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Ukraine expresses relief over US aid package approval as Russia issues a furious warning
The Kremlin warned that passage of the bill would "further ruin" Ukraine and cause more deaths. ⌘ Read more
Good business, as social enterprises help turn purchasing decisions into jobs and hope
A social enterprise hopes to make money, but it makes a lot more than that for the people involved, and the sector is growing as governments and big business search for social impact. ⌘ Read more
Kimberley national parks to reopen after damage from WA's worst-ever flood
The region's stunning landscapes, which attract thousands of people to Western Australia's north each year, will be accessible again following rebuild of roads and infrastructure. ⌘ Read more
NSW Police release new images in search for church rioters accused of 'violence and aggression'
NSW Police say these men can help with their investigation into the disturbance outside the south-west Sydney church after Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel was stabbed while giving a sermon. ⌘ Read more
Violence is skyrocketing in Queensland, but young people aren't to blame
The rate of assaults in Queensland is nearly three times worse than it was four years ago, government data shows, with people aged 30–39 committing nearly a quarter of the offences. ⌘ Read more
Many older queer people are forced back into closet in aged care, but Julie Peters is refusing that path
When it comes to aged care, LGBTQIA+ seniors don't have as much choice as the wider community. So what is available and what better options could be provided? ⌘ Read more
Tasmania's ramping 'ban' starts today. One side says it'll kick hospitals into gear, but not everyone is convinced
While paramedics believe the new policy to transfer patients from ambulance to hospital staff within 60 minutes will lead to better patient flow, nurses fear the emergency departments aren't ready. ⌘ Read more
Stigma and small-town life a barrier for families seeking support around illicit substance use
Estimates suggest every Australian will know someone struggling with addiction at some point in their life, even if they're not aware of it. ⌘ Read more
Yongah Hill Immigration Detention Centre labelled 'no longer fit for purpose' in scathing report
An inspection report by the Australian Human Rights Commission has found that the Yongah Hill high-security immigration detention centre in Western Australia was, in part, "no longer fit for purpose", and raised serious concerns over safety conditions and the level of care for detainees and staff. ⌘ Read more
Teachers set to skip school for the morning across more than 80 WA schools in latest pay rise push
More than 80 public schools will sit empty for much of Tuesday as a planned strike action by hundreds of teachers stretches resources thin across Western Australia. ⌘ Read more
The heartwarming story of the last primary school bugle band in Australia
News Breakfast visits the Wooroolin State School bugle band as they prepare for Anzac Day — but after 65 years, there are concerns over how much longer the band can keep going. ⌘ Read more
Lights, camera, possession: Aussie horror film set on a 70s talk show is fun, spooky and entertaining
Australian brothers Colin and Cameron Cairnes have made waves with their third film, a found-footage horror starring David Dastmalchian. ⌘ Read more
Ecuador was already under a state of emergency — then it raided Mexico's embassy
Ecuador and Mexico shared a booming trade and strong international relations. Within days, their diplomacy would crumble over the fate of a convicted former vice-president. What happens next has Latin America on edge. ⌘ Read more
Man dies in cell fire at Melbourne's Metropolitan Remand Centre
Police said a 22-year-old man has died after a fire broke out in a cell at the Metropolitan Remand Centre at Ravenhall, in Melbourne's outer west. ⌘ Read more
Matildas to fly the flag solo at Paris Olympics after Olyroos miss out at Asian Cup
For the third time from the past four Olympic Games, Australia's under-23 team has missed out on qualifying for the men's tournament. ⌘ Read more
US set to impose sanction on ultra-Orthodox Israel Defense Forces unit
The move is in response to accusations that the unit committed human rights violations in the West Bank. ⌘ Read more
Sienna is one of a growing number of women mining a path away from financial stress
Young people are heading to the mines for higher-paid work and a better lifestyle as the cost of living bites and makes saving a distant dream for many. ⌘ Read more
Some say 'we're going to mine our way out of the climate crisis'. What do they mean?**
