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Kaye Brown lost a year's worth of artwork in a fire en route to exhibition, but the project wasn't in vain
Kaye Brown had completed one of the most ambitious bark painting projects to recently come from the Tiwi Islands, but after it was loaded on a truck to travel across the country, it never made it to the Art Gallery of South Australia. ⌘ Read more
Players salary sacrifice in bid to save desperate Dutch club
Desperate Dutch side Vitesse Arnhem have turned to crowdfunding in a bid to retain the club's licence to play in next season's second tier and raised over one million euros by Friday. ⌘ Read more
'Neil the seal' back on dry land again in Tasmania with authorities pleading for commonsense from onlookers
There is no denying his roly-poly appeal — but the return of the southern elephant seal nicknamed "Neil" to dry land in Tasmania has prompted experts to plead yet again that if the public don't stay clear, there could be dire consequences. ⌘ Read more
Parents suffering from empty nest syndrome 'not alone' experts say
While a significant portion of parents are sad to see their children fly the nest, it does not have to be all bad. ⌘ Read more
'Is that why I'm sleeping all the time?': A routine blood test helped Sally Fuesaina discover an iron deficiency
Falling asleep immediately after work was a warning sign something was wrong, but it wasn't until blood tests were done during pregnancy that Sally Fuesaina's iron deficiency was revealed — something it's estimated one in three female athletes have. ⌘ Read more
Leslie Jamison has been compared with Joan Didion and Helen Garner. Her new book tackles motherhood
Leslie Jamison's new memoir Splinters is released in Australia next week as the bestselling American author visits Australia for the Melbourne Writers Festival. ⌘ Read more
How a booming mining region became Australia's beef capital
Gold, sheep, now beef cattle — Rockhampton has a varied history. But it's an event held every three years that has secured Rockhampton its spot as the beef capital of Australia. ⌘ Read more
A panic room and four locks on each door. The reality of living in fear of a violent ex-partner
Edwina lives with her two children in a quiet Perth street, but what makes her house different is the panic room with a window that can only be broken from the inside. ⌘ Read more
Glitz, glamour, history and controversy, the Kentucky Derby turns 150
America’s longest continuously held sporting event turns 150 years old this weekend. To US trainers, jockeys, and fans alike, the Kentucky Derby is "the most important thing in horse racing". ⌘ Read more
Collingwood coach Craig McRae gives powerful speech against gender-based violence
After Collingwood pulled off another thrilling win, Magpies coach Craig McRae opened his press conference to declare "enough is enough" as the AFL condemns gender-based violence. ⌘ Read more
'I'll find daddy': The words of a 5yo captain's son in the moments after the Taipan helicopter crash
The final moments of the four victims are revealed for the first time at an inquiry investigating what went wrong in the fatal MRH-90 crash during a training exercise. ⌘ Read more
Is the rise in apartment living killing the Australian house party?**
House parties in Australia have looked the same way for years, but the rise of inner-city living may be changing how we hang out for good. ⌘ Read more
Jerry Seinfeld's new comedy would be great — if it wasn't for Jerry Seinfeld
In a film landscape bloated with product origin stories, Unfrosted, the farcical story of the invention of Pop-Tart, had the potential to be great. If only it wasn't for Jerry Seinfeld. ⌘ Read more
Has Tasmania found the blueprint for expansion club sporting glory?**
Tasmania's JackJumpers have shown small market sporting success can be achieved in Australia, but history is littered with cautionary tales for the AFL's newest franchise to avoid. ⌘ Read more
Three men arrested and charged with the murder of Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar
Canadian police say the murder of the Sikh separatist leader is still under investigation and they are probing possible links to the Indian government. ⌘ Read more
'Vomited in the street': Home buyer opens door to disgusting mess after online purchase
A family who bought a home in regional Victoria without seeing it in person say they have been cleaning for a month but can't live in it because of its vile state. ⌘ Read more
