future. ⌘ Read more
What is the religious discrimination debate about?**
The debate over LGBT staff and students in religious schools is back this week. We don't have a specific proposal, but what do we know? ⌘ Read more
Sydney police officer accused of stealing Louis Vuitton purse, jewellery and cash while on duty
Constable Yun Lin, 42, has been suspended with pay after she allegedly stole a number of items including a luxury handbag and jewellery while on the job in Sydney. ⌘ Read more
$1m reward paid in full following arrest of Toyah Cordingley's alleged killer, police say
Queensland police have confirmed that the largest reward in the state's history has been paid out after the apprehension of Rajwinder Singh, who is accused of the 2018 murder of Toyah Cordingley. ⌘ Read more
New spire of Notre Dame revealed in a time lapse of a five-year restoration journey
New footage shows scaffolding peeled away as the reconstruction of the iconic medieval monument nears its completion. ⌘ Read more
Cost of cancelled Commonwealth Games more than $589 million, report reveals
Victoria's abandoned Commonwealth Games cost the state more than $589 million and the price estimate that tanked the event was overstated and not transparent, according to a new report. ⌘ Read more
Second man charged with murder over alleged stabbing on Gold Coast
The 24-year-old will face court today after being charged over the death of William Swinbourne, 21, who died after allegedly being stabbed in a Hope Island car park. ⌘ Read more
'A major Olympic venue with no transport': Brisbane lord mayor says state should pay for upgrades
The freshly re-elected Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner told ABC Radio Brisbane it would be up to the state government to pay to connect the Olympic athletics site to public transport. ⌘ Read more
Boomers and Opals handed tricky Olympic draws for Paris Games
The Boomers and Opals won't have it easy during the pool stage of their respective Olympic campaigns, as they both chase podium finishes in Paris. ⌘ Read more
Man dies after being bitten by snake in Queensland backyard
Paramedics have confirmed the death of a 47-year-old man who suffered multiple snake bites in a Townsville suburb. ⌘ Read more
'We can't rule anything out': Why the RBA suddenly opened the door to interest rate cuts
The RBA appears to have learnt from past mistakes by opening up its interest rate options while it waits to see if its November rate rise tipped Australia's economy into a worrying downward spiral. ⌘ Read more
Can Jack Wighton, the NRL's walking paradox, right the ship for struggling South Sydney?**
Jack Wighton's move to South Sydney was supposed to ease the pressure on the former Raiders superstar but with the Rabbitohs floundering the heat is about to be on the former Test and Origin representative like never before, writes Nick Campton. ⌘ Read more
Police search area south of Ballarat for body of Samantha Murphy
Victoria Police is searching bushland south of Ballarat for the body of missing Victorian woman Samantha Murphy. ⌘ Read more
The Juice Media made to censor satirical video showing Tasmanian Premier's face
A media company that produces satirical political videos is warned it could face jail time and a fine over a video which shows Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff's face, as it could be seen as "advertisement". ⌘ Read more
Remote WA mining town begging state government to come good on promise to upgrade 57yo hospital
Tom Price residents are frequently forced to travel hours away for health services not offered at a hospital that was promised upgrades in 2021, and considered a slap in the face given the region's $35 billion a year contribution in mining. ⌘ Read more
Live: Bridget Archer says bring on debate for religious discrimination bill, accusing government of 'walking away'
The federal opposition insists there is no way for it to meet the prime minister's demand for bipartisanship support for the religious discrimination bill, without seeing the government's proposal. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Live: ASX to rise the day after RBA leaves interest rates on hold again
Wall Street is soaring ahead of a decision on rates by the US Federal Reserve while, here in Australia, the ASX is also predicted to rise on Wednesday, the day after our central bank left rates on hold. Read it all live on our business and finance blog. ⌘ Read more
