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Macklemore's Hind's Hall dubbed 'the most Rage Against the Machine song since Rage Against the Machine'
The Thrift Shop rapper's new release, inspired by student protests calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, is earning praise online. But not everyone's impressed... ⌘ Read more
Businessman accused of indecent assaults in job interviews granted bail
An Adelaide business owner accused of indecently assaulting women during job interviews across a period of 13 months has been released on electronically monitored home detention bail. ⌘ Read more
Teenagers face court after allegedly pulling gun on 10-year-old girl and her mother in WA
The 14-year-old boys have been remanded in custody after allegedly threatening a mother and daughter with a gun early Tuesday morning in Broome. ⌘ Read more
Michael Ko has built his platform by sharing financial tips and tricks. His best advice? Avoid bad debt
It's Pay Day! Finance content creator Michael Ko shares the money advice he would give his 18-year-old self, and explains why he splurges on a new smartphone upgrade every year — even though he knows he doesn't need to. ⌘ Read more
Pearson earns NSW State of Origin recall as teen sensation misses out
More than 300 days since she was made to watch from the sidelines as NSW handed over the State of Origin shield to Queensland, Rachael Pearson will line up as the Sky Blues' halfback at Lang Park on May 16. ⌘ Read more
Defence to spend up to $18 billion on 'hardening' northern Australia's bases
The federal funding boost will upgrade bases in the Northern Territory, Western Australia and North Queensland during the coming decade, as part of Defence's pivot towards the Indo-Pacific. ⌘ Read more
What Stormy Daniels testified happened between her and Donald Trump
Stormy Daniels gave a graphic account of a sexual encounter with Trump during her testimony at the New York hush money trial. ⌘ Read more
Magistrate fines Powercor $2.1 million for failing to clear foliage near powerlines, causing bushfire
Powercor's failure to clear vegetation under powerlines resulted in a bushfire at Glenmore, north-west of Melbourne, which took two days to contain and burnt 185 hectares of land. ⌘ Read more
Almost a week after fatal stabbing in Coffs Harbour, police are continuing to search for the attacker and weapon
Police and SES volunteers are out in force around Coffs Harbour as the search for clues continues following the fatal stabbing of 21-year-old surfer Kye Schaefer. ⌘ Read more
Woman allegedly stabbed by a man at Sydney gym car park
A woman in her 30s has been stabbed in the car park of a gym in the suburb of Alexandria, with police now investigating. ⌘ Read more
Tasmanian minister reveals his mental health challenges to help 'break down the stigma'
Tasmanian government minister Nic Street announces he has "increasingly struggled" in recent weeks and is taking a break for his mental health. ⌘ Read more
What's in the same-sex parenting book banned by Western Sydney councillors
A book, which is recommended for children aged five to seven, at the centre of a controversial ban on same-sex parenting literature by a council in Sydney tells children people "may be unkind" to families who are different and that "it's not OK." ⌘ Read more
'Abuse of process': Judge criticises ex-LNP president after $5.5m government grant
A former LNP president who misused $500,000 in Morrison government grant money is ordered to pay costs after ousting a business partner who expressed concerns, a federal judge rules. ⌘ Read more
US pauses weapons shipment to Israel following IDF occupation of Rafah crossing
US President Joe Biden has been trying to head off a full-scale assault by the Israelis in Rafah, where hundreds of thousands of Palestinians have sought refuge from combat elsewhere in Gaza. ⌘ Read more
AstraZeneca withdraws COVID-19 vaccine, cites a decline in demand
AstraZeneca has initiated the worldwide withdrawal of its COVID-19 vaccine, Vaxzevria, which is no longer being manufactured or supplied, the company said. ⌘ Read more
Homicide detectives investigating fatal stabbing attack in Perth's southern suburbs
Police launch an investigation after a man dies from a suspected stabbing attack in Safety Bay in Perth's south overnight. ⌘ Read more
'Aggressive and personal': Bulldogs boss baffled by attacks on Beveridge
Luke Beveridge has come under increasing pressure from outside the club with each loss, and the Bulldogs football boss has come to his defence. ⌘ Read more
Flood victims tell inquiry the insurance industry 'exacerbated their trauma'
