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Live: Dolphins looking to keep momentum against Knights team without Kalyn Ponga
The Dolphins are back at Lang Park full of confidence, facing a Newcastle Knights team without their superstar fullback. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Government rejects calls for royal commission into domestic violence
A national domestic violence plan needs more time before its effects will be seen, according to federal Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth. ⌘ Read more
Live: Suns out to revive finals push against suprise packet Eagles
Gold Coast have run into some troubles in recent weeks, but will be looking for a boost against a suddenly rejuvenated West Coast team. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
The last time Port Fairy locals laid eyes on this fishing boat, 76-year-old Ross was just a child
The 76-year-old grandfather was one of the seven children on board when the boat left in the early 1950s destined for South Australia to bolster the state's growing fishing industry. ⌘ Read more
Broome police search for missing man Zane Stevens after vehicle was bogged in marshland
The 21-year-old is believed to have left his vehicle on foot to seek help and was last seen near Coconut Wells, 30km north of Broome, on Friday. ⌘ Read more
Hobart taxi drivers left 'mentally stressed' and 'not feeling safe' in face of repeated anti-social behaviour
Recent incidents of vandalism and violence has shaken Hobart's taxi workforce — and they've had enough. It's an issue the Multicultural Council of Tasmania says needs a 'collective effort' to fix. ⌘ Read more
Crab-catching sisters' paintings depict abundance of food in Top End after rain
The vibrancy of the Top End wet season is captured in a collection of paintings by a pair of sisters from a remote community near the southern edge of Arnhem Land. ⌘ Read more
Nicole Kidman becomes first Aussie to be celebrated for lifetime achievements by AFI
The Oscar winner and five-time Academy Award nominee joins previous recipients such as Meryl Streep, Julie Andrews, Al Pacino and George Clooney. ⌘ Read more
Older riders considering getting on a motorbike urged to 'think about the risk'
A motorcyclist has died on a WA road every week on average this year with the majority of them men in their 40s and older. ⌘ Read more
'We're being dispossessed as we sit here': First Nations truth-telling lays bare fight for water rights
First Nations groups hold about 40 per cent of Australian land through native title claims, yet own and control less than 0.2 per cent of the country's water. ⌘ Read more
An additional 70,000 homes will be built around six Suburban Rail Loop precincts in Melbourne's east
The Victorian government unveils plans to build more than 70,000 additional homes above and around six Suburban Rail Loop precincts in Melbourne's east by the 2050s. ⌘ Read more
Search for known shipwrecks off WA coast finds some just aren't where they're supposed to be
A Perth archaeologist and anthropologist has made an unexpected discovery — some of the known shipwrecks off the WA coast aren't where they're supposed to be. ⌘ Read more
David was lonely and homesick for Timor-Leste, then a flyer in an abattoir tearoom changed everything
How country-town carpenter and musician Billy Barker's "simple gesture" led to a group of Timorese meat workers performing at one of Australia's biggest music festivals just 12 months later. ⌘ Read more
Gen Z publicans pay off remote pub with 'country way' loan from former owner
Two young mates now own a western Queensland pub outright through a deal built of mutual trust they say should be more common. ⌘ Read more
Thailand saw an opportunity when White Lotus producers were scouting Asia. Now they're planning to cash in
As fans eagerly wait for a new lot of guests to check into the White Lotus, a behind-the-scenes drama has been unfolding to secure the filming location of the Emmy-award winning show. ⌘ Read more
When Kevin went to buy a 'few' model ships, he stumbled upon a lifetime collection
Kevin Graham bought a collection of 150 model ships a year ago. He's astonished to have sold all but three of them in the following 12 months. ⌘ Read more
