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Live: ASX to edge up, Tesla shares jump
The Australian share market is expected to open slightly higher as Wall Street investors await the US Federal Reserve's rates decision meeting this week, with the central bank poised to keep rates unchanged. Follow the day's events and insights as they happen with our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. ⌘ Read more
Mike Tyson's return to the ring sanctioned as a professional fight against YouTube star Jake Paul
The July fight between boxing great Mike Tyson and YouTuber-turned-prize fighter Jake Paul in Texas will be a sanctioned, professional fight that will count on both men's records. ⌘ Read more
Queensland public sector workforce data to be released once a year after government scraps biannual reports
Premier Steven Miles insists the new reporting model will ensure Queenslanders have access to "more data than ever before", but the state opposition is vowing to reverse the changes if elected. ⌘ Read more
Gerard Depardieu to go on trial for sexual assault charges
The French actor will be on trial in October over allegations he assaulted a woman in 2014 and another in 2021. ⌘ Read more
Can you invest ethically and still make a stack of money? These experts say yes
These financial experts say you can invest in the planet and make money along the way. It's why a growing number of Australians are choosing to invest ethically. ⌘ Read more
More than 130 'non-target' animals have died in NSW shark nets in seven months, but meshing may continue
There are renewed calls to halt a shark netting program as data reveals the toll the meshing is taking on endangered and "non-target" species. ⌘ Read more
Why the weather maps are frozen this week, and how it could bring flooding rains to NSW
Thanks to a stalled high-pressure system, known as a "blocking high", rain — and potentially flooding — could be on the cards for New South Wales. ⌘ Read more
Judy worries when her husband checks the farm at night with a rise in rural crime changing the way they live
Gone are the days of leaving the key in the ignition or the house unlocked as thieves target isolated properties as easy pickings. ⌘ Read more
Why one of Australia's greatest filmmakers is making his next movie about the Voice referendum
When Warwick Thornton, award-winning director of Samson and Delilah, voted in the referendum in London, he stole the pen he used — and he's using it to write his next movie. ⌘ Read more
Controversial ownership of vast Tasmanian dairy set to end as Chinese company puts it up for sale
The remaining slice of a 200-year-old farming property in Tasmania's north-west is up for sale, after years mired in controversy, unrealised grand ambitions, allegations of animal cruelty and mismanagement, and the recent loss of a major milk contract. ⌘ Read more
Exhumation of old graves begins at Hobart private boys' school, amid measures to protect students from 'confronting scenes'
As work begins to find an unknown amount of old graves at a private boys' school built over an old cemetery, students and staff will be "protected from confronting scenes", the principal says. ⌘ Read more
'Symptomatic of a very sick river': Scientists warn of more fish kills in the Murray-Darling
Scientists say rotting dead fish from a massive fish kill at Menindee earlier this year may create a domino effect on water quality as oxygen levels in the river plummet again putting more fish under stress. ⌘ Read more
One in seven people admit to using tech to sexually harass colleagues at work, new data shows
Young people and women are particularly at risk, with work and personal emails or phones most commonly used by perpetrators. ⌘ Read more
Western allies urge Hamas to 'take that deal' as Israel proposes ceasefire
The United States and United Kingdom both say Hamas should accept the latest deal from Israel, as mediators meet for another round of talks in the Middle East. ⌘ Read more
If your child can't go to school – what can you do?**
There's no easy solution, and every kid's situation is different, but here are some resources that might help struggling families. ⌘ Read more
Activist goes from gatecrashing small-town parades to historic Land Court victory and prestigious international award
First Nations activist Murrawah Johnson wins the 2024 Goldman Environmental Prize after blocking a proposed coal mine on the basis of cultural erosion and human rights breaches. ⌘ Read more
National register for violent offenders, electronic monitoring — what is on the table for National Cabinet