The Giro d'Italia has a clear favourite but this Aussie believes it is his time
Two-time Tour de France champion Tadej Pogačar will take on the Giro d'Italia for the first time in 2024 — and is immediately a near unbackable favourite. However, Australian Ben O'Connor believes this could be his time. ⌘ Read more
Climate change is changing their island home, but whose fault is it? A judge will decide
In the fight for the survival of Torres Strait’s islands climate change looms large, but has the Australian government failed to protect them? A judge will make a ruling after a landmark Federal Court case wrapped up this week. ⌘ Read more
Bodies found in Mexico's north-west after Australian brothers disappear
Mexican authorities say three bodies have been found in an area where two Australian brothers and their American travel companion are missing. ⌘ Read more
Australian doctor's strip club in the US embroiled in alleged rape scandal
An Australian doctor owns a strip club in the US which employed an alleged sex predator who has been charged with raping and videotaping women. ⌘ Read more
'Is my outfit gross enough?' Young professionals in China are rebelling by 'dressing down' at work
Young office workers in China are rebelling against traditional workplace demands to dress up by wearing casual clothes as part of a popular social media trend known as "wear a gross outfit to work". ⌘ Read more
This business is ripping out an electric oven and replacing it with gas. It's blaming 'penalty' power prices
Complex tariffs supposed to help make the grid more efficient have backfired badly for Cameron Boscacci's business, sparking a radical move to save him thousands on peak power charges. ⌘ Read more
Beyond its luxury resorts and world-class surf, a war is being waged in Baja California
Baja California is known for its world-class surf and luxury resorts, but statistics show it's become one of the most dangerous places in the country. ⌘ Read more
This is how countries in Asia are trying to convince people to have kids
From cash payments and extended parental leave to subsidised education, some of Asia's largest economies are spending millions to try to get people to have children and reverse declining fertility rates. ⌘ Read more
For the first time, China has publicised an apparent South China Sea agreement with the Philippines
The move to detail the secret and unwritten deal further threatens to escalate tensions in the disputed waterway, where much of the world's trade passes through. ⌘ Read more
There are policy changes the government could enact now to reduce safety risks to women. So why don't they?**
The question now for all politicians is how to ensure the momentum to properly address at least some of the issues fuelling the gendered violence crisis continues. ⌘ Read more
The Pied Piper call of dangerous blokes like Andrew Tate is frightening — we need male role models now more than ever
As this country anguishes about how to stop the horrifying level of targeted male violence against women, men must step in to prevent toxic misogynists like Andrew Tate from infecting young minds. ⌘ Read more
You're currently suing Apple and Google, probably without knowing it. Here's why
Google and Apple are being dragged through the courts around the world and the case has finally hit Australia. Courtrooms have heard how the tech giants are quietly earning billions in commissions from smartphone users. Here’s what could happen if they lose the fight here. ⌘ Read more
Partial tunnel collapse at Snowy 2.0 construction site raises fresh safety concerns
A fresh crisis has hit the beleaguered Snowy 2.0 hydropower project, with part of a tunnel collapsing and boring machine "Florence" once again struggling to progress through difficult geological terrain. ⌘ Read more
Coke, courts, football and finance: The wild world of Bonza's backer
Bonza's US private equity backers, 777 Partners, is fighting financial and legal fires around the world with its portfolio of budget airlines and financially struggling football clubs. ⌘ Read more
The belly of a plane opens over Gaza and food tumbles out. On the ground begins a cruel game of luck
The West has taken to parachuting food aid into Gaza to help feed the people below. But on the ground, these meagre packages have sometimes turned deadly. ⌘ Read more