'There's going to be fire if I speak': Salah and Klopp engaged in touchline argument as Liverpool's season continues to unravel
Liverpool's season unravels further with a 2-2 draw at West Ham that further rules them out of the Premier League title race, while outgoing manager Jurgen Klopp and star winger Mohamed Salah engage in a heated touchline confrontation. ⌘ Read more
Hazards leave vision-impaired senior anxious about getting about town
Gary Paul wears fluorescent clothing most days. But there are still too many moments when the regional Western Australian feels invisible. ⌘ Read more
The gold-smuggling Indonesian pilot who produced one of the country's most provocative girl bands
Indonesia is one of Australia's closest neighbouring countries, and yet how much is really known about its intricate past? Some of those gaps are being filled through the rediscovery of old music records. ⌘ Read more
Jake Fraser-McGurk stakes claim for World Cup call-up after blistering IPL knock
Just days before Australia name their T20 World Cup squad, Jake Fraser-McGurk makes an irresistible demand for a place with his latest staggering demonstration of batting pyrotechnics in the IPL. ⌘ Read more
FBI investigating secretive Christian sect with Australian followers for historical child sex abuse
The fundamentalist sect is known by a variety of names including the Two by Twos, The Church With No Name, The Truth and The Way, and has about 8,000 followers across Australia. ⌘ Read more
Florence's family thought she would be safe in hospital, days later she took her own life
To celebrate the last day of Chinese New Year, Florence Le's family picked her up from the mental health facility she was staying. Two days later, the mother and piano teacher died by suicide inside Sydney's Liverpool Hospital. ⌘ Read more
These 'sleeping pods' could provide accommodation for homeless people, but they're sitting empty
A Tasmanian charity has spent years and more than $100,000 constructing sleeping pods to be used as crisis accommodation for people experiencing homelessness. But the charity says they're still waiting on council support. ⌘ Read more
Oleksandra had a beautiful night at the ballet. The next morning, her country was at war
What's it like to flee your homeland? Siobhan Marin and a group of school students find out on a simulated refugee journey in Western Sydney. It's led by tour guides who've made the dangerous trip themselves. ⌘ Read more
Study debunks longstanding medical myth that a torn ACL can't heal
Research finds the knee may have a better ability to heal than previously thought, and suggests that some patients may be better off without surgery. ⌘ Read more
De Minaur overwhelmed by resurgent Nadal and feverish Madrid crowd — including the King of Spain
Alex de Minaur misses the chance of a lifetime to beat Rafael Nadal on clay in successive tournaments, blown away by the rejuvenated, emotionally-charged Spanish great in the Madrid Open. ⌘ Read more
This soldier's family unwittingly gave away a letter detailing his time at war. Now it's been returned
An Adelaide book store owner has returned a letter detailing the service and death of a World War II soldier to his family. ⌘ Read more
It started with a train ride and ended in a murder — these are the failings that helped create a 14-year-old killer
An ABC investigation reveals the failings that helped create one of Queensland's youngest killers. ⌘ Read more
Israeli foreign minister says hostage deal would defer Rafah operation
Hamas is reviewing Israel's latest ceasefire proposal as it releases video of two Israeli hostages. ⌘ Read more
Outback blogger's creative outlet away from farm life strikes chord with foodies
What started as blog posts centred around her thoughts, recipes and life on a remote sheep station more than a decade ago has become a popular creative outlet for Jane Smith. ⌘ Read more
Murray-Darling Basin water 'vulnerable to theft' due to law inconsistencies across the states
Water rights in the Murray-Darling Basin are valued at nearly $100 billion, but a disparity in state laws is making it difficult to punish theft, and it is leaving farmers like Sam Dodd at risk. ⌘ Read more
Fancy yourself somewhat of a quiz connoisseur? I'll believe it when I see it. Let's play, HARD!