A national register for offenders, electronic monitoring, and national coordination of intelligence on serial violent offenders could be on the agenda at a meeting of state leaders at the National Cabinet tomorrow to discuss violence against women. ⌘ Read more
Why BHP went woke: The Big Australian's race to a renewable future
BHP's offer for Anglo American last week shouldn't have come as a complete surprise. After all, the Big Australian has a long history of reinvention — and this time the mining giant is betting $60 billion on a renewable energy future. ⌘ Read more
With some parts of the world already uninsurable, Australia's window for avoiding the same fate is closing fast
Floods, bushfires, and severe storms have sent insurance costs skyrocketing. It's high time for Australia to heed warnings from other parts of the world before insurance becomes unaffordable for all Australians — or simply unavailable. ⌘ Read more
Kristin's disability feels like 'swimming laps in an Olympic pool full of mud' every day
Advocates say psychosocial disability is one of the most misunderstood and stigmatised areas of disability. ⌘ Read more
How do you focus on school when 13,000 kids in Gaza have died around you? Dana is keeping her dreams alive
Since the war began in Gaza, children have been unable to go to school and have had dreams of becoming doctors or engineers put on hold. Now some former teachers are offering education lifelines. ⌘ Read more
Six convicted, 15 cleared over response to 2018 Greek resort wildfire which killed 104 people
An Athens court convicts six people and clears 15 others over the wildfires which killed more than 100 people at a Greek resort nearly six years ago. ⌘ Read more
New report provides 'blueprint' to stop triple-0 calls failing after catastrophic Optus outage
Telcos will be forced to share real-time network information during outages and set up a body to take charge of Australia's triple-0 system, in the wake of last year's Optus outage. ⌘ Read more
Rate of intimate partner homicide involving female victims rose 28pc last financial year
New data shows almost half the women who were victims of a homicide in the last financial year were killed by a former or current intimate partner. While this represents a 28 per cent increase on the previous year, it is also the second-lowest rate since records began in 1990. ⌘ Read more
Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf resigns, setting stage for leadership battle
Humza Yousaf resigns as leader of the Scottish National Party but says he will continue to act as first minister until a successor is elected. ⌘ Read more
Pilot dies after plane crash at Perth's Jandakot Airport
A 73-year-old man dies after his small plane crashed at Jandakot Airport, in Perth's southern suburbs. ⌘ Read more
Lawyer of alleged killer charged with murdering pregnant woman accuses her brother of involvement in her death
The lawyer of an accused killer on trial for bludgeoning to death a pregnant woman who was carrying his child has accused her brother of being involved in her death. ⌘ Read more
'Completely powerless': Paramedic describes waiting with ramped patient
Bernard Skeffington, 89, died in hospital after being ramped for almost two hours. A paramedic has told an inquest of her distress as Mr Skeffington deteriorated and needed "urgent" help. ⌘ Read more
Domestic violence supports at breaking point as housing affordability exacerbates 'national crisis' of gendered violence
As thousands of people rallied against the scourge of domestic violence over the weekend, some of Perth's under-pressure women's shelters turned away women who were at risk of being killed. ⌘ Read more
Woman found dead at home in Perth's south as detectives investigate
Detectives are speaking to the woman's 54-year-old son as they investigate the cause of her death. ⌘ Read more
Super Netball Round-Up: A shock secret positional switch, Diamonds captain defends herself and an extra-time win
Shooter Shimona Jok makes her Mavericks debut in a position nobody expected, Liz Watson comes under fire for so-called 'dirty' act and the Swifts reward Housby in her 100th game. Here are Super Netball's talking points for round three. ⌘ Read more
Solomon Islands pro-China leader Manasseh Sogavare withdraws from the race to be next prime minister
Solomon Islands pro-China leader Manasseh Sogavare has withdrawn from the race to be the next prime minister following the country's national election. ⌘ Read more
'The place hasn't been the same since': Toyah Cordingley's family emotional as hearing begins
