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Sydney criminal lawyer charged with sharing details of alleged sexual assault victim
Police say Abdul Saddik is a "close associate" of a high-profile organised crime family from Sydney's south-west. ⌘ Read more
Man jailed for sexually abusing 12-year-old girl at abandoned hotel
Georgie Windie, 41, will serve at least 13 months in jail after giving the 12-year-old girl alcohol and sexually assaulting her at an abandoned motel in Geraldton. ⌘ Read more
Jack de Belin frustrated by 'grey area' surrounding future at the Dragons
Jack de Belin wants to remain a one-club player, but is unsure whether he is in the Dragons' plans over the coming years. ⌘ Read more
Man jailed for nine years over historic child abuse in West Australian remote community
The man, now 58, attacked two girls in the 1990s, one of whom gave birth after he made her pregnant. ⌘ Read more
Queensland calls on federal government to cut back overseas migration
Premier Steven Miles says the state's population is growing faster than homes can be built and that a reduction in international migrants could help to ease the pressure. ⌘ Read more
Contractors accused of stealing and onselling $3.5m worth of copper
Three contractors have been charged over the theft of copper cabling worth millions of dollars from job sites around Sydney. ⌘ Read more
Flagship Melbourne council projects left without funding in latest council budget
Melbourne City Council will look for grants and donations to make more than a dozen of its promised projects a reality. ⌘ Read more
'Just stupidity': Jack Wighton tired of continued racism after alleged abuse of Latrell Mitchell and Cody Walker
A frustrated Jack Wighton is tired of talking about racism after Rabbitohs teammates Latrell Mitchell and Cody Walker again allegedly copped abuse during an NRL game. ⌘ Read more
Ominous threat as Titmus's Canadian rival warns there's more to come
Summer McIntosh books her spot at the 2024 Olympic Games by swimming the fastest 400 metre freestyle in the world this year — but the Canadian teenager said she was "not happy" with her time. ⌘ Read more
Penalties for 'vicious' dog attacks to be strengthened in SA under proposed law reforms
The South Australian government has moved to impose tougher penalties for dog attacks under proposed reforms to the state's Dog and Cat Management Act. ⌘ Read more
Charlise Mutten asked grandfather if alleged killer would make 'good father', court told
The grandfather of Charlise Mutten has told court of his granddaughter's unconditional love for her mother and her question about whether her accused killer would make a good father. ⌘ Read more
Bonza workers forced to wait two more weeks to find out if they will keep their jobs
Bonza workers are told they will remain stood down for at least another two weeks, as administrators scramble to find investors to support the troubled airline. ⌘ Read more
Six months after being touted 'the best athlete in the pool', this AFL draftee has been forced to retire without playing a game
Western Bulldogs rookie Aiden O'Driscoll is forced to retire on medical advice after suffering a significant head injury during a pre-season training session. ⌘ Read more
Live: Question Time begins ahead of 2024 federal budget announcement
Question Time is getting underway ahead of Treasurer Jim Chalmers handing down the 2024 federal budget. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
'Not a glamorous budget': NT speeding towards a record debt of more than $11 billion
Eva Lawler has handed down her first budget as the NT's leader, and despite big ticket spends on police and education, she admits it isn't pretty. ⌘ Read more
Union says last-minute mayday potentially saved workers from harm in autonomous train derailment
While Rio Tinto says no staff were in the vicinity, the Mining and Energy Union says five staff were working on wagons directly in the self-driving train's path. ⌘ Read more
What to expect from tonight's budget speech and where to watch it
The release of the budget will inevitably involve a lot of political talk, but the government's plan will impact your financial situation in one way or another, so it's quite important. Here's what you need to know. ⌘ Read more
Private maternity services to close in Western Australia's biggest regional city
St John of God healthcare says maternity services at its Bunbury hospital will close from June 25. ⌘ Read more