We need mineral sands for a number of products, including electric cars and even sunscreen. So how do we mine for them in Australia? And why are farmers worried about the process? ⌘ Read more
Two-year-old Evelyn Tuckerman is in the battle of her life — but it's one her family is fighting too
At just seven months, Evelyn Tuckerman was diagnosed with an extremely aggressive bone cancer, and has since been to "hell and back". Along the way, her family has met others grappling with the same illness, and is learning about the impact of childhood cancer on siblings. ⌘ Read more
How to find an Anzac Day service near you
The Australian War Memorial says the day is a time for the nation to "reflect on the many different meanings of war". ⌘ Read more
More than 100 renewable energy projects are stuck waiting for approval under federal environment laws
More clean energy projects than ever are being assessed under federal environmental laws and it's slowing down the pace of development, according to investors. ⌘ Read more
NRL Round-Up: A new leader surges, a new lowest sinks and a new Lomax special
The congested NRL ladder was shaken up time and time again, with a new leader, a new lowest and still no real premiership favourite. Here is our Round-Up from another weekend of NRL action. ⌘ Read more
How can parents help reduce their child's risk of developing a food allergy?**
Australia has the highest rate of food allergies in the world, with one in 10 babies allergic to foods like peanuts, eggs and milk by their first birthday. But did you know introducing these foods early can reduce that risk? ⌘ Read more
AFL Round-Up: Blues' big four erupt, Harley dominates the derby and the Pies are looking ominous
Carlton's superstars blow GWS away, Harley Reid goes supersonic in the west and Collingwood look a lot like Collingwood again. Here are the biggest talking points from every game of round six. ⌘ Read more
As the sun set on Bondi Beach, the community vowed to move on from the horror as one
Against the backdrop of a golden-hour Bondi Beach, a solemn crowd gathered to pay respects to the six people killed in the Westfield stabbing attack and make sense of the senseless together. ⌘ Read more
Farmers seek protection from 'mafia tactics' of big supermarkets
Fruit and vegetable growers are expected to give evidence behind closed doors, out of fear of retribution, about supermarket price gouging and low farmgate prices. ⌘ Read more
Victorians know it as Port Phillip Bay — but is that really the right name for it?**
Why Melbourne's Port Phillip, known to many simply as "the bay", may not actually be a bay at all. ⌘ Read more
Federal bulk-billing push being 'killed off' by states increasing tax take on GP clinics, doctors warn
Doctors warn the government's $3.5 billion investment to make visiting GPs more affordable is being pocketed by states that changed their payroll tax rules, leaving little room to lift bulk billing rates. ⌘ Read more
A room in Barbara's new build is uninhabitable. The cause was a water company failure
It took nine months to identify a damaged pipe belonging to state water utility TasWater as the cause of a leak damaging Barbara Turner's Launceston home. Two years later, she can't get rid of the mould. ⌘ Read more
NSW treasurer warns of tough budget due to $11.9 billion GST hole
New South Wales is facing a budget shortfall that's worse than the shock experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. ⌘ Read more
Anna found herself in an abusive relationship as a teen. Now she's helping survivors with mum Tanya Plibersek behind her
Anna Coutts-Trotter was a teenager doing well at school, living at home with supportive parents Tanya Plibersek and Michael Coutts-Trotter. But she was being abused by her then-boyfriend. ⌘ Read more
From housing commission to suspected international meth importer: The Australian man of 'significant interest' to police
A Four Corners investigation has named a 38-year-old Sydney man suspected of being one of the major importers of methamphetamine into Australia. ⌘ Read more
Papua New Guinea was ‘blessed’ with a visit by China just a day ago. Anthony Albanese is hot on their tail
China's top diplomat, Foreign Minister Wang Yi, will have departed Port Moresby's Jacksons International Airport just a day before Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese touches down for an extended visit to walk the Kokoda Track. ⌘ Read more
'I knew it was dynamite': Inside Israel's 'doomsday' development
World leaders have fought this Israeli "doomsday" settlement plan in the West Bank for decades. But now it's just "two pen strokes" away and some are worried the war in Gaza could change everything. ⌘ Read more
Bluey phenomenon continues as show is recognised in London
After sparking the imagination of children across the globe, Bluey has now received a special one-off award at Australia House in London. ⌘ Read more
