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Molly the magpie is homeward bound, but carers barred from using bird for commercial gain
Molly the magpie, whose viral fame led to his rescuers signing a book deal, will be reunited with his best friend, Peggy the staffy — but conditions apply. ⌘ Read more
Independent Geoff Brock resigns from SA government ministry, cabinet set for a reshuffle
The South Australian state cabinet is set to be reshuffled with Independent Geoff Brock announcing his resignation from the ministry. ⌘ Read more
In White Fever, Korean-Australian adoptee Ra Chapman explores what it means to be adopted
Ra Chapman left Korea at the age of four when she was adopted by an Australian couple. In White Fever, she plays an adoptee grappling with who she is and where she belongs. ⌘ Read more
Man jailed for fatally injecting partner with heroin during anniversary celebration in Canberra
Christopher Weaver claimed in court his partner had requested she be injected with the heroin, but the judge found "he has to be accountable for his offending". ⌘ Read more
Free spots for caravans and campers proving lucrative but divisive in country WA
Free camping sites for travellers provide a proven economic boost to regional towns. But is it enough to justify the mess left behind? ⌘ Read more
Mavericks face tough start to Super Netball life as young guns called up to replace injured stars
The Melbourne Mavericks call up two young guns to replace two established players who have been forced of the season with injuries. ⌘ Read more
Astronauts share view of total solar eclipse from International Space Station
After millions of people looked up to the sky to view Monday's total solar eclipse, NASA has shared incredible images of what the event looked like for those in space. ⌘ Read more
Accounting firm ordered to pay $26 million after 'betrayal' of client
The Supreme Court found that the Victorian firm used confidential information to take advantage of a business opportunity. ⌘ Read more
Calls to improve cross-border medical record transfers as 'archaic' folder system risks delays
Hospitals in different health districts and states are relying on physical copies of patients' notes being tucked under their pillows or taped to their chests during transfers, which staff say puts lives at risk. ⌘ Read more
As cameras waited, a paedophile obscured his face with an item that has his victim’s name on it
With media cameras in position outside court, paedophile John Wayne Millwood pulled an item from his satchel bag. He held it in front of his face as he walked past. The item had his victim's name on it. ⌘ Read more
After several years in prison, this youth hub was a lifeline for Zachary. Now it's closing its doors
The 24-year-old is one of nearly 3,000 young people who have been helped in the past two years by a youth hub that is about to close as its government funding ends. ⌘ Read more
'Geez, that's a bit heavy!' Jumbo jackfruit stuns farmer in Far North Queensland
Jackfruit usually weigh between 5 and 15 kilograms, but a grower south of Cairns has just harvested this "impressive" 45-kilogram monster fruit. ⌘ Read more
Players association boss hits out at 'consistently inconsistent' AFL over Finlayson ban for homophobia
Paul Marsh says the AFL has created double standards in its treatment of Jeremy Finlayson compared to Alastair Clarkson after they both made homophobic remarks. ⌘ Read more
The Amy Winehouse biopic is finally here. How bad is it?**
Does it do the iconic late singer justice? Or does it make a mockery of her talent, career and substance use issues like the internet has feared since the first set of photos from Sam Taylor-Johnson's project were released? ⌘ Read more
Young doctors going bush to kickstart careers as options for country medical training grow
While a shortage of doctors is compromising the health of people living outside Australia's big cities, rural medical schools hope to change this by showing country kids they can have successful careers beyond the big cities. ⌘ Read more
Police search new area near Ballarat for body of missing woman Samantha Murphy
Police are searching bushland near Enfield State Park, south-west of Ballarat, for the body of missing woman Samantha Murphy. Last month, 22-year-old Patrick Orren Stephenson was charged with her murder. ⌘ Read more
Wedge-tailed eagles are being tracked by satellite to see if they are a threat to lambs
Tracking devices on wedge-tailed eagles help scientists change the way farmers view Australia's largest bird of prey. ⌘ Read more