'A car can be a weapon': The horrifying moment car crashes into leaders of cycling race
The shocking moment a car crashed into the back of the leader of an under-19 cycling race in France was captured on TV. ⌘ Read more
Rachel 'hit the jackpot' when she found meat for 74 cents. She posted the bargain online to help others deal with rising costs
As the cost-of-living crisis worsens, the ABC spoke to families and students who say they heavily rely on savings tip-offs online, discount stores, and food banks to get by. ⌘ Read more
Tasmanian Liberals face first test as parliament returns — and lose a key position
Tasmania's minority Liberal government is rolled on the first day of parliament, as the entire crossbench helps install an opposition MP as speaker. ⌘ Read more
Who are the winners and losers in this year's Northern Territory budget?**
The NT chief minister has today handed down her pre-election budget, revealing a net operating deficit of $410 million for next financial year. These are some of the biggest announcements that may affect you. ⌘ Read more
Former military lawyer David McBride jailed for sharing classified information with journalists
Former military lawyer David McBride is jailed for unlawfully leaking classified documents to journalists after last year pleading guilty to stealing and sharing secret military information. ⌘ Read more
New Caledonia imposes curfew following overnight riots
Overnight riots in the South Pacific French territory saw vehicles torched and roads blocked in the wake of proposed constitutional reforms. ⌘ Read more
First porn, then social media? How age verification tech could cross over
The timing of South Australia's announcement of a social media ban suggests that the federal government's plan to introduce age verification for porn could easily be expanded — and is it any surprise? ⌘ Read more
'Mindless' vandals damage century-old Loong dragon, sacred Great Stupa statues
Police release images of two suspects after "deliberate" damage to historical and culturally significant artefacts at the Golden Dragon Museum and the Great Stupa of Universal Compassion in Bendigo earlier this month. ⌘ Read more
A perforated eardrum bodes well for NSW in the Women's Origin opener, according to its owner
NSW back rower Yasmin Clydsdale says her perforated eardrum is proof the Sky Blues' State of Origin preparations have not lacked intensity as they gear up for the series opener with little game time. ⌘ Read more
Israeli protesters attack aid convoy bound for Gaza, dumping food on ground
US national security adviser Jake Sullivan says it is "a total outrage" that Israeli citizens have attacked aid bound for Gaza. ⌘ Read more
Prosecutors outline case against man accused of murdering Victorian campers
Greg Lynn has pleaded not guilty to murdering two campers aged in their seventies in Victoria's High Country four years ago. ⌘ Read more
Member of the public finds man's body in popular Alice Springs park
Police are still working to determine the identity of the body, which was found this morning in an Alice Springs park. ⌘ Read more
Landlord lobby calls for tax cuts in Queensland as land values skyrocket and costs increase
A Queensland lobby group wants the land tax exemption raised by 200 per cent, saying landlords are having to pay too much because their property values have increased so much. ⌘ Read more
How a self-confessed 'mediocre runner' became a half-marathon record breaker
If you thought Wrexham FC was the Welsh city's greatest sporting export, you haven't met world record-holding mum of three Helen Ryvar. ⌘ Read more
Fewer grey nomads in outback Queensland as holiday-makers head overseas
Travellers are choosing planes and cruise ships over road trips, Queensland tourism operators say, as the industry faces a slow start to the season. ⌘ Read more
Are pigs the answer to organ donation shortages? How porcine parts made their way into humans
Although the first person to receive a genetically-modified pig kidney died after two months, researchers are still hopeful the animals will play a major role in future organ donation. ⌘ Read more
Young Wiradjuri designer's pops of colour on show at Australian Fashion Week
Blending traditional Indigenous techniques with cutting-edge production methods, Renee Henderson creates stunning designs inspired by Aboriginal art and culture. ⌘ Read more
Fears grow over Wuhan whistleblower's release from prison