'Not the brightest bulb': Donald Trump suggests Kevin Rudd may not last as ambassador after US election
Donald Trump uses an appearance on British television to insult Australia's ambassador to the US, Kevin Rudd, suggesting he might not remain in the role if the former president is re-elected. ⌘ Read more
Another Royal photograph found to have been edited following Princess Kate controversy
The picture, released in April last year, shows the former monarch surrounded by some of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. ⌘ Read more
NT government claims Alice Springs bottle shops 'adequately' policed amid fears of 'chaos'
Alice Springs bottle shop owners say they've seen a spike in aggression at local liquor outlets since police auxiliary liquor inspectors were suddenly removed. ⌘ Read more
Victoria to trial electronic monitoring bracelets for youths charged with serious offences
The Victorian government announces it will trial electronic monitoring bracelets for some young people charged with serious offences to ensure they are adhering to bail conditions. ⌘ Read more
Calls for tighter deadlines after state government makes small businesses wait for $190 million in late payments
Queensland's peak business group says cash is king for businesses, particularly small ones, and delays for payment can have a dramatic impact on them. ⌘ Read more
How being insulted by a French master clown taught these Aussies how to find joy on stage
Laurie Luxe, Tom Walker and Randa Sayed reflect on the worst things French master clown Philippe Gaulier said to them and why they still chose to stay at clown school. ⌘ Read more
Three people charged over beer keg thefts from Melbourne pubs
Police arrest and charge three people over the theft of beer kegs from Melbourne pubs. Detectives have been investigating keg thefts worth tens of thousands of dollars over recent months. ⌘ Read more
Death penalty sought for alleged mastermind of Vietnam's biggest financial fraud
Real estate developer Truong My Lan faces a trial in the economic hub of Ho Chi Minh City accused of leading a scam that caused damages of $30 billion, or about 4.9 per cent of Vietnam's gross domestic product. ⌘ Read more
Has the Queensland government's fight for political survival cost Brisbane a world class stadium for the 2032 Olympics?**
Steven Miles ordered a review into Olympic venues to get better value for money. Now the price tag's the same, but there'll be no world class stadium. ⌘ Read more
IOC excludes Russian and Belarusian athletes from taking part in Paris Olympics opening ceremony
The International Olympic Committee announces Russia and Belarus will not be involved in the traditional parade of athletes at the opening ceremony at the Paris Games. ⌘ Read more
Queensland will become the second Australian jurisdiction to allow festival pill testing
Pill testing is already available in some countries, including New Zealand and parts of Europe. So far, Canberra's Groovin the Moo music festival was the first in Australia to trial it. ⌘ Read more
It starts at pregnancy: Canberra program helping children develop good eating habits early
From recommended foods to eat during the second trimester of pregnancy to introducing shared family meals to toddlers, the Feeding Healthy Future study works to track and support children's nutrition over 1,000 days. ⌘ Read more
This school is a 60-second walk from the beach and wants to become a nursery for tomorrow's surfing champions
With its proximity to a world class surf break, Bulli High School on the New South Wales south coast aims to become a top-class training ground for future champions. ⌘ Read more
Why this country town loves its raver neighbours
Deep in Victorian farmland, thousands of hippies and backpackers have been partying. But while many festivals have struggled to win over nearby residents, the town of Donald has embraced the bush doof next door. ⌘ Read more
Wong set to press China's foreign minister over Yang Hengjun death sentence during high-profile meeting
The first official meeting between Penny Wong and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi since 2022 comes at a sensitive time in relations between the two countries. ⌘ Read more
Tasmania's election is offering some of the most radical suggestions to fix the housing crisis
With elections looming across the nation, the focus on housing in Tasmania's poll suggests governments are ready to take more radical steps to deal with our housing crisis. ⌘ Read more
