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Australian live sheep export trade to end in 2028 as government unveils $107m support package
Federal Agriculture Minister Murray Watt says the transition is "orderly and considered", while the Nationals are vowing to reverse the ban if elected to government. ⌘ Read more
Man arrested in connection with historical murder investigation
A man wanted in connection with a historical murder investigation is arrested 16 years later, after flying into Melbourne from Bangkok. ⌘ Read more
Live: Wests Tigers and Newcastle meet in Tamworth to kick off Saturday' NRL action
Wests Tigers head to Tamworth's Scully Park hoping a change of scene will end a five-match NRL losing run against a Knights team that has won its last two games back-to-back. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Live: Hawks tackle Saints in Launceston to kick off Saturday AFL action
Hawthorn welcome St Kilda to their home away from home in Tasmania in the first of four big Saturday AFL games. Follow all the action in our live blog. ⌘ Read more
Groovin The Moo artists forced to find alternatives after festival axing, if they can
A majority of artists that were part of the cancelled regional festival have not rescheduled playing in Australia this year, adding to the dwindling Australian music festival business. ⌘ Read more
We looked at 166,000 psychiatric records. More than half showed people were admitted against their will
If you are an Australian born overseas, speak a language other than English, or you are unemployed, you are more likely to be treated for an acute mental illness against your will. ⌘ Read more
Wong says Australia could recognise Palestinian statehood before Israel-Palestine peace process complete
Speaking after Australia backed a resolution expanding the rights afforded to the Palestinian United Nations delegation, Foreign Minister Penny Wong says the government no longer believes recognition of Palestinian statehood can only come at the end of a peace process. ⌘ Read more
Family captures dramatic footage of terrifying tornado that lashed WA town, tearing roofs from buildings
Clean-up crews say a tornado which struck the WA city of Bunbury yesterday struck suddenly and without much warning. About 140 homes are damaged. ⌘ Read more
Prince William says Kate is 'doing well', in rare public comment about the princess's condition
The Princess of Wales stepped away from public duties in March after announcing she had been diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer and was undergoing preventative chemotherapy. ⌘ Read more
In pictures: Stunning auroras captured worldwide as geomagnetic storm hits earth
Aurora Borealis and Australis — northern and southern lights — were seen around the world with magical hues colouring the skies. ⌘ Read more
Caitlin Clark roared on by massive home crowd in WNBA preseason win
It may have only been a preseason game, but a crowd nearly three times larger than what the Indiana Fever averaged last year was on hand to see WNBA number-one draft pick Caitlin Clark hit the court at home for the first time. ⌘ Read more
Tammie is one of thousands of Queenslanders in insurance limbo after Christmas storm disaster
Months after a series of freak storms tore through the Gold Coast hinterland, Tammie Fogarty is still waiting for her home to be repaired. She says disaster victims have been left to fend for themselves as the state grapples with a $2.2 billion rebuild. ⌘ Read more
DNA editing could make northern quolls cane toad-resistant and potentially avoid extinction
University researchers are confident that using microscopic genetic modifications will help save the northern quoll from being driven to extinction. ⌘ Read more
With 19 incidents every day, domestic violence rates jump by 50 per cent in far northern Western Australia
WA Police statistics show 1,700 family and domestic offences were recorded in the Kimberley over the first three months of the year. ⌘ Read more
Emotional Mbappé announces PSG exit ahead of expected move to Real Madrid
Kylian Mbappé confirms what the football world was long expecting to hear, announcing he is leaving Paris Saint-Germain ahead of a widely expected move to Real Madrid. ⌘ Read more
How a farmer's glass vase turned viral fire hazard after it 'cooked me brand new deck'
When farmer Sam Tickner moved a glass vase to a table in his backyard he had no idea he was setting in motion a series of events that would risk his house burning to the ground. ⌘ Read more