'Can't believe that I will still be able to walk': Aussie cyclist Vine takes his first steps after 'scary' days following horror crash
Jay Vine reveals he feared neurological damage after his crash in Spain, as the Australian takes his first steps on the road to recovery. ⌘ Read more
Do you know what this oceanic phenomenon filmed off the NSW south coast is?**
When Terry Dixon took his usual walk around the Tathra headland on the New South Wales far south coast, he encountered a rare phenomenon brought on by heavy rainfall. ⌘ Read more
We fact checked Peter Dutton on whether there has been a 'record' personal income tax increase. Here's what we found
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says personal income tax has increased by a "record" 23 per cent since Labor came to power. RMIT ABC Fact Check runs the numbers. ⌘ Read more
German museum fires worker for hanging his own art in gallery
The 51-year-old technical employee was hoping to achieve his artistic breakthrough, local media reported citing police sources. ⌘ Read more
'Absolute nightmare': NSW farmers count cost after 12th flood in four years
Shoalhaven farmers are facing "massive" damage bills after intense rain triggered flash flooding. It's a particularly bitter blow after several tough years. ⌘ Read more
Discrimination ruling over Mona Ladies Lounge raise questions about women-only, men-only spaces
A man won a discrimination decision after being refused to a ladies lounge in a Tasmanian art gallery; it has raised questions about the law — and how men-only clubs can exist. ⌘ Read more
How do you know when to change your child's school?**
Common contexts in which families might find themselves considering a school change for their child include academic struggles and bullying or social issues. ⌘ Read more
Meet the 'old fellas' travelling hundreds of kilometres for footy where everyone wins
As the sun sets on the country town of Kojonup, old farmers wearing old guernseys clamber out of their old utes to play in the Old Fellas Football League at the local oval. ⌘ Read more
Australian renters face all-time high rents and record low vacancy rates after prices jump in March quarter
Australian renters facing all-time high asking rents and record low vacancy rates across the country, but there could be relief in sight. ⌘ Read more
Ecologists warn of second 'forest collapse' event in WA as record dry spell continues
It's been likened to coral bleaching, but on land — and experts are fearful dry conditions have Western Australia on the brink of another devastating 'forest collapse' event. ⌘ Read more
Aussie Kelpie Josh Byron is thriving in men's netball, after a short sabbatical trying to make it in the AFL
As Queensland becomes the first state to sign a MoU with its male players, Aussie Kelpie Josh Byron believes men's netball is on the verge of something great. ⌘ Read more
'Dealing with a cult': Is Elon Musk hate hurting Tesla sales?**
Are you part of the Musk "cult"? Many Aussies have turned against the Tesla CEO even as the electric car-maker outsells the Toyota Hilux. ⌘ Read more
How does the fourth instalment of a kids' animation make $90 million on opening weekend?**
Cinema's fluffiest martial arts warrior returns for his fourth outing. What keeps audiences coming back for more? ⌘ Read more
Beyond curfew, Alice Springs leaders outline what they want done
Stricter alcohol restrictions, boosting school enrolment and more NDIS coordinators in remote communities: What needs to happen now and into the future to prevent another crisis in Alice Springs? ⌘ Read more
Canberra woman ordered to leave rental property for subletting room and keeping five cats without permission
A Canberra woman is ordered to vacate her rental property by the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal after she leased out a room on Booking.com and kept up to five cats at the property, both without permission. ⌘ Read more
'We don't treat them like human beings': Whistleblower speaks out about removal of babies in birthing suites
Damning claims by an SA government whistleblower have been levelled against the way child protection authorities are removing newborns from their mothers at public hospitals, sometimes just minutes after giving birth. ⌘ Read more
Going off-grid becomes 'more mainstream', as concerns remain about the reliability of electricity on the east coast
More and more Australians choose to live off-grid, but one electrical engineer warns it is expensive and "not for wimps". ⌘ Read more
Shula grew up in an orthodox Jewish community. Now some of them call her a 'traitor'
