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Queensland's forensics lab has reviewed less than two per cent of cases since commission of inquiry
New figures show Queensland's forensics lab has retested less than two per cent of crime cases since the outcome of a commission of inquiry ordered they be reviewed. ⌘ Read more
US emergency rooms refusing to treat pregnant women, leaving one to miscarry in a lobby restroom
The cases raise alarms about the state of emergency pregnancy care in the US, especially in states that enacted strict abortion laws after the overturning of Roe v Wade, sparking confusion around the treatment doctors can provide. ⌘ Read more
Alleged Sydney church rioter accused of yelling 'he's not leaving alive' released on bail
Sam Haddad faces court after being arrested over his alleged role in the riot that erupted outside Christ The Good Shepherd Church, following the alleged stabbing of Assyrian Orthodox Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel. ⌘ Read more
Man arrested after allegedly firing rifle inside WA country pub and threatening staff
A 41-year-old man is charged with more than a dozen offences including threatening to kill after he allegedly fired a shot inside the pub at Mogumber in Western Australia's Wheatbelt. ⌘ Read more
Verstappen beats Hamilton to claim first F1 sprint of the season
Max Verstappen methodically moved his way up the order from fourth, ahead of Lewis Hamilton in second, and Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez in third. ⌘ Read more
Taylor Swift, the Aussie comedy trio, and the secret to pop stardom
What does pop megastar Taylor Swift have to do with Australian comedians Axis of Awesome? The answer lies in one of pop music's most popular chord progressions. ⌘ Read more
Identity of three brothers, family friend killed in tragic WA road crash revealed
The three brothers and their family friend killed in a road crash in Western Australia's Wheatbelt have been named, as authorities continue to investigate the incident. ⌘ Read more
Live: The Panthers and Tigers play the Luai Bowl in Bathurst
Rookie Tigers sensation Lachlan Galvin returns from suspension to face his future halves partner, Jarome Luai, as the Panthers take a home game out to Bathurst. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Eyre Highway death gives cyclist second thoughts about crossing the Nullarbor for charity
It has been described as one of the world's most epic cycling crossings, but Charissa Hanrahan found the high number of road trains and news of cyclist being fatally hit by a truck enough for her to redirect her journey. ⌘ Read more
Mark Haines inquest adjourned, but more questions set to be asked
Gomeroi teenager Mark Haines was found dead on train tracks south of Tamworth 36 years ago. Now the second inquest into the circumstances surrounding his death has been adjourned after possible new evidence emerges. ⌘ Read more
Just one month after Dolphins and Alternaleaf teamed up, the clinic's cannabis advertising is under fire
The Dolphins NRL club and Alternaleaf have been partners for a month but as of this week the online clinic is in trouble with the TGA. ⌘ Read more
'The flames got so big': Two people in an induced coma after Brisbane unit fire
Several people treated by emergency services after a unit fire in Brisbane's inner city suburb of New Farm. ⌘ Read more
Elon Musk refuses to take down tweets referencing Wakely bishop stabbing
Politicians from across the country have repeatedly called on social media companies to take down any content that risked further inflaming rising tensions. ⌘ Read more
Live: AFL admits Draper free kick error as Magpies battle Port at the MCG
Collingwood and Port Adelaide kick off a jam-packed Saturday of footy action, which will also see Carlton host GWS, Brisbane tackle Geelong and a Western Derby between West Coast and Fremantle. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
The barefoot band of bush kids on a mission to start a cricket team
Henry Land travels 400km to play cricket every weekend. But after posting hand-drawn flyers around town, the Cunnamulla kid's dream of starting a local cricket team could finally come true. ⌘ Read more
Titmus, McEvoy fire at Australian swim titles
Ariarne Titmus and Cam McEvoy deliver fine swims to win titles at the Australian championships on the Gold Coast. ⌘ Read more
Lee finally feels like her true self — but it took more than 50 years to get there