Jepchirchir crushes women's-only world record in winning London Marathon
Reigning Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir of Kenya crushed the women's-only world record in winning the 44th London Marathon on Sunday. ⌘ Read more
Linda Reynolds welcomes Brittany Higgins's 'olive branch', but says she will continue with trial
Senator Linda Reynolds said she appreciated Brittany Higgins' apology to herself and Fiona Brown, but said if Ms Higgins does not accept Justice Lee's finding there was no cover-up, she will continue with her defamation trial. ⌘ Read more
Ricciardo rear-ended by Canadian rival at Chinese Grand Prix
Australian driver Daniel Ricciardo's promising weekend in China was foiled by rival Lance Stroll, when the Canadian ran into the back of him. ⌘ Read more
Japanese navy helicopters crash in Pacific Ocean during training, leaving one dead and seven missing
Two Japanese navy helicopters carrying eight crew members crash in the Pacific Ocean south of Tokyo during a night-time training flight after possibly colliding with each other. ⌘ Read more
Aussie Jack Robinson wins the Margaret River Pro
Australian Jack Robinson has won a spectacular men's final at the Margaret River Pro against Hawaii's two-time world champion John John Florence. ⌘ Read more
Missing camper Steven Clough found dead in Victoria's high country
Police believe the 58-year-old, who had been missing for two days, may have died in a motorbike accident. ⌘ Read more
Baby stabbed in Bondi Junction attack discharged from hospital
The child, who has been receiving care at Sydney Children's Hospital, has been released home, New South Wales Minister for Health Ryan Park says. ⌘ Read more
Chinese swimming doping case sparks spat between global and US anti-doping agencies
Revelations of positive doping tests for nearly two dozen Chinese swimmers that went unpunished has sparked an intense flurry of accusations and legal threats between the World Anti-Doping Agency and the head of the US anti-doping organisation. ⌘ Read more
'Some people fainted': Emotional parishioners return to Sydney church after stabbing
People fainted and others were crying during the first service at Christ The Good Shepherd Church in Wakeley since a knife attack on Monday. ⌘ Read more
Teenage boy bitten by shark while fishing off Adelaide beach
The 16-year-old boy was fishing in a boat off the coast when he was bitten by a small shark which had been caught, authorities say. ⌘ Read more
Muster dog masters team up to give their tips as more women get involved in herding
More women are getting involved in art of dog mustering. Who better to learn from than two experts with more than 70 years' experience? ⌘ Read more
The mining of social media profiles for public photos after newsworthy deaths only exacerbates trauma
In the wake of horrific, newsworthy events, many journalists turn to social media for details and photographs of the people at the centre of tragedy. But bereaved families deserve respect and control over the lasting images of their loved ones. ⌘ Read more
'Aussie Bullitt' Ford Mustang GT passion project roars to life after McQueen's classic inspires
With its slick build and muscle car vibes, Mark Johnson's Ford Mustang GT with all the trimmings from Bullitt looks like it belongs on the film set, roaring through the streets of San Francisco. ⌘ Read more
After nearly 20 years in refugee camps, this Bhutanese community is giving back with vegetables
After nearly two decades confined in camps, these Bhutanese families find a unique way to help build a new life in Australia, from the ground up. ⌘ Read more
Comedy helped Riley recover after brain-tumour surgery. Now he wants to be a clown doctor
For Riley Blackwell, who had two brain tumours more than a decade ago, "laughter is the best medicine". He has joined a disability-led show on the Gold Coast, with the dream of becoming a "clown doctor". ⌘ Read more
Priscilla, Queen of the Desert sequel "happening" with original cast "on board", director says
A sequel of Australian cult classic The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, is in the works with the original main cast all on board, the film's director says, 30 years after the original's release. ⌘ Read more
Kimberley women's camp highlights importance of reigniting language and culture
In the heart of Gooniyandi country, hundreds of Kimberley women gathered to connect with culture, undertaking activities like making sandals and bush medicine with materials from country. ⌘ Read more
Wild horses couldn't drag Hamish away from the art of making and breaking in steeds
In an age of urbanisation and big diesel motors, the work of an outback horse trainer remains more vital than ever. ⌘ Read more