What's driving so many Australians to take to the streets to speak out about the war in Gaza? Some are connected to the cause, others are embracing activism for the first time. ⌘ Read more
Do you suffer from frequent UTIs? Scientists say a pineapple-flavoured vaccine may help
Many women have a reduced quality of life due to recurring urinary tract infections, but several vaccines and treatments are being trialled that may help prevent the debilitating condition. ⌘ Read more
Victorian woman calls for better mental health emergency support in wake of partner's death
A woman from the small town of Numurkah is calling for improved responses to a mental health crisis in Victoria following her late partner's death by suicide. ⌘ Read more
'It's where I started to dream': Horse-riding school that inspired Paralympian given lifeline after shock closure
Australia's first horse-riding school for people with a disability shut its doors last year, but it's hoped the centre will be operating again within six months. ⌘ Read more
Sewerage, snakes and gauging accusations: Inquiry hears about insurers' responses to 2022 floods
More than two years on from the 2022 floods, this family occupies an unlockable "half a house" that's constantly damp and prone to vermin. ⌘ Read more
Biden 'considering' dropping pursuit of Assange as US, Australia plan missile system with Japan
Joe Biden indicates the United States could abandon its prosecution of the Australian WikiLeaks founder ahead of revealing plans to develop an integrated missile defence system with Australia and Japan. ⌘ Read more
When can people expect mould to grow after a heavy rain spell, and how to deal with it
Australia's only laboratory for environmental mycology says it has received hundreds of calls and emails seeking help for mould since the deluge of wet weather in NSW and Queensland last week. ⌘ Read more
Trump's anger at an ally has highlighted one of his big election fears
The former president hoped his abortion video would take the issue "out of play" before November's US election, but even some of his allies are determined not to let that happen. ⌘ Read more
'I knew something wasn't right': Workers sound alarm about unsafe conditions on solar farms
Workers say they are being exposed to dangerous conditions on solar farms, including working near live cables in wet weather or being put at risk of electrocution. ⌘ Read more
Hamas leader accuses Israel of killing his sons in 'spirit of revenge and murder' in Gaza
Three sons of Hamas' top political leader Ismail Haniyeh have been killed by an Israeli air strike in the Gaza Strip. ⌘ Read more
Albanese says the way we structure our economies is changing. But can Australia really keep up with China?**
The prime minister sees an agenda to grow local green manufacturing as not only economically and strategically vital, but a political no-brainer. But that's only if it all works. ⌘ Read more
Former financial officer for Donald Trump's property empire jailed for lying in fraud cause
Allen Weisselberg pleaded guilty to lying to investigators and a judge about his involvement in determining the value of Donald Trump's Manhattan townhouse. ⌘ Read more
PM says public funds should fuel clean energy and tech investment
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese wants to funnel taxpayer-funded incentives towards advanced manufacturing and clean energy projects, as Australia tries to compete with US President Joe Biden's massive spending plans. ⌘ Read more
Paris Olympics track and field winners to share $2.4 million in prize money from World Athletics
Track and field gold medallists in Paris will get $50,000 each from their governing body, World Athletics, with the organisation taking the $2.4 million from its share of Olympic revenue. ⌘ Read more
Dutton accuses Wong of 'most reckless act' in decades over Israeli-Palestinian two-state solution calls
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton accuses the government of "a clear prejudice towards Israel" after Foreign Minister Penny Wong reiterated support for a two-state solution. ⌘ Read more
Tributes flow after former Channel Seven Sunrise and Olympics reporter Nathan Templeton dies at 44
AOC president Ian Chesterton and colleagues and friends from multiple networks pay tribute to former Sunrise and Olympics reporter Nathan Templeton after his death at the age of 44. ⌘ Read more
Young Victorian driver who fatally struck cyclist while using social media on her phone sentenced to jail
Abby Sturgess, 23, will spend at least six months in prison for fatally striking Norong cyclist Anthony Reeckman while distracted by social media on her mobile. ⌘ Read more