In her 20s, Lee Scott says she felt an expectation to get married to a man and have kids. After coming out as bisexual/pansexual in her 50s, she feels like an "enormous weight" has been lifted. ⌘ Read more
Bitcoin's fourth technical 'halving' change is complete. What does it mean?**
The change to the cryptocurrency's underlying technology is designed to cut the rate at which new bitcoins are created. ⌘ Read more
Car chase suspect dies in collision with bus near Dubbo, multiple people injured
Emergency services are at the scene on the Mitchell Highway and police have declared a critical incident. ⌘ Read more
'It's a bit like the Barbie and Oppenheimer thing' says beloved actor as film shoots duel in WA
Hollywood zombie thriller We Bury the Dead and Australian indie crime caper Frederickstown have both been shooting on WA's south coast, with one star saying WA is on the cusp of a film boom. ⌘ Read more
The workshops giving wheelchair users the confidence to pop wheelies and conquer their fears
When Melinda Rea got her first wheelchair, no one showed her how to use it and she ended up almost tipping out onto her steep driveway. Now a skills workshop has given her the confidence to get over her fears. ⌘ Read more
Students switch off the tech to connect with country in WA
A program designed to reawaken the connection between children and nature is getting primary school students away from technology and into the bush. ⌘ Read more
Could native bees be driven to extinction while scientists' eyes are elsewhere?**
While there is no shortage of research on European honey bees and the various threats to their survival, experts fear a paucity of data on native species means they are quietly dying out. ⌘ Read more
This brother and sister bought a farm together. Here's how they made it work
Would you go into business with a sibling? From a winery to cheesemakers, these Tasmanian entrepreneurs have had a crack, and it's paying off. ⌘ Read more
SA's cabinet reshuffle sees political players climb, slide backwards or fall off the board entirely
Cabinet reshuffles can be akin to a game of Snakes and Ladders as all moves were on display in this week's rejig of the South Australian cabinet, writes Rory McClaren. ⌘ Read more
Man rushed to hospital after setting himself on fire outside court where Donald Trump is on trial
A man has set himself on fire outside the New York courthouse where Donald Trump's historic "hush-money" trial is taking place. ⌘ Read more
Chief Justice of the Family Court urges men to call each other out about violence against women
'We shouldn't put up with it': head of the Family Court says the frequency of violence against women in Australia is a 'national disgrace'. ⌘ Read more
'It's really, really frightening': Activists cancel trips to Cambodia after Melbourne man brutally assaulted
The attack on a Cambodian-Australian visiting his homeland sets a worrying precedent according to community leaders and prompts activists to cancel upcoming travel plans. ⌘ Read more
Beijing Half Marathon champion He Jie has medal taken away after rigged finish
Organisers of the Beijing Half Marathon apologise and revoke the placings of the first four men across the line, after an investigation finds the place-getters let China's He Jie win. ⌘ Read more
Thirty-three years after another Sydney shopping centre massacre, the Bondi attack triggers fresh grief
In 1991, seven people were killed when a man entered Strathfield Plaza with a knife and a semi-automatic weapon. For some, the Bondi Junction stabbing attack was a traumatic reminder. ⌘ Read more
Coercive control is like ‘psychological warfare’ – and survivors fear police won’t be able to identify it
Coercive control will become a criminal offence in Queensland next year, carrying a maximum sentence of up to 14 years in jail, but survivors fear police won't be equipped to respond. ⌘ Read more
New clues unearthed in 28yo mystery of missing woman Marcia Ryan
Marcia Ryan was 33 when she disappeared in 1996, her car abandoned by the side of the Princes Highway in Victoria. Her family has never given up hope of finding out what happened to her. ⌘ Read more
Anthony Scaramucci worked for Donald Trump. Now he's calling his ex-boss 'a lunatic'
'The Mooch' got up close and personal with Donald Trump during his brief time as White House communications director. Now he's one of his biggest critics. ⌘ Read more
Eight smutty fantasy series to fill the Sarah J. Maas-sized hole in your heart
We've got you with recommendations for eight series that will make you forget Rhysand ever had your heart — spice rating included. ⌘ Read more
