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US police use stun grenades, protesters set off fireworks amid crackdown on pro-Palestinian encampment at UCLA
The move to dismantle the protest camp comes a day after supporters of Israel clashed with pro-Palestinian protesters. ⌘ Read more
What do we know about Baja California, the Mexican state where two Australians have gone missing?**
The region borders the United States, making its popular surf spots driveable locations for visitors from California. But in recent years homicide rates have soared due to ongoing conflict between Mexico's drug cartels. ⌘ Read more
Alexis Wright makes history as the first author to win the $60,000 Stella Prize twice
The Waanyi author's 700-page odyssey Praiseworthy has taken out the prestigious literary award for women and non-binary writers. ⌘ Read more
NSW police officer charged with multiple alleged domestic violence offences
A 28-year-old police officer has been charged with multiple alleged domestic violence-related offences following an investigation that began last year, NSW Police has confirmed. ⌘ Read more
Live: Embattled Rabbitohs facing toughest test in the NRL as three-time defending premiers come to town
Last in the league and having just sacked coach Jason Demetriou, South Sydney takes on premiers Penrith at Sydney's Olympic stadium. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
An international developer versus rock stars and politicians. This is the fight for an Adelaide icon
For 171 years Adelaide's Crown and Anchor has stood as a site of history and music. Now the battle is on to save the venue from big developers. ⌘ Read more
Live: Showdown fever hits Adelaide as Crows and Power prepare for latest edition of famous rivalry
Adelaide and Port Adelaide meet for the 55th edition of the Showdown as one of the AFL's most heated rivalries takes centre stage in Thursday night footy. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Businessman allegedly indecently assaulted 12 women during job interviews
Adelaide businessman Solomon Farah is accused of indecently assaulting a dozen women during job interviews, with a prosecutor telling an Adelaide court there may be more than 70 victims in total. ⌘ Read more
Alleged key player in Melbourne tobacco wars led life of luxury, say police
An alleged key figure in Melbourne's tobacco wars enjoyed the high life before his arrest, police say, frequenting expensive restaurants and buying designer clothing. ⌘ Read more
Former NSW Police officer tells politicians to lock up DV threats
Criminologist and former NSW Police detective Vincent Hurley, who went viral lecturing politicians on Q+A, says there are immediate solutions to keep women and children safe. ⌘ Read more
Perth high school teacher jailed for secretly recording three female students with iPad in class
The 42-year-old used a school-issued iPad to take pictures of the girls' while they attended his classes, with the alarm being raised by other students who noticed it. ⌘ Read more
AI scammers impersonate Sunshine Coast mayor on Skype as experts warn this cybercrime is 'just beginning'
Authorities are investigating a sophisticated new scam that uses artificial intelligence to create fake live video calls. ⌘ Read more
Son-in-law cries in court as he's found guilty of hunting-knife murder of adored family matriarch
A Queensland man has been found guilty of murdering his elderly mother-in-law by stabbing her with a hunting knife, leaving 15 wounds. ⌘ Read more
Lower speeds, wider footpaths the cure for 'racetrack vibe' on suburban roads, say pedestrians and cyclists
Drivers could be forced to slow to 30kph on some suburban streets, after a parliamentary inquiry found cyclists and pedestrians often feel extremely vulnerable. ⌘ Read more
Phil Gould slapped with $20k fine by NRL over 'stupid' rant
Canterbury football boss Phil Gould cops a fine for making "public comments detrimental to the game" on a Channel Nine program. ⌘ Read more
WA health minister takes aim at Pilbara shire's 'misleading' and 'dishonest' campaign for a better hospital
Health Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson says claims of decaying infrastructure and reduced services at Tom Price's 57-year-old hospital are not true. ⌘ Read more
Storm front brings much-needed rain across southern Western Australia
A potato farmer says he has turned his six pumps off as rain gives his crops a much-needed drink that has spread across much of his region. ⌘ Read more