One business owner told the inquiry she was asked why her $20,000 photocopier had been on the floor when a 2m torrent of water inundated her shop. Others say they were pressured to accept low payouts after long delays. ⌘ Read more
UniSuper members worried about retirement funds as week-long outage continues
Some of UniSuper's 630,000 members are losing sleep over whether they have lost their money put away for retirement as the superannuation company's outage enters its 7th day. ⌘ Read more
Teen shot dead by WA police after stabbing attack also involved in high school assault
A 16-year-old boy who was shot dead by police after stabbing a man in Perth on the weekend had physically assaulted another student at his high school a week earlier, it is revealed. ⌘ Read more
Public trust in Coles, Woolworths dives as cost of living pressures rise
New survey data shows tanking public trust in the Coles and Woolworths brands in the wake of regulatory and government inquiries and the rise in the cost of living. ⌘ Read more
Kalgoorlie man declared dead, 42 years after he went missing
A coronial inquest into the disappearance of a 26-year-old Kalgoorlie man in 1982 has declared him dead after it was told a missing person's report was not filed until 2021. ⌘ Read more
ISIS wife who returned to Australia pleads guilty to entering a terrorist-controlled region in Syria
So-called ISIS bride Mariam Raad faces a potentially lengthy jail term after returning to Australia from Syria. ⌘ Read more
More Australians are turning to op shops, but it's not just the cost of living driving the trend
Op shops are reporting a significant spike in customers, but beyond the rising cost of living, what else is fuelling the interest in second-hand goods? ⌘ Read more
Labor's $90m budget pledge to get workers into housing construction
Thousands of fee-free courses will be offered to boost workers in the construction sector, as the government pledges housing will be a "major focus" of next week's budget to deal with the nation's housing crisis. ⌘ Read more
Australia has been knocked out of Eurovision but there's still reason to celebrate
Australia's Electric Fields won't be progressing to the next stage of the song content but the duo already made history by stepping on the hallowed stage. ⌘ Read more
Man who impersonated Chinese police officer arrested over virtual kidnapping scam, extradited to Canberra
A man has been extradited from Queensland and charged with impersonating a police officer and unlawful imprisonment after allegedly committing a virtual kidnap scam on an international student residing in the ACT in 2023. ⌘ Read more
Man wrongly identified as Bondi Junction attack calls for police to prosecute social media users
The lawyer for Ben Cohen, who was wrongly identified as being the Bondi Junction attacker, says a brief of evidence has been handed to police, identifying "malicious and irresponsible use of social media". ⌘ Read more
Months after the smoke cleared it's still a long road to recovery for Perth fruit growers
Five months on from a devastating bushfire, fruit growers north of Perth are walking a long road to recovery. Heat-damaged trees will not bear fruit this season, but farmers are also counting their blessings. ⌘ Read more
A drain dug for stock on this family's farm 80 years ago has just run dry for the first time
As an "over-allocated" groundwater plan review begins, an empty drain has a farming family in South Australia worried about the future of the Limestone Coast's water resources. ⌘ Read more
After decades performing everything from party tricks to daredevil stunts, Super Hubert still has magic to share
His shows have evolved from pulling doves out of a hat to iconic antics like eating fire and climbing onto the roof of a moving car. And at 78, the self-proclaimed "skinniest magician in Australia" is still entertaining crowds. ⌘ Read more
Brett Button, who crashed a wedding bus at Greta killing 10 people, pleads guilty to multiple charges
A bus driver charged over a fatal crash in the New South Wales Hunter Valley has pleaded guilty to multiple offences, while charges of manslaughter have been withdrawn. ⌘ Read more
Agonising 12-year journey to diagnosis drives push to redefine endometriosis
Jessica Spain says she was prescribed magnesium and the pill, diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome, and told her symptoms were psychological before eventually being told she had endometriosis. ⌘ Read more
How to run a travel agency for the spooks inside the secretive Pine Gap spy base