Another after-hours GP practice in Hobart announces closure
An after-hours GP clinic in Hobart's northern suburbs will close at the end of the month. It follows announcements that two other southern Tasmanian clinics are closing, and comes at a time of increasing pressure on hospital emergency departments. ⌘ Read more
You can use music to change your mood — but there's a catch
Music can make you happy, sad and everything in between. Tracking those in-between feelings is the secret to harnessing the power of music to change your mood. ⌘ Read more
Aussie world champ Kennedy vaults to podium finish at Doha Diamond League meet
World pole vault champion Nina Kennedy launches back into the Diamond League in impressive fashion, leading the way as four Olympic-bound Australian athletes achieve top-three finishes in Doha. ⌘ Read more
From the other side of the world, Ayda watches the Israel-Gaza conflict 'at her fingertips' — and her heart breaks
Last year, a massive blast struck the Gaza hospital in which Ayda was born. It's not the Tasmanian's only connection to the troubled enclave. Her friends and a family member still live there. ⌘ Read more
What's it like to work in a busy emergency department? This doctor is sharing his insights
Dr Viet Tran is the deputy director of the Royal Hobart Hospital's emergency department. He's sharing his experiences of emergency medicine in the hope that some of the challenges faced by EDs can be overcome, and better understood by the community. ⌘ Read more
Djokovic struck on the head by water bottle while signing autographs at Italian Open
World number one Novak Djokovic requires medical attention after being hit by a water bottle following his second-round win against France's Corentin Moutet in Rome. ⌘ Read more
World-beating Aussies compete in first all-girls Little League championship
Trailblazing girls hit stereotypes out of the park as they compete in the world's first all-girls Little League competition. ⌘ Read more
Shooter who killed man at his doorstep in 'case of mistaken identity' 'loves doing crime', court hears
The ACT Supreme Court heard from a pre-sentence report about the man, who cannot be named as he was 17 when the crime was committed. ⌘ Read more
Man pleads not guilty to impersonating Chinese police officer after allegedly extracting $400,000 from international student in Canberra
Zheming Zhang was granted conditional bail in the ACT Magistrates Court after his arrest last week. ⌘ Read more
This tiny Aboriginal community is looking to the future as a rocket launch site, but one elder is concerned about the past
A tiny Aboriginal community and former mission town in South Australia launches jobs and dreams as a rocket site, but one elder is concerned the burgeoning industry could destroy significant sites and dreaming stories. ⌘ Read more
Eating after and exercising before: Sexologist's top tips for lovemaking in later years
Sexologist's research shows sex can get better as we age — and a lot of that is to do with prioritising intimacy, being generous, and working with what you've got. ⌘ Read more
Scott admits to 'confusion' over Hawkins criticism as Cats post second straight loss
Geelong coach Chris Scott sticks up for three-time premiership forward Tom Hawkins, as his form continues to come under scrutiny following the Cats' defeat to Port Adelaide. ⌘ Read more
What happens if Bruce Lehrmann can't afford to pay the massive legal bill coming his way
Federal Court Justice Michael Lee on Friday ordered Bruce Lehrmann to pay costs of a higher order than typically seen in defamation cases, but also declared there were "no real winners" in the multi-million-dollar legal battle. ⌘ Read more
How the spiking price of cocoa is sending waves through Australia's chocolate industry
High cocoa prices are making life difficult for Australian chocolate makers, but there are hopes a growing local cocoa industry could make a difference. ⌘ Read more
Ribbon-cutting ceremony for accessible toilet 'patronising', disability advocate says
Callum Gossland, who lives with Functional Neurological Disorder and uses a wheelchair, says while additional investment in accessible bathrooms was "positive", holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of a new toilet was "sensationalising supporting people that have special needs". ⌘ Read more
National tax office reveals nine out of 10 landlords make mistakes on their tax returns
The ATO says landlords are falling foul of tax rules, but one landlord says it's only human to 'claw back' something from the government. ⌘ Read more
