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How using a supermarket rewards card could be giving Coles and Woolworths more power
There are calls for greater regulation of the data collected by Coles and Woolworths from the millions of transactions that happen in their stores every week. ⌘ Read more
What is in the government's last-minute immigration bill?**
The federal government has introduced legislation to parliament which would make it easier to deport non-citizens. This is how it would work. ⌘ Read more
ACT Attorney-General Shane Rattenbury denies political interference during meeting with acting top prosecutor
ACT Attorney-General Shane Rattenbury defends a meeting he attended with acting Director of Public Prosecutions Anthony Williamson, in which they discussed the prosecution rate of sexual assault cases. ⌘ Read more
'Apology not accepted': Fallout from allegations against kids TV producer Dan Schneider continues
Multiple former Nickelodeon child stars have responded to former kids TV mogul Dan Schneider's apology for the allegations levelled against him in Quiet on Set. ⌘ Read more
Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger says he's 'more of a machine' as he reveals pacemaker surgery
The Terminator star said he was advised by doctors to install the device after they found scar tissue from previous surgeries, causing an irregular heartbeat. Here's what we know. ⌘ Read more
Rebecca White to resign as Tasmanian Labor leader
After three election defeats, Rebecca White is resigning as Tasmanian Labor leader. It could prompt a battle between the party's left and right factions to decide on the next leader. ⌘ Read more
Former Hawks coaches meet with First Nations players at Human Rights Commission over racism allegations
Alastair Clarkson and Chris Fagan meet with players who made allegations of systemic racism at Hawthorn in sessions at the Human Rights Commission. ⌘ Read more
Coalition calls for sanctions against China after Beijing accused of cyber espionage in US and UK
The Coalition is pressing the federal government to hit China with sanctions after Australia joined with the United States, the United Kingdom and New Zealand to accuse Beijing of orchestrating a sweeping campaign of cyber espionage. ⌘ Read more
India celebrates Holi, the Hindu festival of colours
Millions of Indians mark the Holi festival, dancing to festive music, exchanging food and drink and smearing each other with red, green, blue and pink powder, turning the air into a joyful kaleidoscope of colour. ⌘ Read more
Patients treated in ED corridors at Adelaide hospital operating over capacity, union says
One of Adelaide's major public hospitals has been operating under an internal emergency code for nearly two weeks, prompting doctors to hold an emergency meeting yesterday. ⌘ Read more
Shirley Chisholm campaigned to be the first Black woman president. Now her story comes to life
This Netflix biopic, starring Regina King as Shirley Chisholm, dedicates two hours to the larger-than-life historical figure's story, but rarely offers insight into Chisholm's personhood. ⌘ Read more
Independent doctors and fewer contact training sessions: AFL considers recommendations after Tuck inquest
The AFL considers recommendations made by a coroner after an inquest into the death of footballer Shane Tuck. ⌘ Read more
Crown will keep its Melbourne casino licence after probation period ends
Crown Resorts has been cleared to keep its licence to run Victoria's only casino after a probation period and review by Victoria's gambling and casino commission. ⌘ Read more
Man rescued from Brisbane drain after reportedly becoming stuck while trying to retrieve phone
A man has been rescued from a drain in a rain-soaked Brisbane riverside suburb after reportedly becoming stuck while trying to retrieve his phone. ⌘ Read more
Qantas flight lands in Perth after one engine shut down following 'large bang'
Passengers flying from Melbourne to Perth suffer a scare as pilots are forced to manually shut down one of the plane's engines, with one of those on board saying there was a "very, very" loud bang. ⌘ Read more
Homeland Security agents raid Sean 'Diddy' Combs's properties as part of sex-trafficking probe
Properties in Los Angeles and Miami belonging to hip hop giant Sean "Diddy" Combs have been searched by US Homeland Security Investigations agents as part of an ongoing-sex trafficking investigation, according to anonymous law enforcement officials. ⌘ Read more
Daughter's desperate plea to help find mum likely murdered after night at Far North Queensland pub