Home to more than 50 languages, this country town's Eid al-Fitr celebration was one to remember
In the small Western Australian town of Katanning, more than 400 people dressed in their finest and gathered at the local mosque to celebrate one of most special days on the Islamic calendar. ⌘ Read more
In the last days of the 2020 US election, a 'despicable' plot unfolded to expose a diary by Joe Biden's daughter
In the final months of the 2020 presidential election, a Florida woman found herself holding what she thought could be the answer to her financial problems – Ashley Biden's diary. ⌘ Read more
Fatal stabbing victim left to die in Adelaide street identified as 21yo William Holdback
Police investigating the fatal stabbing of 21-year-old William Holdback, whose body was found in a suburban Adelaide street early this morning, are searching for a car captured on CCTV. ⌘ Read more
Unique laundry offers a beacon of hope for workers shut out from mainstream employment
A social enterprise in Bangalow, in the Byron hinterland of northern NSW, is creating jobs for people struggling after losing everything to flooding or shut out from mainstream employment. ⌘ Read more
Bruce Lehrmann mistrial leads to new jury laws in ACT
Laws which passed the ACT Legislative Assembly today mean jurors who do their own research will face criminal penalties of up to two years in jail. ⌘ Read more
'Would a settlement or apology help?': Jury hears call between former mayor and alleged sexual assault victim
A jury hears former Dubbo mayor Ben Shields was recorded by police telling the man "I'm happy to give an apology" during a phone call in 2022. ⌘ Read more
Bone fragments in PNG underwater wreck identified as Australian WWII crew
Almost eight decades after their aircraft crashed in waters south of Papua New Guinea, Australian crew members have been identified, as Twiggy Forrest searches for his late wartime relative. ⌘ Read more
Protest or accident? iPhone users are being prompted to use the Palestinian flag emoji when they type the word 'Jerusalem'
When iPhone users who have downloaded the latest software update type in the word "Jerusalem", they will see a prompt for the Palestinian flag emoji. Here's why that may have happened. ⌘ Read more
As the Alice Springs youth curfew continues, extra police arrive from SA
The first rotation of South Australian police officers arrives in Alice Springs as the youth curfew continues in the outback town. ⌘ Read more
'Die old b****': Japan has a history of ugly custody battles, Izumi's story is one
In Japan, thousands of children are cut off from their mum or dad every year as victims of a system that incentivises parental child abduction. The country will soon introduce laws that will enforce joint custody, but it's only caused more division. ⌘ Read more****
World Netball bans transgender players from international competition
Netball becomes the latest sport to restrict transgender participation in elite women's competition with a new policy that only transgender players who have "not experienced the biological effects of testosterone" can play at international level. ⌘ Read more
Spate of violence in WA's biggest regional city has detectives probing 'unprovoked' assaults
Detectives from the Gang Crime Squad are investigating a March 31 assault in Bunbury that left an 18-year-old man in hospital with a broken jaw a week before another man was randomly attacked. ⌘ Read more
How do animals react to solar eclipse?**
Animals acted in bizarre ways during the recent solar eclipse seen across North America. Here's why that happens. ⌘ Read more
Wong planned to say the quiet thing out loud. Her critics were quick to pounce
In floating the possibility of Australia recognising a Palestinian state, Penny Wong said the quiet thing out loud and in doing so tore open one of the most sensitive decades-old debates. ⌘ Read more
Triple whammy of viruses, whooping cough adds pressure to early onset of flu season
Parts of Queensland have already experienced far higher numbers of of flu, RSV, and COVID respiratory infections when compared to the same time last year, and whooping cough's three to four-yearly cycle is emerging nationally. ⌘ Read more
Comedian Annie Louey makes more money now than when she was working nine to five — but it took a minute to get there
It's Pay Day! Comedian Annie Louey explains how she spends 0 per cent of her income on rent or a mortgage, and why — despite growing up in a frugal home — she is in the habit of paying the bill instead of splitting it when she eats out. ⌘ Read more