Don't be shy now. You think you know it all? Prove it. ⌘ Read more
'Fireworks in my brain', 'pure clarity', 'a warm hug' — this is how it feels to sing in a community choir
Scientists have been singing the praises of community choirs for decades, and they're only just scratching the surface on all of the benefits for cognitive, social and emotional wellbeing. So what is it about coming together in song that feels so magical? ⌘ Read more
Nitasha Kaul had all the required papers to enter India but she was barred
As the biggest election in the world begins, academics and activists abroad have been barred from entering India after speaking out against Narendra Modi and policies of his government. ⌘ Read more
Testing the hype of Zone 2 training
The concept of Zone 2 training is all the rage for endurance sports like cycling or running, but is the hype real? ⌘ Read more
'I was not allowed to be autistic': Khadija is speaking up about their late diagnosis to break cultural stigmas
During Autism Acceptance Month, advocates are calling for change as women from migrant backgrounds are more likely to receive delayed autism diagnosis, making treatment more difficult. ⌘ Read more
After a gruelling, traumatic sexual assault trial, Saxon Mullins says a pop song saved her life
It's been more than a decade since Saxon Mullins accused a man of raping her behind his father's nightclub in Kings Cross. Since then she's learned a lot about endurance — and the life-saving power of pop music. ⌘ Read more
Is YIMBYism the answer to Australia's housing affordability woes?**
The YIMBY movement argues fewer development restrictions and more construction will lower property prices. But two decades of intense densification across Australia's cities suggest it may not be the cure-all they hope for. ⌘ Read more
What do bushfires, floods and rising seas have in common? These communities are all begging the federal government to act fast to save their homes
Residents of bushfire- and flood-affected communities travel to support applicants of a landmark climate case. Torres Strait Islanders Uncle Paul Kabai and Uncle Pabai Pabai are suing the Commonwealth for "failing its duty of care" to protect their homelands from climate change. ⌘ Read more
Marles unveils $100m support package for Ukraine during trip to Kyiv
Defence Minister Richard Marles has visited Ukraine where he has revealed Australia will provide the besieged country with another support package to aid its defence against Russia. ⌘ Read more
Tornadoes collapse buildings and level homes in Nebraska and Iowa
Tornadoes have caused havoc in America's mid-west causing a building to collapse with dozens of people inside and damaging hundreds of homes. ⌘ Read more
US motorist caught using mannequin to drive in carpool lane
The passenger's goatee was "just a little too sharp", according to the California police officer who caught the driver. ⌘ Read more
28 years after Walter's family was killed at Port Arthur, a national firearms registry is set to become a reality
On the eve of the 28th anniversary of the Port Arthur massacre in which Walter Mikac lost his wife and two daughters, the gun reform campaigner says it is "bittersweet" to finally see federal government funding for a national firearms register. ⌘ Read more
Live: Manly stars face two-match bans after dangerous tackle in win
Daly Cherry-Evans and Haumole Olakau'atu both face two-week bans for their tackle on Parramatta's Shaun Lane in the fifth minute of last night's 32-18 win. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Aircraft crashes at Mount Beauty near Falls Creek
Victoria Police say they are at the scene of an aircraft crash at Mount Beauty, north-east of Melbourne. ⌘ Read more
Brazen Hussies illustrations creator Marj Millar, now 96, puts life's work on display
Marjorie Millar's Brazen Hussies were risqué, scantily clad, and up for fun. At the age of 96, the artist behind the cartoons is celebrating her life's work in a Gippsland exhibition. ⌘ Read more
'Our son should still be here': Grieving mum demands better mental health services
A Pilbara mother says her son, who took his life at 21, would still be alive if he'd been able to access the mental health care he needed. ⌘ Read more
Live: Winless Kangaroos face struggling Crows in Hobart
North Melbourne is chasing its first win of the season when it takes on Adelaide in the Apple Isle. Later, undefeated Geelong meets Carlton in a blockbuster clash, before Fremantle hosts the Western Bulldogs. Follow our live blog. ⌘ Read more
Late TV chef Ian Parmenter revealed childhood bullying behind his madcap persona in final interview
He was a man of many faces but few people knew of the forces that formed his ebullient personality. ⌘ Read more