A pre-trial hearing for the man accused of murdering 24-year-old Toyah Cordingley is underway in Cairns just days after he dropped his lawyer from the case. ⌘ Read more
Illegal drugs 'ruined' former AFL star's life, lawyer says
Ex-St Kilda player Sam Fisher faced Victoria's County Court on Monday for a pre-sentence hearing, having already pleaded guilty to trafficking drugs including methamphetamine and cocaine. ⌘ Read more
Broome man accused of restraining children with cable ties pleads not guilty
Broome tradesman Matej Radelic has pleaded not guilty to aggravated common assault after being accused of restraining three children with cable ties after he found them swimming in a pool at a vacant property. ⌘ Read more
There is renewed scrutiny on the government's gendered violence plan. What is it?**
A series of gendered violence deaths has brought a moment of fresh national reckoning. With it has come renewed scrutiny on the actions of governments. What is their plan? ⌘ Read more
Ten-year-old girl dies after being stabbed, 17-year-old arrested
Police say emergency services were called to a home at Boolaroo just before 4pm on Monday. ⌘ Read more
Specialist police trackers join search for man missing in northern WA
A specialised police unit has flown to Broome to help search for 21-year-old Zane Stevens, who hasn't been seen for three days. ⌘ Read more
An organiser in tears, accusations of lying and a PM in a hurried exit
It was meant to be a moment in which Anthony Albanese joined with tens of thousands of people nationally to demand an end to men's violence. The result was an organiser in tears, accusations of lying and the prime minister making a hasty exit. ⌘ Read more
Death of pymgy whale, two dolphins unrelated to seismic survey, SA Water says
A former senator and a Greens politician want answers after a whale and two dolphins died three days after SA Water completed a seismic survey at Port Lincoln. ⌘ Read more
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visits Alice Springs for first time since youth curfew
Anthony Albanese has returned to Alice Springs for the first time since the town hit the national spotlight when a youth curfew was imposed in a bid to curb social unrest. ⌘ Read more
Man who stabbed mother-in-law 15 times confesses to manslaughter during murder trial
A court hears that Rockhampton man Portmoresby Cecil confessed what he had done to a friend shortly before handing himself in. His murder trial continues in the Supreme Court. ⌘ Read more
Three-time NRL premiership winner Luke Keary announces retirement at end of 2024 season
Veteran Roosters pivot Luke Keary has announced 2024 will be his final season in the NRL with the three-time premiership winner to hang up the boots at the end of the year. ⌘ Read more
Inquest into Aboriginal woman Heather Calgaret's death in custody begins in Melbourne
Heather Calgaret was months from completing a sentence for armed robbery when she died in November 2021. How the 30-year-old Yamatji, Noongar, Wongi and Pitjantjatjara woman's life ended will be examined in a four-week coronial inquest starting today. ⌘ Read more
Ravensthorpe nickel mine to close with loss of more than 300 jobs
Canadian miner First Quantum Minerals confirms the Ravensthorpe Nickel Mine will close this week, with 330 jobs to be made redundant. ⌘ Read more
Country town's mission to preserve piece of motorsport history
The streets of Northam have been transformed into a 1950s-inspired race track, with thousands of spectators watching the action. ⌘ Read more
7 News director Craig McPherson quits following a tumultuous few weeks for the network
Network Seven's director of news and current affairs Craig McPherson has quit after a tumultuous few weeks for the media company. ⌘ Read more
Comedian Colin Jost hosts annual White House dinner, Biden gets in barbs about Trump
Joe Biden jokes that he's "a grown man running against a six-year-old" at annual journalists' dinner. Plus all the entertainment and pop culture news you may have missed this weekend. ⌘ Read more
Greens senator's defamation trial told One Nation's Pauline Hanson is a 'well-known sayer of racist things'
Senator Hanson's lawyer has told the court Greens senator Mehreen Faruqi's initial tweet was intended to "offend and provoke a response". ⌘ Read more
'High-pitched female scream' heard on night 22-year-old model went missing, inquest hears
New evidence is set to be heard at an inquest into the 1994 disappearance and presumed death of Sydney escort, model and dancer Revelle Balmain. ⌘ Read more