ICAC clears dumped Labor minister Tim Crakanthorp of alleged corrupt conduct
The state's corruption watchdog has terminated an investigation into former Labor frontbencher Tim Crakanthorp, finding there were no prospects of finding corrupt conduct in relation to landholdings linked to his wife's family. ⌘ Read more
The Chalmers offensive: Why corporate marriage proposals are under fire
Australia may be a competitive nation on the sporting field, but our corporate giants have a habit of taking out smaller rivals before they can challenge their supremacy. New laws are aiming to make that a little bit harder to do. ⌘ Read more
PNG's mega Porgera gold mine just reopened — so why is the government sending in police and military forces?**
Papua New Guinea's government approves a joint military and police operation to crack down on illegal mining and remove "squatters" at Porgera gold mine, just months after the site's grand reopening. ⌘ Read more
Energy chief questions pursuit of nuclear 'unicorns' as transition challenges pile up
Jeff Dimery, the straight-talking boss of major energy firm Alinta, pours cold water on the immediate prospects of nuclear in Australia as he's warned on prices. ⌘ Read more
How an English football club got caught up in the aftermath of Russia's invasion of Ukraine
A complex web of money, Russian politics and English football is unravelling in the United Kingdom. ⌘ Read more
Australian charity beats Quentin Blake and Neil Gaiman to win $725,000 international literary award
The Australian not-for-profit has bested authors, illustrators and organisations including Neil Gaiman and Quentin Blake to win a global award, in honour of the creator of Pippi Longstocking. ⌘ Read more
Review exposes NDIS commission's 'regulatory failure' on autism program that unlawfully restrained children
A damning review finds the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission failed to close a controversial program that put children with disabilities at risk of death despite reports from officials and families that it was using prohibited restraints. ⌘ Read more
Deal done by Lambie trio with Rockliff Liberals slammed as 'shockingly onerous' by Greens
Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff is one major step closer to continuing the Liberals rule after inking an agreement with the three Jacqui Lambie Network MPs — but the deal has been slammed as "shockingly onerous" by The Greens. ⌘ Read more
One of Australia's biggest mosques breaks tradition by not inviting any MPs to annual Eid prayer
Thousands of Muslims gather at Sydney's Lakemba Mosque for the morning Eid prayer, with not a single politician in sight — because none were invited. ⌘ Read more
Hundreds expected to pay tribute to allegedly murdered women at Ballarat rally against men's violence
Community leader Sissy Austin, who publicly shared her own experience of violence in bushland near Ballarat last year, has organised a rally against men's violence for Friday evening. ⌘ Read more
Rozelle Interchange traffic chaos likely to continue for years, inquiry warned
Mayors in Sydney's inner west tell an inquiry their early warnings of Rozelle Interchange traffic chaos were ignored and the problems are now likely to remain for years. ⌘ Read more
What does the government mean when it says it supports a two-state solution?**
Penny Wong's decision to weigh into the fraught diplomatic argument over a two-state solution has prompted furious debate. ⌘ Read more
How focusing on places that bring her peace helps author Anita Heiss unwind
As someone who "always has eight balls in the air", acclaimed author, academic, Indigenous literacy advocate and keen marathon runner Dr Anita Hess is learning to tell herself it's OK to free up time to be present with herself. ⌘ Read more
How do you know if extra-virgin olive oil is really extra-virgin?**
Australia relaunches an olive oil monitoring program amid concerns consumers are purchasing inferior or fraudulent products. ⌘ Read more
Hay fire causes major damage at WA mill as farmers struggle with feed shortage
The fire tore through Macco Feeds in Williams, consuming 400 bales of hay and damaging equipment including a front-end loader. ⌘ Read more
Police forced to kill dog that attacked officer, two dachshunds at popular beach
Police have shot dead a dog at a popular Perth beach after the animal became aggressive towards officers and attacked a number of other dogs. ⌘ Read more
The parents of a school shooter have been jailed. Here's how it unfolded