Julieanne wants human composting to be legalised so she can return to the earth when she dies
Julieanne Hilbers spends much of her life with her hands in the dirt, planting native shrubs in her garden, so she thinks it makes sense for her body to be turned into human compost after she dies. ⌘ Read more
Life in the digital age rendered in stark black and white by New York-based artist
In large-scale charcoal drawings filled with movement, details and pop-art references, artist Anna Park explores what it is to live in an age consumed by social media that both warps and shapes our reality. ⌘ Read more
Japanese town to block Mount Fuji view from troublesome tourists
A huge black barrier to block Mount Fuji from view will be installed in a popular photo spot by Japanese authorities exasperated by crowds of badly behaved foreign tourists. ⌘ Read more
Why seven 'ship jumping' Greek seamen spent 22 days hiding in the mountains
In 1954, a group of Greek merchant seamen deserted a cargo steamer in Port Pirie in a risky bid to start new lives in Australia. The legacy they created is "amazing". ⌘ Read more
Leaders urged to call out racism, false claims in heated WA marine park debate
Debate around the proposed South Coast Marine Park has sparked a swell of negative attitudes towards Indigenous people, with local leaders urged to do more to call it out. ⌘ Read more
US paramedic who injected Elijah McClain with ketamine before his death avoids prison
Elijah McClain, who had been forcibly restrained after police stopped him as he was walking home, went into cardiac arrest on the way to the hospital and died three days later. ⌘ Read more
On the verge of two deserts, this little-known western channel country has come alive
In Australia's remote north, channels that usually lay dusty and dormant are alight with green and "bringing everything back to life". ⌘ Read more
The rush is on to build new homes, but will they be suitable for our ageing population?**
A building design standard to ensure all new houses are accessible for people with disability could future-proof the nation's housing stock. But not every state is onboard. ⌘ Read more
Can you spot which of these faces is generated by AI? Probably not — here's why
Experts have warned that generative artificial intelligence is now capable of producing images of faces that appear more human than actual faces. So what does this mean for the future of the internet? ⌘ Read more
The tiny, blind, predatory mite engaged in a microscopic battle for one of Australia's favourite fruits
James Hill is breeding billions of tiny blind predatory mites that are packed on ice and posted to strawberry farms in the battle against destructive sap-sucking insects. ⌘ Read more
Clothing donations threadbare as retailers tighten belts amid rising demand
A regional Victorian initiative dedicated to providing new clothing to vulnerable people is struggling to keep up with demand as donations from its retail partners decrease. ⌘ Read more
Queensland's premier showed a clear shift in tone this week as the latest poll spells trouble ahead of the election
Premier Steven Miles has conceded his government is heading for defeat after the latest poll result delivered bad news ahead of the October state election. ⌘ Read more
'Revolutionary' weight loss drug tempts bodybuilders, raises alarm for eating disorders
While only doctors can prescribe it in Australia, bodybuilders have begun experimenting with Ozempic. ⌘ Read more
South Australian Museum boss welcomes review into restructure, floats room for compromise
The head of the South Australian Museum has acknowledged his proposed restructure of the institution will likely change following a government review. ⌘ Read more
14-year-old facing terror-related charges was already before courts on gun possession charges when granted conditional bail
Court documents have revealed a 14-year-old boy charged with terrorism-related offences as part of an investigation in to the Wakeley Church stabbing was on conditional bail for a gun possession charge at the time of his arrest. ⌘ Read more
Smashed windows and bloody hearts: The last flight of the Western Suburbs Magpies
Western Suburbs played 91 seasons in the top flight but none of them were as tough as their last one in 1999 when they conceded the most points of any side ever as the last Magpies fought for their rugby league lives. ⌘ Read more
Paris crowns a new king of the crusty, long bread in its annual 'Grand Prix de la baguette'
Competing baguettes in the annual bread-making competition were evaluated for taste, look, texture, airiness and the quality of the baking. ⌘ Read more
Police believe a fugitive cold case murder suspect could be using religious groups to avoid detection