Donald Trump and Joe Biden are now their parties' presumptive nominees. What happens next?**
Not even halfway through the primary season, Joe Biden and Donald Trump have already clinched enough delegates to win their parties' presidential nominations. Here's what still needs to happen before they go head-to-head in a long-anticipated rematch. ⌘ Read more
'Escaping the patriarchy', or discrimination against men? The legal fight over a ladies-only lounge
The Museum of Old and New Art (Mona) likes to make a statement – and its 'ladies-only' lounge does just that. But now it's the subject of an anti-discrimination legal fight, brought by a male visitor. ⌘ Read more
'My daughter is leaving me little by little': Inside Gaza's childhood starvation crisis
Watin was a happy and healthy two-year-old before the Israel-Gaza war. Now her mother fears she will starve to death before Gaza receives enough humanitarian aid. ⌘ Read more
Big swings and long tails: The energy crisis is easing, so why aren't our power bills tumbling?**
There has been hope that today's release of the energy regulator's draft benchmark prices will provide relief to people facing skyrocketing power bills. The truth is, that was always optimistic. Here's why power prices are not dropping much — yet. ⌘ Read more
In 'the most tolled city in the world', local roads are crumbling as motorists choose the free option to get to work
Councils in Sydney say they can't afford to maintain local roads, which are busier than ever despite the newly opened toll motorways nearby. ⌘ Read more
What will happen when Facebook stops paying for news? Maybe the music industry knows
Why are musicians so keen to get played on the radio? It can't be because of the very low sum of money they earn. But there is a lesson for media organisations preparing for Facebook to end the era of paying for news. writes Peter Martin. ⌘ Read more
Older, full of nanobots, and no longer fully human: Nine ways life will change for Australians in 2064
For centuries, human societies have been supercharged by the arrival of disruptive technology so remarkable they changed the trajectory of human history. The next one has already arrived. ⌘ Read more
'World knows that I didn't take the vaccine': Brazil's former president accused of forging Covid-19 vaccination data
Brazilian police will allege former president Jair Bolsonaro and others in his circle inserted false information into the public health database to make it appear as though they had received the Covid-19 vaccine. ⌘ Read more
Public transport has been 'failing' millions of Australians. It's hoped these new rules could change that
Public transport timetables and updates will soon need to be provided in accessible formats and taxi ranks will be required to increase the ratio of wheelchair accessible taxi spaces. ⌘ Read more
Russian border region plans to evacuate thousands of children as new head of navy revealed
Some 9,000 children in Russia's Belgorod region could be moved away from the Ukraine border amid increasing civilian causalities, regional governor says. ⌘ Read more
Hong Kong's legislature passes new national security law granting greater power to quash dissent
The move is the latest in a series of developments widely seen as a sweeping political crackdown triggered by pro-democracy protests in 2019. ⌘ Read more
WA star Cameron Bancroft to miss Sheffield Shield final after bike accident
Star WA batsman Cameron Bancroft is ruled out of the Sheffield Shield final against Tasmania. ⌘ Read more
Bushfire emergency threatens homes in Red Hill and surrounds, north of Perth
Firefighters are battling to contain an emergency-level blaze in Red Hill, north of Perth. ⌘ Read more
GP payroll tax 'unfair' for those 'most vulnerable', patient warns
Colin Dent wouldn't necessarily be deterred from going to the doctor if payroll tax costs are passed on to patients, but the 74-year-old from Adelaide's southern suburbs worries that those who are "most vulnerable" may well be. ⌘ Read more
$126 billion in debt but Victoria is still pouring taxpayer money into opaque venture capital project
Members of Victoria's Labor government either refuse to speak to 7.30 about their multi-billion-dollar venture capital fund or don't know enough about its investments to answer questions as state debt skyrockets. ⌘ Read more
WA Ombudsman plans to continue travelling despite corruption probe into spending on trips