Power companies on notice as energy regulator flags serious concerns over complex pricing
For decades a backer of so-called cost reflective power pricing, the Australian Energy Regulator has acknowledged major problems with the roll-out of complex tariffs. ⌘ Read more
Solomon Islands pro-China PM Manasseh Sogavare retains his seat as counting continues
This election is the first in Solomon Islands since Manasseh Sogavare struck a security pact with China in 2022. ⌘ Read more
Why Japanese couples have little choice over their surname
Six couples are suing the Japanese government for the right to use different surnames. With the support of big business, there is now growing pressure to allow more options. ⌘ Read more
'They're wearing me down': Behnam thought he'd won a record $5.2m unlawful dismissal claim against a tech giant but his case is being retried
Behnam Roohizadegan thought he'd won a record $5.2 million payout against publicly-listed company TechnologyOne, but now the case is being retried, dragging on years of anguish he claims he has suffered at the hands of the big corporation. ⌘ Read more
Iran and Israel are in a dangerous game of chicken, with a deadly prize for winning
The events of the past week have put the Middle East in a strange and uncertain space. Neither Iran, nor Israel would benefit from the prospect of an all-out war with the other, but equally, neither seems prepared to back down. ⌘ Read more
Iran signals no retaliation plans after suspected Israeli drone attack
Iranian officials and state media outlets have refused to name Israel in the aftermath of the suspected drone attack on its territory. ⌘ Read more
Higgins's rape tested — and largely found wanting — the political leaders of the day. An uncomfortable truth still lingers
Bruce Lerhmann's defamation case has exposed a continuing hostility to women in the broader Australian community which has seen women too eagerly cast as liars, whatever the nature of the issue that has brought them to public attention. ⌘ Read more
Nathan Murphy speaks out on concussion, panic attacks, and loneliness after AFL retirement at 24
How does it feel to step away from an elite sporting career at just 24-years-old? Footballer Nathan Murphy opens up to Hack on the six months since his career-ending concussion. ⌘ Read more
Jacinda Ardern slashed negative gearing in NZ. Did it drive down house prices?**
Property investors in New Zealand have had several years with a reduced ability to claim their interest payments as a tax deduction, but the new Coalition government has brought it back. ⌘ Read more
East coast to soak over the weekend amid possible cyclone, frosty south — and endless WA heat
Australia's weather will serve up a smorgasbord of variability this weekend, with an expected drenching for the east, wintry nights in the southern states and ongoing heat in the west. ⌘ Read more
The 'student debt spiral': How HECS loans have ballooned in the past decade
High inflation means many workers' HECS debts are growing faster than they can pay it off. It shows why calls for change have grown so loud that the prime minister has all but confirmed there will be HECS relief in the budget, national education and parenting reporter Conor Duffy writes. ⌘ Read more
Cause of Melbourne woman's death at wellness retreat is unknown, police say
Police say an autopsy of the body of Rachael Dixon who died at a retreat near Ballarat has found no cause of death. ⌘ Read more
Man who killed sister outside family home was 'out of reality' at the time, expert says
Forensic psychiatrists tell a jury Jason Raymond Patterson was not aware his action were wrong when he violently killed his sister — who he believed to be possessed — on the front lawn of their Deniliquin home in late 2021. ⌘ Read more
Former Armidale School teacher, 87, faces court over historical child sex charges
Leonard Gardiner has denied all charges from his time as a teacher at The Armidale School in the 1960s. ⌘ Read more
'It bloody hurts': Parents of 10yo who took his own life in state care speak of devastation, hit out at government
The parents of a 10-year-old boy who was under the care of the WA Department of Communities when he took his own life on Saturday speak of the moment they were told their son had died, and why they feel he has been swept "under the rug". ⌘ Read more
One-punch attacker set free after spending 11 years behind bars