For nearly 27 years, the family of Meaghan Rose have been trying to prove she was murdered. Now, the ABC can reveal fresh details about her suspected killer. ⌘ Read more
Nico's 'career renaissance' continues as Audi makes their first big move in F1
German Formula 1 driver Nico Hülkenberg will move to Sauber at the end of the season, becoming the first driver announced for the team who will transition into Audi F1 in 2026. ⌘ Read more
Albanese's 'brotherly' Kokoda trek with Marape showed uncommon warmth at a time of frosty geopolitics elsewhere in the Pacific
It was a big gamble, both logistically and physically, to commemorate the Battle of Kokoda with a trek and to give a robust display of unity between two countries, but James Marape's words of welcome were the stuff of dreams for the Australian government. ⌘ Read more
Andrew Tate's trial on charges of rape and human trafficking can start, a Romanian court rules
The Bucharest Tribunal has ruled the prosecutors' case file against online influencer Andrew Tate met the legal criteria, but did not set a date for the trial to begin. ⌘ Read more
A national firearms register was floated in the wake of the Port Arthur massacre. Three decades on, it will be a reality
Police officers will soon be able to access near real-time information on firearms and who owns them after the federal government committed hundreds of millions of dollars to implement a national firearms register. ⌘ Read more
Xuan bought a $6,000 apartment in an old Chinese city so she could 'lie flat' and escape the rat race
As young people in China feel the squeeze of cost of living and social pressures, many are looking to the country's forgotten older cities where they can buy a home for the price of rent in a megacity and pursue the kind of life they want, not one forced upon them. ⌘ Read more
'People with malicious intent, they are capitalising on this': Is this the world's weirdest scam?**
American journalist Deborah Vankin can still recall sitting down one day to read her own obituary. Her search to uncover who was behind it, unearthed a cottage industry of spammy websites run by 'obit pirates'. ⌘ Read more
Social media has long been an unwieldy force, but politicians must now confront the question of when enough is enough
A debate that has largely been framed in terms of freedom of speech has become conflated with a whole range of issues that now challenge us: from social cohesion, to terrorism, to domestic violence. ⌘ Read more
King Charles to resume public duties, but cancer fight not over
In a statement, Buckingham Palace says the King's doctors are "pleased with his progress", 12 weeks after it revealed the monarch's diagnosis. ⌘ Read more
China says its relationship with the US is facing 'disruptions'
The US and China have ramped up diplomatic talks despite major differences on trade and issues in the Indo-Pacific. ⌘ Read more
Woman sentenced to life in prison over 2022 Istanbul bombing that killed six
Ahlam Albashir had been previously identified as the person who planted the bomb in Istanbul's main shopping street packed with shoppers and tourists. ⌘ Read more
Catholic school employee charged with sexual abuse offences
A 34-year-old man who worked at a catholic school in northern Tasmania has been charged with child sex offences following a police investigation. ⌘ Read more
Eagles rested Reid after internal tests showed scary injury reality
Harley Reid's match-winning heroics in the Western Derby last week were made even more amazing when West Coast's internal measurements showed his body was "flagging". ⌘ Read more
Live: Pressure on Power to bounce back at Adelaide Oval against the Saints
Port Adelaide let a big lead slip against Collingwood last week — now the Power look to bounce back with a win at home over the struggling Saints. Follow all the action in our live blog. ⌘ Read more
Live: Eels travel to Manly looking for redemption after Dolphins thumping
Parramatta is coming off a second half collapse last time out, while Manly looks to be a contender in 2024. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Nine per cent pay rise over two years for SA train drivers in new 'in principle' deal
Train drivers have called off a strike during next week's AFL Showdown between Port Adelaide and the Adelaide Crows after reaching an "in principle" agreement over a pay dispute. ⌘ Read more
Woman's body found in Perth home damaged by fire, police treating death as 'murder'
The body of a 30-year-old woman is found in the bedroom of a fire-damaged home in the southern Perth suburb of Warnbro, with police treating her death as suspicious. ⌘ Read more
Wildlife authorities search for man spotted fishing on top of baited crocodile trap