Report reveals 'harrowing' conditions facing NSW children in emergency care
The sexual assault of a 12-year-old child, cockroach infestations and a lack of access to showers and healthy food have been identified in a report into the emergency accommodation for vulnerable children in New South Wales. ⌘ Read more
Man who punched girlfriend 40 times to the head sentenced to four years' jail
Aaron Leyton Wumi will remain behind bars after being sentenced to four years' jail over a brutal attack on his girlfriend in the Perth CBD. ⌘ Read more
Pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian supporters face off as Australian students join US university movement
A university-based pro-Palestinian protest movement that has made headlines in the United States is being mirrored in Australia. ⌘ Read more
Perth residents query decades of water extraction by Coca-Cola tankers amid record dry spell
Residents and orchardists in the Perth Hills have raised concerns about thousands of litres of water extracted from a bore on a private property by Coca-Cola Europacific Partners for its bottled water products. ⌘ Read more
AFP charges ex-immigration detainee released after High Court ruling over alleged curfew breach
A Burundi-born man and former immigration detainee is due to front court in Perth after being charged with breaching visa-mandated curfew conditions. ⌘ Read more
Victim of 'soul-destroying' sexual abuse tells former bakery couple 'you're both monsters'
A victim of a former husband and wife who had sex with underage employees who worked at their family-owned bakery in regional South Australia in the 1980s has spoken of her "soul-destroying" suffering, saying her abusers "destroyed my adolescence". ⌘ Read more
Stephanie's son hasn't been taught to read properly. She's hopeful an overhaul of the ACT education system will help other families
An expert panel on literacy and numeracy has made eight recommendations to the ACT government to improve the education system. ⌘ Read more
Bulldogs coach Beveridge floored by Bomber's 'bizarre' podcast jab
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has responded after Essendon ruckman Sam Draper claimed Dogs players would request trades if he remains in charge. ⌘ Read more
Wally the emotional support alligator is missing, suspected stolen and set free in the wild
Wally's owner Joie Henney says his pet went missing while on vacation and he fears the reptile had been stolen by pranksters, then set free in the wild. ⌘ Read more
No refunds in sight for hundreds of families caught up in Bonza collapse
Single mother Jennifer Hinton spent months saving for a trip from Mackay to Melbourne with her daughter, but now it's looking unlikely that they will get a refund any time soon. ⌘ Read more
'It was a hit job': Nickelodeon show creator Dan Schneider sues Quiet on Set producers for defamation
Former Nickelodeon producer Dan Schneider says he's suing the producers behind the docuseries Quiet on Set, which accused him of inappropriate behaviour on his TV shows. ⌘ Read more
'Incredibly uncomfortable': AFL great Bartel against potential Thomas return
As clubs consider potentially adding Tarryn Thomas to their playing lists, Geelong great Jimmy Bartel says he doesn't feel great about the prospect of the 24-year-old being given another chance by the AFL. ⌘ Read more
Who is Adrian Newey and why is his departure from Red Bull big news in Formula 1?**
The biggest news in Formula 1 this week has nothing to do with a driver, an owner, or a team principal — the F1 world is talking about its greatest car designer. ⌘ Read more
'Not a nice tweet' but Hanson was speaking rhetorically in telling senator to go 'back to Pakistan', court hears
Pauline Hanson's counsel tells the Federal Court that the One Nation leader was speaking rhetorically in her tweet to Greens deputy leader Mehreen Faruqi. Senator Faruqi is suing Senator Hanson under racial discrimination laws. ⌘ Read more
'Thank you for showing us how to find our sound': Musicians pay tribute to 'titan of twang' Duane Eddy
The 'titan of twang' was a key influence in shaping the sound of rock'n'roll in the 1950s and 60s. ⌘ Read more
Rolfe ordered to hand over notes used in evidence referencing NT police racism, sexism
Lawyers for former constable Zachary Rolfe lose their bid to keep confidential 10 pages of handwritten notes he used during evidence at the Kumanjayi Walker inquest. ⌘ Read more