Logan mother who left toddlers to die inside hot car was repeatedly reported to child safety, inquiry hears
An inquest is examining the deaths of two-and-a-half-year-old Darcey and her 13-month-old sister Chloe-Ann at Waterford West in November 2019. ⌘ Read more
'I love it here': Aussie star Green defends LPGA Tour title in Los Angeles
Hannah Green has continued her love affair with Wilshire Golf Club to successfully defend her LA Championship crown with one of the most commanding displays of the year. ⌘ Read more
Money laundering charges laid after alleged cold call scam nets $1.5m**
Queensland police are warning people to stay vigilant about investment fraud after dozens of people were allegedly defrauded. The accused parties had their cases mentioned in a Gold Coast court today. ⌘ Read more
A-League Women Semifinal Round-Up: City flex their muscles as Mackenzie Hawkesby saves Sydney
The regular-season premiers return to the big dance for the first time since 2020, while the competition's most consistent grand finalists made history the hard way. ⌘ Read more
Star board chairman replaced days after 'prepping for war' text message revealed in casino regulator hearing
In a statement to the ASX the company announced that David Foster had been replaced by Anne Ward as chairman of the board, effective immediately. ⌘ Read more
'Prioritise customers over profit': As authorities trumpet action on scams, devastated victims demand more
Authorities say new scam figures show their action on scams is working — but consumer groups and devastated victims say it's nowhere near enough. ⌘ Read more
Former Adelaide Crows captain Rory Sloane announces retirement
In a statement the club said Rory Sloane made "the difficult decision" in the best interests of his long-term health, following a second bout of surgery on a detached retina earlier this year. ⌘ Read more
'Historic' Indigenous festival in WA's north empowers Blak pride
First Nations elders in Western Australia's north have led an Indigenous pride parade in Broome, as part of a week-long festival — the first of its kind for the state. ⌘ Read more
After joining a school in regional Victoria, Emily felt 'embarrassed and upset' about her Indigenous heritage
Every couple of months Emily\\* faces racism by her peers at school, targeting her Indigenous heritage. The "hurtful" slurs have impacted on her wellbeing. ⌘ Read more*
Man charged over fight with prominent sports journalist Paul Kent on Sydney street
Prominent rugby league journalist Paul Kent is stood down from his roles as a Fox presenter and News Corp columnist "pending an immediate investigation" by his employers into footage from a late-night fight on a Sydney street. ⌘ Read more
Mate's mammoth effort to return Holden super sedan to speedway brings joy to owner fighting cancer
Strong emotions rise to the surface as Rob "Wacka" Stevens from South Australia's Riverland watches his restored classic Holden take to the track 27 years after his last race. ⌘ Read more
Mary Fowler's hit and hope approach pays off with two goals as Man City extends Super League lead
After some "shocking shots in training", Matildas star Mary Fowler finds the back of the net when it counts for Manchester City, giving them a healthy lead at the top of the Women's Super League ladder. ⌘ Read more
Live: ASX rises after Friday tech surge on Wall Street
The ASX is enjoying a positive start to the week following strong tech led gains on Wall Street. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. ⌘ Read more
Aussie renters are getting more clued up about their rights and for some that means going to a tribunal
Thousands of cases are lodged in the state tribunals and relevant courts every year. Case delays during the COVID-19 period have seen some states left with a significant backlog on top of the new cases. ⌘ Read more
'There's so much talent': Gillespie appointed Pakistan's Test coach
After spending time in various domestic coaching roles over the years, former Australian paceman Jason Gillespie lands his first international job. ⌘ Read more
China's coast guard challenges Japanese delegation at sea
China's coast guard confronts Japanese lawmakers in waters claimed by both countries in the East China Sea, which is the latest in a series of maritime disputes involving China and its neighbours. ⌘ Read more
Police search for woman who disappeared after car breakdown
Investigators believe the 33-year-old was travelling to Melbourne and may have hitchhiked along the highway. Her family is concerned and says her disappearance is out of character. ⌘ Read more