Police have named the son of a missing woman and a convicted murderer as persons of interest as they announce a $500,000 reward for information into her cold case disappearance. ⌘ Read more
Live: ASX set to fall after Wall Street slides
Will Crown Resorts keeps its monopoly casino licence in Melbourne? The Victorian regulator will make its decision public this morning. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. ⌘ Read more
Firefighters edge closer to controlling blaze that has destroyed eight properties south of Perth
Firefighters spend a third night working to control a blaze that has destroyed eight properties near Waroona and Pinjarra south of Perth after an emergency warning is downgraded and the fire is contained. ⌘ Read more
Adventurous, safety-conscious cyclist remembered by family and friends after Eyre Highway tragedy
The heartbroken son of endurance cyclist Chris Barker, 62, who was killed along the Nullarbor last week, says his adventurous father was fully aware of his pastime's inherent risks. ⌘ Read more
'There is a way past the horror': How a new production of Holding the Man embraced joy
Timothy Conigrave's 1995 memoir is an absolutely devastating story of Australia's AIDS epidemic — but its stage adaptation centres joy and love. ⌘ Read more
Greek architecture has a lesson for Australia and it could save you $700 a year
Sweltering cities aren't just uncomfortable. They are dangerous. Extreme heat kills more people in Australia than all other natural disasters combined. The colour of your house can make a difference. ⌘ Read more
This underwater forest is regrowing, bringing 'hope' in fight against Tasmania's warming ocean
Tucked away in a picturesque bay on the Tasman Peninsula is a precious underwater field of giant kelp that's thriving thanks to a team of determined scientists. ⌘ Read more
Buyers stuck in 'nightmare' as beleaguered apartment development delayed again
The Commissioner has directed the developer of the apartments to fix millions of dollars worth of defects before they are handed over to buyers. Tracey would rather get her money back and "move on". ⌘ Read more
Three people missing after fishing boat capsizes in South Australian waters
A sea and air search is underway for three people missing from a fishing boat in waters near Port Lincoln in South Australia. ⌘ Read more
China accused of orchestrating cyber-espionage campaign affecting millions
US and British officials have filed charges, imposed sanctions, and called out Beijing over a sweeping cyber-espionage campaign that allegedly hit millions of people and Foreign Minister Penny Wong has described as "malicious" and "unacceptable". ⌘ Read more
Furious Russians summon Australian diplomat over social media post criticising election
Russian officials summon a top Australian diplomat in Moscow for a please explain over a social media post describing the country's presidential election as a "flagrant violation of international law". ⌘ Read more
'It's counterintuitive': Why Australia's construction boom is sending builders broke
The chairman of Hutchinson Builders says the boom in demand is paradoxically causing builders and subcontractors to go bust, ⌘ Read more
Dominic is one of 11 people in Australia with Malan syndrome and it took 16 years for him to be diagnosed
The teenager took part in a three-year Queensland Health pilot study using whole genome sequencing of children with rare conditions. ⌘ Read more
Immaculate Disinflation: Why the unpredictability of the real world has central bankers stumped
Despite the brutal round of interest rate hikes, people are still holding onto their jobs — and the unpredictable nature of the real world is making a mockery of economics textbooks. Is it a miracle, or have we arrived at a point where unemployment and inflation can subside together? ⌘ Read more
Students at one of Australia's most disadvantaged schools now outperforming the 'good schools'
When Manisha Gazula started teaching at one of Australia's most disadvantaged schools, nine in 10 students were moving on to high school with sub-par reading skills. Now the students are outperforming the "good schools" and "punching above their weight". ⌘ Read more
Taylor Swift-induced $300m economic boom not felt in regional Australia
While the Eras Tour concerts generated an economic boost for capital cities, many rural and regional areas are feeling the pinch, with places like Ballarat desperate for a funding boost. ⌘ Read more
Nina was diagnosed with bowel cancer in her 30s, experts say she's not alone
Like the Princess of Wales, mum-of-three Nina Di Santo was not in the age group of concern for cancer, her diagnosis is classified as "early onset" and experts say there is an increase in younger people impacted by the disease. ⌘ Read more