Live: Swans hosting red-hot Suns with chance for top two spot
The Sydney Swans have a chance to go up to second on the ladder, but they'll have to beat an in-form Gold Coast side to do it. Later, the Kangaroos will take on Hawthorn as Alastair Clarkson faces his old club. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
More than 3,000km south of the Great Barrier Reef lies a wonderland of sponges, fish and coral
Below a treacherous group of rocks off the Tasman Peninsula is a colourful deep water reef full of thousands of fish, but it's in an area so rugged, diving it is not for the faint-hearted. ⌘ Read more
Arrests in Melbourne as Federal police allegedly smash an international cocaine smuggling ring
An alleged "cocaine kingpin" and drug mules have been arrested at Melbourne Airport with 30 kilograms of drugs found in their suitcases. ⌘ Read more
Will Victoria's container deposit scheme follow Queensland's lead on wine, spirit bottles?**
Calls for Victoria's container deposit scheme to follow Queensland's lead and include wine and spirit bottles has been labelled a potential "nightmare" by the wine industry. ⌘ Read more
How long can a professional women's football team survive for on 'the smell of an oily rag'?**
Canberra United has been given a one-off funding lifeline to play in the A-League Women competition next season. But what's their future beyond that? ⌘ Read more
After spending two years in the wilderness, this Aussie could help swing the NBA title
Dante Exum found himself in basketball wilderness for two years out of the NBA. Now he's back and making a major impact on one of the teams that could make a run at the title. Here are five burning questions ahead of the playoffs. ⌘ Read more
Musk's response to Sydney stabbing footage prompts fury, as opposition supports crackdown on social media giants
Elon Musk's attempts to fight orders to remove graphic footage of the Sydney stabbings from X provokes fury among federal politicians, who are renewing their focus on punishing social media platforms that host misinformation and harmful content. ⌘ Read more
Search resumes for missing camper in Victoria's high country
Concerns are growing for Steven, 58, who hasn't been heard from since leaving his campsite for a dirt-bike ride on Friday afternoon. ⌘ Read more
First Nations artist wins top honour at prestigious Venice Biennale
Bigambul and Kamilaroi artist Archie Moore becomes the first Australian artist to win the top gong in Venice with his monumental work kith and kin. ⌘ Read more
Why today's A-League semi-final is crucial for regional women's football
The Newcastle Jets women's side will play their first-ever semi final in their home region today. With ownership issues lingering, it could be among their last games. ⌘ Read more
'Equal parts pride, shame, regret': Ahead of Anzac Day, veterans reflect on the meaning of service
In the sleepy town of St Helens on Tasmania's east coast, veterans prepare for Anzac Day and reflect on their time in service. ⌘ Read more
There is only one jurisdiction in Australia where it's legal to have pepper spray. Self-defence advocates want that to change
Western Australia is the only Australian state or territory which allows people to have pepper spray for self-protection, and there have been calls to legalise the substance country-wide in the wake of Bondi's stabbing attack. ⌘ Read more
The eastern quoll has been extinct on the mainland for 60 years but a new $1 million haven could change that
Conservationists and traditional owners are again trying to re-establish a colony of captivity-bred eastern quolls in a NSW national park. The last attempt didn't end well. ⌘ Read more
Restrictions posed on this $30 million fishery could push a remote coastal town to breaking point
Residents of an isolated fishing community in the Gulf of Carpentaria say the town's survival is at the mercy of a pending Queensland government decision to restrict the use of gillnets to protect threatened, endangered, or protected species. ⌘ Read more
Mollie O'Callaghan goes low in 200m Olympics tune-up
Mollie O'Callaghan staves off Olympic champion Ariarne Titmus's mid-race challenge to post the fastest women's 200m freestyle time of the year. ⌘ Read more
After decades of rising economic integration, the global economy is fragmenting. What can Australia do about it?**
As the world's economy fragments and more countries assert their right to restructure their economies, what path will Australia take? ⌘ Read more
Trailblazing 'pick your own' strawberry farmers call time after decades of sweet success
Now a well-worn stop for tourists at the top end of the Sunshine State, Ballantyne's Strawberry Farm is known for its early adoption of agritourism. ⌘ Read more