A Chinese citizen journalist who was jailed for reporting on the outbreak of COVID-19 was due to be released on Monday, but human rights advocates have received no confirmation that she's been freed. ⌘ Read more
Large crocodile puts up a 'fair fight' during removal from marina after lunging at man on houseboat
Queensland wildlife officers targeted the large animal after it launched itself out of the water and onto Dean Grieve's houseboat, with authorities concerned crocodiles are being drawn to the area by discarded fish scraps and crab pots. ⌘ Read more
'Surgical' demolition brings down largest remaining section of Baltimore bridge
The controlled demolition marks a major step in freeing the container ship Dali, which has been stuck amid the wreckage since it lost power and crashed into one of the bridge's support columns shortly after leaving Baltimore on March 26. ⌘ Read more
Man's body found in Gold Coast parkland near Pappas Way with death being treated as 'suspicious'
Police are treating the death of a man in Nerang as suspicious after being called to parkland near Pappas Way around 6:30am where they discovered a body that had sustained injuries. ⌘ Read more
Winnie Dunn takes on 'traumatising' Tongan stereotypes in her debut novel, Dirt Poor Islanders
The 28-year-old Sydney writer says Chris Lilley's Jonah was not a fair representation of her community — and her debut novel seeks to set the record straight. ⌘ Read more
'No-one should have a hungry tummy': Schools battle cost-of-living woes with extra support
With mounting cost-of-living pressures, some schools are stepping up their efforts to make sure students and their parents are fed, even outside teaching hours. ⌘ Read more
Queensland halts expanded ban on single-use plastics as it awaits national strategy
The Queensland government had planned a potential ban of a range of single-use plastic items from September 1 this year, including plastic cups, bread bag tags, and produce bags. ⌘ Read more
Composed and confident, Alex de Minaur claims another impressive win on clay
For just the second time in 13 attempts, Australian number one Alex de Minaur takes down a top 20 player on clay, beating Felix Auger-Aliassime to reach the quarterfinals in Rome. ⌘ Read more
Live: more budget hints ahead of this evening's big reveal
The ASX 200 is set to open flat as the market awaits the full detail of the federal budget. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. ⌘ Read more
Djaara traditional owners get slice of gold mining revenue in deal with Agnico Eagle
Canadian company Agnico Eagle has signed an agreement with traditional owner group Djaara to compensate First Nations people for gold mined at the Central Victorian-based Fosterville Gold Mine. ⌘ Read more
What are your legal options when neighbours' bad smells waft onto your property?**
Smells wafting over from the neighbours might annoy you, but at what point do they shift from reasonable smells to unreasonable ones? Here your rights are explained. ⌘ Read more
Cafes feel the pinch as cash-strapped coffee drinkers look to instant alternatives
Have you changed your coffee habits? One market expert says while the morning cafe cuppa continues, those on tight budgets are adding instant options to the mix later in the day. ⌘ Read more
How a broken back put Tamika Upton on the path towards State of Origin domination
She is already a Dally M Medal winner and a four-time premier, but Queensland fullback Tamika Upton says she is still improving as a player heading into this year's historic three-game Women's State of Origin series. ⌘ Read more
'I want people to love my creation': Patricia Piccinini on her mythical hybrid sculptures
The often-divisive artist shares why her work is driven by a fascination for the frontiers of science and its potential — and her fears of what we're doing to the world. ⌘ Read more
Gold mine in NSW farming country admits waste is leaking into groundwater
A gold mine near Orange in the New South Wales Central West has confirmed its waste storage facilities are leaking and farmers in the area are seriously concerned about the potential impacts. ⌘ Read more
No extra federal cash for Adelaide's stalled First Nations cultural centre
Adelaide's planned Tarrkarri Centre for First Nations Cultures is dealt a further blow, with a request for more federal government funding expected to be knocked back. ⌘ Read more
Human hair and unwanted wool could be turned into a vital component for lithium batteries, researchers say