Chinese property developer Evergrande faces a $120 billion fraud accusation. Here's what we know
Evergrande's founder is barred for life from China's financial markets after the company allegedly falsified its revenue — here's what we know so far. ⌘ Read more
'A very big question in human evolution': Where did our ancestors go after leaving Africa?**
Our ancestors left Africa some 70,000 years ago, but it took them thousands of years to make it to Europe or Asia. A DNA study may shed light on where they ended up during this 'long pause'. ⌘ Read more
Chinese-owned Tasmanian dairy farm returns to Australian hands in $15m deal
A slice of what was Australia's largest dairy farm in Tasmania's fertile north-west has been purchased by a Melbourne-based management fund as part of a 10,000 dairy cow goal. ⌘ Read more
Tasmania has elected a hung parliament. So what does that mean, and how do minority governments work?**
While Jeremy Rockliff's Liberals won more seats than Labor at Tasmania's election, the party won't reach majority. Here's how minority governments are formed, and how they've worked in the past. ⌘ Read more
Desert rivers flowing and dry lakes full – where Australia's soaking will move this week
The southern states could be in for a wet Easter weekend as record-breaking rains inundating central Australia are expected to move south. ⌘ Read more
New York court reduces Trump's massive bond and extends deadline to pay
A New York court significantly reduces the amount of money Donald Trump must pay as bond to avoid having his assets seized, and extended the deadline for payment. ⌘ Read more
UN Security Council calls for ceasefire in Gaza during Ramadan — its first demand to halt fighting
The UN Security Council demands an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militants Hamas and the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages after the US abstained from the vote. ⌘ Read more
The world's biggest tech companies are under investigation for cornering digital markets in Europe
The first such cases in Europe focus on the way each company is operating, amid allegations the companies are deliberately crushing competition. ⌘ Read more
NSW demands federal government doubles funding for housing
The NSW housing minister says she's asked the federal government to double its multi-billion-dollar spend in housing to accelerate home construction. ⌘ Read more
Kremlin refuses to comment on Islamic State's claim it was behind deadly Moscow terror attack
The Kremlin refuses to comment on the Islamic State group's claims that it was behind the deadliest attack in Russia in two decades, as rescuers searched for bodies amid the rubble of the burnt-out Moscow concert hall. ⌘ Read more
'It tips people over the edge': ATO criticised for resurrecting old tax debts
Two federal ombudsmen have joined forces to launch a scathing review of the Australian Tax Office and call on government agencies to act more fairly when they chase people for debts. ⌘ Read more
Boeing CEO to step down from post by end of year
Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun will leave the embattled plane manufacturer at the end of the year, the company has announced. ⌘ Read more
Defence to trial drone-killing lasers which use advanced 'directed energy' technology
Defence has for the first time awarded a multi-million-dollar contract to a Melbourne company to trial its "directed energy" technology as a way of combating unmanned aerial vehicles. ⌘ Read more
How wealthy is Donald Trump exactly? Here's a look at his companies, properties and income
Mr Trump is facing an imminent deadline to post a bond of $US454 million as he looks to appeal a ruling he fraudulently overstated the value of his assets — or New York's attorney-general could begin confiscating his properties. ⌘ Read more
NT Police suspects man died near outback highway after falling from vehicle while drunk
A man whose body was found near a major highway in the Northern Territory outback likely died after falling from a moving vehicle while intoxicated, NT Police says. ⌘ Read more
'They can't be blamed for everything': The sad reality and vision for hope behind Moree's crime problem
In the northern New South Wales town of Moree, kids are recording their at times violent crimes for social media. Locals hope compassion and understanding will help those children change their ways. ⌘ Read more
Blackspots, waiting times and landline reliance discussed at regional telco review