'You have to be rich to get a loan': Big bank bosses say too much regulation is locking many Australians out of home ownership
The major banks and mortgage brokers are calling for regulations on lending to be wound back to make it easier to give people homes loans, but consumer groups say this is dangerous amid a spike in cases of mortgage hardship. ⌘ Read more
China launches probe to collect 4-billion-year-old samples from far side of the Moon
The launch was broadcast on state media and hailed a success, with the complex mission the latest push by China into space. ⌘ Read more
Germany summons Russian envoy over alleged cyber spying
Germany claims Russian cyber espionage group APT 28, otherwise known as Fancy Bear, exploited a unknown vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook to compromise government email accounts as far back as 2022. ⌘ Read more
Prominent Gaza doctor dies in Israeli prison after four months of detention
Adnan Al-Bursh, head of orthopaedics at Gaza's Al-Shifa hospital, was detained by Israeli forces while temporarily working at Al-Awada hospital in northern Gaza. ⌘ Read more
Warren Tredrea spared Channel 9 legal fees after losing unfair dismissal case
Former AFL player and Nine News Adelaide sports presenter Warren Tredrea is spared from having to pay Nine's legal fees over his unsuccessful unfair dismissal case, with a judge making "no order as to the costs of the proceeding". ⌘ Read more
Tiny town on the edge of the Nullarbor joins Australia's space race with rocket powered by candle wax
The small town of Koonibba has become an integral part of the nation's space industry by launching one of the largest rockets from Australian soil from a private facility today. ⌘ Read more
Live: Carlton and Collingwood pack the MCG for fiery blockbuster between famous rivals
It doesn't get much bigger than Carlton and Collingwood in a heaving MCG on a Friday night. Follow all the action from this massive blockbuster in our live blog. ⌘ Read more
Homes destroyed, six arrested following outbreak of violence in NT remote community
Police have arrested six people amid violent unrest in Daly River, where houses have been set on fire and residents have been terrorised by a criminal gang. ⌘ Read more
Northern NSW flood survivors to take part $3.9m trial using MDMA, nature therapy to treat PTSD
It is hoped MDMA — the active ingredient in the recreational drug ecstasy — will help flood survivors find self-compassion and relief as part of a trial funded by the federal government. ⌘ Read more
'Truly a coming-home' for Kaurna artefacts returned from German museum after 180 years
Almost 200 years after Indigenous artefacts were gifted to Lutheran missionaries, the items have been ceremonially handed back to the Kaurna people. ⌘ Read more
Multi-agency search underway for elderly man with dementia who went missing with dog, tinned fruit and landline phone
The family of 77-year-old John Locker, who has been missing since Monday, say they are "running on adrenaline, knowing that we are running out of time". ⌘ Read more
Every year millions of Australians jet off overseas — so what happens if something goes wrong while a loved one is travelling?**
From health issues to natural disasters, unexpected civil unrest or serious crimes, there can be real risks in travelling the world. ⌘ Read more
Live: Sea Eagles host Raiders at Brookvale before blockbuster Broncos-Roosters showdown
Fresh off a rare judiciary hearing, Manly captain Daly Cherry-Evans is free to lead his Manly side against Canberra, before the Roosters take on the Broncos up at Lang Park. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
No sign of man missing for seven days after abandoning bogged vehicle north of Broome
Dozens of West Australian police and State Emergency Service personnel have spent the past seven days scouring dense bush and marshland for Zane Stevens. ⌘ Read more
Creditors approve Melbourne survival plan as Rebels fight for life
Embattled Super Rugby club Melbourne Rebels have received a huge boost in their attempts to stave off the axe with creditors approving their financial rescue plan over liquidation. ⌘ Read more
New Sydney roads will be a 'bloody disaster' like Rozelle Interchange, expert warns
A former senior transport official delivers some fiery comments at a NSW parliamentary inquiry into the bungled Rozelle Interchange. ⌘ Read more
What's the unemployment rate in your region? This data tells you.