Charles Sturt University researchers say synthetic graphite made from hair and wool offcuts could help meet growing demand for the mineral, which is used to make lithium-ion batteries. ⌘ Read more
Politicians sound alarm about 'extrajudicial extradition' of Chinese-born Australian resident
Chinese police hunting international corruption targets were allowed into Australia by the federal police and subsequently escorted a woman back to China for trial, in a major breach of Chinese-Australian police protocols. ⌘ Read more
Skipping meals and working 80-hour weeks: Australians are holding down multiple jobs to ease cost-of-living pressures
Almost one million Australians are working two jobs but many still struggle to afford shelter and food. ⌘ Read more
Early puberty increases teenage depression risk for girls, so what can we do to support them?**
Girls who go through puberty early are at higher risk of anxiety and depression than their later-developing counterparts. Why does this happen, and how can parents help kids through this time? ⌘ Read more
NSW government proposes tight bail threshold for 'serious' domestic violence offenders
The New South Wales government has proposed new laws for those accused of "serious" domestic violence offences to make it harder to secure bail. ⌘ Read more
Emma Lovell was murdered by a teen in her front yard. Her family have had their 'futures robbed'
A teenager gave a thumbs up before entering a family's home on Boxing Day. What followed destroyed a father and children, who could no longer sleep alone. ⌘ Read more
Harry and Meghan's Nigerian visit is a reminder of how much the House of Windsor could have used them
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's 72-hour visit to Nigeria has attracted a level of publicity Buckingham Palace has been sorely lacking of late. Is it a reminder of the "Harry-shaped hole in the monarchy?" ⌘ Read more
Catholic archbishop's letter targeting 'woke' movement, 'transgender lobby', legal abortion, same-sex marriage heavily criticised
A letter to the parents of Catholic school students in Tasmania detailing a list of grievances by the archbishop, including that the church "cannot stand as we experience our freedoms being taken from us", is criticised by politicians and LGBTIQA+ advocates. ⌘ Read more
Competing interests mean this year's budget is the most confusing in years
Federal budgets have always been a juggling act, but inflation's belated second wind and a weakening economy means the treasurer must somehow encourage growth without making inflation any worse. ⌘ Read more
Want to know what's in the budget? Here's everything we already know
Treasurer Jim Chalmers will hand down his third federal budget tonight, but the government has been steadily drip-feeding key announcements for weeks. Here's everything we already know about what's inside. ⌘ Read more
We asked this Australian lawyer if he was behind a 'parasitic' content farm. Hours later it was all taken down
The ABC has identified James Raptis, a lawyer at Australian Community Media, as being linked to a series of websites that were stealing – and mangling – stories from other sites. ⌘ Read more
Ilisa was vomiting blood after injecting replica Ozempic. The pharmacy kept ringing to sell her more
Dozens of patients have contacted the ABC, reporting alarming side effects including vomiting blood and permanent tingling in their fingers after taking replica weight loss drugs. ⌘ Read more
'Hugely expensive' nuclear a 'Trojan horse' for coal, NSW Liberal says as energy policy rift exposed
NSW shadow minister Matt Kean says nuclear energy is "hugely expensive" and not the path to cheaper electricity as his federal Liberal colleagues campaign for it. ⌘ Read more
Ukraine acknowledges Russian 'tactical success' as it pounds 30 towns and villages in Kharkiv region
Russia targets over 30 villages and towns in Ukraine's north-eastern Kharkiv region after launching a ground offensive in the border region, forcing almost 6,000 to evacuate. ⌘ Read more
Two Americans, one Russian citizen among 20 detained in Georgia as thousands protest 'foreign agent' law
The detained protesters were among several thousand opponents of a "foreign agents" bill who protested outside the Georgian parliament to prevent members from entering the building. ⌘ Read more
Budget to confirm a surplus this year, but bigger deficits for the next three years