She once organised holidays from inside the secretive Pine Gap spy base near Alice Springs, but 30 years later Helen Kilgariff knows one thing — she probably wouldn't be allowed to do it again. ⌘ Read more
Rebecca never imagined the impact moving to a regional town would have on her daughter's health
Rural and regional Australians have worse health outcomes than those in urban centres. Doctors and health advocates have some advice for those wanting to make the lifestyle change. ⌘ Read more
Maradona trophy, alleged to have been stolen by mafia in the 1980s, to be auctioned in Paris
Diego Maradona was awarded the trophy for his scintillating play at the 1986 World Cup, where he captained Argentina to victory. ⌘ Read more
Queensland's anti-discrimination laws will inflame educational 'culture wars', Christian and Muslim leaders warn
An interfaith coalition of Brisbane religious leaders say proposed workplace anti-discrimination laws will stifle religious freedoms and prevent schools from operating in accordance with their beliefs. ⌘ Read more
Ute cuts electricity to 1,800 Adelaide properties after hitting power pole and flipping
A driver has been taken to hospital after a ute crashed into a power pole along Adelaide's Glen Osmond Road, cutting electricity to hundreds of nearby homes. ⌘ Read more
Trump unlikely to face trial for taking classified documents home as case is indefinitely delayed
The prosecution and defence both acknowledged that the May 20 trial date needed to be delayed as the November US election draws closer. ⌘ Read more
Brian spent 40 years restoring this rare double decker passenger bus. Now a museum wants to buy it
A double decker bus operated by one of the most significant transport families in Australia has been immaculately restored over 40 years and could be bound for the Sydney Bus Museum. ⌘ Read more
'Obviously unconstitutional': TikTok sues US government over law forcing sale or ban
TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance are suing the US government over a law that would ban the popular video-sharing app unless it's sold to another company, arguing that it vaguely paints it as a threat to national security to get around the First Amendment. ⌘ Read more
Echidna fat, powdered milk and pineapples: The hero ingredients in Australia's rich history of cake
In Australia, long before colonisation, the tradition of cake baking was rich. Many new traditions have since followed. ⌘ Read more
Live: Local share market in for modest start after 'underwhelming' session on Wall Street
The ASX 200 is in for a modest start to trade on Wednesday after the RBA's latest interest rate decision, while Wall Street's recent rally lost steam as investors wait for the latest inflation data out of the US next week. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Greyhound industry reforms in SA to be overseen by former Victorian racing integrity chief
Former Victorian racing integrity commissioner Sal Perna is appointed to oversee reforms within South Australia's greyhound industry, after revelations of animal abuse triggered an independent inquiry. ⌘ Read more
Free kinder is 'catching' kids, but a teacher shortage has delayed its growth
Experts say Victoria's free kindy program is "groundbreaking", but it's not working for all centres and a planned expansion has been delayed. ⌘ Read more
In a massive upset, Australia's Electric Fields misses out on Eurovision grand final
In a massive upset, Australia has been knocked out of Eurovision. Electric Fields vocalist Zaachariaha Fielding and producer and keyboardist Michael Ross will be disappointed, along with the rest of the nation. ⌘ Read more
Call for governments to invest more in lodging houses in bid to alleviate homelessness crisis
Lodging complexes are a cost-effective and supportive model of community housing, and there are calls for governments to build more of them in a bid to alleviate the homelessness crisis. ⌘ Read more
Dortmund defeat PSG in Paris to book Champions League final berth
German club Borussia Dortmund are through to the UEFA Champions League final after defeating Paris Saint-Germain in Paris. ⌘ Read more
Stormy Daniels gives graphic account of sexual encounter with Trump during hush money trial
The former adult film star offers jurors a graphic account of an alleged sexual encounter with the former US president she says she was paid to be quiet about. ⌘ Read more
'We're losing a generation of kids' as youth offender rates increase for first time in more than a decade