Asbestos 'nightmare' for tenants forced to pay rent for contaminated units they can't live in
The house next to Mark Rayner's unit complex had its roof pressure-washed — it sent asbestos dust into the air and now Mark and other affected tenants are living in hotel rooms. ⌘ Read more
These horse lovers can't solve the brumby problem, but they're doing what they can
As hundreds of wild horses are shot from the air in Kosciuszko National Park, brumbies further north are experiencing the "cushy" perks of domestic life. ⌘ Read more
Rowena woke up with her heart fluttering like a butterfly. Then her heart stopped
The single mother exercised regularly and had good blood pressure. It was a shock to wake up in the middle of the night feeling something "catastrophic" was happening. ⌘ Read more
Why is Israel allowed to participate in Eurovision even though Russia was banned?**
The European Broadcasting Union excluded Russia from the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest after the country invaded Ukraine, so why is Israel still participating in 2024? ⌘ Read more
'Move aside Taylor Swift': North Korea's soviet-style propaganda 'banger' goes viral
A lively propaganda anthem glorifying Kim Jong Un as the "Friendly Father" of the country is meant to help shape a softer image for the dictator and it's been massively popular around the world. ⌘ Read more
Regional towns are relying on importing nurses like Mae, who take the jobs at a huge personal cost
Healthcare staffing shortages have led a small Australian town to recruit a Filipino workforce. ⌘ Read more
Between the GST and gas, let's hope there's a bit more quality and ingeniousness in Tuesday's budget
A few days before the budget there's a bit of a "too many notes" feeling to the Albanese government's current suite of issues in play and, sadly, not all of it is ingenious or quality. ⌘ Read more
Australia votes 'yes' at UN as Palestinian push for full membership gathers momentum
Australia votes "yes" to a resolution in the United Nations General Assembly on Friday backing a Palestinian bid to become a full member of the organisation by recognising it as qualified to join. ⌘ Read more
Government to tip billions more into housing in next week’s federal budget
Billions more will be committed to building new homes in next week’s federal budget, as the government chases a promise to build 1.2 million new homes by the end of the decade. ⌘ Read more
Boat carrying 33 suspected asylum seekers intercepted in Australian waters
The unauthorised boat was detected in Australian waters early on Thursday morning after the vessel was destroyed by bad weather. Those on board were taken to Christmas Island's detention centre before being transferred elsewhere. ⌘ Read more
Former NBL MVP Corey Williams dies, aged 46
The 2010 NBL MVP, affectionately known as "Homicide", died aged 46 after a colon cancer diagnosis in August last year. ⌘ Read more
Apple apologises for crushing musical instruments in new iPad Pro advertisement
Apple says it "missed the mark" in an apology over its new advertisement for the iPad Pro. ⌘ Read more
Two people rushed to hospital as tornado rips through WA's south west
Two people are rushed to hospital after a tornado smashed through Bunbury on Friday afternoon. ⌘ Read more
Caramelo, the Brazilian horse stranded on a roof by floods, is rescued after stirring the nation
A Brazilian horse nicknamed Caramelo by social media users garnered national attention after a television news helicopter filmed him stranded on a rooftop in southern Brazil, where massive floods have killed more than 100 people. ⌘ Read more
Police hunt assailant after man slashed in face in knife attack at major Perth shopping cetnre
A police manhunt is underway after a knife attack at Westfield Carousel on Friday afternoon. ⌘ Read more
Woman loses liquor licence after punter served 22 beers and a shot at NSW pub
A Hunter woman has been banned from holding a liquor licence for two years after a patron was served the equivalent of 35 standard drinks at a Stockton pub, according to Liquor & Gaming New South Wales. ⌘ Read more
Live: All eyes on Hawkins as Cats star gets set to equal club record, tributes continue for McCarthy
Tom Hawkins will be hoping for a big game as he ties Joel Selwood's record for games played in Geelong colours when he runs out against Port Adelaide. Meanwhile, tributes continue to pour in for Cam McCarthy after the former Fremantle star's death. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Live: Defending premiers the Panthers take on the Bulldogs in Penrith