'Emotional' day: Albanese plays down organiser's claims he lied at women's rally about invitation to speak
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is playing down claims he lied, made by organisers of a march to end family violence, as comments made after an "emotional" day. ⌘ Read more
Elon Musk heads to China as Tesla pushes self-driving technology rollout
Tesla CEO Elon Musk visits Beijing on an unannounced trip, where he is expected to discuss the rollout of the company's Full Self-Driving software, according to a person with knowledge of the matter. ⌘ Read more
Hundreds of properties bought after Queensland floods start new life as green space
The collective size of the new green space being added to Brisbane's suburbs in the wake of 2022 floods is the equivalent of about 25 rugby league fields. ⌘ Read more
Birthday girl Ellie Carpenter dances into another Champions League final with Lyon
Matildas star Ellie Carpenter is serenaded by her Lyon teammates singing Happy Birthday to her, as the French side reaches its 11th Champions League final with a win over Paris Saint-Germain. ⌘ Read more
Hamas delegation heads to Egypt for ceasefire talks in hope of halting Rafah assault
It comes as the White House says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to listen to US concerns before it launches an invasion. ⌘ Read more
'Where's the desert?': Green carpet rolled out for tourists heading to the outback
The grass isn't usually greener in the desert but Queensland's far west has sprung to life after recent flooding. Locals and tourists agree there's something special about this year. ⌘ Read more
From farmer to film star: How Leila bluffed her way into acting school and made a feature film
Leila McDougall has been defying the odds since childhood. She’s overcome dyslexia, beaten cancer, and after sneaking into acting school, has written, produced and starred in a feature film to help her farming community. ⌘ Read more
Tasmania has another three elections this weekend. They could cause more headaches for the Liberals
It's Tasmania's answer to 'Super Saturday'. Three upper house elections on the same day could further shape parliament – and further complicate Jeremy Rockliff's legislative agenda. ⌘ Read more
NRL Round-Up: Roosters make a massive statement, the Eels collapse again, Sharks' real tests start now
Sydney produced an Anzac Day masterclass to thump the Dragons, Parramatta has given up another second-half lead, while Cronulla face the true tests of their premiership credentials. Here is our Round-Up from another weekend of NRL action. ⌘ Read more
School tuckshops on the brink of financial collapse, peak body warns
More volunteer-run tuckshops are closing down and being replaced by private companies, leading to higher prices and less healthy menus, according to P&Cs Queensland. ⌘ Read more
'No-one's ever been there before': How a team of cavers helped rescue a decaying 50,000-year-old kangaroo skeleton
The world of fossil collecting is much more DIY than you might think. Pitch black caves, weekend trips and volunteer spelunkers are "critically important" for scientific research. ⌘ Read more
Experts say Queensland's youth justice crisis was 'entirely predictable'. How did we get here?**
Queensland's response to youth offending has once again been thrust into the spotlight, with an ABC investigation revealing the repeated institutional failures that helped create one of the state's youngest killers. ⌘ Read more
You may not know this Australian artist, but he has just won the 'Oscar' of the art world
The Toowoomba-born artist has been thrust into the global spotlight after winning a major award at this year's Venice Biennale. ⌘ Read more
'When he gets angry, he becomes dangerous': Parents of boy who stabbed bishop speak out
The parents of the 16-year-old who stabbed a Sydney bishop have spoken publicly for the first time, painting a picture of a vulnerable and violent child with serious anger management issues, longstanding mental health concerns and suspected autism spectrum disorder. ⌘ Read more
Political action on gendered violence can be bipartisan like nothing we've seen before
A lot of women in my generation started believing that younger men were the great hope to ending violence against women. We waited, but little shifted and women kept dying. It's time we start accepting there will need to be an emergency response to the epidemic of male violence. ⌘ Read more
The cost of getting things to you is going up. Blame pirates, protectionism, profits and conflict