Welfare concerns for Australian brothers missing during surfing trip in Mexico
Two Perth brothers are missing on a surf trip in Mexico, with WA's premier describing their disappearance as "distressing". ⌘ Read more
'Every Australian actor's dream': Chris Hemsworth relishes the chance to star in Mad Max film
The beloved blockbuster series Mad Max is back with a fifth instalment — Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. News Breakfast sat down with Chris Hemsworth, Anya Taylor-Joy and George Miller to hear how it came together. ⌘ Read more
US builds pier to provide aid to Gaza — here's how it will work
The US says it is "over 50 per cent" with getting the pier set up. ⌘ Read more
Anne Hathaway's steamy new film asks if a single mum can find love with a boy-band heart-throb
Anne Hathaway's steamy new film explores the age-gap relationship between a single mum and a much younger boy-band heart throb. ⌘ Read more
Man in critical condition after alleged stabbing at Coffs Harbour beach
A man in his 20s is in hospital following an alleged stabbing near the popular Park Beach on the NSW Mid North Coast this morning. ⌘ Read more
River life a natural progression for retiree in call for end to houseboat living ban
A retiree says NSW's blanket ban on houseboat living should be reviewed as he enjoys a "cheap, comfortable" way of life. ⌘ Read more
Jeremiah Manele elected as new Solomon Islands prime minister
Jeremiah Manele has been elected as the new prime minister of Solomon Islands. ⌘ Read more
Brayshaw pens open letter to AFL accusing its tribunal of lacking consistency
AFL footballer Hamish Brayshaw pens an open letter to the AFL, lamenting the inconsistency in the League's tribunal and match review panel for "single-handedly destroying the game". ⌘ Read more
Tammy's daughter Eden Kennett was murdered by her partner. She wants people to understand the 'ugly' truth
Five years after her daughter was murdered at the hands of her partner, Tammy Simpson is using her grief to call for lasting change. ⌘ Read more
Former mayor cleared of misconduct relating to overseas trip funded by Adani
Margaret Strelow was the long-standing mayor of Rockhampton when she shocked Queensland in 2020 and resigned rather than apologise for not updating her register of interests to reflect an overseas trip funded by the Indian company. ⌘ Read more
Queenslanders are set to receive $1,000 off their power bills in 'biggest contribution' from state
The credit is almost twice as large as the rebate in last year's budget and will be applied directly to bills. ⌘ Read more
'It's not a great look': Eagles criticised over Reid's Victorian break
West Coast allows young gun Harley Reid to fly to Victoria to see his family while being rested, and AFL great Paul Roos believes it could lead the club down a slippery slope. ⌘ Read more
Politicians reportedly among 1 million NSW club patrons affected by potential data breach
Premier Chris Minns and Police Minister Yasmin Catley named in possible data breach in licensed venues across NSW. ⌘ Read more
'Shocking' move to axe men's behavioural-change program in city rocked by three alleged murders of women
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan is being urged to intervene after the state's Magistrates Court decided to axe a crucial men's behaviour program in the region, leaving family service providers "in disbelief". ⌘ Read more
We fact checked Anthony Albanese on his record jobs claim. Here's what we found
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the number of jobs created since Labor was elected is a record for a first-term government. Is that correct? RMIT ABC Fact Check takes a look. ⌘ Read more
Outback town records seven times the national average for dog bites needing hospital care
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare says the number of dog bites requiring hospital admission was 20 per 100,000 nationally, while in Broome it's 142, signalling a significant and preventable public health issue. ⌘ Read more
Louise Milligan draws on the news stories she's covered as a journo in her debut crime novel
The veteran ABC investigative journalist says writing Pheasants Nest was a kind of therapy for the secondary trauma she has experienced on the job. ⌘ Read more
The pros and cons of making your own plant-based milks
Almond. Oat. Soy. There are more choices when it comes to alternative milks, but are there any benefits to making your own? ⌘ Read more