Tomorrow's federal budget will deliver a $9.3 billion surplus for the current financial year, but the next three will each have higher deficits than the government had expected as recently as December. ⌘ Read more
Man who torched government building after his dog was impounded gets 7-year jail sentence
Anthony John Kruger set fire to Geraldton's Department of Communities office in August last year after leaving his dog tied up there while seeking assistance for another issue. ⌘ Read more
Australian surfers win junior world championship in El Salvador as Irukandjis take gold
Dane Henry and Ziggy Mackenzie have won their respective divisions at the World Junior Surfing Championship, with team Australia winning overall in the international competition. ⌘ Read more
Residents return to roofless homes after freak tornado lays waste to Bunbury suburbs
More than 220 properties have suffered some sort of damage from the tornado, which ripped through the southern suburbs of WA's largest regional city on Friday. ⌘ Read more
Eric has been spying on people around the world for the Chinese government. Now he's telling all
A Chinese spy who is now on Australian soil has revealed his incredible story to Four Corners. ⌘ Read more
Charlise Mutten shot in face, back by stepfather before he dumped her body in barrel, court told
Justin Laurens Stein pleaded not guilty to the murder of Charlise Mutten on Monday, on day one of a six-week trial at the NSW Supreme Court in Parramatta. ⌘ Read more
Aurora australis displays still possible but less likely as geomagnetic storm level falls
After this weekend's epic aurora australis display, the Bureau of Meteorology says there is still a geomagnetic storm underway that may produce visible southern lights in parts of Australia but the chance of seeing them is less likely. ⌘ Read more
Regional councillor questioned by police over letter drop containing accusations about fellow councillor, local MP
Latrobe City councillor Sharon Gibson is questioned and released without charge in relation to a letter distributed on the eve of last year's mayoral election spreading rumours about another councillor and a state MP. ⌘ Read more
Corruption investigation launched into conduct of head of inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann's prosecution
The ACT Integrity Commission announces an investigation into former Queensland judge Walter Sofronoff, who chaired the inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann's prosecution. ⌘ Read more
Calls for 'consistency' as Storm and Grant prepare to fight dangerous contact charge
Melbourne Storm captain Harry Grant will front the NRL judiciary on Tuesday night, seeking clarity after his controversial sin-binning for a seemingly innocuous incident. ⌘ Read more
One of tomorrow's budget papers will be all about women. What will be in it?**
Among a pile of budget papers deposited on the desks of journalists tomorrow will be a booklet outlining how the government's financial plans will help Australian women. Here's what you need to know. ⌘ Read more
'There's a lot of anger': Farmers upset at Albanese government's live sheep export ban
Australian sheep farmers say they're angry after a live export ban, looming for years, has been confirmed. ⌘ Read more
One Australian state wants to impose a social media ban for under 14s, but how would it work?**
Children under 14 could be banned from having social media accounts in South Australia, with a review now underway. Here's a look at what is being proposed. ⌘ Read more
Man accused of car park murder in heart of Wollongong faces court
Aaron Lord, 37, did not apply for bail and remains in custody over the alleged murder of 69-year-old Raymond McCormack. ⌘ Read more
'Sometimes I see his face': Teen delivers powerful victim impact statement to former umpire
A teenager describes the ongoing trauma she lives with as a result of the offending of Brett Daniel Allford who had worked for both the South Australian Cricket Association and the South Australian National Football League as an umpire. ⌘ Read more
Wanderers fan hit with ban for Nazi salute
A Western Sydney Wanderers fan has been banned by FA for two years over an apparent Nazi salute caught on camera during the Sydney derby last month. ⌘ Read more
Toddler drowns at wetland area in Melbourne's outer south-east
The father of four-year-old Ali Aminzadah tells the ABC he is devastated after his son drowned in a wetland area at Officer, in Melbourne's outer south-east. ⌘ Read more
