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'Time to make the change': Rabbitohs defend decision to sack Demetriou as coach
The Rabbitohs say they have no regrets about terminating Jason Demetriou's contract in the wake of the club's disastrous start to the NRL season. ⌘ Read more
'Tailored approach': Smith axed as Australia unveils T20 World Cup squad
Steve Smith is left out of an Australian World Cup squad for the first time since 2012 as Australia's 15-man provisional squad is named. ⌘ Read more
The best reacts to Kendrick Lamar hitting back at Drake in new six-minute diss track
The internet weighs in on rap's biggest feud as Kendrick Lamar drops Euphoria — a six-minute take-down of Drake. ⌘ Read more
Fire towers have long relied on humans sitting and waiting with binoculars. Now AI is taking over
Bushfire detection cameras that use artificial intelligence to recognise smoke are being installed at some Australian fire towers. They are replacing human fire spotters, scanning the horizon 24 hours a day. ⌘ Read more
Nearly $1bn funding announced to support victim-survivors leaving violence, combat online misogyny and AI porn
At a national cabinet meeting addressing the gendered violence crisis, the federal government commits more than $900 million for a program supporting women leaving violence, and a suite of online measures to combat online misogyny and young people viewing pornography. ⌘ Read more
Australian producer among Tony Awards nominees, alongside Alicia Keys, Hillary Clinton and Fatboy Slim
Keys's semi-autobiographical musical ties with '70s rock music play Stereophonic for the most 2024 nominations, with 13 each. ⌘ Read more
This researcher says she's heard a starfish's heartbeat. Can you hear nature?**
In the hustle and bustle of life, it's easy to forget to stop and listen. Diana Chester is recording ocean sounds for people to connect and listen to the environment. ⌘ Read more
Over 32 years, The Zoo has hosted everyone from Powderfinger to Pixies. Now it's forced to close
One of the longest-standing and most highly regarded venues in Brisbane will close its doors after 32 years in business due to increased operating costs and changes in audience spending. ⌘ Read more
Inquest into pilot's death hears accusations of 'cover-up' as documents allegedly withheld
A Victorian coroner has criticised a peak aviation body after new evidence appeared to show it had withheld documents outlining concerns around licensing a pilot who fatally crashed his plane. ⌘ Read more
SA Government bid for interim supervision order on Snowtown accomplice Mark Haydon to be heard in the next fortnight
The Supreme Court of South Australia will be asked to place temporary conditions on Snowtown accomplice Mark Haydon before his jail term ends in a few weeks. ⌘ Read more
Cairns woman Toyah Cordingley in secret relationship before her alleged murder, court hears
During a pre-trial hearing for murder accused Rajwinder Singh, the Supreme Court hears that 24-year-old Toyah Cordingley had started a secret relationship with her podiatrist in the weeks before her death and believed her partner knew "something was off". ⌘ Read more
Electric garbage truck trialled in regional Australia drives 'like a limousine'
With the take-up of electric vehicles across Australia commercial market considered "pretty modest" so far, those supporting an EV garbage truck trial in Shepparton believe its important to start chipping away towards a transition. ⌘ Read more
Live: National cabinet discusses gender-based violence response
National cabinet has met to discuss how it can enhance prevention measures against gender-based violence after tens of thousands of people rallied across the country on the weekend. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Prosecutors drop charges over Victoria's COVID-19 hotel quarantine program
The health department was facing 58 charges after infection control breaches from the hotel quarantine program led to the deadly second COVID-19 wave in 2020. ⌘ Read more
Indigenous leaders face 'mammoth' task fixing housing crisis in remote community
Power failures, unsafe living conditions, houses beyond repair and an overwhelming sense of hopelessness — Indigenous leaders say there's a long road ahead to achieving change in Mardiwah Loop community in the Kimberley. ⌘ Read more
Colac Health staff pretended to be patients and faked injuries during ministerial visit, investigation confirms
Staff at Colac Area Health posed as patients to make its urgent care ward look busy during a visit from the health minister. At least one ambulance was also arranged to arrive during the visit. ⌘ Read more