Kieran Loveridge, who was convicted of the manslaughter of Thomas Kelly after punching him during a night out in Kings Cross in 2012, is being released from Broken Hill Correctional Centre after serving 11 years behind bars. ⌘ Read more
Live: Resurgent Crows and dangerous Bombers looks to back up impressive wins at Adelaide Oval
Adelaide kept their season alive with a thrilling win in round five, while Essendon's unpredictability makes them dangerous. Follow this intriguing clash from Adelaide Oval in our live blog. ⌘ Read more
Taylor Swift's new album is actually two new albums, and the internet has lost it
Taylor Swift's 11th studio album, The Tortured Poet's Department, has dropped and her fans are feeling a lot of things. Then the pop star managed to pull off a double surprise — sending the internet into meltdown. ⌘ Read more
Proposed plan to ban recreational access to Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre without cultural permission
An Arabana representative has welcomed the proposed plan, which would prevent people from driving, walking or boating on Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre without permission, saying previous misuse of the culturally significant site had hurt her elders. ⌘ Read more
Premier denies bowing to social media pressure as he visits returnee Molly the magpie at home
Following a sustained campaign to return Molly to a family and their dogs, Queensland Premier Steven Miles threw his support behind reuniting them. But he denies bowing to social media pressure to intervene in the case. ⌘ Read more
Deceased contractor, 50, operated machinery against instruction, court hears
A construction worker operated heavy machinery without authorisation twice in the weeks before his death at a remote Northern Territory work site, a court has heard. ⌘ Read more
Australia's second permanent pill testing service opens as experts warn drugs becoming 'more and more risky'
Drug checking services allow people to have small samples of illicit drugs tested for free to see if they contain dangerous chemicals. ⌘ Read more
Aussie Gabriela Ruffels in the golf major mix while red-hot Nelly Korda threatens
Gabriela Ruffels heads the Australians in the women's first major of the year, the Chevron Championship, with American Lauren Coughlin the early leader. ⌘ Read more
Major tourist stopover to begin three-month trial restricting morning sales of some alcohol in SA
Some have already described the new alcohol restrictions as a band-aid solution to a complex problem in the South Australian town. ⌘ Read more
This 8-year-old is learning to hunt dugong. He's also trying to save them
The battle over a proposed development on Toondah Harbour may have been won, but the fight to protect the dugong and Quandamooka traditions continues at Moreton Bay. ⌘ Read more
Second man charged over alleged murder of William Holdback at Welland
A second person has been arrested and charged over the alleged murder of William Holdback in Adelaide's inner north-west last week. ⌘ Read more
Body found in search for missing teen in Torres Strait has injuries consistent with crocodile attack
Queensland police believe a teenager who went missing on Thursday was killed by a crocodile after a boat broke down off Saibai Island in the far northern reaches of the Torres Strait. ⌘ Read more
Second man found guilty of murdering Mark Boyce in Adelaide's north in 2017
A South Australian Supreme Court judge has found a second man guilty over the bashing murder of Mark Boyce in Adelaide's north in January 2017. ⌘ Read more
Surfer left in tears at Margaret River Pro after emotional battle with older brother
Brazilian surfer Samuel Pupo is reduced to tears after beating his older brother at the Margaret River Pro, and knocking him off the tour as a result. ⌘ Read more
States argue vapes 'recruiting a new generation to nicotine', urging federal parliament to enact bans
Health ministers from around the country have backed the federal government's proposed vaping bans, arguing e-cigarettes are being used as a tool to recruit new smokers. ⌘ Read more
Canberra zoo's new zebra foal, born into successful breeding program, is already doing 'zoomies'
The new baby was born earlier this week. Zookeepers can't get close enough yet to check its gender and weight but said  it is already showing signs of a cheeky personality. ⌘ Read more
Security guard stabbed during confrontation with Bondi mass murderer granted permanent visa