Just when you thought global supply chains and shipping was back to normal, there are new issues leading to higher costs for importers, distributors and customers. ⌘ Read more
'You're failing at this': Parents of 'school refusers' are sick of being shamed
A growing crisis of school refusal is gripping Australia, leaving families in a hidden struggle. ⌘ Read more
More horror stories about spinal cord stimulators emerge as advocates demand recall
After a Four Corners investigation exposed safety issues with spinal cord stimulators, more patients have come forward to share their experiences of complications from the devices or the procedures to install them. ⌘ Read more
Prince Harry set to return to London to celebrate Invictus Games' 10th anniversary
Prince Harry will attend a church service on May 8th to mark the anniversary of the multi-sport event for military personnel wounded in action he founded in 2017. ⌘ Read more
Should the eSafety commissioner regulate hate speech, pile-ons and deepfakes? The government wants public feedback on the idea
The federal government is seeking public feedback on whether the eSafety commissioner's online enforcement powers should extend to cover hate speech, 'pile-ons' and deepfakes. ⌘ Read more
Bishop delivers first mass since alleged stabbing at Sydney church
Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel has returned to the same Wakeley church where he was stabbed and given his first sermon since the alleged terror incident. ⌘ Read more
Scammers stole $2.7 billion from Australians in 2023, report reveals
The number of scams reported by Australians has hit a new record high, even though the amount lost has declined. ⌘ Read more
'Attack on human rights': Iraq criminalises same-sex relationships with threats of up to 15 years in prison
Rights groups say it is a "serious blow to fundamental human rights" that Iraq passed new laws which sentence people who engage in same-sex relations to up to 15 years in prison. ⌘ Read more
Watch belonging to Titanic's richest passenger sells for record sum
A golden watch belonging to the Titanic's richest passenger and a violin bag belonging to the bandmaster have gone under the hammer in England. ⌘ Read more
Two Russian journalists on 'extremism' charges over alleged work for Navalny group
Two Russian journalists have been arrested and charged over accusations they worked for a group founded by late Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny. ⌘ Read more
Pilot who died in glider crash remembered as a 'fantastic person' who loved to help others
Melbourne's Ivanhoe Grammar School is mourning the death of a former teacher who was killed in a glider crash in Victoria's east. Greig Wanless, 73, was the pilot of the glider that crashed on the Mount Beauty airfield on Saturday. ⌘ Read more
American Steele wins LIV Golf Adelaide as Aussies fall short
Overnight leader Brendan Steele holds off a fast-finishing Louis Oosthuizen to record a one-shot victory at the Grange Golf Club, while Cameron Smith is among the Australians who finished well off the pace. ⌘ Read more
In the heart of Wurundjeri country, Jacinta Allan is feeling the weight of history
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan is set to become the first Australian head of state to appear at an Indigenous-led truth-telling inquiry when she appears before the Yoorrook Justice Commission this week. ⌘ Read more
NSW Waratahs trounce Drua to claim fifth Super Rugby Women's title
Snapping a three-year premiership drought, the Waratahs dominate Fijian Drua 50-14 in the Super Rugby Women's season decider to complete an undefeated campaign. ⌘ Read more
Hundreds protest planned redevelopment of historic Crown and Anchor hotel in Adelaide
Protesters rally against the proposed redevelopment of the historic Crown and Anchor hotel in Adelaide's CBD into a multistorey student accommodation building. ⌘ Read more
Family home in Sydney's west shot at twice in two weeks in case of 'mistaken identity'
The five people inside the Blacktown house were uninjured following Saturday's targeted shooting — the second incident at the same location. ⌘ Read more
Thousands march through Australian towns and cities taking a stand against gender-based violence
The death of 27 women this year in Australia has prompted mass protests across the country, with demonstrators calling on the government to take action. ⌘ Read more
Rob moved to country NSW to semi-retire. Quite unexpectedly he's now Ungarie's postie
Volunteers ran the post service for three years after the postmaster died suddenly. With the will finally settled, a newcomer is shelving retirement plans to take over. ⌘ Read more