Youth crime has been hitting the headlines, but what does the long-term data show? An analysis of crime data shows offender rates have risen for the first time in 14 years, as Australia wrestles with how to manage children who are both victims and criminals. ⌘ Read more
'Now it's time to bring them home': Parents of Australian brothers killed in Mexico speak for the first time
Debra and Martin Robinson, the parents of Perth brothers Jake and Callum who were killed in Mexico, speak about losing their sons. ⌘ Read more
This convicted child sex abuser could get his prison sentence reduced. It has prompted calls for changes in the law
Stephen Mitchell was sentenced to 13 years in jail for abusing six girls during his time as a national rock climbing coach, but his sentence may be reduced after a hearing this week. ⌘ Read more
Does Jacinta Allan's first state budget as premier deliver for regional Victorians?**
While the state government says its budget is for all Victorians, some critics say regional infrastructure investment is being left behind in favour of major metropolitan projects. ⌘ Read more
Pie and beer dream comes true for man with terminal cancer
A new program designed to fulfil wishes for people in the final stage of their life has helped a cancer patient's footy dream come true. ⌘ Read more
Gaza aid 'choked off' after Israel seizes Rafah border crossing
Aid agencies warn of a humanitarian catastrophe as Israeli forces seize the Palestinian side of the Rafah crossing in southern Gaza and close the flow of aid through the checkpoint. ⌘ Read more
Prawn fishermen focusing on quality over quantity in Gulf as suspension of support services hits bottom line
Prawns off Queensland's northern coast will be tasty and fresh in supermarkets this season, but fishermen are still reeling from Sea Swift's mothership suspension, forcing fuel and supply costs to rise. ⌘ Read more
One state dominates the top 10 places to live in Australia, new data shows
The index looks at seven wellbeing indicators including wealth, employment, and work-life balance. Find out where your region ranks. ⌘ Read more
Pizzagate, neo-Nazis and annoying intellectuals: This movie's an absurd trip through America's chaos
A bizarre, dream-like journey through modern America, Sean Price Williams's debut feature The Sweet East is eager to provoke. ⌘ Read more
St. Vincent is back with a new album, after writing for the likes of Olivia Rodrigo and Taylor Swift
From St. Vincent's genre-hopping to Australian neo-soul and reggae, here's the best new releases to listen to this week. ⌘ Read more
Why Australia's selectors made the right call in leaving Jake Fraser-McGurk out of the World Cup squad
Australia's decision to leave Jake Fraser-McGurk out of its T20 World Cup squad surprised several onlookers. The burgeoning opening batter wasn't one of them. ⌘ Read more
Victoria's budget papers are full of numbers. Here are seven charts to help you make sense of them
The Victorian budget has forecast more debt, but how bad is it? Here are seven charts to help make sense of the state's economy. ⌘ Read more
'Recycling tax' to be scrapped in federal budget after warnings it would send more waste to landfill
A levy due to be imposed on rubbish being sent offshore for recycling will be formally scrapped in next week's federal budget as the federal government responds to warnings it would have sent more waste to landfill. ⌘ Read more
Boeing's Starliner capsule set for first crewed space flight in rivalry with SpaceX
Boeing badly needs a space win for its Starliner venture, a years-delayed program with more than $US1 billion in cost overruns. ⌘ Read more
King Charles too busy to see his son Prince Harry during his trip to the UK
A spokesperson for the Duke of Sussex confirms that the pair will not meet during Prince Harry's current trip to Britain. ⌘ Read more
After a bruising week of beef, Albanese seems surprisingly comfortable in Dutton country
In the week before the budget, Anthony Albanese is deliberately heading to places where people have beef with him, and the inner-city PM seems surprisingly at home on Peter Dutton's home turf. ⌘ Read more
The RBA is warning of stubborn inflation, but Chalmers knows 'slashing and burning' in the budget could spell disaster
After three budget updates in which Jim Chalmers has spent less than previously forecast, in this next budget, for at least some of the years for which he will produce projections, he will spend more. ⌘ Read more
'Islands form and disappear': The story of Teonimenu, a lost island of the Pacific
Legend has it a jealous husband used a wave curse to sink Teonimenu into the ocean forever. Scientists have worked out what really happened. ⌘ Read more