WA's Ombudsman says he's got no plans to stop travelling in his role as president of an international body, despite his overseas trips coming under the scrutiny of the Corruption and Crime Commission. ⌘ Read more
Teals 'agree with banning big money, just not theirs' — government minister
Labor minister Don Farrell has accused teal independents of hypocrisy over election reforms after the crossbench accused the government of a "political stitch-up". ⌘ Read more
Konstantin Koltsov, former NHL player and partner of Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka, dies aged 42
Russian ice hockey club Salavat Yulaev says coach Konstantin Koltsov has died aged 42. Koltsov was the partner of world number two tennis player Aryna Sabalenka. ⌘ Read more
West Gate Bridge protesters who caused traffic chaos in Melbourne jailed for two months
A pair of climate protesters who blocked traffic on Melbourne's West Gate Bridge for hours earlier this month have lost an appeal to reduce their sentences. ⌘ Read more
Woman charged with drug trafficking after $4.7 million ice bust on the Gold Coast
The 41-year-old woman was stopped by police on the Pacific Motorway, where a search of her car allegedly uncovered 35 kilograms of methamphetamine. ⌘ Read more
'Will you call it a genocide?': Labor minister Anne Aly clashes with protesters as Gaza pressure on Labor deepens
Pressure is building on the Labor government over its stance on Gaza, with Labor minister Anne Aly confronted by pro-Palestinian activists who attended a constituent meeting on the weekend and new polling showing the extent of community anger. ⌘ Read more
'This death was preventable': Coroner examines death of mental health patient at Darwin hospital
Nurses at Royal Darwin Hospital's secure mental health facility conducted observations of a schizophrenic patient via CCTV instead of physically checking on her for nine hours before she was found unresponsive, the NT coroner has heard. ⌘ Read more
Adelaide brother owner and social justice activist Stormy Summers dies after short illness
Stormy Summers, a former Adelaide brothel owner and lord mayoral candidate, dies at the Lyell McEwin Hospital. She was described by friends as a "generous" and "vibrant" character. ⌘ Read more
Balmoral Beach figs expected to survive as more waterfront trees vandalised in Sydney's south
The word "poisoned" stamped onto the trunks of dying Norfolk pines along Botany Bay leaves passers-by in no doubt about the cause of their demise. If the aim was to improve views, it may backfire, as council's policy is to replace any destroyed tree with two more. ⌘ Read more
A state-by-state breakdown of possible changes to power price caps
There's no nationwide cap on electricity prices in Australia — instead, they're set by a hodgepodge of regulators and state governments. Here's how to make sense of them. ⌘ Read more
Four Tasmania Police officers guilty of child sexual offences — all committed while serving
Tasmania Police say in line with a "commitment to accountability" it is releasing information relating to child sexual abuse allegations made against officers and reveals between 2000 to 2022, four were guilty of child sexual offences — all committed while serving. ⌘ Read more
McRae tells Collingwood fans to 'stay true' as Magpies look to defy history in premiership defence
Sitting winless after two rounds, Collingwood faces a tough test against St Kilda to get its first win on the board — and the Magpies coach has a message for the club's fans. ⌘ Read more
Piastri expecting 'awesome atmosphere' in Melbourne as McLaren chase podiums
The Australian has happy memories of Albert Park, securing his first F1 championship points during last year's race in Melbourne. ⌘ Read more
Queensland couple change pleas to admit guilt over murder of ex-husband in his home
Cooper Millard and Toni Peacock initially pleaded not guilty to murdering Mark Carson, who died in 2021, but today admitted to murder and manslaughter, respectively. ⌘ Read more
Canberra man jailed over violent home invasion in which six guns stolen and family beaten
Canberra man Troy Graham pretended he wanted to buy vapes from a 14-year-old boy as a ruse to get into his house before beating him and his family and stealing guns. Today he was jailed for eight years. ⌘ Read more
Momentum means Tasmania Devils, and the controversial Hobart stadium, can't be stopped, club boss says