A committee spends its first day in the Midwest to hear from concerned and frustrated residents from remote WA. ⌘ Read more
Teen girl 'feels really bad' for torturing 13-year-old in incident that went viral on TikTok
Two girls, aged 13 and 14 at the time of their arrest, faced court for sentencing today after pleading guilty to charges including torture, deprivation of liberty, and attempting to pervert justice. ⌘ Read more
Rare condemnation in Jakarta as Indonesia's military pledges to investigate brutal torture video
A series of videos described as "barbaric" have circulated online, showing what appear to be soldiers punching, kicking and slicing a Papuan man in a barrel. ⌘ Read more
Swift parrots still in peril, despite revised numbers of surviving birds due to new counting method
While a new method of counting has resulted in the estimates of an endangered bird species being revised upwards, researchers say it in no way means the threat of extinction has lessened for the swift parrot. ⌘ Read more
Veteran Liberal MP announces retirement, preselection battle for safe seat looms
Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey is retiring from federal politics and will not contest the seat, which has been held by the Liberal Party since 1993, in the next election. ⌘ Read more
Queensland is spending $31 million on RSV jabs. Who is eligible?**
RSV is a highly contagious virus that attacks the lungs and can lead to respiratory illnesses including bronchiolitis and pneumonia. It is the leading cause of hospitalisation for infants in the state. ⌘ Read more
'Phenomenal' aurora australis thrills observers across southern coastline
A camera is often required to get a glimpse of the southern lights, but the display this weekend was so powerful it could be seen with the naked eye. ⌘ Read more
'Fluorescent' green grass brightens red desert after heavy rainfall in southern NT
Cattle stations around Alice Springs celebrate after consistent rain rejuvenates parched land at the weekend and the Todd River flows — a rare sight. ⌘ Read more
Move on to oust Rebecca White as Tasmanian Labor leader
After Tasmanian Labor's four straight election losses, three of them led by Rebecca White, the push is on to install a new leader. ⌘ Read more
Late changes to controversial gas laws fail to convince critics fearing approvals fast track
The Greens and several crossbenchers remain concerned by softened powers they fear could be used to fast-track gas projects — but the government may not need their support to pass its legislation. ⌘ Read more
Team Girls Cup quick hits — Mavs cop double blow, as Lightning showcase stacked Diamonds talent
It's almost that time of year again, as we inch closer to another season of Super Netball. So what were the biggest talking points from the pre-season Team Girls Cup? ⌘ Read more
Man charged with cold case murder of Canberra grandmother identified by DNA left on milk bottle, police say
One of two men charged over the 1999 killing of Canberra woman Irma Palasics during a violent home invasion is committed to stand trial in the ACT Supreme Court after police identified him from DNA left on a milk bottle he drank from at the scene of the crime. ⌘ Read more
Apple is being sued by… the US? Plus, Instagram switches off your news tap, and cozzie livs comes for hackers
Screenshot is your weekly tech update featuring the best, worst and strangest in tech and online news. As always, read to the end for an A+ Subreddit recommendation you didn't know you needed. ⌘ Read more
Molly Picklum hopes to channel the aura of 'queen of surfing' Steph Gilmore at Bells Beach
Molly Picklum's admiration of "the queen of surfing" Stephanie Gilmore goes beyond her eight world titles as the rising Australian star looks to replicate Gilmore's peace of mind in the water as she eyes a Bells Beach breakthrough. ⌘ Read more
ICYMI: Aussie horror faces AI scandal, the best looks from NGV’s Bowery Ball and more
The Australian brothers behind anticipated horror flick Late Night with the Devil have responded to controversy surrounding AI-generated artwork in the film. ⌘ Read more
Stern warning issued amid reports young AFL players are being bullied out of the game
The WA Football Commission says intense training regimes and fitness tests being imposed by over-zealous coaches are forcing pre-teens out of clubs. ⌘ Read more
'There were thousands': Spectacular salmon feeding frenzy captured on fisher's drone footage
Thousands of salmon were spotted surfacing and feeding near Cape Jaffa, South Australia, with one keen fisher capturing a video of the scene from above. ⌘ Read more
Victoria's top traffic cop apologises after being caught speeding in Melbourne