Michele Bullock has one tool to fight inflation, and right now it looks particularly blunt
As surging prices for essentials continue to drive stubborn inflation, it's still anyone's guess as to how far households and businesses will need to be screwed down by the RBA's interest rate drill to get the rising cost of living under control. ⌘ Read more
Millions of Australians brace for higher phone bills as telcos hike prices with inflation
Consumers are being further squeezed by expensive phone bills as Australia's biggest telcos hike prices in response to inflation and rising operational costs. ⌘ Read more
'We have reached saturation point on consultation': Experts call for action to address gendered violence
Attendees at the crisis talks on murdered and missing women say they have got the answers to help stop the scourge but they need governments to walk the walk, not just talk the talk, if they are serious about ending it. ⌘ Read more
Russia's Vladimir Putin sworn in for fifth presidential term as Australia boycotts ceremony
Australia was among a number of other Western countries that did not attend Vladimir Putin's presidential inauguration due to Russia's war in Ukraine. ⌘ Read more
Ukraine arrests two security officials over alleged Russian plot to assasinate Zelenskyy
Ukraine's primary internal security agency says it has detained two men over an alleged Russian plot to assassinate president Volodymyr Zelenskyy. ⌘ Read more
'Crucial witness': Court orders sole survivor of triple shooting to face cross-examination
Alleged attempted murder victim Ross Tighe has been ordered to give evidence during the trial of Darryl Valroy Young, who is accused of killing three people in Queensland in 2022. ⌘ Read more
One of WA's most isolated airstrips to be allocated multi-million-dollar upgrade in state budget
Long-awaited funding to seal a flood-prone runway on the Nullarbor is part of $29.3 million plan — announced ahead of Thursday's state budget — to upgrade regional and remote airstrips. ⌘ Read more
Coalition calls for 'extraordinary' immigration powers to be tightened as High Court ruling looms
Proposed powers to make deporting certain non-citizens easier and impose effective travel bans on countries that do not accept involuntary returns should be made tighter, the Coalition says, warning the laws as drafted would apply to thousands more than intended. ⌘ Read more
Western Sydney libraries could lose state funding after council votes to ban same-sex parenting book
A slim majority of Cumberland City councillors voted to remove the book from its libraries in a meeting last week. ⌘ Read more
France reclaims world record for making the longest-ever baguette
French bakers have cooked the world's longest baguette at 140.53 metres, reclaiming a record that was held by Italy for the past five years. ⌘ Read more
'Devastating' season-ending injuries confirmed for two Brisbane Lions stars
Lincoln McCarthy and Darcy Gardiner become the third and fourth Brisbane Lions players to have their 2024 AFL seasons ended by torn ACLs. ⌘ Read more
Supermarkets inquiry calls for hefty fines for grocers who mistreat suppliers
A Greens-led Senate inquiry on supermarket pricing calls for hefty fines for grocers who mistreat suppliers, but recommendations to forcibly break-up retailers and make price gouging illegal fail to attract broad support. ⌘ Read more
Shenane woke from a coma to find she was $56,000 in debt. This is how she fought her way back
In 2017, Shenane Hogg woke from a nine-month induced coma following an attack from her then-partner. The incident had been the last in a series of physical assaults, but she says the first red flag in the relationship was much more subtle. ⌘ Read more
Government puts $500m on the table to combat drought, but farmers say it's a case of give and take
Anthony Albanese has announced that $519.1m in drought-resilience funding will be set aside in the budget, but a grazier says other government-controlled costs, including fuel, are taking a toll on the sector. ⌘ Read more
'Graveyard dug for our culture': Aboriginal elders question future of SA cultural centre
Work on the $200 million Tarrkarri building has been on hold since October 2022, following a $50 million cost blowout and state government concerns the design was "sub-standard". ⌘ Read more
Police track down brothers in NSW two days after fatal stabbing in Melbourne
The brothers are due to face court in Goulburn, with investigators seeking their extradition back to Victoria. ⌘ Read more
Unrelated firearm charge dropped against alleged shooter of SA police officer