At a wild Pine Gap protest in 1985, four blokes on bicycles stared down the US military
In the 1980s there was a series of huge protests at the secretive US military base Pine Gap. In one David and Goliath tale, a bloke called Bob Boughton and his mates would face off against one of the world's largest military planes … with their bikes. ⌘ Read more
The dirtiest item in your home office and how to clean it
A lot of biological matter — skin cells, bacteria, hairs — are shed by people every day, many taking up residence in our home office. ⌘ Read more
Thirty years on from F1's darkest weekend, the deaths of Senna and Ratzenberger have left a legacy of safety
Formula 1 suffered a catastrophe in 1994 when the sport lost two drivers on the same race weekend. While the legendary Ayrton Senna took most of the spotlight, Roland Ratzenberger's legacy lives on through F1's safety innovations. ⌘ Read more
In Iceland, there are almost no babies born with Down syndrome. It's raised concerns from disability advocates
Prenatal testing means some genetic conditions, like Down syndrome, can be identified in utero. But experts say it raises complex and challenging questions about how we value people with disabilities. ⌘ Read more
Why a surging gold price is driving renewed interest in its 'poor cousin' silver
With Australia holding the biggest share of the world's silver reserves, an 18 per cent price rise over the past six months has people talking — especially when it comes to the silver lining of technology. ⌘ Read more
Two men charged with cutting down famous 150yo Sycamore Gap tree in England
Authorities take more than six months to bring charges after the 31-year-old and 38-year-old's arrests in October last year. ⌘ Read more
Sixteen years after her only Paralympics, Kathleen O'Kelly-Kennedy wants a ticket to Paris
Kathleen O'Kelly-Kennedy went to the Beijing Paralympics as a wheelchair basketballer, now she's closing in on a ticket to her second Games, as a kayaker. ⌘ Read more
April in photos: The top images taken from across WA last month
Look back on the month that was in this series of fascinating photos from ABC journalists across Western Australia. ⌘ Read more
'There is a lot of dislike': How the Sydney Derby became a top AFL rivalry
The Swans and Giants have only faced off for 12 years, but have already built up a catalogue of epic contests to go along with some serious bad blood. Ahead of the 27th Sydney Derby, here's how it became one of the league's best rivalries. ⌘ Read more
After a decade of rapid growth in Parramatta, what's next for Sydney's second CBD?**
It is the second largest economy in New South Wales worth $32.3 billion and by 2040 Greater Parramatta will be home to more than 446,000 people. ⌘ Read more
We're investing millions in 'Australia's moon landing'. Will it launch?**
Facing several outstanding questions about the government's quantum computing investment, the treasurer is set to outline "guardrails" for government investing. ⌘ Read more
Catherine Marks is the Aussie making some of the biggest records in the world right now
The in-demand woman behind the desk for multi-Grammy winners boygenius tells us about dumping architecture for music, and why communication matters. ⌘ Read more
Philippines says China damaged its vessels at sea with water cannons
The Philippines accuses China's coast guard of harassing and damaging two of its boats in a disputed area of the South China Sea, rejecting Beijing's position that it had expelled those vessels from the hotly contested shoal. ⌘ Read more
Queensland government ditches 'detention as a last resort' from youth justice principles
The principle will be replaced by a clause saying a child may be detained "where necessary, including to ensure community safety", the Labor caucus decided last night. ⌘ Read more
'This is as honest as it's gonna get': Documentary captures late film star's traditional funeral
Before his death, David Gulpilil had been longing to get back to Arnhem Land. Now, a new film captures his final journey home. ⌘ Read more
Australians are losing $5,200 per minute to scammers. There's a way to cut that, but so far the government isn't keen
What if the government was doing everything it could to stop thieves making off with our money, except the one thing that could really work? ⌘ Read more
Man arrested in London for killing 14yo boy and attacking four others with sword
A 36-year-old was arrested on suspicion of murder after the attack near the Hainault underground station in London. ⌘ Read more
A pool full of green sludge and a feast for termites: How Queensland's island resorts fell into disrepair