Victoria's Road Policing Assistant Commissioner Glenn Weir says he is "truly sorry" after being caught driving at 58 kilometres per hour in a 50 kph zone in Melbourne. ⌘ Read more
PNG earthquake destroys 1,000 homes and reportedly kills three people
The magnitude-6.9 earthquake has shaken villages along the Sepik River which were already battling a flood disaster. ⌘ Read more
'The law was not broken': Heston Russell cleared of assault accusation at Sydney party
Veteran Heston Russell was accused of assaulting a man at a Woolloomooloo party in January 2022. Magistrate Margaret Quinn ruled in his favour, saying there were inconsistencies in witness accounts. ⌘ Read more
Dutch darts players quit national women's team over transgender teammate
Two players quit the Dutch women's darts team, saying they refuse to team up with trans woman Noa-Lynn van Leuven, who the sport's governing body is backing. ⌘ Read more
Premier leaves door open to delaying major Olympics venue contract until after election
Stephen Miles has indicated he could delay his plans for a revamp to the Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre until after the October poll, but he wants construction to begin on smaller projects within months. ⌘ Read more
Contractors who 'dropped everything' to help during floods paid 17 months later as government agency 'overlooks' invoices
Two earthmoving contractors who worked to protect the town of Koondrook during the October 2022 floods have finally received payment from the state government. ⌘ Read more
Man accused of cable-tying children's hands faces court in Broome
Matej Radelic, 45, faced the Broome Magistrates Court on multiple counts of assault over the high-profile incident in the tourist town earlier this month. ⌘ Read more
Trump needs to find $712m by tonight. Here’s what happens if he fails
Donald Trump owes an enormous sum of money to the state of New York and he is running out of time to hand it over. This is what we know about the case against Trump and his battle to pay his big bill. ⌘ Read more
Two buildings lost as WA fire fight enters third day
The Department of Fire and Emergency Services says two residences have been lost to the bushfire burning south of Perth. ⌘ Read more
How dingo wee could make non-lethal management of the native species easier
Australian researchers have found a new natural deterrent for dingoes and it comes from a rather unlikely source: the species' own urine. ⌘ Read more
'One of the great WA teams': Third straight Sheffield Shield crown puts Whiteman's Warriors in rare air
Graeme Wood's teams won three straight titles in the late 1980s, and player of the final Sam Whiteman says his Sheffield Shield squad deserves similar standing after their treble. ⌘ Read more
The government says South West WA is a critical site for wind power — but can it convince the locals?**
Western Australia's South West has become the latest battleground in the Albanese government's push to meet Australia's emissions reduction targets. ⌘ Read more
Wet Easter weekend ahead for Queensland while outback residents face fourth month of isolation
The tail end of ex-Tropical Cyclone Megan has dumped significant rain across much of Queensland, with more on the way for the Easter long weekend, as residents in remote areas cut off by floodwaters are going "stir crazy". ⌘ Read more
Only five Australian universities ask their students about racism. Students and experts say it's not enough
A student-led report that surveyed more than 800 people studying at one of Australia's most prestigious universities has found more than a third have either experienced or witnessed causal racism. ⌘ Read more
Living with disability and being queer poses a 'double whammy' of accessibility challenges
Accessibility isn't just about being able to get on a bus or use a public toilet. Queer people with disability say they often feel like they're being "marginalised even on the margins". ⌘ Read more
In the 1980s, Tasmania's Government House was sculpted in snow in Japan. Here's why
When a 15-metre-high snow sculpture took centre stage at a snow festival in Japan, it helped form a surprisingly powerful relationship between two islands — Hokkaido and Tasmania. ⌘ Read more
Police recover body in search for missing rock fisherman on NSW North Coast
A 20-year-old man was reported missing on Saturday evening after he failed to return from fishing at Bare Point, north of Wooli. ⌘ Read more
Canberra woman allegedly assaulted after returning home to find intruders graffitiing living room, kitchen
ACT police say the woman arrived at her Canberra home about 7:30pm on Saturday to find multiple people, possibly juveniles, spray-painting her walls. ⌘ Read more