Live: ASX to slip, Federal Reserve indicates US interest rate hike is unlikely
The Australian share market is likely to fall in morning trade after the US Federal Reserve kept interest rates on hold, while its chairman Jerome Powell indicates a rate hike is unlikely. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
'Letting me down': Day hoping improved iron play will help first title defence in five years
Jason Day heads into this week's US PGA tournament as defending champion, something he has not been in five years. ⌘ Read more
With an 'entrenched epidemic' in the national spotlight, what are the next steps for change?**
Women are still dying and being turned away from shelters as attention to family and domestic violence sparks promises to "do better". ⌘ Read more
What is the federal government's $925m Leaving Violence Program?**
Almost $1 billion is being spent on permanently establishing a program helping victim-survivors of violence leave. This is what we know about how it will work. ⌘ Read more
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction to be retried in court
The 72-year-old is facing a retrial, likely in September, after a court finding that "prior bad acts" testimony violated his right to a fair trial. ⌘ Read more
Mariners secure premier's plate, coach eyeing-off bigger trophies
Mark Jackson wants Central Coast Mariners' A-League Men premier's plate victory to be the start of a trophy-laden month for the club after wrapping up top spot. ⌘ Read more
Pro-Palestinian protesters attacked, hundreds arrested in increasingly violent encampment
Footage of the clashes at the University of California in Los Angeles, shows people wielding sticks and letting off fireworks. ⌘ Read more
Men's change initiative 'inundated' in wake of Ballarat women's deaths
A Victorian women's health group employs a male equality adviser for "men who only listen to other men" about controlling and violent behaviour. Expecting just 10 participants to its first session, 80 showed up. ⌘ Read more
A behind-the-scenes look at the making of Ziggy Ramo's Human?**
Ziggy Ramo has taken a three-dimensional approach to his new project delivering a book, an album and incorporating visual art by his sister Brydi Fatnowna. He describes it as a sprawling "pick your own adventure". ⌘ Read more
'Their blood pressure's through the roof': Why pregnant women are struggling to access essential medications
Doctors say patients are having trouble getting blood pressure medications and other medicines for issues like autoimmune diseases. ⌘ Read more
How Europe's biggest tourist hotspots are fighting back against crowds
They say money can't buy you happiness, but at Europe's busiest tourist hot spots, it can buy you peace and quiet, and experts say a trend of reducing visitor numbers and offering pricey private tours is here to stay. ⌘ Read more
Renters enduring 'landlord specials' amid property owners undertaking inadequate DIY work
An increasing number of do-it-yourself renovations in the rental market has raised concerns around what a lack of policing could mean for renters if it the work is not done correctly. ⌘ Read more
The latest Bruce Lehrmann defamation case hearing provided some answers, but key questions remain
Justice Michael Lee reserved his decision on costs in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case against Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson, but has ruled on some issues. ⌘ Read more
Leisa's skin condition was diagnosed after 24 years due to a chance meeting
It took more than two decades for Leisa Prescott to receive a diagnosis after suffering with inflamed abscesses and nodules on her skin. ⌘ Read more
Violence against women isn't a 'serious' crime under NSW bail laws. Experts say it puts lives at risk
Domestic violence advocates and legal experts are calling for changes to bail laws to protect women following the death of Molly Ticehurst in regional NSW last week. ⌘ Read more
The lead-up to last year's budget was all about the budget. This year the government is struggling to flag its plans
In the lead-up to this year's budget announcement, the Albanese government is struggling to maintain the public's focus and clear air to announce their plans. ⌘ Read more
Age verification pilot applauded, billion-dollar program panned. What survivors, experts, and advocates think