Security officer Muhammad Taha has officially been granted a permanent resident visa by the government after he confronted Joel Cauchi during Saturday's mass stabbing at Westfield Bondi Junction. ⌘ Read more
The Wiggles release dance album boasting rave remixes of their biggest hits
The Wiggles most popular songs, including Hot Potato and Fruit Salad, feature on the group's new electronic dance album. ⌘ Read more
Live: Iran suspends, diverts commercial flights after reports of Israeli strikes
Iran is suspending and diverting commercial flights amid reports of an Israeli missile strike near the city of Isfahan. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
'I want to see out my contract': Nelson Asofa-Solomona commits to the Storm following NRL return
Nelson Asofa-Solomona has shut down talk over his NRL future and declared he wants to repay the Storm after "letting my teammates down" last season. ⌘ Read more
Four boys arrested over 'terrifying' alleged knifepoint carjacking in Darwin CBD
Northern Territory police have arrested four boys, including two aged 11, over an alleged daylight carjacking in Darwin that left a nurse traumatised. ⌘ Read more
Meta's amped-up AI agents confusing Facebook users
Facebook parent Meta unveiled a new set of artificial intelligence systems that are powering what CEO Mark Zuckerberg calls "the most intelligent AI assistant that you can freely use". ⌘ Read more
India's south has always been immune to Modi's charms. Here's why he's desperate to win them over
India's Prime Minister has set himself an ambitious goal in the country's marathon six-week election, but to achieve it, he'll have to win over a dubious crowd, writes Meghna Bali. ⌘ Read more
China critic regains seat in Solomon Islands, vows to block Chinese investment as election counting continues
Early results are starting to flow in Solomon Islands in the wake of Wednesday's elections, with prominent China critic, ousted Malaita premier Daniel Suidani, regaining his provincial seat. ⌘ Read more
Government minister calls for national consistency on knife laws after attacks
Ongoing police patrols at shopping centres and tougher penalties for people caught carrying knives are among the suggestions being put forward by politicians following the Sydney stabbing attacks. ⌘ Read more
US officials reportedly say Israeli missiles hit Iran site
A US official tells US broadcaster ABC that Israeli missiles have struck a site in Iran. ⌘ Read more
Drunk driver jailed over crash that killed 9yo boy heading home with his mum
Bellingen woman Kristie Merrett drank a bottle of vodka the night before she was involved in the crash that killed James Edds. Now she will spend the next three and a half years minimum behind bars. ⌘ Read more
Train drivers threaten 24-hour strike during first AFL Showdown of the season
The Rail, Tram, and Bus Union says workers will strike on the date of the first AFL Port Crows Showdown of the season, if pay demands from metro train staff are not met within the next two weeks. ⌘ Read more
Three people seriously injured after hit-and-run in Darwin suburb
Authorities are urging the public to come forward with any street-facing CCTV footage across three Darwin suburbs as they seek to identify the driver of a light-coloured van. ⌘ Read more
Gem hunters victorious in 'David versus Goliath' battle to keep mining claims long-term
A small group of sapphire miners celebrate as the Queensland government abandons a proposal to stop the renewal of small-scale mining tenures beyond 15 years. ⌘ Read more
Indonesia evacuating thousands after volcano erupts, as tsunami fear looms
Indonesian rescuers race to evacuate thousands of people after a volcano erupted five times, forcing authorities to close a nearby airport and issue a tsunami warning. ⌘ Read more
Australian men on brink of missing Olympics football after Olyroos suffer shock loss
The Olyroos fail to score again as Indonesia causes an upset with a 1-0 victory that has almost shattered Australia's Olympic dream. ⌘ Read more
Expert flags 'incredible' mental health funding need in region with one of world's highest youth suicide rates
Upgrades to Broome Hospital's high dependency mental health unit were recommended by a coroner in 2021 after the death of an Aboriginal man, but the state government says it still "working through" what is required. ⌘ Read more
When Saigon fell in 1975, Vietnamese movie star Kieu Chinh began calling her famous friends
The 86-year-old star of The Joy Luck Club appears alongside Robert Downey Jr in The Sympathizer, a new black comedy examining the legacy of the Vietnam War. ⌘ Read more