Behind the scenes at Tasmania's new AFL/AFLW club the Devils, nervous insiders confess they worried about how many would pursue memberships, considering there are no matches nor players yet — but a day after the team launch, they are beaming. ⌘ Read more
The different ways you organise your bookshelves, from chronological to colour-coded
Everyone organises their bookshelves in their own unique way. Some of our readers do it by alphabetical order, while others space them out by the years in which the author lived. Here are some of our favourite ordering techniques. ⌘ Read more
Toddler with severe dairy allergy taken to hospital after being fed chocolate cake at WA daycare
Chloe sent her toddler to daycare confident they could manage her allergies. The child instead ended up in a West Australian hospital at risk of losing her ability to walk. ⌘ Read more
RBA keeps interest rates on hold at 4.35 per cent
The Reserve Bank has left interest rates on hold amid signs that growth in the economy has dramatically slowed down following 13 interest rate rises since May 2022. ⌘ Read more
Ukraine's ambassador blasts ABC for airing 'bowl of vomit' documentary on Russian invasion
Ukraine's ambassador says a documentary aired by the ABC uncritically repeated Russian propaganda and he will seek an explanation from the national broadcaster about why it was aired. ⌘ Read more
Bulk carrier smashes into remote port during cyclone
Cyclonic winds and rough seas have caused a bulk carrier to smash into a remote port in the Northern Territory, putting a manganese mine's future in doubt. ⌘ Read more
Why fierce rivals Honda and Nissan are now joining forces
Two rival Japanese car makers have announced they will work together on electric vehicles, countering the rise of Chinese competitors. ⌘ Read more
Broken Hill high school to be torn down and rebuilt after mould infestation
A public high school in Broken Hill will be torn down and completely rebuilt after a severe mould infestation, possibly spread through the air conditioning system, was discovered by a staff member in January. ⌘ Read more
Changes to bolster religious protections hang in the balance
The prospect of overhauling the nation's religious protections hangs with the Coalition, after Prime Minster Anthony Albanese told colleagues he would only proceed if he could guarantee there would be bipartisan support. ⌘ Read more
Australian bank delays exit from Nauru as Chinese alternative emerges as replacement
Bendigo Bank has delayed plans to leave Nauru and close the Pacific Island country's only bank after a Chinese state-owned alternative signalled it may be willing to fill the void. ⌘ Read more
Two injured after neighbourhood argument ends in alleged hit-and-run
NSW Police arrest a 27-year-old man following a neighbourhood dispute in Western Sydney where two people were hit by a car and injured. ⌘ Read more
'Someone will die': Kieren Perkins hits out Enhanced Games proposal as momentum builds
Swimming legend Kieren Perkins says the deliberate use of performance-enhancing drugs for the Enhanced Games will lead to disaster. ⌘ Read more
The dark side of kids TV network Nickelodeon is revealed in new documentary
Nickelodeon ruled kids TV in the 90s and early 00s. Now the network’s child stars are adults, and they’re speaking out against the machine and long-time producer Dan Schneider. ⌘ Read more
Pristine beach 'like a rubbish dump' after abandoned boat pulverised by surf on NSW north coast
Locals are working frantically to beat the tide and clean up a pristine beach after an abandoned boat broke up and washed ashore near, spreading debris and diesel fuel. ⌘ Read more
Postecoglou's Tottenham to play at the MCG in May as Arsenal women headline Docklands clash
Ange Postecoglou's Tottenham team will play Newcastle United at the MCG just two days after the EPL season concludes. ⌘ Read more
In a cost of living crisis, this young couple recycled their way to the wedding of their dreams
Pagan and Andie were thrilled to get engaged, but needed money to pay for the wedding. More than 111,000 recycled containers later, they are happily married. ⌘ Read more
Uber is paying the price for 'cowboy' behaviour. What's next as pressure mounts for the tech giant to 'clean up its act'?**
When Uber burst into the Australian market more than a decade ago, it came with all guns blazing. As it forks out almost $272 million to compensate taxi drivers when it "aggressively" entered the market, experts say more accountability could be coming for the platform that still operates on "the fringes of the legal economy". ⌘ Read more