Clean-up underway after automated train crashes in WA
The train, operated by mining giant Rio Tinto, crashed just after midnight about 80 kilometres from Karratha. ⌘ Read more
ICYMI: The celeb #blockout2024 trend, the baby on the floor at the T-Swift concert and more
We don't blame you for focusing on little but Eurovision over the weekend. Here's the entertainment news you might have missed while you were dancing to Eurotrash bangers. ⌘ Read more
'Ludicrous': How a confluence of factors created a once-in-a-lifetime aurora
From Australia to the US — here's how the dazzling lights of the aurora australis and borealis were captured in each hemisphere in a rare spectacle. ⌘ Read more
Four suspected asylum seekers intercepted off WA coast
Another four suspected asylum seekers are detained by authorities after their boat is intercepted off the coast of Broome in Western Australia. ⌘ Read more
Feather transplants failed for Stan the wedge-tailed eagle, but it hasn't clipped his wings
After unsuccessful attempts at feather transplants, Stan the rescued wedge-tailed eagle has defied the odds as wildlife rescuers work to help the bird relearn how to fly. ⌘ Read more
Why banning your child from social media might not be the best approach
While keeping kids and teens off social media can work for some, the best choice will depend on your child and your family. ⌘ Read more
'No one's talked to me': Crichton weighing up future after Roosters sign Fifita
Angus Crichton is unsure whether both he and the Sydney Roosters' star signing David Fifita can fit in the same team together from next year onwards. ⌘ Read more
'We knew that he had it': WA footy great Austin Robertson Jr's family reveals struggle with CTE effects
The daughter of late WA football great Austin Robertson Jr details how her father's confidence was shaken as he battled the effects of CTE, a degenerative brain disease caused by repeated concussions. ⌘ Read more
SA upper house MP Frank Pangallo reveals stage 4 prostate cancer diagnosis
The independent MP says he is sharing his cancer diagnosis publicly to raise awareness, and says he plans to continue to fulfil his obligations to the state while he receives treatment. ⌘ Read more
NRL investigating alleged racial abuse of Latrell Mitchell and Cody Walker
The Rabbitohs say they will be assisting the NRL's integrity unit as it looks into allegations of racial abuse directed at Indigenous stars Latrell Mitchell and Cody Walker. ⌘ Read more
Chris Dawson's appeal underway with legal team arguing wife disappeared because relationship broke down
Former Sydney teacher Chris Dawson has launched an appeal against his murder conviction with his legal team arguing his first wife was in despair and chose to leave the family home. ⌘ Read more
Turtle travels nearly 2,000km to nest on Queensland coast for first time
An endangered olive ridley turtle may have travelled close to 2,000 kilometres to nest on Queensland's east coast in a find described by renowned researcher Col Limpus as "quite a phenomenon". ⌘ Read more
UTAS to consult students and staff on move into Hobart after STEM building backflip
The University of Tasmania has said there is room to reconsider the location of its new STEM building, in a major walking back of its push to move into Hobart's city centre. ⌘ Read more
Larger venues, charter flights for players: Caitlin Clark brings radical change to WNBA
Players, coaches and fans the world over are gearing up for what is already a transformative season for the WNBA, headlined by Caitlin Clark's star-studded draft class. ⌘ Read more
Coastal home owners petition their opposition to Scarborough Harbour revitalisation
Retired home owners insist their opposition to a harbour revitalisation project in South East Queensland does not amount to NIMBYism. ⌘ Read more
At 14, Ned stumbled upon a 'perfect jungle'. He didn't know he would spend the next two years fighting to save it
When a teenager uncovered a "critical refuge" for endangered species, it marked the start of a journey that eventually saw the parcel of land named after him. ⌘ Read more
Dingo allegedly killed with speargun on heritage-listed Queensland island
Queensland Parks and Wildlife rangers are investigating the death of a dingo on Queensland's heritage-listed island, K'gari. A man allegedly used a speargun to kill the dingo that was lingering around his campsite. ⌘ Read more