Authorities say a man spotted fishing while standing barefoot on a baited crocodile trap in North Queensland was risking his life — and he faces fines of up to $18,000. ⌘ Read more
Murdered pregnant woman Janet Dweh pursued by second married man before death, defence lawyer claims
Defence lawyers for a man accused of killing his pregnant lover claim another married man was in love with her and was "desperate to know" who the father of her unborn child was. ⌘ Read more
'Unnerving' quake aftershocks rattle residents south of the Flinders Ranges
Residents of a South Australian community are hoping for an end to the low magnitude aftershocks that are rumbling through the region thanks to upwards pressure on tectonic plates. ⌘ Read more
Drought relief package welcomed by some WA farmers, but others say it's just a 'bandaid'
Millions of dollars in financial and mental health support will be made available to West Australian farmers next month as drought conditions cause dams to dry up and feedstock to dwindle. ⌘ Read more
Man seriously injured after crashing plane at Perth's Jandakot Airport
The light plane crash happened at a major airport in Perth's southern suburbs, with the sole person on board rushed to hospital with serious injuries. ⌘ Read more
Canberra prisoners win right to sue government over alleged human rights breaches
An Alexander Maconochie Centre detainee wins the right to sue the ACT government for allegedly breaching the Human Rights Act by denying him an hour of open air and exercise each day while in solitary confinement — opening the door for a dozen or so similar cases. ⌘ Read more
Faraz Tahir, security guard who tried to stop Bondi attacker, remembered as a national hero
The security guard who died trying to save shoppers from a knife attack at Bondi Junction Westfield is being remembered as a hero at funeral service in north west Sydney. ⌘ Read more
Sydney barrister awarded $150k in defamation damages over story about stolen dog
Sydney barrister Gina Edwards has been awarded $150,000 in the Federal Court after bringing a defamation case against Network Nine over a series of stories that implied she had stolen her dog. ⌘ Read more
Police commander targets 'high-risk, prolific offenders' in family violence proposal
A senior Victoria Police commander has issued a renewed call for family violence perpetrators to be put on a register in the same way as sex offenders. Her comments come as breaches of family violence intervention orders recorded by police more than doubled in a decade. ⌘ Read more
Households choosing food over insurance cover despite financial planners warning of big risks
There is mounting evidence that basic forms of insurance are becoming unaffordable for many Australians as the cost-of-living crisis deepens. ⌘ Read more
Why this sport pivoted away from skin fold testing years ago
Is the outrage surrounding the AFL's decision to ban skin fold tests in the pathway warranted? One expert working across a range of sports says many have been phasing them out for a while. ⌘ Read more
Queensland woman granted bail over the alleged murder of Senior Constable Dave Masters three years ago
The police officer was hit and killed by a stolen car while he was laying road spikes in an attempt to stop the vehicle on the Bruce Highway in 2021. ⌘ Read more
Bruce Lehrmann agrees to pay more than $4,000 to journalist Peter FitzSimons to cover costs incurred during defamation trial
Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann is ordered to pay thousands of dollars to journalist Peter FitzSimons for costs incurred in Mr Lehrmann's failed defamation case. ⌘ Read more
Jill Dando was the BBC's 'Princess Diana' — decades after her murder, the case remains unsolved
Journalist Jill Dando was at the height of her career and preparing for a fast-approaching wedding when she was murdered in 1999. Now 25 years later, there are still unanswered questions. ⌘ Read more
Australian-born judge David Lambourne closer to deportation from Kiribati
An Australian judge is a step closer to being deported from Kiribati after the country's parliament voted in favour of his removal from the High Court. ⌘ Read more
Domestic violence service based in town where Molly Ticehurst died barred from applying for extra funding
A domestic violence support service that helps women in an area half the size of NSW says it has been blocked from applying for funding that would employ 148 extra workers. ⌘ Read more
Raise JobSeeker by $17 a day, advisory committee tells government
An expert panel tasked with advising the federal government on income supports says the JobSeeker unemployment payment must be increased by about $17 a day as a "first priority" in next month's budget, arguing any move would have a "negligible" inflationary impact. ⌘ Read more