Meta, Google and other social media giants sent legal notices to explain how they combat terrorist and violent extremist material online
Australia's eSafety Commissioner sent six companies legal notices that requires them to answer detailed questions on how they are tackling the issue. ⌘ Read more
Scientists have found Queensland crocs stick closer to home than those in the Northern Territory
"Redefining" research on Queensland crocodiles finds the majority remain closer to home than previously thought, with potential implications as to how the predators are managed. ⌘ Read more
Kevin Walters has banned his Broncos players from talking about the grand final — and a 'coach whisperer' says it's the right call
As the Broncos prepare to face the Panthers for the first time since last year's devastating grand final loss, a "coach whisperer" says a decision not to talk about that game is the right call. ⌘ Read more
US study finds no evidence of brain injury in cases of mysterious 'Havana syndrome'
Symptoms of the mysterious ailment, first reported by US embassy officials in the Cuban capital Havana, have included hearing noise and experiencing head pressure followed by headache, migraines, dizziness, and memory lapses. ⌘ Read more
Bumper year for bush flies in outback NT as hot, humid weather creates perfect breeding conditions
They're tiny, yet supremely irritating. Australian bush flies are known for trying to crawl into your nose, eyes and ears and they're on the uptick in Central Australia. ⌘ Read more
Feeling overwhelmed by comedy festival season? We asked our fave comedians who we should see
We asked Australia's most-loved comedians, including Wil Anderson and Mel Buttle, to give us their picks of the comedy festival. ⌘ Read more
Courtney Smith wanted her best friend Josh Thomas to be her sperm donor. He had other ideas
This is how Josh Thomas and Courtney Smith became chosen family — from hitting it off post-divorce, to refusing to be a sperm donor. ⌘ Read more
When Rosa ditched her smartphone for a 'dumb phone', unexpected challenges arose. Here's how she overcame them
Since January Rosa Ellen has been living without a smartphone. Instead, she uses an old-fashioned, internet-free phone. It's brought unexpected hurdles, but she's found clever ways to manage them. ⌘ Read more
A university's plan to supercharge hemp production has failed to secure funding. Where to next?**
The University of Southern Queensland's 10-year vision to expand, study, and promote Australia's hemp production had attracted considerable funding, but has been unsuccessful in the latest round of the national Cooperative Research Centres grants. ⌘ Read more
Live: Opposition say former PM's meeting with Chinese foreign minister an 'insult' to government
The federal opposition says a meeting between China's foreign minister and former prime minister Paul Keating, who has been critical of Labor's stance on Beijing, is an insult to the government. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Custodial officer allegedly made 'ghost noises' in cell where Cleveland Dodd died
The Aboriginal Legal Service has filed a complaint with the WA Department of Justice, alleging a youth custodial officer made the noises in the cell where teenager Cleveland Dodd took his own life. ⌘ Read more
Scientists, volunteers join forces to save little penguin colony in danger of dying out
Tens of thousands of tourists flock to an island off Perth's southern coast each year to see its population of little penguins, but as numbers of the birds plummet, scientists and volunteers team up to do something about it. ⌘ Read more
Truckies forced to drive more than 2,000km extra to resupply flooded outback WA
Water has inundated a key road through WA's outback, forcing supply trucks to take a massive detour from Perth to Port Augusta, up to Yulara, and west along the northern section of the Great Central Road. ⌘ Read more
Tszyu scrambles to find replacement fighter for Vegas bout after Thurman pulls out late
American Keith Thurman pulls out of his scheduled fight against Tim Tszyu after tearing his bicep in a training incident. ⌘ Read more
Live: ASX to open flat ahead of RBA interest rate decision, Wall Street advances
The Australian share market is set for a muted open, while the Reserve Bank is almost universally tipped to keep interest rates on hold this afternoon. Follow the latest updates in our live blog. ⌘ Read more