The federal government has committed to permanent funding to help women escape violence and online measures including an age verification trial to block children accessing pornography. But not everyone is convinced those measures will work. ⌘ Read more
Smaller businesses at significant risk of going to the wall while larger businesses benefit
Australians are being told to brace for a tidal wave of small businesses going bust, and the job losses that may come with that. ⌘ Read more
Musicians have voted: Is this the best Australian song of the year?**
From Dean Lewis to Taylor Swift – here are the big winners at this year's APRA Awards. ⌘ Read more
Family violence advocates call for further action after $925m federal government pledge
More than 200 Victorians at "serious risk" of family violence were sleeping in motels on Wednesday night, according to the head of a 24/7 family violence response centre. ⌘ Read more
'Mum should be here with me': Vigil hears daughter's pain and anger, with Australians turning out to demand change
Romany's mum Rachel was murdered on Christmas Day three years ago — she has told attendees at one of the many vigils held around Australia for victims of male violence the thought of others going through the same thing is almost too much to bear. ⌘ Read more
World champions lose 'a true F1 legend' as Newey announces departure from Red Bull
Revered Formula 1 car designer Adrian Newey will leave Red Bull Racing, ending a two-decade stint that has netted the energy drink company more than a dozen world championships. ⌘ Read more
Southern China road collapse kills at least 19, injures 30
Witnesses told local media they heard a loud noise and saw a hole open up several meters wide behind them. ⌘ Read more
'Not a victimless crime': Man sentenced to jail for distributing 'alarmingly depraved' child abuse material
Christopher Patrick Farrell, a Tasmanian man who was caught with "depraved and vile" child abuse material that he often sourced while under the influence of illicit drugs, has been sentenced to seven years in prison. ⌘ Read more
Paramedic tells ramping death inquest of patient's 'frantic situation'
Bernard Skeffington died days after being ramped outside the Royal Adelaide Hospital for almost two hours, and a paramedic has told an inquest of how the 89-year-old's condition "drastically deteriorated". ⌘ Read more
Turtles at risk of 'local extinction' as drying Perth wetlands linked to 100 deaths
Turtles endemic to WA that have long been under threat now face their biggest challenge yet, as drying wetlands force them to travel into the path of predators and traffic. ⌘ Read more
Man taken to hospital after falling from wheelchair onto train tracks
Trains are delayed in Brisbane after a man fell out of his wheelchair and onto tracks at Toombul station this afternoon. ⌘ Read more
Huge fish believed to be giant sunfish washes up on SA beach
A huge creature of the deep estimated to be more than two metres long that washed up on a South Australian beach is "almost certainly" a bump-head sunfish, the state's museum says. ⌘ Read more
Dutton says foreign interference poses 'significant threat' to Australia amid recent Indian spies revelations
Peter Dutton says foreign interference poses a "significant threat" to Australia in the wake of revelations that Indian intelligence operatives were kicked out of the country in 2020. ⌘ Read more
Coroner praises police involved in fatal encounter with man who stabbed partner in neck
Brett Walker, 37, died in July 2022 after he attacked his partner and then approached police while armed with the knife. A NSW deputy coroner says the actions of the officers involved were "beyond" textbook. ⌘ Read more
Nearly 40 per cent of Australian children accessed porn before they were aged 13. Here's how the government plans to tackle the problem
The government is pursuing age verification for online porn. It's going to be complicated. Everyone agrees kids shouldn't be able to access porn online. Stopping them is much harder than you might think. ⌘ Read more
NSW premier's father dies days after suffering heart attack
Chris Minns pays tribute to his father, the man he has previously said introduced him to the "Labor tribe" following confirmation of his death. ⌘ Read more
Woman rushed to hospital after serious crash in Brisbane tunnel
A woman is in a critical condition in hospital with chest injuries, as authorities close the road to traffic. ⌘ Read more