The headline unemployment rate is 3.8 per cent, but that may not reflect the reality of where you live. This data will give you a much better idea. ⌘ Read more
Rescued boy, 13, 'pretty chipper' after going missing in rugged NT bush on school camp
An overnight search and rescue effort with dogs, helicopters and motorbikes in the remote Northern Territory had a happy ending when a missing school student was found. ⌘ Read more
Rare Tasmanian masked owl rescued in joint effort by wildlife rescue, builder and roof painter
This rare owl has had a lucky escape, thanks to an eagle-eyed home owner, who, along with a house painter and wildlife carers pulled off a rescue effort — and not a moment too soon. ⌘ Read more
NT major parties promise millions to deal with Australia's highest imprisonment rate
The Northern Territory has the highest imprisonment rate in Australia by far. Now, its major parties have detailed their plans to try and reduce the pressure. ⌘ Read more
PM deflects blame for decision to drop detainee's ankle bracelet — but Border Force says final say rests with minister
The Border Force commissioner previously told parliament the final decision-making power over immigration detainee monitoring lies with the minister, despite the prime minister blaming the decision to remove Majid Jamshidi Doukoshkan's ankle bracelet on independent advice. ⌘ Read more
'It could happen tomorrow': Bennett keen to get Souths return wrapped up
Wayne Bennett insists he is "not in a rush", but wants to get his future finalised so he doesn't distract his current team. ⌘ Read more
10yo girl tried to disarm man who stabbed her mother to death, court hears
The heroic actions of a young girl have been outlined in a Melbourne court, which heard the 10-year-old desperately tried to stop a man stabbing her mother to death. ⌘ Read more
Australia to plough $492 million into the Asian Development Bank to better fund major projects in Pacific
Australia is set to plough $492 million into the Asian Development Bank (ADB) as it continues to heap pressure on the organisation to overhaul the way it funds major projects in the region. ⌘ Read more
Bonza staff 'screaming and crying' after being told they won't be paid for April
Employees say they have been told to seek emergency payments from Centrelink as the troubled airline can't afford to pay them. ⌘ Read more
Final member of group arrested in Serbia over cocaine importation scheme jailed for 18 years
David Campbell is sentenced to 18 years in prison for conspiring to possess a commercial quantity of cocaine, after arrests were first made at a Belgrade hotel in 2018. ⌘ Read more
Class action filed by public housing residents thrown out of Supreme Court
A judge has dismissed the legal challenge of public housing tower residents forced to move as part of a government housing plan. ⌘ Read more
Video of Emma Lovell being stabbed to death at her home played in court in front of family
The teenage boy who inflicted the fatal wound after breaking into the North Lakes home in 2022, pleaded guilty to her murder earlier this year and is facing a sentencing hearing in Brisbane today. ⌘ Read more
Prominent Perth bikie Troy Mercanti faces court charged with raping and assaulting woman
Prominent Perth bikie gang member Troy Mercanti faces court for allegedly raping and assaulting a woman at his northern suburbs home. ⌘ Read more
Financial insecurity in women's sport drives decision for Perth Glory captain to retire
Perth Glory A-League Women's captain Natasha Rigby cites financial insecurity and instability as having played a large role in her decision to retire from the game aged just 31. ⌘ Read more
How an outback olive oil landed on the tables of Sydney's top restaurants
A group of Broken Hill olive oil enthusiasts planted a grove in the heart of town that went on to supply Bill Granger's restaurants and win international awards. ⌘ Read more
Blue-tongue lizards, guns and drugs among haul seized during raid of NSW property
Police have charged a 25-year-old man with a raft of offences including possessing allegedly stolen firearms, and attempting to sell a number of protected native shingelback lizards. ⌘ Read more
Maroons name experienced squad for Women's State of Origin Game I
Queensland selectors have named a squad filled with experience for the first Women's State of Origin game later this month. ⌘ Read more
NRL player Keith Titmuss died after 'inappropriate' training session, coroner finds
A magistrate who oversaw the inquest into the death of a young Manly Sea Eagles player recommends the NRL consider mandating a two-week period of controlled training acclimatisation after off-season breaks as part of an existing review. ⌘ Read more
Outback golfer lives to tell tale of deadly snake bite as reptile encounters spike