A pool lined with green sludge, rotting roofs and termite infested buildings – this derelict island resort has become a sad tourist attraction for all the wrong reasons, and it's not an isolated case. ⌘ Read more
'I want to see a deep reckoning': What survivors, advocates and experts want out of national cabinet
This morning, the nation's leaders will meet virtually to discuss the national crisis of male violence against women. But, what do survivors, advocates and experts want to see addressed in the National Cabinet? ⌘ Read more
Biloela Tamil family says government's proposed migration laws would have seen them jailed
The Tamil family who fought a high-profile immigration battle to stay in the Queensland town of Biloela says if the federal government's proposed deportation changes were law during their saga, they would have been sent to jail. ⌘ Read more
From deepfakes to flirty chatbots, how AI is messing with our minds, relationships and sense of reality
While artificial intelligence promises to make life easier, the technology is already affecting our mental health and understanding of reality, warns one neuroscientist. ⌘ Read more
Family and friends of Molly Ticehurst call for 'Molly's Law' to better protect people from domestic violence
About a week after 28-year-old Molly Ticehurst was allegedly killed by her former partner, her family want urgent law reforms that would include monitoring devices for alleged domestic violence offenders. ⌘ Read more
Elective surgeries cancelled, 51 patients in limbo as Hobart hospital bed block reaches 'serious' levels
Important medical procedures including open heart surgeries have been cancelled at the Royal Hobart Hospital because of difficulty moving patients out of the emergency department, multiple medical unions claim. ⌘ Read more
What lies beneath? A rare tour of Melbourne's intricate network of tunnels that could unearth some long-held secrets
Mal Harrison's subterranean offices have given him an enviable insight into a topic often pondered by curious Melburnians: what secrets lie hidden beneath us? ⌘ Read more
Big four banks warn first rate cut won't come until November, as 'incredibly strong' migration makes the RBA's task 'more difficult'
Surprisingly strong inflation, but exceptionally weak retail spending, has major bank economists predicting the Reserve Bank won't cut interest rates until November. ⌘ Read more
Medical fraud, waste, abuse: How some doctors are exploiting the health system
Medical bills examined by experts reveals how Australian chronic pain sufferers are being apparently billed for fictitious services, inflated costs, and treatments for conditions they don't have. ⌘ Read more
Farmers might be choosing backpackers over Pacific Island seasonal workers — and some say new rules are to blame
Demand for Pacific Island seasonal workers is falling after a post-COVID boom in numbers, and some say one reason is changes requiring labourers receive at least 30 hours of work each week. ⌘ Read more
Indonesia evacuates 12,000 people as volcano erupts again
The mass evacuation is the second of its kind this month, with authorities concerned about the potential of a tsunami being caused by the eruption. ⌘ Read more
Donald Trump fined for breaching gag order in 'hush money' trial
Justice Juan Merchan's order came as Donald Trump's trial was due to resume in New York. ⌘ Read more
'I need some help': Co-winner of $1.9 billion US jackpot is immigrant father from Laos who has cancer
One of the winners of a $US1.3 billion ($A1.92bn) lottery jackpot revealed as an immigrant from Laos who has had cancer for eight years and had his latest chemotherapy treatment last week. ⌘ Read more
King Charles all smiles as he visits cancer patients during first public engagement in months
Flashing a broad grin, King Charles III returned to in-person royal duties on Tuesday, after more than seven weeks away from the spotlight. ⌘ Read more
Teenager charged with terrorism offense allegedly sought 'dirty' guns, 'stash house'
A 17-year-old who was charged following last week's counterterrorism raids across Sydney allegedly sought "dirty guns", a children's court has heard. ⌘ Read more
South Sydney Rabbitohs sack coach Jason Demetriou after dismal start to season
The Rabbitohs board convened twice on Tuesday, deferring a decision on Demetriou's future until a second meeting in the evening, when chairman Nick Pappas could be looped in from London. ⌘ Read more
Inner West Council and Transport for NSW workers engaged in corrupt conduct, ICAC finds
The NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has made findings of corrupt conduct against ten former employees and contractors working for the Inner West Council and Transport for NSW. ⌘ Read more
Housing site 'dust bowl' sitting vacant in Adelaide suburb three years after homes announced
A parcel of suburban land earmarked for more than 100 houses three years ago remains mostly vacant, with the SA opposition accusing the government of leaving the site like a "dust bowl" amid a housing crisis. ⌘ Read more
Protesters arrested, crowds gather as bulldozers clear trees at Top End Defence housing development
Protesters have attempted to disrupt bulldozing at the controversial Defence housing project at Lee Point in Darwin, which has long been opposed by community activists and traditional owners. ⌘ Read more
Brittany Higgins fails in bid to delay defamation trial brought by Senator Linda Reynolds
Linda Reynolds is suing Ms Reynolds and her fiancé David Sharaz over social media posts made in July last year. ⌘ Read more
Pauline Hanson tells court she didn't know fellow Senator was Muslim when she tweeted she should 'go back to Pakistan'
The Queensland senator told court today that when she tweeted that Senator Mehreen Faruqi should "piss off back to Pakistan", she didn't realise the Greens senator was Muslim and that 97 per cent of the Pakistani population was Muslim. ⌘ Read more
Government must confront challenge of housing women and children fleeing violence, homelessness advocate says
Violence is the biggest cause of homelessness for women and children, says Homelessness Australia CEO Kate Colvin, who has called on the federal government to "confront this challenge". ⌘ Read more
A gold mining company was facing fines of up to $1.5m for the death of a worker — it was fined $150k**
Family and friends of a man killed in a Tasmanian gold mine in 2020 say the $150,000 fine for the company is a "bloody joke" — calling on Tasmania to join the rest of the country in implementing industrial manslaughter laws. ⌘ Read more
India's Modi government operated 'nest of spies' in Australia before being disrupted by ASIO
Indian spies were kicked out of Australia after being caught trying to steal secrets about sensitive defence projects and airport security, as well as classified information on Australia's trade relationships. ⌘ Read more
'You can't shy away': Rival's plans backfire as Giddey helps Thunder set NBA record
Teams have dared Josh Giddey to shoot three-pointers ever since he entered the NBA. He responded by hitting three in a crucial fourth quarter to help his OKC Thunder side advance to the second round of the playoffs. ⌘ Read more
The bloodied and bruised image that puts a human face on the High Court fallout
Assault victim Ninette Simons has become the human embodiment of a saga that has been engulfing the federal government for six months. ⌘ Read more
Scientists racing to solve the mystery of why pilot whales lose their bearings
On the surface pilot whales appear to be the world's most poorly-named mammal but scientists say there is likely more to their beachings than a radar that has gone awry. ⌘ Read more
Police searching for missing seafearer who jumped ship in WA's Pilbara
Police believe a 40-year-old man jumped from a carrier moored at Cape Lambert, before swimming ashore. ⌘ Read more
All-time A-League Men's top scorer Jamie Maclaren to depart Melbourne City at season's end
Four-time Golden Boot winner and all-time leading A-League Men's topscorer Jamie Maclaren has announced he will leave Melbourne City at the end of the season, closing the door on one of the competition's great careers. ⌘ Read more
Bonza doomed to failure from the start, just like so many Australian airlines before it
Bonza's collapse is merely the latest in a long history of failed Australian airline experiments, but it probably won't deter others from going in on a wing and a prayer. ⌘ Read more
A damning new report shows that women are still not being represented fairly in Australian galleries
Despite pledges made by major galleries to address gender inequity, male artists are still over-represented in solo shows in state and commercial galleries and major museums. ⌘ Read more
PM says $250m investment in Central Australia is 'making a difference'
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the federal government's $250 million support package for Central Australia is seeing results. Critics say it's too early to tell. ⌘ Read more
Father of solider killed in Taipan helicopter crash tells inquiry son had safety concerns
The independent inquiry is examining the circumstances leading up to the crash that claimed the lives of four army personnel in July 2023. ⌘ Read more