Video of Pauline Hanson telling white former senator to 'go back to New Zealand' used in racial discrimination defence
Pauline Hanson's legal team tenders a video of her telling Derryn Hinch to leave Australia in her defence against allegations of racial discrimination against senator Mehreen Faruqi. ⌘ Read more
What can the Mundi Mundi Bash tell us about the future of music festivals in modern Australia?**
With pop-focused music festivals like Splendour in the Grass and Groove in the Moo calling it quits, family-friendly, smaller festivals in unique locations are thriving. ⌘ Read more
'Someone is going to die': Widow tells inquiry airman raised safety concerns before fatal Taipan chopper crash
Captain Danniel Lyon's wife tells an inquiry into last year's fatal Taipan crash she believes it was cruel to give families hope amid the search effort. ⌘ Read more
Pay Day with Campbell Harrison: At the top of his sport, there's still 'not a lot of wiggle room'
It's Pay Day! Top-ranked sports climber Campbell Harrison takes a break from training for the Paris Olympic Games to share how working from a young age to pursue his dream career has taught him the value of paying it forward. ⌘ Read more
Bruce Lehrmann set to appeal Federal Court defamation judgment
Bruce Lehrmann has indicated he will appeal a Federal Court finding that on the balance of probabilities he raped Brittany Higgins. ⌘ Read more
Liberal Party preselects WA councillor who linked queer community to paedophiles
The Liberal Party's Albany branch has endorsed Dr Thomas Brough as its candidate for next year's state election, despite a recent history of controversial public commentary. ⌘ Read more
AFL clubs back stance on gendered violence as Eagles boss Pyke highlights 'horrendous' numbers
Essendon and Collingwood say clubs have a responsibility to show leadership in condemning violence against women, as Eagles CEO Don Pyke calls on the league to make a united and public stand. ⌘ Read more
Orica fined $1.2m after Newcastle workers exposed to potentially deadly cobalt dust
The chemical giant was found to have let the risk of exposure go unaddressed for years, but received a reduced fine due to its early guilty plea. ⌘ Read more
Under-utilised Lake Argyle hydro power offered new life
Old Argyle Diamond Mine power routes could be revived under a Kimberley mining company's hydro plan. ⌘ Read more
Former Liberal MP Nicolle Flint to recontest Adelaide seat of Boothby at next federal election
Former federal Liberal MP Nicolle Flint, who quit politics over claims of sexism and harassment, has announced she will recontest the southern Adelaide seat of Boothby at the next federal election. ⌘ Read more
Riot police enter Columbia University to end pro-Palestinian encampment as movement takes hold in Australia
Student protests over the Israel-Gaza war expand to an increasing number of college campuses in the United States, with Australian students joining the camp-outs demanding that their educational institutions cut ties with Israel. ⌘ Read more
Live: Network Ten goes for top costs as Bruce Lehrmann's 'deliberately wicked' defamation case returns to court
Lawyers for Network Ten will argue this afternoon that they should be awarded indemnity costs after Bruce Lehrmann lost his defamation battle in the Federal Court earlier this month. ⌘ Read more
Driver who caused high-speed fatal freeway crash while on drugs pleads guilty to manslaughter
Evie Lyn Butterworth is pleading guilty to unlawfully killing Abbey Sheriff while speeding and under the influence of a cocktail of drugs. ⌘ Read more
Protester interrupts Archbishop during NSW inquiry into transgender legislation
A protester interrupts the Archbishop of Sydney less than a minute after he had begun comments over his concerns over legislation designed to provide greater protections to transgender people in New South Wales. ⌘ Read more
In the age of streaming and social media, do we still need free-to-air TV?**
Ratings data shows young people are turning away from traditional TV in droves in favour of streaming platforms and social media. But an expert says free-to-air television still has a role, and Australia does have a choice about its media future. ⌘ Read more
Game meat company to hunt deer in SA forests as aerial culling criticised
The company's owner says on-ground hunting is less cruel than the state government's preferred culling method, which involves carcasses being left to rot. ⌘ Read more