Want to see a pre-teen in ballet flats kill some clueless criminals? Abigail may be for you
Featuring the last filmed performance of Euphoria star Angus Cloud, Abigail’s cast puts in a lot more than they get out of the ambitious but bloated horror comedy. ⌘ Read more
Dreyfus calls on men to 'step up' to stop one woman dying a week from domestic violence
The nation's chief lawmaker will today ask men to step up to stop women dying every week in a "crisis of male violence". ⌘ Read more
Insurance companies stalling 'to avoid paying out as much as possible', flood inquiry hears
Shells of homes, shipping containers and furniture in front yards are fixtures of northern Victorian streets as residents battle insurance companies for compensation 18 months after devastating floods. ⌘ Read more
Trauma of family's lifetime with mental health system brought home by Bondi killings
The sister of a man whose schizophrenia diagnosis has been part of her family's life for 30 years says the mental health system, as she has experienced it, is non-existent. ⌘ Read more
Teenager travelled 90 minutes to Sydney's south-west before allegedly stabbing bishop six times
NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb said the teenager is due to face a children's court this morning after he was charged with a terrorism offence overnight. ⌘ Read more
Ex-Scottish leader's husband charged with embezzling party funds
Murrell was re-arrested and questioned after he and Sturgeon were arrested last year in relation to the same investigation. ⌘ Read more
Why are we all so angry right now? Many experts say we're being manipulated for profits
Anger and fear dominate our world right now, but experts say those who are engineering these emotions are often doing so for the money. ⌘ Read more
Live: ASX to open weakly, US records another strong jobs report
Australia's stock market is tipped to have a weak start to the day, after another strong jobs report in the US overnight raised the prospect that the US Federal Reserve will delay any planned rate cuts. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
United Arab Emirates struggles to recover after heaviest recorded rainfall ever
The United Arab Emirates tries to wring itself out after the heaviest-recorded rainfall ever to hit the desert nation, with its main airport allowing more flights even as floodwater covered portions of major highways and communities. ⌘ Read more
A day after taking down veteran Nadal, de Minaur stumbles against French teen in Barcelona
Just 24 hours after knocking 41-year-old Rafael Nadal out of the Barcelona Open, Alex de Minaur goes down in straight sets to a teenage sensation. ⌘ Read more
Teams venture into unknown territory as F1 returns to China
This weekend's Chinese Grand Prix is the first since 2019, with the COVID-19 pandemic keeping F1 away from Shanghai. ⌘ Read more
Elective surgery wait times almost double in 20 years as patients wait longer in emergency
Elective surgery wait times are now the longest on record, according to the Australian Medical Association's Public Hospital Report Card. ⌘ Read more
Victorians are being told to brace for 'hard decisions' in next month's budget — here's why
Expect tough cuts and even tougher rhetoric when Victoria's budget lands next month. ⌘ Read more
Melbourne man faces 150 charges for selling weapons to youth gang members
A 52-year-old Cranbourne North man, who was arrested in raids on two collectables stores last year, is charged with nearly 150 offences linked to the alleged sale of illegal weapons to known youth gang members. ⌘ Read more
Chopper crash kills Kenyan defence chief on visit to combat cattle rustlers
General Francis Omondi Ogolla and other officials die while travelling in the North Rift region, where armed bandits and cattle rustlers are rampant. ⌘ Read more
Mother of girl taken by crocodile wants more education, not culling
It's been 15 years since Charlene O'Sullivan lost her daughter to a crocodile in a waterhole near Darwin. She's warning the Northern Territory government against culling. ⌘ Read more
Baby Avery was stillborn at 35 weeks — he's part of a tragic trend that hasn't changed in 20 years
Every day six babies are, on average, stillborn across the country — and the rate has remained effectively unchanged for two decades. Evidence shows in many cases stillbirth is preventable, but experts are concerned that outdated attitudes and data delays are still holding back progress. ⌘ Read more