'It's opened my eyes so much': Panthers re-sign Paul Alamoti on one-year deal
Penrith have boosted their outside back stocks by re-signing rising centre Paul Alamoti on a one-year deal. ⌘ Read more
Former friend killed Dale Pantic with a piece of wood before dumping his body, court told
While the victim's family beg for more information, the Melbourne Supreme Court has heard for the first time publicly that Sam Gordon Blake fatally struck Mr Pantic before disposing of the body, which has never been found. ⌘ Read more
China's man in the Pacific has been booted out of office — will it reverberate across the region?**
Manasseh Sogavare switched his country's diplomatic relations from Taiwan to China, openly embraced the Chinese Communist Party's governing style and amplified combative stoushes with Western democracies. What does his departure as prime minister mean for Solomon Islands and the region? ⌘ Read more
Hannah Green moves into world's top 10 to become Australia's top-ranked golfer
Five-time LPGA Tour winner Hannah Green has entered the world's top 10 for the first time after overtaking Minjee Lee as Australia's top-ranked golfer. ⌘ Read more
Elderly man accused of murdering his wife 'probably unfit' to stand trial, court hears
The lawyer representing a 92-year-old man accused of killing his 85-year-old wife at their home in Adelaide's west last year says he has "existing cognitive issues" and "deteriorating physical health". ⌘ Read more
New photo from Prince William and Kate's wedding published for anniversary
A new photo of the Prince and Princess of Wales on their wedding day has been published on the couple's social media accounts to mark their 13th wedding anniversary. ⌘ Read more
Bulldogs coach defends culture, trainer, amid civil suit against club by former player
Cameron Ciraldo has launched an impassioned defence of Canterbury's culture and the character of trainer Travis Touma, amid Jackson Topine's civil suit against the club. ⌘ Read more
Cheaper flights in WA's north on the way as state government extends subsidies
Flights between Broome and Kununurra are set to be capped at $199 one way, and the government will extend subsidies for flights between Perth and some regional WA towns. ⌘ Read more
Police arrest trio from fishing boat allegedly importing almost half a ton of cocaine
Three men apprehended at a central Queensland boat ramp are accused of attempting to import 500kg of cocaine with an estimated street value of more than $162 million. ⌘ Read more
Bonza has 'temporarily suspended' all flights. What's happening with the troubled airline?**
The future of the regional carrier is looking shaky. Here's what we know so far. ⌘ Read more
Hay destined for desperate King Island farmers, delayed in Victoria
King Island farmers urgently need feed for their livestock, but 500 tonnes of donated hay sits at Swan Hill in Victoria with a tussle over which port it will be freighted out of. ⌘ Read more
'Failure to properly investigate': Review finds limited police investigations behind low charge rates in ACT sexual assault cases
The Sexual Assault (Police) Review found the ACT had both the highest rate of sexual assault cases not proceeding to prosecution and the highest number of sexual assault victims withdrawing their complaints of any jurisdiction. ⌘ Read more
Police shot 37yo dead after he stabbed partner and threatened officers, inquest hears
A coronial inquest hears Brett Walker, 37, who was shot by police, had a "long term and consistent pattern of offending", including domestic violence and drug offences. ⌘ Read more
'Coward' who crashed into woman and leaving her trapped with life threatening injuries pleads guilty
A 31-year-old Morwell man pleads guilty to crashing into a 59-year-old woman near Moe, running away, then returning for his ID and leaving again without rendering any assistance. She died 16 days later. ⌘ Read more
Australia will build the world's first commercial quantum computer, but how does it work?**
The Queensland and Australian governments have set aside $470 million each to fund "the most complex machine ever built by humanity", in Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
Live: Regional airline Bonza has cancelled flights throughout the country as it considers its future
The cancellation of Bonza flights strands potentially thousands of passengers across the country, as the regional airline considers its future. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Queensland Premier unveils law changes to crackdown on crime ahead of state election