Queensland's new renewable energy target was described as historic — but has mountain to climb
Queensland wants to cut emissions by 75 per cent over the next decade. But it has a long way to go — given the Sunshine State had the lowest renewables contribution to the National Electricity Market last year. ⌘ Read more
Victims of convicted child sex offender shocked to learn his sentence to be slashed
A glitch in legislation means convicted sex offender Stephen Mitchell's prison sentence is likely to be slashed. The women at the centre of the case are lobbying the ACT government to ensure the same thing doesn't happen to others. ⌘ Read more
Rubbish patrol trial helping residents 'to keep the streets cleaned up' by reducing dumping
In a council area in Melbourne's north, patrols aren't just targeting piles of illegally dumped rubbish on nature strips — they're also helping educate residents about their waste disposal options. ⌘ Read more
Mineral sands mine sparks land use battle in northern Victoria
Farmers raise concerns about consultation practices, radiation and the contamination of their crops at a hearing into VHM's proposed Goschen mineral sands and rare earths mine. ⌘ Read more
Aussie sprint ace Torrie Lewis roars to Diamond League win
Torrie Lewis beats world 100m champion Sha'Carri Richardson en route to a magnificent victory over 200m in her first Diamond League race in China. ⌘ Read more
'The cost has just about doubled': Cost of living forcing Australians to surrender their beloved pets
Karen Moore was already fostering nine cats and four puppies at her Adelaide home when she received an email from another family needing to surrender their pet due to the rising cost of living. ⌘ Read more
'Never give up': Archer Ameera Lee targets a spot at Paris Paralympics
Para-archer Ameera Lee, who lives with multiple sclerosis, is closing in on her Paralympic debut in Paris, thanks to the support of her teenage son. ⌘ Read more
Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon is a Star Wars wannabe and — spoiler — it's never gonna be
Rebel Moon 2 shows that the real epic battle is between reckless visionary artists and the Hollywood executives trying to rein them in. ⌘ Read more
China's foreign minister visits PNG, saying Pacific nations aren't 'the backyard' of other countries
China's top diplomat Wang Yi takes a swipe at the geo-political jostling for influence in the Pacific, saying Pacific Island countries aren't "the backyard of any major country". ⌘ Read more
Twenty-metre floating island appears in Sydney's north following Hawkesbury floods
There are concerns about the impact on beachgoers and marine traffic near the mouth of the Hawkesbury River as debris continues to appear weeks after torrential rain brought flooding to Sydney's west. ⌘ Read more
'It's our purpose': How two young men from the NT combat mental health issues in their community
When Jahdai Vigona and Danté Rodrigues were heading down the wrong path after high school, they had two options: keep going or make a change. They chose the latter. ⌘ Read more
50 films a year, casinos, a bankruptcy and those ruby slippers: How one of Hollywood's original studios has survived 100 years
When MGM peaked, it reached for the stars, creating some of the most famous films in history. But when it struggled, it fell deep, only staying afloat with a Las Vegas tycoon and selling all its memorabilia. ⌘ Read more
Gail, 73, is living proof that age matters when it comes to divorce, as research shows extent of financial impact
Gail Cocksedge says she has built "a beautiful little nest of people" around her since her husband left her 40 years ago. She is glad she was younger when they separated, given the financial impact. ⌘ Read more
Kelpies, pugs, poodles — meet the dogs of Bluey
From poodles and pugs to dalmatians and beagles, Bluey is a hotbed of all the different dogs out there. But what are they like in real life? ⌘ Read more
Bad behaviour from 'delusional' parents forces sporting codes to take action as athletes, umpires as young as 10 cop verbal abuse
Abusive adults are ruining the joy of sport for children across Australia, but new campaigns aim to stamp the behaviour out. ⌘ Read more
Should MPs be allowed to job-share? These two women are testing the waters
Two lifelong friends join forces to campaign for a single seat in federal parliament. They want to show that politics can be done differently – but not everyone's convinced it can work. ⌘ Read more
'Fearless and capable': Rahul Gandhi is the man hoping to topple Narendra Modi in the world's biggest election
Rahul Gandhi is the only serious challenger Narendra Modi faces in India. And this time, he's fighting with a mega-alliance to "save democracy". ⌘ Read more
Bit of a self-confessed quiz expert? I’ll be the judge of that. Let’s play, HARD.