When Bradley Luke was playing golf earlier this year he was hoping for a hole in one, not life-threatening holes in his leg. He's one of several outback residents to have survived a deadly snake bite in recent months as reptile numbers soar. ⌘ Read more
'Winning week-to-week always helps': Aussie Jakara Anthony's magical season recognised
Jakara Anthony has finished one of the most dominant seasons in winter sport history, and is Australia's most dominant athlete competing on the world stage. ⌘ Read more
Flemington Racecourse wall led to higher levels of flooding in 2022, Melbourne Water reveals
The independent report says while the Flemington flood wall contributed to higher flood levels, the increase did not justify its removal. ⌘ Read more
Hundreds of kids in this dense Sydney suburb play sport every week on a small patch of grass
In a concrete jungle of high-rise rise apartments, there's a small patch of much-loved artificial grass, which has become a community hub in Western Sydney. ⌘ Read more
Police charity event the Bloody Slow Cup now a bloody long way away as it's moved from the Pilbara to Perth
The annual Bloody Slow Cup has been held in the northern West Australian mining town of Newman for 19 years and locals can't understand why it has suddenly been moved to Perth, 1,500 kilometres away. ⌘ Read more
Orangutan seen using a medicinal plant to treat wound in a wild-animal first
The male orangutan, called Rakus, was observed by researchers as he chewed leaves and applied a plant paste onto a facial wound. ⌘ Read more
Huw Kingston traversed the entire Australian Alps 25 years ago. Now, after doing it again, what's changed?**
Twenty five years after traversing the Australian Alps, one man's return 700-kilometre journey through the high country is raising awareness over the fragility of the landscape and what makes it so special. ⌘ Read more
Preteen on waitlist for rape support, amid 25 per cent rise in demand for frontline help
Waitlist for sexual violence counselling in Queensland has hit six to 12 months as critics say the lion's share of funding goes towards reforms, instead of frontline services. ⌘ Read more
Attacker remains at large after fatal stabbing of young surfer in beachside car park
More than 24 hours after a 22-year-old man was found with multiple stab wounds in Coffs Harbour, police are still searching for the person responsible. ⌘ Read more
Baby Reindeer has captured the world's attention, here's what to watch after you're done
Baby Reindeer’s combination of tension, tragedy and comedy made it impossible to ignore. Here are the other series that will take you on a rollercoaster ride through the human psyche (with a couple yuks along the way). ⌘ Read more
Former tennis pro rallying for better mental health brings program to the outback
Former tennis pro-turned-Grand Slam commentator Louise Pleming has first-hand experience of how the sport can turn lives around. Now she's taking her program to the outback. ⌘ Read more
Man charged with blackmail over alleged data breach of club patrons
Cybercrime detectives have charged a 46-year-old man with blackmail over alleged threats to share the personal details of more than 1 million people that were reportedly obtained via a data breach of clubs in NSW and the ACT. ⌘ Read more
This Queensland family swapped their Harley-Davidson for a bus to escape the rental trap
The Baileys were fed up with the competitive rental market and rent increases so they decided to swap two wheels for four. ⌘ Read more
PM says it was 'wrong' to remove former detainee's ankle monitor
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says it was the wrong decision to remove the ankle monitoring device from a former immigration detainee who later allegedly was involved in a violent home invasion. ⌘ Read more
Mexican police make more arrests after Australian surfers go missing
Police in Mexico say they have made another two arrests as they investigate the disappearance of Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson. ⌘ Read more
Victorian Liberal leader urges colleagues to 'do more' to boost female MPs
Victorian Opposition Leader John Pesutto concedes the Liberal Party has "got to do more" to boost female representation among its ranks, but says the idea of quotas will not win support in the party. ⌘ Read more
WA government makes potential game-changing domestic violence pledge, so where is all the fanfare?**
The WA government has been busy spruiking the extra $96 million it's throwing at domestic violence support services, but it has quietly made another pledge which those working on the frontline believe could be a game changer. ⌘ Read more
Weekly news quiz: Bonza cancellations, Nicole Kidman's award and a cat far from home