In 2021,15-year-old Ethan Crumbley entered a Michigan school with a gun and started shooting. Now, his parents are going to jail for his actions. Here's how the events unfolded. ⌘ Read more
Port Adelaide forward Jeremy Finalyson suspended for three games after homophobic slur
Port Adelaide forward Jeremy Finlayson has been found guilty of breaching the AFL's code of conduct and suspended for three matches for using a homophobic slur toward an Essendon player at Adelaide Oval on Friday night. ⌘ Read more
Popular West Australian heritage town 'closed' amid dispute with state government
Traditional owners overseeing the revival of a popular heritage town in Western Australia's north west say it could become a "ghost town" again, accusing the state government of losing interest in the project. ⌘ Read more
Bruce Lehrmann's 'silence was deafening' in response to new evidence, Taylor Auerbach's lawyer says
Former Seven Network producer Taylor Auerbach's lawyer has made further submissions to the court in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation trial. ⌘ Read more
Nursing executives stood down pending investigation of 'potential financial irregularities'
The boss of a peak national nursing body is one of three executives who have been stood down pending an independent investigation into "potential financial irregularities" within the organisation. ⌘ Read more
Artist and army brigadier bring talent and community spirit to tiny town in SA
Selena and David Smith always wanted to move back to South Australia, despite enjoying their time in the Victorian town of Daylesford and, after landing a 122-year-old villa in the state's south-east, they've wasted no time embedding themselves in the community. ⌘ Read more
Australia is world's second-most promiscuous country, studies find, but the urge is waning
Despite a high number of lifetime sexual partners compared to the rest of the world, Australians are having less sex than they used to. One expert says that is because we are more interested in our phones. ⌘ Read more
Meet Roger, the Taiwanese search and rescue dog that was too playful to be a drug sniffer
The eight-year-old labrador has captured the hearts of Taiwan has he helped with the recovery efforts of last week's earth quake. ⌘ Read more
Queensland premier defends agreement that delivers union tradies pay rises of more than $10 per hour
Queensland's premier has defended a deal brokered with construction unions that includes pay rises of more than $10 an hour over the next four years. ⌘ Read more
'A crazy and awkward situation': Arsenal and Bayern left fuming by denied penalties in Champions League draw
Arsenal and Bayern Munich play out a 2-2 draw in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal, with both sides controversially denied penalties that could have decided the game. ⌘ Read more
What the hell is going on in Ballarat? With three women dead in two tragic months, it's a question worth asking
About 16 per cent of all women allegedly killed by men in Australia this year have died in the Ballarat region. It may sound like an absurd figure, but data shows the rate of family violence in the Victorian town is higher than state and national averages. ⌘ Read more
Man dead, 66-year-old seriously wounded after stabbing in NSW
A 29-year-old man was treated by paramedics at a Kingscliff property but died at the scene. The older man was airlifted to hospital. ⌘ Read more
Live: Matildas face Mexico in Texas friendly
The Matildas are battling an injury crisis as they prepare for the Paris Olympics with a friendly against Mexico. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Wong says peace for Israel will only come with Palestinian statehood
Australia's foreign minister says international recognition for Palestine could help "build momentum towards a two-state solution" with Israel. ⌘ Read more
'Staggered, delighted': Conservationists pop champagne after win for critical bird habitat at proposed mine site
A community group is celebrating after the state government refused to let a mining company clear habitat vital to the endangered Carnaby's black cockatoo. But the mining company has vowed to appeal. ⌘ Read more
Police investigate suspicious death in Adelaide's inner north-west
Major Crime investigators are at the scene of a suspicious death at Welland, in Adelaide's inner north-west, after a man was found unresponsive early this morning. ⌘ Read more
Cummins takes a brilliant catch and bowls Bairstow for a duck in IPL win
Pat Cummins helps his Sunrisers Hyderabad team stay in the top half of the IPL with a couple of pivotal plays in their two-run win over Kings XI Punjab. ⌘ Read more