An unrelated firearm charge is dropped against Jaydn Harley Stimson, who is separately charged with the murder of a policeman in South Australia's south-east. ⌘ Read more
Court orders billionaire developer can be stripped of Double Island resort lease but leaves final decision to minister
The Queensland Land Court rules in favour of stripping Hong Kong based billionaire, Benny Wu, of the Double Island resort lease but leaves the final decision in the hands of Resources Minister Scott Stewart. ⌘ Read more
Woman allegedly confronted by man in Adelaide park left feeling 'uneasy about my safety'
A morning runner who says she was recently confronted by a man along Adelaide's popular Linear Park path expresses relief that an arrest has been made, but says it is "upsetting" that she feels the need to change her running habits. ⌘ Read more
Four Australian fashion icons help us unpack the Met Gala
You’ve seen all the Met Gala looks, now it’s time for the experts’ review on the couture of it all. ⌘ Read more
Pair charged over alleged puppy dumping, more dogs seized
Two people are arrested after seven red heeler puppies were allegedly abandoned near the Port River, in Adelaide's north-west. ⌘ Read more
Israel says it has taken control of Palestinian side of Rafah crossing
Israel's Army Radio has reported that Israeli forces have taken control of the Palestinian side of the Rafah crossing, which borders Egypt in southern Gaza. ⌘ Read more
'Helpless in the moment': Uni student told to kiss attacker's shoe during knifepoint robbery
International student Varnika Singh was filmed by one of her assailants during the attack at the University of Wollongong. Those responsible have been sentenced, but an advocate says such incidents are on the rise. ⌘ Read more
Calls for 'real action' as First Nations women at centre of roundtable talks on gendered violence
The disproportionate number of First Nations women affected by violence is at the forefront of roundtable talks in Canberra, where the country's gendered violence experts, service directors and survivor-advocates have gathered. ⌘ Read more
In its 2024 budget, the Victorian government forgets debt, dreams big and crosses its fingers
The Victorian government's budget released today attempts modest cost savings, but the main message appears to be: don't panic. ⌘ Read more
Federal government throws support behind Canberra's light rail Stage 2B with $50 million committed to planning
The federal government is showing its support for Stage 2B of Canberra's light rail by committing $50 million to planning the 10-kilometre extension from Commonwealth Park to Woden. ⌘ Read more
Missing man Paddy Moriarty's Larrimah home sells at auction for $32k**
A South Australian buyer who phoned in to the auction was the winning bidder, and is understood to want to use Paddy Moriarty's former home as an NT base for winter escapes. ⌘ Read more
Two men jailed for total of 63 years for 'some of the most evil crimes imaginable'
Two men, including a former childcare worker, will likely spend decades behind bars after being sentenced for hundreds of child abuse offences. ⌘ Read more
'Utmost disrespect': Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre outraged as remains of ancestors dropped off in paper bags
The Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre says it is "horrified" after the coroner's office dropped off human remains in brown paper bags without warning to its reception on Friday. ⌘ Read more
Who are the winners and losers in Victoria's 2024 state budget?**
Families with school-aged children are among the biggest winners in this year's budget. But as the government grapples with rising debt, there are some cuts and delays to major projects. ⌘ Read more
Victoria confirms four-year delay for Airport Rail Link in state budget
Popular major projects – including the Airport Rail Link -- have been put on the backburner as part of the Victorian government's pitch to be more fiscally responsible, in Treasurer's Tim Pallas's 10th budget. ⌘ Read more
Remote residents resorting to network of extension cords to keep the lights on, but help is on the way
Residents in Embalgan, north of Broome, are using long power cords from a costly diesel generator to supply their electricity, as the state government rolls out upgrades in remote communities. ⌘ Read more
'Slap in the face': Students say 'poverty placement' payment doesn't go far enough
Student groups have described a Commonwealth payment aimed at combating "placement poverty" as "a slap in the face" that's too little, too late, and voiced concerns a means test will restrict access. ⌘ Read more