The defending NRL premiers take on the Bulldogs in Penrith to kick off Friday night football. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Chickpea growers making 'exceptionally good money' as India suspends tariffs
Australian chickpea prices have surged beyond $1,000 per tonne after India dumped tariffs it put in place during 2017. ⌘ Read more
Historically dry start to year making it hard for SA farmers to stay positive
The state's key growing areas have recorded some of the driest months on record, and according to experts, it's not over yet. ⌘ Read more
The NT's first locally-run medical school gets green light, with Indigenous health a key focus
For years, Charles Darwin University has been lobbying for funding to establish its own medical school in the Northern Territory. That dream will now become reality. ⌘ Read more
No bail for teen allegedly behind wheel of car involved in deadly Alice Springs crash
An 18-year-old man who was allegedly driving a car that crashed and killed another young man earlier this year will remain in custody ahead of his next court date. ⌘ Read more
Man guilty of sexually assaulting child who was left 'shaking' with fear after he broke into family home
Jordan Gareth Jones, who broke into a family's home and sexually assaulted an eight-year-old girl, has been found guilty after a trial in which the victim described the ordeal via recorded interviews. ⌘ Read more
Potentially destructive white spot virus detected in prawns on NSW North Coast
The white spot virus found in prawns off northern NSW could be "as uncontainable as COVID" as authorities respond with restrictions on the movement of uncooked prawns. ⌘ Read more
Victorian opposition vows to fight to scrap payroll tax on doctors, in state budget response
Victorian Opposition Leader John Pesutto labels Tuesday's state budget a "failure of leadership", accusing his political opponents of missing an opportunity to turn around the state's growing debt. ⌘ Read more
'One of the poorest decisions': Mayor slams own council after it rejects social housing for vulnerable older women
The rejection of a major social housing project that would have provided dozens of apartments for vulnerable women over the age of 50 is "one of the poorest decisions" Hobart City Council has made, its mayor says. ⌘ Read more
'No real winners': Bruce Lehrmann ordered to pay Network Ten's costs over failed defamation case
The Federal Court has ordered Bruce Lehrmann to pay Network Ten's costs in defending his failed defamation case over an interview with Brittany Higgins on The Project. ⌘ Read more
'Motley crew' jailed for execution-style murder of bikie boss in NSW
Five members of the Grudge Bringers have been jailed for the 2020 murder of Bandidos president Shane De Britt. ⌘ Read more
'Folks are absolutely just looking for blood': Who wins when rappers fight?**
Kendrick Lamar and Drake's intense feud risks commodifying and objectifying black bodies, argues hip-hop scholar. ⌘ Read more
Melbourne driver who blamed her Tesla for pedestrian hit-and-run jailed for nine months
A Melbourne driver who fled the scene after hitting a woman boarding a tram and later blamed the crash on her Tesla's autopilot feature has been jailed. ⌘ Read more
Australian National University investigating if Nazi gestures were used at student association meeting
The ANU has promised to take swift action if an investigation finds Nazi gestures were used at an online students' association meeting this week. ⌘ Read more
Woman accused of murdering SA mother Krystal Marshall granted bail
The Supreme Court of South Australia grants Anastasia Narelle Marshall — who is accused of killing her ex-wife, Krystal Marshall — bail with strict conditions. ⌘ Read more
Gale to quit as Richmond CEO as he hints at 'new challenge'
Long-serving Richmond chief executive Brendon Gale announces he will step down from the position at the end of the 2024 season, a decision set to fuel speculation he will link up with the Tasmania Devils. ⌘ Read more
The government passed a law last year to put ankle bracelets on released detainees. Only half have to wear them
Less than half of the 153 former immigration detainees released into the community after a High Court ruling last year are subject to electronic monitoring and curfews, the federal government says. ⌘ Read more
'I was drunk': Japanese official accused of inappropriate behaviour to visiting daughter of Australian mayor