Steven Miles says the new laws include expanding a trial of police stop and search powers to shopping centres, licensed premises, sporting and entertainment venues and high-risk retail outlets. ⌘ Read more
It's been 67 years since Graham rescued Ross from Perth's Swan River, and they are friends to this day
As Ross Wall floated, unconscious, in Perth's Swan River as an 11-year-old in 1957, the quick-thinking actions of Graham Caporn, 10, saved his life, forging a lifelong bond. ⌘ Read more
Top End teenager reels in history by catching Northern Territory’s million dollar fish
Million Dollar Fish is an annual NT fishing competition where locals and tourists vie for barramundi tagged for big prize money. ⌘ Read more
'Garbage' efforts and an alarming dropoff behind Brisbane's worrying slide
Brisbane has gone from one of the AFL's premiership favourites to being in danger of missing the finals in the space of seven weeks. So where exactly have things gone wrong for last year's runner-up? ⌘ Read more
Mother of alleged DV victim demands reform of NSW criminal justice system
The mother of a woman allegedly murdered by a former partner demands criminal justice reform in an emotional Q+A discussion. ⌘ Read more
Escaped zebras recaptured after trotting past diners in US
Four zebras being transported to Montana escape their trailer about 40 kilometres from Seattle, galloping through a neighbourhood including past diners eating brunch. ⌘ Read more
The 'captivating' new spy thriller starring Elisabeth Moss is like Homeland meets Thelma and Louise
What to watch: from a British spy going on a road trip with a member of ISIS to a cringe comedy that will make you spit out your drink. ⌘ Read more
'Missing in action': Dutton challenges ministers to front up after elderly Perth woman allegedly attacked by released detainee
The federal opposition is accusing the government of being "missing in action" after an elderly Perth woman was allegedly attacked in a violent home invasion by an immigration detainee released after the NZYQ High Court ruling. ⌘ Read more
Police charge man with murder of 78-year-old woman at home in Perth's south
A 54-year-old man is charged by police with murdering a 78-year-old woman at a home in Yangebup in Perth's south. ⌘ Read more
Flights cancelled across the country as budget airline Bonza considers financial viability
Early Bonza flights in and out of the company's base on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, along with Melbourne legs to Rockhampton, Gladstone and Tamworth, have been suspended. ⌘ Read more
Lifeline records biggest day as national spotlight focuses on domestic and family violence crisis
The national crisis support service group saw a 20 per cent increase in the number of people reaching out for help on Sunday, as the country marched against domestic and family violence. ⌘ Read more
Teenage girl charged with murder of 10-year-old after stabbing at Boolaroo
A 17-year-old girl will face court charged with murder after the fatal stabbing of a 10-year-old girl in a suburb of Lake Macquarie in New South Wales. ⌘ Read more
Duchess Sophie visits Ukraine in first trip by British royal since start of war
Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, visits Ukraine to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his wife in the first trip to the country by a British royal since the conflict with Russia began, according to Buckingham Palace. ⌘ Read more
Chippy turned playmaker nailing down Sharks halves role
Queensland-born playmaker Daniel Atkinson relishes his second chance in the NRL following a successful maiden start for the Sharks last weekend. ⌘ Read more
Heatwave in South-East Asia closes schools, triggers alerts
The Philippines closes schools and warns of overloading on its power grid, as authorities across South-East Asia issue a series of health alerts for a deadly heatwave. ⌘ Read more
Greenery, whirlybirds, and aircon do little to reduce heat in homes with dark roofs, project finds
A experiment finds dark-roofed homes in Western Sydney are recording temperatures as much as 10 degrees warmer than homes with lighter shades. ⌘ Read more
Why this Insta-famous bakery had to ask customers to stop filming staff
At a popular bakery which has become widely shared on social media, a business owner has asked customers to not include staff faces when taking photos or videos. ⌘ Read more
South Barwon MP Darren Cheeseman exiled from Labor Party after allegations of inappropriate behaviour
Premier Jacinta Allan says she asked Mr Cheeseman to resign on Monday after further allegations of misconduct were brought to her attention. ⌘ Read more