Revhead fired up for Rockynats after turning charred wreck into a red-hot showstopper
Twelve months ago, this Queensland car enthusiast was standing on the side of the road watching his 1946 Chevy pick-up truck burn. Now he's ready to light up the state's biggest motoring festival. ⌘ Read more
Goats destined for meat market now supplying Australian mohair to Italian fashion houses
An academic-turned-farmer who stopped a flock of Angora goats from going to the slaughterhouse hopes to use genetic breeding to extend the number of years they can produce high-quality fleece. ⌘ Read more
Three bodies found at sea after Rohingya boat capsizes off Indonesia's Aceh province
The bodies of three Rohingya refugees have been found in the sea as Indonesian authorities ended a search for survivors from a boat that capsized near Aceh province. ⌘ Read more
David is one of a growing number of Australians installing a bunker, but he's not a doomsday prepper
David Aitken's experience of surviving the Black Summer bushfires led him to install a 7-tonne concrete bunker in his backyard. It's currently his wine cellar and, he hopes, never anything more. ⌘ Read more
Live: New report finds discrimination endemic in religious schools as government considers legislation
An Equality Australia report says students in religious schools are more likely to be discriminated against, as the federal government considers new laws on the subject. ⌘ Read more
NRL Round-up: A season on the brink, a day from hell and the rookie who beat a legend
Another unpredictable week of NRL action is in the books with teams rising and falling across the league. Here's everything you need to know about the weekend in the NRL Round-up. ⌘ Read more
AFL Round-Up — Dockers face an impending problem, Saints shock and awe, and tribunal set to tackle a major grey area
Round two of the 2024 AFL season confirmed more surprise contenders, guaranteed another high-profile night at the tribunal, and left one key side looking at a defensive rebuild. Here are the biggest talking points from every game of round two. ⌘ Read more
The young Australians waging war on waste at music festivals
Volunteering, recycling and education are just some of the ways music-loving young people are working to reduce the shocking amount of waste generated at music festivalss. ⌘ Read more
'We're not starting from scratch': How Brisbane plans to cover for the loss of two of their biggest stars
The Broncos will be without Reece Walsh and Payne Haas for at least a couple more weeks, but the club is ready to batten down the hatches and adjust to life without two of the best players in rugby league. ⌘ Read more
Live: ASX set for quiet start after US markets wrap up their best week this year
Australian shares look set for a quiet start to the week as Wall Street traders took a breather on Friday following a massive run-up in values. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. ⌘ Read more
Fernando Alonso handed Aus GP penalty for 'extraordinary' driving, causing George Russell's crash
Fernando Alonso is relegated to eighth in the Australian Grand Prix, after a 10-second penalty was handed to him post race for dangerous driving that caused George Russell to crash out. ⌘ Read more
Huge crowds celebrate Ferrari's double podium finish in Melbourne's famous Lygon Street
Cries of "forza Ferrari" were heard across Melbourne's "Little Italy" as celebrations of Ferrari's win in the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix continued late into the night. ⌘ Read more
Molineux dazzles on return as Australia seal ODI series with Bangladesh in thumping victory
Sophie Molineux tears Bangladesh apart in her first ODI in three years as Australia wins by six wickets to take an unassailable lead in their three-match series. ⌘ Read more
Two people killed as hospitals besieged in Gaza, as Palestinian aid agency told its deliveries would not be approved
The Palestinian Red Crescent says one of its staff members and another displaced Gazan have been killed during fighting at the facilities. ⌘ Read more
What's exactly in your pet's food? Here's why some experts are very worried
Pet food is a multi-billion dollar global industry, yet in Australia it's still widely unregulated. Animals and their owners are paying the ultimate price. ⌘ Read more
Meet the crossbench: the Tasmanians who could hold all the power in parliament
A private investigator and a former mayor of the Royal Borough of Windsor are among the Jacqui Lambie candidates in the running to hold the balance of power in Tasmania. ⌘ Read more