The alleged incident occurred during a karaoke afterparty involving Japanese officials from the town of Minokamo and a visiting delegation from the New South Wales town of Dubbo. ⌘ Read more
Investors, airlines and travel companies in talks to save Bonza, administrators tell first creditors' meeting
Administrators say up to 20 parties are interested in saving the embattled airline as debts of $116 million are revealed at the first creditors' meeting. ⌘ Read more
King Charles jokes about being 'allowed out of my cage' as he visits military college
The monarch said he was happy to take the opportunity to visit the military school where he engaged with personnel and their families. ⌘ Read more
Taylor Swift played her first concert since releasing a new album. Here are the new outfits
Given Swift's been playing pretty much the same show since March last year, fans knew the set list and costumes. But there were new songs and outfits for Swifties in Paris. ⌘ Read more
Australian man stunned to find out he lost his citizenship 33 years ago due to now-defunct law
A father-of-two from Victoria has his world turned upside down by an immigration law repealed in 2002. When he spoke to the ABC, the Department of Immigration changed its tune. ⌘ Read more
'He did not die from Down syndrome': Devastated parents call for change after inquest into son's death
Remembering their son Finlay brings smiles to his parents' faces — but the pain of losing him to what they believe was a preventable death is undeniable. ⌘ Read more
Former AFL footballer Cam McCarthy dies aged 29
Former Fremantle Dockers and Greater Western Sydney AFL footballer Cam McCarthy dies after being found unresponsive at a home in Perth's south. ⌘ Read more
Former NRL player George Burgess cleared of groping allegations
George Burgess is found not guilty of one charge of sexually touching a woman without consent over an incident in March 2022. ⌘ Read more
With two mass whale strandings in under a year, why are scientists still searching for answers?**
Two weeks have passed since the latest mass stranding event in Western Australia in which 31 pilot whales died, but marine experts want to see the conversation around these events change. ⌘ Read more
Air Vanuatu enters voluntary liquidation, authorities unsure when flights will resume
Ernst & Young confirms it has taken control of the airline after the Vanuatu government appointed it as voluntary liquidator of the company. ⌘ Read more
Woman who was allegedly sexually assaulted by 10yo in Cairns says her home is now her nightmare
Maira Cappiello says she felt alone despite being in the centre of town when the alleged assault occurred on Wednesday morning. ⌘ Read more
Man accused of stabbing ex-girlfriend in Sydney car park was on intensive corrections order at time of attack
Anthony Monteleone, 45, has been charged with cause wounding/grievous bodily harm to person with intent to murder (DV) and breaching an apprehended domestic violence order. ⌘ Read more
Victorian campers murder trial jury discharged moments before opening arguments
The jury in the murder trial of former Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn over the deaths of Carol Clay and Russell Hill has been discharged, less than 24 hours after it was empanelled. ⌘ Read more
'Some people have reservations': Bob Hawke's childhood home honours Labor icon in Liberal heartland
Mr Hawke's former home in South Australia has been renovated as a bed and breakfast, with themes based on the ex-PM's life and family. But not everyone in Bordertown is a fan of the Labor luminary. ⌘ Read more
Urine attack not linked to student protests against Israel's siege on Gaza, University of Queensland says
A university spokesperson says the attack on an academic's office has been "conflated" with protests between two camps in support of Palestine and Israel on campus, but did not elaborate further. ⌘ Read more
Penny Wong says Australia still 'negotiating' over UN Palestine vote
Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong says negotiations about a United Nations vote to adopt Palestine as part of its body are still underway and the country's position has not been finalised. ⌘ Read more
Filmed in the wilds of NSW, humans have been all but wiped out in Kingdom of Planet of the Apes
Shot in Sydney and the wilds of New South Wales, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes imagines a world overrun with simians, 300 years on from its last instalment. ⌘ Read more
'You made all this up': Heated final testimony from Stormy Daniels in Donald Trump hush money trial