Are you across this week's news headlines? Put yourself to the test. ⌘ Read more
Tame Impala was once too shy to meet Justice. Now they've collaborated on two songs together
The French electronic duo and Australian polymath admired each for over a decade. Here's how they finally worked together. ⌘ Read more
Urban planners seek input into Olympic Games design after continuing 'chopping and changing' of plans
Australia's peak design and planning bodies say they want a say in the 2032 Olympic Games before it's "too late" to make wise decisions. ⌘ Read more
This Australian school owns a 2,000-year-old human head. Here's what she once looked like
A NSW school has mummified human remains in its library. After years of mystery, a mix of science and art has shed more light on who this person was. ⌘ Read more
Emergency crews describe 'another day in the office' for difficult rescue of ill sailor
After receiving a call for assistance from an seriously ill sailor, emergency crews set off from a remote town in WA with only a rough idea of the man's location. That was only the start of their challenge. ⌘ Read more
New report indicates Australia will miss target of 1.2 million new homes by 2029
The National Housing Supply and Affordability Council warns of worsening conditions across the housing system for years to come, unless the government fulfils all of its housing promises. ⌘ Read more
'No regrets': Jacinta Nampijinpa Price reflects on being the face of the Voice No campaign
Jacinta Nampijinpa Price was a key player in the Voice No campaign. Six months on from the referendum, the senator says she has no regrets, but her views have come at a cost. ⌘ Read more
South Sydney faces a long, cold road back from a frozen hell
The Rabbitohs' start to life without Jason Demetriou and their possible road back to Wayne Bennett is underway, but the loss to Penrith in a soulless stadium might be a preview of further troubles. ⌘ Read more
How the new and improved Kotoni Staggs is pushing for a State of Origin recall
Amid the red-hot battle for a place in the centres for New South Wales, Brisbane star Kotoni Staggs is edging ever close to a Blues recall. ⌘ Read more
Dark skies promise Eta Aquariid meteor shower will dazzle early birds this weekend
The Eta Aquariids are one of two meteor showers caused by leftover debris from Halley's comet, and this year could be a cracker — experts predict up to 21 meteors an hour. ⌘ Read more
These young people are 'fluent Aussies' who grew up in the country. Now they fear being deported
Children of asylum seekers who grew up in Australia are speaking out, fearing they will be forced back to countries they've never known under the government's proposed deportation bill. Immigration lawyers say they were failed by a "cruel" system and it is only about to get worse. ⌘ Read more
Did you know you may be eligible for free mammograms after 40?**
The US is recommending women get regular breast cancer screening from the age of 40. Australia already does this but it's the country's best-kept secret. ⌘ Read more
O'Neil and Giles dodge the spotlight shining on blunders over ex-detainees
There are serious questions about ministerial responsibility and administrative competence (or incompetence) that need to be answered, writes Michelle Grattan. ⌘ Read more
'Heartbreaking': Mum's anguish as daughter waits 16-months for public pool swim
A plan for a joyous day at the Burnie public pool for teenager Shanika after a couple of years of poor health quickly turned into a "heartbreaking" ordeal — something her mum says should never have happened. ⌘ Read more
Intense rains on the horizon for NSW, with potential floods for Sydney and Illawarra this weekend
The sustained rain event across the state is expected to not only continue but to become more intense, with floods and a 14-day rain streak flouted as possibilities. ⌘ Read more
The government is holding an crisis meeting on DV. Experts say solutions can be found in 10 years of reports
Only 40 per cent of more than 100 recommendations made by a team investigating NSW domestic violence deaths, which publish a report every two years, have been implemented so far. ⌘ Read more
Little leg room, crowded aircraft and crammed lockers: Why budget airlines need to do more to survive
A number of strategic issues are blamed for Bonza entering voluntary administration, but some analysts argue it never stood a chance in the first place. Is there still a future where new budget airlines in Australia could thrive? ⌘ Read more
'People look at you like a baby killer': The price of taboos
Around the world, heated debates about abortion are taking place. But in the Pacific, the topic is so taboo, only handful of people are willing to talk about it. You’re about to hear from some of them. ⌘ Read more