Still bragging about that one time you won trivia? I'll fix that. ⌘ Read more
In a country of few guns, knives are young people's weapon of choice — and it's worrying police
From the east to the west, a spate of knife attacks sent fear through Sydney this week. While violent knife crime is declining nationally, buried under the top-line statistics is a more complicated picture. ⌘ Read more
A mother's message and the hospital that didn't want to hear it
A dying mum could only communicate by blinking. She needed hospital staff to help convey a message, but they didn't want to hear it. ⌘ Read more
'We had to force ourselves to get married': Why couples in Myanmar are booking weddings to save the bride
Myanmar has started to impose conscription laws that require young men and women to join the military. But people the ABC spoke to are considering getting married or fleeing the country to exploit a loophole. ⌘ Read more
'Anyone in the market for a fully intact, embalmed brain?': How an alleged network selling human remains across the US unravelled
Investigators in the United States allege both morgue staff and collectors were part of an underground community willing to pay top dollar for human remains. ⌘ Read more
Chess champion completes 60-hour chess marathon in world record attempt
Tunde Onakoya, 29, hopes to raise $1 million for children's education across Africa through the record attempt that began on Wednesday. ⌘ Read more
'Hard being Toby': Kingsley goes in to bat for GWS captain Greene
Adam Kingsley has leant on the "Toby tax" sentiment in defending Toby Greene as the GWS captain faces scrutiny over high contact on Carlton's Jordan Boyd. ⌘ Read more
Iraq says one PMF member was killed in military base airstrike, US denies any involvement
The incident in Iraq's Babil province occurred with tensions running even higher than usual across the Middle East, following what sources said was an Israeli attack in the Iranian city of Isfahan on Friday. ⌘ Read more
Neighbours, Guy Pearce get nods at Daytime Emmys while Dick Van Dyke is up for historical award
Dick Van Dyke, 98, was nominated as guest performer in a daytime drama series for his part as amnesiac Timothy Robicheaux on Peacock's Days of Our Lives. Here's the full list of nominees. ⌘ Read more
WADA confirms 23 Chinese swimmers tested positive before Tokyo Games, accepted contamination finding
Multiple media reports said the swimmers tested positive for trimetazidine, months before the COVID-delayed Games began in July 2021. ⌘ Read more
Black ribbons and no music, as Sydney shopping centre 'sombre' a week after deadly attack
The usually bustling Westfield Bondi Junction has been eerily quiet this weekend as customers gradually return to the shopping centre a week after it became the site of a horrific stabbing attack. ⌘ Read more
'No judgment was ever going to change this truth': Brittany Higgins breaks silence after Lehrmann defamation judgment
Brittany Higgins has posted a statement following last week's judgment in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case. Justice Michael Lee found Ms Higgins was raped at Parliament House. ⌘ Read more
Russia quietly exits Nagorno-Karabakh seven months after Azerbaijani offensive, ceding its clout 'for good'
Russian troops deployed to Nagorno-Karabakh four years ago to keep the peace between bitter foes Armenia and Azerbaijan. But last September, when Azerbaijani forces swept through the mountainous region and crushed Armenian separatist forces in a matter of hours, the mission looked lost. ⌘ Read more