Donald Trump's attorney's aggressively sought to discredit Stormy Daniels's story of an alleged sexual encounter which led to a hush money payment. ⌘ Read more
Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson put in conservatorship as health declines
With Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson suffering a "major neurocognitive disorder", a California judge appoints two longtime representatives —  his publicist Jean Sievers and his manager LeeAnn Hard — as the 81-year-old's conservators. ⌘ Read more
What cost-of-living relief are you hoping for in this year's budget? Tell us
The federal government will hand down their third budget on May 14 and we want to know what's going to make a difference for you. ⌘ Read more
High Court dismisses ASF17 migration case
The High Court dismisses a case brought by an Iranian man demanding to be released from immigration detention after refusing to cooperate with efforts to deport him. ⌘ Read more
How men can help prevent violence against women, starting today
All men can play a role in shifting the harmful beliefs and culture that drives violence against women. Experts explain how. ⌘ Read more
Wildlife warning after osprey 'matriarch' is injured by drone strike in WA
A Shark Bay osprey known as Pearl was seriously injured after being hit by a drone, prompting a warning for drone pilots from local wildlife carers. ⌘ Read more
Brakes put on mountain bike trail after NT government fails to meet agreement with traditional owners
The $12 million Red Centre Adventure Ride near Alice Springs is a "dead duck" due to years of failed negotiations between the NT government and traditional owners of the land. ⌘ Read more
Robert F Kennedy says a worm 'ate a portion' of his brain, 'then died'. What can a brain parasite do?**
Robert F Kennedy Jr struggled with memory loss and brain fog so severe his friends were concerned he had a tumour. Instead, he says, doctors found a parasite. ⌘ Read more
Biden's red line, Trump's make-or-break moment and a brain worm: US politics takes some unusual turns
As the US president threatens to pull back on his support for Israel, his election opponent makes headlines for very different reasons as Stormy Daniels appears in court. ⌘ Read more
Picnic at Hanging Rock director Peter Weir to be honoured with lifetime achievement at Venice FIlm Festival
The Australian has directed many cult classics including The Cars That Ate Paris and The Truman Show. ⌘ Read more
Free legal centres say without more government funding vulnerable people will slip through the cracks
Community legal centres are braced for a slashing of their government funding and fear it will leave those who rely on their services at risk of violence and homelessness. ⌘ Read more
Bernard Fanning and Paul Dempsey tease upcoming collaborative album with new single
The frontmen of beloved Aussie rock bands Powderfinger and Something For Kate join forces for a triumphant track with Springsteen and Bowie DNA. ⌘ Read more
Why these cute, fluffy dogs are creating a Maremma dilemma and surrendered by unsuspecting families
An animal sanctuary is receiving up to five phone calls a day from dog owners asking, 'Can you take my Maremma?' as they find the bundles of fluff become large dogs needing lots of room and discipline. ⌘ Read more
One in three Australians has pain. Building muscle can help — and you don't need to leave home to do it
Weights training isn't just about getting ripped. Building muscles can stave off diseases and improve your quality of life as you age. These experts share ways to do it. ⌘ Read more
Antarctic inquiry calls for second vessel to complement Nuyina, blasts division's 'bewildering' budget overspend
A Senate inquiry into funding issues at the Australian Antarctic Division releases its final report, which calls for Australia to consider a second resupply vessel to ensure the significant scientific capabilities of the nation's trouble-plagued icebreaker are not wasted. ⌘ Read more
When was your last drop of red? We're drinking less wine, and decades-old vines are being torn up
Too much wine might not seem like a problem, but take a drive through Australian wine country and you'll quickly see how a global glut has created a crisis. ⌘ Read more
Vandalism of sign at Michael Slater Oval sparks calls for ground to be renamed
The former Test cricketer is facing of domestic violence and residents in his hometown of Wagga Wagga say it's time to consider renaming the ground. ⌘ Read more